Somerville Seeks Resident to Serve as City’s Poet Laureate
Monday, September 24, 2018The City of Somerville is seeking candidates for the its next Poet Laureate to enhance the profile of poets and poetry in Somerville and surrounding communities.
Health Department's Free Flu Vaccines Offered at Annual Clinics (UPDATE: Supply Depleted_
Monday, September 24, 2018Somerville residents three years and older eligible for vaccine; Vaccine Clinics begin September 20, 2018
Member Sought for Community Preservation Committee
Friday, September 21, 2018The City of Somerville is now accepting applications for one public position on the Community Preservation Committee, which oversees the selection of projects to be recommended for funding by an estimated $2 million in annual Community Preservation Act (CPA) revenues.
New Somerville Urban Lab Initiative Issues Call To Innovators: Pilot Your Ideas & Products Here
Thursday, September 20, 2018This week the City’s new Somerville Urban Lab Initiative issued a call to innovators for pilot proposals. It offers up the 4.1-square-mile city as a citywide incubator—or urban lab—for testing smart products and ideas that can further the goals of the community and spur economic development.
Somerville Cares About Prevention (SCAP) Now Hiring SPFJr, SPF100 Youth Leaders
Thursday, September 20, 2018Somerville Cares About Prevention (SCAP) is currently hiring Middle School and High School Youth Leaders for our Somerville Positive Forces (SPFJr and SPF100) Programs to work as part of a team to promote student wellness through fun campaigns and positive peer messaging; and address issues related to underage drinking, substance abuse, and tobacco use, including bullying and mental health wellness.
4th Annual Evolution of Hip Hop Festival Sept. 29
Tuesday, September 18, 2018The 4th Annual Evolution of Hip Hop Festival will take place on Saturday, September 29th (rain date Sept 30th), from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. in Union Square Plaza.
Indigenous Peoples' Day: Statement from Mayor Curtatone and City Proclamation
Thursday, September 13, 2018Statement from Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone
This year on Monday, October 8, the City of Somerville will observe Indigenous Peoples’ Day. We will join--among many others--Alaska, Vermont, Durango, Colo., and Traverse City, Mich., in doing the right thing. It’s been an issue we’ve given careful consideration, and many inside and outside our city have made compelling arguments for this change.
Through SCAP Shoulder Tap Surveys & Compliance Checks, Somerville Youth Ask Adults to “Just Say No”
Wednesday, September 12, 2018Somerville Cares About Prevention (SCAP) announced today the results of the program’s annual “Shoulder Tap Surveys,” designed to discourage adults from purchasing alcohol for people under twenty-one.
Annual Domestic Violence Vigil to be Held October 3
Wednesday, September 12, 2018Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone, the Somerville Commission for Women and RESPOND announce the annual Candlelight Vigil in support of Domestic Violence Awareness Month on Wednesday, October 3, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Statue Park in Davis Square.
The vigil is an annual event bringing the community together in remembrance of those who have lost their lives over the last year to domestic violence.
New Somerville Veterans’ Memorial Parade Set for Sunday, November 4, 2018
Tuesday, September 11, 2018Mayor Joseph Curtatone and Director of Veterans Services Bryan Bishop announce a brand new ceremony to honor our City’s and our nation’s Veterans. Please mark your calendars for Sunday, November 4, 2018, for the rescheduled Veterans Memorial Parade. Although the weather, unfortunately, did not cooperate for the May edition of the Parade, Somerville will host one of only two parades in the region in honor of Veterans Month in November (the second is the Veterans Day Parade currently planned in Boston for November 11).
Somerville PD Investigating Incident at Veterans Memorial Cemetery
Tuesday, September 11, 2018Statement from the Somerville Police Department
The Somerville Police Department is investigating the removal and defilement of American Flags planted in the Veteran’s Memorial Cemetery, and the desecration of the Veteran’s Monument to those who gave their lives in World War 2 in defense of their country.
The SPD has identified the male party contained in the photo below as a person of interest. Anyone knowing the identity of the individual is asked to contact the Somerville Police Department at 617-625-1600 x7238.
City Seeking Members for Boards and Commissions
Tuesday, September 11, 2018SOMERVILLE – The City of Somerville is seeking to fill vacancies on eight essential boards and commissions appointed by the Mayor and coordinated by the Mayor’s Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development. Boards and commissions offer an opportunity for community members with a range of experience, skills, expertise, and perspectives to share their talents and insights with their community. The Mayor’s office will be accepting applications for the open positions through Monday, October 15, 2018.
Somerville Seeking Residents to Serve on City’s Urban Forestry Committee
Tuesday, September 11, 2018The City of Somerville is currently seeking applicants for seven members of the public to re-establish the Urban Forestry Committee. The Committee’s input is intended to support and guide policies and plans currently being reviewed and advanced by the Mayor’s Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development and the Department of Public Works. The Committee will advise the City on matters related to the management and maintenance of all existing and new trees and shrubs on public grounds and public ways.
Henry Hansen Park Redesign Final Community Meeting with Potential Tree Removal Discussion, 9/26
Monday, September 10, 2018Join us Wednesday, Sept. 26, at 6:30 p.m., for the final community meeting on the redesign of Henry Hansen Park (located at the corner of Medford Street and Partridge Ave.). We will also be discussing the possibility of removing the large tree in the middle of the park. The meeting will take place at the Visiting Nurses Association, 259 Lowell Street., 3rd Floor Conference Room opposite the community room. It will be led by the Commissioner of Veterans’ Services, Bryan Bishop, and the project lead, D.J. Chagnon, from CBA Landscape Architects.
POW-MIA Flag Raising and Remembrance Ceremony: Fri., Sept. 21, 2018
Sunday, September 9, 2018Please join Mayor Joseph Curtatone and Veterans’ Commissioner Bryan Bishop as we raise the POW-MIA flag and remember those brave Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines and Coast Guardsmen who served as Prisoners of War or are considered Missing In Action. The ceremony will take place at 12 p.m. on Friday, September 21, 2018 at the City Hall Concourse (93 Highland Ave.). This ceremony offers an opportunity to pause and reflect on the service and sacrifice of so many who have served our country.
GLX Community Meeting to Discuss Upcoming Bridge Closures, September 24
Friday, September 7, 2018Although timelines are subject to change, current plans for construction of the Green Line Extension (GLX) call for the full closure of the Broadway Bridge, just east of Ball Square, for one full year beginning in January 2019. While the bridge is closed, detours will be in place for cars, bikes, pedestrians, and MBTA bus routes 80 and 89.
Suspect in Somerville Armed Robbery Arrested in Boston
Friday, September 7, 2018Update: On Friday, September 7, members of the Boston Police Fugitive Unit with assistance from the Somerville Police Department and Massachusetts State Police arrested Lorne Harrison, 53, of Mattapan, on a warrant for Armed Robbery and other violations. Somerville Police have confirmed that Harrison is the suspect being sought this week following an armed robbery of Kay Jewelers at Assembly Row in Somerville on August 30, 2018. Harrison will be arraigned in U.S. Federal Court.
Somerville Arts Council Announces Local Cultural Council Grant Program for 2019
Wednesday, September 5, 2018The Somerville Arts Council is pleased to announce the availability of its 2019 Local Cultural Council (LCC) grant program. Artists, community groups, and schools may apply for funding to the Council for projects and fellowships for 2019. The deadline for submissions is October 15, 2018.
If you are interested in applying for funding for arts and cultural work in 2019, please review the Arts Council’s guidelines at www.somervilleartscouncil.org/grants/grantforms, and plan to attend one of the following workshops:
Share Your Thoughts on the Future of Central Hill - Tuesday, Sept. 25, 6 p.m.
Tuesday, September 4, 2018The City of Somerville is developing a campus plan for Central Hill, home to City Hall, Somerville High School, the Central Library, and Central Playground. Please join us on Tuesday, September 25, at 6 p.m. for a meeting in the High School cafeteria to help shape the plan. Our project consultants, SMMA, will present three ideas for the design of Central Hill for public input.