The Somerville Office of Immigrant Affairs and the Missionary Church of the Haitian Community will host a reflection on the thirteenth anniversary of the 2010 earthquake in Haiti on January 12, 2023, from 6 to 8 p.m., at the Missionary Church of the Haitian Community (100 Temple Street, Somerville, MA, 02145).  

This month, youth leaders as part of Somerville Positive Forces (SPF), a substance misuse prevention youth group that is part of the Somerville Cares About Prevention (SCAP) community-based coalition in Somerville’s Prevention Services division, took to their community to raise awareness about the risks associated with underage drinking. Nationally known as the Sticker Shock Campaign, youth gathered bags from alcohol stores and placed stickers on them reminding adults not to provide alcohol to people under 21 years old.

Exactly one year ago, I stood right here and shared my vision for how we’d work together to translate our progressive values into progress for all. Tonight, I’ll outline how we put that mission into practice this past year (...) ―Mayor Katjana Ballantyne

Mayor Katjana Ballantyne announces that the City of Somerville is now seeking proposals that aim to address the gender wage gap, particularly for women of color who face the greatest pay disparity. Programs that create and maintain employment opportunities for low- and moderate-income women residing in the city are sought. The grants are made possible by the City’s American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds, the Job Creation and Retention Trust, City funds, and funds generated from development impact fees. Proposals will be accepted until January 31, 2023.