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.
Somerville CDC COVID-19 Community Level is HIGH; City Distributing Free KN95 Masks
Masks strongly encouraged when indoors in public. All urged to be sure vaccinations are up to date.
The CDC’s COVID-19 Community Level in Somerville is now HIGH
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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.
Somerville Junction Park Expansion & Renovation Virtual Meeting, May 10
Mayor Katjana Ballantyne, Ward 5 City Councilor Beatriz Gómez Mouakad, and City staff invite you to a virtual community meeting to discuss the expansion and renovation of Junction Park, located off of Central Street near the Community Path extension.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Somerville Appointments Advisory Committee Seeks New Members
Open Positions: Five
Term: Three years
The City of Somerville seeks five members for the Mayor’s Appointments Advisory Committee (AAC), and all Somerville residents are invited to apply. Boards and commissions offer an opportunity for residents with a range of experience, skills, expertise, and perspectives to share their talents and insights with their community.
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