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Join the Somerville Patriots’ Day Colonial Fair on Monday, April 17 at Foss Park. 10:00–11:00 a.m.
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After a long time coming, the City of Somerville has established a citywide Bicycle Network Plan.
By The Times Staff
On Tuesday, April 11, the City of Somerville announced that it has adopted a plan for a bicycle network. A public statement was released stating the following:
After more than a year of engagement, research, and analysis, the City of Somerville has released Somerville’s first-ever citywide Bicycle Network Plan.
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The imminent closure of the Ball Square/Broadway bridge and the expected traffic issues that are likely to follow are uppermost in many area residents’ minds. — Photo by Bobbie Toner
By Henry Lin-David
On July 18, the Green Line Extension (GLX) project team held a meeting in Medford to brief the public on its progress and goals for the future. Attendees were excited about the current state of the project, but also shared concerns about transparency and traffic logistics.
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Further development and improvement of existing sidewalks, bike lanes, and storm drains are all part of the renovation plans recently implemented for the Union Square area. ~Photo by Bobbie Toner
By Ian Erlichman
In 2014, during his inaugural address, Mayor Curatone promised to make Somerville “the most bikeable, walkable and transit-accessible community in the nation.” A recently approved action for the renovation of Union square, will make good on the mayor’s promises by improving sidewalks, constructing bike lanes, and implementing environmentally conscious “Green infrastructure.”
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Manager of Workbar, Kelly.
By JT Thompson
Kelly: manager of Workbar – a shared office space with high ceilings, big plate glass windows, long wooden working tables, meeting rooms, and a coffee bar – that is used by entrepreneurs, often millennials, who rent space on a daily, weekly or monthly basis.
Kelly, who looks to be in her late 20s, has long dark hair gathered up at the top of her head, pale skin, no visible makeup, and is wearing a loose, turquoise turtleneck. She has a gentle, friendly, optimistic manner, which seems well suited to keeping up morale in an entrepreneurial environment.
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Harvard Kennedy School Rappaport Fellow, David Tisel.
By Robert Keane
David Tisel was among the 30 Rappaport Fellows celebrated at a special dinner at the Harvard Kennedy School that drew Massachusetts lawmakers and senior public officials.
The dinner highlighted the work this year’s Rappaport Fellows class performed in taking on local policy and legal issues while working at offices of local government. The Fellows worked on diverse issues ranging from transportation to opioid addiction to LGBT rights and were matched with mentors outside their offices who supported their professional development.
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The city is considering a proposal by Garden Remedies to put a medical marijuana dispensary in Davis Sq at the soon-to-be vacant Family Dollar store, Somerville’s second to date.
By Joe Ruvido
A meeting regarding a proposed Medical Marijuana dispensary in Davis Square was held at the Community Baptist Church on Monday, November 28.
Garden Remedies, which opened their first dispensary in Newton 2 weeks ago, hopes to occupy the soon-to-be vacant Family Dollar on Elm Street. After this and an additional public hearing about their plans for the dispensary, Garden Remedies will have to apply for permits under city zoning law.
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Former Somerville local Micah Danemayer was one of dozens who lost their lives in the devastating warehouse fire in Oakland, CA, last Friday.
By Jim Clark
A devastating fire that broke out in a warehouse in Oakland, CA, last Friday has reportedly taken the lives of at least 36 victims, including that of 28-year-old Micah Danemayer, who grew up in Somerville.
Danemayer was reportedly projecting videos during an unlicensed electronic music concert in the building, dubbed “The Ghost Ship,” when the fatal blaze started.
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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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