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Join Somerville’s 2024 Community Meetings Series to Learn About Latest City Initiatives from Mayor Ballantyne and City Staff
time { display: none; } Thursday, August 22, 2024 Community members are invited to join Mayor Katjana Ballantyne and Somerville City Council at the 2024 City Hall Community Meetings. Join us to get an overview of the latest City news, learn more about City programs and initiatives, meet your neighbors, find ways to get involved, and talk with elected officials and City staff. The in-person meetings kick off with a social half-hour with free pizza and kid-friendly, healthy…Somerville Invites Kids of All Ages to “Truck O’ Treat” at City Hall
Mayor Katjana Ballantyne, along with Somerville’s Department of Public Works and Parks & Recreation Office, invite all local ghosts and ghouls to "Truck O’Treat" on Thursday, October 24, from 5-7 p.m. outside City Hall (93 Highland Avenue). In the event of inclement weather, the event will be moved to Thursday, October 31. Costumes are encouraged at the family-friendly event, which will include safe Trick-or-Treating on the City Hall concourse, a spooktacular visit from a decorated City of…Somerville Sharing Four Home Ownership Opportunities at 26-28 South St. and 115 Thurston St.
Mayor Katjana Ballantyne and The Mayor’s Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development (OSPCD), in cooperation with Southville Development Partners, LLC and 115 Thurston, LLC, are pleased to announce the sale of four (4) deed-restricted condominium to eligible, first-time homebuyer households at a below market price through the City’s Inclusionary Housing Program. The units will be offered to households with a yearly gross income at or below 80% Area Median Income (AMI) at price tier…City of Somerville Public Hearing on Proposed Zoning Amendment to Eliminate Parking Minimums for New Development, Thursday, October 17
All interested community members are invited to attend and speak at a Public Hearing before the Somerville City Council’s Land Use Committee and the Somerville Planning Board on Thursday, October 17, at 6:30 p.m. Community members will have the opportunity to provide input on a proposed amendment to the City’s Zoning Ordinance to remove requirements that developers create new parking spaces when constructing new buildings. To learn more, the proposed zoning amendment may…Somerville Launching VoteSomerville Tool for Voters to Verify Their Ward and Polling Place
Mayor Katjana Ballantyne is pleased to share that the City of Somerville has created a new web page where voters can look up their current address to verify their ward and polling place ahead of the November 2024 Presidential Election. The portal is designed to provide Somerville voters with localized, precise ward and polling place information so you know where to go on Election Day. To use the portal, visit somervillema.gov/votesomerville and start typing your address into the…Somerville Set to Release Updated Plans for West Broadway with October 22 Community Open House
Most people are well aware of the speed limit on the streets they use, but three other important numbers that define each street are driving road safety efforts in Somerville: the number of crashes, the number of vehicles and pedestrians, and the average vehicle speed. This data helped make clear the need for the new West Broadway Reconstruction safety project. In Somerville, Mayor Katjana Ballantyne, the City Council, and community members have rallied to prioritize transportation…Somerville Inviting Community to Join Annual Vigil Honoring Victims of Domestic Violence
Mayor Katjana Ballantyne, the Somerville Commission for Women, RESPOND, Inc., the Somerville Public Library, and the Department of Racial and Social Justice (RSJ) invite residents to attend the City’s annual Domestic Violence Vigil on Wednesday, October 30, 2024. This annual vigil is dedicated to commemorating the lives lost to domestic violence in the past year, recognizing the strength of survivors, and renewing our community’s dedication to eradicating domestic violence. "As a…Mayor Ballantyne Announces New Firefighter’s Union Agreement Enhancing Pay, Benefits, and Training and Education Incentives for Firefighters Local 76
Mayor Katjana Ballantyne on behalf of the City of Somerville has reached an agreement with Local 76, the union representing Somerville firefighters, for a contract that will provide updated compensation and benefits and help modernize aspects of the Department’s operations. The new contract provides competitive annual wage increases, expanded opportunities for incentive pay tied to specialty positions, advanced education, and training, and a new sick leave benefit. The Mayor and…Celebrate Latin American and Caribbean Heritage Month with the City of Somerville
Mayor Katjana Ballantyne, the SomerViva Office of Immigrant Affairs (SOIA) and the Department of Racial and Social Justice (RSJ) are inviting the Somerville community to join a vibrant celebration of Latin American and Caribbean Heritage Month, this Saturday, October 12. The free celebration will share the rich cultures, traditions, and contributions of our Latin American and Caribbean communities through music, dance, food, and will feature a Salvadorian music mix performance and a Brazilian…Ward 6 City Hall Meeting Rescheduled to Monday, Oct. 21
The Ward 6 City Hall Meeting has been rescheduled and will now be held on Monday, October 21. The meeting will take place at Somerville Community Baptist Church, 31 College Ave., on Monday, Oct. 21, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Please join us as well for a half-hour meet and greet with pizza and snacks starting at 6 p.m. with the Mayor, staff, and your neighbors. Community members are invited to join Mayor Katjana Ballantyne and Ward 6 Councilor Lance Davis. Join us to get an overview of…Feedback
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