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Applications for Summertime Public Events Licenses Due July 10
Planning an event in Somerville this summer? Public Event license applications for events before Labor Day must be submitted online by Monday, July 10. Doing so ensures adequate processing time for the application to be submitted to the City Council before its summer recess begins at the conclusion of its meeting on July 13. A Public Event license is required for any event that would close or physically occupy a public sidewalk, square, park, school playground, or other area; travel through a…New Streamlined Application Process for Zoning Relief and Historic Preservations
Beginning today, July 5, 2023, the City of Somerville Planning, Preservation, and Zoning (PPZ) Division will accept all new applications for permits for the Historic Preservation Commission, Planning Board, and Zoning Board of Appeals through the City’s Citizenserve Portal, the same online portal currently used for building permits and licensing by the City’s Inspectional Services Department (ISD). The transition to Citizenserve centralizes all zoning relief and historic preservation project…Somerville Passes FY24 Budget with Major Investments in Affordability, Youth, & Infrastructure
On June 22, 2023, the Somerville City Council passed the Ballantyne administration’s proposed $337.4 million Fiscal Year 2024 budget, delivering on Mayor Katjana Ballantyne’s key investments in City services, programs, and the advancement of community priorities. The budget prioritizes investments in core services such as schools, rodent control, traffic safety, and ADA compliance, as well as in resources needed to advance the community’s ambitious goals, from supporting youth, seniors, and…City of Somerville Awards $10 Million to Local Nonprofit Organizations
Mayor Katjana Ballantyne announces the award of $10 million by the City of Somerville to more than 35 local nonprofit groups to help strengthen and grow their organization and programming. The $10 million distribution is part of the City’s investment of its federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) allocation to support community organizations. "Building a city that supports progress for all doesn’t happen in a vacuum. It takes thoughtful and collaborative partnerships with our nonprofit…Two Income-Restricted Apartment Rental Opportunities at 300 Somerville Ave and 124 College Ave
Mayor Katjana Ballantyne and the Somerville Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development (OSPCD), in partnership with 300 Somerville Avenue Realty, LLC and Lacourt Realty, LLC, are pleased to announce an income-restricted rental opportunity of two (2) 2-bedroom apartments. Located at 300 Somerville Ave. in Union Square and 124 College Ave. near Powder House Square, these apartments will be available to income-eligible households with a combined annual gross income at or below 50% of…Somerville to Celebrate Community Path Extension Opening with Public Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Mayor Katjana Ballantyne invites the Somerville community to celebrate the opening of the long-awaited Community Path Extension with a ribbon cutting celebration on Wednesday, June 28 at 1 p.m. The event will take place rain or shine where the Community Path Extension begins on the eastern side of where the path intersects with Lowell Street. Mayor Ballantyne will be joined by MassDOT Transportation Secretary Gina Fiandaca, MBTA General Manager Phillip Eng, state and local officials, state and…Somerville Prevention Partnering with Repair the World to Host Multiple Narcan Distribution Events in July
Mayor Katjana Ballantyne and Somerville Prevention, a division of the City of Somerville’s Health and Human Services Department (HHS), are announcing four Narcan Distribution Events happening in Somerville throughout the month of July. The City is partnering with the nonprofit Repair the World to host these potentially life-saving events. Each event is scheduled to take place from 11 a.m.to 6 p.m. on a Saturday in July, weather permitting*: July 1: Union Square (in front of the Somerville…SomerMovieFest 2023: Somerville Community Invited to Enjoy Free Outdoor Film Screenings
Mayor Katjana Ballantyne invites the Somerville community to kick back and enjoy free outdoor movies this summer. The City of Somerville’s annual SomerMovieFest returns this year with a series of seven family-friendly films being shown in parks around Somerville. Screenings begin at dusk and the schedule is as follows: Movie Date and Time All times are approximate based on sunset Location Footloose Thursday, July 6, 8:58 p.m. Lincoln Park (290 Washington St.) Minions: The Rise…Somerville Workers and Small Employers Invited to Attend Employment-Based Residency Information Session
The City of Somerville and Pathways for Immigrant Workers will host a free immigration legal information session for small employers and lower-wage workers on Wednesday, July 13, 2023, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Connexion located at 149 Broadway. The information session will share how small employers can sponsor lower-wage workers for employment-based permanent residency. Employers and workers will be invited to schedule an individual assessment with Pathways for Immigrant Workers to determine…Somerville’s Annual Fireworks Display Planned for June 29
Mayor Katjana Ballantyne and the City of Somerville will host a Fourth of July fireworks celebration at Trum Field on Thursday, June 29 (rain date: Friday, June 30). Festivities start at 6 p.m. with DJ Philip Tan playing pop, soul, funk, and other classic tunes, followed by a live performance by local funk band Midnight Motion. Grab a bite from local food vendors like Nibble Kitchen, Italian Wizard, and more. Fireworks will begin at approximately 9:15 p.m. Please expect parking restrictions…Feedback
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