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More Ways to Stay Informed

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Morse-Kelley Playground Mural Community Meeting 1/17

Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone and Ward 3 Alderman Tom Taylor invite all interested residents to a community meeting to discuss a planned mural for Morse-Kelley Playground, which is currently under construction.  The meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 17th at the Dormition of the Virgin Mary ("Greek Church") Hall, located at 29 Central Street, and will begin at 7:00 p.m.  Local Artist Joe Barillaro will present examples of his work and solicit your ideas and inspiration for the…

Reported Rodent Sightings Down in Somerville

REPORTED RODENT SIGHTINGS DOWN IN SOMERVILLEData suggests “war on rats” including comprehensive dumpster enforcement and uniform rodent-resistant trash bins have reduced the number of rats in Somerville SOMERVILLE –Eighteen months after the City launched its comprehensive “war on rats” plan, Somerville is seeing encouraging signs that its policies are working—namely, a significant drop in reported rodent sightings. Analysis of the data suggests that the City’s integrated pest management…

2015 Municipal Elections Calendar Available

The 2015 Municipal Elections Calendar is available below. The City of Somerville encourages all eligible residents to register to vote and participate in the elections process. Please note: The 2015 Preliminary Election is on a Thursday this year: September 17th, 2015. Nomination papers will be available on Monday, May 11th at the Elections Office (in the lower level of City Hall, at 93 Highland Ave., Somerville, MA 02143). 2015 Municipal Elections Calendar Who can register to vote? A…

UNION SQUARE CIVIC ADVISORY COMMITTEE EXPANDS

UNION SQUARE CIVIC ADVISORY COMMITTEE EXPANDS CAC to help shape agreements over the next year that will guide Union Square development SOMERVILLE -Eight new members are joining the Union Square Civic Advisory Committee (CAC), which is expanding and broadening the committee's experience, diversity, and representation of the neighborhood, as the community planning process for the square continues this spring. The City sought new community members, local advocates and business owners with a range…

SMALL BUSINESS SUPPORT PROGRAM LAUNCHING IN UNION SQUARE

SMALL BUSINESS SUPPORT PROGRAM LAUNCHING IN UNION SQUARE Services offered in connection with kickoff of neighborhood planning process   SOMERVILLE –A new City program that offers technical assistance, financial services and other support to small businesses and in multiple languages will launch in Union Square as part of the community planning process for the neighborhood now underway, in partnership with master developer partner Union Square Station Associates (US2), which is…

Historic Preservation Plaques Still Available

Somerville's Historic Preservation Commission (SHPC) reminds Somerville homeowners that if your home has been determined to have historical significance, plaques are available for purchase through the City's Historic Plaque Program. Eligible homeowners can purchase the plaques from the SHPC for $50, which is at-cost from the City's vendor. Each plaque identifies the historic name of the house, based upon the first one or two owners, and the date of construction or, if not exactly known, "circa…

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