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Early Saturday morning January 2, at approximately 4:25 a.m., a 24-year-old male was shot in the forearm while leaving a residence on the 300 block of Lowell St. after an altercation at a private party. Somerville Police responded, and the victim, a Boston resident, was transported to MGH where he was treated for non-life-threatening injury and released. This appears to be an isolated incident. Police continue to investigate.
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Campaign debuts amid small rise in overdose deaths during COVID-19 pandemic
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) has launched a new phase of the #StateWithoutStigMA public information campaign aimed at reducing the stigma of substance addiction that prevents people with substance use disorders from seeking treatment. The campaign launches at a time when the state is experiencing a slight rise in overdose deaths as it continues to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Welcome to the City’s very first virtual First Flag Raising event. 2020 was certainly a historic year in many respects, and Somerville has continuously risen to meet its challenges with creativity, resourcefulness, and concern for everyone’s health and well-being. We hope you enjoy our newest initiative to commemorate a very significant part of our heritage, using both some prior content and adding some new twists, including several engaging youth.
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The Somerville City Council and School Committee will hold combined virtual organizational meetings on Monday, January 4, beginning at 6:00 p.m. Members will elect leadership for each body.
Visit https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5454878807998400015 to register to attend the meeting.
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A ribbon cutting, attended by Mayor Joe Curtatone and guests, honors the completion of The Allen Street Playground renovation.
Friday’s trash/recycling pickup will be on a one-day delay.
Parking meters and resident parking permit enforcement will not be in on January 1.
CHA COVID testing sites will be closed January 1.
For more information, please contact 311 or 617-666-3311.
Governor Charlie Baker today signed “An Act Relative to Justice, Equity and Accountability in Law Enforcement in the Commonwealth,” which creates a mandatory certification process for police officers, increases accountability and transparency in law enforcement and gives police departments a greater ability to hire or promote only qualified applicants.
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Dog owners: You are required to license your dog each year, so it’s time to start thinking ahead to 2021 if you haven’t already. Registering for a dog license has never been easier, with online licensing through our website and mobile app. You also get access to an online pet community, with lost-pet alerts and significant savings for your pet supplies and services. Learn more and license your dog at bit.ly/SomervilleDogs.
ROOTED: Armory Cafe & Farmstand at the Center for Arts at the Armory
Arts at the Armory have approximately $5,000 more to raise to meet their year-end campaign goal of $15,000. These funds will be critical in allowing them to reopen ROOTED Armory Cafe & Farmstand, bring back their staff, and build a bridge to Arts at the Armory’s future. This is your last chance to give to Arts at the Armory in 2020.
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