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SPD vs. SFD Annual "Guns n' Hoses" Hockey Game Set for 3/30
The annual "Guns N' Hoses" hockey game, between the Somerville Police Department and the Somerville Fire Department, will be held this year on Friday. March 30th at 7:00 p.m. at the Veteran's Memorial Rink on Somerville Avenue. In its 10th year, the theme is "The Youth of Somerville," and, fittingly, proceeds from the game will benefit the Somerville Youth Hockey Association. Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone will ceremonially drop the puck at the start of the game, and there will be a…Somerville Program to Advance New National Model for Public Benefits Process: Strategy Leaders For Process Announced
Somerville Program to Advance New National Model for Public Benefits Process: Strategy Leaders For Process Announced Community stakeholders to work with nationally renowned LOCUS organization on Union Square public benefits framework SOMERVILLE – After an open call for volunteers, a group of thirty community stakeholders (see list below) representing a broad range of perspectives and skill sets has been selected to serve as Strategy Leaders for the upcoming public benefits strategy…Somerville GreenTech Program Launches Solar Cell Phone Charging Pilot
SOMERVILLE GREEN TECH PROGRAM LAUNCHES SOLAR CELL PHONE CHARGING PILOTModel Z charging stations in Union Square, Davis Square, Assembly Row, and Ball Square will enhance citizen connectivity and promote sustainability. The City of Somerville is excited to announce the second pilot project organized by the Somerville GreenTech program. Somerville-based WrightGrid will install five Model Z solar cell-phone charging stations throughout the city. The stations will be temporarily installed in Union…Innovative Public Benefits Model to be Created Through City Partnership with Locus
INNOVATIVE PUBLIC BENEFITS MODEL TO BE CREATED THROUGH CITY PARTNERSHIP WITH LOCUSDevelopment of strategic plan to inform the creation of a public benefits agreement for Union Square SOMERVILLE -As the revitalization of historic Union Square is undertaken through the redevelopment of seven key parcels in and around the square, the City of Somerville is also aiming to develop an innovative new model for public benefits agreements that address social equity through affordable housing…Temporary Water Shutoff for Maintenance Fri. 7/3 Near Magoun Sq.
On Fri., July 3, beginning at 9 a.m., the City's Water Division will temporarily interrupt water service for residents on Main St., Moreland St., Meacham St., Edgar Ave., Douglas Ave., Fremont St., and Upland Park in order to replace a broken valve. This interruption in service is expected to last approximately 6 hours, however may be completed sooner. Once service has been restored, you may experience temporary discoloration in your water, and though the water is safe to drink, residents are…City Seeks Full Conversion of Public Lights to LED
CITY SEEKS FULL CONVERSION OF PUBLIC LIGHTS TO LED Energy-efficient LED lightbulbs in street, decorative and city building external lights would save estimated $450,000 annually, reduce CO2 emissions by 600 metric tons per year SOMERVILLE –A funding request that would allow the conversion of every City of Somerville-owned streetlight and other light fixtures to energy-efficient LED lightbulbs—which would pay for itself in cost savings within five years and advance the City’s goal of becoming…Glenn Ferdman Selected as New Library Director
GLENN FERDMAN SELECTED AS NEW LIBRARY DIRECTOR Ferdman brings more than 20 years' experience in library services. SOMERVILLE - This week, the City of Somerville welcomes its newest Library Director, Glenn Ferdman. Ferdman comes to Somerville with more than 20 years of service in libraries, including his most recent position as Director of Library Services at Park University in Parkville, Missouri. He holds a Masters in Library Sciences from Indiana University. Ferdman succeeds former director…City & MIT Climate Colab Contest Seeks New Carbon Neutrality Ideas
Somerville & MIT Climate Colab Contest Seeks Atypical Ideas for Carbon Neutrality Global contest seeks pioneering solutions to help Somerville/cities reach carbon reduction goals SOMERVILLE – If you have an outside-the-box, inventive or otherwise pioneering idea that can help Somerville (and cities in general) cut down on carbon emissions, we want to hear it. In 2014, Mayor Joseph Curtatone set the goal for Somerville, MA, to be a carbon neutral city by 2050, and we’ll need your…Feedback
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