The Special Planning Board Meeting previously scheduled for Thursday, September 5, has been rescheduled for Thursday, September 26. The meeting will be held in the Somerville High School auditorium, 81 Highland Ave., beginning with a presentation at 6:00 p.m.
Please visit the city’s Somerville by Design website for more information and to review the plan at www.SomervilleByDesign.com.

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Somerville Police Crime Log September 16 – 21

On September 24, 2019, in Latest News, by The Somerville Times

Arrests:
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Keith Hill, of 240 Albany St., Cambridge, September 16, 4:44 p.m., arrested at Chester Ave. on a warrant charge of shoplifting by asportation.

Michael Ford, of 66 Bowden St., Malden, September 17, 11:39 a.m., arrested at Artisan Way on warrant charges of trespassing, possession of a class B drug, municipal bylaw or ordinance violation, and shoplifting by asportation.

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2019 Candidate Climate Forum

On September 23, 2019, in Latest News, by The Somerville Times

The 2019 Candidate Climate Forum is scheduled for Saturday, October 5, 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at the Visiting Nurse Association of Eastern MA (VNA) 259 Lowell Street, Somerville, MA 02144.

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City, MassDOT staff to meet with community members about planned safety improvements, receive feedback on future planning.

Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone and the City’s Mobility Division announce that a community meeting has been scheduled to discuss two fatal crashes along State Route 38 (Mystic Avenue) in Somerville and efforts underway to improve safety for all road users. The meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 1, in the auditorium of the East Somerville Community School at 50 Cross Street beginning at 7 p.m.

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Calculus Project helps prepare students for high-level math courses

On September 21, 2019, in Latest News, by The Somerville Times

More than 80 Somerville Public Schools (SPS) students honed their math skills at The Calculus Project (TCP) this past July.

Co-directed by SPS Data Coordinator Kenya Avant and Innovation Project Specialist Jason Behrens, this was the third year Somerville offered the program, which targets underrepresented student populations in the STEM fields.

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Somerville Climate Social at the Growing Center, Sunday, 9/22

On September 21, 2019, in Latest News, by The Somerville Times
Come join the Climate Coalition of Somerville (CCS), your friends at the Growing Center, and your community for a Sunday social filled with informal conversation and opportunities to engage on the climate, sustainability, and justice issues we’re tackling together.

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Collect stamps, be entered for prizes for supporting local businesses

The City of Somerville, in partnership with local businesses in Ball and Magoun Squares, will launch the Somerville Business Loyalty Program on Sunday, September 22, 2019. Loyalty cards will be available at the Ball Square Festival on September 22, at participating businesses in both squares, and at the City Hall Welcome desk, 93 Highland Ave.

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Brick lined well discovered at West Branch Library

On September 20, 2019, in Latest News, by The Somerville Times

During the excavations at the rear if the basement of the West Branch Library a circular well, which had been covered and unused for decades has been discovered. It seems to be in good condition but with town water supply a well was no longer needed.

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Fluff Travels: All Roads Lead to Fluff – 2019 Fluff Festival

On September 20, 2019, in Latest News, by The Somerville Times

Fluff Travels: All Roads Lead to Fluff returns to Union Square on Saturday, September 21 (rain date, Sunday, September 22).

Festival-goers will be treated to multiple performance areas, antics and escapades, games that are free to play and free to win, including Parkour, a community cooking contest, and more. Festivities are expected to attract 20,000 Fluff fans and traffic will be rerouted around Union Square to accommodate festival activities. Revelers are highly encouraged to walk, bike, or take public transit.

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Ball Square Festival this Sunday

On September 20, 2019, in Latest News, by The Somerville Times

Join the Ball Square Business Association and the City of Somerville in the second annual Ball Square Festival on Sunday, September 22. From noon to 5 p.m. there will be music, activities, food, and a beer garden on Broadway, right in the heart of Ball Square.

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