Somerville Panel Recommends Dissolving Five Long-Defunct City Commissions
Somerville's Review of Multiple Member Bodies Committee voted 5-0 to recommend dissolving five long-defunct city commissions at its June 24 meeting.
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Somerville Climate Commission Raises Alarm Over Sewer Plan Costs, Hears Youth Grant News
Somerville's Interim Climate Action Commission flagged deep concerns Thursday about the cost burden of the city's draft combined sewer overflow plan while also receiving updates on a city government reorganization and a new $50,000 youth climate grant.
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 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 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.