Rebekah Gewirtz

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One Week Until Election Day

Dear friends and supporters,

There's one week to go until Election Day on Tuesday November 3rd and I wanted to give you a brief update. I have been doorknocking throughout Ward 6 talking to residents about their concerns and it has been a great and encouraging experience so far. I've been so grateful for the volunteers who have come out to support the campaign as well.

My opponent has gone negative and we are working to counter this negative message with our positive one. You can help by making a contribution today to my campaign at www.rebekahgewirtz.org or by sending a check to CTE Rebekah Gewirtz 36 College Ave #53 Somerville, MA 02144. And you can sign up to volunteer either this week leading up to Election Day or on Election Day, November 3rd. Please see the BLUE box below on all the ways you can help out.

Election Day is right around the corner so we need your help today! In this update I am also including information on upcoming meetings of interest and events in and around the neighborhood.

As always, If you have information you'd like me to share with others through my e-newsletter, send me an email to Rebekah@rcn.com.

See you soon,
Rebekah

Campaign Activities and how YOU can help!

Election Day is just ONE WEEK away on November 3rd and in order to continue to get the message out, we need your help! Here are just a few ways you can get involved in the campaign:

Make a contribution to the campaign. You can do this by going to my website or by sending a check to CTE Rebekah Gewirtz 36 College Ave #53 Somerville, MA 02144. $500 is the maximum contribution allowed by law. Your contribution makes a big difference.
Sign up to go door knocking or make phone calls by clicking here or calling us at 617-718-0792.
Volunteer to help on Election Day, November 3rd. We need a lot of volunteers that day so any time that you can give between 7am-8pm would be incredibly helpful! Click here to sign up for November 3rd.

THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT

Also, we continue to update my new and improved website. Check it out for recent news stories and information: www.RebekahGewirtz.org

Upcoming Meetings and Events

Housing and Community Development Meeting Thursday, November 5, 2009 at 7pm at Somerville City Hall in the Alderman Committee Room

I am the chair of this committee and at this meeting we will continue our on-going discussion on the Green Line extension and the location of the maintenance facility. This meeting is in preparation for the public hearing that was called by the Executive Office of Transportation that will take place on November 18th at Somerville High. (see next item for more details)

Public Hearing on Green Line Extension before the Executive Office of Transportation, Wednesday November 18, 2009, 6pm at Somerville High School

Members of the public, agency representatives, and other project stakeholders are invited to attend the hearing and to make comments on the project. The comments made at the November 18 Public Hearing will be included in a transcript that will be submitted to the Federal Transit Administration (FTA). For more information go to: http://www.greenlineextension.org.

EVENTS

Community Action Agency of Somerville (CAAS) Open House and Annual Board Meeting, Thursday October 29, 2009 7pm, Somerville City Club on Inner Belt Road

CAAS is an effective anti-poverty agency in the city and this event is a great way to show support for their important work. For more information visit: www.caasomerville.org.

First Annual Tina DeLellis Luncheon with the Somerville Homeless Coalition honoring Rosemary Nolan of Sillari Realty, October 30 11:30-2, Highland Kitchen

Tickets are $25. RSVP to Mark at 617.623.6111 or MAF@shcinc.org.

Announcements

November 3rd -- ELECTION DAY in Somerville

Don't forget it's Election Day on November 3rd. Polls will be open throughout the city from 7am-8pm. For more election day information see the city website at www.somervillema.gov. Every vote counts, so be sure to vote!

Veterans Day Event, Wednesday November 11th at 10am outside the Dilboy Post on the corner of Summer Street and Cutter Ave in Davis Square Somerville Community Corporation 40th Anniversary Gala celebration, Friday November 13, 2009 at 6:30-10pm at the Armory on Highland Ave. For more information on this great event click here.

Discount on Prescriptions now available

Somerville residents may sign up to receive a card that will give them 20% off prescriptions at participating pharmacies. There are no restrictions based on age, income level or existing health coverage. The card can be used when purchasing prescription drugs at many pharmacies in the city as well as more than 59,000 retail pharmacies across the country. Participating pharmacies in or near Somerville include: Ciampa Apothecary, CVS, Inman Pharmacy, Rite Aid, Skenderian Apothecary, Stop&Shop, Target, and Walgreens. For more information, see: http://www.somervillema.gov/NewsDetail.cfm?instance_id=1511.

To sign up, go to: http://www.rxprintacard.biz/NLC/select.aspx

Flu Clinic Schedule Now On-Line

Somerville's flu clinic schedule is now online at http://tinyurl.com/flushotclinics.

The shots provided at these clinics are for the seasonal flu. As H1N1 vaccines become available to the city for dispensing, information will be made available to the public.

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