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Applications Now Being Accepted for Nine Inclusionary Rental Units in Somerville
Mayor Katjana Ballantyne and the City of Somerville Housing Division, in partnership with LaCourt Orphanage Trust, LLC and 7-9 Central Street, LLC, are pleased to announce nine (9) new income-restricted rental units are now accepting applications for new residents. Ennea at 7-9 Central Street Ennea is conveniently located in the heart of the Spring Hill neighborhood of Somerville, and is a LEED Platinum, energy-efficient building. These units will be offered to households with a tier R1…Somerville Planning Board Seeks New Member
The City of Somerville seeks one new member for the Planning Board, and all Somerville residents are invited to apply. A background in architecture, landscape architecture, urban design, urban planning, and/or land-use law is beneficial but not required. Applicants should be interested in job creation, affordable housing development, and open space and multimodal transportation strategies. The Planning Board reviews long-term and large-scale planning throughout the city. It approves and…Somerville Shares Plan to Redesign Union Square Plaza & Surrounding Streets
After nearly five years of innovative public engagement that brought in a broad range of voices followed by design work to transform that input into plans, Mayor Katjana Ballantyne and the City of Somerville are pleased to share initial plans to redesign public open space in Union Square. The Union Square Plaza and Streetscape Redesign project has reached its first major design milestone, documenting the community’s vision for the Plaza and surrounding streets in the 25% Design Ideas…Voting Now Open for Somerville’s First-Ever Participatory Budgeting Process
Mayor Katjana Ballantyne is inviting all Somerville residents ages 12 and older to vote in the City’s first-ever Participatory Budgeting process. Voting is open now through Friday, October 13, 2023. The City will begin taking steps toward implementing the winning projects later this fall. The Somerville community submitted more than 900 ideas for consideration. Throughout the summer, budget delegate volunteers collaborated closely with City staff to evaluate each idea’s need, impact,…‘Las Chicas Artistas’ Exhibition Celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month Opens September 15
As part of a range of activities to recognize National Hispanic Heritage Month, Mayor Katjana Ballantyne and the Somerville Arts Council (SAC) invite the community to Las Chicas Artistas, an all-Spanish-language exhibition celebrating local women and women-identifying as Hispanic artists. Opening events for Las Chicas Artistas will take place on Friday, September 22, and Friday, October 13, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Arts Council’s BIPOC pop-up exhibition space (191 Highland Ave., Suite…First Human Cases of West Nile Virus Confirmed in Massachusetts
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) announced that two positive human cases of West Nile virus (WNV) have been confirmed in the state. Somerville and surrounding communities are considered to be at moderate risk for WNV. Somerville residents should continue to take precautions to protect themselves against mosquito bites and mosquito-borne diseases, including WNV and Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE). “This is the first time that West Nile virus infection has been…Moving Season Reminders & Resources for Somerville Residents
September 1 is approaching, which means moving season is upon us. If you’re getting ready to move, here are some reminders and resources to help make the process go smoothly: Get a Permit for Your Moving Van You can apply for a moving van permit and pay to reserve a parking spot before you move. Permits cost $40 per day for up to three days, and parking signs cost $5. If there’s a meter, you’ll need to pay an additional $35 per day to reserve the spot. Bring your completed…Somerville Rent Stabilization Listening Session, September 12
Mayor Katjana Ballantyne and the City of Somerville invite community members to provide public comments about rent stabilization at a third and final listening session. The City hosted two listening sessions last month and is holding a third session for anyone who was unable to attend earlier or has additional comments. The City has also extended the written comment period through September 10. Comments should address specific elements of Somerville’s proposed new rent stabilization rules,…Somerville Invites Community to Help Update City’s Climate Action Plan
The City of Somerville is updating its climate action plan, Climate Forward, and Mayor Katjana Ballantyne is calling on community members to get involved. Launched in 2018, Climate Forward established 13 top strategies to reduce Somerville’s contribution to climate change and to create a more climate-resilient community. It provides the framework for collective action on climate change across different sectors, including buildings, mobility, natural environment, community, and leadership.…Somerville Commemorating Annual International Overdose Awareness Day and Recovery Month
Mayor Katjana Ballantyne and the City of Somerville’s Health and Human Services Department (HHS) invite the community to join in recognizing International Overdose Awareness Day on August 31, 2023. Somerville Prevention is also hosting several awareness events throughout the month of September, which has been designated National Recovery Month to promote and support new evidence-based treatment and addiction recovery practices. In 2022, the Somerville community lost 22 residents due to opioid-…Feedback
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