A walk-in clinic for the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine will be held Wednesday, June 9, from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Clarendon Hill Towers at 1372 Broadway (the Administration Building). No appointment is necessary, but if you prefer you can pre-register at somervillema.gov/vaccine. The clinic is free, and open to all people 12 years or older, regardless of immigration status or health insurance. Identification is not required. All minors must have parent or guardian permission. Anyone 12-15 years old must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Permission forms will be available onsite, or you can download one here. If you need assistance, please call 311 (617-666-3311).

Somerville landlords and realtors are invited to join the city’s Office of Housing Stability for a virtual workshop about the benefits of renting to Section 8 tenants. Learn how Section 8 ensures stable rental income, how higher payment standards can lead to higher rent receipts, and how landlords and realtors can qualify for additional incentive payments and technical support through the city’s SomerVIP program.  

— Photos by Bobbie Toner

Somerville High School Class of 2021 graduation took place tonight at Dilboy Stadium.

Del Ponte Square on Elmwood St, across from the family home.

This summer, the Somerville Veteran’s Commission on Monuments, Memorials, and Dedications will begin accepting applications to honor living Veterans by dedicating a street corner in their name.

Historically, only deceased Veterans have been honored this way. Somerville will be the first community in Massachusetts to extend this honor to living Veterans. The announcement was made during the Memorial Day Ceremony at the Veterans’ Cemetery.

Bill Aims to Address Disproportionate Impact of Fines, Reduce Collateral Consequences of Criminal System Based Solely on Finances Resources

Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan, State Representative Joseph McGonagle and Senator Sal DiDomenico have filed a bill that would require the Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) to allow any individual the option, upon request, of entering into an installment plan to pay fines or fees owed due to license suspension or revocation. The bill An Act Relative to Operating After Suspended License Offenses (H3535, S2307), addresses the disproportionate impact of administrative fee structures that can be excessively punitive and lead to unintentional collateral consequences and further involvement in the criminal system.

By Susan Pacheco and Norah Al-Wetaid

What if we told you that roughly 1 in 10 older adults experience some form of elder abuse or neglect, and that most of these incidents are never reported?

Our guess is that you would want to do something to help. One way you can help is to know the signs of elder abuse and what to do if you have concerns.

Please join the City of Somerville and the Somerville Bicycle Committee for a one-hour virtual workshop called Bike Network Planning: Lessons for Somerville. This workshop will be led by Mike Lydon, an internationally recognized planner, writer, speaker, and advocate for livable cities. Lydon is a Principal at the design firm Street Plans and is working with Somerville as it develops its approach for planning a citywide bike network.

A walk-in clinic for the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine will be held Sunday, June 6, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Saint Benedict Parish at 25 Arlington Street. No appointment is necessary, but if you prefer you can pre-register at somervillema.gov/vaccine. The clinic is free, and open to all people 12 years or older, regardless of immigration status or health insurance. Identification is not required. All minors must have parent or guardian permission. Anyone 12-15 years old must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Permission forms will be available onsite, or you can download one here. If you need assistance, please call 311 (617-666-3311).

SomerStreets: Carnaval returns to shake up East Somerville
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The SomerStreets 2021 season will start in a modified format, featuring a series of smaller events on Saturday and Sunday, June 5 and 6 (rain dates June 12 and 13). Performances will be limited to 150 attendees, and most will require a ticket to attend. Tickets are free, but attendees will need to preregister through the Somerville Arts Council at somervilleartscouncil.org/somerstreets.