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APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE FOR MAYOR’S SUMMER JOBS PROGRAM
SOMERVILLE - Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone and Somerville Youth Programming Coordinator Nancy Bacci announced that applications are now available for the 2012 Mayor's Summer Jobs Program. Available through April 30th, applications can be found at the City of Somerville's Personnel Department (City Hall) or on the City's website (www.somervillema.gov). The Program provides opportunities for Somerville youth to gain employment and job training within the public and private sectors…CONSULTING ENGINEER REPORTS THAT HIGH SCHOOL NEEDS $10M IN “HIGH-PRIORITY” REPAIRS
SOMERVILLE - Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone, Superintendent of Schools Tony Pierantozzi, and School Committee Chairperson Paul Bockelman, in a joint release with the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA), today issued a report by Maguire Group Inc. (MGI) that cites approximately $10 million in necessary structural repairs and replacements at Somerville High School. In its report, MGI noted "high priority" repairs to aging windows, roofing, and brick façade, among other areas. …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.…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.CPA Funding Eligibility Applications Now Available
CPA FUNDING ELIGIBILITY APPLICATIONS NOW AVAILABLEMore than $3.7M available for affordable housing, open space, outdoor recreation and historic preservation projects SOMERVILLE -More than $3.7 million is available this fiscal year for affordable housing, open space, outdoor recreation and historic preservation projects in Somerville through the Community Preservation Act (CPA), and Somerville residents, organizations and businesses are invited to submit their project proposals to see if they…City Seeks Residents to Test New Website 10/15 & 10/19
On Thursday, October 15 and Monday, October 19, Somerville residents will have a chance to try out the newly developed www.SomervilleMA.gov. Volunteers will complete a 1-hour testing session at the Central Library, 79 Highland Ave. During the session, volunteers will be asked to find pieces of information on the website using a variety of devices, and then share their feedback on whether they were successful or not and how the process could have been better. Visit www.SomervilleMA.gov/…Feedback
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