Upcoming Somerville Public Meetings: Zoning, GLX, Construction

SOMERVILLE, MA – Somerville will hold a number of public hearings in the coming weeks pertaining to projects that will shape the city's future. Topics range from the Green Line Extension project to the proposed zoning overhaul. See below for the complete schedule of upcoming meetings.

Zoning Meetings Hosted by Ward Aldermen

Members of Somerville’s Board of Aldermen are hosting a series of meetings to discuss the City’s proposed zoning overhaul. All residents are invited to attend the remaining meetings, as follows:

When/Where:

• WARD 3, Alderman Ewen-Campen: March 10, 11am-1pm, Public Safety Building (220 Washington St.)
• WARD 7, Alderman Ballantyne: March 10, 1pm-3pm, Capen Court VNA (405 Alewife Brook Pkway)
• WARD 2, Alderman Scott: March 10, 3pm-5pm, Crossfit Somerville (25 Prospect St.)
• (Springfield Street east to Medford Street South of the MBTA Tracks only)

Public Hearing on Proposed Zoning Overhaul, March 13

After multiple years of community process, the Administration has officially submitted the proposed Zoning Overhaul to the Board of Aldermen. Members of the public are invited to attend an upcoming public hearing by the Somerville Planning Board and the Board of Aldermen’s Land Use Committee to provide feedback. Feedback can also be submitted online at www.somervillezoning.com, where detailed information on the overhaul, timeline, and upcoming meetings and events are also available.

When/Where: Tuesday, March 13, 6 p.m., in the Aldermanic Chambers at City Hall, 93 Highland Ave.***Somerville Ave.

Utility & Streetscape Improvements Project Meeting, March 14

Starting in April, a 3.5 year project will begin to improve utility and streetscape infrastructure in Union Sq. The project will make stormwater and sewer upgrades and improve the traffic, pedestrian, and cycling infrastructure in the Square. Join City staff, Aldermen, and project contractors for a community meeting to discuss the project schedule and impacts. For more information, visit www.somervillema.gov/somervilleave.

When/Where: Wednesday, March 14, 6:30 p.m., in the Academy Room at the Public Safety Building, 220 Washington St.

Beacon St. Project Community Meeting, March 19

Join Ward 2 Alderman JT Scott, City and project staff to discuss the 2018 construction season.

When/Where: Monday, March 19, 6:30 p.m., in the cafeteria of the Argenziano School, 290 Washington St.

GLX Public Meeting, March 21

The Green Line Extension Project team is hosting a community meeting to discuss project updates, upcoming construction, and more. For more information and to sign up for email updates visit www.greenlineextension.org. When/Where: Wednesday, March 21, from 6:30 to 8 p.m., in the Somerville High School auditorium, 81 Highland Ave.

Deadline Reminders

• Excise Tax bills due by March 19.
• Applications for tax exemptions are due by 4:30 p.m. sharp on April 2. For more information, visit the City’s Assessing page.

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