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CITY’S OFFICE OF SUSTAINABILITY AND ENNVIRONMENT ENDORSES FIRST NET-ZERO HOUSE IN SOMERVILLE
SOMERVILLE - The Somerville Office of Sustainability and Environment (OSE) announced their support today for a recently renovated two-family house as a model of Net-Zero Energy building for the city. "Net Zero Energy building" is a new construction practice where buildings are designed to produce as much energy as they consume, and this renovated home, owned by Chungha Cha of Susterra Partners in Korea and located at 13 Elmwood St. is the first Net-Zero home in the City. It is also…CITY CREWS WORKING TO REPAIR SIGNIFICANT STORM DAMAGE CITYWIDE
SOMERVILLE - In the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, City officials - DPW, Police, Fire, and school officials - continue the cleanup efforts throughout the City of Somerville. The storm, which included winds in excess of 70 miles per hour over a twelve-hour period, inflicted uprooted and fallen trees, downed power lines and other reported electrical outages, and some significant damage to municipal, school, and residential buildings. Roof damage was reported at several…MAYOR, OSPCD SUBMIT URBAN REVITALIZATION PLAN FOR UNION SQUARE TO SRA, BOA
SOMERVILLE - Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone announced today that, following a vote by the Somerville Redevelopment Authority (SRA) at its August 15th meeting, he will submit a draft of an Urban Revitalization Plan ("The Plan") to the Board of Aldermen this evening during their Special Meeting, scheduled for 7:00 p.m. The Plan, covering 117 acres in the Union Square area and including seven development blocks slated for acquisition by the City over a period of several years, would implement the…CITY HOLDS THE LINE ON WATER RATES; NO INCREASE IN FY13
SOMERVILLE - Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone announces that water/sewer rates will remain unchanged in Fiscal Year 2013. Although the City's assessments from the MWRA increased by a combined 2.6%, the City will maintain rates at the FY12 rate (please see below for breakdown of rates). "We decided that the City could afford to absorb the modest increase in water costs us, and that holding the line on water rates would be something that benefit everyone in the …National “Kids to Parks Day” May 19
The City of Somerville will join more than 50,000 communities across 45 states this year for the second annual Kids to Parks Day. A grassroots movement started by National Parks Trust, Kids to Parks events are planned nationwide to celebrate America's parks through active play on Saturday, May 19th. In Somerville, events are planned at several parks throughout the City, including Hodgkins-Curtin Playground, Albion Park, Lexington Park and the Community Path, Blessing of the Bay…MAYOR, ALDERMEN OFFER PLAN TO SUPPORT URBAN AGRICULTURE MOVEMENT IN SOMERVILLE
SOMERVILLE - Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone announced today that he is working with members of the Board of Aldermen, City staff, and several community partners to develop an urban agriculture initiative in Somerville. As a first step, the Mayor and several aldermen will co-sponsor submission of a proposed ordinance at the regular meeting of the Board of Aldermen on Thursday, April 12th. "This is part of a nationwide trend toward public-sector support for urban agriculture, but it is…NLC PRESCRIPTION DRUG PROGRAM HELPS CITY RESIDENTS RECEIVE $12K SAVINGS IN 2 YEARS
SOMERVILLE - Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone and Somerville Health Department Director Paulette Renault-Caragianes announced that after two years of partnering with the National League of Cities on its Prescription Drug Discount program, Somerville residents and employees have realized more than $12,000 in savings, 25% savings since the program's launch in October 2009. The program is designed to help residents seeking relief from the high cost of prescription drugs. The City of…Public Invited to Public Hearing on Economic Inequality 12/10
All are invited to a Public Hearing before the Board of Aldermen on Thursday, December 10, 2015, at 7 p.m., in the Aldermanic Chambers, 2nd Floor, City Hall, 93 Highland Ave. to provide public input on the issue of economic inequality. Please come share your concerns, suggestions, requests and ideas on how to address economic inequality in Somerville. This hearing is in response to a request for a public hearing on the subject submitted by 195 registered voters to the Board of Aldermen on…New Director of Veterans Services Announced
New Director of Veterans Services Announced Bryan Bishop, current Deputy Commissioner & Chief of Staff of Boston Veterans’ Services, named new Director of Somerville Veterans Services SOMERVILLE – Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone is pleased to announce that Bryan Bishop has been named Veterans Services Director for the City of Somerville. Bishop will bring his years of service as the Deputy Commissioner and Chief of Staff for the City of Boston Department of Veterans’ Services. He is a 20-…More Free Flu Vaccine Clinics Scheduled for November 2015
More Free Flu Vaccine Clinics Scheduled for November 2015 The Somerville Health and Human Services Department has scheduled two additional free public flu vaccination clinics. While there is no charge for vaccinations, attendees are asked to bring an insurance card if available. Those wanting a vaccine should wear clothing that allows easy access to the upper arm. Flu clinics will be held as follows: Tuesday, Nov. 3 (Vote & Vax), East Somerville Community School, 50 Cross St., 7 - 10 a.m.…Feedback
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