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Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food

by Anthony Chang I love our Farmers’ Market.  Local, organic produce is abundant.  For me, there is a real sense of community — I know vendors by name and I run into neighbors at the market every Sunday.  We are … Continue reading

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Letter from the Chair

by Laura Lewis It took 600+ scoops of ice cream, 400  water toss balloons, 200+ balloon animals, 150 pinwheels, 200 tattoos, 12 potato sacks, two fire trucks, one tug of war rope, a PitchBlast machine (with 200+ HUGE water balloons) … Continue reading

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Join the Fun! Run for OMVNA Steering Committee

by Laura Lewis The OMVNA Nominating Committee is now accepting applications from individuals interested in participating on its Steering Committee.  Applicants must be residents living in the neighborhood and must be at least 16 years of age. Descriptions of the … Continue reading

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Council Candidates Debate: Monday, October 4

The incumbents face off against the challengers for three City Council seats on Monday, October 4 at Landel’s School, 115 West Dana Street. The debate will begin at 7 p.m. Incumbents Jac Siegel, Margaret Abe-Koga, and Ronit Bryant, will debate … Continue reading

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UPDATES: Downtown Committee Meeting August 17, 2010

by David Lewis Development Updates The City Council approved the 51-unit, ROEM affordable housing project at Franklin and Evelyn.  This project has seen a lot of design changes to make it fit in better with the surrounding community. There will … Continue reading

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