Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone, Ward 1 Alderman Matt McLaughlin, and the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development (OSPCD) invite all interested community members to a meeting to discuss upcoming renovations to the Otis Street Playground, scheduled to begin in July 2015. The meeting will be held at the East Somerville Community School, 50 Cross St., on Tues., Feb. 3 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. All are welcome to attend and share the ideas which will shape the design of the new playground. For more information, please contact Arn Franzen at 617-625-6600 ext.

Somerville's Historic Preservation Commission (SHPC) reminds Somerville homeowners that if your home has been determined to have historical significance, plaques are available for purchase through the City's Historic Plaque Program. Eligible homeowners can purchase the plaques from the SHPC for $50, which is at-cost from the City's vendor. Each plaque identifies the historic name of the house, based upon the first one or two owners, and the date of construction or, if not exactly known, "circa" is used.

COMMUNITY MEMBERS INVITED TO TAKE SURVEY TO INFORM COMING REDESIGN OF CITY WEBSITE

Responses provided through Monday, Feb. 2, will help guide design and feature choices for full redesign of somervillema.gov

PROPOSED SOMERVILLE ZONING ORDINANCE INCLUDES AMBITIOUS INCLUSIONARY HOUSING REQUIREMENTS; ZONES TO SUPPORT ARTS/MAKER ECONOMY

Modernized, customer-friendly code developed via community process makes zoning more predictable and fair for residents and developers; Public asked to comment on draft ordinance online and at meetings.

Due to unexpected circumstances, City crews will be working this morning to repair water infrastructure on Monroe St. The work is expected to take approximately four hours to complete.

CONSTRUCTION TO BEGIN ON SOMERVILLE BRIDGES IN PREPARATION FOR GLX

Bridges at School St., Medford St., Ball Sq. to undergo construction to make way for new Green Line stops. Intermittent lane, sidewalk closures may apply.

NEW MEMBERS SOUGHT FOR UNION SQUARE CIVIC ADVISORY COMMITTEE

CAC to help shape agreements over the next year that will guide Union Square development

Beginning in January 2015, necessary repair work will begin
at rail bridges throughout the City to make way for the impending Green Line
Extension project (GLX), which will bring six new rail stops to Somerville.

SCAP TO PRESENT STUDENT HEALTH SURVEY RESULTS AT PUBLIC MEETING JAN. 22

Surveys had been distributed to Somerville High School students in February 2014; Results will be presented in ‘game show' format.