Tips for Heat Safety

What is “Public Safety for All?”

Virtual Town Halls

In March of 2020, the City implemented a proactive Parks Tree Health Program. It focused on Somerville-owned parks and delivering the best arboreal practices to promote healthy tree growth. Each year, four to seven parks will cycle through this program. This program is designed to go beyond routine maintenance and to put parks on a six-year health maintenance cycle.

Eligibility

You may be eligible for a Youth Pass if you live in Somerville and are either:

Lead in Drinking Water

Why should I participate in this program?

Exposure to lead can cause serious health problems, particularly for infants, young children, and pregnant people. 

To learn more about health risks related to exposure to lead in drinking water, visit these resources:

Community involvement is crucial in managing invasive plants and supporting biodiversity. Here are some ways you can pitch in:

 Our System At-a-Glance

Like many cities in the northeast, Somerville’s stormwater and sewer infrastructure was built primarily in the late 19th and early-to-mid-20th century. Somerville’s combination of ongoing development and aging infrastructure, exacerbated by the impacts of climate change, requires significant investment toward modernizing and upgrading our stormwater drainage and sewage systems.