Dreaming of warmer days and a yard in full bloom? In preparation for spring, Somerville residents can apply for a free tree to be planted in their yard through the Mystic River Watershed Association’s (MyRWA) Tree Planting Program. All Somerville residents are invited to apply (for renters, with landlord permission). Sign up now through Friday, March 13. 

— Photo by Bobbie Toner

Applications due Monday, March 9

The City of Somerville is seeking two new members to join the 90 Washington Street Civic Advisory Committee representing local businesses and institutional or non-profit entities.

On Wednesday, February 18, Somerville Police investigators assisted partners from the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) in recovering a military-grade AK-47 assault rifle that had been hidden in the common area of a residential building in Somerville. Two loaded magazines were also recovered. Special thanks to the DEA for their hard work and continued partnership in helping keep our community safe.

— Somerville Police Department

On Sunday, March 1, The Center for Arts at the Armory is honored to welcome Djékady for an electrifying night of rhythm, tradition, and celebration. Doors open at 5:00pm and the concert begins at 6 p.m. with an opening set by singer-songwriter and violinist Skye Darling at Arts at the Armory in Somerville.

Service changes are taking place in March to support Orange Line signal upgrades and the North Station Terminal Area Signal System Improvement Project.

The MBTA  announced service changes in March on the Orange, Fitchburg, Haverhill, Lowell, and Newburyport/Rockport lines. The MBTA is also reminding riders of rescheduled Red Line work taking place the weekend of February 21 – 22.

The Somerville Council on Aging hosted a Valentine’s Day Luncheon at Dilboy Post on Tuesday, February 10. Attendees enjoyed lunch, along with entertainment by Chris Carter, who played fingerstyle guitar arrangements of songs by The Beatles, Elvis, U2, Blondie, etc.