Somerville Hosting Community Conversations to Inform Cultural Capacity Planning
Mayor Katjana Ballantyne announces that the City and the Somerville Arts Council have launched the next phase of the Somerville Cultural Capacity Plan, consisting of nearly 20 community conversations open to the public and organized by interest (such as visual artists or event organizers). “Arts and culture are at the center of what makes Somerville the wonderfully unique and innovative city that it is,” said Mayor Ballantyne. “These community conversations will inform our cultural capacity…Join the Spring Hill Sewer Separation Virtual Community Meeting on April 10
Mayor Katjana Ballantyne and Ward 3 Councilor Ben Ewen-Campen invite you to join a virtual community meeting to learn about construction progress on the Spring Hill Sewer Separation project. The meeting will take place Monday, April 10, at 6 p.m. Visit somervillema.gov/springhill to register to attend. At this meeting, City staff will review progress made to date and present an overview of the work planned for this upcoming spring and summer. Featured updates include a review of planned…Somerville Announces Municipal Scholarships for High School Graduates
Mayor Katjana Ballantyne is proud to announce that Somerville residents graduating high school in 2023 can now apply for five municipal scholarships through the City of Somerville Municipal Scholarship Committee. Selected applicants will receive $1,000 to help with post-secondary education expenses. "We are thrilled to offer these scholarships to our graduating seniors as they continue their educations and prepare for their futures,” said Mayor Ballantyne. “We hope that these scholarships help…One Somerville, Every Child: Somerville Celebrates the ‘Week of the Young Child’ on Wednesday, April 12th
Mayor Katjana Ballantyne, Somerville Public Schools, and Somerville’s early childhood community invite Somerville parents, children and educators to celebrate the Week of the Young Child from April 10 to 14, 2023, including the One Somerville, Every Child celebration on the Somerville High School concourse (81 Highland Avenue) from 5:30 to 7 p.m. The Week of the Young Child was designated by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) to focus public attention on the…Somerville Street Sweeping Resumes April 3, 2023
Mayor Katjana Ballantyne and the Somerville Parking Department remind all residents that regular street sweeping will resume this season on Monday, April 3, and continue through December 31, 2023. Department of Public Works crews conduct street sweeping not only to help keep our streets clean but to also reduce flooding by preventing clogged street drains. On designated street sweeping days, vehicles must be moved from the side of the street being swept, as noted on signs posted on each…Community Safety Meeting Tuesday, March 28, 5:30 p.m.
Mayor Katjana Ballantyne, Ward 4 Councilor Jesse Clingan, Chief of Police Charlie Femino, and Director of the Department of Racial and Social Justice Denise Molina Capers invite community members to a Community Safety Meeting on Tuesday, March 28, at 5:30 p.m. in the Healey School Cafeteria at 5 Meacham St. Please join us for an update and discussion on the March 21 gunfire incident in Winter Hill and gun activity in Somerville. There will be an opportunity to learn more about related efforts…Somerville Community Update: Shots Fired Around 31 Temple Street
This is an active police investigation and anyone who has information is asked to contact the Somerville Police Department at 617-625-1600. Or leave an anonymous tip using the Somerville PD App available on iOS or Android devices. On Tuesday, March 21, 2023, at approximately 9:02 p.m., Somerville Police responded to the area of 31 Temple Street for reports of shots fired. Upon arrival, officers located approximately 16 shell casings on the street. Preliminary investigation indicates that the…Learn About Somerville’s Annual Budget Process at a Virtual Workshop, March 28
The City of Somerville is hosting an informational workshop about the City’s annual budget process. All are invited to learn about what the budget is, how it’s created, and how residents can keep up-to-date with the process. After a presentation by the City’s Budget team, attendees will have an opportunity to ask questions and share their priorities for the fiscal year 2024 budget. The virtual workshop will take place online Tuesday, March 28, at 7 p.m. Interpretation into Spanish will be…Somerville Launching First-Ever Participatory Budgeting Process
Mayor Katjana Ballantyne is today announcing Somerville’s first-ever Participatory Budgeting process, giving community members a direct say in how $1 million of City funds is allocated. Somerville residents are invited to begin submitting their ideas on Monday, March 20. The City will begin implementing the winning projects in October (www.somervillema.gov/PB). “Somerville’s residents are its greatest strength. Participatory Budgeting empowers our passionate, committed, and innovative community…Volunteers Sought for Patriots’ Day Celebration & Colonial Fair at Foss Park April 17
Help celebrate Paul Revere’s famous ride from Boston to Lexington and Somerville’s revolutionary history by volunteering to be a part of Somerville’s Patriot’s Day festivities. The City is seeking volunteers to help publicize and support activities at the Colonial Fair on Monday, April 17, at Foss Park, which follows a reenactment of Revere’s ride. Both adults and Somerville students are welcome to sign up. Volunteers of all ages are needed in several areas including: Community Outreach …Feedback
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