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Posted by David Dahlbacka a 9:02 pm on April 21, 2013
Community cleanups provide the opportunity to help your community and meet other citizens over breakfast and barbeque. More…
Posted in Beat Reporter, Development and Zoning, Environment and Open Space, Events, Ward 1, Ward 2, Ward 3, Ward 4, Ward 5, Ward 6, Ward 7 | No Comments »
Posted by Joeb a 11:16 am on March 26, 2013
Somerville Library as a digital laboratory, community service, and creative resource to both city and national users.
Posted in Arts and Culture, Comprehensive Plan, Development and Zoning, Education, Events, Green Line, Politics, Schools and Youth, Seniors, Teens, Union Square, Ward 2, Ward 3 | No Comments »
Posted by Friends of the Community Path a 4:47 pm on September 5, 2012
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:…
Posted in Accessibility, Bicycles, Civic Action, Crime, Environment and Open Space, Green Line, Magoun Square, Neighborhoods and Squares, Pedestrians, Public Health & Safety, Seniors, Transportation, Transportation Projects, Ward 3, Ward 5 | No Comments »
Posted by mgrunko a 5:08 pm on January 15, 2012
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.
Posted in Announcements, Events, Politics, Ward 3 | No Comments »
Posted by Logan W a 8:27 am on November 8, 2011
Reminder: The beginning of next week community leaders will get together with you in Wards 3 and 6
Posted in Announcements, Government Reform, Politics, Ward 3, Ward 6 | No Comments »
Posted by David Dahlbacka a 6:59 pm on November 6, 2011
These meetings are an important way to make your needs known to Somerville government. Show up and make your voice heard.
Posted in All Ages, Beat Reporter, City Finances, Development and Zoning, Environment and Open Space, Events, Historical, Housing, Neighborhoods and Squares, Ward 1, Ward 2, Ward 3, Ward 4, Ward 5, Ward 6 | No Comments »
Posted by dtaylor a 10:42 am on May 3, 2011
Neighborhood Meetings in Each of the City’s Seven Wards Start May 9
Meet with the Mayor, your ward and at-large aldermen, City officials, Somerville Police representatives, and your neighbors to get updates on City and Ward news and discuss the issues important to you. Each meeting will include a presentation as well as an open Q&A from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. where you can bring up your concerns and ideas. A Meet & Greet with light refreshments from 7:30 to 8 p.m. will follow and conversations can continue there. All locations are wheelchair accessible.…
Posted in Announcements, Civic Action, Events, Neighborhoods and Squares, Politics, Ward 1, Ward 2, Ward 3, Ward 4, Ward 5, Ward 6, Ward 7 | No Comments »
Posted by eila a 3:08 pm on January 24, 2011
MA DOT holding a Public hearing on Broadway Streetscape improvement Project on January 26, 2011 at the Cross Street Senior Center, 7 pm. Public Comments are also accepted via mail.
Posted in All Ages, Announcements, Beat Reporter, Bicycles, Events, MBTA, Neighborhoods and Squares, Pedestrians, Press Release, Public Health & Safety, Special, Traffic & Parking, Transportation, Transportation Projects, Ward 1, Ward 2, Ward 3, Ward 4 | 3 Comments »
Posted by eila a 2:08 pm on August 7, 2010
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.
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 8:11 pm on June 13, 2010
Posted in All Ages, Events, Neighborhoods and Squares, Special, Ward 1, Ward 2, Ward 3, Ward 4, Ward 5, Ward 6, Ward 7 | 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 David Dahlbacka a 5:50 pm on May 18, 2010
This meeting is important because it gives citizens a chance to provide feedback to the City on how things are going in their neighborhoods.
Posted in All Ages, City Finances, Development and Zoning, Events, Green Line, Somerville By The Numbers, Ward 3, Ward 4, Ward 5 | No Comments »
Posted by eila a 8:04 am on April 22, 2010
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…
Posted in Union Square, Ward 3 | 5 Comments »
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.
Posted in Assembly Square, Beat Reporter, Development and Zoning, Environment and Open Space, Ward 3 | 1 Comment »
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