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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 MaryRegan a 4:33 pm on February 22, 2013
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.
Posted in Announcements, Ball Square, Davis Square, Development and Zoning, Education, Environment and Open Space, Events, Government Reform, Housing, Lowell Street, Magoun Square, Politics, Porter Square, Schools and Youth, Ward 5 | 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 @BarryRafkind a 9:09 pm on April 6, 2012
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…
Posted in Accessibility, Arts and Culture, Civic Action, Civil and Human Rights, Ward 5 | 7 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 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 eila a 6:49 pm on September 15, 2011
Although the City of Somerville is well aware that the Armory facility is still inaccessible at the entrance ramp, the Mayor continues to hold important events and meetings here. At the same time, the Architect and Owner continue to claim that various City Departments are refusing to accept an accessible design. Who’s benefitting from this back-and-forth?
Posted in Accessibility, Announcements, Civic Action, Civil and Human Rights, Development and Zoning, Housing, Neighborhoods and Squares, Public Records / FOIA Requests, Ward 5 | 1 Comment »
Posted by Rand Wilson a 12:33 pm on July 25, 2011
Not hiring any local people (or making a good faith effort to do so) is an insult to our community. It should be unacceptable to the planning board, the Board of Alderman and all of our elected officials.
Posted in Civil and Human Rights, Development and Zoning, Economy & Poverty, Magoun Square, Ward 5, Workers' Rights | 2 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 Rand Wilson a 10:40 am on February 16, 2011
More than 50 Somerville residents signed a petition requesting a hearing by the Board of Alderman on union jobs and local hiring.
The hearing will be at 6:00 PM on February 17. There will be a short rally beforehand at 5:45 PM.…
Posted in All Ages, Announcements, Civic Action, Civil and Human Rights, Development and Zoning, Economy & Poverty, Events, Politics, Ward 5, Workers' Rights | No Comments »
Posted by Rand Wilson a 12:15 pm on January 3, 2011
Union members and community activists concerned about jobs at the future MaxPac development on Clyde Street held a meeting on Jan 4th.
Posted in Announcements, Events, Housing, Ward 5, Workers' Rights | No Comments »
Posted by Rand Wilson a 4:58 pm on December 26, 2010
The groups fighting for the inclusion of local residents and union jobs on the proposed MaxPac development petitioned the Board of Aldermen on December 22 to hold a hearing on the Covenant language for union jobs that KSS Realty signed with the City of Somerville.
Posted in Civic Action, Development and Zoning, Economy & Poverty, Politics, Press Release, Ward 5, Workers' Rights | No Comments »
Posted by Rand Wilson a 4:07 pm on November 28, 2010
Residents of Somerville concerned about the development of the old MaxPak paper factory where 199 units of new housing are being built will picket and rally for jobs at the entrance to the site (56-61 Clyde Street) in Somerville, MA on Thursday, Dec 2 from 6:00 to 9:00 AM.…
Posted in All Ages, Announcements, Civic Action, Civil and Human Rights, Development and Zoning, Economy & Poverty, Events, Housing, Politics, Ward 5, Workers' Rights | 1 Comment »
Posted by David Dahlbacka a 5:52 pm on September 26, 2010
These are two identical presentations on the Green Line Extension station design guidelines and requirements. The Tuesday presentation is in Somerville; the same presentation is being given on Wednesday in Medford.
The Green Line Extension stations are now being designed. If you want input into the design, attend one of these meetings and ask questions.
Posted in Accessibility, All Ages, Ball Square, Beat Reporter, Development and Zoning, Environment and Open Space, Events, Green Line, Magoun Square, Neighborhoods and Squares, Pedestrians, Traffic & Parking, Transportation, Transportation Projects, Union Square, Ward 1, Ward 5 | No 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 »
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