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The city of Somerville has opened cooling stations for the current heat wave.
The National Weather Service is warning the Boston area of dangerously hot conditions on Thursday and Friday, July 27 and 28, that could feel like more than 100 degrees outdoors. They note that “seniors and those with chronic health problems or mental health conditions are at an increased risk.”
Mayor Katjana Ballantyne has designated all three Somerville Public Libraries as cooling locations, waived Dilboy Pool fees during the advisory, and made available additional resources. Please review the following heat safety tips and ways to keep cool in Somerville.
Most importantly, do not leave children or pets in a vehicle even if the windows are open, drink plenty of fluids, stay out of the sun, wear lightweight and light-colored clothing, and limit your outdoor activity. More tips can be found below and at somervillema.gov/keepcool (in
Cooling Locations
Somerville Central Library 79 Highland Ave.
Thursday 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Friday 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Saturday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Somerville East Branch Library 115 Broadway
Thursday 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Friday 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Saturday 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Sunday 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. (new, Sunday hours)
Somerville West Branch Library 40 College Ave.
Thursday 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Friday 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Saturday 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Council on Aging 167 Holland St. open for cooling for seniors
Thursday 8:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Friday 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
To coordinate transportation for seniors unable to access the site otherwise, please call 617-624-6600 x2319.
Somerville Teen Center 50 Cross St. (use library entrance on Glen St.) open for teens/youths
Thursday 12 p.m. – 4 p.m.
SHC Daytime Engagement Center 1 Davis Square open for cooling and services for persons experiencing homelessness
The City has partnered with the Somerville Homeless Coalition (SHC) to provide a daytime engagement center available to all unhoused persons in any weather conditions. It is cooled in summer, heated in winter.
Monday to Friday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Donations are also being sought by SHC for heat-related supplies for persons living outdoors: Snacks, water, and hygiene products are just a few of the critical items needed. For a full list, visit bit.ly/shcneeds. All donations can be dropped off at the Engagement Center between Monday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed 1 – 2 p.m. for lunch).
Somerville Media Center
12 Tyler Street
Somerville, MA 02143
(617) 628-8826