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Moving Season Reminders & Resources for Somerville Residents
September 1 is approaching, which means moving season is upon us. If you’re getting ready to move, here are some reminders and resources to help make the process go smoothly: Get a Permit for Your Moving Van You can apply for a moving van permit and pay to reserve a parking spot before you move. Permits cost $40 per day for up to three days, and parking signs cost $5. If there’s a meter, you’ll need to pay an additional $35 per day to reserve the spot. Bring your completed application to the…Somerville Rent Stabilization Listening Session, September 12
Mayor Katjana Ballantyne and the City of Somerville invite community members to provide public comments about rent stabilization at a third and final listening session. The City hosted two listening sessions last month and is holding a third session for anyone who was unable to attend earlier or has additional comments. The City has also extended the written comment period through September 10. Comments should address specific elements of Somerville’s proposed new rent stabilization rules,…Somerville Invites Community to Help Update City’s Climate Action Plan
The City of Somerville is updating its climate action plan, Climate Forward, and Mayor Katjana Ballantyne is calling on community members to get involved. Launched in 2018, Climate Forward established 13 top strategies to reduce Somerville’s contribution to climate change and to create a more climate-resilient community. It provides the framework for collective action on climate change across different sectors, including buildings, mobility, natural environment, community, and leadership. …Somerville Commemorating Annual International Overdose Awareness Day and Recovery Month
Mayor Katjana Ballantyne and the City of Somerville’s Health and Human Services Department (HHS) invite the community to join in recognizing International Overdose Awareness Day on August 31, 2023. Somerville Prevention is also hosting several awareness events throughout the month of September, which has been designated National Recovery Month to promote and support new evidence-based treatment and addiction recovery practices. In 2022, the Somerville community lost 22 residents due to opioid-…Annual Fire Hydrant Inspection & Testing, August 21 to September 2
The Somerville Fire Department will conduct its annual inspection of all fire hydrants in Somerville between Monday, August 21, and Saturday, September 2. Testing will take place between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. and, if necessary, in the evening between 6:15 and 8:15 p.m. During inspections, water will be flushed from the hydrants and their mechanical operations will be checked. As a result, some sediment may be disturbed in the water mains, potentially causing temporary rusty water in homes or…Tufts Street Transportation Safety Improvements Community Meeting, August 30
The City is reconstructing Tufts Street and its sidewalks as part of the citywide Pavement and Sidewalk Management Program. This presents an opportunity to redesign the street to make it safer for all users. Tufts Street is a residential street that serves as an important connection to the new East Somerville Green Line station. It’s also designated as a Neighborway in the Somerville Bicycle Network Plan, so the new design will prioritize traffic-calming elements to reduce speeds and discourage…Citing Public Safety Risk, Somerville Building Commissioner & Fire Chief Order Closure of City’s 90-92 Union Square Building
The Somerville Building Commissioner, in consultation with the Somerville Fire Chief, has ordered that the City’s 90-92 Union Square building close to the public on August 31 due to a public safety risk. In 2019, City and independent inspectors determined that the building, which dates to the late 1880s, needed significant structural repair. Emergency repairs were made at the time, but the assessments found that a complete gut renovation is required for full and lasting building repair. In…Somerville Commission for Persons with Disabilities Seeks Additional Members
Somerville residents are invited to apply for four vacancies on the Somerville Commission for Persons with Disabilities. Three of the vacancies must be filled by people who identify as having a disability. The Somerville Commission for Persons with Disabilities is committed to ensuring equity and inclusion for Somerville residents, workers, and visitors. The Commission works closely with the City’s Department of Racial and Social Justice and ADA Coordinator to carry out its mission and ensure…Somerville Hosting Two Firefighter Exam Registration Events in August
Interested in serving your community as a member of the Somerville Fire Department? Then join current members of the SFD, along with the City’s Human Resources and Racial and Social Justice Departments, to learn more and get on-site assistance with the application for the firefighter exam. More information on both events can be found below. Firefighter Exam Registration Event #1: Date: August 17, 2023 Time: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Location: Somerville Fire Station Training Room (266 Broadway)…Winter Hill Community Innovation School Update
In June, the City initiated an additional building assessment of the Winter Hill Community Innovation School (WHCIS). Today, our consultant informed the City, who immediately informed Somerville Public Schools, of the unexpected presence of asbestos in material not typically found to contain asbestos. The City closed the building, which has not been currently holding classes, and it will remain closed to all until further notice as we work to investigate the findings and remediate the material…Feedback
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