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Resident-only parking- I am curious as to which 20 roads will still be available for visitors? There is no indication of this, and no list, on the Somerville website. Who has this list? This was indeed a botched transition.

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Somerville Scene
Engaging the young and the restless
Young Somerville: An unexpectedly loaded phrase for those who have lived here long enough to know they're still newcomers. Boston Globe, 11/20/09
- Youth offer advice on city The Somerville News, 11/19/09
Chamber gets down to business with Green Line
The Chamber of Commerce wants the state economic development office to play a major role in planning the Green Line Extension, so that officials will consider building offices, apartments, and other facilities near the planned stations. Boston Globe, 11/20/09

Buonomo gets 2 1/2 years in prison
John Buonomo, a former Somerville alderman and former register of probate for Middlesex County, was sentenced to 2 1/2 years in state prison yesterday for stealing over $100,000 in taxpayer money and campaign funds. Boston Globe, 11/18/09
Bilingual story time at library
From the Somerville Public Library: Join us at the Central Library (79 Highland Avenue) on Saturday and on Saturday, Dec. 19, at 3 p.m. for storytime with Elizabeth Jose, graduate of the University of California, Santa Cruz and current Somerville resident. Elizabeth has been studying Spanish for over 7 years. Boston Globe, 11/20/09

Martinis with history
The idea of digging into the cocktail archives has become de rigueur in recent years. For Gargoyles owner James Conforti and bartender Paul Christie, that was the plan from the get-go when they opened in 1996. Boston Globe
Somerville visionary meetings start Dec. 1
From the City of Somerville: Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone and Executive Director of the Mayors Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development Monica Lamboy announced that the City will hold a series of Visioning Meetings throughout the months of December and January. Boston Globe, 11/19/09
Op-ed view: Stand up, get mad, and be like Mike!
Writing about the former Somerville mayor and his bid for the US Senate, Globe columnist Scot Lehigh says, "I used to be a mild-mannered sort, but no more. Michael Capuano has ignited my sense of grievance.'' Boston Globe, 11/18/09
- Video profile Tracing candidate's local roots Boston Globe, 11/16/09
New vehicles en route for police, firefighters
Somerville police will soon have a new fleet of wheels following a Board of Aldermen vote to authorize spending $375,640 for more than a dozen vehicles. The Fire Department is also slated to receive three new Toyota Priuses and a $500,000 pump truck. Somerville News, 11/18/09
Buy local and boost economy, add jobs
A Somerville civic group has joined forces with its Cambridge counterpart to launch "Shift Your Shopping," a campaign, urging residents and busi- nesses to buy local for the holiday season. Somerville Local First, 11/18/09
Time to share favorite
Thanksgiving recipes
For most of us, Thanksgiving is about ... family. Giving thanks. Not to mention Grandma's special stuffing. Auntie's maple-syrup-glazed butternut squash. Dad's apple crisp. If you have a special recipe to share, please hit the link's comment button and post it there. Or e-mail it to yourtown@boston.com. Attention vegetarians: Your ways around the holiday table are especially welcome. Boston Globe, 11/18/09
- Thanksgiving Day matchups for teams across region Boston Globe, 11/17/2009
- Boys' soccer tournament run comes to an end The Somerville News, 11/16/2009
- Volleyball team beats Williams for first New England title Tufts Daily, 11/16/2009
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