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Public Hearing and Comment Period on Union Square Development: 11/20 & 11/30

Public Hearings and Opportunities to Comment on Union Square Development: Nov. 20, Nov. 30, and Beyond

The next round of public input on Union Square development will be a two-part public hearing at two Planning Board meetings on Nov. 20 and 30. After multiple years of public process to develop the Union Square Neighborhood Plan as well as Union Square Zoning, the community has set forth the parameters of Union Square development.

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Assessing: FY 2021 Assessed Values Now Available

The Assessor's Database has been updated with FY 2021 values. Click here to browse the database.

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Somerville Seeking Community Members to Serve on GLX Working Group

As part of regional working group, Somerville will have 5 “station area” representatives, and 2 at-large representatives.

As part of a regional partnership with the Massachusetts Department of Transportation, and the Cities of Cambridge and Medford, the City of Somerville is seeking residents to serve on the Green Line Extension (GLX) Working Group. Major construction activities are expected to begin in early 2018, and the GLX Community Working Group will provide a collaborative forum for information exchange between the MBTA GLX Project Management Team and external stakeholders.

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Somerville Public Library Hires Health Services Coordinator

Coordinator believed to be first-of-its-kind position within the Minuteman Library Network.

The Somerville Public Library is pleased to announce the hiring of a Health Services Coordinator, to provide referrals and related services on behalf of vulnerable populations. Beginning in mid-November, the Coordinator will be available to members of the public at all three branches of the Library.
 
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This Winter Season: Park on the Odd Side of the Road During Snow Emergencies

During snow emergencies this winter, residents must park on the ODD side of the road only, unless otherwise posted. Residents encouraged to sign up for City alerts in advance.

As snow season approaches, the City of Somerville reminds all residents that for winter season 2019-2020, the side of the street where snow emergency parking is allowed will change to the odd side. 

In 2015, the City instituted an annually-alternating parking policy for snow emergencies, using odd-side-only parking for winter seasons that begin in an odd year and even-side-only parking for winter seasons that begin in an even year. Winter seasons begin in November and run until May of the following calendar year.

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Somerville Redevelopment Authority Seeking New Member

Applicants sought for vacant Somerville Redevelopment Authority position

The Somerville Redevelopment Authority (SRA), which is tasked with implementation of the City’s urban renewal plans, is seeking applicants to fill a current vacancy on the five-member board.
 
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2017 Wellbeing of Somerville Report Reveals Data About City’s Overall Health

Report focuses on health across life stages and promotes holistic look at wellbeing, including social determinants from prenatal stage onward

The City of Somerville and Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) released today the 2017 Wellbeing of Somerville Report, a comprehensive look at the health of city residents. The report highlights health across the life stages: prenatal and early childhood, school age and adolescent, early adult, young adult, middle adult, and older adult.
 
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Prospect Hill Park Community Meeting #3: December 12 at 6 p.m.

Please join Ward 3 Alderman Robert McWatters, and the Mayor’s Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development, for the third in a series of community meetings to discuss upcoming renovations to Prospect Hill Park. The meeting will be held on Tuesday, December 12, at 6 p.m., in the Somerville High School Auditorium, 81 Highland Ave.

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Meeting Tuesday, December 5, to Discuss ArtFarm Updates

Continuing a multi-year planning and design process, all interested parties are invited to join Mayor Joseph Curtatone and the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development on Tuesday, December 5, at 6 p.m. at the Brickbottom Artists Association, 1 Fitchburg St., for a meeting to discuss the future of the ArtFarm site. Attendees will be updated on next steps for the project.  A community meeting will follow in February 2018 to obtain feedback on final designs.
 
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Historic Somerville Merchandise on Sale for Holiday Season

Just in time to complete your holiday shopping, the Somerville Historic Preservation Commission has “Preserving Somerville” merchandise available for sale. The T-shirts (youth and adult sizes), long-sleeved shirts, and tote bags, designed by Somerville High School students, come in a variety of colors that can be viewed on the Commission’s website. Full color woven and washable afghans are also available and include images of iconic historic sites in the City.
 

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