Historic Preservation Commission leads a tour throughout the City with the mission of making Fluffernutter sandwiches.
The City of Somerville Urban Forestry Committee (UFC) is now accepting applications for three new members. One vacancy is for a youth member (14 to 17 years old), and the others are open to all applicants.
The UFC advises the City on the management and maintenance of all trees and shrubs on public grounds and public ways. Members may also review issues related to the health, maintenance, and protection of trees and shrubs on public grounds and public ways, update the tree inventory, support public education and outreach on urban forestry, and provide comments during permitting review.
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Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services (SCES) proudly marks half a century of championing independence and dignity. In this spirit, we’re thrilled to present The Future of Aging Forum on October 19.
“This forum serves as a spotlight on the evolving landscape of aging in Massachusetts,” said SCES CEO Marta Corvelo. “It’s a platform for dynamic conversations on the role of technology, social connectivity, and innovative collaborations in enhancing health, equity, and self-reliance. We envision this assembly as the ignition spark for a broader, continuous dialogue on co-creating a more enriching future for aging.”
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Mayor Katjana Ballantyne, Ward 7 City Councilor Judy Pineda Neufeld, and City staff invite you to a virtual community meeting about transportation safety improvements on Broadway between Clarendon Avenue and Alewife Brook Parkway (West Broadway). The meeting will take place Monday, October 23, at 6:00 p.m. on Zoom.
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On 10/7/23 at approximately 2:55 a.m., Somerville Police responded to a business in Assembly Row for a past breaking and entering. Upon arrival, officers spoke with the manager who stated the front window was smashed with a chair and the cash register was found on the ground inside. Approximately $2,000 USD was reported stolen.
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Community encouraged to join city’s efforts to keep local storm drains clear
Mayor Katjana Ballantyne, in partnership with the Mystic River Watershed Association, is inviting residents and business owners to help protect the health of our local environment and reduce flooding by adopting a storm drain in their neighborhood.
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