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Detours Thurs. 11/26 for Road Race Starting at 9 a.m. (Davis, Broadway, Medford St., Summer St.)
Beginning at 9 a.m. on Thurs., Nov. 26, roads in the Davis Sq., Broadway, Medford St. and Summer St. areas may experience temporary traffic delays as runners pass by. The race route begins on Holland St., right onto Broadway, right on North St., right on Powderhouse Blvd., onto Broadway through Ball and Magoun Squares, right on Medford St., right on Central St., and right on Summer St., ending at Grove St. in Davis Sq. Please note that eastbound traffic on Holland St. will be detoured at…EPA Grant Boosts Available Funding for Brownfield Assessment and Cleanup in Somerville
Thanks to a recent grant award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the City of Somerville now has $700,000 available to lend for assessment and cleanup of contaminated properties that can threaten environmental and public health—and can then be turned into new homes, offices, parks and more. One of only 31 grantees selected by the EPA nationally, the City has just received $300,000 to supplement its Brownfield Cleanup Revolving Loan Fund, which offers low-cost, repayable loans…Annual "What the Fluff" Festival Scheduled for Sat., Sept. 26
Saturday, September 26 2015 3–7 p.m. (Rain date Sunday, September 27) Union Square Plaza in Somerville Where Prospect Street, Washington Street and Somerville Avenue meet. Complete details at www.flufffestival.com About the Event “What the Fluff? A Tribute to Union Square Invention” honors local innovation and creativity. The illustrious Fluff creator, Archibald Query, concocted the beloved gooey spread right here in Union Square in 1917. On Saturday, September 26, 2015, the…8/13 "Batman Returns" Showing Moved to Seven Hills Park (SomerMovie Freeze)
Please note that the SomerMovie scheduled for Thursday, August 13 at Powderhouse Park has been moved to Seven Hills Park in Davis Sq. The movie, "Batman Returns," will begin at sundown. View schedule (PDF)New Member Sought for Somerville Housing Authority Board of Commissioners
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 Somerville, and federal and state voucher subsidy programs. The SHA’s Board of Commissioners is charged with overseeing the SHA’s operations, directing…Tufts to Hold Emergency Training Excercise Mon. 6/15
On Monday, June 15th, the university along with Somerville, Medford, and State public safety teams, will conduct a routine emergency preparedness training exercise. Starting at 7 a.m. police vehicles, ambulances, and fire engines will be deployed on and near campus. All activities will be simulated. They are not a response to an actual emergency. Emergency vehicles taking part in the training will not use lights or sirens when moving about, but may use them within the restricted exercise area.…Somerville Green Tech Program Launches with Hyper-Local Weather Stations Pilot
SOMERVILLE GREEN TECH PROGRAM LAUNCHES WITH HYPER-LOCAL WEATHER STATIONS PILOT Understory is first company to partner with City program to pilot new technologies and hold events connecting green tech companies with municipal officials, other industries SOMERVILLE – The City of Somerville will soon be receiving hyper-local weather and temperature data that can be used for purposes ranging from planning snow clearing to analyzing localized climate change effects, thanks to their new…Check Out the Proposed Zoning Ordinance
The first comment period for the proposed new Zoning Ordinance closed on March 27, 2015, with more than 1,000 comments, questions, or concerns provided by the public. Planning Staff is currently reviewing and compiling responses to the feedback received and will submit the public comments, responses, and propose amendments to improve the code based on the public feedback to the Board of Aldermen. The next public meeting of the Land Use Committee to discuss the code is May 6th at 6 p.m. in the…SHPC: Historic Property Plaques Still Available
Has your house been determined in the past to have historic significance? If so, a plaque is available for your designated home through the City of Somerville’s Historic Plaque Program. The program is overseen by the Somerville Historic Preservation Commission (SHPC), as part of the Commission’s mission to identify, commemorate and honor the important people, places and events that have contributed to Somerville’s rich heritage. Eligible homeowners can purchase the plaques from the SHPC…Feedback
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