Neighborhoods and Squares

Somerville prepared the Davis Square Action plan 30 years ago when the T came in to Davis Square. The results need to be updated.

Hey folks–time to shake off the winter residues and head for the waterfront! This weekend the Herring Run and Paddle event will take place. I’d love to see more people…

Livable Streets has been hot on the issue of the de-elevation of McGrath. There’s some immediate repairs that need to be done to the overpass but in the long term advocates are clamoring for this barrier to East Somerville to come down. … Continue reading →

It’s TUESDAY! In East SomervilleMay 7 Workshop/ Concert with El Sistema            at East Somerville Community School 4pm-5:30         Pupusa jam after party at Maya Sol 5:30-7:30May 14&…

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…

The Open House provides an opportunity to tour the new office, meet the GLX project team, get project updates, and provide feedback on the current state of the project. More…

Agenda gives no specifics. There are committees on resident services, public safety, major projects, and finance. To find out the specifics, come and listen. More…

Are you a creative business owner looking for support? Businesses working in the creative industries can sign up for sessions to access support and resources. Take advantage of this opportunity to connect to state and local business advisers during the … Continue reading →

Throughout the month of May, the Somerville Historic Preservation Commission (SHPC) partners with other local organizations to host events honoring Somerville’s history and historic districts. All events are open to the public and free unless otherwise noted. Jane’s Walk of … Continue reading →

SomerStreets is a series of events happening annually in Somerville where the vehicles are told to stay put and pedestrians, runners, cyclists and skateboarders take over a major artery in the City. SomerStreets builds on the Shape Up Somerville healthy … Continue reading →

Job Posting:  Program Assistant at Union Square Main Streets Union Square Main Streets is a community economic development program in Somerville, MA that leverages local resources for the neighborhood’s advancement. The Program Assistant works both at the Union Square Farmers … Continue reading →

ESMS is proud to announce Dana Iacopucci, ESMS Board Member and life-long East Somervillian, as our new neighbor of the month. Moving from long term volunteer to a leader on the Board of Directors, Dana demonstrates just how much one person can contribute to their neighborhood.

Community cleanups provide the opportunity to help your community and meet other citizens over breakfast and barbeque. More…

Agenda includes an update on the construction of the Riverfront park at Assembly Square. More…

Everyone across Somerville is joining in on the Mayor’s Fitness Challenge. Through June 20 residents and staff in local businesses are eating more healthfully and becoming more active.  To help in the effort there’s special events and discounts in a … Continue reading →

The City of Somerville and Union Square Main Streets announce the 4th annual “Mayor’s Fitness Challenge,” which will kick off with a celebration and Fitness Fair on Saturday, April 13th at the Somerville High School Field House, 81 Highland Ave.  … Continue reading →

For decades Somerville’s underused industrial buildings have provided super cheap spaces for musicians, dancers, theatrical and circus performers, sculptors, painters, tinkerers and every manner of casually creative folk to practice, network and grow their craft in the urban landscape. In … Continue reading →

While Somerville, Massachusetts never achieved the scale of industrial development that cities like Lowell, Lawrence and Waltham did, for a century and a half, its economic base was manufacturing. In the nineteenth century, Somerville boasted major employers in meat packing, … Continue reading →

The Green Line Extension and Assembly Square T-Stop may be at risk if inadequate funding is provided. Make your views known. More…

Reprinted with permission from the Somerville News By Bob (Monty) Doherty Most Somerville residents could quickly direct you to Union Square. If you asked the same individual how to get to Liberty Pole Square, however, chances are they would have … Continue reading →

Agenda includes four substantial residential projects and only a couple of small commercial projects. This is the wrong policy emphasis. More…

Legislators on Beacon Hill are making important decisions this week about how much to invest in our state’s transportation system. They need to hear that we want them to solve our transportation funding crisis for the long term and to … Continue reading →

From Good Magazine: The American mythology of rugged individualism, self-reliance, and the pioneer spirit has traveled far and, like any good myth, picked up embellishments along the way. Emerson, Thoreau, and then later (in her own way) Ayn Rand all … Continue reading →

Somerville Library as a digital laboratory, community service, and creative resource to both city and national users.

The City of Somerville receives each year federal money from HUD to meet local needs for community and economic development, parks and infrastructure, public services, and housing programs. As part of this process the  Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development creates the City’s 2013-2017 … Continue reading →

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…

The Mayor’s Fitness Challenge, a project of the City of Somerville, is taking place at Somerville High School on Saturday, April 13th. This event kicks off a ten-week program to encourage Somerville residents towards their wellness goals. The organizing committee … Continue reading →

WGBH hosts a regular quiz show featuring teams from Massachusetts high schools.  Host   might have thought the kids from Chelmsford and Wellesley would be stumped but they ably knew Archibald Query’s famous Somerville invention.  Costa tells his audience that … Continue reading →

From Make Magazine: “People become makers for lots of reasons. Weirdly, many of them seem to start with E: Entertainment: Making stuff is just plain fun.  When you’re done working, cleaning, and generally fending off entropy another day, making is … Continue reading →

Somerville Local First organizes a regular schedule of weekday lunches to bring together Union Square business owners for a casual get together. The March event takes place Wednesday, March 27, 11 am to 1 pm, and will be hosted by  Cindy Larson … Continue reading →

When SCATV (Somerville Community Access TV) launched thirty years ago in Somerville it was one of the first public access TV stations in the country, part of a growing movement to expand community access to mass media.  In the days … Continue reading →

From the City of Somerville: In April 2012, the City adopted a new Comprehensive Plan for the City,streetscapes  called SomerVision.  The SomerVision plan includes six key implementation steps.  One of those steps involves the development of design-based plans for future Green … Continue reading →

This is not your grandmother’s literary event.

On Wednesday March 6, from 6 to 8pm, nonfiction writers Ethan Gilsdorf and Steve Macone and poets Janet Wondra and Ava Leavell Haymon perform their work and deliver a heathy dose of “bad attitude” — from the playful, irreverent, and transgressive to just plain bad-tempered work.…

Trains carrying large amounts of flammable alcohol would pass through Somerville, including Porter Square, Brickbottom, East Broadway, and Assembly Square. More…

This project is controversial because the proposed cycle track could remove parking spaces. More…

The state’s transportation infrastructure is long overdue for repairs and maintenance. Come to this forum to learn what options are on the table. More…

On Thursday, March 14, 2013 the Green Line Extension (GLX) Project will hold a Public Meeting to introduce Barletta Heavy Division, Inc. to the community as they begin Phase 1 construction. The meeting will be held at the Holiday Inn … Continue reading →

Another public meeting for Beacon Street Reconstruction meeting is coming on up on Tuesday, March 5th at 6:00pm in the Argenziano School cafetorium (290 Washington Street). I strongly urge all with an interest in the…

The Committee to Elect Mark Niedergang invites you to enjoy delicious free food from Redbones, Taco Loco, and Gauchão , fun entertainment, good company, and provocative discussion at a party and fundraiser to kick off Mark’s campaign for Ward 5 Alderman. Alex the Jester will entertain. State Representative Carl Sciortino (Somerville/Medford) will speak.

Join Groundwork Somerville on March 9th at the Somerville Community Growing Centerfor the annual Somerville Maple Syrup Project Boil Down. Community members of all ages are invited to watch and learn as sap from local sugar maple trees is boiled down into pure … Continue reading →

The Union Square Farmers Market is now accepting applications for the 2013 season.  Running every Saturday from 9 am to 1 pm, June 1 through November 23, the gathering of local food producers has become a vital and vibrant neighborhood tradition. … Continue reading →

Performing at Precinct this Monday !

Back when Union Square developed Washington Street and Somerville very much blurred.  There were no distinct sidewalks or roadways, just a big open space where wagons, cars, trolleys and pedestrians are moved through, sharing that common space. In the intervening … Continue reading →

Be sure to check out Union Square Main Streets’ facebook page for reports from the Snow Dance Party in the aftermath of the Blizzard of 2013. Special post by Union Square resident Sara Cohen My view does a lot to … Continue reading →

From Somerville Community Corporation: Join SCC and Cathartes Private Investments, for an interactive workshop to re-imagine connectivity at the proposed new development on Washington Street. We invite neighbors to envision ways to make this development a vibrant resource for the community. Explore the site … Continue reading →

From Chris Orchard at the Somerville Patch:   I recently got an email from a reader asking about the Waste Management transfer station in Brickbottom, off McGrath Highway. In the fall of 2011, the city sent a letter to Waste Management saying … Continue reading →

From Gui Calvalcanti, Artisan’s Asylum Hello Somerville! This weekend, Boston will be rocked by the biggest snow storm to hit New England in years. It’s expected to howl away through Friday night and Saturday morning… leaving us Saturday afternoon to … Continue reading →

Have you launched your new business, or are you ready to? The CJP/JVS Entrepreneurship Program, presented  in partnership with Interise, Boston-based experts in small business development, is a highly affordable program that combines classroom instruction with case studies, research and one-on-one … Continue reading →

While an expression of love from your Valentine is often associated with chocolates and a rich, romantic dinner, Achieve Fitness in Union Square says that your partner should be equally viewed as your key to a healthier you. “Couples who … Continue reading →

From the City of Somerville: We are pleased to announce the next series of Somerville by Design: the Complete Streets series.  To achieve our SomerVision Comprehensive Plan goals, and to compliment the Green Line station area plans developed by the &#…

The Massachusetts Senate and House are now considering a bill that would allow farmer-breweries to sell at farmers markets. State Representative Denise Provost has signed on in support of the legislation. This bill would update the farm-winery legislat…

Dance Union remains hot, hot, hot! Zumba with Jess celebrates one year with a party on February 2. After class the group will head downstairs to Cafe Tango at noon to toast a successful first year and best wishes for years to come. … Continue …

Three upcoming community meetings on two different development proposals. Community Meeting on 70 Prospect Street called by Maryann Heuston Monday, February 4 6:30 at the Argenziano School  Public Safety Building,  220 Washington Street This is the t…

Agenda includes two buildings on block 2 of Assembly Square. One is a food-service building and the other is a mixed-use building with retail and office uses. More…

Update:    SCC and Cathartes Private Investments to host Community Visioning Meeting February 23 Somerville Patch on community meeting with the developers.  Somerville Journal report.   As change comes to Union Square we’re called to …

East Broadway is transforming right before our eyes. Check out the gallery of pics and the changes that are underway. From next door to East Somerville Main Streets office to further down next to Fasika restaurant, lots of renovations and construc…

Updates1. Sub surface Sewer Main Instalation1600 drain line1300 1600 feet of sewer pipe lining 2. Removal of Sidewalks3. Installation of tight & Conduit basescompletion in “work zones”100-200 ft work zones3 week look aheadAs a result resi…

Lauren VachonHello! My name is Lauren Vachon and I am one of the new Project Assistants here at East Somerville Main Streets. I have moved around throughout my life and now call the Back Bay my home. I recently just got back from Sevilla, Spain wh…

Save the Dates !  For more details and tickets see the Somerville Arts Council.         Sunday, January 27 Foods of the Americas cooking class.  3-7pm; $40; Kitchen Inc, 201 Somerville Ave   Monday, January 28 Ginger Explosio…

Nibble started with a blog about food and culture in Union Square. The blog spawned a book, and now the Somerville Arts Council extends Nibble to include culinary classes as they teaming up with Home- made Modern Co. (formerly City … Continue rea…

The “Raising The Nave Porch Roof” fundraiser is being presented by several local area PorchFest bands (www.somervilleartscouncil.org/porchfest) who are fans of the Nave Gallery and thrilled about the opening of the Gallery’s new Nave Gallery Annex, a non-profit community space located right next door to Redbones at 53 Chester St. in Davis Sq.

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.

The City of Somerville has renovated and is ready to open a new woodland open space on Quincy Street — that’s between Somerville Ave and Summer Street, just before School Street. Mayor Curtatone and Alderman Heuston invite you to join &#823…

USMS Director Mimi Graney served as host for the Somerville Community Access TV show “Talking about Somerville” where Mayor Joseph Curtatone talked about his new initiative, MIMBY (Mayor in My Back Yard). On the start of the mayor’s t…

The Massachusetts Small Business Development Center  provides one-on-one business advising to entrepreneurs and small business owners. As part of their services check out these upcoming workshops :   · Getting Started in Business- January 29 at …

Lots happening here in Union Square to get you fit in 2013! Corpbasics is hosting a Fitness Jump Start Program, with 6 weeks, 12 classes of your choice for $99. You can buy online or at the studio now through 1/31/13 … Continue reading →

  It doesn’t look like much from the outside, but the brick building among the tangle of random streets in Boynton Yards across the tracks from Union Square is one of the most dynamic commercial buildings in the city, perhaps … Continu…

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.

Come, look, listen, and participate. Neighbors and other stakeholders should assert their interests early rather than late.

Agenda includes reviewing and signing the FY 2013 tax abatements and exemptions.

From Achieve Fitness: There is a new gym in Union Square. Achieve Fitness is holding their grand opening located at 42 Merriam Street on January 17, 2013 from 6:00 -9:00 pm,  just in time to help fulfill your New Year’s resolutions. “We … …

Reposted from the Somerville-4-Schools email list, a message from School Committee Chair Paul Bockelman about the process that the School Committee agreed to use to fill the Ward 1 School Committee seat. The seat is…

Small business owners worry that without lots of parking spaces available immediately outside their business their sales will drop.  As the City of Somerville this past summer repurposed curbside parking spaces for bike corrals, some business owners m…

From the Somerville News: Some of Argenziano School’s brightest voices will ring out Wednesday, Dec. 19 at 3:30 p.m. in Union Square where a group of about 25 youngsters, all members of the Argenziano School Chorus, will gather to perform … Con…

Somerville Patch posted this great video from Verissima Productions on just some of the restaurants in Union Square reflecting the diverse people and flavors found in this neighborhood.

The City is holding a public meeting to receive neighborhood input on the conclusion of remediating the Conway Park/15A Bleachery Court site. Soils at Conway Park were contaminated during construction of the new skating rink.

Our recent post on possible changes to pedestrian signalization in Somerville attracted the attention of Greg Hill.  He shared this video, shot here in Union Square and in Davis. It shows bikes on the sidewalks in these busy commercial districts ̷…

Business District Branding:  With the help of 60+ residents, city officials, community leaders and business owners, ESMS created a long term vision and brand for the East Broadway Business District.  To support this vision, the steering committee chose a brand logo (left) and tag line, “think outside the square,” that will help realign outdated perceptions of the East Broadway Business District with the positive reality of the area.

First Tuesdays:  ESMS brought the community a series of events including everything from an Ice Cream Social to a kite making workshop!  This year’s partners were Maya Sol, Louie’s Ice Cream, Vinny’s, Casey’s and Fasika!

East Broadway Foodie Crawl: On September 25th, over 700 participants attended the second annual Foodie Crawl to “eat outside the square.”  They explored the flavors of East Broadway in bite sized portions at 14+ restaurants while watching live music and magic shows. 

East Somerville Map: Over 5,000 maps of the neighborhood, which were designed by ESMS, have been distributed to the surrounding community.  This map highlight’s East Somerville’s assets, and is easy to use, allowing neighbors and visitors to get to know the area better.  The creation of this map was made possible by the support of many local businesses, whose information can be found on the map.

Other Accomplishments: s Two for Tuesdays, East Somerville Historic Walking Tour, Patriot’s Day Celebrations, East Somerville Neighborhood Clean up.

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!

Bicyclists, pedestrians, and other users of the Community Path should come to this meeting and ask that the CPX crossing over the Fitchburg Line be designed in.

The SHA Annual Plan is a requirement of Federal funds for housing for low and moderate income families, the elderly, and the disabled.

Agenda includes a presentation of the FEMA Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan by the Metropolitan Area Planning Council.

No, there hasn’t been a premature dropping of a local New Years Eve time-ball–City Hall has dropped the ball on long-promised bike enforcement and a companion public safety campaign—yet again…

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.

Rutherford Avenue and Sullivan Square are just over the Somerville line in Boston. Somervillians who use the Sullivan Square T-Stop should come to the meeting and participate.

Agenda gives no specific issues, but includes resident concerns, major projects, and finance.

Come, look, listen, and participate. Neighbors and other stakeholders should assert their interests early rather than late.

Agenda includes a public hearing on an amendment to the Order of Conditions for the stormwater connections of block 2A of Assembly Row and a Notice of Intent for interim parking lots at blocks 5 and 6 of Assembly Row.

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.

Davis Square neighbors should make their views known on the Kenney Park renovations.

Agenda likely includes discussing the Community Preservation Act, the coming Green Line Extension, the Davis Square Visioning process, and the Porter Square Visioning process.

Agenda will likely include discussing the implications of the passage of the Community Preservation Act as well as citizen concerns about services and public safety.

Agenda likely includes discussing the implications of the passage of the Community Preservation Act on revisions to the Historic Preservation Commission Guidelines.

Bicycle advocates have turned out to the first two meetings in support of a dedicated cycle track.

Please join theMOVE (GetOutMA.org) out on Tuesday 11/20 for an incredible night of ridiculously-delicious (and locally/responsibly-sourced) pizza and candlepin bowling.…

VOTE! In addition to the Presidential and Senatorial elections we all know about, there are seven initiatives on the ballot.

2012 election year rhetoric features “The market versus the state”, “Big capital versus big government”, and so on. What about creating a web of collaboration where no one is in charge because everyone is in charge?

Andy Wiley-Schwartz will join Visiting Scholar Aaron Naparstek to discuss a groundbreaking approach to urban planning and design that has led to the construction of more than 50 new plazas and 21 acres of new public space in New York.

Interviews with Somerville Mayor Joseph Curtatone and Revolution President Brian Bilello, as well as reports from other media outlets, reveal that the Krafts and the City are talking about building a 20,000- to 25,000-seat soccer-specific stadium in As…

Winter Hill/Magoun Square Neighborhood Plan Meeting

Tues. Oct. 23 6:30 – 8:30 PM

Winter Hill Community School
115 Sycamore St.
Somerville MA (map)

Flyer (PDF)

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.

Friends of the Community Path lead two tours — one on bike, one on foot — on  Saturday, 10/20 from 1:30 to 4:00 pm.  Rain date isSunday 10/21. Meet at East Street and North Point Boulevard, Cambridge (across the street … Continue re…

Alderman Maryann Heuston represents Ward 2, one half of Union Square. She’s recently sent out this update on Ward news.   Greetings to folks in WARD 2, As usual, Ward 2 continues to be an ever evolving area with many … Continue reading…

Thanks everyone for making the 2012 What the Fluff Festival such a spectacular event. The most memorable part of this year’s festival was the inundation of marshmallow shooters, made possible by the Artisan’s Asylum with two grocery carts f…

From October 4, 2012 http://archive.constantcontact.com/fs042/1100632372640/archive/1111179327283.html

The city’s Union Square Revitalization Plan proposes several major changes to the Union Square neighborhood, and if approved, will allow the city to take six parcels of land by eminent domain.   Share this:

This meeting is intended to solicit input from the community on ideas for reconstructing Beacon Street. Changes to Beacon Street can affect people from Porter Square to Inman Square.

The first of three events focused on the future of Gilman Square, Lowell Street, and Ball Square. Come, listen, and participate. Neighbors and other stakeholders should assert their interests early rather than late.

This is a special meeting of the Somerville Redevelopment Authority. The agenda is to approve the 2012 Union Square Revitalization Plan as amended by the BOA on Oct. 2, 2012.

Hello All,

Just wanted to let you know I will be doing two shows, Magic For Smart People, at the Somerville Theater in Davis Square on Saturday October 20 at 2:30 PM and 7:30 PM…

Tour Date: Saturday, 10/20 from 1:30 to 4:00 pm.

Rain Date: Sunday  10/21, same time.

Union Square’s Latino restaurant owners are serving up loroco pupusas, jalapeño margaritas and grilled guinea pig—they are firing up the local economy, as well. In the Somerville Arts Council’s blog Nibble, Rachel Strutt speaks to these fol…

Submitted by Monica Ng. This recipe took home Best Overall at the 2012 Festival For the cake: 1/2 cup unsalted butter 1 cup packed light muscavado sugar 1/4 cup oil 1 box instant vanilla pudding mix 4 large egg yolks … Continue reading →

Recipe submitted by Amy Berry Fluff Slaw Mix together: 1/2 cup Marshmallow Fluff 1/4 cup rice vinegar 2 Tablespoons Liquid Aminos or soy sauce 1/4 teaspoon dry ginger 1 teaspoon sriracha hot chili sauce Toast in pan: 1 – 16 ounce … Continu…

Much thanks to all for the nearly two dozen entries in this year’s cooking contest.  And thanks too to our group of judges – Elyse Andrews of Somerville Beat, Patrick Gilmartin of Staff Meal, Aaron Cohen of Eat Boston, and James … C…

Ever wish to produce your own cultural event or create public art — with funding? Here’s your opportunity! ArtsUnion is looking for creative individuals and Union Square Business owners to create, produce and manage cultural events that will take p…

Regretfully, we don’t have a glamour shot of the jar filled container of marshmallows from the Fluff Fest, lovingly decorated by Anja Bresler.  Happily, however, we did remember to count the marshmallows before we emptied the container and stash…

7th Annual HONK! Festival 2012 www.HonkFest.org … events based in and near Davis Square, Somerville and Harvard Square, Cambridge. This year featuring the following bands:

Agenda includes resolving two continued Special Permits for parking in Assembly Square.

Come and ask questions. The Federal HUD block grants are a very important source of funding for affordable housing in Somerville.

This is a special meeting of the Somerville Board of Aldermen to discuss and vote on the revised Union Square Revitalization Plan. Come and observe. Citizen presence is the most important check and balance in governance.

Working on a map to assist but for now here’s the routes for tomorrow for the main bus lines through Union Square diverted for the Fluff Festival. Union Sq. Diversion - Saturday 9/29/12 1:00pm to 7:00pm   Route 86 Inbound: Regular … C…

We’ve got a tasty, unique combination of foods coming this Saturday for the Fluff Festival. Area businesses are putting a decidedly Fluff spin on their typical fare.  Union Square Farmers Market vendor Hollis Hills Farm will be whipping their lo…

Remember! The market closes right at noon this week to make way for Fluff! After you put away your produce, walk right back to Union Sq for the 7th annual What the Fluff Festival! Summer produce has faded away (remember … Continue reading →

The Swirl and Slice market is closed for the season. A big thank you to all the vendors who were part of our experimental evening, specialty food market — your products were amazing and we enjoyed a chance to meet each of … Continue readi…

We don’t wanna jinx it but we’re going to hold fast to our Saturday date for the Fluff Festival. Currently forecast says 50-50 chance of light showers.   Continue your prayers for fair skies to the higher power of your … Continue rea…

You won’t know a Fluffernutter from a Flufferette, a S’more from a Marshmallow Shooter without your program! Download our program to get the complete schedule, map and all the scoop on what you can expect this Saturday. Click here for ̷…

Last week,  Mimi Graney, Executive Director of Union Square Main Streets, attended a two-day conference in Boston convened by the Initiative for a Competitive Inner City (ICIC). 250 corporate, civic and city leaders from across the U.S. participated …

From the City of Somerville: Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone announced today that he has directed the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development (OSPCD) to appoint a design consultant to manage a new and more comprehensive planning process for pr…

From the City of Somerville: Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone and the Somerville Commission for Women announce the Annual Candlelight Vigil in honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month on Wednesday, October 3rd at 6:00 p.m. at the Somerville Public Safety Bu…

Little outright opposition was expressed to the city’s proposed Union Square redevelopment plan at a public hearing on the plan Sept. 19, though many Somerville residents urged city officials to tread lightly in implementing the long-range plan.

Agenda includes a discussion and possible vote on the Union Square Revitalization Plan.

[Posted from an email via the historic preservation mailing list]

Union Square Walking Tour 
Sunday, September 23rd, 2012; 3 – 5:30pm

“Historic Somerville Its Civic Hilltop to the Wyatt Brickyards 

Marshmallow Fluff is out of this world and lighter than air, so for this seventh annual “What the Fluff?” festival we explore Fluff in space! (Space…. Space….) Fluffernutters were served at the International Space Station (it…

This meeting is called by the Somerville OSPCD to describe planned changes to Beacon Street. Changes to Beacon Street can affect people from Porter Square to Inman Square.

Agenda will likely include parking lots in Assembly Square in addition to routine cases.

This is the fifth in a series of meetings on proposed changes to Davis Square. Participation is important for a satisfactory outcome.

The Massachusetts legislature denied the city of Somerville’s request to remove the cap on the number of liquor licenses that could be issued in the city.  This is a notable set back for small businesses seeking to open here and … Continue…

The Mayor’s Office of the City of Somerville presented to the Board of Aldermen a revitalization plan for Union Square.  The document follows upon a memorandum of understanding signed by the City of Somerville and the Massachusetts Bay Transport…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE What the Fluff?: A Tribute to Union Square Invention Annual Fluff Festival to Take Place Saturday, September 29, 2012, 3 to 7 pm (raindate Sunday, September 29th) Contact: Mimi Graney, Union Square Main Streets. 617-955-0080 R…

September is here and that means it’s time for Fluff! September 29, 2012 is the 7th annual What the Fluff? A Tribute to Union Square Invention. Produced by Union Square Main Streets, “What the Fluff” celebrates the genius of Archibald …

Key issues are responding to IKEA’s withdrawal from Assembly Square and monitoring the City’s progress with the Comprehensive Plan.

Agenda includes a Public Hearing on the Union Square Revitalization Plan and discussion by the Board of Aldermen meeting as a whole.

Agenda includes committee approval of Union Square Revitalization Plan and possible rescheduling of Public Hearing.

The MBTA and the MassDOT are holding their board meeting in Somerville City Hall. Agenda likely includes the Green Line Extension and the Assembly Square Orange Line T-Stop.

Didn’t catch it in your mailbox? Check out the latest newsletter from Union Square Main Streets here.

The Friends of the Community Path sent this letter to the George Proakis and the Planning Board on August 17, with no reply so far:…

As a side-effect of my renewed interest in the Mystic River (see my previous post), I became really interested in learning more of the history of the region. I’ve lived here for a…

Have you been to the Tasting Table  yet? Every week we partner with Terroir Studio to host an educational seated tasting event at Swirl & Slice on a range of topics related to local food and wine. For a small fee … Continue reading →

September is here! Celebrate the cool early morning at the market, as summer produce keeps rolling in. The peaches and corn keep getting better and better each week. Find all the veggies and meats you need for Labor Day grilling … Continue readin…

Union Square Main Streets seeks  a part-time person to help with coordination of the Fluff Festival coming up in Union Square, Somerville. Exact days and times flexible but candidates must be available weekdays, 10 am to 6 pm. What the … Continu…

From the City of Somerville: The City of Somerville will be hosting further community discussion on Lincoln Park on September 12 at 5:30pm at the Argenziano School and September 24 at 6:30pm at the Argenziano School. Please note that rehabilitation p…

Just heard from a group of friends who are gathering to support a whole gaggle of musicians affected by a recent fire in Cambridge.  Taking bits and pieces from their reports…. On the morning of Thursday, August 23rd a fire … Continue read…

The status of the Green Line Extension project, among others, will be presented.

Agenda includes report on whether covenants with IKEA and FRIT apply to future purchasers of the IKEA site at Assembly Square. Approval of Union Square Revitalization Plan.

The Somerville Foundation for Animals proudly presents the 3rd annual Somerville Dog Festival! …

Agenda includes routine modifications and demolitions, the proposed guidelines changes, and the Assembly Row Historic Enhancement Project.

It was only just released last night so we’re still absorbing the details; a fuller blog post will follow later this month. The Mayor’s Office of the City of Somerville presented to the Board of Aldermen last night, August 16, … Conti…

Reprinted with permission from the Somerville News.  By Joseph A. Curtatone, Mayor of Somerville (The opinions and views expressed in the commentaries of The Somerville News belong solely to the authors of those commentaries and do not reflect the vie…

In a flurry (or is it furry?) of creativity, he needles of knitters and crocheters will  transform Perry Park with a public installation on  Saturday, August 25th.  Stop by between 9am-1pm to the Washington Street green space.  Perry Park is near…

I’ve never met an IKEA representative I didn’t like. In negotiations they were honorable, and as companions they were enjoyable. But despite their many virtues, I’m glad they won’t be building a store in Somerville.

Agenda likely includes a Special Permit for parking lots in Assembly Square blocks 5 and 6 to serve retail in blocks 1, 3, 4.

Agenda includes discussing revisions to the Historic Preservation Commission Guidelines.

Broadway is a key commercial corridor in Somerville. Its urban design can improve the commercial potential of the neighborhood as well as its livability.

Agenda includes the Assembly Square riverfront park along the Mystic between Rt. 28 and the Winter Hill Yacht Club.

Instructor Gabriel Polonsky is a professional, Emmy nominated animation director, artist, and cartoonist. He has created projects for Cartoon Network, Discovery, and SyFy Channels, PBS, Miramax Feature Films, Nickelodeon, and more. He has taught childr…

The Creative Union Gallery at 29 Union Square is closing because of the lack of grant funding.  Run by the Walnut Street Center and Outside the Line Studio, the store has been a retail location for outside fine art and … Continue reading →

Swirl and Slice Market – Thursdays, 5 to 8 pm Have you heard? Food trucks are coming to Somerville! We’re very excited to be hosting Somerville’s first food truck starting next week at Swirl & Slice. Starting Thursday August 16,…

Union Square Main Streets is working with the City of Somerville to pilot food truck businesses in the community.  USMS is inviting mobile food vendors to  the Swirl and Slice market on Thursday evenings from 5 to 8 pm. Already … Continue readi…

As the City of Somerville considers municipal regulations for a food trucks in a pilot launches in Union Square to explore how such vending might work across the community. As part of the Thursday evening Swirl and Slice market in … Continue read…

Union Square has just received its own Hubway kiosk, joining the network across Boston, Cambridge and Somerville of shared bikes. Hubway provides short-term bike rentals at automated stations.  Launched in Boston last summer the program proved wildly …

Identical  twin brothersOtavio and Gustavo Pandolfo, better known as Os Gêmeos (Portuguese for The Twins), made a name for themselves on the streets of their native São Paulo, Brazil as graffiti artists.  Remaining true to their style they’…

The Bearded Pig brings their authentic Southern BBQ to Union Square.  The meat-loving restaurant opened Monday, July 30, 2012 on 445 Somerville Ave, across from Market Basket and, ironically enough, immediately beside the all vegetarian Dosa Temple. &…

The Somerville Community Growing Center at 22 Vinal Ave has a whole slew of awesome happenings all summer long. To coincide with Swirl and Slice, they’ve been open each Thursday evening starting at 6 pm for picnicking and typically have … C…

Thanks to Alan Kelly, working on behalf of the Independent, the sign at the end of the central parking lot is looking a lot better.  But that planter is still barren of life and could use a green thumb. Are … Continue reading →

Construction is underway at Assembly Row, Somerville’s great hope for economic development. The path to this point has been winding.

What will the way forward bring?

It’s Fluff Fest time again in Union Square!  For this year’s theme we’re going out of this world and focusing on the lighter than air quality of Fluff — so like we’re going into outer space! (space….space….) J…

At Union Square’s Thursday night market you’ll be able to pick up some great books that will make your cooking and heart sing! Nibble is the hot off the presses book by the Somerville Arts Council. This 132-page color book features ……

From Livable Streets MassDOT has agreed that McGrath’s McCarthy Overpass over Washington Street will be removed! The hundreds of “Remove McGrath” postcards you signed, and your voice at the May 31 public meeting, made this victory p…

Join the teachers of Be. in Union yoga studio as they host free yoga in the park classes this summer. July 28, Nunziato Field corner of Summer and Vinal Street, 1:00 -2:00 pm August 11,  Perry Park on Washington Street, … Continue reading →

Governor Deval Patrick has proclaimed August 19-25, 2012 Massachusetts Farmers’ Market Week.  Calling farmers’ markets “essential to the vitality of Massachusetts farms” Governor Patrick says “it is befitting for the citizens of Massachusett…

Regular readers of this blog will likely remember the nifty article by Alexandra Reisman on parklets. In Union Square this past summer we’ve not seen any temporary patios just yet, although The Independent has an application pending for a summer …

Swirl and Slice is not your ordinary farmers’ market.  When others are dropping their tents, vendors  in Union Square are opening them for an evening market that celebrates refined local food, most importantly wine and cheese. Folks stroll among th…

Special for USMS by Cara Rubinsky, Swirl & Slice volunteer Ann Starbard was raised on a farm and chose to make farming her life long before “eat local” became a catchphrase, so it’s been gratifying for her to watch over … Co…

The market is in full swing! Our complete vendor lineup is here, the summer produce is rolling in, and the Union Square Plaza is the place to be on Saturday mornings. If you still haven’t tried our token system to … Continue reading →

Special from Janine Fay I rely on my PC laptop for business, so when it started to heat up alarmingly a day before I was leaving on a trip, I freaked. The tech help from work said it was probably … Continue reading →

Break out your head bands, leg warmers and spandex!  Zumba with Jess and Debbie McMullen is holding an 80′s themed class on Saturday, July 28th at Dance Union. Spaces are already being filled, so if you haven’t already done so RSVP ……

Milk Row Cemetery, established in 1804, is usually closed to the public except for two annual events in May and October. The City hopes to open this significant historic site to the public for many more hours and is beginning … Continue reading &…

Agenda includes changes to the Assembly Row Special Permits requesting more parking spaces for blocks 4, 5, 6.

Agenda includes the Assembly Square 2002 Revitalization Plan authorization for a Minor Plan Change naming the IKEA parcel as an Acquisition Parcel and Disposition Parcel.

A look at the opposite realties of transit-oriented development facing two Somerville neighborhoods.

A crowd of 80 Union Square residents and other Somerville supporters gathered last night to proclaim Union Square as the heart of diversity with their message: “We support an affordable, diverse Somerville: Let’s keep Union Square a place for everyone!”

by Cara Rubinsky, Swirl & Slice volunteer People love Alfalfa Farm Winery so much so that the owners rely on a dedicated corps of volunteers who show up several times a year to help with everything from harvesting the grapes … Continue readin…

Zoll Cellars’ Light House Sangria 1 750ml Light House Blend Red Wine 4 ounces triple sec 4 ounces brandy 4 ounces simple syrup 1 pint ice 2 ripe peaches, stone removed and quartered 1 orange, sliced 1 apple, sliced 6 mint … Continue readin…

CreativeNEXT is a series of 21 state-wide events held by the , an advisory Council to the Legislature and the Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development, and a variety of local partners.  The MA Creative Economy Council is tasked to ……

A community meeting run by the Somerville Community Corporation about their proposal to build affordable housing on Washington Street in Union Square. June 6, 2012 at the Argenziano School. Produced by Somerville Community Access Television or SCATV.

The City of Somerville’s annual SomerMovie Fest lineup has been announced for Summer 2012. Showings are scheduled every Thursday evening at dusk through August 30th beginning at dusk at Seven Hills Park with one in good ol’ Union Square,…

We have our winner for the CSA from Drumlin Farm! Amy Titlebaum will receive every week this season, starting this Thursday, a share of fresh veggies from Drumlin Farm. Our consolation prize goes to Michelle Apigian.  She’ll receive a gallon …

Somerville Ward 3 Alderman Thomas F. Taylor has called a community meeting  for 6:30 p.m. July 11 at the Argenziano School at Lincoln Park to discuss the proposed redevelopment of 181 Washington Street. On the site of the former Boys … Continue …

Changes are coming to Lincoln Park. Lincoln Park is not only Union Square’s biggest park, but also Somerville’s biggest park. The city plans to make some upgrades including a possible redesign of the soccer field and basketball court nex…

Zoe Dance presents Somerville Dance Fest featuring a dozen dance groups ranging in style from improvisation to dance theatre to step. The event is presented as part of the Somerville Arts Council’s ArtsUnion. Friday, July 27 7:00 PM – 10:00…

4th of July, oh my! Load up on everything you need for your celebrations at the Farmers’ Market this Saturday! Grill in good conscience, knowing you are supporting Massachusetts farmers and producers! Hollis Hills will have their full line o…

Swirl and Slice Market  Thursdays, 5 pm to 8 pm through September 20 Thanks to everyone who made it out last week in the sweltering heat! I hope you rewarded yourself with a popsicle from Ocean Ave Pops.   In … Continue reading →

Agenda includes the Assembly Square 2002 Revitalization Plan, the Union Square Revitalization Plan, and the proposed SRA website.

Elderflower Power is an elderberry syrup from Bug Hill Farm, one of the vendors at Swirl and Slice. A wild-crafted farmmade product, Elderflower Power is similar to the well known St. Germain liqueur except it’s nonalcoholic. Try farmer Kate Keri…

One of the landmark businesses of Union Square is Ricky’s Flower Market.  This flowering of a former gas station is symbolic of the transformation of the neighborhood as a whole.  From spring flowers to Christmas trees, Ricky DiGiovani creates…

Public participation on city square improvements is essential to their success.

Where does the money come from and where does it go?

Kicking it old school, Somerville Community Access Television (SCATV) is offering a summertime Super-8 filmmaking workshop. Get a solid working knowledge of this approachable film medium. Instructor Tara Merenda Nelson is a working artist with an impre…

Special for USMS by Jenna Stark Something delicious is coming your way! Union Square Main Streets is launching the neighborhood’s first specialty food farmers market, called Swirl and Slice. The new market celebrates and showcases wine, cheese, and o…

At the Saturday Union Square Farmers Market customers who receive SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits can use their EBT card to purchase items at the market.  To encourage our low income neighbors to visit the market and to off…

The calendar of the Somerville Arts Council’s ArtsUnion event for this summer is now available. Sunday, June 24, Bazaar Bizarre: Union Made. 12-6pm; No rain date Saturday, June 30, Boston Handmade Marketplace, 3-7pm; rain date: Sun., July 1…

Join Second Chances for a clothing and coin drive at the Somerville Community Growing Center on Wednesday, June 20th from 5 to 7 p.m. Support people in our community by donating clothing, shoes, accessories and loose change, meet Second Chances’ …

Agenda not available. The Trust manages payments made in lieu of affordable housing units required by the Inclusionary Zoning Ordinance, along with revenues from loans made by the Trust.

The agenda includes resident concerns and reports of the executive director and committees.

Eli and Kyle of Union Press at 440 Somerville Avenue for the past three years have created a unique limited edition letterpress poster to celebrate the Union Square Farmers Market.  This year’s edition we think is their best yet.  Their ……

In collaboration with the Union Square’s new Thursday evening speciality food market, the Somerville Community Growing Center, a gorgeous community garden nearby on Vinal Avenue, will be open most weeks from about 5:30-8:00 pm  and will present …

From the Somerville Arts Council’s food blog, Nibble! ¡Atención! In our upcoming Nibble book, there’s an article on the square’s Latino restaurant owners, written by Rachel Strutt. Here are some “outtakes” from Rachel’s interviews wit…

Linda Skurchak took some great photos that we’d like to share with you at the launch party for Swirl and Slice, the new specialty food market coming to Union Square Thursday nights this summer.  We recently held a party for … Continue read…

Agenda includes ordinance changes to support urban agriculture in Somerville, including farming on municipal land.

Two for One specials that are delicious and good for your wallet!! Enjoy a Tuesday night out in East Somerville with friends and split two specials for the price of one! Tuesday Nights are gaining momentum as the night to visit East Some…

Public notice includes a proposed demolition of 336 Summer St., currently designated as historically “significant”.

Public notice includes a hearing on activities to remove the invasive water chestnut plant in the Mystic River.

Summer is coming and we’re bringing CARNAVAL to the Somerville Streets!Walk, run, dance, bike or skate down to East Broadway in Somerville to get your groove on at the only multicultural loco-motion fest!!!There’s so much motion, we have to close the s…

LivableStreets Alliance is a non-profit organization that challenges people to think differently and to demand a system that balances transit, walking, and biking with automobiles. Their foundational principle is that urban transportation has the powe…

From the 1975 layout of Union Square to the hidden away speakeasy of Backbar, the Boston Globe features a number of photos from over the years and a rather random overview of happenings in the neighborhood. http://www.boston.com/yourtown/somerville/gal…

Mark Chase of Livable Streets short a simple video documenting the changes on Bow Street before and after the installation of the new back-in angled parking. The goal was to make the road safer for cyclists and pedestrians, as well … Continue rea…

Join Mayor Curtatone, Alderman Heuston, At-Large Aldermen, Somerville Police and City staff to discuss the latest issues affecting Ward 2. ((Union Square, Lincoln Park, Perry Park, Beacon St. area, Somerville Ave. area) Issues expected on the agenda i…

Ward 6. which includes Davis Square and part of Porter Square, may be affected by the proposed zoning change for Elm Street and Somerville Avenue.

soul.train. is located at 1180 Broadway, Somerville, MA and is a locally owned upscale co-ed fitness studio featuring personal training, small group training and group exercise classes. soul.train. offers highly customized fitness programs without the restraints of contracts and memberships required by traditional gyms.

Save money and the environment!  The Residential Energy Efficiency Program is designed to benefit both owner-occupied and rental residential properties with  strategies and incentives to reduce energy consumption and costs. The program offers assista…

From Somerville Community Equity Partnership Very Important MassDOT Public Meeting about future of McCarthy Overpass on McGrath Highway (between Washington Street & Somerville Avenue) hosted by Somerville Legislative Delegation and Mayor Curtatone …

In what otherwise seems to be shaping up to be a snoozer of a state election year, East Somerville may see something resembling a state rep. race, or at least a one-of-a-kind campaign now that East Cambridge resident Mike Connolly is running.

Turning McGrath Highway back into a boulevard would relink parts of Somerville that have long been severed.

Assembly Row and Assembly Square T-Stop development has started. It’s time to move ahead with the Transportation Mitigation Plan.

Managing neighborhood impacts is necessary for the success of the Assembly Square T-Stop project.

Public notice includes an ordinance amending the Somerville zoning code to encourage urban agriculture.

The City of Somerville is planning another action packed season of SomerStreets events across our fine municipality.  They’re putting the call out to performers and craft vendors to join in the festivities. SomerStreets ends its season on Somerv…

Announcement The Somerville State Legislative Delegation and Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone will host an upcoming public information meeting about the McCarthy Overpass repair project. The meeting will cover detailed information about construction plans and…

Greater Union Square’s own Templeman Automation has launched a new Playsurface multi-touch table Kickstarter. Playsurface is an inexpensive projection touch table that allows multiple users to interact intuitively with displayed graphics and act…

Announcement from the MassDOT: On Tuesday, May 22, 2012, the Green Line Extension Project Team will hold a public meeting to review the latest design plans for Retaining Walls and Noise Walls along the corridor. As has been presented the construction…

Last autumn’s Bulb Blitz brought out lots of volunteer energy as teams planted the annuals in parks across the city. Over at Perry Park, the residents are making the care of the park a year round effort.  Jennifer Kimball and … Continue re…

Special to Union Square Main Streets by Alex Reisman The Union Square Farmers Market opens on June 2, which is (hooray!) fast approaching, to be followed on June 14 with the new Swirl and Slice, a specialty food market. This is … Continue readin…

The take-charge creative and community oriented folks are Union Square take their talents to the streets in myriad ways. Back when the Somerville Avenue reconstruction was wrapping up, one artist, Kathe Gregory, decorated the barren median with colorfu…

  Sunday, May 13th, 2:00-3:30PM. Historic Somerville Inc. is offering a talk about “The Menace of the Triple Decker.” Dr. Stuart Brorson will discuss the five different architectural features of the 3D and the era that this style represents. …

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I’m working on a new community art project– and I hope you’ll decide to participate!

It’s called “The Somerville Stock Exchange,” or SSE for short. Unlike our New…

Agenda includes the acquisition of 258 Somerville Ave., the status of Assembly Square and Union Square, and the creation of a web page for the SRA.

Agenda includes the FY 2012 budget.

Sorry for the late notice, but I just found out about this yesterday. On the terrific walk around the Magoun Square area to celebrate Jane Jacobs’ legacy, I was handed a flyer on…

 From the Somerville Arts Council’s Nibble Blog Nibble scribe Raleigh Strott chats with Alberto Cabré, co-owner and head chef of Casa B, about dessert, produce and the intersection of architecture and culinary arts. Photos by Rachel Blumenthal….

Boston Magazine dishes on the work of graffiti artists and shares the story behind the wall decor at Union Square’s Backbar.  

The City of Somerville’s Resistat is a program that brings out to the residents the information collected on the work of various city departments. It’s a chance to give feedback on what’s working and what could use some help and ̷…

Turning McGrath Highway back into a boulevard would relink parts of Somerville that have long been severed.

The HUD block grants are a very important source of funding for affordable housing in Somerville.

Ceremony marks the start of retail/residential construction of Phase I of the Assembly Square mixed-use development.

Now that the Somerville Comprehensive Plan has been endorsed by the city and adopted by the Planning Board, I would like to pass along a suggestion.

The Somerville Chamber of Commerce hosts a monthly networking event. The May gathering is bigger than usual as it includes their annual Green Business trade gathering.   Business After Hours at the B2Green Expo & Networking event 4:00 – 7:00…

Come celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Puebla, Saturday, May 5th, 2012 from 3pm – 9pm on the Union Square Plaza. Presented by Cantina La Mexicana and The Independent, come by for  music, food, drink and activities for kids. ̷…

Remember the advertising  tagline, “Two great tastes that taste great together?”  We’re not sure if they taste great together – all we know is that bacon is awesome and good stuff should be shared. In conjunction with Boston B…

The state and the MBTA “are doing everything possible to hit targeted dates” for the opening of the Green Line Extension in the face of deep MBTA financial issues, a Mass. Department of Transportation spokeswoman said.

Environmental mediation in a densely populated city like Somerville is important for public health.

The ResiStat meetings provide an opportunity for citizens to hear what the city government is doing and for the city government to hear citizen’s concerns.

Enjoy a Tuesday night out in East Somerville with friends and split two specials for the price of one! As Tuesday Night’s gain momentum as the night to visit East Somerville, the Two for Tuesday promotion continues to grow. Now with 13 participating restaurants you’ll never be bored. Take a stroll down East Broadway and try someplace new or cozy up in an old favorite. Look for the Two for Tuesdays poster in the window of all participating businesses and stop in to enjoy an authentic and affordable Two For One special!! Just ask for the Two for Tuesdays deal written on a white board inside and enjoy!

Every Tuesday Night in East Broadway is a Two for Tuesdays Night!

Current Participating Restaurants Include:

Mount Vernon Restaurant (14 Broadway): Pork Chops or Baked Scrod

Taco Loco (44 Broadway): Pupusas ( any kind)

Los Paisanos Restaurant (62 Broadway): Tortas and Burritos $9.99

Vinny’s Ristorante (76 Broadway): Eggplant Parm

Tapatio Mexican Grille (82 Broadway): Tacos

Blanca’s Bakery (85 Broadway): Cookies

Gauchao (102 Broadway): Sobremesas (Desserts)

Broadway Steakhouse (129 Broadway): Buffet

Taqueria Montecristo (146 Broadway): Tacos (Chicken Only)

Fasika (145-147 Broadway): Buy one combo and get another entree free!

Casey’s Tavern (173 Broadway): Appetizers

Maya Sol (179 Broadway): Chicken Burritos or Chicken Fajitas

Patsy’s (182 Broadway): Select pastries

Two for Tuesdays is first district-wide initiative of its kind. Organized by the restaurant owners of the East Broadway Business District it is a collaborative promotion designed to showcase the vibrant atmosphere of the community. Come out and enjoy an evening in your neighborhood and help us spread the word about this great opportunity!

4pm until closing, eat-in only.

In the voting, 89 percent said yes, the Mayor should prioritize local hiring.

The HUD block grants are a very important source of funding for affordable housing in Somerville.

The Gilman Street bridge design must be consistent with the Gilman Square Green Line T-Stop.

Save Our Somerville is running a soccer tournament on Patriots’ Day Monday, April 16th (rain or shine). The tournament will be held at Glen Park (Glen St. next to the Capuano School). Middle School sign-ins will be…

Agenda includes adopting the Somerville Comprehensive Plan.

Agenda likely includes a resolution of support for the Somerville Comprehensive Plan.

Agenda includes Magoun Square, Union Square, and the Somerville Comprehensive Plan.

Last week, Mayor @JoeCurtatone retaliated against Somerville accessibility rights advocate Eileen Feldman after she blew the whistle on the City’s attempt to have the U.S. Surgeon General’s March 23rd health grant event held at the then-inaccessible Armory…

Two years ago, I began making a Google Map of obscure stairways, ramps, paths, and shortcuts in and near Somerville. Since Google Map URLs are quite long, I gave this map a shorter one that’s easy to remember:

http://TinyURL.com/ObscureSomerville

Celebrate Easter Sunday at Christ Episcopal Church, Somerville! Christ Church welcomes and nurtures every individual who comes through its doors, and has recently affirmed this long-held commitment by registering as a “Believe Out Loud” parish…

The traditions of East Somerville and the East Broadway Business District are as diverse as the people who live here. Visiting and living in the area is a process of constantly learning, and that’s one of the reasons people love it here!

“Feliz Páscoa!” – Happy Easter! It’s that time of year, and our next undiscovered dessert takes us on a chocolatey Easter Adventure through East Somerville’s local Brazilian grocery stores to learn why there is a “vineyard” of eggs growing from the ceiling, and what the connection is to Italy…

An internationally understood sign of Easter, Eggs take on many variations in different cultures across the globe. While we are familiar with Easter egg decorating and hunts, Brazilian traditions demand eggs that are neither plastic nor quite so small! Imagine an entirely chocolate egg standing from 5-10” tall – and filled with treats!

In the weeks leading up to Easter, Brazilian supermarkets and bakeries get decked out for the holiday with countless of these bright foil wrapped delights hanging from the ceiling. Even before you unwrap the chocolates, these eggs are a treat. Wrapped in cellophane patterned with soccer players, television shows, movie stars, or the brand of candy, these Eggs are carefully chosen for family members and friends.

Egg sizes range from mini eggs to giant ones, roughly the size of a small child! Dark chocolate, white chocolate, milk chocolate, Nestle or Kopenhagen, the choices are endless! Crack the hollow eggs open and you never know what you might find! More candy or small toys are often the fillings most desired by children.

The tradition of chocolate Easter Eggs in Brazil dates back to 1922 when Italians arrived in the country bringing chocolate eggs with them, but what makes Brazil special is their unique displays: the vineyard. These raised lattices allow shop keepers to hang the eggs from the ceilings of their shops and create a tunnel of bright colored eggs.

This is a tradition found through both Europe and Latin American countries, but each has there own twist on the treat.

Fun Fact!

Brazil is second only to the UK as the largest consumer of these holiday sweets

These delicious eggs are a fun (and tasty) way to bring a new Easter Tradition to your family. Take a stroll down East Broadway to pick out your Egg!

Agenda includes five antenna proposals: 844 McGrath Hwy., 331-333 Broadway, 49 Davis Sq., 15 Weston Ave., 114 Highland Ave.

The Inner Belt struggle was the first time Boston-area neighborhoods stood up for their own interests with regard to transportation improvements.

This session explores how progressive transportation and planning policies can strengthen a city’s economy, encourage exciting new urban development, and improve quality of life and long-term sustainability.

This session explores how grassroots, Internet-empowered “tactical urbanism” concepts are changing the way we plan, design and program urban public space.

Agenda includes Magoun Square, Union Square, Somerville Avenue, planned bridge repairs by Mass DOT, and the Comprehensive Plan.

Almost six years after the city made its initial push to attract life science businesses, the industry has seen little growth in Somerville. Can we expect it soon?

Did you know that there is more than one legal currency in the United States? Inspired by the think local trend reshaping the way Americans think about local businesses, communities across six states have begun to circulate their own local currencies t…

Agenda includes Assembly Square Blocks 1 and 4 and small changes to the Assembly Square PUD. Adopting the Somerville Comprehensive Plan may be deferred.

This is a joint meeting of the BOA Land Use and Housing and Community Development Committees. The agenda includes adopting the Somerville Comprehensive Plan.

Agenda includes evaluating whether the City should adopt the Somerville Comprehensive Plan.

East Somerville Main Streets and the City of Somerville are looking for volunteers to help celebrate one of the most historically significant events in East Somerville, the 237th Anniversary of Paul Revere’s inspiring Midnight Ride. The city is looking for volunteers to help facilitate activities and distribute refreshments on April 16th at the City of Somerville’s Annual Patriots Day Celebration.

On the historic night of April 18th, 1775, Paul Revere raced from Boston through modern day East Somerville and onto Lexington and Concord, bringing warning of the attacking British army to the militia men, including Sam Adams and John Hancock. His decisive ride gave the militia men enough warning to stand against the British and launch the American Revolution.

The City of Somerville’s Annual Patriots Day Celebration is hosted this year at FossPark from 10-11:30am, rain or shine, and volunteers are needed from 9:15-Noon. Volunteers will help residents learn about life in the late 1700s by leading Colonial era games, serving refreshments, and distributing and stamping Colonial Passports. To set the scene, all volunteers will dress in Colonial era clothing, and the city has clothing to lend and tips for what to wear of your own. Volunteers will also learn games to lead including hop scotch, cat’s cradle, hoop rolling and ring toss.

Whether you are interested in volunteering ( ESMS will be there) or enjoying the games and welcoming Paul Revere as he rides into Somerville, be sure to check this out!

For more information contact Executive Director Brandon Wilson at bwilson@somerville.ma.gov

Progressive urban planning requires not only urban transformation, but also neighborhood enhancement and conservation.

Public participation in designing neighborhood T-stops is essential to their success. Come and make your views known.

Join Mass Senior Action in telling the MBTA…”Bail Out the Riders, Build Massachusetts!”

Agenda includes a change to the definition of pervious area that could bar completely paving new construction. (Note: Rescheduled from 3/13/12.)

Massachusetts public transit is grossly underfunded. How do we address this problem? (Note: Morning event.)

Public participation in designing neighborhood T-stops is essential to their success. Come and make your views known.

There are plenty of reasons to love March: the first day of spring, St. Patrick’s Day, and our next undiscovered dessert, St. Joseph’s Zeppole, a delicious treat only available a few weeks a year.

Hailing from Italy, but enjoyed across the world, this delectable Italian pastry is a combination of fried dough with a creamy custard filling topped with powered sugar and fortunately, (for our wallets and perhaps pants size), only available for a few weeks surrounding March 19^th, St. Joseph’s Day.

Family owned Patsy’s Pastries, as one of the few bakeries in Somerville that make Zeppole, is one of East Broadway’s busiest shops in March. Customers come from all over to try Patsy’s Zeppole, and in fact much like trying to get a Thanksgiving Pie at Patsy’s, if you go on March 18^th, be prepared to wait in line while salivating and hungrily peering through their glass cases.

St. Joseph’s day is an Italian National holiday and also Catholic holiday in honor of St. Joseph, the protector of families. Its origins stems back to Sicily where it is believed that St. Joseph saved the people from a drought in the Middle Ages. A proper Italian St. Joseph’s Day celebration is not complete without 2 or 3 of these delectable pastries to finish off an evening of feasting.

Whether you have grown up eating Zeppole or are just learning about this delicious dessert it is well worth your time to travel over to Patsy’s (182 Broadway) and try them out!

Keep your eyes open for our final dessert, Brazilian Easter Eggs!

Next to road repairs, community housing has the most immediate effect of all City programs on the day to day lives of Somerville residents. Come and make your views known.

Agenda includes status reports on Assembly Square and the Green Line Extension, acquisition of 258 Somerville Ave.

Agenda includes the proposed rezoning of Somerville Ave. and Elm St. between Porter and Wilson Squares, which is controversial.

The McGrath overpass cuts Somerville in pieces. A boulevard would work better with the new Green Line T-Stop at Union Square.

Community corridor planning is essential to making the best use of the new Green Line T-Stops. Come and make your voices heard.

Agenda includes routine variances, such as 143-145 Cedar St. (10 unit residential), 11-15 Holland St. (fast-food restaurant), 39-43 Elmwood (3 buildings, 9 unit residential).

Agenda includes Assembly Square Order of Conditions (OOC) for changes to Block 3 and to Shore Drive in Ten Hills.

At the heart of the East Somerville community are the people who live here!Each week East Somerville Main Streets will be posting answers from East Somerville Residents to share what they think makes East Somerville great!!!This Week Meet: Nancy Bacci…

Tuesday night is the night to get out, explore East Broadway and enjoy Two for Tuesdays specials all year in East Somerville!

Enjoy a Tuesday night out in East Somerville with friends and split two specials for the price of one! With so many great places to dine, you’ll never be bored. Take a stroll down East Broadway and try someplace new or cozy up in an old favorite. Look for the Two for Tuesdays poster in the window of all participating businesses and stop in to enjoy an authentic and affordable Two For One special!! Just ask for the Two for Tuesdays deal written on a white board inside and enjoy!

Current Specials Include:

Mount Vernon Restaurant (14 Broadway): Pork chops or Baked schrod with salad, potato & vegetable (2 for $20.99)

Taco Loco (44 Broadway): Pupusas (any kind)

Los Paisanos Restaurant (62 Broadway): Tortas, and burritos for $9.99 and pupusas for $1 each

Vinny’s Ristorante (76 Broadway): Eggplant Parm

Tapatio Mexican Grille (82 Broadway): Tacos

Gauchao (102 Broadway): Sobremesas (Desserts)

Taqueria Montecristo (146 Broadway): Tortas

Fasika (145-147 Broadway): Buy one combo and get another entree free!

Casey’s Tavern (173 Broadway): Appetizers

Maya Sol (179 Broadway): Chicken Burritos or Chicken Fajitas

Two for Tuesdays is first district-wide initiative of its kind. Organized by the restaurant owners of the East Broadway Business District it is a collaborative promotion designed to showcase the vibrant atmosphere of the community. Come out and enjoy an evening in your neighborhood and help us spread the word about this great opportunity!

4pm until closing, eat-in only.

Agenda not available (2/20/12). 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.

Feeling bad about not having a date this Valentine’s Day? Two for Tuesdays can sweeten up this Tuesday night! Tuesday night means Two for One specials all year in East Somerville!

Enjoy a Tuesday night out in East Somerville with friends and split two specials for the price of one! With so many great places to dine, you’ll never be bored. Try someplace new or cozy up in an old favorite. Keep your eyes open for the special heart shaped balloons at all participating business and stop in to enjoy authentic and affordable Two For One specials!! All you have to do is ask for the Two for Tuesdays deal written on a white board inside. Available 4pm until closing, eat-in only.

Tonight’s Specials Include:

Mount Vernon Restaurant (14 Broadway): Pork chops or Baked schrod with salad, potato & vegetable (2 for $20.99)

Taco Loco (44 Broadway): Pupusas (any kind)

Los Paisanos Restaurant (62 Broadway): Tortas, and burritos for $9.99 and pupusas for $1 each

Tapatio Mexican Grille (82 Broadway): Tacos

Gauchao (102 Broadway): Sobremesas (Desserts)

Taqueria Montecristo (146 Broadway): Tortas

Fasika (145-147 Broadway): Buy one combo and get another entree free!

Casey’s Tavern (173 Broadway): Appetizers

Maya Sol (179 Broadway): Chicken Burritos or Chicken Fajitas

Two for Tuesdays is first district-wide initiative organized by the restaurant owners of the East Broadway Business District. Come out and enjoy an evening in your neighborhood and help us spread the word about this great opportunity!

MBTA service cuts and fare hikes hit everyone in Somerville. Come and make your views known.

Agenda includes a hearing for a small R & D use (230 Somerville Ave).

Agenda includes routine variances and, in executive session, a discussion of current litigation regarding 369-371 Beacon St.

· How long have you been a part of the East Somerville community?

I have been a resident of East Somerville for eight years. I’ve been a member of ESMS since 2007 and enjoy volunteering with them.

· What’s happening in East Somerville or on East Broadway that you’re excited about?

The opening of the newly-renovated Mudflat building has been one of the great success stories of the neighborhood. Work is happening in earnest at the site of the new East Somerville Community School, and also, late-breaking news of a new restaurant called La Brasa coming to East Broadway is very exciting!

· Favorite East Somerville eats (restaurants, favorite dishes…)?

I think I’ve eaten at most places in East Somerville…the food is fantastic! There’s a wide variety of cuisines and establishments to choose from. The Sambosa at Fasika Ethiopian restaurant is delicious, as is Taco Loco’s perfect chicken burrito, the antipasti bar over at Vinny’s at Night, and you just cannot go wrong with the popovers from the Mt. Vernon.

· Why is East Somerville a great place to live?

The ethnic diversity and multicultural population are my main reasons for loving East Somerville as a place to live. Also, its close proximity to downtown Boston is certainly a plus!

It’s Tuesday!! and that means another exciting opportunity for Two for One Eats in the East Broadway Business District!!

Tuesdays are the day to get out and explore the authentic tastes of the East Broadway Business District!! With only seven weeks left of the Two for Tuesday promotion, now is the prefect time to bring a friend and discover a new restaurant or spend an evening at an old favorite! Stop by at any of the participating businesses, marked by a Two for Tuesdays poster, and enjoy TWO authentic and affordable specials for the price of ONE!! All you have to do is ask for the Two for Tuesdays deal written on a white board inside. Available 4pm until closing, eat-in only.

Tonight’s Specials Include:

Mount Vernon Restaurant (14 Broadway): Pork chops or Baked schrod with salad, potato & vegetable (2 for $20.99)

Taco Loco (44 Broadway): Pupusas (any kind)

Los Paisanos Restaurant (62 Broadway): Tortas, and burritos for $9.99 and pupusas for $1 each

Vinny’s Ristorante (76 Broadway): Pasta dishes (Linguine, Angel Hair, Spaghetti)

Tapatio Mexican Grille (82 Broadway): Tacos

Gauchao (102 Broadway): Sobremesas (Desserts)

Taqueria Montecristo (146 Broadway): Enchiladas and tacos

Fasika (145-147 Broadway): Buy one combo and get another entree free!

Casey’s Tavern (173 Broadway): Sandwiches

Maya Sol (179 Broadway): Chicken Burritos or Chicken Fajitas

Two for Tuesdays is first district-wide initiative organized by the restaurant owners of the East Broadway Business District. Come out and enjoy an evening in your neighborhood and help us spread the word about this great opportunity!

Agenda includes further discussion and possible vote on the Porter Square/Wilson Square zoning change, which has proved controversial.

· How long have you been a part of the East Somerville community?

We moved in mid-April, after buying a rowhouse we’d been trying to buy since the previous fall. I was super excited by how close we were to the T, and also to not being on a main street after living on Somerville Avenue in Union Square for four years. It feels so much quieter living on a side street!

· What’s happening in East Somerville or on East Broadway that you’re excited about?

Jesse:

The idea that we are going to be a short walk away from a giant new movie theater in Assembly Row is an amazing feeling. I still have memories of seeing Indian Jones and the Last Crusade at the old Assembly Square cinema when I was 9. I was hoping that it would be open in time to see the new Batman movie, but I would settle on being able to walk 5 minutes to go see “The Hobbit” in December instead. Very excited.

I love all of the events that ESMS is doing for the community as well. My wife and I participated in the Foodie Crawl last year and I actually worked the Somerstreet Carnival for the City. Both brought much deserved pride and recognition to the neighborhood.

Devon:

I’m very excited for the Assembly Row project, and did I hear something about a bowling alley? Oh man, I want a bowling league. Also, I feel like there are constantly new businesses popping up on Broadway and many store fronts are getting upgrades.

· Favorite East Somerville eats (restaurants, favorite dishes…)?

Jesse:

We know half of the wait staff at the Mount Vernon on a first name basis, we even have their special point cards. If you have never gone there for there weekend brunch, take this as your recomendation, it’s incredible.

I would argue with you that Taco Loco has the best burritos in the area, even going so far as to call out Anna’s Taquiera in a challenge. It’s also right where my bus stop is on my way. seductively tempting me to ruin my dinner plans.

Devon:

I am going be a total hedonist and agree with Jesse aboout The Mount Vernon for their brunch. Have you SEEN that buffet? It’s completely out of control in the best way ever. There’s a raw bar, a meat carving station, a choose your own omelette station, donuts and pastry galore, and a variety of pancakes, breakfast meats, and eggs. It’s fantastic when you only want to eat once a day. Also, where else can you eat shrimp cocktail and a bavarian cream donut in one setting? Magical.

· Why is East Somerville a great place to live?

The people. Do you know that old Sesame Street song, these are the “People In Your Neighborhood”? Well that’s how I feel about ES. We have a great Alderman in Bill Roche. One of the cities best police officer in Captain David Fallon. An a education focused School Commitee member in Maureen Bastardi. You couldn’t ask for a better community leadership.

Devon:

There’s a T stop, which is not the case for a lot of other neighborhoods on Somerville, and everyone in the neighborhood is really friendly. As a new homeowner, I absolutely love how close we are to Home Depot. I love the variety of stores and restaurants along Broadway, and will never grow tired of how fabulous Taco Loco and Maya Sol are when I am craving a burrito or a steak salad. There’s a lot of pride in the neighborhood, and I am hoping we can set up (if this doesn’t already exist) some neighborhood clean up events so East Somerville can be the cleanest neighborhood in Somerville.

Hi! My name is Abigail Dusseldorp but most people call me Abbie! I grew up in Roscoe, a very small town in upstate New York which is know for its fishing and is recognized as Trout Town USA. Growing up in a small neighborhood, a strong sense of community has always been a part of my life. Starting about 7 years ago, Roscoe began their Renaissance Project to revitalize the heart of our community and reestablish the image of Roscoe as a thriving village, much like ESMS is doing in East Somerville!!

I have always tried to do my part to stay involved with the program by organizing and recruiting people to help plant flowers and clean up Main Street. One of my favorite events this past summer was International Childrens Day. Despite the fact that it was raining most of the community came out to enjoy the carnival and international fashion show. It was great to see Roscoe once again becoming a tight knit community that people can enjoy! I’m really excited to be cooping at East Somerville Main Streets and seeing this community grow as well!

I am now in my second year Northeastern University majoring in International Affairs with the hopes of one day working with refugee support programs My decision to study International Affairs stems from my love of traveling. Growing up I had the opportunity to travel through Europe and recently to Israel. At each new destination I fell in love with exploring the unique sense of culture and identity of each community as well as meeting the welcoming people who are really at the heart of it.

One thing that I already love about East Somerville is how alive the neighborhood is!! No two places are exactly alike so there is always something new to explore! I’m looking forward to working with East Somerville Main Streets and the entire East Somerville community to help preserve and enhance the welcoming and vibrant atmosphere of the neighborhood and also getting to know the people who make East Somerville so extraodinary!!!

The School Committee voted to explore introducing Innovation Schools in Somerville. To learn more, we invited two experts who have direct experience with Innovation Schools.

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.

Somerville Voices was asked to post this notice about a library meeting from the Davis Square LiveJournal: http://davis-square.livejournal.com/2824126.html.

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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).

Agenda includes resident concerns and report of committees on Resident Services, Public Safety, Safety, Major Projects, and Finance.

Agenda includes further discussion and possible vote on the Porter Square/Wilson Square zoning change, which has proved controversial.

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.

Agenda: Convention caucus, Replacing Scott Brown, Affordable housing at the Boys & Girls Club, Charter school politics, Green Line advocacy, and Energy services from the city. Rep. Provost will be a guest.

Join The Bull and Bear, a “financial folk” band for a night of relevant and original music played live from the band’s most-recent album, Recession Sessions. The record highlights the major events of the current global financial crisis. …

What better way to wind down from the holidays than sharing a two-for-one deal with your closest friend in the East Broadway Business District?With only two months left on the Two for Tuesdays promotion, there is no time like the present to come join u…

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.

Rob Rudin’s Half-Jewish, double bill with Naftule’s Dream. Tuesday, January 24, 8:00 pm. $10 cash at door. Johnny D’s, 17 Holland Street, Davis Square, Somerville. For information call (617) 776-2004 or log onto www.johnnyds.com.

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?”

Agenda includes converting the existing Mystic Water Works into a 25 unit affordable housing apartment building.

Eat at Jumbos is located at 688 Broadway in Ball Square and offers a variety of foods including vegan options. Check out their website at EatAtJumbos.com for online/phone ordering information and their menu.

We’ll gather on the winter solstice, the longest night of the year, for a spiritual-but-not-necessarily-religious event to acknowledge the shadow side of the season.

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?”

The art of jewelry craftsmanship has been in the Zinzopoulos family for generations. Constantine Zinzopoulos learned the skill from his father, also named Constantine, who studied in Italy with big names like Cartier, before coming to the United State…

Treat your stomach and your wallet this holiday season with the East Broadway Business District’s Two for Tuesdays deal!Every Tuesday night, from now until March 15, 2012, participating restaurants, marked by a Two for Tuesdays poster, will offer two s…

Restaurants in the East Broadway Business District are getting geared up for tonight’s Two for Tuesdays! Come show your support, and taste the great food from around the world that makes East Somerville a one-of-a-kind, Tuesday night destination!Every …

According to state law, Redevelopment Authorities are empowered to buy and sell property, acquire property through eminent domain, and grant tax concessions. Agenda not available (12/11/11).

Agenda includes zoning changes to set minimum pervious area requirements and to modify zoning maps for Somerville Ave. from WIlson Square to Porter Square, White St., and Elm St.

Public participation in station designs is essential to making them work with the neighborhoods.

The CIP includes the Green Line Extension and the Assembly Square T-Stop.

Want to feel and look good at your upcoming Holiday Parties? Here’s how…Shape Up Somerville (SUS) has taken on a huge initiative of promoting the healthy food options at favorite local eateries. ESMS is excited to feature establishments in the East B…

Hope you will all join us for a great evening of music featuring Liv Taylor, Jennifer Kimball, the Upper Crust, The Darlings, the Chandler Travis Philharmonic and many more great musicians. All proceeds benefit the…

Don’t wait for your New Year’s resolution to start eating healthier food! Here’s how…Shape Up Somerville (SUS) has taken on a huge initiative of promoting the healthy food options at favorite local eateries. Here at ESMS, we are thrilled to help pr…

Monday 12/5 is the Ward 2 ResiStat meeting.
Union Square, Brickbottom, Perry Park, Lincoln Park, Somerville Ave. corridor

Mayor Curtatone and Alderman Heuston invite you to a community meeting to discuss the latest city…

Tomorrow, December 6, 2012, marks East Broadway’s third consecutive Two for Tuesdays! This weekly promotion, organized by restaurants throughout the East Broadway Business District, is the first district-wide supported initiative of its kind. Com…

Continuing the Green Line Extension to Mystic Valley Parkway will complete the integration of West Somerville and Medford into the Green Line.

This is the regular meeting of the Somerville Design Review Committee. Agenda not available (12/4/11).

Agenda includes 343-351 Summer St., a controversial development that includes residential and a replacement for the existing VFW club.

Interactive Somerville is running a design competition for the area around the proposed Gilman Square station.

This is the regular meeting of the Mystic River Watershed Steering Committee. This committee, sponsored by the Federal EPA, works to improve water quality and environmental conditions in the Mystic River watershed. Agenda not available (12/4/11).

The Mystic Riverfront Park upgrades are a big part of the improvements to Assembly Square resulting from the Assembly Square PUD.

Agenda contains 379 Somerville Ave., signage for a by-right restaurant.

Agenda not available (11/29/11). This meeting will most likely discuss property tax percentages for fiscal year 2012.

It’s getting to be that time of year again! Tasty Thanksgiving dinners and holiday sweets leave us craving for some healthy food from time to time. Luckily, Shape Up Somerville (SUS) has created a guide that highlights the healthy food options at our…

Agenda includes 485 Mystic Valley Pkwy, a project converting the exising Mystic Water Works into 25 affordable units of housing and replacing an existing office building with 35 affordable units.

Agenda includes the acquisition of 258 Somerville Ave. and updates on Assembly Square and Union Square. Note: the Somerville Redevelopment Authority does not have a web page.

Mayor Curtatone, Alderman Roche and the ResiStat program invite you to a community meeting in West Somerville to discuss the latest city data, news, updates and issues most important to you.

With so many great restaurants in the East Broadway Business District, its hard to know where to go on a night out, let alone, what to order! Luckily, Shape Up Somerville (SUS) is here to help. ESMS is excited to help SUS with their goal of promoting …

From November 22, 2011 to March 15, 2012 restaurants in the East Broadway Business District will be partnering with East Somerville Main Streets to launch an exciting new promotion called Two for Tuesdays! Every Tuesday night, a participating restaura…

Agenda includes an update on the Order of Conditions for Assembly Square and a new fence for the Bike Path Community Garden.

Agenda includes 343-351 Summer St., a mixed-use building including a new VFW hall near Davis Square.

Attend the launch party for interactivesomeville.org, a new forum for discussions about the Green Line Extension and other events. Managing the GLX extension and its integration with the community requires public participation.

This is a first look at the proposed design for the Community Path. All concerned with the path and the Green Line Extension should show up and comment.

Agenda includes an update on the Somerville Comprehensive Plan and a signage change at a restaurant at 379 Somerville Ave. Note change of venue.

Although there appears to be  a lot of neighborly opposition to SCC’s 181 Washington Street proposed development at this time, the Boston Society of Architects is calling it an “active project.” Below, information about the…

Have you ever looked at the parking lot behind the Cross Street Senior Center and thought it would be a great place for some green grass, and benches? Well you’re in luck! The City of Somerville is in the process of turning this parking lot into a park…

Reminder: The beginning of next week community leaders will get together with you in Wards 3 and 6

• Meet with Mayor Curtatone, Alderman, City officials, aldermen-at-large and police
• Share your concerns and ideas
• Stay for a Meet & Greet with light refreshments

It is very important that the public catch up with the Assembly Square T-stop project progress and decisions.

Do you like music? Dancing? and free Concerts? Well! On Saturday November 26, 2011, come on down to Davis Square for the benefit concert fundraiser to support the Somerville Music Department.…