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Members and Trustees

The Job Creation and Retention Trust Board of Trustees is composed of nine members.

JCRT Board of Trustees responsibilities will involve managing the JCRT fund, working with OSPCD staff to implement workforce development strategies outlined in the Talent Equity Playbook, target industry sectors and resident demographics of interest for job training programs, solicit project proposals, and funding workforce development training programs in accordance with the ordinance.

Latest Updates

Updated 10/8/2019

See below for a graphic that describes how to use the new bus lanes on Broadway. (Used with permission by the City of Cambridge).

Executive Summary

The Climate Forward Executive Summary provides an overview of the plan development process, how climate change is impacting Somerville, our community climate action goals, and how the community worked together to update the plan. 

Rabies Vaccine Clinics

The State of Massachusetts offers Rabies Clinics each Spring for both dogs and cats.

Upcoming Rabies Vaccine Clinics

Off-Leash Recreational Areas

For dogs with a valid license, the City has designated Three Off-Leash Recreational Areas (OLRAs):

Interviews with Past Recipients

Marian Berkowitz is a freelance writer, Somerville parent, and homeowner that has generously volunteered for many years to interview many of the annual recipients of a Preservation or Director’s Award. The intent is to learn more about what they did, why, and what lessons they might have learned. Some of her personal interviews and photos of the owners and houses are published by the local media and a few are attached here.

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