@somervilleohs
OHS works to prevent the displacement of Somerville MA residents by providing direct services and advocating for housing justice. Make a referral: bit.ly/OHSreferral More info: linktr.ee/somervilleohs
SNOW EMERGENCY WILL END EFFECTIVE 8 P.M. ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24 FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 311 (617-666-3311 FROM OUTSIDE THE CITY OR A CELL PHONE)
The City's snow emergency will end at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, February 24, and normal parking rules will resume at that time. Do not move your car to the even side of the road in advance of the 8 p.m. Tuesday lift. 🧵
For more information about Snow Emergencies and any snow-related closures, please visit somervillema.gov/snow or contact 311. Thank you.
SNOW EMERGENCY DECLARED EFFECTIVE 12 PM (NOON) ON SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 22 FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 311 (617-666-3311 FROM OUTSIDE THE CITY OR A CELL PHONE)
Based on current weather forecasts, the City is declaring a snow emergency to go into effect at 12 noon on Sunday, February 22. Beginning at 12 p.m., cars will have 4 hours (until 4 p.m.) to move to the ODD side of the street. Any exceptions will be noted by nearby signs. 🧵
Career Exploration & Applying for a Job FREE Workshop for TEENS! Explore your strengths & interests and how they relate to career exploration! Learn how to set clear, practical, and achievable goals Learn best practices when applying for a job! DATE: March 4th, 2026 TIME: 2:00pm - 3:00pm LOCATION: Somerville High School (2nd Floor - Room C205) MORE INFORMATION: Dan Harris Youth Services Coordinator 857-300-3469 dharris@somervillema.gov 81 Highland Avenue Register Below https://forms.office.com/g/uJNQwasd7R
Looking for a summer job? Want to build out your resume? Join the Somerville Health and Human Services department for a Youth Career Exploration and Application Workshop! 🧵
Have you ever been asked to re-sign a lease far before the end of the lease- maybe even shortly after you moved in? If so, we're interested to hear from you! Please share your story with OHS here: bit.ly/EarlyLeasing
Affordable housing opportunity in Union Square, Somerville! 2-bedrooms at 33 Bow St. for under 60% AMI (that's $79,440 for a 2-person household). Apply now! search.housingnavigatorma.org/navigator/li...
This is the first step toward potentially bringing back a typology that could unlock thousands of infill parcels across Massachusetts. A 2024 @harvard-jchs.bsky.social study found 5,000 parcels within 3/4 mile of rapid transit stops that could host smaller-scale mid-rise buildings.
For a deeper dive, read our 2024 report on single-stair design:
www.jchs.harvard.edu/blog/how-cou...
Thursday, March 12, 2026, 6-7:30PM
East Somerville Community School cafeteria, 50 Cross St.
Cost: Free
Please register! Visit the website bit.ly/OHS_at_SPS
or call OHS at 617-625-6600 Ext. 2581
Workshop: Intro to OHS! Learn about how we can help you
- understand your rights as a tenant
- prevent eviction
- search for affordable housing
All Somerville residents are welcome to attend.
When you apply for Somerville’s Inclusionary Rental Program, you’ll now apply just once and will be placed on the waitlist for units at many properties. Learn more at our information session Thursday, February 12th at 6:30 PM on Zoom. 🧵
Please stay safe + warm out there today and throughout the weekend friends! Remember, our public health vending machines have free items such as hats, gloves, socks, and blankets if you are in need :)
Join the Valentine’s Day Community Event, brought to you by Cambridge Health Alliance and Somerville Health and Human Services. Please join us at the Somerville Public Library on Tuesday, February 17th from 3:30-6:30pm for:
-Community Resources
-Valentine's Day Crafts
-Free STI Testing
-Free Pizza!
Extreme cold returns Thursday evening with below-zero wind chills expected during the nighttime and early morning hours over the next few days. 🧵
The Central Branch of the Somerville Public Library (79 Highland Ave) is open as a warming center from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. today Tuesday, January 26. All other library branches and City offices are closed. The Winter Overnight Warming Center is open normal hours nightly (5 p.m. - 7:30 a.m.).
For more information on Snow Emergency policies and for information about open and closed City buildings and services, please visit somervillema.gov/snow or contact 311.
Thank you.
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Low temperatures and gusty winds can cause one of winter’s worst woes: frozen pipes. With frigid cold forecast in the coming days, there are some simple precautions property owners, tenants, and residents can take to help prevent frozen water pipes. 🧵
What is TOPA—and what isn’t it?
This video explains tenant opportunity to purchase laws and clears up common myths.
bit.ly/3NDrf4O
#TOPA #TenantRights #HousingPolicy #Shelterforce
Finishing the year with nearly 1050 people on the OHS mailing list 🌟 Are you one of them? If not- sign up now for our mailing list to get OHS newsletters and important updates! bit.ly/OHS_newsletter
An older adult sits on a chair alone.
ICYMI: Older adults who have experienced homelessness feel deeply alone, even after returning to housing.
Nearly 40% report #loneliness—far higher than those who were able to remain in housing.
It's not just a feeling—it can harm people's health.
Learn what supports could help: buff.ly/Dr4VxKa
Did you know Somerville now has several public health vending machines with free supplies? If this makes you want to celebrate- there's a ribbon cutting today! www.somervillema.gov/healthkiosk www.somervillema.gov/events/2025/...
MLK DAY 2026 Celebrate MLK Day 2026 with the City of Somerville, as we join neighbors from across the City! SPEECHES, MUSIC, FOOD, KEYNOTE SPEAKER SAVE THE DATE January 17th, 2026 @ 11am For more information and to RSVP: bit.ly/MLK_2026
SAVE THE DATE 📅
Join us for the City's annual MLK Day event! We're kicking things off at 11am on Saturday, January 17, with friends and neighbors. Stop by to enjoy the music, speeches, keynote talk, community, and more!
RSVP: bit.ly/MLK_2026
The Intake Line for the Massachusetts Access to Counsel Initiative (MACI) is open! MIRA's new program with CPCS and legal aid organizations including GBLS provides full legal representation in Immigration Court for income-eligible immigrants. Learn more: miracoalition.org/massachusett....
Mass. issues housing contest: Design your own ADU and win $20K. via @masslive.bsky.social
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Wondering how you can help prevent an overdose? Come and learn skills that could save lives! We and @cityofsomerville.bsky.social Health and Human Services offer free overdose prevention and response trainings. The next session is Jan. 6 from 3 - 4 p.m.
www.cambridgepublichealth.org/events/virtu...
Gusts and low temperatures expected- please share the word about the Somerville Overnight Warming Center if you or other adults you know need a warm place from 5pm on tonight or any night through April 12 somervillema.gov/departments/health-and-human-services/emergency-overnight-warming-center
A new @landpolicy.bsky.social report analyzed 500 urban counties where data was the most robust, and found that 8.9% of residential parcels are owned by corporations. It also identifies 25 county hot spots that have the highest rates of corporate ownership.
www.lincolninst.edu/publications...
Gráfico con un cuadro de texto azul en la parte superior que dice “El Programa de Asistencia de Energía para Hogares (HEAP), o Asistencia Energética (Fuel Assistance), puede ayudarle a pagar sus facturas de calefacción del 1 de noviembre de 2025 al 30 de abril de 2026.” Debajo, hay una imagen de una persona sentada frente a una chimenea. El texto en la parte inferior dice: Aprenda más en MassLegalHelp.org/es. La escritura y revisión del contenido está a cargo de programas de ayuda legal, abogados y socios comunitarios.
El Programa de Asistencia de Energía para Hogares, o Asistencia Energética (Fuel Assistance), puede ayudarle a pagar sus facturas de calefacción del 1 de nov de 2025 al 30 de abr de 2026.
www.masslegalhelp.org/es/beneficio...
Artículo de @nclc4consumers.bsky.social y @masslawreform.bsky.social
Graphic with a blue text box at the top that says “Did you know? The Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP), also known as Fuel Assistance, can help you pay your heating bills from November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.” Below that, there is an image of a person sitting in front of a working fireplace. Text at bottom reads: Learn more at MassLegalHelp.org. Our content is written and reviewed by legal aid programs, lawyers, and community partners.
The Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) can help you pay your heating bills this winter. HEAP covers heating bills from Nov 1, 2025 to Apr 30, 2026.
Learn more about HEAP at MassLegalHelp: www.masslegalhelp.org/public-benef...
Article by @nclc4consumers.bsky.social & @masslawreform.bsky.social
