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Take a Survey to Inform Parking and Curb-Use Policies in Somerville
The City of Somerville invites Somerville residents, workers, and visitors to complete a survey to inform citywide parking policies.
Electricity Disclosure Label Is Available for Somerville Community Choice Electricity Program
The City of Somerville's community electricity program has posted the latest Electricity Disclosure Label, which describes the energy mix for all program options. The label can be found in the resources section on the program website, CCE.SomervilleMA.gov.
Somerville Commits $9M in ARPA Funds to Childcare, Rental Assistance, and a Universal Basic Income Pilot Project
Additional $3 million for transit subsidies under consideration
Somerville’s outgoing and incoming Mayors jointly announced the City’s first major allocation of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) dollars today, dedicating $9 million in funding to childcare, rental assistance, and a Universal Basic Income pilot project. This joint commitment by Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone and Mayor-elect Katjana Ballantyne comes after the City’s initial round of community engagement seeking to identify priorities for ARPA funding.
Somerville Distributes Free At-Home Rapid COVID-19 Testing Kits to Vulnerable Residents with Barriers to Accessing Testing
The City of Somerville received 16,650 free at-home rapid COVID-19 test kits from the state that are being distributed via various channels to Somerville residents who have limited access to testing, limited means to purchase at-home tests, and are at high risk of exposure.
VIDEO: Reflection on 100 COVID-19 Deaths in Somerville
In the wake of Somerville's 100th death due to the COVID-19, Mayor Joseph Curtatone urges all residents to get vaccinated or booster shots, and to practice extra caution during the holiday season.
Mayor-Elect Ballantyne Announces Executive Staff
Nikki Spencer & Aneesh Sahni Selected for Key Roles
After conducting a thorough vetting process, Mayor-elect Katjana Ballantyne has announced today two key executive staff selections, new administrative support, and a team of three Senior Transition Advisors.
Watch Somerville’s Virtual Inaugural Ceremonies, January 3
Somerville Recognized as One of 95 Global Climate-Action Leaders on CDP 2021 A List
Somerville has been recognized as a global leader in climate action by environmental-impact nonprofit CDP. Somerville is one of 95 cities to make the 2021 CDP Cities A List, scoring top marks for its ambitious, transparent work to address climate change.
Watch Mayor Katjana Ballantyne's Inaugural Address
Good evening, Somerville.
I stand before you tonight for an inauguration ceremony that will be unlike any our city has ever seen.
Normally, I’d be addressing a crowd of people and I’d be able to thank Senator Markey and Paula Magnelli in person for their kind words.
Affordable Homeownership Opportunity at 375 Canal Street, Assembly Row
Mayor Katjana Ballantyne and the City of Somerville Housing Division are pleased to announce an income-restricted resale homeownership opportunity in Assembly Row.
Unit 602 at 375 Canal Street is a one-bedroom condo available to households with a yearly gross income at or below 80% of Area Median Income ($70,750 for a one-person household, or $80,850 for a two-person household).
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