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
SOMERVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY TO HOST ‘SOMERVILLE READS’ POTLUCK 4/21
Potluck celebrates annual citywide “Somerville Reads” campaign; 2012 book selection is Farm City; Potluck includes live music by Michael J. Epstein Memorial Library
SOMERVILLE - The Somerville Public Library invites all
community members to the "Somerville Reads" Celebration and Potluck from 1:00 -
3:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 21st at the Central Library, 79
Highland Ave. The Potluck will kick off
the annual Somerville Reads campaign, encouraging community literacy through a
common theme. The 2012 theme is "food,"
and the selected books are Farm City: The Education of an Urban Farmer,
SPFJr. YOUTH LEADERS ENCOURAGE SOMERVILLE YOUTH TO END TOBACCO USE
Youth leaders work to prevent smoking as part of National “Kick Butts Day.”
SOMERVILLE - Somerville Special Positive Forces Junior Edition (SPFJr.), a
youth group within the City's Somerville Cares About Prevention (SCAP) program
in the Health Department, celebrated "Kick Butts Day" on Wednesday, March 22nd
by chalking facts and messages
pertaining to tobacco on the sidewalks.
SPFJr. youth promoted the fact that 85% of Somerville High School
students DO NOT smoke and that smoking is NOT the norm as reported on the 2010
SHS Student Health Survey. SPFJr.
APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE FOR MAYOR’S SUMMER JOBS PROGRAM
Somerville Residents Ages 16 and Up Eligible to Apply for Summer Program; Job Placement in City Departments, Local Businesses
SOMERVILLE - Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone and Somerville Youth Programming Coordinator Nancy Bacci announced that applications are now available for the 2012 Mayor's Summer Jobs
Program. Available through April 30th, applications can be found at the City of Somerville's Personnel Department (City Hall) or on the City's website (www.somervillema.gov). The Program provides opportunities for
MAYOR, ALDERMEN OFFER PLAN TO SUPPORT URBAN AGRICULTURE MOVEMENT IN SOMERVILLE
Upcoming “Let’s Grow!” Events and Proposed Ordinance Mark City Efforts to Promote Urban Farming, Increase Access to Fresh Produce; Ordinance to be submitted at 4/12 BOA Meeting
SOMERVILLE - Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone announced today
that he is working with members of the Board of Aldermen, City staff, and
several community partners to develop an urban agriculture initiative in
Somerville. As a first step, the Mayor
and several aldermen will co-sponsor submission of a proposed ordinance at the
regular meeting of the Board of Aldermen on Thursday, April 12th.
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