It seems to have been more than an infatuation with the new fangled. The people of Poynton in the UK who got rid of their traffic signals and curbs for a shared roadway scheme are still in love. The businesses … Continue reading →

Livable Streets has been hot on the issue of the de-elevation of McGrath. There’s some immediate repairs that need to be done to the overpass but in the long term advocates are clamoring for this barrier to East Somerville to come down. … Continue reading →

Are you a creative business owner looking for support? Businesses working in the creative industries can sign up for sessions to access support and resources. Take advantage of this opportunity to connect to state and local business advisers during the … Continue reading →

Throughout the month of May, the Somerville Historic Preservation Commission (SHPC) partners with other local organizations to host events honoring Somerville’s history and historic districts. All events are open to the public and free unless otherwise noted. Jane’s Walk of … Continue reading →

SomerStreets is a series of events happening annually in Somerville where the vehicles are told to stay put and pedestrians, runners, cyclists and skateboarders take over a major artery in the City. SomerStreets builds on the Shape Up Somerville healthy … Continue reading →

Job Posting:  Program Assistant at Union Square Main Streets Union Square Main Streets is a community economic development program in Somerville, MA that leverages local resources for the neighborhood’s advancement. The Program Assistant works both at the Union Square Farmers … Continue reading →

Everyone across Somerville is joining in on the Mayor’s Fitness Challenge. Through June 20 residents and staff in local businesses are eating more healthfully and becoming more active.  To help in the effort there’s special events and discounts in a … Continue reading →

The City of Somerville and Union Square Main Streets announce the 4th annual “Mayor’s Fitness Challenge,” which will kick off with a celebration and Fitness Fair on Saturday, April 13th at the Somerville High School Field House, 81 Highland Ave.  … Continue reading →

For decades Somerville’s underused industrial buildings have provided super cheap spaces for musicians, dancers, theatrical and circus performers, sculptors, painters, tinkerers and every manner of casually creative folk to practice, network and grow their craft in the urban landscape. In … Continue reading →

While Somerville, Massachusetts never achieved the scale of industrial development that cities like Lowell, Lawrence and Waltham did, for a century and a half, its economic base was manufacturing. In the nineteenth century, Somerville boasted major employers in meat packing, … Continue reading →

Reprinted with permission from the Somerville News By Bob (Monty) Doherty Most Somerville residents could quickly direct you to Union Square. If you asked the same individual how to get to Liberty Pole Square, however, chances are they would have … Continue reading →

Legislators on Beacon Hill are making important decisions this week about how much to invest in our state’s transportation system. They need to hear that we want them to solve our transportation funding crisis for the long term and to … Continue reading →

From Good Magazine: The American mythology of rugged individualism, self-reliance, and the pioneer spirit has traveled far and, like any good myth, picked up embellishments along the way. Emerson, Thoreau, and then later (in her own way) Ayn Rand all … Continue reading →

The City of Somerville receives each year federal money from HUD to meet local needs for community and economic development, parks and infrastructure, public services, and housing programs. As part of this process the  Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development creates the City’s 2013-2017 … Continue reading →

The Mayor’s Fitness Challenge, a project of the City of Somerville, is taking place at Somerville High School on Saturday, April 13th. This event kicks off a ten-week program to encourage Somerville residents towards their wellness goals. The organizing committee … Continue reading →

WGBH hosts a regular quiz show featuring teams from Massachusetts high schools.  Host   might have thought the kids from Chelmsford and Wellesley would be stumped but they ably knew Archibald Query’s famous Somerville invention.  Costa tells his audience that … Continue reading →

From Make Magazine: “People become makers for lots of reasons. Weirdly, many of them seem to start with E: Entertainment: Making stuff is just plain fun.  When you’re done working, cleaning, and generally fending off entropy another day, making is … Continue reading →

Somerville Local First organizes a regular schedule of weekday lunches to bring together Union Square business owners for a casual get together. The March event takes place Wednesday, March 27, 11 am to 1 pm, and will be hosted by  Cindy Larson … Continue reading →

When SCATV (Somerville Community Access TV) launched thirty years ago in Somerville it was one of the first public access TV stations in the country, part of a growing movement to expand community access to mass media.  In the days … Continue reading →

From the City of Somerville: In April 2012, the City adopted a new Comprehensive Plan for the City,streetscapes  called SomerVision.  The SomerVision plan includes six key implementation steps.  One of those steps involves the development of design-based plans for future Green … Continue reading →

On Thursday, March 14, 2013 the Green Line Extension (GLX) Project will hold a Public Meeting to introduce Barletta Heavy Division, Inc. to the community as they begin Phase 1 construction. The meeting will be held at the Holiday Inn … Continue reading →

Join Groundwork Somerville on March 9th at the Somerville Community Growing Centerfor the annual Somerville Maple Syrup Project Boil Down. Community members of all ages are invited to watch and learn as sap from local sugar maple trees is boiled down into pure … Continue reading →

The Union Square Farmers Market is now accepting applications for the 2013 season.  Running every Saturday from 9 am to 1 pm, June 1 through November 23, the gathering of local food producers has become a vital and vibrant neighborhood tradition. … Continue reading →

Performing at Precinct this Monday !

Back when Union Square developed Washington Street and Somerville very much blurred.  There were no distinct sidewalks or roadways, just a big open space where wagons, cars, trolleys and pedestrians are moved through, sharing that common space. In the intervening … Continue reading →

Be sure to check out Union Square Main Streets’ facebook page for reports from the Snow Dance Party in the aftermath of the Blizzard of 2013. Special post by Union Square resident Sara Cohen My view does a lot to … Continue reading →

From Somerville Community Corporation: Join SCC and Cathartes Private Investments, for an interactive workshop to re-imagine connectivity at the proposed new development on Washington Street. We invite neighbors to envision ways to make this development a vibrant resource for the community. Explore the site … Continue reading →

From Chris Orchard at the Somerville Patch:   I recently got an email from a reader asking about the Waste Management transfer station in Brickbottom, off McGrath Highway. In the fall of 2011, the city sent a letter to Waste Management saying … Continue reading →

From Gui Calvalcanti, Artisan’s Asylum Hello Somerville! This weekend, Boston will be rocked by the biggest snow storm to hit New England in years. It’s expected to howl away through Friday night and Saturday morning… leaving us Saturday afternoon to … Continue reading →

Have you launched your new business, or are you ready to? The CJP/JVS Entrepreneurship Program, presented  in partnership with Interise, Boston-based experts in small business development, is a highly affordable program that combines classroom instruction with case studies, research and one-on-one … Continue reading →

While an expression of love from your Valentine is often associated with chocolates and a rich, romantic dinner, Achieve Fitness in Union Square says that your partner should be equally viewed as your key to a healthier you. “Couples who … Continue reading →

From the City of Somerville: We are pleased to announce the next series of Somerville by Design: the Complete Streets series.  To achieve our SomerVision Comprehensive Plan goals, and to compliment the Green Line station area plans developed by the &#…

The Massachusetts Senate and House are now considering a bill that would allow farmer-breweries to sell at farmers markets. State Representative Denise Provost has signed on in support of the legislation. This bill would update the farm-winery legislat…

Dance Union remains hot, hot, hot! Zumba with Jess celebrates one year with a party on February 2. After class the group will head downstairs to Cafe Tango at noon to toast a successful first year and best wishes for years to come. … Continue …

Three upcoming community meetings on two different development proposals. Community Meeting on 70 Prospect Street called by Maryann Heuston Monday, February 4 6:30 at the Argenziano School  Public Safety Building,  220 Washington Street This is the t…

Update:    SCC and Cathartes Private Investments to host Community Visioning Meeting February 23 Somerville Patch on community meeting with the developers.  Somerville Journal report.   As change comes to Union Square we’re called to …

Save the Dates !  For more details and tickets see the Somerville Arts Council.         Sunday, January 27 Foods of the Americas cooking class.  3-7pm; $40; Kitchen Inc, 201 Somerville Ave   Monday, January 28 Ginger Explosio…

Nibble started with a blog about food and culture in Union Square. The blog spawned a book, and now the Somerville Arts Council extends Nibble to include culinary classes as they teaming up with Home- made Modern Co. (formerly City … Continue rea…

The City of Somerville has renovated and is ready to open a new woodland open space on Quincy Street — that’s between Somerville Ave and Summer Street, just before School Street. Mayor Curtatone and Alderman Heuston invite you to join &#823…

USMS Director Mimi Graney served as host for the Somerville Community Access TV show “Talking about Somerville” where Mayor Joseph Curtatone talked about his new initiative, MIMBY (Mayor in My Back Yard). On the start of the mayor’s t…

The Massachusetts Small Business Development Center  provides one-on-one business advising to entrepreneurs and small business owners. As part of their services check out these upcoming workshops :   · Getting Started in Business- January 29 at …

Lots happening here in Union Square to get you fit in 2013! Corpbasics is hosting a Fitness Jump Start Program, with 6 weeks, 12 classes of your choice for $99. You can buy online or at the studio now through 1/31/13 … Continue reading →

  It doesn’t look like much from the outside, but the brick building among the tangle of random streets in Boynton Yards across the tracks from Union Square is one of the most dynamic commercial buildings in the city, perhaps … Continu…

From Achieve Fitness: There is a new gym in Union Square. Achieve Fitness is holding their grand opening located at 42 Merriam Street on January 17, 2013 from 6:00 -9:00 pm,  just in time to help fulfill your New Year’s resolutions. “We … …

Small business owners worry that without lots of parking spaces available immediately outside their business their sales will drop.  As the City of Somerville this past summer repurposed curbside parking spaces for bike corrals, some business owners m…

From the Somerville News: Some of Argenziano School’s brightest voices will ring out Wednesday, Dec. 19 at 3:30 p.m. in Union Square where a group of about 25 youngsters, all members of the Argenziano School Chorus, will gather to perform … Con…

Somerville Patch posted this great video from Verissima Productions on just some of the restaurants in Union Square reflecting the diverse people and flavors found in this neighborhood.

Our recent post on possible changes to pedestrian signalization in Somerville attracted the attention of Greg Hill.  He shared this video, shot here in Union Square and in Davis. It shows bikes on the sidewalks in these busy commercial districts ̷…

Friends of the Community Path lead two tours — one on bike, one on foot — on  Saturday, 10/20 from 1:30 to 4:00 pm.  Rain date isSunday 10/21. Meet at East Street and North Point Boulevard, Cambridge (across the street … Continue re…

Alderman Maryann Heuston represents Ward 2, one half of Union Square. She’s recently sent out this update on Ward news.   Greetings to folks in WARD 2, As usual, Ward 2 continues to be an ever evolving area with many … Continue reading…

Thanks everyone for making the 2012 What the Fluff Festival such a spectacular event. The most memorable part of this year’s festival was the inundation of marshmallow shooters, made possible by the Artisan’s Asylum with two grocery carts f…

From October 4, 2012 http://archive.constantcontact.com/fs042/1100632372640/archive/1111179327283.html

Union Square’s Latino restaurant owners are serving up loroco pupusas, jalapeño margaritas and grilled guinea pig—they are firing up the local economy, as well. In the Somerville Arts Council’s blog Nibble, Rachel Strutt speaks to these fol…

Submitted by Monica Ng. This recipe took home Best Overall at the 2012 Festival For the cake: 1/2 cup unsalted butter 1 cup packed light muscavado sugar 1/4 cup oil 1 box instant vanilla pudding mix 4 large egg yolks … Continue reading →

Recipe submitted by Amy Berry Fluff Slaw Mix together: 1/2 cup Marshmallow Fluff 1/4 cup rice vinegar 2 Tablespoons Liquid Aminos or soy sauce 1/4 teaspoon dry ginger 1 teaspoon sriracha hot chili sauce Toast in pan: 1 – 16 ounce … Continu…

Much thanks to all for the nearly two dozen entries in this year’s cooking contest.  And thanks too to our group of judges – Elyse Andrews of Somerville Beat, Patrick Gilmartin of Staff Meal, Aaron Cohen of Eat Boston, and James … C…

Ever wish to produce your own cultural event or create public art — with funding? Here’s your opportunity! ArtsUnion is looking for creative individuals and Union Square Business owners to create, produce and manage cultural events that will take p…

Regretfully, we don’t have a glamour shot of the jar filled container of marshmallows from the Fluff Fest, lovingly decorated by Anja Bresler.  Happily, however, we did remember to count the marshmallows before we emptied the container and stash…

Working on a map to assist but for now here’s the routes for tomorrow for the main bus lines through Union Square diverted for the Fluff Festival. Union Sq. Diversion - Saturday 9/29/12 1:00pm to 7:00pm   Route 86 Inbound: Regular … C…

We’ve got a tasty, unique combination of foods coming this Saturday for the Fluff Festival. Area businesses are putting a decidedly Fluff spin on their typical fare.  Union Square Farmers Market vendor Hollis Hills Farm will be whipping their lo…

Remember! The market closes right at noon this week to make way for Fluff! After you put away your produce, walk right back to Union Sq for the 7th annual What the Fluff Festival! Summer produce has faded away (remember … Continue reading →

The Swirl and Slice market is closed for the season. A big thank you to all the vendors who were part of our experimental evening, specialty food market — your products were amazing and we enjoyed a chance to meet each of … Continue readi…

We don’t wanna jinx it but we’re going to hold fast to our Saturday date for the Fluff Festival. Currently forecast says 50-50 chance of light showers.   Continue your prayers for fair skies to the higher power of your … Continue rea…

You won’t know a Fluffernutter from a Flufferette, a S’more from a Marshmallow Shooter without your program! Download our program to get the complete schedule, map and all the scoop on what you can expect this Saturday. Click here for ̷…

Last week,  Mimi Graney, Executive Director of Union Square Main Streets, attended a two-day conference in Boston convened by the Initiative for a Competitive Inner City (ICIC). 250 corporate, civic and city leaders from across the U.S. participated …

From the City of Somerville: Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone announced today that he has directed the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development (OSPCD) to appoint a design consultant to manage a new and more comprehensive planning process for pr…

From the City of Somerville: Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone and the Somerville Commission for Women announce the Annual Candlelight Vigil in honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month on Wednesday, October 3rd at 6:00 p.m. at the Somerville Public Safety Bu…

Marshmallow Fluff is out of this world and lighter than air, so for this seventh annual “What the Fluff?” festival we explore Fluff in space! (Space…. Space….) Fluffernutters were served at the International Space Station (it…

The Massachusetts legislature denied the city of Somerville’s request to remove the cap on the number of liquor licenses that could be issued in the city.  This is a notable set back for small businesses seeking to open here and … Continue…

The Mayor’s Office of the City of Somerville presented to the Board of Aldermen a revitalization plan for Union Square.  The document follows upon a memorandum of understanding signed by the City of Somerville and the Massachusetts Bay Transport…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE What the Fluff?: A Tribute to Union Square Invention Annual Fluff Festival to Take Place Saturday, September 29, 2012, 3 to 7 pm (raindate Sunday, September 29th) Contact: Mimi Graney, Union Square Main Streets. 617-955-0080 R…

September is here and that means it’s time for Fluff! September 29, 2012 is the 7th annual What the Fluff? A Tribute to Union Square Invention. Produced by Union Square Main Streets, “What the Fluff” celebrates the genius of Archibald …

Didn’t catch it in your mailbox? Check out the latest newsletter from Union Square Main Streets here.

Have you been to the Tasting Table  yet? Every week we partner with Terroir Studio to host an educational seated tasting event at Swirl & Slice on a range of topics related to local food and wine. For a small fee … Continue reading →

September is here! Celebrate the cool early morning at the market, as summer produce keeps rolling in. The peaches and corn keep getting better and better each week. Find all the veggies and meats you need for Labor Day grilling … Continue readin…

Union Square Main Streets seeks  a part-time person to help with coordination of the Fluff Festival coming up in Union Square, Somerville. Exact days and times flexible but candidates must be available weekdays, 10 am to 6 pm. What the … Continu…

From the City of Somerville: The City of Somerville will be hosting further community discussion on Lincoln Park on September 12 at 5:30pm at the Argenziano School and September 24 at 6:30pm at the Argenziano School. Please note that rehabilitation p…

Just heard from a group of friends who are gathering to support a whole gaggle of musicians affected by a recent fire in Cambridge.  Taking bits and pieces from their reports…. On the morning of Thursday, August 23rd a fire … Continue read…

It was only just released last night so we’re still absorbing the details; a fuller blog post will follow later this month. The Mayor’s Office of the City of Somerville presented to the Board of Aldermen last night, August 16, … Conti…

Reprinted with permission from the Somerville News.  By Joseph A. Curtatone, Mayor of Somerville (The opinions and views expressed in the commentaries of The Somerville News belong solely to the authors of those commentaries and do not reflect the vie…

In a flurry (or is it furry?) of creativity, he needles of knitters and crocheters will  transform Perry Park with a public installation on  Saturday, August 25th.  Stop by between 9am-1pm to the Washington Street green space.  Perry Park is near…

Instructor Gabriel Polonsky is a professional, Emmy nominated animation director, artist, and cartoonist. He has created projects for Cartoon Network, Discovery, and SyFy Channels, PBS, Miramax Feature Films, Nickelodeon, and more. He has taught childr…

The Creative Union Gallery at 29 Union Square is closing because of the lack of grant funding.  Run by the Walnut Street Center and Outside the Line Studio, the store has been a retail location for outside fine art and … Continue reading →

Swirl and Slice Market – Thursdays, 5 to 8 pm Have you heard? Food trucks are coming to Somerville! We’re very excited to be hosting Somerville’s first food truck starting next week at Swirl & Slice. Starting Thursday August 16,…

Union Square Main Streets is working with the City of Somerville to pilot food truck businesses in the community.  USMS is inviting mobile food vendors to  the Swirl and Slice market on Thursday evenings from 5 to 8 pm. Already … Continue readi…

As the City of Somerville considers municipal regulations for a food trucks in a pilot launches in Union Square to explore how such vending might work across the community. As part of the Thursday evening Swirl and Slice market in … Continue read…

Union Square has just received its own Hubway kiosk, joining the network across Boston, Cambridge and Somerville of shared bikes. Hubway provides short-term bike rentals at automated stations.  Launched in Boston last summer the program proved wildly …

Identical  twin brothersOtavio and Gustavo Pandolfo, better known as Os Gêmeos (Portuguese for The Twins), made a name for themselves on the streets of their native São Paulo, Brazil as graffiti artists.  Remaining true to their style they’…

The Bearded Pig brings their authentic Southern BBQ to Union Square.  The meat-loving restaurant opened Monday, July 30, 2012 on 445 Somerville Ave, across from Market Basket and, ironically enough, immediately beside the all vegetarian Dosa Temple. &…

The Somerville Community Growing Center at 22 Vinal Ave has a whole slew of awesome happenings all summer long. To coincide with Swirl and Slice, they’ve been open each Thursday evening starting at 6 pm for picnicking and typically have … C…

Thanks to Alan Kelly, working on behalf of the Independent, the sign at the end of the central parking lot is looking a lot better.  But that planter is still barren of life and could use a green thumb. Are … Continue reading →

It’s Fluff Fest time again in Union Square!  For this year’s theme we’re going out of this world and focusing on the lighter than air quality of Fluff — so like we’re going into outer space! (space….space….) J…

At Union Square’s Thursday night market you’ll be able to pick up some great books that will make your cooking and heart sing! Nibble is the hot off the presses book by the Somerville Arts Council. This 132-page color book features ……

From Livable Streets MassDOT has agreed that McGrath’s McCarthy Overpass over Washington Street will be removed! The hundreds of “Remove McGrath” postcards you signed, and your voice at the May 31 public meeting, made this victory p…

Join the teachers of Be. in Union yoga studio as they host free yoga in the park classes this summer. July 28, Nunziato Field corner of Summer and Vinal Street, 1:00 -2:00 pm August 11,  Perry Park on Washington Street, … Continue reading →

Governor Deval Patrick has proclaimed August 19-25, 2012 Massachusetts Farmers’ Market Week.  Calling farmers’ markets “essential to the vitality of Massachusetts farms” Governor Patrick says “it is befitting for the citizens of Massachusett…

Regular readers of this blog will likely remember the nifty article by Alexandra Reisman on parklets. In Union Square this past summer we’ve not seen any temporary patios just yet, although The Independent has an application pending for a summer …

Swirl and Slice is not your ordinary farmers’ market.  When others are dropping their tents, vendors  in Union Square are opening them for an evening market that celebrates refined local food, most importantly wine and cheese. Folks stroll among th…

Special for USMS by Cara Rubinsky, Swirl & Slice volunteer Ann Starbard was raised on a farm and chose to make farming her life long before “eat local” became a catchphrase, so it’s been gratifying for her to watch over … Co…

The market is in full swing! Our complete vendor lineup is here, the summer produce is rolling in, and the Union Square Plaza is the place to be on Saturday mornings. If you still haven’t tried our token system to … Continue reading →

Special from Janine Fay I rely on my PC laptop for business, so when it started to heat up alarmingly a day before I was leaving on a trip, I freaked. The tech help from work said it was probably … Continue reading →

Break out your head bands, leg warmers and spandex!  Zumba with Jess and Debbie McMullen is holding an 80′s themed class on Saturday, July 28th at Dance Union. Spaces are already being filled, so if you haven’t already done so RSVP ……

Milk Row Cemetery, established in 1804, is usually closed to the public except for two annual events in May and October. The City hopes to open this significant historic site to the public for many more hours and is beginning … Continue reading &…

by Cara Rubinsky, Swirl & Slice volunteer People love Alfalfa Farm Winery so much so that the owners rely on a dedicated corps of volunteers who show up several times a year to help with everything from harvesting the grapes … Continue readin…

Zoll Cellars’ Light House Sangria 1 750ml Light House Blend Red Wine 4 ounces triple sec 4 ounces brandy 4 ounces simple syrup 1 pint ice 2 ripe peaches, stone removed and quartered 1 orange, sliced 1 apple, sliced 6 mint … Continue readin…

CreativeNEXT is a series of 21 state-wide events held by the , an advisory Council to the Legislature and the Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development, and a variety of local partners.  The MA Creative Economy Council is tasked to ……

The City of Somerville’s annual SomerMovie Fest lineup has been announced for Summer 2012. Showings are scheduled every Thursday evening at dusk through August 30th beginning at dusk at Seven Hills Park with one in good ol’ Union Square,…

We have our winner for the CSA from Drumlin Farm! Amy Titlebaum will receive every week this season, starting this Thursday, a share of fresh veggies from Drumlin Farm. Our consolation prize goes to Michelle Apigian.  She’ll receive a gallon …

Somerville Ward 3 Alderman Thomas F. Taylor has called a community meeting  for 6:30 p.m. July 11 at the Argenziano School at Lincoln Park to discuss the proposed redevelopment of 181 Washington Street. On the site of the former Boys … Continue …

Changes are coming to Lincoln Park. Lincoln Park is not only Union Square’s biggest park, but also Somerville’s biggest park. The city plans to make some upgrades including a possible redesign of the soccer field and basketball court nex…

Zoe Dance presents Somerville Dance Fest featuring a dozen dance groups ranging in style from improvisation to dance theatre to step. The event is presented as part of the Somerville Arts Council’s ArtsUnion. Friday, July 27 7:00 PM – 10:00…

4th of July, oh my! Load up on everything you need for your celebrations at the Farmers’ Market this Saturday! Grill in good conscience, knowing you are supporting Massachusetts farmers and producers! Hollis Hills will have their full line o…

Swirl and Slice Market  Thursdays, 5 pm to 8 pm through September 20 Thanks to everyone who made it out last week in the sweltering heat! I hope you rewarded yourself with a popsicle from Ocean Ave Pops.   In … Continue reading →

Elderflower Power is an elderberry syrup from Bug Hill Farm, one of the vendors at Swirl and Slice. A wild-crafted farmmade product, Elderflower Power is similar to the well known St. Germain liqueur except it’s nonalcoholic. Try farmer Kate Keri…

One of the landmark businesses of Union Square is Ricky’s Flower Market.  This flowering of a former gas station is symbolic of the transformation of the neighborhood as a whole.  From spring flowers to Christmas trees, Ricky DiGiovani creates…

Kicking it old school, Somerville Community Access Television (SCATV) is offering a summertime Super-8 filmmaking workshop. Get a solid working knowledge of this approachable film medium. Instructor Tara Merenda Nelson is a working artist with an impre…

Special for USMS by Jenna Stark Something delicious is coming your way! Union Square Main Streets is launching the neighborhood’s first specialty food farmers market, called Swirl and Slice. The new market celebrates and showcases wine, cheese, and o…

At the Saturday Union Square Farmers Market customers who receive SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits can use their EBT card to purchase items at the market.  To encourage our low income neighbors to visit the market and to off…

The calendar of the Somerville Arts Council’s ArtsUnion event for this summer is now available. Sunday, June 24, Bazaar Bizarre: Union Made. 12-6pm; No rain date Saturday, June 30, Boston Handmade Marketplace, 3-7pm; rain date: Sun., July 1…

Join Second Chances for a clothing and coin drive at the Somerville Community Growing Center on Wednesday, June 20th from 5 to 7 p.m. Support people in our community by donating clothing, shoes, accessories and loose change, meet Second Chances’ …

Eli and Kyle of Union Press at 440 Somerville Avenue for the past three years have created a unique limited edition letterpress poster to celebrate the Union Square Farmers Market.  This year’s edition we think is their best yet.  Their ……

In collaboration with the Union Square’s new Thursday evening speciality food market, the Somerville Community Growing Center, a gorgeous community garden nearby on Vinal Avenue, will be open most weeks from about 5:30-8:00 pm  and will present …

From the Somerville Arts Council’s food blog, Nibble! ¡Atención! In our upcoming Nibble book, there’s an article on the square’s Latino restaurant owners, written by Rachel Strutt. Here are some “outtakes” from Rachel’s interviews wit…

Linda Skurchak took some great photos that we’d like to share with you at the launch party for Swirl and Slice, the new specialty food market coming to Union Square Thursday nights this summer.  We recently held a party for … Continue read…

LivableStreets Alliance is a non-profit organization that challenges people to think differently and to demand a system that balances transit, walking, and biking with automobiles. Their foundational principle is that urban transportation has the powe…

From the 1975 layout of Union Square to the hidden away speakeasy of Backbar, the Boston Globe features a number of photos from over the years and a rather random overview of happenings in the neighborhood. http://www.boston.com/yourtown/somerville/gal…

Mark Chase of Livable Streets short a simple video documenting the changes on Bow Street before and after the installation of the new back-in angled parking. The goal was to make the road safer for cyclists and pedestrians, as well … Continue rea…

Join Mayor Curtatone, Alderman Heuston, At-Large Aldermen, Somerville Police and City staff to discuss the latest issues affecting Ward 2. ((Union Square, Lincoln Park, Perry Park, Beacon St. area, Somerville Ave. area) Issues expected on the agenda i…

Save money and the environment!  The Residential Energy Efficiency Program is designed to benefit both owner-occupied and rental residential properties with  strategies and incentives to reduce energy consumption and costs. The program offers assista…

From Somerville Community Equity Partnership Very Important MassDOT Public Meeting about future of McCarthy Overpass on McGrath Highway (between Washington Street & Somerville Avenue) hosted by Somerville Legislative Delegation and Mayor Curtatone …

The City of Somerville is planning another action packed season of SomerStreets events across our fine municipality.  They’re putting the call out to performers and craft vendors to join in the festivities. SomerStreets ends its season on Somerv…

Announcement The Somerville State Legislative Delegation and Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone will host an upcoming public information meeting about the McCarthy Overpass repair project. The meeting will cover detailed information about construction plans and…

Greater Union Square’s own Templeman Automation has launched a new Playsurface multi-touch table Kickstarter. Playsurface is an inexpensive projection touch table that allows multiple users to interact intuitively with displayed graphics and act…

Announcement from the MassDOT: On Tuesday, May 22, 2012, the Green Line Extension Project Team will hold a public meeting to review the latest design plans for Retaining Walls and Noise Walls along the corridor. As has been presented the construction…

Last autumn’s Bulb Blitz brought out lots of volunteer energy as teams planted the annuals in parks across the city. Over at Perry Park, the residents are making the care of the park a year round effort.  Jennifer Kimball and … Continue re…

Special to Union Square Main Streets by Alex Reisman The Union Square Farmers Market opens on June 2, which is (hooray!) fast approaching, to be followed on June 14 with the new Swirl and Slice, a specialty food market. This is … Continue readin…

The take-charge creative and community oriented folks are Union Square take their talents to the streets in myriad ways. Back when the Somerville Avenue reconstruction was wrapping up, one artist, Kathe Gregory, decorated the barren median with colorfu…

  Sunday, May 13th, 2:00-3:30PM. Historic Somerville Inc. is offering a talk about “The Menace of the Triple Decker.” Dr. Stuart Brorson will discuss the five different architectural features of the 3D and the era that this style represents. …

 From the Somerville Arts Council’s Nibble Blog Nibble scribe Raleigh Strott chats with Alberto Cabré, co-owner and head chef of Casa B, about dessert, produce and the intersection of architecture and culinary arts. Photos by Rachel Blumenthal….

Boston Magazine dishes on the work of graffiti artists and shares the story behind the wall decor at Union Square’s Backbar.  

The City of Somerville’s Resistat is a program that brings out to the residents the information collected on the work of various city departments. It’s a chance to give feedback on what’s working and what could use some help and ̷…

The Somerville Chamber of Commerce hosts a monthly networking event. The May gathering is bigger than usual as it includes their annual Green Business trade gathering.   Business After Hours at the B2Green Expo & Networking event 4:00 – 7:00…

Come celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Puebla, Saturday, May 5th, 2012 from 3pm – 9pm on the Union Square Plaza. Presented by Cantina La Mexicana and The Independent, come by for  music, food, drink and activities for kids. ̷…

Remember the advertising  tagline, “Two great tastes that taste great together?”  We’re not sure if they taste great together – all we know is that bacon is awesome and good stuff should be shared. In conjunction with Boston B…

Over the years and from various corners there’s been discussion about the need for a community foundation for Somerville. Some people have gone so far as to do research towards the idea of a foundation but nothing concrete has yet emerged. Since the needs that inspire the idea of Community Foundation continue to emerge a group of people gathered this past summer to articulate those needs and what a Somerville Foundation might be.