McGrath Highway, Fluff, Yoga, William Shea, and more!
Somerville Voices
Shea leaves legacy: human rights, schools, wit by Bob Sprague
Described “a force for good in the world,” William E. Shea was honored at a funeral Mass Friday, July 27, in St. Camillus Church, in Arlington, following his July 24 death at home. He had been president Ames Envelope and had been active in many ways in Somerville. See the full story at YourArlington.com…
John B. Kelly Day Proclaimed by Boston’s Mayor Menino by eila
John B. Kelly, friend to all Somervillians and especially BFF with Community Access Project Somerville and human rights defenders throughout Massachusetts, receives a Proclamation from Boston’s Mayor Menino, who named today, July 26, 2012, John B. Kelly Day!
One Small Step for Fluff Kind: Call for Fluff FestivalSponsors, Vendors by Mimi Graney
It’s Fluff Fest time again in Union Square! For this year’s theme we’re going out of this world and focusing on the lighter than air quality of Fluff — so like we’re going into outer space!
Now We’re Cookin’! by Mimi Graney
At Union Square’s Thursday night market you’ll be able to pick up some great books that will make your cooking and heart sing! Nibble is the hot off the presses book by the Somerville Arts Council. This 132-page color book features ……
Livable Streets Updates on McGrath De-Elevation by Mimi Graney
MassDOT has agreed that McGrath’s McCarthy Overpass over Washington Street will be removed! The hundreds of “Remove McGrath” postcards you signed, and your voice at the May 31 public meeting, made this victory p…
Free Yoga in Union Square Parks by Mimi Graney
Join the teachers of Be. in Union yoga studio as they host free yoga in the park classes this summer. July 28, Nunziato Field corner of Summer and Vinal Street, 1:00 -2:00 pm August 11, Perry Park on Washington Street, …
Non-profit leader Sue Heilman Named CEO of The FamilyCenter by The Family Center
The Family Center, a 30-year-old non-profit agency in Union Square that serves at-risk families in the Greater Boston area, appointed non-profit leader Sue Heilman as its new Chief Executive Officer.
Check Out the Latest Presentation on the Davis Square Upgrade by Denise Taylor
If you missed the last Davis Square Streetscape planning meeting, click HERE to view the full slide presentation. In it you’ll find areas targeted for upgrades (as seen in the slide to the left) as well as some suggestions for improvements provided by …
Massachusetts Farmers Market Week Declared for August19-25 by Mimi Graney
Governor Deval Patrick has proclaimed August 19-25, 2012 Massachusetts Farmers’ Market Week. Calling farmers’ markets “essential to the vitality of Massachusetts farms” Governor Patrick says “it is befitting for the citizens of Massachusett…
Melaa! A Celebration of Nepali Culture: Call toperformers by WendyBlom
Somerville is home to a large Nepali community, and SCATV is teaming up with the Somerville Arts Council to celebrate this wonderful culture in our midst. Mella! will be a street festival of Nepali culture, and we are looking for Nepali filmmakers, art…
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8/7 Davis Square Streetscape Improvements Public Meetings
by David Dahlbacka
Public participation on city square improvements is essential to their success.