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Watch Mayor Katjana Ballantyne's Inaugural Address
Good evening, Somerville. I stand before you tonight for an inauguration ceremony that will be unlike any our city has ever seen. Normally, I’d be addressing a crowd of people and I’d be able to thank Senator Markey and Paula Magnelli in person for their kind words. I’d have the chance to personally congratulate our newly elected and returning City Councilors and School Committee Members. Even though you are at home let's take a moment now, to celebrate our incoming officials and recognize…Watch Mayor Katjana Ballantyne's Inaugural Address
Good evening, Somerville. I stand before you tonight for an inauguration ceremony that will be unlike any our city has ever seen. Normally, I’d be addressing a crowd of people and I’d be able to thank Senator Markey and Paula Magnelli in person for their kind words. I’d have the chance to personally congratulate our newly elected and returning City Councilors and School Committee Members. Even though you are at home let's take a moment now, to celebrate our incoming officials and recognize…Watch Somerville’s Virtual Inaugural Ceremonies, January 3
Español Portugues Kreyol Ayisyen नेपाली Watch Somerville’s virtual Inaugural Ceremony on Monday, January 3, at 6 p.m. Join us remotely to see Mayor-elect Katjana Ballantyne be sworn in as Mayor. Senator Ed Markey and Representative Ayanna Pressley will open with welcoming remarks and Mayor Ballantyne will deliver an address to the community. Remarks from City Council President Matt McLaughlin and School Committee…Somerville Recognized as One of 95 Global Climate-Action Leaders on CDP 2021 A List
Somerville has been recognized as a global leader in climate action by environmental-impact nonprofit CDP. Somerville is one of 95 cities to make the 2021 CDP Cities A List, scoring top marks for its ambitious, transparent work to address climate change. Designed to encourage and support municipalities to ramp up their climate action, the Cities A List is an annual rating based on environmental data provided by participating cities. To make the A List, a city must publicly disclose…Mayor-Elect Ballantyne Announces Executive Staff
After conducting a thorough vetting process, Mayor-elect Katjana Ballantyne has announced today two key executive staff selections, new administrative support, and a team of three Senior Transition Advisors. Nikki Spencer, M.S.W., M.P.H., a Somerville resident, has been named the incoming Chief of Staff. Spencer brings more than 10 years of experience in operational management, public health, and community engagement. Her project leadership and strategic planning experience span nonprofit,…VIDEO: Reflection on 100 COVID-19 Deaths in Somerville
In the wake of Somerville's 100th death due to the COVID-19, Mayor Joseph Curtatone urges all residents to get vaccinated or booster shots, and to practice extra caution during the holiday season.Somerville Moves Inauguration Ceremonies to Virtual Events on January 3
Due to increasing public health concerns amid the current surge in COVID-19 cases locally and regionally, as well as the spread of the more infectious Omicron variant, Mayor-elect Katjana Ballantyne is moving Somerville’s January 3 Inaugural Ceremony to virtual and the reception will be postponed and transformed into a Civic Celebration in the spring. City Council President Matt McLaughlin and School Committee Chairperson Andre Green also announced that the swearing-in and City Council and…Somerville Distributes Free At-Home Rapid COVID-19 Testing Kits to Vulnerable Residents with Barriers to Accessing Testing
The City of Somerville received 16,650 free at-home rapid COVID-19 test kits from the state that are being distributed via various channels to Somerville residents who have limited access to testing, limited means to purchase at-home tests, and are at high risk of exposure. The City has completed distribution of the kits to the Somerville Public Schools, Prospect Hill Academy, community non-profits, the Somerville Housing Authority and additional subsidized housing, and City departments…Somerville Commits $9M in ARPA Funds to Childcare, Rental Assistance, and a Universal Basic Income Pilot Project
Somerville’s outgoing and incoming Mayors jointly announced the City’s first major allocation of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) dollars today, dedicating $9 million in funding to childcare, rental assistance, and a Universal Basic Income pilot project. This joint commitment by Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone and Mayor-elect Katjana Ballantyne comes after the City’s initial round of community engagement seeking to identify priorities for ARPA funding. An unprecedented local infusion of $7 million…Electricity Disclosure Label Is Available for Somerville Community Choice Electricity Program
The City of Somerville's community electricity program has posted the latest Electricity Disclosure Label, which describes the energy mix for all program options. The label can be found in the resources section on the program website, CCE.SomervilleMA.gov. Somerville Community Choice Electricity is a program offered by the City of Somerville to provide residents and businesses with City-vetted options for electricity supply. Somerville Community Choice Electricity does not replace…Feedback
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