Somerville and Five Other Cities File Amicus Brief on Tax Ballot Measure
Thursday, January 25, 2018Also referred to as the “millionaire tax,” the proposed amendment to the State Constitution would add a 4 percent surtax on income over $1 million.
Somerville Seeking Residents to Serve on Central Hill Campus Working Group
Thursday, January 25, 2018The City is seeking residents impacted by the changes in parking to serve on the Central Hill Campus Parking Working Group.
FY 2018 Property Tax Update Now Available
Thursday, January 18, 2018Philips, Global Leader in Health Technology and Innovation, Coming to Cambridge Crossing
Thursday, January 11, 2018The Cities of Cambridge and Somerville announced today that Philips will move its North American headquarters to Cambridge Crossing in 2020.
New Passenger Drop-Off, Pickup Zones Established in Davis Square
Thursday, January 11, 2018In an effort to increase safety in one of Somerville’s busiest areas, new street signs are up and five spaces across Davis Square are now designated as passenger drop-off and pickup only zones.
City Hall Annex Temporarily Closed Due to Burst Pipe
Tuesday, January 9, 2018Somerville City Hall Annex will be temporarily closed until further notice for emergency repairs related to a burst pipe. Some departments have been moved to temporary locations, which are listed below, while others will work remotely.
Community Preservation Act Community Meetings Jan. 16 and 24
Monday, January 8, 2018The Somerville Community Preservation Committee invites all interested community members to hear about the FY 2018 Community Preservation Act (CPA) historic resources and open space/recreational land project proposals before the Community Preservation Committee, and offer feedback on which deserve to receive funding, at two community meetings in January. The first will be held on Tuesday, January 16 and the second will be held on Wednesday, January 24. Both meetings begin at 7 p.m., and will be held in the community room at the Visiting Nurse Association (VNA) at 259 Lowell St.
Statement from Mayor Curtatone regarding Salvadoran TPS
Monday, January 8, 2018Ending Salvadoran TPS with plans to deport nearly 200,000 upstanding immigrants who work hard, pay taxes, and contribute to the fiber of our communities is more than unjustified, unnecessary, and inhumane; it’s also reckless and irresponsible. On the heels of the decisions to also end TPS for Nicaraguans and Haitians, this is part of the administration’s continuum of cruelty.
Snow Operations Update: Jan. 6 at 4:15 p.m.
Saturday, January 6, 2018Snow Operations Update Jan. 6, 3:30 p.m.:
Important Snow Emergency Update: Shoveling and Safety Reminder from Mayor Curtatone
Thursday, January 4, 2018Hello, this is Mayor Joe Curtatone on Thursday, Jan. 4, with a special snow emergency update and important information related to the coming extreme cold. This is unusual weather, so please read the full message below.
See Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone's January 1, 2018 Inaugural Address
Tuesday, January 2, 2018
Extreme Cold Advisory and Safety Tips
Tuesday, January 2, 2018The forecast into the next week includes temperatures well below freezing. Given the expected extreme cold, we ask residents to review these extreme cold safety tips and check on neighbors or family members who may need assistance preparing for the cold.
REMINDER: City Pairs Youth with Seniors, Persons with Disabilities for Assistance with Snow Shoveling
Friday, December 29, 2017The City of Somerville is looking for Somerville teens to pair with residents in need of shoveling assistance during upcoming snow storms. Additionally, Somerville senior citizens and residents with disabilities may contact us to be added to the list. Teens and residents in need of assistance will be paired by the City, which has also arranged a payment structure depending on the residents’ needs. However, payment is handled independently between the resident and the teen with whom they are paired.
Real Estate Tax Pre-Payment Instructions and Information
Tuesday, December 26, 2017As always, the City of Somerville will accept pre-payments of any real estate taxes within the current fiscal year.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Celebrations in Somerville Planned for Jan. 15
Friday, December 22, 2017Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone, the Health and Human Services Department and the Somerville Public Schools announce the annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration event, entitled, “Growing Our Community,” to be held on Monday, Jan. 15, in observance of national Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Somerville Non-profit CASPAR, Inc. Chosen to Receive 5kW Solar Array Donation from City’s install partner SolarFlair
Thursday, December 21, 2017Local non-profit CASPAR, Inc. (Cambridge and Somerville Program for Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Rehabilitation) was selected to receive a 5kW solar array donation that, once in place, will reduce greenhouse gas emissions – and lower utility bills.
Somerville Office of Veterans’ Services Partners with Fisher College Student Veterans for “Adopt-a-Service Member” Campaign
Wednesday, December 6, 2017This year, the Somerville Office of Veterans’ Services joins the Fisher College Student Veterans’ Organization to collect items to send to our troops.
Mayor Curtatone, Mayor Walsh, and Metro Mayors Coalition Announce Regional Housing Partnership
Tuesday, December 5, 2017The partnership will address the housing needs of the Metro Boston area, with a focus on housing production, diversity, cost, location, design and increasing stability for the region’s residents.
POSTPONED: Community Path Repairs (Buena Vista Rd. to Cambridge Line)
Tuesday, December 5, 2017The City of Somerville’s Engineering Department announced this week that construction previously scheduled to begin in November for the Community Path, between Buena Vista Rd. and the Cambridge line, will be postponed until 2018.
Celebrate the Holidays in Somerville with Christmas Tree Lighting, Menorah Lighting, Illuminations Tour in December
Tuesday, December 5, 2017SOMERVILLE – Join Mayor Curtatone and City staff for Somerville’s annual holiday celebrations, kicking off on Thursday, December 7, with the Christmas Tree Lighting and visit from Santa Claus, on the City Hall Concourse. Also part of the 2017 events are the Somerville Arts Council’s Illuminations Tour on December 16, and a ceremonial lighting of a Menorah on the City Hall Concourse on December 19, coinciding with the final night of Hannukah.