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Join Historic Preservation Commission for Tours of Milk Row Cemetery, Prospect Hill Tower
Wondering about the residents of this historic Milk Row Cemetery dating back to 1804? Join the Somerville Historic Preservation Commission on Sunday, November 6, from 2 to 4 p.m., for the final public opening of 2016. Due to its fragile condition, the site is often closed to the public, except by appointment, or during regular openings during the seasonal months. At those times, volunteer docents, often dressed in historic period clothing, will help you learn a little about the buried residents…Saturday, October 22 is National Take Back Day
Help us keep our youth safe by properly disposing of unused and unwanted medications. Clean out your medicine cabinet and properly dispose of prescription medication. Collection sites: 220 Washington St. The Somerville Police Department (available 24/7) 220 Broadway, Central Fire Station 6 Newbury St. (Teele Square) Somerville Fire Station Somerville residents are encouraged to dipose of unwanted medications safely and properly. There is always a permanent MedReturn Drug…Community Invited to Submit Logo Ideas & Sketches for Somerville’s 175th Birthday
SOMERVILLE – Did you know?: in 2017, the City of Somerville is celebrating its 175th birthday, 175 years since we separated from Charlestown, and we’re celebrating all year long. The events will kick off in January 2017, at the City’s Mid-Term Address and Ceremonies, where we will unveil the official 175th birthday banner and logo. This is where you come in! We are seeking logo ideas and sketches to be considered for the 175th celebrations. Winning logo(s) will be featured on all banners,…Drop-In Meeting to Discuss Beacon Street Reconstruction, Oct. 26
Join the City’s Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development, MassDOT and construction teams on Wednesday, October 26, from 6 to 7 p.m., for a drop-in Q&A regarding the ongoing Beacon Street Reconstruction Project. City and project staff will be at the Thirsty Scholar Pub, 70 Beacon Street, to answer questions and concerns as the construction season winds down for the winter. There is no presentation; drop in for five minutes, or stay for 50 minutes and chat with the project teams…Somerville to Allow Permit Applications for Four Medical Marijuana Dispensaries
SOMERVILLE – Somerville Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone has accepted the recommendation of the City’s Medical Marijuana Advisory Committee to allow four* applicants to seek special permits to open medical marijuana dispensaries at four committee-approved locations in Somerville. Letters of non-opposition were sent to the selected applicants this week. This clears the first hurdle toward establishing medical marijuana dispensaries in Somerville, which voted by a significant margin (73%) in support of…Member Sought for Community Preservation Committee
SOMERVILLE – Do you have a passion for parks, affordable housing, and historic preservation? The City of Somerville wants your help and is now accepting applications for one public position on the Community Preservation Committee, which oversees the selection of projects to be recommended for funding by an estimated $2 million in annual Community Preservation Act (CPA) revenues. Residents are encouraged to apply and applications must be submitted by October 21, 2016. Somerville voters…Annual Domestic Violence Vigil to be Held October 5
Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone, the Somerville Commission for Women, and RESPOND announce the Annual Candlelight Vigil in support of Domestic Violence Awareness Month on Wednesday, October 5, from 6 to 8 p.m., at Statue Park in Davis Square. The vigil is an annual event bringing the community together in remembrance of those who have lost their lives over the last year to domestic violence. In addition to the vigil, there will be a display of the Clothesline Project, a visual display that honors…POW/MIA flag to be raised to acknowledge national day of recognition
SOMERVILLE – A POW/MIA flag raising ceremony will take place at Somerville City Hall on Friday, September 16, at 10 a.m. in honor of the 37th annual National POW/MIA Recognition Day. First observed in 1979, National POW/MIA Recognition Day is a day to honor returned prisoners of war and those members of the U.S. military, as well as civilians, who are still missing and unaccounted for from past wars. The day also serves to support ongoing search efforts for the missing. “It is crucial that we…Celebrate the Completion of Prospect Hill Tower, Sep. 19
Join Somerville Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone, Ward 3 Alderman Robert J. McWatters, the Community Preservation Committee and Community Preservation Act (CPA) project implementers on Monday, September 19, at 6 p.m. for a celebration to mark the reopening of Prospect Hill Tower. The Prospect Hill Tower rehabilitation is the first project to be completed with Somerville CPA funds. Attendees will gather at 6 p.m. at the Prospect Hill Tower for a short speaking program followed by the opportunity to…Argenziano School Playground Ribbon Cutting
You’re invited to join Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone, Ward 2 Alderman Maryann Heuston, and Somerville Public Schools Superintendent Mary Skipper for a ribbon cutting ceremony for the newly renovated Argenziano School playground (290 Washington St.) on Monday, Sept. 12, at 2:45 p.m. The Mayor, Alderman, and Superintendent will be refereeing a friendly schoolyard Olympics for competition for kids that will help test out the new play equipment. Make sure you stick around for the speed monkey…Feedback
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