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 New This Week on Somerville Voices <http://www.somervillevoices.org/> February
2, 2009   Upcoming Caucuses for Issues Convention: Why
Bother?<http://www.somervillevoices.org/2009/02/01/politics/upcoming-caucuses-for-issues-convention-why-bother/>
by fberman

Rachel Heller sent around information about the Democratic Party Caucuses
scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 5th (see below). Here are my thoughts on why
it's worth our time.  Read
more<http://www.somervillevoices.org/2009/02/01/politics/upcoming-caucuses-for-issues-convention-why-bother/>


Volunteer for the Somerville Public
Schools<http://www.somervillevoices.org/2009/01/29/schools-and-youth/volunteer-for-the-somerville-public-schools/>
by
Jen Capuano

I want to share with you a call I received this week from an 80-year-old
Somerville woman. Olga is a retired math teacher who is recovering from hip
replacement surgery. After hearing President Obama's Inaugural Address and
his call to service, she picked up the phone…Read
more<http://www.somervillevoices.org/2009/01/29/schools-and-youth/volunteer-for-the-somerville-public-schools/>


Is the mayor's Financial Advisory Committee good for
Somerville?<http://www.somervillevoices.org/2009/01/28/uncategorized/is-the-mayors-financial-advisory-committee-good-for-somerville/>
by
Barry Rafkind

This sounds like a proactive and timely step on the part of the mayor, but
is this "outside" panel of "experts" truly a good source of guidance for our
city in these dire times? Read
more<http://www.somervillevoices.org/2009/01/28/uncategorized/is-the-mayors-financial-advisory-committee-good-for-somerville/>


Share your advice about the website of the Somerville Public
Schools<http://www.somervillevoices.org/2009/01/28/schools-and-youth/invitation-to-share-your-advice-about-improving-the-website-of-the-somerville-public-schools/>
by
Gretchen Kinder

At least three times a week I get email from members of our community
offering advice on ways the website of the Somerville Public
Schools<http://www.somerville.k12.ma.us/>can be reorganized to better
meet their information needs. Read
more<http://www.somervillevoices.org/2009/01/28/schools-and-youth/invitation-to-share-your-advice-about-improving-the-website-of-the-somerville-public-schools/>


Are YOU Eligible for the Earned Income Tax
Credit?<http://www.somervillevoices.org/2009/01/27/consumer-money-saving/are-you-eligible-for-the-earned-income-tax-credit/>
By
Dennis Fischman

The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) can put up to $5,548 in your pocket this
tax season! EITC is the federal and state income tax credit available to low
and moderate-income working families and individuals. Last year, more than
50,000 eligible working families in Massachusetts failed to apply for EITC,
leaving an estimated $75 million in unclaimed money in Washington, D.C. Read
more<http://www.somervillevoices.org/2009/01/27/consumer-money-saving/are-you-eligible-for-the-earned-income-tax-credit/>


Upcoming events on our calendar:

   - February 4, 2009: Davis Square Area Resident-Business Initiative
   Monthly Mtg (7:00
pm)<http://www.somervillevoices.org/2009/01/28/events/davis-square-area-resident-business-initiative-monthly-mtg/>
   - February 5, 2009: Somerville Dem Caucuses for State Convention (7:00
   pm)<http://www.somervillevoices.org/2009/01/30/events/somerville-dem-caucuses-for-state-convention/>
   - February 14, 2009: Low cost cat spay/neuter, rabies vaccination (all
   day)<http://www.somervillevoices.org/2009/02/01/events/low-cost-cat-spayneuter-rabies-vaccination/>
   - February 17-20, 2009: Somertime in February for ages 5-13 (8:30
am)<http://www.somervillevoices.org/2009/02/02/events/somertime-in-february-for-ages-5-13/>
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