SOMERVILLE LIBRARY TO HOST CELEBRATION, PERFORMANCE FOR DICKENS’ 200th BIRTHDAY
Performance by native Somerville actor, Albert Cremin, to mark Charles Dickens’ birthday. Event is free thanks to funding from Friends of the SPL.
SOMERVILLE - The Somerville
Public Library invites all interested residents to attend a unique birthday
celebration in honor of Charles Dickens, who would have been 200 this
year. In honor of the literary giant,
the Central Branch Library, at 79 Highland Ave., will host a performance by
Somerville actor, director, choreographer and teacher, Albert Cremin, entitled,
Introducing Mr. Charles Dickens. The event will be held on Sunday, February 19th from 2:30 - 3:30pm. The program is recommended for residents ages
CITY’S PLANNING DEPARTMENT SUBMITS DRAFT “SOMERVISION” COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO BOARD OF ALDERMEN
3½ -Year Community-based Planning Effort Provides Framework for Citywide Economic Development, Urban Design, Transportation and Social Policy Through 2030; First-ever Comprehensive Plan Draws on Extensive Input from Residents, Business Owners and Communit
SOMERVILLE – -Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone and Executive Director of Strategic Planning and Community Development Michael F. Glavin submitted the City’s first-ever Comprehensive Plan to the Board of Aldermen at their February 23rd meeting.
WOMEN’S COMMISSION TO HONOR LOCAL WOMAN, ORGANIZATION FOR BEST
Annual event to celebrate “Woman of Excellence,”“Best Service Provider for Women” on March 21.
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
MAYOR CURTATONE ANNOUNCES LOCAL JOBS ADVISORY PANEL
Aldermen, Business and Community Leaders, Academic Partners to Offer Guidance on Job Banking, Skills Training and Work Readiness Strategies for Somerville Residents
Curtatone announced today that he had established a new advisory group to assist
the City in the development and implementation of programs designed to encourage
and support efforts by area employers to hire local residents. To be known as the Somerville Jobs Advisory
Committee (SJAC), the eleven-member panel will begin meeting later this
month. The group will examine best
practices for matching local job candidates to local training and hiring opportunities
SOMERVILLE RECREATION DEPARTMENT LAUNCHES NEW, INTERACTIVE WEBSITE, CREDIT CARD PAYMENT OPTION
www.somervillerec.com accepts credit card payments, allows residents to sign up for classes, camps electronically.
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
TRAFFIC & PARKING DEPT TO PILOT BACK-IN ANGLED PARKING IN UNION SQUARE
New Configuration Creates More Spaces, Greater Safety for Motorists, Pedestrians and Bicyclists; Pilot Program to Go Into Effect on Bow Street in May
SOMERVILLE -
Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone and Acting Transportation and Parking Director Matthew Dias announced today that the City will be seeking to install back-in, angled parking along Bow Street in Union Square. The Bow Street installation, which would begin in May, will add 22
new spaces and increase the street's metered parking by 90 percent. At the same time, the change will greatly improve safety and
visibility for drivers as well as for pedestrians and bicyclists.
3RD ANNUAL MAYOR’S FITNESS CHALLENGE KICKS OFF MARCH 31ST
Community Challenge, Wellness Pledge incorporate fitness, healthy eating incentives; Participants will receive discounted fitness services, coupons to local restaurants & businesses; Awards to be issued at first 2012 SomerStreets event in June.
STREET SWEEPING RESUMES APRIL 2nd
Somerville Street Sweeping Regulations in Effect April 2nd through December 31st; New “Somerville Sweeper” system announced for Somerville residents.
SOMERVILLE – Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone and the Somerville Traffic and Parking Department remind all residents that regular street sweeping schedules will resume beginning Monday, April 2nd and continue through December 31st 2012.
ANNUAL SHAPE UP SOMERVILLE / RECREATION ROAD RACE TO BE HELD APRIL 15, 2012
Race includes children’s “Fun Run,” adult race & walk, refreshments, music, activities for kids; BBQ to be held following races at VFW Post #19
SOMERVILLE - Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone announced that the
City's annual Shape Up Somerville / Somerville Recreation Road Race will be
held on Sunday, April 15th, starting and ending at the Somerville High
School concourse, 93 Highland Avenue. The
day will begin with a 1-mile children's "Fun Run" at 10:30 a.m., followed by a
2.7-mile walk at 10:30 a.m. and a 2.7-mile adult race at 11:00 a.m. Registration is open to all community members
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