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Volunteers Needed for Patriot’s Day Colonial Fair
Help
the City re-live Paul Revere's historic ride from Boston through Somerville and
onto Lexington and Concord. Volunteers are needed for the City's annual
Patriots Day Colonial Fair at Foss Park on Monday, April 21.
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WOMEN’S COMMISSION TO CELEBRATE 25th ANNIVERSARY MARCH 19
Local women, organization to be honored for service to women in Somerville
SOMERVILLE
- The Somerville Commission for Women will celebrate its 25th Anniversary with
a special event to introduce the work of the commission and the active role of
commissioners in the community along with present the "Woman of Excellence
Award" and "Best Service Provider to Women Award" at the East
Somerville Community School from 6 to 8 p.m.
on March 19.
- The Somerville Commission for Women will celebrate its 25th Anniversary with
a special event to introduce the work of the commission and the active role of
commissioners in the community along with present the "Woman of Excellence
Award" and "Best Service Provider to Women Award" at the East
Somerville Community School from 6 to 8 p.m.
on March 19.
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LARGEST RESIDENTIAL TAX BREAK IN STATE PROPOSED BY MAYOR
Proposed legislation would increase exemption on principal residences to 35 percent, City to explore additional exemption increases
SOMERVILLE
- Somerville homeowners would receive the highest property tax exemption in the
state under a proposal submitted by Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone to the Board of
Aldermen this week, and the City continues to explore increasing exemptions for
seniors, veterans, widows and those with disabilities that are already double
the state limits.
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CITY ENDS NEGOTIATIONS WITH TUFTS ON POWDER HOUSE SCHOOL REDEVELOPMENT
Tufts unable to meet timetable on redevelopment of former school; Process to Proceed to Consideration of First Alternate Bidder
SOMERVILLE - Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone announced that the
City of Somerville will re-open the process of finding a developer for
redevelopment of the Powder House Community School, due to Tufts University being
unable to meet the timetable terms on a land disposition agreement.
City of Somerville will re-open the process of finding a developer for
redevelopment of the Powder House Community School, due to Tufts University being
unable to meet the timetable terms on a land disposition agreement.
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CITY JUMPS TWO BOND RATINGS IN STRONG REPORT FROM STANDARD & POOR’S
Somerville’s highest bond rating ever increases based on City’s strong financial practices, growing economy, low overall debt and aggressive debt payments
SOMERVILLE
- Standard & Poor has raised the City of Somerville's bond rating from the
City's highest ever rating, AA-, to a new high of AA+, the second highest
rating on the agency's scale and one spot from the rare AAA rating. In its
report, the bond rating agency cited the City's strong financial practices and
budget management, low overall debt, strong capacity to meet its financial commitments
including aggressive paying off of debt, and a robust, growing economy.
- Standard & Poor has raised the City of Somerville's bond rating from the
City's highest ever rating, AA-, to a new high of AA+, the second highest
rating on the agency's scale and one spot from the rare AAA rating. In its
report, the bond rating agency cited the City's strong financial practices and
budget management, low overall debt, strong capacity to meet its financial commitments
including aggressive paying off of debt, and a robust, growing economy.
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Special Meeting on Powder School Site Wed. 3/26
Special Community Meeting on Powder House School Site
Planning:
Next Steps with Alternate Bidder
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Mayor's Fitness Challenge Kicks Off 3/29
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Rain Barrels Available for Purchase through April 5; Pickup on April 12
Through a partnership with the Great American Rain Barrel
Company in Hyde Park, MA, the City of Somerville is offering rain barrels
to Somerville residents at a discount to help conserve water and save money.
Barrels can be purchased through April 5 by visiting www.greatamericanrainbarrel.com.
Click on "Shop Local Programs," and search for Somerville. Somerville residents
Company in Hyde Park, MA, the City of Somerville is offering rain barrels
to Somerville residents at a discount to help conserve water and save money.
Barrels can be purchased through April 5 by visiting www.greatamericanrainbarrel.com.
Click on "Shop Local Programs," and search for Somerville. Somerville residents
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Storm Water Runoff Notice
CSO/Storm Water Runoff Water Quality Alert
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"HOW TO SAVE A LIFE" WORKSHOP TUES. 4/8
Sponsored by Somerville Health, Police and Fire Departments, and Teen Empowerment, Workshop will include NARCAN training, educational resources, support services. Workshop is open to public.
SOMERVILLE - The City of Somerville
Health Department and the Somerville Office of Prevention, in cooperation with
Teen Empowerment and Save Our Somerville, invite all interested community
members to a free workshop and discussion on substance abuse, prescription drug
misuse, and education, as well as strategies for support systems and treatment,
recovery, and coping mechanisms for victims and families. The workshop scheduled
for Tuesday, April 8 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Cross Street Center, 165
Health Department and the Somerville Office of Prevention, in cooperation with
Teen Empowerment and Save Our Somerville, invite all interested community
members to a free workshop and discussion on substance abuse, prescription drug
misuse, and education, as well as strategies for support systems and treatment,
recovery, and coping mechanisms for victims and families. The workshop scheduled
for Tuesday, April 8 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Cross Street Center, 165
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