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The committee marked work completed on efforts to promote Eat Out in East Somerville and the Loyal 2 Local campaign after hearing that five immigrant-owned businesses had closed since July, compared with three during COVID. Housing development and affordability data were not yet available and remained in committee.
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Somerville is using Community Development Block Grant funding to supplement marketing efforts that encourage residents to support local businesses, including businesses in East Somerville. Health and Human Services described ongoing parent and family supports, including mental health resources, diapers, period products, food access, and out-of-school programming. The committee will receive a future report on housing units approved since SomerVision 2040 and how many are permanently affordable.
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