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Posted by David Dahlbacka a 12:49 pm on May 28, 2012
Ward 6. which includes Davis Square and part of Porter Square, may be affected by the proposed zoning change for Elm Street and Somerville Avenue.
Posted in All Ages, Ball Square, Beat Reporter, Davis Square, Development and Zoning, Environment and Open Space, Events, Housing, Porter Square, Red Line, Traffic & Parking, Ward 6 | No Comments »
Posted by David Dahlbacka a 7:09 pm on May 20, 2012
Turning McGrath Highway back into a boulevard would relink parts of Somerville that have long been severed.
Posted in All Ages, Beat Reporter, Development and Zoning, Environment and Open Space, Events, Pedestrians, Traffic & Parking, Transportation, Transportation Projects, Union Square | 1 Comment »
Posted by David Dahlbacka a 7:07 pm on
Assembly Row and Assembly Square T-Stop development has started. It’s time to move ahead with the Transportation Mitigation Plan.
Posted in All Ages, Assembly Square, Beat Reporter, Development and Zoning, Environment and Open Space, Events, Orange Line, Transportation Projects | 1 Comment »
Posted by Brandon Wilson a 11:22 pm on May 19, 2012
A reception, with light refreshments, starts at 6:30 p.m. and is followed by a ceremony to honor 12 Somerville owners for their award winning preservation work on the exterior of their properties. The properties include both historically designated homes and older houses in the City.…
Posted in Events, Historical, Schools and Youth | No Comments »
Posted by Brandon Wilson a 11:18 pm on
Find out how the Somerville Library can help you research the histories of your house and family. Mini tour of genealogy resources at the library and beyond, as well as tips for getting started.
Posted in All Ages, Events, Historical | 1 Comment »
Posted by Brandon Wilson a 11:16 pm on
Join the Historic Somerville contingent! For more information contact admin@historicsomerville.org
Rain or shine…
Posted in All Ages, Events, Historical, Special | No Comments »
Posted by Linda Conte a 10:22 pm on
This year’s theme will take us from one end of the City to the other, learning about Somerville’s wealth of parks and what they used to be.
Posted in Bicycles, Events, Historical | No Comments »
Posted by @BarryRafkind a 9:57 am on May 18, 2012
From the agenda of the upcoming meeting of the BOA Public Health and Public Safety Committee on Monday 5/21 in the 2nd floor Committee Room at City Hall:…
Posted in Accessibility, Events, Public Health & Safety | No Comments »
Posted by Brandon Wilson a 11:11 am on May 17, 2012
The Cemetery is a wonderful oasis in the midst of the hustle and bustle of our “downtown” Union Square, but due to the current fragility of certain areas, it is infrequently open to the public. This will be a good opportunity to learn more about who is buried there, why it is historically significant, and what enhancements have been recently completed, as well as planned if the Massachusetts Historical Commission awards us a new grant in June.
Posted in Events, Historical | No Comments »
Posted by emilyh a 9:01 pm on May 13, 2012
Presented by State Representative Denise Provost and Somerville Climate Action: Three people in a unique Pacific Island community face the first devastating effects of climate change, including a terrifying flood. Will they decide to stay with their island home or move to a new and unfamiliar land, leaving their culture and language behind forever?
Posted in Environment and Open Space, Events | No Comments »
Posted by David Dahlbacka a 7:33 pm on
Managing neighborhood impacts is necessary for the success of the Assembly Square T-Stop project.
Posted in Assembly Square, Beat Reporter, Events, Orange Line, Transportation Projects | 1 Comment »
Posted by David Dahlbacka a 7:32 pm on
Managing neighborhood impacts is necessary for the success of the Green Line Extension project.
Posted in All Ages, Beat Reporter, Environment and Open Space, Events, Green Line, Transportation Projects | No Comments »
Posted by David Dahlbacka a 7:29 pm on
Public notice includes an ordinance amending the Somerville zoning code to encourage urban agriculture.
Posted in All Ages, Beat Reporter, Development and Zoning, Environment and Open Space, Events, Housing, Neighborhoods and Squares, Special | No Comments »
Posted by emilyh a 1:57 pm on May 9, 2012
Tomorrow night, Thursday, there will be a great comedy show at the Somerville Theater to raise money for over 30 fabulous local social justice organizations.
Posted in Announcements, Arts and Culture, Events | No Comments »
Posted by Alain Jehlen a 10:48 am on
What should be the next big push by parents to improve Somerville schools?
Steps to improve communication between parents and teachers? More community volunteers in the classrooms? Academic program changes?
Parents and community…
Posted in Education, Events, Press Release, Schools and Youth | No Comments »
Posted by David Dahlbacka a 2:46 pm on May 6, 2012
Agenda includes the acquisition of 258 Somerville Ave., the status of Assembly Square and Union Square, and the creation of a web page for the SRA.
Posted in All Ages, Assembly Square, Beat Reporter, Development and Zoning, Environment and Open Space, Events, Housing, Neighborhoods and Squares, Transportation, Union Square | 1 Comment »
Posted by David Dahlbacka a 2:41 pm on
Posted in All Ages, Beat Reporter, City Finances, Development and Zoning, Economy & Poverty, Events, Housing, Neighborhoods and Squares, Seniors | No Comments »
Posted by David Dahlbacka a 9:26 pm on April 29, 2012
Turning McGrath Highway back into a boulevard would relink parts of Somerville that have long been severed.
Posted in All Ages, Beat Reporter, Development and Zoning, Environment and Open Space, Events, Neighborhoods and Squares, Special, Traffic & Parking, Transportation, Transportation Projects | No Comments »
Posted by David Dahlbacka a 9:23 pm on
The HUD block grants are a very important source of funding for affordable housing in Somerville.
Posted in All Ages, Beat Reporter, City Finances, Development and Zoning, Environment and Open Space, Events, Housing, Neighborhoods and Squares, Special | No Comments »
Posted by David Dahlbacka a 9:18 pm on
Agenda includes expansion of South Station (may replace the Grand Union project), and changes to the Draft Long Range Plan (currently still includes the Rt. 16 Green Line stop).
Posted in All Ages, Beat Reporter, Events, Green Line, MBTA, Special, Transportation, Transportation Projects | No Comments »
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