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Somerville Launches Western Pearl Street Reconstruction Project with Oct 9 Virtual Community Meeting
As part of the City’s intensive efforts to improve street safety for all, community engagement and design for the City’s reconstruction of Western Pearl Street is getting underway. All are invited to help inform this project which will bring increased safety, accessibility, and sustainability to Pearl Street between McGrath Highway and Medford Street. Mayor Katjana Ballantyne, Ward 4 Councilor Jesse Clingan, Ward 1 Councilor Matt McLaughlin, and City Staff invite you to participate…Somerville Launching Second Cycle of Participatory Budgeting
Mayor Katjana Ballantyne is today announcing the launch of Somerville’s second cycle of the Participatory Budgeting process (www.somervillema.gov/PB), giving community members a direct say in how $1 million of City funds is allocated. Somerville residents are invited to begin submitting their ideas today, Friday, September 20. The City will begin implementing the winning projects in summer of 2025. “Our community’s response to our first-ever round of Participatory Budgeting in 2023 was…Mayor Ballantyne Message for Welcoming Week
Diversity is our strength. Throughout Somerville’s long history of welcoming immigrants, our residents have come here from across the globe, and together we have all made our city thrive. Our reasons for migrating may vary, but what we all share is hope. We hope for a better life for ourselves and our families. We hope for safety. We hope that through hard work and determination we can all achieve the American dream. We hope that we too can contribute to our common good. As we wrap up Welcoming…Join the Somerville Urban Forestry Committee
The Somerville Urban Forestry Committee is seeking two new members to help shape the future of our city's urban canopy! We have one open position for a youth member (ages 14-17 at the time of appointment) and another position open to any resident passionate about urban forestry and public green spaces. What is the Somerville Urban Forestry Committee?The Urban Forestry Committee advises the City of Somerville on the management and maintenance of all existing and new trees and shrubs on…Join the Somerville Arts Council Board
The Somerville Arts Council is actively seeking three to four dedicated community members to join its Board. This is an exciting opportunity for individuals with a passion for the arts to support and strengthen the vibrant cultural landscape of our city. What is the Somerville Arts Council Board?The Somerville Arts Council Board plays a crucial role in cultivating and celebrating the creative expressions of the Somerville community. The Board provides guidance on the City’s arts community…Somerville’s Nibble Kitchen Invites Community to Relive Favorite Childhood Meals in New Cooking Class Series
To celebrate the back-to-school season, the Somerville Arts Council (SAC) and Nibble Kitchen are launching a new cooking class series, "Favorite Childhood Meals from Around the World!" The classes, which cost $60/per person, will be held on Sundays starting on Sunday, September 8 and running through Sunday, October 13. Each class will feature a Nibble Chef teaching the class how to make their favorite childhood dishes, highlighting the cultural significance and preparation of each meal.…City of Somerville Honoring Serving Chief of Police Charles Femino for Over 30 Years of Distinguished Service
On behalf of the City of Somerville, Mayor Katjana Ballantyne is extending her deepest gratitude to interim Police Chief Charles Femino for his exceptional leadership and unwavering dedication to the Somerville Police Department. Chief Femino, who stepped into the role of Acting Police Chief during the height of the pandemic in December 2020, has guided the department through one of the most challenging periods in recent history, leaving a lasting impact on both the department and the…Somerville Seeking Snow Plowing Contractors
Somerville’s DPW, through the Procurement Department, is seeking contractors to provide snow plowing services for the City from October 15, 2024 - June 30, 2026. Interested vendors may obtain a Request for Application (RFA) packet from the Procurement Department web page, or by emailing a request to procurement@somervillema.gov Vendors must return their completed RFA packet by Thursday, September 19th, 2024, at 2:00 pm for early contract offers.Mayor Ballantyne Seeks to Expand Climate Action & Energy Savings to Renters via New Ordinance
Roughly two-thirds of Somerville residents are renters, and Mayor Katjana Ballantyne is determined to improve their access to the energy savings and health benefits of green energy upgrades often out of reach to renters–especially low-income renters. And she’s asking residents to help her do so. The City’s Office of Sustainability and Environment (OSE) is seeking volunteers to help shape a new Rental Registry and Energy Disclosure ordinance designed to improve rental unit energy…Somerville's Community Preservation Act Celebrates 10 Years with Over $35 Million Invested in Affordable Housing, Open Space, and Historic Preservation
Mayor Katjana Ballantyne is proud to announce more than $35 million spent on affordable housing, open space, recreation projects, historical preservation and accessibility upgrades spanning the entire city, Somerville’s Community Preservation Act (CPA) is now marking its tenth anniversary. During that time the CPA has devoted $9.84 million toward the City’s 100 Homes affordable housing program and $4 million toward the redevelopment of the Clarendon Hill housing project. It has funded building…Feedback
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