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Urban Agriculture Ambassador Program Seeking Applicants for 2016
The City of Somerville is sponsoring the 2016 Urban Agriculture Ambassador Program (UAAP). Taught by Green City Growers, a Somerville-based urban agriculture company, the program is now seeking applicants for the 2016 class. The UAAP, which started as a pilot in 2013, will train 20 residents in urban growing techniques in exchange for 30 hours of volunteer service in garden projects across the city. Four intensive workshops will take place on Saturdays in April and May (April 16, 23, and 30,…Athletic Fields Master Planning Public Meetings on Mar. 9 and Mar. 15
Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone invites all interested persons to two presentations and discussions on the City’s Athletic Fields Master Planning process on March 9 and 15. City park planners, Recreation staff, and SomerStat analysts will share data on permitted field usage citywide, discuss factors that guide field planning and maintenance, and lay out recommendations for field improvements and maintenance investments. A Q&A will follow and community members are invited to provide feedback. To…5 Affordable Rental Units in New Millbrook Lofts to be Designated for Artists
SOMERVILLE – The Somerville Arts Council and the Housing Division of the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development announced this week a public meeting to discuss a first-of-its-kind housing opportunity for Somerville artists. On Wed., Feb. 3, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Armory at 191 Highland Ave., City staff will present information about five (5) affordable rental units for certified artists as artist live/work space. The 5 affordable artist units are included in the 15 total…Street Sweeping Update for Thursday, 11/26
Beginning this year, streets on the fourth Thursday route will be swept on the Monday immediately following Thanksgiving. Please park according to normal street sweeping requirements for your street on Monday, Nov. 30. Due to the Thanksgiving holiday on Thursday and unpredictable weather late in the season, sometimes these streets are not swept from early November until April. To avoid this going forward, City crews will conduct one additional street sweeping day each year for the fourth…Gilman Square Station Area Plan Wins Urbanism Award
Gilman Square Station Area Plan Wins Urbanism Award Mayor Curtatone and City’s community-driven plan for area around new Green Line Station earn recognition from the Congress for the New Urbanism New England SOMERVILLE –The City of Somerville’s community-driven plan for the area around the future Green Line station in Gilman Square has won recognition for its people-centric design from the Congress for the New Urbanism (CNU) New England Chapter, which will also honor Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone…New Member Sought for Somerville Housing Authority Board of Commissioners
NEW MEMBER SOUGHT FOR SOMERVILLE HOUSING AUTHORITY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERSCommissioners oversee SHA and subsidizing public housing in city SOMERVILLE –The Somerville Housing Authority’s (SHA) Board of Commissioners has a vacancy, and residents are invited to apply to serve. The SHA is a quasi-independent agency that provides access to subsidized housing for eligible low- and moderate-income families and seniors. The SHA oversees more than 1,400 units of affordable public housing in…School St. Bridge Detour 6/9-6/14 (GLX Work)
Due to ongoing work on the School St. Bridge in preparation for the Green Line Extension, the bridge will be closed from 9 a.m. on Fri., June 12 through noon on Sun., June 14. During this time, pedestrians will still be able to access the entirety of School St., however vehicles will be detoured as follows: Vehicles turning right onto School St. from Medford St. will be detoured onto Richdale Ave. Abutters between Montrose St. and Highland Ave. will be able to access their homes via Highland…Feedback
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