Extreme heat, that is unusual for our area this early in the summer, is expected in Somerville and the region this week. The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for Tuesday afternoon, and an Excessive Heat Watch for Wednesday afternoon through Friday evening. Community members are urged to take precautions to stay safe and healthy as temperatures are currently expected to rise well into the 90s, possibly approaching 100 degrees this week.  

Life in the Ville by Jimmy Del Ponte

Growing up in the 60s and 70s, Revere Beach was the place to go in the summer. I even worked there for a while. We used to take the blue line to get there. But we went there with our parents when we were smaller. That’s where we first found love with Revere Beach and all its amusements in attractions.

— Photo courtesy of Somerville Fire Dept.

Newly promoted Somerville Fire Lieutenants Matthew Kane (L) and Michael Finnegan (R) pose with Chief Charles Breen following their swearing in. Both Lieutenants were promoted at the June 13 City Council meeting.

Assault
24032985: On 6/5/24 at approximately 3:50 p.m., Somerville Police responded to 60 Washington St. for report of a past assault. Upon arrival, officers spoke with the victim who stated while she was walking home, a male on a bike pushed her causing her to fall. The victim sustained minor injuries.

Union Square Main Streets proudly presents the 7th Annual Good Food For All campaign June 22 – 29. Back for a 7th year, local businesses, farmers market vendors, and community members have teamed up for this week-long, community campaign to raise awareness and funds for the local SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, the successor to Food Stamps) match available at the Union Square Farmers Market.

The City of Somerville and representatives of the city’s Fire Alarm Unit have come to an agreement on better wages and benefits for the union. — Photo courtesy of Somerville Firefighters Local 76

Mayor Katjana Ballantyne on behalf of the City of Somerville has reached a new agreement with the union representing its Fire Alarm Operators for a new contract, providing improved wages and benefits for a valued set of city workers.

By Parker Garlough

In a meeting on Monday June 10, the Pollinator Action Plan Advisory Committee presented a draft of their plan to support pollinators native to Somerville. The plan includes proposals for residential landowners, landscaping businesses, municipal entities, and schools. The meeting primarily focused on recommendations for homeowners.

City buildings will be closed Wednesday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth. Trash, recycling, and yard waste collection will be delayed by one day beginning Wednesday. No street sweeping on Wednesday.

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By Jenny Bonham-Carter

Did you know that there are about 140 million poor and low-income people in the US – white, black, Hispanic, Asian and Native American – making up 40 percent of the national population and that poverty is the 4th leading cause of death in America?

Mayor Katjana Ballantyne and the Somerville Arts Council are inviting the community to NibbleFest, a celebration of Nibble Kitchen’s five-year anniversary at Bow Market, on Sunday, June 30, from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m. at Bow Market (entrance by 345 Somerville Ave).