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Winter Hill Schoolyard Construction Set to Begin June 21
Construction for phase one of the Winter Hill Schoolyard project is scheduled to begin on the Thurston St. level on Wednesday, June 21, 2017. The first phase involves transferring the asphalt court on the lower level into a turf playing field.
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Community Meeting to Discuss Beacon Street Project, June 26
Please join Ward 2 Alderman Maryann Heuston, the Mayor’s Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development, MassDOT and Beacon St. Reconstruction Project staff on Monday, June 26, for a community meeting to discuss the ongoing roadway reconstruction. Alderman Heuston and project staff will provide important updates, including information on current construction, information about the protected bicycle track, impacts to and mitigation for residents and businesses, and an updated project timeline.
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Residents Invited to Participate in Union Square Neighborhood Council
With the recent passing of Union Square Zoning, the redevelopment transition in the Union Square neighborhood is taking off. A neighborhood council is forming to influence the transformation and help shape the future of Union Square, and neighborhood residents and business owners are invited to participate.
Join the Union Square Neighborhood Council for a community meeting on either Wednesday, June 21, from 7 to 9 p.m. or Saturday, June 24, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., both at the Argenziano School, 290 Washington St.
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Prospect Hill Park Walking Tour for Upcoming Renovations, July 6
Please join Ward 3 Alderman Robert McWatters, and the Mayor’s Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development, for a community walk to discuss upcoming renovations to Prospect Hill Park. The walk will be held on Thursday, July 6, at 6 p.m. Residents will also have the opportunity to visit and climb to the top of the Prospect Hill Tower, now open to the public during scheduled times thanks to recent renovations funded by the Community Preservation Act.
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SomerMovie Fest: City's Annual Free Film Festival Returns July 6 through August 24
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Member Sought for Somerville Community Preservation Committee
Committee to identify funding priorities for ~$2 million per year in affordable housing, historic preservation, and open space projects.
Do you have a passion for affordable housing, historic preservation, and parks and open space? The City of Somerville wants your help and is now accepting applications for one public position on the Community Preservation Committee, which oversees the selection of projects to be recommended for funding by an estimated $2 million in annual Community Preservation Act (CPA) revenues. Residents are encouraged to apply and applications must be submitted by August 3, 2017.
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Nepal Festival Set for Sun, July 9 in Union Square
The Somerville Arts Council and the Greater Boston Nepali Community (GBNC) present Nepal Fest, an ArtsUnion cultural festival taking place from 12 to 6 p.m. on Sunday, July 9, 2017, in Union Square Plaza. This festival is a chance for the Nepali community to celebrate their culture in their City as well as an opportunity for the rest of the Somerville community to learn about and enjoy Nepali music, dance, food crafts and more! Enjoy yummy Nepali food, while perusing the handicraft and artisan vendors tables, and listening to beautiful music.
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Prospect St., Webster Ave., in Union Square to Become Two-Way Streets for Vehicles, Bicycles Starting in Summer 2017
This summer, Union Square will see a significant, permanent traffic pattern change. Beginning in late July (official date is to be determined based on final construction schedules), both Prospect St. and Webster Ave. will be converted to accommodate two-way vehicle and bicycle traffic. Currently, Webster Ave. is one-way from Somerville Ave. to the intersection with Prospect St., while Prospect St. is one-way from Webster Ave./Concord St. into Union Square.
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Somerville Arts Council presents Artbeat 2017 on July 14 and 15
ArtBeat is one of the area's largest and most innovative arts festivals, with over a dozen bands, dance troupes, 75 craft vendors, food, and all-age activities.
On Friday night, July 14th from 6 pm to 10 pm we have music and interactive performances, then on Saturday, July 15th we shut down Davis Square for the craft vendors, two stages of music, dance in the Somerville Theater, and a host of great interactive peformances from 11 am to 6 pm.
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Somerville Public Library Announces 2017 “Somerville Reads” Book Choice
The annual “Somerville Reads” campaign returns for 2017, with the chosen title, “El Deafo” by Cece Bell.
“El Deafo,” a New York Times bestselling graphic novel about growing up hearing impaired, has received numerous awards, including a 2015 Newbery Honor, the 2015 Eisner Award for Best Publication for Kids (ages 8–12), and the 2017 Massachusetts Children’s Book Award. Cece Bell’s graphic novel memoir will appeal to readers of all ages, and draws on themes of acceptance, friendship, and the celebration of differences.
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