[Summit] Dead Tree Near Summit and Fifth at The Miriam Hospital
Jennifer Luxmoore
jennifer at luxmoore.com
Wed Oct 1 20:05:11 UTC 2008
Thanks for the information and update. It was nice of you to inform
the neighborhood.
Jennifer Luxmoore
jennifer at luxmoore.com
On Oct 1, 2008, at 3:50 PM, Monica Anderson wrote:
> Dear Neighbors,
> Yesterday and today I hand delivered notices to over 200 homes
> regarding the removal of a tree in front of The Miriam Hospital.
> This tree sits directly outside of my office window, and is close
> to Summit Avenue and Fifth Street. Earlier in September, we called
> Stanley Trees, licensed arborists, to have the tree assessed for
> survival. The tree company indicated to us that the tree has less
> than 10% foliage, that there is visible decay in the trunk and that
> the root column is visible. Additionally, several recent storms
> (including this past weekend’s storm) have fallen large dead
> branches of this tree. Stanley Tree has indicated that there is no
> hope of the condition of the tree improving. At the end of this
> week, the tree will be removed so as not to cause any damage to the
> hospital, visitors, or neighbors.
>
> Please feel free to call me at (401) 793 4040 with any questions.
> Sincerely,
> Monica Anderson
>
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> Subject: Summit Digest, Vol 42, Issue 43
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> Date: Monday, September 29, 2008, 3:40 PM
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> 1. Re: HEATING - OIL - SAVING (rlzuckerman at msn.com)
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> Date: Mon, 29 Sep 2008 15:40:05 -0400
> From: <rlzuckerman at msn.com>
> Subject: Re: [Summit] HEATING - OIL - SAVING
> To: Andrew Nosal <andy at mapcenter.com>, Summit Neighborhood
> <summit at sna.providence.ri.us>
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>
> Harvey windows. Had a problem with one window and it was quickly
> replaced.
>
> From: andy at mapcenter.comTo: summit at sna.providence.ri.usDate: Mon,
> 29 Sep 2008
> 15:33:18 -0400Subject: Re: [Summit] HEATING - OIL - SAVING
> Guaranteed forever! ? by what forever company ?
>
> I spent a few weekends restoring wood sash a while back. It was very
> satisfying to think how they had lasted 80 years so far and now
> they will last
> another 80 with occasional painting. "No maintenance" really means
> "No Choice but total replacement" when it starts to get old.
>
> A caution about cellulose blown into the walls: The small gain in
> heat
> retention should be weighed against an increased risk of sill rot.
> A unnoticed
> leak from a faulty gutter or flashing may take years to cause
> significant damage
> because everything dries out after the rain. However, wet
> insulation in the
> wall will wreak damage quickly and is an enormous job to remove.
>
> On Sep 29, 2008, at 9:34 AM, <rlzuckerman at msn.com>
> <rlzuckerman at msn.com> wrote:
>
> I have to respond. I LOVE my replacement windows. They don't
> shake in the
> wind. The house is no longer drafty. They're not warped and
> falling apart
> and best of all they stay up. Don't have to worry about ropes that
> break
> and fray. They look great and are easy to care for. My old
> upstairs windows
> probably hadn't been cleaned in 50 years. The new windows are
> guaranteed
> forever and are wonderful! Louise Zuckerman
>
> From: markenid2004 at mac.comTo: Summit at sna.providence.ri.usDate: Mon,
> 29 Sep 2008
> 06:01:53 -0400Subject: Re: [Summit] HEATING - OIL - SAVING
> 1. they have a vent free gas fire place, means, no smell goes to
> the room
> 2. soon my new design for gas fire place and safety will be at the
> market, I
> hope so.
> (I am still looking for investor)
> 3. Many products for house cleaning has a lot of VOC. Yes it is a
> low VOC
> paint.
>
>
> On Sep 28, 2008, at 10:12 PM, libertyliterary at cox.net wrote:
>
> Marco,Sounds good except for two concerns:1. The gas fireplace -
> these are
> generally emitters of toxic fumes,and I have gotten very sick from
> being in a
> room with one andhad to leave. In fact, any gas forced air system is
> unhealthy.2. Nanotechnology is new and there are concerns about
> it.Also, I
> would wonder whether the paint is low or no-VOC?Blessings,Liberty
> G---- marco
> pereira <markenid2004 at mac.com> wrote: =============Very simple
> steps and a
> lot of research (please forgive my grammar)1. I insulated all the
> exterior
> walls, attic.2. Change the storm windows3. Add my own system to
> make the windows
> tight and working correctly.4. Also I added just in case a cellular
> blinds to
> improve the insulation at the windows.My house has 1400 SF. So I
> decided to
> change the way to heat the house and save money.1. KITCHEN -
> RADIANT FLOOR
> HEATING. I installed by my self and works really well. I set it up
> the time
> between 6 - 10 and 4 - 8 to go on. It coast me only $ 1 a day. I
> did a lot
> research and there are few options that could help you to save
> money.2. DINING
> ROOM AND LIVING ROOM - I only use one gas fire place, modified by
> me. The FP
> goes on 7 - 9 and 4 - 6 or according with my necessities and
> guests.3. MASTER
> BEDROOM - I use one electric heat from SOUTH AFRICA ($ 80). It is
> a 2 x 2
> panel and you can installed by your self, it is paintable and
> looks great. I
> turn it on when I want and coast me only $ 0.54 daily.4. OTHER
> ROOMS - I use
> the EHEAT.5. I will try the new paint from NANOTECHNOLOGY. It is a
> clear paint
> that you add 3 coats and your house will be insulated.Soon I will
> try my new
> idea to use the old pipes from my oil system to add extra heat to
> the house if
> I want.Brown University is going to install my system in one house
> at Brook
> St.On Sep 27, 2008, at 4:47 PM, Delgado, Mona Moller wrote:
> Please share how you do that.
>
> Mona
>
> Mona Delgado
> Dept. Coordinator
> Italian Studies
> Box 1942
> Brown University
> Providence, RI 02912
> (401) 863-1561
>
> ________________________________
>
> From: summit-bounces at sna.providence.ri.us on behalf of marco pereira
> Sent: Sat 9/27/2008 2:58 PM
> To: Neighborhood Association
> Subject: [Summit] HEATING - OIL - SAVING
>
>
> Winter is coming and I happy for what I did at my house to save
> money with heating.
> For more than 5 years I do not buy oil to heat my house and my
> electric and gas bill for the winter is really low.
> If you would like to know how I did, email me.
> I will be happy to share my information.
>
> Marco
>
>
> On Sep 26, 2008, at 10:09 AM, Wallace, Jared wrote:
>
>
> Connie,
>
> This Spring, we had our chimney re-built from the roof up with a
> new chimney cap. I called about 20 masons and got quotes from a
> dozen. They ranged from $1800 to $6500 depending on how many men
> they planned to use and how much machinery. I narrowed it down to
> two finalists, one of which quoted $1900 and the other $2000. The
> two were Soares Masonry (401)270-9616 which is run by three
> brothers, and RM masonry which is Russ Monti (I may have his name
> off a little), (401)648-5008. I went with RM because he is very by
> the book - he is licensed, bonded, insured, and doesn't care if you
> pay cash or check, because he pays taxes. He has been working as a
> mason since he was 15, most of those years with his father and works
> alone. He did an extremely good job, and wouldn't accept final
> payment until I had looked the whole thing over and was ok with it
> all.
>
> Were at 41 Lauriston if you want to check out his work.
>
> -Jared
>
>
> ________________________________
>
> From: summit-bounces at sna.providence.ri.us
> [mailto:summit-bounces at sna.providence.ri.us
> ] On Behalf Of conniechez at aol.com
> Sent: Friday, September 26, 2008 8:56 AM
> To: Summit at sna.providence.ri.us
> Subject: [Summit] need chimney worker
>
>
> Does anyone know a good, reliable and reasonably priced mason who
> can repoint my house chimney, which seems to be leaking lately?
>
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