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Hear about upcoming public meetings where you can make your voice heard and limited availability business and residential development assistance programs!

Stay in the loop on the latest projects and programs by the city’s housing, transportation, economic development and planning departments; including public meetings and limited availability business and residential development assistance programs. Follow Somerville Neighborhood Updates to stay in the loop on the latest projects and programs by the city’s housing, transportation, economic development and planning departments.

12/19/2024

Join us for the 249th Flag Raising at Prospect Hill!
Wednesday, Jan 1, 2025
Procession from City Hall begins at 11:30 AM
Program at Prospect Hill runs from noon to 1:00 PM
Enjoy historic tunes and complimentary hot drinks! Featuring new special guests Phillis Wheatley and Martha Washington, as well as appearances by Ancient Militia and British Redcoats! Presented by the Somerville Museum, in collaboration with Mayor Ballantyne and the City of Somerville. For more details and contact info, visit somervillemuseum.org/calendar-events/first-flag

08/09/2024

Somerville neighbors, share your displacement stories!
The Anti-Displacement Task Force is recording experiences from residents, small businesses, and non-profits to make a short video. Let your voice be heard!

Sessions:
Aug 22, 4-8 PM (Dept. of Racial & Social Justice at Tufts - 169 Holland St.)
Aug 23, 10 AM-2 PM (Dept. of Racial & Social Justice at Tufts - 169 Holland St.)
Aug 24, 9 AM-1 PM (Connexion - 149 Broadway)

Questions? Contact Steve at [email protected], (781) 808-7502
Need accommodations? Contact [email protected], (617) 625-6600x2059
Need interpretation? Contact [email protected] or call 311 (617-666-3311) at least 7 days in advance of the event

08/08/2024

Somerville’s citywide Yart Sale is on Saturday, August 10th (rain date August 11th), from noon to 6 p.m.! Learn more about the event at www.somervilleartscouncil.org/yartsale

07/05/2024

Read the newly-released Brickbottom Neighborhood Plan! You can find the document at voice.somervillema.gov/brick. Please send any comments to [email protected].

Learn more about the plan at the public meeting on Monday, July 8, 2024 from 6 - 8 PM at the café space at 100 Chestnut Street in Somerville. You may also attend via Zoom, or catch the recording of the meeting on YouTube afterwards. More information at voice.somervillema.gov/brick.

06/24/2024

Join us to learn about the newest plan for the Brickbottom neighborhood!

When: Monday, July 8, 2024 from 6 - 8 PM
Where: Cafe space at 100 Chestnut St. in Somerville (also on Zoom)
Zoom info and more: https://voice.somervillema.gov/brick

04/11/2024

Mayor Ballantyne helped break ground on the Dilboy Auxiliary Field natural grass improvements project yesterday. Not only will this project upgrade the playing fields, but they will improve drainage with a subsurface drainage system.
More info: https://voice.somervillema.gov/dilboy-auxiliary-field-renovation

03/17/2024

Medford and Somerville are coordinating to update zoning and more. Participate to directly shape the future of the Broadway Corridor!

March 25, 6-8pm @ Premiere on Broadway (input session, in-person and on Zoom)
March 26, 3-5pm @ Premiere on Broadway (drop-in hours)
March 27, 7-9pm @ Missituk School (plan presentation, in-person and on Zoom)

More info: https://voice.somervillema.gov/broadway-corridor

01/24/2024

Join us to learn more about Davis Square's updated plan! The evening will feature a presentation from city staff and time for questions and comments from the public.
Monday, January 29, 2024, 6-8 PM
West Branch Library, 40 College Ave.
More information: https://voice.somervillema.gov/davis-square

01/17/2024

Discuss the future of your neighborhood! This kickoff meeting will provide information about the current zoning in the area. But most importantly, we want to hear from you! What do you love about this area? What isn't working for you?

Public Kickoff Meeting
Ball, Magoun, and western Winter Hill
January 22, 2024
Arthur D. Healey School
6-8 PM

More information: https://voice.somervillema.gov/broadway-corridor
Cities of Medford and Somerville

01/09/2024

Do you know how close you live to a FAB district? Do you care about artists’ studios, rehearsal spaces, artisanal production, or small manufacturing? Please join us to learn more about proposed changes for allowable uses in existing FAB district buildings - and which buildings could be affected by them!

Neighborhood Meeting regarding a FAB zoning change proposal from Mayor Ballantyne
Hosted by City Councilor J.T. Scott
Tuesday, January 16, 2024 at 6 PM
In-person at Warehouse XI, 11 Sanborn Court
Remote access: https://tinyurl.com/FABzoningNM1

12/23/2023

Join Somerville's 248th Annual Flag Raising!

Monday, January 1, 2024
11:30 AM - Procession starting at Somerville City Hall
12:00 PM - Program at Prospect Hill Park

Light refreshments provided!
Colonial garb encouraged!

Learn more: www.somervillema.gov/news/join-somervilles-248th-annual-grand-union-flag-raising

12/22/2023

Historic Somerville Collection: Stickers & Magnets designed by local artists!

Available at:
Somerville Theatre
Somerville Armory
Somerville Museum
Davis Squared
Mudflat Studio
4 Good Vibes
7ate9 Bakery
Juliet Workshop
Vinal General Store

$3-4 each

Learn more: www.somervillema.gov/departments/ospcd/historic-events-and-education

Address

City Hall, 93 Highland Avenue, 4th Floor
Somerville, MA
02143

Website

https://voice.somervillema.gov/

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