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City Seeks Full Conversion of Public Lights to LED
SOMERVILLE –A funding request that would allow the conversion of every City of Somerville-owned streetlight and other light fixtures to energy-efficient LED lightbulbs—which would pay for itself in cost savings within five years and advance the City’s goal of becoming carbon neutral by 2050—is currently before the Board of Aldermen for review. The funding request recommended for approval by the aldermen’s Finance Committee on May 27 is for $2,475,000, and will now go before the full Board for…Reported Rodent Sightings Down in Somerville
REPORTED RODENT SIGHTINGS DOWN IN SOMERVILLEData suggests “war on rats” including comprehensive dumpster enforcement and uniform rodent-resistant trash bins have reduced the number of rats in Somerville SOMERVILLE –Eighteen months after the City launched its comprehensive “war on rats” plan, Somerville is seeing encouraging signs that its policies are working—namely, a significant drop in reported rodent sightings. Analysis of the data suggests that the City’s integrated pest management…2015 Municipal Elections Calendar Available
The 2015 Municipal Elections Calendar is available below. The City of Somerville encourages all eligible residents to register to vote and participate in the elections process. Please note: The 2015 Preliminary Election is on a Thursday this year: September 17th, 2015. Nomination papers will be available on Monday, May 11th at the Elections Office (in the lower level of City Hall, at 93 Highland Ave., Somerville, MA 02143). 2015 Municipal Elections Calendar Who can register to vote? A…UNION SQUARE CIVIC ADVISORY COMMITTEE EXPANDS
UNION SQUARE CIVIC ADVISORY COMMITTEE EXPANDS CAC to help shape agreements over the next year that will guide Union Square development SOMERVILLE -Eight new members are joining the Union Square Civic Advisory Committee (CAC), which is expanding and broadening the committee's experience, diversity, and representation of the neighborhood, as the community planning process for the square continues this spring. The City sought new community members, local advocates and business owners with a range…SMALL BUSINESS SUPPORT PROGRAM LAUNCHING IN UNION SQUARE
SMALL BUSINESS SUPPORT PROGRAM LAUNCHING IN UNION SQUARE Services offered in connection with kickoff of neighborhood planning process SOMERVILLE –A new City program that offers technical assistance, financial services and other support to small businesses and in multiple languages will launch in Union Square as part of the community planning process for the neighborhood now underway, in partnership with master developer partner Union Square Station Associates (US2), which is…Historic Preservation Plaques Still Available
Somerville's Historic Preservation Commission (SHPC) reminds Somerville homeowners that if your home has been determined to have historical significance, plaques are available for purchase through the City's Historic Plaque Program. Eligible homeowners can purchase the plaques from the SHPC for $50, which is at-cost from the City's vendor. Each plaque identifies the historic name of the house, based upon the first one or two owners, and the date of construction or, if not exactly known, "circa…Free Flu Vaccine Clinic Moved to 12/20
Flu Clinic Schedule Changed for Week of Dec. 15 Due to pre-scheduled meetings, there will be no walk-in flu vaccination clinic at the City Hall Annex on Thursday, Dec. 18. A clinic will be held on Saturday, Dec. 20 at the Winter Hill Community School cafeteria (please use the Medford St. entrance) from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Clinics are open for residents and non-residents ages five years and older. While there is no charge for vaccinations, attendees are asked to bring an insurance card if available…CITY, UTILITY COMPANIES TO ADDRESS NON-HAZARDOUS GAS LEAKS
CITY PLANS TO WORK WITH UTILITY COMPANIES IN ADDRESSING NON-HAZARDOUS GAS LEAKS Report reveals non-hazardous leaks costing ratepayers money, adding to greenhouse gas emissions and damaging City trees SOMERVILLE – A report by a local non-profit on non-hazardous natural gas leaks in Somerville and Cambridge has highlighted the need for the City and utility companies to undertake a coordinated effort to address the leaks, which while not presenting a safety hazard or explosion risk…Feedback
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