Application deadline extended to October 26

Residents encouraged to apply; Committee to identify funding priorities for ~$2 million per year in affordable housing, historic preservation, and open space projects

Do you have a passion for affordable housing, historic preservation, and parks and open space? The City of Somerville wants your help and is now accepting applications for two public positions on the Community Preservation Committee, which oversees the selection of projects to be recommended for funding by an estimated $2 million in annual Community Preservation Act (CPA) revenues. Residents are encouraged to apply and applications must be submitted by October 26, 2018.

Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services Community Outreach Manager and Volunteer,   Colleen Morrissey.

By Colleen Morrissey

The annual Medicare Open Enrollment period starts in October. If you receive health insurance through Medicare that means it’s a good time to review your coverage – and possibly get in touch with a volunteer SHINE Counselor.

Medicare Open Enrollment runs from October 15 to December 7, and in most cases it is the only time participants can adjust their coverage for the coming year. This is important, because Medicare plans often change and you’ll want to ensure that the premiums and prescription coverage for your current plan will still be a good fit in the coming year.

Community media encourages local dialogue, increases discourse around policy issues, fosters an understanding of local cultures, and shares information to improve our lives.

Somerville Media Center is happy to participate in this nationally celebrated holiday on October 20 with many others nationwide.

A bunch of family friendly activities will be happening throughout the day, please keep reading to learn more:

Join the Somerville Conservation Commission and the Mystic River Watershed Association to pick up trash at Draw Seven Park as part of the annual statewide COASTSWEEP cleanup. Draw Seven State Park, along the Mystic River next to Assembly Square, is Somerville’s only coastal property. This event will take place on Saturday, October 27, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (rain date Sunday, October 28). Please meet us near the picnic area at the end of the parking lot.

Dear Community Supporters,

The George Dilboy Post 529’s Annual Marine Corps Birthday Celebration will be held on November 10, 2018, all veterans are invited and encouraged to attend. This year marks the 243rd anniversary of the United States Marine Corps. For the past 20 years, members have gather each year to honor those that served and continue to serve and by providing toys for disadvantaged children.

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By Joseph A. Curtatone

Last week I joined with leaders from 14 other cities and towns in Greater Boston to announce our intention to add 185,000 new housing units by 2030. It’s an ambitious goal that would more than quintuple the region’s current rate of development. Most importantly, it recognizes that we face a collective housing crisis that demands action, and we realize that none of us can combat it alone.