These are just some of the municipal meetings and civic events for the coming week. More are on the City of Somerville website.
Central Hill war memorials
Veterans’ Services, 1 to 2 p.m. Thursday. Years after the completion of a new high school, the city rededicates Vietnam and Korean war monuments that had been moved during construction. The return marks phase one of The Veterans Memorials on Central Hill project. Advocates say the memorials were neglected in the Inner Belt neighborhood for years. Former fire captain Thomas Gorman said their conditions were “disrespectful to the memory of the citizens of Somerville” and “an insult to our veterans that served and died for our city and country.” On the lawn at the high school, 81 Highland Ave., Central Hill.
White Street construction plans
Planning Board, 6 p.m. Thursday. At 44 White St., next to the Porter Square Shopping Center, the lawyer Richard G. DiGirolamo wants to put up a building with three homes, each with three bedrooms, to replace a single-family structure. The proposal is within a four-story zoning area, so the owners request a site plan approval to build only three stories. In East Somerville, owners of 1 Myrtle St. continue their quest to build a glass sunroom and outdoor deck. They held a neighborhood meeting with Ward 1 councilor Matt McLaughlin in August. Watchable via videoconferencing.
Fire station opens in Assembly
Fire Department, 10 a.m. to noon Saturday. The city hosts a grand opening of its newest fire station – the first to open in 50 years. The mayor and fire chief speak, and guests may walk through the Assembly Row facility and check out the Engine 2 fire truck and other response vehicles. Light refreshments will be served. At 45 Middlesex Ave., Assembly Square.
Mayor, at-large candidate event
Somerville Media Center, 6 to 8:30 p.m. Monday. Candidates for city councilor at large and the two mayoral candidates face off in debates with third-party moderators. The at-large candidates exchange views between 6 and 7 p.m.; mayoral candidates Jake Wilson and Willie Burnley Jr. debate between 7:30 and 8:30 p.m. Admission is free, but may be capped at 250 attendees. The event is sponsored by the Somerville Media Center and The Somerville Beacon. A video recording will be available at a later date. At the Somerville Theatre’s Crystal Ballroom, 55 Davis Square.
Davis safety, drug use motions
Public Health and Public Safety Committee, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. This subcommittee discusses three resolutions proposed at a Thursday meeting of the City Council to address drug use, safety and careful storage of belongings for unhoused populations in Davis Square. Councilors Lance Davis and Kristen Strezo brought the resolutions forward, with councilor Jake Wilson signing on to the one pertaining to proper removal of abandoned items. Watchable via videoconferencing.
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