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City Releases Artist Certification Program in Preparation for 8 Artist Live/Work Units at Former Powder House School
The Somerville Arts Council recently released the application for Artist Housing Certification for newly constructed live/work units at the new Powder House/MarKa development. The certification application and further details are available online at somervilleartscouncil.org/certification. This development will have five “market rate” units and three “inclusionary” units. All eight units will require applicants to possess an Artist Certification prior to application for either unit types. The…Eviction Moratorium Extended Until October 17 (UPDATE: See Note Inside)
UPDATE (APRIL 7, 2021) The content on this page is an archive of a previously issued news release. To find the latest information about the state of evictions in Somerville, please visit: The Office of Housing Stability The City of Somerville’s moratorium on residential and commercial evictions is still in place and will remain in effect until the City’s state of emergency is lifted. The State’s moratorium on residential and small-business…Somerville’s Cambridge Health Alliance Testing Site Moved to Assembly Square
As of Monday, July 20, the COVID-19 testing site previously located at the Somerville Hospital has moved to 133 Middlesex Avenue (near the former Kmart site) in Assembly Square. The testing site is part of a larger COVID-19 mitigation strategy by the City of Somerville in partnership with Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA). Patients can arrive at the site via vehicle, walking, or bicycle, and testing procedures will be the same as at the previous location: Patients must have an appointment to be…Phase 3 Business Reopening in Somerville Pushed to August 3 -- At Earliest
Somerville’s planned Phase 3 Step 1 business reopening is now on hold until at least Monday, August 3, as local officials grow increasingly concerned about potential impacts amid rising new case averages in the metro area and growing concerns about the efficacy of the State’s contact tracing program. Prior State guidelines limiting indoor and outdoor gatherings to no more than 10 persons will also remain in effect until at least August 3 as well. In collaboration with area businesses, the City…Phase 3 Business and Gatherings Reopening in Somerville to Begin July 20
Phase 3 Step 1 business establishments in Somerville will be allowed to reopen on Monday, July 20, assuming all safety protocols are met. New indoor and outdoor gathering guidelines will also go into effect on July 20 with additional restrictions beyond those imposed by the State. The City is currently working in collaboration with area businesses to finalize enhanced safety requirements and guidelines, which will be issued next week. Businesses in the Phase 3 Step 1 reopening include large…Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone and the Somerville Arts Council Present ArtBeat Festival July 10-18
The festival is very much ON, albeit in a different form this year—over the course of 8 days, we’ll have some virtual performances as well as some safe real-life happenings, such as art installations popping up and poetry hitting the streets. We believe art plays a more crucial role than ever, in promoting community, supporting our collective mental health, and providing a means for expression and protest. This year the festival theme is “Chance,” which explores all things fluky,…Memorialization Committee Seeks Two Resident Members
The City of Somerville’s newly formed Memorialization Committee, which will name public assets like buildings, streets, and parks, is accepting applications for two resident positions. The Committee will also develop policies and procedures to follow when choosing names. The committee will meet when needed to name a public asset. Appointees will serve a two-year term and must be confirmed by the City Council. If you are interested in applying, please send a statement of interest to memorial@…Somerville Phase 3 Reopening & Gatherings to Follow Boston July 13 Schedule at Earliest, with Possible Later Openings
With COVID-19 cases on the rise throughout much of the country, Somerville Phase 3 reopenings -- and implementation of gatherings guidance -- will proceed on a more cautious schedule than those outlined by the Governor. With the exception of the Phase 3 Healthcare and Human Services providers, which will open according to statewide plans, no other currently closed establishments in Somerville will reopen prior to July 13, which is the delayed reopening date set by the Governor just for…Somerville Public Library to Offer Contactless Pickup Starting July 6
The Somerville Public Library will be offering contactless pickup for library patrons starting Monday, July 6. Patrons can request Somerville library materials online using their Minuteman account. Library staff will then notify patrons by either email or phone when their items are ready to be picked up. Pickup appointments will be scheduled by using the Library’s online appointment system on www.somervillepubliclibrary.org, or by calling the Somerville Public Library at 617-623-5000. All…Somerville Seeking Donations of New Air-Conditioning Units and Fans for Seniors in Need
This summer is predicted to be hotter than normal and COVID-19 is making it more important than ever to be able to safely cool down at home. Extreme heat can cause dangerous illness and in some cases death. However, due to COVID-19 social distancing needs, a number of usual group cooling options, like cooling centers, will not be available this summer. As one response to increasing heat risk, the City is collecting donations of new, packaged air conditioners or box fans during a one-time…Feedback
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