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Mayor Curtatone's Statement on Somerville's First Coronavirus-Related Death (April 2, 2020)

Thursday, April 2, 2020
 Tragically, this morning we got word of the first coronavirus-related death in Somerville. My first thoughts go out to the family and friends of the deceased. Words cannot encompass the pain of your loss, but know that I share your grief. I suspect everyone else in the city will be joining me as they hear this news. Even though we're all socially distanced from each other, thousands of people will be feeling the sadness of your loss in their hearts.

3/31/20 COVID-19 Update and Information on the CARE Act

Tuesday, March 31, 2020
 Below is a message sent through the Somerville, MA Community Alert System. To sign up for alerts by phone, email, or text, click here. Dear Community Members, Here is a COVID-19 update for March 31, 2020. We know many community members are experiencing financial hardships due to the crisis. Below you’ll find a list of support that the new $2 trillion CARE Act may be able to offer you, your business, or your employer.

Somerville’s Bridge Hopper Shuttles to Suspend Service Starting April 1

Monday, March 30, 2020
 The Somerville Bridge Hopper, the City’s free shuttle service to help residents navigate Green Line Extension construction detours, will suspend operations effective April 1, 2020, until further notice. The Bridge Hopper shuttles have served riders near both the Broadway and Washington Street bridges since April 2019. This suspension is intended to preserve the public health and safety of shuttle drivers and passengers during the COVID-19 crisis.

Somerville Mayor Curtatone, Board of Health Issue Residential and Commercial Eviction Moratorium

Monday, March 30, 2020
 On Saturday, March 28, Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone and the Somerville Board of Health announced an Emergency Order Establishing a Moratorium on Eviction Enforcement in the City of Somerville for the duration of the COVID-19 emergency. The order, which applies to both residential and commercial evictions and goes into effect immediately, prohibits the physical act of eviction within the city limits so as to provide for the health, safety and stability of those who live in and serve our community.

3/28/20 Update on COVID-19 and a Reminder on Staying Safe if You Go Out

Saturday, March 28, 2020
 Latest News As of 3 p.m. today, March 28, a total of 41 Somerville residents have tested positive for COVID-19 and 9 of them have since recovered. Mayor Curtatone extended the closure of City buildings until at least Monday, May 4. The City’s 311 line remains available 24/7. The start of street sweeping has been pushed back to Wednesday, April 15. Here are some additional updates on services while City buildings are closed: Trash and recycling collection remain on a normal schedule.

Non-Essential Construction Suspended in Somerville

Monday, March 23, 2020
 Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone and the Board of Health today ordered that all non-essential construction work cease operation during the statewide closure of non-essential businesses through Tuesday, April 7, announced by Governor Charlie Baker.

COVID-19 CLOSURE UPDATE: Personal Service and Retail Business Suspensions; Construction Halted

Friday, March 20, 2020
 Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone and the Somerville Board of Health today announce additional orders intended to slow the spread of novel coronavirus. The following includes orders regarding the personal service and retail sectors as well as interim requirements for construction. Previous orders have closed schools, limited events, closed playgrounds, suspended team sports, and closed restaurants and bars except for pickup and delivery.

Cambridge Health Alliance to Provide COVID-19 Testing to Current Patients in Stand-Alone Testing Center at Somerville Location

Monday, March 16, 2020
 Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) today announced that COVID-19 testing would be available to existing system patients via a stand-alone testing center at its Somerville Hospital location. Due to continued limited availability of tests, patients must meet federal criteria and be existing CHA primary care patients to be eligible for testing at this location.

Mayor Curtatone Declares a Local State of Emergency; Starting 3/17, Schools and Most Gathering Places Closed for 3 Wks.

Monday, March 16, 2020
 Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone declared a local state of emergency in Somerville on Sunday, March 15. This formal declaration gives the City the ability to take decisive action to control the spread of the coronavirus and allows the City to request reimbursement from the federal government for emergency response to this crisis. Effective at 12 a.m., Tuesday, March 17, all gyms, health clubs, theaters, entertainment venues, social clubs, and houses of worship be closed through at least April 6.

Community Preservation Committee to Hold Community Preservation Plan Hearing, Pre-Application Workshop March 25

Wednesday, March 4, 2020
 The Somerville Community Preservation Committee (CPC) is holding their annual Community Preservation Plan public hearing on Wednesday, March 25 at 7 p.m. in the Somerville High School Cafeteria at 81 Highland Ave. The Community Preservation Plan establishes the annual funding priorities and allocations for the three categories that Community Preservation Act (CPA) funds can support. The draft plan is available at www.somervillema.gov/CPA.

Somerville Community Preservation Committee Awards FY20 Funds

Monday, March 2, 2020
 With recent funding approval by the Somerville City Council, the Somerville Community Preservation Commission (CPC) announces the FY 2020 projects to be funded by Community Preservation Act. The City Council approved over $2 million in Community Preservation Act (CPA) funding to six open space and historic preservation projects, upon the recommendation of the CPC.

Somerville Historic Preservation Commission Seeking Volunteers for 2020 Docent Program

Thursday, February 27, 2020
 The Somerville Historic Preservation Commission is seeking volunteers for its 2020 Docent Program. Somerville’s Docent Program operates on a scheduled basis during the months of May through October. Public openings are offered twice a month, on specific weekend days and on Thursday evenings, at three historic sites: the Milk Row Cemetery on Somerville Avenue, Prospect Hill Tower above Union Square, and the Old Powder House in Nathan Tufts Park. The Docent Program was started at the Cemetery in 2012 and expanded to include the two additional historic sites in 2017.

Office of Housing Stability to Launch Section 8 Voucher Incentive Program

Thursday, February 27, 2020
 The Office of Housing Stability and the Somerville Homeless Coalition are launching SomerVIP, its Section 8 Voucher Incentive Program, and invite all community members to a kickoff event on Wednesday, March 4 to learn more, including how landlords and realtors can receive incentives and technical support through the program. While all are welcome to come learn about this exciting new program, the kickoff event is geared to landlords with units renting in Somerville and realtors serving the Somerville area

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