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INNOVATIVE BUSINESSES LOAN PROGRAM LAUNCHED BY THE INNOVATION CITY
SOMERVILLE - The City of Somerville-the 'Innovation City'-is supporting the growth of next-generation industries that will fuel the 21st century economy with the creation of the Somerville Innovation Fund (the I-Fund), a $1 million loan program to support the growth of innovative businesses in the city. Businesses expanding in Somerville that feature innovation in their purpose, operation, products or services, or other demonstrable aspect of their operation, can apply for loans from $25,…FEMINO NAMED INTERIM ACTING CHIEF OF POLICE
SOMERVILLE - Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone announced today that Somerville Police Captain Charles Femino has agreed to serve as the Interim Acting Chief of Police beginning on Dec. 1, 2013, until a permanent replacement is found for departing Chief Thomas Pasquarello. Femino is currently Chief of Detectives for the Somerville Police Department, a position he has held since 2011 and previously held from 2005 to 2009. He served as Deputy Chief of Police in 2010 and has been an officer with…E. SOMERVILLE PUBLIC DESIGN SESSIONS BEGIN SEPT. 30
SOMERVILLE – The next phase of the City’s Somerville by Design community planning process in East Somerville will take place Monday, Sept. 30 through Wednesday, Oct. 2. A three-day public design charrette will give residents, the business community and other stakeholders numerous opportunities to interact with each other, and with City planners and consultants. This event will build on input from the East Somerville community gathered at a public Crowdsourcing and two public Visioning Sessions…Support for Victims of Sexual Assault and Others Dealing with Traumatic Stress: A Message from the Trauma Response Network
By Patricia Contente and Paulette Renault-Caragianes When someone you care about reports being sexually assaulted, reaching out for help can be the first step towards healing. The impact of sexual assault is not confined to those directly impacted. News of sexual assault can trigger traumatic stress in people previously impacted by it. Even those who do not have a personal history that has been impacted by sexual assault can find themselves dealing with a range of emotions—anger, sadness and…CITY’S ACCESSIBILITY SELF-EVALUATION AVAILABLE FOR RESIDENT REVIEW
SOMERVILLE - A report detailing an exhaustive six-month evaluation of the City's accessibility is now available HERE. Two public meetings will be held in August and in September, cosponsored by the City's Commission for Persons with Disabilities, to gather community feedback that will develop this Self-Evaluation report into a living, multiyear Transition Plan to create equal access for all to the city's streets, sidewalks, buildings, parks and programs. The first meeting is scheduled for…MEMA Urges Electricity Conservation During Heatwave
Situation With ongoing high temperatures, ISO New England is forecasting New England’s electricity usage to reach near record-breaking levels throughout the week. Although power system resources are currently adequate, supplies are likely to become tight. As a precautionary step, ISO New England is requesting voluntary electricity conversation. ISO New England suggests several ways to reduce electricity consumption and advises that these measures be taken consistent with one’s health and…TAKE PRECAUTIONS AGAINST HOME BREAK-INS, BIKE THEFTS
SOMERVILLE - The City of Somerville and Somerville Police Department remind residents to take precautions as summer weather warms up to protect their homes and bicycles from thieves. Warmer summer months correlate with increased crime rates nationally and in Somerville. Residential breaking and enterings are generally elevated from June to October, as residents leave their windows open during warmer days, place air conditioning units that can be removed in windows or go on vacation.…Somerville by Design: East Somerville
The popular “Somerville by Design” community planning effort is coming to East Somerville! On Tuesday, May 28th, a “Crowdsourcing Event” will be held at 6:30 pm, at the Michael E. Capuano Early Childhood Education Center, 150 Glen Street. Somerville by Design is a cutting-edge approach to community planning that uses resident know-how to solve challenging physical planning and urban design issues. It makes planning fun, using highly visual, interactive techniques such as “Open Studio”…PATRIOT’S DAY CEREMONIES SET FOR APRIL 15th
SOMERVILLE - Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone, Ward 1 Alderman Maureen Bastardi, and the Somerville Historic Preservation Commission invite all residents and community members to the City's 238th annual Patriot's Day celebration, to be held at Foss Park on Monday, April 15th from 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. Co-sponsored by the Preservation Commission, Historic Somerville, the Somerville Museum, and East Somerville Main Streets, the day's events will include Colonial games and songs, light refreshments,…SHPC Seeking Volunteers for Patriot's Day Ceremonies
SOMERVILLE - The City of Somerville's Historic Preservation Commission is seeking volunteers for the 2013 Patriot's Day ceremonies, scheduled for Monday, April 15th from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. at Foss Park. Help the City re-live Paul Revere's historic ride from Boston through Somerville and onto Lexington and Concord. Adults and high school students are needed to volunteer at the City's annual Patriots Day Colonial Fair. Volunteers will help residents learn about…Feedback
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