How do I subscribe to the City Newsfeed?
Step 1: Get an RSS reader.
RSS feeds are a standard format for delivering regularly updated content. You can subscribe to this feed using an RSS reader application.
Below are a few RSS readers for your convenience. The city does not endorse or guarantee these particular options. Since RSS is a standard, you are free to use any RSS reader application of your choice:
Step 2: Subscribe to the RSS feed.
Once you have an RSS reader, you can subscribe to the City Newsfeed by using the following link:
https://www.somervillema.gov/news.xml
More Ways to Stay Informed
The City Newsfeed is just one way to stay in touch with what's going on in the City of Somerville. You can also:
Union Square Infrastructure Meeting 11-18
Mayor Curtatone, Ward 2 Alderman Maryann Heuston and Ward 3 Alderman Tom Taylor invite all interested residents and stakeholders to a Union Square Infrastructure kickoff meeting Monday, Nov. 18, at 6 p.m. at the Argenziano School (290 Washington St). This meeting will provide an overview of the project, introduce the project team, and discuss the overall process and schedule. The meeting will include a brief presentation by City staff and the PB design team followed by small group exercises.…CELEBRATION OCT. 23 FOR NAT'L DISABILITY EMPLOYMENT AWARENESS MONTH
SOMERVILLE HONORS NATIONAL DISABILITY EMPLOYMENT AWARENESS MONTH WITH PROCLAMATION AND EVENT SOMERVILLE – The City of Somerville and the Commission for Persons with Disabilities announced this month that the City will celebrate National Disability Employment Awareness Month with a community event featuring art by local residents on Wednesday, Oct. 23, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Aldermanic Chambers at City Hall. The art exhibit will feature work by artists at the Walnut Street Center and…Casino Law Info Meeting, Mon. 9/16
Massachusetts Gaming Commission ombudsman will present overview of state’s current casino laws SOMERVILLE – The City of Somerville will host an informational public meeting with a Massachusetts Gaming Commission staffer to give City officials and the public a better understanding of the state’s casino laws and how those laws may relate to Somerville. Gaming Commission Ombudsman John Ziemba will lead a presentation on Monday, Sept. 16, at 6 p.m., in the East Somerville Community School…MAYOR TO ACCEPT POWDER HOUSE SCHOOL REDEVELOPMENT RECOMMENDATIONS
SOMERVILLE - Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone announced today that the Powderhouse Community School Technical Advisory Committee has submitted its final recommendations for redevelopment of the former K-8 public school site. The Committee recommended three of six proposals for consideration by the Mayor, with a proposal by Tufts University receiving the top recommendation of 80 percent group favorability. The Mayor plans to accept this recommendation. The proposal submitted by Tufts University…ONE OF THE COUNTRY’S LARGEST CLEAN ENERGY AND TECH INCUBATORS TO CALL SOMERVILLE HOME
SOMERVILLE – An innovative idea incubator at the forefront of the next-generation industries of clean energy and clean tech is moving from Boston’s innovation district to the Innovation City: Somerville. Greentown Labs will bring 24 start-up companies that call it home to 28 Dane St., along with 92 jobs and plans for expanding to over 140 jobs in the next five years inside 33,000 square feet of space, a substantial increase from their current space in Boston’s innovation district. Gov.…10K Road Race
Beginning at 10 a.m., the City Sports “Back in the Day 10K” road race will take place in locations throughout western and central Somerville. Though no roads will be closed, drivers may experience very short delays along Cedar Street and Willow Ave at the intersection of the Community Path for the beginning of the race. The route will continue along the following streets, but please be advised that due to the length of the race, no significant impacts to traffic are expected: Cedar…CITY AIMS TO BRING CAVALIA'S 'ODYSSEO' NORTHEAST U.S. PREMIERE TO ASSEMBLY ROW
SOMERVILLE -City of Somerville officials are working with Cavalia, Inc. to bring the northeast U.S. premiere of its $30 million show Odysseo to Assembly Row this summer. The production, which is an equestrian theatrical performance conceived of by one of the founders of Cirque du Soleil, has the potential to bring up to $10 million in revenues for local businesses-hotels, restaurants and more-and would also create local jobs for construction crews and service staff. Cavalia Inc. is…CITY LAUNCHES ‘SOMERPLAY’ INITIATIVE
SOMERVILLE - Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone announces the launch of the City's innovative SomerPlay program for summer 2013. Based on author Mike Lanza's Playborhood, SomerPlay encourages the use of structured activity within urban neighborhoods to create fun and innovative play for youth. The approach also cultivates and supports leadership as residents identify ways to strengthen community connections while enabling play among children in our neighborhoods and squares. Through the pilot program…SOMERVILLE RECREATION ANNOUNCES “GET UP AND GO” BREAKFAST FITNESS PROGRAM
SOMERVILLE- The City of Somerville Recreation Department, Somerville Public Schools, and Shape Up Somerville announced today the addition of a "Get Up and Go" Breakfast Program which will be offered before school for grades K-8 at the Edgerly, Winter Hill and Healey Schools. Conducted by Program Developer, George Scarpelli, and Director of Physical Education for the Somerville Public Schools, Tim O'Keefe, the program combines physical activity and nutrition to give students a healthy…SOMERVILLE MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION VOTE TO APPROVE NEW CONTRACT
SOMERVILLE - Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone announced today that the membership of three bargaining units, A, B and D comprising the Somerville Municipal Employees Association (SMEA) voted last week to approve new labor contracts extending through 2016. On January 24, 2013, members of the SMEA and Mayor Curtatone approved six separate collective bargaining agreements that cover a six-year term, from 2010 to 2016, and ratified the agreement after a vote of 177 in favor and 11 opposed. The…Feedback
Please submit website feedback using this form. Be sure to include:
A description of the issue (if any)
A link to the affected pages
Thank you for your feedback!