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West Branch Library Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, In-Person Services Postponed
The ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Somerville Public Library West Branch planned for Monday, July 12, has been postponed. A new date will be announced as soon as possible. The Central and East branches will open for in-person visits on July 12, and the West will continue to offer curbside services until further notice. We look forward to celebrating with you soon!Somerville Arts Council's ArtBeat Returns July 10
Somerville Arts Council's ArtBeat is back in person this summer to celebrate pop art! This year's theme is “Pop!” so expect to see pops of color, eyepopping art installations, and a whole lot of surprises popping up all over Davis Square. This year's event will be held on Saturday, July 10 (rain date July 11) from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. throughout Davis Square, with a kickoff parade featuring the School of HONK starting at 10:30 a.m. ArtBeat is free, but with a suggested donation of $3 you will get…Get Vaccinated at Somerville’s Vaccine Day, 7/11
Sunday, July 11, is Somerville Vaccine Day. Three mobile clinics will be set up around the city to provide COVID-19 vaccines to anyone 12 or older. Clinics will be held at Holy Bible Baptist Church, 64 College Ave.; St. Anthony’s Parish, 12 Properzi Way; Brazilian Presbyterian Church, 212 School St. The clinics will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at all three locations, allowing people to get a free vaccine, while enjoying free food, music, and a gift. Walk-ins are welcome at any of these…Somerville Veterans’ Commission on Monuments, Memorials, and Dedications Committee Seeks Five Members
The City of Somerville’s Veterans’ Commission on Monuments, Memorials, and Dedications Committee is accepting applications for five positions - three to be filled by veterans. The commission will have charge and control of the construction of any memorial for a veteran and will have custody and care of the memorial after its construction. The commission, which will also develop policies and procedures to follow for dedicating memorials, will meet when needed to name these assets. Meetings are…Public Event License Applications Due July 2 for Summertime Events in Somerville
Planning an event in Somerville this summer? Take note: Public Event license applications for events before Labor Day must be submitted online by Friday, July 2. Doing so ensures adequate processing time for the application to be submitted to the City Council before its summer recess begins at the conclusion of its meeting on July 8. A Public Event license is required for any event that would close or physically occupy a public sidewalk, square, park, school playground, or other area; travel…Cooling Center Opened at 167 Holland Street, Somerville; Heat Advisory and Safety Tips
A heat advisory for the Boston metro region remains in effect through Wednesday evening, June 30, and community members are urged to take precautions. Temperatures of 98-99 degrees are forecast through Wednesday but will feel like 100 to 103 degrees. The National Weather Service warns that due to the high heat and humidity that heat-related illness is possible. To stay safe, we urge community members to review all of the following heat safety tips and ways to stay cool in Somerville. Most…City of Somerville’s Mobile Farmers Market Begins 2021 Season on July 9
The Somerville Mobile Farmers Market will begin its 2021 season on July 9. On Fridays and Saturdays until October 16, customers can buy fresh, local produce in neighborhoods around Somerville. The Mobile Market offers a 50% discount for any customers that need it and accepts cash, debit, credit, SNAP, P-EBT, WIC farmers market coupons, and senior farmers market coupons for payment. Any customers who shop and pay full price help the Mobile Market offer the discount to those who need it. Here’s…Virtual Meeting to Discuss Somerville Junction Park Expansion & Renovation, July 7
Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone, Ward 5 City Councilor Mark Niedergang, and City staff invite you to a virtual community meeting to discuss the proposed expansion and renovation of Somerville Junction Park. City staff will give an overview of existing conditions, present conceptual ideas for potential future uses, and gather feedback from attendees. The meeting will take place on Wednesday, July 7, at 7 p.m. Register to attend at somervillema.gov/JunctionParkMtg1. Interpretation into…Three Town Hall Meetings on Proposed Supervised Consumption Site Planned for July
Three virtual town halls are planned for July to further the conversation around opening a supervised consumption site (SCS) in Somerville. Each meeting will have a different focus to address various stakeholder perspectives. Each meeting will begin at 6 p.m. and the schedule is as follows: Tuesday, July 13 - Hear from potential users of the site and Harm Reduction Specialist Thursday, July 22 - Listen to the stories of families of people who use drugs and a discussion around community impacts…Cities of Somerville, Cambridge, Framingham, and Chelsea Announce Virtual & Call-In Panel Discussion on Keeping Our Kids Safe and the COVID-19 Vaccine, 6/29
Únase a nosotros, martes el 29 de junio a las 6 pm, para una sesión informativa sobre la vacuna COVID-19... ...y cómo mantener a sus hijos a salvo del COVID-19 con expertos en salud pública, pediatras, psicólogos infantiles y padres. Para unirse a la sesión por Zoom, visite tinyurl.com/KidsVaxZoom o marque 301-715-8592 y luego ingrese el código de acceso: 984 9595 2174 #. También puede unirse por Facebook Live en nuestra página de Facebook, www.facebook.com/SomervilleCiudad. Tendremos…Feedback
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