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		<title>City Silences the Human Rights Commission with Obsolete Quorum Rule Instead of Fixing It</title>
		<link>http://www.somervillevoices.org/2012/05/17/civil-and-human-rights/city-silences-the-human-rights-commission-with-obsolete-quorum-rule-instead-of-fixing-it/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 17 May 2012 20:58:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>@BarryRafkind</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Given the City's clear interest in having a functioning HRC to protect the civil and human rights of Somerville residents, and given the difficulty with growing our membership, it makes little sense to have an out-dated quorum rule so high that it prevents us from meeting.]]></description>
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		<title>5/17: A Milk Row Cemetery Tour 6-7pm</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 17 May 2012 15:11:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brandon Wilson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[[ May 17, 2012; 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm. ] The Cemetery is a wonderful oasis in the midst of the hustle and bustle of our "downtown" Union Square, but due to the current fragility of certain areas, it is infrequently open to the public.  This will be a good opportunity to learn more about who is buried there, why it is historically significant, and what enhancements have been recently completed, as well as planned if the Massachusetts Historical Commission awards us a new grant in June.]]></description>
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		<title>Bike Safety – Hayes Morrison &amp; Sgt. James Rooney – City of Somerville Department of Transportation and Infrastructure &amp; Somerville Police Department (5.15.12)</title>
		<link>http://www.somervillevoices.org/2012/05/16/public-health-safety/bike-safety-hayes-morrison-sgt-james-rooney-city-of-somerville-department-of-transportation-and-infrastructure-somerville-police-department-5-15-12/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 13:21:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joe Lynch</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Bicycles]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Public Health & Safety]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Hayes Morrison]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Joe Lynch]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[KyAnn Anderson]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Somerville Bike Safety]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Want to avoid getting a ticket? Watch the episode and find out how, as well as what you can do to stay safe in Somerville and how to find out more on the Somerville biking culture.]]></description>
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		<title>Ward 3 ResiStat Community Meeting for N. Union Sq. and Prospect, Central, and Spring Hill areas Thursday, May 17</title>
		<link>http://www.somervillevoices.org/2012/05/15/uncategorized/ward-3-resistat-community-meeting-for-n-union-sq-and-prospect-central-and-spring-hill-areas-thursday-may-17/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2012 17:06:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Denise Taylor</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[      The next ResiStat meeting is the Ward 3 meeting for residents of the upper Union Square, Prospect Hill, Central Hill, and Spring Hill areas. On Thursday, May 17, 6:30-8 p.m., please join Mayor Curtatone, Alderman Taylor, Chief of Police Thomas Pasquarello, Captain Paul Trant, and City Staff for updates on and a discussion of citywide and neighborhood topics. 



      The meeting will]]></description>
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		<title>New Interactive Map of Somerville Parks</title>
		<link>http://www.somervillevoices.org/2012/05/15/uncategorized/new-interactive-map-of-somerville-parks/</link>
		<comments>http://www.somervillevoices.org/2012/05/15/uncategorized/new-interactive-map-of-somerville-parks/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2012 14:49:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Denise Taylor</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[View Somerville City Parks Map in a larger map

Check out this great, new interactive map of Somerville parks and community gardens. For better viewing, use the &#34;+&#34; and &#34;-&#34; buttons on the map to zoom in. Then click a tree for more information on and photos of that park. Click a beet for photos of and information on that community garden.

But wait, there's more! Click &#34;Somerville City Parks Map&#34;]]></description>
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		<title>Cash Mobs: When Getting Mobbed&#8217;s a Good Thing</title>
		<link>http://www.somervillevoices.org/2012/05/14/announcements/cash-mobs-when-getting-mobbeds-a-good-thing/</link>
		<comments>http://www.somervillevoices.org/2012/05/14/announcements/cash-mobs-when-getting-mobbeds-a-good-thing/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2012 17:47:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>CarrieDancy</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Announcements]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[East Somerville]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[With the ability to mobilize a community in a matter of hours, Cash Mobs are reviving local communities one “attack” at a time. Everyone has heard of the flash mobs, seemingly spontaneous gatherings of people breaking into song to make a statement....]]></description>
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		<title>5/17: Film Screening: There Once Was an Island</title>
		<link>http://www.somervillevoices.org/2012/05/13/events/film-screening-there-once-was-an-island/</link>
		<comments>http://www.somervillevoices.org/2012/05/13/events/film-screening-there-once-was-an-island/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2012 01:01:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>emilyh</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Environment and Open Space]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Events]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[[ May 17, 2012; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ] Presented by State Representative Denise Provost and Somerville Climate Action: Three people in a unique Pacific Island community face the first devastating effects of climate change, including a terrifying flood.  Will they decide to stay with their island home or move to a new and unfamiliar land, leaving their culture and language behind forever? ]]></description>
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		<title>5/23/12 Assembly Orange Line T-Stop Community Meeting</title>
		<link>http://www.somervillevoices.org/2012/05/13/events/52312-assembly-orange-line-t-stop-community-meeting/</link>
		<comments>http://www.somervillevoices.org/2012/05/13/events/52312-assembly-orange-line-t-stop-community-meeting/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 13 May 2012 23:33:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>David Dahlbacka</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Assembly Square]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Beat Reporter]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Orange Line]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Transportation Projects]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[[ May 13, 2012; 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. ] Managing neighborhood impacts is necessary for the success of the Assembly Square T-Stop project.]]></description>
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		<title>5/22/12 Public Meeting on Green Line Retaining/Noise Walls</title>
		<link>http://www.somervillevoices.org/2012/05/13/events/52212-public-meeting-on-green-line-retainingnoise-walls/</link>
		<comments>http://www.somervillevoices.org/2012/05/13/events/52212-public-meeting-on-green-line-retainingnoise-walls/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 13 May 2012 23:32:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>David Dahlbacka</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[All Ages]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[[ May 22, 2012; 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. ] Managing neighborhood impacts is necessary for the success of the Green Line Extension project.]]></description>
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		<title>5/17/12 Somerville Planning Board Meeting</title>
		<link>http://www.somervillevoices.org/2012/05/13/events/51712-somerville-planning-board-meeting/</link>
		<comments>http://www.somervillevoices.org/2012/05/13/events/51712-somerville-planning-board-meeting/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 13 May 2012 23:29:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>David Dahlbacka</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Neighborhoods and Squares]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[[ May 17, 2012; 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ] Public notice includes an ordinance amending the Somerville zoning code to encourage urban agriculture.]]></description>
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