Looking for the perfect holiday gift to show your Somerville pride? Look no further! The City is now offering a brand new, full color, and machine washable afghan, that highlights many local historic landmarks and events, including the Raid on the Powder House; the Round House; Somerville High School, West Branch Library; Somerville Museum; and other special assets. The afghan can be seen on the Historic Preservation Commission's website (www.somervillema.gov/historicpreservation) and on display at City Hall.

CITY SEEKS ENERGY MANAGEMENT PARTNER FOR RESIDENTIAL WEATHERIZATION PROGRAM

For 1- to 4-family homes, new program aims to increase energy efficiency; Programs to be offered for owners and renters starting in early 2015.

CITY JOBS PROGRAM FOR LOW-INCOME YOUNG ADULTS PARTNERS WITH LOCAL JOBS SITE

Help Around Town platform allows Pocket Change program to match young adults with local businesses

City Hall will be closed for the holiday on Thursday, December 25th, 2014, and will reopen at 8:30 AM on Friday, December 26th.

There will be no street sweeping on Thursday, December 25th, and trash & recycling pickup will be delayed on Thursday & Friday.

The deadline for taxpayers to appeal the assessed value of their property is February 2nd, 2015. The City of Somerville's Assessor's Office will be holding extended office hours on the following dates to answer property owners' questions:

Tuesday, January 6, 2015: 4:30 PM to 7:30 PM

Wednesday, January 7, 2015: 4:30 PM to 7:30 PM

Tuesday, January 13, 2015: 4:30 PM to 7:30 PM

TASK FORCE RECOMMENDS PREDICTABILITY IN SCHEDULING, PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
Report reviews, provides recommendations for Somerville's 18 athletic fields.

Are you a Somerville renter or homeowner looking to make your home more energy efficient with renewable energy? The City of Somerville invites you to take a brief online survey to help inform potential programs and policies that would offer residents options for solar energy and other ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, whether or not you own the home. The survey will be available at http://www.somervillema.gov/solarsurvey through Feb. 21.