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Posted by David Dahlbacka a 4:06 am on May 21, 2013
Somerville prepared the Davis Square Action plan 30 years ago when the T came in to Davis Square. The results need to be updated. More…
Posted in Comprehensive Plan, Development and Zoning | No Comments »
Posted by David Dahlbacka a 9:51 pm on May 19, 2013
Somerville prepared the Davis Square Action plan 30 years ago when the T came in to Davis Square. The results need to be updated.
Posted in All Ages, Beat Reporter, Comprehensive Plan, Davis Square, Events, Red Line | No Comments »
Posted by David Dahlbacka a 7:59 pm on May 6, 2013
The key issue is allowing a larger supermarket in Assembly Square at a location that should be dedicated to high-rise office and R&D space.More…
Posted in All Ages, Assembly Square, Beat Reporter, Comprehensive Plan, Development and Zoning, Events, Green Line, Housing, Union Square | 1 Comment »
Posted by David Dahlbacka a 10:30 pm on April 28, 2013
Agenda includes a proposed home-rule petition to establish a Job Creation-Job Retention Trust, and a proposed ban on polystyrene containers in Somerville. More…
Posted in Beat Reporter, Comprehensive Plan, Development and Zoning | No Comments »
Posted by David Dahlbacka a 8:58 pm on April 21, 2013
Agenda includes an update on the construction of the Riverfront park at Assembly Square. More…
Posted in All Ages, Assembly Square, Beat Reporter, Comprehensive Plan, Development and Zoning, Events, Mystic River | No Comments »
Posted by David Dahlbacka a 7:58 pm on April 14, 2013
The HUD block grants are a very important source of funding for affordable housing in Somerville, yet very few people attend these hearings. More…
Posted in All Ages, Beat Reporter, Comprehensive Plan, Development and Zoning, Economy & Poverty, Events, Housing, Seniors | No Comments »
Posted by David Dahlbacka a 9:29 pm on April 7, 2013
The Green Line Extension and Assembly Square T-Stop may be at risk if inadequate funding is provided. Make your views known. More…
Posted in Assembly Square, Ball Square, Beat Reporter, College Avenue, Comprehensive Plan, Development and Zoning, Events, Gilman Square, Green Line, Lowell Street, Magoun Square, MBTA, Orange Line, Transportation, Transportation Projects, Union Square | No Comments »
Posted by Joeb a 11:16 am on March 26, 2013
Somerville Library as a digital laboratory, community service, and creative resource to both city and national users.
Posted in Arts and Culture, Comprehensive Plan, Development and Zoning, Education, Events, Green Line, Politics, Schools and Youth, Seniors, Teens, Union Square, Ward 2, Ward 3 | No Comments »
Posted by David Dahlbacka a 8:55 pm on March 24, 2013
Remediation of contaminated industrial areas in the Union Square area has been an issue. It may be in your interest to comment on the Environmental Notification Form. More…
Posted in Beat Reporter, Comprehensive Plan, Development and Zoning, Events, Green Line, Transportation Projects, Union Square | No Comments »
Posted by David Dahlbacka a 8:11 pm on March 3, 2013
This project is controversial because the proposed cycle track could remove parking spaces. More…
Posted in All Ages, Beacon Street, Beat Reporter, Comprehensive Plan, Development and Zoning, Events, Housing, Traffic & Parking, Transportation, Transportation Projects | 1 Comment »
Posted by David Dahlbacka a 9:12 pm on January 27, 2013
Bicycle advocates turned out to the first meetings in support of a dedicated cycle track, which is opposed by neighborhood businesses. More…
Posted in Beat Reporter, Comprehensive Plan, Development and Zoning, Transportation | 1 Comment »
Posted by David Dahlbacka a 5:32 pm on January 20, 2013
Land acquisition in Union Square is required for the Green Line T-Stop and for area redevelopment. Those involved should make sure their interests are met. More…
Posted in Beat Reporter, Comprehensive Plan, Development and Zoning | 2 Comments »
Posted by David Dahlbacka a 8:16 pm on January 13, 2013
If a grocery store is built at the IKEA site, it should be on the first floor of a multi-story, high-value R&D building, otherwise the location is underutilized.
Posted in All Ages, Assembly Square, Beat Reporter, Comprehensive Plan, Development and Zoning, Events, Mystic River, Orange Line | 2 Comments »
Posted by David Dahlbacka a 8:59 pm on January 6, 2013
Federal Realty has acquired the IKEA site and is considering placing a grocery there. We need to preserve upper-story R&D space at the site as well as choose a good grocer.
Posted in All Ages, Assembly Square, Beat Reporter, Comprehensive Plan, Events, Mystic River, Orange Line | 1 Comment »
Posted by David Dahlbacka a 7:48 pm on January 1, 2013
Come, look, listen, and participate. Neighbors and other stakeholders should assert their interests early rather than late.
Posted in All Ages, Ball Square, Beat Reporter, Comprehensive Plan, Events, Gilman Square, Housing, Lowell Street | No Comments »
Posted by David Dahlbacka a 7:44 pm on
Posted in All Ages, Beat Reporter, City Finances, Comprehensive Plan, Development and Zoning, Events, Neighborhoods and Squares, Special | No Comments »
Posted by David Dahlbacka a 8:38 pm on December 9, 2012
Governor Patrick, Secretary Davey, Congressman Capuano, Mayor Curtatone, and other state and local elected officials are holding a kickoff ceremony for construction of Phase I of Green Line extension. The shovels are going into the ground. The Green Line Extension is really happening!
Posted in All Ages, Beat Reporter, Comprehensive Plan, Events, Gilman Square, Green Line, Lowell Street, Magoun Square, MBTA, Neighborhoods and Squares, Teele Square, Transportation, Transportation Projects, Union Square | No Comments »
Posted by David Dahlbacka a 6:11 pm on December 2, 2012
This public hearing will affect property tax percentages for fiscal year 2013, giving revenue implications of various rates. Every Somerville property owner will be affected by this hearing.
Posted in All Ages, Beat Reporter, City Finances, Comprehensive Plan, Development and Zoning, Events, Neighborhoods and Squares | No Comments »
Posted by David Dahlbacka a 5:48 pm on
Agenda gives no specific issues, but includes resident concerns, major projects, and finance.
Posted in Accessibility, All Ages, Beat Reporter, Comprehensive Plan, Development and Zoning, Events, Housing, Neighborhoods and Squares, Seniors, Special | No Comments »
Posted by David Dahlbacka a 7:45 pm on November 25, 2012
Come, look, listen, and participate. Neighbors and other stakeholders should assert their interests early rather than late.
Posted in All Ages, Ball Square, Beat Reporter, Comprehensive Plan, Development and Zoning, Environment and Open Space, Events, Gilman Square, Green Line, Housing, Lowell Street, Pedestrians, Traffic & Parking, Transportation Projects | No Comments »
Posted by David Dahlbacka a 3:49 pm on October 14, 2012
Agenda includes the presentation to the Planning Board of the RA/RB Report, which recommends changes to make residential zoning more comprehensible and consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.
Posted in All Ages, Beat Reporter, Comprehensive Plan, Development and Zoning, Events, Housing, Neighborhoods and Squares | 1 Comment »
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