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Children have experienced serious disruptions in their lives during the COVID-19 lockdown. Mayor Joe Curtatone thanks them for their efforts to help keep everyone safe.
The city has a Somerville-specific age breakdown of who in our community has tested positive so far for #coronavirus. Because our city has a large population of younger adults, we are seeing higher incidences of the disease in younger adults than in other communities. The 30-39 age bracket has the largest number of cases, accounting for 21% of the community. The 20-20 and 40-49 brackets follow with 18% each.
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Dear Community Members,
Here is a COVID-19 update for Tuesday, April 16.
Please also be sure to check somervillema.gov/coronavirus for information and resources that are updated frequently.
Latest news:
- Case Counts: As of 9:30 a.m. today, April 16, a total of 314 Somerville residents have tested positive for COVID-19, 95 of them have since recovered, and sadly there have now been four deaths.
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Want to go green while practicing social distancing? Here are a few ideas to consider:
- Maximize your time at home by planting a garden. Not only will the plants you grow help to reduce carbon dioxide in the Earth’s atmosphere, but you’ll also be creating a healthy habitat for birds, insects and other small critters. Plus, if you plant vegetables, you can reduce your carbon footprint by reducing the amount of food you need to purchase that was shipped long distances.
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The IRS is distributing Economic Impact Payments (also called stimulus checks). Most individuals will receive $1200 (+$500 per dependent child) directly to their bank accounts. Make sure you receive your check as soon as possible by heading to bit.ly/irsgetmypayment to:
(1) Check on the status of your payment
(2) Add or update your direct deposit bank account information (the fastest way to receive your check)
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City of Somerville and United Way launch fund to support community member’s essential needs amid COVID-19 crisis
Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone and United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Merrimack Valley announce the launch of the Somerville Cares Fund to support the essential needs of Somerville community members most impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The fund, created in partnership with the United Way, will provide emergency funding to all Somerville residents, regardless of immigration status, as well as all Somerville workers, including those recently laid off from their jobs.
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The Somerville City Council wants to make sure that all eligible voters be allowed to apply for absentee ballots for the upcoming primary and presidential election.
By Jim Clark
An order was put forward at the latest regular meeting of the Somerville City Council on April 7 asking that the Election Commissioner discuss mailing absentee applications to registered voters for the upcoming primary and general elections.
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Callie Chapman of the Zoe Dance Company will be featured on SAC’s kickoff live-streaming event on Thursday, April 16 at 7:00 p.m.
By Anna Schaeffer
The Somerville Arts Council (SAC) is launching the Home Alone Art Series (HAAS) in response to COVID-19 social distancing measures. The debut performance of HAAS will be held Thursday, April 16 at 7:00 p.m. via Facebook’s live stream function and scheduled continually as long as physical distancing measures are implemented.
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By Imari Paris Jeffries
As a father of three and the leader of a non-profit that works directly with parents, I know this pandemic has intensified the challenges families face in their daily lives.
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