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Posted by David Dahlbacka a 1:15 am on August 31, 2009
Comment Period for Status of Public Transit Projects Required by State Implementation Plan
Ends Tues. Sep. 15, 5 PM
MassDEP Main Office
Washington Street Conference
One Winter Street
Boston, MA…
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Posted by Gretchen Kinder a 7:33 pm on August 28, 2009
On Monday, August 31, 2009 beginning at 6:45 p.m., the Somerville School Committee will conduct a public hearing on the issue of participating in the inter-district-choice program for the 2009-2010 school year. …
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Posted by Vanessa Rule a 1:26 pm on August 26, 2009
Sign a 350-ft. banner for a national climate change project – first stop Somerville! Send a message to the Obama administration
for strong global climate policy.
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Posted by ChristinaMarie a 2:16 pm on August 25, 2009
Bullying, is it a problem in Somerville-Why or why not? Prevention and how to deal with bullying in school.
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Posted by David Dahlbacka a 8:35 pm on
Somerville Committee on Public Health and Public Safety
Wed. Aug. 26, 7:30 PM
2nd Floor Committee Room
Somerville City Hall
93 Highland Ave.
Somerville MA (map)…
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Posted by David Dahlbacka a 8:35 pm on
Housing Trends in Somerville
Tues. Aug. 25, 6:30 PM
Tufts Admin. Building (TAB)
167 Holland St.
Somerville MA (map)
This important meeting, sponsored by the City of Somerville…
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Posted by Candy Leonard a 6:25 pm on
The 4th annual Viva la Vinal Festival will take place on Friday and Saturday, August 28th and 29th (rain date Sunday, August 30th) at the Vinal Avenue Growing Center located at 22 Vinal Ave. in Union…
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Posted by Linda Conte a 6:01 am on August 18, 2009
Free workshop with Ace Wheelworks, TONIGHT!
Come learn how to maintain and tune-up your bike!
Bike on Over with a Picnic
The Growing Center, Vinal Avenue, Union Square
(will be rescheduled the event of…
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Posted by David Dahlbacka a 5:15 pm on August 16, 2009
This is the regular meeting of the Traffic Commission to discuss extending resident-only parking throughout Somerville and increasing meter rates and time periods. Thurs. Aug. 20, 6 PM , Tufts Admin. Building (TAB) 167 Holland St.
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Posted by David Dahlbacka a 5:11 pm on
MPO Transportation Planning and Programming Committee Meeting
Thurs. Aug. 20, 9 AM
State Transportation Building
Conf Rms 2-3
10 Park Plaza
Boston MA (map)
Agenda (PDF)
This…
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Posted in All Ages, Buses, Development and Zoning, Environment and Open Space, Events, Green Line, Special, Trains, Transportation, Transportation Projects | No Comments »
Posted by Linda Conte a 10:17 pm on August 12, 2009
Learn how to save your own seeds for next year or to share with friends and family. Two experienced gardeners share their secrets and tips, Union Square’s own fabulous Guy “the tomato guy” and Aviva…
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Posted by Linda Conte a 10:12 pm on
Out of the mists of the mysterious Tombigbee Swamp, comes a tale of magic, trickery, and courage. This coming-of age adventure is appropriate for children of all ages.
All events and programs are open…
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Posted by Linda Conte a 9:43 pm on August 11, 2009
H1N1 Vaccination Strategy Meeting, Saturday, Aug. 29th, 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., the Center for Arts at the Armory. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) has selected Somerville as one of ten national sites for…
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Posted by @BarryRafkind a 11:24 pm on August 10, 2009
2nd Floor Conference Room
Super Stop & Shop
775 Mcgrath Hwy
Agenda:
- Director’s Report
- Immigrant Police Dialogues
- Snow Removal Committee
- Other activities
- Recruitment
- Evaluate
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Posted by Bill Bumpus a 1:20 pm on
Rite Aid warehouse workers in Lancaster, California need our support. Before workers voted to form a union in 2008, Rite Aid committed dozens of unfair labor practices. And since then, in an effort to prevent them from achieving a first contract, the warehouse workers have faced continuing anti-union terror.
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Posted by Linda Conte a 8:15 pm on August 9, 2009
On Friday, August 14 from 7 to 10 pm Somerville Community Access Television is the producer of “Somerville….In Shorts!” SCAT comes in under the Arts Council’s ArtsUnion umbrella to present an evening of locally produced…
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Posted by Linda Conte a 7:34 pm on
Project STAR (Summer Theater Arts Recreation) presents this original musical written and directed by Jimmy Del Ponte at the Somerville High School Auditorium. Admission is FREE. Assistant Director, Sophia Carafotes…
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Posted by @BarryRafkind a 4:30 pm on August 8, 2009
This public hearing will be convened by the Traffic Board in the Aldemanic Chamber at City Hall. I initially noticed this in Deb Filcman’s Aug 7 SJ blog post. For background about the parking changes, visit the SPARC blog , check out the just-posted video of the 7/27 interview on SCAT’s Progressive Voices of SPARC-co-founder Courtney Koslow, or see the recent articles on Somerville Voices/Journal/News.…
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Posted in All Ages, Announcements, City Finances, Civic Action, Events, Traffic & Parking | No Comments »
Posted by Columbine a 11:01 am on
‘Nuff talkin’. DRAW! Live comics creation, artistic head-to-head showdowns, live music, and PRIZES to benefit Boston Comics Roundtable.
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Posted by Columbine a 3:12 pm on August 7, 2009
Pig out and enjoy a cool drink and cooler music to benefit SHC!
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Posted by Vanessa Rule a 3:07 pm on
Take action on climate change, learn skills, and build community! · Help to weatherize a Somerville house · Learn skills you can take back to your own home · Decrease carbon-emissions · Make new friends. … Here’s your chance to make a difference and learn something in the process…
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Posted by Linda Conte a 6:33 pm on August 4, 2009
Are you, your friends, or your children being affected by bullies?
A discussion for YOUTH, PARENTS, AND SOMERVILLE RESIDENTS to discuss
• What is Bullying
• Types of Bullying
• Tips for youth to assist them with bullying
• Tips for parents to assist youth with bullying…
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Posted by David Dahlbacka a 10:36 pm on August 2, 2009
Comment Period for Mass Highway Improvements around Assembly Square
Ends Mon., Aug. 3, 2009.
The comment period for the proposed highway changes around Assembly Square ends Mon., Aug. 3, 2009. The existing proposals…
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Posted by eila a 10:26 pm on August 1, 2009
Today at 2 pm, a bunch of kids and grownups laughed, danced, clapped, sang, screamed with laughter and marvelled in unison. The OpenAir Circus is again in Somerville- and you’ve got one more day to catch it! (with pics)
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Posted by Linda Conte a 5:00 pm on
For the sixth consecutive year, Somerville Cares About Prevention (SCAP) will partner with the City of Somerville and the Somerville Police Department to host the local celebration of the National Night Out Against Crime and Drugs.…
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Posted by David Dahlbacka a 10:06 pm on July 26, 2009
Citizen Scientist Training Workshop
Sat. Aug 1 PM – 4 PM
Neighborhood of Affordable Housing (NOAH)
143 Border St.
East Boston MA (map)
This workshop sponsored by…
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Posted by eila a 3:20 pm on July 15, 2009
We will look at what makes a radical organizing method by examining winnability, strategy/tactics, coalitions, spirituality, building a majority movement, role of political education, and the effectiveness of well known organizing methods such as 1-1’s, story-telling, relationship-building. The format will be group discussion.
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Posted by John Teves a 9:32 am on July 7, 2009
The Somerville Youth Soccer League is putting together a Somerville Youth Soccer Fundraiser Night! … On Behalf of myself and the Somerville Youth Soccer League – we thank you for your support! Best, John Teves – Somerville Youth/Recreation Commissioner
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Posted by Jennifer Lawrence a 2:37 pm on July 6, 2009
Interested in better public transportation? Open spaces? Affordability? Healthy communities? … The Community Corridor Planning Project will host station-based meetings throughout summer 2009 to engage the community in conversations about how the Green Line will affect their neighborhood. Our goals include…
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