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CITIES/TOWNS OF SOMERVILLE ALONG THE EAST COAST COLLECTING DONATIONS FOR HURRICANE SANDY VICTIMS

Somerville, MA, Somerville, NJ and Summerville, SC Undertaking Holiday Collection Drive through December 22nd to Support Hurricane Victims along Jersey Shore; Somerville, NJ Mayor, Brian Gallagher, Coordinating Sister-City Effort for his Home State.

SOMERVILLE - The communities of

Somerville, Massachusetts, Somerville, New Jersey, and Summerville, South

Carolina are joining forces this month to support victims of Hurricane Sandy

along the Jersey Shore, in an effort coordinated by Somerville, NJ Mayor Brian Gallagher. With supplies from around the nation already

reaching the Shore over the past several weeks, efforts are being redoubled by

the Somer/Summervilles in advance of the holiday season, and to address

changing needs as residents begin to clean up and reoccupy homes. In

Somerville, MA, the donation drive will begin Monday, December 10^th

and last through Friday, December 21^st. Needed items are: canned, non-perishable foods; household

[cleaning] products; toiletries; baby items such as wipes and diapers; hygiene

items; and pet food. Please, no

clothes.

Donation locations are as follows:

City Hall,

93 Highland Ave.
- For hours
  
  of operation: www.somervillema.gov

City Hall

Annex, 50 Evergreen Ave.
- For hours
  
  of operation: www.somervillema.gov

Somerville

Police Department(s):
- Main Station:
  
  220 Washington Street
- East Substation:
  
  81 Broadway
- West Substation: 1114 Broadway

Somerville

Public Libraries:
- Main Branch:
  
  79 Highland Ave.
- West Branch:
  
  40 College Ave.
- East Branch:
  
  115 Broadway
- For hours
  
  of operation: www.somervillepubliclibrary.org

Somerville

Council on Aging: 167 Holland St.

"Hurricane Sandy was a devastating

storm for so many communities along the east coast, particularly along the New

Jersey coastline, and in its immediate wake so many residents and employees in

our community were eager to help. In

speaking with Mayor Gallagher from Somerville, New Jersey, it was clear that

there was a very specific need for supplies, and that we could be helpful in

the weeks and months to come," said Mayor Curtatone. "In the midst of the holidays, as many of us

prepare our homes and purchase gifts for our loved ones, it's important that we

remember how many people are left without shelter, food, and so many other

items this year. Please consider joining

me in making even a small donation to victims of Hurricane Sandy, and help us

make a difference in the lives of others this Christmas."

Supplies will be delivered to

Somerville, NJ on Saturday, December 22^nd by a delegation from

Somerville, MA, and will then be distributed to residents along the Jersey

Shore as necessary.

Additional holiday drives ongoing in the City of Somerville, MA include the annual Toys for Local Children drive coordinated by the Somerville Council on Aging. Donation boxes for new, unwrapped toys are available at all municipal buildings, and will be distributed to children in Somerville families for the holiday season.

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