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		<title>2/2/12 Somerville Planning Board Meeting</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 29 Jan 2012 20:57:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>David Dahlbacka</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[[ February 2, 2012; 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ] Agenda includes further discussion and possible vote on the Porter Square/Wilson Square zoning change, which has proved controversial.]]></description>
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		<title>Beat Report: 1/19/12 Finance Committee Meeting of the Whole</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 21 Jan 2012 16:39:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>David Dahlbacka</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Mayor Curtatone announced memo of agreement with Firefighters Local 76 deferring retroactive payments to next fiscal year. This agreement means no layoffs this fiscal year (including closing West Branch Library). Asked for executive session to discuss next steps, and continuing negotiations with fire alarm operators.]]></description>
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		<title>1/25/12 Green Line Extension Corridor-Wide Public Meeting</title>
		<link>http://www.somervillevoices.org/2012/01/15/events/12512-green-line-extension-corridor-wide-public-meeting/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Jan 2012 01:01:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>David Dahlbacka</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[[ January 25, 2012; 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. ] Agenda includes the early bridge and demolition package, affecting the Medford Street Rail Bridge (Somerville), the Harvard Street Rail Bridge (Medford), and 21 Water Street (Cambridge).]]></description>
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		<title>1/18/12 Somerville Housing Authority</title>
		<link>http://www.somervillevoices.org/2012/01/15/events/11812-somerville-housing-authority/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Jan 2012 00:58:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>David Dahlbacka</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[[ January 18, 2012; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ] Agenda includes resident concerns and report of committees on Resident Services, Public Safety, Safety, Major Projects, and Finance.]]></description>
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		<title>1/19/12 Somerville Planning Board Meeting</title>
		<link>http://www.somervillevoices.org/2012/01/15/events/11912-somerville-planning-board-meeting/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Jan 2012 00:43:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>David Dahlbacka</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[[ January 19, 2012; 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ] Agenda includes further discussion and possible vote on the Porter Square/Wilson Square zoning change, which has proved controversial.]]></description>
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		<title>1/18/12 Somerville Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting</title>
		<link>http://www.somervillevoices.org/2012/01/15/events/11812-somerville-zoning-board-of-appeals-meeting/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Jan 2012 00:41:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>David Dahlbacka</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[[ January 18, 2012; 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ] Agenda includes (16 Linden St.) a variance to add a 5-unit residence to a lot that already has a 3-unit structure and (485 Mystic Valley Pkwy.) convert the Mystic Water Works property into 60 affordable housing units.]]></description>
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		<title>1/12/12 Somerville Design Review Committee Meeting</title>
		<link>http://www.somervillevoices.org/2012/01/08/events/11212-somerville-design-review-committee-meeting/</link>
		<comments>http://www.somervillevoices.org/2012/01/08/events/11212-somerville-design-review-committee-meeting/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Jan 2012 02:18:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>David Dahlbacka</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[[ January 12, 2012; 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. ] Agenda not available (1/1/12). The Design Review Committee provides design criteria, guidance and recommendations to permit applicants. Its mandate is to maintain and enhance the natural, aesthetic, and cultural heritage of the City and to preserve the value of land and buildings.]]></description>
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		<title>1/10/12 Minuteman Bikeway Arlington Public Meeting</title>
		<link>http://www.somervillevoices.org/2012/01/01/events/11012-minuteman-bikeway-arlington-public-meeting/</link>
		<comments>http://www.somervillevoices.org/2012/01/01/events/11012-minuteman-bikeway-arlington-public-meeting/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 01 Jan 2012 19:35:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>David Dahlbacka</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[[ January 10, 2012; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ] This meeting will present five options for fixing the break in the Minuteman Trail at Mass Ave. and Rt. 60 in Arlington Center, which forces bicyclists onto the streets and sidewalks.]]></description>
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		<title>1/5/12 Somerville Planning Board Meeting</title>
		<link>http://www.somervillevoices.org/2012/01/01/events/1512-somerville-planning-board-meeting/</link>
		<comments>http://www.somervillevoices.org/2012/01/01/events/1512-somerville-planning-board-meeting/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 01 Jan 2012 19:31:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>David Dahlbacka</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[[ January 5, 2012; 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ] Agenda includes the proposed zoning changes to Somerville Avenue from Wilson Square to Porter Square, White Street, and Elm Street from White Street to Wilson Square.  "What's in it for us?"]]></description>
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		<title>1/4/12 Somerville Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting</title>
		<link>http://www.somervillevoices.org/2012/01/01/events/1412-somerville-zoning-board-of-appeals-meeting/</link>
		<comments>http://www.somervillevoices.org/2012/01/01/events/1412-somerville-zoning-board-of-appeals-meeting/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 01 Jan 2012 19:28:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>David Dahlbacka</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[[ January 4, 2012; 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ] Agenda includes converting the existing Mystic Water Works into a 25 unit affordable housing apartment building.]]></description>
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