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MAYOR, OSPCD SUBMIT URBAN REVITALIZATION PLAN FOR UNION SQUARE TO SRA, BOA

SOMERVILLE - Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone announced today that, following a vote by the Somerville Redevelopment Authority (SRA) at its August 15th meeting, he will submit a draft of an Urban Revitalization Plan ("The Plan") to the Board of Aldermen this evening during their Special Meeting, scheduled for 7:00 p.m.  The Plan, covering 117 acres in the Union Square area and including seven development blocks slated for acquisition by the City over a period of several years, would implement the…

CITY HOLDS THE LINE ON WATER RATES; NO INCREASE IN FY13

  SOMERVILLE - Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone announces that water/sewer rates will remain unchanged in Fiscal Year 2013.  Although the City's assessments from the MWRA increased by a combined 2.6%, the City will maintain rates at the FY12 rate (please see below for breakdown of rates).     "We decided that the City could afford to absorb the modest increase in water costs us, and that holding the line on water rates would be something that benefit everyone in the …

National “Kids to Parks Day” May 19

The City of Somerville will join more than 50,000 communities across 45 states this year for the second annual Kids to Parks Day.  A grassroots movement started by National Parks Trust, Kids to Parks events are planned nationwide to celebrate America's parks through active play on Saturday, May 19th.  In Somerville, events are planned at several parks throughout the City, including Hodgkins-Curtin Playground, Albion Park, Lexington Park and the Community Path, Blessing of the Bay…

MAYOR, ALDERMEN OFFER PLAN TO SUPPORT URBAN AGRICULTURE MOVEMENT IN SOMERVILLE

SOMERVILLE - Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone announced today that he is working with members of the Board of Aldermen, City staff, and several community partners to develop an urban agriculture initiative in Somerville.  As a first step, the Mayor and several aldermen will co-sponsor submission of a proposed ordinance at the regular meeting of the Board of Aldermen on Thursday, April 12th. "This is part of a nationwide trend toward public-sector support for urban agriculture, but it is…

NLC PRESCRIPTION DRUG PROGRAM HELPS CITY RESIDENTS RECEIVE $12K SAVINGS IN 2 YEARS

  SOMERVILLE - Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone and Somerville Health Department Director Paulette Renault-Caragianes announced that after two years of partnering with the National League of Cities on its Prescription Drug Discount program, Somerville residents and employees have realized more than $12,000 in savings, 25% savings since the program's launch in October 2009.  The program is designed to help residents seeking relief from the high cost of prescription drugs.  The City of…

Medford St. Closed Between Walnut St. & Pearl St. on 11/12 from 9a-2p

On Thurs., Nov. 12, and Fri., Nov. 13, due to ongoing work on the Medford St. Bridge in preparation for the Green Line Extension, Medford St. between Walnut St. and Pearl St. will be closed to vehicles from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Vehicles traveling west on Medford St. will be detoured onto Walnut St. and Pearl St. Vehicles traveling east will continue to be detoured at Pearl St. to McGrath Highway. Pedestrian access will be maintained. For more information about this ongoing work, please visit…

Latino Open House and Photo Exhibit at Somerville City Hall Tues. Oct. 27

Latino Open House and Photo Exhibit at Somerville City Hall Tues. Oct. 27 Explore photo exhibit by Mario Quiroz celebrating the contributions of Somerville’s Latino Community at Opening Reception with Live Music SOMERVILLE –  Come one and all to celebrate our city's Latino culture. Take a City Hall tour in English or Spanish and learn about city services. Then enjoy the opening reception for the exhibit, Espíritu Latino, photographic works by Salvadoran native Mario Quiroz. This photo…

Somerville Retirement Board Statement on Fossil Fuel Divestment

Somerville Retirement Board Statement on Fossil Fuel Divestment The Somerville Retirement Board (SRB) continues its due diligence in respect to fossil fuel divestment and its impact on the investment portfolio. As an independent entity, the SRB must act, according to state law, "for the exclusive purpose of providing benefits to members and their beneficiaries" with "care, skill, prudence and diligence... by diversifying the investments of the system so as to minimize the risk of large losses…

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