Letter to the Editor – December 7

On December 7, 2016, in Latest News, by The Somerville Times

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I’m writing to urge the Board of Aldermen to approve Somerville’s $50 million funding of the Green Line Extension. Financial analysis of the bond issue is complex, and I can’t begin to offer an opinion on it. I think we have to have faith that our city and legislative delegation have negotiated the best deal that we get in order to have the GLX go forward. We need to remember that there are some in the Baker Administration which would be extremely happy to cancel the project using our indecision or lack of approval of this as an excuse.

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Newstalk – December 7

On December 7, 2016, in Latest News, by The Somerville Times

On Saturday, December 10, 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Union Square Main Streets is once again partnering with local businesses to bring you their second annual Union Square Holiday Stroll. They will be building on the success of last year’s inaugural Holiday Stroll with great festive offerings from local businesses, live music, a visit from Santa, a Holiday Display Contest and access to over 60 vendors.

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Union Sq. Main Streets Executive Director Mimi Graney steps down

On October 17, 2014, in Latest News, by The Somerville Times

mimiThe Board of Directors of Union Square Main Streets announced this week that Mimi Graney is resigning as Executive Director to start a new enterprise. She’ll remain in the role through the end of the year to facilitate the transition to new leadership.

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The Space in Between: Art, Green Space and the Public Realm

On July 29, 2014, in Latest News, by The Somerville Times

Union Square Neighbors (USN) in collaboration with Union Square Main Streets (USMS) will hold the second of three neighborhood-organized events entitled The Space in Between: Art, Green Space and the Public Realm, on Thursday, July 31 at 7:30 p.m. USN and USMS have asked members of the creative community in Somerville and around greater Boston to talk about projects that make public spaces delightful for all. Four speakers will give short 8-minute presentations about built work or work in progress followed by a small group discussion. This week’s speakers include:

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