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Somerville Fire Department Career Open House, 11/16
Think you might want to become a firefighter? The Somerville Fire Department invites all interested persons to come learn about the benefits of a career in civil service at a Career Open House on Saturday, November 16, from 10 a.m. to noon. Held at Fire Headquarters at the Central Fire Station at 266 Broadway, the open house offers a chance to meet members of the Somerville Fire Department, learn about how to become a firefighter, and get information on this important public safety career…DEADLINE EXTENDED: Somerville Seeking Residents to Serve on City’s Urban Forestry Committee
The City of Somerville is currently seeking applicants for a member of the public with expertise in urban forestry to join the Urban Forestry Committee, as well as a youth member for the Committee. The Committee’s input is intended to support and guide policies and plans currently being reviewed and advanced by the Mayor’s Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development and the Department of Public Works. The Committee shall advise the City on matters related to the management and…Brown Schoolyard Design Community Meeting, November 18
Join the Somerville Department of Public Space and Urban Forestry, Ward 6 City Councilor Lance Davis, and the design team from CBA Landscape Architects for a community meeting on Monday, November 18, to discuss the criteria for the new layout for the Brown Schoolyard. The meeting will be held from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. in Kindergarten classroom B-08 on the lower level of the Brown School, 201 Willow Ave. For more information, please contact Arn Franzen at afranzen@somervillema.gov. …Somerville Arts Council and Mayor Curtatone present: Nibble Kitchen: Global Eats by Local Peeps Restaurant Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting, Dec. 3
We are thrilled to announce a national first: a local arts council is opening a restaurant! The restaurant, located at Bow Market in Union Square, Somerville, will feature a wide-ranging international menu featuring chefs from Somerville’s rich immigrant communities. The menu will rotate day by day, and includes: Venezuelan arepas, Ethiopian wots, Brazilian street food, Bolivian cuisine and delicious Bengali fare. Only in Somerville will you find such an innovative concept and a menu so…Somerville Accessibility Forum, November 12
Join the Somerville Commission for Persons with Disabilities; the Department of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion; and the Office of Strategic Planning for an Accessibility Forum on Tuesday, November 12. Come share your ideas on how Somerville can become more accessible to people with disabilities. The forum is from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at 165 Broadway. If you can’t attend the forum or would prefer to give feedback online, please visit www.SomerVoice.SomervilleMA.gov. Individuals with…Tips for a Fun and Safe Halloween
If you’re planning to brave the storm excepted for this Halloween, please take a minute to review the safety tips below to make sure you have a frightfully good time trick or treating. Bring a flashlight to help you see where you’re walking and to make you more visible to drivers. Watch out for wet leaves, fallen tree branches, and other debris on sidewalks and crosswalks. Make sure costumes are safe and easy to get around in: Costumes that drag on the ground can be a tripping hazard. Make…Public Feedback Sought on Community Preservation Applicants (Submit by November 12)
The Somerville Community Preservation Committee (CPC) is seeking public feedback on current applications for the Committee’s open seat, for which seven Somerville residents recently applied. Per city ordinance, the Committee must solicit feedback from the community prior to appointing any person to an open seat. The CPC is made up of Somerville residents who set the priorities for approximately $2 million in Community Preservation Act (CPA) funds each year and recommend which projects should be…Healey Schoolyard Design Community Meeting Thursday, November 7
Please join the Somerville Department of Public Space and Urban Forestry, Ward 4 City Councilor Jesse Clingan, and the Somerville Public Schools on Thursday evening, November 7, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. for a community update on the layout and features for the new Healey Schoolyard. The meeting will be held in the Healey School cafeteria, 5 Meacham St. To see the plans and sign up for future project updates at www.somervillema.gov/healeyschoolyard. For more information contact Arn Franzen at…Nominate Properties for 2020 Preservation Awards by Wednesday, November 20
The Somerville Historic Preservation Commission (SHPC) is now accepting nominations for the 2020 Preservation Awards Program. During its annual celebration in honor of Historic Preservation Month in May 2020, the Commission will honor Somerville owners who performed significant restoration or maintenance efforts on designated historic buildings, or on non-designated buildings erected before 1968. The nomination period is open through Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2019. Eligible property owners…Keep Our Rivers, Lakes, Ponds, and Streams Clean: Bag Your Leaves!
Bag or compost your leaves, but do not rake them into the street or dump them down storm drains! Blocking storm drains can cause flooding, and large amounts of leaves in our water can lead to an excess of decaying organic material in waterways with results that are harmful to both humans and animals. Why do leaves cause water pollution? Left on land, leaves decompose, feeding your plants and enriching your soil. But when large amounts of leaves are washed off our lawns,…Feedback
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