ResiStat works to keep residents ("Resi") both informed and engage about their city through open government, data, and statistics ("Stat") sharing.
About Communications & Community Engagement
About Communications & Community Engagement
Communications & Community Engagement encompasses City Cable operations, community and immigrant outreach, constituent services, and media relations. We strive to use a broad and innovative range of channels and initiatives to provide the greatest possible number of community members with information on emergencies, services, programs, public meetings, initiatives and events.
An essential function is the department’s round-the-clock constituent service center 311, which is operated by the Constituent Service Division. CCE also facilitates and encourages resident participation in all aspects of City government and community activities. While balancing traditional outreach via print and local media, the department provides constituents expanded access to government information and services via a range of options from public meetings to eGovernment technologies including innovative web-based services, social media, and video streaming. In its efforts to inform, serve, and engage the community, CCE aims to provide quality constituent service, enhance the quality of life within the city, and help city government be responsive to community needs. The Department encompasses seven core program areas and one subdivision:
- Public Information/Emergency Communications/Media Relations
- Intergovernmental Relations and Event Management
- Constituent Services Division: 311 Customer Service Center
- City Cable TV: Government and Education programming
- Immigrant Outreach: SomerViva Language Liaison Program
- Civic Engagement/ResiStat
- Youth and Senior Arts and Culture Programming and Support
- City Website and Departmental Online Communications
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Media Requests
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Media Requests
All media inquiries are made to the Office of Communications & Community Engagement's media team. We are:
- To reach all of us at once, email media@somervillema.gov
- Denise Taylor, Director: 617-625-6600 x2103, DTaylor@somervillema.gov
- Jackie Rossetti, Deputy Director, 617-625-6600 x2614, JRossetti@somervillema.gov
- Kacey Brister, Public Information Officer, 617-625-6600 x2620, KBrister@somervillema.gov
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Programs & Initiatives
The City of Somerville officially separated from Charlestown in March, 1842, and to celebrate we are throwing a year-long series of events!
There are lots of ways to be involved with Somerville, shape the community, and share your talents, so get involved and Be Somerville!
Highlights
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Somerville Community Preservation Committee Celebrates 5th Anniversary of Community Preservation Act
Somerville’s Community Preservation Act (CPA) is turning 5! To celebrate, the Somerville Community Preservation Committee is hosting a walking tour and community celebration on Saturday, September 9. All residents are invited to attend and partake in the day’s festivities. -
Residents Invited to Share Feedback Regarding Community Preservation Committee Applicants
The Community Preservation Committee is made up of Somerville residents who set the priorities for approximately $2 million in Community Preservation Act (CPA) funds each year and recommend which projects should be funded to the Board of Aldermen. -
Somerville Community Preservation Committee Opens Application Round for FY18 CPA Funds
SOMERVILLE – Application materials for this year’s Community Preservation Act (CPA) funds as well as the FY18 Community Preservation Plan, which sets the funding allocations and priorities for the year, are now available.
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Deadline to Join Community Preservation Committee Extended to August 10
Learn more at www.somervillema.gov/CPA
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Take Our 2-minute Survey About the Community Preservation Act!
This summer, the City’s Community Preservation Act (CPA) program is being evaluated to help us learn what its strengths are, how we can improve, and how well known the program is.
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Member Sought for Somerville Community Preservation Committee
Do you have a passion for affordable housing, historic preservation, and parks and open space?
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Celebrate the Opening of the Newly Paved Community Path From Grove St. To Cedar St.
SOMERVILLE – Join Mayor Joseph Curtatone, the Somerville Community Preservation Committee (CPC), and the Friends of the Community Path to celebrate the reopening of the Grove-to- Cedar section of the Community Path following repaving work that occurred this month.
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Portion of Community Path In Somerville to Close for Work May 22, 2017
SOMERVILLE – On Monday, May 22, 2017, a portion of the Somerville Community Path (Davis Square to Cedar St.) will be closed as City contractors add topsoil to the sides of this newly paved section of the path.
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Portion of Community Path In Somerville to Close for Repaving May 2 & 3, 2017
SOMERVILLE – On Tuesday, May 2, and Wednesday, May 3, 2017, a portion of the Somerville Community Path (Davis Square to Cedar St.) will be closed as City contractors repave this section of the path.
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Prospect Hill Tower Virtual Tour Video Now Available Online
SOMERVILLE – You can now visit Prospect Hill Tower year round through the newly released virtual tour video: www.somervillema.gov/prospecthilltour.
Programs & Initiatives
ResiStat works to keep residents ("Resi") both informed and engage about their city through open government, data, and statistics ("Stat") sharing.
The City of Somerville officially separated from Charlestown in March, 1842, and to celebrate we are throwing a year-long series of events!
There are lots of ways to be involved with Somerville, shape the community, and share your talents, so get involved and Be Somerville!
Highlights
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Somerville Community Preservation Committee Celebrates 5th Anniversary of Community Preservation Act
Somerville’s Community Preservation Act (CPA) is turning 5! To celebrate, the Somerville Community Preservation Committee is hosting a walking tour and community celebration on Saturday, September 9. All residents are invited to attend and partake in the day’s festivities. -
Residents Invited to Share Feedback Regarding Community Preservation Committee Applicants
The Community Preservation Committee is made up of Somerville residents who set the priorities for approximately $2 million in Community Preservation Act (CPA) funds each year and recommend which projects should be funded to the Board of Aldermen. -
Somerville Community Preservation Committee Opens Application Round for FY18 CPA Funds
SOMERVILLE – Application materials for this year’s Community Preservation Act (CPA) funds as well as the FY18 Community Preservation Plan, which sets the funding allocations and priorities for the year, are now available.
-
Deadline to Join Community Preservation Committee Extended to August 10
Learn more at www.somervillema.gov/CPA
-
Take Our 2-minute Survey About the Community Preservation Act!
This summer, the City’s Community Preservation Act (CPA) program is being evaluated to help us learn what its strengths are, how we can improve, and how well known the program is.
-
Member Sought for Somerville Community Preservation Committee
Do you have a passion for affordable housing, historic preservation, and parks and open space?
-
Celebrate the Opening of the Newly Paved Community Path From Grove St. To Cedar St.
SOMERVILLE – Join Mayor Joseph Curtatone, the Somerville Community Preservation Committee (CPC), and the Friends of the Community Path to celebrate the reopening of the Grove-to- Cedar section of the Community Path following repaving work that occurred this month.
-
Portion of Community Path In Somerville to Close for Work May 22, 2017
SOMERVILLE – On Monday, May 22, 2017, a portion of the Somerville Community Path (Davis Square to Cedar St.) will be closed as City contractors add topsoil to the sides of this newly paved section of the path.
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Portion of Community Path In Somerville to Close for Repaving May 2 & 3, 2017
SOMERVILLE – On Tuesday, May 2, and Wednesday, May 3, 2017, a portion of the Somerville Community Path (Davis Square to Cedar St.) will be closed as City contractors repave this section of the path.
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Prospect Hill Tower Virtual Tour Video Now Available Online
SOMERVILLE – You can now visit Prospect Hill Tower year round through the newly released virtual tour video: www.somervillema.gov/prospecthilltour.