Historic Somerville Merchandise on Sale for Holiday Season
Monday, December 4, 2017Just in time to complete your holiday shopping, the Somerville Historic Preservation Commission has “Preserving Somerville” merchandise available for sale.
Meeting Tuesday, December 5, to Discuss ArtFarm Updates
Wednesday, November 29, 2017Continuing a multi-year planning and design process, all interested parties are invited to join Mayor Joseph Curtatone and the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development on Tuesday, December 5, at 6 p.m. at the Brickbottom Artists Association, 1 Fitchburg St., for a meeting to discuss the future of the ARTFarm site.
2017 Wellbeing of Somerville Report Reveals Data About City’s Overall Health
Tuesday, November 21, 2017The City of Somerville and Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) released today the 2017 Wellbeing of Somerville Report, a comprehensive look at the health of city residents. The report highlights health across the life stages: prenatal and early childhood, school age and adolescent, early adult, young adult, middle adult, and older adult.
Prospect Hill Park Community Meeting #3: December 12 at 6 p.m.
Thursday, November 16, 2017Please join Ward 3 Alderman Robert McWatters, and the Mayor’s Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development, for the third in a series of community meetings to discuss upcoming renovations to Prospect Hill Park. The meeting will be held on Tuesday, December 12, at 6 p.m., in the Somerville High School Auditorium, 81 Highland Ave.
For more information about the planned park renovations visit www.somervillema.gov/prospecthillpark, or contact Luisa Oliveira at [email protected].
Somerville Redevelopment Authority Seeking New Member
Thursday, November 16, 2017The Somerville Redevelopment Authority (SRA), which is tasked with implementation of the City’s urban renewal plans, is seeking applicants to fill a current vacancy on the five-member board.
Somerville Public Library Hires Health Services Coordinator
Monday, November 13, 2017The Somerville Public Library is pleased to announce the hiring of a Health Services Coordinator, to provide referrals and related services on behalf of vulnerable populations. Beginning in mid-November, the Coordinator will be available to members of the public at all three branches of the Library.
Somerville Seeking Community Members to Serve on GLX Working Group
Friday, November 10, 2017As part of a regional partnership with the Massachusetts Department of Transportation, and the Cities of Cambridge and Medford, the City of Somerville is seeking residents to serve on the Green Line Extension (GLX) Working Group. Major construction activities are expected to begin in early 2018, and the GLX Community Working Group will provide a collaborative forum for information exchange between the MBTA GLX Project Management Team and external stakeholders.
Assessing: FY 2018 Assessed Values Now Available
Thursday, November 9, 2017The Assessor's Database has been updated with FY 2018 values. Click here to browse the database.
Public Hearing and Comment Period on Union Square Development: 11/20 & 11/30
Wednesday, November 8, 2017The next round of public input on Union Square development will be a two-part public hearing at two Planning Board meetings on Nov. 20 and 30. After multiple years of public process to develop the Union Square Neighborhood Plan as well as Union Square Zoning, the community has set forth the parameters of Union Square development.
Saturday, Oct. 28 is National Take Back Day
Tuesday, October 24, 2017Somerville residents are encouraged to dipose of unwanted medications safely and properly. There is always a permanent Med Return Drug Collection Kiosk in the lobby of the Somerville Police Department, 220 Washington Street in Somerville. Disposal is free, anonymous and available 24/7.
“Haunted Hall” Event Returns to City Hall Concourse November 2, 2017
Wednesday, October 18, 2017Join the City of Somerville on Thursday, November 2, for the annual “Haunted Hall” event on the City Hall concourse from 6 to 8 p.m.
'Story Time with Mayor Curtatone' on Oct. 21 at Central Library
Tuesday, October 17, 2017Join Mayor Joe Curtatone, the Somerville Public Library, and Somerville-based Publisher Candlewick Press for an afternoon story time on Saturday, October 21. Mayor Curtatone will read Windows — a new picture book set in Somerville!
‘Monster Mashed Up' on Somerville Ave., Sun. Oct. 22
Tuesday, October 17, 2017Celebrate Free Open Streets event to feature live music, family-friendly activities, food, and more!
City of Somerville to Support Hurricane Victims in Puerto Rico
Tuesday, October 17, 2017Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone, Superintendent of Schools Mary Skipper, and Executive Director of The Welcome Project Ben Echevarria, announce the formation of a donation drive in support of the residents of Puerto Rico who remain in need in the wake of Hurricane Maria.
New Reusable Water Bottle Refilling Station Installed in Davis Square
Monday, October 16, 2017Station awarded to the City by National Grid as a result of 2016 ‘Somerville Energy Efficiency Now’ efforts.
Update on Officer Louis Remigio of the Somerville Police Department
Tuesday, October 10, 2017It is with extreme sadness that we announce the death of our brother, Officer Louis Remigio. On Monday night, October 9, Officer Remigio succumbed to injuries sustained while involved in a motor vehicle accident on I-95 in North Hampton, New Hampshire, on Sunday, October 8.
New Somerville Policy First in MA to Add Controls, Require Public Transparency for Surveillance Technology
Thursday, October 5, 2017As surveillance technology use grows nationally, the City of Somerville has joined 19 U.S. cities and two states working with the ACLU to protect individual rights while preserving public safety.
Somerville Retirement Board Seeking Applications for Vacant Retirement Board Member Position
Wednesday, October 4, 2017The Somerville Retirement Board is seeking applicants to fill the 5th Board Member position, which is currently vacant.
City's Bond Rating Rises Yet Again in Strong Report from Moody's
Monday, September 25, 2017Moody’s has raised the City of Somerville’s bond rating from the City’s highest ever rating, Aa2, to a new high of Aa1, the second highest rating on the agency’s scale and one step from the Aaa rating
3rd Annual Evolution of Hip Hop Festival Sunday, Oct. 1
Monday, September 25, 2017The 3rd Annual Evolution of Hip Hop Festival will take place on Sunday, Oct 1, from 2:30 to 6:30 p.m. in Somerville's Union Square Plaza.