Somerville to Offer Residents the Opportunity to Purchase Minibonds
Friday, April 20, 2018Minibonds will allow residents the chance to earn tax-exempt interest while investing directly in Somerville’s future.
Minibonds will allow residents the chance to earn tax-exempt interest while investing directly in Somerville’s future.
Union Square and Inman Square Neighborhood Transportation Forum, 4/24
Thursday, April 19, 2018Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone, Alderman-at-Large Stephanie Hirsch, Ward 2 Alderman J.T. Scott, Ward 3 Alderman Ben Ewen-Campen, and the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development invite you to a forum on Tuesday, April 24 to discuss a potential rerouting of the MBTA #91 bus route in the Lincoln Park neighborhood as well as other transportation and traffic safety matters in the Union and Inman Square area. The forum will be broken down into five subject-specific segments, so you can drop in for a topic you’re most interested in or stick around for them all. The schedule will be:
Somerville Seeking Applicants for Fair Housing Commission Vacancy
Thursday, April 19, 2018The City of Somerville invites all interested and eligible residents to apply for the Commission’s vacant post.
Public Hearing on State of Affordable Housing in Somerville to Be Held Mon., April 30
Tuesday, April 17, 2018There will be a Public Hearing before the Board of Aldermen’s Committee on Housing and Community Development on Monday, April 30, 2018, at 6:30 PM, in the Aldermanic Chambers, 2nd Floor, City Hall, 93 Highland Avenue, on the Order of Alderman Ben Ewen-Campen, Chair of the Committee, for public input on the condition of affordable housing units in the City, and whether there is an affordable housing crisis that constitutes a public emergency (Docket #205334). The public is invited to attend and be heard.
Community Preservation Plan Hearing & Pre-Application Workshop on April 25
Friday, April 13, 2018Plan establishes the annual funding allocations for Community Preservation Act funds; Workshop offers tips on how to apply for funding
Public Hearing to Discuss Tree Removal for Somerville Ave. Utility & Streetscape Improvements Project, May 2
Thursday, April 12, 2018Learn more at https://www.somervillema.gov/events/2018/05/02/public-hearing-discuss-tr...
Somerville Fair Housing Information Session, 4/24
Wednesday, April 11, 2018In recognition of Fair Housing Month, the City of Somerville’s Fair Housing Commission invites the public to a community information session on Tuesday, April 24, 6 to 7:30 p.m. on why it is important for renters and buyers, as well as landlords and owners, to understand Fair Housing, and how it can protect you.
Cambridge/Somerville Joint Alewife Brook Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) Progress Report for 2018
Tuesday, April 10, 2018This notice is required by the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) as an annual update on the progress of Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) control measures to improve the water quality of Alewife Brook. You are receiving this notice because your property lies within the extended 100-year floodplain of Alewife Brook as established and currently in effect by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
Public Hearing on Proposed Transfer Fee Home Rule Petition to be Held Wednesday, April 4
Wednesday, March 28, 2018Members of the public are invited to attend a public hearing hosted by the Board of Aldermen to discuss the proposed transfer fee home rule petition.
"The Wellbeing of Somerville": Read the 2017 Report and Take Part in the Followup Survey
Thursday, March 8, 2018The City of Somerville and Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) recently completed a community health needs assessment called The Wellbeing of Somerville Report 2017. As a follow up to this report, the City and CHA are working together to better understand the healthcare service needs and health priorities of the Somerville community. We invited residents to take a survey to help us to identify and prioritize health needs for you, your family, and the Somerville Community.
Extreme Cold Advisory and Safety Tips
Tuesday, January 2, 2018Please review the following important information in preparation for a snowstorm or extremely cold weather:
West Nile Virus Risk in Somerville Elevated to Moderate
Thursday, July 20, 2017The Massachusetts Department of Public Health is reporting that mosquitoes carrying West Nile Virus, a potentially serious disease spread by mosquito bites, have been found in Cambridge, Boston, and Belmont so far this season.
Somerville Seeking Community Members to Fill a Range of Board, Commission Vacancies
Monday, January 23, 2017SOMERVILLE – Are you looking to get more involved in the City of Somerville? Consider this your chance! The City of Somerville is seeking Somerville residents to fill vacancies on a number of existing boards and commissions. Term limits and duties vary. Brief descriptions are included below, and full information on the vacancies, as well as information about each board and commission can be found at the links below:
Green Line Extension: Joint Statement from Cities of Somerville and Cambridge
Thursday, May 5, 2016Today the Cities of Somerville and Cambridge Massachusetts are pleased to make this important announcement of our continued support for and commitment of new funds to bridge the funding gap that will allow the construction of the Green Line Extension Project (GLX) to move forward.