East Somerville

With the ability to mobilize a community in a matter of hours, Cash Mobs are reviving local communities one “attack” at a time. Everyone has heard of the flash mobs, seemingly spontaneous gatherings of people breaking into song to make a statement….

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…

Take a walk, grab a bite and explore East Somerville every Tuesday Night!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 …

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…

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 P…

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…

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 lookin…

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! There are …

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

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 pla…

Recently spurred on by an advertisement in the window of Restaurante Montecristo that featured “Atol de Elote,” we struck out to find out more about what this delicious central american treat might be! The traditions of East Somerville and the East…

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 …

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: Eden Dutcher …

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: Laura Viven…

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 …

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: Jesse and…

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 commun…

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…

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 …

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

On Thursday, 6 pm, November 3rd, at the VNA, 259 Lowell St., the Board of Aldermen’s Public Safety Committee will discuss the Administration’s disinclination to implement a promised Bicycle Safety Campaign for the city’s cyclists…

This hearing is preceded at 6:00 by a Shovel Ready Rally and Mock Groundbreaking in front of Somerville High School to protest Green Line delays. It is essential that the Green Line Extension be carried out on time with responsible attention to environmental impacts.

The Maintenance Facility is currently located at Option L, as far as possible from Brickbottom. This is a good opportunity to weigh in on this design.

At this meeting the MPO will vote on whether to ignore the needs of Somerville and Medford residents and push back the Green Line Extension to 2018.

The Community Access Project did a reality check of the 2010 East Somerville Safe Routes 2 School Map. We found that less than 20% of the pedestrian features are even up to basic standard code. “Safe” is a misnomer.

These streets ain’t fit for walkin’.

MassDOT and the MBTA are hosting a series of Green Line station design workshops, one for each proposed stop. It is important to integrate the new Green Line stations with the community and with the proposed Community Path. Your participation can help with this process.

East Somerville Main Streets (ESMS) is launching another exciting season of “First Tuesdays After Hours” on East Broadway and for the series’ third year they are adding a little extra spice.…