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$2.1M AWARDED TO COMBAT HOMELESSNESS IN SOMERVILLE, ARLINGTON
$2.1 MILLION AWARDED TO COMBAT HOMELESSNESS IN SOMERVILLE AND ARLINGTON 12 housing programs and 3 service programs funded through U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development award to Somerville-Arlington Continuum of Care SOMERVILLE –More than $2.1 million in federal grant funding has been awarded for homeless assistance programs in Somerville and Arlington through the federal Continuum of Care Program Competition for FY14, Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone announced this week. The…SUSTAINABLE NEIGHBORHOODS WORKING GROUP SELECTED
SUSTAINABLE NEIGHBORHOODS WORKING GROUP SELECTED Committee of residents, experts, advocates and industry professionals to develop bold and innovative recommendations that address housing affordability SOMERVILLE –A 29-member group representing a wide range of expertise and perspectives on housing affordability has been selected to recommend bold and innovative ways that the City can address affordability for families, as part of Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone’s “Sustainable…GLX Bridge Work Jan. 19 - Ball Sq.
Beginning in January 2015, necessary repair work will begin at rail bridges throughout the City to make way for the impending Green Line Extension project (GLX), which will bring six new rail stops to Somerville. Starting on Jan. 19 and continuing through May 2015, construction on the Broadway Bridge in Ball Sq. will require the closure of the southbound vehicle and bicycle travel lane as well as the sidewalk for pedestrians in order to construct a temporary utility bridge. Two-way vehicle…Purchase Birth, Marriage & Death Certificates Online
Starting this week, birth certificates, marriage certificates and death certificates may be purchased online with a major credit or an electronic funds transfer, as the Somerville City Clerk's Office continues to streamline and enhance services. Order online by clicking here. Constituents may order up to three birth certificates or marriage certificates per transaction, and up to 10 death certificates per transaction. There is a $1 charge per order for processing and mailing, and additional…RESIDENTS SOUGHT FOR CITY BOARDS & COMMISSIONS
RESIDENTS SOUGHT FOR CITY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS Vacancies to be filled on Planning Board, Zoning Board, Redevelopment Authority, Historic Preservation Commission, Design Review Committee, and Conservation Commission SOMERVILLE—The City of Somerville is seeking to fill vacancies on five essential boards and commissions that are appointed by the Mayor and coordinated by the Mayor's Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development. The Mayor's office will be accepting…SRA Board Seeking New Member
City Seeking Applications for Vacant Somerville Redevelopment Authority Position SOMERVILLE – The Somerville Redevelopment Authority (SRA) is seeking applicants to fill a current vacancy in the five-member board. The SRA is an entity created under the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The SRA has a total of five members, four of whom are appointed by the Mayor and one of whom is appointed by the Governor. The members serve staggered terms of three years each. Each member must be…UNION SQ GREEN LINE SITE WORK BEGINS
UNION SQUARE GREEN LINE STATION SITE WORK BEGINS Removal of contaminated soil, demolition of buildings and restoration of property to take place over next three months; traffic impacts from construction SOMERVILLE – Work clearing the way for the future Union Square MBTA Green Line Station begins this month, with a goal of removing contaminated soil, demolishing existing buildings and restoring the property to a smooth finish by the start of winter. During this work, traffic will be…Community Path Party Postponed Until 9/20
Due to forecasts of severe storms and high heat on Saturday, Sept. 6, the Community Path Party co-sponsored by the City of Somerville and the Friends of the Community Path has been POSTPONED until Saturday, Sept. 20, from 2 to 6 p.m.Last Day to Register to Vote in State Primary is 8/20
Voter registration can be done by mail or in person at Somerville City Hall (93 Highland Ave). To see a list of polling places by ward, please click here. If you do not know which ward you are in and would like to look up your polling place, please click here.Feedback
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