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Posted by Vanessa Rule a 4:20 pm on January 21, 2010
Somerville Home Energy Efficiency Team (SHEET)
Invites you to roll up your sleeves and join a weatherization party
Sunday, January 31st — Noon-3:30pm
SHEET and Somerville Climate Action are taking action. Join in!
¨ Help to weatherize the parsonage of a Somerville church
¨ Learn skills you can take…
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Posted by Columbine a 10:09 pm on November 13, 2009
Davis Square retailers welcome all for special sales, snacks, drinks, and entertainment until the clock strikes midnight.
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Posted by Vanessa Rule a 11:21 am on
Please Join Alderman Rebekah Gewirtz, Somerville Climate Action and Transition Somerville for a Forum on Green Roofs: Installing green roofs in Somerville Wednesday, November 18, 2009 7:00pm to 9:00pm Visiting Nurses’ Association Community Room, 259 Lowell Street One hour presentation followed by one hour discussion
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Posted by Alain Jehlen a 3:47 pm on November 11, 2009
A new documentary by Wendy Blom, SCAT Executive Director, looks at how Somerville residents take advantage of Massachusetts farms and backyard gardens…
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Posted by WendyBlom a 12:11 pm on October 26, 2009
There will be an open screening and discussion of the 45-minute documentary, “Eating Local in Somerville” on Tuesday, November 3 at 7:30pm in the studio of Somerville Community Access Television, 90 Union Square, Somerville.
Eating local is a national movement that has been embraced enthusiastically in Somerville. A new documentary produced by SCAT Executive…
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Posted by Columbine a 10:26 pm on October 22, 2009
The City of Somerville will be auctioning off over 300 bicycles on Saturday, November 14th from 11 to 3 p.m. at the Somerville High School Atrium located at 81 Highland Avenue in Somerville. All those interested may preview the bicycles from 10 – 11 a.m. on November 14th at the Somerville High School Atrium…
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Posted by Vanessa Rule a 9:00 am on September 30, 2009
Three Somerville Climate Action members are opening their homes to show what they have done to reduce their carbon footprint, create green jobs, make their homes more comfortable, and save money.
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Posted by Columbine a 8:52 pm on September 25, 2009
Buy gently used household goods, furniture, sporting equipment, bikes, and clothing at 600 Mystic Valley Parkway.
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Posted by Columbine a 11:06 am on September 7, 2009
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Posted by Columbine a 10:37 pm on September 1, 2009
The Somerville Garden Club holds one of the best plant sales in the Boston area. Club members divide and donate time-tested favorites as well as plants they have just discovered.
When: September 19, 2009, 9 am – 1 pm
Where: Davis Square (at the intersection of College Ave. and Holland St.)
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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 Dennis Fischman a 9:51 am on January 27, 2009
The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) can put up to $5,548 in your pocket this tax season! EITC is the federal and state income tax credit available to low and moderate-income working families and individuals. Don’t miss out! Last year, more than 50,000 eligible working families in Massachusetts failed to apply for EITC, leaving an estimated $75 million in unclaimed money in Washington, D.C. Couldn’t you use that money where you live?
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Posted by Dennis Fischman a 11:07 pm on April 22, 2008
Do you want to help set the direction for Somerville’s anti-poverty agency? The Community Action Agency of Somerville (CAAS) is seeking candidates—and voters—for its Board elections, coming up the week of May 19th at two locations in Somerville.
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Posted by the editors a 10:30 pm on April 2, 2008
Many residents are eligible for a property tax break. Are you? Find out.…
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