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City of Somerville @cityofsomerville.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Somerville residents need your help. On Wednesday, September 30, a fire at 1137-1147 Broadway impacted 32 homes, and left 43 people displaced. Thankfully everyone made it out safely, but many lost everything.

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SomervillePolice @somervillepd.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Have you attended a Neighborhood Connect meeting yet? Formerly known as City Hall Community Meetings, Neighborhood Connect will take place in each of Somerville’s seven wards where you can meet local elected officials and City staff, including your local police officers.

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City of Somerville @cityofsomerville.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Somerville’s Dual Sharps Kiosks are available 24/7 to anyone and accept all kinds of sharps, including medical sharps like needles, injection pens, lancets, & more. As of late September, the City’s 3 outdoor kiosks have collected 1,727 pounds of individual sharps and sharps containers so far!

City of Somerville notice offering safe disposal for injectable medications, showing insulin vial, syringe and insulin pen icons alongside an orange sharps disposal kiosk to promote dual sharps kiosks for safe needle disposal.

Safe sharps disposal guidance: use a proper sharps container, a sealed laundry detergent bottle, or a coffee can with a lid; glass jars, soda/water bottles, cardboard boxes, milk jugs and plastic or fabric bags are shown crossed out as unacceptable.

24/7 sharps disposal kiosk locations listed on an orange panel against a blue background, with a pictured orange sharps-disposal box and a beige circle reading "Look for the orange kiosk!"

Public safety notice from Somerville directing residents to call 311 (617-666-3311) or email 311requests@somervillema.gov to report loose sharps and warning "Do not handle found sharps yourself," with municipal seals displayed at the bottom.

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City of Somerville @cityofsomerville.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Community members are invited to complete the PorchFest survey to give input on what’s working and identify areas for improvement as the event continues to evolve. Photo credit: Carlos Ly, Porchfest 2026.

Somerville Porchfest concert: a band performs on the front porch of a blue house while a crowd in jackets and raincoats watches from the lawn.

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City of Somerville @cityofsomerville.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

The rumors are true...DPW is giving away free latex paint on October 9! Between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m., anyone can stop by the DPW building at 17 Franey Road to grab some paint (and help DPW save on the recycling fees). Somerville residency NOT required! 🧵

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City of Somerville Office of Housing Stability (OHS) @somervilleohs.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Workshop: Introduction to the Office of Housing Stability (OHS). All Somerville residents are welcome to attend. Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026, 5:30-7PM Somerville High School rm C205, 81 Highland Ave. Free! Refreshments will be served. Please register at bit.ly/OHS_at_SPS or call 617-625-6600 x2581

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City of Somerville @cityofsomerville.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Come celebrate the transformation of Tufts Street into Somerville’s newest “Neighborway”! 🧵

tufts street with a large pink bike symbol painted in the roadway, a colorful mural of hills and stylized flowers on a building wall to the right, benches on the sidewalk to the left, and striped warning posts marking a narrowed section.

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City of Somerville @cityofsomerville.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

One (1) income-restricted condo available for resale at 143 Cedar Street. Applications are open until October 9, 2025, at 12 p.m. Visit somervillema.gov/inclusionary for more information about the property and application process.

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City of Somerville @cityofsomerville.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Election season is underway! Visit somervillema.gov/elections to update your voter registration, learn more about the ballot, and find your polling place.

City of Somerville state election reminders: voter registration deadline October 24; vote-by-mail application deadline October 27; early voting October 17–30; state election November 3, 2026; more info somervillema.gov/elections.

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City of Somerville @cityofsomerville.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

For all observing Yom Kippur, warmest wishes for a meaningful fast and day of reflection. G’mar chatima tova.

A graphic reading "Warmest wishes for a meaningful journey. Yom Kippur. G'mar chatima tova." The graphic is purple-gray and gold-colored. Imagery includes abstract leaves and vines.

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City of Somerville @cityofsomerville.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Are you a food truck owner? Market coordinator? Performance group? Have a business and a great idea or know somebody who does? We want to hear from you! Fill out the survey at bit.ly/gsqac and let us know how your business or organization could make 350 Medford St. a vibrant place for the community!

Bright concentric rainbow target painted on the ground in the Gilman Square plaza with light green folding chairs arranged around it, a white bench and murals on a fence, and residential houses and an elevated train platform visible in the background.

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jonlink @jonlink.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Four Somerville households lost their homes in Tuesday's fire on Dartmouth Street. Everyone is safe, but they're starting over with nothing. Clothes, medicine, groceries, a place to sleep. Give what you can to the Homeless Coalition's Emergency Fund: secure.qgiv.com/for/emerfun

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City of Somerville @cityofsomerville.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

The Davis Square Neighborhood plan is in the works! Join City staff tonight 9/16 at the Crystal Ballroom from 5:30-7:30 p.m. for an open house to share your thoughts, or join the virtual meeting tomorrow 9/17 for a more formal presentation of the current plan.

Open house for the Davis Square Neighborhood Plan inviting anyone who loves Davis Square to drop in for hands‑on activities on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, 5:30–7:30 PM at Crystal Ballroom, 55 Davis Square, Somerville, MA, with a virtual option on Sept 17 (registration via tinyurl.com/yzp6mkr2).

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City of Somerville @cityofsomerville.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Another Civic Day in the books ✅ thank you to all who joined us! What’s better than spending a beautiful evening meeting your neighbors, enjoying free pizza + ice cream, and learning about your local government?

photo of crowd on city hall concourse at civic day

photo of iSpy housing activity from the housing staff during civic day

photo of kids playing with fire truck from civic day

photo of a FAKE ***EXTREMELY FAKE**** parking ticket from civic day

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City of Somerville @cityofsomerville.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Community members are invited to join Mayor Jake Wilson, the City Council, and School Committee during the 2026 ‘Neighborhood Connect’ meeting series. Formerly known as City Hall Community Meetings, Neighborhood Connect will take place in each of Somerville’s seven wards.

Neighborhood Connect meetings schedule for the City of Somerville listing ward-specific meetings from Sept 23 to Oct 21 with dates and school/church addresses, noting all meetings run 6–8 p.m. and linking to somervillema.gov/neighborhoodconnect or phone 311 for more info.

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City of Somerville @cityofsomerville.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

UPDATE 9/15 11:00 A.M: The Parking Department is open!

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City of Somerville @cityofsomerville.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

The City's Parking Department (133 Holland St.) is closed to the public as of 9:45 a.m. on 9/15 and until further notice, due to a power outage in the area. The nearby TAB building and Council on Aging Holland Street Center are not currently affected by the outage and are open as usual.

City Parking Department at 133 Holland St. in Somerville is closed to the public as of 9:45 a.m. on 9/15 until further notice due to a power outage; nearby TAB building and the Council on Aging Holland Street Center are not affected and remain open.

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City of Somerville @cityofsomerville.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Somerville residents need your help. On Tuesday, September 8th, a fire on Dartmouth Street left four households -- including multiple vulnerable residents and their pets -- without homes.🧵

Burned room interior with charred studs and walls, collapsed soot‑black couch frame and melted pink insulation, a scorched window frame revealing a leafy backyard and a white-sided neighboring house.

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Michael F @michaelf617.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Throw in a chance to write a fake "ran a red light" ticket or "playing with phone while driving" ticket and I'm 100% sold

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SteveBikes @stevebikes.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Had me at give out fake parking ticket.

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City of Somerville @cityofsomerville.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Want a special, limited edition #LoyaltoLocal tote bag? Come to Civic Day! Show support for our small businesses in style! (while supplies last)

somerville legend holding tote bag with Loyal to Local insignia printed on the front

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City of Somerville @cityofsomerville.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

CIVIC DAY TODAY!!!! We hope to see you tonight from 5-7 p.m. on the City Hall concourse - come enjoy the gorgeous weather with free pizza, ice cream, and tons of fun activities for the whole family. Meet your neighbors! Meet City staff! Give out a fake parking ticket! COME TO CIVIC DAY!!!! :D

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Aaron Cohen @unlikelywords.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Come out to @cityofsomerville.bsky.social 4th Annual Civic Day celebration at City Hall for a slew of family friendly events including free ice cream and pizza*. Thursday, September 10, from 5pm-7:30pm *while supplies last, duh.

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What is Somerville @whatissomerville.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

TOUCH -A- TRUCK

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City of Somerville @cityofsomerville.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

City buildings will be closed Monday, September 7 in observance of Labor Day. There will be no street sweeping on Monday 9/7 and all trash, recycling, and yard waste collection services will be delayed by one day. Visit www.somervillema.gov/trash-and-recycling for all pickup information

Labor Day reminder for City of Somerville- Monday, September 7: City buildings closed; trash, recycling and yard waste collection delayed by one day; no street sweeping on Monday.

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City of Somerville Office of Housing Stability (OHS) @somervilleohs.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Civic Day is in one week! Thursday, Sept 10, 5-7:30pm, 93 Highland Ave., Somerville. See you there!

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🌈 (andy) @andrw.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Thanks to all the poll workers!

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City of Somerville @cityofsomerville.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Unofficial Somerville preliminary election results are now available at somervillema.gov/votesomerville

Graphic reading: city of Somerville unofficial election totals, Somerville.gov/votesomerville

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City of Somerville @cityofsomerville.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

The invasive spotted lanternfly has been found in Somerville. Although the insect doesn’t bite or sting, it can cause damage to many trees, shrubs, and vines, and has the potential to impact a range of agricultural crops and products, including grapes, apples, peaches, and maple syrup.  🧵

flyer identifying spotted lanternfly life stages (gray egg mass, black and red nymphs, and adults) and advising humane disposal—capture in a sealed plastic bottle and freeze overnight—while warning they damage trees, vines and crops like grapes and apples.

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City of Somerville @cityofsomerville.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Today, September 1, is Primary Election Day. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Vote-by-mail ballots must be placed in a dropbox before 6 p.m. or hand-delivered to Elections at City Hall (93 Highland Ave.) before 8 p.m. Learn more and check your polling location at somervillema.gov/elections.

State primary election September 1, 2026 — polls open until 8 p.m.; check your polling location at votesomerville.org and somervillema.gov/elections.

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City of Somerville @cityofsomerville.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health has announced the first two human cases of West Nile Virus (WNV) in the state this year. Both cases were reported in Middlesex County. As a result, the risk level for WNV has been raised to “High” in Somerville and other neighboring communities. 🧵

Avoid mosquito bites: use insect repellent; wear long sleeves, long pants and socks when possible; be aware of peak mosquito hours; drain standing water around your home; and install window and door screens.

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City of Somerville @cityofsomerville.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Learn more about how Somerville is working alongside partners at the City of Cambridge and the MWRA to address combined sewer overflows and protect our local waterways. Review the plan and learn how you can share your feedback on it through the end of October at somervillema.gov/csoplan.

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City of Somerville @cityofsomerville.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

After receiving feedback from community members; collecting and analyzing traffic data; and making intersection observations, the City made changes at the intersection of Broadway at Simpson Avenue and Wallace and Leonard Street.🧵

City of Somerville flyer announcing quick-build traffic-calming and pedestrian safety improvements on Broadway at Simpson Avenue and Wallace/Leonard Street, showing a crosswalk and signage and listing goals to slow cars, increase pedestrian visibility, and separate people biking.

Graphic highlighting pedestrian safety issues at a residential intersection with a marked crosswalk and bike lane, with callouts noting parked cars block sightlines, drivers using extra space to pass stopped vehicles, frequent fast turns from Broadway, and vehicles speeding/not yielding.

Somerville street-safety upgrades: marked crosswalk with pedestrian refuge and flex posts, protected green bike lane at the intersection, and curb adjustments to improve sightlines, slow turning vehicles, prevent dangerous passing, and separate bicyclists from turning cars.

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City of Somerville @cityofsomerville.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Civic Day is back & better than ever! Join us Thursday, September 10, from 5–7:30 PM at City Hall & the City Hall Concourse for an evening packed with community, connection, and a whole lot of fun! Activities include: -Touch-A-Truck -Music -Fresh produce giveaways -Food

Civic Day community event poster: Thursday, September 10, 5–7:30 PM at City Hall (93 Highland Ave; rain location Somerville High School), inviting residents to meet city staff, learn city services, win fresh produce, and enjoy activities, food, music, and a touch‑a‑truck.

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Cloud's Strife @jmgreene28.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Needs one (1) Storrowed joke

King of the Hill "If those kids could read they'd be very upset" Storrowed meme.

Photoshopped to show trucks staring blankly at a Storrow Drive low-clearance warning bar.

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pomegarnett.bsky.social @pomegarnett.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

We're just over a week away from Allston Christmas! Also, the couch in my Teele Sq apt had lived there longer than any human residents because nobody wanted to try getting it out.

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Austin @austonianb.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

You missed voting in the Primary!

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City of Somerville @cityofsomerville.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Applications are now available for two 3-bedroom, two 2-bedroom, and two 1-bedroom income-restricted units through the City of Somerville Inclusionary Housing Program at 121 Prospect St. More information at somervillema.gov/inclusionaryhousing.

Graphic promoting Rent-Restricted Rental Opportunities, showing an illuminated apartment building rendering and the website somervillema.gov/inclusionary for more information.

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City of Somerville @cityofsomerville.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

This summer, you may have noticed that Davis Square has more color, a few more places to sit, & a lot more reason to stop and enjoy!

Flyer inviting the community to a City of Somerville ribbon-cutting for "Davis Square Glow Up" on Friday, August 21, 4:30–5:00 p.m. at Statue Park (Elm St & College Ave)

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City of Somerville @cityofsomerville.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Somerville Fire Department's annual fire hydrant inspections begin Monday, August 17, concluding on or around Saturday, August. 29. This annual fire hydrant maintenance program helps keep our community safe by helping to ensure hydrants will work properly in the event of a fire.

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City of Somerville @cityofsomerville.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

(1/2) It's the Year of the Neighbor in Somerville, a reminder that looking out for one another is what makes our community stronger. If you see someone who appears to be in distress, needs support, or may be at risk of harming themselves or others, knowing how to respond can make a difference.

A blue graphic that reads:

BE A GOOD NEIGHBOR:
calling is caring
what to do if you see someone
experiencing A...
Medical Emergency
Call 911 immediately.
Clearly describe what you see and where it’s happening.
Mental Health Crisis
Call 911 and request mental health support.
Signs include erratic behavior and emotional distress.
Possible Overdose
Call 911 immediately. Responders carry Narcan and are trained to help. Possible signs include slow breathing, blue lips, or being unresponsive.
Learn more at: somervillema.gov/howtohelp

A blue graphic that reads:

BE A GOOD NEIGHBOR:
calling is caring
how to report...
Public Drug Use
Call 911 and ask for a wellness check.
Found Needles or Debris
Call 311 (617-666-3311).
General Concerns
Not sure what’s going on, but something feels off? To share a non-emergency concern with the City's outreach workers or partners, contact 311 (617-666-3311).
Learn more at: somervillema.gov/howtohelp

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City of Somerville @cityofsomerville.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Join us for The Wiz tonight at Seven Hills Park! If you plan on attending, we encourage you to bring water to stay hydrated and dress for the weather by wearing lightweight, loose-fitting clothing. See you there!

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City of Somerville @cityofsomerville.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

The City of Somerville’s Nibble Kitchen is serving up a rotating lineup of Peruvian, Guatemalan, and Ethiopian cuisine this summer at Bow Market in Union Square! Learn more about Nibble at nibblesomerville.com.

Chicken Chuchitos from La Todosantera Guatemalan & Mayan Cuisine. Credit: City of Somerville

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City of Somerville @cityofsomerville.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

(1/3) A Heat Advisory is currently in place for Somerville for Thursday and Friday, August 6 and 7, with feels-like temperatures up to 100 degrees. If you must be outside during high heat, practice sun safety by wearing sunscreen, sunglasses, and a wide-brimmed hat.

An image showing a person in blue shorts and tank top wearing a yellow wide-brimmed hat and sunglasses, and holding a bottle of sunscreen. The background is a park and cityscape. Arrows point out different sun safety measures, which are the wide-brimmed hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen.

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City of Somerville @cityofsomerville.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

After over a year spent engaging community members, analyzing traffic patterns and signal options, testing emergency and public transit operations, and finalizing plans, the City is set to begin implementing a new, safer street design later this month or early August.

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