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Somerville Announces Timeline for Phased Construction Restart Under Strict COVID Safety Protocols and Additional Business Updates
In anticipation of the easing of statewide stay-at-home restrictions on May 18, the City is preparing for a phased resumption of construction under strict COVID-prevention protocols. In preparation for May 18, the State has also eased some restrictions on non-essential businesses and is seeking feedback on how to safely reopen the economy. In March, Mayor Curtatone and the Somerville Board of Health issued an order to cease all non-emergency construction in Somerville by March 27. …Enjoy Local Musicians at CouchFest, 5/9
The Somerville Arts Council wasn’t going to let spring go by without PorchFest, but to keep everyone healthy and safe this year, it will be CouchFest! On Saturday, May 9, from noon to 6 p.m., you can tune in to live and pre-recorded performances from local musicians right from your couch. To find out who is performing and when, visit this year’s CouchFest map at somervilleartscouncil.org/porchfest/2020. The website will be updated regularly, so don’t forget to check back Saturday when even more…Somerville Cares Fund Applications Now Available
Applications for support are now being accepted for the donation-funded Somerville Cares Fund jointly launched by Mayor Joe Curtatone, the United Way, and the Community Action Agency of Somerville (CAAS). The Somerville Cares Fund will provide emergency financial assistance to individuals and families during the COVID-19 public health crisis to meet needs such as food, housing, medicine, funeral costs, and other essential expenses. The fund is hosted by the United Way and administered by…COVID-19 Update for 4/28/20 and Free COVID-19 Testing in Somerville
Below is a message from the Somerville, MA Community Alert System. Sign up to receive these updates by email, text, or phone. Dear Community Members, Here is a COVID-19 update for Tuesday, April 28. Please also be sure to check somervillema.gov/coronavirus for information and resources that are updated frequently. Latest News Case Counts: As of 9:30 a.m. today, April 28, a total of 545 Somerville residents have tested positive for COVID-19, 205 of them have since recovered, and sadly…Somerville Mayor Joe Curtatone Launches COVID-19 Mitigation Plan with Community-Wide Testing, Tracking, Contact Tracing, and Safe Social Isolation Plan
“These first 3,500 tests are a good start, but you can be sure we will be advocating for more. No matter who you are or whether you have health coverage, you should have access to this kind of free testing.” –Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone A new community-wide COVID-19 mitigation program for testing, tracking, contact tracing, and safe social isolation for Somerville residents was announced today by Somerville Mayor Joe Curtatone, Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) CEO Assaad Sayah, MD, and Doug Kress…Somerville Requires Mask or Face Covering in All Indoor and Outdoor Public Spaces
*/ */ Update: City to Distribute 100,000 Commercial Masks to Residents; Launches 10,000 Mask Drive for Homemade Cloth Masks (More Info) Mask / Face Covering FAQs & Where to Get Them To help further slow the spread of COVID-19, Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone and the Somerville Board of Health announced today that Somerville’s facial covering advisory will become mandatory. The new order requires anyone over the age of two to wear a clean face mask or face covering when in any indoor or…COVID-19 Update for 4/25/20 and Information on Applying for Small Business COVID-19 Relief Funds
Below is a message from the Somerville, MA Community Alert System. Sign up to receive these updates by email, text, or phone. Dear Community Members, Here is a COVID-19 update for Saturday, April 25. Please also be sure to check somervillema.gov/coronavirus for information and resources that are updated frequently. Latest News Case Counts: As of 11:30 a.m. today, April 25, a total of 460 Somerville residents have tested positive for COVID-19, 163 of them have since recovered, and sadly…Somerville’s Senior Buildings Ordered to Share COVID-19 Safety Plans
Today Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone and the Somerville Board of Health issued an order requiring senior housing facilities to share existing COVID-19 safety plans or formally create plans and policies aimed at increasing the safety of and maximizing the protection of their residents, who may be at higher risk of severe COVID-19 symptoms, as well as building staff. Building management must submit these plans within 48 hours of receiving the order. Each building’s plan must comply, at a minimum, with…COVID-19 Update for 4/21/20 and Updates on Applying for Unemployment
Below is a message from the Somerville, MA Community Alert System. Sign up to receive these updates by email, text, or phone. Dear Community Members, Here is a COVID-19 update for Tuesday, April 21. Please also be sure to check somervillema.gov/coronavirus for information and resources that are updated frequently. Latest News Case Counts: As of 8:30 a.m. today, April 21, a total of 381 Somerville residents have tested positive for COVID-19, 135 of them have since recovered, and sadly…Mayor Curtatone's Statement on School Remaining Closed Through End of Academic Year
"We know this isn't easy for anyone, but it is what we must do to protect the health of the entire society around us." I fully support Governor Baker's decision to keep Massachusetts schools closed for the remainder of the school year. It is the only sensible decision as we find ourselves in the surge phase of this pandemic. We simply cannot secure public health at this time by sending thousands of students, teachers, and staff back to school in our community. This is a hard blow to students…Feedback
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