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Six RSJ community engagement ambassadors will spearhead community-driven outreach for the Public Safety for All Initiative
Mayor Katjana Ballantyne and the Department of Racial and Social Justice (RSJ) are today announcing the launch of the RSJ Community Engagement Ambassadors program. The newly onboarded Community Ambassadors will actively work with the city to expand engagement with the Public Safety for All Initiative and build new avenues for participation and empowering community voices.
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West Branch Library open to all for warming on Saturday, closed for general use
A section of the West Branch Library began serving as an overnight warming center for persons experiencing homelessness Friday night. The city will keep that function running 24/7 until Sunday morning. All other persons are also welcome to use the library for warming from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. But they will be closed for general library use otherwise on Saturday. The East and Central Branches will open as planned and are available to all for warming and general use.
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Assault
On 1/24/23 at approximately 11:47 p.m., Somerville Police responded to Grand Union Blvd. for a panic alarm coming from a Lyft driver. Upon arrival, officers spoke with the victim who stated he picked up a female party at Grand Union Blvd. and when she entered his car, she began kicking the back of his seat and grabbing at him. The suspect left prior to police arrival.
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Applications will be reviewed after the portal closes on February 17, and recipients are expected to receive notice of funding in spring 2023.
Interested nonprofits can review the ARPA website for more information, including an ARPA application package to plan their projects: www.somervillema.gov/arpa
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“Our area is facing a historic cold weather event and I urge everyone, in the strongest possible terms, to stay safe, be prepared, and do what Somerville always does best, which is check in on your neighbors especially the elderly, persons with disabilities, or others who may need assistance.
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By Ryan DiLello
A TikTok Trend called the “Kia Challenge” is encouraging teens to steal certain makes of cars with a USB cord, and to document it on the social media platform. This week, the trend reached Somerville.
On the morning of Wednesday, January 26th, Christina Longo (30) of Somerville, was getting ready to drop her dog at daycare and head to work when she noticed her car, which she had parked around the corner from her home, was gone.
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All city buildings except libraries and all Somerville Public Schools buildings will be closed.
The National Weather Service is warning of dangerously cold temperatures and wind chills in Massachusetts Friday through early Sunday, February 3 – 5. The coldest period is forecast for Friday evening into Saturday when wind chills could reach up to 30 degrees below zero.
Mayor Ballantyne and Emergency Management staff urge all community members to take precautions to keep themselves and others safe. Review the following information to prepare for this weekend. Please also check on the elderly and persons with disabilities, and request Police assistance via 911 for unsheltered persons experiencing homelessness.
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