City FY22 budget meetings to continue in virtual format

On June 16, 2021, in Latest News, by The Somerville Times

On June 16, Governor Charlie Baker signed legislation allowing cities and towns to continue holding meetings virtually. The Somerville City Council will continue to hold ongoing Finance Committee and full City Council meetings on the fiscal year 2022 budget virtually. All planned budget meetings begin at 6:00 p.m. and can be viewed by visiting the “Meeting Schedules and Streaming” tab at www.somervillema.gov/citycouncil or tuning into GovTV (channel 13 on RCN and 22 on Comcast).

The schedule for remaining budget meetings is as follows:

Wednesday, June 16, Finance Committee
- Human Resources
- Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development
Thursday, June 17 (rescheduled from Tuesday, June 15), Finance Committee
- SomerStat
- Office of Sustainability and Environment
- Arts Council
- Libraries
- Parking
- Law
- IT
- Council on Aging
- SomerPromise
- Veterans’ Services
- Health and Human Services
Monday, June 21, Finance Committee
- Department of Public Works
- Parks and Recreation
Tuesday, June 22, Finance Committee
- Enterprise funds, revolving funds, and PEG access
- Water and Sewer
Wednesday, June 23, Finance Committee of the Whole
- Questions and proposed cuts
- Year-end transfers and appropriations to reserves
Thursday, June 24 (this meeting begins at 7 p.m.), City Council
- Expected vote on the fiscal year 2022 budget

Individuals with disabilities who need auxiliary aids and services for effective communication (i.e., CART, ASL), written materials in alternative formats, or reasonable modifications in policies and procedures in order to access the programs and activities of the City of Somerville or to attend meetings should contact Nancy Bacci in advance at 617-625-6600 x2250 or NBacci@somervillema.gov.