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SPD-Community Dialogue on "Straight Pride Parade" & Counter-Protest Draft Report Posted
On January 22, the City of Somerville community meeting on police-community relations following the "Boston Straight Pride Parade" & Counter-Protest was held to gather additional public comment. The Draft Report on Community Feedback is now available online and open for public comment on the City website here: somervillema.gov/CBIDraftReport. The City is continuing to work on a number of initiatives following these events as noted in the City Response Memo posted here, and will now…Hall St. Infrastructure Upgrades Community Meeting Feb. 26
Join Ward 5 Councilor Mark Niedergang and the Somerville Engineering Department on Wednesday, February 26, for a community meeting to discuss water, sewer, and roadway upgrades planned on Hall St. The meeting will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the Kennedy School cafeteria, 5 Cherry St. The water and sewer mains on Hall St. date back to 1900. As part of the Hall St. Infrastructure Upgrades project, both the water and sewer mains will be replaced to provide better system functionality.…Holland Street, College Avenue Community Meeting Feb. 24, to Discuss Upcoming Improvements
Join the City of Somerville, Ward 6 Councilor Lance Davis, and Ward 7 Councilor Katjana Ballantyne for a community meeting on Monday, February 24, to discuss planned improvements to Holland St. and College Ave. The meeting will be held in the Atrium Room of the Tufts Administration Building, 167 Holland St., from 6:30 to 8 p.m. City staff will introduce the purpose and scope of this project, provide existing conditions data, and present concepts for potential roadway improvements to support…Somerville Public Library, St. Mark Community Education Program Bring Back Free Citizenship Class for Spring 2020
The Somerville Public Library and St. Mark Community Education Program announced this week that they will partner for spring 2020 to offer a free, twelve-part Citizenship Interview Preparation Class for residents seeking to apply for American citizenship. Classes will be offered on Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., from March 7 through May 23, at the Central Library (79 Highland Ave.). The class is designed to prepare students for all parts of their citizenship test. It will cover the…Important Information About Playing Field at Lincoln Park for February & March 2020
In an effort to protect the natural grass field at Lincoln Park and prolong longevity for spring use, a temporary fence will be installed along the perimeter of the playing field from early February 2020 until approximately mid-April 2020 (weather permitting). It is imperative we give the field time to freeze and thaw in an undisturbed manner so that the field will be available for use by our many local organizations as well as the community at large. Failure to appropriately allow for…Gilman Square Roadway Improvements Community Meeting February 12
Join staff from the City of Somerville’s Mobility Division, City Councilors Jesse Clingan, Ben Ewen-Campen, and Matt McLaughlin, City Staff and Gilman Square Neighborhood Association (GSNA) for a community meeting about the future of Gilman Square, on Wednesday, February 12. Staff will present conceptual designs for intersection and road improvements that will support multi-modal transportation and future development in Gilman Square, and receive feedback from community members about the design…Precautions and Preparations You Can Take for Flu Season, Coronavirus Concerns
If you are displaying any of the following symptoms please contact your primary care provider: Fever or lower respiratory illness Cough Shortness of breath Tips for Staying Healthy, and Protecting Those Around You Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol if soap and water are not available. Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth with unwashed hands. Avoid…Somerville’s Public Space & Urban Forestry Division Announces Preventive Parks Tree Health Program
Beginning in February 2020, Somerville community members will see preventive maintenance operations on trees in some City-owned parks, thanks to a new Parks Tree Health Program launched by the Public Space and Urban Forestry Division in fall 2019. The new program analyzes and proactively maintains trees located in City-owned parks using best arboreal practices to promote healthy tree growth. The program goes beyond standard tree maintenance to perform comprehensive health assessments of the…MassDOT Highway Division Public Info Meeting Re: McGrath & Mystic Ave. Intersection Improvements: 2/12 @ ESCS
A Public Information Meeting will be held by MassDOT to discuss the planning study for the proposed Intersection Improvements at McGrath Highway (Route 28) / Mystic Avenue (Route 38) project in Somerville, MA. WHERE: East Somerville Community School Auditorium 50 Cross Street Somerville, MA 02145 WHEN: Wednesday, February 12th @ 6:00PM PURPOSE: The purpose of this hearing is to provide the public with the opportunity to become acquainted with the proposed recommendations from the Route 28/Route…GLX Announces New Schedule for Bridge Closures; Somerville Seeks Resources for Public Safety, Local Businesses
On Monday, January 27, the GLX Project released an updated schedule for bridge closures in Somerville associated with Green Line Extension construction. Most notably, the revised timeline estimates that the reopenings of all three bridges that are currently closed will be delayed. The Broadway bridge in Ball Square is now expected to open in July 2020, about four months later than anticipated. The Washington Street bridge is now expected to reopen in May 2020, and the Medford Street bridge in…Feedback
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