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Residents Reminded to Follow Outdoor Fire Regulations During Ongoing Dry Conditions
As high-risk fire weather continues, Fire Chief Charles Breen reminds residents to be extremely cautious and follow all outdoor fire regulations. “The Somerville Fire Department encourages residents to be very cautious with outdoor activities as recent weather conditions have left outdoor fuel sources extremely dry, heightening the risk of fire,” Chief Breen said. “Any outdoor fire is likely to spread quickly and become difficult to control due to recent dry conditions. In Somerville, those…Somerville Invited to Learn About Financial Assistance for Home Heating Costs
Mayor Katjana Ballantyne, the City of Somerville Health and Human Services (HHS) Department, and the Cambridge Fuel Assistance Program invite Somerville and Cambridge community members to learn more about financial assistance available to help with home heating costs this winter. The program helps low-income residents in Cambridge and Somerville pay their winter heating bills between November 1 and April 30. Renters and homeowners in both cities are eligible if they meet federal…City of Somerville Unveils First-of-Its-Kind Guide to Transforming Private Land into Public Spaces
Mayor Katjana Ballantyne and the City’s Public Space and Urban Forestry (PSUF) Division, is announcing the release of the Civic Space Design Guide, that provides a framework for developers and municipalities to collaborate to create Privately Owned Public Spaces (POPS) that serve and welcome all Somerville residents and visitors. “Somerville is leading by example with this guide, which represents our commitment to innovation in public space and community building,” said Mayor Ballantyne. “The…Somerville Community Votes to Increase Community Preservation Act Funding
In a resounding show of community spirit and vision, Somerville residents have voted to double the Community Preservation Act (CPA) surcharge from 1.5% to 3%. This landmark decision will increase funding for vital projects, helping to create a more affordable, greener, and culturally rich Somerville. Appearing as Question 6 on the November 2024 ballot, the measure received overwhelming support, with 25,282 residents voting in favor. The new funding will be a game-changer for…Join the Somerville Affordable Housing Trust
The City of Somerville is seeking a new member to join the Somerville Affordable Housing Trust (SAHT) in a volunteer role. This vacancy is for a representative of a Somerville nonprofit organization whose primary mission is affordable housing. If you’re passionate about advancing affordable housing in our community, this is a great opportunity to make an impact. What is the Somerville Affordable Housing Trust? The SAHT is dedicated to creating and preserving affordable homes for renters and…Somerville Invited to Learn More About New Ordinance to Help Renters Access Benefits of Green Energy Upgrades Wednesday, November 20
Mayor Katjana Ballantyne and the City of Somerville’s Office of Sustainability and Environment (OSE) invite you to a virtual community meeting to learn more about a proposed Rental Registry and Energy Disclosure ordinance designed to improve rental unit energy efficiency, affordability, and healthiness, as well as advance the City’s climate action and affordable housing efforts. Meeting Details When: Wednesday, November 20, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Where: Online via Zoom…Sign Up Today for Somerville’s Teen Snow Shoveling Program
The 2024/25 Somerville Teen Shoveling Program, a paid opportunity for youth to help local seniors and homeowners with disabilities after a snowstorm, is currently accepting applications. Sign Up to Shovel The program is available for teens aged 14 to 19 years old. All interested youths must submit an application. Youths aged 18 or 19 must also submit a CORI form. Interested Somerville youth are invited to attend an informational session on Thursday, November 14, at the…Statement on 2024 Presidential Election Results from Mayor Katjana Ballantyne
Español | Português | Kreyòl Ayisyen | नेपाली | 简体中文版 | 繁體中文版 Yesterday, millions of Americans exercised their right to vote in the presidential election, including over thirty thousand Somervillians, who voted overwhelmingly for the vision of hope, unity, and opportunity offered by Vice President Kamala Harris. For many of us, this morning was a difficult one to wake up to. Yesterday, we had hope for a future where the American promise of equality and…Nov. 5, 2024 State Election Unofficial Totals Now Available
Unofficial totals from the Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024 State Election are now available at somervillema.gov/VoteSomerville. Please note that unofficial election totals do not include provisional ballots, overseas and military ballots, late-arriving absentee ballot, cured ballots, or late-arriving mail-in ballots. Official totals will be made available on the Elections page and at VoteSomerville in the coming days. Persons with disabilities who need auxiliary aids and services for effective…Repairs to Somerville City Hall Clock Tower and Roof Begin Saturday, November, 2
At the direction of Mayor Katjana Ballantyne, the City’s Capital Projects Division is leading efforts to repair Somerville City Hall’s clock tower and install a new slate roof as well as new rubber roofing around the clock tower. These repairs will help protect the structure and architectural details of the City’s history city hall (originally construction in 1852). Construction will be carried out in two phases by the City’s contractor. The first phase, the clock tower repair, is…Feedback
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