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Medford St. Closed Between Walnut St. & Pearl St. on 11/12 from 9a-2p

On Thurs., Nov. 12, and Fri., Nov. 13, due to ongoing work on the Medford St. Bridge in preparation for the Green Line Extension, Medford St. between Walnut St. and Pearl St. will be closed to vehicles from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Vehicles traveling west on Medford St. will be detoured onto Walnut St. and Pearl St. Vehicles traveling east will continue to be detoured at Pearl St. to McGrath Highway. Pedestrian access will be maintained. For more information about this ongoing work, please visit…

Latino Open House and Photo Exhibit at Somerville City Hall Tues. Oct. 27

Latino Open House and Photo Exhibit at Somerville City Hall Tues. Oct. 27 Explore photo exhibit by Mario Quiroz celebrating the contributions of Somerville’s Latino Community at Opening Reception with Live Music SOMERVILLE –  Come one and all to celebrate our city's Latino culture. Take a City Hall tour in English or Spanish and learn about city services. Then enjoy the opening reception for the exhibit, Espíritu Latino, photographic works by Salvadoran native Mario Quiroz. This photo…

North Street Playground Community Meeting 6/27

Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone and Ward 7 Alderman Robert Trane invite all interested residents and stakeholders to a community meeting on Wednesday, June 27th to discuss final design plans for the North Street Playground.  The meeting will be held in the Clarendon Housing Community Room, located at 268 Rear, Powderhouse Blvd. Section B #15, beginning at 7:00 p.m.  All community members are welcome, and light refreshments will be served, courtesy of the Somerville High School Culinary…

Somerville Retirement Board Statement on Fossil Fuel Divestment

Somerville Retirement Board Statement on Fossil Fuel Divestment The Somerville Retirement Board (SRB) continues its due diligence in respect to fossil fuel divestment and its impact on the investment portfolio. As an independent entity, the SRB must act, according to state law, "for the exclusive purpose of providing benefits to members and their beneficiaries" with "care, skill, prudence and diligence... by diversifying the investments of the system so as to minimize the risk of large losses…

ANNUAL HISTORIC PRESERVATION MONTH EVENTS SET FOR MAY

SOMERVILLE - Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone and Executive Director of the Somerville Historic Preservation Commission (SHPC) Brandon Wilson announce the schedule of events for the 2012 "Preservation Month" celebrations.  Throughout the month of May, the SHPC and other local organizations partner to host numerous events honoring Somerville's history and historic districts.  Remaining events include: Sunday, May 13th, 2:00pm:  Discussion, "The Menace of the Triple Decker…

STREET SWEEPING RESUMES APRIL 2nd

SOMERVILLE – Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone and the Somerville Traffic and Parking Department remind all residents that regular street sweeping schedules will resume beginning Monday, April 2nd and continue through December 31st 2012.   On designated street sweeping days, vehicles must be moved to one side of the street, as noted on signs posted on each street.  The penalty for not complying with street sweeping parking regulations is a $50 fine.  Mayor Curtatone also announced that…

Temporary Water Shutoff for Maintenance Fri. 7/3 Near Magoun Sq.

On Fri., July 3, beginning at 9 a.m., the City's Water Division will temporarily interrupt water service for residents on Main St., Moreland St., Meacham St., Edgar Ave., Douglas Ave., Fremont St., and Upland Park in order to replace a broken valve. This interruption in service is expected to last approximately 6 hours, however may be completed sooner. Once service has been restored, you may experience temporary discoloration in your water, and though the water is safe to drink, residents are…

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