Posted by David Dahlbacka a 10:51 pm on
Agenda not available (11/29/11). This meeting will most likely discuss property tax percentages for fiscal year 2012.
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Posted by David Dahlbacka a 7:57 pm on November 27, 2011
Agenda includes 485 Mystic Valley Pkwy, a project converting the exising Mystic Water Works into 25 affordable units of housing and replacing an existing office building with 35 affordable units.
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Posted by David Dahlbacka a 4:51 pm on
Agenda includes the acquisition of 258 Somerville Ave. and updates on Assembly Square and Union Square. Note: the Somerville Redevelopment Authority does not have a web page.
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Posted in All Ages, Assembly Square, Beat Reporter, Development and Zoning, Environment and Open Space, Green Line, Housing, Orange Line, Union Square | 7 Comments »
Posted by Rand Wilson a 9:07 pm on November 26, 2011
Somerville’s economic development policies should place the highest priority on creating the good jobs our community needs.…
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Posted by lslapiko a 8:24 am on November 25, 2011
So, yeah, I guess Mayor Joe wants to tiptoe carefully around this one, though it’s hardly a secret, as the incident was fully reported on Wicked Local Somerville November 7.
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Posted by Logan W a 8:17 am on
Mayor Curtatone, Alderman Roche and the ResiStat program invite you to a community meeting in West Somerville to discuss the latest city data, news, updates and issues most important to you.
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Posted in Announcements, East Somerville, Government Reform, Neighborhoods and Squares, Politics, Ward 1 | No Comments »
Posted by David Dahlbacka a 4:19 pm on November 20, 2011
This public hearing will affect property tax percentages for fiscal year 2012, giving revenue implications of various rates. Every Somerville property owner will be affected by this hearing.
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Posted by David Dahlbacka a 4:16 pm on
Agenda includes an update on the Order of Conditions for Assembly Square and a new fence for the Bike Path Community Garden.
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Posted by David Dahlbacka a 4:14 pm on
Agenda includes 343-351 Summer St., a mixed-use building including a new VFW hall near Davis Square.
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Posted by David Dahlbacka a 5:11 pm on November 13, 2011
Attend the launch party for interactivesomeville.org, a new forum for discussions about the Green Line Extension and other events. Managing the GLX extension and its integration with the community requires public participation.
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Posted in All Ages, Beat Reporter, Green Line, Neighborhoods and Squares, Transportation | 1 Comment »
Posted by David Dahlbacka a 4:13 pm on
This is a first look at the proposed design for the Community Path. All concerned with the path and the Green Line Extension should show up and comment.
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Posted in All Ages, Beat Reporter, Bicycles, Development and Zoning, Environment and Open Space, Neighborhoods and Squares, Pedestrians, Transportation, Transportation Projects | 1 Comment »
Posted by David Dahlbacka a 4:11 pm on
Agenda includes an update on the Somerville Comprehensive Plan and a signage change at a restaurant at 379 Somerville Ave. Note change of venue.
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Posted by eila a 12:47 pm on
Although there appears to be a lot of neighborly opposition to SCC’s 181 Washington Street proposed development at this time, the Boston Society of Architects is calling it an “active project.” Below, information about the…
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Posted by Rand Wilson a 8:25 am on November 11, 2011
Join us for a discussion on how this will affect the community and what you can do about it!
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Posted by Logan W a 8:27 am on November 8, 2011
Reminder: The beginning of next week community leaders will get together with you in Wards 3 and 6
- Meet with Mayor Curtatone, Alderman, City officials, aldermen-at-large and police
- Share your concerns and ideas
- Stay for a Meet & Greet with light refreshments
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Posted by David Dahlbacka a 7:59 pm on November 6, 2011
It is very important that the public catch up with the Assembly Square T-stop project progress and decisions.
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Posted by fpz95 a 7:44 pm on
Do you like music? Dancing? and free Concerts? Well! On Saturday November 26, 2011, come on down to Davis Square for the benefit concert fundraiser to support the Somerville Music Department.…
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Posted by David Dahlbacka a 7:15 pm on
The comment period ends 11/23/11. This is your chance to provide input to Federal guidelines on access by persons with disabilities.
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Posted in All Ages, Beat Reporter, City Finances, Development and Zoning, Environment and Open Space, Housing, Neighborhoods and Squares, Pedestrians, Public Health & Safety | 4 Comments »
Posted by David Dahlbacka a 6:59 pm on
These meetings are an important way to make your needs known to Somerville government. Show up and make your voice heard.
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Posted in All Ages, Beat Reporter, City Finances, Development and Zoning, Environment and Open Space, Events, Historical, Housing, Neighborhoods and Squares, Ward 1, Ward 2, Ward 3, Ward 4, Ward 5, Ward 6 | No Comments »
Posted by Barry Rafkind a 10:40 pm on November 4, 2011
The Young Democrats of Massachusetts (YDM) and Greater Boston Young Democrats (GBYD) have endorsed Katjana Ballantyne and Christine Barber in their races for Somerville Alderman seats.
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Posted by Barry Rafkind a 6:34 pm on
Yesterday, the Somerville Journal announced (see quote below) it would not endorse in the race for Ward 7 Alderman.…
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Posted in Announcements, Politics, Ward 7 | 8 Comments »
Posted by eila a 4:31 pm on November 2, 2011
Over 80% of Somerville’s new sidewalks and curb cuts, installed since 2004, are hazardous for people with various types of disabilities (one-in-five). These infrastructure improvements don’t even adhere to basic, standard building code. See a listing of the first 50 locations that the City of Somerville promises to re-do, equalling about $500K wasted the first time around- for starters.
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Posted in Accessibility, Civil and Human Rights, Development and Zoning, Environment and Open Space, Government Reform, Pedestrians, Public Health & Safety, Public Records / FOIA Requests, Schools and Youth, Seniors | 6 Comments »
Posted by David Dahlbacka a 10:31 pm on October 31, 2011
This meeting is called by the MBTA to discuss temporary changes in Red Line Service due to construction from Harvard to Alewife Station. The Red Line is a crucial connection between West Somerville and the rest of Boston. If you need it, find out what’s going on.
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Posted by rschusky.livejournal.com/ a 1:17 pm on October 24, 2011
Amethyst Center is again hosting a fundraiser for the Somerville Homeless Coalition, Saturday November 5, 1:00-5:00. “Nourish Your Well Being” will offer short…
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Posted by David Dahlbacka a 7:53 pm on October 23, 2011
Agenda includes 16 Linden St., constructing 5 dwelling units on a lot with 3 existing units for a total of 8.
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Posted by David Dahlbacka a 7:50 pm on
Agenda includes a special permit for dry boat storage at 74 Foley Street in Assembly Square, possibly for boats from the Winter Hill Yacht Club.
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Posted by David Dahlbacka a 8:38 pm on October 9, 2011
Completing the Green Line Extension to Route 16 is essential to Somerville’s future. Make your voice heard.
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Posted by David Dahlbacka a 8:36 pm on
This hearing is preceded at 6:00 by a Shovel Ready Rally and Mock Groundbreaking in front of Somerville High School to protest Green Line delays. It is essential that the Green Line Extension be carried out on time with responsible attention to environmental impacts.
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Posted in All Ages, Ball Square, Beat Reporter, East Somerville, Environment and Open Space, Events, Green Line, Magoun Square, Teele Square, Transportation Projects, Union Square | 1 Comment »
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:
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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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