Broadway Buzz
- Construction has officially begun at Lombardi and Broadway. First new sewer and water, and soon an entirely new streetscape!
- Mudflat is registering for kids' summer classes. Classes offered for ages 5-11 and 12 and up. Sign your kids up today! 149 Broadway
- Louie's is open and ready for summer! Cool off with their famous banana boat or a refreshing ice cream cone. 193 Broadway
- Rodizio is hosting a family fun day on July 12th and 13th from 12-4pm. Welcome the new owner Otto Hernandez, 129 Broadway
- Petals in Paradise has expanded their hours and will now be open during regular business hours. 133 Broadway
- Keep an eye out for the Storefront Improvements along Broadway at Fasika and Louie's. Check out our blog for details!
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Behind the Scenes
This month we set out to begin several visual improvements in the neighborhood. We partnered with the City of Somerville for the yearly clean up and our devoted volunteers came out in the pouring rain! We also enlisted the efforts of one of our green-thumbed volunteers, Eric Barry, to bring some color onto the sidewalk with our new beautiful flower pots in front of the office.
The latest addition to our office are three pictures of Broadway designed by Althea Chen. Come by the office to see how great they look!
Read our blog post on how little improvements like these ones drive the big ones!
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Volunteer Opportunities of
the Month
Are you a(n)... Accountant?
Banker?
Property Owner?
Small Business Owner?
Realtor?
If yes, we want you to
be on one of our committees! In only 3 hours a month you will be able to use
your expertise to decide the future of the East Broadway business district and
make a lasting impact on this neighborhood. Contact us at the office for more
information.
Email info@eastsomervillemainstreets.org
or call 617-623-3869.
SomerStreets Extravaganza
SomerStreets planning
is in full force and we need your help! Volunteer with kids activities, staging
and fun events along Broadway. If you are interested in volunteering with
SomerStreets on July 25th from 12-4pm please contact Jenn Bliss at moonshipmail@gmail.com.
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Community Calendar for June
Community Meeting
Wednesday, June 9th
6:30
Cross St. Senior
Center, 165 Broadway
Meeting will focus on upcoming roadway construction in East Somerville particularly at the Lombardi intersection.
Contact Carlene Campbell: 617.625.6600 x2615
Green Line Station Planning
Saturday, June 12th
10am-3pm
Argenziano School, 290
Washington Street
Email kcraig@somervillema.gov or click herefor more information.
Support Mudflat's
Fundraisers:
Saturday, June 12, 10
am - 3 pm
Don't miss Mudflat's pottery Sidewalk Sale in Davis Square. Proceeds benefit the
Mudflat Building Fund.
Friday, June 18, 7 pm
Join Mudflat as they go on a Boston Duck Tour! Tickets are $30 per person,
available at Mudflat (617-628-0589). Proceeds benefit the Mudflat Building
Fund.
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SomerStreets: Save the Date!
ESMS, in partnership with the City of Somerville and FossFest, will be blocking off Broadway on July 25th from 12-4 for walking, cycling, skating, biking and fun! There will be music, dance and fitness activities, and lots of kids activities. Come out and celebrate summer in the city with your family and friends! For more information contact Jenn Bliss, moonshipmail@gmail.com.
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Neighbor of the Month
Nathan Kimborowicz
Nathan Kimborowicz,
East Somerville Main Streets Volunteer and East Somerville
resident, has been helping out with ESMS since December when he volunteered to
sell cookbooks at a community event. He then stepped up to help plan and
promote the 2010 Annual Party in March and now is chairing the Business
Membership Organization committee. He also wrote a community blog post about the neighborhood in April highlighting the history of the area. Nathan
has been a driving force in the successes of 2010 and is continuing to bring in
new perspectives and fresh ideas to the organization.
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Did You Know...?
...that our website
features a resource page for businesses and residents in East
Somerville?
We
want our website to be a hub for community and your number one resource. With
that in mind we have compiled a complete directory of East
Somerville businesses and a list of resources valuable for the
business owners and our residents who use those businesses. Have any
suggestions for other resources you might like to see? Email us at info@eastsomervillemainstreets.org
and let us know!
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The Eastern Current
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Work for Farmer Dave's
and get paid in vegetables!
If you can lift over
30 pounds, are enthusiastic about local produce and cooking and interested in
working at the Farmer Dave pick-up sites from mid-June until the end of October
contact Bethany
at farm@farmerdaves.net for an
application. The sites with work-trade openings are:
-
Jamaica
Plain, Friday afternoons between 2:30 and 7:00pm
- Boston Medical Center, Friday afternoons between 11:30am and 3:30pm
- Somerville, Wednesdays early or late afternoon, for a split shift with returning work trade members
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