Engineering

About the Engineering Division

The Engineering Department facilitates the improvement and modernization of the City’s infrastructure including roadways, sidewalks, water distribution, sewer, and stormwater management systems by engineering safe, multimodal, functional, and sustainable infrastructure maintenance and capital investment projects. The Department manages the street opening and trench permit programs, reviews private development site plans to ensure compliance with City standards and sound engineering practices, administers the city's pavement management program, and acts as the City's liaison to state and federal agencies such as the MBTA, MassDOT, EPA, MassDEP, and the MWRA on engineering issues.

Contact Information

Brian Postlewaite

Director of Engineering

Walk-In Office Hours:

Monday - Friday
8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Phone Number

(617) 625-6600

5400

engineering@somervillema.gov

Address

1 Franey Rd.
Somerville, MA 02145
United States

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Please note: If you would like to apply for a parking permit, visit the ParkSomerville page.

Applications for permits and licenses are now being accepted online through our CitizenServe portal. There, you can apply for a variety of City permits, including:

Home- and Property-Owner Permits

Building Permits
Demolition Permits
Driveway/Curb Cut Permits
Occupancy Licenses
Tree Removal Permits and Waivers
and more

Health License and Permits

Dumpster Licenses
Dumpster Hauler Licenses
Food Establishment Licenses
Pool Licenses
Body Art Licenses
Electrical Licenses
Farmers Market Licenses
Occupancy Licenses
Tanning Licenses
Temporary Food Permit Licenses
and more

Alcohol/Restaurant Licenses

Restaurants (with alcohol)
Common Victualers (restaurants without alcohol)
Private Clubs
Farmer Pourers (breweries, distilleries, wineries)
Inns
Educational Institutions
Package Stores
Entertainment (without on-premise food service)
...and Amendments to these licenses, and
Special Alcohol Licenses
Special Farmer Wineries at Farmers Markets
and more

Business Licenses

Garages for Auto Repairs and Parking
Used Car Dealers
Drain Layers
Extended Operating Hours (after midnight)
Outdoor Seating or Goods on Public sidewalks
Hawker Peddlers
Junk Dealers
Signs and Awnings
Grants of Location
Public Events
Raffles and Bazaars
and more

Marijuana Establishment Licenses

Marijuana Retailer
Marijuana Cultivator
Craft Marijuana Cooperative
Marijuana Product Manufacturer
Independent Testing Laboratory
Marijuana Research Facility
and more

Go to CitizenServe.com

If you are not able to apply by using your computer, please visit the appropriate department in person:

Home/Property-Owner and Health Licenses and Permits	Business Licenses	Alcohol/Restaurant Licenses
Inspectional Services Division 1 Franey Rd. Somerville, MA 02145	City Clerk's Office 93 Highland Ave. Somerville, MA 02143	Licensing Commission 93 Highland Ave. Somerville, MA 02143