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As of September 11th, 70.5% of Somerville residents have self-responded to the 2020 U.S. Census online or by phone. But everyone must be counted! If you have not yet responded, go to my2020census.gov or call 844-330-2020 to complete the Census in just 10 minutes. It’s up to all of us to make sure that 100% of Somerville residents are counted in the 2020 Census so that we all receive equal representation in government and essential funding for education, public health, housing and so much more.
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Living independently is important to “Stella,” but at age 78 she had growing concerns about making it work. Her eyesight was failing, making it difficult to read mail and pay bills.
Alone in her Somerville apartment, she needed help – and found it through the Money Management program at Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services (SCES).
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Here is a COVID-19 update as of Friday, September 11. Please also check somervillema.gov/covid19 for information and resources that are updated frequently.
Latest news:
- Case Counts: As of September 11, a total of 1,189 Somerville residents have tested positive for COVID-19 since March, another 95 are considered probable positive cases (some current, some in the past), 1,100 have since recovered, and sadly there have been 38 deaths. See more Somerville case data on the City’s newly revamped COVID-19 Dashboard. On the new dashboard, you can find Somerville’s COVID-19 data broken down in a variety of ways as well as current case counts.
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This week, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) elevated Somerville and some surrounding communities to high risk for West Nile virus (WNV). One case of WNV has been confirmed in Somerville this year. Peak risk for WNV infection typically continues through September. Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) cases have also been confirmed in Massachusetts this season, although local risk for EEE remains low.
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Due to critical maintenance work, 311 will be unable to accept phone calls from 6:00 p.m. tonight until 6:00 a.m. tomorrow morning.
Today Mayor Joe Curtatone, Fire Chief Charles Breen, Police Chief David Fallon, City Council President Matthew McLaughlin, State Representative Christine Barber and Rev. Paul Coughlin from St. Raphael’s Parish gathered in Davis Square to honor those whose lives were lost on 9/11.
A Tribute to Union Square Innovation Festival
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What the Fluff? A Tribute to Union Square Innovation returns for a 15th year this Saturday, September 12. This zany, madcap festival honors the invention of Marshmallow Fluff by Archibald Query in Somerville in 1917 and salutes the spirit of innovation that thrives in Union Square today.
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The Community Preservation Committee (CPC) is seeking resident feedback to help guide its Community Preservation Act (CPA) spending recommendations. Through a short online survey, you can share with the CPC how you would divide CPA money among the areas it can fund – affordable housing, recreation/open space, and historical preservation. The survey is open through Monday, November 9, and can be found at http://bit.ly/SomervilleCPA2020.
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