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View the Somermoviefest 2022 Lineup (Free Films Starting at Dusk)
The City of Somervilleās annual SomerMovie Fest returns this year with a series of six family-friendly films being shown in parks around Somerville. Screenings begin at dusk and the schedule is as follows: SomerMovieFest 2022 Lineup Ghostbusters: Afterlife July 14 Lincoln Park (Argenziano School) Sing 2 July 21 Lincoln Park (Argenziano School) Encanto July 28 Lincoln Park (Argenziano School) Jumanji: The Next Level August 4 Seven Hills Park West Sideā¦SomerStreets: Carnaval Shakes Up East Somerville on June 5
SomerStreets: Carnaval returns to East Somerville on Sunday, June 5, from 2 to 6 p.m. (rain date: Sunday, June 12). Enjoy interactive games and activities, three stages of live music and dancing, food from around the world, and local craft vendors, plus a dunk tank to soak your neighbors and elected officials. Programming will extend along East Broadway between Kensington and Pennsylvania avenues. The festival begins at 2 p.m. with an opening parade led by Mayor Katjana Ballantyne, starting onā¦Karin Carroll Hired as Somerville Director of Health & Human Services
Mayor Katjana Ballantyne today announced Karin Carroll, MPH, has been hired as the City of Somervilleās Director of Health and Human Services. In addition to overseeing the ongoing work of the department, Carroll will be charged with expanding and reorganizing services to best serve the community and advance the Ballantyne administrationās focus on equity. Carroll is a dedicated public health advocate with nearly 30 years of experience serving communities in Massachusetts andā¦City of Somerville FY 2023 Budget Public Hearing
All interested community members are invited to attend and speak at the Budget Public Hearing before the Somerville City Councilās Committee on Finance on Monday, June 6, at 6 p.m. for public input on the proposed FY 2023 municipal budget. This meeting will be conducted via remote participation online in a webinar hosted on GoToWebinar. There are two ways to participate: Join online: To attend and be heard, go to somervillema.gov/fy23budget and follow the link to register for theā¦Mayor Ballantyne Releases First Budget: Foundations for Progress
On Tuesday, May 31, Mayor Katjana Ballantyne submitted Somervilleās FY23 budget proposal, a $309 million budget that makes key investments in public education, affordable housing, environmental sustainability, and quality of life issues in line with this yearās budget theme of āA Foundation for Progress.ā āThis budget is the result of deep community engagement, collaboration with the City Council, and innovative thinking by City staff,ā said Mayor Ballantyne. āEquity is theā¦Celebrate Pride with Somervilleās Annual Flag Raising & Big Gay Dance Party
First, please join Mayor Katjana Ballantyne and the Somerville Public School Gender and Sexuality Alliances (GSAs) on Wednesday, June 1, at 3 p.m. to raise the Pride flag in honor of LGBTQ+ Pride Month and LGBTQ+ Youth Pride. The ceremony will take place on the City Hall concourse, 93 Highland Avenue. Mayor Ballantyne, Somerville LGBTQ Liaison Jack Treanor, and student representatives from GSA will speak at the event. Following the raising of the flag, the Mayor invites attendees to join her inā¦Somerville Police Investigating BB Gun Shooting Incident
On Monday, May 23, Somerville Police responded to 101 Highland Avenue for a report of a fight. When police arrived they were informed that two juvenile males were on the sidewalk after dismissal of nearby Somerville High School when they were approached by a group of other juveniles. In what was described as an unprovoked attack, it was reported that one of the juvenile suspects pulled out what appeared to be a gun and began shooting at them, striking two victims. It was later determinedā¦Somerville Commission for Women Seeks Four Members
Open Positions: Four Term: Three years The Somerville Commission for Women (SCW) seeks four new members, and all women who live in Somerville are invited to apply. Boards and commissions offer an opportunity for residents with a range of experience, skills, expertise, and perspectives to share their talents and insights with their community. The Commission for Women works to ensure the equal status of women in Somerville, with a special focus on anti-violence, financial literacy, empowerment,ā¦Conway Park Set to Reopen May 27 with Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
After five years of extensive soil testing, remediation, and renovation, including the removal of 8,700 tons of contaminated soil, Somervilleās Conway Park is set to reopen in its entirety on Friday, May 27. The new Conway Park features an array of recreational and environmental improvements that will serve the community for generations to come, including a reconstructed athletic field, a refurbished playground, and a new splash pad that will open for immediate use. Mayor Katjanaā¦Supervised Consumption Site Virtual Forum, June 1
The City of Somerville and Fenway Health invite you to a virtual community forum to discuss a local supervised consumption site (SCS) on Wednesday, June 1, at 6 p.m. This forum will discuss what SCSs are, what the need is in Somerville, and ongoing efforts to explore establishing an SCS. This is an opportunity to learn more, ask questions, and share feedback. The meeting will be hosted on Zoom. Registration is required. Questions for the forum may be submitted in advance duringā¦Feedback
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