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2nd Annual Haiti and Brazil Hit the 'Ville Festival is Sun., 10/18 in Union Sq.
2ND ANNUAL HAITI AND BRAZIL HIT THE ‘VILLE FESTIVAL SUNDAY, Oct. 18Food, music, arts, kids' activities and more bring two of Somerville's largest communities together. SOMERVILLE - Somerville's Haitian and Brazilian communities are coming together for "Haiti and Brazil Hit The ‘Ville," a cultural festival on Sunday, Oct. 18, featuring music, dance, food, family-friendly activities and more for the entire community. The festival will take place from 2 to 6 p.m. on the Union Square Plaza on Oct…Historic Preservation Commission Seeks Volunteers for Milk Row Cemetery Tours
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION SEEKING VOLUNTEERS FOR MILK ROW CEMETERY TOURS Docent Program seeking residents to lead weekly public Cemetery tours. SOMERVILLE - The Somerville Historic Preservation Commission (SHPC) and Historic Somerville are seeking volunteers to assist with public openings at the City's oldest burial ground, the 1804 Milk Row Cemetery. Through the City’s Docent Program, the Cemetery is open to the public one Sunday afternoon per month from 1 to 4 p.m. Additional…City's First Public Parklet Opens on Somerville Ave.
CITY'S FIRST PUBLIC PARKLET OPENS ON SOMERVILLE AVE.Pilot project sets example of tactical urbanism for residents and businesses SOMERVILLE -The City's first public parklet (or mini park) is now open on Somerville Avenue thanks to a partnership with Forge Baking Company. At just the size of roughly two car-lengths, the seasonal Forge Parklet qualifies as the city's smallest park, but it packs in plenty of outdoor seating ringed by flower boxes by seasonally transforming two parking spaces into…Police Seek Help Identifying Unarmed Bank Robbery Suspect
Incident: Somerville PD is looking to identify the above pictured Suspect in relation to an Unarmed Robbery at the Davis Sq. Bank of America (406 Highland Ave) at approximately 4:30 PM on Thursday, May 28. Description: The Suspect is described as a heavyset white male (approximately 240 lbs.), approximately 5’11”, most likely early- to mid-40s, bald with a mustache and goatee. Point of Contact: Anyone with information on this incident or the pictured Suspect is asked to contact Det.…6TH ANNUAL MAYOR’S FITNESS CHALLENGE KICKS OFF ON MARCH 28
6TH ANNUAL MAYOR’S FITNESS CHALLENGE KICKS OFF ON MARCH 28 Events for every fitness level planned through March and April to engage residents in getting healthy and energized just in time for spring! SOMERVILLE – Looking for a way to jump-start your spring and summer training? We’ve got the perfect opportunity! The 6th annual Somerville Mayor’s Fitness Challenge kicks off on Sat., March 28 with a family-friendly event featuring fun physical activities, healthy food tasting…Feedback
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