Updates

Ward 1 ResiStat

When:  Thursday, May 16th
Where:  Cross Street Community Center
              165 Broadway

There will be a meet-and-greet with refreshments from 6:30 to 7:00pm and the meeting will run from 7:00 to 8:30pm.   Please visit  this page and click the "Meetings" tab or you can contact Meghann Ackerman at mackerman@somervillema.gov or 617-625-6600 ext. 2120.  There was a mix up on the meeting date and some places listed it as being on the 28th of May.  ResiStat will happen on the 16th but I ask you to please keep the 28th on your calendars - and keep an eye open for a very special meeting announcement that will involve all of Ward 1 and will be held on the 28th.

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Cross Street Bridge Construction

Weather permitting on Saturday, May 11th and Sunday, May 12th, MassDOT will be conducting construction on the Cross Street Bridge. The work will be conducted between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. (there is no overnight work scheduled) as crews continue to remove and replace the existing floor beams on the Cross Street Bridge

Throughout this period, Police Officers will be stationed in the area to assist with traffic flow and road closures. Please obey all detours and flashing message boards.

MassDOT and the contractor have coordinated this effort with the MBTA and the City of Somerville in order to minimize the extent and duration of certain night time work operations that have the potential to create significant inconvenience and impacts to the neighboring public. If you have additional questions, please call 311.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation during this important community improvement program Please let me know if there are additional questions or concerns.

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Zoning & Planning Board Updates

625 McGrath Highway (Highland Auto Parts) WILL be appearing before the Zoning Board next Wednesday, May 15th.  They will be seeking a multi-unit dwelling permit and a variance for 9 parking spaces.  All Zoning Board meetings are public meetings and you will have an opportunity to voice your concerns if you go.   If you are unable to attend the meeting I urge you to please send an email with your concerns to Dawn Pereira at DPereira@somervillema.gov - The meeting will be held in the Aldermanic Chambers, 2nd floor, City Hall, 93 Highland Avenue starting at 6:00 p.m.

771 McGrath Highway (Stop & Shop) WILL NOT be appearing before the Planning Board.  Once again I have succeeded and pushing them back!  I will continue to keep you updated.

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Just Can't Wait

There is some pretty amazing events that will be happening this Summer at Assembly Row - one of which starts next Saturday the 18th.  ASSEMBLED:  The handmade arts market at Assembly Row will run all Summer, every Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 4 p.m.  Please visit this page for more details.
And you won't believe what will be happening soon..........I just can't wait! 

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Bike Tour

Sunday, May 12^th, 2-5pm.  The 12^th Annual Historic Bike Tour “Industrial Somerville, Past and Present” is co-sponsored with the Somerville Bike Committee.  This year’s theme will take us from one end of the City to the other, learning about Somerville’s industrial growth and evolution.  The guided ride, escorted by the Somerville Police, is designed for all ages and riding levels, and includes a couple of rest stops and a tour of the soon to open Brooklyn Boulders site.  Starts at City Hall at 2:00 pm and ends at the Somerville Museum around 4:30pm, for light refreshments.  $3.00 donation appreciated.  Ride will be dedicated to Somerville resident and police officer, Sean Collier, who was fatally wounded as a result of the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing.

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Keep checking my blogs for more information and other updates. 

Happy Mother's Day!