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Somerville Public Library Board of Trustees Seeking Applicants for Two Vacancies
The Somerville Public Library is seeking to fill two vacancies on its Board of Trustees, and all Somerville residents are invited to apply. The Board of Library Trustees is the governing body of the Somerville Public Library, working with the Library Director to oversee the operating and administrative policies for the Library. The Trustees also support the libraries through long-range strategic planning, advocacy, public relations, outreach, and fundraising efforts. The Board of…Paid Opportunity for Somerville Teens: Use Photography to Raise Awareness of Problem Gambling
Somerville Prevention Services, in partnership with Cambridge Health Alliance, seeks up to 12 Somerville teens and their caregivers to participate in a photovoice project to raise awareness about the risks of problem gambling. Over the course of 8 to 12 weeks, teen participants will attend online workshops to learn about youth gambling and build skills in advocacy, leadership, and photography. Participants will take photos to convey educational messages and present their images at a final…Somerville Prevention Services Hosting Weekly Series on Substance Abuse Prevention
This summer, Somerville Prevention Services is hosting a series of free virtual presentations about a range of substance use prevention topics as one way to continue to educate and support community members during the coronavirus pandemic. Session themes include tobacco/nicotine, marijuana, problem gambling, anger management in recovery, and alcohol. Upcoming presentations will be held on August 13, August 20, and August 27 at 6 p.m. on Zoom. Visit somervillema.gov/preventionservices shortly…Welcome to Somerville! View Our Guide to Moving, Parking, Trash, Recycling, and More
www.somervillema.gov/movingJoint Statement from Somerville Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone and Medford Mayor Breanna Lungo-Koehn on Tufts University’s Reopening Plan
Today Mayors Joseph A. Curtatone of Somerville and Breanna Lungo-Koehn of Medford sent the following letter to Tufts University President Anthony Monaco regarding the university’s reopening plan: On behalf of the cities of Somerville and Medford, we write to reiterate our serious concern about the University’s Fall 2020 campus reopening plan, particularly in light of the recent uptrend in daily confirmed COVID-19 positive cases and transmission rates in Massachusetts and the Northeast in the…Draft Winter Hill Urban Renewal Plan Released for Public Comment
The City released a draft Winter Hill Urban Renewal Plan today, following a year of public meetings, online engagement, and community conversations about the future of the vacant Star Market site. The Plan proposes that the Somerville Redevelopment Authority (SRA) take a 2.8-acre area that includes the Star Market, Walgreens, and two buildings at the corner of Temple St and Broadway for the purpose of creating more green open space, affordable housing, and a mixed-use development.…City of Somerville Seeking Members for Boards and Commissions
The City of Somerville is seeking to fill vacancies on essential boards and commissions appointed by the Mayor and coordinated by the Mayor’s Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development. All new board and commission members must be approved by the City Council. Boards and commissions offer an opportunity for community members with a range of experience, skills, expertise, and perspectives to share their talents and insights with their community. Applications for open positions will…Public Hearing on Tufts Reopening Plan, 8/5; Tufts University to Host Community Meeting on Reopening, 8/4
The Somerville City Council will hold a public hearing on Tufts University’s reopening plan on Wednesday, August 5, starting at 7 p.m. There are two ways residents can submit testimony: To attend and be heard, enter the following link into your internet browser at any time before the meeting: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6975948688038741262. You will be asked to register for the meeting, and after registering, you will receive an email with instructions to join the meeting/…Phase 3 Reopening in Somerville Remains on Hold, Outdoor Fitness Alternatives Allowed
Citing concerns over COVID-19 case trends, testing and State contact tracing weaknesses and risk of new surge, Somerville keeps Phase 3 openings on hold 10-person indoor and outdoor gatherings limit remains in effect City supporting outdoor options for gyms and fitness centers As members of the medical community note rising case counts and urge a rollback of the State’s phased reopening, Somerville’s Phase 3 Step 1 reopening will remain on hold. Local officials continue to review…City Releases Artist Certification Program in Preparation for 8 Artist Live/Work Units at Former Powder House School
The Somerville Arts Council recently released the application for Artist Housing Certification for newly constructed live/work units at the new Powder House/MarKa development. The certification application and further details are available online at somervilleartscouncil.org/certification. This development will have five “market rate” units and three “inclusionary” units. All eight units will require applicants to possess an Artist Certification prior to application for either unit types. The…Feedback
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