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Street Sweeping Resumes April 1 in Somerville
Regular street sweeping schedules resume Thursday, April 1, and continue through December 31, unless otherwise announced. On designated street sweeping days, vehicles must be moved from the side of the street being swept, as noted on signs posted on each street. The penalty for not complying with street sweeping parking regulations is a $50 fine. You can find street sweeping information for your neighborhood by checking street signs or visiting www.somervillema.gov/sweeper. Please note that if…Some Reopening Restrictions to Ease Starting April 5
As more residents have access to the COVID-19 vaccine, including essential and service industry workers, the City of Somerville is moving forward with some additional modest business reopening steps starting Monday, April 5. Somerville is still reopening at a more cautious pace than the state, remaining in a modified Phase 3, Step 1 of the State’s reopening plan until further notice. What changes go into effect on April 5? Starting April 5, restaurants may stay open beyond 9:30 p.m. until…Some Outdoor Performances Allowed to Resume in Somerville
Because COVID-19 is less likely to be transmitted in outdoor settings, the City of Somerville has updated its COVID-19 guidelines to allow some outdoor performances to resume, both in public and private spaces, such as parks, plazas, or restaurant outdoor dining areas. Performances must have no or very low aerosol projection, meaning activities that do not include speaking or other vocal projection. For example, dance performances or instrumental music using non-wind-instruments are allowed,…Public Invited to Brickbottom Visioning Workshop April 7
Join the City of Somerville planning team and fellow community members to help shape the future of the Brickbottom area of Somerville through an interactive workshop. This will be the first of several events to help us create a Vision Plan that reflects the community's shared vision for the future of this area and can serve as a guide for future development. In this first session, we will discuss the existing conditions as well as several key improvement opportunities identified in our…Public Meeting to Introduce Poplar Street Pump Station at ArtFarm Preliminary Design, April 14
Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone, Ward 2 Councilor J.T. Scott, and City staff invite you to attend a virtual community meeting to introduce the Poplar Street Pump Station preliminary design and its integration with the ArtFarm project. The Poplar Street Pump Station project will develop a portion of the ArtFarm site in Somerville’s Brickbottom neighborhood to provide critical stormwater management infrastructure and new park space. It is one in a series of projects underway to relieve flooding…City of Somerville & Police Union Reach Agreement to Deploy Patrol Officer Body Cameras
After several years of negotiations, the City of Somerville and the Somerville Police Employees Association (SPEA) union, which represents Somerville patrol officers, have reached an agreement to implement body-worn cameras. The agreement represents a collaborative breakthrough for policing transparency in Somerville and establishes Somerville as an early regional adopter of this important technology. “I want to thank all involved who found a way forward with this critical tool for…Joint Statement on Atlanta Shootings
On Tuesday in Atlanta, Georgia, a shooting rampage at area spas left eight people dead, six of whom were women of Asian descent. This tragedy is emblematic of an unacceptable cruelty taking root in our society and serves as further evidence of the blatant racism in our country designed to oppress our neighbors, friends and community members. Hate crimes against Asians and Asian Americans in major U.S. cities rose by 150% last year, and within that number, women have been disproportionately…Full Vaccine Schedule Released; People 60+ and Some Workers Eligible 3/22
The State has announced when all remaining groups will be eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Monday, March 22: People age 60 or older and certain workers will be eligible. Eligible workers include those in restaurants and cafes, food service, retail, grocery and convenience stores, transportation, and more. See the full list at www.mass.gov/vaccine. Monday, April 5: People age 55 or older and people with one certain medical condition will be eligible. See the full list of medical…Virtual Meeting to Discuss Proposed Somerville Public Safety Building Project, March 31
Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone, Ward 1 City Councilor Matt McLaughlin, Ward 2 City Councilor J.T. Scott, and City staff invite you to a virtual community meeting to introduce the Public Safety Building Project. The meeting will take place Wednesday, March 31, at 6 p.m. The Public Safety Building Project will provide new facilities for the Somerville Police Department’s Headquarters and the Somerville Fire Department’s Engine 3 at 90 Washington Street in East Somerville, as well as space for…City of Somerville Seeks Members for Planning Board, Zoning Board of Appeals, & Urban Design Commission
The City of Somerville is seeking to fill vacancies on essential boards and commissions appointed by the Mayor and coordinated by the Mayor’s Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development. Boards and commissions offer an opportunity for community members with a range of experience, skills, expertise, and perspectives to share their talents and insights with their community. Applications for the following positions will be accepted through Friday, March 26. Interested candidates should…Feedback
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