Local Listservs

Davis Square:  There’s a directory, blog, livejournal, flickrgroup, and email list at http://www.yourdavissquare.com.

Ward Six Alderman Rebekah Gewirtz has a bimonthly newsletter.  Sign up by sending an email to: rebekah@rebekahgewirtz.org

Freecycle™:   Do you have stuff that needs to go? Is it just taking up unnecessary space? Is there something you are looking for but can't afford to buy it? Then you've come to the right place. One person’s trash can be another person's treasure. Just Remember: everything posted must be free.  The groups include people from surrounding communities.
 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FreeCycle-Somerville-MA/

Friends of Lexington Park Playground:  Friends of Lexington Park is a group of neighbors committed to keeping the Lexington Park playground in tip top shape.  It also has great discussions about schools and gentrification.
 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/lexingtonpark/

Historic Somerville:  Historic Somerville is devoted to preserving the historic buildings, homes, collections, history and stories of Somerville, raising funds to secure the preservation and restoration of our historic jewels. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/historic-somerville/

Progressive Democrats of Somerville (PDS):  This is the mailing list for people interested in the activities of the Progressive Democrats of Somerville.  We are a group of people from Somerville and surrounding cities and towns who are interested in taking action and working for Progressive Reform and Party Unity.
 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ProgressiveDemocratsOfSomerville/

PSAL:  Progressive Somerville Announcement List
 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/psal/

PSDL:  Progressive Somerville Discussion List
 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/psdl/

Somerville Arts Council:  This listserv informs members about events and opportunities concerning arts and culture in Somerville. Members may post announcements which highlight Somerville artists and/or events taking place within Somerville. 
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/somartscouncil/

Somerville Climate Action:  An organization of Somerville, MA residents and other concerned citizens working to help Somerville respond to climate change.  It is connected to a growing national network of cities all working on this issue. 
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SomervilleClimateAction/

Somerville Commission for Women:  This is a general mailing list for the Commission for Women, used to distribute meeting announcements and to discuss activities of the Commission.
 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SomervilleCommissionForWomen/

The Somerville Dog Owners Group (som/dog) promotes responsible dog ownership, safe and legal options for off-leash recreation, and the equitable distribution of open space in Somerville, MA.
 http://www.somdog.org

Somerville for Schools:  A group of Somerville residents who are concerned with the future of the public schools in Somerville.
 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/somerville-4-schools/

Somerville/Medford United for Justice with Peace (SMUJP):  Working for justice and peace world-wide.
 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SMUJP/

Somerville Moms: This is an online group for moms from the JCFS new moms' group in Somerville (past and present attendees). Please use this list to ask questions, share information and chat with other moms. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/somervillemoms/ 

Somerville Special Ed PAC:  a resource for parents and other interested individuals willing to share resources, network and keep up to date on related Special Education issues in our district. Their webpage has workshop listing, links to state and federal laws and other related resources. www.somerville.k12.ma.us and then click departments and then click Somerville SPED Parent Advisory Council  http://groups.yahoo.com/group/somspedpac/

Somerville Transportation Equity Partnership (STEP):  A community group working for better transportation options for Somerville.
For news and background information, visit their website at: 
http://www.SomervilleSTEP.org/ 


http://groups.yahoo.com/group/S_T_E_P/

Union Square:  A place to discuss issues and opportunities in Union Square. Open to residents, businesspeople and others interested in the quality of life and economic vitality of Somerville's most diverse square.
 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/unionsquare/

Union Square Main Streets: There’s also a monthly newsletter from Union Square Main Streets:  sign up at http://www.unionsquaremain.org/