Updated:The ribbon cutting ceremony at the Somerville Public Library West Branch planned for Monday, July 12, has been postponed. A new date will be announced as soon as possible. The Central and East branches will open for in-person visits July 12, and the West will continue to offer curbside services until further notice. We look forward to celebrating with you soon!

History Teacher Adda Maria Santos, Students of Somerville High School’s Local History Club and the Somerville Museum Win 2021 AASLH Award of Excellence

The American Association for State and Local History (AASLH) proudly announces that Somerville High School history teacher Adda Maria Santos, the students of Somerville High School’s Local History Club, the Somerville Museum and museum professional Jodie Smith are the recipients of an Award of Excellence for “The Basement Project.” The AASLH Leadership in History Awards, now in its 76th year, is the most prestigious recognition for achievement in the preservation and interpretation of state and local history.

Mayor Joe Curtatone talks about the high vaccination numbers in Somerville, but cautions the job isn’t done until everyone is vaccinated.

Sunday, July 11, is Somerville Vaccine Day. Three mobile clinics will be set up around the city to provide COVID-19 vaccines to anyone 12 or older. Clinics will be held at Holy Bible Baptist Church, 64 College Ave.; St. Anthony’s Parish, 12 Properzi Way; Brazilian Presbyterian Church, 212 School St.

Life in the Ville by Jimmy Del Ponte

When the idea hit me, I started by looking up gimp. But I didn’t even know how to spell it. Then gimp came up as an app to enhance the use of photoshop on computers. I finally found the description of the summer activity that was enjoyed when we were kids at our neighborhood playground. Here is the definition found on the internet.

Public swimming facilities are at maximum availability through the hot summer season, bringing relief to locals looking to stay cool. — Photo by Bobbie Toner

Swim, spray facilities to the rescue from summer heat
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By Rachael Hines

If you’re looking to beat summer heat, pools are now open around the city. Check out www.somervillema.gov/SomerH2Omap for a full map of Somerville’s public pools and water feature parks.

By Camille Andersen

The city of Somerville held a virtual panel on June 29 about keeping our kids safe and the COVID vaccine. The panel was moderated by Felice Freyer, a health policy and public health reporter at the Boston Globe, and featured three doctors, Dr. Ashish K. Jha, Dr. Julia Koehler, Dr. Treniece Lewis Harris, and one parent, Vanessa Meneses.

— Photo by Bobbie Toner

By Fernando Cervantes Jr.

On Wednesday of last week, the Massachusetts Department of Transportation in conjunction with the OSPCD Mobility Division held a virtual meeting concerning the preservation of a bridge in the Somerville area.

By Joe Creason

The City Council Building Committee held a meeting regarding progress for the long-planned public safety project set to be constructed at 90 Washington Street. The City acquired the property on the corner of Washington Street and New Washington St in order to create an improved operations center for Somerville Police and Fire Departments.