X-mas trees and mulch?

[bobobb.livejournal.com]

I remember someone earlier this year commenting that the city collects x-mas trees and turns them into mulch.  Is this mulch available to people who live in somerville?  

And while we are on the subject of landscaping -- does anyone know the term for the walls that make up many somervillian front lawns.  They are the 1.5-2 foot tall walls that keep in soil/mulch for small landscaping.  Are these considered "retaining walls"?

Thanks!

Big Dates in Somerville

[surrealestate.livejournal.com]

=o= If you bought a place in Somerville that was not already flagged for the residential exemption on property taxes, March 31 may be your deadline to qualify for FY08. Download the form from the web site and call 311 if you have any questions.

=o= As most of you probably know (but perhaps it was hard to really absorb since Tom Champion didn't make that call) April 1 marks the start of street-sweeping season, so sign up for reminders and get ready for the biweekly car shuffle.

=o= Also, as long as I'm posting, don't forget the April 2nd Meet-Up at the Burren. Tommy C., any chance you'll grace us with your silky-voiced presence this time?