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Celebrate the Opening of the Newly Paved Community Path From Grove St. To Cedar St.

SOMERVILLE – Join Mayor Joseph Curtatone, the Somerville Community Preservation Committee (CPC), and the Friends of the Community Path to celebrate the reopening of the Grove-to- Cedar section of the Community Path following repaving work that occurred this month. The project was funded by the residents of Somerville through the Community Preservation Act and was implemented in a partnership between the City of Somerville and the Friends of the Community Path. Light refreshments will be served…

Free Outdoor Dance Performances June 3rd and 17th

The Somerville Arts Council presents Dancing in the Streets. Dating back to our SomervilleStruts dance showcase in 2004, we’ve always thought the region should know about our city’s amazing dance community. Rather than showcasing these talented local dance troupes in a traditional venue, we invited them to perform in outdoor locations.With a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts, the SAC was able to support six regional companies in the development of new projects with dance artist…

Portion of Community Path In Somerville to Close for Work May 22, 2017

SOMERVILLE – On Monday, May 22, 2017, a portion of the Somerville Community Path (Davis Square to Cedar St.) will be closed as City contractors add topsoil to the sides of this newly paved 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 work is the final step in the…

Deadline for Written Testimony on Proposed FY18 Water and Sewer Rates is Monday, May 22, 5 p.m.

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 was held on Monday, May 15th, at 6:30 p.m. in the Somerville High School Cafeteria, 81 Highland Avenue. View the meeting video and presentation slides below: View Presentation Slides Written testimony will also be accepted through 5 p.m. Monday, May 22. Please send testimony with…

Somerville Ave Utility and Streetscape Project Informational Meeting 5/18

Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone, Ward 2 Alderman Maryann Heuston and Ward 3 Alderman Robert McWatters invite you to an important informational meeting on the upcoming Somerville Avenue Utility and Streetscape Improvements Project. The project will address flooding issues in Union Square and includes significant streetscape improvements including enhanced pedestrian, transit, bicycle, and traffic facilities, as called for the community-driven Union Square Neighborhood Plan. The meeting will be held…

Somerville Styrofoam Recycling Event Returns May 13, at DPW

The City of Somerville’s Styrofoam Recycling program will return for all Somerville residents on Saturday, May 13, 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…

Call to Community to Help Promote Annual Youth Count; Pizza Party May 10 with More Information

The Somerville Housing Department is calling on members of the community to help spread the word about this year’s annual survey of youth who do not have a stable place to live. The Youth Count is an effort to gain a clearer understanding of the housing status and story of youth without a stable place to stay on any given night in Somerville and Arlington.  Nationally and locally, information about those experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity falls short of what most providers…

West Branch Library Visioning Meeting Postponed, New Date To Be Announced

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the West Branch Library Visioning meeting scheduled for Wednesday, May 10, has been postponed.  Information on an alternate date will be shared as soon as available. We look forward to continuing our discussion about renovations to the West Branch Library and hearing your feedback at that time. If you have any further questions, please contact Director of Capital Project Management Rob King at rking@somervillema.gov.

"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…

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