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Learn About Somerville's Upcoming Consolidated Affordable Housing Waitlist at March Information Sessions
The City of Somerville is launching a Consolidated Rental Waitlist to simplify the application process for income-restricted rental units. To help residents navigate the new system, the Housing Division will host a series of information sessions in March. To reach the most amount of people, the sessions will alternate between virtual and in-person meetings. "We are committed to making the search for affordable housing as clear and straightforward as possible," said Mayor Katjana Ballantyne.…SPD UPDATE: Shots Fired Investigation Broadway & North Street Incident
The Somerville Police Department, in cooperation with other law enforcement partners, are actively investigating a shooting incident that occurred on Tuesday, February 25th, at approximately 12:05 AM. The SPD received two 911 calls for shots fired on Broadway, between North St. and Alewife Brook Parkway. Upon arrival, police discovered numerous shell casings and ballistic damage to fixed objects and vehicles. Police learned that the occupants of a vehicle stopped on Broadway and then shot at an…Somerville Unveils First-Ever Cultural Capacity Plan, A Roadmap for a Thriving, Inclusive Arts Community
Mayor Katjana Ballantyne, in partnership with the Somerville Arts Council and an extensive network of artists, cultural workers, and community members, is proud to announce the release of the Somerville Cultural Capacity Plan (SCCP), the City’s first-ever comprehensive plan to strengthen, support, and sustain Somerville’s vibrant arts and culture ecosystem. “This plan is a commitment to our artists, our cultural spaces, and our identity as a city that values creativity and inclusion for all,”…Somerville Seeks Community Input on CPA Priorities; Annual Review Survey Open Through March 31
Mayor Katjana Ballantyne is inviting residents to help shape the future of Community Preservation Act (CPA) investments by participating in the CPA Annual Review process. The Community Preservation Committee (CPC) has launched a survey to gather public input on community needs and priorities for CPA funding. The survey is open through March 31, 2025, and can be accessed at this link. Additionally, the CPC will host its Annual Public Hearing on Wednesday, March 26, via Zoom to hear directly…Massachusetts Sanctuary Cities Sue To Stop Trump From Entangling Them In Federal Immigration Enforcement
Two sanctuary cities in Massachusetts—Chelsea and Somerville—filed a federal lawsuit today challenging the Trump Administration’s efforts to coerce them into participating in mass deportation efforts. Represented by Lawyers for Civil Rights, the Cities assert that the Administration’s heavy-handed tactics—threatening to strip sanctuary cities of federal funding and prosecute them for failing to bend to the President’s will—violate their Constitutional rights. Somerville and Chelsea have…Join Open House Sharing Somerville Elm-Beacon Connector Project Design Plans on Monday, March 10
If you want to see how people move around Somerville, visiting Elm Street by the Kennedy School on any weekday morning would be a good place to start. Standing on the corner of Elm Street and Hancock Street, you’d see younger children arriving at school with their caregivers and older students making the trip on their own. Mixed with the students are harried commuters rushing to the Red Line or commuter rail, or waiting for the 87 to take them to Union Square, and people out running…Honor Black History Month in Somerville: Join a Community Panel, Take a Virtual Tour, and Explore Black Voices
Black History Month is a time for reflection, celebration, and learning, and this year, Mayor Katjana Ballantyne and the Somerville Department of Racial and Social Justice (RSJ) are inviting the community to join a series of events designed to engage, inspire, and connect the Somerville community. Join the Conversation: Community Panel on Black History & Culture RSJ and the Somerville Museum invite you to a thought-provoking panel discussion on the impact of Black history on arts and…Help Test a New, Non-Toxic Approach to Rat Control in Somerville
The City of Somerville is looking for community members to help test an innovative, non-toxic approach to reducing the local rat population. In partnership with the Cambridge Public Health Department and Cambridge Inspectional Services, Somerville is participating in a Rodent Fertility Control Study using Evolve, a hormonal fertility control product designed to humanely curb rat reproduction. This study aims to determine whether Evolve is an effective long-term solution in dense urban…Somerville Achieves AAA Bond Rating for Third Consecutive Year
Mayor Katjana Ballantyne is proud to announce that for the third year in a row, the City of Somerville has received the highest possible long-term debt rating of 'AAA' from S&P Global Ratings. This rating reaffirms the City’s financial strength and ensures lower borrowing costs for critical infrastructure investments that benefit residents. “Securing a AAA bond rating for the third consecutive year is a powerful affirmation of Somerville’s financial management and our commitment to…Join the Somerville Commission for Women
The Somerville Commission for Women (SCW) seeks five members, and Somerville residents are encouraged to apply. Openings must be filled by people who believe in and support the equal status of women in society and the implementation of the aims of the Equal Rights Amendment. The SCW works collaboratively with the City’s Racial and Social Justice Commissions Coordinator, who also serves as the staff liaison. The SCW serves as a centralizing force in the City of Somerville and the…Feedback
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