COLD SNAP: With Extreme Cold in the Forecast, Take These Steps to Avoid Frozen Pipes
Friday, January 29, 2021Learn more at SomervilleMA.gov/FrozenPipes
Learn more at SomervilleMA.gov/FrozenPipes
City of Somerville Launches Call-In Lines for COVID-19 Vaccine Information
Thursday, January 28, 2021The City of Somerville has launched phone lines that residents can call to listen to recorded updates on COVID-19 vaccine information. Five lines, each with a different language, are available. Because vaccination information is changing rapidly, these lines will be updated frequently and will only provide the latest information. For additional vaccine information, sign up for City alerts and visit the websites listed below.
COVID-19 Update: Vaccinations, Assistance Info, Health Tips, & More
Wednesday, January 27, 2021This is a message from the Somerville, MA Community Alert System. Dear Community Members, Here is the COVID-19 update for Wednesday, January 27. Please also check somervillema.gov/covid19 for information and resources that are updated frequently. Vaccine Updates PLEASE NOTE THAT VACCINE INFORMATION IS CHANGING QUICKLY. THE INFORMATION BELOW IS THE LATEST NEWS AS OF WEDNESDAY EVENING, JANUARY 27.
Somerville’s 100 Homes Program Accepting Applications for Affordable Housing Waitlist
Friday, January 22, 2021Somerville’s 100 Homes program is now accepting applications to be added to its affordable housing waitlist. Eligible applicants include people facing displacement, Section 8 voucher holders, and households earning between 80% and 100% of the area median income.
Somerville to Host Youth-Led Photovoice Exhibition on Problem Gambling
Thursday, January 14, 2021The City of Somerville’s Prevention Services Division, in partnership with Cambridge Health Alliance, will host a virtual photovoice exhibition facilitated by Somerville youth to raise awareness about underage problem gambling. Photovoice is a method of exploring social issues that empowers individuals to tell a story through photography. The event will be held on Thursday, January 28, from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. on Zoom. Visit somervillema.gov/ProblemGambling at that time for a link to attend.
Somerville’s New Allen Street Playground Now Open; Renovated Community Gardens Available This Spring
Friday, January 8, 2021A new playground is now open for some of Somerville’s youngest residents near Union Square. The Allen Street Garden and Pocket Park, which officially opened last month with a COVID-compliant ribbon-cutting ceremony, now features imaginative and engaging play structures for kids aged 2 through 5, as well as renovated community garden facilities.
Somerville to Remain in Modified Phase 2, Step 2 of Reopenings
Thursday, January 7, 2021With high numbers of new COVID-19 cases, Somerville will remain in a modified Phase 2, Step 2 of business reopenings until further notice. Somerville rolled back to this earlier phase of reopening on December 17.
Statement from Mayor Joe Curtatone, City Council President Matt McLaughlin, School Committee Chair Andre Green, and Superintendent Mary Skipper
Wednesday, January 6, 2021Like everyone else, we are watching events unfold on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. To say that it is disheartening would be a gross understatement. It is an assault on our beliefs and our values as a nation. While this shameful chapter in our national history takes place, we are grateful for our own community's civic strength and want to assure our residents, workers, families, and students, that we are being vigilant at the local level to make sure that no one here imitates the violence we are seeing in our capital. We are committed to the safety of our residents.
Application Deadline Extended - Somerville’s Charter Review Committee Seeks Community Members
Tuesday, January 5, 2021Open Positions: Eight positions available Term: 12 months (anticipated) Availability: Immediate The City of Somerville is seeking community members to serve on a Charter Review Committee and the deadline to apply has been extended to January 19.
Somerville Allocates Additional $5 Million for COVID-19 Small Business Relief
Monday, January 4, 2021In its third and largest round of COVID-19 business relief to date, the City of Somerville has made an additional $5 million available for small businesses affected by the pandemic.
"I Spy Somerville": Take Part in the Historic Holiday Cheer Challenge!
Tuesday, December 29, 2020Last week, we challenged folks to share the decorations that they felt best captured seasonal merriment, people’s humanity, or much needed humor during this clearly historic year. Since then, we have received several fantastic entries from Somervillians all around the City! However, the season is not over yet, so to maximize holiday cheer, we've decided to extend the deadline for entries to Tuesday, December 29th!
Assessing: FY 2021 Assessed Values Now Available
Tuesday, December 29, 2020The Assessor's Database has been updated with FY 2021 values. Click here to browse the database.
Somerville Police Ask for Public’s Help to Identify Suspect in Unarmed Bank Robbery
Monday, December 28, 2020The Somerville Police Department is seeking any information about a suspect in an unarmed bank robbery that took place on Monday, December 28, at around 10:45 a.m., at the East Cambridge Savings Bank at 285 Highland Ave. The suspect is described as a white male and was seen wearing mirrored style glasses, a multi-colored face mask, a blue/green hooded sweatshirt, and white sneakers. He was last seen heading east on Highland Avenue. Anyone with information is asked to call the Station Officer at 617-625-1600 ext. 7254 or ext. 7250.
Somerville’s First Flag Raising Celebration Going Virtual in 2021
Wednesday, December 23, 2020This year, instead of gathering on Prospect Hill on New Year’s Day to reenact the raising of the Grand Union Flag (considered to be the first flag of the nation), you can tune in to a virtual celebration of this historical event. Beginning Friday, January 1, a pre-recorded ceremony will air on City Cable (RCN channel 13 and Comcast channel 22) and the City’s YouTube channel here https://www.youtube.com/SomervilleCityTV.
Somerville Police Ask for Public’s Help to Identify Vehicle Involved in 12/22 Crash
Tuesday, December 22, 2020The Somerville Police Department is seeking any information about a vehicle involved in a Tuesday, December 22, crash. At around 7:52 a.m. a 9-year-old boy was struck at Broadway and Walnut Street while walking his dog. He sustained minor injuries. The driver did not remain on the scene and police are looking for information that will help identify them. The vehicle allegedly involved in the crash is described as a gold-colored passenger car and it was seen heading east on Broadway. Anyone with information is asked to call Officer Teves at 617-625-1600 ext.
Somerville Rolls Back COVID-19 Reopenings to a Modified Version of Phase II, Step 2
Monday, December 14, 2020Due to the accelerating spread of COVID-19 in Massachusetts and CDC warnings that the United States has entered a dangerous and record-breaking phase of high-level transmission for the virus, Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone and the Somerville Board of Health are rolling back the City of Somerville to a modified version of Phase II, Step 2 of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts’ reopening plan effective end of day Wednesday, December 16, at 11:59 p.m. and will be in effect for at least three weeks.
Open Letter: Mayor Curtatone Urges Somerville Residents to Shop Local and Donate This Holiday Season
Tuesday, December 8, 2020"Our neighbors and our local businesses need us to donate generously and shop with intention. This year our holiday spirit needs to be filled with community spirit. We need a season of unity." -Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone
Somerville’s Holiday Traditions Adapt to COVID-19
Friday, December 4, 2020This year, the City of Somerville has rethought its annual holiday traditions so that we can still celebrate as a community while protecting against COVID-19.
City of Somerville Seeking Climate Forward Ambassadors for Winter/Spring 2021
Thursday, December 3, 2020The City of Somerville is seeking community members interested in taking action on the climate crisis to apply for the 2021 Climate Forward Ambassador Program. The program will begin January 2021, and meetings will be held virtually over Zoom.
For Winter 2020/21, Park EVEN During Snow Emergencies
Monday, November 30, 2020As snow season approaches, the City of Somerville reminds all residents that because this winter season begins in an even year, snow emergency parking is allowed on the even side. The City’s snow removal policy for public streets requires that residents park only on one designated side of the street during snow emergencies (unless otherwise posted). One-sided parking is needed to allow plows to push snow to the other side of the street to ensure safe passage for emergency vehicles and others. Any exceptions for designated streets will be posted with official roadside signage.