Interviews with Somerville Mayor Joseph Curtatone and Revolution President Brian Bilello, as well as reports from other media outlets, reveal that the Krafts and the City are talking about building a 20,000- to 25,000-seat soccer-specific stadium in Assembly Square. The likelihood of that happening and the extent to which it would benefit the city remain unclear.
The city’s Union Square Revitalization Plan proposes several major changes to the Union Square neighborhood, and if approved, will allow the city to take six parcels of land by eminent domain.
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Little outright opposition was expressed to the city’s proposed Union Square redevelopment plan at a public hearing on the plan Sept. 19, though many Somerville residents urged city officials to tread lightly in implementing the long-range plan.
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Somerville has been without a fully-certified ISD head for years. Has that mattered?
I’ve never met an IKEA representative I didn’t like. In negotiations they were honorable, and as companions they were enjoyable. But despite their many virtues, I’m glad they won’t be building a store in Somerville.
City Hall announced yesterday that Edward Nuzzo, Somerville’s superintendent of inspectional services, would transfer to his former position as capital projects manager. Nuzzo had previously held the position from 1998 until 2010 before becoming the head of ISD. Scout has previously reported that Nuzzo had been unable to pass state-mandated tests required to hold the ISD position.
Construction is underway at Assembly Row, Somerville’s great hope for economic development. The path to this point has been winding.
What will the way forward bring?
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A look at the opposite realties of transit-oriented development facing two Somerville neighborhoods.
This year, Somerville’s education budget has expanded. The Board of Aldermen in late June awarded the School Department just over $3 million more for fiscal year 2013—which began July 1—than it did last year, bringing the allowance to approximately $52.5 million.
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Two people have served as head of Somerville’s Inspectional Services Department for nearly all of Mayor Joseph Curtatone’s eight-year administration. Neither has been able to achieve passing exam scores required to be fully certified for the position.
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