If you’ve been meaning to set up a rain barrel to catch rainfall, or to start composting, this could be a great opportunity…

http://www.nerainbarrel.com/Somerville.html

Through the City of Somerville, you can get a New Englander rain barrel, normally priced at $119.95, for only $74.95; and a Bio-Orb® composter, normally priced at $129.95, for only $89.95.

To take advantage of this program, orders must be placed by Monday, May 3, 2010. The pickup for all orders is Saturday, May 8, between 9 a.m. and noon. You may pick up your order at the DPW Yard, 1 Franey Rd.