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Submit Comments on the Davis Square Neighborhood Plan by June 1
Over the past five years residents and business owners have work with planners from the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development to envision the future of Davis Square. Now, there’s another opportunity to weigh in. The Davis Square Neighborhood Plan was recently released and is ready for review. If you are interested in submitting comments on the Davis Square Neighborhood Plan, please send them to planning@somervillema.gov by Friday, June 1. To read the plan and learn more about…Somerville Arts Council and Somerville Media Center Partner on Cinema Somerville Outdoor Film Festival
SOMERVILLE – The Somerville Arts Council and the Somerville Media Center announce the third annual Cinema Somerville Outdoor Film Festsival, set for Saturday, May 19, from 8 to 9:30 p.m. This outdoor film fest in Union Square Plaza will feature short films about Somerville’s diverse voices. In the event of inclement weather, the film festival will be held inside Somerville Media Center at 90 Union Square Plaza. The 2018 festival theme is “Voices,” celebrating local community voices…Medal of Honor Recipient Among Heroes to be Honored at 2018 Somerville Heroes Salute on May 19
SOMERVILLE – The 2018 Somerville Heroes Salute is set to honor eight Somerville heroes during the annual recognition ceremony, including a Profile in Courage Lifetime Achievement Award to Medal of Honor Recipient, Captain Thomas G. Kelley. The 2018 Heroes Salute will be held on Saturday, May 19, at the Holiday Inn, 30 Washington St., beginning at 11 a.m. This year’s honorees will include Heroes Square dedications in memory of: PFC Alfred J. Byrne (WWII/Killed in Service) PFC James V. Parziale…2018 Preservation Month Events Schedule Announced
SOMERVILLE – The Somerville Historic Preservation Commission (SHPC) announces the 2018 events in honor of Preservation Month, celebrated each May. Throughout the month, the SHPC partners with other local organizations to host events honoring Somerville’s history and historic assets. All events are open to the public. Upcoming events are as follows: Launch of Volunteer Docent Program, May-October. Three Historic Sites: Prospect Hill Tower, Milk Row Cemetery, and Old Powder House Full…ArtFarm Community Meeting May 8
Join the Mayor’s Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development and Ward 2 Alderman J.T. Scott on Tuesday, May 8, for a community meeting to discuss the City’s newest open space at ArtFarm. The meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. in the Argenziano School cafeteria, 290 Washington St. ArtFarm is located on the site of the former waste transfer station at 10 Poplar St. For more information contact Luisa Oliveira at LOliveira@somervillema.gov. Individuals with disabilities who…Henry Hansen Park Redesign Community Meeting #2, May 1
Please join Somerville Commissioner of Veterans’ Services Bryan Bishop and project design team CBA Landscape Architects on Tuesday, May 1, for the second community meeting to discuss the redesign of Henry Hansen Park. The community meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. in the third floor conference room of the Visiting Nurse Association, 259 Lowell Street. The design team will present several concepts for the park redesign. For more information, please contact Somerville Veterans’…2nd Public Hearing on Proposed Transfer Fee Home Rule Petition Monday, May 7
Learn more at https://www.somervillema.gov/events/2018/05/07/public-hearing-proposed-t...Public Hearing to Discuss Tree Removal for Prospect Hill Park Project, May 2
The City of Somerville Tree Warden invites all interested residents and community members to a public hearing on Wednesday, May 2, to discuss upcoming tree removal as part of the rehabilitation of Prospect Hill Park. The hearing will begin at 5:30 p.m. in the Academy Room at the Public Safety Building, 220 Washington St. Any objections to their removal must be submitted in writing prior to or during the hearing. Written objections should be addressed to Somerville Tree Warden, and emailed to:…Reminder: Bike Month Kickoff Event to be Held Sunday, April 29
Join the Somerville Bicycle Advisory Committee (SBAC) on Sunday, April 29, from 1 to 5 p.m. at Aeronaut Brewery (14 Tyler St.) for a celebration to kick off Bay State Bike Week. The event will feature live music and a special presentation (at 2 p.m.) and book signing by the nationally renowned urban planner, safe streets advocate, and author of “Walkable Cities” Jeff Speck. Additionally, more than 20 bike advocacy organizations, businesses, and agencies will be in attendance, including…FY18 Community Preservation Act Affordable Housing Funding Applications Now Available: Deadline May 23, 2018
SOMERVILLE – The Somerville Affordable Housing Trust (SAHT) invites local residents, organizations, and businesses to submit applications for the funding of eligible affordable housing programs or projects via its annual distribution of Community Preservation Act (CPA) funds. A total of $1,200,402 in fiscal year 2018 CPA funds have been designated by the Somerville Community Preservation Committee for allocation by the Affordable Housing Trust to benefit residents of Somerville…Feedback
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