Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone, Ward 7 Alderman Katjana Ballantyne and the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development invite all interested residents to a community meeting to discuss next steps for the future of the former Powder House Community School site. The meeting will be held on Monday, July 21, at 6:30 p.m. at the West Somerville Neighborhood School, 177 Powder House Boulevard. In March, after the City ended its negotiations with Tufts University regarding the development of the site, the Mayor announced that the City would issue a new Request for Proposals. For updates on the project, visit http://www.somervillema.gov or call OSPCD at 617-625-6600 ext. 2500.

on Sunday, July 27th, the City will host “Seize the Summer” @ SomerStreets on Highland Avenue (Walnut Street to Lowell Street) from noon-4 p.m. (rain or shine). Please join us for dancing, walking, cycling and other fun activities.

SomerStreets is the City of Somerville’s Open Streets initiative, which fosters community involvement and active living by closing a section of roadway and offering active, family-friendly programming along the route.

We hope that you’d be interested in participating on the day of the event by:

• Hosting a table to highlight your business/organization. We are able to provide a table and chairs if you
may need them.

We hope to see you that day to celebrate Highland Avenue.

Davis Square will become a hub of arts, dancing, singing, and creativity this weekend as Art Beat takes over! This year’s theme is “Hatch,” so expect newly hatched innovations and artists bursting out of their shells. Along with seeing over a dozen music acts, attendees can enjoy performances by dance troupes, delicious food, activities for adults and kids, and 75+ craft vendors.

Art Beat starts at 6 p.m. on Friday and runs through Saturday. For a full schedule of performances, please visit: http://www.somervilleartscouncil.org/artbeat/2014.

Free lunch and breakfast are available to residents 18 and under throughout the summer at parks around Somerville. See the full schedule and list of locations below. If you know a young person who would benefit from this program, please share this information.

Get the full camping experience without leaving Somerville at the Great Urban Camp Out at Lincoln Park. Residents are invited to set up their tents any time after noon on Friday, July 25 and spend the evening or the full night. Enjoy s’mores, games, and telling stories around the camp fire with your neighbors. Find out more at the link below.

5th Annual Great Urban Camp Out
http://www.somervillema.gov

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Officer Maryanne Manfra has been a dedicated member of the Somerville Police Department for 20 years. On Wednesday, June 4th Officer Manfra, was asked to accompany Cindy

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