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Somerville Memorial Day Ceremony Set for May 30
This Memorial Day, the City of Somerville will host a ceremony of remembrance to honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice while in service to our country. The ceremony will take place Monday, May 30, at Veterans’ Memorial Cemetery on Broadway between Alewife Brook Parkway and North Street. Speaking remarks will begin at 10 a.m. featuring Mayor Katjana Ballantyne, City Council President Matthew McLaughlin, Director of Veterans’ Services Ted Louis-Jacques, and several members…SOMERVILLE OPEN LETTER: Joint Message and Resources Following Shooting in Buffalo, NY
Dear Community, Students, Parents, and Guardians, On Friday, youth in our City rallied for peace including calling for safety from gun violence and the impacts of racism in all of its forms. It was an act of both frustration and hope, of both concern and determination organized by youth involved with the nonprofit Teen Empowerment. Many of us went, and we were impressed and moved. Less than 24 hours later in a neighboring state, an 18-year-old white male, walked into a supermarket serving a…FabVille Maker Showcase, May 19
FabVille, the City of Somerville’s digital fabrication lab, is hosting its first Maker Showcase to celebrate the local maker community and their diverse creations. All are welcome at this evening of free demonstrations, talks, networking, and refreshments. The Showcase takes place Thursday, May 19, from 5 to 9 p.m. at Somerville High School, Room B032. Get a hands-on tutorial of the FabVille laser cutters and 3D printers, shop local wares and services, and meet BONK, the Somerville…Somerville Planning Board Seeks Two Members
The Somerville Planning Board seeks one full member and one alternate member, and all Somerville residents are invited to apply. A background in architecture, landscape architecture, urban design, urban planning, and/or land-use law is beneficial but not required. Applicants should be interested in job creation, affordable housing development, and open space and multimodal transportation strategies. The Planning Board reviews long-term and large-scale planning throughout the city. It…Somerville Urban Design Commission Seeks One Member
Open Positions: One alternate Term: Four years The City of Somerville Urban Design Commission (UDC) seeks one new alternate member, and all Somerville residents are invited to apply. A background or interest in urban design, community planning, landscape design, or architecture is beneficial but not required. The Urban Design Commission provides advice and recommendations on the design of development projects that affect the quality of Somerville’s public realm. The UDC has…Somerville Job & Resource Fair, May 26
The City of Somerville, Somerville Community Corporation (SCC), Boynton Yards, and USQ are hosting a job and resource fair to connect residents with local employers and opportunities. The event will take place Thursday, May 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Mystic Activity Center, 530 Mystic Avenue. Meet with representatives from nearly 30 local organizations across technology, hospitality, health care, construction, retail, education, and more. See the full list and register to attend at…Somerville Police Update: Somerville High School incident
On Monday, May 9, during school dismissal, Somerville Police responded to a call from a relative for a family matter requiring a response to the entrance to Somerville High School. The Department’s Juvenile Officer and another uniformed Police Officer arrived at the High School. At the request and authorization of the child’s mother, the juvenile initially agreed to travel with the officer home and willingly entered the Juvenile Officer’s vehicle. As the Juvenile Officer prepared…Somerville Offers Free Taxi Rides to Local Food and Health Services
Please note: The Taxi to Health program has been extended until October 31, 2024. Somerville residents can once again sign up for free cab rides to access food and medical care through its Taxi to Health program. After establishing the program in 2020 as a crisis measure during the early days of the pandemic, the City of Somerville is relaunching the initiative using American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. The Taxi to Health Program provides residents with free cab rides…Somerville CDC COVID-19 Community Level is HIGH; City Distributing Free KN95 Masks
*/ The CDC’s COVID-19 Community Level in Somerville is now HIGH In English, Español, Portugues, Kreyòl Ayisyen, and नेपाली The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) raised the COVID-19 Community Level for all of Middlesex County to HIGH on Thursday evening, May 5. A number of nearby counties are also at a HIGH level. The CDC recommends you follow these prevention tips when COVID-19 community levels are HIGH: Wear a mask indoors in public Stay up to date with COVID-19…DA Update on Somerville Police Officer
As reported by the Middlesex District Attorney’s Office, on May 5, 2022, former Somerville Police Officer Michael McGrath admitted to sufficient facts in Cambridge District Court to the charge of assault and battery by means of a dangerous weapon. McGrath admitted to having pepper-sprayed a handcuffed man on October 1, 2019. When the police administration learned of the incident, McGrath was placed on unpaid leave. An internal investigation by the Somerville Police Professional…Feedback
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