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Davis Square Streetscape Meetings Scheduled for June, July, August
SOMERVILLE - Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone and the Office of Strategic Planning of Community Development (OSPCD) invite all interested community members to a series of meetings to discuss upcoming Davis Square Streetscape improvements. Through this process, the City will evaluate existing and future transportation needs in Davis Square - including public transit, bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure, and vehicular traffic patterns - beginning this summer. While a needs assessment is…CITY CALLS FOR RESPONSES TO ON-LINE VIEWER SURVEY FOR LOCAL PUBLIC AFFAIRS, EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY CABLE TV
SOMERVILLE – The City of Somerville, with the participation of Somerville Community Access Television (SCAT), has issued a request for residents to participate in a brief on-line survey about their viewing habits and preferences for the City’s public access cable television channels and SCAT’s Channel 3. The City of Somerville provides an Education Channel (Channel 15 on local cable service) that offers schools-related programming and a City Cable public affairs channel (Channel 16 on…SPD vs. SFD Annual "Guns n' Hoses" Hockey Game Set for 3/30
The annual "Guns N' Hoses" hockey game, between the Somerville Police Department and the Somerville Fire Department, will be held this year on Friday. March 30th at 7:00 p.m. at the Veteran's Memorial Rink on Somerville Avenue. In its 10th year, the theme is "The Youth of Somerville," and, fittingly, proceeds from the game will benefit the Somerville Youth Hockey Association. Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone will ceremonially drop the puck at the start of the game, and there will be a…Park St. Closed 11/21 and 11/22 for Railroad Construction
From Saturday, Nov. 21 at 1 a.m. through Sunday, Nov 22 at approximately midnight, Keolis construction personnel will be working at the Park St. railroad crossing to remove and replace existing track structures, requiring the closure of Park St. between Somerville Ave. and Beacon St. (open to abutters only) throughout the weekend. During the work, detours will be posted as follows: Beacon St. at Park St.: vehicles detoured westbound to Somerville Ave. at Beacon St. Somerville Ave. at Park St…City Seeks Registered Voters to Work Election Polls on Tues., Nov. 3
The City Election will be held on Tuesday, November 3, and the City of Somerville Elections Department needs people to help work the polls. The shift is 6:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. with two hours off over the course of the day. Workers will be paid $135 for completing the full shift. The only requirement is that any participants must be registered Massachusetts voters. For more information or to apply, please call Maria Pierotti at 617-625-6600 x4204.Mayor Curtatone Signs on to Compact of Mayors to Address Climate Change
Mayor Curtatone Signs on to Compact of Mayors to Address Climate Change As part of the world’s largest coalition of city leaders addressing climate change, Somerville pledges to take action in advance of UN’s Climate Conference in Paris SOMERVILLE – Today, Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone committed to the Compact of Mayors, a global coalition of city leaders dedicated to reducing their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, making their communities more resilient to climate change, and regularly…National Grid Performing Meter Equipment Inspections
Technicians from National Grid will be surveying the area in the coming days to inspect regulators on all natural gas meters to ensure they are working properly. As a result of the inspections, some equipment may need to be replaced, causing a temporary disruption to gas service. Please be assured National Grid's system is operating safely. For your safety, all National Grid employees will be wearing identifying badges. If you have any questions, please contact National Grid at 781-338-2840…'Seize the Summer @ SomerStreets': Free Family Fun on Sun., 8/9
‘SEIZE THE SUMMER' AT SOMERSTREETS ON HIGHLAND AVE., AUGUST 9Free Open Streets event to feature live music, family-friendly activities, food, and more. View flyer (PDF) Celebrate the season at "Seize the Summer," the August installment of the City's SomerStreets festival, on Sunday, Aug. 9, from noon to 4 p.m. between School Street and Lowell Streets on Highland Ave. SomerStreets is the City of Somerville's take on the internationally renowned Open Streets concept, closing busy…ArtBeat Festival 2015: Lineup & Traffic Detours for 7/17-18
The 2015 ArtBeat Festival will begin in Davis Square on Friday evening, July 17, from 6 to 10 p.m., and continue on Saturday, July 18 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Festival will feature over 15 bands, as well as dance performers, Butoh cheerleaders, hula-hoopers, food, kid-friendly activities, 80 craft vendors, and more. Click here for Davis Sq. traffic detour information during the festival (Fri. 7/17-Sat. 7/18). View the ArtBeat 2015 flyer for more information:#SomerBliss Kicks Off Summer to Encourage Local Dining and Shopping
#SOMERBLISS KICKS OFF SUMMER TO ENCOURAGE LOCAL DINING AND SHOPPING Social media campaign in June to officially launch summer and support Somerville businesses SOMERVILLE – Ready to kick off summer in Somerville? Want to officially put winter behind you? #SomerBliss, a social media promotion to support local retailers who suffered a difficult winter shopping season runs throughout the month of June. This local promotional event is a collaboration between the City of Somerville, East Somerville…Feedback
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