These are just some of the municipal meetings and civic events for the coming week. More are on the City of Somerville website.
Funding for Clarendon Hill
Somerville Housing Authority, 4 p.m. Thursday. The board reviews the announcement of $11.3 million in funds to expand affordable housing in Somerville at Clarendon Hill, where the Housing Authority plans to replace 71 existing homes, making them more energy-efficient, and add another 21. The board also signs off on collective bargaining agreements for Teamsters Local 25 and the National Conference of Firemen and Oilers 32BJ/SEIU to last until 2027. Watchable via videoconferencing.
Removing invasive plant species
Urban Forestry Committee, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday. Hear from officials on progress for projects including the removal of invasive species and an updated list of “champion trees,” a categorized collection of the largest in Somerville. The committee will also discuss private tree removal permits and hear from the Pollinator Action Plan Advisory Committee. Watchable via videoconferencing.
Changes to Assembly Square site
Planning Board, 6 p.m. Thursday. Law firm Goulston & Storrs requests a special permit amendment for a life-sciences building on Middlesex Avenue in Assembly Square called 74M under development by the real estate giant Greystar. The building will hold 465,000 square feet of lab and office space. The board will also hear plans for a mixed-use lab and “pocket plaza” space just down the street from 74M, as well as a major amendment for a pot store in Union Square. Watchable via videoconferencing.
Compost, climate plan updates
Open Space, Environment and Energy City Council Committee, 6 p.m. Thursday. Councilors request an update on a potential citywide composting program. Councilor Will Mbah has also asked for an update on Somerville’s Climate Forward Plan from the director of the Office of Sustainability and Environment, Christine Blais. Watchable via videoconferencing.
Reconstruction of Pearl Street
Pedestrian & Transit Advisory Committee, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday. A committee looking at the redesign of Pearl Street will give a presentation on options for the predominantly residential area stretching from Gilman Square to roughly McGrath Highway. An initial project description highlights potential for dedicated bike lanes and curb expansions for pedestrian safety, though the committee says it will gather extensive feedback before the projected construction date in 2026. Watchable via videoconferencing.
Ward 3 gathering with officials
Ward 3 fall community meeting, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Monday. Mayor Katjana Ballantyne and city councilors welcome residents from around the ward (including North Union Square, Prospect Hill, Spring Hill and Central Hill) for free food and discussion on projects, initiatives and crime statistics in the neighborhoods. Meetings for other wards will take place over the course of October. In the cafeteria of Somerville High School, 81 Highland Ave., Central Hill.
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