The Diversity Catalog is a marketing tool for businesses that wish to offer their services and/or products to individuals, other businesses, and institutions within the Greater Boston Area. This catalog also helps us create programs that better align with our business's needs and helps communities improve equity and diversity in municipal contracts and bids.
Why should I participate in this program?
Exposure to lead can cause serious health problems, particularly for infants, young children, and pregnant people.
To learn more about health risks related to exposure to lead in drinking water, visit these resources:
The Urban Forestry Committee is in the process of updating the Somerville's Most Un-Wanted Weeds list, and is asking for help in gathering local photos that are representative of invasive plants (non-native plants that are harmful to the environment and the most problematic "weed" species). Please submit your good quality photos to: https://tinyurl.com/somervilleweeds
Like many cities in the northeast, Somerville’s stormwater and sewer infrastructure was built primarily in the late 19th and early-to-mid-20th century. Somerville’s combination of ongoing development and aging infrastructure, exacerbated by the impacts of climate change, requires significant investment toward modernizing and upgrading our stormwater drainage and sewage systems.
Apply to be a 2024 Ambassador!
To apply, please fill out this application form.
Somerville residents aged 16 or older are invited to apply.
The Job Creation and Retention Trust Board of Trustees is composed of nine members.
JCRT Board of Trustees responsibilities will involve managing the JCRT fund, working with OSPCD staff to implement workforce development strategies outlined in the Talent Equity Playbook, target industry sectors and resident demographics of interest for job training programs, solicit project proposals, and funding workforce development training programs in accordance with the ordinance.
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