Somerville Voices: Powderhouse School for sale, Haiti, Mystic River, "OneVille," and much more!

[Somerville Voices]

 *New *on Somerville Voices <http://www.somervillevoices.org/> *January 20,
2010*



Somerville Schools Open Houses This
Week<http://www.somervillevoices.org/2010/01/18/events/somerville-schools-open-houses-this-week/>by
Paul Bockelman

*This is probably the single best way to get a feel for a school. You can
see the buildings, talk to parents and administrators, and can sometimes sit
in on classes. No appointment is necessary; just stop by the schools that
interest you.*

* *

Mayor Seeks Powder House School Sale This
Year<http://www.somervillevoices.org/2010/01/18/development-and-zoning/city-releases-powder-house-school-real-estate-analysis-mayor-seeks-property-sale-this-year/>
by Barry Rafkind

As the City prepares to sell the closed Powder House School building to
private developers, the Office of Strategic Planning and Community
Development (OSPCD) just posted an Aug 24, 2009 real estate analysis report
to its website. Read
more<http://www.somervillevoices.org/2010/01/18/development-and-zoning/city-releases-powder-house-school-real-estate-analysis-mayor-seeks-property-sale-this-year/>




Sullivan Square
Redesign<http://www.somervillevoices.org/2010/01/14/uncategorized/sullivan-square-redesign/>by
HillforSenate

Overall, I am impressed with the design work that has been delivered so far.
I asked the BRA to keep the following considerations in mind as they embark
on the next design phase: Read
more<http://www.somervillevoices.org/2010/01/14/uncategorized/sullivan-square-redesign/>




Somerville Haitians Stepping
Up<http://www.somervillevoices.org/2010/01/16/public-health-safety/somerville-haitians-stepping-up-help-them/>by
Linda Conte

The Haitian Coalition of Somerville is organizing a medical relief trip.
Members of the Haitian community with medical and organizational skills
including five Haitian nurses will be traveling to Haiti as soon as
arrangements can be made. Haitians and others with medical skills would also
be welcome. Read
more<http://www.somervillevoices.org/2010/01/16/public-health-safety/somerville-haitians-stepping-up-help-them/>




OneVille : A Project to Support Somerville
Youth<http://www.somervillevoices.org/2010/01/15/schools-and-youth/oneville-a-new-community-project-to-support-somerville-youth/>by
Barry Rafkind

OneVille (OneVille.org <http://oneville.org/>)  is working to unite around
one goal: pursuing the success of every young person in Somerville.  Read
more<http://www.somervillevoices.org/2010/01/15/schools-and-youth/oneville-a-new-community-project-to-support-somerville-youth/>




Helping Haiti<http://www.somervillevoices.org/2010/01/14/schools-and-youth/helpful-info-for-helping-haiti/>by
Linda Conte

Advice on responding to the needs of children and families affected by the
devastation of the earthquake  Read
more<http://www.somervillevoices.org/2010/01/14/schools-and-youth/helpful-info-for-helping-haiti/>




*More upcoming events:*

Thur., Jan 21:          Transportation Planning Committee (10:00
am)<http://www.somervillevoices.org/2010/01/18/events/mpo-transportation-planning-and-programming-committee-meeting-5/>

Thur., Jan. 21:          Mystic River Watershed Association “DoughRaiser”
(all day)<http://www.somervillevoices.org/2010/01/04/uncategorized/mystic-river-watershed-association-doughraiser-event/>

Thur., Jan. 21:          Flu Vaccination Clinics (4:00
pm)<http://www.somervillevoices.org/2009/12/22/events/flu-vaccination-clinics-available-to-general-public/>

Thur., Jan. 21:          Middle School Health Survey Results Presentation
(6:00 pm)<http://www.somervillevoices.org/2010/01/03/events/middle-school-health-survey-results-presentation/>

Thur., Jan. 21:          Choice Program Info Night (7:00
pm)<http://www.somervillevoices.org/2010/01/12/events/choice-program-info-night/>

Jan. 21,22:               Somerville Schools Open Houses – This Week! (8:30
am)<http://www.somervillevoices.org/2010/01/18/events/somerville-schools-open-houses-this-week/>

Mon., Jan. 25:          MBTA Rider Oversight Committee Meeting (5:00
pm)<http://www.somervillevoices.org/2010/01/18/events/mbta-rider-oversight-committee-meeting-2/>

Mon., Jan. 25:          Brown School Informational Coffee (6:00
pm)<http://www.somervillevoices.org/2010/01/18/events/brown-school-informational-coffee/>

Tues., Jan. 26:         Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee Visioning
Meeting (6:30 pm)<http://www.somervillevoices.org/2010/01/18/events/comprehensive-plan-steering-committee-visioning-meeting-2/>

*...to take full advantage of coming transit improvements, particularly the
Green Line Extension and the Assembly Square Orange Line T-Stop.*

Tues., Jan 26:           Climate Forum with Henrietta Davis in Cambridge
(7:00 pm)<http://www.somervillevoices.org/2010/01/18/events/climate-forum-with-councilor-henrietta-davis-in-cambridge-126/>

*Davis** will discuss her experience as a delegate to the UN Climate
Conference in Copenhagen.*

Tues., Jan. 26:          Somerville Community Chorus Open Rehearsal (7:15
pm)<http://www.somervillevoices.org/2010/01/12/events/somerville-community-chorus-open-rehearsal/>

Wed. Jan. 27:           Access Advisory Committee to the MBTA (1:00
pm)<http://www.somervillevoices.org/2010/01/10/events/mpo-access-advisory-committee-to-the-mbta-meeting/>

Wed., Jan. 27:          MRWA Lower Mystic Initiative Presentation
(6:30 pm)<http://www.somervillevoices.org/2010/01/18/events/mystic-river-watershed-association-lower-mystic-initiative-presentation/>

*Water quality conditions in the Mystic and how to get involved improving
them.*

Thur., Jan. 28:           Flu Vaccination Clinics (4:00
pm)<http://www.somervillevoices.org/2009/12/22/events/flu-vaccination-clinics-available-to-general-public/>

Sat., Jan. 30:            Why Commissions Can Improve Our Community (1:30
pm)<http://www.somervillevoices.org/2010/01/18/events/why-commissions-can-improve-our-community/>

*From the “How to” Series for Civic Engagement by the Office of Somerville
Commissions.*

Sun., Jan. 31:          College Goal Sunday (2:00
pm)<http://www.somervillevoices.org/2010/01/13/events/somerville-high-school-hosts-free-important-financial-aid-program-parents-students-invited-to-college-goal-sunday-jan-31/>

*Free assistance in filing the federal financial aid application*

Tues., Feb. 2:            Somerville Community Chorus Open Rehearsal (7:15
pm)<http://www.somervillevoices.org/2010/01/12/events/somerville-community-chorus-open-rehearsal/>

Feb. 4,5,6:                 Beauty and the
Beast<http://www.somervillevoices.org/2009/11/10/events/beauty-and-the-beast-produced-by-somerville-high-school/>

*Three performances only of the Somerville High production*

Fri., Feb. 5:              Beard and Moustache Contest registration
deadline<http://www.somervillevoices.org/2010/01/08/uncategorized/beard-and-moustache-contest/>

Thur., Feb. 11:          Parent/guardian workshops (6:30
pm)<http://www.somervillevoices.org/2009/12/22/events/save-the-dates-free-parentguardian-workshops-in-the-somerville-public-schools/>

Sat., Feb. 13:           Beard and Moustache Contest (!?!) (3:00
pm)<http://www.somervillevoices.org/2010/01/08/uncategorized/beard-and-moustache-contest/>
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