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Annual "Somerville Reads" Campaign Kicks Off 9/16 at Somerville Public Libraries
ANNUAL "SOMERVILLE READS" CAMPAIGN KICKS OFF SEPT. 16 AT SOMERVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARIES Somerville residents encouraged to read "The Martian," the selected 2015 book, and discuss the novel at a series of events this fall. SOMERVILLE - The 2015 "Somerville Reads" campaign kicks off this fall with the book "The Martian" by Andy Weir. Somerville Reads is a project that promotes literacy and community engagement by encouraging all Somerville residents to read and discuss the same book. The 2015…Police & Prevention Office Team Up for Alcohol Compliance Checks at Local Retailers
POLICE & PREVENTION OFFICE TEAM UP FOR ALCOHOL COMPLIANCE CHECKS AT LOCAL RETAILERS Most licensees in compliance; 4 establishments cited for selling to minors. SOMERVILLE - An undercover check to ensure local liquor stores are not selling to minors was successfully carried out recently as the Somerville Office of Prevention (SOP) and the Somerville Police Department teamed up to conduct a minimum age alcoholic beverage purchase law compliance check in Somerville, announced Somerville Cares…Eight Powder House School Bids Under Review
EIGHT POWDER HOUSE SCHOOL BIDS UNDER REVIEW Technical Advisory Committee to determine which developers will be interviewed by mid-June SOMERVILLE – Eight bids for redevelopment of the Powder House Community School site are under review to determine which proposals meet objectives developed by the community and thus which developers will be interviewed by mid-June. The City released a new Request for Proposals (RFP) for the site on Jan. 7, with an extensive in-person and online…Fire Chief Kevin Kelleher Resigns After 37 Years of Service
FIRE CHIEF KEVIN KELLEHER RESIGNS AFTER 37 YEARS OF SERVICEMayor Curtatone lauds Kelleher for distinguished service SOMERVILLE-After 37 and one-half years of distinguished service with the Somerville Fire Department and 18 and one-half years at the helm of the department, Fire Chief Kevin Kelleher, whose official title is Chief Engineer of the Somerville Fire Department, will be retiring as of May 16, 2015, announced Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone. "Chief Kelleher was a civil servant whose…Union Square Streetscape Meeting Mon., 4/13
Union Square Streetscape Meeting Monday, April 13 Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone, Ward 2 Alderman Maryann Heuston, Ward 3 Alderman Robert McWatters, and the Mayor’s Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development (OSPCD) invite all interested community members to the latest in a series of meetings and public forums to discuss future roadway and utility improvements for Union Sq. on Mon., April 13 at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will be held in the Argenziano School cafeteria at 290 Washington St.,…CONSTRUCTION TO BEGIN ON CITY BRIDGES IN PREPARATION FOR GLX
CONSTRUCTION TO BEGIN ON SOMERVILLE BRIDGES IN PREPARATION FOR GLX Bridges at School St., Medford St., Ball Sq. to undergo construction to make way for new Green Line stops. Intermittent lane, sidewalk closures may apply. SOMERVILLE – The Green Line is coming! The Green Line is coming! Beginning in January 2015, necessary repair work will begin at rail bridges throughout the City to make way for the impending Green Line Extension project (GLX), which will bring six new rail stops to…Historic Somerville Afghans on Sale for Holidays
Looking for the perfect holiday gift to show your Somerville pride? Look no further! The City is now offering a brand new, full color, and machine washable afghan, that highlights many local historic landmarks and events, including the Raid on the Powder House; the Round House; Somerville High School, West Branch Library; Somerville Museum; and other special assets. The afghan can be seen on the Historic Preservation Commission's website (www.somervillema.gov/historicpreservation) and on…Feedback
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