Del Ponte Square on Elmwood St, across from the family home.

This summer, the Somerville Veteran’s Commission on Monuments, Memorials, and Dedications will begin accepting applications to honor living Veterans by dedicating a street corner in their name.

Historically, only deceased Veterans have been honored this way. Somerville will be the first community in Massachusetts to extend this honor to living Veterans. The announcement was made during the Memorial Day Ceremony at the Veterans’ Cemetery.

“While this has been a notable tradition for many years, I’ve consistently heard from those in the Veterans community how meaningful it would be to recognize and celebrate the military heroes in our community while they are alive,” said Somerville Director of Veterans’ Services Ted D. Louis-Jacques. “It is my deepest honor to take this long-standing tradition to the next level.”

Families and friends of Veterans are encouraged to submit applications for street corner dedications. Applications will be available starting July 1 at www.somervillema.gov/veterans. The Commission will review all documents submitted in order to determine eligibility. 

For further details or questions, contact the Department of Veterans’ Services at veterans@somervillema.gov or by calling (617) 625-6600, EXT 4700.