State Representative Dave Rogers

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This coming Tuesday (November 4th) is Election Day! Polls will be open in each of the communities I represent from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. If you do not know where your polling place is, you can find out here. You can also visit the town clerk or election commission sites for Arlington, Belmont, and Cambridge to learn more about voting in each community. Rides to the polls will be available in Arlington (courtesy of the Arlington League of Women Voters) from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and can be arranged by calling Phyllis Maddox at 781-354-0907. Rides to the polls will be available in Belmont (courtesy of the Belmont League of Women Voters) from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and can be arranged by calling 617-771-8500 or by emailing rides@belmontlwv.org. Although Cambridge does not have a League of Women Voters to offer rides, many candidates offer rides to the polls and you can contact their respective campaigns to see if a ride can be arranged.
Belmont Moves Towards Becoming a Green Community: The Belmont Board of Selectmen voted on October 17th to apply to make the town a Green Community. In line with a resolution already adopted by Belmont Town Meeting to reduce Belmont’s emissions by 80% by 2050, this decision submits an application to put Belmont in Massachusetts' Green Communities Program, through which the town will be eligible for state monies to help it in its efforts. The Green Communities Program is a subset of 2008’s Green Communities Act, landmark environmental legislation that has helped make Massachusetts a leader on energy efficiency and emissions. If Belmont's application is accepted, all of the communities I represent will be Green Communities (Cambridge and Arlington became Green Communities in 2010). I am proud to represent such forward-thinking, conscientious constituents.

Silver Maple Forest: As many of you know and have contacted me about, O’Neil Properties has begun to clear the Silver Maple Forest. Despite over 15 years of activism and advocacy at the state and local level, it seems that defeat may be near. My colleague and a long-time leader on this issue, State Senator Will Brownsberger, wrote a piece appraising where we stand that I think sums things up well. I am sad and disappointed that, on this issue, the efforts of so many over the years and my efforts since taking office have not been fruitful. I undertook a variety of efforts to solve this challenge. Earlier this year, I met personally, one-on-one with Speaker DeLeo in an attempt to secure state funding to help purchase the land. He gave me a fair hearing and took the matter under advisement. However, not long after, he and his staff made a determination that -- because the development is an affordable housing project -- the House would not act to stop it. 

Belmont and Arlington Farmers' Markets Close for the Season: Unfortunately for the people of Belmont and Arlington, both towns’ farmers’ markets are now closed after successful seasons. Some Cambridge farmers’ markets will remain open into November (details below).

Community Events

Precinct Meeting on What to Do with Belmont’s Former Incinerator Site


What should we do with the former incinerator site in Belmont? Come to the Chenery Middle School Auditorium (95 Washington St, Belmont, MA 02478) from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Monday, November 3rd for a precinct meeting to discuss the possibilities.

Sustainable Belmont Social


Do you live in Belmont and care about the environment? Come have fun at a Sustainable Belmont Social Event at Savino’s in Cushing Square (449 Common Street, Belmont, MA  02478) from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m on Tuesday, November 4th. All are welcome, RSVPs appreciated.
 

Sustainable Belmont Meeting


Sustainable Belmont will meet from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Flett Room in the Belmont Public Library (336 Concord Ave, Belmont, MA 02478) on Wednesday, November 5th.

Cambridge Senior Center Monthly Town Meeting


Each month the Cambridge Council on Aging and Senior Center disseminate important information for Senior Citizens. Find out more at the Cambridge Citywide Senior Center (806 Mass Ave, Cambridge, MA  02138) on Thursday, November 6th from 12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Sustainable Arlington Meeting


Sustainable Arlington will meet on Thursday, November 13th from 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in the Town Hall Annex first floor conference room (730 Mass Ave, Arlington, MA  02476). Come join fellow environmentally concerned Arlingtonians to discuss issues of mutual interest.

Community Collection Day


Do you have stuff for disposal or donation lying around? Come to the semi-annual community collection day at the Arlington Department of Public Works Yard (51 Grove Street, Arlington, MA  02476) from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Please visit the community collection day page on the Arlington town site for more information about what will and will not be accepted.

Arlington Town Democratic Committee Meeting


The Arlington Town Democratic Committee will have a meeting on Tuesday, November 18th starting at 7:15 p.m. in the Second Floor Meeting Room of the Community Safety Building (112 Mystic Street, Arlington, MA  02474).

Contact Me


I welcome your input and hope to hear from you on issues of mutual concern. Email: rep.dave.rogers@gmail.com. State House office phone: 617-722-2400. Personal cell phone: 617-817-9395. Website: repdaverogers.com.

November Office Hours


I will hold office hours at the following times and places during November. I encourage any and all all to stop by and speak with me about any concerns or to offer any input you might have.

Saturday, November 15th from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Dunkin' Donuts in North Cambridge (2480 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02140).

Saturday, November 15th from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Bruegger’s Bagels in Belmont (41 Leonard Street, Belmont, MA 02478).

Tuesday, November 18th from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. at the Beech Street Center in Belmont (266 Beech Street, Belmont, MA 02478).

Tuesday, November 18th from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Kickstand Café in Arlington (594 Mass Ave, Arlington, MA 02476).

You can also always contact me at any time in my office at 617 722 2400 or at dave.rogers@mahouse.gov.
 

Cambridge Farmers' Markets


Cambridge hosts a number of farmers' markets, including:

The Cambridge/Charles Square Farmers Market: Held on Sundays from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and Fridays from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Charles Plaza, by the Harvard Kennedy School and the Charles Hotel.

The Farmers' Market in Central Square: Running Mondays through November 24th from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., the Central Square Farmers' Market can be found in parking lot #5 on Norfolk St. & Bishop Allen Dr. in Cambridge.

The Cambridge Main Street Farmers' Market: Come support local farming at the Long Wharf Park in Cambridge on Thursdays through October, from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Other Events


You can also look at the town and city calendars for Arlington, Belmont, and Cambridge to find out about more town meetings and community events.

Social Media


I am glad to have already connected with many of you on Facebook. Due to the limitations on personal Facebook pages, however, I plan to start to do more of my political and community outreach from my political page. Please like my official State Representative page here. You can also follow me on twitter to find out more about my representation of the 24th Middlesex District.
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