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Somerville Infrastructure @somervilleinfr1.bsky.social · 1d

Thank you to all of our volunteers helping out with traffic counts this season! 🚲🚗🚶🚶‍♀️

Joan Liu @joanliu.bsky.social · 1d

Counting bicyclists and pedestrians this morning again. 🥰 This intersection has come a long way since last year and there is a parking protected bike lane coming later this week. Two new developments created three blocks of protected lanes.

A new building across the street with fencing still up. A curb and planting protected bike lane is barely visible. A wide crosswalk leads to a wide shared use path. Some temporary lines to indicate where the clear corners no parking will be, and the new parking protected bike lane (quick build). A no parking sign and a flyer about the coming changes are attached to a sign post.

A parking garage across the street with curb protected bike lanes on visible sides, including a protected intersection. Flex posts create the end of the quick build bike lane on this side of the street.

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City of Somerville @cityofsomerville.bsky.social · 22h

This station is the first newly constructed fire station in more than 50 years and is entirely fossil-fuel free. The event will feature a fire hose uncoupling, an open house-style walkthrough of the station, light refreshments, and more. More information at somervillema.gov/news

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City of Somerville @cityofsomerville.bsky.social · 22h

Mayor Ballantyne and Fire Chief Breen invite community members to celebrate the grand opening of the Assembly Square Fire Station (45 Middlesex Ave.) on Saturday, October 18, at 10 a.m.

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City of Somerville @cityofsomerville.bsky.social · 1d

The rain date is Tuesday, October 21, from 11 a.m. to noon.

City of Somerville @cityofsomerville.bsky.social · 1d

The ceremony, co-hosted by and the Somerville Department of Veterans’ Services and Public Space and Urban Forestry Division, will take place on Thursday, October 16, from 1 to 2 p.m., on the lawn in front of Somerville High School (81 Highland Ave.).

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City of Somerville @cityofsomerville.bsky.social · 1d

Mayor Katjana Ballantyne and Ward 3 City Councilor Ben Ewen-Campen invite community members to attend a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the reinstallation of the Vietnam and Korean Wars Memorials on Central Hill.

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Somerville Infrastructure @somervilleinfr1.bsky.social · 2d

Streetscape construction continues on Tufts Street between Cross Street and Glen Street.

New sidewalks on Tufts Street between Cross St and Glen St.

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City of Somerville @cityofsomerville.bsky.social · 5d

You also can get a free sign for your yard by signing our pollinator garden pledge! It will explain to neighbors and friends that your garden isn't messy, it's a home for pollinators! Visit voice.somervillema.gov/somerville-pollinator-action-plan to sign the pledge and get your sign today!

City of Somerville @cityofsomerville.bsky.social · 5d

Do you dread cleaning up your yard in the fall? This year, try doing less! Follow these simple steps, save yourself some time, and help pollinators shelter through the winter. Remember to keep any plants from obstructing the sidewalk and rake leaves off walkways, sidewalks, and out of drains.

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City of Somerville @cityofsomerville.bsky.social · 6d

Ward meetings continue next week in Wards 5 & 6!

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City of Somerville @cityofsomerville.bsky.social · 6d

Each clinic listed on our website indicates the ages (influenza and Covid-19 are approved for 6 months & older as indicated in the text on the page), so when it says “Free All Ages Vaccine Clinic”, it includes 6 months and over. There are clinics reserved for 18+ & seniors only, which are noted.

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Cambridge Public Health Department @cambpublichealth.bsky.social · 8d

Learn a skill that could save a life! Come learn overdose first aid in our virtual classroom. Next date: Tues Oct 7 at 3 p.m.

The health department and @cityofsomerville.bsky.social offer this free monthly virtual education and training.

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A graphic with information about opioid overdose prevention. At the top, a block of text reads “You can save a life with a spray.” To the right of the text is an image of a hand pressing in the plunger of a Naloxone nasal spray device with spray lines coming out of the top of the device.

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City of Somerville @cityofsomerville.bsky.social · 9d

Join us tonight in Ward 7!

City of Somerville @cityofsomerville.bsky.social · 13d

City Hall Community Meetings resume next week! Join us in Ward 1 and 7 for updates from City staff and pizza with your neighbors!

City of Somerville @cityofsomerville.bsky.social · 13d

City Hall Community Meetings resume next week! Join us in Ward 1 and 7 for updates from City staff and pizza with your neighbors!

City of Somerville @cityofsomerville.bsky.social · 13d

The survey is open through Tuesday, October 15, 2025, takes about five minutes to complete, and is voluntary and anonymous.

Participants can take the survey online at somervillepubliclibrary.org or complete a paper copy at any Somerville Public Library location.

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City of Somerville @cityofsomerville.bsky.social · 13d

The Somerville Public Library is asking for community feedback to help shape its next five-year strategic plan. Residents, workers, and visitors are invited to share their ideas for how the Library can best develop its collections, programs, services, and spaces.

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City of Somerville @cityofsomerville.bsky.social · 14d

We aim to provide a range of options to learn and engage in this phase of the project. For more details and to register for the meeting, visit www.somervillema.gov/broadwaymagoun. If you have any questions, please reach out to [email protected] or 311 (617-666-3311).

Broadway Magoun Reconstruction Project

Background As part of the Pavement and Sidewalk Management Program, the City of Somerville plans to reconstruct sidewalks and repave Broadway from Winchester Street to Central Street. With the opportu...

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City of Somerville @cityofsomerville.bsky.social · 14d

What changes would you like to see? Join us at this virtual community meeting on Wednesday, October 15, from 6:00-7:30 p.m. to learn more about the project overview and design possibilities as well as share your questions and insight.

Broadway Magoun Reconstruction Project

Background As part of the Pavement and Sidewalk Management Program, the City of Somerville plans to reconstruct sidewalks and repave Broadway from Winchester Street to Central Street. With the opportu...

www.somervillema.gov

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City of Somerville @cityofsomerville.bsky.social · 14d

The City of Somerville is planning to reconstruct sidewalks and repave Broadway between Winchester Street and Central Street. We aim to redesign the street to make it safer, more accessible, more comfortable, and more sustainable. 🧵

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City of Somerville Office of Housing Stability (OHS) @somervilleohs.bsky.social · 15d

OHS developed the Somerville Older Adult Housing Bridge Pilot Program with our partners. We're SO excited that this older adult housing stability program could go statewide. You're invited to a legislative briefing @ the State House Wed. Oct 8, 10am to learn more! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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Somerville Infrastructure @somervilleinfr1.bsky.social · 15d

A beautiful day to use the new cycle track on Summer Street! 🚲

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City of Somerville @cityofsomerville.bsky.social · 14d

The meeting will take place Monday, Oct. 6, from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. at Somerville Community Baptist Church (31 College Ave). More information can be found at somervillema.gov/news.

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City of Somerville @cityofsomerville.bsky.social · 14d

Join Mayor Katjana Ballantyne, Police Chief Shumeane Benford, Health and Human Services staff and more for an update and discussion on these issues. All members of the community including individuals and businesses are invited.

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City of Somerville @cityofsomerville.bsky.social · 14d

Community members are invited to a neighborhood meeting on October 6th to discuss public safety and homelessness in the broader Seven Hills/Davis Square area. 🧵

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City of Somerville @cityofsomerville.bsky.social · 15d

A letter of interest can be sent via email to [email protected] with ‘Scholarship Committee’ in the Subject Line by Monday, October 20, 2025. Please include your full name, address, and telephone number with your inqu tiry.