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Somerville officially has a hammock district at the newly opened Junction Park!
November 14, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Somerville officially has a hammock district at the newly opened Junction Park!
How happy are Somerville residents? According to the City’s latest biennial Happiness Survey, residents continue to report high levels of satisfaction with life in Somerville.
Led by SomerStat in spring 2025, the survey gathered nearly 1,400 responses from a sample cross-section of residents.
Led by SomerStat in spring 2025, the survey gathered nearly 1,400 responses from a sample cross-section of residents.
November 14, 2025 at 2:34 PM
How happy are Somerville residents? According to the City’s latest biennial Happiness Survey, residents continue to report high levels of satisfaction with life in Somerville.
Led by SomerStat in spring 2025, the survey gathered nearly 1,400 responses from a sample cross-section of residents.
Led by SomerStat in spring 2025, the survey gathered nearly 1,400 responses from a sample cross-section of residents.
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Tonight, starting at 4PM, crews will be milling Somerville Ave from Park Street to Lowell Street in preparation for the final paving next week of the new street layout. www.somervillema.gov/news/somervi...
November 13, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Tonight, starting at 4PM, crews will be milling Somerville Ave from Park Street to Lowell Street in preparation for the final paving next week of the new street layout. www.somervillema.gov/news/somervi...
On Thursday, Nov. 13, at approx 4 pm, City contractors plan to mill the roadway surface at the intersection of Somerville Ave and Central St in preparation for paving.
During this work, Somerville Ave. between Lowell St & Park St will be closed to motor vehicle traffic. More info: bit.ly/4hUVQ99
During this work, Somerville Ave. between Lowell St & Park St will be closed to motor vehicle traffic. More info: bit.ly/4hUVQ99
November 10, 2025 at 10:21 PM
On Thursday, Nov. 13, at approx 4 pm, City contractors plan to mill the roadway surface at the intersection of Somerville Ave and Central St in preparation for paving.
During this work, Somerville Ave. between Lowell St & Park St will be closed to motor vehicle traffic. More info: bit.ly/4hUVQ99
During this work, Somerville Ave. between Lowell St & Park St will be closed to motor vehicle traffic. More info: bit.ly/4hUVQ99
Teens earn, and neighbors stay safe! Somerville's Teen Shoveling Program is back for the 2025/26 season, providing a paid opportunity for youth to assist local seniors and homeowners with disabilities clear snow after a storm.
November 10, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Teens earn, and neighbors stay safe! Somerville's Teen Shoveling Program is back for the 2025/26 season, providing a paid opportunity for youth to assist local seniors and homeowners with disabilities clear snow after a storm.
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More construction progress on our new cycle track and floating bus stop on Somerville Ave and Central Street. 🚲🚌
www.somervillema.gov/intersection...
www.somervillema.gov/intersection...
November 6, 2025 at 5:26 PM
More construction progress on our new cycle track and floating bus stop on Somerville Ave and Central Street. 🚲🚌
www.somervillema.gov/intersection...
www.somervillema.gov/intersection...
Mayor Katjana Ballantyne & the Department of Health and Human Services invite community members to attend Somerville’s annual Transgender Day of Remembrance & Resilience on Thursday November 20, from 5 to 6 p.m. at the Council on Aging (167 Holland St). The event is free & open to all.
November 5, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Mayor Katjana Ballantyne & the Department of Health and Human Services invite community members to attend Somerville’s annual Transgender Day of Remembrance & Resilience on Thursday November 20, from 5 to 6 p.m. at the Council on Aging (167 Holland St). The event is free & open to all.
Unofficial election totals for the City of Somerville 2025 Preliminary Municipal Election: somervillema.gov/votesomerville
November 5, 2025 at 3:21 AM
Unofficial election totals for the City of Somerville 2025 Preliminary Municipal Election: somervillema.gov/votesomerville
Here are the latest incomplete initial results of tonight's election. 3 precincts are still outstanding and delayed- full results to come as soon as available.
November 5, 2025 at 1:33 AM
Here are the latest incomplete initial results of tonight's election. 3 precincts are still outstanding and delayed- full results to come as soon as available.
Today, November 4, is Election Day. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Vote-by-mail ballots must be placed in a dropbox before 6 p.m. or hand-delivered to Elections at City Hall (93 Highland Ave.) before 8 p.m.
Learn more and check your polling location at somervillema.gov/elections.
Learn more and check your polling location at somervillema.gov/elections.
November 4, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Today, November 4, is Election Day. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Vote-by-mail ballots must be placed in a dropbox before 6 p.m. or hand-delivered to Elections at City Hall (93 Highland Ave.) before 8 p.m.
Learn more and check your polling location at somervillema.gov/elections.
Learn more and check your polling location at somervillema.gov/elections.
Looking for a way to get involved? Consider joining one of our commissions or boards! Learn more at somervillema.gov/besomerville
November 3, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Looking for a way to get involved? Consider joining one of our commissions or boards! Learn more at somervillema.gov/besomerville
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Our friends at Urban Forestry have updated their Fall 2025 tree planting map, take a look to see which species of tree will be planted near you. 🌳🌲https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer?mid=1adKbXwO1kUgfik9pLb--xhsB4p951U4&femb=1&ll=42.398503694255716%2C-71.11016911735665&z=12
Tree Plantings Fall 2025 - Google My Maps
Tree Plantings Fall 2025
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October 31, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Our friends at Urban Forestry have updated their Fall 2025 tree planting map, take a look to see which species of tree will be planted near you. 🌳🌲https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer?mid=1adKbXwO1kUgfik9pLb--xhsB4p951U4&femb=1&ll=42.398503694255716%2C-71.11016911735665&z=12
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It's election season, Somerville. There are braille embossed and large print copies of this year's ballot questions at polling locations, as well as accessible versions of the charter summary at SPL locations and at City Hall.
For more accessibility information, visit somervillema.gov/elections.
For more accessibility information, visit somervillema.gov/elections.
October 31, 2025 at 4:22 PM
It's election season, Somerville. There are braille embossed and large print copies of this year's ballot questions at polling locations, as well as accessible versions of the charter summary at SPL locations and at City Hall.
For more accessibility information, visit somervillema.gov/elections.
For more accessibility information, visit somervillema.gov/elections.
The results of an extensive community engagement process about the City’s plans for a new PK-8 School Building were shared at this week's Construction Advisory Group (CAG) meeting.
October 30, 2025 at 6:54 PM
The results of an extensive community engagement process about the City’s plans for a new PK-8 School Building were shared at this week's Construction Advisory Group (CAG) meeting.
(1/2) November SNAP benefits could be delayed if the federal government doesn't resolve the shutdown or provide emergency funding. SNAP provides about $212 million each month to Massachusetts residents.
October 30, 2025 at 5:25 PM
(1/2) November SNAP benefits could be delayed if the federal government doesn't resolve the shutdown or provide emergency funding. SNAP provides about $212 million each month to Massachusetts residents.
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The @cityofsomerville.bsky.social's Commission for Persons with Disabilities is recruiting for three open seats.
You can apply and find more information online at bit.ly/SCPD_seats25
You can apply and find more information online at bit.ly/SCPD_seats25
October 30, 2025 at 3:11 PM
The @cityofsomerville.bsky.social's Commission for Persons with Disabilities is recruiting for three open seats.
You can apply and find more information online at bit.ly/SCPD_seats25
You can apply and find more information online at bit.ly/SCPD_seats25
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It’s Wednesday and you know what that means! Showing the three new painted speed humps on Bonair Street which we hope will slow motorists as they drive near the Winter Hill/Edgerly School.
October 29, 2025 at 6:01 PM
It’s Wednesday and you know what that means! Showing the three new painted speed humps on Bonair Street which we hope will slow motorists as they drive near the Winter Hill/Edgerly School.
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On a rainy day like today, it’s so nice to see our green stormwater infrastructure (GSI) in action around the Spring Hill project. 🌧️☔️💧
October 30, 2025 at 1:44 PM
On a rainy day like today, it’s so nice to see our green stormwater infrastructure (GSI) in action around the Spring Hill project. 🌧️☔️💧
Day 2 of early voting! Come down to City Hall and fill out your ballot today!
Early voting for Somerville's Municipal Election begins Tuesday, October 28 through Thursday, October 30 at City Hall (93 Highland Ave.)
Vote by mail ballots must be received by the Elections Department by 8 p.m. on Election Day (Tuesday, November 4). Learn more at somervillema.gov/elections
Vote by mail ballots must be received by the Elections Department by 8 p.m. on Election Day (Tuesday, November 4). Learn more at somervillema.gov/elections
October 29, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Day 2 of early voting! Come down to City Hall and fill out your ballot today!
Early voting for Somerville's Municipal Election begins Tuesday, October 28 through Thursday, October 30 at City Hall (93 Highland Ave.)
Vote by mail ballots must be received by the Elections Department by 8 p.m. on Election Day (Tuesday, November 4). Learn more at somervillema.gov/elections
Vote by mail ballots must be received by the Elections Department by 8 p.m. on Election Day (Tuesday, November 4). Learn more at somervillema.gov/elections
October 28, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Early voting for Somerville's Municipal Election begins Tuesday, October 28 through Thursday, October 30 at City Hall (93 Highland Ave.)
Vote by mail ballots must be received by the Elections Department by 8 p.m. on Election Day (Tuesday, November 4). Learn more at somervillema.gov/elections
Vote by mail ballots must be received by the Elections Department by 8 p.m. on Election Day (Tuesday, November 4). Learn more at somervillema.gov/elections
Thank you to everyone who came to celebrate with us at the grand opening of the Assembly Square Fire Station last Saturday. We were thrilled to hold the official hose uncoupling and share the new space with you.
October 24, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Thank you to everyone who came to celebrate with us at the grand opening of the Assembly Square Fire Station last Saturday. We were thrilled to hold the official hose uncoupling and share the new space with you.
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Free food markets on Thurs. Nov 6, 2:45-4:30pm at two locations in Somerville:
- West Somerville Neighborhood School, 177 Powderhouse Blvd.
- East Somerville Community School, 50 Cross St.
- West Somerville Neighborhood School, 177 Powderhouse Blvd.
- East Somerville Community School, 50 Cross St.
October 24, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Free food markets on Thurs. Nov 6, 2:45-4:30pm at two locations in Somerville:
- West Somerville Neighborhood School, 177 Powderhouse Blvd.
- East Somerville Community School, 50 Cross St.
- West Somerville Neighborhood School, 177 Powderhouse Blvd.
- East Somerville Community School, 50 Cross St.
Safely get rid of unused and expired medication on Saturday, October 25, during Prescription Drug Take Back Day. City staff will be onsite at 220 Washington Street and 6 Newbury St. between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. to collect medications as well as provide overdose prevention information and resources.
October 23, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Safely get rid of unused and expired medication on Saturday, October 25, during Prescription Drug Take Back Day. City staff will be onsite at 220 Washington Street and 6 Newbury St. between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. to collect medications as well as provide overdose prevention information and resources.
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It’s Wednesday and you know what that means, celebrating new speed humps on Franklin St and Bonair St that were installed this week.
October 22, 2025 at 11:45 AM
It’s Wednesday and you know what that means, celebrating new speed humps on Franklin St and Bonair St that were installed this week.
Early voting for Somerville's Municipal Election begins Tuesday, October 28 through Thursday, October 30 at City Hall (93 Highland Ave.). Vote-by-mail ballots must be received by the Elections Department by 8 p.m. on Election Day (Tuesday, November 4). Learn more at somervillema.gov/elections
October 22, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Early voting for Somerville's Municipal Election begins Tuesday, October 28 through Thursday, October 30 at City Hall (93 Highland Ave.). Vote-by-mail ballots must be received by the Elections Department by 8 p.m. on Election Day (Tuesday, November 4). Learn more at somervillema.gov/elections