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Somerville Joining National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, Saturday October 24
On Saturday, October 24, Somerville residents can participate in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day at two City staffed drop-off locations to safely dispose of expired or unused prescription medication. Staff from Somerville’s Community, Help, Outreach, and Recovery (COHR) unit of Somerville Police Department and the City’s Prevention Services division will also be onsite to provide prevention information and resources including free Narcan and fentanyl test strips. Drop off or stop by at…Free COVID-19 and Flu Vaccine Clinics in Somerville this Fall
The City of Somerville is offering free COVID-19 and flu vaccine clinics at locations across the city this fall to help community members protect their health. Appointments are strongly encouraged, and walk-up availability is limited. Information on upcoming clinics scheduled for October and November can be found below. To see the most up to date clinic schedule, visit somervillema.gov/vaccinations Date/Time Location Eligibility Thursday, October 15 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.…Somerville’s Truck O’ Treat Returns to City Hall on Thursday, 10/29
Calling all ghouls, goblins, and spooky season lovers to Somerville’s annual “Truck O’ Treat” on Thursday, October 29, from 5 to 7 p.m. outside City Hall (93 Highland Avenue). Rain date: Thursday, November 5. Costumes are encouraged at this family-friendly event, which will include safe Trick-or-Treating on the City Hall concourse, a spooktacular visit from a decorated City of Somerville truck, lawn games, light refreshments, and more. “This year Halloween falls on the weekend, but Thursday…Somerville Shares Community Path Safety Improvements
Somerville’s Community Path is getting some community-focused safety upgrades. This fall, the City plans to address the top safety concerns shared by over 1,000 path users including speeding, motorized vehicles on the path, failure to yield at street crossings, and visibility issues. Since the extension leading to East Cambridge opened in 2023, the path regularly sees thousands of daily users. Visit the path and you’ll see people heading to work, bringing their children to school, out for…Join the Somerville Municipal Scholarship Committee
The City of Somerville is seeking one new member to join the Somerville Municipal Scholarship Committee as a volunteer member. This vacancy is for a person with a passion and energy to assist high school students (public and private) with pursuing higher education. What is the Municipal Scholarship Committee? The mission of the committee is to award scholarships to high school graduates to use toward their higher education expenses. The funding for the scholarships comes from…Celebrate Italian American Heritage Month at Flag Raising Oct. 15
The City of Somerville is inviting all community members to celebrate Italian American Heritage Month with an Italian flag raising on Thursday, October 15th at 5 p.m. on the City Hall concourse (93 Highland Ave.). The event will honor the history, culture, and contributions of Italian Americans in Somerville and beyond. All are welcome. To view this update and more City news on the City website, visit somervillema.gov/news. ADA accommodations: Persons with…Emergency Fund Activated for Residents Displaced by Teele Square Fire
The City of Somerville and Somerville Homeless Coalition have activated the Emergency Displacement Fund to support residents displaced by the September 30 five-alarm fire in Teele Square. The fire impacted 32 homes at 1137-1147 Broadway, displacing 43 residents. All residents were able to evacuate safely. City staff and the American Red Cross are working directly with those affected to provide temporary accommodations and assistance with immediate needs. The Emergency Displacement Fund provides…Somerville Brings 20 Years of HONK! to City Hall in New Community Collections Exhibit
Honk if you like art! The City’s Community Collections exhibit series continues this October with Looking Back at 20 Years of HONK! Festival of Activist Street Bands, a photo and poster retrospective celebrating the homegrown festival and the worldwide movement it helped inspire. All are invited to an opening reception on Thursday, October 8, from 5 to 7 p.m. on the second floor of Somerville City Hall (93 Highland Ave). The reception is free, and light refreshments will be served. Looking Back…Somerville Gets Spooky at Monster Mash on October 18
From fluff to frights, Somerville is celebrating its hometown heroes. On Sunday, October 18 (rain date October 25), the Arts & Culture Division is holding its annual Monster Mash celebration in honor of the Halloween classic co-written by Somerville native Bobby “Boris” Pickett. The afternoon-long event will include a costume parade, pumpkin carving, face painting and local food vendors. “Monster Mash is our chance to celebrate Halloween in true Somerville style,” said Mayor Wilson. “…Somerville’s Building Sale Notice Requirement Takes Effect October 14
Finding out your home is up for sale shouldn’t come as a surprise. A new Somerville ordinance taking effect October 14, 2026, will require rental property owners to notify tenants in writing within 48 hours of putting their residence on the market. Somerville’s Notice of Building Sale Ordinance establishes clear notification requirements so renters know when their home is being offered for sale and where to turn for housing support. “Tenants shouldn’t be the last to know their home is for sale…Feedback
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