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Fresh Foods Store Coming to Davis Square’s 240 Elm St. Building
SOMERVILLE – An urban grocer, Fresh Formats LLC, has filed building permit applications to open a fresh foods market at 240 Elm St. in Davis Square, the site of the former Social Security Building. Ongoing renovation of the building is underway and it is expected that the 11,000-square-foot ground floor will be a neighborhood market later this year. The building, which is currently vacant, also includes 20,000 sf of office space on the two upper floors that will be occupied by Davis Square…Traffic Pattern Changes on McGrath Highway Take Effect Monday April 11
SOMERVILLE – IMPORTANT TRAFFIC PATTERN CHANGE! Beginning on Mon., April 11 (weather permitting), the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) will permanently close the off-ramp from McGrath Highway southbound to Somerville Ave., and will open a new at-grade, signalized connection from Somerville Ave./Medford St. to McGrath Highway northbound. The existing tunnel from Somerville Ave. to Washington St. will be permanently closed (see attached photo). Traffic will be rerouted as…City to Offer Second “How to Open a Business” Workshop March 31
Are you a local entrepreneur interested in starting a business, but not sure where to start? Come to the City of Somerville’s second “How to Open a Business” Workshop on Thurs., March 31, from 6 to 7 p.m. at Canopy (212 Elm St., 3rd floor), to speak with City staff and business liaisons to learn more! Offered by the Somerville Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development (OSPCD) and SomerViva, the City’s language liaison program, the workshop will provide information on how the City…High School Meetings and Tours to Highlight Renovation/Rebuild Options
The Somerville High School Building Committee has two upcoming meetings planned where residents can learn more about options for future plans for Somerville High School and share their comments. A regular meeting of the Building Committee is scheduled for Monday, March 14, at 5:30 p.m. at the Kennedy School, 5 Cherry St. This meeting will include updates on the process so far, information on what’s coming next, and an opportunity for public comment. The Committee will also be hosting tours of…Urban Agriculture Ambassador Program Seeking Applicants for 2016
The City of Somerville is sponsoring the 2016 Urban Agriculture Ambassador Program (UAAP). Taught by Green City Growers, a Somerville-based urban agriculture company, the program is now seeking applicants for the 2016 class. The UAAP, which started as a pilot in 2013, will train 20 residents in urban growing techniques in exchange for 30 hours of volunteer service in garden projects across the city. Four intensive workshops will take place on Saturdays in April and May (April 16, 23, and 30,…Athletic Fields Master Planning Public Meetings on Mar. 9 and Mar. 15
Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone invites all interested persons to two presentations and discussions on the City’s Athletic Fields Master Planning process on March 9 and 15. City park planners, Recreation staff, and SomerStat analysts will share data on permitted field usage citywide, discuss factors that guide field planning and maintenance, and lay out recommendations for field improvements and maintenance investments. A Q&A will follow and community members are invited to provide feedback. To…5 Affordable Rental Units in New Millbrook Lofts to be Designated for Artists
SOMERVILLE – The Somerville Arts Council and the Housing Division of the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development announced this week a public meeting to discuss a first-of-its-kind housing opportunity for Somerville artists. On Wed., Feb. 3, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Armory at 191 Highland Ave., City staff will present information about five (5) affordable rental units for certified artists as artist live/work space. The 5 affordable artist units are included in the 15 total…Milk Row Cemetery Open to the Public This Weekend
Milk Row Cemetery Open to the Public This Weekend Wondering about the history or residents of this Somerville Avenue Cemetery? Come learn more from volunteer docents dressed in historic period clothing this weekend! The small historic site, established in 1804, will be open to the public on Sunday, August 10, from 1 to 4 p.m. and Monday, August 18, from 6 to 8 p.m. Volunteers will be on hand at the site for any interested community members to learn about the Somerville residents buried at Milk…CITY AWARDED HIGHEST RECOGNITION IN FINANCIAL REPORTING FOR SECOND STRAIGHT YEAR
CITY AWARDED HIGHEST RECOGNITION IN FINANCIAL REPORTING FOR SECOND STRAIGHT YEAR ‘Spirit of transparency and full disclosure’ achieved in comprehensive annual financial report SOMERVILLE – For the second straight year, the City of Somerville has earned the highest form of recognition in governmental accounting and financial reporting in North America for its comprehensive annual financial report (CAFR) for fiscal 2013. The Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting…FAIR HOUSING COMMISSION ANNOUNCES WINNERS OF YOUTH POSTER CONTEST
FAIR HOUSING COMMISSION ANNOUNCES WINNERS OF YOUTH POSTER CONTESTAnnual school-based competition asks youth to explain importance of fair housing; Five winners honored by Mayor, Commissioners. SOMERVILLE – Following a citywide competition, five Somerville youth were honored for their submission to the Fair Housing Commission’s annual Fair Housing Poster Contest last month. The contest challenges students to illustrate their interpretations of fair housing policies as part of an inclusive…Feedback
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