Veterans Benefit Matter Rally Rain Delayed Date: Weds, Sep 8th 5PP Medford City Hall

By Riane J Scirocco

How horrible is it to treat an elderly man near 80 years old like this! The lack of respect in the city is outrageous. This is where the city of Somerville is heading towards if you cast a vote for anyone else besides William “Billy” Tauro. Tauro is the only Mayoral Candidate that will take a stand and support the Police. Continue reading This Is Literally One of Somerville’s Most Dirtiest Elections →

Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone and the City of Somerville’s Department of Veterans’ Services invite residents to join the annual procession and memorial ceremony to mark the 20th anniversary of 9/11. Continue reading Somerville to Hold Annual 9/11 Procession and Memorial Ceremony →

Nina Nazarian to Serve as Interim Chief of Staff Beginning September 13

MEDFORD – Mayor Breanna Lungo-Koehn announced today the departure of current Chief of Staff David Rodrigues from his post to serve as Associate Vice President, Public Policy and Advocacy for the New England Aquarium. Following Rodrigues’ departure, Mayor Lungo-Koehn has appointed Nina Nazarian as Interim Chief of Staff in charge of all City operations—leading public policy and strategic messaging for the administration. Continue reading Medford Medford Chief of Staff David Rodrigues to Depart City Hall for New Role at the New England Aquarium →

Inclusionary Rental Opportunity: 31 Income-Restricted Apartments Available at Miscela, Assembly Row

Somerville Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone and Federal Realty Investment Trust are pleased to announce a rental lottery for 31 income-restricted apartments at Miscela at Assembly Row, 485 Foley Street, available through the City’s Inclusionary Housing Program. Continue reading Somerville Housing Lottery: 31 Units at Miscela, Assembly Row →

Plan provides roadmap to preserve and expand Somerville’s tree canopy, maximizing benefits for community and climate Continue reading Somerville Publishes City’s First Urban Forest Management Plan →

Our sincere condolences, thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Catherine Frances (Hansen) Stehr on her passing.

Catherine Frances (Hansen) Stehr was a wonderful person who will be sadly missed here in Somerville. Continue reading Somerville Remembering Catherine Frances (Hansen) Stehr →

Beginning in February 2021, the City has been conducting upgrades and repairs at all of Medford’s fire stations. In July, we issued a Request for Qualifications to begin the process of design feasibility for a new or renovated Headquarters. Last week, contractors began a roof replacement project at Engine 6 on Ames St., which marks the latest in a series of ongoing renovations. Continue reading Update on Renovations at Medford Fire Stations →

Early voting before the Tuesday, September 14 preliminary election starts on Tuesday, September 7, and ends on Friday, September 10. This preliminary election will narrow the field for Mayor, Ward 5 City Councilor, and Ward 7 City Councilor. All early voting will take place in the City Council Chambers at City Hall (93 Highland Avenue) on the following dates:
Continue reading Somerville Early Voting Days and Times →

If you would like to vote by mail in the September 14 preliminary election, your completed ballot application must be received (not postmarked) by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, September 8. Continue reading Somerville Reminder: Vote by Mail Applications Due September 8 for Preliminary Election →

Community members invited to attend annual remembrance ceremony outside of City Hall on 9/11 at 8:30am

MEDFORD – The City of Medford will hold a remembrance ceremony for victims of 9/11 on Saturday, September 11th at 8:30am. The ceremony will be held outside of City Hall and will include a brief speaking agenda, Honor Guards from the Medford Police and Fire Departments, and a moment of silence at 8:46am coinciding with the time that Flight 11 struck the North Tower of the World Trade Center. Continue reading Medford to Hold Remembrance Ceremony on 20th Anniversary of September 11 →

As the Labor Day weekend and cooler temperatures approach, residents should continue to take precautions to protect themselves against mosquito bites and mosquito-borne diseases, including West Nile virus (WNV) and Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE). Continue reading Protect Yourself from Mosquito Bites as Summer Winds Down →

Enjoy live music and family-friendly activities while the street is closed to cars but open to people

SOMERVILLE, MA – Come sing along at “Strike Up the Bands,” the September installment of Somerville’s SomerStreets festival, on Sunday, September 19, from 2 to 6 p.m. on Highland Avenue between Central Street and Lowell Street. Continue reading “Strike Up the Bands” at SomerStreets on Highland Avenue, Sunday, September 19 →

Somerville Board of Health to Review Proposed Extension at September 9 Meeting

SOMERVILLE, MA – The City of Somerville is seeking to extend its eviction moratorium through November 30, announced Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone today. Continue reading City of Somerville Seeking to Extend Eviction Moratorium through November 30 →