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- Christine Blais
Director of Sustainability and Environment
cblais@somervillema.gov
Cell: 781-296-7194
617-625-6600 ext. 2422 - Erik Larson
Energy Manager
elarson@somervillema.gov
Cell: 617-366-7286
617-625-6600 ext. 2424 - Emily Sullivan
Climate Change Program Manager
esullivan@somervillema.gov
Cell: 781-823-9248
617-625-6600 ext. 2426 - Elyse Belarge
Sustainability Planner
ebelarge@somervillema.gov
Cell: 781-823-9332
617-625-6600 ext. 2427
The OSE team works remotely from time to time, so please call their cell phones if you are unable to reach them at their office extensions.
Hours
Monday - Wednesday
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.Thursday
8:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.Friday
8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.Email
Address
City Hall Annex
50 Evergreen Ave.
Somerville, MA 02145 - Christine Blais
Photo © Todd Van Hoosear 2012 via Flickr
About the Office of Sustainability and Environment (OSE)
The Office of Sustainability & Environment (OSE) improves the environmental performance of Somerville city government and the community. OSE's objective is to make Somerville a leader in addressing climate change, reducing energy usage and costs, minimizing impacts of climate change, and reducing waste to create a healthy and enjoyable Somerville for all residents.
Contact Information
Contact Information
Monday - Wednesday
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Thursday
8:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Friday
8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Address
City Hall Annex
50 Evergreen Ave.
Somerville, MA 02145
Email
Address
50 Evergreen Ave.
Somerville, MA 02145
United States
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Together we will transform Somerville into SustainaVille -- a city that has come together to take bold steps to slow climate change while ensuring we are a diverse and vibrant community where people thrive.
The SustainaVille brand houses the programs and initiatives that reduce Somerville’s contribution to and prepare us for the impacts of climate change. Climate Forward is our roadmap for how we’ll meet this urgency with Somerville-style grit and determination. Learn more about SustainaVille here https://www.somervillema.gov/departments/programs/sustainaville.
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The City of Somerville is updating its climate action plan, Climate Forward. This plan was developed in 2018 and established 13 priority strategies for a more sustainable and climate resilient community.
As Climate Forward was designed to be updated every five years, it's now time to update the plan with community feedback and more recent climate data to reassess our priorities and identify strategies to accomplish our climate goals. Learn more about the plan update at https://voice.somervillema.gov/somerville-climate-forward-update and more about the original 2018 plan at https://www.somervillema.gov/departments/programs/somerville-climate-forward.
Not sure how to dispose of something? Use the Waste Wizard to find out how to properly dispose of or recycle your waste. You can also use the Waste Wizard to look up your trash, recycling, and yard waste schedule and find out when household hazardous waste drop-off days are. Use the Waste Wizard here https://www.somervillema.gov/wastewizard.
Programs & Initiatives
The City offers free mattress and box spring recycling to residents who receive City trash services. You just need to schedule a pickup.
The City has prepared an updated Hazard Mitigation Plan to reduce its vulnerability to natural hazards such as flooding,
An easy, convenient, and free way to recycle pre-loved clothing, shoes, and accessories.
It's easy for Somerville residents and businesses to recycle electronic waste responsibly.
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