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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…Safety Mtg. for Central St. Neighbors 10/29
Central Street Neighborhood Invited to Community Meeting on Public Safety Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone, Ward 4 Alderman Tony Lafuente, Ward 5 Alderman Mark Niedergang, State Senator Pat Jehlen, State Representative Denise Provost, and Chief of Police David Fallon invite all community members in the Central Street/Broadway/Medford Street area of Winter Hill to attend a community meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 29 at 7 p.m. to discuss public safety in the wake of a reported assault on Oct. 9. The meeting…BANK ROBBERY SUSPECTS CAPTURED
SUSPECTS CAPTURED AFTER ATTEMPTED BANK ROBBERY SOMERVILLE - On Thursday, September 25, 2014, at approximately 10:55 a.m., two suspects were taken into custody by the Somerville Police at the Rockland Trust Bank located at 399 Highland Avenue in Somerville after an attempted robbery. One suspect has been identified as Edwin O'Grady, 55, of New Boston, New Hampshire. This suspect was transported to the Somerville Police Department where he was booked on the charge of Attempt to Commit a Crime of…CITY LIBRARY TO HOST MEET THE AUTHOR SERIES
SOMERVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY TO HOST ‘MEET THE AUTHOR' SERIES FOR 2014 SOMERVILLE READS PROGRAM Meet authors Stephen Puleo and Deborah Kops as part of the City's fifth annual "Somerville Reads" program SOMERVILLE - The Somerville Public Library launched its fifth annual "Somerville Reads" campaign this summer, selecting Dark Tide by Stephen Puleo as its highlighted 2014 book. Somerville Reads is a project that promotes literacy and community engagement by encouraging all Somerville…FOOD FOR GUNS: RESIDENT GUN BUYBACK 8/16
FOOD FOR GUNS: SOMERVILLE RESIDENT GUN BUYBACK EVENT AUGUST 16 Trade in firearms and rifles, license or unlicensed— for grocery store gift certificates What: Somerville Gun Buyback Where: Somerville Police Headquarters, 220 Washington Street When: Saturday, August 16, 2014, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. SOMERVILLE—The City of Somerville Police Department, in conjunction with the Middlesex County Sheriff’s Department, will hold a gun and ammunition buyback event on August 16, 2014,…Maintenance: Website Outages Possible Sun. 9/21
The City of Somerville will be performing network maintenance on Sunday, September 21st, 2014 starting at 8:00am. There may be intermittent issues all day Sunday. Unavailable Services include the following: City & School Websites Police Substations East Branch Library Phones2014 SOMERMOVIE “FEAST,” SUNSETTERS LOCATIONS ANNOUNCED
2014 SOMERMOVIE "FEAST," SUNSETTERS LOCATIONS ANNOUNCEDSummer movie festival to feature food-related films, Sunsetters to perform across the City through July, August. SOMERVILLE – Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone announces the lineups for the 2014 SomerMovie FEAST and Somerville Sunsetters. Showings for the annual movie festival are scheduled every Thursday evening at dusk, beginning with a screening of “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory” (1971 version) on July 10 at Seven Hills Park in Davis…Feedback
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