We wish everyone a happy and meaningful Veterans Day this week. Let us let our local veterans know how much we appreciate their service and the sacrifices they made to defend our homeland.

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The Community meeting of public security construction project has been moved from November 10 to December 13 at 6:00 p.m. At this meeting, staff will share the progress of the design of the new building, present plans for the realignment New Washington Street, and describe the site preparation work planned for this winter, which includes tree removal. Participants will be able to give their opinion on the public space linked to the project. To learn more and to register, visit somervillema.gov/publicsafetybuilding.

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Next wave / full circle holds its annual meeting Winter Holiday Wreath Sale. Each balm wreath is decorated with a red bow and costs $ 25. Payment can be made by check or Venmo, and there will be three convenient pickup points the week after Thanksgiving. Learn more and find the link to pre-order at www.somerville.k12.ma.us/wreathsale. Next Wave / Full Circle staff and students are grateful for the community’s continued support for this annual event. All proceeds will go towards enrichment programming for students. There will be no land with trees this year due to logistical complications related to the pandemic. Learn more about this tight-knit Next Wave / Full Circle school community on their website, www.somerville.k12.ma.us/nwfc.

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Happy birthday this week: happy birthday to our friend and local tv celebrity Joe lynch, which celebrates this week. We wish him a happy birthday. Happy birthday to Joe nardella. We wish him a very happy birthday. Happy Birthday to a former At-Large City Councilor, among many other accomplishments, Helen Corrigan. We wish him the best of birthdays. We wish all our Facebook friends, such Victoria Macrokanis, Donald Gallarelli, Elena Clamen, Jerry DiGiovanni, Cheryl Bertocchi, John Kane, Antonette Almeida, Dottie Bowman, Antonette Biondo, Tanya Kalousdian and Jim Powers a very happy birthday. We hope everyone has a good day. To all the others we may have missed, we sincerely wish them the best of birthdays.

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Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone, Councilor for Ward 3 Ben Ewen-Campen, Councilor for Ward 5 Mark Niedergang, and Ward 6 Councilor Lance Davis invite you to a virtual public meeting to discuss the Highland Avenue redesign. The city is in the process of completely rebuilding most of the length of Highland Avenue. Underground upgrades to modernize aging sewers and stormwater infrastructure will begin this winter on parts of Highland Avenue as part of the Spring Hill Sewer Separation Project, and streetscape changes are expected to follow in 2023. The new streetscape design will include protected cycle lanes, pedestrian safety measures and MBTA bus improvements. Achieving this vision will require fewer on-street parking spaces and changes to parking regulations, with special attention paid to loading areas, pickup and drop-off locations, and accessibility. At this meeting, city staff will detail the scope and timeline of the project, present parking data, summarize responses to customer and business surveys, and gather feedback from meeting attendees. The meeting will take place virtually on Wednesday November 17th, at 6.30 p.m. To learn more and to register, visit somervillema.gov/highlandave.

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Somerville COVID case numbers in October fell for the first time in five months, although there were sadly six deaths from COVID, bringing the total number of COVID deaths in the city since March 2020 to 96. Cases during l Delta virus outbreaks were more evenly distributed throughout the city. General caution is in order. Currently, 75% of all residents of Somerville are fully immunized. Check out the latest data on Somerville’s case at somervillema.gov/covid19dashboard.

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Kitten Connection, a non-profit, all-volunteer organization dedicated to rescuing and finding safe and loving homes for area cats and dogs, will host a Silent auction to saturday 20 november, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., at Medford Professional Fire Fighters Association, 340 Salem Street, Medford. In addition to the ability to browse and bid on dozens of auction items in time for the holidays, the event includes a delicious dinner of lasagna, raffles and beer, wine and mixed drinks available. purchase. Auction items available at auction include an all-new Michael Kors handbag, local artwork, a $ 100 Mobile Gasoline Gift Card, improv asylum tickets and more. ! Tickets, which include entry for a door prize, cost $ 25 and can be purchased online at https://kittyconnection2021auction.eventbrite.com. To learn more about Kitty Connection and the animals available for adoption, visit: www.kittyconnection.net.

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The CHA vaccination site at 176 Somerville Ave. (next to Target in Union Square) and many local pharmacies offer walk-in vaccines. To learn more about these three clinics and other places where you can get vaccinated, visit somervillema.gov/vaccine. Remember that vaccines are free, regardless of immigration status or health insurance. If you are not vaccinated, plan to get vaccinated today. Home vaccinations available: Massachusetts offers home vaccinations for anyone who cannot attend a vaccination site. To learn more and to register for a home vaccination, call (833) 983-0485.

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The Somerville Council on Aging is holding Walking groups, fridays at 9:30 a.m. The walking group will meet in front of the Holland Street Center and will appreciate the walks in the districts of the region. All classes and groups will be limited to 8 participants and will follow City of Somerville Social and political distancing from the mask. Pre-registration is required. For more information or to register for any of the above programs, contact Chris by email at [email protected] or by phone at 617-625-6600 ext. 2315

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The Highlander Theater Company (HTC) To Somerville High School will offer six outdoor performances of Almost, Maine the weekend from 12 to 14 November To The culture center, 22 avenue Vinal, Somerville. Written by Jean Cariani, the HTC production is presented by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service, Inc. from New York. Learn more about this delicious upcoming production and how to get tickets at: https://www.highlandertheatre.org/almostmaine.

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New Introductory skating course for children, ages 4 to 18 take place at Founders commemorative ice rink, 581 Somerville Avenue, starting last Sunday at 2:00 p.m. for 6 weeks. Lessons are also available at 10 rinks in the region. Use figure, recreational or hockey skates. Courses for beginners, intermediates and advanced given by professional instructors. For more information and to register, call Bay State Skating School at 781-890-8480 or visit online at www.BayStateSkatingSchool.org. Bay State Skating School complies with Commonwealth of Massachusetts Covid-19 guidelines. The number of students allowed on the ice will be limited.

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The Somerville Chamber of Commerce celebrates them 75th anniversary with their Annual dinner and presentation of the John W. Fitzgerald Lifetime Achievement Award. Reception followed by dinner. Wednesday November 17th, 5:30 p.m., Holiday Inn, 30 Washington St. Table of 8 diners $ 800; non-members $ 1,200; Individuals $ 100 per person; non-members $ 150. Co-Principal Sponsors: Bunker Hill Community College and Verizon. Reception sponsor: East Cambridge Savings Bank. RSVP to [email protected]

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The Somerville Board of Health extended the citywide moratorium on residential evictions until April 30 next year. The moratorium applies to both tenants and landlords, and this means residents cannot be physically evicted from their homes, although eviction cases can be heard in the courts. The rent arrears ultimately have to be paid. If you or someone you know find yourself unable to pay your rent or mortgage (or if you are a landlord who owes you rent), help may be available. Immediately contact the Housing Stability Office at 617-625-6600 x2581 or at Somerville Community Action Agency at 617-623-7370.

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Start your holiday shopping early on November 20 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at East Somerville Main Streets Holiday Market. Support small businesses by shopping locally for food, art, jewelry, and books. Wild fox Pierogi will be on hand to serve their delicious food, and DJ Panda will rotate all your favorite jams from the market. Located at Report, 149 Broadway in Somerville.

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The Somerville Board of Health (BOH) approved a face cover warrant for all indoor public places. The warrant applies to anyone two years of age or older, and face covers can be removed when people are actively eating or drinking. Masks should fit snugly and cover the nose and mouth. The order can be read at https://www.somervillema.gov/sites/default/files/COVID-19-Mask-Order-Proposed-8.21.pdf.

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