Nonprofit tenants notified in April of August 31 closure, recent findings underscore safety concerns; both nonprofits offered city support to assist with relocation
The Somerville Building Commissioner, in consultation with the Somerville Fire Chief, has ordered that the city’s 90-92 Union Square building close to the public on August 31 due to public safety risk. In 2019, city and independent inspectors determined that the building, which dates to the late 1880s, needed significant structural repair. Emergency repairs were made at the time, but the assessments found that complete gut renovation is required for full and lasting building repair. In early April, the city gave final notice to both tenants, two Somerville nonprofits, to close operations by the end of August to protect the public as well as the organizations’ staff, clients, and members. The city has voluntarily provided and offered both nonprofits a range of relocation support.
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Virtual meeting with City & School staff regarding the status of the Winter Hill Community School.
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On Tuesday, August 15 from 7-9pm, the Center for Arts at the Armory will be hosting a community meeting during which we will:
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share our perspective on the City of Somerville’s “Armory Master Plan Process”
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educate our audience about our non-profit arts organization
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and provide opportunities for attendees to speak, ask questions, and have the meeting recording and this petition delivered to City government.
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Potential Candidates Learn More about Becoming a Somerville Firefighter at Upcoming Registration Events on August 17 and August 24
Interested in serving your community as a member of the Somerville Fire Department? Then join current members of the SFD, along with the City’s Human Resources and Racial and Social Justice Departments, to learn more and get on-site assistance with the application for the firefighter exam.
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Martha Friend is preparing sculptures for her upcoming exhibit on the color blue.
By Maile Blume
Martha Friend’s glass-covered home is a community landmark in Somerville, evoking wonder and joy in people passing by. People are often drawn in by the expanse of blue sculptures, said Friend. “If I’m out gardening, people always stop and just start talking to me about blue and how much they love blue,” she said. The positive community response to her art and Friend’s own love of blue inspired her to curate a show on the color, for the Somerville Museum. The show will open on September 21.
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Yart Sale is a citywide event that will take place on Saturday, August 12, 12:00 to 6:00 p.m., (rain date 8/13). Think of a yard sale but with ART! Don’t miss these featured artists: Jo Studio, Britt Jones Art, Robert Boyer Pottery, Amanda Claire, Cheat Death Tintype and Bulgihan Press.
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