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Purple flags are placed at City Hall to represent the lives lost due to overdoses.
Candlelight vigil and purple flag planting on 8/27 for community members lost to opioid overdoses
Awareness and Narcan distribution events open to all in September
In recognition of Overdose Awareness Day and Recovery Month the City of Somerville invites community members to a candlelight vigil and flag planting on August 27, as well as to overdose prevention training events throughout September.
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The Somerville Democratic City Committee recently produced candidate debates for the 2nd Middlesex Senate, 27th Middlesex House and 34th Middlesex House districts at the Somerville High School. The Somerville Media Center, in partnership with the Somerville Dems, taped the events. Watch them here. Primary day is September 1, 2026. For more information please visit the Elections page on the City web site.
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The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory Thursday-Friday with feels-like temperatures up to 100 degrees. Take precautions to stay safe and cool
The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for Thursday and Friday, August 6 and 7. High heat and humidity are expected with feels-like temperatures up to 100 degrees. Although the Heat Advisory does not currently extend beyond Friday, feels-like temperatures are still expected to rise above 90 degrees through the weekend and into Monday. It’s important to know how to keep yourself and loved ones cool and safe on high-heat days. The expected weather conditions can cause heat illness if precautions are not taken.
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The state legislature passed a bill to help older adults age in place in Massachusetts by requiring home care agencies to be licensed and meet standards for screening, training, and supervision. The bill also creates a commission to make recommendations for social insurance for long-term care as well as a Family Caregiver Commission.
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The Somerville City Council approved the use of a state grant to purchase and implement body-worn cameras for police officers.
By Christa Lee
City of Somerville’s City Council held a public hearing on July 27 and approved using a $231,635 state grant on police body worn cameras, which expires on August 31. The grant and other funds saved for this reason are expected to cover all costs for the 2027 financial year.
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The Somerville Human Rights Commission (HRC) released its 2025–2026 Annual Report on the State of Human Rights in the city, finding that while most indicators show that Somerville is a city with many strengths, significant disparities persist. The Commission is urging city leaders, community organizations, and residents to work together to address these inequities through targeted investments and policy action.
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The city is inviting residents, artists, cultural organizations, and creative businesses to help shape what could become the first Municipal Cultural Trust in Massachusetts, a new tool designed to protect affordable creative space and prevent artist displacement. Community members can give feedback during a three-part meeting series that begins Wednesday, August 5, at the Central Library (79 Highland Ave.) at 6 p.m. Each meeting will focus on a different stage of the Cultural Trust discussion. Full schedule: https://www.somervillema.gov/news/somerville-seeks-community-input-first-its-kind-cultural-trust
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