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National “Kids to Parks Day” May 19
The City of Somerville will join more than 50,000 communities across 45 states this year for the second annual Kids to Parks Day. A grassroots movement started by National Parks Trust, Kids to Parks events are planned nationwide to celebrate America's parks through active play on Saturday, May 19th. In Somerville, events are planned at several parks throughout the City, including Hodgkins-Curtin Playground, Albion Park, Lexington Park and the Community Path, Blessing of the Bay…SOMERVILLE SPRING CLEANUP SCHEDULED FOR SATURDAY, APRIL 28th
SOMERVILLE - Please join Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone for the annual Somerville Spring Clean-Up on Saturday, April 28, 2012 from 10:00am- noon at locations throughout the City. The annual cleanup is sponsored by Comcast. A rain date has been set for Sunday, April 29th. Volunteers should meet a ward captain at 10:00am at the following locations: WARD 1: Cross Street Senior Center …SOMERVILLE LIBRARY TO HOST CELEBRATION, PERFORMANCE FOR DICKENS’ 200th BIRTHDAY
SOMERVILLE - The Somerville Public Library invites all interested residents to attend a unique birthday celebration in honor of Charles Dickens, who would have been 200 this year. In honor of the literary giant, the Central Branch Library, at 79 Highland Ave., will host a performance by Somerville actor, director, choreographer and teacher, Albert Cremin, entitled, Introducing Mr. Charles Dickens. The event will be held on Sunday, February 19th from 2:30 - 3:30pm. The program…Statement from Mayor Curtatone and Other #ClimateMayors on Historic Paris Climate Agreement
On Saturday, negotiators at the Conference of Parties (COP21) U.N. climate talks in Paris adopted a final agreement. We want to thank and congratulate President Barack Obama and Secretary of State John Kerry—along with their fellow world leaders—for succeeding in the difficult task of creating and adopting a deal that represents historic and meaningful progress to combat climate change. The agreement will unlock innovation and investment to reduce emissions and help our communities adapt to…Somerville Program to Advance New National Model for Public Benefits Process: Strategy Leaders For Process Announced
Somerville Program to Advance New National Model for Public Benefits Process: Strategy Leaders For Process Announced Community stakeholders to work with nationally renowned LOCUS organization on Union Square public benefits framework SOMERVILLE – After an open call for volunteers, a group of thirty community stakeholders (see list below) representing a broad range of perspectives and skill sets has been selected to serve as Strategy Leaders for the upcoming public benefits strategy…Somerville GreenTech Program Launches Solar Cell Phone Charging Pilot
SOMERVILLE GREEN TECH PROGRAM LAUNCHES SOLAR CELL PHONE CHARGING PILOTModel Z charging stations in Union Square, Davis Square, Assembly Row, and Ball Square will enhance citizen connectivity and promote sustainability. The City of Somerville is excited to announce the second pilot project organized by the Somerville GreenTech program. Somerville-based WrightGrid will install five Model Z solar cell-phone charging stations throughout the city. The stations will be temporarily installed in Union…Innovative Public Benefits Model to be Created Through City Partnership with Locus
INNOVATIVE PUBLIC BENEFITS MODEL TO BE CREATED THROUGH CITY PARTNERSHIP WITH LOCUSDevelopment of strategic plan to inform the creation of a public benefits agreement for Union Square SOMERVILLE -As the revitalization of historic Union Square is undertaken through the redevelopment of seven key parcels in and around the square, the City of Somerville is also aiming to develop an innovative new model for public benefits agreements that address social equity through affordable housing…Temporary Water Shutoff for Maintenance Fri. 7/3 Near Magoun Sq.
On Fri., July 3, beginning at 9 a.m., the City's Water Division will temporarily interrupt water service for residents on Main St., Moreland St., Meacham St., Edgar Ave., Douglas Ave., Fremont St., and Upland Park in order to replace a broken valve. This interruption in service is expected to last approximately 6 hours, however may be completed sooner. Once service has been restored, you may experience temporary discoloration in your water, and though the water is safe to drink, residents are…Feedback
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