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Statement from Somerville Police Department on Farragut Ave. Shooting

The following is a statement on behalf of the Somerville Police Department:

At approximately 5 p.m. this evening, the Somerville Police Department was dispatched to 14 Farragut Avenue after reports of a shooting. A 16-year-old male was found to have serious injuries and was transported to Mt. Auburn Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The victim was a resident of Malden. The incident remains under investigation; however, there is not, and never was, a threat to the community at large.

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Styrofoam Recycling Event Returns Sat., Sept. 9 from 9 a.m. to Noon at DPW Yard (1 Franey Rd.)

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Welcome to Somerville! View Our Guide to Moving, Parking, Trash, Recycling, and More

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Join Mayor Joseph Curtatone Wednesday for Important Announcement about the Future of Mobility and Safety

Join Mayor Joseph Curtatone Wednesday, September 6, at 9 a.m. in Union Square Plaza for an important announcement regarding the future of multi-modal mobility and safety in Somerville.
 
Residents are also invited to attend a brief informational “Walk and Talk” where City Traffic and Infrastructure staff will lead a conversation around newly installed bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure in the area. The talk will leave from Union Square Plaza immediately following the announcement.
 
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Application Deadline Extended to 9/29 for New Somerville Innovation and Opportunity Lab

Advisory Committee aims to advance local innovation economy by forging partnerships and examining best practices around municipal innovation policies; Apply by 9/29/2017

SOMERVILLE – Somerville has gained national recognition as an innovation hub, thanks to our local entrepreneurs and to smart growth technologies and companies who increasingly make Somerville their home. With the City now poised for even more exciting growth and opportunity, Mayor Joseph Curtatone has established a new advisory committee that will take a broad approach to supporting innovation and entrepreneurship. The Innovation and Opportunity Lab, which is currently seeking members, aims to advance Somerville’s local innovation economy and support budding entrepreneurs.

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Rock & Roll Yard Sale Set for Sunday, Sep.10th, in Union Square

The Somerville Arts Council in partnership with Chris and Jennifer Daltry of What Cheer Records presents the Rock and Roll Yard Sale, an ArtsUnion market taking place from 11 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, September 10, on the Union Square Plaza.
 
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Somerville Exploring Potential Public-Private Partnership Approach to Help Achieve Economic Development Goals

Capital Project and Innovation Infrastructure Priorities Presented at Somerville P3 Showcase

SOMERVILLE – The City of Somerville’s ambitious 20-year SomerVision plan aims to realize numerous community-driven goals, and to help realize those public aims, the City is looking to public-private partnerships, known as P3’s, as a potential tool. To start the process, the City, in coordination with a team of consultants from the firm of Burns & Levinson, presented a range of capital projects and innovation infrastructure priorities to government officials and potential private partners at the City-hosted July 20th  P3 Showcase at Partners Healthcare in Somerville. 

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Mayor Curtatone Announces Somerville's Commitment to Vision Zero Initiative

Vision Zero aims to eliminate traffic fatalities and serious injuries on Somerville’s streets

Mayor Joseph Curtatone announced today the launch of Vision Zero Somerville, reaffirming the City’s commitment to multi-modal road safety. The initiative will take a multi-department, data-driven approach to improving safety for all road users, whether on bicycles or on foot, in vehicles, or aboard public transit.
 
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56 Affordable Rental Unit Opportunities to Be Offered to Low/Moderate Income Eligible Households

Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone and Street Realty Inc. are pleased to announce 56 rental units will be offered to low/moderate income eligible households through the City’s Inclusionary Housing Program via an application and lottery process.

The property is located at: 

Montaje, Assembly Row
449 Canal Street
Somerville, MA 02145

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Mayor Curtatone, Superintendent Skipper – Joint Statement on DACA Decision

Dear Somerville Public Schools Community,
 

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