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RESIDENTS URGED TO CONTINUE TO REPORT AIRCRAFT NOISE POLLUTION

New departure procedure alleviates noise over some parts of the city; residents should continue advocating for further changes

SOMERVILLE -The City of Somerville is pleased to announce that
Boston Logan International Airport has implemented a new departure procedure
for one of its runways that should decrease aircraft noise pollution over parts
of the city, but urges residents to continue reporting aircraft noise to compel
the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Massport's adoption of further alternative
operations at Logan Airport that would provide relief to all of Somerville.

 

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Learn to Repair Your Windows Rather than Replace Them

Need to improve your old windows? Thinking about replacing them? Think again! Come to a hands-on workshop sponsored by the City of Somerville Historic Preservation Commission and Historic Somerville on How to Repair Windows Yourself on Saturday, June 29, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Somerville Museum, One Westwood Road. With proper tools, knowledge, and care, your windows can last for many years. This workshop will be a hands-on demonstration with an actual window from the Somerville Museum.

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SOMERVILLE FAMILIES INVITED TO JOIN IN WALKING SCHOOL BUSES

Safe Routes to School encourages children and parents to walk and bike to school each morning

SOMERVILLE
- Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone led two walking school buses last week to the
Capuano School and Kennedy School and invites parents to join in this enjoyable
way to get kids active in the morning and ready for school - and for parents to
spend more quality time with their children.

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Green Line Extension - Medford Street Bridge

Public Meeting

Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone and Ward 2 Alderman Maryann Heuston invited all interested community members to a public meeting on Tuesday, June 25 to discuss upcoming construction schedules and traffic impacts related to the Green Line Extension (GLX) project. The meeting will be held at 6 p.m. on Tuesday at La Hacienda Restaurant, 46 Medford Street. Work is scheduled to begin on the Medford Street Bridge in July, which will have impacts on vehicle traffic in this area.

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TAKE PRECAUTIONS AGAINST HOME BREAK-INS, BIKE THEFTS

Property crime increases in summer months

SOMERVILLE
- The City of Somerville and Somerville Police Department remind residents to
take precautions as summer weather warms up to protect
their homes and bicycles from thieves.

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Medford Street Bridge Meeting 6/25

Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone and Ward 2 Alderman Maryann Heuston invite all interested community members to a public meeting on Tuesday, June 25, to discuss upcoming construction schedules and traffic impacts related to the Green Line Extension (GLX) project. The meeting will be held at 6 p.m. on Tuesday at La Hacienda Restaurant, 46 Medford St. Work is scheduled to begin on the Medford Street Bridge in July, which will have impacts on vehicle traffic in this area.

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Unofficial Massachusetts Senate Results

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Florence/Pearl Street Park Meeting 7/8

Mayor
Joseph A. Curtatone, Ward 1 Alderman Maureen Bastardi, and the Office of
Strategic Planning and Community Development (OSPCD) invite all interested
community members to a public meeting on Monday, July 8th at 6:30
p.m. to discuss design ideas for the new "green" park to be built on the vacant
parcel at Peal Street and Florence Street. The meeting will be held from 6:30
to 8 p.m. at the Capuano School on Glen Street. All are welcome. If you have
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10K Road Race

Beginning at 10 a.m., the City Sports “Back in the Day 10K” road race will take place in locations throughout western and central Somerville. Though no roads will be closed, drivers may experience very short delays along Cedar Street and Willow Ave at the intersection of the Community Path for the beginning of the race. The route will continue along the following streets, but please be advised that due to the length of the race, no significant impacts to traffic are expected:

 

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Missing Person Found!

Ralph hergert was found safe and unharmed in boston this evening. The city of Somerville and Somerville Police Department thank everyone who helped in this search effort, and for your vigilance throughout today.

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