The Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services (SCES) Nutrition program is distributing free farmers’ market coupons for eligible older adults in August. Available through the Massachusetts Department of Agriculture, the $25 coupon booklets can be used to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables at area farmers’ markets.
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Somerville nonprofit receives 3 years of funding from the Cummings Foundation
The Welcome Project (TWP) is one of 140 local nonprofits to receive grants of $100,000 to $500,000 each through Cummings Foundation’s $25 Million Grant Program. The Somerville-based organization was chosen from a total of 580 applicants during a competitive review process. It will receive $100,000 over three years.
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Congratulations to FF Jay Kenney, FF Brittany Taylor and FF Dan Higgins on completing their one-year probationary period. With that they get to wear their new firefighter helmet shields.
We were fortunate to hire all three members from other fire departments.
— Somerville Firefighters Local 76
The Baker-Polito Administration has announced that Massachusetts has received federal approval to continue providing Pandemic EBT (P-EBT) food benefits to households through summer 2022. P-EBT is a child nutrition program created during the public health emergency to promote increased food security for students and children who missed school or could not attend childcare due to COVID-19.
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Learn more at an Info Session on July 28
The City of Somerville is hiring polling place workers for the upcoming 2022 election cycle. Hundreds of poll workers will be needed this year to conduct a successful election. Interested residents are encouraged to attend an information session on Thursday, July 28, to learn more.
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This Saturday, July 16 (rain date July 17), there will be several road closures and detours in place in Davis Square and the immediate neighborhood to accommodate ArtBeat. Please pay attention to and follow signage. Road closures and detours will be in place from approximately 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. There will likely be traffic delays around Davis Square, so drivers are advised to avoid the area, if possible.
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