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Job Creation and Retention Trust Annual Meeting, October 13
Members of the public are invited to join the annual meeting of the Job Creation and Retention Trust on Tuesday, October 13, at 6 p.m. This virtual public forum will be an opportunity to meet the Board of Trustees, hear an update on the board’s first round of investments, and share your input on next year’s investment priorities. The Job Creation and Retention Trust Fund was created in 2018 to use the linkage fees collected from commercial development to provide and enhance employment…Somerville’s Phase 3 Step 2 Reopening Remains on Hold
With broad scientific consensus pointing to a high risk of virus transmission at large gatherings, especially those indoors in poorly ventilated spaces, Somerville will take a more cautious approach to Phase 3 Step 2. Businesses and activities in this step will not be reopening on the State’s schedule. Local officials will continue to review the situation and provide updates. In Somerville, indoor and outdoor gatherings remain limited to no more than 10 persons until further notice,…Follow-Up Meetings for Somerville Arts Community Scheduled for This Fall, Winter
As a follow-up to an Arts Community Town Hall held in September, two additional virtual meetings have been scheduled to discuss issues related to Somerville’s arts and culture community. The first meeting will be held Wednesday, October 28, at 6:30 p.m. to discuss what should be included in the City of Somerville’s cultural plan. The second meeting will be held Tuesday, December 8, at 6:30 p.m. to provide updates on Somerville Arts Council grant programs, COVID-19 reopening plans, and…Somerville Extends Outdoor Restaurant Dining Accommodations Through 2021
As the weather gets colder, tents and outdoor heaters may be cropping up on Somerville streets as local restaurants dig in to continue outdoor dining during the cooler weather. The recent expansion of outdoor dining in Somerville in response to the pandemic had been scheduled to end November 1. But it will now be allowed to continue year-round through December 31, 2021, weather and safety permitting, now that the City administration and the Somerville City Council have taken steps to extend it…City to Hold Four Flu Vaccination Clinics in October and November
“The last thing our health professionals need is to be fighting two infectious diseases at once. (...) We’re all waiting for a COVID-19 vaccination to become available, but each of us can get a flu shot right now.” –Mayor Joe Curtatone The City of Somerville has set up four free flu vaccination clinics for residents in October and November that will be open by appointment. The City is also partnering with schools to offer additional clinics to students. Residents are strongly encouraged to get…Virtual Meeting to Discuss Plans to Add Quick-Build Bus & Bike Lanes on Washington Street, October 7
Somerville Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone, Ward 2 City Councilor J.T. Scott, and City staff invite you to a virtual community meeting to discuss a pilot project that would install quick-build bus and bike lanes this fall on Washington Street between Beacon Street and Union Square. In partnership with the MBTA, the City seeks to deploy low-cost mobility solutions to quickly improve bus service for essential workers and other transit riders during the COVID-19 pandemic. Dedicated bus lanes can…Two Public Hearings on Zoning Enforcement on September 30
Members of the public are invited to attend and speak at two Public Hearings on Wednesday, September 30, at 6 p.m. both regarding the processes for enforcing zoning requirements. On the Order of Councilor Jesse Clingan, Chair of the Committee, the City Council’s Committee on Public Utilities and Public Works Committee of the Whole will accept public testimony on the following: First hearing by City Council Order #210595: the process for ensuring that all conditions of a…Deadline Extended - Somerville Residents Sought for Mayor’s 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 several topics, including energy performance of city buildings, community choice…City Installing Protected Bike Lanes on Wellington Bridge This Fall as Part of COVID-19 Mobility Response
The City of Somerville will install protected bike lanes on Route 28 across the Wellington Bridge thanks to a MassDOT Shared Streets and Spaces Program grant award. This new statewide funding program supports public health by facilitating quick-build projects that provide new or repurposed space for socially-distanced walking, bicycling, dining, retail, and bus travel during the coronavirus pandemic. The Wellington Bridge has long represented a gap in the regional network of walking…How to Watch the City’s 9/11 Memorial Ceremony
On the morning of Friday, September 11, the City of Somerville held a small ceremony to remember and honor those who lost their lives in the September 11 terrorist attack and its aftermath. The ceremony was recorded and will be shown on City Cable TV (channel 13 on RCN, channel 15 on Comcast) and is available on the City’s YouTube page at www.youtube.com/SomervilleCityTV. Individuals with disabilities who need auxiliary aids and services for effective communication,…Feedback
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