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SOMERVILLE PARTNERS WITH ‘WELLCOIN’ TO PROMOTE WELLBEING
SOMERVILLE – Furthering its commitment to residents’ wellbeing and happiness, the City of Somerville announced today a new partnership with the innovative health and wellness platform, “Wellcoin,” which allows residents to reap benefits from participating local businesses as rewards for healthy behaviors. Users can sign up for free at www.wellcoin.com. Users earn Wellcoins, a virtual currency, for doing any of hundreds of healthy activities, and they are not simply limited to eating…SOMERVILLE RECOGNIZED FOR EXCELLENCE IN TRANSPORTATION ISSUES
SOMERVILLE – The National Association of City Transportation Officials (NACTO) added the City of Somerville, MA to its affiliate member list last week, including Somerville in its prestigious list of just 18 member cities and 12 affiliate members nationwide that includes Boston, Denver, Chicago, San Francisco, Los Angeles, New York, Philadelphia, Seattle, and Washington, D.C., among others. In a press release, NACTO officials lauded Somerville for its “[commitment] to sustainable transportation…Lincoln Park Renovation Meeting Oct. 30
The City of Somerville invites all interested residents to the first in a series of meetings to discuss community ideas for the renovation of Lincoln Park, located next to the Argenziano School just outside Union Square. To kick off this process from scratch, we will be hosting a listening session on Wednesday, Oct. 30, to gather community input as we reexamine the renovation needs of Lincoln Park and the neighboring community. The meeting will be hosted by Alderman Maryann Heuston and the City…COURT UPHOLDS CITY’S ZONING IN WINTER HILL STAR MARKET CASE
SOMERVILLE – A judge has ruled in the City of Somerville’s favor in a lawsuit filed by the owner of the former Star Market in Winter Hill, who contested denials of a building permit and two special permits and the legality of the City’s Zoning Ordinance. The judge entered a summary judgment dismissing all of the plaintiff’s claims. The ruling upholds the zoning amendments that went into effect on Feb. 10, 2010, that created two new Commercial Corridor Districts along Broadway, including at…ADA Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan to be Discussed at Meeting 8/28
The City of Somerville's ADA Coordinator and Somerville Commission for Persons with Disabilities invite all community members to a public meeting to gather feedback and help the City develop its Self-Evaluation report into a living, multiyear Transition Plan to create equal access for all to the city's streets, sidewalks, buildings, parks and programs. The meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 28 at 6 p.m. at City Hall. A second meeting will be scheduled for September. Residents can also…Neighborhood Safety Alert: Three Robberies in Tufts-Davis area
The Somerville and Tufts University Police Departments report that over the last three weeks three late night robberies have occurred in the area between Davis Square and Tufts University, with the most recent robbery having occurred very early in the morning on Friday, July 19. Residents are encouraged to remain vigilant and aware of their surroundings, particularly when walking at night, and, if possible, should not walk alone after dark. Three separate assaults and robberies were reported in…Missing Person Found!
Ralph hergert was found safe and unharmed in boston this evening. The city of Somerville and Somerville Police Department thank everyone who helped in this search effort, and for your vigilance throughout today.LGBT PRIDE FLAG RAISED OVER CITY HALL CONCOURSE
SOMERVILLE -A crowd twice the size of last year's joined the Somerville High School Gay/Straight Alliance and Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone on Tuesday for the raising of the Pride flag at Somerville High School. The annual event, which raises the Pride flag in full view of both City Hall and the High School, is a declaration that the City of Somerville is an open, welcoming and affirming city for the LGBT community. This year's event marked the 13th year that the Pride flag has been raised…MAYOR ANNOUNCES MEMBERSHIP OF POWDER HOUSE COMMUNITY SCHOOL ADVISORY GROUP
SOMERVILLE - Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone and the City of Somerville has formed a Technical Advisory Committee Powder House Community School to review responses to the City's Request for Proposals (RFP) seeking partners to reuse and/or redevelop the former K-12 public school site. The site includes an 87,599-square-foot parcel with an existing 80,857-square-foot building that can be retained or demolished. The Advisory Committee will be tasked with reviewing the six proposals submitted and…SOMERVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY HOSTS CAREER WORKSHOPS THROUGHOUT APRIL
SOMERVILLE - The Somerville Public Library announces a free workshop for any community member seeking to advance job seeking skills. The LearningExpress Job & Career Accelerator provides personalized, step-by-step assistance for job seekers at all experience and education levels, and includes information on creating professional resumes and cover letters, interviewing and networking techniques, and preparing for occupation-related exams. The workshop will be offered throughout…Feedback
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