Do you have a hard time getting ready for a job interview?  It’s difficult for you to answer the interview questions with confidence and assertiveness? The workshops offered by a professional in career development will help you to feel more prepared. Read more about First Source Workshop Series: How to Identify your Skills

Join us at the February Union United Coalition Meeting, and bring a friend!

Union United is a coalition of stakeholders, including small business owners, residents, activists, immigrant groups, religious congregations, labor unions, and community-based organizations, working to ensure that the Union Square redevelopment process results in tangible benefits — not displacement — for the Union Square community. Read more about Union United Coalition Meeting

AHOC is a group of Somerville tenants, homeowners, and community members who are devoted to preserving and increasing affordable housing opportunities and stabilizing existing communities in Somerville.

We meet on the third Thursday of every month. Interpretation and dinner are always provided.

If you want to get involved, contact René at 617-776-5931 x226 or rmardones@somervillecdc.org.

Thanks in large part to Union United's push, the CAC is seeking new members. This is a real opportunity to influence the planning process and make sure equity is part of the conversation. We hope many of you apply. Read more about Union United CAC Application Open House

Thanks in large part to Union United's push, the CAC is seeking new members. This is a real opportunity to influence the planning process and make sure equity is part of the conversation. We hope many of you apply. Read more about Union United CAC Application Open House

Jobs for Somerville was formed by community members in response to the need for good local jobs. Come to the committee meeting to learn how you can get involved. Food, childcare, and interpretation will be provided.

For more information about Jobs for Somerville, contact Karen at 617-776 5931 x230 or knarefsky@somervillecdc.org, or Rene at 617-776-5931 x226 or rmardones@somervillecdc.org.

The session will include a presentation on the new code followed by an opportunity to review the code and map and discuss them with city staff. Following this information session, the Land Use Committee of the Board of Aldermen and the Planning Board have scheduled a joint public hearing on the proposed ordinance for Tuesday, Feb. 10th. Read more about City of Somerville Proposed Zoning Information Session

The Civic Advisory Committee (CAC) is the public board appointed by the Mayor to provide a formal citizens' review of plans related to Union Square. The CAC exists to act as a sounding board for community thoughts and concerns, and to provide a means of integrating the community and its ideas into the process.All CAC meetings are open to the public.

Read more about SCC's 45th Annual Meeting set for February 11th

Following the Crowdsourcing event on Dec. 17th, there will be two visioning meetings, with identical agendas. The first visioning meeting is on Wednesday, January 7th at 6:30 PM at the Old Post Office.  The second meeting will be on January 31st, with a 9:00 AM walking tour and followed by a 10:00 AM visioning meeting at the Old Post Office.  This session is being held twice to make sure that everyone has an opportunity to share their vision for the future of Union Square. Read more about Somerville by Design, Union Square - Visioning

Following the Crowdsourcing event on Dec. 17th, there will be two visioning meetings, with identical agendas. The first visioning meeting is on Wednesday, January 7th at 6:30 PM at the Old Post Office.  The second meeting will be on January 31st, with a 9:00 AM walking tour and followed by a 10:00 AM visioning meeting at the Old Post Office.  This session is being held twice to make sure that everyone has an opportunity to share their vision for the future of Union Square. Read more about Somerville by Design, Union Square - Visioning

At our first coalition meeting of 2015, and follow-up to our Winter Retreat, we will cover organizational and personal commitments, discuss our role in the Union Square neighborhood planning process, and finish our campaign plan and timeline for 2015. We hope you join us.

For more information, contact Mashael Majid at mmajid@somervillecdc.org or 617-776-5931 x228.

Visit the coalition's website at www.unionunited2014.org

The Somerville by Design process will kick off with a Crowdsourcing event on December 17th at 6:30 PM at the Old Post Office. The goal of this event is to ask local stakeholders to help establish channels of communication within the existing social fabric of the neighborhood.

Over the course of four weeks, participants will gain important information and skills to help them navigate their financial lives more successfully. Graduates will receive a $200 stipend to get them started on a successful financial path!

Dinner and childcare will be available.

Class will be held from 6:15-9:00 pm on July 7th, 8th, 14th, 15th, 21st, 22nd, and 28th.

Participants must: Read more about Financial Literacy Class