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CITY’S ACCESSIBILITY SELF-EVALUATION AVAILABLE FOR RESIDENT REVIEW

Public meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 28 to gather community feedback

SOMERVILLE - A report detailing an exhaustive six-month evaluation of the City's accessibility is now available HERE.
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MAYOR TO CUT RIBBON AT TINY ‘MICRO MUSEUM’ GRAND OPENING THURSDAY

At 7:30 p.m. tonight, Mayor Curtatone will hoist a pair of mini scissors to cut the tiny ribbon at the grand opening of Mµseum, a micro art museum in

Union Square Somerville

that just may be the world’s smallest museum. 

 

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NORTH STREET VETERANS PLAYGROUND RENOVATIONS BREAK GROUND THIS WEEK

Expanded playground will have multi-sport course, play areas for different age groups, increased lighting and security

SOMERVILLE - The long-awaited
renovation of North
Street Veterans Playground

will begin this coming week with the park's new landscape design transforming
it into an inviting and inspiring green space that can be enjoyed by
children-and adults-of all ages.

 

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FIRE INVESTIGATION UPDATE

Of nine fires, three now ruled as intentional, three as accidental, three remain under investigation

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MAYOR TO ACCEPT POWDER HOUSE SCHOOL REDEVELOPMENT RECOMMENDATIONS

Tufts University selected by Technical Advisory Committee as first choice for site use

SOMERVILLE -
Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone
announced today that the Powderhouse Community School Technical Advisory
Committee has submitted its final recommendations for redevelopment of the
former K-8 public school site. The Committee recommended three of six proposals
for consideration by the Mayor, with a proposal by Tufts University receiving
the top recommendation of 80 percent group favorability. The Mayor plans to
accept this recommendation.
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ADA Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan to be Discussed at Meeting 8/28

The City of Somerville's ADA
Coordinator and Somerville Commission for Persons with Disabilities invite all
community members to a public meeting to gather feedback and help the City
develop its Self-Evaluation report into a living, multiyear Transition Plan to
create equal access for all to the city's streets, sidewalks, buildings, parks
and programs. The meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 28 at 6 p.m. at City
Hall. A second meeting will be scheduled for September. Residents can also send

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GLEN PARK AT THE CAPUANO SCHOOL UNDERGOING $350,000 IN IMPROVEMENTS

Upgraded play surface, lighting, and more to be installed starting this week; Park closed for 6-8 weeks during improvements

SOMERVILLE – Improvements to play and park features as well as underground drainage began today at the Glen Park playground at the
Capuano Early Childhood Center in
East Somerville, announced Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone.  

 

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MEMBERS SOUGHT FOR COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COMMITTEE

Residents encouraged to apply; Committee to identify funding priorities for ~$1.5 million per year in open space, affordable housing and historic preservation projects

SOMERVILLE
- Do you have a passion for parks, affordable housing, and historic
preservation? The City of Somerville wants your help and is now accepting
applications for four public positions on the newly formed Community
Preservation Committee, which will oversee the selection of projects to be
recommended for funding by an estimated $1.5 million in annual Community Preservation
Act (CPA) revenues. Residents are encouraged to apply and applications must be
submitted by Sept. 22, 2013.

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NEW “SOMERSTREETS” EVENT DEBUTS ON HOLLAND STREET SEPTEMBER 8th

“Strike Up The Bands @ SomerStreets” to be held noon to 4 p.m. on Sunday from Davis Square to Teele Square

SOMERVILLE - The City of Somerville will host its newest event in the annual SomerStreets series on Sunday, September 8th from noon to 4 p.m. Strike Up the Bands @ SomerStreets will take place along Holland Street between Davis Square and Teele Square and will include live music at Johnny D's Uptown and PJ Ryan's Pub as well as children's activities, family-friendly programming, and student-friendly fun (Welcome back, students!) throughout the afternoon. This is the first time the festival has been hosted on Holland Street.
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Labor Day Holiday Schedule

Monday, September 2, 2013

All City and School Offices will be closed for the Labor Day holiday.

Trash, Recycling and Yard Waste pickup will be on a holiday schedule all week. Please place refuse out one day after your normal pickup day.

Street sweeping will be suspended Monday, September 2.

Parking meter enforcement will not be in effect  Monday, September 2.

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