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Somerville Fire Department to Conduct Annual Hydrant Inspections August 17-29
The Somerville Fire Department will begin its annual inspection and testing of all fire hydrants citywide on Monday, August 17, concluding on or around Saturday, August 29. This important annual maintenance program keeps the community safe by helping to ensure hydrants will work properly when needed to put out a fire. Citywide inspections and testing will take approximately two weeks to complete. Work will be conducted…Somerville Recreation’s 2026 Fall Program Guide Is Here
Want to learn street hockey or archery as an adult? Join a free teen volleyball clinic and grab a Neighborhood Restaurant sandwich after practice? Explore a new adaptive arts-and-crafts program or enjoy a Friday teen night out with games, pizza, and friends? Somerville’s 2026 Fall Program Guide is now available, featuring hundreds of ways for residents of all ages and abilities to move, learn, play, and connect this season. "This fall, Somerville Rec is expanding its lineup, bringing…Somerville Sharing How to Vote Early or By Mail in the State Primary Election
Don't let a busy schedule prevent you from exercising your right to vote. Somerville is reminding community members of important voting deadlines and how to vote early, by mail, or in person in the State Primary Election on Tuesday, September 1. Vote Early Early voting for the Primary Election will be held from Saturday, August 22, through Friday, August 28, in the lower level of City Hall (93 Highland Ave.). Early Voting Hours: Saturday,…Somerville’s Davis Square gets a “Glow Up” this Summer
This summer, you may have noticed that Davis Square has more color, a few more places to sit, and a lot more reason to stop and enjoy. On Friday, August 21, the City of Somerville will celebrate the Davis Square’s “summer glow up” with a ribbon cutting from 4:30 to 5 p.m., directly before the Down in Davis: Alive at Five performance at Statue Park. The event will mark the completion of recent public space improvements in the square, including the activation of the Davis Square Slip…Somerville to Observe Overdose Awareness Day and Recovery Month
In recognition of Overdose Awareness Day and Recovery Month the City of Somerville invites community members to a candlelight vigil and flag planting on August 27, as well as to overdose prevention training events throughout September. The vigil and flag planting will take place Thursday, August 27, from 6 to 7 p.m. outside City Hall (93 Highland Ave.). Eleven purple flags will solemnly grace the City Hall lawn in memory of…Scam Alert for Special Permit Applicants
Permit applicants in Somerville have recently received emails that appear to come from the City of Somerville requesting payment. Despite use of official logos, correct titles, and real staff names, these messages were fraudulent. The City is sharing information on how you can stay protected against potential scams. What to know: The City of Somerville will never ask you to send money via gift cards, peer-to-peer apps (like Venmo or Cash App),…Heat Advisory for Somerville Thursday and Friday, Aug. 6-7: Take Precautions to Stay Safe and Cool
The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for Thursday and Friday, August 6 and 7. High heat and humidity are expected with feels-like temperatures up to 100 degrees. Although the Heat Advisory does not currently extend beyond Friday, feels-like temperatures are still expected to rise above 90 degrees through the weekend and into Monday. It’s important to know how to keep…Somerville Expanding Electric Vehicle Charging Network
Update: Somerville's Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Network ribbon cutting ceremony on August 6 has been postponed. A new date will be shared at somervillema.gov/news. Somerville is celebrating the recent installation of six new electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in Somerville, adding 12 new publicly accessible charging ports across the city at no cost to Somerville thanks to state funding. The August 6 ribbon cutting ceremony for the EV charging network has been postponed and is being…Somerville Seeks Standby Polling Place Workers for State Primary Election Tuesday, September 1
The City of Somerville is seeking standby polling place workers for the upcoming State Primary Election on Tuesday, September 1. Many poll workers are needed to support operations and conduct a successful election. Standby poll workers must be ready to step in as needed on Election Day: Tuesday, September 1, 2026. The workday starts at 6:30 a.m. and ends after the polls close at 8 p.m., with a two-hour break. Poll workers would serve in the following role: …Elm-Beacon Connector Safety Improvements to Start Late Summer 2026
At any time of the day and any day of the week you’ll, see people walking, rolling, biking, driving, or catching the bus to travel along Elm Street in Somerville. All of these should be safe activities, but unfortunately, Elm Street, along with nearby Somerville Avenue and Beacon Street, are considered high-crash streets for people walking and riding bikes. The City’s Elm-Beacon Connector project is designed to change…Feedback
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