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MassDOT & MBTA

October 16, 2015 / Nathan Lamb / Community Information

MassDOT & MBTA are preparing five-year capital plans for 2017-2021. Join the conversation about the future of transportation investments. Representatives from MassDOT and the MBTA will be on hand to hear your input about transportation […]

Celebrating 25 years of the Americans with Disabilities Act

September 10, 2015 / Nathan Lamb / Community Information

Join Somerville’s celebration of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) 25th Anniversary on September 19th from 12:00 – 2:00 p.m. at Somerville High School Atrium

Social Security Adjustment?

August 18, 2015 / Nathan Lamb / Community Information

Automatic benefit increases, also known as cost-of-living adjustments or COLAs, have been in effect since 1975. Beneficiaries used to see their check go up in July of each year, but since 1982, COLAs have been […]

Cutting Hospital Readmissions

July 23, 2015 / Nathan Lamb / Community Information

Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) and Hallmark Health, in collaboration with Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services and Mystic Valley Elder Services, are among the top performers in an innovative national pilot program to reduce hospital readmission rates.   […]

Cambridge Heat Emergencies

July 17, 2015 / Nathan Lamb / Community Information

The Cambridge Heat Emergency Protocol is a coordinated response to assist the elderly who may be vulnerable in a heat emergency.

Somerville Heat Protocol

July 17, 2015 / Nathan Lamb / Community Information

As of right now, Somerville Council on Aging and senior center sites will operate on their regular business hours, which are: Holland Street Center (main office) 167 Holland Street Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm Cross Street Center 165 […]

2015 City of Cambridge Community Health Plan

June 24, 2015 / Nathan Lamb / Community Information

The Cambridge Public Health Department recently released Cambridge’s first community health improvement plan, which will set the city’s health agenda for the next five years. The plan describes strategies for making tangible progress in four […]

Somerville Repairs Program

March 19, 2015 / Nathan Lamb / Community Information

Would you like to make improvements to your home, but lack the funds necessary to make those improvements? Do you need any home modifications to assist your comfort and safety in your home? If so, […]

How are Your Elderly Parents Faring?

December 17, 2014 / Nathan Lamb / Community Information

If your family is like many Americans, you’re likely to get together at some point during the holiday season. Here’s a task you should try to fit in between all the eating, drinking and merry-making: […]