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Ballantyne Administration Brings Braille & Raised Text Street Signs to 200 Somerville Intersections
Mayor Katjana Ballantyne is pleased to announce that more accessible signage is coming to streets around Somerville. As part of ongoing work to make Somerville's streets safer and more accessible, the City will be installing new signage featuring braille and raised text at intersections around Somerville. A total of 200 new signs will be installed at crosswalks with pedestrian signals and accessible push buttons to make them easier to navigate for people with visual impairments. “…Official Somerville Fire Department information on the Clarendon Hill Housing / Powderhouse Blvd. fire
At 11:05 p.m. on Sunday, August 10, the Somerville Fire Department was alerted to a fire at 268 Powderhouse Boulevard. Upon arrival, firefighters encountered heavy fire in a second-floor apartment with multiple occupants reportedly trapped. A second alarm was called. “A lot of work had to happen in a short amount of time to produce a successful outcome. This was an excellent response by Somerville Fire crews,” said Chief Charles Breen. Crews’ work included stretching hose…Somerville Planning Board Adopts Ballantyne Administration’s Transformative Assembly Square Neighborhood Plan
By unanimous vote, the Somerville Planning Board at their July meeting adopted the Ballantyne Administration’s Assembly Square Neighborhood Plan, marking a significant milestone in the City's efforts to guide sustainable development in one of its most rapidly evolving neighborhoods. Once fully implemented, the neighborhood plan offers the potential of up to 2,900 to 5,700 new residential units -- including roughly 580 to 1,100 affordable units -- and an estimated up to $17 million in…Ballantyne Administration Strengthens Tree Preservation Ordinance to Better Protect Urban Canopy
The City of Somerville’s Department of Public Space and Urban Forestry (PSUF) is sharing updates to its Tree Preservation Ordinance, reinforcing the City’s commitment to protecting trees on both public and private land. The amended ordinance, approved by the City Council on May 15, 2025, includes strengthened requirements for tree removal and new protections for significant trees affected by construction. Under the new ordinance, owner-occupants of one- to three-family homes with a…Mayor and Somerville Homeless Coalition Activate Emergency Fund for Somerville Fire Victims; Call for Community Donations
You can help. On Sunday, August 10, 18 Somerville residents including three children, as well as pets, were displaced by a fire on Powderhouse Boulevard that left nine apartments at Clarendon Hill Housing uninhabitable. Water damage impacted additional neighboring units as well. Fortunately, after multiple rescues, everyone got out safely, but significant challenges remain for our neighbors who now face replacing their ruined belongings from prescriptions and personal products, to beds, food in…Somerville Seeks Polling Place Workers for Preliminary Election Tuesday, September 16
The City of Somerville is seeking polling place workers and standby poll workers for the upcoming Preliminary Election on Tuesday, September 16. Many poll workers are needed to support operations and conduct a successful election. General Duties Poll worker must be ready to step in as needed on Election Day: Tuesday, September 16, 2025. The workday starts at 6:30 a.m. and ends after the polls close at 8 p.m., with a two-hour break. Poll workers would serve in the…Somerville Community Invited to Take Survey on New PK-8 School Building Options
The City of Somerville is planning to build a new PK-8 public school building, and the Construction Advisory Group (CAG), Mayor Ballantyne, and Somerville Public Schools want to hear from you. To inform their recommendation to the Mayor on the location and scope of the project, members of the CAG worked with an urban planning firm and City staff to develop a 10-minute survey to gather perspective from across the Somerville community. This outreach is part of the Mayor’s…Somerville Voting Information for City Preliminary Election
On Tuesday, September 16, 2025, the City of Somerville will hold its City Preliminary Election, which will narrow the candidate pool before the Municipal Election on Tuesday, November 4. The offices on the ballot for this election include: Mayor Councilor At Large Councilor – Ward 7 School Committee – Ward 3 The preliminary election is open to all registered voters in Somerville. Somerville voters can vote early in person or by mail or on Preliminary Election Day. …Mayor Ballantyne Inviting Community to ‘24 Hours of Culture' on August 16 to Celebrate BIPOC Arts, Community, and Culture
Mayor Katjana Ballantyne and the Somerville Arts Council, in proud partnership with Circle Squared, are excited to present ‘24 Hours of Culture’, a celebration amplifying the diverse cultural heartbeat of the Somerville and Greater Boston on Saturday, August 16 (Rain date: August 17), at Union Square Plaza and Stone Park, from 4 to 10 p.m. Designed to uplift Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) voices and showcase local artists, performers, and community leaders, 24…Ballantyne Administration Sharing Homeownership Opportunity at 411 Norfolk Street
Mayor Katjana Ballantyne and the Mayor’s Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development (OSPCD) are pleased to announce the resale of one deed-restricted condominium to eligible, first-time homebuyer households at a below market price through the City’s Inclusionary Housing Program. This unit will be offered to households with a yearly gross income at or below 80% Area Median Income (AMI). Unit Number and Tier: Sale Price: Minimum 3% Down Payment: Estimated Initial Condo…Feedback
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