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
Walk-In Office Hours:
Monday - Friday
8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
1 Franey Rd.
Somerville, MA 02145
United States
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Apply for a License or Permit
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
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 |
Documents
Request Engineering Information
Use our online form to request information from the Engineering Division
For additional information, please contact enginforequests@somervillema.gov.
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Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) Control
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Lead Service Line Replacement Program
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Murdock Streetscape Project
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Sewer Pipeline & Manhole Rehabilitation
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Pavement & Sidewalk Management Program
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Somerville Ave. Utility and Streetscape Improvements Project
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Spring Hill Sewer Separation Project
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Stormwater Management Program
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Willow Ave. to Grove St. Sewer Infrastructure
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Annual Sewer and Storm Drain Inspection Program
Questions and applications should be directed to:
Isabela Maia
Junior Civil Engineer
imaia@somervillema.gov
(617) 625-6600 x5400
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