Somerville Water and Sewer Department Conducting Its Annual Hydrant Flushing Program
The City of Somerville’s annual Water System Flushing Program will begin the week of May 9 and conclude in late October. This annual program flushes pipes at high velocities to clean water mains and maintain the highest possible water quality.
Karin Carroll Hired as Somerville Director of Health & Human Services
New Director to Oversee Expansion and Reorganization of Services
Mayor Katjana Ballantyne today announced Karin Carroll, MPH, has been hired as the City of Somerville’s Director of Health and Human Services. In addition to overseeing the ongoing work of the department, Carroll will be charged with expanding and reorganizing services to best serve the community and advance the Ballantyne administration’s focus on equity.
Supervised Consumption Site Virtual Forum, June 1
The City of Somerville and Fenway Health invite you to a virtual community forum to discuss a local supervised consumption site (SCS) on Wednesday, June 1, at 6 p.m. This forum will discuss what SCSs are, what the need is in Somerville, and ongoing efforts to explore establishing an SCS. This is an opportunity to learn more, ask questions, and share feedback.
Mayor Ballantyne Releases First Budget: Foundations for Progress
Proposed FY23 budget includes largest increase in history for Somerville Public Schools; repurposes nearly $8.3 million in GLX funds for affordable housing; makes first ever $1 million investment in participatory budgeting; and creates new Office of Accou
On Tuesday, May 31, Mayor Katjana Ballantyne submitted Somerville’s FY23 budget proposal, a $309 million budget that makes key investments in public education, affordable housing, environmental sustainability, and quality of life issues in line with this year’s budget theme of “A Foundation for Progress.”
City of Somerville FY 2023 Budget Public Hearing
All interested community members are invited to attend and speak at the Budget Public Hearing before the Somerville City Council’s Committee on Finance on Monday, June 6, at 6 p.m. for public input on the proposed FY 2023 municipal budget.
This meeting will be conducted via remote participation online in a webinar hosted on GoToWebinar. There are two ways to participate:
SomerStreets: Carnaval Shakes Up East Somerville on June 5
SomerStreets promotes active living and reconnecting with city neighborhoods
SomerStreets: Carnaval returns to East Somerville on Sunday, June 5, from 2 to 6 p.m. (rain date: Sunday, June 12). Enjoy interactive games and activities, three stages of live music and dancing, food from around the world, and local craft vendors, plus a dunk tank to soak your neighbors and elected officials. Programming will extend along East Broadway between Kensington and Pennsylvania avenues. The festival begins at 2 p.m. with an opening parade led by Mayor Katjana Ballantyne, starting on Broadway at Kensington Avenue.
About the Event
Join your favorite local food producers for the 18th Annual Union Square Farmers Market! Shop local every Saturday from May 14-October 29 from 9am-1pm on the Union Square Plaza. We certainly hope pandemic conditions improve over the season, but starting on May 14 we will have a COVID-conscious masked shopping hour at each Market from 9-10am. Everyone is welcome to shop during this time period, but masks will be required to enter the Market area.
Upcoming Events
CITY BEGINS RESIDENTIAL ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROGRAM
Funded by the US Dept of Energy, New Program Offers Residents Opportunities for Home Energy Audits and Weatherization Upgrades to Reduce Energy, Save Money
Morse-Kelley Playground Mural Community Meeting 1/17
Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone and Ward 3 Alderman Tom Taylor invite all interested residents to a community meeting to discuss a planned mural for Morse-Kelley Playground, which is currently under construction. The meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 17th at the Dormition of the Virgin Mary ("Greek Church") Hall, located at 29 Central Street, and will begin at 7:00 p.m.
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