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Start of Street Sweeping Delayed Until May 4 and Updates on Other City Services
The start of street sweeping in Somerville has been delayed by two weeks to Monday, May 4. Normally, street sweeping takes place from April 1 until December 31. As we continue to monitor the COVID-19 emergency, we will decide if the delay will be extended and share that information as it becomes available. Below are updates on other City services while City buildings are closed: Trash and recycling collection remain on a normal schedule. Yard waste collection will begin on schedule during the…Mayor Curtatone Calls for Face Coverings in All Places of Business and Public Areas
Face Covering Order (PDF) Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone and the Somerville Board of Health have issued a public advisory that, starting immediately, everyone in Somerville should wear a clean face covering, such as a fabric mask, scarf, or bandana, over their mouth and nose when in any public establishment or common area. Community members are also advised to wear face coverings when in parks, on paths, or in other shared community spaces. This applies when entering any sort of essential business…Somerville Expands 311 Services With New COVID-19 Community Support Team
Today the City of Somerville’s 311 Constituent Services Division launched a new initiative to provide constituents with access to one-on-one expert guidance during the COVID-19 public health crisis. The COVID-19 Community Support Team, an extension of 311 Constituent Services, is made up of more than 20 volunteers with specialized knowledge and expertise in healthcare and/or social support services available to people and businesses affected by the pandemic. Members of the Community Support…April 9, 2020 – COVID-19 Update, Information on Parking Permits, New State Grocery Store Guidelines, and More
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 Thursday, April 9. Please also be sure to check somervillema.gov/coronavirus for additional information and resources that are updated frequently. Latest News Case Counts: As of 9:30 a.m. today, April 9, a total of 188 Somerville residents have tested positive for COVID-19, 63 of them have since recovered,…April 7, 2020 – COVID-19 Update and Information on How You Can Protect Your Neighbors' Health
Latest News Case Counts: As of 10 a.m. today, April 7, a total of 148 Somerville residents have tested positive for COVID-19, 53 of them have since recovered, and there has been one death. Public Events Canceled through June: To help control the spread of COVID-19, all City-sponsored public events and all City-permitted events are canceled through June. Although Gov. Baker has said 10-person gatherings are ok, the City of Somerville strongly advises residents that gatherings of that size are…Somerville Deadline for Paying Property Taxes, Some Bills Extended; Public Events and Large Gatherings Canceled Through June
Today Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone announced that residents and property owners will have extra time to pay their property tax, excise tax, and water bills. He also announced that all City-sponsored or permitted public events and large gatherings will be canceled in Somerville through June, including the City’s annual Fourth of July fireworks. To help alleviate financial impacts from the pandemic, Mayor Curtatone has ordered that residents and property owners be given extra time to pay their…Mayor Curtatone's Statement on Somerville's First Coronavirus-Related Death (April 2, 2020)
Tragically, this morning we got word of the first coronavirus-related death in Somerville. My first thoughts go out to the family and friends of the deceased. Words cannot encompass the pain of your loss, but know that I share your grief. I suspect everyone else in the city will be joining me as they hear this news. Even though we're all socially distanced from each other, thousands of people will be feeling the sadness of your loss in their hearts. Out of respect for the family, we are not…3/31/20 COVID-19 Update and Information on the CARE Act
Below is a message sent through the Somerville, MA Community Alert System. To sign up for alerts by phone, email, or text, click here. Dear Community Members, Here is a COVID-19 update for March 31, 2020. We know many community members are experiencing financial hardships due to the crisis. Below you’ll find a list of support that the new $2 trillion CARE Act may be able to offer you, your business, or your employer. Please also be sure to check www.somervillema.gov/coronavirus for additional…Somerville’s Bridge Hopper Shuttles to Suspend Service Starting April 1
The Somerville Bridge Hopper, the City’s free shuttle service to help residents navigate Green Line Extension construction detours, will suspend operations effective April 1, 2020, until further notice. The Bridge Hopper shuttles have served riders near both the Broadway and Washington Street bridges since April 2019. This suspension is intended to preserve the public health and safety of shuttle drivers and passengers during the COVID-19 crisis. For more information, please email construction@…Somerville Mayor Curtatone, Board of Health Issue Residential and Commercial Eviction Moratorium
On Saturday, March 28, Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone and the Somerville Board of Health announced an Emergency Order Establishing a Moratorium on Eviction Enforcement in the City of Somerville for the duration of the COVID-19 emergency. The order, which applies to both residential and commercial evictions and goes into effect immediately, prohibits the physical act of eviction within the city limits so as to provide for the health, safety and stability of those who live in and serve our community.…Feedback
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