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Nominate a Somerville Nonprofit for a Donated Solar Array
SOMERVILLE – One local nonprofit will soon be on a no-cost path to renewable energy. The Solarize Somerville initiative to help residents install solar panels concluded in December 2016, and as a result of exceeding our goal, the City’s install partner SolarFlair will donate a 5 kW system to a local nonprofit. Solar installation will allow the selected nonprofit to lower utility bills and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, expanding the organization’s positive impact in the community. “Our…Somerville Announces New Community Choice Electricity Program
SOMERVILLE— The City of Somerville will start a new electricity bulk buying program for households and businesses citywide this July. Called Somerville Community Choice Electricity (Somerville CCE), the goal of the program is to reduce and stabilize the cost of electricity for residents and businesses in Somerville, as well as increase the share of renewable “green” energy in Somerville’s electricity supply. Somerville will be joining more than 60 Massachusetts cities and towns that take…Celebrate the Opening of the Newly Paved Community Path From Grove St. To Cedar St.
SOMERVILLE – Join Mayor Joseph Curtatone, the Somerville Community Preservation Committee (CPC), and the Friends of the Community Path to celebrate the reopening of the Grove-to- Cedar section of the Community Path following repaving work that occurred this month. The project was funded by the residents of Somerville through the Community Preservation Act and was implemented in a partnership between the City of Somerville and the Friends of the Community Path. Light refreshments will be served…Free Outdoor Dance Performances June 3rd and 17th
The Somerville Arts Council presents Dancing in the Streets. Dating back to our SomervilleStruts dance showcase in 2004, we’ve always thought the region should know about our city’s amazing dance community. Rather than showcasing these talented local dance troupes in a traditional venue, we invited them to perform in outdoor locations.With a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts, the SAC was able to support six regional companies in the development of new projects with dance artist…Portion of Community Path In Somerville to Close for Work May 22, 2017
SOMERVILLE – On Monday, May 22, 2017, a portion of the Somerville Community Path (Davis Square to Cedar St.) will be closed as City contractors add topsoil to the sides of this newly paved section of the path. During this work, this portion of the path will be closed for all users, and both pedestrians and cyclists are advised to use the detour route, Morrison Ave., which provides access to Highland Rd., Willow Ave., and Grove St., during construction. This work is the final step in the…Deadline for Written Testimony on Proposed FY18 Water and Sewer Rates is Monday, May 22, 5 p.m.
To provide background, answer questions, and take public testimony regarding the proposed fiscal year 2018 Somerville Water and Sewer Rate Charges, an Informational Session with Q&A followed by a Public Hearing was held on Monday, May 15th, at 6:30 p.m. in the Somerville High School Cafeteria, 81 Highland Avenue. View the meeting video and presentation slides below: View Presentation Slides Written testimony will also be accepted through 5 p.m. Monday, May 22. Please send testimony with…Somerville Styrofoam Recycling Event Returns May 13, at DPW
The City of Somerville’s Styrofoam Recycling program will return for all Somerville residents on Saturday, May 13, 2017. Residents may visit the Department of Public Works yard, located at 1 Franey Rd., between 9 a.m. and noon to dispose of all types of EPS (Styrofoam) foam packing materials, including foam bracing and packing peanuts. IMPORTANT NOTE: materials must be placed in bags before placing it in the recycling container. A second Styrofoam recycling event is tentatively planned for…Somerville Ave Utility and Streetscape Project Informational Meeting 5/18
Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone, Ward 2 Alderman Maryann Heuston and Ward 3 Alderman Robert McWatters invite you to an important informational meeting on the upcoming Somerville Avenue Utility and Streetscape Improvements Project. The project will address flooding issues in Union Square and includes significant streetscape improvements including enhanced pedestrian, transit, bicycle, and traffic facilities, as called for the community-driven Union Square Neighborhood Plan. The meeting will be held…Call to Community to Help Promote Annual Youth Count; Pizza Party May 10 with More Information
The Somerville Housing Department is calling on members of the community to help spread the word about this year’s annual survey of youth who do not have a stable place to live. The Youth Count is an effort to gain a clearer understanding of the housing status and story of youth without a stable place to stay on any given night in Somerville and Arlington. Nationally and locally, information about those experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity falls short of what most providers…West Branch Library Visioning Meeting Postponed, New Date To Be Announced
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the West Branch Library Visioning meeting scheduled for Wednesday, May 10, has been postponed. Information on an alternate date will be shared as soon as available. We look forward to continuing our discussion about renovations to the West Branch Library and hearing your feedback at that time. If you have any further questions, please contact Director of Capital Project Management Rob King at rking@somervillema.gov.Feedback
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