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Applications Now Open for Two Income-Restricted Somerville Rental Apartments at 205 Beacon Street
Mayor Katjana Ballantyne and the Somerville Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development (OSPCD), in partnership with 717-719 Washington St, LLC, are pleased to announce an income-restricted rental opportunity of two (2) 2-bedroom apartments. Located at 205 Beacon St in the Cobble Hill neighborhood, these apartments will be available to income-eligible households with a combined annual gross income at or below 50% of the Area Median Income (AMI) and 80% of the Area Median Income (AMI…SPD Update on the Pro-Palestine and Pro-Israel Protests at City Hall on 5/20/24
The Somerville Police Department is thoroughly trained and committed to protecting both public safety and freedom of speech at protests for both protestors and bystanders and does so with full neutrality and a commitment to de-escalation. Prior to the announced protest on Monday, May 20, 2024, at City Hall, police prepared a plan to station officers nearby but not directly at the protest location so as to be able to quickly respond if needed but not to intimidate, escalate, or…Somerville Community Invited to Morrison Avenue Flood Relief & Water Quality Improvements Open House on Monday, June 10
Mayor Katjana Ballantyne, Ward 6 Councilor Lance Davis, Ward 5 Councilor Naima Sait, and the City of Somerville’s Engineering Division are inviting the community to an open house on flood relief and water quality improvement efforts planned for Morrison Avenue (Cedar Street to Grove Street) and the surrounding neighborhood. The event will be held on Monday, June 10, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Community Baptist Church (31 College Avenue). There will not be a formal presentation. Instead,…2024 SomerStreets Festival Season to Kick off with Carnaval Celebration on Sunday, June 2
Somerville is invited to get their dancing shoes on as the 2024 SomerStreets: Carnaval returns Sunday, June 2, from 2 to 6 p.m. (rain date Sunday, June 9) to kick off the 2024 SomerStreets season, which will include a series of four neighborhood street festivals across Somerville. SomerStreets: Carnaval celebrates the East Broadway Business District and community with food, music, and activities from around the world. Programming will extend along East Broadway from Kensington…Somerville Water and Sewer Department to Begin Its Annual Hydrant Flushing Program
The Water Department will be hydrant flushing tonight (8/8) from 6 PM to 12 AM. The crews will be flushing the hydrants on the following streets: Arnold Ave Belmont St Barstow Ave Carver St Craige St Craige Ter Crown St Dante Ter Elm St (Between Craigie and Linden Ave) Evergreen Sq Gilson Ter Gould Ave Gussie Ter Hayden Ter Hillside Circle Ibbetson St Kimball St Linden Ave Linden Circle Linden Place Lowell Circle Lowell St (Between Highland Ave and Somerville Ave) Mountain Ave Oak Ter Olive…Somerville Community Encouraged to Join Public Hearing on Proposed 2025 Water & Sewer Rates
The City of Somerville Water & Sewer Department is inviting all members of the community to a public hearing that will share proposed Water and Sewer rates for Fiscal Year 2025.The proposed changes to be discussed include: A 10% increase in water volumetric charges A 5% increase in sewer volumetric charges; and No change to existing base charges for both water and sewer. The hearing will be held on Wednesday, May 29, starting at 6 p.m. Community members have can attend the…Mayor Katjana Ballantyne Announcing New Somerville School Building Committee Members
Mayor Katjana Ballantyne is announcing the members of the School Building Committee (SBC) who will provide oversight of the City’s construction plans for a new school to meet the needs of the Winter Hill Community Innovation School and potentially the Benjamin G. Brown School. The members will work with City and Somerville Public Schools staff and consultants to oversee construction project management such as hiring project managers, architects, and construction contractors, and ensure that…Somerville Police Chief Finalist Interview Recordings Now Available: Community Feedback Sought
Somerville community members are encouraged to provide feedback on Police Chief finalists. Search Committee interviews with finalists under consideration to become the next Somerville Chief of Police were recently recorded for public review. The interviews are now available online for viewing and comment. “Community input is a vital part of this process, and community members are encouraged to share their thoughts on the applicants,” said Mayor Katjana Ballantyne. “Somerville is seeking a…Mayor Ballantyne and Somerville Police Department Announce Expanded Data Sets and Tools on City’s Open Data Portal
Mayor Katjana Ballantyne and the Somerville Police Department (SPD) are making it easier for residents to access police data in Somerville. In collaboration with the City’s Department of Racial and Social Justice (RSJ) and the SomerStat Office of Innovation and Analytics, SPD is now publishing four updated or expanded police data sets to the City’s Open Data Portal. All data sets will now include new interactive data visualizations. These updates build on the administration’s goals to…Community Invited to Celebrate Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month at Cambridge-Somerville Asian Festival
Community members are invited to join the Cambridge-Somerville Asian Festival in celebration of Asian American Heritage Month. Somerville’s event will take place on Saturday, May 11, from 2-4 p.m. at Somerville High School (81 Highland Ave). The Cambridge portion of the festival will take place on Friday, May 10, from 5:30 - 8 p.m. at the Cambridge St Upper School (850 Cambridge St). The Cambridge-Somerville Asian Festival aims to celebrate the rich diversity of heritages within the Asian…Feedback
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