This class is for adults who are interested in improving their English skills in order to apply for US citizenship. Registration is required. See description for details.
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Join folk singer-songwriter Rachel Sumner for an online set of acoustic music that will include traditional bluegrass/old time songs, original songs, and cover songs from favorites like Bob Dylan, Patsy Cline, and Johnny Cash.
Join the Ward Councilors and City staff for a virtual meeting to discuss redevelopment on the Homans Building site, Mobil Gas Station, and the green space called Gilman Triangle. City consultants will present conceptual 3-dimensional massing options based on updated schemes.
Public meeting of the Commission for Women. The meeting will be held virtually in compliance with Governor Baker’s emergency orders regarding the Open Meeting Law. See description for details.
Public meeting of a regional group with participants and topics of discussion that relate to the metro Boston region. The meeting will be held virtually in compliance with Governor Baker’s emergency orders regarding the Open Meeting Law. See description for details.
Public meeting of a regional group with participants and topics of discussion that relate to the metro Boston region.
Walk-ins are welcome. The clinic is free, and open to all people 12 years or older, regardless of immigration status or health insurance. Identification is not required.
Public meeting of the Charter Review Committee. The meeting will be held virtually in compliance with Governor Baker’s emergency orders regarding the Open Meeting Law. See description for details.
The City of Somerville Office of Housing Stability is hosting a virtual workshop to assist Section 8 tenants looking for housing. This event is designed for Somerville Housing Authority Section 8 voucher holders or Section 8 applicants in the screening process, but all are welcome.
The Inclusionary Housing team is hosting weekly, recurring virtual office hours for the public to join and get questions answered, assistance with applications etc.
Participants will now be able to not only hear about the highlights from the past year of Somerville Prevention’s work but also participate in the youth-led Student Health Survey Trivia based on the results from the Somerville High School Student Health Survey administered in February 2020.
Under Section 24 of the City Charter, Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone has called for a Special Meeting of the City Council on Thursday, June 3, 2021, at 6:00 PM, for the presentation of the proposed FY22 municipal and enterprise fund budgets, with related appropriations, transfers, and other financial items.
Public meeting of the City Council. The meeting will be held virtually in compliance with Governor Baker’s emergency orders regarding the Open Meeting Law.
Public meeting of the City Council. View agenda, video stream, and minutes at http://SomervilleCityMA.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_Meeting.aspx?ID=3389.
Public meeting of the City Council. View agenda, video stream, and minutes at http://SomervilleCityMA.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_Meeting.aspx?ID=3389.
Public meeting of the City Council. View agenda, video stream, and minutes at http://SomervilleCityMA.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_Meeting.aspx?ID=3389.
This is a public meeting of the Somerville Bicycle Advisory Committee. The meeting will be held virtually in compliance with Governor Baker’s emergency orders regarding the Open Meeting Law. See description for details.
The Department of Health and Human Services is very excited to partner with Riverside Trauma Center to offer this 2-day virtual training in Psychological First Aid and Post Traumatic Stress Management, free of charge to those who work and live in Somerville.
The SomerStreets 2021 season will start in a modified format, featuring a series of smaller events on Saturday and Sunday, June 5 and 6 (rain dates June 12 and 13). Performances will be limited to 150 attendees, and most will require a ticket to attend.
Walk-ins are welcome. The clinic is free, and open to all people 12 years or older, regardless of immigration status or health insurance. Identification is not required.
The SomerStreets 2021 season will start in a modified format, featuring a series of smaller events on Saturday and Sunday, June 5 and 6 (rain dates June 12 and 13). Performances will be limited to 150 attendees, and most will require a ticket to attend.
The COA has masks available for Somerville residents who are 60 and over.
Public meeting of the Finance Committee. The meeting will be held virtually in compliance with Governor Baker’s emergency orders regarding the Open Meeting Law. See description for details.
Pursuant to Governor Baker’s March 12, 2020 Order suspending certain provisions of the Open Meeting Law, G.L. C. 30A, s. 18, and the Governor’s March 15, 2020 Order imposing strict limitations on the number of people that may gather in one place, as well as Mayor Curtatone’s Declaration of Emergency, dated March 15, 2020, this meeting of a City Council Committee will be conducted via remote participation.
Public meeting of the Finance Committee. View agenda, video stream, and minutes at http://SomervilleCityMA.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_Meeting.aspx?ID=3380.
Ageless Grace is a fitness and wellness program consisting of 21 simple exercise tools designed for all ages and abilities. These exercises, based on everyday movements, focus on the healthy longevity of the body and mind.
Public meeting of the Finance Committee. View agenda, video stream, and minutes at http://SomervilleCityMA.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_Meeting.aspx?ID=3381.
Public meeting of the Urban Design Commission. The meeting will be held virtually in compliance with Governor Baker’s emergency orders regarding the Open Meeting Law. See description for details.
Public meeting of the Finance Committee. The meeting will be held virtually in compliance with Governor Baker’s emergency orders regarding the Open Meeting Law. See description for details.
Public meeting of the Confirmation of the Job Creation and Retention Trust. The meeting will be held virtually in compliance with Governor Baker’s emergency orders regarding the Open Meeting Law. See description for details.
Pursuant to Governor Baker’s March 12, 2020 Order suspending certain provisions of the Open Meeting Law, G.L. C. 30A, s. 18, and the Governor’s March 15, 2020 Order imposing strict limitations on the number of people that may gather in one place, as well as Mayor Curtatone’s Declaration of Emergency, dated March 15, 2020, this meeting of a City Council Committee will be conducted via remote participation.
This is a public meeting of the Somerville Commission for Persons with Disabilities. The meeting will be held virtually in compliance with Governor Baker’s emergency orders regarding the Open Meeting Law. See description for details.
Public meeting of the Somerville Housing Authority. The meeting will be held virtually in compliance with Governor Baker’s emergency orders regarding the Open Meeting Law. See description for details.
This 45-minute session via Zoom will treat you to a playlist of diverse musical offerings: a little jazz, some "oldies but goodies," a smidgen of classical, a dip into a barbershop, a trip to Broadway.
Celebrate Pride in Somerville this month at the City’s annual flag raising and Big Gay Dance Party.
As the world begins to emerge from COVID-19 and its impacts, it’s important for us to talk about how this has affected our community’s stress, anxiety, and potential substance use.
Walk-ins are welcome. The clinic is free, and open to all people 12 years or older, regardless of immigration status or health insurance. Identification is not required.
Public meeting of the Public Safety Building Project Building Committee. The meeting will be held virtually in compliance with Governor Baker’s emergency orders regarding the Open Meeting Law. See description for details.
Public meeting of the Finance Committee. View agenda, video stream, and minutes at http://SomervilleCityMA.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_Meeting.aspx?ID=3382.
There will be a Public Hearing before the City Council’s Committee on Finance, meeting as a Committee of the Whole, on Wednesday, June 9, 2021, at 6:00 PM, on the Order of Finance Committee Chair J.T. Scott, for public input on the proposed FY 2022 municipal budget.
This is a public meeting of the Board of Library Trustees. The meeting will be held virtually in compliance with Governor Baker’s emergency orders regarding the Open Meeting Law. See description for details.
Please join Ward 4 City Councilor Jesse Clingan, City staff, our team of landscape architects and our general contractor as we explain the upcoming construction process, the impact on traffic and parking, school access, safety considerations, and our estimated schedule. The upcoming work will be extensive and will take several months to complete.
This is a public meeting of the Somerville Commission on Energy Use and Climate Change. The meeting will be held virtually in compliance with Governor Baker’s emergency orders regarding the Open Meeting Law. See description for details.
Public meeting of the Somerville Affordable Housing Trust Fund. The meeting will be held virtually in compliance with Governor Baker’s emergency orders regarding the Open Meeting Law. See description for details.
The Inclusionary Housing team is hosting weekly, recurring virtual office hours for the public to join and get questions answered, assistance with applications etc.
This is a special meeting of the Traffic Commission. The meeting will be held virtually in compliance with Governor Baker’s emergency orders regarding the Open Meeting Law. See description for details.
Join a town hall meeting to discuss plans to establish a supervised consumption site (SCS) in Somerville. At the meeting, you can learn more about how SCS work, see data from a recently conducted needs assessment and evaluation, and ask questions of City officials and public health experts.
Public meeting of the Planning Board. The meeting will be held virtually in compliance with Governor Baker’s emergency orders regarding the Open Meeting Law. See description for details.
Please join a special Bike Talk Virtual Hour presented by the OSPCD Mobility Division and the Somerville Bicycle Committee – Bike Network Planning: Lessons for Somerville.
Supplemental meeting of the Human Rights Commission. The meeting will be held virtually in compliance with Governor Baker’s emergency orders regarding the Open Meeting Law. See description for details.
Public meeting of the City Council. The meeting will be held virtually in compliance with Governor Baker’s emergency orders regarding the Open Meeting Law. See description for details.
Public meeting of the City Council. View agenda, video stream, and minutes at http://SomervilleCityMA.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_Meeting.aspx?ID=3375.
Public meeting of the City Council. View agenda, video stream, and minutes at http://SomervilleCityMA.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_Meeting.aspx?ID=3375.
Public meeting of the City Council. View agenda, video stream, and minutes at http://SomervilleCityMA.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_Meeting.aspx?ID=3375.
In honor of National Garden Week, the City of Somerville Health and Human Services Department is hosting a Growing Gardeners workshop for residents who are brand new to gardening.
Celebrate Pride in Somerville this month at the City’s annual flag raising and Big Gay Dance Party.
Open-air access to fresh, local, healthy food––vital to strong immune systems―in the heart of Union Square!
Join Union Square Main Streets and 30+ local food producers for the 17th Annual Union Square Farmers Market, a catalyst for vibrancy, healthy community, and economic vitality in Union Square.
In honor of National Garden Week, the City of Somerville Health and Human Services Department is hosting a Growing Gardeners workshop for residents who are brand new to gardening.
While we aren’t able to share lunch together, we hope you can stop by for this fun treat! To enjoy a box lunch, please RSVP to Connie at 617-625-6600 ext. 2319; Masks Required.
Public meeting of the Finance Committee. View agenda, video stream, and minutes at http://SomervilleCityMA.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_Meeting.aspx?ID=3383.
Public meeting of the Finance Committee including a review of the FY-22 Budget
The West Somerville Neighborhood School Schoolyard Design is underway again and we have scheduled a virtual community meeting for Monday, June 14th. We hope you can join us.
Virtual Overdose Prevention Training. Learn how to prevent, recognize and respond to opiod overdose.
The Finance Committee meeting scheduled for Monday, June 15, has been cancelled pending action by the state legislature to extend the authorization permitting remote meetings in compliance with the Open Meeting Law.
The monthly meeting of the Wage Theft Advisory Committee.
This is a public meeting of the Finance Committee.
Public meeting of the Somerville Historic Preservation Commission. The meeting will be held virtually in compliance with Governor Baker’s emergency orders regarding the Open Meeting Law. See agenda for details.
Join Steve as he plays guitar, sings and leads gentle movements. Just tapping your toe or singing along can help move your body in new ways. Being physically active is not just good for our bodies, but it is also one of Mental Health America’s 10 tools to building resiliency; or the ability to overcome obstacles and manage through tough times.
Public meeting of the Somerville Redevelopment Authority. The meeting will be held virtually in compliance with Governor Baker’s emergency orders regarding the Open Meeting Law.
Public meeting of the Finance Committee. The meeting will be held virtually in compliance with Governor Baker’s emergency orders regarding the Open Meeting Law. See description for details.
Public meeting of the Finance Committee. View agenda, video stream, and minutes at http://SomervilleCityMA.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_Meeting.aspx?ID=3385.
As the world begins to emerge from COVID-19 and its impacts, it’s important for us to talk about how this has affected our community’s stress, anxiety, and potential substance use.
Pursuant to Governor Baker’s March 12, 2020 Order suspending certain provisions of the Open Meeting Law, G.L. C. 30A, s. 18, and the Governor’s March 15, 2020 Order imposing strict limitations on the number of people that may gather in one place, as well as Mayor Curtatone’s Declaration of Emergency, dated March 15, 2020, this meeting of a City Council Committee will be conducted via remote participation.
The owners of Advesa MA, Inc and their Attorney, Walter J. Sullivan, Jr., and consultants on architecture, traffic and parking, will present the plans, explain how the cannabis retail business would operate, answer questions, and listen to and respond to concerns.
TO THE OWNERS OF THE HEREINAFTER DESCRIBED LAND AND TO ALL OTHERS CONCERNED: YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT on Thursday the 17th day of June, 2021, at 8:30 a.m., at the Treasury, City Hall, 93 Highland Ave, Somerville, MA 02143, pursuant to the provisions of General Laws, Chapter 60, Section 53, and by virtue of the authority vested in me as Collector of Taxes.
Pursuant to Chapter 20 of the Acts of 2021, this meeting of the Urban Forestry Committee will be conducted via remote participation.
Pursuant to Chapter 20 of the Acts of 2021, this meeting of the Charter Review Committee will be conducted via remote participation.
The Inclusionary Housing team is hosting weekly, recurring virtual office hours for the public to join and get questions answered, assistance with applications etc.
Pursuant to Chapter 20 of the Acts of 2021, this meeting of the Board of Health will be conducted via remote participation.
Public meeting of the Finance Committee. View agenda, video stream, and minutes at https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6172181505975198477
Public meeting of the Finance Committee. View agenda, video stream, and minutes at http://SomervilleCityMA.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_Meeting.aspx?ID=3390.
Public meeting of the Land Use Committee. View agenda, video stream, and minutes at http://SomervilleCityMA.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_Meeting.aspx?ID=3379.
Somerville Cares About Prevention's next virtual training. Hosted by Substance Use Prevention Coordinator, Kira Vaughan.
This is a joint public meeting of the Planning Board Meeting and Land Use Committee. This hearing may be relocated upon expiration of the Governor’s Order authorizing remote participation.
Pursuant to Chapter 20 of the Acts of 2021, this meeting of the Pedestrian and Transit Advisory Committee will be conducted via remote participation.
Pursuant to Chapter 20 of the Acts of 2021, this meeting of the Urban Forestry Committee will be conducted via remote participation.
Open-air access to fresh, local, healthy food––vital to strong immune systems―in the heart of Union Square!
Pursuant to Chapter 20 of the Acts of 2021, this meeting of the Somerville High School Building Committee will be conducted via remote participation.
Public meeting of the Finance Committee. View agenda, video stream, and minutes at http://SomervilleCityMA.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_Meeting.aspx?ID=3395.
Public meeting of the Finance Committee. View agenda, video stream, and minutes at http://SomervilleCityMA.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_Meeting.aspx?ID=3386.
Pursuant to Chapter 20 of the Acts of 2021, this meeting of a City Council Committee will be conducted via remote participation.
Pursuant to Chapter 20 of the Acts of 2021, this meeting of the Somerville Licensing Commission will be conducted via remote participation.
Ageless Grace is a fitness and wellness program consisting of 21 simple exercise tools designed for all ages and abilities. These exercises, based on everyday movements, focus on the healthy longevity of the body and mind.
Pursuant to Chapter 20 of the Acts of 2021, this public meeting will be conducted via remote participation.
Public meeting of the Finance Committee. View agenda, video stream, and minutes at http://SomervilleCityMA.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_Meeting.aspx?ID=3387.
Public meeting of the Finance Committee. View agenda, video stream, and minutes at http://SomervilleCityMA.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_Meeting.aspx?ID=3387.
Pursuant to Chapter 20 of the Acts of 2021, this meeting of a City Council Committee will be conducted via remote participation.
This 45-minute session via Zoom will treat you to a playlist of diverse musical offerings: a little jazz, some "oldies but goodies," a smidgen of classical, a dip into barbershop, a trip to Broadway. The music is taped but the experience is live. Your guide is Somerville Resident, Laura Zoll, trained as a medieval musicologist and with a life-long love of all things musical.
Public meeting of a regional group with participants and topics of discussion that relate to the metro Boston region. See description for Google Meet details.
Pursuant to Chapter 20 of the Acts of 2021, this meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals will be conducted via remote participation.
Public meeting of the Finance Committee. View agenda, video stream, and minutes at http://SomervilleCityMA.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_Meeting.aspx?ID=3388.
Public meeting of the Finance Committee. View agenda, video stream, and minutes at http://SomervilleCityMA.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_Meeting.aspx?ID=3388.
Public meeting of the Finance Committee. View agenda, video stream, and minutes at http://SomervilleCityMA.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_Meeting.aspx?ID=3388.
Pursuant to Chapter 20 of the Acts of 2021, this meeting of a City Council Committee will be conducted via remote participation.
Public meeting of the Community Preservation Committee. The meeting will be held virtually in compliance with Governor Baker’s emergency orders regarding the Open Meeting Law. See description for details.
Walk-ins are welcome. The clinic is free, and open to all people 12 years or older, regardless of immigration status or health insurance. Identification is not required.
This public meeting will be held virtually in compliance with Governor Baker’s emergency orders regarding the Open Meeting Law.
The Inclusionary Housing team is hosting weekly, recurring virtual office hours for the public to join and get questions answered, assistance with applications etc.
Learn how Section 8 can help ensure a stable rental income and how higher payment standards mean higher rent receipts. Learn how SomerVIP--an innovative City program that provides technical support and offers incentive payments to landlords and realtors who rent to Section 8 tenants for the first time--can increase your bottom line and help keep Somerville vibrant.
Public meeting of the Planning Board. The meeting will be held virtually in compliance with Governor Baker’s emergency orders regarding the Open Meeting Law. See description for details.
Public meeting of the City Council. View agenda, video stream, and minutes at http://SomervilleCityMA.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_Meeting.aspx?ID=3376.
Public meeting of the City Council. View agenda, video stream, and minutes at http://SomervilleCityMA.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_Meeting.aspx?ID=3376.
Pursuant to Chapter 20 of the Acts of 2021, this meeting of a City Council Committee will be conducted via remote participation.
Join Union Square Main Streets and 30+ local food producers for the 17th Annual Union Square Farmers Market, a catalyst for vibrancy, healthy community, and economic vitality in Union Square.
Walk-ins are welcome. The clinic is free, and open to all people 12 years or older, regardless of immigration status or health insurance. Identification is not required.
Singing guitarist Howie Newman plays classic songs of yesteryear, including Sinatra, Dean Martin, old Rock ’n’ Roll, some show tunes, and a bunch of popular tunes and standards from the ’60s and earlier.
Please be advised that the June 28, 2021 Condominium Review Board hearing has been canceled. The July 26, 2021 hearing is expected to proceed as scheduled
Ward 1 City Councilor Matt McLaughlin and the 74 Middlesex Development Team (Greystar Real Estate Partners) invite you to a virtual neighborhood meeting.
Pursuant to Chapter 20 of the Acts of 2021, this meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission will be conducted via remote participation. See description for details.
Pursuant to Chapter 20 of the Acts of 2021, this meeting of the Retirement Board will be conducted via remote participation. See description for details.
Join us online or via phone to play BINGO.
The Cities of Somerville, Cambridge, Framingham, and Chelsea in collaboration with the Chelsea Collaborative and Cambridge Health Alliance invite Massachusetts families to join a virtual (online and phone) panel discussion “Keeping Our Kids Safe and the COVID-19 Vaccine”.
Pursuant to Chapter 20 of the Acts of 2021, this meeting of the Land Use Committee will be conducted via remote participation. See description for details.
Public meeting of the Land Use Committee. View agenda, video stream, and minutes at http://SomervilleCityMA.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_Meeting.aspx?ID=3396.
Pursuant to Chapter 20 of the Acts of 2021, this meeting of the Conservation Commission will be conducted via remote participation. See description for details.
Walk-ins are welcome. The clinic is free, and open to all people 12 years or older, regardless of immigration status or health insurance. Identification is not required.
Pursuant to Chapter 20 of the Acts of 2021, this meeting of the Public Safety Building Project will be conducted via remote participation. See description for details.
The Somerville Viaduct, carrying I-93 through the City of Somerville, will be going through structural repairs in order to maintain its functionality. The purpose of this hearing is to provide the public with the opportunity to become fully acquainted with the proposed project. All views and comments made at the hearing will be reviewed and considered to the maximum extent possible.
Live entertainment at Trum Field will begin at 7:00 p.m. with DJ Brother Cleve playing pop, soul, funk, and other classic tunes followed by Booty Vortex taking the stage at 8:30 p.m. Fireworks will begin at approximately 9:45 p.m.