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EXCESSIVE HEAT WEATHER ALERT
SOMERVILLE – Due to today’s forecast of an unusually high heat and humidity index, Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone has issued the following advisory: “ Somerville residents are advised to avoid exposure to the extreme heat whenever possible, to drink plenty of water and restrict unnecessary outdoor activity. In the interests of public health and safety, the City is canceling all outside recreation programs scheduled for today; Little League programs and tonight’s Sunsetters performance on Ames…SOMERVILLE’S EDWARD LEATHERS PARK WINS 2012 BLSA LANDSCAPE DESIGN AWARD
SOMERVILLE - On April 26, 2012, the City of Somerville and landscape architecture firm Reed Hilderbrand received a Merit Award in the Parks and Recreation Facilities category for Edward Leathers Community Park, a one-acre park located on Walnut Street between Medford Street and Pearl Street. The award was bestowed by the Boston Society of Landscape Architects and marks the third year in a row the City has been recognized by the BSLA for landscape design; Albion and Grimmons Park were honored…Public Meeting to Discuss DEP-Conway Park Scheduled for 4/27
The City of Somerville will hold a public meeting on Thursday, April 27th at 7:00 p.m. to discuss and receive comments on the environmental remediation at Conway Park/15A Bleachery Row (DEP Release Tracking Number 3-0011753). The meeting will be held at the Central Library, 79 Highland Avenue, and an information repository has been set up with documents related to this site, which are available the Central Library, second floor, or by visiting http://www.somervillema.gov/departments/…CITY’S PLANNING DEPARTMENT SUBMITS DRAFT “SOMERVISION” COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO BOARD OF ALDERMEN
SOMERVILLE – -Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone and Executive Director of Strategic Planning and Community Development Michael F. Glavin submitted the City’s first-ever Comprehensive Plan to the Board of Aldermen at their February 23rd meeting. The product of a process that began in 2009 and incorporates input from over fifty public meetings throughout the City as well as professional expertise from a wide range of urban planning specialists, the SomerVision document provides a framework of values,…Somerville Public Library Book Discussion Series to Focus on Race & Racism
SOMERVILLE – The Somerville Public Library and the Office of Somerville Commissions invite your participation in newly-created book discussion series on Race & Racism.The Somerville Library Book Series on Race and Racism is a program that features three separate books and discussions, plus a panel discussion co-sponsored by the Office of Somerville Commissions from January to April on every third Thursday evening at the Main Branch Library (79 Highland Ave.) from 7 to 8:30 p.m. The books…New Director of Veterans Services Announced
New Director of Veterans Services Announced Bryan Bishop, current Deputy Commissioner & Chief of Staff of Boston Veterans’ Services, named new Director of Somerville Veterans Services SOMERVILLE – Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone is pleased to announce that Bryan Bishop has been named Veterans Services Director for the City of Somerville. Bishop will bring his years of service as the Deputy Commissioner and Chief of Staff for the City of Boston Department of Veterans’ Services. He is a 20-…More Free Flu Vaccine Clinics Scheduled for November 2015
More Free Flu Vaccine Clinics Scheduled for November 2015 The Somerville Health and Human Services Department has scheduled two additional free public flu vaccination clinics. While there is no charge for vaccinations, attendees are asked to bring an insurance card if available. Those wanting a vaccine should wear clothing that allows easy access to the upper arm. Flu clinics will be held as follows: Tuesday, Nov. 3 (Vote & Vax), East Somerville Community School, 50 Cross St., 7 - 10 a.m.…Unexpected Water Service Interruption on Boston Ave. Thu. 8/27
In order to complete emergency repairs to water equipment in your area, water will be shut off on Boston Ave. from Rogers Ave. to Kidder Ave. for approximately 6 hours starting at 3 p.m. We apologize for any inconvenience this causes and thank you for your patience as we conduct this work.Powder House School Site Redevelopment Recommendation Accepted by Mayor
POWDER HOUSE SCHOOL SITE REDEVELOPMENT RECOMMENDATION ACCEPTED BY MAYORMarKa proposal would create 40 new homes including affordable, senior and live-work artist units, commercial space including collaborative maker units and ‘artists hall' SOMERVILLE -A proposal to rehabilitate the former Powder House Community School into 40 new homes including affordable, senior and live-work artist units, and more than 13,000 square feet of commercial space including collaborative maker spaces and an…Feedback
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