Daily Archives: September 2, 2019
Somerville Speakup Line:Administration Still Hiding The Truth From Voters
Dear Billy T and Somerville Speakup Line,
I’m just wondering why all Somerville Police related incidents are not publicized? You are the only one printing the real stuff going on around the city and from what I’m seeing you’re getting an ass kicking every time you do from the mayor and his online trolls. Continue reading Somerville Speakup Line:Administration Still Hiding The Truth From Voters
Somerville-Community Meeting to Discuss Central Hill Campus Plan, September 23
Please join the Somerville Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development and Ward 3 Councilor Ben Ewen-Campen on Monday evening, September 23, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. for a community meeting to discuss the plan for the Central Hill Campus (Phase I). Continue reading Somerville-Community Meeting to Discuss Central Hill Campus Plan, September 23
Audit Calls for Enhanced Protection of Families and Women in State’s Emergency Housing Program
In an audit released this past week, State Auditor Suzanne M. Bump is calling on the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) to better inform women and families in its Emergency Housing Assistance (EA) program of registered sex offenders living at shelter sites and improve inspections of shelter conditions. Continue reading Audit Calls for Enhanced Protection of Families and Women in State’s Emergency Housing Program
Somerville-Municipal Preliminary Election, September 10
This fall, Somerville voters will have the opportunity to cast ballots for Mayor, Ward City Councilor, City Councilors-at-Large, and School Committee members. Continue reading Somerville-Municipal Preliminary Election, September 10
OTHER EVENTS AND DATES IN SOMERVILLE
Somerville Affordable Rental Units Available: Info Session Thursday 9/12
Two income-restricted apartments are available for rent through the City’s Inclusionary Housing Program. Located at 3 Ward Street, a studio and a 3-bedroom will be offered to income-eligible households at below market-rate rents via an application and lottery process. Continue reading Somerville Affordable Rental Units Available: Info Session Thursday 9/12
Evolution of Hip Hop Festival: Saturday, Sept. 7
Check out local rappers, singers, spoken word poets, dancers, visual artists, and more at this annual showcase of hip hop music, dance, and culture. Continue reading Evolution of Hip Hop Festival: Saturday, Sept. 7
Public Hearing on Proposed Zoning Ordinance
The City Council’s Committee on Land Use and the Planning Board are holding a joint public hearing on Thursday, September 19, on the adoption of a new zoning ordinance. Continue reading Public Hearing on Proposed Zoning Ordinance
Ways to Report Airplane Noise in Somerville
Somerville residents bothered by an increase in air traffic have the ability to take action by reporting airplane noise. Continue reading Ways to Report Airplane Noise in Somerville
This Year’s Scarily Good Somerville Reads Book
The Somerville Public Library picked The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson for the tenth year of Somerville Reads. Copies of the spooky thriller will be available at all library branches starting Tuesday, September 3. Continue reading This Year’s Scarily Good Somerville Reads Book
Election Workers Needed for September 10 Preliminary Elections
The City of Somerville Elections Department is seeking polling place staff for the preliminary election on Tuesday, September 10. Workers will be paid $165 for the day (6:30 a.m. to shortly after 8 p.m. with a 2-hour break). Continue reading Election Workers Needed for September 10 Preliminary Elections
Help Us Honor International Overdose Awareness Day and National Recovery Month in September
Somerville residents are invited to join the City in acknowledging International Overdose Awareness Day on Saturday, August 31, as well as National Recovery Month in September. Continue reading Help Us Honor International Overdose Awareness Day and National Recovery Month in September
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS MONDAY, September 02, the 245th day of 2019 with 120 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:09 and sunset is @ 7:18. The moon is waning. The morning stars are stars are Uranus and Venus. The evening stars are Mars, Mercury, Neptune, Saturn & Uranus.
ON THIS DAY IN: 31 B.C. – The Roman leader Octavian defeated the alliance of Mark Antony and Cleopatra. Octavian, as Augustus Caesar, became the first Roman emperor. Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
Somerville Speakup Line:Curtatone Takes Heat Over Somerville Police Presence at Straight Pride Parade
Dear Billy T and Somerville Speakup Line,
Someone asked me to forward this to you. Continue reading Somerville Speakup Line:Curtatone Takes Heat Over Somerville Police Presence at Straight Pride Parade