Somerville Seeking Applicants for Community Preservation Committee
Monday, September 23, 2019Please note that due to the Yom Kippur holiday, the information session originally scheduled for October 9 has been rescheduled for Monday, October 7.
Please note that due to the Yom Kippur holiday, the information session originally scheduled for October 9 has been rescheduled for Monday, October 7.
Annual Domestic Violence Vigil to be Held Wednesday, October 2
Monday, September 23, 2019Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone, the Somerville Commission for Women and RESPOND Inc. announce the annual Candlelight Vigil in support of Domestic Violence Awareness Month on Wednesday, October 2, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Statue Park in Davis Square. The vigil is an annual event bringing the community together in remembrance of those who have lost their lives over the last year to domestic violence. In addition to the vigil, attendees will be invited to view the Clothesline Project, a visual display that honors survivors as well as victims of intimate partner violence.
Somerville Prevention Conducts Annual “Compliance Checks” at Local Liquor Retailers
Monday, September 23, 2019Somerville Prevention Services, a division of the Somerville Health and Human Services Department, announces its annual compliance checks for 2019-2020. The compliance checks, to be completed at all licensed Somerville liquor outlets, will take place from October 2019 through October 2020, conducted by the Somerville Police Department & Somerville Prevention Services.
Somerville Office of Housing Stability to Host Workshop on Searching for Housing with a Section 8 Voucher
Thursday, September 19, 2019Join the City of Somerville’s Office of Housing Stability (OHS) on Thursday, September 26 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. for a workshop on Section 8 housing searches, including advice and strategies to make your housing search more effective. The workshop will be held in the auditorium at the main branch of the Somerville Public Library, 73 Highland Ave. Interpretation will be provided.
Somerville Historic Preservation Commission Announces Fall 2019 Events
Thursday, September 19, 2019The Somerville Historic Preservation Commission, in partnership with Historic Somerville, announces their Fall 2019 events. All are free of charge and open to residents of all ages.
Somerville to Host Community Meeting, Discussion on Road Safety Following Recent Pedestrian Crashes
Thursday, September 19, 2019Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone and the City’s Mobility Division announce that a community meeting has been scheduled to discuss two fatal crashes along State Route 38 (Mystic Avenue) in Somerville and efforts underway to improve safety for all road users. The meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 1, in the auditorium of the East Somerville Community School at 50 Cross Street beginning at 7 p.m.
Somerville Marijuana Retail Host Community Agreements Announced
Thursday, September 19, 2019Somerville City Council President Katjana Ballantyne, who is serving as Acting Mayor for the Host Community Agreement process for marijuana retail entities, announced today that she intends to sign Host Community Agreements (HCAs) with three adult-use marijuana retailers. The selected entities and their proposed locations are: Union Leaf, 71 Union Square; New England Select Harvest (NESH), 378-380 Highland Avenue; and East Coast Remedies (ECR) 76-82 Central Street.
Statement on Saturday Protests from Mayor Curtatone
Monday, September 16, 2019*/ /*-->*/ 09/03/2019 No one wants to see another Charlottesville, which is why our officers were requested in Boston to help protect public safety at Saturday's protests. If any officer conduct is found to have violated that mission, it will be dealt with appropriately.
Celebrate Local Business Districts Around Planned GLX Stations with Series of Events in September
Wednesday, September 11, 2019Construction for the Green Line Extension Project (GLX) is in full force, and the City of Somerville has partnered with local organizations to host events at locations for several of the future GLX stations. Please join us for the following events this month, and stay tuned for additional events as GLX construction continues.
UNOFFICIAL Municipal Preliminary Election Results (9/10/2019) Available
Wednesday, September 11, 2019Learn more at www.VoteSomerville.com
Public Hearing on Airplane Noise, 9/18
Sunday, September 8, 2019(Please note: This hearing has been moved to the Somerville High School Auditorium at 81 Highland Ave.) The City of Somerville and the Somerville City Council Committee on Public Health Public Safety invite all interested community members to attend and speak at a co-hosted Public Hearing on Airplane Noise. The Hearing will take place on Wednesday, September 18, at 6 p.m., in the Somerville High School Auditorium (81 Highland Ave.).
Somerville’s New Bus Lanes Projected to Shorten More Than 8,000 Bus Trips per Day
Wednesday, September 4, 2019As part of the City of Somerville’s Winter Hill in Motion project, new dedicated bus lanes, separated bike lanes, and more mobility upgrades are coming to Broadway. Work has already begun to install bright red “Bus Only” lanes along both sides of Broadway between McGrath Highway and Main Street, one of the city’s most congested commuting corridors. These dedicated travel lanes will enable the MBTA to provide more efficient, reliable bus service on routes 89 and 101, which support approximately 8,000 boardings per day.
Census 2020 Complete Count Committee Seeks Members/Volunteers; Apply by 9/23
Wednesday, September 4, 2019Joint Public Hearing on Proposed Zoning Ordinance Thursday, 9/19
Friday, August 30, 2019The Somerville City Council Committee on Land Use, and the Somerville Planning Board, invite all interested community members to attend and speak at a joint Public Hearing on the adoption of a new Somerville Zoning Ordinance. The Hearing will take place on Thursday, September 19, at 6 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 93 Highland Ave. The Land Use Committee of the Whole and the Planning Board will hear testimony on the proposed new ordinance. Written public comment will also be accepted as noted below.
Public Hearing on Final Land Transfer Needed for D2 Parcel Development in Union Square Tuesday, 9/10
Friday, August 30, 2019The Somerville City Council Finance Committee of the Whole invites all interested community members to attend and speak at a Public Hearing on the Transfer of City-Owned Parcel, 82-D-1 in the North Prospect Block to the Somerville Redevelopment Authority (City Council Agenda Item #204755).
Somerville City Council’s Revised Tree Ordinance in Effect
Friday, August 30, 2019On June 27, 2019, the Somerville City Council passed a Tree Preservation Ordinance (Ord. #2019-15) with new requirements for the removal of trees on private property. The ordinance went into effect on August 1, 2019, and incorporates and updates the prior City of Somerville Tree Ordinance, which set requirements only for the removal of public trees.
Task Force Releases Recommendations for Creating More Open Space in Somerville
Thursday, August 29, 2019The City of Somerville Open Space Creation Task Force recently released a strategy memo with recommendations on new and innovative approaches for the creation of more open space in Somerville, the most densely populated city in New England. The 4.1 square mile city has been working to achieve its goal to create an additional 125 new acres of open space by 2030, with 105.1 acres left to go.
Annual 9/11 Vigil Walk Scheduled in Somerville
Thursday, August 29, 2019Learn more
Community Meeting to Discuss Central Hill Campus Plan, September 23
Wednesday, August 28, 2019Please join the Somerville Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development and Ward 3 Councilor Ben Ewen-Campen on Monday evening, September 23, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. for a community meeting to discuss the plan for the Central Hill Campus (Phase I). The meeting will be held in the Somerville High School cafeteria, 81 Highland Ave.
Renovated East Somerville School Field Ribbon Cutting August 27
Friday, August 16, 2019Join Mayor Joseph Curtatone and Ward 1 City Councilor Matthew McLaughlin on Tuesday, August 27, at 11 a.m. for a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the East Somerville School Field, located at 50 Cross St. The ceremony will celebrate the refurbishment of the existing synthetic turf field.