The City of Somerville Fields Master Planning Report for athletic fields in Somerville is now available online on the City’s website. Continue reading SOMERVILLE FIELDS MASTER PLANNING REPORT ISSUED
Daily Archives: June 3, 2016
Somerville Council on Aging Weekly Organizational Updates & Information
UPCOMING EVENTS
De-cluttering Peer Support Group – this is a closed support group for individuals who are concerned about their clutter. Please contact Natasha Naim at 617-625-6600, ext. 2300 if you are interested in attending. Continue reading Somerville Council on Aging Weekly Organizational Updates & Information
Stephen Borelli Responds to Boston Herald Story
June 2, 2016
A story ran this past week in the Boston Herald regarding my disability pension from the MBTA Police.
As a candidate for Governor’s Council who is pledging to bring transparency and accountability to our public institutions, I want to fully disclose my intentions and directly answer any questions that are on the minds of residents. Continue reading Stephen Borelli Responds to Boston Herald Story
Special Somerville BOA Mtg, 6/7/16, 7PM
Under Section 24 of the City Charter, Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone has called for a Special Meeting of the Board of Aldermen, to occur on Tuesday, June 7, 2015, at 7:00 PM, in the Aldermanic Chambers, City Hall, for the purpose of presenting the FY17 municipal budget along with any other financial matters.
Carnaval @ SomerStreets Festival POSTPONED to Sat., June 11, Due to Expected Downpours
Due to heavy rains and possible tropical downpours expected on Sunday, the annual street festival Carnaval @ SomerStreets in Somerville is postponed to Saturday, June 11, 2-6 p.m. Please join us on East Broadway for an afternoon of fun, food, music and culture from around the world. More info at http://www.somervillema.gov/calendar/carnaval-somerstreets-0.
City Seeking Performers for Annual Haitian-Brazilian Festival
The City of Somerville’s SomerVIVA program is bringing back its Haiti and Brazil Hit the Ville! Festival for its third year on Sunday, July 24, 2016, and we need performers! Continue reading City Seeking Performers for Annual Haitian-Brazilian Festival
A Closer Look:Just the Military Side of the Somerville Memorial Day Parade by Skip Murray
Photos by Skip Murray
Produced by William Tauro
Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, is a day of remembrance for those who have died in service of the United States of America. Over two dozen cities and towns claim to be the birthplace of Memorial Day. While Waterloo N.Y. was officially declared the birthplace of Memorial Day by President Lyndon Johnson in May 1966, it’s difficult to prove conclusively the origins of the day. Continue reading A Closer Look:Just the Military Side of the Somerville Memorial Day Parade by Skip Murray
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS FRIDAY, June 3, the 155th day day of 2016 with 211 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 5:08 and sunset is @ 8:16. The moon is waning. The morning stars are stars are Mars, Mercury, Neptune, Saturn, Uranus & Venus. The evening stars are Jupiter & Mars.
ON THIS DAY IN: 1098 – Christian Crusaders of the First Crusade seized Antioch, Turkey. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
Jerry Garcia Memorial River Run is on July 28th..Peace, Love Dove & Hippie Beads
The 15th annual Jerry Garcia Memorial River Run sponsored by Marathon Sports, Harpoon Brewery & Brooks Shoe is taking place on July 28th @ 7PM in Cambridge, MASS at the American Legion Marsh Post #442. Continue reading Jerry Garcia Memorial River Run is on July 28th..Peace, Love Dove & Hippie Beads
LEAD TESTING OF DRINKING WATER AT SOMERVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS UNDERWAY
Preliminary Results indicate two publicly accessible fountains out of 192 fixtures exceeded acceptable lead levels; three additional non-publicly accessible fixtures also exceeded levels
Continue reading LEAD TESTING OF DRINKING WATER AT SOMERVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS UNDERWAY