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Annual Fire Hydrant Inspection & Testing, August 21 to September 2
The Somerville Fire Department will conduct its annual inspection of all fire hydrants in Somerville between Monday, August 21, and Saturday, September 2. Testing will take place between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. and, if necessary, in the evening between 6:15 and 8:15 p.m. During inspections, water will be flushed from the hydrants and their mechanical operations will be checked. As a result, some sediment may be disturbed in the water mains, potentially causing temporary rusty water in homes or…Tufts Street Transportation Safety Improvements Community Meeting, August 30
The City is reconstructing Tufts Street and its sidewalks as part of the citywide Pavement and Sidewalk Management Program. This presents an opportunity to redesign the street to make it safer for all users. Tufts Street is a residential street that serves as an important connection to the new East Somerville Green Line station. It’s also designated as a Neighborway in the Somerville Bicycle Network Plan, so the new design will prioritize traffic-calming elements to reduce speeds and…Citing Public Safety Risk, Somerville Building Commissioner & Fire Chief Order Closure of City’s 90-92 Union Square Building
The Somerville Building Commissioner, in consultation with the Somerville Fire Chief, has ordered that the City’s 90-92 Union Square building close to the public on August 31 due to a public safety risk. In 2019, City and independent inspectors determined that the building, which dates to the late 1880s, needed significant structural repair. Emergency repairs were made at the time, but the assessments found that a complete gut renovation is required for full and lasting building repair. In…Somerville Commission for Persons with Disabilities Seeks Additional Members
Somerville residents are invited to apply for four vacancies on the Somerville Commission for Persons with Disabilities. Three of the vacancies must be filled by people who identify as having a disability. The Somerville Commission for Persons with Disabilities is committed to ensuring equity and inclusion for Somerville residents, workers, and visitors. The Commission works closely with the City’s Department of Racial and Social Justice and ADA Coordinator to carry out its mission and…Somerville Hosting Two Firefighter Exam Registration Events in August
Interested in serving your community as a member of the Somerville Fire Department? Then join current members of the SFD, along with the City’s Human Resources and Racial and Social Justice Departments, to learn more and get on-site assistance with the application for the firefighter exam. More information on both events can be found below. Firefighter Exam Registration Event #1: Date: August 17, 2023 Time: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Location: Somerville Fire Station Training Room (266 Broadway)…Winter Hill Community Innovation School Update
In June, the City initiated an additional building assessment of the Winter Hill Community Innovation School (WHCIS). Today, our consultant informed the City, who immediately informed Somerville Public Schools, of the unexpected presence of asbestos in material not typically found to contain asbestos. The City closed the building, which has not been currently holding classes, and it will remain closed to all until further notice as we work to investigate the findings and remediate the material…Somerville Earns Purple Heart Community Designation
Somerville has been named a Purple Heart Community by the Military Order of the Purple Heart organization, joining more than 100 municipalities in Massachusetts and hundreds more nationwide in recognizing those wounded or killed in combat for their country. The Military Order of the Purple Heart awards the designation to cities and towns, schools, teams, and other entities committed to honoring and commemorating Purple Heart medal Recipients and their families. The Purple Heart is the nation’s…Somerville Rent Stabilization Public Comment Period Deadline Extended
Update The City of Somerville has extended the public comment period for rent stabilization. Written comments will now be accepted through August 31, 2023. Written comments can be sent by email to adtf@somervillema.gov or via mail at: City of Somerville, Attn: Luis Quizhpe Office of Community Development and Strategic Planning 93 Highland Ave., Somerville, MA 02143 Mayor Katjana Ballantyne and the City of Somerville invite community members to provide public…Somerville Commission on Energy Use and Climate Change Seeks One Member
The City of Somerville’s Commission on Energy Use and Climate Change (CEUCC) seeks one new member, and all Somerville residents are invited to apply. Boards and commissions offer an opportunity for residents with a range of experience, skills, expertise, and perspectives to share their talents and insights with their community. CEUCC applicants should have some combination of knowledge about climate change, as well as lived or professional experience with environmental…Somerville Public Library Board of Trustees Seeks New Member
The Somerville Public Library Board of Trustees seeks one new member, and all Somerville residents are invited to apply. Boards and commissions offer an opportunity for residents with a range of experience, skills, expertise, and perspectives to share their talents and insights with their community. The Board of Trustees is the governing body of the Somerville Public Library. The Board works with the Library Director to oversee the library’s operating and administrative policies. The Trustees…Feedback
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