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City of Somerville Commemorates the 249th Prospect Hill Flag Raising on January 1, 2025
Mayor Katjana Ballantyne and the Somerville Museum are inviting community members to commemorate an iconic moment in American history at the 249th Annual Prospect Hill Flag Raising on January 1, 2025. On this date in 1776, General George Washington raised the first American flag atop Prospect Hill, marking a pivotal moment in the Revolutionary War. Each New Year’s Day, the City honors this legacy with a community celebration. When: Monday, January 1, 2025, from 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Where…Statement on 12/19 Alewife Brook Fire from Mayor Katjana Ballantyne
We are devastated by this loss of one of our own. Our hearts go out to the victim's loved ones and friends as well as to all others affected by last night's fire in the encampment near Alewife Brook. No one in our community should ever lose their life while seeking shelter from the cold. This tragedy is a painful reminder of why we must gather our resources as a community to support our unhoused residents. We are grateful to have a community that supports our work to provide…Somerville Mayor Katjana Ballantyne Delivering “State of the City” Address on Monday, January 6
Join the City of Somerville for its Mid-Term Ceremonies and Addresses featuring Mayor Katjana Ballantyne, the incoming City Council President, and the incoming Chairperson of the Somerville School Committee. When: Monday, January 6, 2025. Speeches begin at approximately 5:30 p.m. Where: City Council Chamber, City Hall (93 Highland Ave.) Mayor Ballantyne will deliver her Mayoral Mid-Term State of the City Address, reflecting on her second term, recent community initiatives, and plans for the…Save the Date: Somerville Sharing Public Safety for All Final Reports With Community on Tuesday, February 4
Mayor Katjana Ballantyne and Somerville’s Department of Racial and Social Justice (RSJ) are inviting all to join a community event presenting the completed reports from the Public Safety for All Task Force, Civilian Oversight Task Force, and Anti-Violence Working Group on Tuesday, February 4, 2025 (rain date Thursday, February 6) at Somerville High School (81 Highland Ave). The event will begin at 6:30 p.m., and constituents are invited to join members from the Public Safety…Somerville Community Encouraged to Prepare Now for Snow Season
The City of Somerville is encouraging the community to get ready now for potential snowstorms by signing up for City Alerts and reviewing protocols for snow emergencies. Preparing now will help keep the community safe, as well as reduce ticketing or towing for snow emergency parking violations and ticketing for failure to follow shoveling requirements. All information below can also be found at somervillema.gov/snow. Alerts Snow emergencies are announced in various…State Advances Somerville’s Funding Proposal for New PK-8 School Building
The City’s work to deliver a state-of-the-art school project for Somerville students is moving into the next phase in the state’s school building funding process. This afternoon, the Massachusetts School Building Authority’s (MSBA) Board of Directors voted to move Somerville’s project forward. The vote by the MSBA Board is a required step that occurs at several points throughout the multi-year process. Somerville’s school building project through the MSBA would address the needs of the…Somerville Opens Overnight Warming Center for 2025 Winter Season
Mayor Katjana Ballantyne, together with the Somerville Office of Health and Human Services (HHS), is announcing the opening of the 2025 Overnight Warming Center to support adults experiencing homelessness. Since opening on December 9, the warming center has already welcomed almost 30 guests and is operating successfully. Clients are accessing hot meals, safe sleeping spaces, and essential services, ensuring they receive the care and support they need. The Warming Center will operate…Join the Somerville Zoning Board of Appeals
The City of Somerville is seeking a new member to join the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA). About the Somerville Zoning Board of AppealsThe goals of the Zoning Board of Appeals are to: Decide on requests for Hardship Variances and handle appeals related to administrative decisions. Review special permits or administrative permits for certain zoning areas (NR and UR districts). Consider appeals made against administrative decisions or enforcement actions. Manage and review requests under the…Join the Somerville Urban Design Commission as an Alternate Member
The City of Somerville is seeking two alternate members to join the Urban Design Commission (UDC). What is the Urban Design Commission? The Urban Design Commission plays a vital role in reviewing how the design of proposed development will affect the quality of Somerville’s public spaces, and provides advice and recommendations to City Staff. The UDC aims to: Review new development for improvements and enhancements to public space Consider the continuity and enclosure of facades forming…MWRA Water Utility Maintenance Work Near the Walnut Street Bridge
The Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA) plans to undertake critical water utility repairs at the Walnut Street bridge in Somerville beginning this Wednesday, December 4. This work has been planned to coincide with the temporary shutdown of the MBTA Green Line (mbta.com/greenline). While no water service interruptions are expected as part of this work, some residents may experience temporary water discoloration at the onset of work. Any residents who…Feedback
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