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Support for Victims of Sexual Assault and Others Dealing with Traumatic Stress: A Message from the Trauma Response Network
By Patricia Contente and Paulette Renault-Caragianes When someone you care about reports being sexually assaulted, reaching out for help can be the first step towards healing. The impact of sexual assault is not confined to those directly impacted. News of sexual assault can trigger traumatic stress in people previously impacted by it. Even those who do not have a personal history that has been impacted by sexual assault can find themselves dealing with a range of emotions—anger, sadness and…CITY EXPANDS ELECTRONICS RECYCLING PROGRAM
SOMERVILLE - Beginning this week, the City will expand its electronics recycling program by offering a recycling service on weekdays for unwanted household electronics at no cost to residents. In addition to accepting TVs and computer monitors, the City's Department of Public Works now accepts desktop computers, laptops, servers and server racks, networking equipment, electronic instrumentation, printers, copiers and scanners, telephones, projectors, keyboards, battery backups, electronic…Somerville by Design Series Continues in July
The City of Somerville's "Somerville by Design" community planning series continues this month with Visioning Sessions for the East Somerville and Davis Square neighborhoods. The Visioning sessions will be the second of four events in each process to help the City create a roadmap for future development based on community needs and wishes in these areas. Somerville by Design series were conducted for Station Area Planning surrounding the proposed Green Line Extension in 2012. Upcoming meetings…SOMERVILLE FAMILIES INVITED TO JOIN IN WALKING SCHOOL BUSES
SOMERVILLE - Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone led two walking school buses last week to the Capuano School and Kennedy School and invites parents to join in this enjoyable way to get kids active in the morning and ready for school - and for parents to spend more quality time with their children. Walking school buses are part of Somerville's Safe Routes to School, the City's effort as part of a national initiative to get kids walking and riding to school. The program began in October 2012 at the…CITY RELEASES FIRST-EVER COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT
SOMERVILLE - Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone announced today the newest addition to the City of Somerville's open government and cost-saving initiatives. The City has compiled its first-ever Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR), which presents a complete accounting of all government funds, investments, and operating activities. The CAFR complements the annual City budget by providing more detailed demographic and statistical information, as well as annual budget comparisons to help the…ALDERMEN TO DISCUSS COMMUNITY PRESERVATION ACT, SUBMIT RECOMMENDATIONS THIS WEEK
SOMERVILLE - At the regular meeting of the Somerville Board of Aldermen on Thursday, April 11th, Aldermen will discuss the Community Preservation Committee Ordinance, which had been introduced by Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone on February 28th and referred to the Committee on Legislative Matters following the passage of the Community Preservation Act (CPA) by a local electorate on the 2012 ballot. The CPA was passed by Massachusetts State Legislature in 2000, and allows the City to raise funds for…Somerville by Design Meeting 3/18
Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone and the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development invite all interested residents to an Open Studio Session as part of the City's Somerville by Design initiative, to be held on Monday, March 18th at 6:00 p.m. at the Argenziano School on Washington Street. The latest series, focusing on Complete Streets Design, kicked off on February 11th with a presentation by Complete Streets expert, Ian Lockwood. The presentation can be found online at www.…Kenney Park Community Meeting 1/9
Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone, Ward 6 Alderman Rebekah Gewirtz, and the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development (OSPCD) invite all interested community members to an informational community meeting to discuss upcoming renovations to Kenney Park (located at the corner of Highland Ave. and Grove St.). The meeting will be held at Ciampa Manor, 27 College Ave., on Wednesday, January 9th from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. All are welcome to attend. For more information, please contact Luisa…MAYOR CALLS FOR ALDERMEN TO ADVANCE ETHICS ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS TO REGULATE RECIPIENTS OF CITY FUNDS
SOMERVILLE – Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone today called on the Board of Aldermen to take up a proposal he submitted on August 16th that would expand the City’s abilities to require grant recipients to adopt conflict-of-interest codes similar to those that govern municipal officials. The proposed changes to the City’s existing ordinance (Chapter 15) would also give the City direct audit oversight over grantees as well as explicit authority to suspend disbursements to, and recover funds from,…Somerville Dog Festival 9/16
Please join Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone and the Somerville Foundation for Animals for the 3rd annual Somerville Dog Festival on Sunday, September 16th, from 10am to 3 pm at Trum Field. This is a FREE, family-friendly event that benefits local animal-related charities. Activities include: Sports and activities for dogs; "Try It" rings; Agility and Frisbee demonstrations; Best Trick and Best Dressed Contests; and MUCH MUCH MORE!!!!!!!! Dogs on leash are welcome. For more information please go to:…Feedback
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