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Posted by Joeb a 11:16 am on March 26, 2013
Somerville Library as a digital laboratory, community service, and creative resource to both city and national users.
Posted in Arts and Culture, Comprehensive Plan, Development and Zoning, Education, Events, Green Line, Politics, Schools and Youth, Seniors, Teens, Union Square, Ward 2, Ward 3 | No Comments »
Posted by David Dahlbacka a 8:55 pm on March 24, 2013
Remediation of contaminated industrial areas in the Union Square area has been an issue. It may be in your interest to comment on the Environmental Notification Form. More…
Posted in Beat Reporter, Comprehensive Plan, Development and Zoning, Events, Green Line, Transportation Projects, Union Square | No Comments »
Posted by David a 1:24 pm on March 23, 2013
Somerville Climate Action, Rep. Denise Provost and The Growing Center present a free film:
MOTHER NATURE’S CHILD
Mother Nature’s Child explores nature’s powerful role in children’s health and
development through the experience of…
Posted in Arts and Culture, Disaster Relief, Education, Environment and Open Space, Events, Video | No Comments »
Posted by egilsdorf a 9:01 pm on March 19, 2013
Are you a teen who likes to write stories about aliens, blogs, flash fiction, or poems? Are you interested in becoming a novelist, short story writer or poet?
Posted in Arts and Culture, Education, Events, Schools and Youth, Teens | No Comments »
Posted by Linda Conte a 10:02 pm on March 14, 2013
A Benefit for the Somerville Museum and
A Celebration of the Emerald Isle
5:30-8:00PM
Friday, March 15th, 2013
1 Summer Street, Sancturary Unit
The Historic First Methodist Church, Union Square
Irish Music by…
Posted in Events, Historical | No Comments »
Posted by egilsdorf a 10:45 pm on March 4, 2013
This is not your grandmother’s literary event.
On Wednesday March 6, from 6 to 8pm, nonfiction writers Ethan Gilsdorf and Steve Macone and poets Janet Wondra and Ava Leavell Haymon perform their work and deliver a heathy dose of “bad attitude” — from the playful, irreverent, and transgressive to just plain bad-tempered work.…
Posted in Announcements, Arts and Culture, Davis Square, Events | No Comments »
Posted by David Dahlbacka a 8:12 pm on March 3, 2013
Trains carrying large amounts of flammable alcohol would pass through Somerville, including Porter Square, Brickbottom, East Broadway, and Assembly Square. More…
Posted in All Ages, Assembly Square, Beat Reporter, Development and Zoning, Disaster Relief, Environment and Open Space, Events, Green Line, Porter Square, Public Health & Safety, Trains, Transportation, Transportation Projects, Union Square | No Comments »
Posted by David Dahlbacka a 8:11 pm on
This project is controversial because the proposed cycle track could remove parking spaces. More…
Posted in All Ages, Beacon Street, Beat Reporter, Comprehensive Plan, Development and Zoning, Events, Housing, Traffic & Parking, Transportation, Transportation Projects | 1 Comment »
Posted by David Dahlbacka a 8:07 pm on
The state’s transportation infrastructure is long overdue for repairs and maintenance. Come to this forum to learn what options are on the table. More…
Posted in All Ages, Beat Reporter, Development and Zoning, Events, Neighborhoods and Squares, Transportation, Transportation Projects | No Comments »
Posted by MaryRegan a 4:33 pm on February 22, 2013
The Committee to Elect Mark Niedergang invites you to enjoy delicious free food from Redbones, Taco Loco, and Gauchão , fun entertainment, good company, and provocative discussion at a party and fundraiser to kick off Mark’s campaign for Ward 5 Alderman. Alex the Jester will entertain. State Representative Carl Sciortino (Somerville/Medford) will speak.
Posted in Announcements, Ball Square, Davis Square, Development and Zoning, Education, Environment and Open Space, Events, Government Reform, Housing, Lowell Street, Magoun Square, Politics, Porter Square, Schools and Youth, Ward 5 | No Comments »
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