Somerville condo conversion ordinance -- the only city in the state to regulate 2- and 3-family properties

Somerville property owners have been asleep when it comes to condo conversion regulation. This city full of 2- and 3-family properties is the only city in the state to regulate condo conversion in these properties. State law only applies to 4-unit and larger buildings. Times have changed since this regulation began in 1985. Now Mayor Joseph Curtatone wants to "update" the 1985 ordinance. But there does not need to be any regulation at all. It's all voluntary. It's up to the Board of Aldermen to decide. Why be the only city to regulate? Why should 2- and 3-family owners put up with it? They don't have to if they act in large numbers. They need to call, email or write the Board of Aldermen. Each citizen has four At-Large Aldermen and one Ward Alderman representing them. Those are the people to contact. Go to www.spoa.com for more information and for contact info for the Aldermen, including easy-to-use clickable links to their email addresses.