Cookbook Featured in the
Boston Globe
First Preview of Book Layout HERE!
See a larger version of the page layout here
"Across cultures, food is love. For Susan Fontano, it's in the
child-sized meatballs her Italian-American grandmother made every
Sunday after Mass - fried and served plain, not simmered in gravy. She
now makes them herself each week, passing on the flavors and caring to
the next generation." (Read the full article in the Boston Globe)
Order a copy of Savoring East Somerville : A Taste Based Guide to the
Neighborhood, to be released the first week of December, just in time
for the Holidays!
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Fabulous Pots @ Incredible Prices
MUDFLAT HOLIDAY SALE
Holiday Open Studios: Dec 4-13th
will feature work from 64 artists
149 Broadway, East Somerville
Mudflat Clay Studio
149 Broadway - 617.628.0589
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Just toting our way along...
Want to
tote your groceries home --- ESo Style? Totes -- with just enough
flavor and zing to know they're from East Somerville-- are now
available for $10! They will have their official launch at our
Fundraiser - Jimmy Tingle and Taste of Broadway.
A special thanks to Rocket Science Screenprinting for donating their printing services
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The Library Entrance
Turns a New Page
For those of you who have a burgeoning sense of curiosity and want to
know what the heck is going on at the East Branch... The East Branch
Library will soon be officially accessible by the rules of the
Americans with Disabilities Act.
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Public Forum On The
Mystic
River
Wednesday, Oct 28th, 7:00 p.m.
City Hall
There will be a public forum to solicit feedback on the work of the Lower Mystic River Corridor Strategy project. The
purpose of the project is to realize the full potential of the Lower Mystic
River.
Click here for more information, or contact Joan Blaustein at
(617) 451-2770 x2023 or jblaustein@mapc.org | |
East Somerville HONK!
Somerville's
annual HONK! Festival of Activist Streets Bands began their weekend of
festivities with neighborhood celebrations all over Somerville
and Boston on
Friday, October 9th.
(See more pictures here)
Our own neighborhood event, East Somerville HONK!,
featured rockin' jams from the SHS World
Percussion Ensemble, the SHS Highlander Band, Emperor Norton's Stationary
Marching Band, and the Pink Puffers from Rome, Italy!
The East Branch Library graciously hosted this collection of rain-soaked musicians, hula hoopers,
neighbors, and friends dancing and cheering on the performers.
A special
thanks to the HONK! committee for including East
Somerville in this exciting festival. Thanks also to the Somerville DPW for setting the stage literally! And a very special thanks to Janine Fay, Jenn Bliss, and Deb Pacini for their commitment to bringing Honk! this way!
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Storefront Improvements Underway
127-129 Broadway are getting a new look. The building is being stuccoed --- and will soon be
receiving a signage 'facelift' from the City of Somerville's Storefront
Improvement Program. Over the past 5 years, businesses that have
benefited include: Casey's, Cityline Laundromat, and Bairos Liquor.
Also coming will be an improvement of the awning at Louie's Ice Cream!
Keep your eyes open for the scoop!
For more information on the Storefront Improvement Program contact David Guzman, the Somerville Business Development Specialist - 617.625.6600 x2546 - dguzman@somervillema.gov.
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Public Hearing:
Broadway Rezoning
Thursday, Nov. 5th, 6:00pm
Board of Alderman's Chambers
If you are interested in voicing your opinion on the future face of Broadway and its zoning, join in this Public Hearing. For more information, contact Steven Azar in the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development: sazar@somervillema.gov or 617.625.6600 x2561
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Casey's 13th Annual
Road Race & Walk
To benefit Somerville YMCA Youth Programs  11 am - Saturday, November 14th
Casey's Bar
171 Broadway, Somerville
Pre-registration: $18
Race-day registration: $20
The first 200 registrants will receive a t-shirt. Post-race festivities include refreshments and an awards ceremony! For more information or to register online, visit www.racedirectors.com/caseysrace
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Grimmons Park Ribbon Cutting
Fri. Oct. 30th, 4:30 p.m.
Join the Mayor and Alderman Pero at the opening of the newly reconstructed Grimmons
Park in Somerville's Ten Hills on Governor Winthrop Rd. Halloween costumes are not required, but are most welcome. Refreshments will be served.
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Buy your tickets now before they're gone!
Our first annual fundraiser, Jimmy Tingle & A Taste of Broadway,
is coming up on November 12th. Stephen Mackey, the longtime President
and CEO of the Somerville Chamber of Commerce, and Roland James, the
City of Somerville's Juvenile Specialist, will be honored at the
event. Local restaurants will provide tasty samples from their menus
while Jimmy Tingle and the BeatleTracks Band supply the
entertainment.
November 12th, 6:30-9:00pm
Somerville City Club
$30 per person, $40 at the door
Reserve your place now by buying tickets online here! |
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East Somerville Main Streets
114 Broadway, Suite 112 - Somerville, MA 02145
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