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Residential Shoveling Time Extended to Noon Fri.
As the City and our constituents continue to clean up from this week's historic snowfall, Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone announced today that he has extended the deadline for residents to shovel sidewalks until noon on Friday. Please note that this extension only applies to residential properties. Commercial properties' sidewalks must be cleaned by noon today (Thursday). Please note that snow is also forecasted for Friday. If snow starts falling before noon tomorrow normal shoveling regulations go…FIELDS TASK FORCE RECOMMENDS PREDICTABLE SCHEDULING, PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
TASK FORCE RECOMMENDS PREDICTABILITY IN SCHEDULING, PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCEReport reviews, provides recommendations for Somerville's 18 athletic fields. SOMERVILLE - With limited space and thousands of active residents, the City of Somerville is reviewing recommendations made by the Recreational Fields Task Force for new policies and best practices for field permitting, use, and maintenance. Moving forward, the City will also create an Action Plan that outlines future steps to be taken to…CITY TO USE NEW POLICY PROGRAM TO FACE CHALLENGES
OPIOID ADDICTION & ESL NEEDS, FIRST SYSTEMIC CHALLENGES CITY WILL EXAMINE VIA GROUND-BREAKING POLICY PROGRAM Somerville NEXUS Fellowship Program first to bring formal systems thinking to the municipal realm to complement data-based problem solving SOMERVILLE – Does workplace safety affect substance abuse? How does access to a means of transportation weigh upon how quickly someone becomes proficient in English? The City of Somerville doesn’t know yet—but is launching a new program to…Dow & Ware St. Water Shutdown 11/18
On Tuesday, Nov. 18 beginning at 9 a.m., a contractor will temporarily interrupt water service for some residents of Dow St. and Ware St. to replace a valve Water is expected to be restored by approximately 3 p.m. Once service has been restored, you may experience temporary discoloration in your water, and though the water is safe to drink, residents are advised to run the water until it is clear and to avoid washing clothes, especially white fabrics. If any rust stains appear on the wet…State Election Voting is 11/4
To see a list of polling places by ward, please click here. If you do not know which ward you are in and would like to look up your polling place, please click here.City Seeks Help Naming a Street
There's a rare opportunity to name a Somerville street and Mayor Joseph Curtatone is seeking your suggestions. Great River Road in Assembly Square runs along Baxter Park and is then interrupted by a bend where it meets Artisan Way. To avoid confusion for residents, businesses, visitors, and emergency personnel, the City has decided to rename the lower portion of the street, which runs parallel to the train tracks. (Please see attached map.) With so many thoughtful and creative minds in…Energy Use Commission Seeks Commissioners
The City of Somerville's Commission on Energy Use and Climate Change (CEUCC) is currently seeking new commissioners.The CEUCC advises the City and the Mayor's Office of Sustainability and Environment on climate change and energy policy issues, including upcoming sustainability initiatives such as the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and climate change impacts, innovative approaches to energy efficiency, and community outreach and education on climate change and energy. The CEUCC typically…SOMERSTREETS RETURNS TO HOLLAND ST. 9/7
"STRIKE UP THE BANDS @ SOMERSTREETS" RETURNS TO HOLLAND STREET SEPT. 7Entertainment, family-friendly activities continue City's annual Open Streets series from Davis Square to Teele Square on Sept. 7, rain or shine SOMERVILLE - Grab your instrument and your dancing shoes, and get ready to help the City celebrate the latest installment of its SomerStreets series with Strike Up the Bands @ SomerStreets on Sunday, September 7 on Holland Street! From noon to 4 p.m. between Davis Square and Teele…LOCATION CHANGE: Commission of Energy Use and Climate Change
Location Change for Wednesday, July 23 Meeting of Commission on Energy Use and Climate Change The public meeting of the Commission on Energy Use and Climate Change scheduled for tonight, Wednesday, July 23, at 7 p.m. will now be held in the Aldermanic Chambers at City Hall, second floor, 93 Highland Ave. The meeting is being moved from its original location due to ongoing elevator repairs at the Tufts Administration Building (TAB). For more information on the meeting, visit www.somervillema.gov…Milk Row Cemetery Open 7/13 & 714
Milk Row Cemetery Open to the Public Sunday & Monday, July 13 & 14 Wondering about the history or residents of this Somerville Avenue Cemetery? Come learn more from volunteer docents dressed in historic period clothing this weekend! The small historic site, established in 1804, is usually closed to the public except for two annual events in May and October. On Sunday, July 13 and Monday, July 14, volunteers will be on hand at the site for any interested community members to learn…Feedback
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