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City of Somerville Seeks Applicants for Fair Housing and Anti-Displacement Task Force
The City of Somerville is currently seeking applicants for a newly created Fair Housing and Anti-Displacement Task Force to explore whether, and how, to incorporate principals of federal, state, and local fair housing and anti-discrimination laws into Somervilleās Zoning Code. This is a volunteer effort, and the aim of this initiative would be to determine whether zoning changes might help to mitigate the displacement of persons of color, immigrants, low- and moderate-income residents, personsā¦West Branch Library Opens for Indoor Services July 13
The newly renovated and restored Somerville Public Library West Branch at 40 College Avenue will open for indoor services Tuesday, July 13, welcoming visitors into the historic site for the first time since it closed for construction in early 2019. A ribbon-cutting ceremony and celebration will be held at a later date. The Central and East branch buildings reopened July 12. All staff and visitors are required to wear face coverings while inside the libraries. Library programs will continue toā¦Somerville Hosting Free Gardening Workshops for New Gardeners This Summer & Fall
Somerville residents have a few more free opportunities to learn gardening basics. After a successful pilot earlier this summer, the Cityās Health and Human Services Department will host additional Growing Gardeners workshops for residents who are brand new to gardening in July and October. Growing Gardeners participants will learn how to plant, assemble, and maintain their own portable milk crate garden that will work well in any small outdoor space. Crates may include a variety of vegetablesā¦Join a Celebration of Immigrant Communities with the City of Somerville and the Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Coalition, 7/23
The SomerViva Office of Immigrant Affairs and the Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Coalition (MIRA) will be hosting an event to celebrate and recognize the contributions of immigrants in our community on Friday, July 23, from 4 to 6 p.m., at the East Somerville Community School, 50 Cross Street. There will be a special focus on the ways in which immigrant workers and families have played a vital role on the front lines throughout the COVID-19 pandemic and recovery process. This freeā¦Share Your Ideas for the Future of Union Squareās Public Spaces at a Pop-Up This Summer
Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone, Ward 2 City Councilor J.T. Scott, Ward 3 City Councilor Ben Ewen-Campen, and the Union Square Community Design Team invite you to participate in a series of community engagement pop-ups to inform the future of Union Squareās public spaces. The Community Design Team is a diverse group of 11 Somerville residents leading the research and engagement effort for the Union Square Plaza and Streetscape Redesign project. This team is using participatory action research (PAR)ā¦West Branch Library Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, In-Person Services Postponed
The ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Somerville Public Library West Branch planned for Monday, July 12, has been postponed. A new date will be announced as soon as possible. The Central and East branches will open for in-person visits on July 12, and the West will continue to offer curbside services until further notice. We look forward to celebrating with you soon!Somerville Arts Council's ArtBeat Returns July 10
Somerville Arts Council's ArtBeat is back in person this summer to celebrate pop art! This year's theme is āPop!ā so expect to see pops of color, eyepopping art installations, and a whole lot of surprises popping up all over Davis Square. This year's event will be held on Saturday, July 10 (rain date July 11) from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. throughout Davis Square, with a kickoff parade featuring the School of HONK starting at 10:30 a.m. ArtBeat is free, but with a suggested donation of $3 you will getā¦Get Vaccinated at Somervilleās Vaccine Day, 7/11
Sunday, July 11, is Somerville Vaccine Day. Three mobile clinics will be set up around the city to provide COVID-19 vaccines to anyone 12 or older. Clinics will be held at Holy Bible Baptist Church, 64 College Ave.; St. Anthonyās Parish, 12 Properzi Way; Brazilian Presbyterian Church, 212 School St. The clinics will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at all three locations, allowing people to get a free vaccine, while enjoying free food, music, and a gift. Walk-ins are welcome at any of theseā¦Somerville Veteransā Commission on Monuments, Memorials, and Dedications Committee Seeks Five Members
The City of Somervilleās Veteransā Commission on Monuments, Memorials, and Dedications Committee is accepting applications for five positions - three to be filled by veterans. The commission will have charge and control of the construction of any memorial for a veteran and will have custody and care of the memorial after its construction. The commission, which will also develop policies and procedures to follow for dedicating memorials, will meet when needed to name these assets. Meetings areā¦Public Event License Applications Due July 2 for Summertime Events in Somerville
Planning an event in Somerville this summer? Take note: Public Event license applications for events before Labor Day must be submitted online by Friday, July 2. Doing so ensures adequate processing time for the application to be submitted to the City Council before its summer recess begins at the conclusion of its meeting on July 8. A Public Event license is required for any event that would close or physically occupy a public sidewalk, square, park, school playground, or other area; travelā¦Feedback
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