Somerville Voices

PDS co-sponsors State Senate Election Forum!

Marty Martinez — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 01:09:22 +0000

[ March 18, 2010; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ] You are invited! The Progressive Democrats of Somerville (PDS) have joined with Cambridge and Somerville for Change and the Cambridge Democratic City Committee to host a candidates forum for the Middlesex, Suffolk & Essex State Senate race. This is the race to fill the seat that was left vacant by Senator Galluccio's resignation. As progressives [...]

SomeSense in the News for Sensible Zoning Advocacy

teri swartzel — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 16:38:30 +0000

3/11/2010 By Tom Nash : 1. SomeSense makes case for zoning changes, 2. Senior zoning ordinances shelved, Advocacy group claims victory

Disability Discrimination Rocks in Somerville, MA- again

eila — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 23:52:09 +0000

Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick spoke in the inaccessible Somerville High School auditorium this past Monday March 8, 2010, celebrating the fact that Somerville, MA was named one of the 10 All America Cities, 2009, by the National League of Cities. A week later, the Somerville Arts Council- which enjoys American Reinvestment and Recovery Act (ARRA) funding, [...]

Art Beat Submissions Deadline Apr 16

Linda Conte — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 13:51:54 +0000

We’re looking for musicians, performance artists, dancers, visual artists, storytellers and all creative people to participate in one of the area’s largest public arts festivals. ArtBeat 2010 Dates: July 16 (evening) and 17 (day) Location: Throughout Davis Square, Somerville Theme: Water APPLICATION DEADLINE: FRIDAY, APRIL 16 ABOUT THE THEME If applicable, send in proposals using Water as an overarching theme. Although bands, for [...]

Maple Syrup at the Growing Center

Linda Conte — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 13:26:49 +0000

[ March 13, 2010; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] Every winter Groundwork Somerville partners with the Community Growing Center, the Somerville Public Schools, and Tufts University to tap local maple trees and collect the sap. Simultaneously, GWS staff and Tufts students teach a four-week arts and science curriculum to second and third graders at several Somerville public schools. The season culminates with a spectacular [...]

Somerville Little League 2010 Registration is now open

dshugrue — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 20:54:46 +0000

Somerville Little League 2010 online Registration is now open Register today at: www.somervillelittleleague.org Don’t want to register online? * In Person Registration * Every Wednesday night 7:30 – 9:00 pm St. Catherine’s Church Hall: 179 Summer St. ** Registration required for all Leagues ** · T-ball · Baseball: Farm, Minors, Majors, Juniors & Seniors · Softball: Minors, Majors & Seniors * Player [...]

YUM Restaurant Card Offers a Taste of Immigrant City

Warren Goldstein-Gelb — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 14:15:10 +0000

Looking to spice up your winter, while saving money? The YUM Restaurant Card is your ticket! This card is a wallet-sized miracle. It supports local businesses. It gets you a discount at thirteen immigrant-run Somerville restaurants. It’s only $12 online. And all the proceeds go to support The Welcome Project’s programs for Somerville’s immigrant families. The Welcome Project is a [...]

Strike Alert – Shaw’s Supermarkets

Bill Bumpus — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 20:15:17 +0000

From Mass. Jobs with Justice: Shaw Workers at the Metuen Warehouse went out on strike on March 7th. They need your support! Please join their facebook page for updates (http://www.facebook.com/pages/If-Shaws-Workers-are-forced-to-strike-Shaws-loses-my-business/326904559823?ref=share) Join them on the line at 14 McGrath Highway in Somerville (Cambridge line) from 7AM-7PM.

Blueback Herring River Route Community Meeting

David Dahlbacka — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 02:23:39 +0000

[ March 10, 2010; 6:30 pm; ] Blueback Herring River Route Community Meeting Wed. Mar. 10 6:30 PM Elizabeth Peabody House 277 Broadway Somerville MA (map) This meeting, sponsored by Mayor Curtatone and Alderman Pero, will present and request feedback from the public on the City's plans to create the "Blueback Herring River Route" connecting Foss Park to Shore Drive, with improvements to [...]

BOA Legislative Matters Committee of the Whole : Charter Changes

David Dahlbacka — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 02:22:38 +0000

[ March 9, 2010; 7:00 pm; ] BOA Legislative Matters Committee of the Whole Tues. Mar. 9 7:00 PM Somerville City Hall Aldermen's Chamber 93 Highland Ave. Somerville MA (map) Agenda (PDF) This is the regular meeting of the Legislative Matters Committee of the Somerville Board of Aldermen. This meeting will address a Home Rule Petition to amend the City Charter. This meeting is important [...]