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Somerville Finalizes New Contract with SMEA Unit D
Somerville has signed a new union agreement that will raise pay and modernize benefits for Unit D employees — from ISD and Parking staff to social workers, specialized Police Department clerical staff, and DPW custodial and facilities supervisors — who keep Somerville’s day-to-day services running. The newly signed Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) covers Fiscal Years 2023 through 2025. “When City Hall runs well, the whole local economy is stronger,” said Mayor Wilson. “That starts with the…Join the Somerville Affordable Housing Trust
The City of Somerville is seeking one new resident to join the Somerville Affordable Housing Trust (SAHT) in a volunteer role. The current vacancy is for a City Resident representative. Applicants must be Somerville residents who are income-eligible for state and/or federal housing programs. If you’re passionate about advancing affordable housing in our community, this is a great opportunity to make an impact. What is the Somerville Affordable Housing Trust? The SAHT is…Snowfall Expected Sunday, January 18: Plan Ahead for Parking Impacts
The City of Somerville is expecting plowable snowfall on Sunday, January 18, tapering off by early Monday morning. Residents can help DPW crews work efficiently and keep emergency routes clear by following the guidelines below. Parking Guidelines No snow emergency is currently planned, but residents are asked to avoid parking within 20 feet of any corner or intersection. This space is needed so snow plows and emergency vehicles can clear corners and make turns safely. This is especially…Somerville Public Library’s East Branch Will Open as Warming Center on Monday, Jan. 19
To provide relief from cold temperatures, the East Branch of the Somerville Public Library (115 Broadway) will be open as a warming center from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. on Monday, January 19. All other library branches and City buildings are closed on Monday in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. The Winter Overnight Warming Center will be open normal hours nightly (5 p.m. - 7:30 a.m.). Additional tips to help stay safe and warm include:…New Somerville Public Health Vending Machines Attract Steady Use
Free condoms at 2 a.m.? Narcan on a Sunday? Winter gloves when the temperature drops and everything's closed? In Somerville, there's now a vending machine for that—and in the first eight weeks, residents obtained nearly 1,000 items from two 24/7 public health kiosks, with many items dispensed after regular business hours when most resources are locked up for the night. In November, the Somerville Health and Human Services Department installed Somerville’s first-ever Public Health…TransMedics to Bring 900 Jobs and $75M in New Revenue to Somerville
It’s official. TransMedics Group, Inc., a global leader in organ transplant technologies, will relocate its global headquarters to Somerville's Assembly Innovation Park. The move represents a major win for the city, bringing an estimated $75 million in new tax revenue over ten years, 900 jobs to the area including 600 new positions by 2032, and significant community investments in education and public safety. This milestone is the result of more than two decades of strategic planning…Somerville Names Ohemeng Kyeremateng as New Parks & Recreation Director
Mayor Jake Wilson is welcoming Ohemeng Kyeremateng as the City’s new Director of Parks & Recreation. Kyeremateng brings more than a decade of municipal parks and recreation leadership experience focused on expanding access, strengthening community programming, and improving the stewardship of public recreational spaces. Prior to joining Somerville, he held senior leadership roles across multiple communities, including serving as Deputy Director of Recreation for the City of Hartford,…Join the Somerville Fair Housing Commission
The Somerville Fair Housing Commission (FHC) is actively seeking a new member, and we invite all Somerville residents to consider applying. What is the Somerville Fair Housing Commission? The Fair Housing Commission works to ensure that all current and prospective Somerville residents have equal access to housing, free from discrimination and prejudice. The FHC plans annual educational events, reviews complaints submitted, does tabling at community events, and meets with City of Somerville…Somerville 2026 Excise Tax Bills Arriving in January
Residents should please note that motor vehicle excise tax bills for 2026 are being sent one month earlier this year. Bills will issue on January 26, 2026, and are due February 25, 2026. Somerville residents who own a vehicle with a valid Massachusetts license plate are responsible for paying their excise tax bill each year. Payments can be made: Online via the link on the city’s website at somervillema.gov/payonline In-person at the Collector’s office at City…Mayor Jake Wilson’s Inaugural Sets a Results-First Agenda: “Government You Can Measure”
In his inaugural address on Saturday, January 3, Mayor Jake Wilson outlined a governing thesis he called “government you can measure,” pledging visible improvements and a transparent approach the public can follow. “I’m from the government—and I’m here to help,” Wilson said, earnestly reclaiming the sometimes joked-about line as a fundamental commitment to measurable service standards and public service. He described an “urban-mechanics” approach built on clear timelines, plain-language…Feedback
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