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High School Meetings and Tours to Highlight Renovation/Rebuild Options
The Somerville High School Building Committee has two upcoming meetings planned where residents can learn more about options for future plans for Somerville High School and share their comments. A regular meeting of the Building Committee is scheduled for Monday, March 14, at 5:30 p.m. at the Kennedy School, 5 Cherry St. This meeting will include updates on the process so far, information on what’s coming next, and an opportunity for public comment. The Committee will also be hosting tours of…Urban Agriculture Ambassador Program Seeking Applicants for 2016
The City of Somerville is sponsoring the 2016 Urban Agriculture Ambassador Program (UAAP). Taught by Green City Growers, a Somerville-based urban agriculture company, the program is now seeking applicants for the 2016 class. The UAAP, which started as a pilot in 2013, will train 20 residents in urban growing techniques in exchange for 30 hours of volunteer service in garden projects across the city. Four intensive workshops will take place on Saturdays in April and May (April 16, 23, and 30,…Athletic Fields Master Planning Public Meetings on Mar. 9 and Mar. 15
Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone invites all interested persons to two presentations and discussions on the City’s Athletic Fields Master Planning process on March 9 and 15. City park planners, Recreation staff, and SomerStat analysts will share data on permitted field usage citywide, discuss factors that guide field planning and maintenance, and lay out recommendations for field improvements and maintenance investments. A Q&A will follow and community members are invited to provide feedback. To…5 Affordable Rental Units in New Millbrook Lofts to be Designated for Artists
SOMERVILLE – The Somerville Arts Council and the Housing Division of the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development announced this week a public meeting to discuss a first-of-its-kind housing opportunity for Somerville artists. On Wed., Feb. 3, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Armory at 191 Highland Ave., City staff will present information about five (5) affordable rental units for certified artists as artist live/work space. The 5 affordable artist units are included in the 15 total…Symphony Park Ribbon Cutting 11/20
Symphony Park Ribbon Cutting 11/20 Join Mayor Joseph Curtatone and Ward 1 Alderman Matthew McLaughlin on Friday, Nov. 20 at 10:30 a.m. for the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at Symphony Park. Located at the corner of Pearl and Florence Streets, Somerville’s newest park is inspired by the legacy of the Hadley family who created music on this site and beyond. It features: a lush planting pallet that creates a contemplative garden; a small performance stage and pergola; a water…Two New Affordable Homeownership Opportunities
City of Somerville Mayor Joseph Curtatone and the Mayor's Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development: Housing Division are pleased to announce that two (2) condominium units will be offered for sale to qualifying low & moderate-income households who live or work in Somerville at affordable prices through the City's Inclusionary Housing Program. For more information, please visit the Affordable Homeownership Opportunities Page.Somerville to Host 'Community Conversations' Series on Race and Racism
SOMERVILLE TO HOST ‘COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS' SERIES ON RACE AND RACISMResidents invited to share their experiences, concerns, ideas SOMERVILLE -The City of Somerville will host a new round of its Community Conversations Series, focusing on race and racism in light of ongoing national conversations surrounding this topic, beginning on Oct. 5, 2015, Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone announced today. Organized by the Office of Health and Human Services, ‘conversations' will be held in each of the…STEPS Initiative Police Officers to Each Mentor One School Class for 7 Years
STEPS Initiative Police Officers to Each Mentor One School Class over 7 year period Innovative program to foster long-term, beneficial connections and communication between students and law enforcement SOMERVILLE -- Come this September, the Somerville Police Department will be increasing its presence in the schools, but nobody is in trouble-and the City's new STEPS initiative aims to keep it that way. Starting with the first day of school, as part of the City's new Students & Teachers…CPA Funding Eligibility Applications Now Available
CPA FUNDING ELIGIBILITY APPLICATIONS NOW AVAILABLEMore than $3.7M available for affordable housing, open space, outdoor recreation and historic preservation projects SOMERVILLE -More than $3.7 million is available this fiscal year for affordable housing, open space, outdoor recreation and historic preservation projects in Somerville through the Community Preservation Act (CPA), and Somerville residents, organizations and businesses are invited to submit their project proposals to see if they…Feedback
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