JILL LATHAN BEGINS HER ROLE AS SOMERVILLE’S NEWEST RECREATION DIRECTOR

With more than 20 years experience in the recreation, planning and administrative fields, Lathan sets sights on improvements, additions to Recreation programming.

PARTNERS HEALTHCARE BREAKS GROUND IN SOMERVILLE

Assembly Row's first major industry tenant bringing 4,500 jobs to new office and retail building;
Curtatone, Capuano, Gottleib & other officials mark start of construction

OPIOID ADDICTION & ESL NEEDS, FIRST SYSTEMIC CHALLENGES CITY WILL EXAMINE VIA GROUND-BREAKING POLICY PROGRAM

Somerville NEXUS Fellowship Program first to bring formal systems thinking to the municipal realm to complement data-based problem solving

On Monday evening, Dec. 1, at approximately 6 p.m., two men claiming to be representing the Somerville Water Department gained access to a private residence and committed a larceny. While this appears to be an isolated incident, the City of Somerville and Somerville Police Department remind residents that any employee of the Water Department requiring access to any property will always show identification.

UNION SQUARE PLANNING PROCESS, TIMELINE GOALS
SET IN MASTER DEVELOPER AGREEMENT
Formal agreement requires funding of community-driven planning process, creation of community benefits agreements

CITY SEEKS TO GRANT $2.2 MILLION IN CPA FUNDS TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING TRUST FUND TO SUPPORT HOUSING AFFORDABILITY IN SOMERVILLE

Trust now accepting applications for CPA-eligible affordable housing projects and programs, contingent on Board of Aldermen approval

Flu Clinic Schedule Changed for Week of Dec. 15

239th GRAND UNION FLAG RAISING ON PROSPECT HILL, JAN. 1
Annual celebration of America's first flag raising to be celebrated by City officials, residents, and "George Washington" on horseback.

HISTORIC PROPERTY PLAQUES AVAILABLE THROUGH HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION

Owners of historic properties in Somerville can purchase plaques at reasonable cost to commemorate the historical significance of their home.

MICHAEL FELONEY SELECTED TO HEAD SOMERVILLE HOUSING DIVISION

Seasoned community and housing development professional to lead efforts to address broad range of City’s housing needs including the City’s Sustainable Neighborhoods affordable housing initiative