On Monday, May 9, 2016, the Somerville Board of Aldermen unanimously approved a proposal submitted by the member-led Affordable Housing Organizing Committee of the Somerville Community Corporation to implement stronger inclusionary zoning requirements. Read more about Somerville's Inclusionary Zoning Law Leads Nation
On Thursday night, May 5th, a fire completely destroyed a nine-family building on Somerville’s Rush/Brook streets – along with all of the belongings of the 35 occupants – 23 adults and 12 children. The families are in need of the community’s help to rebuild their lives. Read more about Help Families of the Rush Street Fire
Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone and the Somerville High School’s Center for Career, Vocational, and Technical Education (CVTE) are proud to announce the Advanced Manufacturing Training Program (AMTP), an expansion upon the CVTE’s successful youth programming. Funded with a grant by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts’ Executive Office of Housing Economic Development, The AMTP will target Somerville residents aged 18-24 and focus on preparing them for high paying careers in the manufacturing industry. Read more about Exciting Manufacturing Program at SHS CVTE for Adults starts in January 2016!
There's a lot of talk about community benefits with the Union Square redevelopment, but Union United is standing firm to say that a real CBA has to be inclusive, transparent, and accountable.
On Thursday September 17, SCC hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for the future Union Square Apartments at 181 Washington Street, the former site of the Boys and Girls Club and Pope Elementary School. More than 100 neighbors, lenders, SCC board members and local, state and federal officials attended.Read more about Over 100 Join SCC for Union Square Apartments Groundbreaking Ceremony
Please join the Somerville Community Corporation, Mayor Joe Curtatone, DHCD Undersecretary Chrystal Kornegay, and Dellbrook Construction as we celebrate construction commencement of 35 affordable, transit oriented, energy efficient apartments in Union Square, Somerville.Read more about Union Square Apartments Groundbreaking Ceremony, Sep 17
Local Initiatives Support Corporation and Somerville Community Corporation are seeking a full-time AmeriCorps member to serve as a First Source Program Case Manager. The ideal candidate will begin service on October 1, 2015 and serve a minimum of 1700 hours though the end of his/her term on July 31, 2016.Read more about SCC is Hiring: LISC AmeriCorps First Source Program Case Manager
Saint Polycarp Village Phase 3 has been officially awarded LEED for Homes certification at the Platinum level, the highest possible certification level!
It's a busy month ahead for the Somerville First Source Jobs Initiative. Take a look at the calendar for information on Workers' Rights Training, building Interviewing Skills, Job Seekers Support, and much more.
On June 6, SCC held a block party at our Linden Street properties. Tenants and neighbors enjoyed a relaxing afternoon of games, fun activities, and food. We followed up by hosting a community design workshop in Union Square East, where people shared what they want to see in their neighborhood around connectivity, density, and benefits as new development occurs.Read more about Summertime Fun! Union Square East Block Party & Planning Session
