On Thurs., Nov. 12, and Fri., Nov. 13, due to ongoing work on the Medford St. Bridge in preparation for the Green Line Extension, Medford St. between Walnut St. and Pearl St. will be closed to vehicles from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Vehicles traveling west on Medford St. will be detoured onto Walnut St. and Pearl St. Vehicles traveling east will continue to be detoured at Pearl St. to McGrath Highway. Pedestrian access will be maintained.

Join us in honoring Somerville's veterans at the Somerville Allied Veterans' Council annual Veterans Day Ceremony. The ceremony takes place tomorrow (11/11) at 10 a.m. at the George Dilboy VFW Post, 371 Summer St.

City to Host Public Meetings to Discuss Zoning Overhaul Process

Join the OSPCD Planning Division for the next step in the Somerville Zoning Overhaul process.

Each of these meetings will discuss the ideas presented last year in the new zoning ordinance, respond to comments provided in the public review process, and propose changes to the ordinance based upon this feedback.

Public Space

Somerville Program to Advance New National Model for Public Benefits Process: Strategy Leaders For Process Announced 

Community stakeholders to work with nationally renowned LOCUS organization on Union Square public benefits framework

New Director of Veterans Services Announced

Bryan Bishop, current Deputy Commissioner & Chief of Staff of Boston Veterans’ Services, named new Director of Somerville Veterans Services

Symphony Park Ribbon Cutting 11/20

Join Mayor Joseph Curtatone and Ward 1 Alderman Matthew McLaughlin on Friday, Nov. 20 at 10:30 a.m. for the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at Symphony Park. Located at the corner of Pearl and Florence Streets, Somerville’s newest park is inspired by the legacy of the Hadley family who created music on this site and beyond. It features: 

Free Flu Vaccine Clinic at City Hall Annex 11/19

The Somerville Health and Human Services Department has scheduled an additional free public flu vaccination clinic. While there is no charge for vaccinations, attendees are asked to bring an insurance card if available. Those wanting a vaccine should wear clothing that allows easy access to the upper arm. Flu clinics will be held as follows:

· Thursday, Nov. 19, City Hall Annex, 50 Evergreen Ave., 4 - 6:30p.m.

Free Flu Vaccine Clinic at City Hall Annex 11/19

The Somerville Health and Human Services Department has scheduled an additional free public flu vaccination clinic. While there is no charge for vaccinations, attendees are asked to bring an insurance card if available. Those wanting a vaccine should wear clothing that allows easy access to the upper arm. Flu clinics will be held as follows:

· Thursday, Nov. 19, City Hall Annex, 50 Evergreen Ave., 4 - 6:30p.m.

From Saturday, Nov. 21 at 1 a.m. through Sunday, Nov 22 at approximately midnight, Keolis construction personnel will be working at the Park St. railroad crossing to remove and replace existing track structures, requiring the closure of Park St. between Somerville Ave. and Beacon St. (open to abutters only) throughout the weekend. During the work, detours will be posted as follows:

Additional Street Sweeping Day Added for Residents on Fourth Thursday Routes (Thanksgiving Day)