Notices

High heat is expected in Somerville and the region on Thursday with actual temperatures in the 90s and feels-like temperatures around 100 degrees. At this time, the National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for Thursday. Community members are encouraged to review ways to stay cool, healthy, and safe. The forecasted conditions can cause heat illness if proper precautions are not taken.

Cooling Center:

• The East Branch of the Somerville Library (115 Broadway) will be open as a cooling center from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Thursday, June 19.

• All other library branches and City buildings are closed on Thursday in observance of Juneteenth.

Outdoor Water Features in Somerville:

• Many Somerville city parks have water features that run from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

• The water sprays are on timers and stop for 20 minutes between cycles. All splash pads are currently open for 2025 with the exception of Conway Park and Dickerson Playground.

• Water feature information is available in multiple languages under the “Stay Cool Outside” section of the City’s Keeping Cool in Hot Weather webpage at gov/keepcool.

Pools:

Please note pools are not open until Friday and Saturday.

• Dilboy Pool opens for the season on Friday, June 20, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

o Regular hours are daily 11 a.m. -7 p.m. for all guests with early morning lap swim time Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

o Admission is free.

o More information at myrec.com.

• Latta Brothers Memorial Pool at Foss Park is a state-managed pool and is scheduled to open Saturday, June 21.

Join Mayor Katjana Ballantyne and the Somerville Arts Council for our annual Fireworks Celebration at Trum Field on Wednesday, June 25th (Weather Date on Friday, June 27th)!

What’s New This Year:

In collaboration with the Somerville Museum and the Department of Racial and Social Justice, the evening will begin with a public reading of Frederick Douglass’s historic speech, “What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?”

5:30–6:30 PM at the corner of Cedar and Broadway

Food vendors include:

Italian Wizard

Fried dough and lemonade

Dos Manos Kitchen

Premiere on Broadway

Public Tavern.

Entertainment Schedule:

6:30 PM – DJ Desy spinning tunes

7:45 PM – Live music by Search Party

9:00 PM – Get ready for the Fireworks Countdown!

Please note that all city offices will be closed on Thursday, June 19th in celebration of the Juneteenth Independence Day holiday. Street sweeping will be suspended and parking enforcement will be on a holiday schedule on Thursday. Additionally trash, recycling and yard waste collection will be on its regular scheduled Monday to Wednesday but delayed by one day starting Thursday the week of June 16th.

The City of Somerville’s annual Water System Flushing Program will begin the week of May 13 and conclude in late October. This annual program flushes pipes at high velocities to clean water mains and maintain the highest possible water quality.

Flushing will be done on Mondays and Thursdays between 6 p.m. and midnight to minimize disruptions to water service. In most cases, residents will not notice any changes to their water service. However, some homes may experience a temporary, slight drop in water pressure and/or discolored water. In these cases, though the water may be discolored, it is safe to drink. Until the water runs clear, it is advisable to avoid washing laundry, especially white fabrics. If any rust stains appear on wet laundry, it should not be dried, and residents can call 311 (or 617-666-3311 from cell phones or outside the city) for a free bottle of rust remover.

Residents will be notified via signage when their neighborhood will be affected by the Flushing Program. For more information, please contact the Water Department by email at water@somervillema.gov, or call 617-625-6600 ext. 5850.

Household hazardous waste drop off events are held on the second Saturday of each month, April through November only, from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Must bring proof of residency.

WHERE: DPW Yard, 1 Franey Rd., Somerville, MA 02145

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Please note that street sweeping resumed on April 1st and continue through December 31st. We recommend checking the posted signage on the street for the street sweeping schedule to avoid parking tickets.

Please note that curbside yard waste collection will resume on April 14. Yard waste collection will occur weekly for 4 weeks before switching to the alternative week schedule. The season will end on December 5. Yard waste may be put out on the scheduled day inside a barrel marked with a red “Yard waste only” sticker or in a paper yard waste bag. Yard waste only stickers may be picked up at the DPW, 1 Franey Rd or the City Hall Welcome Desk, 93 Highland Ave. 311 will mail out yard waste only stickers upon request.