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By DAV National Commander and Marine Veteran Coleman Nee

According to U.S. government data and recent policy studies, nearly 25% of America’s veterans live either below the federal poverty level or paycheck to paycheck, with little margin for unexpected expenses.

Ribbon cutting for final swing installation at Hoyt Playground on Monday, November 17, at 10 a.m.

Mayor Katjana Ballantyne, and the Somerville Parks and Urban Forestry Division (PSUF) are inviting community members to a ribbon cutting to celebrate the completion of an important accessibility project bringing 10 new inclusive swings to playgrounds across Somerville, increasing the percentage of city parks with inclusive swings from 39% to 83%.

City offices will be closed on Tuesday, November 11, for Veterans’ Day.

Trash, recycling, and yard waste collection will be delayed by one day.

No street sweeping on Tuesday.

— Photo by Claudia Ferro

Ceremony and wreath-laying on Tuesday, November 11

Help us honor our local veteran community and all those who have served in the U.S. Military this Veterans Day. Mayor Katjana Ballantyne and the City of Somerville Department of Veterans’ Services invite community members to attend a Veterans Day Wreath-Laying ceremony at the George Dilboy VFW Post 529 (351 Summer St.), on Tuesday, November 11.

~Photos courtesy of City of Somerville.

Expanded community park features train overlook, a hammock grove, bike repair stations, creative seating and more along Community Path

From asphalt to scenic oasis. Mayor Katjana Ballantyne, Ward 5 City Councilor Naima Sait, and Somerville’s Public Space and Urban Forestry Division invite community members to attend a ribbon cutting ceremony for Somerville Junction Park on Friday, November 14, at 12 p.m.