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VIDEO: Reflection on 100 COVID-19 Deaths in Somerville
In the wake of Somerville's 100th death due to the COVID-19, Mayor Joseph Curtatone urges all residents to get vaccinated or booster shots, and to practice extra caution during the holiday season.Somerville Moves Inauguration Ceremonies to Virtual Events on January 3
Due to increasing public health concerns amid the current surge in COVID-19 cases locally and regionally, as well as the spread of the more infectious Omicron variant, Mayor-elect Katjana Ballantyne is moving Somerville’s January 3 Inaugural Ceremony to virtual and the reception will be postponed and transformed into a Civic Celebration in the spring. City Council President Matt McLaughlin and School Committee Chairperson Andre Green also announced that the swearing-in and City Council and…Somerville Distributes Free At-Home Rapid COVID-19 Testing Kits to Vulnerable Residents with Barriers to Accessing Testing
The City of Somerville received 16,650 free at-home rapid COVID-19 test kits from the state that are being distributed via various channels to Somerville residents who have limited access to testing, limited means to purchase at-home tests, and are at high risk of exposure. The City has completed distribution of the kits to the Somerville Public Schools, Prospect Hill Academy, community non-profits, the Somerville Housing Authority and additional subsidized housing, and City departments…Somerville Commits $9M in ARPA Funds to Childcare, Rental Assistance, and a Universal Basic Income Pilot Project
Somerville’s outgoing and incoming Mayors jointly announced the City’s first major allocation of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) dollars today, dedicating $9 million in funding to childcare, rental assistance, and a Universal Basic Income pilot project. This joint commitment by Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone and Mayor-elect Katjana Ballantyne comes after the City’s initial round of community engagement seeking to identify priorities for ARPA funding. An unprecedented local infusion of $7 million…Electricity Disclosure Label Is Available for Somerville Community Choice Electricity Program
The City of Somerville's community electricity program has posted the latest Electricity Disclosure Label, which describes the energy mix for all program options. The label can be found in the resources section on the program website, CCE.SomervilleMA.gov. Somerville Community Choice Electricity is a program offered by the City of Somerville to provide residents and businesses with City-vetted options for electricity supply. Somerville Community Choice Electricity does not replace…Take a Survey to Inform Parking and Curb-Use Policies in Somerville
The City of Somerville invites Somerville residents, workers, and visitors to complete a survey to inform citywide parking policies. This survey will provide vital insights into existing travel patterns and public priorities for parking management and curbside space. It is one component of the Citywide Parking and Curb-Use Study, a multipronged effort to collect data and develop recommendations to make Somerville’s parking system work more equitably, efficiently, and consistently for…Take a Brief Survey to Help Somerville Prepare for Natural Hazards
The City of Somerville and Metropolitan Area Planning Council invite you to take a brief survey to help the City prepare for natural hazards like flooding, extreme heat, and intense storms. What are you most concerned about? Do you have ideas about how to protect vulnerable communities, infrastructure, and natural resources? Responses will inform the City’s Hazard Mitigation Plan to better protect the public and critical resources and address the impacts of climate change. …Iluminaciones Light Sculpture on Display in Union Square Starting December 9
As we enter the darkest season of the year, an alleyway in Union Square will be lit by a large-scale light sculpture called Iluminaciones by Zebbler Studios. The pixel-mapped LED sculpture debut will be the evening of Thursday, December 9, to kick off the Somerville Arts Council’s month-long Illuminations celebration. Iluminaciones can be found between 329 and 341 Somerville Avenue. Visit somervilleartscouncil.org for more information on Illuminations, including citywide caroling on…Conway Park Athletic Field Ribbon Cutting, December 9
Please join Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone and Ward 2 Councilor J.T. Scott for a ribbon cutting to celebrate the completion of the Conway Park athletic field on Thursday, December 9, at 1 p.m. To date, this complex project has achieved several critical milestones: The retaining wall has been repaired, contaminants have been removed (with the help of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency), and the athletic field, which features a plant-based infill, has been installed and surrounded with new…COVID-19 Remembrance Ceremony Moved to Rain Date: 12/18
Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone invites all interested to come together to remember those we have lost to COVID-19 and to recognize the many other losses our community has faced throughout the pandemic. We invite attendees to gather for a simple ceremony, a participatory remembrance project, and musical accompaniment on Saturday, December 18 (the rain date), from 1 to 2 p.m., at Symphony Park, 46 Pearl Street. (This event was previously scheduled for December 11, but due to weather will be held on…Feedback
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