Press Release
Posted by SomervilleHomelessCoalition a 1:14 pm on August 25, 2010
[ September 10, 2010; ] This year’s tournament will be held at the Wayland Country Club in Wayland, Mass, September 10th. … All proceeds will benefit the non-profit organization and the programs and services it provides to the homeless and near-homeless in Somerville and the Greater Boston area.
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Posted by Linda Conte a 7:44 pm on August 1, 2010
Starting this Friday (August 6), four rising seniors from Somerville High’s Track and Cross Country teams will “trek” from a spot near the Quabbin Reservoir to the Aquarium Wharf (approximately 80 miles) to raise funds to support the Somerville Homeless Coalition. They have raised close to $2,000 so far from Somervillains attending Farmer’s Markets, Artbeat, [...]
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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 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 rokhlita a 12:46 pm on May 11, 2010
[ May 16, 2010; 1:30 pm; ] The 7th annual Save Our Homes Walk will be held on Sunday, May 16 at 2:00pm with registration beginning at 1:30pm. The Walk begins and ends at Somerville High School’s Atrium and all are welcome and encouraged to join in our efforts to end homelessness in our City.
Organized by the Affordable Housing Organizing Committee (AHOC), [...]
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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 in All Ages, Announcements, Arts and Culture, Consumer Money Saving, Events, Porter Square, Press Release, Schools and Youth, Uncategorized | 2 Comments »
Posted by Pat Jehlen a 10:48 am on
[ May 10, 2010; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ]
The Massachusetts Legislature’s Joint Committee on Revenue has been traveling the state on a Listening Tour to hear from the public their thoughts on tax policy in Massachusetts. The Somerville stop of the Listening Tour will be held Monday, May 10, from 7 to 9 p.m. in the [...]
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Posted by eila a 9:16 pm on April 19, 2010
The AGO, through its Division of Open Government is requesting public comment on proposed alternatives to the notice posting requirement in the Open Meeting Law. Comment should be submitted by April 23, 2010.
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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 sf a 12:15 pm on March 19, 2010
[ March 20, 2010; 2:30 pm; 7:00 pm; March 21, 2010; 1:30 pm; 6:00 pm; March 27, 2010; 2:30 pm; 7:00 pm; March 28, 2010; 1:30 pm; 6:00 pm; ] Family Opera opens this weekend – not just for kids!
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Posted by Barry Rafkind a 3:44 pm on January 16, 2010
[ January 18, 2010; 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. ] Ceremony to Honor Local Individual, Organization for Community Service; Program Begins at 10am at SHS
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Posted by Jennifer Lawrence a 2:15 pm on December 1, 2009
Community ratifies set of 11 principles for land use planning along the Green Line extension.
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Posted in Bicycles, Buses, Civil and Human Rights, Development and Zoning, Environment and Open Space, Green Line, Housing, Neighborhoods and Squares, Pedestrians, Press Release, Trains, Transportation, Transportation Projects | No Comments »
Posted by Barry Rafkind a 2:32 pm on November 26, 2009
[ December 4, 2009; 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. December 5, 2009; 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. ] PSA: The following message was sent to the City’s Parents ResiStat email list [link to original message]
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Mayor Curtatone and the City of Somerville Health Department are pleased to offer a free family flu clinic for Somerville residents at the Immigrant Health Fair at the Edgerly School, 8 Bonair Street, on Friday December 4th from 5-7 [...]
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Posted by Vanessa Rule a 5:45 pm on November 24, 2009
[ January 7, 2010; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ] The Somerville Green Roof Forum has been rescheduled for Thursday, January 7th 2010. It will take place at the Visiting Nurses’ Association, 259 Lowell Street, from 7:00pm to 9:00pm.
Please Join Alderman Rebekah Gewirtz, Somerville Climate Action and Transition Somerville for a
Forum on Green Roofs: Installing green roofs in Somerville
Thursday, January 7, 2009
7:00pm to [...]
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Posted by Dennis Fischman a 11:47 pm on November 9, 2009
“Ismael is a pillar in Somerville’s non-profit community and particularly in its immigrant community,” said CAAS Executive Director Kimberly Smith-Cofield. “He is a rare and wonderful gift to Somerville, and we are so lucky to have him.”
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Posted by Somerville Community Corporation a 2:55 pm on October 20, 2009
[ October 28, 2009; 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm. ] The Community Corridor Planning coalition invites Somerville residents to have a voice in shaping what will happen in Somerville as plans are underway for the Green Line.
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Posted by sarahcr a 10:48 am on October 12, 2009
[ October 29, 2009; 8:00 pm; October 30, 2009; 8:00 pm; October 31, 2009; 2:00 pm; 8:00 pm; ] The Post-Meridian Radio
Players (PMRP) are pleased to announce the launch of the Web site and
ticket sales for “The Big Broadcast of October 30th, 1938″ – the
latest iteration of their annual Halloween tribute to the Golden Age
of Radio.
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Posted by Barry Rafkind a 1:35 pm on October 4, 2009
[ October 7, 2009; 6:00 pm; ] As part of ‘Our Voices, Our Vote,’ a civic participation campaign, Centro Presente would like to invite you to an Electoral Forum (Oct 7, 6pm) to hear from local candidates on the issues of concern to the community of Somerville, to talk about how to increase civic participation in the city, and to educate ourselves about the next electoral process.
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Posted by Marty Martinez a 8:47 am on September 28, 2009
PDS is proud to endorse incumbents Bill White and Dennis Sullivan for reelection, and challenger Luis Morales. Each candidate brings something different to this race and the PDS membership voted to support those perspectives.
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Posted by Barry Rafkind a 10:50 pm on September 25, 2009
The Somerville Health Foundation (SHF) is pleased to announce the recipients of this year’s community funding.
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