Don’t forget to go out and vote in the city’s primary election on Tuesday, September 14. Somerville voters also have the option to vote early in the September preliminary election. This preliminary election will narrow the field for Mayor, Ward 5 City Councilor, and Ward 7 City Councilor. Four days of in-person early voting will be held prior to election day. For more information on early voting and polling places visit: www.somervillema.gov/departments/elections.

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Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone and the City of Somerville’s Department of Veterans’ Services invite residents to join the annual procession and memorial ceremony to mark the 20th anniversary of 9/11. Anyone interested in joining the procession should meet at the Cedar Street end of the Community Path at 9:30 a.m. At approximately 10 a.m. there will be a speaking program and the presentation and retiring of the colors by the Somerville Police and Somerville Fire Honor Guards at the 9/11 memorial in Davis Square. Participants are encouraged to wear face coverings for this event.

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Happy birthday this week to several locals: Happy birthday to local realtor Stephen Bremis. We wish him the very best for his birthday. Happy birthday to an old friend, Bob Trane (former Alderman for Ward 7), and another great guy. We wish him the very best. Happy birthday to Jodi Gallo. We wish her the very best of birthdays. Happy birthday to a local historian and a great guy, Matt Hoey. We wish him the very best of birthdays as well. We wish Juscelia LoRusso a very happy birthday. We know she will have the best cake around! A happy birthday to a great guy, family man and one of the best restaurateurs here in Somerville, Marty Henry, one of the famous Henry’s of the Mt. Vernon Restaurant on lower Broadway. A great guy and family. We wish him the very best of birthdays this week We wish all of our Facebook friends, such as Paul Mercier, Judith Medeiros, Joe Fothergill, Sabrina Faria Caprigno, Richard Barry, David Roberts, Maureen McCole, Richard Keller, Felicia Dalelio, Danny Johnson, Alexa Trefonides-Mase, Jeff Meese, Judy Calvey, Maureen Cuff Bastardi, Carol Cook O’Leary, Mary Ann Beaton and Cheryl Tucker a very happy birthday. We hope everyone has a great day. To all the others we may have missed, we sincerely wish them the very best of birthdays.

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The City of Somerville is seeking to extend its eviction moratorium through November 30. With the current moratorium otherwise set to expire on September 15, the Somerville Board of Health will consider the city’s extension proposal at its September 9 meeting. The administration’s request comes as COVID-19 cases rise and amid President Joseph R. Biden’s call for states and cities to enact local eviction moratoria after a Supreme Court ruling ended the federal moratorium. Somerville residents in need of assistance are urged to contact OHS at 617-625-6600 x2581 or fill out a referral form at somervillema.gov/ohs. The city has already leveraged more than $2 million in rental assistance during the pandemic from local, state, and federal sources. CAAS can be reached at 617-623-7370 or caasomerville.org/need-help.

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The Somerville Board of Health (BOH) approved a face-covering mandate for all indoor public spaces at its August 19 meeting that went into effect as of Friday, August 20. The mandate applies to anyone two or older, and face coverings can be removed when people are actively eating or drinking. Masks should have a snug fit and cover the nose and mouth. The order can be read at https://www.somervillema.gov/sites/default/files/COVID-19-Mask-Order-Proposed-8.21.pdf. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends everyone in areas of high or substantial COVID-19 transmission wear face coverings when in indoor public spaces regardless of vaccination status. Currently, all Massachusetts counties have either high or substantial transmission. For more coronavirus and vaccine information, visit somervillema.gov/COVID19 or somervillema.gov/vaccine and sign up for city alerts at somervillema.gov/Alerts. Everyone is urged to sign up for every alert method you are able to receive phone call, text, email. Also please follow FB.com/SomervilleCity and @SomervilleCity.

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The East Somerville Market will return on Sunday September 12, 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at their new location: East Somerville Library, 115 Broadway, Somerville. For a list of vendors visit https://www.eastsomervillemainstreets.org/market.

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The September breakfast and lunch menus are available on the Food and Nutrition Services website: https://somerville.k12.ma.us/fns. Breakfast and lunch will be free for all students enrolled in Somerville Public Schools.

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Registration is open for musicians who want to participate in this year’s PorchFest on Saturday, October 2. Performers will be given a time to play based on where they are located: west of Willow Avenue performs from noon to 2:00 p.m., between Willow Avenue and Central Street performs from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m., and east of Central Street performs from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Performers who want to register should sign up at somervilleartscouncil.org/porchfest by Thursday, September 30.

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The Somerville High Class of 1971 is looking for classmates for their 50th reunion on Saturday, October 23, at Anthony’s Function Hall in Malden from 7:00 to 11:00 p.m. The price is $65 per person. Please contact Rosalie DeLucia or Jimmy Del Ponte, or the SHS71 page on Facebook for more information. Wave high your guilded banners as SHS 71 celebrates their 50th!

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The Somerville High Class of 1961 is holding their 60th reunion on September 28, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. at Seasons 52, 6 Wayside Rd., Burlington. The cost is $40, you can mail checks to SHS Class of 1961 c/o 30 Murray Hill Rd, Cambridge, MA, 02140.

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Riverfest 2021 will take place Saturday, September 18, 4:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. at Assembly Row at Assembly Square. Highlights include: Live local music powered by PUMA, free family-friendly activities and a firework spectacular over the Mystic River. Plus, don’t forget to check out Night Shift’s Owl’s Nest Beer Garden plus and family friendly games including pickleball and shuffleboard by PKL Boston – located near The Smoke Shop BBQ.

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Rosebud American Kitchen & Bar, Davis Square is hosting Hostess & Little Debbie Milkshake Month. Grab a milkshake with your favorite Hostess/Little Debbie treat. Each week through mid-September, a different dessert will be showcased: HoHos from September 5 to September 11, and Nutty Buddies from September 12 to September 18.

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Groundwork Somerville Harvest Gala takes place Saturday, September 18, 198 South St., Somerville. Celebrate Groundwork Somerville’s 21st year of farming and environmental education. Visit South Street Farm for an evening of games, music, raffles, drinks and delicious food. Full price tickets are $40, with the option to pay less based on your income. Ticket prices include a meal at one of several food trucks as well as two drink tickets for wine or beer. Tickets events.constantcontact.com/register/event.

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The City of Somerville Elections Department is hiring polling place workers for the municipal elections on September 14 and November 2. Polling place workers will be paid $200 per day and work from 6:30 a.m. until shortly after the polls close at 8:00 p.m., with a two-hour break. You must be a registered Massachusetts voter to work at a polling place. No prior experience necessary. Email personnel@somervillema.gov or call 617-625-6600 ext. 3300 to learn more today.

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All city buildings are now open, with limited staffing. Both visitors to city buildings as well as staff will be required to wear face coverings while inside the buildings. Staff will be available on a walk-in basis in all departments for quick transactions like paying a bill or picking up a document. For matters that will take longer, residents will need to schedule an appointment with city staff. Many city services are also available online and, whenever possible, residents are encouraged to continue to use online services.

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With the spread of the Delta variant on the rise, don’t delay getting the COVID-19 vaccine. The Cambridge Health Alliance Vaccine Center is right here in Somerville at 176 Somerville Ave., open for walk-ins five days a week to anyone 12 years and older. Monday, Tuesday: 11:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. No insurance needed, no ID needed. Free for all, regardless of immigration or health insurance status. No appointment necessary, just walk right in. Open to anyone, you do not need to be a Somerville resident or CHA patient

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Help support your neighbors through the Somerville Cares Fund. If you’re lucky enough to have some extra money, please consider a donation to the Somerville Cares Fund. This donation-based fund provides direct assistance to Somerville residents, workers, and parents of school children so that they can cover basic expenses like housing, food, and utility bills. If you’re unable to donate you can still help by sharing information about the Somerville Cares Fund with your friends and family.

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