311 Somerville

06/01/2026

Somerville’s annual Water System Flushing Program continues today, Monday, June 1st, and continues through late October.

This program consists of flushing pipes at high velocities to clean water mains and maintain the highest possible water quality.

Temporary drops in water pressure and/or discolored water can occur. 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.

This week's area includes the following streets:
Barton St
Belknap St
Broadway (Mason St to North St)
Curtis St (Powder House Blvd to Broadway)
Dickson St
Dow St
Electric Ave
Fairmount Ave
Hamilton Rd
Hardan Rd
Hill St
Lovell St
Mason St
North St (Powder House Blvd to Broadway)
Ossipee Rd
Packard Ave (Powder House Blvd to Broadway)
Powderhouse Blvd (Mason St to North St)
Russell Rd
Ware St
Watson St
Westminster St
Weston Ave
Whitman St

Learn more at: somervillema.gov/hydrantflushing

05/26/2026

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05/26/2026

Somerville’s annual Water System Flushing Program continues today, Tuesday, May 26th, and continues through late October.

This program consists of flushing pipes at high velocities to clean water mains and maintain the highest possible water quality.

Temporary drops in water pressure and/or discolored water can occur. 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.

This week's area includes the following streets:

Chetwynd Rd (Curtis St to Hillsdale Rd)
College Ave (Talbot Ave to Professors Row)
Conwell Ave (Curtis St to Hillsdale Rd)
Curtis Ave
Curtis St (Ware St to Medford line)
Hillsdale Rd
Latin Way
Packard Ave
Powder House Blvd (Packard Ave to Curtis St)
Professors Row
Sawyer Ave
Sunset Rd
Talbot Ave
Teele Ave
Upland Rd
Whitefield Rd

Learn more at: somervillema.gov/hydrantflushing

05/22/2026

City buildings will be closed Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day. Trash and recycling collection will be delayed by one day

05/18/2026

Somerville’s annual Water System Flushing Program begins today, May 18th, and continues through late October.

This program consists of flushing pipes at high velocities to clean water mains and maintain the highest possible water quality. Flushing will take place Mondays and Thursdays between 6 p.m. and midnight to minimize potential disruptions to water service.

Temporary drops in water pressure and/or discolored water can occur. 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.

This week's area includes the following streets:
Alewife Brook Pkwy
Bailey St
Boston Ave
Capen Ct
Chetwynd Rd (West Adams St to Hillsdale Rd)
College Hill Rd
Conwell Rd (North St to Hillsdale Rd)
Fairfax St
Gordon St
Harold Rd
High St
Hillsdale Rd (Sunset Rd to Conwell Ave)
Irvington Rd
Mystic Valley Parkway (Boston Ave to Alewife Brook Pkwy)
North St (Powder House Blvd to Medford Line)
Powder House Blvd (North St to Alewife Brook Pkwy)
Sterling St
West Adams St
West Quincy St
Woods Ave

Learn more at: somervillema.gov/hydrantflushing

05/15/2026

Somerville’s annual Water System Flushing Program begins Monday, May 18, and continues through late October. This program consists of flushing pipes at high velocities to clean water mains and maintain the highest possible water quality. Flushing will take place Mondays and Thursdays between 6 p.m. and midnight to minimize potential disruptions to water service.

Temporary drops in water pressure and/or discolored water can occur. 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. Learn more at: somervillema.gov/hydrantflushing

04/17/2026

Monday, April 20 is Patriots’ Day. City buildings will be closed. Trash, recycling and yard waste collection will be delayed by one day. No street sweeping on Monday.

04/16/2026

We can't wait to see you there! 🎉

Somerville community members are invited to the "Slice of the City" spring meet-up series. This new series of family-friendly pizza parties in the park offers attendees a new way to connect and engage with city leaders and staff, local elected officials, as well as neighbors, all while enjoying Somerville’s parks.

Events in each of the city's seven wards will occur throughout the month of May from 5 to 7 p.m. First up is in Ward 5 on Tuesday, May 5 at Trum Field Playground (1 Franey Road). Somerville Recreation will host kid’s activities, and refreshments and pizza will be provided. For more information and to find all event locations, visit somervillema.gov/slice.

04/09/2026

03/24/2026

We love pothole season and our pothole patrol crew!! 🦺

Contact us to report a pothole! 🚧