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City Seeks Registered Voters to Work Election Polls on Tues., Nov. 3
The City Election will be held on Tuesday, November 3, and the City of Somerville Elections Department needs people to help work the polls. The shift is 6:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. with two hours off over the course of the day. Workers will be paid $135 for completing the full shift. The only requirement is that any participants must be registered Massachusetts voters. For more information or to apply, please call Maria Pierotti at 617-625-6600 x4204.Mayor Curtatone Signs on to Compact of Mayors to Address Climate Change
Mayor Curtatone Signs on to Compact of Mayors to Address Climate Change As part of the world’s largest coalition of city leaders addressing climate change, Somerville pledges to take action in advance of UN’s Climate Conference in Paris SOMERVILLE – Today, Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone committed to the Compact of Mayors, a global coalition of city leaders dedicated to reducing their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, making their communities more resilient to climate change, and regularly…National Grid Performing Meter Equipment Inspections
Technicians from National Grid will be surveying the area in the coming days to inspect regulators on all natural gas meters to ensure they are working properly. As a result of the inspections, some equipment may need to be replaced, causing a temporary disruption to gas service. Please be assured National Grid's system is operating safely. For your safety, all National Grid employees will be wearing identifying badges. If you have any questions, please contact National Grid at 781-338-2840…'Seize the Summer @ SomerStreets': Free Family Fun on Sun., 8/9
‘SEIZE THE SUMMER' AT SOMERSTREETS ON HIGHLAND AVE., AUGUST 9Free Open Streets event to feature live music, family-friendly activities, food, and more. View flyer (PDF) Celebrate the season at "Seize the Summer," the August installment of the City's SomerStreets festival, on Sunday, Aug. 9, from noon to 4 p.m. between School Street and Lowell Streets on Highland Ave. SomerStreets is the City of Somerville's take on the internationally renowned Open Streets concept, closing busy…ArtBeat Festival 2015: Lineup & Traffic Detours for 7/17-18
The 2015 ArtBeat Festival will begin in Davis Square on Friday evening, July 17, from 6 to 10 p.m., and continue on Saturday, July 18 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Festival will feature over 15 bands, as well as dance performers, Butoh cheerleaders, hula-hoopers, food, kid-friendly activities, 80 craft vendors, and more. Click here for Davis Sq. traffic detour information during the festival (Fri. 7/17-Sat. 7/18). View the ArtBeat 2015 flyer for more information:#SomerBliss Kicks Off Summer to Encourage Local Dining and Shopping
#SOMERBLISS KICKS OFF SUMMER TO ENCOURAGE LOCAL DINING AND SHOPPING Social media campaign in June to officially launch summer and support Somerville businesses SOMERVILLE – Ready to kick off summer in Somerville? Want to officially put winter behind you? #SomerBliss, a social media promotion to support local retailers who suffered a difficult winter shopping season runs throughout the month of June. This local promotional event is a collaboration between the City of Somerville, East Somerville…Patriot’s Day Ceremonies on 4/20 to Commemorate Paul Revere’s Ride
Patriot's Day Ceremonies on April 20 to Commemorate Paul Revere's Ride 240th anniversary of historic event to include colonial games, refreshments, visit by Paul Revere on horseback. View event flyer (PDF) SOMERVILLE – Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone, Ward 1 Alderman Matt McLaughlin, and the Somerville Historic Preservation Commission invite all residents and community members to the City’s 240th annual Patriot’s Day celebration, to be held at Foss Park on Mon., April 20 from 10 to…$1.9M MARKED FOR HISTORIC RESOURCES, GREEN SPACE PROJECTS
$1.9M MARKED FOR HISTORIC RESOURCES, GREEN SPACE PROJECTS BY COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COMMITTEE Follows $2.2M in funding for affordable housing; recommendations headed to Board of Aldermen for approval SOMERVILLE –More than $1.9 million for historic preservation and green space projects including Prospect Hill Tower and Park, the Community Growing Center, and the Somerville Museum has been recommended by the Somerville Community Preservation Committee, which reviewed 15 applications for…MEDFORD ST. BRIDGE AT PEARL ST. CLOSED THROUGH 9/15 (GLX WORK)
MEDFORD ST. BRIDGE AT PEARL ST. TO CLOSE THRU SEPT. FOR GLX CONSTRUCTION Beginning Feb. 24, eastbound traffic on Medford St. will be detoured onto Pearl St. See this page for detour info. and updates. SOMERVILLE – Beginning on Tues., Feb. 24, 2015 and continuing through Sept. 2015, contractors will conduct necessary work on the Medford St. Bridge between School St. and Walnut St. in preparation for the Green Line Extension project (GLX). During this period, Medford St. eastbound in this…Feedback
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