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ArtBeat Festival 2015: Lineup & Traffic Detours for 7/17-18

The 2015 ArtBeat Festival will begin in Davis Square on Friday evening, July 17, from 6 to 10 p.m., and continue on Saturday, July 18 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Festival will feature over 15 bands, as well as dance performers, Butoh cheerleaders, hula-hoopers, food, kid-friendly activities, 80 craft vendors, and more. Click here for Davis Sq. traffic detour information during the festival (Fri. 7/17-Sat. 7/18).   View the ArtBeat 2015 flyer for more information:

#SomerBliss Kicks Off Summer to Encourage Local Dining and Shopping

#SOMERBLISS KICKS OFF SUMMER TO ENCOURAGE LOCAL DINING AND SHOPPING Social media campaign in June to officially launch summer and support Somerville businesses SOMERVILLE – Ready to kick off summer in Somerville? Want to officially put winter behind you? #SomerBliss, a social media promotion to support local retailers who suffered a difficult winter shopping season runs throughout the month of June. This local promotional event is a collaboration between the City of Somerville, East Somerville…

Patriot’s Day Ceremonies on 4/20 to Commemorate Paul Revere’s Ride

Patriot's Day Ceremonies on April 20 to Commemorate Paul Revere's Ride 240th anniversary of historic event to include colonial games, refreshments, visit by Paul Revere on horseback.   View event flyer (PDF) SOMERVILLE – Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone, Ward 1 Alderman Matt McLaughlin, and the Somerville Historic Preservation Commission invite all residents and community members to the City’s 240th annual Patriot’s Day celebration, to be held at Foss Park on Mon., April 20 from 10 to…

$1.9M MARKED FOR HISTORIC RESOURCES, GREEN SPACE PROJECTS

$1.9M MARKED FOR HISTORIC RESOURCES, GREEN SPACE PROJECTS BY COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COMMITTEE Follows $2.2M in funding for affordable housing; recommendations headed to Board of Aldermen for approval SOMERVILLE –More than $1.9 million for historic preservation and green space projects including Prospect Hill Tower and Park, the Community Growing Center, and the Somerville Museum has been recommended by the Somerville Community Preservation Committee, which reviewed 15 applications for…

MEDFORD ST. BRIDGE AT PEARL ST. CLOSED THROUGH 9/15 (GLX WORK)

MEDFORD ST. BRIDGE AT PEARL ST. TO CLOSE THRU SEPT. FOR GLX CONSTRUCTION Beginning Feb. 24, eastbound traffic on Medford St. will be detoured onto Pearl St. See this page for detour info. and updates. SOMERVILLE – Beginning on Tues., Feb. 24, 2015 and continuing through Sept. 2015, contractors will conduct necessary work on the Medford St. Bridge between School St. and Walnut St. in preparation for the Green Line Extension project (GLX). During this period, Medford St. eastbound in this…

SCAP TO PRESENT STUDENT HEALTH SURVEY RESULTS ON 1/22

SCAP TO PRESENT STUDENT HEALTH SURVEY RESULTS AT PUBLIC MEETING JAN. 22 Surveys had been distributed to Somerville High School students in February 2014; Results will be presented in ‘game show' format. SOMERVILLE - Somerville Office of Prevention (SCAP) Director Cory Mashburn announced that the results of their annual Student Health Survey will be presented in a public forum on Thursday, Jan. 22, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Highlander Café at Somerville High School, 81 Highland Ave. (Atrium…

Recreation Task Force Forum 1/7

Purchase Birth, Marriage & Death Certificates Online

Starting this week, birth certificates, marriage certificates and death certificates may be purchased online with a major credit or an electronic funds transfer, as the Somerville City Clerk's Office continues to streamline and enhance services. Order online by clicking here. Constituents may order up to three birth certificates or marriage certificates per transaction, and up to 10 death certificates per transaction. There is a $1 charge per order for processing and mailing, and additional…

RESIDENTS SOUGHT FOR CITY BOARDS & COMMISSIONS

RESIDENTS SOUGHT FOR CITY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS Vacancies to be filled on Planning Board, Zoning Board, Redevelopment Authority, Historic Preservation Commission, Design Review Committee, and Conservation Commission SOMERVILLE—The City of Somerville is seeking to fill vacancies on five essential boards and commissions that are appointed by the Mayor and coordinated by the Mayor's Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development. The Mayor's office will be accepting…

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