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Posted by Maureen Barillaro a 9:55 pm on July 29, 2011
On behalf of Somerville Climate Action we want to express our grave concern with the possibility of Walmart descending upon Somerville.
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Posted by fpz95 a 4:49 pm on July 28, 2011
So a few days ago I decided to stop by the high school with my friends to check out the auditorium. It looks so beautiful. The stage wood is much bright and nicer than the…
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Posted by Barry Rafkind a 1:26 am on
As the following examples indicate, the Curtatone administration routinely ignores, delays, or over-charges for data sought under the state’s public records law, in contrast to what the Mayor calls an “open, transparent and efficient government”.…
Read More.>>Posted in 311 Requests, Government Reform, Investigative Reports, Public Records / FOIA Requests | 5 Comments »
Posted by Barry Rafkind a 11:20 pm on July 27, 2011
Inspired by SJ reporter Andy Metzger’s skeptical review of my investigative article Trends in Parking Ticket Appeals: Uncovered , I followed up about two months ago with the as-yet-unresolved email below to Traffic & Parking Director Matt Dias.…
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Posted by WendyBlom a 10:55 am on July 26, 2011
SCATV has begun a new series called “Somerville: The Most Interesting Place on the Planet,” in support of the Mayor’s assertion last Spring that Somerville is way more interesting than Cambridge. The show asks folks…
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Posted by wingtips a 9:36 am on
“JUNKIE,” a new play by Somerville playwright John Shea, will be at the Boston Playwright’s Theatre, 949 Commonwealth Ave. Boston, August 25-September 4, 2011. ”JUNKIE,” is the story of Cal, and his time in a drug rehabilitation…
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Posted by Rand Wilson a 12:33 pm on July 25, 2011
Not hiring any local people (or making a good faith effort to do so) is an insult to our community. It should be unacceptable to the planning board, the Board of Alderman and all of our elected officials.
Read More.>>Posted in Civil and Human Rights, Development and Zoning, Economy & Poverty, Magoun Square, Ward 5, Workers' Rights | 2 Comments »
Posted by David Dahlbacka a 8:51 pm on July 24, 2011
The agenda includes 343 – 351 Summer St. (site of the existing George Dilboy VFW Post #529) to build a new two to three story mixed-use building consisting of a VFW hall and 31 residential units with parking lot.
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Posted by David Dahlbacka a 8:49 pm on
Check out the conceptual proposals and make your views known. Written comments submitted will be posted on the DCR website.
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Posted by David Dahlbacka a 2:32 pm on
According to articles in the Boston Globe, Somerville Journal, Somerville Patch, and Boston Herald this week, WalMart wants to open “a grocery store” at the site of the defunct Circuit City next to Home Depot…
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Posted by eila a 12:48 pm on
Rising rents, increased privately-funded housing development, excessive rental burdens, and physically inadequate subsidized housing stock are contributing to Somerville’s transformation into an less diverse, more expensive place to live.
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Posted by Ellen Jacobs a 10:35 am on July 21, 2011
Yesterday I went to the farmer’s market in Davis Square. I bought 5 peaches, 2 tomatoes, and a pint of cherries. The total cost was $11.80, which was kind of a shock, but I went…
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Posted by Joeb a 8:34 pm on July 20, 2011
Reverse Mortgages are not an end, but a means. In Somerville, their cap of $625,000 targets a lot of seniors with tenants and other income.
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Posted by eila a 4:26 pm on
The Armory at 191 Highland Avenue, Somerville fails to uphold their promise to State Board to achieve an Accessible entrance by May 15, 2011.
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Posted by Pat Jehlen a 9:48 pm on July 17, 2011
A good way to get to know interesting neighbors and maybe even accomplish something:
My husband and I hosted a MoveOn.org “American Dream” house party Saturday. …
Posted in Economy & Poverty, Government Reform, Politics | No Comments »
Posted by wyckoff a 9:17 pm on
Domestic violence is a hidden reality. It affects people of all incomes, races and religions. Domestic violence is often not reported to the police due to the abused fear of additional abuse by the abuser. …
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Posted by David Dahlbacka a 8:17 pm on
This is a good chance for Somerville residents to help improve our river frontage in Assembly Square.
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Posted by Joeb a 1:38 pm on July 16, 2011
Collaboration beats what we see in Congress, and…in…the Planning Board’s “solution” to Union Square affordable housing.
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Posted by Linda Conte a 5:31 pm on July 8, 2011
To evaluate city services, the city is asking for volunteers to sign up as “mystery customers” through ResiStat. City workers beware! Find out more from Somerville Patch at: http://somerville.patch.com/articles/wanted-undercover-agents-to-evaluate-city-services?ncid=M255…
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Posted by Jonathan Rich a 9:05 am on July 7, 2011
Black Swallowwort (AKA “dog-strangling vine”) is one of the most aggressive invasive weeds, and has spread throughout Somerville.
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Posted by David Dahlbacka a 10:37 pm on July 1, 2011
The agenda includes a public hearing on another extension of the IKEA permits and a continuation of the 378-390 Somerville Avenue development, which is controversial.
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Posted by David Dahlbacka a 10:35 pm on
Among other business, extending a permit to replace a one-story commercial structure at 292 Beacon Street with a larger 2-1/2 story commercial and residential development.
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Posted by Somerville Public Library a 1:05 am on December 10, 2010
As promised, here’s the lineup of family films that we’ll be showing at the Central Library one Saturday afternoon per month at 2:00 p.m.
January 15th:
Muppets from Space
February 12th:
Posted in All Ages, Announcements, Arts and Culture, Events, Special | No Comments »
Posted by Somerville Public Library a 12:15 pm on December 6, 2010
A few weeks ago I posted a question: what would draw you to a free film at the Library? I got a small amount of feedback through the Library’s blog, Facebook, and by talking with…
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