Somerville Program to Advance New National Model for Public Benefits Process: Strategy Leaders For Process Announced 

Community stakeholders to work with nationally renowned LOCUS organization on Union Square public benefits framework

New Director of Veterans Services Announced

Bryan Bishop, current Deputy Commissioner & Chief of Staff of Boston Veterans’ Services, named new Director of Somerville Veterans Services

Symphony Park Ribbon Cutting 11/20

Join Mayor Joseph Curtatone and Ward 1 Alderman Matthew McLaughlin on Friday, Nov. 20 at 10:30 a.m. for the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at Symphony Park. Located at the corner of Pearl and Florence Streets, Somerville’s newest park is inspired by the legacy of the Hadley family who created music on this site and beyond. It features: 

Free Flu Vaccine Clinic at City Hall Annex 11/19

The Somerville Health and Human Services Department has scheduled an additional free public flu vaccination clinic. While there is no charge for vaccinations, attendees are asked to bring an insurance card if available. Those wanting a vaccine should wear clothing that allows easy access to the upper arm. Flu clinics will be held as follows:

· Thursday, Nov. 19, City Hall Annex, 50 Evergreen Ave., 4 - 6:30p.m.

Free Flu Vaccine Clinic at City Hall Annex 11/19

The Somerville Health and Human Services Department has scheduled an additional free public flu vaccination clinic. While there is no charge for vaccinations, attendees are asked to bring an insurance card if available. Those wanting a vaccine should wear clothing that allows easy access to the upper arm. Flu clinics will be held as follows:

· Thursday, Nov. 19, City Hall Annex, 50 Evergreen Ave., 4 - 6:30p.m.

From Saturday, Nov. 21 at 1 a.m. through Sunday, Nov 22 at approximately midnight, Keolis construction personnel will be working at the Park St. railroad crossing to remove and replace existing track structures, requiring the closure of Park St. between Somerville Ave. and Beacon St. (open to abutters only) throughout the weekend. During the work, detours will be posted as follows:

Additional Street Sweeping Day Added for Residents on Fourth Thursday Routes (Thanksgiving Day)

All-America City Grooversity Festival Dec. 5

Youth Activity Fair, live entertainment, workshops with renowned percussion ensembles will take over ESCS on Dec. 5 for residents of all ages, FREE!

SOMERVILLE – Join the All-America City of Somerville, MA for an afternoon of live music, games and crafts for young residents, interactive workshops, networking and more at the City’s All-America City Grooversity Festival on Saturday, Dec. 5 at 1 p.m., at the East Somerville Community School.

Beginning this year, streets on the fourth Thursday route will be swept on the Monday immediately following Thanksgiving. Please park according to normal street sweeping requirements for your street on Monday, Nov. 30. Due to the Thanksgiving holiday on Thursday and unpredictable weather late in the season, sometimes these streets are not swept from early November until April.  To avoid this going forward, City crews will conduct one additional street sweeping day each year for the fourth Thursday route ONLY.