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MAYOR CALLS FOR ALDERMEN TO ADVANCE ETHICS ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS TO REGULATE RECIPIENTS OF CITY FUNDS
SOMERVILLE – Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone today called on the Board of Aldermen to take up a proposal he submitted on August 16th that would expand the City’s abilities to require grant recipients to adopt conflict-of-interest codes similar to those that govern municipal officials. The proposed changes to the City’s existing ordinance (Chapter 15) would also give the City direct audit oversight over grantees as well as explicit authority to suspend disbursements to, and recover funds from,…Somerville Dog Festival 9/16
Please join Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone and the Somerville Foundation for Animals for the 3rd annual Somerville Dog Festival on Sunday, September 16th, from 10am to 3 pm at Trum Field. This is a FREE, family-friendly event that benefits local animal-related charities. Activities include: Sports and activities for dogs; "Try It" rings; Agility and Frisbee demonstrations; Best Trick and Best Dressed Contests; and MUCH MUCH MORE!!!!!!!! Dogs on leash are welcome. For more information please…COA Seeking Vendors for Annual Health & Wellness Fair
The Somerville Council on Aging is currently seeking vendors for its annual Health & Wellness Fair, to be held on Thursday, October 25, 2012 at the Holland Street Center at 167 Holland Street. The Fair will be held from 9:30 a.m. - 12 noon, and is a chance for older adults in the community to learn about resources available to them to enhance their health and well being. This year the COA’s focus is on brain health and healthy aging. If you are an organization or business…City, SomDog to Host Seminar on 5/21
Please join the City of Somerville, SomDog, and Magical Mutt Training for a FREE seminar and video discussion on healthy and unhealthy play of dogs, and discuss ways to make a dog park fun for all. The seminar will be held on Monday, May 21st from 7:00-9:00 p.m. at the Super Stop and Shop, 2nd Floor community room, 779 McGrath Highway. For more information contact Carlene Campbell-Hegarty at ccampbell@somervillema.gov or 617-625-6600, ext 2615.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…Free Flu Vaccine Clinic at City Hall Annex 11/19
Free Flu Vaccine Clinic at City Hall Annex 11/19 The Somerville Health and Human Services Department has scheduled an additional free public flu vaccination clinic. While there is no charge for vaccinations, attendees are asked to bring an insurance card if available. Those wanting a vaccine should wear clothing that allows easy access to the upper arm. Flu clinics will be held as follows: · Thursday, Nov. 19, City Hall Annex, 50 Evergreen Ave., 4 - 6:30p.m. Nasal mist and senior high dose…SCAP Conducts Annual ‘Compliance Checks’ at Local Liquor Licensees
SCAP Conducts Annual ‘Compliance Checks’ at Local Liquor Licensees Somerville youth conduct compliance checks, sticker shock campaign as part of prevention, enforcement strategies. SOMERVILLE – Annual compliance checks at all licensed Somerville liquor outlets will take place from November 2015 through June 2016, conducted by Somerville Cares About Prevention (SCAP) and the Somerville Police Department, the Somerville Office of Prevention (SOP) announced today. Throughout the year, SCAP…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…Feedback
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