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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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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4th ANNUAL SHAPE UP SOMERVILLE / RECREATION ROAD RACE TO BE HELD APRIL 7th
Race Includes Children’s “Fun Run,” Adult Race & Walk; Refreshments, Music, Activities Follow Race on City Hall Concourse
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CITY PLANS TO OVERHAUL ZONING ORDINANCE, FORMS ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Proposed Zoning Overhaul Seeks to Implement SomerVision, Somerville by Design Goals
SOMERVILLE - Mayor Joseph Curtatone and the
Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development (OSPCD) announce the
formation of a Zoning Advisory Committee, a team of 20 individuals from a
variety of backgrounds, which will advise the Mayor and Planning Staff as they
seek to overhaul the Somerville Zoning Ordinance. The team will serve as a sounding board as the
City develops strategies to develop the new Somerville by Design Zoning
Ordinance that will implement the goals of the SomerVision Comprehensive Plan.
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CITY ANNOUNCES TWO KEY STAFF HIRES
Director of Economic Development and Disability Coordinator Join City as of April 1
SOMERVILLE -
Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone announced today the addition of two new City employees,
Mr. Ed O'Donnell and Ms. Betsy Allen filling the positions of Director of
Economic Development and Disability Coordinator, respectively.
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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
Services Coordinator Nancy Bacci
announced that applications are now available for the 2013 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
Somerville youth to gain employment and job training within the public and
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