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Somerville School Committee, STA Paraprofessionals Reach Tentative 3-Year Agreement
The Somerville School Committee and the Somerville Teachers Association (STA) Paraprofessionals Unit C reached a tentative agreement yesterday on a 3-year contract that reflects the City’s and District’s commitment to equity and the important role that Paraprofessionals play in our schools supporting and working with classroom teachers. The tentative agreement reached requires ratification by the Union membership and the School Committee. The final offer came after months of negotiation to…Somerville’s Phase 2 Reopening Schedule Matches State’s Timeline and Increases Safety Measures
City-Required Site Safety Plans, Contact Tracing Requirements, and Cleaning Protocols Added to Enhance Safety and Sustainability of Reopening Creative Sidewalk Expansion Efforts, Proposed Expedited Permitting Underway to Support Outdoor Dining Board of Health urges continued caution; coronavirus remains an active threat After a review of Governor Charlie Baker’s Phase 2 reopening plan, the City of Somerville accepted the June 8 reopening date for all included sectors and activities such as…Applications for Mayor’s Summer Jobs Program Available
2020 Summer Jobs Program Application Period Now Open! (Apply by 6/19) Attention Somerville youth! The Mayor’s Summer Jobs Program is accepting applications for summer 2020. Through the annual program, up to 100 Somerville teens will be placed in opportunities with City Departments, many of them virtual this year. Eligible students must be Somerville residents, enrolled in high school, and at least 16 years of age. Limited opportunities are available for youth that are at least 14…Somerville to Officially Declare Systemic Racism a Public Safety and Health Emergency Mayor Curtatone Announces Next Steps in Ongoing Efforts to Provide Just, Unbiased, and Compassionate Community Policing
*/ "These initiatives are neither the beginning nor the end of this vital effort. They are an intensification, one that every city, town, and state––as well as our nation––must commit to.” –Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone announced today that the City of Somerville will continue ongoing efforts to deliver just, unbiased, and compassionate policing to the community via a number of new initiatives and efforts that draw from policy platforms developed by Campaign Zero and the…Somerville Hosting Two Virtual Pride Events on June 7
The City of Somerville is taking its celebration of LGBTQ Pride Month virtual this year. Mayor Joe Curtatone will lead a virtual Pride Flag raising ceremony on Sunday, June 7. Visit the City’s Facebook page (www.facebook.com/SomervilleCity) at 10:30 a.m. to watch a livestream of the short, socially distanced ceremony. At 11 a.m., hop over to the Somerville Arts Council Facebook page (www.facebook.com/SomervilleArts) for the Big Gay Dance Party Virtual Dance Brunch. DJ Stevie Psyclone will…Information Session and Public Hearing on FY2021 Water and Sewer Rates, June 11
The City of Somerville will hold a virtual information session and public hearing on the proposed Fiscal Year 2021 water and sewer rates on Thursday, June 11. The information session will start at 6 p.m. and the public hearing will begin promptly at 6:30 p.m. Anyone who would like to testify is welcome to attend. Written testimony will also be accepted until 6 p.m. on Tuesday, June 16. Written testimony can be submitted by emailing water@somervillema.gov or by mailing it to the Water and Sewer…Statement from Mayor Curtatone on the Killing of George Floyd
This week I was outraged, saddened, and then outraged again by the killing of George Floyd, who died begging for his life as a police officer knelt on his neck. Mr. Floyd joins the far too long list of black Americans who have been killed because they were black. The circumstances surrounding the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, and so many others were different but the root cause was the same - racism. Grief-stricken protesters have taken to the streets around the…Collaborative Process Between City & Local Proprietors Sets Higher Safety Standards and June 1 Reopening Date for Somerville Salons & Barber Shops
After a collaborative effort by Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone, local salon and barbershop owners, the Somerville Board of Health, and City staff, a reopening timeline and safety requirements are now in place for Somerville hair service providers. Establishments will be allowed to reopen on June 1 on the condition that they submit compliant safety plans to the City, follow all safety requirements in the State’s reopening plan, and, until further notice, do not offer blow-drying. “Our guiding…Somerville City Buildings to Remain Closed to the Public
City buildings will remain closed to the public beyond Monday, June 1. In the coming weeks, some City offices may begin to reopen for in-person business. More details will be shared as they become available. As a reminder, all City-sponsored and permitted events are canceled through the end of the year. Many City services are still available online and 311 is available 24 hours a day to answer any questions or for service requests. You can find more information on the City’s COVID-19 response…Green Line Extension to Reopen Broadway & Washington Street Bridges
Washington Street Bridge/Underpass near McGrath Highway to Reopen May 31 Broadway Bridge in Ball Square Scheduled to Reopen First Week of June The Green Line Extension (GLX) project announced that the Washington Street Bridge / Underpass near McGrath Highway in East Somerville is expected to permanently reopen on May 31. The Broadway Bridge in Ball Square is expected to reopen shortly thereafter during the first week of June. Both bridges were closed in the spring of 2019 and completely…Feedback
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