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El Sistema Somerville’s Celebration Tuesday, March 3rd 6:30PM ESCS Auditorium

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EF4593A5-B677-4170-8582-8525F19BFC7F Continue reading El Sistema Somerville’s Celebration Tuesday, March 3rd 6:30PM ESCS Auditorium →

Youth Pass Program Offers Reduced MBTA Fare

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Somerville is part of the MBTA Youth Pass Program, which provides reduced fares for income-eligible teens and young adults. Youth Pass CharlieCards can be loaded up with cash on a monthly pass and Continue reading Youth Pass Program Offers Reduced MBTA Fare →

Community Meeting to Discuss Remaining Somerville High School Construction March 16

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Join representatives of the City Council, School Committee, Somerville High School Building Committee, and Infrastructure Continue reading Community Meeting to Discuss Remaining Somerville High School Construction March 16 →

2020 Ted Williams Camp Jimmy Fund Benefit

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Tickets can be purchased on eventbrite for cornhole tournament here… Continue reading 2020 Ted Williams Camp Jimmy Fund Benefit →

Elderly and Disabled Need Not Apply!

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By Arthur Moore

As Broadway in Somerville sits there broken and no sign of our leaders fixing their mistake it shows not only do they ignore their mistakes hoping they will go away but insult the people who have been here for years and also those with mobility problems. Continue reading Elderly and Disabled Need Not Apply! →

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