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Statement from Mayor Ballantyne on the Ceasefire
The desperately needed ceasefire between Israel and Hamas appears to finally be close, but we cannot lose sight of the full goal of ending this horrific war, releasing all the hostages, addressing the devastation and humanitarian crisis in Gaza, and working toward a lasting and just peace for all in the region. ―Mayor Katjana Ballantyne“Grounding McGrath” Boulevard Project to Receive More than $43 Million in Federal Funding
Ongoing efforts to “Ground McGrath” Highway (Route 28) in Somerville have received a federal funding boost. Last week, the Healey-Driscoll Administration announced that the State has been awarded a more than $43 million federal grant to advance the project, which would replace the elevated McCarthy Overpass with a safer, more accessible ground-level road and people-friendly streetscape. The grant is part of more than $102 million in federal support that Massachusetts won for…Join Somerville’s Planning Board
The City of Somerville’s Planning Board seeks one alternate member. About the Somerville Planning Board The Planning Board reviews long-term and large-scale planning throughout the city. It approves and implements the SomerVision Comprehensive Plan, and it grants special permits for development projects in key transformational areas. The Planning Board also provides recommendations to the City Council on amendments to the Somerville Zoning Ordinance. What is the Time…Mayor Ballantyne Delivers Landmark Contract Tackling Wage Bias and Boosting Pay for SMEA (now SMEU) Unit B
Mayor Katjana Ballantyne announced today the ratification of a new contract with the Somerville Municipal Employees Union (SMEU, until recently, called SMEA) Unit B that includes unprecedented wage increases designed to address long-standing wage bias. The new contract includes average salary adjustments between 14% and 17% in fiscal year 2025. The three-year agreement developed by the Administration and Union leadership covers fiscal years 2023-2025 and is based on deep analysis of more…Somerville Honoring Martin Luther King Jr. Day with Community Panel Discussion and Donation Drive
Mayor Katjana Ballantyne, the Department of Racial and Social Justice (RSJ), and Somerville Public Schools’ Department of Equity and Excellence invite community members to celebrate the life and legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by joining a community panel discussion that touches on themes from Good Trouble, the 2020 documentary that chronicles John Lewis’ 60+ years of extraordinary activism. Following the panel discussion, the Floor Lords will perform, and light refreshments will be…Mayor Ballantyne Delivers State of the City Address, Outlines Ambitious Plans for 2025
Mayor Katjana Ballantyne delivered her State of the City Midterm address Monday night, highlighting the city's accomplishments in 2024 and outlining an ambitious agenda for the year ahead. Citing upcoming initiatives including a project to explore bringing clean geothermal energy to Somerville, major sewer system overhauls, free Wi-Fi access for public housing, completion of the city’s first new fire station in a century – and facilitating the construction of nearly 700…Statement from Mayor Ballantyne on Arrest of MA Resident Accused of Making Antisemitic Threats Online
The arrest in Beverly underscores the urgent need to confront antisemitism and highlights the critical importance of vigilance in preventing regional threats that endanger the safety of our communities. I have spoken with Chief Benford, who is in contact with both the Beverly Police and our federal partners, to monitor any potential threats or concerns for our area. At at this time, SPD has identified no credible threats to Somerville. We remain aligned in our commitment to deploying all…Join the Somerville Condominium Review Board
The City of Somerville’s Condominium Review Board (CRB) seeks two new members. About the Somerville Condominium Review Board The CRB is responsible for administering the City’s Condominium Conversion Ordinance, which governs proposed conversion of rental units to condominium units and substantial rehabilitation of existing rental units. What is the Time Commitment? Members serve three-year terms. The CRB typically meets the fourth Monday of each month at 6 p.m. with additional time needed for…Somerville Police Make Arrest Related to String of Break-ins
The Somerville Police Department arrested Fabio Armelio (47) on Friday, Jan. 3, in connection with a string of break-ins in West Somerville. At 6:35 p.m., Friday, a resident of Cherry Street in Somerville called 911 to report an unknown man in their basement. The Somerville Police Patrol Division and members of a recently created multi-agency Surveillance Team quickly located Armelio in the basement where he was arrested without incident.Fabio Armelio is a person of interest in…Join the Somerville Municipal Scholarship Committee
The City of Somerville’s Municipal Scholarship Committee seeks one new volunteer member. About the Somerville Municipal Scholarship Committee The mission of the committee is to award scholarships to high school graduates to use toward their higher education expenses. The funding for the scholarships comes from voluntary contributions made by Somerville taxpayers. Scholarship Committee members develop a meeting schedule, review redacted scholarship applications, set criteria for…Feedback
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