Somerville Issues Free Transit Passes to Low-Income Residents
Partnership with CAAS will deliver 500 unlimited MBTA passes to residents not served by other transit benefit programs
The City of Somerville, in partnership with the Community Action Agency of Somerville (CAAS), is launching a pilot program to distribute 500 fully subsidized MBTA passes to low-income households in Somerville. This program is the latest of several initiatives the City has undertaken recently to deliver economic relief to residents and expand access to sustainable and equitable transportation options. Funded by American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) dollars, this pilot is among the first means-tested transit pass programs in Massachusetts.
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All City offices are closed. Trash and recycling pickup will be delayed by one day.
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Pursuant to Chapter 2 of the Acts of 2023, this public meeting will be conducted via remote participation.
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Community Path Extension Opening: Info About Additional Lighting, the MBTA Lease Agreement, and Detours
City of Somerville Collaborating with MBTA to Install Additional Lighting; Path Will Temporarily Remain Closed Between School Street and Gilman Square Green Line Entrance to Accommodate Somerville High School Reavis Field Construction
The City of Somerville is thrilled to share that the long-awaited Somerville Community Path Extension will open on Saturday, June 10, 2023. The path will be accessible by 7 a.m. on Saturday. The City of Somerville is looking forward to celebrating this achievement with the community. More details about a joint opening celebration with the Commonwealth, MBTA, and City will be shared soon.
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Mayor Katjana Ballantyne and the Somerville Department of Racial and Social Justice (RSJ) today invite the Somerville community to attend the City’s Juneteenth flag-raising event.
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Applications Open for 41 Income-Restricted Rental Units at Arris
Mayor Katjana Ballantyne and the City of Somerville Housing Division are pleased to announce that applications are now open for 41 income-restricted rental units at Arris (20 Inner Belt Rd. & 56 Roland St.) in the Inner Belt/Brickbottom neighborhood, available through the City of Somerville’s Inclusionary Housing Program. Units are available to households making at or below 50%, 80%, and 110% of the Area Median Income. The lottery includes 8 studio apartments, 18 one-bedroom apartments, 14 two-bedroom apartments, and 1 three-bedroom apartment.
Four Affordable Homeownership Opportunities: 395 Alewife Brook Parkway
Mayor Katjana Ballantyne and the City of Somerville Housing Division, in partnership with 395 ABP LLC, are pleased to announce an income-restricted homeownership lottery for four affordable condominium units at The Parkway 395 (395 Alewife Brook Parkway).
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Pursuant to Chapter 2 of the Acts of 2023, this meeting of a City Council Committee will be conducted via remote participation.
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Pursuant to Chapter 2 of the Acts of 2023, this meeting of the Somerville Affordable Housing Trust will be conducted via remote participation.
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Somerville Opens New ARPA Funding Round to Support General Operations for Local Nonprofits
City nonprofits can apply now for operational support funding
Mayor Katjana Ballantyne is announcing $2 million in City funding support for area nonprofits, leveraging funds from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). The online program portal is now open and will accept applications until July 31, 2023, at 5 p.m.
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