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Somerville Seeking Snow Plowing Contractors
Somerville’s DPW, through the Procurement Department, is seeking contractors to provide snow plowing services for the City from October 15, 2024 - June 30, 2026. Interested vendors may obtain a Request for Application (RFA) packet from the Procurement Department web page, or by emailing a request to procurement@somervillema.gov Vendors must return their completed RFA packet by Thursday, September 19th, 2024, at 2:00 pm for early contract offers.Mayor Ballantyne Seeks to Expand Climate Action & Energy Savings to Renters via New Ordinance
Roughly two-thirds of Somerville residents are renters, and Mayor Katjana Ballantyne is determined to improve their access to the energy savings and health benefits of green energy upgrades often out of reach to renters–especially low-income renters. And she’s asking residents to help her do so. The City’s Office of Sustainability and Environment (OSE) is seeking volunteers to help shape a new Rental Registry and Energy Disclosure ordinance designed to improve rental unit energy…Somerville's Community Preservation Act Celebrates 10 Years with Over $35 Million Invested in Affordable Housing, Open Space, and Historic Preservation
Mayor Katjana Ballantyne is proud to announce more than $35 million spent on affordable housing, open space, recreation projects, historical preservation and accessibility upgrades spanning the entire city, Somerville’s Community Preservation Act (CPA) is now marking its tenth anniversary. During that time the CPA has devoted $9.84 million toward the City’s 100 Homes affordable housing program and $4 million toward the redevelopment of the Clarendon Hill housing project. It has funded building…City of Somerville and Somerville Public Library Announce Temporary Modified Hours at Central Library
Starting Wednesday, August 28, the Central Library of the Somerville Public Library will temporarily implement a modified afternoon schedule during weekdays. Weekend hours will remain unchanged. Please note the following modifications to the Central Library’s Operating Hours for this Wednesday and Thursday: Wednesday, August 28: Closed from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Thursday, August 29: Closed from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. The Central Library will be open for regular business hours of 9 a.m. - 6 p.…Join Somerville’s Community Preservation Committee
The City of Somerville is currently seeking two general public volunteer members for the Community Preservation Committee (CPC). All Somerville residents are welcome to apply. The CPC identifies funding priorities for approximately $3 million per year in affordable housing, historic preservation, and open space projects through Community Preservation Act (CPA) revenues. The committee consists of nine members: Four volunteer members from the general public are appointed by the…Join the Somerville Licensing Commission
The City of Somerville is currently seeking applicants for one open alternate position on the Somerville Licensing Commission. We welcome applications from all Somerville residents ages 18 or older who meet the qualifications detailed below. What is the Somerville Licensing Commission? The Licensing Commission reviews and issues a range of licenses in Somerville. These include licenses to operate restaurants (both with and without alcohol service), liquor stores, private clubs…Somerville Police Assisting Middlesex DA in Investigating Fatal Shooting on Dartmouth Street
Dear community members, The Somerville Police are currently supporting the Middlesex District Attorney’s Office in the investigation of a fatal shooting that occurred last night in Somerville, on Monday, July 22. We ask the community to share in our sincere condolences to the victim’s loved ones as we provide the following safety message. At approximately 10:27 p.m. on Monday night, Somerville Police responded to reports of a shooting on Dartmouth Street. The 49-year-old…Community Notice: Vote by Mail Applications for 2024 Presidential Election from Commonwealth of Massachusetts Starting to Arrive in Mailboxes
The City of Somerville is alerting all registered voters that the Commonwealth of Massachusetts has begun mailing a pre-addressed, postage pre-paid Vote by Mail application to every registered voter before each statewide election. If you have already applied to vote by mail for the upcoming election, you will not receive an additional application. Voters who prefer to apply online may do so at VoteInMA.com. Using the Application To request a ballot for the next statewide election or…Somerville Passes Budget for Fiscal Year 2025 with Major Investments in Core City Services and Workforce Equity
On June 20, 2024, the Somerville City Council passed the Ballantyne administration’s proposed $360 million Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) budget, delivering on Mayor Katjana Ballantyne’s key investments in schools, City services, and workforce equity. "Through the FY25 budget, we're sustaining the historic investments of the past two years while affirming our resources and dedicated staff can continue driving our community forward,” said Mayor Ballantyne. “I’m grateful for the invaluable support of…Applications Now Open for Nine Income-Restricted Apartments at 154 Broadway
Mayor Katjana Ballantyne and the Somerville Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development (OSPCD) are pleased to announce that applications are currently being accepted for nine (9) income-restricted apartments at The Guild, located at 154 Broadway. Applications will be accepted until 5 p.m. on Thursday, August 1. The Guild consists of nine inclusionary rental units designated for households making at or below 50% AMI, 80% AMI or 110% AMI (Area Median Income). Please note that no…Feedback
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