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Posted by eila a 5:08 pm on July 27, 2008
PUBLIC OPPORTUNITY FOR
REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION PLANNING INPUT
UNTIL AUGUST 5, 2008:
The Boston Region MPO will hold two Open House sessions on July 30, 2008 from 12:30 pm – 2 p.m.
and from 5:30 pm – 7 pm
AT: Suite 2150, State Transportation Building
10 Park Plaza, Boston…
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Posted by Kevin Dillon a 11:10 pm on July 23, 2008
Come out to a rally on Wednesday to tell Tufts University to respect its workers and ensure they receive the just wages and full-time work that they deserve!
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Posted by @BarryRafkind a 11:09 am on July 20, 2008
Come hoist a pint of whatever beverage catches your fancy at a casual after-work hang-out with the folks from Open Media Boston – at Johnny D’s, right across from the Holland St. entrance of the Davis Square Red Line T stop. If you want to talk about the OMB website or pitch content ideas that’s fine with us. If you just want to drink and chat about anything that comes to mind, that’s also good. Brought to you by your pals at Open Media Boston
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Posted by @BarryRafkind a 7:55 pm on July 15, 2008
The Mayor has called a special meeting of the Board of Aldermen to create two new Deputy Chief of Police positions that he then wants to take out of civil service. Without any community input or community process on the impact of creating two new politically appointed positions in the leadership of the police department, the Mayor is pushing the Board of Aldermen to agree to their removal from the civil service process.
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Posted by @BarryRafkind a 9:41 am on
Please join us for a wonderful evening of folk, rock, pop, and jazz music to benefit Veterans For Peace and Iraq Veterans Against The War. The benefit will be on Tuesday, July 29 at 8:30 PM at Johnny D’s, 17 Holland St. Davis Square Somerville. Performers include Celia Slattery, Deb Pasternak, Porch Party Mamas, Media Made, and Katrina Degel Jazz Quartet. Admission is $15.
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Posted by Abby a 4:33 pm on July 14, 2008
At a time when voices calling for real diplomacy and negotiations are being silenced, it is up to us to speak out clearly against another illegal war, which would be a catastrophe for all involved.
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Posted by Erica Schwarz a 3:50 pm on
You are invited to attend a reception for State Representative Carl Sciortino, candidate for re-election in the 34th Middlesex District, featuring Governor Deval Patrick.
Tuesday, July 22
7:00 – 9:00 pm
Sabur Restaurant
212 Holland St., Teele Square, Somerville
Suggested donation: $30 $150 $300 $500
We hope to see you there!…
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Posted by @BarryRafkind a 1:33 pm on
The misuse of cost-benefit analysis is impeding efforts to protect and clean up our environment, especially in the case of toxic chemicals. However, there is an alternative, precautionary approach to making decisions under uncertainty.
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Posted by @BarryRafkind a 6:03 pm on July 13, 2008
Just passing this along:
The city will be holding a meeting about Albion Park Monday, July 14th at 7:00 p.m. at the VNA Building, 259 Lowell Street.
SOS members will be at the event to support keeping activities for young adults and teenagers. There have been several parks such as Perry Park and the Kemp Nuts site…
Posted in Environment and Open Space, Events, Schools and Youth | No Comments »
Posted by Josh Craft a 10:23 am on July 12, 2008
Come to the Somerville/Cambridge General Election Kick Off Event at Precinct in Union Square this coming Wednesday, July 16th! Have fun, get plugged in and learn how we’re going to win!
Posted in Environment and Open Space, Events, Neighborhoods and Squares, Politics | No Comments »
Posted by Alain Jehlen a 5:51 pm on July 10, 2008
The Welcome Project is helping gardeners at the Mystic Community Garden get their gardens set up. The garden, recently rebuilt by the Somerville Housing Authority, has 21 plots and includes Vietnamese, Chinese, Latino and Haitian gardeners who live at the Mystic Housing Development.
They are also creating garden plots for a Kids Garden and a demonstration…
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Posted by @BarryRafkind a 1:09 pm on July 9, 2008
Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone will hold Community Office Hours on Wednesday, July 9th from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. at the Diesel Café in Davis Square. Residents can…
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Posted by @BarryRafkind a 10:40 pm on July 8, 2008
East Somerville residents deserve the dream of a better community. Let’s talk together about what costs and benefits the new development will bring to our community and to East Somerville residents.
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Posted by @BarryRafkind a 11:34 pm on July 7, 2008
SEIU 615 26 West St Boston MA 02111
For Immediate Release:
Media Contact:
Max Goldman Roxana Rivera
Maxwell.Goldman@tufts.edu Rrivera@seiu615.org
Phone
W: 617-878-7559 C: 860-917-1742 W: 617-878-7458 C: 401-965-3555
Tufts Janitors and the Somerville Community Stand United
Who: Contracted Janitors at Tufts University…
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Posted by @BarryRafkind a 1:45 pm on
Conguero Vicente Lebron has been a cornerstone of the Latin and jazz scenes in Boston for over 30 years. He is currently being held in a Homeland Security prison and threatened with deportation.
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Posted by Linda Conte a 10:36 am on July 1, 2008
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Posted by @BarryRafkind a 10:11 am on
From the ArtBeat Festival webpage:
“During the heat of summer (held on the third weekend in July), artists and festival goers converge on Davis Square, transforming it into one of the area’s largest and most innovative arts festivals. ArtBeat includes music, performance art, craft vendors, dance, theater, food, and a whole more…
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Posted by Victoria Petrosino a 10:38 pm on June 23, 2008
The Turbulent Tween Years
Communicating with your 8-13 year-old daughter
a facilitated discussion to help parents understand the unique challenges associated with growing up in today’s environment. Sponsered by Big Sister Association of Greater Boston.
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Posted by Alain Jehlen a 2:37 pm on
Second Saturday of the month, April through November.
Time: 9 to noon.
Place: DPW yard, 1 Franey Road.
Who: Residents with proof. No businesses or property owners who don’t live in Somerville.
What: Read the list of what they take. (Note: It includes rechargeable batteries, but non-rechargeable batteries should be put in regular trash.)…
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