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Somerville Trust Votes to Fund Staff Workforce Position Through Fiscal Year 2029

Somerville's Job Creation and Retention Trust voted 6-0 to obligate funds covering a staff workforce development position through fiscal year 2029 as the city faces a projected $5 million new-growth year and tightening budget conditions.

Somerville PTAC Votes to Send MBTA Letter Urging Better Route 80 and 85 Service

Somerville's Pedestrian and Transit Advisory Committee voted unanimously to send a comment letter to the MBTA urging better frequency and accessibility on Routes 80 and 85 amid a bus network redesign.

Somerville Urban Forestry Committee Plans Foss Park Pollinator Garden, Warns of Ordinance Legal Risk

Somerville's Urban Forestry Committee flagged potential legal vulnerability in the city's tree preservation ordinance while planning a weekend pollinator garden installation at Foss Park.

Somerville ZBA Denies Backyard Cottage Appeal, Approves Four Variances

Somerville Zoning Board approves four hardship variances and rejects a backyard cottage appeal in a three-hour session.

Somerville Licensing Commission Votes to Allow 3 A.M. Alcohol Service Through July 31

Somerville voted to allow bars to serve until 3 a.m. through July 31 and opted out of public alcohol consumption zones at its June 16 Licensing Commission meeting.