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Somerville Community Invited to Central Somerville Avenue Public Meeting Series
Mayor Katjana Ballantyne and the Mayor’s Office of Strategic Planning & Community Development (OSPCD) invite residents to participate in a series of public meetings on the Central Somerville Avenue project, which kicks off on Monday, October 28. The first meeting, scheduled for Monday, October 28 at 6 p.m., will be held in-person on the 2nd floor of Bow Market (1 Bow Market Way) and online via Zoom. It will consist of an introduction of the project, a staff walk-through the draft…Somerville Sharing Four Home Ownership Opportunities at 26-28 South St. and 115 Thurston St.
Mayor Katjana Ballantyne and The Mayor’s Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development (OSPCD), in cooperation with Southville Development Partners, LLC and 115 Thurston, LLC, are pleased to announce the sale of four (4) deed-restricted condominium to eligible, first-time homebuyer households at a below market price through the City’s Inclusionary Housing Program. The units will be offered to households with a yearly gross income at or below 80% Area Median Income (AMI) at price tier…Somerville Launching VoteSomerville Tool for Voters to Verify Their Ward and Polling Place
Mayor Katjana Ballantyne is pleased to share that the City of Somerville has created a new web page where voters can look up their current address to verify their ward and polling place ahead of the November 2024 Presidential Election. The portal is designed to provide Somerville voters with localized, precise ward and polling place information so you know where to go on Election Day. To use the portal, visit somervillema.gov/votesomerville and start typing your address into the…Mayor Ballantyne Announces New Firefighter’s Union Agreement Enhancing Pay, Benefits, and Training and Education Incentives for Firefighters Local 76
Mayor Katjana Ballantyne on behalf of the City of Somerville has reached an agreement with Local 76, the union representing Somerville firefighters, for a contract that will provide updated compensation and benefits and help modernize aspects of the Department’s operations. The new contract provides competitive annual wage increases, expanded opportunities for incentive pay tied to specialty positions, advanced education, and training, and a new sick leave benefit. The Mayor and…Celebrate Latin American and Caribbean Heritage Month with the City of Somerville
Mayor Katjana Ballantyne, the SomerViva Office of Immigrant Affairs (SOIA) and the Department of Racial and Social Justice (RSJ) are inviting the Somerville community to join a vibrant celebration of Latin American and Caribbean Heritage Month, this Saturday, October 12. The free celebration will share the rich cultures, traditions, and contributions of our Latin American and Caribbean communities through music, dance, food, and will feature a Salvadorian music mix performance and a Brazilian…Ward 6 City Hall Meeting Rescheduled to Monday, Oct. 21
The Ward 6 City Hall Meeting has been rescheduled and will now be held on Monday, October 21. The meeting will take place at Somerville Community Baptist Church, 31 College Ave., on Monday, Oct. 21, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Please join us as well for a half-hour meet and greet with pizza and snacks starting at 6 p.m. with the Mayor, staff, and your neighbors. Community members are invited to join Mayor Katjana Ballantyne and Ward 6 Councilor Lance Davis. Join us to get an overview of…Somerville Releases Groundbreaking Pollinator Action Plan
Mayor Katjana Ballantyne and the Somerville Division of Public Space and Urban Forestry (PSUF) are proud to announce the release of the City’s comprehensive Pollinator Action Plan, a community-driven initiative aimed at supporting pollinator species within the city’s urban environment. This first-of-its-kind plan for a densely populated city not only sets a new precedent for urban pollinator conservation, but also reflects Somerville’s commitment to addressing the environmental challenges of…Somerville Central Library to Resume Normal Hours Starting Wednesday, October 2
The Central Branch of the Somerville Public Library will resume its regular hours of operation beginning Wednesday, October 2. “The Central Library will be back to its normal hours next week as planned, and new supports in place will help us foster a safe and positive environment for everyone,” said Mayor Ballantyne. “We appreciate the dedication of our librarians and staff who have worked tirelessly to ensure the library remains a welcoming space.” Updated Safety MeasuresThe return to…Somerville School Construction Advisory Group Membership for Winter Hill and Brown Schools Planning Announced
Mayor Katjana Ballantyne is announcing the members of the Somerville School Construction Advisory Group. Over the course of an in-depth process, members will develop a recommendation to the Mayor on both the location and scope of a renovated or new school to meet the needs of the Winter Hill Community Innovation School and potentially the Benjamin G. Brown School. Advisory Group meetings will be open to the public and will be accompanied by a broader public process designed to gather input from…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…Feedback
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