The Broadway bridge is now open with one travel lane in each direction. During this early stage, temporary accessible sidewalks and bike lanes will be installed on one side of the bridge allowing bike/pedestrian travel in both directions at all times.

(Message from Somerville Public Library)

Dear Community Members,

It is with the heaviest heart that I share with you the passing of librarian, George Pierce. George began his career at the Somerville Public Library as a part-time ‘page’ in 1968, at the tender age of 18, and became part of the full-time staff in 1972. To say George represented the heart and soul of how we approach library service in Somerville is not an overstatement. He is remembered by library staff as a person who loved his job, his family, music, fast cars, and a good IPA. He was a prankster, and always enjoyed a good laugh. He thoroughly enjoyed his interactions with his co-workers, and with you, and is going to be missed terribly.

How fortunate we were to have his service for more than 50 years.

There will be a Candlelight Vigil in honor of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery and others killed by police brutality and racist violence. Sunday, June 7, 7:00 p.m.– 8:00 p.m. at the East Somerville Public Library, 115 Broadway.

Demolition will occur for about two weeks between hours of 7:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.

The Green Line Extension (GLX) announced today that demolition of the Lechmere Viaduct between the Gilmore Bridge and existing Lechmere Station in East Cambridge will begin on Saturday, June 6. The work will further advance the relocation and reconstruction of the new Lechmere Station now underway as part of the Green Line Extension project (GLX). The project, scheduled for completion in December 2021, will extend Green Line service from the new Lechmere Station along two new branches to Union Square in Somerville and to College Avenue/Tufts University in Medford.

The P-EBT cards provide cash assistance for groceries to many families with children in Somerville Public Schools. Many families have already received or will receive a 1) letter from the Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA) and a 2) P-EBT card in the mail by mid-June.

During these uncertain times we need to stand together as a community and embrace unity. Join the Somerville Arts Council in celebrating all LGBTQ individuals and allies.

The Somerville Arts Council and Health and Human Services presents a brunch and a pajama style dance party. DJ Stevie Psyclone will be spinning some tunes to get your dance on and a star drag performance by Amanda Playwith. We will be featuring a brunch recipe for you to cook up.

Please join the Boynton Yards development team, a joint venture between DLJ Real Estate Partners & Leggat McCall Properties, the City of Somerville, and Ward Councilor J. T. Scott for a virtual neighborhood meeting, Saturday, June 6,  2:00 p.m.

In this meeting, the development team will present a conceptual master plan for 6.5 acres in Boynton Yards. There will be an opportunity to discuss issues and potential impacts. The development team will use this feedback when preparing an application for a Master Plan Special Permit to be considered by the Somerville Planning Board.