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Historic Preservation Plaques Still Available
Somerville's Historic Preservation Commission (SHPC) reminds Somerville homeowners that if your home has been determined to have historical significance, plaques are available for purchase through the City's Historic Plaque Program. Eligible homeowners can purchase the plaques from the SHPC for $50, which is at-cost from the City's vendor. Each plaque identifies the historic name of the house, based upon the first one or two owners, and the date of construction or, if not exactly known, "circa…Free Flu Vaccine Clinic Moved to 12/20
Flu Clinic Schedule Changed for Week of Dec. 15 Due to pre-scheduled meetings, there will be no walk-in flu vaccination clinic at the City Hall Annex on Thursday, Dec. 18. A clinic will be held on Saturday, Dec. 20 at the Winter Hill Community School cafeteria (please use the Medford St. entrance) from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Clinics are open for residents and non-residents ages five years and older. While there is no charge for vaccinations, attendees are asked to bring an insurance card if available…CITY, UTILITY COMPANIES TO ADDRESS NON-HAZARDOUS GAS LEAKS
CITY PLANS TO WORK WITH UTILITY COMPANIES IN ADDRESSING NON-HAZARDOUS GAS LEAKS Report reveals non-hazardous leaks costing ratepayers money, adding to greenhouse gas emissions and damaging City trees SOMERVILLE – A report by a local non-profit on non-hazardous natural gas leaks in Somerville and Cambridge has highlighted the need for the City and utility companies to undertake a coordinated effort to address the leaks, which while not presenting a safety hazard or explosion risk…CITY TO HOST MOBILE FARMERS MARKET PARTIES FOR NAT. FOOD DAY
SOMERVILLE CELEBRATES FOOD DAY WITH TWO MOBILE FARMERS MARKET PARTIES Events focus on access to affordable, healthy and sustainable food sources SOMERVILLE – In honor of national Food Day on October 24, the City of Somerville’s Shape Up Somerville program has planned two Mobile Farmers Market parties that celebrate healthy, affordable food in our community. Partygoers will get the chance to swap recipes, learn about growing their own food, and buy fresh, local, and healthy food from the…CHIEF FEMINO ANNOUNCES SPD RETIREMENT
FORMER CHIEF CHARLIE FEMINO ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT FROM SOMERVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENTFormer Acting Chief to head Public Safety at Endicott College SOMERVILLE - Former Acting Chief of Police, Charlie Femino, announced last week his intended retirement from the Somerville Police Department, effective September 30, 2014. Femino has accepted the position as Chief of the Campus Safety Division at Endicott College, serving the Beverly, Gloucester, and Boston campuses. Femino had served as Acting Chief…Orange Line Assembly Station Opens 9/2
Orange Line Assembly Station Opens at Assembly Row in Somerville, Tuesday, Sept. 2 To mark the historic opening of the Orange Line Assembly Station T-stop in Somerville, MA—the first new MBTA T-station to open in more than a quarter century— and Somerville’s newest neighborhood Assembly Row we invite you to join Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone, Federal Realty and other Somerville officials for a celebratory walk to the official ribbon cutting ceremony on Tuesday, Sept. 2. For further information,…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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