Discussions Begin on Cedar Street Flood Mitigation Project

[courtney o'keefe]

Somerville residents gathered on July 31st for an informational meeting on the Cedar Street Flood Mitigation project, tentatively, set for a summer 2014 begin date. This project is needed to update drainage systems that were installed in the early 1900s and alleviate capacity and structural issues.

Melissa Miguel of the City’s Engineering Department offered a comprehensive presentation detailing the reason for the project and how it will impact residents. This presentation has been posted to the City’s Engineering page, as well as, its Construction page under Roads and Bridges.

At this time, the RFP bid deadline has passed and design firms will be interviewed, researched, and graded before a final recommendation is made to the Mayor.

Per the RFP, the design firm will be mandated to host 3-5 public meetings during different phases of the process which will, most likely, be in sections of 25%, 50%, 75% and 100% of the design process. It is these meetings that are the most critical and that residents should try to attend.

Woohoo! Yard Sale at the ol' "Kate's Mystery Books"

[mals13.livejournal.com]

Hello neighbors!  We are gearing up for another yard sale for this Saturday, 8/3...planned time is 8-3ish
We will have tons of computer stuff, electronics, some furniture, and TONS of vintage everything (including clothes and costume jewelry) and other knick knacky things.
This won't be our usual "MASSIVE" yard sale as we don't plan on having friends join us this time around, but there's still plenty for the pickin'

2211 Mass Ave, next to Pemberton Farms, in what used to be Kate's Mystery Book store

stop by, say hi, and buy our things :)

thanks!