Somerville, MA – After three years at the helm of the Somerville Public Schools’ newest music program, El Sistema Somerville’s first program director Diane Cline will be leaving the program and embarking on a “Year of Donations” project. She will be leaving her full-time position as Director of the program effective June 30, 2015. Continue reading El Sistema Somerville’s First Director Diane Cline Set to Embark on New Project
Daily Archives: June 22, 2015
Somerville High School Officially Breaks World Record
SOMERVILLE, MA – Fifty-nine (59) students at Somerville High School wanted to create a legacy by breaking a world record before the end of the school year. Continue reading Somerville High School Officially Breaks World Record
ANNUAL PARKOUR ‘AMERICAN RENDEZVOUS WEEKEND’ RETURNS TO SOMERVILLE JUNE 26-28
Residents of all athletic abilities welcome.
SOMERVILLE – For the third year, Somerville will host the annual American Rendezvous weekend (ARDV) from June 26 to June 28, gathering parkour practitioners to participate in training sessions led by elite coaches from across the country and abroad. Continue reading ANNUAL PARKOUR ‘AMERICAN RENDEZVOUS WEEKEND’ RETURNS TO SOMERVILLE JUNE 26-28
NOTICE OF COMMUNITY MEETING
THERE WILL BE A NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING REGARDING THE PROPOSED MIXDED-USE DEVELOPMENT
AT 231 LOWELL STREET
(19 condominium units & 2 commercial units)
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Solar Lighting Ribbon Cutting on the Somerville Community Path – June 22
Please join MassCEC, SolarOne and the City of Somerville for a Solar Lighting Ribbon Cutting on the Somerville Community Path to celebrate the installation of innovative, motion sensitive solar-powered lights.
Featured Speakers:
Mayor Joseph Curtatone, City of Somerville
Alicia Barton, CEO, MassCEC
Moneer Azzam, President, SolarOne
WHEN:
Monday, June 22 at 2:00 PM
WHERE:
Somerville Community Path
Lexington Park at Highland Road between Cedar Street and Willow Street
No RSVP Required
Letter to the Editor:Stop the Blaming Game
Dear Alderman,
We need to stop the finger pointing and the blaming and take this as an opportunity to come together to create solutions. I propose that a committee is created that involves stakeholders to look at how current fields can be allocated, how to create the funding/grants needed to renovate our parks and identify new areas in the city that can be repurposed to gain additional playing space. This committee should consist of:
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS MONDAY, June 22, the 173rd day of 2015 with 192 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:07 and sunset is @ 8:25. The moon is waxing. The morning stars are stars are Neptune & Uranus. The evening stars are Jupiter, Mars, Mercury, Saturn & Venus.
ON THIS DAY IN: 1611 – After spending a winter trapped by ice in (now named) Hudson Bay, the crew of the Discovery mutinied against its captain, English navigator Henry Hudson, and set him, his teenage son, and seven supporters adrift in a small, open boat. Hudson and the others were never seen again.
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Somerville’s All America City Team’s Skit and Acceptance Speech
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Check out this video of Somerville’s All America City Team’s skit at the All-America City Awards, as well as the announcement of our award and acceptance speech.
We’re so proud of the young people who wrote this skit and shared their stories. #aac15 #FindYourVoice
Somerville by Design’s Union Square Plan Open House
Stop by Somerville by Design’s Union Square Plan Open House on Wednesday, June 24 to see the ideas your neighbors have for the future of Union Square. The open house will be held at the old Union Square Post Office, 237 Washington St., starting at 6:30pm.
Join us for the Birthday Celebration and 5 Year Anniversary of Senate Leadership by Senator Sal DiDomenico
This is always a fun night at Kowloon with great food and good friends. We hope you can join us to celebrate this special night and recognize Senator DiDomenico’s accomplishments the last five years in the Massachusetts State Senate and celebrate his birthday! Many special guests will be in attendance.
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Prosecutor: Oregon’s Obamacare Snowden Free to Go by Neil McCabe
The man playing the role of Edward Snowden in the $300 million Oregon production of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act will not rot in prison for blowing the whistle on former governor John A. Kitzhaber—who in this Left Coast drama was playing the role ofHillary R. Clinton.
Continue reading Prosecutor: Oregon’s Obamacare Snowden Free to Go by Neil McCabe
M&L Transit Systems, Inc. Position Opening:
Since 1985 M&L has managed an array of passenger transportation services. We provide thousands of trips and have the staff and facilities capable of supporting a growing demand for customized, one stop solutions to transportation needs. Due to our growth we have the need to add to our team. http://www.mltsi.com
Position: DRIVER
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The official photographer of the Somerville Chamber of Commerce.
MIDDLESEX COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY MARIAN RYAN LAUNCHES “SUMMER SAFETY” AWARENESS CAMPAIGN
Photo by Dick Howe
Public/Private Partnership Highlights Tips for Pool, Window and Car Safety
Kids Can Explore Emergency Vehicles; Meet 1st Responders;
Have Their Car Seat Checked