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City Seeks Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Assessment Grant
The City of Somerville is responding to a call for grant proposals from the EPA. Application will be made to the EPA Brownfield Grant Program. The City is seeking a total of $200,000 in funding to use toward a citywide assessment of brownfield issues. For more information, or to comment on the grant application, please contact Amanda Maher, Economic Development Specialist, by mail at the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development, City Hall, 93 Highland…Online fundraiser to benefit Mobile Market EBT matches
CITY, SHAPE UP SOMERVILLE KICK OFF “Citizinvestor” CROWDFUNDING CAMPAIGN TO SUPPORT MOBILE FARMERS MARKET SUBSIDY PROGRAM SOMERVILLE - The City of Somerville's Mobile Farmers Market program needs your help-and a nifty online crowdfunding campaign makes it easy to give once during the holidays to provide meaningful help to low-income families all year. Each week a truck carrying affordable fresh fruits and vegetables rolls up to Somerville's two housing developments and a senior activity center…Public Hearing on Appointments to the BOA
The Legislative Matters Committee of the Board of Alderman will hold a public hearing on the proposal that the Board of Alderman approve a Home Rule Petition to amend Section 7 of Title 2 of Division 1 of the City Charter regarding filling vacancies on the Board. Potential methods for filling vacancies to the Board will be discussed including the options for possible methods posted online at: http://goo.gl/FQFzfT. The board will be taking testimony from the public and all are…HISTORIC PROPERTY PLAQUES AVAILABLE THROUGH HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
SOMERVILLE - Has your house been determined in the past to have historic significance? If so, a plaque is available for your designated home through the City of Somerville's Historic Plaque Program. The program is overseen by the Somerville Historic Preservation Commission (SHPC), as part of the Commission's mission to identify, commemorate and honor the important people, places and events that have contributed to Somerville's rich heritage. Eligible homeowners can purchase the…Notice Alert: CSO Activation in Alewife Brook
In accordance with the conditions of the Department of Environmental Protection's (DEP) Alewife Brook/Upper Mystic River Variance we are hereby notifying you that a Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) occurred at CAM401B late last month. and discharged into the Alewife Brook. The Variance approved workplan requires the Cambridge Department of Public Works (DPW) to notify local health agents, DEP, EPA and MRWA within 24 hours of when a CSO event occurs. It was determined that 401B was the…GROUNDBREAKING AND RIBBON CUTTING PLANNED TO CELEBRATE EAST SOMERVILLE ON JULY 15TH
SOMERVILLE - Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone and Ward 1 Alderman Maureen Bastardi announce two events to celebrate the ongoing renovation along East Broadway. On Monday, July 15th the City of Somerville will partner with East Somerville Main Streets (ESMS) for a ceremonial groundbreaking for the East Broadway Reconstruction Project that began in Fall 2012. The City will also officially re-open the recently renovated Chuckie Harris Park on Cross Street East. The events will begin at 6 p.m. at Chuckie…RESIDENTS URGED TO CONTINUE TO REPORT AIRCRAFT NOISE POLLUTION
SOMERVILLE -The City of Somerville is pleased to announce that Boston Logan International Airport has implemented a new departure procedure for one of its runways that should decrease aircraft noise pollution over parts of the city, but urges residents to continue reporting aircraft noise to compel the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Massport's adoption of further alternative operations at Logan Airport that would provide relief to all of Somerville. The new departure…CITY’S SOMERSTREETS PROGRAM RETURNS FOR SUMMER 2013
SOMERVILLE - The City of Somerville's fourth annual SomerStreets series kicks off for summer 2013 with Carnaval @ SomerStreets on East Broadway on Sunday, June 2 from noon to 4 p.m. SomerStreets is the City of Somerville's take on the internationally-renowned Open Streets concept, closing busy city streets to vehicles, and opening them up for cycling, walking, dancing, running, and other modes of activity. Through SomerStreets, the City and its community partners aim to promote and encourage…4TH ANNUAL MAYOR’S FITNESS CHALLENGE KICKS OFF APRIL 13TH
SOMERVILLE - The City of Somerville and Union Square Main Streets announce the 4th annual "Mayor's Fitness Challenge," which will kick off with a celebration and Fitness Fair on Saturday, April 13th at the Somerville High School Field House, 81 Highland Ave. The Fitness Challenge encourages community members to pledge to embody the Shape Up Somerville motto, "Eat Smart, Play Hard, Move More," by making smarter food choices and increasing daily physical activity. The kickoff event…Feedback
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