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“Haunted Hall” Halloween Event Returns to City Hall Concourse on October 24
Join the City of Somerville on Thursday, October 24, for the annual “Haunted Hall” event on the City Hall concourse from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The family-friendly event will feature costumed safe Trick-or-Treating, giant pumpkin decorating, games, and activities, refreshments, and more. Due to construction at Somerville High School, the haunted pathway element of the event will be replaced this year with painting giant pumpkins as well as children’s games, sponsored by the Somerville Recreation…Kennedy Pool Re-Opening October 10th Following Renovation
The Kennedy Pool has been undergoing a needed renovation project. The pool will re-open October 10th with Adult Lap Swim & Family Swim at 6:30-7:30 p.m. Please see the online calendar for the Kennedy pool schedule. We thank everyone for their patience with our endeavor to provide the best possible aquatic environment.ArtFarm Community Meeting, October 21
Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone and Ward 2 City Councilor J.T. Scott invite you to a community meeting to talk about ArtFarm – a former waste transfer site on Poplar St. being transformed into a home for arts, culture, community, and urban agriculture. The meeting is on Monday, October 21, from 6 to 8 p.m., at Brickbottom Gallery, 1 Fitchburg St. You can learn more about ArtFarm at www.somervillema.gov/artfarm. For more information or questions about this community meeting, please contact Robert…Meeting on Local Flooding Issues on Perry, Dane, and Lake Streets, October 15
Join the City’s Engineering Department to discuss flooding issues on Perry, Dane, and Lake Streets at a community meeting on Tuesday, October 15. The meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. in the Argenziano School cafeteria, 290 Washington St. Individuals with disabilities who need auxiliary aids and services for effective communication, written materials in alternative formats, or reasonable modifications in policies and procedures, in order to access the programs and activities of the City of…Meeting on Local Flooding Issues on Richdale Ave., October 29
Join the City’s Engineering Department to discuss flooding issues on Richdale Ave. at a community meeting on Tuesday, October 29. Residents are invited to share their observations and concerns about flooding on their streets and learn about flood mitigation the City is working on. The meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. in the Somerville High School auditorium, 81 Highland Ave. Individuals with disabilities who need auxiliary aids and services for effective communication, written materials in…Municipal Election: Tuesday, November 5; Last Day to Register or Update Voter Info Is Oct. 16
This fall, Somerville voters have the opportunity to cast ballots for Mayor, Ward City Councilor, City Councilors-at-Large, and School Committee members. A preliminary election for Mayor and Ward 3 School Committee, similar to a primary election, was held on Tuesday, September 10. Voters narrowed down the Mayoral candidates to two candidates (Joseph A. Curtatone and Marianne Walles) and the Ward 3 School Committee candidates to two candidates (Sarah Phillips and Mary Marshall). …Central Hill Playgrounds to Close Friday, October 11, Through Approximately Fall 2021
The Central Hill playgrounds on Highland Ave. are expected to close Friday, October 11, to advance construction of the new Somerville High School. A renovated version of the playgrounds, tentatively projected to open in the fall of 2021, will be established in front of Central Library as part of the Central Hill Campus Plan. Patrons are encouraged to use other nearby parks and playgrounds during the closure. Edward Leathers Community Park, the Cummings School Community Playground, Cremin…Get a Free Flu Vaccine Through Somerville’s Annual Flu Clinics Offered by Health and Human Services
With students back in school and the cooler temperatures approaching, it’s a reminder that cold and flu season is quickly approaching and it’s time for the annual flu vaccine clinics offered by the City of Somerville Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). All clinics offer free flu vaccines for Somerville residents ages three and older (children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian). Clinics start on Thursday, October 17, and will be held at various times and locations in the…2019 “Somerville Reads” Events and Program Schedule Announced
The Somerville Public Library announces the 2019 “Somerville Reads” events series. Somerville Read is a citywide reading initiative that encourages all Somerville residents to read and discuss the same book to promote literacy and community engagement. Throughout the month of October, the Somerville Public Library will host various intergenerational programs including discussions, book clubs, and more, all related to the themes found in “The Haunting of Hill House,” the 2019 Somerville Reads…Annual Domestic Violence Vigil to be Held Wednesday, October 2
Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone, the Somerville Commission for Women and RESPOND Inc. announce the annual Candlelight Vigil in support of Domestic Violence Awareness Month on Wednesday, October 2, from 6:30 to 7:30 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, attendees will be invited to view the Clothesline Project, a visual…Feedback
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