SINGLE-SPACE PARKING METER PILOT BEGINS IN MAGOUN SQUARE
SOMERVILLE - The City of Somerville has partnered with Duncan Solutions to conduct
its second pilot of a single-space meter that accept credit cards. Located for the first time in Magoun and Ball
Squares, the new meters will continue providing residents and visitors the
added convenience of multiple payment options while parking at a meter in
Somerville. A similar pilot was recently
conducted in Davis and Union Squares, garnering positive feedback from both
drivers and business owners.
its second pilot of a single-space meter that accept credit cards. Located for the first time in Magoun and Ball
Squares, the new meters will continue providing residents and visitors the
added convenience of multiple payment options while parking at a meter in
Somerville. A similar pilot was recently
conducted in Davis and Union Squares, garnering positive feedback from both
drivers and business owners.
Ethanol T ransport Informational Meeting 3/11
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT)
will host an informational meeting on Monday, March 11th at the
Argenziano School regarding Ethanol Transport by Rail in Somerville. All members
of the public are invited to attend. The meeting will be held from 6:30
to 8:30 p.m. in the Argenziano School cafetorium, 290 Washington Street.
The meeting will include project background and general safety information
related to transporting ethanol by train through the cities of Boston,
will host an informational meeting on Monday, March 11th at the
Argenziano School regarding Ethanol Transport by Rail in Somerville. All members
of the public are invited to attend. The meeting will be held from 6:30
to 8:30 p.m. in the Argenziano School cafetorium, 290 Washington Street.
The meeting will include project background and general safety information
related to transporting ethanol by train through the cities of Boston,
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
PLAYBORHOOD’ AUTHOR TO JOIN LIBRARY, RECREATION DEPARTMENT FOR WORKSHOP
Author Mike Lanza to Lead Discussion on Creating More Active Neighborhood Play Spaces
SOMERVILLE - Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone, the Somerville
Public Library, Somerville Recreation Department, and Somerville Family
Learning Collaborative invite all interested residents to attend a community
workshop and book discussion with Mike Lanza, author of "Playborhood: Turn Your Neighborhood Into a Place for Play,"
a book currently available through the SPL that identifies creative ways to
create vibrant neighborhood play areas for children, and solutions to help
Public Library, Somerville Recreation Department, and Somerville Family
Learning Collaborative invite all interested residents to attend a community
workshop and book discussion with Mike Lanza, author of "Playborhood: Turn Your Neighborhood Into a Place for Play,"
a book currently available through the SPL that identifies creative ways to
create vibrant neighborhood play areas for children, and solutions to help
SHPC Seeking Volunteers for Patriot's Day Ceremonies
Volunteers Needed for 2013 Colonial Fair at Foss Park, Monday, 4/15
SOMERVILLE - The
City of Somerville's Historic Preservation Commission is seeking volunteers for
the 2013 Patriot's Day ceremonies, scheduled for Monday, April 15th
from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. at Foss Park. Help
the City re-live Paul Revere's historic ride from Boston through Somerville and
onto Lexington and Concord. Adults and high school students are needed to
volunteer at the City's annual Patriots Day Colonial Fair.
City of Somerville's Historic Preservation Commission is seeking volunteers for
the 2013 Patriot's Day ceremonies, scheduled for Monday, April 15th
from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. at Foss Park. Help
the City re-live Paul Revere's historic ride from Boston through Somerville and
onto Lexington and Concord. Adults and high school students are needed to
volunteer at the City's annual Patriots Day Colonial Fair.
CITY ANNOUNCES ATHLETIC FIELDS ASSESSMENT SURVEY
Parks and Open Space, Recreation Departments Seek Feedback for Future Projects
SOMERVILLE - Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone and the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development announce the Somerville Athletic Fields Needs Assessment Survey, asking community members to give feedback on the City's athletic fields to help inform future use.
CITY SEEKING INPUT FOR GRANT APPLICATION TO SUPPORT LOWER-INCOME RESIDENTS
“Working Cities Challenge” Grant Could Bring $700,000 to Somerville for Programs, Development
SOMERVILLE - Mayor Joseph A.
Curtatone and the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development invite
all interested residents to submit their ideas for the City's application to
the "Working Cities Challenge," a competition hosted by the Federal Reserve
Bank of Boston. The City of Somerville is eligible to compete for up to
$700,000 - over the course of three years - to create cross-sector, system-level
change that will improve the economic health and well-being of Somerville's
lower-income residents. Somerville is
Curtatone and the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development invite
all interested residents to submit their ideas for the City's application to
the "Working Cities Challenge," a competition hosted by the Federal Reserve
Bank of Boston. The City of Somerville is eligible to compete for up to
$700,000 - over the course of three years - to create cross-sector, system-level
change that will improve the economic health and well-being of Somerville's
lower-income residents. Somerville is
WOMEN’S COMMISSION TO HONOR LOCAL WOMAN, ORGANIZATION FOR BEST SERVICE
event to celebrate “Woman of Excellence,”“Best Service Provider for Women” on March 27
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 the Somerville Public Libraries
for its commitment to families and children, and the "Somerville Woman of
Excellence" award will be presented to Marylin
Eastwood for her dedication to ESL classes and cultural
programming for families at the Somerville Public Libraries. Awards will be presented at the upcoming
- 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 the Somerville Public Libraries
for its commitment to families and children, and the "Somerville Woman of
Excellence" award will be presented to Marylin
Eastwood for her dedication to ESL classes and cultural
programming for families at the Somerville Public Libraries. Awards will be presented at the upcoming
SOMERVILLE RECREATION ANNOUNCES “GET UP AND GO” BREAKFAST FITNESS PROGRAM
Offers Healthy Start to the Day for Somerville’s Youth
SOMERVILLE- The
City of Somerville Recreation Department, Somerville Public Schools, and Shape Up
Somerville announced today the addition of a "Get Up and Go" Breakfast Program
which will be offered before school for grades K-8 at the Edgerly, Winter Hill
and Healey Schools. Conducted by Program
Developer, George Scarpelli, and Director of Physical Education for the
Somerville Public Schools, Tim O'Keefe, the program combines physical activity
City of Somerville Recreation Department, Somerville Public Schools, and Shape Up
Somerville announced today the addition of a "Get Up and Go" Breakfast Program
which will be offered before school for grades K-8 at the Edgerly, Winter Hill
and Healey Schools. Conducted by Program
Developer, George Scarpelli, and Director of Physical Education for the
Somerville Public Schools, Tim O'Keefe, the program combines physical activity
SOMERVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY HOSTS CAREER WORKSHOPS THROUGHOUT APRIL
Job & Career Accelerator Workshops Include Resume and Cover Letter Writing, Interviewing and Networking Techniques; Workshop is Free, Offered 5 Times through April 25th
SOMERVILLE - The Somerville Public Library announces a free
workshop for any community member seeking to advance job seeking skills. The LearningExpress Job & Career
Accelerator provides personalized, step-by-step assistance for job seekers at
all experience and education levels, and includes information on creating
professional resumes and cover letters, interviewing and networking techniques,
and preparing for occupation-related exams.
The workshop will be offered throughout the month of April, as follows:
workshop for any community member seeking to advance job seeking skills. The LearningExpress Job & Career
Accelerator provides personalized, step-by-step assistance for job seekers at
all experience and education levels, and includes information on creating
professional resumes and cover letters, interviewing and networking techniques,
and preparing for occupation-related exams.
The workshop will be offered throughout the month of April, as follows:
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