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SOMERVILLE PARTNERS WITH INNOVATIVE HEALTH AND WELLNESS PORTAL ‘WELLCOIN’ TO PROMOTE WELLBEING VIA SOCIAL MEDIA
SOMERVILLE - Furthering its commitment to residents' wellbeing and happiness, the City of Somerville announced today a new partnership with the innovative health and wellness platform, "Wellcoin," which allows residents to reap benefits from participating local businesses as rewards for healthy behaviors. Users can sign up for free at www.wellcoin.com. Users earn Wellcoins, a virtual currency, for doing any of hundreds of healthy activities, and they are not simply…Veterans Day Holiday, Monday, Nov. 11
On Monday, Nov. 11, 2013, City of Somerville offices will be closed in honor of Veterans Day. Somerville Public Schools and offices will also be closed Monday. Trash, recycling, and yard waste collection will be delayed by one day all week. On Monday, there will be no street sweeping and parking meters will not be in effect.TRAFFIC AND PARKING DEPARTMENT ADDS MORE ONLINE PERMITTING OPTIONS
SOMERVILLE - The City of Somerville's Traffic and Parking Department announced this week that residents may now access additional permitting options online at www.parksomerville.com. As of September 20th, New Resident, Rental Vehicle (for residents experiencing problems with their primary vehicle), and Contractor permits as well as Extended and Short-Term Visitor Passes can be requested online. In January 2013, Traffic and Parking added Residential, Visitor and Consideration (for one-day…RESIDENTS URGED TO HEED ARSON SAFETY TIPS AND TO REPORT ANY INFORMATION THAT WILL ASSIST ARSON INVESTIGATION
SOMERVILLE – As the arson investigation into recent house fires in Somerville continues, Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone, Somerville Police Chief Thomas Pasquarello, and Somerville Fire Chief Kevin Kelleher are urging residents to remain vigilant in reporting any information that could assist the investigation. They also ask that all community members please read and heed arson prevention tips and safety tips posted to the City website’s homepage at www.somervillema.gov. At a press conference today…FIRE INVESTIGATION UPDATE
SOMERVILLE – Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone, State Fire Marshal Stephen Coan, and Somerville public safety officials held a press conference today to provide the community with an update on the ongoing investigation into recent fires that have occurred in Somerville. Over the last three months, nine house fires have occurred, the most recent of which occurred on Sunday, August 18, on Belmont St. The State Fire Marshal’s office has ruled three of these fires to be accidental. Three others remain…Nunziato Field to Close Temporarily for Field Repairs
The City of Somerville announced this week that Nunziato Field will be closed beginning Friday, July 17th for necessary repairs prior to the fall youth soccer season. This quickly moving project begins Friday as the City looks to fast track the improvements necessary to provide the city's children with a safe, durable and high-quality field. The field will be closed to all users until September 2013.Florence/Pearl Street Park Meeting 7/8
Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone, Ward 1 Alderman Maureen Bastardi, and the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development (OSPCD) invite all interested community members to a public meeting on Monday, July 8th at 6:30 p.m. to discuss design ideas for the new "green" park to be built on the vacant parcel at Peal Street and Florence Street. The meeting will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Capuano School on Glen Street. All are welcome. If you have questions about the meeting, or the planned…Milk Row Cemetery Open June 2
The City of Somerville and the Somerville Historic Preservation Commission announce that on Sunday, June 2, the historic Milk Row Cemetery on Somerville Avenue (adjacent to the Market Basket) will be open to the public from 1:30 to 4 p.m. This small historic site, established in 1804, is usually closed to the public except for two annual events in May and October. Volunteers dressed in Colonial period clothing will be on hand to educate visitors about the residents buried at Milk Row, as far…ANNUAL HISTORIC PRESERVATION MONTH EVENTS SCHEDULED
SOMERVILLE - Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone and Executive Director of the Somerville Historic Preservation Commission (SHPC) Brandon Wilson announce the schedule of events for the 2013 "Preservation Month" celebrations. Throughout the month of May, the SHPC and other local organizations partner to host numerous events honoring Somerville's history and historic districts. Remaining events include: Sunday, May 12th, 2-5pm. The 12th Annual Historic Bike…4th ANNUAL SHAPE UP SOMERVILLE / RECREATION ROAD RACE TO BE HELD APRIL 7th
SOMERVILLE - Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone announced that the City's annual Shape Up Somerville / Somerville Recreation Road Race will be held on Sunday, April 7th, starting and ending at the Somerville High School concourse, 93 Highland Avenue. The day will begin with a 1-mile children's "Fun Run" at 10:30 a.m., followed by a 2.7-mile walk at 10:30 a.m. and a 2.7-mile adult race at 11:00 a.m. Registration is open to all community members at a price of $5 for youth under age 10, and $…Feedback
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