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PUBLIC MEETING MAY 15 ON PEDESTRIAN ACCESSIBILITY STUDY
SOMERVILLE – The community is invited to a public meeting to provide feedback on a report that details how the City conducted its accessibility Self-Evaluation for streets and sidewalks, and the system used to develop the curb ramp schedule and reconstruction priorities for sidewalks. The public meeting scheduled for Thursday, May 15 at 6 p.m. in the Aldermanic Chambers at City Hall will gather community feedback on the 2013 Pedestrian Accessibility Study available online at http://www.…COMMUNITY INPUT SOUGHT FOR NEW POWDER HOUSE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN
SOMERVILLE – Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone announced today that the City of Somerville will issue a new Request for Proposals (RFP) for redevelopment of the Powder House Community School site and will schedule a community meeting later this month to discuss the terms to be included in the new RFP, after rejecting the five remaining proposals and canceling its existing RFP. Citing new information and concerns regarding the condition of the property and a broader range of community-supported uses for…Green Line Extension Gets Nod from President Obama
This press release was sent out by MassDOT. BOSTON – Wednesday, March 5, 2014 – President Obama in his budget released yesterday recommended federal funding to support the Green Line Extension (GLX), marking a significant milestone for a project that will bring thousands of new jobs to the region and create new economic opportunity. The President’s proposal includes $100 million in Federal Fiscal Year 2015 and paves the way for agreement with the federal government for greater support…Public Hearing 2014 Property Valuations
The public is invited to a Public Hearing before the Board of Aldermen’s Committee on Finance on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2014, at 6 p.m., in the Aldermanic Chambers, 2nd Floor, City Hall, 93 Highland Ave. Members of the public may comment on the increase in residential and commercial property valuations as part of the 2014 Assessment. For additional information on the 2014 Assessment including information on the appeal process, please visit the Assessors webpage at http://www.somervillema.gov/…HISTORIC SOMERVILLE AFGHANS NOW ON SALE
SOMERVILLE - Looking for the perfect holiday gift to show your Somerville pride? Look no further! The City is now offering a brand new, full color, and machine washable afghan, that highlights many local historic landmarks and events, including the Raid on the Powder House; the Round House; Somerville High School, West Branch Library; Somerville Museum; and other special assets. The afghan can be seen on the Historic Preservation Commission's website (www.somervillema.gov/historicpreservation…ONLINE FUNDRAISER TO BENEFIT MOBILE FARMERS MARKET EBT MATCHES
CITY, SHAPE UP SOMERVILLE KICK OFF “Citizinvestor” CROWDFUNDING CAMPAIGN TO SUPPORT MOBILE FARMERS MARKET SUBSIDY PROGRAM SOMERVILLE - The City of Somerville's Mobile Farmers Market program needs your help-and a nifty online crowdfunding campaign makes it easy to give once during the holidays to provide meaningful help to low-income families all year. Each week a truck carrying affordable fresh fruits and vegetables rolls up to Somerville's two housing developments and a senior…SOMERVILLE ARTISTS TRANSFORM PHONE BOXES INTO ART
SOMERVILLE – As cell phone use increases, phone booths have lost their purpose, but many still remain forgotten on urban streets. So what's a City to do with abandoned phone boxes on sidewalks and building walls? The City of Somerville’s answer is: Turn them into public art—then hold a roving citywide art opening to celebrate the creative works made for The Phone Art Box Project. At the behest of Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone, The Nave Gallery and the Somerville Arts Council teamed up to…CITY TO SEEK REVISIONS TO ASSEMBLY SQUARE URBAN RENEWAL PLAN
SOMERVILLE - The City of Somerville is pursuing revisions to Assembly Square's Urban Renewal Plan to ensure that the properties within the entire renewal area are developed to their highest and best use and fulfill the community's vision of a vibrant, transit-oriented urban district. The overall boundaries of the urban renewal area would not be changed as a result of the proposed amendments to the plan. The proposed changes result from the evolution of the site, beginning with…Joint Statement from Mayor, Superintendent Pierantozzi
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