It’s that time of year. Here are some reminders:

• Snow emergency parking is on the even side of the street all winter this season unless posted signage says differently.
• For every snowfall, property owners are responsible for shoveling their sidewalks down to the pavement within six daylight hours after the snow stops.
• To get snow emergency announcements, sign up for alerts or update your information at somervillema.gov/alerts or by calling 311 (617-666-3311).
• Flashing blue lights at major intersections also indicate a snow emergency has been declared.
• Snow emergencies are also announced on the city’s website, social media feeds, CityTV, and via information shared with local media.
• The Somerville Teen Shoveling program, a paid program encouraging youths to shovel out seniors and homeowners with disabilities after a snowstorm, is accepting applications. You must be registered with the program prior to a storm beginning.

Paid snow shoveling program pairs teens with senior homeowners and homeowners with disabilities for shoveling assistance 

The 2024/25 Somerville Teen Shoveling Program, a paid opportunity for youth to help local seniors and homeowners with disabilities after a snowstorm, is currently accepting applications. 

Sign Up to Shovel 

The program is available for teens aged 14 to 19 years old. All interested youths must submit an application. Youths aged 18 or 19 must also submit a CORI form.

 Once registered for the program, youth will be assigned one or more homes for the duration of the snow season, and will be contacted by their assigned homeowner after each storm.  

Sign Up for Shoveling Assistance 

 Somerville residents interested in receiving snow shoveling assistance must submit an application and a CORI form to the Somerville’s Council on Aging’s Holland Street Center (167 Holland St.) and appear at the Holland Street Center in person with a government-issued photo ID (such as a driver’s license, state ID, or passport). Forms may be completed ahead of time or upon arrival at the Center.  

  The payment rates for assignment for the 2024/25 season is as follows: 

    

 

*In case of extremely heavy snowfalls, or extremely cold temperatures, prices may change or all jobs may not be able to be completed. Talk with the program coordinator to learn more. 

**Driveway spots will be shoveled but snow removal from an actual vehicle is the owner’s responsibility. 

  ***No snow blowers will be used by teens 

  To learn more, or ask any questions, please contact Daniel Harris at dharris@somervillema.gov or 617-625-6600 ex 2406.