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Healey Schoolyard Design Community Meeting Thursday, November 7
Please join the Somerville Department of Public Space and Urban Forestry, Ward 4 City Councilor Jesse Clingan, and the Somerville Public Schools on Thursday evening, November 7, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. for a community update on the layout and features for the new Healey Schoolyard. The meeting will be held in the Healey School cafeteria, 5 Meacham St. To see the plans and sign up for future project updates at www.somervillema.gov/healeyschoolyard. For more information contact Arn Franzen at…Nominate Properties for 2020 Preservation Awards by Wednesday, November 20
The Somerville Historic Preservation Commission (SHPC) is now accepting nominations for the 2020 Preservation Awards Program. During its annual celebration in honor of Historic Preservation Month in May 2020, the Commission will honor Somerville owners who performed significant restoration or maintenance efforts on designated historic buildings, or on non-designated buildings erected before 1968. The nomination period is open through Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2019. Eligible property owners…Keep Our Rivers, Lakes, Ponds, and Streams Clean: Bag Your Leaves!
Bag or compost your leaves, but do not rake them into the street or dump them down storm drains! Blocking storm drains can cause flooding, and large amounts of leaves in our water can lead to an excess of decaying organic material in waterways with results that are harmful to both humans and animals. Why do leaves cause water pollution? Left on land, leaves decompose, feeding your plants and enriching your soil. But when large amounts of leaves are washed off our lawns,…Income-Restricted Rental Unit Available: 100 Fellsway West
Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone and the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development (OSPCD), in collaboration with the Craig Corporation are pleased to announce the affordable rental opportunity for one (1) rental apartment at 100 Fellsway West, Somerville. The apartment is available for rent through the Inclusionary Housing Program via an application and lottery process for income-eligible households with a combined gross income that meets the income eligibility requirements detailed…SomerVision2040 Draft Chapters Open to Public Comment Until Nov. 1
The SomerVision2040 comprehensive plan committee spent the summer and early fall writing the topic chapters. It involved months of hard work, shared learning, and honest discussions. The draft chapters are now available for review and we look forward to reading your feedback! Go to https://somerville.civicomment.org/somervision submit comments and read the chapters via our Civic Comment page. You can also email feedback to planning@somervillema.gov. This comment period is open…Foss Park Community Meetings Scheduled for October 30, November 13
Join Mayor Joe Curtatone, State Senator Pat Jehlen, State Representative Mike Connolly, and Ward 1 City Councilor Matt McLaughlin for a community meeting about community needs at Foss Park. Two meetings have been planned, but each will cover the same information. Meetings are scheduled as follows: Wednesday, October 30: 6:30 – 8 p.m., Healey School cafeteria (5 Meacham St.) Wednesday, November 13: 6:30 – 8 p.m., East Somerville Community School cafeteria (50 Cross St.) Discussion groups…Community Preservation Committee Invites Public Comment on FY20 Applications for Community Preservation Act Funds
As the City of Somerville prepares to award Community Preservation Act (CPA) funds for Fiscal Year 2020, the Community Preservation Committee (CPC) is holding a public hearing of the FY20 applications on Wednesday, October 23, at 6:30pm in the 3rd floor Community Room at the Visiting Nurse Association, 259 Lowell St. Come hear about the project proposals before the Community Preservation Committee and tell us which you think should be funded. The City received three applications under the open…Update on Tufts Partnership Agreement Negotiations Community Meeting, October 30
Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone and members of the Tufts Partnership Negotiating Committee invite residents to a community meeting on Wednesday, October 30, for an update on the current status of negotiations with Tufts University about a new Partnership Agreement between the City and the University. The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. at the TAB Building, 167 Holland St. The previous Partnership Agreement expired on June 30, 2018. In addition to Tufts’ Payments in Lieu of Taxes (aka “PILOT payments”),…Kennedy Pool Re-Opening October 10th Following Renovation
The Kennedy Pool has been undergoing a needed renovation project. The pool will re-open October 10th with Adult Lap Swim & Family Swim at 6:30-7:30 p.m. Please see the online calendar for the Kennedy pool schedule. We thank everyone for their patience with our endeavor to provide the best possible aquatic environment.ArtFarm Community Meeting, October 21
Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone and Ward 2 City Councilor J.T. Scott invite you to a community meeting to talk about ArtFarm – a former waste transfer site on Poplar St. being transformed into a home for arts, culture, community, and urban agriculture. The meeting is on Monday, October 21, from 6 to 8 p.m., at Brickbottom Gallery, 1 Fitchburg St. You can learn more about ArtFarm at www.somervillema.gov/artfarm. For more information or questions about this community meeting, please contact Robert…Feedback
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