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Posted by David Dahlbacka a 2:48 pm on March 4, 2012
Agenda includes the proposed rezoning of Somerville Ave. and Elm St. between Porter and Wilson Squares, which is controversial.
Posted in All Ages, Beat Reporter, Development and Zoning, Environment and Open Space, Events, Housing, Porter Square, Wilson Square | 1 Comment »
Posted by David Dahlbacka a 3:57 pm on January 29, 2012
Agenda includes further discussion and possible vote on the Porter Square/Wilson Square zoning change, which has proved controversial.
Posted in All Ages, Beat Reporter, Development and Zoning, Environment and Open Space, Events, Housing, Porter Square, Red Line | No Comments »
Posted by David Dahlbacka a 7:43 pm on January 15, 2012
Agenda includes further discussion and possible vote on the Porter Square/Wilson Square zoning change, which has proved controversial.
Posted in All Ages, Beat Reporter, Development and Zoning, Environment and Open Space, Events, Housing, Porter Square | 1 Comment »
Posted by David Dahlbacka a 2:31 pm on January 1, 2012
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?”
Posted in All Ages, Beat Reporter, City Finances, Development and Zoning, Environment and Open Space, Events, Porter Square, Red Line | 2 Comments »
Posted by David Dahlbacka a 10:09 pm on December 18, 2011
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?”
Posted in All Ages, Beat Reporter, City Finances, Development and Zoning, Environment and Open Space, Porter Square, Red Line, Traffic & Parking | No Comments »
Posted by Logan W a 4:20 pm on December 5, 2011
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…
Posted in Announcements, Ball Square, Magoun Square, Neighborhoods and Squares, Politics, Porter Square, Union Square, Ward 2, Ward 5 | No Comments »
Posted by David Dahlbacka a 10:31 pm on October 31, 2011
This meeting is called by the MBTA to discuss temporary changes in Red Line Service due to construction from Harvard to Alewife Station. The Red Line is a crucial connection between West Somerville and the rest of Boston. If you need it, find out what’s going on.
Posted in All Ages, Beat Reporter, Events, Porter Square, Red Line, Special, Transportation Projects | No Comments »
Posted by David Dahlbacka a 8:27 pm on October 9, 2011
Route 77 connects Porter Square, which adjoins Cambridge, with Harvard, Central, and Kendall Squares, along with Boston and Arlington. If you live near Porter Square, this can affect you directly.
Posted in All Ages, Beat Reporter, Buses, Events, Porter Square, Red Line, Special | No Comments »
Posted by David Dahlbacka a 7:29 pm on September 11, 2011
The Boston MPO is a Federally-mandated organization responsible for conducting transportation planning for the Boston region. Among other documents, it produces a yearly Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP), which allocates funding for transportation improvements. A project must be included in the TIP to receive Federal funds. The Green Line Extension has been omitted from the 2012-2015 TIP. As a result, Massachusetts is in danger of losing its Federal transportation funding.
Posted in Assembly Square, Ball Square, Beat Reporter, Green Line, Orange Line, Porter Square, Red Line, Transportation, Transportation Projects, Union Square | No Comments »
Posted by David Dahlbacka a 8:55 pm on September 5, 2011
At this meeting, the city will present a proposed rezoning map depicting zoning changes that will allow for mixed-use development in the key gateways of the Porter and Wilson Square areas.
Posted in All Ages, Beat Reporter, Buses, Development and Zoning, Environment and Open Space, Events, MBTA, Porter Square, Trains, Transportation, Ward 6 | No Comments »
Posted by David Dahlbacka a 4:20 pm on May 22, 2011
Potential zoning changes include architectural design, height, uses, setbacks, dimensional configuration, and parking for each of the key gateways: Wilson Square, Somerville Avenue, White Street, Elm Street, and Mossland Street, as well as the MBTA Air Rights.
Posted in All Ages, Beat Reporter, Development and Zoning, Environment and Open Space, Events, Green Line, Housing, Porter Square, Special | No Comments »
Posted by SueM55 a 4:35 pm on May 25, 2010
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…
Posted in All Ages, Ball Square, Davis Square, Events, Magoun Square, Porter Square, Press Release, Teele Square, Transportation Projects, Union Square, Ward 1, Ward 2, Ward 3, Ward 5, Ward 6, Ward 7 | 2 Comments »
Posted by dshugrue a 11:20 pm on May 5, 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…
Posted in All Ages, Announcements, Arts and Culture, Consumer Money Saving, Events, Porter Square, Press Release, Schools and Youth, Uncategorized | 2 Comments »
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