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Watch or Read Mayor Curtatone's Midterm Address (Jan. 9, 2017)
Good evening President White, Vice President Ballantyne, Chair Pitone and Vice Chair Green; honorable members of the Board of Aldermen, School Committee, and Somerville Delegation, Superintendent Skipper; honored guests, friends, family, and staff. And above all, welcome, Somerville residents. I want to wish you a Happy New Year. Each year I stand before you at this time to talk about what we have accomplished together over the past year and what we will take on in the new year. This…Update: Somerville Police Capture Federal Prison Escapee
Update (1/15/17 - 4:17 p.m.) The suspect in this morning’s attempted robbery in Cambridge, and a subsequent attempted robbery in Somerville this afternoon, has been captured by Somerville Police. Police have confirmed that the suspect in custody is James Morales, the subject of a Mass. State Police manhunt over the past several days. We appreciate your vigilance and cooperation as this situation unfolded today. Police are encouraging Somerville and Cambridge community members to be on…Feedback Sought on FY17 Community Preservation Act Applications
The Community Preservation Committee is considering $2.9 million in requests for historic preservation and open space projects for funding through the Community Preservation Act. Somerville residents are encouraged to share their thoughts about this year’s projects by participating in a variety of ways. Residents may attend public meetings and comment there or later in writing, watch videos of the meetings and comment in writing, and/or read about the projects online and submit written comments…Somerville State of the City Address Scheduled for Jan. 9 at 6 p.m.
The Mayor’s annual State of the City Address, and mid-term addresses by the President of the Board of Aldermen and the Chairperson of the Somerville School Committee will be held at 6 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 9 in the Aldermanic Chambers at City Hall, 93 Highland Ave. Members of the public are invited to come for this look back at the past year’s efforts as well as a look forward to City and School initiatives in the coming year. Additionally, as the City will celebrate its 175th Birthday in 2017,…241st Grand Union Flag Raising on Prospect Hill, January 1, 2017
SOMERVILLE – In its annual tradition, the City of Somerville will kick off the New Year (and Somerville’s 175th Birthday celebrations) on Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017, with a reenactment ceremony for the 241st anniversary of the "Grand Union" flag-raising ceremony at Prospect Hill Park. The ceremony begins at Prospect Hill at noon, however a processional led by a re-enactor portraying General George Washington on horseback will leave from the City Hall Concourse at 11:30 a.m. As always, members of the…Somerville to Celebrate Arbor Day at City Hall December 19
Join the City of Somerville for an Arbor Day celebration on Monday, December 19, from 11 a.m. to noon, in the Aldermanic Chambers at City Hall. The event will include a presentation and discussion about urban forestry and an official proclamation read by Mayor Curtatone. Light refreshments will be served. The City of Somerville is committed to increasing its tree canopy, and to that end, hired its first full-time Arborist this fall. Join us on December 19 to meet City Arborist Vanessa Boukili,…Historic Somerville Merchandise on Sale for Holiday Season
Just in time to complete your holiday shopping, the Somerville Historic Preservation Commission has “Preserving Somerville” merchandise available for sale! The T-shirts (youth and adult sizes), long-sleeved shirts, and tote bags, designed by Somerville High School students, come in a variety of colors that can be viewed on the Commission’s website at www.somervillema.gov/historicpreservation. Full color woven and washable afghans are also available and include images of iconic historic sites in…Somerville’s “Equity & Inclusion Conversation Series” Continues 12/14
Join the City of Somerville for the next conversation in our continuing Equity and Inclusion Conversation Series, with a conversation focused on LGBTQ issues. Hosted by Betsy Allen, Manager of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion for the City of Somerville’s Department of Health and Human Services, the December 14, 2016, conversation will be moderated by: Devan Foster, Somerville Human Rights Commission Kaisy Rosario, City of Somerville’s LGBTQ Liaison Jonathan Aguilar, Somerville Teen…Somerville Seeking Residents to Advise on Capital Improvement Projects
The City of Somerville announced today that it is forming a 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. BackgroundThe City has historically released a multiyear Capital Investment Plan (CIP) annually that…Applicants Sought for Commission on Energy Use and Climate Change
Mayor Curtatone is seeking applications from Somerville residents to serve on the Mayor's Commission on Energy Use and Climate Change (CEUCC). The CEUCC advises the City and the Mayor's Office of Sustainability and Environment on climate change and energy policy issues and assists the City in program design and outreach related to these topics. In the past, the Commission has advised the City on a number of topics, including energy performance of city buildings, the Residential Energy…Feedback
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