Somerville celebrated Haitian Flag Day

On May 23, 2023, in Latest News, by The Somerville Times


*
Mayor Katjana Ballantyne joins the Haitian community and others who gathered outside of Somerville City Hall to observe Haitian Flag Day.

 

Winslow Homer’s “Waiting for the Boats” (1882) NPS Photo / James P. Jones

Longfellow House-Washington’s Headquarters National Historic Site has accepted a Winslow Homer watercolor painting, Waiting for the Boats (1882), into its museum collection. 

Continue reading »

 

~Courtesy of Somerville Polce Dept.

On May 18 Officer Thomas Lambert was on a construction detail when he heard a call on the radio for a choking baby. He ran to the location and was the first one on the scene. The baby was blue and not breathing when he got there. He immediately turned the baby over and started back thrusts until the baby spit up what appeared to be clumps of formula. He continued rubbing his back and the baby began breathing. Shortly after Somerville Fire arrived and put a breathing mask on the baby. The child was transported to a local hospital to be evaluated
-Somerville Police Dept.
 

Public Hearing on the Somerville Bike Network Plan, May 31

On May 23, 2023, in Latest News, by The Somerville Times
The Somerville City Council Traffic and Parking Committee will hold a virtual (online) public hearing on Wednesday, May 31, on the City of Somerville Bike Network Plan. The hearing will start at 6 p.m. Community members may submit testimony either at the hearing or in writing according to the details below. 

Continue reading »

 

‘Burials, Restoration, & Civil War Monument Talk’

On May 22, 2023, in Latest News, by The Somerville Times

 

Join in  for one of the last events of a successful Historic Preservation Month in Somerville. Burials, Restoration, & Civil War Monument Talk takes place at Milk Row Cemetery, 438 Somerville Avenue, Tuesday, May 23, 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.  Free.
 

The Somerville Community Growing Center upcoming events

On May 22, 2023, in Latest News, by The Somerville Times

The Somerville Community Growing Center has announced a full slate of community events for the season, including a performance of Mr. Twister and the Tale of Tornado Alley led by stage director and designer Brenda L. Huggins; Brazilian Harvest Festival (Festa Junina); over a dozen talks and workshops focused on food, fermentation and herbs; story-acting workshops for children; live music performances; poetry and literature; and readings by children’s book authors including Mariana Oscar, Valerie Williams and others. Plus, annual events like the Stuffed Animal Campout; Gathering of the Fairies; Seasonal Salvage Sale; and Harvest Festival. The year 2023 is the Growing Center’s 30th season in operation, marking a major milestone.

Continue reading »

 

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Scheduled for Friday, May 26, from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. at the Healey School

All are invited to join Somerville Mayor Katjana Ballantyne, Ward 4 City Councilor Jesse Clingan, and Interim School Superintendent Jeff Curley, to celebrate the official opening of the redesigned Healey Schoolyard and Joe Mackey Field.  The ribbon cutting will take place on Friday, May 26, from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. at the Healey School, located at 5 Meecham Street.

Continue reading »

 

All Ward City Hall Community Meeting

On May 21, 2023, in Latest News, by The Somerville Times

The City Hall Community Meetings spring season will close with an all ward, virtual meeting on Monday, May 22, at 6:30 p.m. Join us online via Zoom to ask questions and get updates from the Mayor and City Hall staff. Spanish and Portuguese interpretation will be available. Recordings of all spring meetings will be available online after May 22. Learn more at somervillema.gov/communitymeetings.

 

An Engaging Afternoon with General George + Mrs. Washington

On May 20, 2023, in Latest News, by The Somerville Times

Join the Somerville Museum  and the Somerville Historic Preservation Commission for an engaging afternoon with General George and Mrs. Washington.

Continue reading »