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Somerville residents urged to continue reporting aircraft noise pollution

New departure procedure alleviates noise over some parts of the city; residents should continue advocating for further changes The City of Somerville is pleased to announce that Boston Logan International Airport has implemented a new departure procedure for one of its runways that should decrease aircraft noise pollution over parts of the city, but urges [ ...
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Assembly Row movie theater seeks alcohol license

A new movie theater under construction in the Assembly Square district and two other businesses in the area are seeking licenses to serve alcohol ...
Somerville Voices

Column: Washington Street project falls short of Somerville's standards

The recent column written by Danny LeBlanc regarding the Somerville Community Corporation's proposed development at 181 Washington Street describes the project as embodying a shared community vision ...
Somerville Beat

Announcing the Prom Ticket Giveaway Winner

First of all, thanks so much to everyone who entered the giveaway to win two tickets to this Friday’s Somerville Local First ’80s-themed prom, In the Air Tonight ...
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Legislative Matters to Meet

The Legislative Matters Committee will meet tonight at 6pm, starting with a Public Hearing on changing the Local Historic District and continuing withdiscussions on filling vacancies and the Wage Theft Ordinance submitted by Mayor Curtatone ...
Somerville Voices

Lechmere station design meeting

Tuesday, June 18, 6-8 pmCambridge Multicultural Arts Center 41 Second St, Cambridge (map)
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2 wooden chairs

If you want these two chairs, they're in the driveway of 66/68 Cameron Ave ...
Your Town

Severe thunderstorms strike Boston area

Forecasters issued severe thunderstorm warnings Monday for various areas of Massachusetts as powerful storms swept east across the state ...
Boston Globe

Obituary: Armand L. Pescione

PESCIONE, Armand L. Of Stoneham, June 16, 2013 at age 92 ...
Somerville Beat

Beyond Somerville: Quick Summer Getaways

It’s that time of year when we crave an escape, even if just for the weekend ...
Boston Globe

Alderman seeks review of eviction proceedings

The company that manages Clarendon Hill Towers in Somerville initiates as many as 30 eviction proceedings per month and recently agreed to settle a discrimination lawsuit filed by federal prosecutors, according to court records.
Your Town

Somerville hosts annual Craft BrewFest this weekend

By Samantha Laine, Town Correspondent The Sustainable Business Network of MassachusettsÂ’ 2nd Annual Hyper-Local Craft BrewFest is coming to Somerville this weekend ...
Your Town

Somerville mayor wants medical pot dispensary moratorium

Mayor Joseph Curtatone wants to take a year to review state regulations and city zoning laws before allowing medical marijuana dispensaries in Somerville, he said in a statement.
Your Town

This week's 'Greater Somerville:' Hot fun in the summertime

Join hosts KyAnn Anderson and Joe Lynch as they kick off the summer months on "Greater Somerville ...
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SomerStreet Carnaval

Somervilles 4th Annual SomerStreets Series kicked off with its Carnaval on June 2 ...
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Somervilles PorchFest 2013

Somerville porches came to life this Saturday as the 3rd annual PorchFest took place ...
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Spring Fling in Somerville

Union Square went to the dogs this Sunday as som|dog hosted its first Spring Fling community event ...
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