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Ward 2 Meeting to Discuss Mobility and Safety on Sep. 25
Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone and Ward 2 Alderman Maryann Heuston invite all interested community members to a neighborhood meeting to discuss mobility and safety issues in the Inman Square and Lincoln Park neighborhoods. The meeting is scheduled for Monday, September 25, beginning at 6 p.m., at the Argenziano School, 290 Washington St. With several active construction projects underway in the area, the goal of this meeting is to discuss large-scale traffic challenges and potential mitigation…Application Deadline Extended to 9/29 for New Somerville Innovation and Opportunity Lab
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…Somerville’s Annual Domestic Violence Vigil to be Held Oct. 4th
Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone, the Somerville Commission for Women, and RESPOND announce the annual Candlelight Vigil in support of Domestic Violence Awareness Month on Wednesday, October 4, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Statue Park in Davis Square. The vigil is an annual event bringing the community together in remembrance of those who have lost their lives over the last year to domestic violence. In addition to the vigil, there will be a display of the Clothesline Project, a visual display…Somerville Styrofoam Recycling Event September 9, at DPW
The City of Somerville’s Styrofoam Recycling program will return for all Somerville residents on Saturday, September 9, 2017. Residents may visit the Department of Public Works yard, located at 1 Franey Rd., between 9 a.m. and noon to dispose of all types of EPS (Styrofoam) foam packing materials, including foam bracing and packing peanuts. IMPORTANT NOTE: materials must be placed in bags before placing it in the recycling container. A second Styrofoam recycling event is tentatively planned for…Mayor Curtatone, Superintendent Skipper – Joint Statement on DACA Decision
Dear Somerville Public Schools Community, As new information about the future of DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program), also known as the Dream Act, makes its way into the homes and businesses in our communities we felt it was important to reaffirm our commitment to every child—and young adult—in our district, regardless of their immigration status, and to reiterate the core values that serve as the foundation of our work in the Somerville Public Schools and the City at…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. Vintage clothing peddlers and DIY crafters will join New England’s top vintage record vendors, making for a unique shopping experience! Live out your rock & roll fantasies by picking up some vintage duds, concert posters, records and more. There will…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 Row449 Canal StreetSomerville, MA 02145 The first units will be ready for occupancy in early 2018. www.s-e-b.com/property/montaje/ There will be two information sessions. You are encouraged to attend one of…Mayor Curtatone Announces Somerville's Commitment to Vision Zero Initiative
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. “In 2016 alone, Somerville saw 636 reported crashes on City-owned roadways, and 224 of those resulted in some type of injury. This is unacceptable; traffic deaths and serious…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.…Styrofoam Recycling Event Returns Sat., Sept. 9 from 9 a.m. to Noon at DPW Yard (1 Franey Rd.)
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