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Green Line Extension: Joint Statement from Cities of Somerville and Cambridge
Joint Statement of Somerville Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone and Cambridge City Manager Richard C. Rossi Regarding the Green Line Extension May 5, 2016 Today the Cities of Somerville and Cambridge Massachusetts are pleased to make this important announcement of our continued support for and commitment of new funds to bridge the funding gap that will allow the construction of the Green Line Extension Project (GLX) to move forward. It is our understanding that MassDOT has completed its…New 311 Phone App Streamlines City Services
SOMERVILLE – The City of Somerville is launching an improved 311 mobile app that puts a positive spin on leaving residents to their own devices. With just a few clicks, the new app now relays non-emergency complaints directly from residents to the responsible city departments, and also includes a “Waste Wizard” that provides key information on recycling and trash pickups. The revamped “311Somerville” app, which was developed by QScend Technologies of Waterbury, CT, is the latest improvement to…City to Host Info Sessions on Plastic Bag Ban
SOMERVILLE – The City of Somerville will host four informational sessions aimed at helping businesses learn how to comply with an ordinance that, starting later this year, will ban plastic bags at checkout counters. The Q&A sessions, like the ordinance itself, will come in two waves. The first two are scheduled for Tuesday, May 10, from 10 to 11 a.m., and Thursday, May 26, from 5 to 6 p.m. The second two will be held after the first phase of the ordinance takes effect. They are scheduled…Medical Marijuana Facility Permit Process Information Session, April 26
Now that medical marijuana is legal in Massachusetts, the City of Somerville has established a Medical Marijuana Treatment Facility Advisory Committee, which includes representatives from the City’s Department of Health and Human Services, the Planning Department, and the Police Department. The Advisory Committee will serve to administer a fair and objective municipal review process for all parties interested in opening a Medical Marijuana Treatment Facility in Somerville. Officials are…Fresh Foods Store Coming to Davis Square’s 240 Elm St. Building
SOMERVILLE – An urban grocer, Fresh Formats LLC, has filed building permit applications to open a fresh foods market at 240 Elm St. in Davis Square, the site of the former Social Security Building. Ongoing renovation of the building is underway and it is expected that the 11,000-square-foot ground floor will be a neighborhood market later this year. The building, which is currently vacant, also includes 20,000 sf of office space on the two upper floors that will be occupied by Davis Square…Traffic Pattern Changes on McGrath Highway Take Effect Monday April 11
SOMERVILLE – IMPORTANT TRAFFIC PATTERN CHANGE! Beginning on Mon., April 11 (weather permitting), the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) will permanently close the off-ramp from McGrath Highway southbound to Somerville Ave., and will open a new at-grade, signalized connection from Somerville Ave./Medford St. to McGrath Highway northbound. The existing tunnel from Somerville Ave. to Washington St. will be permanently closed (see attached photo). Traffic will be rerouted as…City to Offer Second “How to Open a Business” Workshop March 31
Are you a local entrepreneur interested in starting a business, but not sure where to start? Come to the City of Somerville’s second “How to Open a Business” Workshop on Thurs., March 31, from 6 to 7 p.m. at Canopy (212 Elm St., 3rd floor), to speak with City staff and business liaisons to learn more! Offered by the Somerville Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development (OSPCD) and SomerViva, the City’s language liaison program, the workshop will provide information on how the City…High School Meetings and Tours to Highlight Renovation/Rebuild Options
The Somerville High School Building Committee has two upcoming meetings planned where residents can learn more about options for future plans for Somerville High School and share their comments. A regular meeting of the Building Committee is scheduled for Monday, March 14, at 5:30 p.m. at the Kennedy School, 5 Cherry St. This meeting will include updates on the process so far, information on what’s coming next, and an opportunity for public comment. The Committee will also be hosting tours of…Urban Agriculture Ambassador Program Seeking Applicants for 2016
The City of Somerville is sponsoring the 2016 Urban Agriculture Ambassador Program (UAAP). Taught by Green City Growers, a Somerville-based urban agriculture company, the program is now seeking applicants for the 2016 class. The UAAP, which started as a pilot in 2013, will train 20 residents in urban growing techniques in exchange for 30 hours of volunteer service in garden projects across the city. Four intensive workshops will take place on Saturdays in April and May (April 16, 23, and 30,…Athletic Fields Master Planning Public Meetings on Mar. 9 and Mar. 15
Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone invites all interested persons to two presentations and discussions on the City’s Athletic Fields Master Planning process on March 9 and 15. City park planners, Recreation staff, and SomerStat analysts will share data on permitted field usage citywide, discuss factors that guide field planning and maintenance, and lay out recommendations for field improvements and maintenance investments. A Q&A will follow and community members are invited to provide feedback. To…Feedback
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