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Redirecting... Click here if you are not redirected within a few seconds.CITY DELEGATES MAKE DUE DILIGENCE VISITS TO UNION SQUARE DEVELOPER PROJECTS
CITY DELEGATION TO UNDERTAKE DUE DILIGENCE VISITS TO UNION SQUARE MASTER DEVELOPER PROJECTS 10-person team to view projects completed by master developer finalists SOMERVILLE – With four finalists chosen for master developer of the targeted redevelopment in Union Square, representatives from the Union Square Civic Advisory Committee, the Somerville Redevelopment Authority, the City and the Board of Aldermen will travel to four cities during the last week of May to see for…PUBLIC INVITED TO SHAPE PLANS FOR COMMUNITY PRESERVATION ACT FUNDING
SOMERVILLE – Want to help determine how the City of Somerville should spend at least $1.5 million on affordable housing, open space, outdoor recreation and historic preservation projects? The Somerville Community Preservation Committee will gather public feedback at two public hearings in May that will assist in finalizing the criteria the Committee uses to determine which projects are recommended for funding through the Community Preservation Act (CPA). Residents are invited to learn about…Rain Barrels Available for Purchase through April 5; Pickup on April 12
Through a partnership with the Great American Rain Barrel Company in Hyde Park, MA, the City of Somerville is offering rain barrels to Somerville residents at a discount to help conserve water and save money. Barrels can be purchased through April 5 by visiting www.greatamericanrainbarrel.com. Click on "Shop Local Programs," and search for Somerville. Somerville residents may purchase the barrels at a cost of $69, a 40% discount from regular retail price. Barrels are available in Forest Green…CITY, FEDERAL REALTY HOST LOCAL HIRING EVENTS MARCH 1, 2, 8 and 9
SOMERVILLE – As the City prepares for the first retailers to open their doors this spring at Assembly Row, Somerville’s newest neighborhood is hosting four job fairs, two of which will be exclusively for Somerville residents, to give residents a first look and access to jobs with the City’s newest employers. Jobs are being offered at a variety of levels, including Sales Associates, Manager and Assistant Manager positions. A sampling of available jobs are currently posted on Assembly Row’s Jobs…Somerville Community Blood Drive
Click here to view flyer.AGGRESSIVE NEW RODENT CONTROL INITIATIVES ANNOUNCED; City Exploring Rodent Fertility Management
Comprehensive Integrated Pest Management Plan to include: · Financial assistance for residential rodent control; · Proposed new uniform residential trash barrel program; · Comprehensive dumpster inspection and enforcement; · Establishment of the Rodent Action Team (RAT); and · Testing of rodent fertility management as piloted in New York City…TUFTS, SOMERVILLE REACH 5-YEAR PARTNERSHIP DEAL
SOMERVILLE – The City of Somerville and Tufts University have reached a partnership agreement through which Tufts will contribute $1.375 million over five years to the City. As part of the agreement, Tufts will also waive the university’s application fee for Somerville High School students and provide college preparation assistance for Somerville students beginning in the sixth grade. Tufts will make annual payments to the City of $275,000, representing a significant increase of nearly two-…LGBT Skate Night Oct. 26th
Are you ready to celebrate Halloween - on ice? Please join us for the City of Somerville's second annual LGBT Skate Night on Saturday, October 26th from 8 to 10 p.m. at the Veteran's Memorial Skating Rink, 570 Somerville Ave. All ages and allies are welcome, and costume prizes will be awarded. Tickets are $10 and include skate rental. Play It Again Sports, located in Stoneham, is offering a 10% discount on skate purchases when you mention Somerville's LGBT Skate Night. The event is…NEW “SOMERSTREETS” EVENT DEBUTS ON HOLLAND STREET SEPTEMBER 8th
SOMERVILLE - The City of Somerville will host its newest event in the annual SomerStreets series on Sunday, September 8th from noon to 4 p.m. Strike Up the Bands @ SomerStreets will take place along Holland Street between Davis Square and Teele Square and will include live music at Johnny D's Uptown and PJ Ryan's Pub as well as children's activities, family-friendly programming, and student-friendly fun (Welcome back, students!) throughout the afternoon. This is the first time the festival has…Feedback
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