Project Overview

The City of Somerville is currently exploring the possibility of opening a local supervised consumption site (SCS) to address the ongoing impacts of the overdose crisis. In 2021, the City conducted a needs assessment and feasibility study, which recommended the establishment of at least one SCS in Somerville that includes harm reduction and support services for people who use drugs.

City's Action Steps

Tips for Heat Safety

What is “Public Safety for All?”

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.