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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…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…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…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…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…Join the Poplar Street Pump Station Construction Kick-off Community Meeting on March 27, 2023
Mayor Katjana Ballantyne and Ward Two Councilor J.T. Scott invite the community to a virtual meeting on Monday, March 27, at 6 p.m. to learn about the City’s construction of a stormwater pump station at 10 Poplar Street. Work on the pump station is expected to begin this spring and to continue through 2025. The meeting will take place virtually Monday, March 27, at 6 p.m.Visit https://bit.ly/PoplarStPumpMeeting, or call the Engineering…Somerville Affordable Housing Trust Seeks One New Member
The City of Somerville seeks one Somerville resident to serve in a volunteer capacity on the Somerville Affordable Housing Trust (SAHT). This vacancy is for a Somerville tenant whose household is income eligible for federal or state housing programs with an interest in addressing and advocating for the city’s affordable housing needs. The SAHT administers funding to create and preserve affordable homes in Somerville for renters and prospective owners with low and moderate incomes. Through…Somerville Commission on Energy Use and Climate Change Seeks One Member
The City of Somerville Commission on Energy Use and Climate Change (CEUCC) seeks one new member, and all Somerville residents are invited to apply. Boards and commissions offer an opportunity for residents with a range of experience, skills, expertise, and perspectives to share their talents and insights with their community. The CEUCC advises the City on climate change and energy policy issues and assists with related program design and outreach. In the past, for example, the Commission…Somerville Small Business Recovery Fund to Reopen and Expand Eligibility to Independent Contractors
Mayor Katjana Ballantyne announces that Somerville’s Small Business Recovery Fund will reopen on March 1, 2023, with more inclusive eligibility criteria to better serve Somerville business owners. This round of funding will distribute approximately $500,000 to help local businesses as they recover from the continued impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. The fund provides forgivable loans for eligible applicants worth up to $15,000 for brick-and-mortar businesses and $5,000…Somerville Biosafety Committee Seeks Two Members
The City of Somerville Biosafety Committee seeks two new members, and all Somerville residents are invited to apply. One vacancy is for an academic expert, and one is open to any qualified community member. The Biosafety Committee works to protect the health, safety, and general welfare of Somerville residents. The Committee promotes the development of a clean and pollution-free industry through the regulation of the research and use of recombinant deoxyribonucleic acid (“rDNA”) and…Feedback
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