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Somerville City Council Traffic and Parking Committee Public Hearing on the Somerville Bike Network Plan, Wednesday, May 31, 6 p.m.
The Somerville City Council Traffic and Parking Committee will hold a virtual (online) public hearing on Wednesday, May 31, on the City of Somerville Bike Network Plan. The hearing will start at 6 p.m. Community members may submit testimony either at the hearing or in writing according to the details below. The hearing will offer an opportunity for community members to share thoughts, ideas, and concerns about the Bike Network Plan. The plan was developed…All Invited to Healey Schoolyard and Joe Mackey Field Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting on Friday, May 26
All are invited to join Somerville Mayor Katjana Ballantyne, Ward 4 City Councilor Jesse Clingan, and Interim School Superintendent Jeff Curley, to celebrate the official opening of the redesigned Healey Schoolyard and Joe Mackey Field. The ribbon cutting will take place on Friday, May 26, from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. at the Healey School, located at 5 Meecham Street. “I am so thrilled to celebrate the grand opening of the awesomely redesigned Healey Schoolyard,” said Mayor Ballantyne. “This…Apply Now for Somerville Community Preservation Act Funds
Applications are now open for approximately $1.5 million in Somerville Community Preservation Act (CPA) funds to support open space/recreation and historic preservation projects. The application process has several steps. Applicants should note the following deadlines: Friday, June 2, 12:30 p.m.: Application Intent Forms Due All applicants other than City of Somerville departments and divisions should submit an Application Intent form. This will ensure CPA staff can…Idea Submission for Somerville's Participatory Budgeting Process Ends Tomorrow 5/20
All ideas for Somerville's first-ever Participatory Budgeting process are due by end of day Saturday, May, 20, 2023. This is also the deadline for residents interested in becoming a Budget Delegate volunteer to submit their applications. Idea Submissions Throughout the idea submission phase, residents can submit their ideas online, over the phone, and in person. Online: www.somervillema.gov/PB Phone: City Budget office at 617-863-6622 or 311 (dial 311 or 617-666-3311) In…Celebrate Somerville Arbor Day, May 20
Mayor Katjana Ballantyne, Ward 1 City Councilor Matthew McLaughlin, the City of Somerville Public Space and Urban Forestry Division, and the Urban Forestry Committee invite you to celebrate Arbor Day in Somerville. Take home some FREE native plant seedlings, enjoy kid-friendly activities, welcome newly planted trees in the park, and learn more about our urban forest. This year’s event is Saturday, May 20, in Glen Park, 150 Glen St., from 1 to 3 p.m. The City of Somerville…Somerville Community Invited to Join Public Safety for All Informational Series
Mayor Katjana Ballantyne and the Somerville Department of Racial and Social Justice (RSJ) invite residents to participate in the Public Safety for All (PSFA) Informational Series, which begins on Wednesday, May 17. The series of live and pre-recorded webinars, hosted by RSJ, is designed to help inform the community about public safety systems, models, and providers currently in place in Somerville in advance of the release of the Public Safety for All Report. The first…Free COVID-19 Rapid Tests and KN95 Masks Will Remain Available for Somerville Community Following Official End of Public Health Emergency
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services COVID-19 Public Health Emergency, ends today, May 11, 2023, as does the Commonwealth’s COVID-19 public health emergency. As the country and state transition to this next phase of the pandemic, the City of Somerville will continue to supply free masks and rapid tests to the community based on supply and resources. “The end of the COVID-19 public health emergency does not mean COVID has been eradicated, but instead that we are moving into a…City of Somerville Celebrates Drinking Water Week, May 7-13
Mayor Katjana Ballantyne and the City of Somerville Water and Sewer Department invite community members to celebrate Drinking Water Week from May 7-13. Drinking Water Week is designated by the American Water Works Association (AWWA) to recognize the critical role water plays in supporting quality of life in communities across the country. Drinking Water Week in Somerville is marked with a Proclamation by Mayor Ballantyne affirming the…Annual Water System Flushing Program Starts May 8, Continues Through October
The City of Somerville’s annual Water System Flushing Program is set to begin Monday, May 8, and continue through late October. This annual program flushes pipes at high velocities to clean water mains and maintain the highest possible water quality. Flushing will take place Mondays and Thursdays between 6 p.m. and midnight to minimize potential disruptions, though the water may be discolored, it is safe to drink. Until the water runs clear, it is advisable to avoid washing laundry, especially…Information Session and Public Hearing on FY 2024 Water and Sewer Rates, May 15
The City of Somerville will hold an information session and public hearing on the proposed fiscal year 2024 water and sewer rates on Monday, May 15. The information session will start at 6 p.m. and the public hearing will begin at 6:30 p.m. Anyone who would like to testify is welcome to attend and will be heard. Additional Q&A time will be offered following the hearing if attendees have remaining topics of discussion. Written testimony will also be accepted until 6 p.m. on Monday, May 22.…Feedback
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