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More Ways to Stay Informed
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Arts Council Seeking Youth to Paint Mural at Trum Playground
The Somerville Arts Council and local art teacher and painter Crystal Burney invite Somerville youth to assist with the creation of a ground mural for the water fountain at the Trum Playground on Franey Road. Youth ages 7 and older who are interested in learning how to paint a mural will be welcomed to add a few of their own brush strokes to a new design located below the water fountain in the playground. Drop in for the following dates and times, and be sure to wear your play…Applications Available for Mayor’s Summer Jobs Program
Applications Available for Mayor’s Summer Jobs Program Somerville youth ages 16 and older eligible to apply for summer employment within City departments, with local retailers; Applications due 4/24. SOMERVILLE – Attention Somerville Youth! The Mayor’s Summer Jobs Program is now accepting applications for summer 2015, and more than 100 Somerville teens will be selected to participate in the annual job program which pairs young job seekers with opportunities within City departments as…Volunteers Needed: Patriot’s Day Colonial Fair
Help the City re-live Paul Revere's historic ride from Boston through Somerville and onto Lexington and Concord. Adults and high school students are needed to help plan and execute the City's annual Patriots Day event, a Colonial Fair at Foss Park on Monday, April 20. Volunteers are needed in several areas, including: community outreach; working with youth to create drawings about the event and our community in Colonial times; and assistance with event logistics, by leading Colonial era games,…Trash Pickups Running on Schedule
Trash schedule for the week of Feb. 9: At this time, only Monday pickup is a planned delay. However, additional delays should be expected due to the difficult winter conditions. If you place your trash and recycling out as scheduled below and it is not picked up, please place it out again the next day. Crews will automatically loop back to any uncompleted portions of the previous day's route the next day. Monday: DELAYED, place trash and recycling out on Tuesday, Feb. 10 Tuesday: ON TIME…GLX Bridge Work Jan. 19 - Ball Sq.
Beginning in January 2015, necessary repair work will begin at rail bridges throughout the City to make way for the impending Green Line Extension project (GLX), which will bring six new rail stops to Somerville. Starting on Jan. 19 and continuing through May 2015, construction on the Broadway Bridge in Ball Sq. will require the closure of the southbound vehicle and bicycle travel lane as well as the sidewalk for pedestrians in order to construct a temporary utility bridge. Two-way vehicle…Purchase Birth, Marriage & Death Certificates Online
Starting this week, birth certificates, marriage certificates and death certificates may be purchased online with a major credit or an electronic funds transfer, as the Somerville City Clerk's Office continues to streamline and enhance services. Order online by clicking here. Constituents may order up to three birth certificates or marriage certificates per transaction, and up to 10 death certificates per transaction. There is a $1 charge per order for processing and mailing, and additional…RESIDENTS SOUGHT FOR CITY BOARDS & COMMISSIONS
RESIDENTS SOUGHT FOR CITY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS Vacancies to be filled on Planning Board, Zoning Board, Redevelopment Authority, Historic Preservation Commission, Design Review Committee, and Conservation Commission SOMERVILLE—The City of Somerville is seeking to fill vacancies on five essential boards and commissions that are appointed by the Mayor and coordinated by the Mayor's Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development. The Mayor's office will be accepting…Feedback
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