Somerville Voices

STEP’s 10th year anniversary party & annual meeting

reisnere — Mon, 20 May 2013 05:00:00 +0000

[ May 20, 2013; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ] Monday, May 20, 7-9 pm Precinct 70 Union Square (map)

5/21/13 Somerville by Design – Davis Square

David Dahlbacka — Mon, 20 May 2013 01:51:09 +0000

[ May 21, 2013; 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. ] Somerville prepared the Davis Square Action plan 30 years ago when the T came in to Davis Square. The results need to be updated.

Letter: Thanks for making Somerville-hosted track meet great

Somerville Journal — Sun, 19 May 2013 14:37:31 +0000

On behalf of the Massachusetts State Track Coaches Association, I would like to thank Jim Halloran and his crew at Dilboy Stadium for helping make the Girls State Coaches Track Meet on May 11 a huge success.

Celebrate STEP’s 10th anniversary!

reisnere — Fri, 17 May 2013 05:00:00 +0000

Ten years ago STEP came into existence to advocate for better transportation options in Somerville. One big focus was to ensure that the Commonwealth meets its legal obligation to construct the Green Line Extension. While we are still not able to board the Green Line in Somerville, progress is being made and we will continue to work toward its completion. A new Orange Line Station will open at Assembly Square in 2014, the first new transit station in the region in 25 years.

We want to extend a special invitation to you for your advocacy and work on the Green Line Extension and other important Somerville transportation improvements to celebrate our anniversary with us on May 20th - at Precinct in Union Square (back room) 7:30 - 9:00 pm for music, appetizers, and cash bar.

Before the festivities, we will hold our annual meeting from 7:00 - 7:30 to vote in steering committee officers for the coming year, pay annual dues, and other administrative business.

Letter: Sidewalk cycling proves Somerville uncommitted to safety

Somerville Journal — Thu, 16 May 2013 15:17:52 +0000

To the Editor -You claim that "the city has proven its commitment to safe bicycling...". That can be disputed, when City Hall allows sidewalk cycling in the city squares, in violation of the local ordinance prohibiting it. – Greg Hill, Walnut Street

Editorial: Rejecting offensive remarks in Somerville

Somerville Journal — Wed, 15 May 2013 21:12:35 +0000

In this week’s Somerville Journal, you’ll find an open letter from Mayor Joe Curtatone decrying intolerance and supporting Somerville residents’ right to live free from discrimination. Both are noble stances and we agree with the mayor that “in Somerville, everyone is welcome and equal.” That is why I’ve been frustrated and angry to see the Somerville Journal associated with the derogatory comments that the mayor rightfully condemns.

Herring Run and Paddle and Cycle 2013

MaryM — Wed, 15 May 2013 21:11:16 +0000

Hey folks–time to shake off the winter residues and head for the waterfront! This weekend the Herring Run and Paddle event will take place. I’d love to see more people appreciate the Mystic River resources, so sign up to participate, or at least come and cheer on the folks who are lacing up or hopping [...]

Letter: Somerville will not tolerate intolerance

Somerville Journal — Wed, 15 May 2013 21:10:55 +0000

It has come to my attention that offensive, homophobic slurs have been publicly spoken about a Somerville elected official, and a friend of mine. In light of this information, let me renew my stance on this and any other derogatory remarks against human beings in ours and any other community: This kind of abusive behavior has no place in our city – or any other.

Letter: Why are Somerville cyclists on the sidewalk?

Somerville Journal — Wed, 15 May 2013 15:14:46 +0000

The front-page picture accompanying your stories clearly shows a perfectly good bike lane on the street, and the cars are also all on the street. So what are these clowns doing operating their vehicles on the sidewalk?

Grounding McGrath recommendations

reisnere — Wed, 15 May 2013 05:00:00 +0000

Wednesday, May 15, 6-8 pm Argenziano School 290 Washington St (map)