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Property Value Abatement Applications Due Wed., Feb. 1
Overvaluation abatement applications due in the Assessors’ Office by Wednesday, February 1, 2017 at 4:30 pm sharp. Drop offs, fax, and e-mails must be in the Assessors’ Office by 4:30 pm sharp. However, applications will be considered timely filed if postmarked by the US postal service no later than February 1, 2017.Somerville Plans Celebrations in Honor of 175th Birthday in 2017
SOMERVILLE – In 2017, the City of Somerville is celebrating its 175th birthday, 175 years since we separated from Charlestown, and we’re celebrating all year long. But we need your help! While the City has plenty of celebratory events up its sleeve, we want to hear from residents, businesses, and visitors, past and present, about your memories of Somerville. All year long, we’ll collect stories, memories, photos, and anything else you want to share, and will display as many of them as we can…Somerville Seeking Community Members to Fill a Range of Board, Commission Vacancies
SOMERVILLE – Are you looking to get more involved in the City of Somerville? Consider this your chance! The City of Somerville is seeking Somerville residents to fill vacancies on a number of existing boards and commissions. Term limits and duties vary. Brief descriptions are included below, and full information on the vacancies, as well as information about each board and commission can be found at the links below: Traffic Commission: Seeking one applicant with a working knowledge of the City…Somerville Seeking Consultant to Develop Climate Action Plan
SOMERVILLE – The City of Somerville is seeking proposals from qualified consultants to work closely with the Office of Sustainability and Environment to develop the city’s Climate Change Action Plan, which will serve as the comprehensive strategy for addressing climate change in Somerville. The Plan will identify policies, programs, and projects that will mitigate Somerville’s contribution to climate change, advance the city’s efforts to be carbon neutral by 2050, and prepare the city for the…DEADLINE EXTENDED: Somerville Seeking Residents to Advise on Capital Improvement Projects
The City of Somerville is seeking community members to serve on a new community advisory committee to assist in the review and recommendation of capital improvement projects for upcoming fiscal years. The committee, which will comprise five community members, will work with City staff to review and provide feedback and recommendations, on behalf of the entire community, on project prioritization. NOTE: the deadline to apply for this committee has been extended to Tuesday, January 17, by 5 p.m.…242nd Grand Union Flag Raising on Prospect Hill Postponed until Sunday, March 4th
Due to extreme cold and safety considerations for all involved, the City’s First Flag Raising was postponed from January 1st, 2018 and rescheduled for Sun, ay March 4, 2018, beginning at 11:30 a.m. with a procession from City Hall to Prospect Hill. Click here for more information about the event.Watch or Read Mayor Curtatone's Midterm Address (Jan. 9, 2017)
Good evening President White, Vice President Ballantyne, Chair Pitone and Vice Chair Green; honorable members of the Board of Aldermen, School Committee, and Somerville Delegation, Superintendent Skipper; honored guests, friends, family, and staff. And above all, welcome, Somerville residents. I want to wish you a Happy New Year. Each year I stand before you at this time to talk about what we have accomplished together over the past year and what we will take on in the new year. This…Update: Somerville Police Capture Federal Prison Escapee
Update (1/15/17 - 4:17 p.m.) The suspect in this morning’s attempted robbery in Cambridge, and a subsequent attempted robbery in Somerville this afternoon, has been captured by Somerville Police. Police have confirmed that the suspect in custody is James Morales, the subject of a Mass. State Police manhunt over the past several days. We appreciate your vigilance and cooperation as this situation unfolded today. Police are encouraging Somerville and Cambridge community members to be on…Feedback Sought on FY17 Community Preservation Act Applications
The Community Preservation Committee is considering $2.9 million in requests for historic preservation and open space projects for funding through the Community Preservation Act. Somerville residents are encouraged to share their thoughts about this year’s projects by participating in a variety of ways. Residents may attend public meetings and comment there or later in writing, watch videos of the meetings and comment in writing, and/or read about the projects online and submit written comments…Somerville State of the City Address Scheduled for Jan. 9 at 6 p.m.
The Mayor’s annual State of the City Address, and mid-term addresses by the President of the Board of Aldermen and the Chairperson of the Somerville School Committee will be held at 6 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 9 in the Aldermanic Chambers at City Hall, 93 Highland Ave. Members of the public are invited to come for this look back at the past year’s efforts as well as a look forward to City and School initiatives in the coming year. Additionally, as the City will celebrate its 175th Birthday in 2017,…Feedback
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