Somerville Growing Center winter wreath sale

On November 15, 2022, in Latest News, by The Somerville Times

In addition to getting you a beautiful, hand-decorated wreath, your purchase helps support programming and care for the Somerville Community Growing Center on Vinal Avenue. These wreaths include hand-made bows (in your choice of three colors: red, burgundy or purple), evergreen cones, dried flowers, and other natural materials.

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Community Curators: Info Session

On November 15, 2022, in Latest News, by The Somerville Times
The Somerville Museum is pleased to announce the annual call for Community Curators. This program is open to everyone: artists, historians, collectors, curators, students, etc., and all are encouraged to apply. Proposal ideas can be on any topic but the most successful applications include some combination of history, art, and culture. Chosen applications will recieve a seed grant of $2,500 towards exhibition costs.
 

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Speak Your Mind: Broadway Bus Lanes Forum

On November 15, 2022, in Latest News, by The Somerville Times


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Broadway Bus Lanes Forum at the Somerville Media Center Main Studio with Kat Powers (moderator), Mike Capuano (panelist), and Chris Dwan (panelist)

 

Support Next Wave / Full Circle Schools

On November 14, 2022, in Latest News, by The Somerville Times
Order a balsam wreath from the Next Wave / Full Circle Schools. All proceeds go to field trips, exciting learning opportunities, and scholarships for college or career training programs for NW/FC students.
 
Visit https://somerville.k12.ma.us/wreathsale to learn more and to pre-order by November 25.
 

Seven residents have applied to fill the seat, which carries a three-year term. 

The Somerville Community Preservation Committee (CPC) is seeking public feedback on current applications for the Committee’s general public open seat, for which three Somerville residents applied. The Committee must solicit feedback from the community prior to appointing any person to an open seat, per city ordinance. 

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Monday, November 14, at 6:00 p.m.

The Bus Network Redesign is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to make bold improvements to the bus network for the people who depend on it most.

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SCES Second Chances drive

On November 13, 2022, in Latest News, by The Somerville Times

Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services is thanking everyone who supported our recent clothing drive to benefit Second Chances. Organized by SCES HR Director Ellyn Torres (right) and Administrative Assistant Deandra Ramirez, the drive collected 1,489 pounds of clothing and accessories that will be recycled and reused in our community. Established in 2003, Second Chances delivers free, empowering clothing to homeless and low-income people in Cambridge and Somerville, working in partnership with local homelessness and social service agencies.

 

MAPS Welcomes two new members to Board of Directors

On November 12, 2022, in Latest News, by The Somerville Times

The Massachusetts Alliance of Portuguese Speakers (MAPS) welcomed two new community leaders in October to its Board of Directors – Edna Monteiro Leith of Cambridge, and Maria da Silva Dickinson of Lowell.

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East Somerville Fall Neighborhood Clean Up

On November 12, 2022, in Latest News, by The Somerville Times

Join your neighbors, friends, and larger community on Sunday, November 13 to help clean up and beautify East Somerville. Meet at the East Branch Library, 115 Broadway, at 10:00 a.m. Pickers, trash bags and gloves will be available. Feel free to bring your own gloves or tools, as well. 

 

Somerville’s Veterans Day Ceremony 2022

On November 11, 2022, in Latest News, by The Somerville Times


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Mayor Katjana Ballantyne and Director of Veterans Services, Ted Louis-Jacques, and others, honor our veterans at The Veterans Day Ceremony at Mass General Brigham at Assembly Row.

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