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Daily Archives: October 22, 2016
Reminder: Parking Change on Summer Street (Spring St. to Prescott St.) Takes Effect this Fall
Attention, residents of Summer Street! As a result of multiple community meetings over Spring and Summer 2016, and a subsequent vote by the City of Somerville’s Traffic Commission, the City will switch the location of parking spots on Summer St., between Spring St. and Prescott St., from the odd side to the even side of the street, beginning the week of October 24. Continue reading Reminder: Parking Change on Summer Street (Spring St. to Prescott St.) Takes Effect this Fall
Little Sisters of the Poor ANNUAL CHRISTMAS BAZAAR
186 Highland Ave. Somerville, MA 617-776-4420
Saturday, November 12 9am – 4pm
Big Raffle Prizes, Christmas Items, Games,
Baked Goods including Angela’s famous Irish Soda Bread and Lunch items including our popular Beef Stew!
Mark your calendars! Don’t miss this annual event
running now for over 40 years!!!
Senator Pat Jehlen Hosts Constituents at 77th Citizens’ Legislative Seminar
(Boston, MA) – Senator Pat Jehlen (D-Somerville) met with constituents this week who participated in the 77th Citizens’ Legislative Seminar (CLS), which took place Monday, October 17th, and Tuesday, October 18th, at the State House. CLS is a semi-annual educational seminar geared towards adults of all ages interested in learning more about state government and the legislative process. Continue reading Senator Pat Jehlen Hosts Constituents at 77th Citizens’ Legislative Seminar
4th Annual Sean Collier Memorial Fundraiset Weekend @ Lyndell’s
Photos by Frank Santangelo
By William Tauro
This past Saturday morning the 4th Annual Sean Collier Memorial Fundraiset Weekend at Lyndell’s Bakery took place at Lyndell’s Bakery that’s located in Ball Square in Somerville. Continue reading 4th Annual Sean Collier Memorial Fundraiset Weekend @ Lyndell’s
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SATURDAY, October 22, the 296th day of 2016 with 70 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 7:05 and sunset is @ 5:52. The moon is waxing. The morning stars are stars are Jupiter, Mars, Uranus & Venus. The evening stars are Mercury, Neptune & Saturn.
ON THIS DAY IN: 1746 – The College of New Jersey was officially chartered. It later became known as Princeton University. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
Drop-In Meeting to Discuss Beacon Street Reconstruction
Do you have questions about the Beacon Street reconstruction project? Stop by the Thirsty Scholar Pub, 70 Beacon St., between 6 and 7 p.m. on Monday for informal office hours with the project team, MassDOT, and city staff.
Big Party at the Somerville Assembly Square Mall 1989 Video with Tommy Campo
Deanna Cremin Playground Dedication In Somerville
Photos by Frank Santangelo
By William Tauro
This past Saturday morning, hundreds came out and attended the reopening of the former Otis Street Playground, renamed in honor of Deanna Cremin, a Somerville teen who inspired many.
The new Deanna Cremin Playground is located at the corner of Otis and Dana Streets in Somerville Continue reading Deanna Cremin Playground Dedication In Somerville