Announcements 
Posted by Pat Jehlen a 3:21 pm on July 4, 2009
Omar was a famed cartoonist, in the 70's for the Phoenix and the TAB (you may remember his White Rabbit), recently for the Somerville Journal. He was also a well-known painter, and was active in the Affordable Housing Organizing Committee.
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Posted by JessK a 9:13 am on June 30, 2009
Save Money! – Learn New Things! – Get Help Without Paying! – Meet New Friends!
Have you ever noticed that people are good at different things? The
Time Trade Circle lets us share our own skills and get help from others who offer things we need. When you spend an hour helping another member, one hour credit is added to your account.…
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Posted by Barry Rafkind a 12:08 am on June 25, 2009
This new partnership will enable SV to collect and use tax-deductible donations from you so we can focus on producing high quality local stories that matter to you while SCAT (
Somerville Community Access TV) gets to handle our filings to the IRS and also take a small cut for their help.…
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Posted by clivia camara a 11:59 am on June 21, 2009
Hello my name is Clivia Camara I am a youth member of the Welcome Project. As a supporter of the Welcoming Massachusetts Campaign I'm forwarding this information hoping to see you at this such important meeting as part of your support to the Welcoming Massachusetts Compaign and the immigrant youth of Somerville.…
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Posted by malbert a 11:38 am on June 19, 2009
Please join us to support the Somerville Commission for Women at El Potro in Union Square... Appetizers and Live Music will be provided.
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Posted by Barry Rafkind a 2:30 pm on June 17, 2009
Please join us for a team meeting this Friday, June 19th, 6:30-8:30pm to discuss the blog and plans for community-funded reporting.…
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Posted by Adam Sweeting a 2:31 pm on June 16, 2009
Please join us for a meeting of the Educational Programs Subcommittee on Wednedsay, June 17 at 7:30 pm in the School Department Central Office, 181 Washington Street. The main agenda item will be a discussion of the District's Middle Grades Initiative, which the School Committee has identified as one of its top priorities.
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Posted by Karly Burke a 11:52 am on June 15, 2009
We campaigned, we won and now we want to hear from YOU about changes you want to see in our community. Please join us on Mon. June 22nd at 6:30pm for a Cambridge-Somerville for Change community meeting
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Posted by SDarai a 9:21 am on
The Acting Director of the Office of Somerville Commissions and the Somerville Health Department have announced their plans for the celebration of National PRIDE week.…
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Posted by LauraRuth a 11:05 am on June 11, 2009
Join us for an Interfaith Pride service on Friday, June 12 at 7:00 pm at Havurat Shalom Congregation, 113 College Ave., Somerville, MA. The service, in English and Hebrew, will celebrate the theme of this year’s Boston Pride, “Trans-forming our Communities.” Services at Havurat Shalom are egalitarian, lay-led and usually involve a lot of singing!…
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Posted by LauraRuth a 10:56 am on
Join us for an Interfaith Pride service on Friday, June 12 at 7:00 pm at Havurat Shalom Congregation, 113 College Ave., Somerville, MA. The service, in English and Hebrew, will celebrate the theme of this year's Boston Pride, "Trans-forming our Communities."…
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Posted by Candy Leonard a 9:33 am on June 9, 2009
Unfortunately, the Green Tomato 2 has closed and the
DARBI lunch and presentation planned for Wednesday 6/10 has been postponed until we can find another suitable location. We were holding our board meetings and luncheons there in an effort to help them promote themselves, but alas, it didn't work…
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Posted by Candy Leonard a 9:12 am on June 8, 2009
DARBI will be hosting our third networking lunch on Weds, 6/10 at Noon. Lunch will include a variety of delicious, freshly prepared salads and sandwiches, (with many veggie offerings), coffee, and beverage. There is also a toddler/preschool play area in eye and ear shot of our eating area. Open to all - members $8 non-members $10. Please RSVP to Candy at
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Posted by Barry Rafkind a 4:00 pm on June 6, 2009
According to a
recent report (pdf) by the city of Somerville, health care costs currently account for about 15% of the municipal budget and are out-pacing growth in revenues. A single payer plan would lift this burden, allowing cities like Somerville to maintain threatened services such as education, police, fire and libraries.…
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Posted by Barry Rafkind a 6:47 pm on May 30, 2009
From a flyer of The Welcome Project:
Join us at the Welcome Project for our Graduation Celebration!
Show your support for our Youth Interpreters and Adult English Language Learners!
The event will be held on June 7th from 4-7pm
Mystic Activity Center
530 Mystic Ave, Somerville, MA
RSVP by email to Warren Goldstein-Gelb at WarrenGG(at)gmail.com
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Posted by Gretchen Kinder a 5:09 pm on May 27, 2009
...about the proposed FY10 budget of the Somerville Public Schools? ...about art and music instruction in the public schools? ...about efforts by the schools to prepare students to succeed when they finish high school? These are the next three topics of discussion on the Superintendent's cable access television show, Our Schools - Our City, broadcast regularly on local cable channel 15.
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Posted by eila a 6:36 pm on May 20, 2009
June 6 Disability Reframed: A Community Film Series -
Come to a FREE matinee screening, as we kickoff our new film series. We will be showing Tim Burton's "Edward Scissorhands" at MIT Stata Center, 32 Vassar St., Room 32-124
June 6, from 2 pm to 5 pm.
The film will be followed by a moderated discussion about…
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Posted by Ron Newman a 5:59 pm on May 19, 2009
Join the Somerville Bicycle Committee and the Somerville Historic Preservation Commission for a bike tour featuring Somerville's many historic houses of worship.
We'll meet at Somerville City Hall, 93 Highland Avenue, at 2 pm on Sunday, May 31. We'll take about three hours to ride about nine miles, stopping along the way to see various churches…
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Posted by Gretchen Kinder a 9:25 am on May 15, 2009
You are invited to attend a public budget hearing on Wednesday, June 3rd at 7:00 PM in the Somerville High School Library (81 Highland Avenue) to discuss the proposed FY10 budget for the Somerville Public Schools.
Information about the budget development process is on the Public Schools website. Please visit
www.somerville.k12.ma.us. Click…
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Posted by Gretchen Kinder a 9:22 am on
the Somerville Public Schools would be grateful for a letter of endorsement from you to include with our application to become an approved Supplemental Education Services provider with the Commonwealth. If we are successful in this application the district could potentially recoup up to $100,000 in elementary academic tutoring funds now distributed to outside vendors.
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Posted by Barry Rafkind a 8:09 pm on May 13, 2009
As announced in the Somerville Journal :
What should happen with the former Powder House Community School?
Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone and Ward 7 Alderman Robert Trane invite all interested community members to a public meeting to discuss the Powder House Community School site at 1060 Broadway.
The meeting will take place
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Posted by Barry Rafkind a 10:25 pm on May 12, 2009
According to the Somerville Journal:
Somerville Democrats will meet Tuesday, May 19, at 6:30 p.m. in the community room at the Visiting Nurses Association at 259 Lowell St.
Mayor Joe Curtatone will speak on “The Economic Challenges Facing Somerville.”
Note : this location is wheelchair accessible :-)…
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Posted by MatanBY a 8:09 pm on
Forum on Gentrification and Displacement!
Thursday, May 14th, 6 PM
Elizabeth Peabody House
277 Broadway (at Broadway & Grant Street) Somerville, MA 02145
Gentrification and Displacement: What do they mean? What
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Posted by Dennis Fischman a 2:17 pm on
The Community Action Agency of Somerville (CAAS), the designated anti-poverty agency for the City of Somerville, MA, is seeking a Director of Finance and Administration. This position is responsible for managing financial, administrative, human resources and other operational systems and practices and is a key member of the senior management team. Reports to the Executive Director.…
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Posted by Barry Rafkind a 8:47 am on
Please join us!
Spring Reception to Support
Rebekah Gewirtz
Ward 6 Alderman
Where: Sagra Restaurant, 400 Highland Ave Davis Square
When: Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Time: 6-8pm
Light appetizers will be served.
Suggested…
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Posted by Barry Rafkind a 10:38 am on May 11, 2009
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Posted by thedawid a 9:24 am on May 8, 2009
~ Come energize your spring + summer at the...
Living Green Festival
Saturday May 16th – 10AM to 2PM
Somerville High School – 81 Highland Ave
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Posted by Candy Leonard a 8:57 pm on April 28, 2009
Based on the success of our first attempt at this, DARBI will be hosting another Networking Lunch... The goal of these events is for freelancers, consultants, artists, and others who work from home to expand their personal and professional network.....in other words: to meet people!
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Posted by Gretchen Kinder a 8:33 am on
Somerville Public Schools wants to hear from you!
Please join community advisory groups on Strategic Communications or After-school programming
Call 617-625-6600 x6013 or Email gkinder(at)k12.somerville.ma.us.
Opportunities for virtual feedback provided for Advisory Group members who cannot attend meetings.
Everyone welcome!…
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Posted by Barry Rafkind a 10:09 pm on April 26, 2009
The following was posted by Ward 5 School Committee member Mark Niedergang to the list of the Progressive Democrats of Somerville (PDS) on Apr 24th.
How do you think Somerville should respond to the budget cuts?
-Barry
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Dear friends at PDS,
The Board of Aldermen and School Committee together will be holding a public forum on the FY 2010…
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Posted by Barry Rafkind a 10:04 pm on
From Mark Niedergang... The Board of Aldermen and School Committee together will be holding a public forum on the FY 2010 budget this Tuesday, April 28th, at 7 PM in the Aldermen's Chambers in City Hall. This is an opportunity to get an update from the Mayor and the Superintendent of Schools on the City and School budgets for next year and to share your concerns, ideas, and suggestions about priorities and ways to make the FY 2010 budget stretch further.
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Posted by revmolly a 7:25 pm on April 25, 2009
'Villens, as one of the culminating events of our church’s “Sacred Conversations on Race” justice project, we are hosting a panel discussion on Thursday, April 30. The presenters are all fantastic, and should stimulate excellent, truth-telling conversation about racism as its persists in Somerville and surrounding communities. We hope you can come!
First Church Somerville UCC…
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Posted by Barry Rafkind a 6:23 pm on
Wednesday, May 27th, Cross Street Elderly Center. From Dave Ficociello's
post on the Somerville Parking Problems group:
Regarding parking and other city policies, I encourage you all to
attend Somerville's spring "ResiStat" meetings. The Mayor, the head
of Traffic and Parking, and your Ward Aldermen will be at all of the
meetings. This is a great opportunity…
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Posted by Barry Rafkind a 6:22 pm on
Tuesday, May 26th, 7:00 p.m., VNA Community Room, 259 Lowell Street. From Dave Ficociello's
post on the Somerville Parking Problems group:
Regarding parking and other city policies, I encourage you all to
attend Somerville's spring "ResiStat" meetings. The Mayor, the head
of Traffic and Parking, and your Ward Aldermen will be at all of the
meetings. This…
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Posted by Barry Rafkind a 6:21 pm on
Wednesday, May 20th, 7:00 p.m., First Congregational Church of Somerville, 89 College Avenue . From Dave Ficociello's
post on the Somerville Parking Problems group:
Regarding parking and other city policies, I encourage you all to
attend Somerville's spring "ResiStat" meetings. The Mayor, the head
of Traffic and Parking, and your Ward Aldermen will be at all…
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Posted by Barry Rafkind a 6:20 pm on
Tuesday, May 12th, 7:00 p.m., Senior Center, TAB building, 167 Holland Street. From Dave Ficociello's
post on the Somerville Parking Problems group:
Regarding parking and other city policies, I encourage you all to
attend Somerville's spring "ResiStat" meetings. The Mayor, the head
of Traffic and Parking, and your Ward Aldermen will be at all of the
meetings…
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Posted by Barry Rafkind a 6:19 pm on
Monday, May 11th, 7:00 p.m., Central Library Meeting Room, 79 Highland Avenue. From Dave Ficociello's
post on the Somerville Parking Problems group:
Regarding parking and other city policies, I encourage you all to
attend Somerville's spring "ResiStat" meetings. The Mayor, the head
of Traffic and Parking, and your Ward Aldermen will be at all of the
meetings…
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Posted by Barry Rafkind a 6:17 pm on
Tuesday, May 5th, 7:00 p.m., Healey School, 5 Meacham Street. From Dave Ficociello's
post on the Somerville Parking Problems group:
Regarding parking and other city policies, I encourage you all to
attend Somerville's spring "ResiStat" meetings. The Mayor, the head
of Traffic and Parking, and your Ward Aldermen will be at all of the
meetings. This is…
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Posted by revmolly a 9:16 am on April 24, 2009
'Villens, as one of the culminating events of our church's "Sacred Conversations on Race" justice project, we are hosting a panel discussion on Thursday, April 30. The presenters are all fantastic, and should stimulate excellent, truth-telling conversation about racism as its persists in Somerville and surrounding communities. We hope you can come!…
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Posted by Bill Bumpus a 12:39 pm on April 23, 2009
Bill Bumpus and regular Somerville Voices contributor Fred Berman are the co-hosts of a live, (roughly) biweekly show on Somerville Cable Access Television (SCAT, Channel 3) titled “Progressive Voices”.
If you or your organization are working to make a difference on a local, state, national or world level, we’d like to interview you! …
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Posted by Rand Wilson a 3:15 pm on April 22, 2009
The Board of Directors of the Somerville Teachers Association (STA) voted to endorse HR 676 at its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, April 7.
"Health care reform is finally on the national agenda," said Linda Vitiello, President of the Somerville Teachers Association. "We are excited to be part of a national grassroots movement for Medicare for All and H.R. 676 and to join with so many other labor organizations that support it."…
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Posted by Gretchen Kinder a 11:53 am on
The Somerville High School Art Fair starts on Wednesday, April 29th and runs through Friday, May 1st. Special opening reception will be start at 6:30 PM on the 29th. Student work is on display throughout the Atrium of the High School…
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Posted by Gretchen Kinder a 11:52 am on
Autism and Special Education Law is the title of the Monday night workshop being hosted by the Somerville Special Education Parent Advisory Council and Massachusetts Advocates for Children. This event, hosted at the Kennedy School (5 Cherry Street), begins at 7:00 and is free and open to the public…
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Posted by Gretchen Kinder a 9:16 am on
Somerville Open Studios will get a boost on May 2 and 3 with the addition of participants from of Somerville High School students in the PAL Program who will be displaying and selling hand-crafted jewelry and note cards from their booth at the Center for Arts at the Armory.…
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Posted by Linda Haviland Conte a 7:34 am on
There are new bloggers on the block and they've joined me at a 21st Century Club after school program at the Kennedy School. Students are writing about things that they find interesting, including the MCAS, sports, and Haiti. You can link to it here under Somerville Blogs in the right-hand column, or go to…
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Posted by Candy Leonard a 11:22 am on April 18, 2009
DARBI (Davis Area Resident/Business Initiative) will host a wine and cheese reception open to the public at Dave's Fresh Pasta from 7:30-9:00 PM on Tuesday, April 21st. Local residents, both new and old, can take this opportunity to meet and mingle in an informal setting with great food and drink. Admission is $10 for DARBI…
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Posted by Barry Rafkind a 10:49 pm on April 15, 2009
Public meeting of the Somerville Human Rights Commission
Thursday, April 16th, 2009
6:30pm-8:30pm
2nd Floor social hall, Tufts Administration Bldg, 167 Holland St., Somerville
Agenda:
- Introductions (10 min)
- Director's Report (10 min)
- Update on the hiring process for Human Rights investigators (20 min)
- Immigrant-Police Dialogs (10 min)
- Immigrant Support Network (5 min)
- Police Surveillance Cameras (30 min)
- Advisory Committee (25 min)
- Snow Removal Committee (5 min)
- HRC
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Posted by Jennifer Lawrence a 9:10 pm on
SomerVision City Planning Open House
Saturday, April 25th from 11 am to 2 pm
Argenziano School, 290 Washington Street
The intent of the open house is to provide information to
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Posted by Candy Leonard a 7:23 pm on April 13, 2009
The newly expanded Dave's Fresh Pasta will be holding a Grand Opening Celebration on Thursday from 5 to 9 - and 10% of the day's revenue will be donated to Local First and the Somerville Homeless Coalition. It's so nice to see a local business doing well in these tough economic time - and giving…
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Posted by Gretchen Kinder a 10:42 am on
UPCOMING EVENTS
April 16th is the date of the Somerville High School Spring Concert, hosted beginning at 7:00 PM at Somerville High School (81 Highland Avenue). Student musicians will be showing off their accomplishments in ensemble performances led by the high school Music staff including Richard Saunders, Rick Romanoff, Rosemary Sears and Donna…
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Posted by Barry Rafkind a 9:04 pm on April 11, 2009
A member of Eighth District Rep. Mike Capuano’s staff will hold office hours Thursday, April 23, from 4 to 5 p.m. in the Aldermen’s Chambers at City Hall, 93 Highland Ave. Constituents are encouraged to stop by with questions or…
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Posted by Melissa McWhinney a 11:02 pm on April 10, 2009
I'm inviting you to please either become involved, or send a pledge to me, to support the 6th annual Walk to Save Our Homes. This is an effort to raise money that will be used to keep Somerville families and individuals from homelessness. This 5K walk is on Sunday April 26, registration at 1:30 in front of the Somerville High School Atrium, with the walk itself starting at 2:00. You can support this effort in any one of four ways.…
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Posted by Melissa McWhinney a 10:34 pm on
Apropos of Barry's belief that Somerville needs more and better investigative reporting, you can learn to do it yourself! Northeastern University School of Journalism and the New England First Amendment Center are offering a May 1 workshop on investigative reporting and freedom of information.
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Posted by revmolly a 10:54 am on April 9, 2009
Why on earth would you get up pre-dawn on a Sunday and stand outside in the elements, when the high for the day is only predicted to be a chill 40 degrees?
Because it's Easter sunrise service, one of the most mystical and touching Christian worship services of the year.
Six Davis Square-area churches are coming together…
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Posted by Barry Rafkind a 10:26 am on April 8, 2009
Home Energy Savings for Renters to learn hands-on ways you can reduce home energy use and expenses. Refreshments provided.
April 14, 2009
6:30 P.M. to 8:30 P.M.
Alderman's Chambers, Somerville City Hall
93 Highland Avenue
Somerville, MA 02143
Cost: FREE
For more information, contact: David Lutes, 617-625-6600 ext. 2106, dlutes(at)somervillema.gov , Office of Sustainability and Environment
Link to city's press release
Notes:
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Posted by Marty Martinez a 9:28 am on April 7, 2009
Come out to the Progressive Democrats of Somerville (PDS) Annual Meeting. See what exciting things are happening with PDS as it celebrates the start of its 6th year.
When: Tuesday, April 21 - 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Where: Independent Restaurant - Union Square
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Posted by Linda Haviland Conte a 5:26 pm on April 6, 2009
What if the energy supplies, food systems and other foundations of our modern economy and lifestyle suddenly changed? How would Somerville cope? We invite you to join us in exploring how Somerville can respond to theses challenges and move toward a healthy future for all, including how we can seize the coming changes as an opportunity to transform racial and class inequities rather than deepen them.
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Posted by Linda Haviland Conte a 5:13 pm on
What if the energy supplies, food systems and other foundations of our modern economy and lifestyle suddenly changed? How would Somerville cope? It's a notion more of us have been thinking about during the past year. We saw gasoline spike to $4 a gallon last summer, then watched our consumption-driven economy slide into a deep…
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Posted by Rand Wilson a 5:59 pm on April 2, 2009
Rite Aid has been abusing the rights of employees – and provides a "textbook example" of why Congress should pass the "Employee Free Choice Act," reform legislation that would better protect employees who want to form unions by limiting employer interference in the process.
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Posted by Adam Rich a 10:58 pm on March 31, 2009
Save Our Somerville is running a soccer tournament on Patriots' Day Monday, April 20th (pending permit approval, rain date of Tuesday, April 21st). The tournament will be held at Glen Park (Glen St. next to the Capuano School). Sign-ins for Middle School Teams will be at 8:30 AM. Sign-ins for High School and Adult Teams will be at 11:00…
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Posted by Barry Rafkind a 10:32 pm on March 29, 2009
This past January, when my wife was 31 weeks pregnant with our baby, she slipped on an icy patch of sidewalk in Somerville, did a belly-flop, and ended up in the hospital with pre-term contractions as a result. A
group of residents is organizing to advocate for more effective snow removal policies and stronger enforcement.…
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Posted by Barry Rafkind a 11:42 pm on March 19, 2009
Maria Landaverde says:
yes, the meeting is from 5 to 6:30 pm our organization is
The Welcome Project and it is located at 530 Mystic Ave Somerville, MA you can invite other youth too…other students from SHS are also coming…you can also e-mail me at maria(at)welcomeproject. org . This is our first meeting and…
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Posted by Pat Jehlen a 5:54 pm on
No Fooling: Budget Forum April 1
Every day we learn of more cuts in services and proposed tax increases. Why are we in this situation? What can we do to protect the basics we expect in a commonwealth?
On April 1, 7 - 9 pm, you can learn about the state’s fiscal crisis, its causes and consequences…
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Posted by Pat Jehlen a 10:25 pm on March 18, 2009
No Fooling: Budget Forum April 1
Every day we learn of more cuts in services and proposed tax increases. Why are we in this situation? What can we do to protect the basics we expect in a commonwealth?
On April 1, 7 - 9 pm, you can learn about the state's fiscal crisis, its causes…
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Posted by Gretchen Kinder a 11:41 am on March 12, 2009
Help the Department of Education assess the quality of district programs! Sign up to be interviewed as part of the District’s Coordinated Program Review taking place the week of April 27th. Call 617-625-6600 x6028 before April 3rd and ask to be put on the list of members of the public to be interviewed by the Department.…
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Posted by Kate Cloud a 10:02 am on
The next Somerville/Medford United for Justice with Peace meeting will be on Saturday, March 14, 10:30 AM at 77 Walnut St., Somerville. On the agenda: a brief presentation and discussion of Single Payer health insurance, updates on UJP efforts on Iraq, Afghanistan and other issues, upcoming events and actions.Read More.>>
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Posted by Kate Cloud a 10:00 am on
The next Somerville/Medford United for Justice with Peace meeting will be on Saturday, March 14, 10:30 AM at 77 Walnut St., Somerville. On the agenda: a brief presentation and discussion of Single Payer health insurance, updates on UJP efforts on Iraq, Afghanistan and other issues, upcoming events and actions.Read More.>>
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Posted by Gretchen Kinder a 7:19 am on
Nutrition and Your Child @ Winter Hill Community School Library, 3/16, 6-8pm
preparing for the college admissions process @ SHS Auditorium, 3/23, 7-8:30pm
impact of family violence on learning workshop @ Kennedy School, 3/31, 7-8:30pm
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Posted by Gretchen Kinder a 7:17 am on
Students in the Class of 2009 at Somerville High School are invited to apply for any one of many college and technical school scholarships available through local scholarship funds.…
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Posted by Dennis Fischman a 12:54 pm on March 9, 2009
Meet and Greet Kim Smith-Cofield, March 30!
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Posted by Barry Rafkind a 3:15 pm on March 8, 2009
My neighbor, Dave, got so fed up with the unfairness of Somerville's parking regulations, he started an
online discussion group to collect stories of similarly aggrieved residents.
So far the stories touch upon a variety of issues, including:…
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Posted by SFS a 2:31 pm on
I'm pleased to announce
http://www.somervillefoodscene.com, biweekly anonymous reviews for Somerville residents. When you have a few moments, please do stop by and enjoy…
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Posted by eila a 1:01 am on March 6, 2009
posted on behalf of Debra Wise and the Underground Railway Theater
Dear Friends,
I want to invite you to an ASL-interpreted production of Marx in Soho this Saturday March 7, 2009 at 4PM.
This delightful play is masterfully acted by Max Wright – winner 2008 Best Actor Elliott Norton award from the Boston Theater critics - and directed…
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Posted by Barry Rafkind a 9:07 pm on March 2, 2009
Answer President Barack Obama’s call to action and get involved in your community by preparing for the next election cycle! You are invited to our training to learn the basics of how to run and win a local campaign. Topics will include fundraising, crafting a message, field operations/Get Out The Vote, and media and communication.
The…
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Posted by Barry Rafkind a 8:58 pm on
Answer President Barack Obama’s call to action and get involved in your community by preparing for the next election cycle! You are invited to our training to learn the basics of how to run and win a local campaign.
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Posted by eila a 6:12 pm on
Perhaps a SomervilleVoices.org blogger can be the next Elizabeth Neuffer Fellow?
The International Women's Media Foundation announces the Elizabeth Neuffer Fellowship for full-time, part time or freelance journalists working (for at least 3 years) on human rights or social justice issues. This fellowship will allow recipients to spend 9 months in a research program at MIT…
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Posted by revmolly a 7:47 am on February 24, 2009
My progressive, arts-loving church started talking a lot about race and racism, after the Jeremiah Wright kerfuffle in the press last spring (Jeremiah Wright is UCC, like us). We haven't stopped talking about it yet, and this winter and spring are running a multifaceted "Sacred Conversation on Race," both for our own community's learning, and the wider Somerville community.
We are hosting an arts and entertainment evening as a centerpiece of the project, and are soliciting participants. Will you be one of them? See the invitation below.…
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Posted by rokhlita a 10:07 am on February 20, 2009
What is going on with our economy? How is the economic crisis affecting local issues? What can we do? This Sunday, February 22 at 7pm, come to the Community Action Agency of Somerville (CAAS) in the heart of Union Square (in the old police building above Precinct 116) to participate in a discussion about the…
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Posted by rokhlita a 9:58 am on
What is going on with our economy? How is the economic crisis affecting local issues? What can we do? This Sunday, February 22 at 7pm, come to the Community Action Agency of Somerville (CAAS) in the heart of Union Square (in the old police building above Precinct 116) to participate in a discussion about the economic crisis and how it is affecting affordable housing.…
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Posted by Marty Martinez a 9:30 am on
Hey PDSers...
Its time for another great PDS meeting. Come out and see what exciting things PDS is up to this month. Our agenda includes:
- Update on our March Candidate and Campaign Training
- Dialogue on "Somerville's Response to the Fiscal Crisis" campaign
- PDS' action on the condo conversion ordinance
- Discussion about Community Service in our Schools
- Planning for our 2009 Annual
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Posted by Gretchen Kinder a 9:32 am on February 19, 2009
Will your child be 3 by August 31, 2009? Are you interested in having your child be a typically developing peer in the Early Childhood Intervention Program (ECIP?)…
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Posted by abbe a 8:39 pm on February 12, 2009
Temple B'nai Brith Spring Open House: March 29th, 11am-1pm
Looking for a vibrant, egalitarian, and welcoming Jewish community?
Temple B'nai Brith is an independent Jewish congregation serving
Somerville and surrounding communities for over 100 years. We offer
regular Shabbat and alternative worship services, High Holiday
services, and other Jewish holiday services; non-members are welcome!
We will hold an open house on…
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Posted by Gretchen Kinder a 7:46 pm on February 11, 2009
Do any of these issues concern you?
Bullying? Child predators on the internet? Use of violence to solve problems?
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Posted by revmolly a 12:42 pm on February 5, 2009
The Jesus fish kissing the Darwin fish? Why not? Our church is celebrating the 200th birthday of
Charles Darwin and the 150th anniversary of the publication of The Origin of Species this weekend with a special worship service. John Olson, a…
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Posted by Columbine a 9:07 am on February 2, 2009
$80 for four days of fun! Breakfast and pizza included.
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Posted by Columbine a 11:51 pm on February 1, 2009
$65 for spay/neuter and a rabies shot! Phone/email for details and to reserve a space for your cat.
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Posted by Barry Rafkind a 8:04 pm on January 30, 2009
According to "Latest News" on the website of the Somerville Democratic City Committee
www.SomDems.org :
The Ward Caucuses to elect delegates to the 2009 State Convention in Springfield will be held on Thursday, February 5th at 7pm with the exception of Ward Five which will be at 8:00 p.m. at the same location…
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Posted by Jennifer Lawrence a 3:02 pm on January 29, 2009
The days are lengthening and the sap will soon begin flowing. That's right, it's Maple Syrup Time! The Somerville Maple Syrup Project will be kicking off the 2009 season this Saturday, January 31st at 12pm!
We'll be tapping the trees on Tufts Campus. Meet at the corner of College Ave and Professor's Row on Tufts Campus…
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Posted by Jen Capuano a 12:58 pm on
I want to share with you a call I received this week from an 80-year-old Somerville woman. Olga is a retired math teacher who is recovering from hip replacement surgery. After hearing President Obama's Inaugural Address and his call to service, she picked up the phone, saying she was moved to "give back any way I can." Olga will be tutoring math at Somerville High School three hours a week. I know that there are many more Olgas in Somerville and beyond who are searching for meaningful ways to connect with and give back to their community.
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Posted by Gretchen Kinder a 9:23 am on January 28, 2009
Dear colleagues and neighbors,
At least three times a week I get email from members of our community offering advice on ways the website of the
Somerville Public Schools can be reorganized to better meet their information needs.…
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Posted by Barry Rafkind a 9:12 am on
Monthly DARBI Meeting, Wed., Feb. 4, 7pm.
The Davis Square Area Resident-Business Initiative (DARBI), a registered 501(c)4 nonprofit association of volunteers who live and/or work in the area, aims to:
Promote Davis Square as an attractive place to live, visit, shop and conduct business.
Work together as an open association of volunteers to identify and
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Posted by tinirella a 11:50 pm on January 25, 2009
Somerville Adult Evening School Winter 2009 Classes start the week of February 3.
Whether you long to learn to ice a cake like a pro, play an African drum, speak Portuguese, deliver CPR, design a web page, do your own home improvements, or simply cut your home energy costs, Somerville Adult Evening School has an affordable course for you. Weekly classes are held at Somerville High School and cover everything from mastering pastry dough to learning to create architectural plans with AutoCAD.…
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Posted by Warren Goldstein-Gelb a 11:39 pm on January 23, 2009
The young people from Centro Presente’s Pintamos Nuestro Mundo, and The Welcome Project’s Youth Program would like to cordially invite you to: “A Dialogue with Youth on Welcoming Massachusetts” .
Tuesday, January 27th from 4:30 to 6:30pm
Cross Street Senior Center, 165 Broadway, Somerville
For more about this event, read
A Dialogue with Youth on WelcomingRead More.>>
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Posted by Warren Goldstein-Gelb a 11:33 pm on
This event is an opportunity for Somerville youth and community partners to meet in person, build community, and discuss how Somerville can become a safer and welcoming place for everyone. At the event, our youth members will present personal stories, and sit in small dialogue groups with adults.
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Posted by Gretchen Kinder a 2:10 pm on January 22, 2009
Click "Read more" to learn about:
- College Goal Sunday on January 25th
- Kindergarten registration paperwork help, January 26-29
- Bye Bye Birdie at Somerville High School February 6-8
- Student art on exhibit at the Nave Gallery
- Somerville Special Olympics Swim team
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Posted by Gretchen Kinder a 1:57 pm on
The Food Services Department is starting a Student Advisory Board in February to give students the opportunity to voice their thoughts about school meals. Students will meet with the Food Service Director and Nutrition Outreach Coordinator on a monthly basis to advise on the school breakfast and lunch program through the rest of the school year. All interested students should contact Charlotte Stephenson, Nutrition Outreach Coordinator, at (617) 625-6600 x6095 or cstephenson(at)k12.somerville.ma.us.
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Posted by Barry Rafkind a 12:44 pm on January 17, 2009
[Note, I am the Endorsements Chair of PDS - Barry]
Come out to the first meeting of the new year!
What: PDS January Meeting
When: Tuesday, January 27th - 6:45pm to 8:45pm
Where: Visiting Nurses Association, Community Room, 259 Lowell Street, Somerville
Agenda includes:
- upcoming campaign and candidate training
- endorsement discussion on
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Posted by Vanessa Rule a 10:02 am on January 13, 2009
Volunteer on National Service Day with Somerville Climate Action
MLK Day, Monday, January 19th
Spread the word on energy-efficiency in underserved communities!
On Monday, January 19th (Martin Luther King Jr. Day), we will be going door-to-door in poor and moderate-income communities of Somerville, to spread awareness about simple home improvements to save money, energy, and (well, yes) the
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Posted by Dennis Fischman a 10:06 pm on January 8, 2009
Retirement Party
For Jack Hamilton
Date: Friday, January 23, 2009
Time: 3:30-8:00 p.m.
Place: Dante Club, Craigie Street,
Somerville, MA
Price: $15 (well wishers $10)
Make checks payable to:
CAAS/Retirement Party
(Must receive by January 16)
Send to
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Posted by Gretchen Kinder a 3:44 pm on
The period after the December break is always a time of high activity in the schools. What follows is a list of events and activities which might be of interest to all residents, business owners and others across the city:
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Posted by Gretchen Kinder a 11:15 am on January 2, 2009
The Early Childhood Festival celebrates young children and families, and provides families with the opportunity to learn more about early childhood education programs and resources in Somerville. Hosted by the Early Childhood Advisory Committee (ECAC), an award-winning collaboration between the Somerville Public Schools and all of the city's early childhood programs...
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Posted by Gretchen Kinder a 11:09 am on
ECIP is an integrated early childhood program with a mix of standard and special education children ages three and four. Classes meet four days per week for 5.25 hours per day. There is one teacher and one paraprofessional in each class for a maximum of 15 children.…
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Posted by Gretchen Kinder a 11:05 am on
Students who will be 5 by August 31, 2009 are eligible for free, full-day kindergarten in the Somerville Public Schools. Kindergarten registration begins in January! Registration materials will be mailed home to the parents/guardians of every age eligible child
born in Somerville.
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Posted by Barry Rafkind a 6:25 am on
10 A.M. – Noon, Monday, January 19, 2009
Somerville High School auditorium, 81 Highland Ave
- Keynote address
- 2009 MLK awards
- Musical Performances
This event is free and open to the public
Free Refreshments generously provided by the Somerville Public Schools
Co-sponsored by the Somerville Public Schools
For more information, contact: the Human Rights Commission at
617-625-6600 x2406 or Sonja Darai sdarai(at)somervillema.gov
Accessible at main entrance…
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Posted by Vanessa Rule a 5:27 pm on December 26, 2008
Somerville Climate Action fights global warming by helping Somerville residents, businesses, and the municipality to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. We promote energy-conservation, energy-efficiency and the adoption of renewable sources of power through education, advocacy, and coalition building. We believe that this process will result in Somerville’s greater economic, social, and environmental sustainability, building…
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Posted by Gretchen Kinder a 7:31 pm on December 16, 2008
Pleasant Auto School and Somerville Adult Evening School have teamed up to provide a 5 week driver's education course for any teens or adults with a learner's permit. Students receive 30 hours of classroom instruction, twelve hours of Road Lessons, six hours of observation time.
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Posted by Barry Rafkind a 10:01 pm on December 11, 2008
The following message was sent by Stephanie Hirsch to some ResiStat groups today. This is the park bounded by Holland Street, Simpson St., and Paulina St..
Hello ResiStat groups -
Please see below for an announcement of a planning meeting regarding Hodgkins Park:
Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone and Ward 7 Alderman Robert Trane invite all interested residents and…
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Posted by eila a 7:04 pm on December 5, 2008
A focus group of Civil and DisAbilities Rights advocates will join with the longest-running TV Access producers group in the country during Civil Rights Week in MA to tackle the challenges of designing equal opportunity communities.
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Posted by Gretchen Kinder a 1:20 pm on
Julia's drawing entitled Red Sails at Sunset by Julia J won third prize in Crayola's "Art of Childhood" online exhibit!
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Posted by Gretchen Kinder a 4:27 pm on December 3, 2008
More than 35 student actors, musicians, stage and costume designers, and production engineers are working on the 2009 Somerville High School production of Bye Bye Birdie. Scheduled to launch its three day run on Friday, February 6th, Bye Bye Birdie tells the story of Conrad Birdie...
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Posted by Adam Rich a 3:49 pm on December 1, 2008
Please join the Affordable Housing Organizing Committee (AHOC) and Save Our Somerville (SOS) on Thursday at 6:30 p.m. for the hearing of the Union Square Zoning Ordinance at City Hall. We are very concerned that the proposed Union Square zoning does little to protect affordability in the area.
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Posted by Gretchen Kinder a 8:30 am on
The District is rich in activity throughout the early part of December. Highlights include...
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Posted by Linda Haviland Conte a 2:43 pm on November 30, 2008
"Klass Klownz" auditions are open to any Somerville resident in Grades 7 through 9, and will be held Wednesday, December 10th at 6:00 p.m. in West Somerville Neighborhood School at 177 Powderhouse Boulevard. Performers should prepare a one-minute skit that can take the form of a funny song, an impression, or a parody of a TV ad or character. A CD player will be provided for those auditioners that have their own music.
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Posted by Greg Nadeau a 9:05 pm on November 28, 2008
The tree is gone. Several of us confronted the arborist. Ellie and Kirsten went to court in Woburn where Joe Benoit mysteriously turned up and successfully challenged their request for a temporary restraining order. (with video)
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Posted by Linda Haviland Conte a 12:50 pm on November 26, 2008
Here is an opportunity to view the work of local artisans, purchase some
holiday decorations and gifts, and help support many student athletes at
SHS!
Each year Somerville attracts over 120 artisan and crafters from
throughout New England to this Holiday Crafts Fair at a very central
location, Somerville High School-Brune Field House at 81 Highland Ave.
This free event is…
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Posted by Barry Rafkind a 9:30 pm on November 24, 2008
A new exhibition, cosponsored by the Arthur and Elizabeth Schlesinger Library at the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study and the Chinese Historical Society of New England features material from the Chinese American Women Oral History Project. Exhibited are transcripts, audio, and video clips, artifacts, correspondence, and books that document the experiences of several women who…
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Posted by Barry Rafkind a 6:52 pm on
And now, a meeting announcement from the Chair of the Progressive Democrats of Somerville...
HEY PDSers...
Come to our November meeting at the VNA at 259 Lowell Street on Tuesday, November 25th from 6:30 to 8:30.
Topics include:
- Celebrating the election of BARACK OBAMA!!!!
- Union Square Zoning Update
- Condo Conversion Endorsement Discussion
- Charter Committee Recommendation Update
- Election of Vacant Positions on the Steering Committee
- and
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Posted by Gretchen Kinder a 2:06 pm on November 18, 2008
Spread Christmas cheer and support alternative education by buying a Christmas tree or wreath from Next Wave and Full Circle Alternative Schools, which provide high quality instruction in a therapeutic setting for up to 104 Somerville youth in Grades 6-12.
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Posted by Pat Jehlen a 10:44 am on
You're invited to a Legislative Workshop I'll be holding on Thursday, November 20 from 7PM to 8:30PM at the Somerville Public Library, at 79 Highland Ave, Somerville.
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Posted by Barry Rafkind a 9:29 pm on November 15, 2008
Two days ago, the City of Somerville announced it would start enforcing regulations prohibiting the use of bicycles on sidewalks with fines between $20 and $50... Given the city's budget problems, I wonder whether this policy change is motivated more by a need to find new sources of revenue rather than by public safety concerns.
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Posted by Lynn McWhood a 7:05 pm on
The Mystic View Task Force is holding its annual meeting on Wednesday, November 19, 2008. The focus of this year’s meeting will be reports on air pollution research. Taeko Minegishi, a scientist at Environmental Health & Engineering, Inc., will report on the results of measurements of
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Posted by Barry Rafkind a 6:00 pm on
[Posted on behalf of Alisa Wind]
Dear friends at Somerville Voices,
We would like you to join us at a special "What's Next?" event with Noam Chomsky next Wednesday, Nov 19th. We would also like to encourage your organization to advertise in our program book to share your work with hundreds of viewers (please see below).
Although this…
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Posted by reisnere a 1:01 am on
The Somerville Transportation Equity Partnership (STEP) and the Medford Green Line Neighborhood Alliance (MGNA) are jointly hosting a community meeting to discuss the proposed extension of the Green Line service to the Medford/Somerville line at Mystic Valley Parkway.
The meeting, will be at 7 p.m. on Monday
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Posted by Barry Rafkind a 11:14 pm on November 13, 2008
Nearly a third of Somerville residents were born outside of the United States. Who are we in this immigrant city? What dreams and aspirations brought us here? How did we cope in a new community and in a new country? What brings us together - what pulls us apart - across generations of immigrants?
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Posted by Barry Rafkind a 10:03 pm on
Saturday, November 22 at the Cambridge Senior Center in Central Square, United for Justice with Peace is holding a post-election conference to discuss how best to move the agenda for peace and justice forward in the Greater Boston areaRead More.>>
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Posted by Barry Rafkind a 10:00 pm on
This announcement appeared on the smujp(at)yahoogroups.com list on
Wed, Nov 12, 2008 at 11:28 AM
Wednesday, November 19, 7:30-9:30 PM
at the Middle School
FROM WALL STREET TO MAIN STREET - Watertown: A Community Speak-Out on the Economic Meltdown
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Posted by Barry Rafkind a 9:49 pm on
The following message was sent by Jackie Rossetti to the
ResiStatYoungSomerville Google group on Wed, Nov 12, 2008 at 12:56 PM
Hi All,
If you live in the Grimmons Park area, you may be interested in the
following community meeting, to be held on Thursday, Nov. 20th:
Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone and Ward 4 Alderman Walter Pero…
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Posted by Barry Rafkind a 9:34 pm on
I just received this invitation in the mail from the Somerville Community Corporation:
The Somerville Community Corporation
Cordially invites you to attend our
39th Annual Dinner and Meeting
"PATHWAYS TO PROGRESS"
Wed, Dec 3, 2008, 6-8:30pm
Holiday Inn Boston - Somerville
30 Washington St., Somerville
Please join us for dinner, program, and entertainment.
Please RSVP by: Wed, Nov 26th
617-776-5931 or AnnualMeetingRSVP(at)SomervilleCDC.org
Suggested Donation $25
We welcome…
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Posted by Gretchen Kinder a 8:04 am on November 3, 2008
No school on November 4th; Vocational Fair on November 8th; School Improvement Council Training on November 10th; Parent/Guardian Focus Group on Middle Grades Learning on November 13th; District-wide open house and information session on November 18th
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Posted by eila a 9:32 pm on November 1, 2008
The following is quoted from the City of Somerville Website PR of October 27, 2008:
The City of Somerville’s Charter Advisory Committee (CAC) will hold a public hearing to discuss the City’s municipal charter and the work of the CAC over the last…
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Posted by Bill@SCAT a 10:30 pm on October 30, 2008
Hi Gang, for those of you yearning for alternative media coverage of the big day November 4th …
keep reading, we have the answerRead More.>>
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Posted by Bill@SCAT a 2:01 pm on
Hi Gang, for those of you yearning for alternative media coverage of the big day November 4th .... keep reading, we have the answer.
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Posted by Abby a 9:52 am on
SMUJP (Somerville-Medford United for Justice with Peace) invites you to a post-election dialogue: thoughts on the election results and implications for the Somerville and Medford progressive community. We hope to define three key areas to focus on going forward, relating to peace, economic justice and local issues. This open, nonpartisan conversation will start with brief presentations and move to lots of discussion. We hope you can join us!
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Posted by Dorie Clark a 9:33 am on October 27, 2008
As cold autumn weather approaches, Davis Square's Amethyst Center announced today that it is hosting a “Get Healthy for the Holidays” open house offering refreshments and holistic health treatments. The short treatments—available in exchange for a suggested $10 donation to the Somerville Homeless Coalition—include: acupuncture; shiatsu; massage; craniosacral therapy; naturopathy consultations; reiki and other energy balancing sessions. Participants are also encouraged to bring gently-used or new blankets to donate to the Coalition.
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Posted by John Teves a 11:38 am on October 26, 2008
Somerville Youth Hockey Association provides an instructional level program for youth from ages 3-8 years old at Somerville's DCR Rink on Saturday mornings for the entire season. This is a great opportunity to put on a pair of skates and learn skating and hockey basics. There is no pressure to join a team, but children…
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Posted by John Teves a 11:37 am on
Join the Boston University Women's Ice Hockey Team as they host a FREE hockey clinic for girls 8th
Grade and under (because of NCAA rules, they can not be in high school yet)
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Posted by Adam Rich a 11:09 pm on October 22, 2008
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Posted by Adam Rich a 11:05 pm on
Save Our Somerville's always reliable, Leon David, has been hard at work organizing a disaster relief march for Haiti. Haiti has been devastated by something like four hurricanes this year. Leon has asked that this message be shared with the SOS network to help all of Somerville become aware of this issue that has sent shockwaves through our Haitian community. On Sunday, let's show that all of Somerville stands in solidarity with Haiti and her expatriates here in our city.
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Posted by Columbine a 8:42 pm on October 8, 2008
From a phone message received today, October 8:
Hello, this is an important message from the National Institutes of Health.
On October 14 we’ll be holding a meeting of the NIH Blue Ribbon Panel for the risk assessment of the national emerging infectious diseases laboratories at Boston University Medical Center.
The purpose of the meeting is to get…
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Posted by rebecca batorsky a 3:45 pm on
Stand Up for Peace in the Middle East
BRING THE TROOPS HOME NOW!
Visit our website: http://oct11boston.org
Music at 11, Rally at noon, March at 2 pm
Boston Common Parade Grounds (Entrance on Beacon and Charles St.)
Join thousands of New England anti-war activists on Oct. 11th 2008 at noon on Boston Common for a rally with music, cultural performers…
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Posted by Union Square Main Streets a 5:23 pm on October 6, 2008
Join Union Square Main Streets for our monthly 'Second Wednesdays in Union Square' community celebration. October features a tour of Union Square's drinking holes, complete with drink specials and new friends.
When: This Wednesday, October 8 from 6pm until whenever you want to leave.
Where: We will begin the night at 6pm at Taqueria La…
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Posted by Columbine a 9:59 am on October 3, 2008
Charles River Alleycats is hosting a Low Cost Spay Neuter Clinic for Cats on Saturday, October 25th. The clinic will be held at the Somerville Department of Public Works city yard at 1 Franey Rd, Somerville.
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Posted by Mimi Graney a 4:52 pm on October 2, 2008
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.
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Posted by Ron Newman a 6:56 am on October 1, 2008
Join the Somerville Bicycle Committee for the 16th Annual Tour de Somerville on Saturday, October 18th. We'll meet at 10 am at Seven Hills Park, behind the Holland Street T entrance in Davis Square. From there, we'll trace the entire boundary of our city, from leafy Alewife Brook and Tufts University to gritty…
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Posted by Jennifer Lawrence a 3:26 pm on September 24, 2008
Food, music, and raffle, rain or shine - everyone is invited!
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Posted by Dennis Fischman a 11:42 pm on September 22, 2008
201 Central Street, Somerville (near the corner of Broadway). Services continue Tuesday and Wednesday: see full schedule at www.templebnaibrith.org. All welcome.
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Posted by John Teves a 3:35 pm on
Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone and Somerville Youth Soccer League invite all to attend a ribbon cutting ceremony at the new James McCarthy Field located at the Michael E. Capuano Early Childhood Center on 150 Glenn Street / Wednesday September 24th from 3:30-4:30pm.
The ceremony will include a brief speaking agenda, ribbon cutting, and special guest New…
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Posted by Barry Rafkind a 6:40 pm on September 20, 2008
From the homepage of the Somerville Democratic City Committee
www.SomDems.org :
Our first annual Somerville Democratic City Committee Picnic has been rescheduled to Saturday, October 4th, from noon to 4:00 p.m. at the Holiday Inn, 30 Washington Street. All Somerville Democrats are welcome…
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Posted by Columbine a 11:31 pm on September 15, 2008
Come to Union Square September 28
27 to celebrate Somerville's own sweet, gooey, and utterly unique contribution to American cuisine, Marshmallow Fluff! From 4 to 7 PM (rain date Sunday September 28) come participate in the Fluff cooking contest, find out about Somerville superhero Fluff Boy, and hear the dulcet tones of the…
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Posted by Gretchen Kinder a 1:03 pm on September 12, 2008
There are several noteworthy events happening in the Somerville Public Schools in the upcoming weeks.
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Posted by john bell a 3:13 pm on September 11, 2008
Dear Friends and Neighbors,
I am part of a group of Somerville and Cambridge residents organizing the third Honk! Festival of activist street bands, and I wanted to extend an invitation to all of you to take part in the Honk Parade from Davis Square to Harvard Square on Sunday, October 12. It's a…
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Posted by Columbine a 9:37 pm on September 8, 2008
Saturday, September 20, 2008
The Urban Country Fair
sponsored by Truth Serum, Somerville Arts Council and ArtsUnion
(raindate: September 21)
3-7pm FREE and open to the public
Union Square, Somerville in the square!
Truth Serum's Urban Country Fair will combine Exhibitors, Craft and Art Sellers, free Boston SkillShare workshops and old time…
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Posted by Columbine a 9:15 pm on September 7, 2008
Dear Friends,
We hope that your year has been filled with music, the joy of community, and acts of resistance. We are writing to announce the third HONK! Festival and to ask for your help.
This year's HONK! will be held on
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Posted by Columbine a 9:11 pm on
The annual SGC Perennial and House Plant Sale is planned for Saturday, September 20th, 2008 from 9:00am-1:00pm in Davis Square (rain or shine), in the park at the intersection of College Ave and Holland St (across from…
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Posted by Greg Nadeau a 8:58 pm on September 4, 2008
Committee Urges Residents to Submit Comments on City Charter Beginning September 1st through September 8th; Comments Accepted Via Email, Mail and Voicemail
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Posted by abbe a 11:31 am on September 3, 2008
Looking for a vibrant, egalitarian, and welcoming Jewish community? Temple B'nai Brith is an independent Jewish congregation serving Somerville and surrounding communities for over 100 years. We offer regular Shabbat and alternative worship services, High Holiday services, and other Jewish holiday services; non-members are welcome!
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Posted by Dennis Fischman a 9:55 am on
The Community Action Agency of Somerville (CAAS) is seeking an Executive Director to start January 1, 2009. Please refer to our website for more information:
www.caasomerville.org.
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