~ Photos by Claudia Ferro

Last week, Mayor Curtatone, The Somerville Police Department and Somerville Cares About Prevention hosted Somerville’s 14th Annual National Night Out. This national event brings together community-police awareness against crime in the United States. Held every first Tuesday of August, cities across the country host this event and invite community programs for drug prevention, mental health, and other support groups to participate and raise awareness. Live music, poetry performances, and safety demonstrations from Police, Fire, and Ambulatory services were just some of the activities held at the event.