Cold weather update: Learn about preventing frozen water pipes here. For tips on staying safe during extreme cold, visit our cold weather page here.
Please note:
This is an old news story provided for archival purposes. For
the latest updates, visit somervillema.gov/news
ALDERMEN TO DISCUSS COMMUNITY PRESERVATION ACT, SUBMIT RECOMMENDATIONS THIS WEEK
SOMERVILLE - At
the regular meeting of the Somerville Board of Aldermen on Thursday, April 11th,
Aldermen will discuss the Community Preservation Committee Ordinance, which had
been introduced by Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone on February 28th and referred to
the Committee on Legislative Matters following the passage of the Community
Preservation Act (CPA) by a local electorate on the 2012 ballot. The CPA was passed by Massachusetts State
Legislature in 2000, and allows the City to raise funds for projects
the regular meeting of the Somerville Board of Aldermen on Thursday, April 11th,
Aldermen will discuss the Community Preservation Committee Ordinance, which had
been introduced by Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone on February 28th and referred to
the Committee on Legislative Matters following the passage of the Community
Preservation Act (CPA) by a local electorate on the 2012 ballot. The CPA was passed by Massachusetts State
Legislature in 2000, and allows the City to raise funds for projects
Please note:
This is an old news story provided for archival purposes. For
the latest updates, visit somervillema.gov/news
MAYOR TO SUBMIT HOME RULE PETITIONS TO CREATE LINKAGE BETWEEN DEVELOPMENT, HOUSING AND JOBS
“Nexus Report” Provides Recommendations for Updating City Zoning Ordinance; Two Home Rule Petitions to be Submitted to Aldermen this Week
SOMERVILLE - Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone and Michael F.
Please note:
This is an old news story provided for archival purposes. For
the latest updates, visit somervillema.gov/news
PATRIOT’S DAY CEREMONIES SET FOR APRIL 15th
238th anniversary of historic event to include colonial games, refreshments, visit by Paul Revere on horseback.
SOMERVILLE - Mayor Joseph A.
Curtatone, Ward 1 Alderman Maureen Bastardi, and the Somerville Historic
Preservation Commission invite all residents and community members to the
City's 238th annual Patriot's Day celebration, to be held at Foss Park
on Monday, April 15th from 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. Co-sponsored by the Preservation Commission,
Historic Somerville, the Somerville Museum, and East Somerville Main Streets, the day's
Please note:
This is an old news story provided for archival purposes. For
the latest updates, visit somervillema.gov/news
A message from Mayor Joseph Curtatone
It is with great relief and gratitude to all of our public safety
officials that the second suspect of the horrific Boston Marathon
bombing has been apprehended. We can all breathe easier and sleep better
tonight. It is now up to law enforcement officials to continue to do
their job to understand this catastrophic event and bring those
responsible to justice. We thank them for all that they do to keep us
safe. Our thoughts and prayers continue to be with the families,
Please note:
This is an old news story provided for archival purposes. For
the latest updates, visit somervillema.gov/news
CITY OF SOMERVILLE, SOMERVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS LEAD REGIONAL SCHOOL ‘STATNET’ PILOT PROGRAM
City awarded FY2013 Community Innovation Challenge Grant to develop data-driven performance management system
SOMERVILLE - The
City of Somerville and Somerville Public Schools, working in partnership with the
Collins Center at UMass Boston, Tufts University, the Harvard Graduate School
of Education, and the Greater Boston District and School Assistance Center was
awarded one of 27 FY2013 Community Innovation Challenge grants in March 2013 to
launch School StatNet, a regional data-driven performance management system.
Three other cities joined in Somerville's application - Revere, Chicopee, and
Fitchburg. Somerville was awarded
City of Somerville and Somerville Public Schools, working in partnership with the
Collins Center at UMass Boston, Tufts University, the Harvard Graduate School
of Education, and the Greater Boston District and School Assistance Center was
awarded one of 27 FY2013 Community Innovation Challenge grants in March 2013 to
launch School StatNet, a regional data-driven performance management system.
Three other cities joined in Somerville's application - Revere, Chicopee, and
Fitchburg. Somerville was awarded
Please note:
This is an old news story provided for archival purposes. For
the latest updates, visit somervillema.gov/news
MAYOR CURTATONE AND ALDERMAN GEWIRTZ ANNOUNCE DAVIS SQUARE SOMERVILLE BY DESIGN INITIATIVE;
The Davis Square Somerville by Design meeting will be held Tuesday, May 21 at 6:30pm at the Somerville Community Baptist Church, 31 College Avenue.
SOMERVILLE – Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone and Ward 6 Alderman Rebekah Gewirtz announced today that the City’s popular
Somerville by Design initiative will expand to
Please note:
This is an old news story provided for archival purposes. For
the latest updates, visit somervillema.gov/news
CITY LAUNCHES ‘SOMERPLAY’ INITIATIVE
Based on Mike Lanza’s “Playborhood,” SomerPlay cultivates and supports leadership to identify free-play and structured activity in city neighborhoods
SOMERVILLE - Mayor
Joseph A. Curtatone announces the launch of the City's innovative SomerPlay
program for summer 2013. Based on author Mike Lanza's Playborhood, SomerPlay encourages the use of structured activity
within urban neighborhoods to create fun and innovative play for youth. The
approach also cultivates and supports leadership as residents identify ways to
strengthen community connections while enabling play among children in our
neighborhoods and squares. Through the pilot program this summer, the City will
Please note:
This is an old news story provided for archival purposes. For
the latest updates, visit somervillema.gov/news
MAYOR ANNOUNCES MEMBERSHIP OF POWDER HOUSE COMMUNITY SCHOOL ADVISORY GROUP
Comprised of residents, business owners, City staff, Technical Advisory Group to help select community partner for PHCS reuse
SOMERVILLE -
Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone and
the City of Somerville has formed a Technical Advisory Committee Powder House
Community School to review responses to the City's Request for Proposals (RFP)
seeking partners to reuse and/or redevelop the former K-12 public school site. The
site includes an 87,599-square-foot parcel with an existing 80,857-square-foot
building that can be retained or demolished.
Please note:
This is an old news story provided for archival purposes. For
the latest updates, visit somervillema.gov/news
ANNUAL HISTORIC PRESERVATION MONTH EVENTS SCHEDULED
Somerville Historic Preservation Commission sponsors month-long events, culminating with annual awards ceremony honoring Somerville residents and homeowners.
SOMERVILLE - Mayor Joseph A.
Curtatone and Executive Director of the Somerville Historic Preservation
Commission (SHPC) Brandon Wilson announce the schedule of events for the 2013
"Preservation Month" celebrations.
Throughout the month of May, the SHPC and other local organizations
partner to host numerous events honoring Somerville's history and historic
districts. Remaining events include:
Curtatone and Executive Director of the Somerville Historic Preservation
Commission (SHPC) Brandon Wilson announce the schedule of events for the 2013
"Preservation Month" celebrations.
Throughout the month of May, the SHPC and other local organizations
partner to host numerous events honoring Somerville's history and historic
districts. Remaining events include:
Please note:
This is an old news story provided for archival purposes. For
the latest updates, visit somervillema.gov/news
CITY, SCHOOLS RECEIVE $10,000 GRANT FROM AMERICA’S PROMISE ALLIANCE FOR RESIDENT ENGAGEMENT
6 month grant supports parent/caregiver engagement in early reading; efforts to be focused in Healey School neighborhoods, in collaboration with community partner agencies
SOMERVILLE - Mayor Joseph A.
Curtatone and the Somerville Public Schools announce that the City of
Somerville has received a $10,000 grant from Colin Powell's America's Promise
Alliance to support parent/caregiver engagement in early reading. The grant
funds will be used in efforts to be focused in neighborhoods surrounding the
Healey School, in collaboration with community partner agencies, including the
Somerville Public Schools' Somerville Family Learning Collaborative, Shape Up
Curtatone and the Somerville Public Schools announce that the City of
Somerville has received a $10,000 grant from Colin Powell's America's Promise
Alliance to support parent/caregiver engagement in early reading. The grant
funds will be used in efforts to be focused in neighborhoods surrounding the
Healey School, in collaboration with community partner agencies, including the
Somerville Public Schools' Somerville Family Learning Collaborative, Shape Up
Feedback
Please submit website feedback using this form. Be sure to include:
A description of the issue (if any)
A link to the affected pages
Thank you for your feedback!