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INSPECTIONAL SERVICES SUPT. EDWARD NUZZO TO TRANSFER TO CITY’S CAPITAL PROJECTS DEPT.

SOMERVILLE – Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone announced today that Inspectional Services Superintendent Edward Nuzzo will be appointed to the position of Capital Projects Manager in the City’s newly reorganized Department of Capital Projects.  A licensed construction supervisor with over 25 years of experience, Nuzzo previously served the City as a capital projects manager from 1998 to 2010. As ISD Superintendent from 2010 to the present, Nuzzo has overseen a team of building and safety…

CITY ROLLS OUT $80K UPGRADE STUDY FOR STREET CURBS, RAMPS AND INTERSECTIONS; COMPREHENSIVE ACCESSIBILITY PLAN TO BE FUNDED IN FY13 CAPITAL PLAN

SOMERVILLE – Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone announced today that the City of Somerville had embarked on an $80,000 study to develop priorities and a long-term schedule to enhance accessibility design compliance for the City’s more than 3,200 pedestrian ramps, sidewalks and intersections.  Mayor Curtatone also announced that he would propose the inclusion of funding to support the development of a comprehensive accessibility review and multi-year ADA transition plan for all municipal facilities…

3RD ANNUAL SOMERSTREETS SERIES BEGINS SUNDAY JUNE 3RD WITH “CARNAVAL @ SOMERSTREETS” ON EAST BROADWAY

SOMERVILLE - The City of Somerville kicks off its third annual SomerStreets series on Sunday, June 3rd on East Broadway, in partnership with East Somerville Main Streets and FossFest for "Carnaval @ SomerStreets!"  Through SomerStreets, where "roads are closed to cars and open to you!" programming will extend along East Broadway from Temple Street to Pennsylvania Ave. on Sunday, June 3rd from noon - 4 p.m., including a kickoff parade at noon, live music, "SomerPeople" multicultural…

CITY PARTNERS WITH WELCOME PROJECT’S “YUM” CAMPAIGN TO HOST “A TASTE OF IMMIGRANT CITY” RESTAURANT EVENT 4/25

SOMERVILLE - The general public is invited to join Mayor Joseph Curtatone, Shape Up Somerville and the Welcome Project's "YUM" Restaurant Campaign on Wednesday, April 25th for YUM:  A Taste of Immigrant City, a tasting event to showcase some of the City's worldwide cuisine as interpreted by Shape Up Somerville-approved restaurants.  Ten immigrant-run restaurants from across the City will feature menu items from all over the world, and this year YUM restaurants and Shape Up Somerville…

Free Flu Vaccine Clinic at City Hall Annex 11/19

Free Flu Vaccine Clinic at City Hall Annex 11/19 The Somerville Health and Human Services Department has scheduled an additional free public flu vaccination clinic. While there is no charge for vaccinations, attendees are asked to bring an insurance card if available. Those wanting a vaccine should wear clothing that allows easy access to the upper arm. Flu clinics will be held as follows: · Thursday, Nov. 19, City Hall Annex, 50 Evergreen Ave., 4 - 6:30p.m. Nasal mist and senior high dose…

WOMEN’S COMMISSION TO HONOR LOCAL WOMAN, ORGANIZATION FOR BEST

SOMERVILLE - The Somerville Health Department and the Office of Somerville Commissions announce that this year's award recipients for "Best Service Provider to Women" by the Somerville Commission for Women will be CASPAR and the "Somerville Woman of Excellence" award will be presented to Regina Bertholdo of the Parent Information Center in the Somerville Public Schools.  Awards will be presented at the upcoming reception honoring Women's History Month, held at the Lowell Street Visiting…

SCAP Conducts Annual ‘Compliance Checks’ at Local Liquor Licensees

SCAP Conducts Annual ‘Compliance Checks’ at Local Liquor Licensees Somerville youth conduct compliance checks, sticker shock campaign as part of prevention, enforcement strategies. SOMERVILLE – Annual compliance checks at all licensed Somerville liquor outlets will take place from November 2015 through June 2016, conducted by Somerville Cares About Prevention (SCAP) and the Somerville Police Department, the Somerville Office of Prevention (SOP) announced today.  Throughout the year, SCAP…

2nd Annual Haiti and Brazil Hit the 'Ville Festival is Sun., 10/18 in Union Sq.

2ND ANNUAL HAITI AND BRAZIL HIT THE ‘VILLE FESTIVAL SUNDAY, Oct. 18Food, music, arts, kids' activities and more bring two of Somerville's largest communities together. SOMERVILLE - Somerville's Haitian and Brazilian communities are coming together for "Haiti and Brazil Hit The ‘Ville," a cultural festival on Sunday, Oct. 18, featuring music, dance, food, family-friendly activities and more for the entire community. The festival will take place from 2 to 6 p.m. on the Union Square Plaza on Oct…

Historic Preservation Commission Seeks Volunteers for Milk Row Cemetery Tours

HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION SEEKING VOLUNTEERS FOR MILK ROW CEMETERY TOURS Docent Program seeking residents to lead weekly public Cemetery tours.   SOMERVILLE - The Somerville Historic Preservation Commission (SHPC) and Historic Somerville are seeking volunteers to assist with public openings at the City's oldest burial ground, the 1804 Milk Row Cemetery. Through the City’s Docent Program, the Cemetery is open to the public one Sunday afternoon per month from 1 to 4 p.m. Additional…

National Night Out Set for Aug. 4 in Somerville

NATIONAL NIGHT OUT SET FOR AUG. 4 IN SOMERVILLE "America's Night Out Against Crime" to feature public safety demonstrations, children's activities, and more. SOMERVILLE - Somerville's 12th annual National Night Out Against Crime and Drugs, hosted by Somerville Cares About Prevention (SCAP) in partnership with the Somerville Police Department and Somerville Office of Prevention (SOP), is scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 4 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Foss Park, and will include Fire and Police Department…

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