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29 Mar 2022
Last Monday, before the official opening of the #GLX, @CAASomerville community members and advocates met at the new Lechmere station to discuss equitable housing in Somerville and a shared goal: "Don't let the GLX become the Gentrification Line."
More: tinyurl.com/yckukk5v
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24 Mar 2022
Sunsets this year will remain after 7PM until September starting today.
Have a nice day.
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22 Mar 2022
The #GLX Union Square stop and new Lechmere station opened yesterday. The new branch serves Somerville & Cambridge with "access to reliable public transit as part of the #BuildingABetterT project," @MBTA said.
Mass. lawmakers on this historic day: tinyurl.com/285wxzw8
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21 Mar 2022
The GLX opening is the happiest I’ve ever seen anyone riding the T
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21 Mar 2022
I rode the spankin’ new #GLX train from Union Square to the Lechmere station this morning to catch a press conference about this historic milestone in Somerville’s history — which is decades in the making — directly connecting Somerville to Boston for @VilleJournal.
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This is how we cut ribbons at the T. With a ceremonial trolley ribbon breaking, the new Lechmere Station & entire Union Branch of the #GreenLineExtension is now open! Serving Cambridge & Somerville, this #BuildingABetterT project provides new access to reliable public transit.
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21 Mar 2022
Good morning Somerville. Welcome to a Union Sq. new @MBTAGreenLine
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14 Mar 2022
Official #GLX countdown. It is 7 days until the GLX begins service to Union Square in Somerville.
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9 Mar 2022
Did you know a group of rats is called? A mischief.🐀
Somerville is piloting a five-month program to handle the rodent issue so that there will be no more ... mischief in the city.
Here's what you need to know: tinyurl.com/2r4wccep
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8 Mar 2022
Join me in celebrating #InternationalWomensDay2022 This year's theme is a perfect fit with my progressive vision for Somerville: “Gender equality today for a sustainable tomorrow.”
#KatjanaForMayor #SomervilleMA #mapoli #somerpoli #somerville
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6 Mar 2022
Hey, Somerville!
We're doing a story about the ongoing rodent issue. If you or someone you know has been personally affected by rodents, we would love to hear from you.
Please email nsampath@wickedlocal.com, subject line "Rodents," to be featured in an upcoming story. Thanks!
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3 Mar 2022
.@svilletheatre is hosting a "Face/Off" movie series from now until May.
Every Tuesday, the theater is premiering double features — one movie each for Travolta and Cage — showing their best (and most questionable) work over the years.
More: tinyurl.com/mvns6bkx
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3 Mar 2022
🚌Here's everything you need to know about what's happening in Somerville regarding fare-free transit:
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3 Mar 2022
Somerville turns 180 today! On March 3, 1842, Somerville officially became its own city after breaking away from Charlestown.
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28 Feb 2022
🍀 Villans, what are your favorite bars/pubs in the city? We’re doing a round up for St. Patrick’s Day and want your input!
Comment or tag your favorite places below.
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24 Feb 2022
MARCH 21ST!!! 👀🟩🚊
24 Feb 2022
Green Line extension to Union Square will open Monday, March 21st with revenue service starting that afternoon, says MBTA GM Poftak.
Background: bostonglobe.com/2022/02/02/m…
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24 Feb 2022
A snow emergency has been declared effective TODAY, February 24 at 7:30pm. Cars must be moved to the odd side of the street (unless otherwise posted) by 11:30pm. For more information see: somervillema.gov/snow.
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21 Feb 2022
Well, today concludes my 25-season run. Over 250 episodes, 4 Emmys, and most importantly, an unbreakable bond with Viewers Like You.
Caillou could NEVER.
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22 Feb 2022
Last week, the Leah Zallman Center for Immigrant Health Research opened in Malden.
Zallman, whose life was cut short in Somerville in 2020, spent much of her professional life helping immigrants across the state through research.
More on the center: tinyurl.com/3zxundmd
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21 Feb 2022
🏘️The short on the rental market in Massachusetts? The deals are gone.
Experts on the rental market & renters in the greater Boston area share key information on what you need to know if you're looking for new digs. tinyurl.com/2p84ut4m
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