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Somerville Invites Residents to Help Shape FY 2027 Budget Priorities
Somerville residents have an opportunity to help shape the City’s next annual budget. The City Council Finance Committee is inviting the community to share input on priorities for the City’s Fiscal Year 2027 budget at a virtual community budget meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 10, at 6 p.m. The meeting will be held on Zoom and is open to all residents. Registration is encouraged but not required. Community feedback helps shape budget decisions—guiding investments in City services, programs, and…Participate in Somerville’s Annual City Census
The City of Somerville is encouraging residents to fill out and complete the city’s annual census form, which is making its way to resident mailboxes in mid-January. Annual participation in the census is essential for keeping an accurate population count, and it updates or maintains your status as an active voter for upcoming elections. Failure to respond to the City Census may result in your removal from the…Mayor Wilson Statement on CAG Recommendation
Dear Winter Hill, Brown School, and all SPS families, As your Mayor, I want to be sure you hear directly from me that I am fully committed to building our community’s new school, with the largest possible capacity, at 115 Sycamore Street as quickly as possible through a clear, transparent process the public can follow. My charge now is to restore trust and deliver this school. Our administration will publish a plain-language timeline with key…Somerville Finalizes New Contract with SMEA Unit D
Somerville has signed a new union agreement that will raise pay and modernize benefits for Unit D employees — from ISD and Parking staff to social workers, specialized Police Department clerical staff, and DPW custodial and facilities supervisors — who keep Somerville’s day-to-day services running. The newly signed Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) covers Fiscal Years 2023 through 2025. “When City Hall runs well, the whole local economy is stronger,” said Mayor Wilson. “That starts with the…Join the Somerville Affordable Housing Trust
The City of Somerville is seeking one new resident to join the Somerville Affordable Housing Trust (SAHT) in a volunteer role. The current vacancy is for a City Resident representative. Applicants must be Somerville residents who are income-eligible for state and/or federal housing programs. If you’re passionate about advancing affordable housing in our community, this is a great opportunity to make an impact. What is the Somerville Affordable Housing Trust? The SAHT is…Snowfall Expected Sunday, January 18: Plan Ahead for Parking Impacts
The City of Somerville is expecting plowable snowfall on Sunday, January 18, tapering off by early Monday morning. Residents can help DPW crews work efficiently and keep emergency routes clear by following the guidelines below. Parking Guidelines No snow emergency is currently planned, but residents are asked to avoid parking within 20 feet of any corner or intersection. This space is needed so snow plows and emergency vehicles can clear corners and make turns safely. This is especially…New Somerville Public Health Vending Machines Attract Steady Use
Free condoms at 2 a.m.? Narcan on a Sunday? Winter gloves when the temperature drops and everything's closed? In Somerville, there's now a vending machine for that—and in the first eight weeks, residents obtained nearly 1,000 items from two 24/7 public health kiosks, with many items dispensed after regular business hours when most resources are locked up for the night. In November, the Somerville Health and Human Services Department installed Somerville’s first-ever Public Health…Somerville Public Library’s East Branch Will Open as Warming Center on Monday, Jan. 19
To provide relief from cold temperatures, the East Branch of the Somerville Public Library (115 Broadway) will be open as a warming center from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. on Monday, January 19. All other library branches and City buildings are closed on Monday in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. The Winter Overnight Warming Center will be open normal hours nightly (5 p.m. - 7:30 a.m.). Additional tips to help stay safe and warm include:…TransMedics to Bring 900 Jobs and $75M in New Revenue to Somerville
It’s official. TransMedics Group, Inc., a global leader in organ transplant technologies, will relocate its global headquarters to Somerville's Assembly Innovation Park. The move represents a major win for the city, bringing an estimated $75 million in new tax revenue over ten years, 900 jobs to the area including 600 new positions by 2032, and significant community investments in education and public safety. This milestone is the result of more than two decades of strategic planning…Somerville Names Ohemeng Kyeremateng as New Parks Director
Mayor Jake Wilson is welcoming Ohemeng Kyeremateng as the City’s new Director of Parks & Recreation. Kyeremateng brings more than a decade of municipal parks and recreation leadership experience focused on expanding access, strengthening community programming, and improving the stewardship of public recreational spaces. Prior to joining Somerville, he held senior leadership roles across multiple communities, including serving as Deputy Director of Recreation for the City of Hartford,…Feedback
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