Applications for Mayor’s Summer Jobs Program Available April 2
Friday, March 30, 2018Through the annual program, more than 100 Somerville teens will be placed within City departments as well as with private business partners in Somerville.
Patriot’s Day Ceremonies on April 16, to Commemorate Paul Revere’s Ride
Thursday, March 29, 2018Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone, Ward 1 Alderman Matt McLaughlin, and the Somerville Historic Preservation Commission invite all residents and community members to the City’s annual Patriot’s Day celebration, to be held at Foss Park on Mon., April 16, from 10 to 11:30 a.m.
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.
Information Session on Temporary Conway Field & Playground Closure to Be Held March 29
Monday, March 26, 2018Learn more at www.somervillema.gov/events/2018/03/29/conway-field-and-playground-infor...
Public Hearing on Proposed Zoning Overhaul Rescheduled for April 3
Thursday, March 22, 2018Members of the public are invited to attend a public hearing by the Somerville Planning Board and the Board of Aldermen’s Land Use Committee on Tuesday, April 3, at 6 p.m., to provide feedback. The hearing will be held in the Aldermanic Chambers on the second floor of City Hall, 93 Highland Ave. Feedback can also be submitted online at www.somervillezoning.com, where detailed information on the overhaul, timeline, and upcoming meetings and events are also available.
Public Hearing to Discuss Tree Removal for Somerville Ave. Utility & Streetscape Improvements Project, March 28
Wednesday, March 14, 2018The City of Somerville Tree Warden invites all interested residents and community members to a public hearing on Wednesday, March 28, to discuss upcoming tree removal as part of the construction process for the Somerville Ave. Utility & Streetscape Improvements Project. The hearing will begin at 6 p.m. at the Albert F. Argenziano School, 290 Washington St.
"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.
Message from the Somerville Police Department
Wednesday, March 7, 2018Update (3/7/2018): Owner of Backpack & AirSoft Soft Pellet Guns Located
Community Meeting to Discuss Beacon Street Project, March 19
Friday, March 2, 2018https://www.somervillema.gov/events/2018/03/19/beacon-street-reconstruct...
Community Forums to be Held to Discuss Somerville’s Plans for U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Programs
Tuesday, February 27, 2018The Mayor’s Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development will hold two community forums to discuss the City’s 2018-2022 HUD Consolidated Five-Year Plan and 2018-2019 One-Year Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program, the Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) program, and the HOME program.
Residents Sought for Newly Established Mayor's Appointments Advisory Committee
Tuesday, February 20, 2018Applications are now being accepted for positions on Mayor Joseph Curtatone’s recently established Appointments Advisory Committee (AAC). The committee will be tasked with reviewing applications and making recommendations for vacant Mayor-appointed posts on boards and commissions with regulatory or decision-making authority.
Rescheduled Grand Union Flag Raising on Prospect Hill Set for March 4
Friday, February 16, 2018After having to be canceled due to extreme cold, Somerville’s annual Grand Union Flag Raising is back! The event, rescheduled from January 1 to March 4, 2018, will kick off with a procession from City Hall to Prospect Hill Tower, followed by a reenactment ceremony for the 242nd anniversary of the "Grand Union" flag-raising ceremony at Prospect Hill Park.
West Branch Library Landscape Meeting February 24, Community Meeting February 26
Friday, February 16, 2018Please join Ward 6 Alderman Lance Davis, the Somerville Capital Projects and Planning Department, the Somerville Public Library, and the project design team for upcoming meetings to discuss plans for the West Branch Library. A walkthrough landscape meeting will be held on Saturday, February 24, from 10 a.m. to noon, at the West Branch Library, 40 College Ave. A full community meeting will be held on Monday, February 26, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Community Baptist Church located at 31 College Ave. where we will review and discuss the findings from the walkthrough.
Somerville Historic Preservation Commission Seeking Volunteers for 2018 Docent Program
Friday, February 16, 2018The Somerville Historic Preservation Commission (SHPC) and Historic Somerville are currently seeking volunteers for the City’s Docent Program, which offers guided tours and information about Somerville’s historic sites.
$1.9 Million Awarded to Combat Homelessness in Somerville and Arlington
Thursday, February 8, 2018More than $1.9 million in federal grant funding has been awarded for homeless assistance programs in Somerville and Arlington through the federal Continuum of Care Program Competition, Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone announced this week.
Applications Due March 1 for 2018 Urban Agriculture Ambassador Program
Thursday, February 8, 2018The City of Somerville’s Urban Agriculture Ambassador Program (UAAP) is now accepting applications for the 2018 class.
Somerville Seeks Members and Advisors for Internet Task Force
Wednesday, February 7, 2018SOMERVILLE – The City of Somerville is forming an Internet Access Task Force to explore options to preserve and expand affordable and neutral internet service across the City. Community members interested in serving as members are encouraged to apply. Area experts willing to serve as occasional or one-time advisors are also sought for a wide range of knowledge areas from public utilities management and small cell technology to federal communications policy.
Somerville, Boston, Brookline, and Cambridge Launch "SNAP Card to Ride" Bike Share
Tuesday, February 6, 2018SOMERVILLE- The Metro-Boston public bike share system, Hubway, is now available at a significant discount to income-eligible families and individuals. The City of Somerville along with Boston, Cambridge, Brookline, the Department of Transitional Assistance, and bike share operator Motivate announced earlier this month the launch of the "SNAP Card to Ride" program.
City’s “HeatSmart CoolSmart” Program Ends Soon; Residents & Businesses Encouraged to Sign Up by February 15
Tuesday, February 6, 2018The City of Somerville’s HeatSmart CoolSmart program ends soon, and residents and can sign up through February 15, 2018 for the program which could reduce utility bills and increase a building’s efficiency.
Allen Street Playground Community Meeting February 12, 2018
Monday, January 29, 2018Please join the Somerville Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development, Ward 2 Alderman JT Scott, and Alderman at Large Stephanie Hirsch for a community meeting on Monday, February 12, to discuss upcoming renovations to the Allen Street Playground. The meeting is scheduled for 6:30 – 8 p.m. in the Community Room at the Public Safety Building at 220 Washington St.