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Somerville Community Votes to Increase Community Preservation Act Funding

A 3% surcharge will boost funding for affordable housing, open space, historic preservation projects, and more

In a resounding show of community spirit and vision, Somerville residents have voted to double the Community Preservation Act (CPA) surcharge from 1.5% to 3%. This landmark decision will increase funding for vital projects, helping to create a more affordable, greener, and culturally rich Somerville. 

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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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Please join the City of Somerville Office of Sustainability and Environment (OSE) for an information session on Networked Geothermal Heating & Cooling. We are excited to share more information with you about this technology and discuss its potential benefits for communities in Somerville. 

Please register for this event at somervillema.gov/geothermal 

 



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This meeting of the Licensing Commission will be hybrid. This meeting is open to the public.



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This is a hybrid meeting. The public are welcome to attend.



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Pursuant to Chapter 2 of the Acts of 2023, this public meeting of the Winter Hill Urban Renewal Plan Civic Advisory Committee is being conducted via remote participation.



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A Board of Trustees meeting will be held in person at the Central Library at 79 Highland Avenue on Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 6:00 PM.



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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 Invited to Learn More About New Ordinance to Help Renters Access Benefits of Green Energy Upgrades Wednesday, November 20

Proposed ordinance brings greater energy efficiency, affordability, and more to renters

Mayor Katjana Ballantyne and the City of Somerville’s Office of Sustainability and Environment (OSE) invite you to a virtual community meeting to learn more about a proposed Rental 

Registry and Energy Disclosure ordinance designed to improve rental unit energy efficiency, affordability, and healthiness, as well as advance the City’s climate action and affordable housing efforts. 

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