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Workshop for Landlords & Realtors: How Section 8 Can Work for You, June 24
Somerville landlords and realtors are invited to join the City’s Office of Housing Stability for a virtual workshop about the benefits of renting to Section 8 tenants. Learn how Section 8 ensures stable rental income, how higher payment standards can lead to higher rent receipts, and how landlords and realtors can qualify for additional incentive payments and technical support through the City’s SomerVIP program. This event is Thursday, June 24, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Register to attend at…Somerville Hosts Workshops for New Gardeners, June 11 & 12
In honor of National Garden Week, the City of Somerville Health and Human Services Department is hosting a Growing Gardeners workshop for residents who are brand new to gardening. Growing Gardeners participants will learn how to plant, assemble, and maintain their own portable milk crate garden that will work well in any small outdoor space. Crates may include a variety of vegetables, herbs, and flowers. All supplies will be provided. Participants should have no previous experience – this class…Somerville Pride Returns with Annual Flag Raising & Big Gay Dance Party
Celebrate Pride in Somerville this month at the City’s annual flag raising and Big Gay Dance Party. First, join Mayor Curtatone and the Somerville High School Gender and Sexuality Awareness Alliance (GSA) on Wednesday, June 9, at 3 p.m. to raise the Pride flag in honor of LGBTQ+ Pride Month and LGBTQ+ Youth Pride. The ceremony will take place on the City Hall concourse at 93 Highland Avenue. Mayor Curtatone, Somerville LGBTQ+ Liaison Jack Treanor, Somerville High School teacher and GSA…Bike Network Planning: Lessons for Somerville, June 10
Please join the City of Somerville and the Somerville Bicycle Committee for a one-hour virtual workshop called Bike Network Planning: Lessons for Somerville. This workshop will be led by Mike Lydon, an internationally recognized planner, writer, speaker, and advocate for livable cities. Lydon is a Principal at the design firm Street Plans and is working with Somerville as it develops its approach for planning a citywide bike network. This presentation will introduce the bike network planning…Somerville’s COVID Ambassadors Will Hit the Streets This June
The City of Somerville is launching a COVID Ambassador program to deliver information about vaccines, safety protocols, and support services directly to residents and businesses in their neighborhoods. The City developed this initiative in partnership with Block by Block, a national organization that deploys ambassador teams to meet a range of needs in cities around the country. Starting in early June, Somerville’s eight COVID Ambassadors will walk local neighborhoods, city squares…Community Preservation Act Applications Available for Historic Preservation & Open Space Projects
Applications for Community Preservation Act (CPA) funds are now open for projects that preserve Somerville’s historic resources and expand and improve its parks and recreation land. An estimated $1 million is available for projects in these areas this fiscal year. The application process has several steps. Applicants should take note of the following deadlines and dates: Friday, June 11, 12:30 p.m.: Pre-Application Forms Due This form is required only for community members…City Council FY22 Budget Hearing: Wed., June 9 at 6 p.m.
Learn more at www.somervillema.gov/events/2021/06/09/city-council-fy22-budget-hearingGilman Square Neighborhood Plan Virtual Meeting, June 2
Somerville Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone, Ward 1 Councilor Matthew McLaughlin, Ward 3 Councilor Ben Ewen-Campen, Ward 4 Councilor Jesse Clingan, and City staff invite you to the next virtual community meeting to discuss implementation of the Gilman Square Neighborhood Plan. City consultants will present updated conceptual designs for redevelopment at the Mobil gas station site, the former Homans Building site, and nearby green space called the Gilman Triangle on Medford Street behind Somerville…Somerville Memorial Day Ceremony Set for May 31
This Memorial Day, the City of Somerville will host a ceremony of remembrance to honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice while in service to our country. The ceremony will take place Monday, May 31, at Veterans’ Memorial Cemetery on Broadway between Alewife Brook Parkway and North Street. Speaking remarks will begin at 10 a.m. featuring Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone, Director of Veterans’ Services Ted Louis-Jacques, City Council President Matthew McLaughlin, and several members of the…Healey Schoolyard Construction Start-Up Community Meeting (Virtual): Wed., 6/9
Learn more at www.somervillema.gov/events/2021/06/09/healey-schoolyard-construction-st...Feedback
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