Massachusetts’ largest health plan creates opportunities for physical exercise via Metro Boston’s public bike share system to boost mental wellbeing every Monday in August

 In recognition of National Wellness Month, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (“Blue Cross”) is launching its fourth annual “Mindful Mondays” initiative by offering free Bluebikes Day Passes every Monday in August, starting August 5. This initiative aims to highlight the positive impact mindfulness activities like biking can have on one’s overall health and wellbeing.

Update: Due to wet ground, Somerville’s National Night Out will be moved to Dilboy Field, 110 Alewife Brook Parkway. 

Community members looking for a night out this summer can look no further than the City of Somerville’s annual National Night Out Event hosted by the Somerville Police Department and the Somerville Office of Parks and Recreation.

Somerville was named a Purple Heart City in 2023 . — Photo by Bobbie Toner

Wednesday, August 7 is National Purple Heart Day, which recognizes the nation’s oldest military medal, awarded to U.S. Armed Forces Service Members who were wounded or killed in combat. Here’s how local Purple Heart recipients are being honored in Somerville:

Grants will protect people, communities manage heat and flooding

Governor Healey’s announcement of $52.4 million in FY2025 Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness grants included just over $12 million in funding for community-designed projects to prevent harm to residents, workers, and resources in Resilient Mystic Collaborative (RMC) cities and towns.

Contactless payments are now available on buses, Green Line and Mattapan Line trolleys, and at all gated subway stations. Riders may use their contactless credit/debit card, phone, or watch to pay their fare.

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By State Senator Pat Jehlen

There is so much happening in the legislature (not to mention the world) the last two weeks of July!  Conference committees are resolving differences between many bills that have passed both houses. 

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To Whom It Concerns:

I am writing to express my frustration with the ongoing construction projects in Somerville, particularly those on Summer Street, Highland Avenue, and Washington Street between Beacon Avenue and Union Square. The overlap of these significant projects is lowering the quality of life for anyone living near these projects, which cover a significant area of town.