Real Estate Tax in Somerville

[bobobb.livejournal.com]

I just got a rather shocking update from my mortgage company regarding the real estate tax for my house in Somerville. The mortgage company pays the taxes out of escrow for me and it seems that in the past year those taxes have tripled, literally. Was there a housing tax this past year that I missed?

Update: Think it is the residential exemption...thanks for the heads up. Will call to get it worked out on Monday. Thanks for the help!

Ball Square Bowling Alley Opens to the Public

[josephineave.livejournal.com]

They have a big sign out front announcing they are open to the public on Saturdays and Sundays. They also mention league openings.

Michaels in Porter Square opens to the public October 5th, grand opening October 7th

[azure-rhymes.livejournal.com]

hey y'all! I wanna clarify about the Michaels opening in Porter in October! I work there so i've got all the deets, haha.

we actually open to the public on October 5th, but our Grand Opening is on the 7th! there's gonna be a ribbon cutting and I think the mayor of Cambridge is gonna be there too which is pretty cool. i just wanted to clarify cause there was some confusion on the last post about it. so you're all welcome to come and shop starting on the 5th but the 7th is when we celebrate!

hope to see you guys there! the store is suuuuper nice and i'm very excited 8)

Call for Knitted, Crocheted, and Sewed Goods

[toricosta.livejournal.com]

The Nave Gallery is seeking knitted, crocheted, and sewed donations of scarves, gloves, hats, bags, blankets, decorative pieces, etc., for the 5th annual Wrap Around, our sale of affordable handmade goods to benefit the Somerville Homeless Coalition (SHC).  We are especially looking for items for infants and children.  And, we'll even happily take all that yarn you've got hidden away!

Sale Dates and Hours

Saturday/Sunday, November 10-11, 1-5 pm
Saturday/Sunday, November 17-18, 1-5 pm
Saturday/Sunday, December 1-2, 1-5 pm
Saturday/Sunday, December 8-9, 1-5 pm
Saturday/Sunday, December 15-16, 1-5 pm

Cupcake Reception
Saturday, November 17th, 1-5 pm

A special fiber arts exhibit--Threads Bared--will be held in conjunction with Wrap Around.

 Donations can be dropped off from October 27th-Nov 10th at: 

Nave Gallery, 155 Powderhouse Blvd, Somerville  
Blue Cloud Gallery, 713 Broadway Ave, Somerville
Magpie, 416 Highland Ave. Somerville
Mind’s Eye Yarns, 22 White St, Cambridge

Please include your name so that we can thank you, and a list the materials used (e.g. wool, cotton, etc.).

If you have any questions, contact Tori Costa at tori.costa@gmail.com