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SOMERVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY ANNOUNCES NEW ‘MUSLIM JOURNEYS’ BOOK DISCUSSION SERIES
Discussion of “House of Wisdom: How Arabic Science Saved Ancient Knowledge and Gave Us the Renaissance” on May 30 to kick off year– long series at SPL
SOMERVILLE - The Somerville
Public Library announces a new book discussion series entitled, "Muslim
Journeys," beginning on Thursday, May 30 at 6:30 p.m. with a discussion of Jim
al-Khalili's book, House of Wisdom: How
Arabic Science Saved Ancient Knowledge and Gave Us the Renaissance. The
program is funded by the National Endowment for the Humanities and the American
Library Association, and aims to familiarize the American public with Islam and
the cultural heritage of Islamic civilizations around the world. The May 30
Public Library announces a new book discussion series entitled, "Muslim
Journeys," beginning on Thursday, May 30 at 6:30 p.m. with a discussion of Jim
al-Khalili's book, House of Wisdom: How
Arabic Science Saved Ancient Knowledge and Gave Us the Renaissance. The
program is funded by the National Endowment for the Humanities and the American
Library Association, and aims to familiarize the American public with Islam and
the cultural heritage of Islamic civilizations around the world. The May 30
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CITY TO BREAK GROUND ON COMMUNITY PATH EXTENSION
Residents Invited to Groundbreaking Ceremony on Monday, May 13, 6 p.m.
The $2 million quarter-mile project will extend the popular pathway from its current end at Cedar Street to Lowell Street, the site of a future MBTA Green Line transit station.
SOMERVILLE - The City of Somerville is about to grow one step closer to its vision of a bicycle and pedestrian path that connects the city to Boston. For the first time in 18 years, a new section of the Community Path in Somerville is under construction.
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SOMERVILLE-ARLINGTON CONTINUUM OF CARE AWARDED $2.3 MILLION GRANT FOR HOMELESS ASSISTANCE
SOMERVILLE Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone and Director of the
City's Housing Division Dana LeWinter announce that the Somerville-Arlington
Continuum of Care, a collaborative planning body of local homeless providers
that coordinates housing and services for homeless families and individuals,
was awarded $2,334,299 in funding from the Department of Housing and Urban
Development for homeless assistance programs following the 2012 application
process. Additionally, the Continuum
City's Housing Division Dana LeWinter announce that the Somerville-Arlington
Continuum of Care, a collaborative planning body of local homeless providers
that coordinates housing and services for homeless families and individuals,
was awarded $2,334,299 in funding from the Department of Housing and Urban
Development for homeless assistance programs following the 2012 application
process. Additionally, the Continuum
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SPD, SCAP COLLABORATE ON ANNUAL ALCOHOL COMPLIANCE CHECKS AT LOCAL RETAILERS
27 Somerville establishments found to be 100% in compliance
SOMERVILLE - Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone
and Somerville Office of Prevention (SOP) Director Cory
Mashburn announced
today that Somerville Cares About Prevention (SCAP) and the Somerville Police
Department conducted a successful minimum age alcoholic beverage purchase law
compliance check in Somerville. The compliance checks are completed annually.
27 licensed establishments in Somerville were visited by members of SCAP,
including student leaders, and the Somerville Police Department in April, and
all were found to be in compliance.
and Somerville Office of Prevention (SOP) Director Cory
Mashburn announced
today that Somerville Cares About Prevention (SCAP) and the Somerville Police
Department conducted a successful minimum age alcoholic beverage purchase law
compliance check in Somerville. The compliance checks are completed annually.
27 licensed establishments in Somerville were visited by members of SCAP,
including student leaders, and the Somerville Police Department in April, and
all were found to be in compliance.
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CITY’S SOMERSTREETS PROGRAM RETURNS FOR SUMMER 2013
Kicking off with “Carnaval” along East Broadway, SomerStreets promotes active living, reconnecting with city neighborhoods
SOMERVILLE - The City of Somerville's fourth annual SomerStreets series kicks off for summer 2013 with Carnaval @ SomerStreets on East Broadway on Sunday, June 2 from noon to 4 p.m. SomerStreets is the City of Somerville's take on the internationally-renowned Open Streets concept, closing busy city streets to vehicles, and opening them up for cycling, walking, dancing, running, and other modes of activity.
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NATIONAL ‘KIDS TO PARKS DAY’ EVENTS PLANNED AT HODGKINS PARK IN SOMERVILLE, MAY 18
Parkour, Shobu Aikido demos, Youth Football League and Somerville Recreation activities planned at Hodgkins Park, 1 to 3pm on Saturday
SOMERVILLE - The City of Somerville
will join more than 300 communities across the country to celebrate National
Kids to Parks Day on May 18. Kids to Parks Day, in its third year, is organized
by the National Park Trust to celebrate the First Lady's Let's Move Outside! Initiative, encouraging active play and utilizing
open space in cities and towns across the 50 states. On Saturday, May 18 from 1
to 3 p.m., the City of Somerville will host family-friendly activities at
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CITY RELEASES FIRST-EVER COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT
Report details all City financial and investment accounts and comparisons; Provides greater transparency, in line with Mayor’s goals of open government
SOMERVILLE - Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone announced today the newest addition to the City of Somerville's open
government and cost-saving initiatives. The City has compiled its first-ever Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR), which presents a complete
accounting of all government funds, investments, and operating activities. The CAFR complements the annual City budget by providing more detailed demographic
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New Magoun Sq. Sign to be Unveiled 5/23
Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone and Ward 5 Alderman Courtney O'Keefe invite all residents to a ceremonial unveiling of the Magoun Square sign, located at the
intersection of Broadway and Medford Street, on the CVS Plaza. A brief ceremony will be held on Thursday, May 23 at 6pm. The sign had been temporarily removed
for renovations, and its reinstallation comes just one month before the City's annual Fourth of July Fireworks celebration will bring thousands of visitors to
intersection of Broadway and Medford Street, on the CVS Plaza. A brief ceremony will be held on Thursday, May 23 at 6pm. The sign had been temporarily removed
for renovations, and its reinstallation comes just one month before the City's annual Fourth of July Fireworks celebration will bring thousands of visitors to
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Somerville by Design: East Somerville
Tuesday, May 28, 2013 at 6:30 P.M.
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MAYOR, ALDERMEN Connolly, Cuff-Bastardi, Desmond, Heuston, O’Keefe, Sullivan, Trane PROPOSE ORDINANCE REGULATING CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS IN CITY OF SOMERVILLE
Ordinance proposes $250 limit on campaign contributions by developers, contractors, lobbyists, City employees and others seeking to do business with the City including grants, loans, tax incentives or various city contracts.
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