Glen Street Community Garden Expansion Public Meeting, September 7

Mayor Katjana Ballantyne, Ward 1 City Councilor Matt McLaughlin, and City of Somerville staff invite you to a virtual public meeting about expanding the Glen Street Community Garden in East Somerville. The City is finalizing plans to expand the existing community garden into an adjacent vacant lot at 5 Palmer Avenue, more than doubling its current size and adding approximately 15 new, appropriately sized plots that will be manageable for gardeners of all skill levels. The expansion will also feature accessible garden beds, water hookups, a shed, and some shaded gathering areas. Continue reading Glen Street Community Garden Expansion Public Meeting, September 7

SomerStreets Festival on Highland Ave., 9/11

‘Strike Up the Bands’ at SomerStreets on Highland Avenue, September 11
Free Open Streets event to feature live music, family-friendly activities, and more

Come sing along at “Strike up the Bands,” the next installment of Somerville’s SomerStreets festival series on Sunday, September 11, from 2 to 6 p.m. Programming will extend along Highland Avenue between Central Street and Lowell Street, including:
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Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line: Somerville Is In Political Shambles

Dear Billy T and Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line,

The more I see the lack of leadership and the overwhelming stupidity and favoritism for self-gain political games in and around Somerville, the more I’m upset that you were cheated out of the election. Please run for mayor again and save Somerville.

Susan Namanski
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