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SPD, SCAP COLLABORATE ON ANNUAL ALCOHOL COMPLIANCE CHECKS AT LOCAL RETAILERS
SOMERVILLE - Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone and Somerville Office of Prevention (SOP) Director Cory Mashburn announced today that Somerville Cares About Prevention (SCAP) and the Somerville Police Department conducted a successful minimum age alcoholic beverage purchase law compliance check in Somerville. The compliance checks are completed annually. 27 licensed establishments in Somerville were visited by members of SCAP, including student leaders, and the Somerville Police Department in April,…CITY TO HOST ELECTRONIC WASTE RECYCLING DAY APRIL 13th
SOMERVILLE - The City of Somerville will host an electronic waste recycling event on Saturday, April 13th at the Department of Public Works, 1 Franey Road, from 9:00am to noon. This event is open to Somerville residents and businesses. The following items will be accepted: Desktop PCs, Laptops, Cell Phones, Routers, Network Switches, Photocopiers, Power Supplies, Wires/Cables, Misc. Electronic Parts, Computer Monitors, Projectors, Scanners,…Spring Cleanup Logo Contest
The City of Somerville is seeking local artists to design a new Somerville Spring Clean Up logo. The new logo will be featured on the Spring Clean-Up t-shirts, City website and social media, and in local print media. The City seeks an image that conveys the environment and civic clean-up in Somerville; but one that is not too "busy." The graphic can, but is not required to, include the words "Somerville Spring Clean-up," and should reproduce well in newsprint. Use of…CITY’S OFFICE OF SUSTAINABILITY AND ENNVIRONMENT ENDORSES FIRST NET-ZERO HOUSE IN SOMERVILLE
SOMERVILLE - The Somerville Office of Sustainability and Environment (OSE) announced their support today for a recently renovated two-family house as a model of Net-Zero Energy building for the city. "Net Zero Energy building" is a new construction practice where buildings are designed to produce as much energy as they consume, and this renovated home, owned by Chungha Cha of Susterra Partners in Korea and located at 13 Elmwood St. is the first Net-Zero home in the City. It is also…CITY CREWS WORKING TO REPAIR SIGNIFICANT STORM DAMAGE CITYWIDE
SOMERVILLE - In the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, City officials - DPW, Police, Fire, and school officials - continue the cleanup efforts throughout the City of Somerville. The storm, which included winds in excess of 70 miles per hour over a twelve-hour period, inflicted uprooted and fallen trees, downed power lines and other reported electrical outages, and some significant damage to municipal, school, and residential buildings. Roof damage was reported at several…Somerville Dog Festival 9/16
Please join Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone and the Somerville Foundation for Animals for the 3rd annual Somerville Dog Festival on Sunday, September 16th, from 10am to 3 pm at Trum Field. This is a FREE, family-friendly event that benefits local animal-related charities. Activities include: Sports and activities for dogs; "Try It" rings; Agility and Frisbee demonstrations; Best Trick and Best Dressed Contests; and MUCH MUCH MORE!!!!!!!! Dogs on leash are welcome. For more information please…COA Seeking Vendors for Annual Health & Wellness Fair
The Somerville Council on Aging is currently seeking vendors for its annual Health & Wellness Fair, to be held on Thursday, October 25, 2012 at the Holland Street Center at 167 Holland Street. The Fair will be held from 9:30 a.m. - 12 noon, and is a chance for older adults in the community to learn about resources available to them to enhance their health and well being. This year the COA’s focus is on brain health and healthy aging. If you are an organization or business…City, SomDog to Host Seminar on 5/21
Please join the City of Somerville, SomDog, and Magical Mutt Training for a FREE seminar and video discussion on healthy and unhealthy play of dogs, and discuss ways to make a dog park fun for all. The seminar will be held on Monday, May 21st from 7:00-9:00 p.m. at the Super Stop and Shop, 2nd Floor community room, 779 McGrath Highway. For more information contact Carlene Campbell-Hegarty at ccampbell@somervillema.gov or 617-625-6600, ext 2615.SOMERVILLE SPRING CLEANUP SCHEDULED FOR SATURDAY, APRIL 28th
SOMERVILLE - Please join Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone for the annual Somerville Spring Clean-Up on Saturday, April 28, 2012 from 10:00am- noon at locations throughout the City. The annual cleanup is sponsored by Comcast. A rain date has been set for Sunday, April 29th. Volunteers should meet a ward captain at 10:00am at the following locations: WARD 1: Cross Street Senior Center …SOMERVILLE LIBRARY TO HOST CELEBRATION, PERFORMANCE FOR DICKENS’ 200th BIRTHDAY
SOMERVILLE - The Somerville Public Library invites all interested residents to attend a unique birthday celebration in honor of Charles Dickens, who would have been 200 this year. In honor of the literary giant, the Central Branch Library, at 79 Highland Ave., will host a performance by Somerville actor, director, choreographer and teacher, Albert Cremin, entitled, Introducing Mr. Charles Dickens. The event will be held on Sunday, February 19th from 2:30 - 3:30pm. The program…Feedback
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