Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone, Ward 5 Alderman Mark Niedergang, and the City of Somerville’s Engineering Department invite all interested residents to a community meeting to discuss the ongoing Cedar Street Water and Sewer Infrastructure Upgrade Project, on Tuesday, March 21, beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the cafeteria in the Kennedy School, 5 Cherry St. Continue reading Community Meeting to Discuss Cedar St. Infrastructure Project Updates, March 21
Daily Archives: March 10, 2017
Somerville Pop Warner Football and Cheer Volunteers Needed
A Message From Somerville COA Social Services
Our two social workers, Natasha Naim, LCSW, and Ashley Speliotis, LICSW provide assistance with the challenges and rewards of aging! Come talk with Natasha and Ashley about how you can volunteer or how to obtain assistance for yourself. Continue reading A Message From Somerville COA Social Services
Exemptions for Qualifying Seniors, Persons with Disabilities, Disabled Veterans, Widows and Others
Qualifying seniors, persons facing extreme hardship, persons with certain disabilities, Disabled Veterans, Widows and minors with deceased parents may apply for additional exemptions. Continue reading Exemptions for Qualifying Seniors, Persons with Disabilities, Disabled Veterans, Widows and Others
Homeowners: Save $$ on Tax Bills!
To help o set costs for homeowners who live in Somerville, the City o ers exemp- tions and deferral programs for seniors, veterans, persons with disabilities, widows, and residents with nancial hardships, in addition to our Residential Exemption of 35% (the highest in the state!) See inside for details and how to apply by the 2017 deadline, April 3. Continue reading Homeowners: Save $$ on Tax Bills!
Message From The Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development
Renters and property owners can schedule a Mass Save© no-cost Home Energy Assessment, the rst step in identi- fying ways to save on your heat and electric bills and make your home more comfortable. Continue reading Message From The Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development
George Washington on Prospect Hill – Take the Tour at Home
If you can’t wait for warm weather to take a tour of the Prospect Hill Tower or you’re unable to make the climb, check out this video that gives you a look at the newly renovated landmark and gives you some of the area’s history.
Somerville COA Presents. History of Somerville’s Oldest Commercial District:Union Square
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS FRIDAY, March 10, the 69th day of 2017 with 296 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:04 and sunset is @ 5:43. The moon is waxing. The morning stars are stars are Jupiter, Saturn & Mercury. The evening stars are Mars, Neptune, Uranus & Venus.
ON THIS DAY IN:0241 BC – The Roman fleet sank 50 Carthaginian ships in the Battle of Aegusa. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
SPFJr. Youth Leaders Want Peers to Know, “Most SHS Students DON’T Smoke!”
Youth leaders work to prevent smoking among Somerville peers.
SOMERVILLE – Somerville Cares About Prevention (SCAP) announced today that its youth leadership group, Somerville Positive Forces, Junior Edition, will take to the streets on March 8 to promote smoking prevention messages in a colorful way along sidewalks around Somerville High School as part of the National “Kick Butts” Campaign. SPFJr. is a group of Somerville middle school students that work to reduce youth substance abuse and related issues such as bullying. Continue reading SPFJr. Youth Leaders Want Peers to Know, “Most SHS Students DON’T Smoke!”
Prospect Hill Tower Virtual Tour Video Now Available Online
See “George Washington… on Prospect Hill?” from the comfort of your own home
SOMERVILLE – You can now visit Prospect Hill Tower year round through the newly released virtual tour video: http://www.somervillema.gov/prospecthilltour. Prospect Hill Tower was built in 1903 with funds from the Union Square Women’s Organization to commemorate the site where the first American flag was raised during the Revolutionary War. Continue reading Prospect Hill Tower Virtual Tour Video Now Available Online
Committee to Elect Wilfred Mbah Fundraiser
Will Mbah is running for Alderman at Large, to represent the whole city of Somerville.
Continue reading Committee to Elect Wilfred Mbah Fundraiser