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Somerville Public Library Announces 2019 “Somerville Reads” Book Selection
The Somerville Public Library is excited to announce the title of its tenth annual Somerville Reads campaign, The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson. Copies will be available at all three Somerville Public Library locations as of September 3, 2019. Somerville Reads is a citywide reading initiative that encourages all Somerville residents to read and discuss the same book to promote literacy and community engagement. Throughout the month of October, the Somerville Public Library…Davis Square Neighborhood Plan Comment Period Extended to 8/30
The Davis Square Neighborhood Plan comment period has been extended to allow additional input from community members. Comments will now be accepted through Friday, August 30. The plan will then be presented to the Planning Board on September 5, 2019. Planning Board meeting details will be posted to the city calendar, so please check there for details. The Davis Square Neighborhood Plan is a culmination of six years of work with residents, community stakeholders, local…Somerville Seeking Residents to Serve on Newly Formed Pedestrian and Transit Advisory Committee
The City of Somerville is accepting applications to fill 10 seats on the newly formed Pedestrian and Transit Advisory Committee. The committee’s input will support and guide city policies and plans to make improvements for public transit riders and pedestrians. Committee members will promote riding transit and walking and will work to create a more comfortable, safe, and enjoyable built environment for doing so. Community members committed to advocating for a robust multimodal transportation…Somerville Public Library and St. Mark Community Education Program to host Citizenship Interview Preparation Class
The Somerville Public Library and St. Mark Community Education Program will host a free, 12-part Citizenship Interview Preparation Class on Saturdays this fall in partnership with Project Citizenship. The class is designed to prepare participants for all parts of their citizenship test, from literacy to U.S. history and government while improving English speaking and listening skills. Prospective students must have a basic level understanding of English and must hold a legal permanent…2019 Municipal Election Schedule and Voter Registration Deadlines
This fall, Somerville voters will have the opportunity to cast ballots for Mayor, Ward City Councilor, City Councilors-at-Large, and School Committee members. A preliminary election for Mayor and Ward 3 School Committee, similar to a primary election, is scheduled for Tuesday, September 10. On this date, voters will be voting to narrow down the Mayoral candidates to two candidates, and the Ward 3 School Committee candidates to two candidates. This is a nonpartisan preliminary and all voters may…Parking at Central Library to Be Removed for the New Somerville High School Monday, August 12
To advance construction of the new Somerville High School (SHS), parking will no longer be available along the Central Library driveway off of Highland Ave. starting Monday, August 12. City contractors will establish a new work zone adjacent to the library to construct permanent utilities and foundations for the eastern wing of the new school. Library patrons will need to use on-street parking in the area for the foreseeable future. Two parking spaces on Highland Ave. at Walnut St. will be…Summer Night Out in Somerville: See Sunsetters, SomerMovie, and Innovative “Run Like a Girl” Program at Seven Hills Park on August 1
SOMERVILLE – On Thursday, August 1, join us at Seven Hills Park in Davis Square for live entertainment by Somerville youth leading up to this week’s SomerMovie Fest viewing of The Incredibles 2. At 6:30 p.m., catch a unique performance by participants in the Somerville Recreation Department’s “Run Like a Girl” program, a first-of-its kind gender-neutral empowerment program by ANIKAYA Dance Theater and local choreographer Wendy Jehlen. With this performance, Run Like A Girl is making its United…New Somerville Parking Meter Rates in Effect
The Somerville Traffic & Parking Department announced this week that the rate for parking in metered spots within the city has increased to $1.25 per hour, a $0.25 increase. This increase is the first for meter rates in more than ten years. The Somerville Traffic Commission approved the new rates at their June 2019 meeting. The new rate is in line with other communities in the greater Boston area, and will help increase turnover of parking spaces in the city’s business districts and squares…Two Income-Restricted Rental Units Available at 3 Ward Street in Somerville
Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone and the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development (OSPCD), in collaboration with Block Properties, LLC are pleased to announce the affordable rental opportunities for two rental apartments, both located at 3 Ward Street, Somerville.The apartments are 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…Powder House Blvd. Community Meeting Scheduled for July 31
Please join the City of Somerville for a community meeting in regards to ongoing construction and design elements on Powder House Blvd. The meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, July 31, at 6:30 p.m. at the West Somerville Neighborhood School, 177 Powder House Blvd., and will include a brief presentation with construction updates, parking study results, questions about the temporary, short-term solution to stripe a bike lane in one direction on a portion of the Boulevard, (see below), and…Feedback
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