Board unanimously approves GLX funds

On December 14, 2016, in Latest News, by The Somerville Times

Advocates of the $50 million contribution to the Green Line Extension (GLX) project, including Mayor Curtatone, scored a huge victory last week as the BOA voted unanimously in favor of the plan.

By Joe Ruvido

The Somerville Board of Aldermen voted unanimously to approve a $50 million contribution to the Green Line Extension (GLX) project. The vote was held at the Board’s regular meeting last Thursday. The money will be bonded and paid to the state in $10 million dollar installments.

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Letter to the Editor – December 7

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

(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)

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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GLX special meeting recap

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

By Joe Ruvido

At a special meeting on Thursday December 1, The Board of Aldermen heard the mayor’s in-depth financial analysis of the Green Line Extension (GLX) project. According to the facts presented, Somerville needs to approve a $50M contribution to the project by December 8.

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BOA special meeting

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

By Donald Norton

On Tuesday night the Board of Alderman Committee of the Whole special meeting was very enlightening regarding the taxation ramifications regarding various monies the city will need to come up with, mainly for the GLX project.

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The public was brought up to speed on new zoning laws at a recent Somerville by Design workshop. ~Photo by Douglas Yu

The public was brought up to speed on new zoning laws at a recent Somerville by Design workshop.
— Photo by Douglas Yu

By Douglas Yu

After a series of discussions on Union Square redevelopment, the Green Line Extension Project and Powder House Community School redevelopment, the City of Somerville once again directed the community’s attention to the city’s new zoning ordinance.

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MAPC joins with SCC and city to keep Somerville’s diversity

On February 19, 2014, in Latest News, by The Somerville Times

By Douglas Yu


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While the Green Line Extension project is on its way to connecting Lechmere Station and Union Square, some long-term Somerville residents are concerned they might be pushed out of the neighborhood they love.

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