Neighborhoods and Squares
Posted by marycurtin a 6:19 pm on September 1, 2010
[ September 1, 2010 to September 30, 2010. September 1, 2010 to September 30, 2010. September 1, 2010 to September 30, 2010. ] HONK! FESTIVAL PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT featuring work by Greg Cook, Tiffany Knight, Mark Dannenhauer, Jesse Edsell-Vetter, Benjamin Greenberg, Chris Yeager & Akos Szilvasi. Exhibit runs through September 30th with an opening on Saturday, September 4th, 6-8 pm,
in Davis Square, Somerville.
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Posted by David Dahlbacka a 10:19 pm on August 29, 2010
(Part 3) 61 Medford Street. Liquid Nitrogen tank at Biogen, safety concerns, approved. 13A Beacon. Expand windows, replace other windows. Approved. 26 Wheatland St. Condo construction without permit, halt order. Triple permit fee charged. 24 Fairmount. Permit to rectify a basement apartment, never legal. Accepted staff recommendation. 162 Highland. Vote to reaffirm previous rate.
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Posted by David Dahlbacka a 8:32 pm on August 28, 2010
(Part 2) Public hearing on Ocean State Job Lot at 299 Broadway. Four in favor, twelve against. One report of possible grocery store. Written testimony accepted until noon Friday, August 27. Discussion to resume Thursday, Sept. 2, at 6 PM.
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Posted by David Dahlbacka a 12:18 am on August 27, 2010
(Part 1) The Planning Board voted 5-0 to DENY the special permit to subdivide One Benton Road to add a second condo development for the reason that no conditions could assuage the issues of public safety, devaluation of neighbors’ property, previous character of the site, and scale. [COMMENT: The city evidently expects litigation as a result of this decision.]
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Posted by David Dahlbacka a 12:47 pm on August 23, 2010
Second community meeting. Mixed response from neighborhood. Some felt something was better than nothing, others thought we should stick to the new zoning plan. Key point: minimum 10 year lease, could be as long as 25 years. City expects change in neighborhood in 10 years, after Green Line comes in.
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Posted by David Dahlbacka a 8:20 pm on August 22, 2010
[ September 2, 2010; 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ] This is the regular meeting of the Somerville Planning Board. This meeting will deal with an ongoing and sometimes controversial Somerville development, Ocean State Job Lot at 299 Broadway. The Planning Board holds public hearings and grants permits for special districts, such as Planned Unit Developments.
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Posted by David Dahlbacka a 2:48 pm on August 7, 2010
[ August 24, 2010; 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ] This is a rescheduled meeting of the Somerville Planning Board. The original meeting was scheduled 8/19. This meeting deals with ongoing and sometimes controversial Somerville developments: One Benton Road and Ocean State Job Lots at 299 Broadway.
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Posted by David Dahlbacka a 2:36 pm on
[ August 17, 2010; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ] This meeting was called by Ocean State Job Lot to reintroduce themselves as a potential tenant at 299 Broadway, the former Star Market site. The previous meeting did not elicit public support. This meeting is worth attending because this use is inconsistent with the new Winter Hill zoning, could tie up the site for a long time, and could affect local property values.
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Posted by eila a 2:08 pm on
Three years after the Somerville Avenue Reconstruction Project began, Union Square businesses are still hindered by lack of thoughtful pedestrian planning during construction; and Union Square residents, visitors and workers are still unable to walk these streets with confidence and comfort.
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Posted in Accessibility, Development and Zoning, Neighborhoods and Squares, Pedestrians, Public Health & Safety, Seniors, Traffic & Parking, Transportation, Transportation Projects, Union Square, Ward 2, Ward 3 | 7 Comments »
Posted by David Dahlbacka a 1:40 pm on
[ August 10, 2010; 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm. ] Currently the Steering Committee is working on policies and actions to implement the plan. Somerville’s citywide development for the next twenty years will be shaped by the comprehensive plan.
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Posted by David Dahlbacka a 11:25 am on August 6, 2010
This meeting was devoted entirely to passing the proposed modifications to the Preliminary Master Plan for Assembly Square. The Planning Staff had asked Federal Realty to generalize the use mix from Office and R&D because Somerville zoning has a very narrow definition of Office use. Federal Realty widened the definition to include all Somerville uses under special permit. The Planning Board stated that in the absence of any opposition, they would waive the reading of the 70 conditions and voted to approve the changes to the PUD. Some citizens present had expected to have a period for written comment before the vote.
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Posted by David Dahlbacka a 10:50 pm on July 18, 2010
[ September 9, 2010; 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm. ] This is the fourth in the 8-part Free Webinar Series on Designing for Pedestrian Safety being given by the Federal Highway Administration and the Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center. Pedestrian and bicycle safety is essential to the success of the new Assembly Square roadways and Orange Line T-Stop and around the new Green Line stops.
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Posted by David Dahlbacka a 10:47 pm on
[ August 17, 2010; 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm. ] This is the third in the 8-part Free Webinar Series on Designing for Pedestrian Safety being given by the Federal Highway Administration and the Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center. Pedestrian and bicycle safety is essential to the success of the new Assembly Square roadways and Orange Line T-Stop and around the new Green Line stops.
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Posted by David Dahlbacka a 10:43 pm on
[ August 3, 2010; 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm. ] This is the second in the 8-part Free Webinar Series on Designing for Pedestrian Safety being given by the Federal Highway Administration and the Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center. Pedestrian and bicycle safety is essential to the success of the new Assembly Square roadways and Orange Line T-Stop and around the new Green Line stops.
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Posted by David Dahlbacka a 10:39 pm on
[ July 20, 2010; 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm. ] This is the first in the 8-part Free Webinar Series on Designing for Pedestrian Safety being given by the Federal Highway Administration and the Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center. Safe pedestrian and bicycle access is essential to the success of the new Assembly Square Orange Line T-Stop and new Green Line stops.
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Posted by John Teves a 11:51 pm on July 17, 2010
[ July 26, 2010; 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. July 28, 2010; 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. July 29, 2010; 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. ] Welcome to the 2010-2011 SYHA Season. We are very excited about the upcoming season and look forward to the opening of our new rink. Somerville Youth Hockey is always looking for more players. If you want to play youth hockey in a brand NEW rink, send an email to webmaster@somervilleyouthhockey.org. If you are interested in [...]
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Posted by Gretchen Kinder a 6:53 am on July 14, 2010
[ July 26, 2010; 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm. ] The entire public, and particularly the neighbors and members of the East Somerville Community School community are invited to the next public meeting to discuss/learn about the progress of the renovation of the East Somerville Community School following the 2007 fire that devastated the building.
The meeting is on:
Monday, July 26, 2010
Capuano Early Childhood Center, 150 [...]
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Posted by David Dahlbacka a 10:09 pm on July 11, 2010
At issue was consolidating an undesignated historic property at 221 Morrison Avenue (near Davis Square) with two previously designated properties on Morrison (222 and 197) to form the Morrison Avenue Historic District. The two owners of 221 Morrison Ave. were present to testify in favor. Passed after discussion. Question addressed of why designate single buildings? Answer: easier to execute than a whole street.
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Posted by David Dahlbacka a 9:10 pm on
[ July 13, 2010; 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm. ] At this meeting we will be discussing the policies and actions derived from the comprehensive plan goals. This meeting is important because Somerville’s citywide development for the next twenty years will be shaped by the comprehensive plan.
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Posted by eila a 3:48 pm on
Environmental and safety concerns haunt this lovely park. Joe’s Astroturf and Streetscape SNAFUS don’t help, either…
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Posted by Jennifer D a 9:34 pm on July 7, 2010
We are inviting all kids 5 years old and under to submit original art for a show at True Grounds Café. This first-of-its-kind show will display the individuality, diversity and development of young children’s artistic expression.
Deadline for submissions: July 20th, 2010
There will be an opening reception for the artists, their parents and friends: Date will [...]
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Posted by David Dahlbacka a 6:37 pm on July 4, 2010
[ July 6, 2010; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm. ] This meeting is important because historic districts on the one hand preserve historic properties for later generations, and on the other hand can prove expensive and inconvenient for property owners in the district.
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Posted in All Ages, Beat Reporter, Davis Square, Development and Zoning, Events, Historical, Housing | 3 Comments »
Posted by David Dahlbacka a 7:11 pm on July 2, 2010
This meeting was unexpectedly testy. Apparently the neighborhood isn’t convinced that Ocean State Job Lot is the best use for the site. What was said in the meeting is NOT part of the official record. There is a special permit process before Planning Board, including determination of consistency with purpose of zoning. If you want to send written testimony before July 15 Planning Board hearing, send to OSPCD (Rob May), Planning Department, Planning Board. Otherwise, go to Planning Board hearing July 15 @ 6 PM and provide oral testimony.
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Posted by David Dahlbacka a 5:38 pm on
Controversial cases carried over: 1 Benton Road, Ocean State Job Lot. Other cases: NSTAR employee parking lot, SCC/CASPAR ex-homeless permanent housing, parking variance at 308 Beacon Street. Important discussion of historic preservation policy.
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Posted by David Dahlbacka a 3:17 pm on June 29, 2010
[ August 11, 2010; 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ] At this meeting we will discuss the progress of the infrastructure improvements, Ch 91 licenses, and a proposed amendment to the Assembly Square Master Plan. This meeting is important because it provides a last chance to weigh into the development process at Assembly Square.
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Posted by David Dahlbacka a 12:16 am on June 28, 2010
[ June 30, 2010; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ] This meeting is important because this use could tie up the site for a long time and affect local property values.
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Posted by David Dahlbacka a 1:31 pm on June 26, 2010
Construction starting right now on roads and infrastructure at and around Assembly Square. IKEA not to start construction until after Spring 2011. Planned improvements to Kensington Ave. pedestrian crossing from Stop & Shop to Assembly Square.
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Posted by David Dahlbacka a 8:54 pm on June 20, 2010
[ July 23, 2010; ] All citizens of Somerville and Medford should evaluate this document and give feedback, because this is one of the final steps before the project begins implementation. Written comments will be accepted until July 23.
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Posted by David Dahlbacka a 8:48 pm on
[ June 30, 2010; 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ] All citizens of Somerville and Medford should evaluate this document and give feedback, because this is one of the final steps before the project begins implementation. Written comments will be accepted until July 23 at holly.s.johnson@state.ma.us.
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Posted by David Dahlbacka a 8:42 pm on
[ June 24, 2010; 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ] This meeting is important because it deals with ongoing Somerville developments.
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Posted by David Dahlbacka a 8:33 pm on
[ June 21, 2010 to July 23, 2010. ] All citizens of Somerville and Medford should evaluate this document and give feedback, because this is one of the final steps before the project begins implementation. There will be a public meeting on June 30. Written comments will be accepted until July 23 at holly.s.johnson@state.ma.us.
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Posted by David Dahlbacka a 8:11 pm on June 13, 2010
[ June 19, 2010; 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. ] This event is important because it will improve our city and ourselves.
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Posted by David Dahlbacka a 7:52 pm on June 7, 2010
[ June 15, 2010; 6:00 pm; ] This film is important because parts of Somerville are environmental justice areas close to pollution sources and suffer higher than average levels of heart and lung disease.
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Posted by David Dahlbacka a 10:53 pm on June 6, 2010
[ June 9, 2010; 6:30 pm; ] This meeting is important because it deals with ongoing developments at Assembly Square and East Somerville.
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Posted by David Dahlbacka a 6:05 pm on May 31, 2010
[ June 3, 2010; 6:00 pm; ] This meeting is important because it relates to the ongoing Green Line Extension.
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Posted by David Dahlbacka a 5:59 pm on
[ June 2, 2010; 6:30 pm; ] This meeting is important because it provides an early opportunity to influence future plans for Davis Square.
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Posted by David Dahlbacka a 5:50 pm on
[ June 1, 2010; 6:00 pm; ] This meeting is important because it deals with citizen-initiated zoning changes.
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Posted by SueM55 a 4:35 pm on May 25, 2010
[ June 8, 2010; 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm. ] Taste of Somerville Works to Go Green on June 8
With 400+ diners and 32 restaurants expected, more help needed with conservation and recycling.
Somerville, MA – May 24, 2010 – Door2Door Transportation by SCM and Triumvirate Environmental today announced steps the Taste of Somerville (www.tasteofsomerville.org) will take to move toward its goal of becoming a [...]
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Posted by David Dahlbacka a 9:44 pm on May 23, 2010
[ June 14, 2010; 6:15 pm; ] This meeting is important because it gives citizens a chance to provide feedback to the City on how things are going in their neighborhoods.
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Posted in All Ages, City Finances, Crime, Development and Zoning, Events, Housing, Neighborhoods and Squares, Somerville By The Numbers, Transportation, Ward 6 | No Comments »
Posted by David Dahlbacka a 9:29 pm on
[ June 1, 2010; 6:30 pm; ] This meeting is important because Somerville’s citywide development for the next twenty years will be shaped by the comprehensive plan. This meeting is open to the public.
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Posted by David Dahlbacka a 5:50 pm on May 18, 2010
[ May 26, 2010; 6:45 pm; ] This meeting is important because it gives citizens a chance to provide feedback to the City on how things are going in their neighborhoods.
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Posted by David Dahlbacka a 5:48 pm on
[ May 24, 2010; 6:15 pm; ] This meeting is important because it gives citizens a chance to provide feedback to the City on how things are going in their neighborhoods.
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Posted by David Dahlbacka a 5:44 pm on
[ May 22, 2010; 10:00 am; ] This event is important because it puts interesting parts of Somerville, such as the bank of the Mystic, on display.
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Posted by David Dahlbacka a 5:40 pm on
[ May 19, 2010; 6:15 pm; ] This meeting is important because it gives citizens a chance to provide feedback to the City on how things are going in their neighborhoods.
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Posted by David Dahlbacka a 11:06 pm on May 16, 2010
[ June 12, 2010; 10:00 am; ] This meeting is important because it relates to land use around the new Green Line stations in Somerville and to the forthcoming Comprehensive Plan for Somerville.
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Posted by David Dahlbacka a 10:57 pm on
[ May 19, 2010; 6:00 pm; ] This meeting is important because it relates to land use around the new Green Line stations at Ball Square and College Avenue.
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Posted by David Dahlbacka a 7:40 pm on
[ May 20, 2010; 6:00 pm; ] This meeting includes a continuation of the 1 Benton Road case, which has proved controversial.
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Posted by David Dahlbacka a 7:07 pm on
This Planning Board meeting included continuing hearings on 79-83 Broadway (slightly controversial), 39R Medford St., and 1 Benton Rd. (also controversial). There was also a discussion of declaring properties part of historical districts, sometimes controversial.
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Posted by Barry Rafkind a 11:29 pm on May 11, 2010
[ May 12, 2010; 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm. ] Join your neighbors to learn how the City is moving forward with its plans for the disposition of the Powder House Community School property. Discuss how we can keep our concerns about the reuse of this property at the forefront of the decision making process.
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Posted in Announcements, Davis Square, Development and Zoning, Environment and Open Space, Events, Neighborhoods and Squares, Schools and Youth, Teele Square, Ward 7 | 16 Comments »
Posted by David Dahlbacka a 7:51 am on
[ June 2, 2010; 6:00 pm; ] At this meeting, citizens will evaluate professional designs and documentation for the Green stations in your neighborhood.
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Posted by David Dahlbacka a 7:46 am on
[ May 22, 2010; 1:00 pm; ] This meeting is important because it begins work on sustainable station designs for the Green Line Extension.
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Posted by David Dahlbacka a 7:43 am on
[ May 21, 2010; 6:00 pm; ] This meeting is important because it provides background information on sustainable station designs for the Green Line Extension.
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Posted by Joeb a 9:24 am on May 10, 2010
Steve Clift is one of the most successful community media advocates in the nation. His e-Democracy is both a standard and a clarion call for more participatory journalism. In part this is a response to the failure of traditional media to cover what we need-to-know, and their inept response to the medium of the internet. [...]
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Posted by David Dahlbacka a 8:11 pm on May 9, 2010
[ May 17, 2010; 7:00 pm; ] This meeting is important because it relates to Green Line Extension economic development around Magoun Square.
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Posted by David Dahlbacka a 6:39 pm on
“I hope you all get some power someday, so you’ll know what it’s like to have to satisfy your constituents’ demands with a limited budget.”
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Posted by dshugrue a 11:20 pm on May 5, 2010
[ May 8, 2010; ] Somerville, MA May 3rd 2010 – Somerville “mompreneur” Kerri Friedlander and husband Lucas today announced their intention to hold a Grand Opening sale at the Upland Road location of “TwinkleStar Boutique” in Porter Square on May 8th, 2010.
The couple originally established retail presence in Ball Square Somerville but took a chance to co-locate with a [...]
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Posted by David Dahlbacka a 11:12 am on May 4, 2010
Attended meeting. Ald. Gewirtz, Heuston, Pero, Sullivan present. Staff including Monica Lamboy and representative of City Solicitor present. Also Joe Grafton of Somerville Local First, Tom Bent of Chamber of Commerce.
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Posted by rschusky.livejournal.com/ a 8:50 pm on May 2, 2010
[ May 8, 2010; 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm. ] Amethyst Center is again hosting a fundraiser for the Somerville Homeless Coalition, Saturday May 8, 1:00-5:00. “Nourish Your Well Being” will offer short treatments from its practitioners in exchange for a suggested $10 donation. This is the 13th benefit in 6 years that Amethyst has hosted for the Somerville Homeless Coalition. Amethyst’s practitioners include specialists [...]
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Posted by Ron Newman a 3:23 pm on April 27, 2010
PARTICIPATE IN POWDER HOUSE COMMUNITY SCHOOL REUSE FOCUS GROUP: The City of Somerville is seeking community volunteers to participate in a Powder House/Teele Square Focus Group. The Group will be led by City staff to gather community consensus on a vision for the future and identify steps to make that vision a reality. [...]
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Posted by Ron Newman a 11:01 am on April 26, 2010
Somerville has a number of stairways that pedestrians can use to walk between places that aren’t well-connected by streets. Most of these are poorly marked and unknown to people outside their immediate neighborhood.
I’ve made a Google map called Obscure Stairways of Somerville, showing 12 of these staircases. If you know of more, [...]
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Posted by David Dahlbacka a 7:35 pm on April 25, 2010
[ May 11, 2010; 6:30 pm; ] This meeting is important because Somerville’s citywide development for the next twenty years will be shaped by the comprehensive plan. This is a public meeting; any citizen is entitled to observe.
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Posted by David Dahlbacka a 7:17 pm on
[ April 26, 2010; 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. ] This meeting is important because Somerville’s use of public transit, already high, will increase as the Green Line Extension and Assembly Square Orange Line stop come in.
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Posted by intrepid a 8:15 pm on April 22, 2010
Before the emergence of Coffee Parties, we saw, locally, the advent of Somervillevoices.org, a courageous and worthy experiment in a 21st Century democratic, community- controlled public media forum, and of the much heralded, government- built Resistat program…
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Posted by eila a 8:04 am on
On April 22, 2010, between 5:55 a.m. and approximately 7:21 a.m., power was out in Somerville. NStar’s explanation is that a manhole blew and there was a fire. This writer experienced the effects in Ward 3. How far-reaching were the effects for you, dear Villens?
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Posted by David Dahlbacka a 9:23 am on April 20, 2010
Attended Planning Board meeting 4/15/10. About 12 citizens attending. Printed agenda marked “Modified”. IKEA waterside permit voided. MaxPac plan changes. Argument over residential density and the tax base. Antennas on residential bldgs provide revenue, but come with safety concerns. Permit streamlining.
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Posted by David Dahlbacka a 6:00 pm on April 18, 2010
[ April 28, 2010; 6:30 pm; ] Davis Square Visioning Meeting
Wed. Apr. 28 6:30 PM
Tufts Administration Building (TAB)
167 Holland St.
Somerville MA (map)
This meeting, sponsored by Mayor Curtatone and Alderman Gewirtz, is the second Visioning Meeting for Davis Square. It is intended to promote community dialog about the area today and what it should be in the future. Following up [...]
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Posted by David Dahlbacka a 5:50 pm on
[ April 21, 2010 to April 23, 2010. ] Harvard Infrastructure Sustainability & Design Conference
Wed. Apr. 21 – Fri. Apr. 23
Harvard University Graduate School of Design
48 Quincy St.
Cambridge MA (map)
This conference explores infrastructure sustainability in the context of the current environmental challenges. At the conference, the alpha version of the Zofnass Rating System will be released. The Zofnass Rating is [...]
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Posted by David Dahlbacka a 5:49 pm on
[ April 21, 2010; 6:30 pm; ] Blueback Herring River Route Community Meeting
Wed. Apr. 21 6:30 PM
Elizabeth Peabody House
277 Broadway
Somerville MA (map)
This meeting, a followup to the March 10 meeting, will present for citizen review logo and signage options for the new “Blueback Herring River Route” connecting Foss Park to Shore Drive, and updates on improvements to the Blessing [...]
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Posted by Columbine a 10:59 am on April 16, 2010
[ May 8, 2010; 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. ] Join the nearest team and clean up your neighborhood for Spring! T-shirt, breakfast, water bottle, and afterparty included…
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Posted by SueM55 a 8:31 am on April 15, 2010
[ June 8, 2010; 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm. ] Plan to Attend Taste of Somerville on June 8
Enjoy samples from 30 of the area’s favorite restaurants on June 8, from 5:30-8:30 pm at the Somerville Holiday Inn. This festive welcome to summer is presented by title sponsor, Triumvirate Environmental, and Door2Door Transportation by SCM, whose work providing community-based transportation is supported by the event. Tickets at www.tasteofsomerville.org. Follow restaurant additions on twitter @TasteofSomervil
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Posted by David Dahlbacka a 10:20 am on April 12, 2010
[ April 17, 2010; 9:30 am to 12:30 pm. ] Volunteers are needed to clean the Mystic River banks and remove shopping carts and other debris from the river. Supplies will be provided. This event is sponsored by the Mystic River Watershed Association and the Gentle Giant Rowing Club.
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Posted by David Dahlbacka a 10:19 am on
[ April 14, 2010; 6:00 pm; ] Zoning Board of Appeals Hearing
Wed. Apr. 14, 6:00 PM
Aldermanic Chamber
Somerville City Hall
93 Highland Ave.
Somerville MA (map)
Agenda Not Available (4/11/10)
This is a regular hearing of the Zoning Board of Appeals. The Zoning Board of Appeals reviews applications to bypass normal Somerville Zoning.
Depending upon the agenda, the Zoning [...]
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Posted by David Dahlbacka a 10:18 am on
[ April 15, 2010; 6:00 pm; ] Planning Board Meeting
Thurs. Apr. 15, 6:00 PM
Aldermanic Chamber
Somerville City Hall
93 Highland Ave.
Somerville MA (map)
Agenda Not Available (4/11/10)
This is the regular meeting of the Somerville Planning Board. The Planning Board holds public hearings and grants permits for special districts, such as Planned Unit Developments.
Depending upon [...]
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Posted by CKSOKEEFE a 5:30 pm on April 9, 2010
The morning of April 5th marked the beginning of the much anticipated renewal of Magoun Square along with (finally) validating those obnoxious green signs at the beginning and in the heart of the square announcing the renovation. One would think that I, both a resident and daughter of a former Magoun Square business owner, would [...]
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Posted by Warren Goldstein-Gelb a 12:31 am on April 8, 2010
[ April 30, 2010; 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm. ] YUM: A Taste of Immigrant City.
April 30, 2010. 6-10 pm. Arts at the Armory.
Tickets $40.
Features food from an eclectic mix of local Somerville immigrant-run restaurants: Mexican, Tibetan, Mediterranean, Brazilian, Portuguese, Thai, Haitian, Italian, Ethiopian, Indian, Peruvian (Full list of YUM Restaurants here). Music by Yarina (check it out). Dance performances. A benefit [...]
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Posted by Columbine a 8:53 am on April 7, 2010
Apply now for membership, to advise on station designs for Brickbottom, Gilman Square, Lowell Street, Ball Square, College Avenue, and Union Square.
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Posted by David Dahlbacka a 9:42 pm on April 4, 2010
[ May 16, 2010; 8:00 am; ] Mystic River Herring Run and Paddle Festival
Sat. May 16 8:00 AM
Blessing of the Bay Boathouse
32 Shore Drive, DCR
Somerville MA (map)
This is the 14th annual Mystic River Herring Run and Paddle Festival. It features a 5 km Road Race and a 3, 6, or 12 mi Canoe and Kayak race. There will be [...]
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Posted by David Dahlbacka a 9:41 pm on
[ April 8, 2010; 6:30 pm; ] 2010-2011 HUD Action Plan Public Hearing
Thurs. Apr. 8 6:30 PM
Ralph and Jenny Center
9 New Washington St.
Somerville MA
[Facility is near the corner of Inner Belt Rd. and New Washington St. (map)]
Flyer (PDF)
This is the public hearing on the HUD Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant program, the Emergency Shelter [...]
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Posted by David Dahlbacka a 9:39 pm on
[ April 6, 2010; 6:30 pm; ] Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee Planning Meeting
Tues. Apr. 6 6:30 PM
Upper Hall
Greek Orthodox Church
29 Central St.
Somerville MA (map)
This is the third planning meeting of the Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee. At this meeting, the group will continue specifying goals, policies and actions to implement the vision statement.
This meeting is important because Somerville’s citywide [...]
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Posted by David Dahlbacka a 9:39 pm on
[ April 5, 2010; 7:00 pm; ] BOA Committee on Parks and Open Space Meeting
Mon. Apr. 5 7:00 PM
Somerville City Hall
2nd Fl. Comm. Rm.
93 Highland Ave.
Somerville MA (map)
Agenda (PDF)
This is the regular meeting of the Somerville Aldermanic Committee on Parks and Open Space. On the agenda, among other business are amendments to the the 2008-2013 Open Space and Recreation [...]
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Posted by David Dahlbacka a 9:36 pm on
[ April 5, 2010; 6:00 pm; ] BOA Committee on Housing and Community Development
Mon. Apr. 5 6:00 PM
Somerville City Hall
2nd Fl. Comm. Rm
93 Highland Ave.
Somerville MA (map)
Agenda (PDF)
This is the regular meeting of the Somerville Aldermanic Committee on Housing and Community Development. Among other business, the committee will approve a letter to MassDOT supporting the continuation of [...]
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Posted by David Dahlbacka a 11:00 pm on March 27, 2010
[ March 30, 2010; 6:00 pm; ] This is the regular meeting of the Assembly Square PAC. At this meeting we will discuss the Assembly Square Final Environmental Impact Report. This meeting is important because it provides a last chance to weigh into the development process at Assembly Square.
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Posted by David Dahlbacka a 10:59 pm on
[ March 27, 2010 to April 23, 2010. ] The Comment Period for the Final Environmental Impact Report for the Assembly Square Mixed-Use Redevelopment began March 15 2010 and ends April 23 2010. This is your last chance to weigh in on the plans for the Assembly Square Mixed-Use Redevelopment Project.
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Posted by David Dahlbacka a 7:15 pm on March 21, 2010
[ March 23, 2010; 7:00 pm; ] 2010 Conservation Commission Meeting
Tues. Mar. 23 7:00 PM
Somerville City Hall
3rd Fl. Conf. Rm.
93 Highland Ave.
Somerville MA (map)
Agenda (PDF)
This is the monthly meeting of the Somerville Conservation Commission. On the agenda are the Community Gardens, the Open Space and Recreation Plan, and infrastructure work at Assembly Square, among other business.
This meeting is important [...]
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Posted by David Dahlbacka a 7:15 pm on
[ March 23, 2010; 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. ] MAPC Bike Meeting with Dr. Anne Lusk
Tues. Mar. 23 6:00 PM
MAPC Offices
60 Temple Place
Boston MA (map)
This Metropolitan Area Planning Council meeting features Dr. Anne Lusk, a Research Fellow at the Harvard School of Public Health, who will discuss how to improve Boston’s bicycling infrastructure to increase bicycling and improve public [...]
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Posted by Barry Rafkind a 10:26 pm on March 18, 2010
[ March 31, 2010; 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm. ] What’s Next For the Powder House Community School?
WHY : The City is moving ahead with plans to rezone and sell the Powder House School property.
WHAT : Join your neighbors to learn about the City’s planning process, discuss how redevelopment might impact the neighborhood, and find out how we can ensure [...]
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Posted by darbi a 8:58 pm on March 15, 2010
[ March 17, 2010; 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm. ] DARBI’s next monthly networking lunch takes place Wed., Mar. 17, from noon to 1:30 at Johnny D’s. Please email DARBIlunch@gmail.com to RSVP. Cost: $10 for DARBI members and $12 for non-members (plus tip). The fee includes a salad, sandwich and non-alcoholic drink.
Brought to you by the Davis Square Area Resident-Business Initiative (DARBI). For [...]
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Posted by David Dahlbacka a 9:00 pm on March 14, 2010
[ March 18, 2010; 10:00 am; ] MPO Long Range Transportation Plan Meeting
Thurs. Mar. 18 10:00 AM
State Transportation Building
10 Park Plaza
Boston MA (map)
This is the first of a series of meetings sponsored by the Metropolitan Planning Organization to develop the new Long Range Tranportation Plan for Greater Boston out to 2035. The new plan is due April [...]
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Posted by eila a 6:52 pm on March 12, 2010
Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick spoke in the inaccessible Somerville High School auditorium this past Monday March 8, 2010, celebrating the fact that Somerville, MA was named one of the 10 All America Cities, 2009, by the National League of Cities.
A week later, the Somerville Arts Council- which enjoys American Reinvestment and Recovery Act (ARRA) funding, [...]
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Posted by dshugrue a 3:54 pm on March 9, 2010
Somerville Little League
2010 online Registration is now open
Register today at:
www.somervillelittleleague.org
Don’t want to register online?
* In Person Registration *
Every Wednesday night 7:30 – 9:00 pm
St. Catherine’s Church Hall: 179 Summer St.
** Registration required for all Leagues **
· T-ball
· Baseball: Farm, Minors, Majors, Juniors & Seniors
· Softball: Minors, Majors & Seniors
* Player [...]
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Posted by Warren Goldstein-Gelb a 9:15 am on
Looking to spice up your winter, while saving money? The YUM Restaurant Card is your ticket!
This card is a wallet-sized miracle. It supports local businesses. It gets you a discount at thirteen immigrant-run Somerville restaurants. It’s only $12 online. And all the proceeds go to support The Welcome Project’s programs for Somerville’s immigrant families.
The Welcome Project is a [...]
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Posted by David Dahlbacka a 9:23 pm on March 7, 2010
[ March 10, 2010; 6:30 pm; ] Blueback Herring River Route Community Meeting
Wed. Mar. 10 6:30 PM
Elizabeth Peabody House
277 Broadway
Somerville MA (map)
This meeting, sponsored by Mayor Curtatone and Alderman Pero, will present and request feedback from the public on the City’s plans to create the “Blueback Herring River Route” connecting Foss Park to Shore Drive, with improvements to [...]
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Posted by David Dahlbacka a 9:21 pm on
[ March 9, 2010; 6:30 pm; ] Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee Planning Meeting
Tues., Mar. 9, 6:30 PM
Upper Hall
Greek Orthodox Church
29 Central St.
Somerville MA (map)
This is the second phase 3 planning meeting of the Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee. At this meeting, the group will continue specifying goals, policies and actions to implement the vision statement.
The goal of the comprehensive plan [...]
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Posted by David Dahlbacka a 9:08 pm on February 28, 2010
[ March 4, 2010; 6:00 pm; ] BOA Land Use Committee and Planning Board Joint Meeting
Thurs. Mar. 4 6:00 PM
Somerville City Hall
Aldermen’s Chamber
93 Highland Ave.
Somerville MA (map)
Agenda (PDF)
This is a joint meeting of the Land Use Committee and the Planning Board to consider changes to the zoning suggested by Some Sense.
This meeting is important because the proposed changes [...]
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Posted by eila a 2:58 pm on February 23, 2010
The City of Somerville, with it’s clear mandates and civil rights obligations from Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, continues to be really , truly, obviously unskilled at inclusive community-building.
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Posted by David Dahlbacka a 9:10 am on February 22, 2010
[ February 22, 2010; 6:00 pm; ] Housing and Community Development Committee Meeting
Mon. Feb. 22 6:00 PM
Somerville City Hall
2nd Fl. Comm. Rm.
93 Highland Ave.
Somerville MA (map)
This is the regular meeting of the Aldermanic Housing and Community Development Committee. There will likely be further discussion of the Route 16 Green Line Extension stop, which is currently being deemphasized by the [...]
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Posted by David Dahlbacka a 9:09 am on
[ March 3, 2010; 6:30 pm; ] Davis Square Visioning Meeting
Wed. Mar. 3 6:30 PM
Tufts Administration Building (TAB)
169 Holland St.
Somerville MA (map)
This meeting, sponsored by the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development (OSPCD), is intended to promote discussion about what should happen in the Davis Square area in the future. There will be statistical data presentations, visual [...]
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Posted by David Dahlbacka a 9:09 am on
[ March 2, 2010; 6:00 pm; ] Assembly Square Public Advisory Committee Meeting
Tues. Mar. 2 6:00 PM
Federal Realty Investment Trust
5 Middlesex Ave. Suite 401
Somerville MA (map)
This is the regular meeting the Assembly Square PAC. At this meeting we will discuss how the IKEA development is to proceed in 2010 and how to begin work on the Transportation Mitigation [...]
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Posted by David Dahlbacka a 9:08 am on
[ March 1, 2010; 6:30 pm; ] Union Square Design Plan Meeting
Mon. Mar. 1 6:30 PM
Argenziano School
290 Washington Street
Somerville MA (map)
This meeting, sponsored by Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development (OSPCD) is intended to present and get community feedback on plans to improve Union Square. The city will present what it considers the locally preferred alterative based [...]
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Posted by David Dahlbacka a 9:08 am on
[ February 23, 2010; 4:00 pm; ] Red Line/Blue Line Connector Working Group Meeting
Tues. Feb. 23 4:00 PM
Amenities Room
Suffolk University
73 Tremont Street
Boston, MA (map)
This is the regular meeting of the Red Line/Blue Lline Connector working group. This meeting’s agenda includes a summary of alternatives, environmental impacts, and a schedule for the connector’s Draft Environmental Impact Report.
This meeting [...]
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Posted by David Dahlbacka a 6:50 pm on February 14, 2010
[ February 24, 2010; 7:00 pm; ] Davis Square Task Force Meeting
Wed. Feb. 24, 7:00 PM
Tufts Administration Building (TAB)
169 Holland St.
Somerville MA (map)
This is the regular meeting of the Davis Square Task Force, one of the longest running activist groups in Somerville. It came into existence around the extension of the Red Line to Davis Square.
This group is important [...]
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Posted by David Dahlbacka a 9:45 am on February 12, 2010
[ February 18, 2010; 6:30 pm; ] This hearing is important because it is a key step toward getting Federal money for improving Somerville.
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Posted by David Dahlbacka a 9:44 am on
[ February 19, 2010; 8:15 am; ] Move Massachusetts Meeting
Fri. Feb. 19 8:15 AM
Brown Rudnick
18th Fl., One Financial Center
Dewey Square
Boston MA (map)
This is a membership meeting of Move Massachusetts. MassDOT director David Mohler and Urban Ring Project Manager Scott Hamwey will present, ‘How Will We Get A”round”? MASSDOT suspends further MEPA review on the Urban Ring project’.
This meeting [...]
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Posted by David Dahlbacka a 10:11 pm on February 8, 2010
[ February 10, 2010; 3:00 pm; ] Regional Transportation Advisory Council Meeting
Wed. Feb. 10 3:00 PM
State Transportation Building
Conf. Rm. 4
10 Park Plaza
Boston MA (map)
Jan. 28, 2010 MPO Amendment to Public Comment Period. (PDF)
Feb 2. 2010 TCAC Letter to MPO (PDF)
This is the regular meeting of the Regional Transportation Advisory Council (RTAC), which is charged by the Boston Metropolitan Planning Organizaiton (MPO) [...]
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Posted by David Dahlbacka a 7:18 pm on January 31, 2010
[ February 4, 2010; 11:30 am; ] Smart Growth/Transit Oriented Development – What is working or not?
Thurs. Feb. 4 11:30 AM
Radisson Hotel
200 Stuart St.
Boston MA (map)
This presentation by the City of Somerville OSPCD Director Monical Lamboy, developer Ted Tye, and MassDOT Transit Development Director Mark Boy will address how Smart Growth methodologies have worked and how they can be improved. This [...]
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Posted by David Dahlbacka a 7:16 pm on
[ February 16, 2010; 6:30 pm; ] Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee Planning Meeting
Tues., Feb. 16, 6:30 PM
Upper Hall
Greek Orthodox Church
29 Central St.
Somerville MA (map)
This is the rescheduling of the Feb. 9 Phase 3 planning meeting of the Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee. At this meeting, the group will begin specifying goals, policies and actions to implement the vision statement. A guest speaker is [...]
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Posted by David Dahlbacka a 7:12 pm on
[ February 4, 2010; 1:00 pm; ] MetroBoston DataCommon Training Event
Thurs. Feb. 4 1:00 PM
MAPC Offices
60 Temple Place
Boston MA (map)
This is one of the monthly training sessions in using the Boston DataCommon to:
Access statistics about a city or town
Analyze social and economic data
Generate and print out custom maps
This meeting is important because it provides training in an online tool for accessing a [...]
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Posted by David Dahlbacka a 7:35 pm on January 24, 2010
[ January 25, 2010; 6:00 pm; ] Public Health and Public Safety Committee Meeting
Mon. Jan. 25 6:00 PM
2nd Floor Comm. Room
Somerville City Hall
93 Highland Ave.
Somerville MA (map)
Agenda (PDF)
This is the regular meeting of the Somerville Public Health and Public Safety Committee. The agenda includes MaxPak site issues, including shots fired and animal releases. There are also possible Community Path contamination issues [...]
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Posted by David Dahlbacka a 7:31 pm on
[ January 25, 2010; 7:00 pm; ] Housing and Community Development Committee Meeting
Mon. Jan. 25 7:00 PM
2nd Floor Comm. Room
Somerville City Hall
93 Highland Ave.
Somerville MA (map)
Agenda (PDF)
This is a special meeting of the Somerville Housing and Community Development Committee. The agenda includes discussing the committee’s position on the Alewife / Rt. 16 Green Line T-Stop. The Committee will also provide an [...]
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Posted by David Dahlbacka a 7:28 pm on
[ January 25, 2010; 7:00 pm; ] Somerville Transportation Equity Partnership Meeting
Mon. Jan. 25 7:00 PM
3rd Floor Community Room
Visiting Nurses Association
259 Lowell St.
Somerville MA (map)
This is the STEP monthly meeting. at which will be discussed current developments on the Green Line Extension and the Assembly Square T-Stop.
This meeting is important because both the Green Line and Orange Line projects are moving forward, [...]
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Posted by David Dahlbacka a 7:27 pm on
[ January 30, 2010; 2:30 pm; ] Your Walkable Community in Winter: Somerville
Sat. Jan. 30 2:30 PM
Somerville Library
79 Highland Ave.
Somerville MA (map)
This is a workshop on walkability in Somerville during the winter. It includes information about snow clearance and ways to make your neighborhood more walkable.
This workshop is important because Somerville is currently very walkable, but requires our help to [...]
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Posted by David Dahlbacka a 7:26 pm on
[ February 3, 2010; 9:30 am; 9:30 am; ] MAPC Mystic River DataCommon Training Event
Wed. Feb. 3 9:30 AM
MAPC Offices
60 Temple Place
Boston MA (map)
RSVP: Patrick Herron, PhD
Water Quality Monitoring Director
Mystic River Watershed Association
This is a training session on using the Metropolitan Area Planning Commission DataCommon Mystic River Map, sponsored by the Mystic River Watershed Association.
This meeting is important because it provides training in an [...]
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Posted by David Dahlbacka a 3:03 pm on January 18, 2010
[ January 26, 2010; 6:30 pm; ] Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee Visioning Meeting
Tues., Jan. 26, 6:30 PM
Upper Hall
Greek Orthodox Church
29 Central St.
Somerville MA (map)
This is the last Visioning meeting of the Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee. At this meeting, the group will finish the vision statement.
The goal of the comprehensive plan is to improve the quality of life for Somerville’s residents and workers [...]
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Posted by David Dahlbacka a 3:02 pm on
[ January 27, 2010; 6:30 pm; ] Mystic River Watershed Association Lower Mystic Initiative Presentation
Wed., Jan. 27, 6:30 PM
Chelsea City Public Library
500 Broadway
Chelsea MA (map)
Flier (PDF)
This presentation will describe MyWRA’s ongoing program of water sampling from the Mystic River and Chelsea Creek.
This presentation is important because it presents information on the water quality conditions in the Mystic and how to get [...]
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Posted by David Dahlbacka a 3:01 pm on
[ January 30, 2010; 1:30 pm; ] Why Commissions Can Improve Our Community
Sat. Jan. 30 1:30 PM
Somerville Library
79 Highland Ave.
Somerville MA (map)
This is a workshop from the “How to” Series for Civic Engagement by the Office of Somerville Commissions. It discusses how commissions, such as the Human Rights Commission, can help improve our community.
This workshop is important it discusses how [...]
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Posted by David Dahlbacka a 3:00 pm on
[ January 21, 2010; 10:00 am; ] MPO Transportation Planning and Programming Committee Meeting
Wed. Jan. 21 10:00 AM
State Transportation Building
Conf. Rm. 4
10 Park Plaza
Boston MA (map)
This is the regular meeting of the Metropolitan Transportation Planning and Programming Committee. This group makes decisions to support or not support new transportation initiatives throughout the Boston area, including the Green Line Extension to Somerville and [...]
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Posted by David Dahlbacka a 10:55 pm on January 10, 2010
[ January 12, 2010; 6:00 pm; ] BOA Committee on Parks and Open Space
Tues. Jan. 12, 6:00 PM
2nd Floor Comm. Room
Somerville City Hall
93 Highland Ave.
Somerville MA (map)
This is an official replacement for the Jan. 6 meeting, which began after 7:30 PM, too late to go on the record. Instead, the meeting was held unofficially and mainly discussed the design of Hodgkins Park, [...]
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Posted by David Dahlbacka a 9:52 pm on January 4, 2010
[ January 12, 2010; 6:30 pm; ] This is the second Visioning meeting of the Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee. At this meeting, the group will review the citizen inputs from the earlier SomerVision meetings and pull them together into the beginning of a vision statement.
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Posted by David Dahlbacka a 9:12 pm on
[ January 13, 2010; 7:00 pm; ] BOA Committee on Finance
Wed. Jan. 13, 7:00 PM
2nd Floor Comm. Room
Somerville City Hall
93 Highland Ave.
Somerville MA (map)
This is the first 2010 meeting of the Finance Committee.
Finance Committee meetings are always important, because this is where decisions are made about city money.
For background and matters of interest, see:
Infrastructure Investment Incentive (I-Cubed) Program
Assembly Square Mixed-Use Development Project
WITI?
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Posted by David Dahlbacka a 6:53 pm on January 3, 2010
[ January 6, 2010; 6:00 pm; 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. ] Zoning Board of Appeals Hearing
Wed. Jan. 6, 6:00 PM
Aldermanic Chamber
Somerville City Hall
93 Highland Ave.
Somerville MA (map)
Meeting Agenda (PDF)
This is a regular hearing of the Zoning Board of Appeals. Among other business, the Board will hear the case of the Beacon Street Hotel, which is on the corner of Beacon [...]
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Posted by David Dahlbacka a 6:49 pm on
[ January 8, 2010; ] End of Comment Period on Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) on Green Line Extension
Comments End: 1/8/10
Submit written comments at the project’s Share Your Opinion e-mail site.
The Executive Office of Transportation (EOT) has posted the Draft EIR on the Green Line Extension into Somerville and Medford. It is important that all citizens of Somerville and [...]
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Posted by David Dahlbacka a 6:48 pm on
[ January 5, 2010; 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. ] Assembly Square Public Advisory Committee Meeting
Tues. Jan. 5, 6:00 PM
Federal Realty Investment Trust
5 Middlesex Ave. Suite 401
Somerville MA (map)
This important event is sponsored by Federal Realty, the chief developer of the new Assembly Square mixed use development.
These meetings are important because they provide means for the community to influence the ongoing development of Assembly Square. [...]
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Posted by David Dahlbacka a 8:38 am on December 28, 2009
[ January 12, 2010; 7:00 pm; ] Assembly Square Orange Line Station 30% Progress Design Meeting
Tues. Jan. 12 7:00 PM
Cafeteria
Capuano Early Childhood Center
150 Glen St.
Somerville MA (map)
This is the progress report meeting by the MBTA on the design for the Assembly Square Orange Line T-Stop. Present from the MBTA will be staff from the MBTA Development Department, Design & Construction Department, and [...]
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Posted by David Dahlbacka a 8:31 am on December 21, 2009
[ December 21, 2009; 5:00 pm; ] MBTA Rider Oversight Committee Meeting
Mon. Dec 21 5:00 PM
State Transportation Building
Conf Rms 1-3
10 Park Plaza
Boston MA (map)
This is the regular meeting of the MBTA Rider Oversight Committee meeting established as part of the T’s fare policy commitments. This meeting includes a report by the Project Manager of the Southcoast Rail Project.
This committee is important [...]
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Posted by David Dahlbacka a 9:34 am on December 15, 2009
[ December 19, 2009; ] Assembly on the Mystic 2nd Annual Holiday Drive
Sat. Dec. 19, All Day
Assembly Square Marketplace
Somerville MA (map)
Flier (PDF)
To benefit the Somerville Homeless Coalition, marked containers will be located this coming Saturday outside each store in the Assembly Square Marketplace so that shoppers can donate toiletries and canned goods . All donations are welcomed, but [...]
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Posted by David Dahlbacka a 7:41 pm on December 13, 2009
[ December 17, 2009; 10:00 am; ] MPO Transportation Planning and Programming Committee Meeting
Thurs. Dec. 17, 10:00 AM
State Transportation Building
Conf Rm 4
10 Park Plaza
Boston MA (map)
Meeting Documents (PDF)
This is the regular meeting of the Boston MPO. At this meeting, technical assistance work programs for 2010-2011 will be discussed.
This is important because it describes work plans for Logan Airport, including air quality. It [...]
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Posted by David Dahlbacka a 7:17 pm on
[ December 17, 2009; 6:30 pm; ] Public Meeting on Mystic River Reservation Recreational Path Extension (Wellington Undercarriage)
Thurs. Dec. 17 6:30 PM
Mystic Activity Center
535 Mystic Ave.
Somerville MA (map)
This meeting is a forum for discussing the planned boardwalk connecting the recreational path under Route 28 to link Ten Hills and Assembly Square at the Mystic River. This meeting was sponsored by Mayor [...]
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Posted by Barry Rafkind a 10:26 pm on December 11, 2009
[ December 13, 2009; 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. ] This Sunday, Dec 13th, many of my Davis Square neighbors and I will be unable to get in or out of our neighborhood by car between the hours of 9am and 1pm due to the 3rd Annual Jingle Bell Run. This 4-hour restriction will be my birthday present from the City of Somerville, a headache [...]
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Posted by David Dahlbacka a 12:02 am on December 7, 2009
[ December 7, 2009; 7:30 pm; ] Ward 1 ResiStat Meeting
Mon. Dec. 7, 7:30 PM
Cafeteria
Capuano Early Childhood Center
150 Glen St.
Somerville MA (map)
This meeting, sponsored by Mayor Curtatone and Ward 1 Alderman Roche, deals with statistical data and issues relating to Ward 1. Similar meetings are held in all other wards of the city. Citizen input from these meetings are compiled into yearly [...]
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Posted by David Dahlbacka a 12:01 am on
[ December 8, 2009; 7:00 pm; ] Ward 4 ResiStat Meeting
Tues. Dec. 8, 7:00 PM
Cafeterium
Arthur D. Healey School
5 Meacham St.
Somerville MA (map)
This meeting, sponsored by Mayor Curtatone and Ward 4 Alderman Pero, deals with statistical data and issues relating to Ward 4. Similar meetings are held in all other wards of the city. Citizen input from these meetings are compiled into yearly [...]
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Posted by David Dahlbacka a 10:03 pm on December 6, 2009
[ December 16, 2009; 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. ] Public Meeting on Green Line Extension Maintenance Facility Alternatives
Wed. Dec. 16 6:00 PM
Cambridge Multicultural Arts Center
41 2nd St.
Cambridge MA (map)
Submit written comments at the Green Line Extension project’s Share Your Opinion e-mail site.
This is a Public Meeting on the Green Line Extension Maintenance Facility Alternatives, part of the Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) [...]
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Posted by David Dahlbacka a 10:02 pm on
[ December 14, 2009; 6:30 pm; ] BOA Committee on Housing and Community Development
Mon. Dec. 14, 6:30 PM
2nd Fl. Comm. Room
Somerville City Hall
93 Highland Ave.
Somerville MA (map)
This is a special meeting of the BOA Committee on Housing and Community Development to hear a presentation by the Office of Strategic Planning about plans for a [...]
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Posted by David Dahlbacka a 10:02 pm on
[ December 10, 2009; 5:30 pm; ] Ward 7 ResiStat Meeting
Thurs. Dec. 10, 5:30 PM
Tufts Admin. Building (TAB)
167 Holland St.
Somerville MA (map)
This meeting, sponsored by Mayor Curtatone and Ward 7 Alderman Trane, deals with statistical data and issues relating to Ward 7. Similar meetings are held in all other wards of the city. Citizen input from these meetings are compiled into yearly [...]
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Posted by David Dahlbacka a 10:01 pm on
[ December 9, 2009; 7:00 pm; ] Deckerman and Morse-Kelley Playground Renovations
Wed. Dec. 9 7:00 PM
Library
John F. Kennedy School
5 Cherry St.
Somerville MA (map)
This is a public community meeting to discuss the renovations of the Dickerman and Morse-Kelley Playgrounds on Craigie Street, close to Wards 3, 2, 5, and 6. It will include the presentation of schematic park designs by CBA Landscape Architects.
This [...]
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Posted by rokhlita a 5:29 pm on December 1, 2009
[ December 6, 2009; 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm. ] Our neighbors are being evicted and our community destabilized by the foreclosure crisis.
The Community Action Agency of Somerville (CAAS) in collaboration with Cambridge & Somerville Legal Services (CASLS) has initiated a post-foreclosure outreach and organizing campaign in Somerville.
We are asking YOU to join us as we go door-to-door to foreclosed properties in Somerville to talk [...]
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Posted by David Dahlbacka a 5:00 pm on
[ December 1, 2009; 5:00 pm; ] Urban Ring Citizens Advisory Committee Meeting
Tues. Dec. 1, 5:00 PM
State Transportation Building
Conf Rms 2-3
10 Park Plaza
Boston MA (map)
This meeting of the Urban Ring Citizens Advisory Committee provides citizens an opportunity to hear MassDOT Secretary Jeffrey Mullan discuss Urban Ring planning in the context of the State’s fiscal situation and the MBTA maintenance requirements.
This is [...]
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Posted by Jennifer Lawrence a 2:15 pm on
Community ratifies set of 11 principles for land use planning along the Green Line extension.
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Posted by David Dahlbacka a 5:50 pm on November 29, 2009
[ December 3, 2009; 6:00 pm; ] Planning Board and Land Use Committee Meetings
Thurs. Dec. 3
6:00 PM – Planning Board
7:00 PM – Joint Meeting
3rd Floor Community Room
Visiting Nurses Association
259 Lowell St.
Somerville MA (map)
This is the joint meeting of the Somerville Planning Board with the Land Use Committee. It is preceded at 6:00 PM by a Planning Board Meeting.
Note [...]
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Posted by eila a 6:42 pm on November 27, 2009
[ December 3, 2009; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ] From SOMERVILLE, MA City website: There will be a joint public hearing by the Board of Alderman Land Use Committee and the Somerville Planning Board regarding proposed amendments to the Somerville Zoning Ordinance to define senior housing types, add design guidelines, establish Senior Housing Zoning and Dimensional Requirements and incorporate relevant parking requirements. WHEN: Thursday, December 3rd at 7:00 pm
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Posted by Barry Rafkind a 2:18 pm on
From Ward 6 Ald. Gewirtz’s Winter ’09 newsletter :
There is a proposal being made by the owners of the Citizens Bank building on Elm Street on the corner or Bowers Ave. to bring a Staples to that space. I have been very concerned about large chain stores coming into the square. I’m curious [...]
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Posted by David Dahlbacka a 8:38 pm on November 25, 2009
[ December 1, 2009; 7:00 pm; ] Ward 5 ResiStat Meeting
Tues. Dec. 1, 7:00 PM
Cafeterium
John F. Kennedy School
5 Cherry St.
Somerville MA (map)
This meeting, sponsored by Mayor Curtatone and Ward 5 Alderman O’Donovan, deals with statistical data and issues relating to Ward 5. Similar meetings are held in all other wards of the city. Citizen input from these meetings are compiled into yearly [...]
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Posted by David Dahlbacka a 8:37 pm on
[ November 30, 2009; 7:30 pm; ] Ward 2 ResiStat Meeting
Mon. Nov. 30, 7:30 PM
Argenziano School
290 Washington Street
Somerville MA (map)
This meeting, sponsored by Mayor Curtatone and Ward 2 Alderman Heuston, deals with statistical data and issues relating to Ward 2. Similar meetings are held in all other wards of the city. Citizen input from these meetings are compiled into yearly reports on [...]
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Posted by Ron Newman a 12:03 am on November 24, 2009
[ December 1, 2009; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ] The next meeting of the Davis Square Task Force will be on Tuesday December 1st, 7-9 pm at the Tufts Administration Building, 167 Holland St. The agenda items are below. Please let Rebekah Gewirtz (rebekah@rcn.com) know if there are additional items you would like to see added.
Agenda for Davis Sq Task Force Meeting
Tuesday December 1, 2009, 7-9pm
7-7:10- Introductions
7:10-7:20 – Community Updates
7:20-8:30 [...]
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Posted by David Dahlbacka a 7:01 pm on November 22, 2009
[ November 23, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm. ] Ward 6 ResiStat Meeting
Mon. Nov. 23, 7:30 PM
Ciampa Manor
27 College Ave.
Somerville MA (map)
This meeting, sponsored by Mayor Curtatone and Ward 6 Alderman Gewirtz, deals with statistical data and issues relating to Ward 6, particularly the Davis Square area. Similar meetings are held in all other wards of the city. Citizen input from these meetings are [...]
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Posted by David Dahlbacka a 6:45 pm on November 15, 2009
[ November 17, 2009; 6:30 pm; ] Comprehensive Plan Visioning Meeting
Tues. Nov. 17, 6:30 PM
Argenziano School
290 Washington Street
Somerville MA (map)
This is the November meeting of the Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee. The Visioning Discussion begins with this meeting and will continue with four public input meetings in December. The Steering Committee itself will resume meeting in January.
This committee is intended to provide input [...]
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Posted by Columbine a 10:09 pm on November 13, 2009
[ December 3, 2009; 6:00 pm to 11:59 pm. ] Davis Square retailers welcome all for special sales, snacks, drinks, and entertainment until the clock strikes midnight.
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Posted by Alain Jehlen a 12:04 pm on November 12, 2009
[ November 15, 2009; 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm. ] Somerville Voices will sponsor a public forum on Sunday, Nov 15th, 7-9:30 pm about our city’s changing parking regulations and how they will affect residents, visitors, businesses, and the city budget.
Courtney Koslow, director of the Somerville Parking Advocacy and Reform Coalition (SPARC) and member of the City’s Parking Solutions Task Force will address your questions [...]
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Posted by Candy Leonard a 10:55 am on
[ November 18, 2009; 12:00 pm; ] DARBI (Davis Area Residents and Business Initiative) is pleased to announce that they will be holding monthly networking lunches again, (the 3rd Wed. each month) with the first one scheduled for Wednesday, Novemeber 18th at noon at Johnny Ds. It will be an opportunity for Davis area residents who run home-based businesses, do freelance work, [...]
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Posted by David Dahlbacka a 7:51 pm on November 8, 2009
[ November 12, 2009; 7:00 pm; ] StreetTalk: Design Advocacy – Designing for How We Move Through Space
Thurs. Nov 12, 7:00 PM
Livable Streets
100 Sidney St.
Cambridge MA (map)
This presentation gives examples of landscape architecture and public art projects where pedestrian movement and design determined the space. It is important because we are beginning the design process for the Green Line Extension, the Assembly [...]
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Posted by David Dahlbacka a 7:42 pm on
[ November 9, 2009; 6:00 pm; ] BOA Committee on Finance
Mon. Nov. 9, 6:00 PM
2nd Floor Comm. Room
Somerville City Hall
93 Highland Ave.
Somerville MA (map)
Agenda (PDF)
This is a rescheduling of the Nov. 4 meeting of the Finance Committee, which was cancelled on November 2. It is important because it addresses the final requirements of the iCubed program just approved by the Aldermen for [...]
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Posted by David Dahlbacka a 10:38 am on November 4, 2009
[ November 7, 2009; 9:30 am to 12:30 pm. ] STEP Green Line DEIR Community Meeting
Sat. Nov. 7, 9:30 AM
Community Room
Visiting Nurses Association
259 Lowell St.
Somerville MA (map)
This coming Saturday, the Somerville Transportation Equity Partnership is sponsoring a community meeting on the Draft Environmental Impact Report for the Green Line Extension. This important, very long document is up for public comment, with a public hearing [...]
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Posted by David Dahlbacka a 10:12 pm on November 1, 2009
[ November 5, 2009; 6:00 pm; ] Broadway Rezoning: Winter Hill to Sullivan Square
Thurs. Nov. 5, 6:00 PM
Aldermanic Chamber
Somerville City Hall
93 Highland Ave.
Somerville MA (map)
This meeting is a rescheduling of the joint October 8 meeting between the Land Use Committee and the Planning Board. It is important because it includes a public hearing [...]
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Posted in All Ages, Development and Zoning, Environment and Open Space, Events, Neighborhoods and Squares, Special,