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Campout at Lincoln Park

Posted by Linda Conte a 10:14 pm on August 5, 2010

[ August 6, 2010 4:00 pm to August 7, 2010 10:00 am. ] The first annual Great Somerville Campout is fast approaching! Please
spread the word…

Weather permitting, the Campout will be held from 4:00 p.m. Saturday,
Aug. 7th until Sunday, Aug. 8th. Join us by the campfire for songs,
skits, s’mores, and stories. Families and anyone else who likes to
camp are welcome to come spend the night in Lincoln Park on [...]

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Opening Reception for “little critters” at Nave Gallery

Posted by Linda Conte a 2:20 pm on August 4, 2010

[ August 6, 2010; 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. ] “little critters”
A group show of pet inspired art

The Nave Gallery
Clarendon Hill Presbyterian Church
155 Powderhouse Blvd
Somerville, MA 02144
www.navegallery.org

EXHIBIT DATES
August 6-29, 2010
Opening Reception Friday August 6, 6-8pm

ABOUT THE SHOW
16 gather to share their artistic creations inspired by their beloved
pets, some inspired by animals on a more global level, and a few who
dare to portray their vision of [...]

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National Night Out-Foss Park

Posted by Linda Conte a 12:31 pm on August 3, 2010

[ August 3, 2010; 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. ] For the seventh consecutive year, Somerville Cares About Prevention (SCAP) will partner with the City of Somerville and the Somerville Police Department to host the local celebration of the National Night Out Against Crime and Drugs. National Night Out is scheduled for Tuesday, August 3rd at Foss
Park from 5pm to 8pm and will include a [...]

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Project STAR-SOS…Save Our Songs!

Posted by Linda Conte a 6:51 pm on July 24, 2010

[ August 12, 2010; 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm. ] Project STAR , Summer Theatre Arts Recreation, sponsored by the mayors’s office,the recreation Commission and the communications department presents Project STAR. A 6 week music and theater camp for kids ages 11 to 18. Last year we presented ” Back in the ‘Ville” , and this year the presentation is called…. SOS …Save Our Songs [...]

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Moroccan Rap Music at SCAT

Posted by Linda Conte a 4:50 pm on

[ July 27, 2010; 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm. ] This Tuesday evening, SCAT will be hosting what is likely the first Moroccan
Rap Music event ever to occur in our
beautiful little town of Somerville!
Did you even know there was such a thing as Moroccan rap music?
This event is about introducing our little piece of the world to Moroccan
rap music and the incredible language, energy, and
artistry [...]

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Incredible Edible Garden Club Tour

Posted by Linda Conte a 8:51 am on July 20, 2010

[ July 25, 2010; 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] The ”Incredible Edible Gardens of Somerville” is the theme of this year’s Somerville Garden Club tour. The self-guided event celebrates the old and new “urban farms” of Somerville.

Tickets are available through July 24 at Sherman Cafe, Union Sq.; True Grounds, Ball Sq.; and Pemberton Garden Center, Mass Ave. in Cambridge. Also available starting at 10:30am on [...]

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Somerstreets + FossFest

Posted by Linda Conte a 9:26 pm on July 13, 2010

[ July 25, 2010; 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm. ] * Somerstreets will be combined with FossFest on Sunday, JULY 25th, 12:00-4:00 p.m. Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone invites all community members to join the City of Somerville, East Somerville Main Streets (ESMS) and Foss Fest for a day of summer fun on East Broadway from Temple Street to Sullivan Square on Sunday, July 25th from [...]

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Debate Over Choices for the Healey

Posted by Linda Conte a 5:51 pm on July 8, 2010

Here are the complete texts of selected posts to the Somerville-4-Schools email list about the merging on the Choice and Neighborhood programs at the Healey School. These posts are excerpted in a comment on “6/21/10 School Committee Votes To Combine the Healey School’s Choice and Neighborhood Programs.”
from John S. on June 2:
Disappointed and saddened describes [...]

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Artbeat, Davis Square

Posted by Linda Conte a 10:35 pm on July 7, 2010

[ July 17, 2010; 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm. ] Huge arts festival in Davis Square, Somerville.  This year’s theme is water.  See schedule here:

http://www.somervilleartscouncil.org/programs/artbeat/2010/schedule.html

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Artbeat-Seven Hills Park

Posted by Linda Conte a 10:30 pm on

[ July 16, 2010; 5:45 pm to 10:00 pm. ] Huge arts festival in Davis Square, Somerville.  This year’s theme is water.  See schedule here:

http://www.somervilleartscouncil.org/programs/artbeat/2010/schedule.html

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Lincoln Park Teddy Bear Picnic/Parade

Posted by Linda Conte a 5:59 pm on

[ July 8, 2010; 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm. ] You are all welcome to join neighbors and friends at Lincoln Park for a `BBQ’ Teddy Bear Picnic and Parade on Thursday, July 8.

5:30-6:30pm Picnic and Parade Registration
6:30pm Parade
7:00 Sunsetters Performance

Come with (or without) a teddy bear or other favorite toy, for a picnic in the park 5:30-6:30pm. Bring a picnic for your family and [...]

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Somerville Voices open meeting

Posted by Alain Jehlen a 5:32 pm on June 25, 2010

[ June 27, 2010; 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. ] Come share your ideas for the blog. We’re meeting Sunday, 6 to 8, at the Somerville Visiting Nurses assisted living building, 259 Lowell Street.

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Rally to support custodians and municipal employees

Posted by Linda Conte a 10:23 pm on June 20, 2010

[ June 22, 2010; 6:00 pm; ] Jackie Lawrence of the Somerville Teachers Association extends an invitation to rally to support our fellow Somerville employees whose jobs are in peril.

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Support our Good, Hardworking People

Despite the offer by the School Custodians’ Union to accept nearly $800,000 in concessions, the Mayor’s office has relentlessly and heartlessly charged forward in giving notice that the custodians [...]

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FREE Screening of A Sea Change: Imagine a World Without Fish

Posted by Vanessa Rule a 10:28 pm on June 15, 2010

[ June 26, 2010; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ] · Screening of A Sea Change: Imagine a World Without Fish, Sat. 6/26 7 – 9 pm at First Church Somerville, 89 College Avenue.   This newly released film is about ocean acidification, climate change, and solutions. For more info. visit: http://www.aseachange.net

Co-sponsored by First Church Somerville, Somerville Climate Action, and Ocean River Institute.

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City Spring Clean Up and SomerGreen Festival

Posted by David Dahlbacka a 8:11 pm on June 13, 2010

[ June 19, 2010; 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. ] This event is important because it will improve our city and ourselves.

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Somerville Youth Soccer Fall 2010 Soccer Tryouts! Sunday June 13th @ Argenziano Field

Posted by John Teves a 2:03 pm on

[ June 13, 2010; 12:00 pm to 3:45 pm. ] SOMERVILLE YOUTH SOCCER LEAGUE

TRAVEL TEAM REGISTRATION INFORMATION – FALL 2010

FIELD EVALUATIONS – SUNDAY JUNE 13

All players who attend evaluations will be placed on a team.

Field evaluations are for all players born between Aug 1, 1998, and July 31, 2002 in order to form teams as players move up in the travel league. All [...]

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Public Meeting on the Green Line Extension Final Environmental Impact Report

Posted by Barry Rafkind a 10:38 pm on June 12, 2010

[ June 30, 2010; 6:00 pm; ] From www.Mass.gov/GreenLineExtension :
A public meeting on the FEIR will be held on Wednesday, June 30th at 6PM at the Somerville High School Auditorium.  The FEIR will be available on June 16 on the project website.  Comments are due to the MEPA Office by Jule 23, 2010.

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Garden Club talk on Asian Longhorned Beetle

Posted by Linda Conte a 10:33 pm on June 8, 2010

[ June 9, 2010; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ] Watch out for the Asian long horned beetle!
Posted by: “Susann Wilkinson” swilkins@MIT.EDU
Mon Jun 7, 2010 6:00 am (PDT)

Join us for a discussion of the pests of New England

On Wednesday, June 9th, the Somerville Garden Club will sponsor a
short course by horticulturalist Debra Elson, on the Asian Longhorned
Beetle (ALB) and other pests. The meeting is 7-9pm, [...]

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TopSoccer Summer Program – Saturday June 19th – July 31st

Posted by John Teves a 4:09 pm on June 7, 2010

Registration is now OPEN for the TOPSOCCER SUMMER PROGRAM!
Saturday June 19th – July 31st
10:00am – 11:00am
Capuano Field – 150 Glen Street, Somerville, MA
Open to special needs children of all ages & abilities.  TOPSoccer (The Outreach Program for Soccer) is a community-based training and team placement program for young athletes with disabilities, organized by [...]

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“Forest” — a new dance work from Somerville choreographer Wendy Jehlen

Posted by Alain Jehlen a 9:48 pm on June 3, 2010

[ June 18, 2010; 8:00 pm to 9:30 pm. June 19, 2010; 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm. 8:00 pm to 9:30 pm. ] A new dance performance choreographed by a wonderful Somerville choreographer (who just happens to be my daughter) will premiere Friday, June 18, at 8 pm, and Saturday, June 19, at 3 and 8 pm, at the BU Dance Theater at 915 Commonwealth Ave.  (enter from Buick Street).

Tickets: $25, $20 Student/Senior/BDA, $10 Children under 12.
Available at 617-358-2500 and www.akhra.org/tix.html

Here’s [...]

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Walk to Keep Kids in School

Posted by Linda Conte a 10:40 pm on June 1, 2010

[ June 6, 2010; 10:00 am; ] The Paul Duhamel Education Initiative, in its 14th year, will be holding its 5th annual “Walk to Keep Kids in School,” walking for 2.5 miles along the Somerville Bike Path starting at Davis Square on Sunday, June 6, 2010, at 10 a.m. (starting by JP Licks!). It will be held rain or shine and is [...]

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Democratic City Committee Meets

Posted by Barry Rafkind a 12:49 pm on May 29, 2010

[ June 8, 2010; 6:30 pm; ] As a member of the Democratic City Committee, I received the following meeting announcement today:

Where : VNA, 259 Lowell St.

Agenda includes:

Election of a new Female Vice Chair
Reports from the State Democratic Convention
Presentation by the Tufts Employee Association by Will Erikson

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Somerville Voices open meeting Sunday

Posted by Alain Jehlen a 12:41 pm on May 28, 2010

[ May 30, 2010; 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. ] Somerville Voices will hold an open meeting Sunday, May 28, at the Visiting Nurses assisted living facility, 259 Lowell St., from 6 to 8 pm. Come and bring your ideas!

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SCAP Annual Meeting/Youth Risk Behavior Survey Results

Posted by Linda Conte a 3:07 pm on May 23, 2010

[ May 27, 2010; 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. ] At the SCAP Annual Meeting there will be the release of the:

2010 High School Youth Risk Behavior Survey Results

This is just a REMINDER that you invited to SCAP’s 6th Annual Coalition meeting. Come join us on Thursday May 27th, 2010 in the Cafetorium at Arthur D. Healey School to honor the Coalition that has strived [...]

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Public Hearing on the FY2011 School Committee budget (tentative) on June 10

Posted by Gretchen Kinder a 10:29 pm on May 17, 2010

[ June 10, 2010; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ] The time/location of this meeting is still to be determined. Please visit the “events” page of the Somerville Public Schools’ website, http://www.somerville.k12.ma.us/events, or the “School Committee” page of the site, http://www.somerville.k12.ma.us/school_committee, for additional details.

You can also follow the Somerville Public Schools on Twitter, @svilleschools monitor updates on the District’s Facebook Fan Page for event [...]

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Public Hearing on the potential reorganization of the Healey School on June 1

Posted by Gretchen Kinder a 10:28 pm on

[ June 1, 2010; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ] The time/location of this meeting is still to be determined. Please visit the “events” page of the Somerville Public Schools’ website, http://www.somerville.k12.ma.us/events, or the “School Committee” page of the site, http://www.somerville.k12.ma.us/school_committee, for additional details.

You can also follow the Somerville Public Schools on Twitter, @svilleschools monitor updates on the District’s Facebook Fan Page for event [...]

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Forgotten History of Slavery Lecture & Book Signing at Somerville Museum

Posted by Linda Conte a 4:22 pm on May 15, 2010

[ May 16, 2010; 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. ] Historic Somerville, Inc. in partnership with The Somerville Museum and The Somerville Historic Preservation Commission presents author Catherine Manegold at the intimate setting of The Somerville Museum One Westwood Road Somerville, MA May 16th, 2010; 2-4 pm

C.S. Manegold was a reporter for The New York Times, Newsweek and the Philadelphia Inquirer before turning her attention [...]

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Historic Bike Tour

Posted by Linda Conte a 7:27 pm on May 3, 2010

[ May 23, 2010; 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. ] The 9th annual Historic Bike Tour will once again be sponsored in collaboration with the Somerville Bike Committee.  The theme this year will be the “Lost Theatres of Somerville.”  The guided ride, accompanied by the Somerville Police, will begin at City Hall at 1:00 pm and end at the Somerville Museum around 4:00 pm, with [...]

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Historic Preservation Awards-Somerville Museum

Posted by Linda Conte a 7:23 pm on

[ May 20, 2010; 6:30 pm; ] Historic Preservation Awards Ceremony.  A reception, with light refreshments, will start at 6:30 p.m. and be followed by a ceremony to honor 11 Somerville owners for their award winning preservation work on the exterior of their properties.  The properties include historically designated homes, older houses, and a church in the City.  SHS students will also [...]

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Librarian talks about your Somerville House/family

Posted by Linda Conte a 7:20 pm on

[ May 13, 2010; 7:00 pm; ] Talk about “Researching the History of Your House and Your Family,” by Reference Librarian Kevin O’Kelly.  Mini tour of sources as well as tips for getting started will take place at the Somerville Central Library, 79 Highland Ave., beginning at 7:00 p.m.

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Historic Walking Tour of East Somerville

Posted by Linda Conte a 7:15 pm on

[ May 6, 2010; 5:30 pm; ] “Historic Walking Tour of East Somerville Neighborhood” and its many historic houses, as well as businesses on Broadway.  Sponsored in collaboration with East Somerville Main Streets.  Tour is led by Edward Gordon, President of Victorian Society of America, New England Chapter and begins at 5:30 p.m.  Meet at the Mt. Vernon Restaurant, 14 Broadway.  Rain [...]

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Milk Row Cemetery Tour/Appreciation Ceremony

Posted by Linda Conte a 7:11 pm on

[ May 5, 2010; 5:30 pm; ] An “Appreciation Ceremony” for the DeMoulas Foundation and Cassidy Bros. Forge, Inc. in honor of their donation of major fence restoration work at the Milk Row Cemetery.  Mayor Curtatone and Ward 2 Alderman Heuston will preside over the ceremony, beginning at 5:30 p.m., followed by a “Tour of the Historic Cemetery.”  Sponsored in collaboration with [...]

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School is OPEN on Monday, May 3rd

Posted by Gretchen Kinder a 8:56 pm on May 2, 2010

[ May 3, 2010; ] The Somerville Public Schools are OPEN all day tomorrow, May 3rd – and expect to be open throughout the water emergency. Students and staff are asked, if able, to bring their own safe, packaged beverages. Food service will be offering breakfast, lunch and snacks; the menu may be limited by the availability of [...]

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Nourish Your Well Being

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[ May 8, 2010; 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm. ] Amethyst Center is again hosting a fundraiser for the Somerville Homeless Coalition, Saturday May 8, 1:00-5:00. “Nourish Your Well Being” will offer short treatments from its practitioners in exchange for a suggested $10 donation. This is the 13th benefit in 6 years that Amethyst has hosted for the Somerville Homeless Coalition. Amethyst’s practitioners include specialists [...]

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Somerville Voices open meeting

Posted by Alain Jehlen a 1:59 pm on April 30, 2010

[ May 2, 2010; 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm. ] Come share your ideas for our community blog.

Sunday, May 2, 6 to 7:30 pm at the Somerville Visiting Nurses assisted living facility, 259 Lowell Street.

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Public Hearing on Participation in the Statewide School Choice Program on May 17th

Posted by Gretchen Kinder a 4:35 pm on April 27, 2010

[ May 17, 2010; 6:45 pm to 7:30 pm. ] The Somerville Public Schools will conduct a public hearing to determine participation in the school choice program for the 2010-2011 school year. *This is NOT a public hearing about the Choice program at the Healey School.*

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5/10/10 BOA Committee on Housing and Community Development

Posted by David Dahlbacka a 7:39 pm on April 25, 2010

Depending upon the agenda, the Committee on Housing and Community Development may make decisions fundamental to Somerville’s future. Meetings of the Aldermen as a whole usually deal with important issues.

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5/6/10 Planning Board Meeting

Posted by David Dahlbacka a 7:39 pm on

[ May 6, 2010; 6:00 pm; ] This meeting is important because it deals with ongoing Somerville developments.

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Zoning Board of Appeals Hearing

Posted by David Dahlbacka a 7:35 pm on

[ May 5, 2010; 6:00 pm; ] Depending upon the agenda, the Zoning Board of Appeals may make decisions fundamental to Somerville’s future.

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5/3/10 BOA Committee on Housing and Community Development

Posted by David Dahlbacka a 7:34 pm on

[ May 3, 2010; 7:00 pm; ] Depending upon the agenda, the Committee on Housing and Community Development may make decisions fundamental to Somerville’s future.

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2010 Conservation Commission Meeting

Posted by David Dahlbacka a 7:32 pm on

[ April 27, 2010; 7:00 pm; ] This meeting is important because the Somerville Open Space and Recreation Plan, which relates to state and federal funding, is being extended.

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MBTA Rider Oversight Committee Meeting

Posted by David Dahlbacka a 7:17 pm on

[ April 26, 2010; 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. ] This meeting is important because Somerville’s use of public transit, already high, will increase as the Green Line Extension and Assembly Square Orange Line stop come in.

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Greening the City Gala at the Armory

Posted by Linda Conte a 9:20 pm on April 24, 2010

[ May 8, 2010; 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm. ] Please join us for this third annual benefit for Groundwork Somerville! This night will definitely satisfy your need for FUN, great MUSIC,magnificent ART and delicious FOOD! Evening includes musical performances by Mark Santoro, Saladin Islam and The Pretty Pennies; food by Basil Tree, Lyndell’s and Dave’s Fresh Pasta; and art by Jeff Fullerton, Anna O’Neal [...]

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Park Serve Day at Foss Park

Posted by Linda Conte a 4:35 pm on April 22, 2010

[ April 24, 2010; 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. ] All you need is your community spirit and the DCR provides the rest!
Read more info here: http://parkserv.env.state.ma.us

-> We are delighted to have Groundwork Somerville join our efforts!
-> Meet at the entrance ramp to the Latta Brothers Memorial Poolhouse.
-> DCR will supply all plants and tools, but you may bring your favorite spade or shovel.
-> Saturday’s [...]

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4/23/10 MA Open Meeting Law Changes- Public Comments Due

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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Somerville Homeless Coalition 25th Anniversary Dinner April 24th

Posted by markaf a 11:31 pm on April 18, 2010

[ April 24, 2010; 6:00 pm; ] The Somerville Homeless Coalition will hold its annual dinner April 24th at the Center for the Arts at the Armory in Somerville beginning at 6:00 pm.  The dinner will recognize three people important to the work of the Coalition, have a Redbones dinner, a silent auction, and dancing to The Four Piece Suit.

We would love [...]

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Harvard Infrastructure Sustainability & Design Conference

Posted by David Dahlbacka a 5:50 pm on

[ April 21, 2010 to April 23, 2010. ] Harvard Infrastructure Sustainability & Design Conference

Wed. Apr. 21 – Fri. Apr. 23

Harvard University Graduate School of Design
48 Quincy St.
Cambridge MA (map)

This conference explores infrastructure sustainability in the context of the current environmental challenges. At the conference, the alpha version of the Zofnass Rating System will be released. The Zofnass Rating is [...]

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Patriot’s Day Celebration at Foss Park

Posted by Linda Conte a 4:32 pm on April 17, 2010

[ April 18, 2010; 10:00 am to 11:30 am. ] Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone and Historic Preservation Commission Executive Director Brandon Wilson invite all residents and community members to the City’s 235th Patriot’s Day celebration, to be held at Foss Park on Monday, April 19th beginning at 10 a.m.  Co-sponsored by the Preservation Commission, Historic Somerville, Somerville Museum, East Somerville Main Streets, and Friends of [...]

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SCALE Graduation

Posted by Gretchen Kinder a 11:17 am on April 16, 2010

[ June 16, 2010; 7:30 pm; ] Wednesday, June 16th, 2010, 7:30 >
Location : Somerville High School Auditorium (81 Highland Avenue

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Full Circle Graduation

Posted by Gretchen Kinder a 11:16 am on

[ June 16, 2010; 5:00 pm; ] Wednesday, June 16th, 2010, 5:00 >

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Healey School Field Day

Posted by Gretchen Kinder a 11:15 am on

[ June 16, 2010; ] Wednesday, June 16th, 2010
Location : Healey School (5 Meacham Street)

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SHS Graduation (tentative)

Posted by Gretchen Kinder a 11:14 am on

[ June 7, 2010; 6:00 pm; ] Monday, June 7th, 2010, 6:00 >
Location : Dilboy Stadium

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Healey School Talent Show

Posted by Gretchen Kinder a 11:08 am on

[ June 3, 2010; ] Thursday, June 3rd, 2010
Location : Healey School (5 Meacham Street)

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SHS Highlander Awards Night

Posted by Gretchen Kinder a 11:07 am on

[ May 25, 2010; 6:30 pm; ] Tuesday, May 25th, 2010, 6:30 >
Location : SHS Auditorium

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Free Parent/ Guardian Workshop: Bullying in Schools

Posted by Gretchen Kinder a 11:06 am on

[ May 24, 2010; 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. ] Monday, May 24th, 2010, 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Location : Kennedy School, 5 Cherry Street
Presented by Amy Bamforth, MS and MSW, from the Somerville Community Partnership for Children.

At this workshop we will discuss:
What are the different types of bullying that kids experience?
How can we deal with the bullying that happens?
What can families do?
What can schools do?
What [...]

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Spring String Fling- Somerville High School Auditorium

Posted by Gretchen Kinder a 11:03 am on

[ May 20, 2010; 7:00 pm; ] Thursday, May 20th, 2010, 7:00 >
Location :
The Somerville High School Auditorium is located at 81 Highland Avenue.

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SHS Scholarship Awards

Posted by Gretchen Kinder a 11:02 am on

[ April 19, 2010; 6:30 pm; ]

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Young Artists in Action Gala for Healey Arts Enrichment

Posted by Gretchen Kinder a 11:00 am on

[ May 16, 2010; 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm. ] Sunday, May 16th, 2010, 4:00 – 7:00 pm
Location : Arts at the Armory 191 Highland Ave
Healey School’s First Annual Young Artists in Action Gala to raise funds to support 2010-2011 arts enrichment activities. Guests will enjoy student visual and literary arts displays and live performances. Light refreshments, silent auction and raffle. $25 admission, $10 for [...]

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Taste of Somerville on June 8…

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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Zoning Board of Appeals Hearing

Posted by David Dahlbacka a 10:19 am on April 12, 2010

[ April 14, 2010; 6:00 pm; ] Zoning Board of Appeals Hearing

Wed. Apr. 14, 6:00 PM

Aldermanic Chamber
Somerville City Hall
93 Highland Ave.
Somerville MA (map)

Agenda Not Available (4/11/10)

This is a regular hearing of the Zoning Board of Appeals. The Zoning Board of Appeals reviews applications to bypass normal Somerville Zoning.

Depending upon the agenda, the Zoning [...]

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4/15/10 Planning Board Meeting

Posted by David Dahlbacka a 10:18 am on

[ April 15, 2010; 6:00 pm; ] Planning Board Meeting

Thurs. Apr. 15, 6:00 PM

Aldermanic Chamber
Somerville City Hall
93 Highland Ave.
Somerville MA (map)

Agenda Not Available (4/11/10)

This is the regular meeting of the Somerville Planning Board. The Planning Board holds public hearings and grants permits for special districts, such as Planned Unit Developments.

Depending upon [...]

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Campaign Kick-off Party for State Rep Sciortino

Posted by Barry Rafkind a 11:12 am on April 11, 2010

[ April 11, 2010; 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm. ] Please join me at Carl’s campaign kick-off party, Today, April 11, 3-5 pm, at Sabur Restaurant, 212 Holland Street

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Art Fair 2010 K-8 Exhibit

Posted by Gretchen Kinder a 8:33 pm on April 9, 2010

[ April 13, 2010; 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. ] The all City K-8 Art Fair Located at Dr. Albert F. Argenziano School, Lincoln Park, 3rd Floor
Opening Ceremonies
Tuesday, April 13th
5:30- 7:30 PM

Musical Performances
5:30- 7:30 PM

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Somerville Highschool Vocational Awards Banquet

Posted by Gretchen Kinder a 8:33 pm on

[ May 12, 2010; 6:30 pm; ] Wednesday, May 12th, 2010, 6:30 >
Location : SHS Fieldhouse

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Somerville Highschool Spring Concert

Posted by Gretchen Kinder a 8:32 pm on

[ May 6, 2010; 7:00 pm; ] Thursday, May 6th, 2010, 7:00 >
Location : Somerville High School (81 Highland Avenue)

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Somerville High School Scholarship Awards Night

Posted by Gretchen Kinder a 8:31 pm on

[ May 5, 2010; 6:30 pm; ] Wednesday, May 5th, 2010, 6:30 >
Location : Somerville High School (81 Highland Avenue)

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Getting Ready For School Workshop

Posted by Gretchen Kinder a 8:30 pm on

[ April 3, 2010; 5:30 am to 7:30 am. ] Monday, May 3rd, 2010, 5:30 – 7:30 pm
Location : Cummings gym
The “Getting Ready for Kindergarten” Workshop is am opportunity for new Kindergarten parents/guardians to get tips on preparing their child for Kindergarten from former parents and teachers

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Teacher Appreciation Week

Posted by Gretchen Kinder a 8:29 pm on

[ May 3, 2010 to May 7, 2010. ] All-Day
Location : District-wide

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Pre-Kindergarten Fun Night

Posted by Gretchen Kinder a 8:29 pm on

[ April 29, 2010; 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. ] Thursday, April 29th, 2010, 5:00 – 7:00 pm
Location : Capuano Cafeteria and Gym
Prekindergarten children and their parents/guardians will participate in activities that demonstrate math and literacy activities they are learning in class.

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April Break

Posted by Gretchen Kinder a 8:28 pm on

[ April 19, 2010; ] School is closed

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Spring, All-City Elementary Concert

Posted by Gretchen Kinder a 1:41 pm on April 5, 2010

[ April 8, 2010; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ] On Thursday, April 8th please join students from each of Somerville’s seven K-6 or K-8 elementary schools for a concert featuring songs celebrating spring and global community. The concert starts at 7:00 PM, is free and open to the entire public and takes place in the Somerville High School Auditorium (81 Highland Avenue).

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Mystic River Herring Run and Paddle Festival

Posted by David Dahlbacka a 9:42 pm on April 4, 2010

[ May 16, 2010; 8:00 am; ] Mystic River Herring Run and Paddle Festival

Sat. May 16 8:00 AM

Blessing of the Bay Boathouse
32 Shore Drive, DCR
Somerville MA (map)

This is the 14th annual Mystic River Herring Run and Paddle Festival. It features a 5 km Road Race and a 3, 6, or 12 mi Canoe and Kayak race. There will be [...]

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4/8/10 2010-2011 HUD Action Plan Public Hearing

Posted by David Dahlbacka a 9:41 pm on

[ April 8, 2010; 6:30 pm; ] 2010-2011 HUD Action Plan Public Hearing

Thurs. Apr. 8 6:30 PM

Ralph and Jenny Center
9 New Washington St.
Somerville MA

[Facility is near the corner of Inner Belt Rd. and New Washington St. (map)]

Flyer (PDF)

This is the public hearing on the HUD Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant program, the Emergency Shelter [...]

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Transit 2.0: The Developers Initiative

Posted by David Dahlbacka a 9:40 pm on

[ April 6, 2010; 7:00 pm; ] Transit 2.0: The Developers Initiative

Tues. Apr. 6 7:00 PM

Livable Streets Office
100 Sidney St.
Cambridge MA (map)

This presentation by Chris Dempsy of MassDOT will describe an initiative for hosting transportation data. The intent is for software and web developers to make this data available to the public for planning trips and locating buses [...]

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Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee Planning Meeting

Posted by David Dahlbacka a 9:39 pm on

[ April 6, 2010; 6:30 pm; ] Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee Planning Meeting

Tues. Apr. 6 6:30 PM

Upper Hall
Greek Orthodox Church
29 Central St.
Somerville MA (map)

This is the third planning meeting of the Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee. At this meeting, the group will continue specifying goals, policies and actions to implement the vision statement.

This meeting is important because Somerville’s citywide [...]

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BOA Committee on Parks and Open Space Meeting

Posted by David Dahlbacka a 9:39 pm on

[ April 5, 2010; 7:00 pm; ] BOA Committee on Parks and Open Space Meeting

Mon. Apr. 5 7:00 PM

Somerville City Hall
2nd Fl. Comm. Rm.
93 Highland Ave.
Somerville MA (map)

Agenda (PDF)

This is the regular meeting of the Somerville Aldermanic Committee on Parks and Open Space. On the agenda, among other business are amendments to the the 2008-2013 Open Space and Recreation [...]

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Film: Why We Fight, April 15, Som. Public Library

Posted by Abby a 9:35 pm on March 30, 2010

[ April 15, 2010; 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm. ] This Tax Day, find out where most of your tax $$$ go:

Why We Fight -  2005, Directed by Eugene Jarecki

Come to a community screening and discussion of this award-winning film.

Thursday, April 15, 6:30-9pm.

Somerville Public Library

79 Highland Ave.

Co-sponsored by Rep. Denise Provost, Somerville Climate Action, and Somerville/ Medford United for Justice with Peace.

Why We [...]

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Tufts Kids’ Day

Posted by Columbine a 9:48 pm on March 25, 2010

[ April 10, 2010; 8:50 am to 3:00 pm. ] Tufts Kids’ Day
Tufts Medford Campus
9:00 AM – 3:30 PM (registration 8:50-10:00 AM)
Kids’ Day features amusement park rides, magic shows, chemistry shows, carnival booths, and exciting performances. Kids’ Day is open to children from the Medford and Somerville communities between kindergarten and third grade. Tufts students volunteer to guide children through the day’s events, run student [...]

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“Empty Shoes” and “Unto the East”: Poetry Reading, Author Chat, and Fundraiser

Posted by markaf a 10:34 pm on March 21, 2010

[ March 26, 2010; 8:00 pm; ] Patrick T. Randolph, editor of Empty Shoes, and Mary ElizaBeth Peters, author of Unto the East, will host a shared reading and author discussion of their poetry works at Calvary Methodist Church in Arlington next Friday at 8:00 pm. Empty Shoes is a collaborative work featuring 158 poems about hunger and homelessness from 80 poets, [...]

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MBTA Rider Oversight Committee Meeting

Posted by David Dahlbacka a 7:18 pm on

[ March 29, 2010; 5:00 pm; ] MBTA Rider Oversight Committee Meeting

Mon. Mar. 29 5:00 PM

State Transportation Building
Conf. Rms. 1, 2, 3
10 Park Plaza
Boston MA (map)

This is the regular meeting of the MBTA Rider Oversight Committee, which provides recommendations to the MBTA to improve service quality.

This meeting is important because Somerville’s use of public transit, already high, will [...]

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Access Advisory Committee to the MBTA

Posted by David Dahlbacka a 7:17 pm on

[ March 24, 2010; 1:00 pm; ] Access Advisory Committee to the MBTA

Wed. Mar. 24 1:00 PM

State Transportation Building
2nd Fl Conf. Rms.
10 Park Plaza
Boston MA (map)

This is the regular meeting of the Access Advisory Committee to the MBTA, which provides input to the MBTA on issues of handicapped access to public transit. The MBTA is under court order to [...]

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MAPC Bike Meeting with Dr. Anne Lusk

Posted by David Dahlbacka a 7:15 pm on

[ March 23, 2010; 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. ] MAPC Bike Meeting with Dr. Anne Lusk

Tues. Mar. 23 6:00 PM

MAPC Offices
60 Temple Place
Boston MA (map)

This Metropolitan Area Planning Council meeting features Dr. Anne Lusk, a Research Fellow at the Harvard School of Public Health, who will discuss how to improve Boston’s bicycling infrastructure to increase bicycling and improve public [...]

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Springtime for Haman: Somerville Hits the Stage This Weekend

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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What’s Next For the Powder House Community School?

Posted by Barry Rafkind a 10:26 pm on March 18, 2010

[ March 31, 2010; 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm. ] What’s Next For the Powder House Community School?

WHY :       The City is moving ahead with plans to rezone and sell the Powder House School property.

WHAT :    Join your neighbors to learn about the City’s planning process, discuss how redevelopment might impact the neighborhood, and find out how we can ensure [...]

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Getting School-Ready: A Somerville Conversation

Posted by Linda Conte a 9:53 pm on

[ April 7, 2010; 8:30 am to 12:15 pm. ] Please join us for a community-wide forum to explore how an understanding of culture can help all Somerville children be successful as they enter school and in their early school years. We’ll share our knowledge of culture in our schools, our homes and our lives.
We will be joined by Dr. Jayanthi Mistry, Chair, Department of [...]

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BOA Committee on Housing and Community Development

Posted by David Dahlbacka a 10:38 pm on March 15, 2010

[ March 16, 2010; 6:30 pm; ] BOA Committee on Housing and Community Development

Tues. Mar 16 6:30 PM

Somerville City Hall
2nd Fl. Comm. Rm
93 Highland Ave.
Somerville MA (map)

Agenda (PDF)

This is the regular meeting of the Somerville Aldermanic Committee on Housing and Community Development. Among other business, the committee will discuss accuracy checks on Applications for Special Permits and [...]

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DARBI Networking Lunch (3/17 at noon)

Posted by darbi a 8:58 pm on

[ March 17, 2010; 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm. ] DARBI’s next monthly networking lunch takes place Wed., Mar. 17, from noon to 1:30 at Johnny D’s. Please email DARBIlunch@gmail.com to RSVP. Cost: $10 for DARBI members and $12 for non-members (plus tip). The fee includes a salad, sandwich and non-alcoholic drink.

Brought to you by the Davis Square Area Resident-Business Initiative (DARBI). For [...]

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Morse-Kelley and Dickerman Parks Community Meeting

Posted by David Dahlbacka a 10:07 pm on March 14, 2010

[ March 15, 2010; 6:30 pm; ] Morse-Kelley and Dickerman Parks Community Meeting

Mon. Mar. 15 6:30 PM

John F. Kennedy Elementary School
Library
5 Cherry St.
Somerville MA (map)

This community meeting, sponsored by Mayor Curtatone and Alderman Taylor, is called to discuss the renovation of the Dickerman and Morse-Kelly Playgrounds, including presentation of a preferred design for both parks.

This meeting is important [...]

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BOA Legislative Matters Committee

Posted by David Dahlbacka a 10:06 pm on

[ March 16, 2010; 8:00 pm; ] BOA Legislative Matters Committee

Tues. Mar. 16 8:00 PM

Somerville City Hall
Aldermen’s Chamber
93 Highland Ave.
Somerville MA (map)

Agenda (PDF)

This is the regular meeting of the Legislative Matters Committee of the Somerville Board of Aldermen. This meeting will address a Home Rule Petition to amend the City Charter.

This meeting is important because amending [...]

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APBP Webinar on ADA Transition Plans

Posted by David Dahlbacka a 10:04 pm on

[ March 17, 2010; 3:00 pm; ] APBP Webinar on ADA Transition Plans

Wed. Mar. 17 3:00 PM

Livable Streets Office
100 Sidney St.
Cambridge MA (map)

This webinar, sponsored by the Livable Streets Alliance, will cover the basics of creating a transition plan for retrofitting transportation facilities to meet the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Preregistration is required.

This webinar is [...]

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MPO Long Range Transportation Plan Meeting

Posted by David Dahlbacka a 9:00 pm on

[ March 18, 2010; 10:00 am; ] MPO Long Range Transportation Plan Meeting

Thurs. Mar. 18 10:00 AM

State Transportation Building
10 Park Plaza
Boston MA (map)

This is the first of a series of meetings sponsored by the Metropolitan Planning Organization to develop the new Long Range Tranportation Plan for Greater Boston out to 2035. The new plan is due April [...]

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PDS co-sponsors State Senate Election Forum!

Posted by Marty Martinez a 8:09 pm on March 13, 2010

[ March 18, 2010; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ] You are invited!

The Progressive Democrats of Somerville (PDS) have joined with Cambridge and Somerville for Change and the Cambridge Democratic City Committee to host a candidates forum for the Middlesex, Suffolk & Essex State Senate race. This is the race to fill the seat that was left vacant by Senator Galluccio’s resignation. As progressives [...]

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Blueback Herring River Route Community Meeting

Posted by David Dahlbacka a 9:23 pm on March 7, 2010

[ March 10, 2010; 6:30 pm; ] Blueback Herring River Route Community Meeting

Wed. Mar. 10 6:30 PM

Elizabeth Peabody House
277 Broadway
Somerville MA (map)

This meeting, sponsored by Mayor Curtatone and Alderman Pero, will present and request feedback from the public on the City’s plans to create the “Blueback Herring River Route” connecting Foss Park to Shore Drive, with improvements to [...]

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BOA Legislative Matters Committee of the Whole : Charter Changes

Posted by David Dahlbacka a 9:22 pm on

[ March 9, 2010; 7:00 pm; ] BOA Legislative Matters Committee of the Whole

Tues. Mar. 9 7:00 PM

Somerville City Hall
Aldermen’s Chamber
93 Highland Ave.
Somerville MA (map)

Agenda (PDF)

This is the regular meeting of the Legislative Matters Committee of the Somerville Board of Aldermen. This meeting will address a Home Rule Petition to amend the City Charter.

This meeting is important [...]

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Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee Planning Meeting

Posted by David Dahlbacka a 9:21 pm on

[ March 9, 2010; 6:30 pm; ] Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee Planning Meeting

Tues., Mar. 9, 6:30 PM

Upper Hall
Greek Orthodox Church
29 Central St.
Somerville MA (map)

This is the second phase 3 planning meeting of the Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee. At this meeting, the group will continue specifying goals, policies and actions to implement the vision statement.

The goal of the comprehensive plan [...]

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Somerville Voices open meeting

Posted by Alain Jehlen a 11:51 am on March 4, 2010

[ March 7, 2010; 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. ] Come with your ideas for our community blog.

Somerville Visiting Nurses assisted living facility, 259 Lowell Street.

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Escape From Suburbia film

Posted by Vanessa Rule a 9:55 am on

[ March 8, 2010; 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. ] Representative Denise Provost, Somerville Climate Action, the Initiating Committee of Transition Somerville and Somerville-Medford United for Justice with Peace invite you to a showing of

Escape from Suburbia
Monday, March 8
6:30 to 8:30pm
Somerville Public Library
79 Highland Ave 02143 (map).  See attached flyer, below.

Meet ordinary people making extraordinary choices as they tackle the key issues facing us today [...]

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Save the Date: Under the Roof

Posted by markaf a 3:33 pm on March 3, 2010

[ April 24, 2010; 6:00 pm to 10:30 pm. ] Under the Roof, an event recognizing 25 years of support, housing and community by the Somerville Homeless Coalition and honoring Karen LaFrazia, one of our founding board members and now executive director of the St. Francis House in Boston.  At the Center for the Arts at the Armory.  For more information please call 617-623-6111 or [...]

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MPO Listening Session on Public Participation Program Revision

Posted by David Dahlbacka a 10:56 pm on March 1, 2010

[ March 3, 2010; 4:00 pm; ] MPO Listening Session on Public Participation Program Revision

Wed. Mar. 3 4:00 PM

State Transportation Building
Suite 2150
10 Park Plaza
Boston MA (map)

The Metropolitan Planning Organization is holding a Listening Session to gather input on its planned revisions to the Public Participation Plan.

Ordinarily, amendments have a 30-day public comment period. The change is [...]

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BOA Land Use Committee and Planning Board Joint Meeting

Posted by David Dahlbacka a 9:08 pm on February 28, 2010

[ March 4, 2010; 6:00 pm; ] BOA Land Use Committee and Planning Board Joint Meeting

Thurs. Mar. 4 6:00 PM

Somerville City Hall
Aldermen’s Chamber
93 Highland Ave.
Somerville MA (map)

Agenda (PDF)

This is a joint meeting of the Land Use Committee and the Planning Board to consider changes to the zoning suggested by Some Sense.

This meeting is important because the proposed changes [...]

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BOA Land Use Committee Meeting

Posted by David Dahlbacka a 7:42 pm on

[ March 2, 2010; 7:00 pm; ] BOA Land Use Committee Meeting

Tues. Mar. 2 7:00 PM

Somerville City Hall
2nd Fl. Comm. Rm.
93 Highland Ave.
Somerville MA (map)

Agenda (PDF)

This is the regular meeting of the Aldermanic Land Use Committtee. On the agenda is an ordinance increasing the allowed density for senior housing.

This meeting is important because it will affect a current proposed [...]

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Progressive Dems To Discuss Elections and Future Direction

Posted by Barry Rafkind a 9:53 am on February 23, 2010

[ February 23, 2010; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ] After six years as an organization, PDS is spending some time assessing our work and visioning about our efforts moving forward.

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Housing and Community Development Committee Meeting

Posted by David Dahlbacka a 9:10 am on February 22, 2010

[ February 22, 2010; 6:00 pm; ] Housing and Community Development Committee Meeting

Mon. Feb. 22 6:00 PM

Somerville City Hall
2nd Fl. Comm. Rm.
93 Highland Ave.
Somerville MA (map)

This is the regular meeting of the Aldermanic Housing and Community Development Committee. There will likely be further discussion of the Route 16 Green Line Extension stop, which is currently being deemphasized by the [...]

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Davis Square Visioning Meeting

Posted by David Dahlbacka a 9:09 am on

[ March 3, 2010; 6:30 pm; ] Davis Square Visioning Meeting

Wed. Mar. 3 6:30 PM

Tufts Administration Building (TAB)
169 Holland St.
Somerville MA (map)

This meeting, sponsored by the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development (OSPCD), is intended to promote discussion about what should happen in the Davis Square area in the future. There will be statistical data presentations, visual [...]

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Assembly Square Public Advisory Committee Meeting

Posted by David Dahlbacka a 9:09 am on

[ March 2, 2010; 6:00 pm; ] Assembly Square Public Advisory Committee Meeting

Tues. Mar. 2 6:00 PM

Federal Realty Investment Trust
5 Middlesex Ave. Suite 401
Somerville MA (map)

This is the regular meeting the Assembly Square PAC. At this meeting we will discuss how the IKEA development is to proceed in 2010 and how to begin work on the Transportation Mitigation [...]

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Union Square Design Plan Meeting

Posted by David Dahlbacka a 9:08 am on

[ March 1, 2010; 6:30 pm; ] Union Square Design Plan Meeting

Mon. Mar. 1 6:30 PM

Argenziano School
290 Washington Street
Somerville MA (map)

This meeting, sponsored by Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development (OSPCD) is intended to present and get community feedback on plans to improve Union Square. The city will present what it considers the locally preferred alterative based [...]

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Red Line/Blue Line Connector Working Group Meeting

Posted by David Dahlbacka a 9:08 am on

[ February 23, 2010; 4:00 pm; ] Red Line/Blue Line Connector Working Group Meeting

Tues. Feb. 23 4:00 PM

Amenities Room
Suffolk University
73 Tremont Street
Boston, MA (map)

This is the regular meeting of the Red Line/Blue Lline Connector working group. This meeting’s agenda includes a summary of alternatives, environmental impacts, and a schedule for the connector’s Draft Environmental Impact Report.

This meeting [...]

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Trainings on how to complete TPS forms (Temporary Protected Status) for Haitians

Posted by Melissa McWhinney a 9:11 pm on February 16, 2010

[ February 20, 2010; 10:00 am to 11:30 am. February 25, 2010; 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm. March 3, 2010; 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm. March 6, 2010; 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. March 7, 2010; 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. March 10, 2010; 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm. ] Here are several immediate local opportunities to become trained in how to assist Haitians in completing TPS (Temporary Protected Status) applications and fee waivers. Trainings are being provided by Nancy Kelly, an immigration attorney at Greater Boston Legal Services. All are welcome to attend the trainings and/or webinar. We’re asking people [...]

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Davis Square Task Force Meeting

Posted by David Dahlbacka a 6:50 pm on February 14, 2010

[ February 24, 2010; 7:00 pm; ] Davis Square Task Force Meeting

Wed. Feb. 24, 7:00 PM

Tufts Administration Building (TAB)
169 Holland St.
Somerville MA (map)

This is the regular meeting of the Davis Square Task Force, one of the longest running activist groups in Somerville. It came into existence around the extension of the Red Line to Davis Square.

This group is important [...]

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MPO Access Advisory Committee to the MBTA Meeting

Posted by David Dahlbacka a 6:49 pm on

[ February 24, 2010; 1:00 pm; ] MPO Access Advisory Committee to the MBTA Meeting

Wed. Feb. 24 1:00 PM

State Transportation Building
Conf. Rms. 2, 3
10 Park Plaza
Boston MA (map)

Agenda (PDF)

This is the regular meeting of the Metropolitan Planning Organization Access Advisory Committee. This committee was created to improve transit access and services for people with disabilities.

This meeting is [...]

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MBTA Rider Oversight Committee Meeting

Posted by David Dahlbacka a 6:47 pm on

[ February 22, 2010; 5:00 pm; ] MBTA Rider Oversight Committee Meeting

Mon. Feb. 22 5:00 PM

State Transportation Building
Conf. Rms. 1, 2, 3
10 Park Plaza
Boston MA (map)

This is the regular meeting of the MBTA Rider Oversight Committee, which provides recommendations to the MBTA to address the needs and concerns of MBTA riders.

This meeting is important because the MBTA will soon [...]

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MPO Transportation Planning and Programming Committee Meeting

Posted by David Dahlbacka a 6:45 pm on

[ February 18, 2010; 10:00 am; ] MPO Transportation Planning and Programming Committee Meeting

Thurs. Feb. 18 10:00 AM

State Transportation Building
Conf. Rms. 2, 3
10 Park Plaza
Boston MA (map)

Agenda (PDF)

This is the regular meeting of the Metropolitan Transportation Planning and Programming Committee. This group makes decisions to support or not support new transportation initiatives throughout the Boston area, including the [...]

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Public Hearing for 2010-2011 HUD Action Plan

Posted by David Dahlbacka a 9:45 am on February 12, 2010

[ February 18, 2010; 6:30 pm; ] This hearing is important because it is a key step toward getting Federal money for improving Somerville.

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Move Massachusetts Meeting

Posted by David Dahlbacka a 9:44 am on

[ February 19, 2010; 8:15 am; ] Move Massachusetts Meeting

Fri. Feb. 19 8:15 AM

Brown Rudnick
18th Fl., One Financial Center
Dewey Square
Boston MA (map)

This is a membership meeting of Move Massachusetts. MassDOT director David Mohler and Urban Ring Project Manager Scott Hamwey will present, ‘How Will We Get A”round”? MASSDOT suspends further MEPA review on the Urban Ring project’.

This meeting [...]

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Parents as Partners Workshop on Bullying/Cyberbullying

Posted by Linda Conte a 9:35 pm on February 10, 2010

[ March 10, 2010; 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm. ] Bullying/Cyberbullying

Please join us for a conversation about improving student safety in our schools and community!

Wednesday, March 10th – 6:30p.m. – 8:00p.m.
West Somerville Neighborhood School Library
177 Powderhouse Boulevard

Presenter:  Margie Daniels, Executive Director of Middlesex Partnerships for Youth, Inc.

The internet offers almost limitless opportunities to gain knowledge and make contact with others. When used appropriately, it is [...]

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Somerville Ice Cats – Girls Hockey Try-outs!

Posted by John Teves a 9:56 am on February 9, 2010

[ February 22, 2010; 6:00 pm; 7:00 pm; February 23, 2010; 6:00 pm; 7:00 pm; February 24, 2010; 6:00 pm; 7:00 pm; February 25, 2010; 6:00 pm; 7:00 pm; ] The Somerville Youth Hockey Association is holding tryouts on Saturday Feb 20th offering it’s 10 and under girls-only try out!

This is for our first time players age 10 and under (birth year 2000 or after) in order to create an all-girls team for the Stoneham “buzzer” league for the 2010-2011 season.

Try outs start at 9:45 and [...]

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Regional Transportation Advisory Council Meeting

Posted by David Dahlbacka a 10:11 pm on February 8, 2010

[ February 10, 2010; 3:00 pm; ] Regional Transportation Advisory Council Meeting

Wed. Feb. 10 3:00 PM

State Transportation Building
Conf. Rm. 4
10 Park Plaza
Boston MA (map)

Jan. 28, 2010 MPO Amendment to Public Comment Period. (PDF)

Feb 2. 2010 TCAC Letter to MPO (PDF)

This is the regular meeting of the Regional Transportation Advisory Council (RTAC), which is charged by the Boston Metropolitan Planning Organizaiton (MPO) [...]

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Planning for the Unplanned: Recovering from Crises in Megacities – Lessons for Metro Boston

Posted by David Dahlbacka a 10:10 pm on

[ February 11, 2010; 6:00 pm; ] Planning for the Unplanned: Recovering from Crises in Megacities – Lessons for Metro Boston

Thurs. Feb. 11 6:00 PM

MAPC Offices
60 Temple Place
Boston MA (map)

Registration

This is the first in the MetroFuture Speaker Series sponsored by the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC). Dr. Aseem Inam, Urban Designer and Planner at the Tufts University Department of Urban and [...]

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Comment Period on Amendment to MPO Public Participation Plan

Posted by David Dahlbacka a 10:09 pm on

[ February 8, 2010 9:00 am to February 25, 2010 5:00 pm. ] Comment Period on Amendment to MPO Public Participation Plan

Starts: Mon. Feb. 8
Ends: Thurs. Mar. 25

Amendment (PDF)

This is the beginning of the 45-day comment period on the MPO Public Participation Plan to shorten or waive the public comment period on certification documents.

Ordinarily, amendments have a 30-day public comment period. The change is to allow the [...]

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Committee on Legislative Matters – Home-Rule Petition to Amend the City Charter

Posted by David Dahlbacka a 9:43 pm on

[ February 9, 2010; 7:00 pm; ] Committee on Legislative Matters

Tues. Feb. 9 7:00 PM

Aldermen’s Chamber
Somerville City Hall
93 Highland Ave.
Somerville MA (map)

Agenda (PDF)

This is a special meeting of Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting as a whole. The Committee does the final review of ordinances to be passed by the Board of Aldermen.

This meeting is important because it is taking up a [...]

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Sticks and Stones Part 2: Bullying in Schools Today

Posted by Gretchen Kinder a 9:20 pm on

[ May 24, 2010; 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. ] Free Parent/ Guardian Workshop offered by the Somerville Public Schools on Bullying in Schools Today

Monday, May 24th- 6:30-8:30pm, at the John F. Kennedy School
5 Cherry Street
Learn about school interventions to create safe schools, and strategies parents/ guardians can use to help their children feel safe.

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Sticks and Stones Part 1: Bullying in Schools Today

Posted by Gretchen Kinder a 9:20 pm on

[ April 26, 2010; 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. ] Free Parent/ Guardian Workshop offered by the Somerville Public Schools on Bullying in Schools Today

Monday, April 26th- 6:30-8:30 pm at the Capuano Early Childhood Center
150 Glen street
Featuring a screening of the documentary film “Let’s Get Real” about how students in middle school experience bullying from all sides.

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Family and Relationship Violence

Posted by Gretchen Kinder a 9:19 pm on

[ April 14, 2010; 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. ] Free Parent/ Guardian Workshop offered by the Somerville Public Schools on Family and Relationship Violence:

Wednesday, April 14th- 6:30-8:30 pm
Location still TBD
Featuring experts from Middlesex Partnerships for Youth and the Middlesex County DA’s Office

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Bullying/ Cyberbullying

Posted by Gretchen Kinder a 9:18 pm on

[ March 10, 2010; 6:30 pm; ] Free Parent/ Guardian Workshop offered by the Somerville Public Schools on Bullying and Cyberbullying

Wednesday, March 10th- 6:30-8:30 Pm at the West Somerville Neighborhood School
177 Powderhouse Boulevard
Featuring experts from Middlesex Partnerships for Youth

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Wicked Smaht Trivia Contest at City Club

Posted by Linda Conte a 12:41 pm on February 6, 2010

[ February 24, 2010; 7:00 pm; ] How Smaht Are You?
Union Square Main Streets marks its fifth anniversary with the ultimate contest.  On Wednesday, February 24, 2010 join your neighbors, city officials and Somerville boosters of every stripe at the Somerville City Club.  In teams of four to five pulled together especially for the event or introduced and joining forces that night, [...]

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Artist-lead Tour of 5 Union Sq. Installations

Posted by Linda Conte a 5:26 pm on February 5, 2010

[ February 6, 2010; 4:30 pm; ] ArtsUnion Sculpture Series Opening

Five artists, who work in the fields of architecture, ceramics and sculpture, have created site-specific installations for Union Square’s urban landscape. The unifying theme of this work recycling, growth and environmental awareness. Look for sprouting mushrooms, recycled topiary Christmas trees and a plant emerging from the back of a solitary human figure. [...]

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Sprouting workshop; Food Inc. screening

Posted by Vanessa Rule a 2:43 pm on February 4, 2010

[ February 22, 2010; 6:00 pm to 8:45 pm. ] Mini-workshop and film-screening, MONDAY FEBRUARY 22 starting at 6:00pm

SPROUT OUT! mini-workshop: Got water, ambient light, 2 minutes a day & a glass jar?  We’ll supply the seeds!  Learn the essentials of year-round countertop sprouting and take home your own starter kid.  BRING A WIDE MOUTH GLASS JAR (one pint (16 ox.) to one quart (32 [...]

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Somerville Voices open meeting

Posted by Alain Jehlen a 12:46 pm on

[ February 7, 2010; 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. ] Come talk about our blog and how to make better.

Sunday, Feb. 7, 6 to 8 pm, Visiting Nurses assisted living facility, 259 Lowell St., small dining room.

New people are always welcome!

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Cambridge-Somerville for Change To Hold Post-Election Community Meeting, Feb. 9th

Posted by Josh Craft a 6:46 pm on February 2, 2010

[ February 9, 2010; 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. ] Cambridge-Somerville for Change will host a “Debrief, Regroup, and Go Forward” community meeting at the Cambridge YMCA on Tuesday, February 9th from 6:30-8:30pm.

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Volunteers Needed! Foreclosure Canvassing

Posted by rokhlita a 10:00 pm on February 1, 2010

[ February 7, 2010; 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm. ] Our neighbors are being evicted and our community destabilized by the foreclosure crisis! The Community Action Agency of Somerville (CAAS) in collaboration with Cambridge & Somerville Legal Services (CASLS) has initiated a foreclosure outreach and organizing campaign in Somerville.

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Mystic River Watershed Association Committee Meetings

Posted by David Dahlbacka a 7:20 pm on January 31, 2010

[ February 2, 2010; 7:00 pm; ] Mystic River Watershed Association Committee Meetings

Tues. Feb. 2 7:00 PM

East Hall, Room 015
Tufts University
Medford MA (map)

This is the regular meeting of the MyRWA Committee on Water Quality (CoWQ), the Outreach Committee, and the Policy Committee. At this meeting MyRWA will introduce a new online tool, the Environmental Atlas, developed in partnership with the Metropolitan Area [...]

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MassDOT Community Forum

Posted by David Dahlbacka a 7:19 pm on

[ February 2, 2010; 3:30 pm; ] MassDOT Community Forum

Tues. Feb. 2 3:30 PM

MBTA Board Room, 3rd Fl.
10 Park Plaza
Boston MA (map)

Agenda (PDF)

This is one in a series of “You Move Massachusetts Initiative”meetings, held to update the community on transportation issues in the Commonwealth.

This meeting is important because, among other issues, it presents a status report on the Green Line Extension [...]

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Smart Growth/Transit Oriented Development – What is working or not?

Posted by David Dahlbacka a 7:18 pm on

[ February 4, 2010; 11:30 am; ] Smart Growth/Transit Oriented Development – What is working or not?

Thurs. Feb. 4 11:30 AM

Radisson Hotel
200 Stuart St.
Boston MA (map)

This presentation by the City of Somerville OSPCD Director Monical Lamboy, developer Ted Tye, and MassDOT Transit Development Director Mark Boy will address how Smart Growth methodologies have worked and how they can be improved. This [...]

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Taking the “T” to the Next Level

Posted by David Dahlbacka a 7:17 pm on

[ February 24, 2010; 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm. ] Taking the “T” to the Next Level

Wed. Feb. 24 8:00 AM

Federal Reserve Building
600 Atlantic Ave.
Boston MA (map)

This presentation, sponsored by the Conservation Law Foundation, features remarks by James Aloisi, Jr., past Massachusetts Transportation Secretary. Mr. Aloisi will discuss creative solutions to funding public transportation in Massachusetts.

This meeting is important because many more projects are proposed [...]

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Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee Planning Meeting

Posted by David Dahlbacka a 7:16 pm on

[ February 16, 2010; 6:30 pm; ] Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee Planning Meeting

Tues., Feb. 16, 6:30 PM

Upper Hall
Greek Orthodox Church
29 Central St.
Somerville MA (map)

This is the rescheduling of the Feb. 9 Phase 3 planning meeting of the Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee. At this meeting, the group will begin specifying goals, policies and actions to implement the vision statement. A guest speaker is [...]

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MetroBoston DataCommon Training Event

Posted by David Dahlbacka a 7:12 pm on

[ February 4, 2010; 1:00 pm; ] MetroBoston DataCommon Training Event

Thurs. Feb. 4 1:00 PM

MAPC Offices
60 Temple Place
Boston MA (map)

This is one of the monthly training sessions in using the Boston DataCommon to:

Access statistics about a city or town
Analyze social and economic data
Generate and print out custom maps

This meeting is important because it provides training in an online tool for accessing a [...]

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Designing Japanese Gardens Lecture

Posted by Linda Conte a 3:13 pm on January 30, 2010

[ February 10, 2010; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ] On Wednesday, February 10, Japanese-style gardens will be discussed
at the Somerville Garden Club meeting. The program is open to all and
will be held 7:00-9:00pm, at the TAB building, 167 Holland St.,
second floor. The space is wheelchair accessible.

Mark Cyr, owner of Eastern Reflections landscaping, will give an
illustrated lecture on his experiences designing Japanese style
gardens in the [...]

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SCAT Hot Set Open House, Annual Meeting, Award Ceremony, and Raffle

Posted by Barry Rafkind a 9:44 pm on January 27, 2010

[ January 28, 2010; 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ] Cross-posted from the SCAT website [link to source here]

Save the date: January 28 from 6:00 to 9:00pm for the SCAT Annual Meeting. This year, to celebrate the redesign of the HotSet, we will begin the evening at 6:00 with a live show hosted by Bill Barrell and Jessica Barnhouse, featuring the HotSet producers and any [...]

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An Evening of Haitian Film & Video: A fundraiser for Haitian relief

Posted by Barry Rafkind a 9:41 pm on

[ February 4, 2010; 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm. ] Cross-posting from the SCAT website [link to source here]

Thursday, February 4, 6:30-9; afterparty to follow
SCATV, 90 Union Square, Somerville
6:30pm: doors and prescreening activities; 7:00pm sharp: screening followed by panel discussion;
9pm: afterparty @ the Independent, 75 Union Square
***SEATING IS LIMITED; please come on time***
The event will be cablecast live in Somerville and Cambridge.

Exploring the role of [...]

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Vote for HONK! Tonight’s the deadline.

Posted by Alex Pirie a 7:37 pm on January 24, 2010

Don’t miss the opportunity to give our HONK!  a vote in the New England Art Awards on-line poll. They’ll only count your vote if you vote before midnight today, Sunday, the 24th. There are some other locals or near locals who could use a vote as well. (There are links to the voting below the [...]

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Public Health and Public Safety Committee Meeting

Posted by David Dahlbacka a 7:35 pm on

[ January 25, 2010; 6:00 pm; ] Public Health and Public Safety Committee Meeting

Mon. Jan. 25 6:00 PM

2nd Floor Comm. Room
Somerville City Hall
93 Highland Ave.
Somerville MA (map)

Agenda (PDF)

This is the regular meeting of the Somerville Public Health and Public Safety Committee. The agenda includes MaxPak site issues, including shots fired and animal releases. There are also possible Community Path contamination issues [...]

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Housing and Community Development Committee Meeting

Posted by David Dahlbacka a 7:31 pm on

[ January 25, 2010; 7:00 pm; ] Housing and Community Development Committee Meeting

Mon. Jan. 25 7:00 PM

2nd Floor Comm. Room
Somerville City Hall
93 Highland Ave.
Somerville MA (map)

Agenda (PDF)

This is a special meeting of the Somerville Housing and Community Development Committee. The agenda includes discussing the committee’s position on the Alewife / Rt. 16 Green Line T-Stop. The Committee will also provide an [...]

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Somerville Transportation Equity Partnership Meeting

Posted by David Dahlbacka a 7:28 pm on

[ January 25, 2010; 7:00 pm; ] Somerville Transportation Equity Partnership Meeting

Mon. Jan. 25 7:00 PM

3rd Floor Community Room
Visiting Nurses Association
259 Lowell St.
Somerville MA (map)

This is the STEP monthly meeting. at which will be discussed current developments on the Green Line Extension and the Assembly Square T-Stop.

This meeting is important because both the Green Line and Orange Line projects are moving forward, [...]

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Your Walkable Community in Winter: Somerville

Posted by David Dahlbacka a 7:27 pm on

[ January 30, 2010; 2:30 pm; ] Your Walkable Community in Winter: Somerville

Sat. Jan. 30 2:30 PM

Somerville Library
79 Highland Ave.
Somerville MA (map)

This is a workshop on walkability in Somerville during the winter. It includes information about snow clearance and ways to make your neighborhood more walkable.

This workshop is important because Somerville is currently very walkable, but requires our help to [...]

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MAPC Mystic River DataCommon Training Event

Posted by David Dahlbacka a 7:26 pm on

[ February 3, 2010; 9:30 am; 9:30 am; ] MAPC Mystic River DataCommon Training Event

Wed. Feb. 3 9:30 AM

MAPC Offices
60 Temple Place
Boston MA (map)

RSVP: Patrick Herron, PhD
Water Quality Monitoring Director
Mystic River Watershed Association

This is a training session on using the Metropolitan Area Planning Commission DataCommon Mystic River Map, sponsored by the Mystic River Watershed Association.

This meeting is important because it provides training in an [...]

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Casino Night at the VFW

Posted by dshugrue a 9:24 am on January 23, 2010

[ March 6, 2010; 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm. ] Las Vegas comes to Somerville – Get out your shark skin suit and your sequins –  come and gamble for a good cause at Davis Square’s swinging VFW!!
Somerville Childrens Network
3rd Casino Night
Have fun, build community, and support a great cause!
Somerville Childrens Network (SCN) is a 501c3 non-profit created to support diverse, family-friendly, community-building initiatives.
Funds [...]

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How are our schools doing?

Posted by Gretchen Kinder a 1:06 pm on January 22, 2010

[ January 27, 2010; 6:30 pm; January 28, 2010; 6:30 pm; February 2, 2010; 6:30 pm; February 3, 2010; 6:30 pm; ] School Improvement Councils at each of the Somerville public schools will present their annual School Improvement Plans to the School Committee beginning on January 27, 2010. Members of the public are invited to attend these presentations hosted at the District’s Central Offices (181 Washington Street) to learn more about the progress each school is [...]

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Open House at Somerville High School – Feb 2-3, 2010

Posted by Gretchen Kinder a 1:05 pm on

[ February 2, 2010; 8:30 am to 10:00 am. 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm. February 3, 2010; 8:30 am to 10:00 am. 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm. ] “I don’t really know that much about myself. Isn’t that sort of the point of being a teenager? (At Somerville High School) you get to explore different things through AP classes, vocational classes and every extracurricular and elective class you can imagine. With these opportunities you start to figure out who you [...]

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Somerville Adult Evening School Registration

Posted by Gretchen Kinder a 12:27 pm on

[ January 26, 2010; 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. January 28, 2010; 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. ] Right here in Somerville you can learn to paint with watercolors, improve the efficiency of your home energy systems, make handcrafted furniture, and enhance your ability to speak Spanish or Portuguese with your neighbors. These are only some of the courses available through Adult Evening School. Most courses meet weekly for 10 weeks [...]

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Weatherization barnraising

Posted by Vanessa Rule a 4:20 pm on January 21, 2010

[ January 31, 2010; 12:00 pm to 3:30 pm. ] Somerville Home Energy Efficiency Team (SHEET)

Invites you to roll up your sleeves and join a weatherization party

Sunday, January 31st — Noon-3:30pm

SHEET and Somerville Climate Action are taking action. Join in!

¨    Help to weatherize the parsonage of a Somerville church

¨    Learn skills you can take back to your own home

¨    Decrease carbon-emissions

¨    Make new friends

Make [...]

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Brown School Informational Coffee

Posted by Linda Conte a 7:37 pm on January 18, 2010

[ January 25, 2010; 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. ] The Brown School (201 Willow Ave.) will have an informational coffee on Monday, January 25th from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. upstairs in the Brown School Library.  Teachers, staff, current parents and former students will be available to answer questions.

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MBTA Rider Oversight Committee Meeting

Posted by David Dahlbacka a 3:04 pm on

[ January 25, 2010; 5:00 pm; ] MBTA Rider Oversight Committee Meeting

Mon. Jan. 25 5:00 PM

State Transportation Building
Conf. Rms. 1, 2, 3
10 Park Plaza
Boston MA (map)

This is the regular meeting of the MBTA Rider Oversight Committee, which collects information on the experiences of MBTA riders and provides recommendations to the T on how service could be improved.

These meetings are important because issues [...]

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Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee Visioning Meeting

Posted by David Dahlbacka a 3:03 pm on

[ January 26, 2010; 6:30 pm; ] Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee Visioning Meeting

Tues., Jan. 26, 6:30 PM

Upper Hall
Greek Orthodox Church
29 Central St.
Somerville MA (map)

This is the last Visioning meeting of the Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee. At this meeting, the group will finish the vision statement.

The goal of the comprehensive plan is to improve the quality of life for Somerville’s residents and workers [...]

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Mystic River Watershed Association Lower Mystic Initiative Presentation

Posted by David Dahlbacka a 3:02 pm on

[ January 27, 2010; 6:30 pm; ] Mystic River Watershed Association Lower Mystic Initiative Presentation

Wed., Jan. 27, 6:30 PM

Chelsea City Public Library
500 Broadway
Chelsea MA (map)

Flier (PDF)

This presentation will describe MyWRA’s ongoing program of water sampling from the Mystic River and Chelsea Creek.

This presentation is important because it presents information on the water quality conditions in the Mystic and how to get [...]

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Why Commissions Can Improve Our Community

Posted by David Dahlbacka a 3:01 pm on

[ January 30, 2010; 1:30 pm; ] Why Commissions Can Improve Our Community

Sat. Jan. 30 1:30 PM

Somerville Library
79 Highland Ave.
Somerville MA (map)

This is a workshop from the “How to” Series for Civic Engagement by the Office of Somerville Commissions. It discusses how commissions, such as the Human Rights Commission, can help improve our community.

This workshop is important it discusses how [...]

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MPO Transportation Planning and Programming Committee Meeting

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[ January 21, 2010; 10:00 am; ] MPO Transportation Planning and Programming Committee Meeting

Wed. Jan. 21 10:00 AM

State Transportation Building
Conf. Rm. 4
10 Park Plaza
Boston MA (map)

This is the regular meeting of the Metropolitan Transportation Planning and Programming Committee. This group makes decisions to support or not support new transportation initiatives throughout the Boston area, including the Green Line Extension to Somerville and [...]

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MPO Open House with Clean Air and Mobility Program Briefing

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[ January 20, 2010; 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm. 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. ] MPO Open House with Clean Air and Mobility Program Briefing

Tues. Jan. 20
Afternoon: 12:00 – 2:00 PM
Evening: 5:00 – 7:00 PM

State Transportation Building
Conf. Rm. Suite 2150
10 Park Plaza
Boston MA (map)

This is a special open house for the Metropolitan Planning Organization. There will be presentations on the Clean Air and Mobility Program, the Statewide Household Travel Survey, [...]

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Choice Program Info Night

Posted by Barry Rafkind a 10:18 pm on January 12, 2010

[ January 21, 2010; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ] My wife saw this message on the Somerville Moms Yahoo list.

Barry

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Information Night for the Choice Program will be held next Thursday, January 21, at the Healey School (5 Meacham Street.)

The meeting will be held from 7:00 to 9:00 pm. Teachers, students and parents will offer their perspectives on the Choice Program’s unique structure and educational [...]

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Learn about the Argenziano School from other Parents!

Posted by Barry Rafkind a 10:15 pm on

[ January 13, 2010; 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm. ] My wife saw this on the Somerville Moms group:

Barry

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Learn about the Argenziano School from other Parents!

As you explore your options for public schools in Somerville, make sure you check out the Argenziano School at Lincoln Park. I looked extensively at schools for my daughter last year and decided on the Argenziano. It was a great [...]

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BOA Committee on Parks and Open Space

Posted by David Dahlbacka a 10:55 pm on January 10, 2010

[ January 12, 2010; 6:00 pm; ] BOA Committee on Parks and Open Space

Tues. Jan. 12, 6:00 PM

2nd Floor Comm. Room
Somerville City Hall
93 Highland Ave.
Somerville MA (map)

This is an official replacement for the Jan. 6 meeting, which began after 7:30 PM, too late to go on the record. Instead, the meeting was held unofficially and mainly discussed the design of Hodgkins Park, [...]

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Urban Ring Citizens Advisory Committee Meeting

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[ January 11, 2010; 5:00 pm; ] Urban Ring Citizens Advisory Committee Meeting

Mon. Jan. 11, 5:00 PM

State Transportation Building
Conf Rms 2-3
10 Park Plaza
Boston MA (map)

This meeting of the Urban Ring Citizens Advisory Committee will focus on the status of the project, and on MassDOT’s pending letter to the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EOEEA).

For background and issues to monitor, [...]

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Somerville Voices open meeting

Posted by Alain Jehlen a 10:44 am on January 7, 2010

[ January 10, 2010; 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. ] Come share your ideas for our blog.

Sunday, Jan. 10, 6 to 8 pm.

Visiting Nurses assisted living facility, 259 Lowell St.

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Labeled Disabled Movie

Posted by Linda Conte a 10:19 pm on January 4, 2010

[ January 19, 2010; 6:30 pm; ] Labeled Disabled Screening at the Kennedy School cafetorium on January 19, 2010

[This film is by Maggie Doben and was funded by Cambridge Commission for People With Disabilities and The Dody Waring Faculty Development Fund]
Please join us.

Sponsored by the Kennedy School PTA

Debby Higgins
SPED PAC Coordinator
Somerville Public Schools
8 Bonair Street
Somerville, MA  02145
607-625-6600 ext 6829

dhiggins (at) k12.somerville.ma.us

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Mystic River Watershed Association “DoughRaiser” Event

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[ January 21, 2010; ] Mystic River Watershed Association “DoughRaiser” Event

Thurs. Jan. 21, All Day

Porter Square Pizzeria Uno
820 Somerville Avenue
Cambridge MA (map)

Print and Bring Coupons (PDF)

This event is a fundraiser for the Mystic River Watershed Association. Upon presentation of a coupon, up to 20% of your bill will be donated to the Mystic River Watershed Association to help with their [...]

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BOA Committee on Finance

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[ January 13, 2010; 7:00 pm; ] BOA Committee on Finance

Wed. Jan. 13, 7:00 PM

2nd Floor Comm. Room
Somerville City Hall
93 Highland Ave.
Somerville MA (map)

This is the first 2010 meeting of the Finance Committee.

Finance Committee meetings are always important, because this is where decisions are made about city money.

For background and matters of interest, see:

Infrastructure Investment Incentive (I-Cubed) Program
Assembly Square Mixed-Use Development Project

WITI?

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Middle School Health Survey Results Presentation

Posted by Linda Conte a 9:55 pm on January 3, 2010

[ January 21, 2010; 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. ] Somerville Cares About Prevention (SCAP) is going to be hosting a Presentation of the Student Health Survey Results.  It will be held Thursday January 21st, 2010 from 6PM – 8PM.  The Presentation will be held in the Auditorium at Somerville High School.

There will be refreshments provided before hand and a door prize will be given [...]

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Zoning Board of Appeals Hearing

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[ January 6, 2010; 6:00 pm; 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. ] Zoning Board of Appeals Hearing

Wed. Jan. 6, 6:00 PM

Aldermanic Chamber
Somerville City Hall
93 Highland Ave.
Somerville MA (map)

Meeting Agenda (PDF)

This is a regular hearing of the Zoning Board of Appeals. Among other business, the Board will hear the case of the Beacon Street Hotel, which is on the corner of Beacon [...]

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MassDOT Public Hearing for Somerville’s Washington Street Project

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[ January 7, 2010; 7:00 pm; ] MassDOT Public Hearing for Somerville’s Washington Street Project

Thurs. Jan. 7, 7:00 PM

Ralph and Jenny Senior Center
9 New Washington St.
Somerville MA (map)

This is a public hearing on road improvements to Washington Street from New Washington Street to the Boston city line. These improvements are near the proposed Brickbottom Green Line Extension stop.

For more information, see Washington [...]

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MPO Transportation Planning and Programming Committee Meeting

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[ January 7, 2010; 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. ] MPO Transportation Planning and Programming Committee Meeting

Thurs. Jan. 7, 10:00 AM

State Transportation Building
Conf Rm 4
10 Park Plaza
Boston MA (map)

Public Notice (PDF)
Amended Table (PDF)

This is the regular meeting of the MPO Transportation Planning and Programming Committee. At this meeting the MPO will discuss an amendment to the 2010-2013 TIP to remove one project, move one [...]

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EPA Mystic River Water Quality Science Subcommittee Meeting

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[ January 7, 2010; 9:00 am to 11:00 am. ] EPA Mystic River Water Quality Science Subcommittee Meeting

Thurs. Jan. 7, 9:00 AM

R15-006 Conf Room.
15th Fl. Court of Appeals
5 Post Office Square
Boston MA (map)

Draft Agenda (PDF)

This is a meeting of the EPA-convened subcommittee on water quality in the Mystic River. Patrick Herron, PhD, Water Quality Monitoring Director for the Mystic River Watershed Association, will present a [...]

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End of Comment Period on Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) on Green Line Extension

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[ January 8, 2010; ] End of Comment Period on Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) on Green Line Extension

Comments End: 1/8/10

Submit written comments at the project’s Share Your Opinion e-mail site.

The Executive Office of Transportation (EOT) has posted the Draft EIR on the Green Line Extension into Somerville and Medford. It is important that all citizens of Somerville and [...]

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Assembly Square Public Advisory Committee Meeting

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[ January 5, 2010; 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. ] Assembly Square Public Advisory Committee Meeting

Tues. Jan. 5, 6:00 PM

Federal Realty Investment Trust
5 Middlesex Ave. Suite 401
Somerville MA (map)

This important event is sponsored by Federal Realty, the chief developer of the new Assembly Square mixed use development.

These meetings are important because they provide means for the community to influence the ongoing development of Assembly Square. [...]

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BOA Committee on Parks and Open Space

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[ January 6, 2010; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ] BOA Committee on Parks and Open Space

Wed. Jan. 6, 7:00 PM

2nd Floor Comm. Room
Somerville City Hall
93 Highland Ave.
Somerville MA (map)

Agenda (PDF)

This is the first 2010 meeting of the new Committee on Parks and Open Space. On the agenda is discussing contamination of the bike path. This may relate to the MaxPack development off Lowell [...]

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BOA Committee on Housing and Community Development

Posted by David Dahlbacka a 6:47 pm on

[ January 6, 2010; 6:00 pm; ] BOA Committee on Housing and Community Development

Wed. Jan 6, 6:00 PM

2nd Floor Comm. Room
Somerville City Hall
93 Highland Ave.
Somerville MA (map)

This is the first meeting of the new Committee on Housing and Community Development. Among other business, this meeting will deal with the Green Line Extension (especially the Maintenance Facility) and the Assembly Square Orange Line [...]

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Workshop on Redirecting Military Spending to Meet Human Needs

Posted by Barry Rafkind a 10:48 pm on January 2, 2010

[ January 9, 2010; 3:00 pm; ] From http://justicewithpeace.org/node/819 :
Redirecting Military Spending to Meet Human Needs

The 25% Solution Task Force of UJP is conducting an interactive workshop on military spending and the campaign to redirect it to meet human needs at home. With the U.S. facing devastating economic and environmental crises, with our states and cities forced into layoffs and cutbacks, now [...]

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Would you like a weekly Drop-in Playgroup for your child, aged 0-3?

Posted by Barry Rafkind a 7:06 pm on January 1, 2010

[ January 6, 2010; 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm. ] This was posted to the Somerville-4-Schools list on Monday by Consuelo Perez:

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Would you like a weekly Drop-in Playgroup for your child, aged 0-3?

Come to the next Somerville Family Network Parents Advisory Council meeting and talk about how we can provide one and best serve the needs of parents and their young children living in Somerville!

When: Wednesday, [...]

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Farm Share Fair + Film

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[ January 11, 2010; 6:00 pm; 7:00 pm; ] By way of Abby Yanow of Somerville/Medford United for Justice with Peace:

These events come to us by way of Transition Somerville and Somerville Climate Action.  SMUJP is exploring ways to support other progressive group’s activities :)

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Please join us on Monday January 11
for the FIRST-EVER SOMERVILLE FARM SHARE FAIR,
followed by a special film screening of “The [...]

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Screening “Inside the Revolution: A Journey into the Heart of Venezuela”

Posted by Barry Rafkind a 5:20 pm on

[ January 7, 2010; 6:45 pm to 9:00 pm. ] By way of Abby Yanow with Somerville/Medford United for Justice with Peace:

Inside the Revolution: A Journey into the Heart of Venezuela is a just-released documentary filmed in Caracas in November 2008, on the eve of the 10th anniversary of Hugo Chavez’s controversial presidency.

According to journalist John Pilger, “This is a rare film about Venezuela, a [...]

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Assembly Square Orange Line Station 30% Progress Design Meeting

Posted by David Dahlbacka a 8:38 am on December 28, 2009

[ January 12, 2010; 7:00 pm; ] Assembly Square Orange Line Station 30% Progress Design Meeting

Tues. Jan. 12 7:00 PM

Cafeteria
Capuano Early Childhood Center
150 Glen St.
Somerville MA (map)

This is the progress report meeting by the MBTA on the design for the Assembly Square Orange Line T-Stop. Present from the MBTA will be staff from the MBTA Development Department, Design & Construction Department, and [...]

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Jan 13 FCC Workshop: Innovation, Investment, and the Open Internet

Posted by Barry Rafkind a 8:40 pm on December 24, 2009

[ January 13, 2010; 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm. ] From http://www.openinternet.gov/workshops/innovation-investment-and-the-open-internet.html

January 13, 2010 5:00 PM EST
MIT Media Lab Cambridge, MA
Workshop will be live streamed on OpenInternet.gov

Coordinator info: Carol Simpson (202) 418-2391 Carol.Simpson@fcc.gov
The Internet has [...]

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MBTA Rider Oversight Committee Meeting

Posted by David Dahlbacka a 8:31 am on December 21, 2009

[ December 21, 2009; 5:00 pm; ] MBTA Rider Oversight Committee Meeting

Mon. Dec 21 5:00 PM

State Transportation Building
Conf Rms 1-3
10 Park Plaza
Boston MA (map)

This is the regular meeting of the MBTA Rider Oversight Committee meeting established as part of the T’s fare policy commitments. This meeting includes a report by the Project Manager of the Southcoast Rail Project.

This committee is important [...]

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CSfC Immigration Reform/In-state Tuition Team

Posted by Barry Rafkind a 9:25 pm on December 19, 2009

[ January 20, 2010; 6:30 pm; ] Cambridge Somerville for Change presents:

Next meeting: Jan. 20th 6:30 pm
359 Cambridge St. #8 East Cambridge
Email Pamela: immigration@cambridgesomervilleforchange.com

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CSfC Energy and Climate Team Meeting

Posted by Barry Rafkind a 9:21 pm on

[ January 12, 2010; 7:00 pm; ] We need your help and ideas to help to get CSfC’s energy and climate effort going. So please come to our meeting on January 12th, at 7pm, at 154 Auburn Street in Cambridge. We will be planning our kick-off action forum, currently set for February.

And if you have any questions or ideas, please send a [...]

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CSfC Health Care Team Mtg

Posted by Barry Rafkind a 9:16 pm on

[ January 5, 2010; 7:00 pm; ] Cambridge Somerville for Change

Next meeting: Jan. 5th 7:00 pm
175 Harvey St. Cambridge
Email Karly: health.reform@cambridgesomervilleforchange.com

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