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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…

Somerville Public Library Book Discussion Series to Focus on Race & Racism

SOMERVILLE – The Somerville Public Library and the Office of Somerville Commissions invite your participation in newly-created book discussion series on Race & Racism.The Somerville Library Book Series on Race and Racism is a program that features three separate books and discussions, plus a panel discussion co-sponsored by the Office of Somerville Commissions from January to April on every third Thursday evening at the Main Branch Library (79 Highland Ave.) from 7 to 8:30 p.m. The books…

New Director of Veterans Services Announced

New Director of Veterans Services Announced Bryan Bishop, current Deputy Commissioner & Chief of Staff of Boston Veterans’ Services, named new Director of Somerville Veterans Services SOMERVILLE –  Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone is pleased to announce that Bryan Bishop has been named Veterans Services Director for the City of Somerville. Bishop will bring his years of service as the Deputy Commissioner and Chief of Staff for the City of Boston Department of Veterans’ Services. He is a 20-…

More Free Flu Vaccine Clinics Scheduled for November 2015

More Free Flu Vaccine Clinics Scheduled for November 2015 The Somerville Health and Human Services Department has scheduled two additional free public flu vaccination clinics. While there is no charge for vaccinations, attendees are asked to bring an insurance card if available. Those wanting a vaccine should wear clothing that allows easy access to the upper arm. Flu clinics will be held as follows: Tuesday, Nov. 3 (Vote & Vax), East Somerville Community School, 50 Cross St., 7 - 10 a.m.…

High School Building Committee

Unexpected Water Service Interruption on Boston Ave. Thu. 8/27

In order to complete emergency repairs to water equipment in your area, water will be shut off on Boston Ave. from Rogers Ave. to Kidder Ave. for approximately 6 hours starting at 3 p.m. We apologize for any inconvenience this causes and thank you for your patience as we conduct this work.

Powder House School Site Redevelopment Recommendation Accepted by Mayor

POWDER HOUSE SCHOOL SITE REDEVELOPMENT RECOMMENDATION ACCEPTED BY MAYORMarKa proposal would create 40 new homes including affordable, senior and live-work artist units, commercial space including collaborative maker units and ‘artists hall' SOMERVILLE -A proposal to rehabilitate the former Powder House Community School into 40 new homes including affordable, senior and live-work artist units, and more than 13,000 square feet of commercial space including collaborative maker spaces and an…