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Somerville Mask Mandate for Indoor Public Spaces Ends Saturday, March 5
With COVID-19 health indicators improving, the City of Somerville Board of Health has voted to end Somerville’s face covering mandate for indoor public spaces. Effective Saturday, March 5, the City will no longer require masks in privately owned indoor locations such as restaurants, stores, theaters, and gyms. Businesses, however, remain free to maintain their own mask requirements to best serve their health and safety needs. Federal and State requirements still apply for masking in…Affordable Homeownership Opportunity at 13 Alpine Street Condominiums
Mayor Katjana Ballantyne and the City of Somerville Housing Division are pleased to announce an income-restricted homeownership opportunity. Unit 301 at 13 Alpine Street is a two-bedroom condo available to households with a yearly gross income at or below 80% of the Area Median Income ($80,850 for a two-person household; $90,950 for a three-person household; $101,105 for a four-person household). About the Unit: Unit 301 is a two-bedroom unit on the third floor of the new 13 Alpine…Somerville Board of Health Meeting to Discuss Indoor Mask Mandate
In response to updated CDC and Massachusetts Department of Public Health guidance on indoor masking, the Somerville Board of Health will hold a special meeting to discuss the local indoor mask mandate. The meeting will take place virtually on Thursday, March 3, beginning at 6 p.m. For information on how to join the meeting, please visit somervillema.gov/BOHMarch3. Persons with disabilities who need auxiliary aids and services for effective communication (i.e., CART, ASL), written…Somerville Pilots New Rodent-Control Technology
"It will not only catch rodents – it will expand our ability to collect data, to quantify the issue, and to identify additional steps we can take to make the greatest impact citywide.” ―Mayor Katjana Ballantyne As part of Mayor Katjana Ballantyne’s 100-Day Agenda and the City’s ongoing commitment to mitigating rodent activity, the City of Somerville is launching a five-month pilot program to bring the latest rodent-control technology to Somerville this week. The City and its partner,…Somerville Snow Emergency Will End Saturday, February 26, at 8 a.m.; Move Cars From City Lots by 10 a.m.
The City of Somerville's snow emergency will end Saturday, February 26, at 8 a.m., and normal parking rules will resume at that time. Vehicles can be parked on the even side of the street starting at 8 a.m. To avoid ticketing and towing, do not move to the even side before 8 a.m. Saturday. The information below offers tips to avoid ticketing and towing as well as strategies for being a good neighbor and staying safe. CARS IN LOTS: Residents parked in municipal lots during the snow emergency…Western Washington Street Mobility Improvements Community Meeting, March 1
Mayor Katjana Ballantyne, Ward 2 Councilor J.T. Scott, and City staff invite you to a virtual community meeting to discuss roadway upgrades and traffic safety improvements on Washington Street, just west of Union Square. The City is planning to reconstruct sidewalks and repave Washington Street between Webster Avenue and Line Street. This roadwork presents an opportunity to consider additional changes to the street that would improve safety and usability – for example, wider sidewalks at…Traffic Board Public Hearing on Central Hill Parking Changes, February 24
The City of Somerville Traffic Board will hold a virtual public hearing on Thursday, February 24, 2022, regarding the one-year parking-regulation changes for City and school staff on Central Hill, near City Hall, Somerville High School, and the Central Library. These changes were approved at the Somerville Traffic Commission meeting on November 18, 2021 (Agenda Items 5a-d and 6). The public hearing will begin promptly at 6 p.m. The hearing will open with a brief presentation by City staff…Virtual Workshop Series: Somerville Bicycle Network Planning
Mayor Katjana Ballantyne and the City of Somerville Mobility Division invite you to participate in a virtual workshop to help inform Somerville’s citywide bicycle network plan. The City is developing its first bicycle network plan to establish a comprehensive network of streets where people of all abilities will feel comfortable and safe riding their bikes throughout Somerville. At these small-group workshops, attendees will take part in an interactive mapping exercise to draw potential…Mayor Ballantyne Announces Plan to Make City Boards and Commissions More Inclusive
“If we want to live up to our values of equity and inclusivity, we need to break down those barriers so that our boards and commissions are representative of the wonderful diversity in our community.” ―Mayor Katjana Ballantyne In an effort to diversify the City’s boards and commissions and provide equitable opportunity for residents to participate, Mayor Katjana Ballantyne announced plans to address barriers to serving on Somerville’s boards and commissions through a comprehensive…Update Regarding Somerville Shooting Incident, February 15
On Tuesday, February 15, 2022, at approximately 1:17 p.m., the Somerville Police Department responded to numerous 911 calls for multiple shots fired in the area of Mystic Avenue and within the Mystic Housing Development. Police learned that at least two groups of males were involved in a shooting incident within the Mystic Housing Development. A witness provided a description of a vehicle that fled the scene; a description was broadcasted to surrounding police jurisdictions. Somerville Police,…Feedback
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