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SPD, SCAP COLLABORATE ON ANNUAL ALCOHOL COMPLIANCE CHECKS AT LOCAL RETAILERS
SOMERVILLE - Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone and Somerville Office of Prevention (SOP) Director Cory Mashburn announced today that Somerville Cares About Prevention (SCAP) and the Somerville Police Department conducted a successful minimum age alcoholic beverage purchase law compliance check in Somerville. The compliance checks are completed annually. 27 licensed establishments in Somerville were visited by members of SCAP, including student leaders, and the Somerville Police Department in April,…CITY TO HOST ELECTRONIC WASTE RECYCLING DAY APRIL 13th
SOMERVILLE - The City of Somerville will host an electronic waste recycling event on Saturday, April 13th at the Department of Public Works, 1 Franey Road, from 9:00am to noon. This event is open to Somerville residents and businesses. The following items will be accepted: Desktop PCs, Laptops, Cell Phones, Routers, Network Switches, Photocopiers, Power Supplies, Wires/Cables, Misc. Electronic Parts, Computer Monitors, Projectors, Scanners,…Spring Cleanup Logo Contest
The City of Somerville is seeking local artists to design a new Somerville Spring Clean Up logo. The new logo will be featured on the Spring Clean-Up t-shirts, City website and social media, and in local print media. The City seeks an image that conveys the environment and civic clean-up in Somerville; but one that is not too "busy." The graphic can, but is not required to, include the words "Somerville Spring Clean-up," and should reproduce well in newsprint. Use of…CITY’S OFFICE OF SUSTAINABILITY AND ENNVIRONMENT ENDORSES FIRST NET-ZERO HOUSE IN SOMERVILLE
SOMERVILLE - The Somerville Office of Sustainability and Environment (OSE) announced their support today for a recently renovated two-family house as a model of Net-Zero Energy building for the city. "Net Zero Energy building" is a new construction practice where buildings are designed to produce as much energy as they consume, and this renovated home, owned by Chungha Cha of Susterra Partners in Korea and located at 13 Elmwood St. is the first Net-Zero home in the City. It is also…CITY CREWS WORKING TO REPAIR SIGNIFICANT STORM DAMAGE CITYWIDE
SOMERVILLE - In the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, City officials - DPW, Police, Fire, and school officials - continue the cleanup efforts throughout the City of Somerville. The storm, which included winds in excess of 70 miles per hour over a twelve-hour period, inflicted uprooted and fallen trees, downed power lines and other reported electrical outages, and some significant damage to municipal, school, and residential buildings. Roof damage was reported at several…MAYOR, OSPCD SUBMIT URBAN REVITALIZATION PLAN FOR UNION SQUARE TO SRA, BOA
SOMERVILLE - Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone announced today that, following a vote by the Somerville Redevelopment Authority (SRA) at its August 15th meeting, he will submit a draft of an Urban Revitalization Plan ("The Plan") to the Board of Aldermen this evening during their Special Meeting, scheduled for 7:00 p.m. The Plan, covering 117 acres in the Union Square area and including seven development blocks slated for acquisition by the City over a period of several years, would implement the…CITY HOLDS THE LINE ON WATER RATES; NO INCREASE IN FY13
SOMERVILLE - Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone announces that water/sewer rates will remain unchanged in Fiscal Year 2013. Although the City's assessments from the MWRA increased by a combined 2.6%, the City will maintain rates at the FY12 rate (please see below for breakdown of rates). "We decided that the City could afford to absorb the modest increase in water costs us, and that holding the line on water rates would be something that benefit everyone in the …National “Kids to Parks Day” May 19
The City of Somerville will join more than 50,000 communities across 45 states this year for the second annual Kids to Parks Day. A grassroots movement started by National Parks Trust, Kids to Parks events are planned nationwide to celebrate America's parks through active play on Saturday, May 19th. In Somerville, events are planned at several parks throughout the City, including Hodgkins-Curtin Playground, Albion Park, Lexington Park and the Community Path, Blessing of the Bay…MAYOR, ALDERMEN OFFER PLAN TO SUPPORT URBAN AGRICULTURE MOVEMENT IN SOMERVILLE
SOMERVILLE - Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone announced today that he is working with members of the Board of Aldermen, City staff, and several community partners to develop an urban agriculture initiative in Somerville. As a first step, the Mayor and several aldermen will co-sponsor submission of a proposed ordinance at the regular meeting of the Board of Aldermen on Thursday, April 12th. "This is part of a nationwide trend toward public-sector support for urban agriculture, but it is…NLC PRESCRIPTION DRUG PROGRAM HELPS CITY RESIDENTS RECEIVE $12K SAVINGS IN 2 YEARS
SOMERVILLE - Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone and Somerville Health Department Director Paulette Renault-Caragianes announced that after two years of partnering with the National League of Cities on its Prescription Drug Discount program, Somerville residents and employees have realized more than $12,000 in savings, 25% savings since the program's launch in October 2009. The program is designed to help residents seeking relief from the high cost of prescription drugs. The City of…Feedback
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