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Somerville Passes First-of-Its-Kind Native Planting Ordinance
Somerville has passed a Native Planting Ordinance that establishes minimum requirements for native plants and trees to be planted in City-owned parks, open spaces, and streets. The legislation, which applies to new plantings carried out by the City or on behalf of the City, grew out of discussions between the Administration, the City Council, and community advocates and passed unanimously in March. The Ordinance defines native plants and trees as those with origins in North America east…Outdoor Face Covering Rules Relaxed Starting April 30
The City of Somerville will be joining the State in relaxing outdoor face covering guidelines. Starting Friday, April 30, residents will not have to wear a face covering when outdoors if they can socially distance. Masks will still be required in public indoor spaces, outdoor spaces where social distancing is not possible, at large events, and at any City-permitted activities, including outdoor fitness and yoga classes. At smaller gatherings in private homes face coverings are recommended but…Roadway Paving: Lower Medford St. & Ward St.
Weather permitting, City contractors will mill and pave the following streets as part of the City’s Pavement Management Program: Medford St. (Somerville Ave. to Lambert St.) Ward St. Anticipated Schedule Milling: Overnight Sunday to Monday, May 2 to 3, 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Paving: Overnight Sunday to Monday, May 9 to 10, 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Anticipated Traffic Impacts Road closures and detours in effect during work hours. Access to your street and driveway may be restricted during work hours, so…Vehicle Booting and Towing Resumes May 3 in Somerville
The City of Somerville will resume booting and towing vehicles with five or more overdue, unpaid parking tickets starting Monday, May 3. Booting and towing operations were suspended last year at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. If a vehicle is booted, all unpaid parking tickets must be paid in full within 48 hours to have it released; otherwise, the vehicle will be towed. While the Parking Department office remains closed to the public, payments can be made online at somervillema.gov/…Somerville Expands Free Rodent Control Assistance Program, Issues Guidance to Prevent Rat Activity
The City of Somerville has expanded eligibility requirements for its Residential Rodent Control Assistance Program, nearly doubling the number of residences that qualify and extending access to free rodent control services to more than 90% of residential properties in the city. The Residential Rodent Control Assistance Program offers free weekly rodent control services to eligible residences until rodent activity subsides. City health inspectors survey properties for evidence of rodents…City of Somerville Seeks Members for Vision Zero Working Group
The City of Somerville is seeking applicants to serve on the newly formed Vision Zero Working Group to help advance the City’s Vision Zero commitment of eliminating vehicle crashes that result in death or serious injury. Resident members of the Working Group will work with City staff to realize key Vision Zero strategies of prioritizing equity, engagement, and approaching roadway safety with a multi-disciplinary framework. Members of the local and regional advocacy community or anyone committed…Joint Statement on Justice for George Floyd
Following months of speculation and uncertainty, yesterday’s guilty verdict in Derek Chauvin’s trial for the murder of George Floyd last May brought with it long-awaited accountability for Derek Chauvin’s actions. But while accountability is the first step toward justice, the full achievement of justice is measured through transformation. It is about repair, dedication, and actions. Our thoughts continue to be with Mr. Floyd’s family and loved ones, who have had to endure unspeakable pain. Our…Virtual Meeting to Discuss Kensington Connector Revitalization Designs, May 3
Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone, State Senator Pat Jehlen, State Representative Mike Connolly, City Council President and Ward 1 Councilor Matthew McLaughlin, and City of Somerville staff invite you to the second virtual public meeting to discuss the Kensington Connector Revitalization Project. The Kensington Connector is a 148-foot pedestrian and cyclist corridor below I-93 at Mystic Avenue in Somerville. It sits at the intersection of East Somerville, Winter Hill, and Assembly Square…Coronavirus Vaccinations Now Open to Everyone in Massachusetts 16 Years of Age and Older
Learn more at www.somervillema.gov/CovidVaccine.Somerville Community Preservation Plan Hearing & Application Workshop, April 28
The Somerville Community Preservation Committee is holding its annual Community Preservation Plan public hearing on Wednesday, April 28, at 7 p.m. The Community Preservation Plan establishes how $2 million in Fiscal Year 2022 Community Preservation Act (CPA) funds will be allocated across affordable housing, historic resources, and open space categories. The draft plan is available at somervillema.gov/CPA. Immediately before the hearing, at 6:30 p.m., the Committee will host a…Feedback
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