Community Celebration at Arts at the Armory

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Jean Appolon Expressions, a Haitian Contemporary dance company, is holding its third annual Banboche celebration on Saturday December 14th at the festive Arts at the Armory in Somerville, MA. Join Jean Appolon and the entire dance company to celebrate a year full of rich community programming, as you immerse yourself in Haitian culture. The evening will include dance performances, highlights from our year and the communities we support, unique handcrafted goods, drinks and dancing for all. Come party with us!

Get your tickets here!

Draw 7 park plans seems to be moving forward

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DCR developing design for Draw Seven Park https://www.thesomervilletimes.com/archives/95201

The design elements of the Draw Seven Park project includes:

• The protection of upland areas against storm surges and rising sea levels by elevating the grades;

• The installation of a “living shoreline” with the restoration of salt marshes and shellfish habitat;

• The restoration of fresh water wetlands;

• The installation of green infrastructure to manage stormwater runoff and improve water quality;

• The upgrading of the Amelia Earhart Dam utilities and flood protection;

• The reconstruction of a shared-use river path;

• The construction of new trails with scenic overlooks;

• The installation of new interpretive signage featuring site history and area ecology;

• The development of new park activity areas, such as gathering areas with trees, seating, and lawn areas for recreation; and,

• The installation of new native plants and landscaping.