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Somerville Police Investigating Two Separate Shooting Incidents Week of June 24
The following is an important update from the Somerville Police regarding recent gun activity. The Somerville Police Department is actively investigating two recent gun incidents that occured this week (week of June 24, 2024). The first incident occurred on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at 11:58 p.m. when police responded to shots fired in the area of Summer Street near Bow Street. Several homes were damaged, and one resident reported shots were fired into their apartment. A…City of Somerville Announcing Resale of One (1) Affordable Home Ownership Opportunity at 9 Avon Place
Mayor Katjana Ballantyne and the Somerville Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development (OSPCD) are pleased to announce the income-restricted resale of one (1) 3-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom condominium. Located at 9 Avon Place, unit nine will be available to income-eligible households with a combined annual gross income at or below 80% of the Area Median Income (AMI). 9 Avon Pl. Unit 9 is a townhouse located in the East Somerville neighborhood. There is access to free, on-site…Somerville Invited to Brickbottom Neighborhood Plan Public Meeting on Monday, July 8
Mayor Katjana Ballantyne and the City’s Planning, Preservation, and Zoning Department invite Somerville community members to a public meeting to help inform the final draft of the Brickbottom Neighborhood Plant. City Staff will present the most current version of the plan and will answer questions from the community. The meeting will be hybrid, taking place both in-person and via Zoom. Meeting Details Date: Monday, July 8, 2024 Time: 6 - 8 p.m. In-Person Meeting Location…Somerville Hosting Tufts Street Reconstruction Community Open House, Wednesday, July 10
Mayor Katjana Ballantyne, Ward One Councilor Matthew McLaughlin, and City of Somerville staff invite you to a community open house to learn about the updated design for transportation safety improvements on Tufts Street. The event will take place Wednesday, July 10, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Glen Park Playground. If there is inclement weather, the event will be rescheduled to July 11. The outdoor open house will feature multiple stations describing different…Somerville Invited to Join Fourth of July Community Fireworks Celebration
Mayor Katjana Ballantyne is inviting Somerville to kick off their Fourth of July festivities by joining Somerville’s annual Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration at Trum Field (541 Broadway) on Thursday, June 27 (rain date Friday, June 28). The celebration begins at 6 p.m. and will include food by Italian Wizard and Dos Manos Kitchen along with music by DJ Philip Tan and funk band Search Party. Somerville High School graduate Britney Flores will sing the Star-Spangled Banner to lead into…Mayor Ballantyne Announces New Union Agreement Increasing Pay & Benefits for Fire Alarm Unit
Mayor Katjana Ballantyne on behalf of the City of Somerville has reached a new agreement with the union representing its Fire Alarm Operators for a new contract, providing improved wages and benefits for a valued set of City workers. The City's Fire Alarm Unit provides 24/7 dispatch for the Somerville Fire Department, and its contract is negotiated by Somerville Firefighters Local 76. The new three-year contract will cover the City’s 2024 fiscal year (FY24: July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024), as…Somerville Celebrating Five-Year Anniversary of Nibble Kitchen Restaurant and Business Incubator
Mayor Katjana Ballantyne and the Somerville Arts Council are inviting the community to NibbleFest, a celebration of Nibble Kitchen’s five-year anniversary at Bow Market, on Sunday, June 30, from 12-4 p.m. at Bow Market (entrance by 345 Somerville Ave). To celebrate five fantastic years, Nibble Kitchen will host pop-ups from some of their favorite Chefs-in-Residence, past and present. In addition to delicious food, there will be live music courtesy of Juan Carlos Ruiz, and activities…Somerville Reinforces Commitment to Safer Streets
The City of Somerville is accelerating its ongoing efforts to make city streets safer by ensuring forward-looking design and safety practices are embedded throughout all street improvement projects citywide. This includes reemphasizing the City’s commitment to complete the Somerville Bicycle Network plan’s 40-mile priority network by 2030. Following a vote by the City Council on June 13 supported by the Ballantyne administration, Mayor Katjana Ballantyne announced that the City of…Apply Now for Somerville Community Preservation Act Funds
Applications are now open for Somerville Community Preservation Act (CPA) funds to support open space/recreation and historic preservation projects. Applicants should note the following deadlines: Sunday, July 14, 2024: Eligibility Determination Form Due The Eligibility Determination form allows the Community Preservation Committee (CPC) to determine if a proposed project qualifies for CPA funds. The CPC will contact applicants to let them know whether their proposal is eligible.…City of Somerville and CultureHouse Transforming Homans Lot in Gilman Square into a Vibrant Outdoor Community Space This Summer
Mayor Katjana Ballantyne is announcing a partnership with CultureHouse to transform 350 Medford Street in Gilman Square, known colloquially as the “Homans Lot,” into a dynamic outdoor community space called "Gilman Park" from June through September 2024. This initiative will bring a vibrant, inclusive gathering space to life, fostering connections among residents, local organizations, and businesses. "This summer we are bringing the Homans Lot to life with the energy and creativity of our…Feedback
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