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City Seeking Participants for 2017 Energy Efficiency Program
SOMERVILLE – Both Somerville residents and the City stand to benefit if 1,500 Somerville households sign up for a no-cost Mass Save® Home Energy Assessment in 2017 as part of the City’s Be SEEN! program (Be Somerville Energy Efficient Now!). The home energy assessments help residents save on energy costs and include free energy saving equipment such as LED and CFL light bulbs, programmable thermostats, and smart power strips. Meanwhile, if 1,500 households complete assessments and a cumulative…Applications Due March 1 for 2017 Urban Agriculture Ambassador Program
The City of Somerville’s Urban Agriculture Ambassador Program (UAAP) is now accepting applications for the 2017 class. The UAAP, which is taught by Somerville-based Green City Growers, offers free training around urban growing techniques to 20 residents each year in exchange for 30 hours of volunteer service in garden projects throughout the city. Applicants must be Somerville residents who are at least 16 years old and are required to attend four intensive Saturday workshops from 10 a.m. to 4…Somerville Condominium Review Board Seeking New Member
SOMERVILLE – The City of Somerville's Condominium Review Board, which is charged with enforcing the condominium conversion ordinance to protect tenants in rental properties being converted to or sold as condominiums, has an open position. The City invites interested Somerville residents to apply. The Somerville Condominium Review Board enforces the provisions of the Somerville Condominium Conversion Ordinance (Ordinance 1985-9), which pertains to the protection of tenants in rental property…Union Square Land Disposition Agreement Submitted to SRA
The Master Land Disposition Agreement (MLDA) between the Somerville Redevelopment Authority (SRA) and Union Square Master Developer US2 was submitted to the SRA for review at their meeting on February 16, 2017, and is scheduled for consideration at a special meeting to be announced. Master Land Disposition Agreement (MLDA) Please submit any comments to Emily Hedeman: ehedeman@somervillema.gov Update: As previously announced, the comment period is closed as of April 14, 2017.Property Value Abatement Applications Due Wed., Feb. 1
Overvaluation abatement applications due in the Assessors’ Office by Wednesday, February 1, 2017 at 4:30 pm sharp. Drop offs, fax, and e-mails must be in the Assessors’ Office by 4:30 pm sharp. However, applications will be considered timely filed if postmarked by the US postal service no later than February 1, 2017.Somerville Seeking Community Members to Fill a Range of Board, Commission Vacancies
SOMERVILLE – Are you looking to get more involved in the City of Somerville? Consider this your chance! The City of Somerville is seeking Somerville residents to fill vacancies on a number of existing boards and commissions. Term limits and duties vary. Brief descriptions are included below, and full information on the vacancies, as well as information about each board and commission can be found at the links below: Traffic Commission: Seeking one applicant with a working knowledge of the City…Somerville Plans Celebrations in Honor of 175th Birthday in 2017
SOMERVILLE – In 2017, the City of Somerville is celebrating its 175th birthday, 175 years since we separated from Charlestown, and we’re celebrating all year long. But we need your help! While the City has plenty of celebratory events up its sleeve, we want to hear from residents, businesses, and visitors, past and present, about your memories of Somerville. All year long, we’ll collect stories, memories, photos, and anything else you want to share, and will display as many of them as we can…Somerville Seeking Consultant to Develop Climate Action Plan
SOMERVILLE – The City of Somerville is seeking proposals from qualified consultants to work closely with the Office of Sustainability and Environment to develop the city’s Climate Change Action Plan, which will serve as the comprehensive strategy for addressing climate change in Somerville. The Plan will identify policies, programs, and projects that will mitigate Somerville’s contribution to climate change, advance the city’s efforts to be carbon neutral by 2050, and prepare the city for the…DEADLINE EXTENDED: Somerville Seeking Residents to Advise on Capital Improvement Projects
The City of Somerville is seeking community members to serve on a new community advisory committee to assist in the review and recommendation of capital improvement projects for upcoming fiscal years. The committee, which will comprise five community members, will work with City staff to review and provide feedback and recommendations, on behalf of the entire community, on project prioritization. NOTE: the deadline to apply for this committee has been extended to Tuesday, January 17, by 5 p.m.…242nd Grand Union Flag Raising on Prospect Hill Postponed until Sunday, March 4th
Due to extreme cold and safety considerations for all involved, the City’s First Flag Raising was postponed from January 1st, 2018 and rescheduled for Sun, ay March 4, 2018, beginning at 11:30 a.m. with a procession from City Hall to Prospect Hill. Click here for more information about the event.Feedback
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