There will be an information session and public hearing on the proposed Fiscal Year 2020 water and sewer rates on Mon., April 22, in the Somerville High School cafeteria, 81 Highland Ave. The information session will start at 6 p.m. and the public hearing will begin promptly at 6:30 p.m. Anyone who would like to testify is welcome to attend. Written testimony will also be accepted until 6 p.m. on Mon., April 29. Written testimony can be submitted by emailing water@somervillema.gov or by mailing or dropping it off at the water and Sewer Department, 1 Franey Rd., Somerville, MA 02145.

The proposed rates will be submitted to the City Council’s Finance Committee during its Tues., April 9 meeting. That meeting begins at 6 p.m. and will be held in the City Council Chamber at City Hall, 93 Highland Ave. Information about the proposed rates will be posted on www.somervillema.gov/water on Wed., April 10.

Interpretation into Spanish, Portuguese, or Haitian Kreyol is available upon advance request (at least 5 business days advance notice needed) by contacting the SomerViva Office of Immigrant Affairs at somerviva@somervillema.gov or calling 311. 

Individuals with disabilities who need auxiliary aids and services for effective communication, 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 should contact Nency Salamoun, at 617-625-6600 x2323 or NSalamoun@somervillema.gov.