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GRAND UNION FLAG RAISING KICKS OFF AT 11:30am ON JANUARY 1ST
SOMERVILLE - Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone and Historic Preservation Commission Director Brandon Wilson announced that the 237th annual "Grand Union" flag-raising ceremony at Prospect Hill Park will be held on Tuesday, January 1, 2013 at 12:00 p.m. A processional led by a re-enactor portraying General George Washington on horseback will leave from the City Hall Concourse at 11:30 a.m. As always, members of the public are invited to participate, and are encouraged to wear traditional…STATE, CITY DECLARE STATE OF EMERGENCY AS HURRICANE SANDY APPROACHES EASTERN SEABOARD
SOMERVILLE - Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone announced today that, in conjunction with Governor Deval Patrick's Saturday declaration of a weather-related State of Emergency for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, the City of Somerville has declared a public State of Emergency effective 1 a.m. on the morning of Monday, October 29, 2012. Superintendent Tony Pierantozzi announced that he has cancelled Monday classes and activities for all Somerville Public Schools. Additionally,…SOMERSTREETS: “GOING GREEN ON RT. 16” ON AUGUST 19TH
SOMERVILLE- "Going Green on Rt. 16," the City's third installment of the 2012 SomerStreets series, is scheduled for Sunday, August 19th from noon - 4:00 p.m. along Route 16 (Alewife Brook Parkway), from Dilboy Stadium to Broadway. For this unique event where "roads are closed to cars and open to you!" programming will extend along Route 16 in West Somerville, and will include live music, recreation programming, environmental exhibitions, sports demonstrations and much more. This…BOW STREET/UNION SQUARE ANGLE-IN PARKING PILOT SHOWS EARLY SIGNS OF SUCCESS
SOMERVILLE -Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone and Acting Traffic and Parking Director Matthew Dias announced today that initial data suggests that the pilot program to calm traffic, promote pedestrian and bicycle safety, and increase the parking supply in Union Square is working as intended. Traffic radar data indicates that traffic along Bow Street has slowed by an average of ten percent and bicyclists report that the new bike lane makes the area safer. By nearly doubling the supply of…FOR COMCAST CUSTOMERS, CITY CABLE MOVES ON JUNE 5TH FROM CH16 TO CH22
SOMERVILLE - Director of Communications and Cable Thomas P. Champion announced today that the City of Somerville's "City Cable" government access channel, currently broadcast at Ch16 on the Comcast cable system, will be moving to Ch22 effective June 5, 2012. The move is a result of adjustments Comcast is making to accommodate the FCC-mandated relocation of a Massachusetts-based shopping channel, WWDP. The City's Education Channel (Ch15) and Somerville Community Access Television (SCAT, Ch3)…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 Board of Health Passes New Tobacco Regulations
SOMERVILLE – On Nov. 19, 2015, the Somerville Board of Health voted to adopt amended tobacco regulations in the City of Somerville pertaining to sales of tobacco and nicotine delivery (e-cigarettes) products, as well as to smoking in workplaces and public places. The new regulations take effect March 15, 2016. “Somerville is a leader and early adopter of the tobacco regulations that surrounding communities are considering,” said Doug Kress, Director of Health & Human Services. “These…City to Host Public Meetings to Discuss Zoning Overhaul Process
City to Host Public Meetings to Discuss Zoning Overhaul Process Join the OSPCD Planning Division for the next step in the Somerville Zoning Overhaul process. Each of these meetings will discuss the ideas presented last year in the new zoning ordinance, respond to comments provided in the public review process, and propose changes to the ordinance based upon this feedback. Public Space Monday, November 23, 2015 at 6:30 pm At: West Somerville Neighborhood School, 177 Powder House…Somerville: Share Your #SquareFlair, Help Your Neighborhood Get Celebratory Banners!
SOMERVILLE – Can you just not hide your Somerville pride? Somerville residents, show us what’s awesome about your neighborhood and your local business district by sharing your #SquareFlair! During the week of Nov. 1 – Nov. 6, use the hashtag #squareflair to show us what you love about your square, an example of how you support your neighbors and your favorite local business, and any way you get involved in your City to help your square win 2015 commemorative All-America City banners! Winners…Feedback
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