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SOMERVILLE WIRE: SEPTEMBER 15, 2023 WEEKLY ROUNDUP

"Oh, are we late to the media circus? Somerville, MA, 9/14/23." Photo by Jason Pramas. Copyright 2023 Jason Pramas.
"Oh, are we late to the media circus? Somerville, MA, 9/14/23." Photo by Jason Pramas. Copyright 2023 Jason Pramas.

Feedback Session for Arts Zoning … and More!


FEATURE

FILM HIGHLIGHTS LOCAL BRAZILIAN ARTISTS
In collaboration with SCATV and Tufts University, “Brazil Meets Brazil,” will debut in November 2023 on “Dead Air Live”

FROM CAMBRIDGE DAY  

On a 90-degree day, Somerville city councilors consider a green roof law for certain buildings

SHORTS

SOMERVILLE WIRE FUNDRAISER
Support local journalism, see live music, forge new community ties!

On Friday, September 29, at 7 p.m. the Somerville Wire is holding a benefit concert at Warehouse XI to support its work in local journalism. The event features an excellent lineup of popular local groups Mint Green, Tuxis Giant, and Otis Shanty, with support from solo acts. We would love to see you there! Buy tickets here! Just $15 each!

VOTING OPENS FOR PARTICIPATORY BUDGETING PROCESS

Mayor Katjana Ballantyne is inviting all Somerville residents ages 12 and older to vote in the City’s first-ever Participatory Budgeting process. Voting is open now through Friday, October 13, 2023. The City will begin taking steps toward implementing the winning projects later this fall.

The Somerville community submitted more than 900 ideas for consideration. Throughout the summer, budget delegate volunteers collaborated closely with City staff to evaluate each idea’s need, impact, feasibility, and cost to determine the final ballot proposals. For more information and to vote click here.

FEEDBACK SESSION FOR ARTS SPACE ZONING

The Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development and the Somerville Arts Council are looking for feedback on potential zoning changes as recommended by the Somerville Art Space Risk Assessment. Join us via Zoom on Tuesday, September 19, at 6 p.m. to hear about the potential changes and provide your feedback. To register for the meeting click here.

Want more information or cannot make the meeting? Head to the SomerVoice page to read the draft zoning changes and provide feedback. The recording of this listening session will also be made available on this webpage. This listening session is just an initial stage in the zoning revision process. After this meeting there will be a Public Hearing Process with the Land Use Committee and Planning Board as well as a City Council Vote.


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