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WE WANT A “BILLY RUANE SQUARE” IN CENTRAL SQUARE (CAMBRIDGE)!

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James Melanson
9 years ago

Billy Ruane Square please! He deserves this recognition

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Harper
9 years ago

Because Billy was a man who made things happen that wouldn't have otherwise. Everyone in the Boston 80s music crowd knew that, and everyone who knew him at CSW did too.

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Fred Ebbett
9 years ago

About time we recognized this civic leader and business entrepreneur.

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Anonymous
9 years ago

Obviously!

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Ruth Marie Fledermaus
9 years ago

Billy was an amazing man who made Central Square a music destination. He was one of those priceless, rare people who come along so seldom, and he is sorely missed.

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bruce sylvester
9 years ago

Billy's contribution was huge in helping this region have a vibrant and exciting music scene.

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Doug Melcher
9 years ago

Billy personified all that was wonderful about Cambridge. From his manner of dress to his love of the obscure, he was the pied piper of all things musical in Cambridge. I will never forget him.

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Michael Reed
9 years ago

I had only just moved to the city in '97, but was show-going 2-3 nights a week, and quickly came to recognize Billy from most every show.

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Maura jasper
9 years ago

He made this place a destination for music it is the most honorable thing the city could do.

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Laura Wilson
9 years ago

It would be great to see Billy honored with a square - I think he deserves it! He'd be thrilled if he knew...

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Bruce Stallsmith
9 years ago

Billy made Central Square a fun place in ways I would never have imagined at the time. He deserves recognition for his tireless work.

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James F Kraus
9 years ago

The resurrection of Central Square as a entertainment and cultural hub is directly attributed to Billy Ruane. I would prefer Brookline and Mass Ave be named Billy Ruane Square....but support these efforts.

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Richard Roth
9 years ago Featured

Billy was a driving force for good things to happen in Central Square Cambridge and I could not be more supportive of this idea. I have lived on Green Street for more than 20 years and would be honored to have s square on this street named in Billy's honor.

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Joe Marois
9 years ago

Billy was a Central Square institution - it would be great to see him so honored.

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Carolyn Keddy
9 years ago

It's the least we do do for this wonderful person.

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Sarah Cronin
9 years ago

Absolutely necessary! I wish there could also be some kind of interactive component. Maybe we could put a QR code (do people still use these??) on the back of whatever signage goes up that would link to a recording of folks talking about Billy and his impact/legacy. I would be interested in collaborating on something like this!

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Anonymous
9 years ago

Learned a lot from Billy!

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Ken FIeld
9 years ago

Billy was no square, in fact there was no shape that could contain him, but naming this one after him is the right thing to do.

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Jon Bernhardt
9 years ago

Yes. please.

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Audrey White
9 years ago

Yes!!!