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Somerville Climate Forward, Somerville’s first comprehensive climate change plan, is a set of implementable actions that will reduce Somerville’s contribution to climate change and prepare the City for the unavoidable impacts of climate change.
Week of events features release of updated Community Climate Action Plan, Bike Clinic, Miyawaki Forest Tour, and more
Join Mayor Katjana Ballantyne and the City of Somerville Office of Sustainability and Environment for a series of free and family friendly events and interactive activities to celebrate SustainaVille Week, April 20-27, an annual celebration of climate action in Somerville during the week of Earth Day.
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Last Saturday night at approximately 10pm the Somerville FAO received a 911 call reporting a fire near a construction site on Dover Street. District Chief Matt Wall was first to arrive on scene and found heavy fire showing from the rear of a large 3 story occupied dwelling. A Working Fire was quickly ordered followed by a 2nd and 3rd alarm bringing all Somerville companies to the scene along with mutual aid from Cambridge, Boston, Medford and Arlington.
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The “Kaleidoscope Queer Visions” art initiative will take place from May 6 to May 11 at the Boston Figurative Art Center in Somerville
The upcoming queer community art initiative, Kaleidoscope: Queer Visions, sponsored by the Mass Cultural Council, Somerville Local Cultural Commission, and the Boston Figurative Art Center, will take place from May 6 to May 11 at the Boston Figurative Art Center, 285 Washington St., Somerville.
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The City of Somerville’s Economic Development team and Consultant group iParametrics does a demonstration (April 16, 2024) of the New Small Business Vitality Grant, released April 15, 2024 – May 15, 2024.
UPDATE: Regretfully, the Earth Day event planned at Groundwork Somerville is canceled due to the weather conditions. They appreciate everyone’s support and encourage you to attend activities at Somerville Community Growing Center. As of now the growing center have not canceled events.
Join Groundwork Somerville and Somerville Community Growing Center for an Earth Day filled with pollinators, planting, and possibilities.
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On May 5, Food For Free will be among over 3,500 participants to lace up for Project Bread’s 56th annual Walk for Hunger. For the 6th consecutive year, the Somerville-based nonprofit will raise money to support statewide food security through the Commonwealth Program. The Commonwealth gives organizations addressing food insecurity 60% of all funds they raise to support their own hunger relief programs, with the remaining 40% applied to Project Bread’s statewide food security effort. To date, Project Bread has awarded $27,834 to Food For Free.
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Commercial Breaking & Entering
On 4/14/24 at approximately 9:18 p.m., Somerville Police responded to a business in Union Sq. for report of a past breaking and entering. Upon arrival, officers observed damage to the back of the store and the alarm disabled. An ATM machine inside was sawed open and the cash was stolen. Additionally, cash was stolen from two registers as well numerous cartons of cigarettes.
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Somerville breweries Portico Brewing and Remnant Brewing have been recognized as “green beverage producers” by the recently launched BetterBev Recognition program. The distinctions are being awarded by the UMass Boston Green Brewery Project as part of a coalition of New England states receiving support from Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Pollution Prevention (P2) Grants. Just 50 or so of the region’s more than 600 breweries have earned recognition so far.
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Jewish-themed restaurant Lehrhaus is open for dining, drinks, and culture at 425 Washington Street in Somerville.
By Joei Chan
Step into a brand-new restaurant, Lehrhaus. Located on 425 Washington Street in Somerville, this is not just a place to enjoy some Jewish delights; classes will also be available to teach anyone more about the Jewish culture of food, music, and even some history.
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