When we asked for recommendations for good reads on economic development issues earlier this fall, we were not sure what the response would be. We are thrilled to have received so many excellent recommendations. Read more about Reading Recommendations on Economic Development

We like to think of the holiday season as a time of joy and celebration. Sometimes, it is. Sometimes, though, this season – and the rough winter that follows – can bring with it anxiety and worry about how to provide holiday happiness and winter security for those we love. Here in Somerville, there are a number of agencies and services to help.   Read more about Social Services That Make the Holiday Season Bright

On Monday November 27^th more than 50 people went to Somerville City Hall to participate in the public hearing on the citizen’s petition to implement a Jobs Linkage fee at $2.46 per square foot (over 15,000 square feet) and to increase the affordable housing linkage fee to $10.00 per square foot (over 30,000 square feet). Read more about Citizen’s Petition to Implement a Jobs Linkage Fee

A group of eight seriously-focused students received their diplomas in a mid-October ceremony after completing the most recent multi-week Financial Literacy class class. Read more about Financial Literacy Graduation

SCC’s First Source Jobs Program is happy to share that we now have computer stations with internet and printers available for job seekers in the program to use. Read more about Onsite Computer Stations Available. Seeking Donations for More.

Danyal Najmi is the new job coach in the First Source Jobs Program. “I am so excited to be joining the SCC team,” shares Danyal. “I have strong ties to Somerville, having graduated from Tufts, lived in Somerville for several years and worked at the Welcome Project.  Read more about Danyal Najmi Joins SCC's First Source Jobs Program

Do you want to eat, drink, talk with neighbors, and learn more about SCC’s Social Equity Campaign and the Community Investment Tax Credit program? Then join us for a fall house party. Read more about Fall House Parties for the Social Equity Campaign

Candidates running for Somerville alderman discussed their positions on a number of affordability and development issues at a candidate’s forum held in early October by SCC-AHOC*, the Union United Coalition and the Winter Hill Neighborhood Association. If you missed the forum, you can read the candidates’ responses to our questionnaire. Read more about Candidates for Alderman Address Affordability