After being nominated by Abode Energy Management, the Mystic River Watershed Association (MyRWA) is the newest member of 1% for the Planet. This international program encourages business to give at least 1% of their annual sales to approved nonprofits.
Abode Energy Management, an Arlington-based business, works throughout Massachusetts to improve the energy efficiency of homes as part of the Mass Save Program. Working through the network of Home Performance Contractors in the Mass Save Program, Abode is focused on reducing residential energy consumption.
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Arrests:
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James Moran, of 27 College Ave., April 18, 8:41 a.m., arrested at College Ave. on charges of assault and battery on a police officer, malicious wanton defacement of property, resisting arrest, and assault and battery on a person over 60 or disabled.
Carlos Carrion, of 13 Pine St., Cambridge, April 20, 9:58 a.m., arrested at Somerville Ave. on charges of shoplifting by asportation and disturbing the peace.
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Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone, the SomerViva Office of Immigrant Affairs, the Somerville Sanctuary City Steering Committee, and Alianza Americas invite you to have a conversation about how Somerville can be a welcoming and safe community for migrants, asylum seekers, and refugees. At Building a Narrative of Hope and Welcoming Spaces for Migrants, Asylum Seekers, and Refugees, attendees will talk about subjects like countering xenophobia and racism and how understanding current challenges in Central America can help to create a welcoming community. You can join the conversation on Wednesday, May 1, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., in the East Somerville Community School Auditorium, 50 Cross Street.
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Connecting people with useful resources is a huge part of what we do at Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services (SCES). On behalf of the agency, I want to thank everyone who took the time to connect with us at Elder Fair 2019.
Now in its 20th year, the Elder Fair health and wellness expo drew more than 300 local older adults for a morning of socializing and information about Aging in Place. It was a great celebration of our mission and the people we serve. Our sincere thanks go out to everyone who was a part of that.
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There will be an information session and public hearing on the proposed Fiscal Year 2020 water and sewer rates on Mon., April 22, in the Somerville High School cafeteria, 81 Highland Ave. The information session will start at 6 p.m. and the public hearing will begin promptly at 6:30 p.m. Anyone who would like to testify is welcome to attend. Written testimony will also be accepted until 6 p.m. on Mon., April 29. Written testimony can be submitted by emailing water@somervillema.gov or by mailing or dropping it off at the water and Sewer Department, 1 Franey Rd., Somerville, MA 02145.
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Five Somerville Fire Department recruits successfully graduated from the MA Firefighting Academy in Stow on Friday, April 12, 2019. The intensive, ten week program involved classroom instruction, physical fitness training, firefighter skills training and live firefighting practice.
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(The opinions and views expressed in the commentaries and letters to the Editor of The Somerville Times belong solely to the authors and do not reflect the views or opinions of The Somerville Times, its staff or publishers.)
To the editor:
Somerville’s goal to be carbon neutral by 2050 is one major reason why I live here. So I was heartened to read Mayor Curtatone report on progress to the Somerville Times. To be sure, the 10% reduction we’ve experienced is the low-hanging fruit. It will be harder to make progress from this point forward.
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