Town Halls on School District COVID-19 Planning (SCHEDULE UPDATE)
THREE Town Halls to focus on COVID-19 Planning for Somerville Public Schools
The Somerville Public Schools and the City of Somerville will be jointly hosting three upcoming (not four) online School Planning Town Halls (two in English, one multilingual) on local efforts to prepare for the 2020/2021 school year amid the coronavirus pandemic. In addition, due to the pandemic, the Somerville School Committee will be holding two additional summertime meetings.
City Releases Artist Certification Program in Preparation for 8 Artist Live/Work Units at Former Powder House School
The Somerville Arts Council recently released the application for Artist Housing Certification for newly constructed live/work units at the new Powder House/MarKa development. The certification application and further details are available online at somervilleartscouncil.org/certification.
Phase 3 Reopening in Somerville Remains on Hold, Outdoor Fitness Alternatives Allowed
Citing concerns over COVID-19 case trends, testing and State contact tracing weaknesses and risk of new surge, Somerville keeps Phase 3 openings on hold
10-person indoor and outdoor gatherings limit remains in effect
City supporting outdoor options for gyms and fitness centers
Public Hearing on Tufts Reopening Plan, 8/5; Tufts University to Host Community Meeting on Reopening, 8/4
The Somerville City Council will hold a public hearing on Tufts University’s reopening plan on Wednesday, August 5, starting at 7 p.m. There are two ways residents can submit testimony:
City to Host Town Halls on School District COVID-19 Planning
THREE Town Halls to focus on COVID-19 Planning for Somerville Public Schools
The Somerville Public Schools and the City of Somerville will be jointly hosting three upcoming (not four) online School Planning Town Halls (two in English, one multilingual) on local efforts to prepare for the 2020/2021 school year amid the coronavirus pandemic. In addition, due to the pandemic, the Somerville School Committee will be holding two additional summertime meetings.
City of Somerville Seeking Members for Boards and Commissions
Planning Board, Zoning Board of Appeals, Somerville Historic Preservation Commission, and Urban Design Commission are accepting applications through August 21
The City of Somerville is seeking to fill vacancies on essential boards and commissions appointed by the Mayor and coordinated by the Mayor’s Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development. All new board and commission members must be approved by the City Council. Boards and commissions offer an opportunity for community members with a range of experience, skills, expertise, and perspectives to share their talents and insights with their community. Applications for open positions will be accepted through 7 p.m. on Friday, August 21, 2020.
Draft Winter Hill Urban Renewal Plan Released for Public Comment
Plan proposes community-driven redevelopment of vacant Star Market lot and nearby properties
The City released a draft Winter Hill Urban Renewal Plan today, following a year of public meetings, online engagement, and community conversations about the future of the vacant Star Market site.
Joint Statement from Somerville Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone and Medford Mayor Breanna Lungo-Koehn on Tufts University’s Reopening Plan
Today Mayors Joseph A. Curtatone of Somerville and Breanna Lungo-Koehn of Medford sent the following letter to Tufts University President Anthony Monaco regarding the university’s reopening plan:
Somerville Prevention Services Hosting Weekly Series on Substance Abuse Prevention
This summer, Somerville Prevention Services is hosting a series of free virtual presentations about a range of substance use prevention topics as one way to continue to educate and support community members during the coronavirus pandemic. Session themes include tobacco/nicotine, marijuana, problem gambling, anger management in recovery, and alcohol. Upcoming presentations will be held on August 13, August 20, and August 27 at 6 p.m. on Zoom.
Paid Opportunity for Somerville Teens: Use Photography to Raise Awareness of Problem Gambling
Somerville Prevention Services, in partnership with Cambridge Health Alliance, seeks up to 12 Somerville teens and their caregivers to participate in a photovoice project to raise awareness about the risks of problem gambling. Over the course of 8 to 12 weeks, teen participants will attend online workshops to learn about youth gambling and build skills in advocacy, leadership, and photography. Participants will take photos to convey educational messages and present their images at a final virtual showcase for state and local leaders in the fall.
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