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UNION SQUARE STREETSCAPE AND WATER MAIN PROJECT GETS UNDERWAY WITH DESIGN STUDY
SOMERVILLE - Plans for significant updates to the Union Square streetscape as well as the square's below-ground utilities took an important step forward this week. On Monday, July 8th, Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone announced that international consulting firm Parsons Brinkerhoff has been selected for a wide-ranging utility and roadway improvement study in Union Square that will launch the design and pre-engineering process for the project. The design process, which will be informed by significant…CITY RELEASES FIRST-EVER COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT
SOMERVILLE - Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone announced today the newest addition to the City of Somerville's open government and cost-saving initiatives. The City has compiled its first-ever Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR), which presents a complete accounting of all government funds, investments, and operating activities. The CAFR complements the annual City budget by providing more detailed demographic and statistical information, as well as annual budget comparisons to help the…ALDERMEN TO DISCUSS COMMUNITY PRESERVATION ACT, SUBMIT RECOMMENDATIONS THIS WEEK
SOMERVILLE - At the regular meeting of the Somerville Board of Aldermen on Thursday, April 11th, Aldermen will discuss the Community Preservation Committee Ordinance, which had been introduced by Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone on February 28th and referred to the Committee on Legislative Matters following the passage of the Community Preservation Act (CPA) by a local electorate on the 2012 ballot. The CPA was passed by Massachusetts State Legislature in 2000, and allows the City to raise…Somerville by Design Meeting 3/18
Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone and the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development invite all interested residents to an Open Studio Session as part of the City's Somerville by Design initiative, to be held on Monday, March 18th at 6:00 p.m. at the Argenziano School on Washington Street. The latest series, focusing on Complete Streets Design, kicked off on February 11th with a presentation by Complete Streets expert, Ian Lockwood. The presentation can be found online at www.…Kenney Park Community Meeting 1/9
Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone, Ward 6 Alderman Rebekah Gewirtz, and the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development (OSPCD) invite all interested community members to an informational community meeting to discuss upcoming renovations to Kenney Park (located at the corner of Highland Ave. and Grove St.). The meeting will be held at Ciampa Manor, 27 College Ave., on Wednesday, January 9th from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. All are welcome to attend. For more information, please…MAYOR CALLS FOR ALDERMEN TO ADVANCE ETHICS ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS TO REGULATE RECIPIENTS OF CITY FUNDS
SOMERVILLE – Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone today called on the Board of Aldermen to take up a proposal he submitted on August 16th that would expand the City’s abilities to require grant recipients to adopt conflict-of-interest codes similar to those that govern municipal officials. The proposed changes to the City’s existing ordinance (Chapter 15) would also give the City direct audit oversight over grantees as well as explicit authority to suspend disbursements to, and recover funds from,…Somerville Dog Festival 9/16
Please join Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone and the Somerville Foundation for Animals for the 3rd annual Somerville Dog Festival on Sunday, September 16th, from 10am to 3 pm at Trum Field. This is a FREE, family-friendly event that benefits local animal-related charities. Activities include: Sports and activities for dogs; "Try It" rings; Agility and Frisbee demonstrations; Best Trick and Best Dressed Contests; and MUCH MUCH MORE!!!!!!!! Dogs on leash are welcome. For more information please…COA Seeking Vendors for Annual Health & Wellness Fair
The Somerville Council on Aging is currently seeking vendors for its annual Health & Wellness Fair, to be held on Thursday, October 25, 2012 at the Holland Street Center at 167 Holland Street. The Fair will be held from 9:30 a.m. - 12 noon, and is a chance for older adults in the community to learn about resources available to them to enhance their health and well being. This year the COA’s focus is on brain health and healthy aging. If you are an organization or business…City, SomDog to Host Seminar on 5/21
Please join the City of Somerville, SomDog, and Magical Mutt Training for a FREE seminar and video discussion on healthy and unhealthy play of dogs, and discuss ways to make a dog park fun for all. The seminar will be held on Monday, May 21st from 7:00-9:00 p.m. at the Super Stop and Shop, 2nd Floor community room, 779 McGrath Highway. For more information contact Carlene Campbell-Hegarty at ccampbell@somervillema.gov or 617-625-6600, ext 2615.SOMERVILLE SPRING CLEANUP SCHEDULED FOR SATURDAY, APRIL 28th
SOMERVILLE – Please join Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone for the annual Somerville Spring Clean-Up on Saturday, April 28, 2012 from 10:00am- noon at locations throughout the city. The annual cleanup is sponsored by Comcast. A rain date has been set for Sunday, April 29th. Volunteers should meet a ward captain at 10:00am at the following locations: WARD 1: Cross Street Senior Center …Feedback
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