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Rock & Roll Yard Sale Set for Sunday, Sep.10th, in Union Square
The Somerville Arts Council in partnership with Chris and Jennifer Daltry of What Cheer Records presents the Rock and Roll Yard Sale, an ArtsUnion market taking place from 11 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, September 10, on the Union Square Plaza. Vintage clothing peddlers and DIY crafters will join New England’s top vintage record vendors, making for a unique shopping experience! Live out your rock & roll fantasies by picking up some vintage duds, concert posters, records and more. There will…56 Affordable Rental Unit Opportunities to Be Offered to Low/Moderate Income Eligible Households
Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone and Street Realty Inc. are pleased to announce 56 rental units will be offered to low/moderate income eligible households through the City’s Inclusionary Housing Program via an application and lottery process. The property is located at: Montaje, Assembly Row449 Canal StreetSomerville, MA 02145 The first units will be ready for occupancy in early 2018. www.s-e-b.com/property/montaje/ There will be two information sessions. You are encouraged to attend one of…Mayor Curtatone Announces Somerville's Commitment to Vision Zero Initiative
Mayor Joseph Curtatone announced today the launch of Vision Zero Somerville, reaffirming the City’s commitment to multi-modal road safety. The initiative will take a multi-department, data-driven approach to improving safety for all road users, whether on bicycles or on foot, in vehicles, or aboard public transit. “In 2016 alone, Somerville saw 636 reported crashes on City-owned roadways, and 224 of those resulted in some type of injury. This is unacceptable; traffic deaths and serious…Mayor Curtatone, Superintendent Skipper – Joint Statement on DACA Decision
Dear Somerville Public Schools Community, As new information about the future of DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program), also known as the Dream Act, makes its way into the homes and businesses in our communities we felt it was important to reaffirm our commitment to every child—and young adult—in our district, regardless of their immigration status, and to reiterate the core values that serve as the foundation of our work in the Somerville Public Schools and the City at…Join Mayor Joseph Curtatone Wednesday for Important Announcement about the Future of Mobility and Safety
Join Mayor Joseph Curtatone Wednesday, September 6, at 9 a.m. in Union Square Plaza for an important announcement regarding the future of multi-modal mobility and safety in Somerville. Residents are also invited to attend a brief informational “Walk and Talk” where City Traffic and Infrastructure staff will lead a conversation around newly installed bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure in the area. The talk will leave from Union Square Plaza immediately following the announcement.…Styrofoam Recycling Event Returns Sat., Sept. 9 from 9 a.m. to Noon at DPW Yard (1 Franey Rd.)
http://www.somervillema.gov/events/2017/09/09/styrofoam-recycling-eventStatement from Somerville Police Department on Farragut Ave. Shooting
The following is a statement on behalf of the Somerville Police Department: At approximately 5 p.m. this evening, the Somerville Police Department was dispatched to 14 Farragut Avenue after reports of a shooting. A 16-year-old male was found to have serious injuries and was transported to Mt. Auburn Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The victim was a resident of Malden. The incident remains under investigation; however, there is not, and never was, a threat to the community at large.Somerville Community Preservation Committee Celebrates 5th Anniversary of Community Preservation Act
Somerville’s Community Preservation Act (CPA) is turning 5! To celebrate, the Somerville Community Preservation Committee is hosting a walking tour and community celebration on Saturday, September 9. All residents are invited to attend and partake in the day’s festivities. The walking tour will kick off at 12:30 p.m. with the groundbreaking for a CPA-funded affordable housing project at 163 Glen St. This former American Legion Post is being transformed to eight affordable homeownership…Annual 9/11 Vigil Walk Scheduled in Somerville
The City's annual vigil walk, in honor of the victims of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, will be held on Monday, September 11, 2017, at 6 p.m. The vigil will begin with a procession stepping off from the Cedar Street intersection of the Community Path, and will conclude with a short ceremony in Davis Square. The entire Somerville community is invited to participate. For more information, please call Jackie Rossetti at 617-625-6600, ext. 2614. Individuals with disabilities who…Somerville Positive Forces (SPF) Seeks Youth Leaders to Take on Community Issues
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