Somerville To Hold Annual Domestic Violence Vigil

SOMERVILLE, MA — The city will hold its annual Candlelight Vigil in support of Domestic Violence Awareness Month on Wednesday, Oct. 2 from 6:30-7:30 p.m at Statue Park in Davis Square.

The annual ceremony remembers the lives lost to domestic violence over the past year. In addition to the vigil, attendees will be invited to view the Clothesline Project, a visual display that honors survivors as well as victims of intimate partner violence.

For more information contact Community Services Manager, Chris Hosman, at 617-625-6600 x2406. or chosman@somervillema.gov. For more information about domestic violence resources or support services, contact RESPOND at their Hotline number 617-623-5900 (TTY accessible for the hearing impaired), or visit www.respondinc.org.