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www.somervillema.gov/movingSomerville Prevention Services Hosting Weekly Series on Substance Abuse Prevention
This summer, Somerville Prevention Services is hosting a series of free virtual presentations about a range of substance use prevention topics as one way to continue to educate and support community members during the coronavirus pandemic. Session themes include tobacco/nicotine, marijuana, problem gambling, anger management in recovery, and alcohol. Upcoming presentations will be held on August 13, August 20, and August 27 at 6 p.m. on Zoom. Visit somervillema.gov/preventionservices shortly…Joint Statement from Somerville Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone and Medford Mayor Breanna Lungo-Koehn on Tufts University’s Reopening Plan
Today Mayors Joseph A. Curtatone of Somerville and Breanna Lungo-Koehn of Medford sent the following letter to Tufts University President Anthony Monaco regarding the university’s reopening plan: On behalf of the cities of Somerville and Medford, we write to reiterate our serious concern about the University’s Fall 2020 campus reopening plan, particularly in light of the recent uptrend in daily confirmed COVID-19 positive cases and transmission rates in Massachusetts and the Northeast in the…Draft Winter Hill Urban Renewal Plan Released for Public Comment
The City released a draft Winter Hill Urban Renewal Plan today, following a year of public meetings, online engagement, and community conversations about the future of the vacant Star Market site. The Plan proposes that the Somerville Redevelopment Authority (SRA) take a 2.8-acre area that includes the Star Market, Walgreens, and two buildings at the corner of Temple St and Broadway for the purpose of creating more green open space, affordable housing, and a mixed-use development.…City of Somerville Seeking Members for Boards and Commissions
The City of Somerville is seeking to fill vacancies on essential boards and commissions appointed by the Mayor and coordinated by the Mayor’s Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development. All new board and commission members must be approved by the City Council. Boards and commissions offer an opportunity for community members with a range of experience, skills, expertise, and perspectives to share their talents and insights with their community. Applications for open positions will…Public Hearing on Tufts Reopening Plan, 8/5; Tufts University to Host Community Meeting on Reopening, 8/4
The Somerville City Council will hold a public hearing on Tufts University’s reopening plan on Wednesday, August 5, starting at 7 p.m. There are two ways residents can submit testimony: To attend and be heard, enter the following link into your internet browser at any time before the meeting: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6975948688038741262. You will be asked to register for the meeting, and after registering, you will receive an email with instructions to join the meeting/…Phase 3 Reopening in Somerville Remains on Hold, Outdoor Fitness Alternatives Allowed
Citing concerns over COVID-19 case trends, testing and State contact tracing weaknesses and risk of new surge, Somerville keeps Phase 3 openings on hold 10-person indoor and outdoor gatherings limit remains in effect City supporting outdoor options for gyms and fitness centers As members of the medical community note rising case counts and urge a rollback of the State’s phased reopening, Somerville’s Phase 3 Step 1 reopening will remain on hold. Local officials continue to review…City to Host Town Halls on School District COVID-19 Planning
The Somerville Public Schools and the City of Somerville will be jointly hosting three upcoming (not four) online School Planning Town Halls (two in English, one multilingual) on local efforts to prepare for the 2020/2021 school year amid the coronavirus pandemic. In addition, due to the pandemic, the Somerville School Committee will be holding two additional summertime meetings. The upcoming schedule is as follows: Monday, July 27: School Committee Meeting, 7 p.m. …Next Phase of Shared Streets to Be Rolled Out Starting July 31
Somerville’s Shared Streets initiative will roll out new routes starting Friday, July 31. Shared Streets open up low-volume or residential side-streets to pedestrians, cyclists, and other users while still allowing vehicle access for residents who live on the street or who need to use the street to get to their homes, their guests, and service vehicles such as first responders, delivery drivers, sanitation trucks, and street sweepers. The new routes will be in the Spring Hill, Magoun Square,…Town Halls on School District COVID-19 Planning (SCHEDULE UPDATE)
The Somerville Public Schools and the City of Somerville will be jointly hosting three upcoming (not four) online School Planning Town Halls (two in English, one multilingual) on local efforts to prepare for the 2020/2021 school year amid the coronavirus pandemic. In addition, due to the pandemic, the Somerville School Committee will be holding two additional summertime meetings. The upcoming schedule is as follows: Monday, July 27: School Committee Meeting, 7 p.m. …Feedback
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