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Board of Health Approves Extension/Sunset Period for Somerville Eviction Moratorium
The City of Somervilleās proposed extension and sunset date for its eviction moratorium was unanimously approved by the Somerville Board of Health at their Thursday, April 21, meeting. Otherwise set to expire on April 30, the moratorium now has a 60-day sunset period and will end on June 30. The City urges tenants and owners to use the sunset period to seek assistance if they are facing housing instability. A range of alternative supports are available for qualifying households, and theā¦National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, April 30
The City of Somerville is participating in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day this month, hosting two collection events for residents to safely dispose of prescription medications. On Saturday, April 30, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., join the Community Outreach, Help, and Recovery (COHR) Department and the Prevention Services Division at 220 Washington Street and 6 Newbury Street. Staff will be onsite at both locations to collect unused or expired medications and provide overdoseā¦National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, April 30
The City of Somerville is participating in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day this month, hosting two collection events for residents to safely dispose of prescription medications. On Saturday, April 30, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., join the Community Outreach, Help, and Recovery (COHR) Department and the Prevention Services Division at 220 Washington Street and 6 Newbury Street. Staff will be onsite at both locations to collect unused or expired medications and provide overdoseā¦Board of Health to Review Proposed Extension and Sunsetting Date of June 30 for Somerville Eviction Moratorium
The City of Somerville is seeking to extend its eviction moratorium by two months and ultimately sunset the moratorium on June 30, 2022. Otherwise set to expire on April 30, the proposed extension and sunset date will be considered by the Somerville Board of Health at its Thursday, April 21, meeting. The Somerville eviction moratorium is the last remaining municipal eviction moratorium in the Commonwealth. A range of alternative supports are available for qualifying households. Anyā¦Somerville Wage Theft Advisory Committee Seeks One Member
Open Positions: One Term: Three years The Somerville Wage Theft Advisory Committee seeks one new member, and all Somerville residents are invited to apply. Boards and commissions offer an opportunity for residents with a range of experience, skills, expertise, and perspectives to share their talents and insights with their community. The Wage Theft Advisory Committee meets at least once every two months to review wage theft complaints and advise the City Council on the implementation andā¦Mayor Ballantyne Delivers on Ambitious Agenda in First 100 Days: Somerville Progress for All 100-Day Agenda Report Released
$2 million to support addressing the wage gap for women $2.25 million for relief to pandemic-impacted businesses Breakthrough agreements reached with large landlords to prevent evictions New housing voucher and flex fund programs to help keep residents in their homes Climate change goals raised from Carbon Neutral by 2030 to Carbon Negative Innovative rodent control technology deployed in city neighborhoods City sets path to lead on municipal environmental planning with urbanā¦Mayor Ballantyne Delivers on Ambitious Agenda in First 100 Days: Somerville Progress for All 100-Day Agenda Report Released
$2 million to support addressing the wage gap for women $2.25 million for relief to pandemic-impacted businesses Breakthrough agreements reached with large landlords to prevent evictions New housing voucher and flex fund programs to help keep residents in their homes Climate change goals raised from Carbon Neutral by 2030 to Carbon Negative Innovative rodent control technology deployed in city neighborhoods City sets path to lead on municipal environmental planning with urbanā¦Open Positions: One Term: Three years The Somerville Wage Theft Advisory Committee seeks one new member, and all Somerville residents are invited to apply. Boards and commissions offer an opportunity for residents with a range of experience, skills, expe
Open Positions: One Term: Three years The Somerville Wage Theft Advisory Committee seeks one new member, and all Somerville residents are invited to apply. Boards and commissions offer an opportunity for residents with a range of experience, skills, expertise, and perspectives to share their talents and insights with their community. The Wage Theft Advisory Committee meets at least once every two months to review wage theft complaints and advise the City Council on the implementation andā¦Somerville PD Officer Suffers Non-Life-Threatening Injury Due to Unintentional Discharge of Duty Weapon
A Somerville Police Officer suffered a non-life-threatening injury via an unintentional discharge of the officerās duty weapon causing injury. The incident occurred at approximately 4 p.m. on April 6, 2022. The injured officer was transported to an area hospital where the Officer was treated and released. The officer is expected to make a full recovery. No one else was injured. "The officer's firearm was holstered at the time of the discharge," saidā¦Patriots' Day Colonial Fair, Monday, April 18
On Monday, April 18, for the first time since 2017, the City of Somerville will be celebrating Patriotsā Day outdoors and in person at Foss Park on Broadway from 10 to 11:30 a.m. This event will feature a reenactment of Paul Revereās famous ride from Boston to Lexington ā which happened to pass right through Somerville! Attendees will enjoy period-appropriate refreshments and games. They can complete their āColonial Passportsā to win a prize and shop for educational items at theā¦Feedback
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