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SOMERVILLE MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION VOTE TO APPROVE NEW CONTRACT
Agreements Cover Multi-Year Period, Approves Retroactive Wage Increases to 2010
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SOMERVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY UNVEILS “AWESOME BOX” PROJECT
Partnership with Harvard University Innovation Lab Helps Residents Share “Awesome” Ideas at Public Libraries
SOMERVILLE - The Somerville Public
Library, in a partnership with the Harvard Library Innovation Lab, is launching
the "Awesome Box" project at all three library branches in early February. The
first municipal partnership of its kind, the "Awesome Box" will allow patrons
to share "awesome" book suggestions with fellow readers by depositing checked
books into the Box rather than into the regular "Returns" bin. "Awesome" books will be linked to a website
for community members to learn about and explore potential book titles.
Library, in a partnership with the Harvard Library Innovation Lab, is launching
the "Awesome Box" project at all three library branches in early February. The
first municipal partnership of its kind, the "Awesome Box" will allow patrons
to share "awesome" book suggestions with fellow readers by depositing checked
books into the Box rather than into the regular "Returns" bin. "Awesome" books will be linked to a website
for community members to learn about and explore potential book titles.
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SOMERVILLE TO COMPETE IN “LIBRARY CHALLENGE” WITH ARLINGTON, BELMONT, LEXINGTON PUBLIC LIBRARIES
Initiated by Arlington Public Library, Challenge will be Based on which Community Sees Biggest Percentage Increase in Library Card Registration; Challenge Kicks Off Feb. 1
SOMERVILLE - Mayor
Joseph A. Curtatone and Somerville Public Library Director, Maria Carpenter,
announced today that the City of Somerville has accepted a "Library Card
Sign-Up Challenge" from the Town of Arlington and Arlington Public. The
Challenge, which will take place through the month of February and also
includes the Towns of Belmont and Lexington, proposes to reward the library
system that sees the greatest percentage increase in residents signing up for
library cards. Prizes will be issued for
Joseph A. Curtatone and Somerville Public Library Director, Maria Carpenter,
announced today that the City of Somerville has accepted a "Library Card
Sign-Up Challenge" from the Town of Arlington and Arlington Public. The
Challenge, which will take place through the month of February and also
includes the Towns of Belmont and Lexington, proposes to reward the library
system that sees the greatest percentage increase in residents signing up for
library cards. Prizes will be issued for
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LIBRARY TO OFFER MEDITATION WORKSHOPS, DROP-IN SESSIONS
New Meditation Program Offers Free Public Sessions
SOMERVILLE- Director
of the Somerville Public Libraries, Maria Carpenter, announced today a new
initiative to introduce wellness programs at the Somerville Public Library. Consistent with the City's mission to create
a healthy, active community, the new SPL initiative will begin with two
"mindfulness and stress management" meditation sessions on Thursday, February
21st and Thursday, February 28th from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.
at 79 Highland Ave. Spots are limited to
of the Somerville Public Libraries, Maria Carpenter, announced today a new
initiative to introduce wellness programs at the Somerville Public Library. Consistent with the City's mission to create
a healthy, active community, the new SPL initiative will begin with two
"mindfulness and stress management" meditation sessions on Thursday, February
21st and Thursday, February 28th from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.
at 79 Highland Ave. Spots are limited to
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Beacpn Street Community Meeting 3/5
Mayor
Joseph A. Curtatone, Ward 2 Alderman Maryann Heuston and the Mayor's Office of
Strategic Planning and Community Development invite all interested community
members to a follow up meeting on the proposed Beacon Street reconstruction and
streetscape project, on Tuesday, March 5th at 6:00pm in the
Argenziano School cafetorium (290 Washington Street). More detailed information on the meeting and
Joseph A. Curtatone, Ward 2 Alderman Maryann Heuston and the Mayor's Office of
Strategic Planning and Community Development invite all interested community
members to a follow up meeting on the proposed Beacon Street reconstruction and
streetscape project, on Tuesday, March 5th at 6:00pm in the
Argenziano School cafetorium (290 Washington Street). More detailed information on the meeting and
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MAYOR, CITY DELEGATION TO DELIVER DONATIONS TO HURRICANE VICTIMS IN NJ THIS WEEKEN
Thanks to Donations from Residents, Local Businesses, Market Basket and Stop & Shop, City Delegation will Deliver a Truck Load of Items to Residents along Jersey Shore; NJ Residents Continue Cleanup, Seek Homes in Wake of Hurricane Sandy
SOMERVILLE- Following a local donation drive spanning
several months, Mayor Curtatone and a delegation of City staff will travel to
the New Jersey coast this weekend to deliver a truck load of supplies to
victims of October's Hurricane Sandy. In
a partnership with the communities of Somerville, New Jersey and Summerville, South
Carolina, the City of Somerville, Massachusetts collected cleaning supplies,
food, and other items needed by victims in New Jersey to assist with cleanup
several months, Mayor Curtatone and a delegation of City staff will travel to
the New Jersey coast this weekend to deliver a truck load of supplies to
victims of October's Hurricane Sandy. In
a partnership with the communities of Somerville, New Jersey and Summerville, South
Carolina, the City of Somerville, Massachusetts collected cleaning supplies,
food, and other items needed by victims in New Jersey to assist with cleanup
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MAYOR CURTATONE LAUNCHES SOMERVILLE ACADEMY FOR INNOVATIVE LEADERSHIP
Somerville to be first U.S. City to offer Adaptive Leadership training to residents; 20 residents will be selected for free training course
SOMERVILLE-Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone announced this week that he has established the Somerville Academy for Innovative Leadership (SAIL), a new initiative to encourage and empower more residents to be effective leaders in the Somerville community. To launch the initiative, which is coordinated by the City's ResiStat program, residents are invited to apply to take part in The Art and Practice of Public Leadership, a free, intensive course on adaptive leadership led by leadership expert Dr. Hugh O'Doherty.
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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 color is strongly encouraged.
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SINGLE-SPACE PARKING METER PILOT BEGINS IN MAGOUN SQUARE
SOMERVILLE - The City of Somerville has partnered with Duncan Solutions to conduct
its second pilot of a single-space meter that accept credit cards. Located for the first time in Magoun and Ball
Squares, the new meters will continue providing residents and visitors the
added convenience of multiple payment options while parking at a meter in
Somerville. A similar pilot was recently
conducted in Davis and Union Squares, garnering positive feedback from both
drivers and business owners.
its second pilot of a single-space meter that accept credit cards. Located for the first time in Magoun and Ball
Squares, the new meters will continue providing residents and visitors the
added convenience of multiple payment options while parking at a meter in
Somerville. A similar pilot was recently
conducted in Davis and Union Squares, garnering positive feedback from both
drivers and business owners.
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Ethanol T ransport Informational Meeting 3/11
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT)
will host an informational meeting on Monday, March 11th at the
Argenziano School regarding Ethanol Transport by Rail in Somerville. All members
of the public are invited to attend. The meeting will be held from 6:30
to 8:30 p.m. in the Argenziano School cafetorium, 290 Washington Street.
The meeting will include project background and general safety information
related to transporting ethanol by train through the cities of Boston,
will host an informational meeting on Monday, March 11th at the
Argenziano School regarding Ethanol Transport by Rail in Somerville. All members
of the public are invited to attend. The meeting will be held from 6:30
to 8:30 p.m. in the Argenziano School cafetorium, 290 Washington Street.
The meeting will include project background and general safety information
related to transporting ethanol by train through the cities of Boston,
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