CITY’S SOMERSTREETS PROGRAM RETURNS FOR SUMMER 2014

Kicking off with “Carnaval” along East Broadway, SomerStreets promotes active living, reconnecting with city neighborhoods

Union Square and East Somerville residents invited to events and workshops on building community and active neighborhoods

SOMERVILLE – Union Square and East Somerville residents: learn how to change the landscape of your city, encourage physical activity, build social connections and make a positive impact on your neighborhood during Somerville’s first-ever “Tactical Urbanism Week” starting today.

WANTED:

Coders, Problem Solvers, Creative Thinkers and Civic Do-Gooders for National “Day” of Civic Hacking All Weekend in Somerville

CITY’S FIRST SOURCE JOBS EFFORTS GAIN MOMENTUM

Workforce development programs getting residents jobs, access to job preparation services, as more initiatives scheduled to launch in coming months

CITY TO CONDUCT SEARCH FOR NEW RECREATION SUPERINTENDENT

Jim Halloran announces move to DPW. Public process to be utilized in search for new Director.

FOOD PRODUCTION, DISTRUBUTION ‘TRIANGLE’ SET UP IN SOMERVILLE

Public Meeting to Discuss Plans for Lowell St. Corridor

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Through State grant and community partnerships, South Street Farm expansion, creation of Somerville Innovation Farm enhance the City’s Urban Ag program