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Pre-applications Available for Fiscal Year 2021 Community Preservation Act Funding
Pre-Applications for this coming fiscal year’s Community Preservation Act (CPA) funds are now available and are due on Monday, May 25 at 4:30pm. An estimated $700,000 is available for projects that preserve Somerville’s historic resources and expand and improve our parks and recreational land. The City invites residents, organizations, and businesses who would like to propose a project on City-owned land or request funds for a feasibility study to submit pre-application forms by Monday, May 25…Virtual Town Hall Series to Discuss COVID-19 Starts 5/12
Join us for a series of virtual town hall meetings with Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone where you can learn about local COVID-19 impacts and the City's response. Five meetings are planned - one geared toward a general audience and four tailored to specific communities. Residents can participate and watch in a range of ways: join online via the Zoom teleconferencing platform, call into the Town Hall live via a phone, submit questions in advance either via an online form, or submit questions in…City to Distribute 100,000 Commercial Masks to Residents; Launches 10,000 Mask Drive for Homemade Cloth Masks
Starting this week, the City of Somerville will be distributing 100,000 civilian three-ply masks with a focus on getting masks to people most vulnerable to COVID-19. Because these masks can only be reused a limited number of times, the City is also putting out a call for donated cloth masks that can also be distributed to residents. Masks will be delivered to senior residences, public housing buildings, and City and School food distribution sites, first. This is the second round of mask…Somerville Announces Timeline for Phased Construction Restart Under Strict COVID Safety Protocols and Additional Business Updates
In anticipation of the easing of statewide stay-at-home restrictions on May 18, the City is preparing for a phased resumption of construction under strict COVID-prevention protocols. In preparation for May 18, the State has also eased some restrictions on non-essential businesses and is seeking feedback on how to safely reopen the economy. In March, Mayor Curtatone and the Somerville Board of Health issued an order to cease all non-emergency construction in Somerville by March 27. …Enjoy Local Musicians at CouchFest, 5/9
The Somerville Arts Council wasn’t going to let spring go by without PorchFest, but to keep everyone healthy and safe this year, it will be CouchFest! On Saturday, May 9, from noon to 6 p.m., you can tune in to live and pre-recorded performances from local musicians right from your couch. To find out who is performing and when, visit this year’s CouchFest map at somervilleartscouncil.org/porchfest/2020. The website will be updated regularly, so don’t forget to check back Saturday when even more…Somerville Cares Fund Applications Now Available
Applications for support are now being accepted for the donation-funded Somerville Cares Fund jointly launched by Mayor Joe Curtatone, the United Way, and the Community Action Agency of Somerville (CAAS). The Somerville Cares Fund will provide emergency financial assistance to individuals and families during the COVID-19 public health crisis to meet needs such as food, housing, medicine, funeral costs, and other essential expenses. The fund is hosted by the United Way and administered by…COVID-19 Update for 4/28/20 and Free COVID-19 Testing in Somerville
Below is a message from the Somerville, MA Community Alert System. Sign up to receive these updates by email, text, or phone. Dear Community Members, Here is a COVID-19 update for Tuesday, April 28. Please also be sure to check somervillema.gov/coronavirus for information and resources that are updated frequently. Latest News Case Counts: As of 9:30 a.m. today, April 28, a total of 545 Somerville residents have tested positive for COVID-19, 205 of them have since recovered, and sadly…Somerville Requires Mask or Face Covering in All Indoor and Outdoor Public Spaces
*/ */ Update: City to Distribute 100,000 Commercial Masks to Residents; Launches 10,000 Mask Drive for Homemade Cloth Masks (More Info) Mask / Face Covering FAQs & Where to Get Them To help further slow the spread of COVID-19, Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone and the Somerville Board of Health announced today that Somerville’s facial covering advisory will become mandatory. The new order requires anyone over the age of two to wear a clean face mask or face covering when in any indoor or…Somerville Mayor Joe Curtatone Launches COVID-19 Mitigation Plan with Community-Wide Testing, Tracking, Contact Tracing, and Safe Social Isolation Plan
“These first 3,500 tests are a good start, but you can be sure we will be advocating for more. No matter who you are or whether you have health coverage, you should have access to this kind of free testing.” –Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone A new community-wide COVID-19 mitigation program for testing, tracking, contact tracing, and safe social isolation for Somerville residents was announced today by Somerville Mayor Joe Curtatone, Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) CEO Assaad Sayah, MD, and Doug Kress…COVID-19 Update for 4/25/20 and Information on Applying for Small Business COVID-19 Relief Funds
Below is a message from the Somerville, MA Community Alert System. Sign up to receive these updates by email, text, or phone. Dear Community Members, Here is a COVID-19 update for Saturday, April 25. Please also be sure to check somervillema.gov/coronavirus for information and resources that are updated frequently. Latest News Case Counts: As of 11:30 a.m. today, April 25, a total of 460 Somerville residents have tested positive for COVID-19, 163 of them have since recovered, and sadly…Feedback
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