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Park St. Closed 11/21 and 11/22 for Railroad Construction
From Saturday, Nov. 21 at 1 a.m. through Sunday, Nov 22 at approximately midnight, Keolis construction personnel will be working at the Park St. railroad crossing to remove and replace existing track structures, requiring the closure of Park St. between Somerville Ave. and Beacon St. (open to abutters only) throughout the weekend. During the work, detours will be posted as follows: Beacon St. at Park St.: vehicles detoured westbound to Somerville Ave. at Beacon St. Somerville Ave. at Park St…City Seeks Registered Voters to Work Election Polls on Tues., Nov. 3
The City Election will be held on Tuesday, November 3, and the City of Somerville Elections Department needs people to help work the polls. The shift is 6:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. with two hours off over the course of the day. Workers will be paid $135 for completing the full shift. The only requirement is that any participants must be registered Massachusetts voters. For more information or to apply, please call Maria Pierotti at 617-625-6600 x4204.Mayor Curtatone Signs on to Compact of Mayors to Address Climate Change
Mayor Curtatone Signs on to Compact of Mayors to Address Climate Change As part of the world’s largest coalition of city leaders addressing climate change, Somerville pledges to take action in advance of UN’s Climate Conference in Paris SOMERVILLE – Today, Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone committed to the Compact of Mayors, a global coalition of city leaders dedicated to reducing their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, making their communities more resilient to climate change, and regularly…National Grid Performing Meter Equipment Inspections
Technicians from National Grid will be surveying the area in the coming days to inspect regulators on all natural gas meters to ensure they are working properly. As a result of the inspections, some equipment may need to be replaced, causing a temporary disruption to gas service. Please be assured National Grid's system is operating safely. For your safety, all National Grid employees will be wearing identifying badges. If you have any questions, please contact National Grid at 781-338-2840…'Seize the Summer @ SomerStreets': Free Family Fun on Sun., 8/9
‘SEIZE THE SUMMER' AT SOMERSTREETS ON HIGHLAND AVE., AUGUST 9Free Open Streets event to feature live music, family-friendly activities, food, and more. View flyer (PDF) Celebrate the season at "Seize the Summer," the August installment of the City's SomerStreets festival, on Sunday, Aug. 9, from noon to 4 p.m. between School Street and Lowell Streets on Highland Ave. SomerStreets is the City of Somerville's take on the internationally renowned Open Streets concept, closing busy…Carnaval @ SomerStreets: Sun 6/7 (Road Closure Info Here)
The City of Somerville invites you to the "Carnaval @ SomerStreets" event this Sunday, June 7. Family-friendly programming and live entertainment will take place on Broadway from McGrath Highway to Pennsylvania Ave. between noon and 4 p.m. on Sunday, free of charge, and all are welcome. In order to ensure public safety at the event, several road closures and parking bans will be in effect between McGrath Highway and Pennsylvania Ave.: Broadway will be closed to all vehicular traffic…LGBTQ Flag Raising 5/27 on SHS Concourse
Please join Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone and the Somerville High School Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA) on Wed., May 27, at 2:45 p.m. to raise the Pride flag in honor of LGBTQ Pride Month and LGBTQ Youth Pride. The ceremony will take place on the City Hall concourse, 93 Highland Ave. Mayor Curtatone, City LGBTQ Community Liaison Andra Oshinsky, and a representative from GSA will speak at the event. The event is open to the public, and we invite community members to join us in celebrating LGBTQ youth…Help Improve Customer Service In City Govt., Become A 'Secret Resident.'
HELP IMPROVE CUSTOMER SERVICE IN CITY GOVERNMENT BY BECOMING A ‘SECRET RESIDENT’ Constituents will be trained to quiz, engage City staff to enhance customer service. SOMERVILLE – Do you want to help improve City programs and services? Now’s your chance! The City of Somerville is launching its “Secret Resident” program, seeking resident volunteers to provide feedback on the City’s customer service. Through the program, residents will complete brief customer service training, and will…Deadline to File FY15 CPA, ResX, Statutory Exemptions is 4/1
The City of Somerville Office of Assessors reminds all residential property owners that the deadline for filing statutory, residential or Community Preservation Act (CPA) exemption for Fiscal Year 2015 is April 1, 2015 at 4:30 p.m. The residential exemption is a property tax break for owners who made their Somerville property their principal residence as of January 1, 2014. The CPA exemption allows for a full exemption from the surcharge if owners are income eligible. Statutory exemptions…Feedback
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