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Alewife/Mystic Water Quality Alert
Alewife/Mystic CSO/Storm Water Run off Water Quality Alert In accordance with the conditions of the Department of Environmental Protection's (DEP) Alewife Brook/Upper Mystic River Variance, we hereby notify the public that a Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) occurred at CAM401B on November 23, 2013, and discharged into the Alewife Brook. The Variance approved workplan requires the Cambridge Department of Public Works (DPW) to notify local health agents, DEP, EPA and MRWA within 24 hours of when a…FOUR COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COMMITTEE APPOINTEES SUBMITTED TO ALDERMEN
SOMERVILLE - An unprecedented open and transparent process has yielded four appointees for the public positions on the newly formed Community Preservation Committee, and Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone has submitted all four appointments to the Board of Aldermen for final approval. The typical process used in other Massachusetts towns and cities that have adopted the Community Preservation Act (CPA) has the executive or legislative body unilaterally nominate the public-member appointees for their…Take precautions to avoid mosquito bites
The City of Somerville Health Department issued a reminder today that with warmer temperatures expected this week, residents are advised to continue to take precautions against mosquitoes, which may carry diseases such as EEE or West Nile Virus. The Massachusetts Department of Public Health released the following statement and prevention tips last week: “Even as cooler temperatures begin arriving in the state, the fact is that the threat of mosquito-borne illness will continue until the…‘POP-UP PLAZA' COMING TO DAVIS SQUARE 9/9-9/11
‘POP-UP PLAZA’ BRINGS TACTICAL URBANISM TO SOMERVILLE BY DESIGN: DAVIS SQUARE SOMERVILLE – Can food trucks, artist-made street furniture and street performers help design the future of Davis Square’s urban landscape? They will in Somerville at the Somerville by Design “Pop-Up Plaza” community planning event, a City of Somerville initiative that will sprout from a parking lot starting Monday, Sept. 9, in Davis Square. The Pop-Up Plaza will set up shop for three full days, Sept.9 through Sept.…CITY’S ACCESSIBILITY SELF-EVALUATION AVAILABLE FOR RESIDENT REVIEW
SOMERVILLE - A report detailing an exhaustive six-month evaluation of the City's accessibility is now available HERE. Two public meetings will be held in August and in September, cosponsored by the City's Commission for Persons with Disabilities, to gather community feedback that will develop this Self-Evaluation report into a living, multiyear Transition Plan to create equal access for all to the city's streets, sidewalks, buildings, parks and programs. The first meeting is scheduled for…MEMA Urges Electricity Conservation During Heatwave
Situation With ongoing high temperatures, ISO New England is forecasting New England’s electricity usage to reach near record-breaking levels throughout the week. Although power system resources are currently adequate, supplies are likely to become tight. As a precautionary step, ISO New England is requesting voluntary electricity conversation. ISO New England suggests several ways to reduce electricity consumption and advises that these measures be taken consistent with one’s health and…TAKE PRECAUTIONS AGAINST HOME BREAK-INS, BIKE THEFTS
SOMERVILLE - The City of Somerville and Somerville Police Department remind residents to take precautions as summer weather warms up to protect their homes and bicycles from thieves. Warmer summer months correlate with increased crime rates nationally and in Somerville. Residential breaking and enterings are generally elevated from June to October, as residents leave their windows open during warmer days, place air conditioning units that can be removed in windows or go on vacation.…MAYOR CURTATONE AND ALDERMAN GEWIRTZ ANNOUNCE DAVIS SQUARE SOMERVILLE BY DESIGN INITIATIVE;
SOMERVILLE – Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone and Ward 6 Alderman Rebekah Gewirtz announced today that the City’s popular Somerville by Design initiative will expand to Davis Square . The resident-driven program will bring together community members for an innovative, hands-on process where they will explore and shape their vision for the future of the square. At the kickoff event on Tuesday, May 21st, participants will be introduced to this community-based urban planning and design approach.…WOMEN’S COMMISSION TO HONOR LOCAL WOMAN, ORGANIZATION FOR BEST SERVICE
SOMERVILLE - The Somerville Health Department and the Office of Somerville Commissions announce that this year's award recipients for "Best Service Provider to Women" by the Somerville Commission for Women will be the Somerville Public Libraries for its commitment to families and children, and the "Somerville Woman of Excellence" award will be presented to Marylin Eastwood for her dedication to ESL classes and cultural programming for families at the Somerville Public Libraries. Awards…CITY’S URBAN AGRICULTURE INITIATIVE EXPANDS WITH NEW AMBASSADOR PROGRAM
SOMERVILLE - Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone and Green City Growers announced this week the launch of the Urban Agriculture Ambassador Program as part of the City's larger Urban Agriculture Initiative. The Ambassador program, a training course to be offered from March 16th through April 6th over four consecutive Saturdays, will be offered to 15 residents, selected by the City and Green City Growers based upon their interest in urban agriculture and desire to enhance the community. Courses will be…Feedback
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