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Temporary Water Shutoff for Maintenance Fri. 7/3 Near Magoun Sq.
On Fri., July 3, beginning at 9 a.m., the City's Water Division will temporarily interrupt water service for residents on Main St., Moreland St., Meacham St., Edgar Ave., Douglas Ave., Fremont St., and Upland Park in order to replace a broken valve. This interruption in service is expected to last approximately 6 hours, however may be completed sooner. Once service has been restored, you may experience temporary discoloration in your water, and though the water is safe to drink, residents are…City Seeks Full Conversion of Public Lights to LED
CITY SEEKS FULL CONVERSION OF PUBLIC LIGHTS TO LED Energy-efficient LED lightbulbs in street, decorative and city building external lights would save estimated $450,000 annually, reduce CO2 emissions by 600 metric tons per year SOMERVILLE –A funding request that would allow the conversion of every City of Somerville-owned streetlight and other light fixtures to energy-efficient LED lightbulbs—which would pay for itself in cost savings within five years and advance the City’s goal of becoming…Glenn Ferdman Selected as New Library Director
GLENN FERDMAN SELECTED AS NEW LIBRARY DIRECTOR Ferdman brings more than 20 years' experience in library services. SOMERVILLE - This week, the City of Somerville welcomes its newest Library Director, Glenn Ferdman. Ferdman comes to Somerville with more than 20 years of service in libraries, including his most recent position as Director of Library Services at Park University in Parkville, Missouri. He holds a Masters in Library Sciences from Indiana University. Ferdman succeeds former director…City & MIT Climate Colab Contest Seeks New Carbon Neutrality Ideas
Somerville & MIT Climate Colab Contest Seeks Atypical Ideas for Carbon Neutrality Global contest seeks pioneering solutions to help Somerville/cities reach carbon reduction goals SOMERVILLE – If you have an outside-the-box, inventive or otherwise pioneering idea that can help Somerville (and cities in general) cut down on carbon emissions, we want to hear it. In 2014, Mayor Joseph Curtatone set the goal for Somerville, MA, to be a carbon neutral city by 2050, and we’ll need your…Davis Sq. Detour for Road Race Sun. 3/15
On Sunday, Mar. 15, beginning at 9 a.m., City officials will detour vehicles in and around the Davis Sq. area to accommodate the running of the Race of Ireland road race, benefiting Somerville youth and Somerville athletics. Major roadways including Holland Street, Powerhouse Blvd, Broadway (in the Ball Square corridor) Cedar St. and Highland Ave. between Cedar St. and Davis Sq. will be closed temporarily as runners pass, beginning at 11 a.m. and lasting until approximately 1 p.m.…Union Sq. CAC Accepting Applications Until 2/20
The deadline for applications to serve on the Union Square Civic Advisory Committee (CAC) has been extended to Friday, Feb. 20. The City put a call out for new members in January due to recent openings made available and a desire to expand and broaden the committee. Attributes and skills desired by the City and the CAC might include understanding of local population diversity; green, blue, and open space advocacy; emerging economic sectors expertise; fiscal analytics; or other…OVERHAULED ZONING ORDINANCE SUBMITTED TO ALDERMEN
PROPOSED SOMERVILLE ZONING ORDINANCE INCLUDES AMBITIOUS INCLUSIONARY HOUSING REQUIREMENTS; ZONES TO SUPPORT ARTS/MAKER ECONOMY Modernized, customer-friendly code developed via community process makes zoning more predictable and fair for residents and developers; Public asked to comment on draft ordinance online and at meetings. SOMERVILLE –An overhauled ordinance that seeks to make zoning more predictable and fair while enacting more than 100 policies and goals called for by the…HISTORIC PROPERTY PLAQUES AVAILABLE THROUGH CITY PROGRAM
HISTORIC PROPERTY PLAQUES AVAILABLE THROUGH HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION Owners of historic properties in Somerville can purchase plaques at reasonable cost to commemorate the historical significance of their home. SOMERVILLE – Has your house been determined in the past to have historic significance? If so, a plaque is available for your designated home through the City of Somerville’s Historic Plaque Program. The program is overseen by the Somerville Historic Preservation Commission…Central St. Public Safety Meeting 12/2
Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone, Ward 4 Alderman Tony Lafuente, Ward 5 Alderman Mark Niedergang, State Senator Pat Jehlen, State Representative Denise Provost, and Chief of Police David Fallon invite all community members in the Central Street/Broadway/Medford Street area of Winter Hill to attend a community meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 2 at 6:30 p.m. to hear updates on the progress of discussions related to safety and procedures for the “VinFen home” on Central St. The meeting will be held in the…Assessed Values
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