The Somerville City Council invites you to join a virtual community meeting to engage in this facilitated discussion
Join the meeting to learn about our ongoing work to establish civilian oversight in Somerville, and how you can get involved. Featuring City Councilors At Large Mary Jo Rossetti and Kristen Strezo and Ward 7 Councilor Katjana Ballantyne.
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Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone and Ward 4 City Councilor Jesse Clingan invite residents to participate in a community meeting on the Healey School tot lot renovation project on Thursday, April 15, from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. Landscape architects from Warner Larson Landscape Architects will review the construction schedule and plans, which include the Healey tot lot and schoolyard, a new U-12 recreation field, and a new ADA ramp and staircase that will connect the Healey School and Mystic Housing.
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It’s been a challenging year for businesses of all sizes, with many companies having to quickly transition from centralized to decentralized work environments. Business leaders say that without the right tools, the new normal can put a strain on communication, collaboration and teamwork, significantly reducing productivity.
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By Jim Clark
Somerville Police officers were dispatched to Mike’s Restaurant in Davis Square last Friday afternoon on reports of a fight.
Upon arrival, the officers spotted a man, later identified as Adan Avalos, reportedly throwing punches at various people outside of the main entrance to the restaurant.
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Life in the Ville by Jimmy Del Ponte
The photo is from around 1960. The streets are the same but there’s been a lot going on at that corner.
Many Somerville families got their ground beef, steaks and chops at Andy’s Meat Market. Our sources are a bit confused as there are two Andy’s mentioned by former customers.
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Somerville residents and workers are invited to join a virtual (online and phone) COVID-19 Vaccine Q&A in Spanish on Wednesday, April 21, at 7:00 p.m. hosted by the Somerville Office of Immigrant Affairs, Somerville Public Schools, The Welcome Project, and Cambridge Health Alliance.
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By Alex Reidy
The Somerville School Committee Meeting on Monday night began with presenting details of the hybrid return to school, which is currently in its 3rd phase, as of April 5 teachers returned and on April 8 students in grades 3-6 will return to the in-person hybrid classes.
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By William C. Shelton
Last Thursday the Charter Review Committee conducted its first meeting. Its purpose is to design a new governing document – a new government, really – that will enable the City to be responsive to residents and to effectively meet the challenges of this historical moment.
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The City of Somerville’s Elections Department has set up an online appointment system to allow candidates for municipal office to safely pick up and drop off nomination papers and speak with Elections staff while City Hall remains closed to the public. Candidates can sign up for a 30-minute appointment between May 3 and June 9 at www.somervillema.gov/elections. For more information about municipal elections, including how to run for office and a full election cycle calendar, visit www.somervillema.gov/elections
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