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"Children of the World - Boston" Exhibit Opens May 4 at City Hall

Somerville, MA — April 27, 2017 — Please join Mayor Joe Curtatone, the Somerville Arts Council, The Welcome Project, and Somerville Photographer Randi Freundlich for an exhibit of her ongoing series Children of the World. Twenty-eight color photographs are on exhibit at Somerville City Hall, at 93 Highland Avenue in Somerville, through June 2017. A public reception will be held on May 4, 5:00 – 7:00 pm. Freuindlich’s exhibit is on display in Somerville City Hall through a Somerville Arts…

Commission for Women Hosting Film Screening, Discussion about Gender Equality on May 10

The Somerville Commission for Women will join thousands of other groups around the world to host a screening of 50/50: Rethinking the Past, Present, and Future of Women + Power on Wed., May 10. The 20-minute film is meant to spark a discussion among attendees about issues of gender equality and how our community can work toward gender parity. Somerville’s event will be one of over 8,000 events taking place in 42 states and 36 countries on the same day. The event begins at 6 p.m. in the Public…

Info Session & Public Hearing on Proposed FY18 Water and Sewer Rates

To provide background, answer questions, and take public testimony regarding the proposed fiscal year 2018 Somerville Water and Sewer Rate Charges, an Informational Session with Q&A followed by a Public Hearing will be held on Monday, May 15th, at 6:30 p.m. in the Somerville High School Cafeteria, 81 Highland Avenue. The Informational session with Q&A starts at 6:30 p.m. The Public Hearing will follow promptly at 7 p.m., and during this time, members of the community are invited to…

Cinema Somerville Film Festival Set for Sat, May 6 Union Square Plaza

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Portion of Community Path In Somerville to Close for Repaving May 2 & 3, 2017

SOMERVILLE – On Tuesday, May 2, and Wednesday, May 3, 2017, a portion of the Somerville Community Path (Davis Square to Cedar St.) will be closed as City contractors repave this section of the path. During this work, this portion of the path will be closed for all users, and both pedestrians and cyclists are advised to use the detour route, Morrison Ave., which provides access to Highland Rd., Willow Ave., and Grove St., during construction. This portion of the Community Path is expected to…

Revised Union Square Master Land Disposition Agreement (MLDA) Available; Next SRA Meeting Thursday, April 27

An updated version of the proposed Master Land Disposition Agreement (MLDA) between the Somerville Redevelopment Authority (SRA) and Union Square Master Developer Union Square Station Associates LLC (US2) is now available at the link below. The document will be considered at the SRA meeting on Thursday, April 27, at 5:30 p.m. at the Somerville High School Library, 81 Highland Ave. Master Land Disposition Agreement (MLDA)   Individuals with disabilities who need auxiliary aids and services…

West Branch Library Visioning Meeting, May 10

Please join the Somerville Capital Projects and Planning Department, the Somerville Public Library, Ward 6 Alderman Lance Davis, and our architect, Design Lab, to discuss planned renovations to the West Branch Library. The meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 10, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the West Somerville Neighborhood School located at 177 Powderhouse Blvd. Due to unforeseen circumstances, the West Branch Library Visioning meeting scheduled for Wednesday, May 10, has been postponed. …

Winter Hill Playground Community Meeting, April 26

Please join the Mayor’s Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development, and Ward 4 Alderman Tony Lafuente, for the fourth in a series of community meetings to discuss upcoming renovations to the Winter Hill School Yard, on Wednesday, April 26, beginning at 6 p.m. The meeting will be held in the Winter Hill Community Innovation School cafeteria, entrance on the Medford St. side. City staff will present the new school yard design and an update on field construction. Information from…

Nunziato Park & Stormwater Project Meeting April 25

Learn more at http://www.somervillema.gov/events/2017/04/25/nunziato-park-stormwater-p...

Somerville Spring Cleanup Scheduled for Saturday, April 22

SOMERVILLE – Join the City of Somerville, Groundwork Somerville, and Comcast Cares for the annual Spring Cleanup and Community Barbecue on Saturday, April 22, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. A rain date has been set for Saturday, April 29. All participants are invited to meet at the Blessing of the Bay Boat House on Shore Drive, at 9 a.m. for breakfast and coffee before setting out to your ward (note that coffee and breakfast will not be served at each ward.) Residents are invited to join Ward Captains…

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