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Mayor Wilson Statement on 5/14 Davis Square Incident
The Somerville Police are actively investigating an assault with a knife-like weapon that occurred this morning on Holland Street between persons believed to be known to one another. Fortunately, the victim’s injuries were non-life-threatening, and first and foremost my thoughts are with them and wishes for their full recovery. I am extremely upset for the victim and the community. Our public spaces have to be safe and welcoming for everyone. We know residents are frustrated and concerned…“No Mow May” in Somerville Underway to Support Local Pollinators
Noticing the grass is growing taller than usual? It’s intentional. During the month of May, mowing of City-owned passive-use grassy areas are paused as part of the international “No Mow May” initiative. The intent is to support biodiversity and provide vital food sources for reemerging pollinators -- like bees, beetles, and butterflies -- this spring. During this time, the exception is athletic fields and cemeteries, which are regularly mown per usual.The city is participating because although…Somerville’s Annual Water System Flushing Program Starts Monday, May 18
The City of Somerville’s annual Water System Flushing Program will begin on Monday, May 18, and conclude in late October. This annual program flushes pipes at high velocities to clean water mains and maintain the highest possible water quality. Flushing will be done on Mondays and Thursdays between 6 p.m. and midnight to minimize disruptions to water service. On June 15 and 18, City crews will be flushing hydrants on the following streets: …Somerville Names Armory Advisory Board to Guide Future of Historic Art Space
The City of Somerville is announcing the appointed members of the Somerville Armory Advisory Board, a new body charged with helping shape the future of the Armory as a vibrant, community arts and cultural space. The board will play a key role in advising on programming, partnerships, and long-term vision as the City advances plans to revitalize the Armory as a multi-use, public hub for arts, culture, and community gathering. The appointments build on the City’s ongoing efforts to reopen and…Celebrate Haitian Heritage at Flag Raising Ceremony on May 18
Celebrate Somerville’s Haitian community and honor Haitian Flag Day by joining a Haitian Flag raising ceremony on May 18. Hosted by the City of Somerville’s Office of Immigrant Affairs (SOIA), in partnership with the Haitian Service Providers Coalition (HSPC), all are invited to attend. The event celebrates Somerville’s Haitian community and honors the history and enduring spirit of Haiti. Attendees will hear from Mayor Jake Wilson and SOIA…Cities of Cambridge, Somerville, and MWRA Submit Draft Updated Combined Sewer Overflow Control Plan
The Cities of Cambridge and Somerville, together with the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA), have submitted a joint Draft Updated Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) Control Plan to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) to protect local waterways from pollution, the first in the nation to go beyond EPA guidance and prepare for climate change. The Draft Updated Plan is the first to be taking bold,…Somerville Brings Art into City Hall with New Community Collections Exhibits: First Up, RE-discovering Somerville Open Studios
Somerville is bringing art into City Hall with the new Community Collections series of rotating art exhibits. The program puts the halls and walls of City Hall to use as a mini-gallery to feature community and student artwork. The series launches Wednesday, April 29, with the RE-discovering Somerville Open Studios exhibit featuring artwork by Somerville Open Studios (SOS) artists, photos of SOS artists in their studio spaces by photographer Aram Comjean, and vintage SOS posters from the past…Somerville Launches Racial and Social Justice Public Grants, Opening $100,000 in Micro-Grants for Community-Led Justice Work
The City of Somerville is putting money directly into the hands of residents, advocates, and service providers working to advance racial and social justice at the local and neighborhood level. Mayor Jake Wilson and the Department of Racial and Social Justice (RSJ) today announced the launch of the City’s first ever RSJ Fund Public Grants round, a new micro-grant program offering up community programming grants — with individual awards ranging from $250 to $9,999. Applications…Give Feedback on Designs for Inner Belt–Brickbottom Crossing at May 7 Open House
The Brickbottom and Inner Belt neighborhoods are separated from one another by train tracks. Currently residents and visitors looking to move between these areas must follow a lengthy route that includes walking under McGrath Highway via the underpass on Washington Street. To enhance connections between the neighborhoods, provide easier access to community and arts spaces as well as support economic growth, the City is designing an accessible crossing for…Community Design Workshop for New School Building at 115 Sycamore May 11
As part of the design process for the new school building at 115 Sycamore Street, all community members are invited to join a collaborative workshop focused on planning for community programming uses at the new school building. Please join us on Monday, May 11, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Tufts Administration Building Atrium Conference Room at 167…Feedback
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