CITY SEEKS FULL CONVERSION OF PUBLIC LIGHTS TO LED

Energy-efficient LED lightbulbs in street, decorative and city building external lights would save estimated $450,000 annually, reduce CO2 emissions by 600 metric tons per year

The Somerville Arts Council and local art teacher and painter Crystal Burney invite Somerville youth to assist with the creation of a ground mural for the water fountain at the Trum Playground on Franey Road.  

Youth ages 7 and older who are interested in learning how to paint a mural will be welcomed to add a few of their own brush strokes to a new design located below the water fountain in the playground. Drop in for the following dates and times, and be sure to wear your play clothes!

On Wednesday, June 3 and Thursday, June 4, Somerville residents will have a chance to get a sneak peek at an early prototype of the all-new www.SomervilleMA.gov, and share their ideas to make it better. Volunteers will complete a 45 minute testing session at the Cummings School, 42 Prescott St. During the session, volunteers will be asked to find pieces of information on the website, and then share their feedback on whether they were successful or not and how the process could have been better.

Incident: Somerville PD is looking to identify the above pictured Suspect in relation to an Unarmed Robbery at the Davis Sq. Bank of America (406 Highland Ave) at approximately 4:30 PM on Thursday, May 28.

On Thursday, October 15 and Monday, October 19, Somerville residents will have a chance to try out the newly developed www.SomervilleMA.gov. Volunteers will complete a 1-hour testing session at the Central Library, 79 Highland Ave. During the session, volunteers will be asked to find pieces of information on the website using a variety of devices, and then share their feedback on whether they were successful or not and how the process could have been better.

#SOMERBLISS KICKS OFF SUMMER TO ENCOURAGE LOCAL DINING AND SHOPPING

Social media campaign in June to officially launch summer and support Somerville businesses

CITY’S SOMERSTREETS PROGRAM RETURNS FOR SUMMER 2015

Kicking off with “Carnaval” along East Broadway, SomerStreets promotes active living, reconnecting with city neighborhoods

SOMERVILLE – SomerStreet: Carnaval returns for a 6th year of shaking up East Somerville! SomerStreets will kick off the 2015 season this Sunday, June 7, from noon to 4 p.m. (rain or shine).

The City of Somerville invites you to the "Carnaval @ SomerStreets" event this Sunday, June 7. Family-friendly programming and live entertainment will take place on Broadway from McGrath Highway to Pennsylvania Ave. between noon and 4 p.m. on Sunday, free of charge, and all are welcome.

In order to ensure public safety at the event, several road closures and parking bans will be in effect between McGrath Highway and Pennsylvania Ave.:

Due to ongoing work on the School St. Bridge in preparation for the Green Line Extension, the bridge will be closed from 9 a.m. on Fri., June 12 through noon on Sun., June 14. During this time, pedestrians will still be able to access the entirety of School St., however vehicles will be detoured as follows: