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WORLD-RENOWNED FIRM HIRED TO ADDRESS PUBLIC SPACE CHALLENGE

WORLD-RENOWNED FIRM HIRED TO ADDRESS PUBLIC SPACE CHALLENGE Volunteers sought for public space-public life survey to identify opportunities to reach public space goals SOMERVILLE – Gehl Studio, the U.S.-based arm of the internationally renowned design firm Gehl Architects, has been hired by the City of Somerville to advance its work toward creating 125 new acres of public open space. Gehl Studio will help identify opportunities and techniques to create new public space and enrich…

Cars, Parking Spots Must Be Shoveled by 6pm Thur. 2/5

In accordance with the City of Somerville’s snow removal policies and the City’s traffic regulations, residents are reminded that residential permit parking stickers must be clearly visible as of 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 4, and that cars and parking spaces on public streets must be shoveled out by Thursday, Feb. 5, at 6 p.m. Mayor Curtatone asks residents to help the City’s snow removal crews by ensuring vehicles are free from snow and ice, alleviating the potential for damage to…

Otis Street Playground Meeting 2/3

Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone, Ward 1 Alderman Matt McLaughlin, and the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development (OSPCD) invite all interested community members to a meeting to discuss upcoming renovations to the Otis Street Playground, scheduled to begin in July 2015. The meeting will be held at the East Somerville Community School, 50 Cross St., on Tues., Feb. 3 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. All are welcome to attend and share the ideas which will shape the design of the new playground. For…

HISTORIC PROPERTY PLAQUES AVAILABLE THROUGH CITY PROGRAM

HISTORIC PROPERTY PLAQUES AVAILABLE THROUGH HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION Owners of historic properties in Somerville can purchase plaques at reasonable cost to commemorate the historical significance of their home. SOMERVILLE – Has your house been determined in the past to have historic significance? If so, a plaque is available for your designated home through the City of Somerville’s Historic Plaque Program. The program is overseen by the Somerville Historic Preservation Commission…

Central St. Public Safety Meeting 12/2

Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone, Ward 4 Alderman Tony Lafuente, Ward 5 Alderman Mark Niedergang, State Senator Pat Jehlen, State Representative Denise Provost, and Chief of Police David Fallon invite all community members in the Central Street/Broadway/Medford Street area of Winter Hill to attend a community meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 2 at 6:30 p.m. to hear updates on the progress of discussions related to safety and procedures for the “VinFen home” on Central St. The meeting will be held in the…

Live Results: Somerville Elections Website

Get ready to hit "refresh": The City of Somerville has launched a new, dynamic election website, votesomerville.com, where residents can get Somerville's unofficial voting results in real-time as they come in. Tuesday night, after the polls close at 8 p.m., we'll be rushing back from the polling locations with results to report on the site. We aim to start reporting results between 8:30 and 9 p.m. (but this is our first time at this, so bear with us and keep refreshing if it takes a little…

MUSCRAT Kids Maker Workshops Until 11/22

The Somerville Arts Council and Parts and Crafts announces a MUSCRAT Kids Maker series  Come out and check out our Multi Use Somerville Community Roaming Art Transport vehicle as she hosts Parts and Crafts for a series of kids maker workshops. Learn more about electronics, woodworking and craft projects with Parks and Crafts staff. We're bring the MUSCRAT bus into the neighborhoods for this FREE series. All workshops will be held from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturdays. Sat. Oct. 25,…

Medication Take Back Day: 9/27

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