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		<title>Beat Report: 1/19/12 Finance Committee Meeting of the Whole</title>
		<link>http://www.somervillevoices.org/2012/01/21/workers-rights/beat-report-11912-finance-committee-meeting-of-the-whole/</link>
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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>Support our Firefighters!</title>
		<link>http://www.somervillevoices.org/2012/01/11/public-health-safety/support-our-firefighters/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Jan 2012 23:49:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>eila</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[January 11, 2012:  State and local news organizations report today that the City is suing the local firefighters union and a state panel in order to halt payment on what is legitimately owed Somerville&#8217;s Fire Fighters Local 76.  (See today&#8217;s Boston Globe report)
The Mayor claims that this will cause a $1.9 million shortfall that may cause [...]]]></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>12/15/11 &#8211; 1/31/12 Comment Period for Porter Square Zoning Change</title>
		<link>http://www.somervillevoices.org/2011/12/18/development-and-zoning/121511-13112-comment-period-for-porter-square-zoning-change/</link>
		<comments>http://www.somervillevoices.org/2011/12/18/development-and-zoning/121511-13112-comment-period-for-porter-square-zoning-change/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Dec 2011 03:09:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>David Dahlbacka</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The City of Somerville is proposing zoning changes to Somerville Avenue from Wilson Square to Porter Square, White Street, and Elm Street from White Street to Wilson Square. While this zoning change can bring definite benefits to the city in tax revenue, some abutters are asking "What's in it for us?"]]></description>
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		<title>Working Together to Improve Outcomes &#8211; My Comments on Charter</title>
		<link>http://www.somervillevoices.org/2011/12/06/schools-and-youth/working-together-to-improve-outcomes-my-comments-on-charter/</link>
		<comments>http://www.somervillevoices.org/2011/12/06/schools-and-youth/working-together-to-improve-outcomes-my-comments-on-charter/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Dec 2011 03:16:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>shirsch</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Perspective on the proposed charter by Stephanie Hirsch, a Somerville parent and Director of SomerPromise, a joint effort of the City, Schools, on-profit providers, residents, Tufts, and the Somerville Housing Authority to increase coordination and to use data-informed decision-making to improve life outcomes for children in Somerville.]]></description>
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		<title>12/1/11 Board of Assessors Meeting</title>
		<link>http://www.somervillevoices.org/2011/11/29/housing/12111-board-of-assessors-meeting/</link>
		<comments>http://www.somervillevoices.org/2011/11/29/housing/12111-board-of-assessors-meeting/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Nov 2011 03:51:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>David Dahlbacka</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Agenda not available (11/29/11). This meeting will most likely discuss property tax percentages for fiscal year 2012.]]></description>
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		<title>11/22/11 Somerville Board of Assessors Public Hearing</title>
		<link>http://www.somervillevoices.org/2011/11/20/city-finances/112211-somerville-board-of-assessors-public-hearing/</link>
		<comments>http://www.somervillevoices.org/2011/11/20/city-finances/112211-somerville-board-of-assessors-public-hearing/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 20 Nov 2011 21:19:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>David Dahlbacka</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[This public hearing will affect property tax percentages for fiscal year 2012, giving revenue implications of various rates. Every Somerville property owner will be affected by this hearing.]]></description>
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		<title>Proposed Rights-of-Way Federal Guidelines Comment Period</title>
		<link>http://www.somervillevoices.org/2011/11/06/housing/proposed-rights-of-way-federal-guidelines-public-hearing/</link>
		<comments>http://www.somervillevoices.org/2011/11/06/housing/proposed-rights-of-way-federal-guidelines-public-hearing/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Nov 2011 00:15:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>David Dahlbacka</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The comment period ends 11/23/11. This is your chance to provide input to Federal guidelines on access by persons with disabilities. ]]></description>
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		<title>Fall Resistat Community Meetings</title>
		<link>http://www.somervillevoices.org/2011/11/06/events/fall-resistat-community-meetings/</link>
		<comments>http://www.somervillevoices.org/2011/11/06/events/fall-resistat-community-meetings/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 06 Nov 2011 23:59:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>David Dahlbacka</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[These meetings are an important way to make your needs known to Somerville government. Show up and make your voice heard.]]></description>
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		<title>10/25/11 Conservation Commission Meeting</title>
		<link>http://www.somervillevoices.org/2011/10/23/events/102511-conservation-commission-meeting/</link>
		<comments>http://www.somervillevoices.org/2011/10/23/events/102511-conservation-commission-meeting/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2011 00:02:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>David Dahlbacka</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[[ October 25, 2011; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ] Agenda includes Assembly Square Blocks 1 and 4 and sewer and drain work in Ten Hills. This work helps fulfill the financial conditions needed for the success of the Assembly Square DIF and iCubed programs.]]></description>
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