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Historic Somerville Merchandise on Sale for Holiday Season

Just in time to complete your holiday shopping, the Somerville Historic Preservation Commission has “Preserving Somerville” merchandise available for sale! The T-shirts (youth and adult sizes), long-sleeved shirts, and tote bags, designed by Somerville High School students, come in a variety of colors that can be viewed on the Commission’s website at www.somervillema.gov/historicpreservation. Full color woven and washable afghans are also available and include images of iconic historic sites in…

Somerville’s “Equity & Inclusion Conversation Series” Continues 12/14

Join the City of Somerville for the next conversation in our continuing Equity and Inclusion Conversation Series, with a conversation focused on LGBTQ issues. Hosted by Betsy Allen, Manager of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion for the City of Somerville’s Department of Health and Human Services, the December 14, 2016, conversation will be moderated by: Devan Foster, Somerville Human Rights Commission Kaisy Rosario, City of Somerville’s LGBTQ Liaison Jonathan Aguilar, Somerville Teen…

Somerville Seeking Residents to Advise on Capital Improvement Projects

The City of Somerville announced today that it is forming a 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. BackgroundThe City has historically released a multiyear Capital Investment Plan (CIP) annually that…

Applicants Sought for Commission on Energy Use and Climate Change

Mayor Curtatone is seeking applications from Somerville residents to serve on the Mayor's Commission on Energy Use and Climate Change (CEUCC). The CEUCC advises the City and the Mayor's Office of Sustainability and Environment on climate change and energy policy issues and assists the City in program design and outreach related to these topics. In the past, the Commission has advised the City on a number of topics, including energy performance of city buildings, the Residential Energy…

Community Path Paving Coming in Spring

A section of the Community Path will be repaved in the spring of 2017 thanks to funding through the Community Preservation Act (CPA). The Friends of the Community Path worked with the City on a plan to repave the path between Cedar and Grove streets. There are also plans to make improvements to the path west of Davis Square later in the year. The new pavement will make for a smoother journey for people using any mode of transportation on the Community Path.

Upcoming Green Line Extension Community Meetings

The public is invited to two upcoming meetings hosted by the MBTA and MassDOT to find out the latest updates on the Green Line Extension project. Meetings will be held: Wed., Dec. 7, 6 to 8 p.m., in the Somerville High School Auditorium, 81 Highland Ave., Somerville Wed., Dec. 14, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., in the Council Chambers at Medford City Hall, 85 George P. Hassett Dr., Medford For more information on the Green Line Extension and to sign up for email alerts, visit http://greenlineextension.…

Somerville Redevelopment Authority Seeking New Member

SOMERVILLE - The Somerville Redevelopment Authority (SRA), which is tasked with implementation of the City's urban renewal plans, is seeking applicants to fill a current vacancy on the five-member board. In recent years, the SRA has been instrumental in the success of the transit-oriented redevelopment of Assembly Row as well as progress on the Union Square Revitalization Plan. Among other duties, as provided under Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 121B, the SRA is vested with the legal…

Annual Holiday Celebrations in Somerville this December

SOMERVILLE – Join Mayor Curtatone and City staff for Somerville’s annual holiday celebrations, kicking off on Thursday, December 1, with the Christmas Tree Lighting and visit from Santa Claus, on the City Hall Concourse. Also part of the 2016 events are the Somerville Arts Council’s Illuminations Tour on December 16, and a ceremonial lighting of a Menorah on the City Hall Concourse on December 24. The annual Christmas Tree lighting will start the holiday festivities on Thursday, Dec. 1, at 5:30…

Solidarity and Sanctuary Cities: An Open Letter from Mayor Curtatone

Joseph A. Curtatone, Mayor of Somerville, MA Ben Echevarria, Executive Director of The Welcome Project, Somerville, MA In the wake of the election, our phones have been ringing off the hook. We've heard from parents who fear they will be rounded up while their young children wait for them at home. We've heard from women, Muslims, members of the LGBTQ community, and students of color fearing intensified discrimination. We've heard from people who believe equality and decency are core American…

West Branch Library Renovation Community Meeting

Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone and Ward 6 Alderman Lance Davis invite you to a West Branch Library Community Meeting. At the meeting you can get updates from the project team and library staff on the plans to renovate the library, ask questions, and provide feedback. The West Branch Library Community Meeting will be held Mon, Nov. 14, at 6:30 p.m., at the Somerville Community Baptist Church, 31 College Ave. For more information, please call the Capital Projects and Planning Department at 617-625-…

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