Webster Ave. Pipe and Utility Bridge Update Information
National Night Out Set for Aug. 4 in Somerville
NATIONAL NIGHT OUT SET FOR AUG. 4 IN SOMERVILLE
"America's Night Out Against Crime" to feature public safety demonstrations, children's activities, and more.
New Member Sought for Somerville Housing Authority Board of Commissioners
NEW MEMBER SOUGHT FOR SOMERVILLE HOUSING AUTHORITY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Commissioners oversee SHA and subsidizing public housing in city
SOMERVILLE –The Somerville Housing Authority’s (SHA) Board of Commissioners has a vacancy, and residents are invited to apply to serve.
New Member Sought for Somerville Housing Authority Board of Commissioners
Commissioners oversee SHA and subsidizing public housing in city
SOMERVILLE –The Somerville Housing Authority’s (SHA) Board of Commissioners has a vacancy, and residents are invited to apply to serve.
The SHA is a quasi-independent agency that provides access to subsidized housing for eligible low- and moderate-income families and seniors. The SHA oversees more than 1,400 units of affordable public housing in Somerville, and federal and state voucher subsidy programs.
National Night Out Set for Aug. 4 in Somerville
"America's Night Out Against Crime" to feature public safety demonstrations, children's activities, and more
SOMERVILLE - Somerville's 12th annual National Night Out Against Crime and Drugs, hosted by Somerville Cares About Prevention (SCAP) in partnership with the Somerville Police Department and Somerville Office of Prevention (SOP), is scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 4 from 5 to 8 p.m.
#SomerBliss Local Business Promotion Has a Winner
Magoun Square's Daddy Jones takes home the most mentions on social media in June
SOMERVILLE - The first-ever #SomerBliss local shopping promotion has a winner: Daddy Jones in Magoun Square.
During the month of June, residents and businesses were encouraged to tweet using the hashtag #SomerBliss when eating or shopping local to promote local retailers after a difficult winter, a promotional collaboration between the City of Somerville, East Somerville Main Streets, Somerville Chamber of Commerce, Somerville Local First, and Union Square Main Streets.
City Seeks Full Conversion of Public Lights to LED
Energy-efficient LED lightbulbs in street, decorative and city building external lights would save estimated $450,000 annually, reduce CO2 emissions by 600 metric tons per year
SOMERVILLE –A funding request that would allow the conversion of every City of Somerville-owned streetlight and other light fixtures to energy-efficient LED lightbulbs—which would pay for itself in cost savings within five years and advance the City’s goal of becoming carbon neutral by 2050—is currently before the Board of Aldermen for review.
Tips for Avoiding Electricity Supplier Scams
Earlier this year, a retail electricity supplier agreed to pay $4 million to settle allegations by the Massachusetts Attorney General of deceptive marketing and sales that promised savings but charged customers significantly higher rates, entered consumers into agreements without their consent, and charged costly termination fees.
If you are solicited by a retail electricity supplier, follow these tips to make sure you are not being deceived:
City to Cut Ribbon on New Electric Vehicle Charging Stations 7/30
Police & Prevention Office Team Up for Alcohol Compliance Checks at Local Retailers
POLICE & PREVENTION OFFICE TEAM UP FOR ALCOHOL COMPLIANCE CHECKS AT LOCAL RETAILERS
Most licensees in compliance; 4 establishments cited for selling to minors.
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