Sam Coren & John Allen – Beacon Street Reconstruction Project (4.2.13)

 

Tonight on Greater Somerville host Joe Lynch gives equal time to two opponents of the proposed cycle track on Beacon Street.  The $4.5 million dollar Beacon Street reconstruction project now proposes to include a “cycle track” as part of the upgrade of utilities, ADA compliance upgrades and roadway and sidewalk reconstruction.  In addition to the loss of on-street parking, the opponents of the “cycle track” have stated that there are serious design flaws in the Design Consultants Inc. plan, unaddressed public safety concerns not only for cyclists, but for motorists and pedestrians as well.

Visit: http://beaconstreetsomerville.org/

Luisa Oliveira & Jessie Banhazl – Somerville’s Urban Agriculture Ordinance (2.5.13)

Join host KyAnn Anderson as she speak’s with the City of Somerville’s Luisa Oliveira and Green City Grower’s Co-Founder Jessie Banhazl, as they discuss their collaboration efforts in Somerville’s recently passed Urban Agriculture Ordinance. These regulations are the first of their kind in the state of Massachusetts. Additionally, learn about the recently launched Urban Agriculture Ambassador’s Program, and how 15 lucky Somerville residents will be receiving free home agricultural education courses this spring, if their applications are selected (deadline is February 15th, email urbanagambassadors@gmail.com for an application link). If you are a chicken coop enthusiast, fascinated with beehives, or dream of installing a raised-bed vegetable garden this spring, this is a must-see episode.

Visit:  

The City of Somerville’s ABC’s of Urban Agriculture - http://www.somervillema.gov/departments/ospcd/parks-and-open-space/urban-agriculture-initiaitive

Green City Growers - www.growmycitygreen.com

City of Somerville’s Chicken Video* - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=34vtPsbZ9T8

(*Bonus points for anyone who recognizes the voice over in the video. Luisa, perhaps?)

Greater Somerville Nominated – Again!

Again this year, we are thrilled to announce that Greater Somerville has garnered another nomination for “Best Hot Set” show from Somerville Community Access Television.  The awards will be presented on Thursday, January 24, 2013 during a live telecast from from the SCATV studios.  And guess who is hosting and presenting the awards?  Our own Joe Lynch!  And guess who is also nominated for “Best Show Host” for his gig as commentator for Somerville Scout magazines “King of the Ville” road race?  Our own Joe Lynch, again!  We wonder if Joe will also be in the audience rooting on “Greater Somerville”, KyAnn and himself?  We don’t doubt it………….all the best to KyAnn and Joe for a terrific night at the 2012 Annual SCATV Awards.

Lillian Testa – Reaching For The Stars’ 2012 Champion (12.11.12)

Join hosts Joe Lynch and KyAnn Anderson for their Greater Somerville Holiday Special, as they welcome Reaching For The Stars’ Champion Lillian Testa, as she makes her debut appearance on the show. Singing a few holiday classics along with her own musical selections, Lillian dazzles the cozy and festive studio, as we send out warm holiday wishes to our Somerville viewers and beyond. We’d like to take this time to wish everyone a Happy Holidays from everyone here at Greater Somerville!

 

Renee Polcaro – Vice President of East Somerville Main Streets (9.11.12)

Join host Joe Lynch and KyAnn Anderson as they speak with Vice President of East Somerville Main Street’s Renee Polcaro about the upcoming 2nd Annual East Somerville Foodie Crawl. The event is scheduled for Tuesday, September 18th, and you are encouraged to get your tickets early before they sell out!

Visit: www.eastsomervillemainstreets.org

Tour of Maxwell Green Development – Special Edition (7.10.12)

Join host Joe Lynch as he walks the site of the Maxwell Green Development on Lowell Street, speaking with Somerville Mayor Joe Curtatone and the Developers about the history and highlights of the development process. Find out exactly what the units look like by taking a tour inside one of the marketing units, that are set to be leasing by later this year.

Video Link:  http://blip.tv/somervillecommunityaccess/special-edition-of-greater-somerville-maxwell-s-green-6245110

Visit: http://www.maxwellsgreen.com/

Tom Nash & Adam Vacarro – The Somerville Scout Co-Editors (6.19.12)

Join host Joe Lynch as he talks with Somerville Scout’s co-editors Tom Nash and Adam Vacarro about what new changes we can expect both online and in print this year.

Visit: http://www.somervillescout.com/

Dan Atkinson – Somerville Journal Editor (6.12.12)

 

Join host KyAnn Anderson as she introduces the new editor of the Somerville Journal, Dan Atkinson, to talk about what changes you can expect to see at the paper, where print journalism is headed in the next decade, and why he’s excited to cover one of the most dynamic cities in the Boston Metro area.

Visit: http://www.wickedlocal.com/somerville

Bike Safety – Hayes Morrison & Sgt. James Rooney – City of Somerville Department of Transportation and Infrastructure & Somerville Police Department (5.15.12)

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Join hosts Joe Lynch and KyAnn Anderson for this special edition of Greater Somerville to discuss “Bicycle Rules of the Road.”  An important topic with the seasonal increases of bike riders, as well as the Somerville Police Department’s more recent enforcement of MA Law, Chapter 85, Section 11B (see link below), that’s got everyone talking. Want to avoid getting a ticket? Watch the episode and find out how, as well as what you can do to stay safe in Somerville and how to find out more on the Somerville biking culture.

 

Visit: http://www.malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartI/TitleXIV/Chapter85/Section11b

Somerville Bike Committee:  http://somervillebikes.org/

Teresa McGowan & Lisa Dezmelyk – Somerville Garden Club President & Public Relations Director (4.24.12)

Join host KyAnn Anderson as she “Goes Green” and talks with Somerville Garden Club’s President Teresa McGowan and Public Relations Director Lisa Dezmelyk about the wonderful world of gardening and the exciting SGC activities going on this season. Tune in tonight to find out what you need to do to land one of those highly coveted community garden plots, as well as why you need to get a move on and plant your gardens early this year.

Visit: http://www.somervillegardenclub.org/

Photos:  http://www.flickr.com/groups/somerville_garden_club/