Updates & Info

Though the following two meetings are not sponsored by the City of Somerville they do directly affect residents especially those in Ward 1.  I have included contact information for both meetings should you require additional information.

Grounding McGrath

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation will be presenting its draft recommendations from the Grounding McGrath: Determining the Future of the Route 28 Corridor (Grounding McGrath) study on May 15, 2013.

They looking for your comments and feedback on these recommendations.

The meeting will be held on:

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM 

Albert F. Argenziano School

290 Washington Street

Prior to the meeting, you can learn more about the Grounding McGrath study on the project website. Grounding McGrath is a conceptual planning study, designed to provide MassDOT and the general public with an opportunity to consider the future functionality of the roadway, potential removal of elevated portions, and how to enhance access for all modes of travel. 

For additional information on this meeting please contact: 

Ethan Britland
Grounding McGrath
MassDOT Office of Transportation Planning

Ethan.Britland@state.ma.us  

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Sullivan Square Deposition Study

The purpose of the Sullivan Square Disposition Study is to build upon the Boston Transportation Department's roadway plan for Sullivan Square. As part of the study, there will be a community-based visioning exercise to determine appropriate uses, and the character of new development and open space in Sullivan Square. The ultimate goal of the Sullivan Square Disposition Study is to enhance the area through the creation of a disposition plan for publicly-owned development parcels that will be created by the new roadway alignment in Sullivan Square. The study will focus on parcel level planning, design guidelines, and a market analysis to achieve a success disposition of the new parcels, that is consistent with community goals and vision for the future of Sullivan Square. All interested parties are invited to attend this public meeting. Webpage: http://tinyurl.com/SullivanDisposition

The meeting will be held on:

Thursday, May 16, 2013

6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Schrafft's Center cafeteria

529 Main Street, Charlestown

For additional information on this meeting please contact: 
Theodore Schwartzberg at 617-918-4238
Boston Redevelopment Authority
Email:  Ted.Schwartzberg.BRA@cityofboston.gov

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Happenings

Somerville Open Studios

This year, Somerville Open Studios will showcase over 400 artists including glass-blowers, jewelers, sculptors, digitally-based and interactive media artists, painters, photographers, weavers, printmakers, furniture makers, fashion designers, and artists whose media are too new to even have a name.

There's a lot happening--spread over the entire city, Somerville Open Studios includes large and small group studios, home studios, and a community art space at the Armory. The event also features a film festival, fashion show, kids art show, free trolleys that loop the city, pedicabs, and free, no-hassle parking.

When:  Today - Friday, May 3rd, Preview at select locations, from 6 - 9 p.m.
             Saturday, May 4th and Sunday, May 5th, noon - 6 p.m.

Where:  Follow this link to over 100 locations
              or call 617-398-0346

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East Somerville Main Streets

Join East Somerville Main Streets every Tuesday May through July for free public events along greater East Broadway.  Events include music, art, great    food and drink, meeting neighbors and much more....

The Tuesday Event series will KICK OFF on May 7th and WOW!  It sounds like a good one!

From 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. in collaboration with El Sistema Somerville will be "Sounds of the City - Music of the World" at the Edgerly School, 8 Bonair Street (2 blocks up Cross Street from Broadway.)  Then from 5:30 - 7:30 there will be an after party and "Pupusa Jam" at the Maya Sol Restaurant, 179 Broadway.  Eat delicious pupusas and participate in a neighborhood jam session!  Bring your instrument to join in or just come to listen & enjoy.  All experience levels, styles and instruments welcome! 

Make sure to stop by East Somerville Main Streets website and stay tuned for some fun, exciting, hip & happening Tuesday events.

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Thanks

I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who exercised their right to vote this past Tuesday in the special primary election for our state senator.  As I roamed from polling place to polling place I can honestly say it was a pleasure seeing everyone, meeting those I hadn't had the opportunity to meet yet and really great putting a face to the voice or email in some cases.  I appreciated you sharing your concerns and ideas and I am and always will be honored and proud to serve you as Alderman.

I would also like to thank all those who participated in the City's Annual Spring Clean-up last weekend.  As always Ward 1 had a huge showing (top in the City) and if you haven't already - take a moment to check out the photos taken that day on my Facebook page...........you just might be there!  Thanks again everyone!

And one last "thank you" to the Somerville Youth Softball Organization!  I had the pleasure of throwing out the ceremonial first pitch & the "ceremonial first pitch do-over" last weekend.  What a great group of men & woman dedicated to helping, coaching and mentoring sportsmanship in our City's youth.  There are some pictures of that event of my Facebook page as well.

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I hope everyone is enjoying the beautiful weather we have been having!