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SOMERSTREETS: “GOING GREEN ON RT. 16” ON AUGUST 19TH
SOMERVILLE- "Going Green on Rt. 16," the City's third installment of the 2012 SomerStreets series, is scheduled for Sunday, August 19th from noon - 4:00 p.m. along Route 16 (Alewife Brook Parkway), from Dilboy Stadium to Broadway. For this unique event where "roads are closed to cars and open to you!" programming will extend along Route 16 in West Somerville, and will include live music, recreation programming, environmental exhibitions, sports demonstrations and much more. This…CITY TO PROVIDE CONTRACT MEDIATION SERVICES FOR PROPOSED HOUSING DEVELOPMENT IN UNION SQUARE
SOMERVILLE – Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone announced today that the Somerville Community Corporation (SCC) and representatives of the neighborhood organization Union Square Rising had accepted his invitation to participate in a mediation process to address issues arising from SCC’s proposal to construct a new mixed-use housing project at the site of the former Boys and Girls Club on Washington Street in Union Square. To begin an initial assessment of mediation readiness that includes all…City Seeking SomerStreets Vendors
The City of Somerville is seeking craft vendors, musicians, performance artists, dancers, visual artists, storytellers and other creative artists to participate in SomerStreets, one of the area's largest public events where we close the streets to cars and open them to residents for walking, cycling, running, etc. The 2012 SomerStreets series schedule is: Carnaval on East Broadway: Sunday, June 3rd, Temple Street to Pennsylvania Avenue Seize the Summer…BIKE PARKING CORRALS MOVING INTO TEN LOCATIONS CITYWIDE
SOMERVILLE – Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone announced today that City workers are nearing completion on installation of ten curbside bicycle corrals across the city. The structures are designed to provide secure parking for up to up to 14 bikes in the same space that would typically be used for a single parked car. Bicyclists can use the corrals instead of locking their bikes to street signs or parking meters, which reduces congestion on sidewalks and promotes easier access to meters…2ND ANNUAL “CELEBRATE SOMERVILLE!” EVENT PLANNED FOR 2/25
SOMERVILLE - Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone and Superintendent of Schools Tony Pierantozzi announced that the City of Somerville will host the second annual "Celebrate Somerville!" event on Saturday, February 25th from 1-3 p.m. to honor the City's commitment to its youth, as well as to celebrate the City's designation, for the fourth consecutive year, as one of the nation's "100 Best Communities for Young People" by the America's Promise Alliance. The event will include live youth…Somerville Board of Health Passes New Tobacco Regulations
SOMERVILLE – On Nov. 19, 2015, the Somerville Board of Health voted to adopt amended tobacco regulations in the City of Somerville pertaining to sales of tobacco and nicotine delivery (e-cigarettes) products, as well as to smoking in workplaces and public places. The new regulations take effect March 15, 2016. “Somerville is a leader and early adopter of the tobacco regulations that surrounding communities are considering,” said Doug Kress, Director of Health & Human Services. “These…City to Host Public Meetings to Discuss Zoning Overhaul Process
City to Host Public Meetings to Discuss Zoning Overhaul Process Join the OSPCD Planning Division for the next step in the Somerville Zoning Overhaul process. Each of these meetings will discuss the ideas presented last year in the new zoning ordinance, respond to comments provided in the public review process, and propose changes to the ordinance based upon this feedback. Public Space Monday, November 23, 2015 at 6:30 pm At: West Somerville Neighborhood School, 177 Powder House…Somerville: Share Your #SquareFlair, Help Your Neighborhood Get Celebratory Banners!
SOMERVILLE – Can you just not hide your Somerville pride? Somerville residents, show us what’s awesome about your neighborhood and your local business district by sharing your #SquareFlair! During the week of Nov. 1 – Nov. 6, use the hashtag #squareflair to show us what you love about your square, an example of how you support your neighbors and your favorite local business, and any way you get involved in your City to help your square win 2015 commemorative All-America City banners! Winners…Acclaimed LGBTQ Youth Troupe Documentary to be Screened in Cambridge Oct. 15
ACCLAIMED DOCUMENTARY ABOUT BOSTON LGBTQ YOUTH TROUPE TO BE SCREENED IN CAMBRIDGE OCT. 15 SOMERVILLE - The City of Somerville's LGBTQ Community Liaison and the City of Cambridge GLBT Commission are partnering for a special screening of the independent film "The Year We Thought About Love." Released this year, the documentary has screened at film festivals around the world, and now comes to Cambridge for a free screening and Q&A with cast and the filmmaker. The event will be held Thursday,…Annual "Somerville Reads" Campaign Kicks Off 9/16 at Somerville Public Libraries
ANNUAL "SOMERVILLE READS" CAMPAIGN KICKS OFF SEPT. 16 AT SOMERVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARIES Somerville residents encouraged to read "The Martian," the selected 2015 book, and discuss the novel at a series of events this fall. SOMERVILLE - The 2015 "Somerville Reads" campaign kicks off this fall with the book "The Martian" by Andy Weir. Somerville Reads is a project that promotes literacy and community engagement by encouraging all Somerville residents to read and discuss the same book. The 2015…Feedback
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