Mayor Katjana Ballantyne
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Official City of Somerville government account of Mayor Katjana Ballantyne
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On Friday night and midday Monday, respectively, what appeared to be ICE agents rolled up to the front of the high school & City Hall to take selfies- we’re guessing on the taxpayers’ time and dime. 🧵
September 8, 2025 at 9:17 PM
On Friday night and midday Monday, respectively, what appeared to be ICE agents rolled up to the front of the high school & City Hall to take selfies- we’re guessing on the taxpayers’ time and dime. 🧵
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Today, we marked the beginning of the reinstallation of Somerville's Korean and Vietnam War Memorials. These memorials are a testament to sacrifice, service, and to the enduring legacy of the men and women from Somerville and Cambridge who gave their lives in two of our nation’s most difficult wars.
June 12, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Today, we marked the beginning of the reinstallation of Somerville's Korean and Vietnam War Memorials. These memorials are a testament to sacrifice, service, and to the enduring legacy of the men and women from Somerville and Cambridge who gave their lives in two of our nation’s most difficult wars.
Today, we flipped the switch on the new solar panel array at Somerville High School! With nearly 17,000 square feet of solar panels, this array will produce around 7 million kilowatt hours during its' lifetime!
June 9, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Today, we flipped the switch on the new solar panel array at Somerville High School! With nearly 17,000 square feet of solar panels, this array will produce around 7 million kilowatt hours during its' lifetime!
A city where everyone belongs is more than just a place. It's a community where immigrants and newcomers feel welcomed, respected, and valued, regardless of background or origin. It prioritizes diversity, equity, and social unity.
June 6, 2025 at 3:22 PM
A city where everyone belongs is more than just a place. It's a community where immigrants and newcomers feel welcomed, respected, and valued, regardless of background or origin. It prioritizes diversity, equity, and social unity.
We give, we love, we create, we produce, we build... We are stronger together.
This Immigrant Heritage Month, we stand with Cities for Action and Cities & Counties for Citizenship to support, honor, and celebrate our immigrant communities because we belong - You Belong.
This Immigrant Heritage Month, we stand with Cities for Action and Cities & Counties for Citizenship to support, honor, and celebrate our immigrant communities because we belong - You Belong.
June 4, 2025 at 2:33 PM
We give, we love, we create, we produce, we build... We are stronger together.
This Immigrant Heritage Month, we stand with Cities for Action and Cities & Counties for Citizenship to support, honor, and celebrate our immigrant communities because we belong - You Belong.
This Immigrant Heritage Month, we stand with Cities for Action and Cities & Counties for Citizenship to support, honor, and celebrate our immigrant communities because we belong - You Belong.
Reposted by Mayor Katjana Ballantyne
Happy LGBTQ+ Pride Month, Somerville!
Community members are invited to join the annual Pride flag raising ceremony on Thursday, June 5, 2025. The ceremony will begin at 5:30 p.m. on the City Hall Concourse.
Community members are invited to join the annual Pride flag raising ceremony on Thursday, June 5, 2025. The ceremony will begin at 5:30 p.m. on the City Hall Concourse.
June 3, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Happy LGBTQ+ Pride Month, Somerville!
Community members are invited to join the annual Pride flag raising ceremony on Thursday, June 5, 2025. The ceremony will begin at 5:30 p.m. on the City Hall Concourse.
Community members are invited to join the annual Pride flag raising ceremony on Thursday, June 5, 2025. The ceremony will begin at 5:30 p.m. on the City Hall Concourse.
The Somerville School Committee filed this lawsuit in partnership with other organizations. This right here is why we have to stand up for our values and fight for our rights. We know it’s not the final word, but it’s progress.
May 22, 2025 at 7:53 PM
The Somerville School Committee filed this lawsuit in partnership with other organizations. This right here is why we have to stand up for our values and fight for our rights. We know it’s not the final word, but it’s progress.
It’s budget season, Somerville!
I know that there’s a lot of questions from our community about the upcoming cycle, and we’re here to answer them with our upcoming video series on the budget.
I know that there’s a lot of questions from our community about the upcoming cycle, and we’re here to answer them with our upcoming video series on the budget.
May 12, 2025 at 5:19 PM
It’s budget season, Somerville!
I know that there’s a lot of questions from our community about the upcoming cycle, and we’re here to answer them with our upcoming video series on the budget.
I know that there’s a lot of questions from our community about the upcoming cycle, and we’re here to answer them with our upcoming video series on the budget.
This is why we must continue to stand up for our rights and the law. Our community looks forward to welcoming you home, Rumeysa.
May 9, 2025 at 5:35 PM
This is why we must continue to stand up for our rights and the law. Our community looks forward to welcoming you home, Rumeysa.
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📢 #MA7: Join Mayor Katjana Ballantyne & me for a town hall on Wednesday, April 23 at 6:00PM in Somerville to discuss the harmful Musk-Trump agenda & how we're fighting back together.
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April 21, 2025 at 7:15 PM
📢 #MA7: Join Mayor Katjana Ballantyne & me for a town hall on Wednesday, April 23 at 6:00PM in Somerville to discuss the harmful Musk-Trump agenda & how we're fighting back together.
RSVP here: www.eventbrite.com/e/town-hall-....
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Our annual Civic Day event will now run from 1-4pm this Sat., April 5, to give space for residents—including me—who plan to join the pro-rights protest in Boston.
I hope you can join us on the City Hall Concourse to connect with staff from across the City government and learn about ways to engage.
I hope you can join us on the City Hall Concourse to connect with staff from across the City government and learn about ways to engage.
April 3, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Our annual Civic Day event will now run from 1-4pm this Sat., April 5, to give space for residents—including me—who plan to join the pro-rights protest in Boston.
I hope you can join us on the City Hall Concourse to connect with staff from across the City government and learn about ways to engage.
I hope you can join us on the City Hall Concourse to connect with staff from across the City government and learn about ways to engage.
(1/2) Today I’m proud to lead a joint call with our Somerville State Delegation, City Council, and Medford Mayor Breanna Lungo-Koehn, urging the immediate release of Tufts student Rümeysa Öztürk from federal immigration detention.
April 3, 2025 at 8:44 PM
(1/2) Today I’m proud to lead a joint call with our Somerville State Delegation, City Council, and Medford Mayor Breanna Lungo-Koehn, urging the immediate release of Tufts student Rümeysa Öztürk from federal immigration detention.
(1/2) Yesterday it was my privilege to sign a proclamation declaring Somerville as a Start By Believing Community and recognizing Sexual Assault Awareness Month. By becoming a Start By Believing City, we are sending a clear message: In Somerville, we listen. We support. And we believe.
April 2, 2025 at 7:56 PM
(1/2) Yesterday it was my privilege to sign a proclamation declaring Somerville as a Start By Believing Community and recognizing Sexual Assault Awareness Month. By becoming a Start By Believing City, we are sending a clear message: In Somerville, we listen. We support. And we believe.
On Transgender Day of Visibility, we celebrate the strength, resilience & incredible contributions of our transgender and non-binary community members. Somerville is proud to stand alongside you in support, today and every day.
Read my full statement at: thesomervilletimes.com/archives/139265
Read my full statement at: thesomervilletimes.com/archives/139265
March 31, 2025 at 3:23 PM
On Transgender Day of Visibility, we celebrate the strength, resilience & incredible contributions of our transgender and non-binary community members. Somerville is proud to stand alongside you in support, today and every day.
Read my full statement at: thesomervilletimes.com/archives/139265
Read my full statement at: thesomervilletimes.com/archives/139265
Whether you agree with anyone else’s opinion or not, all Americans should be standing up for the right of each of us to share our views without the risk of being whisked away in an unmarked car by our national government. It’s that simple.
March 28, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Whether you agree with anyone else’s opinion or not, all Americans should be standing up for the right of each of us to share our views without the risk of being whisked away in an unmarked car by our national government. It’s that simple.
I am deeply concerned to see a student with legal status detained by federal agents for what appears to be the exercise of free speech.
March 26, 2025 at 5:25 PM
I am deeply concerned to see a student with legal status detained by federal agents for what appears to be the exercise of free speech.
Reposted by Mayor Katjana Ballantyne
(3/3) Civic Day will take place on Saturday, April 5, from 12 to 4 pm at City Hall and on the City Hall concourse (93 Highland Ave). In the event of inclement weather, all outdoor activities will be moved inside to Somerville High School (81 Highland Ave). Learn more at somervillema.gov/civic-day.
Civic Day
Civic Day 2025
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March 20, 2025 at 12:57 PM
(3/3) Civic Day will take place on Saturday, April 5, from 12 to 4 pm at City Hall and on the City Hall concourse (93 Highland Ave). In the event of inclement weather, all outdoor activities will be moved inside to Somerville High School (81 Highland Ave). Learn more at somervillema.gov/civic-day.
Reposted by Mayor Katjana Ballantyne
Mayor Katjana Ballantyne and City staff invite you to Somerville's third annual Civic Day! Learn about local government and participate in a variety of creative activities. 🧵
March 20, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Mayor Katjana Ballantyne and City staff invite you to Somerville's third annual Civic Day! Learn about local government and participate in a variety of creative activities. 🧵
Somerville has long understood that investing in transportation infrastructure isn’t just about tracks and tunnels, or roads and bridges, it’s about people. Every investment in our transportation system is an investment in the daily lives and opportunities of our residents. 🧵:
March 14, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Somerville has long understood that investing in transportation infrastructure isn’t just about tracks and tunnels, or roads and bridges, it’s about people. Every investment in our transportation system is an investment in the daily lives and opportunities of our residents. 🧵:
I visited the Poplar Street Pump Station site this week to see how work is progressing. Once complete the pump station will fundamentally change the way stormwater drainage is managed for approximately 60% of the city. 🧵
March 13, 2025 at 4:24 PM
I visited the Poplar Street Pump Station site this week to see how work is progressing. Once complete the pump station will fundamentally change the way stormwater drainage is managed for approximately 60% of the city. 🧵
Five years ago this week, the COVID-19 pandemic was declared a national emergency and life as we knew it changed forever. Community members lost their lives. Many of us lost loved ones. Others are still suffering today from Long Covid- around 65 million people globally. 🧵
March 11, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Five years ago this week, the COVID-19 pandemic was declared a national emergency and life as we knew it changed forever. Community members lost their lives. Many of us lost loved ones. Others are still suffering today from Long Covid- around 65 million people globally. 🧵
If you think politics are competitive, you’ve never been to Bingo at the Council on Aging! I had a great time helping call out numbers this morning. Our Council on Aging does so much amazing work for our seniors, and it’s always a joy to see it in action!
March 11, 2025 at 6:02 PM
If you think politics are competitive, you’ve never been to Bingo at the Council on Aging! I had a great time helping call out numbers this morning. Our Council on Aging does so much amazing work for our seniors, and it’s always a joy to see it in action!
We have a celebrity on our hands!
Parking’s very own Suzanne Rinfret graced the cover of Parking Today to discuss the City’s implementation of automated parking enforcement cameras- a first in the state!
Parking’s very own Suzanne Rinfret graced the cover of Parking Today to discuss the City’s implementation of automated parking enforcement cameras- a first in the state!
March 6, 2025 at 7:58 PM
We have a celebrity on our hands!
Parking’s very own Suzanne Rinfret graced the cover of Parking Today to discuss the City’s implementation of automated parking enforcement cameras- a first in the state!
Parking’s very own Suzanne Rinfret graced the cover of Parking Today to discuss the City’s implementation of automated parking enforcement cameras- a first in the state!
In uncertain times, community matters. Somerville is committed to supporting our residents & providing core services. Here's a look at how @cityofsomerville.bsky.social is navigating the changing landscape & how you can get involved.
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Somerville’s Path Forward in a Shifting National Landscape
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February 26, 2025 at 3:06 PM
In uncertain times, community matters. Somerville is committed to supporting our residents & providing core services. Here's a look at how @cityofsomerville.bsky.social is navigating the changing landscape & how you can get involved.
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Proud to be standing together with the City of Chelsea and Lawyers for Civil Rights for the safety and rights of not just our two communities, but all of our communities.
February 24, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Proud to be standing together with the City of Chelsea and Lawyers for Civil Rights for the safety and rights of not just our two communities, but all of our communities.