Coffee & Conversation Every Monday at our Ralph & Jenny Center located at 9 New Washington Street (behind the Holiday Inn.)
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All Upcoming Events, Starting on May 1, 2022
Come & Play Every Monday from 11:00 a.m. to noon
Join us for an afternoon of Line Dancing with Julie Kaufmann.
Pursuant to Chapter 22 of the Acts of 2022, this meeting of the Traffic Board will be conducted via remote participation.
Pursuant to Chapter 22 of the Acts of 2022, this meeting of the Condominium Review Board will be conducted via remote participation.
Pursuant to Chapter 22 of the Acts of 2022, this meeting of a City Council Committee will be conducted via remote participation.
Public meeting of the Legislative Matters Committee. View agenda, video stream, and minutes at http://SomervilleCityMA.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_Meeting.aspx?ID=3539.
Due to certain ongoing safety measures and precautions relating to in person events as a result of the COVID19 pandemic, the Department will conduct two virtual public hearings to receive comments on the Report and the Proposals.
We will be bowling on Wednesday mornings from 9:00am - 11:00am on May 4th, May 11th, May 18th, and May 25th.
This meeting has been canceled.
Pursuant to Chapter 22 of the Acts of 2022, this meeting of a City Council Committee will be conducted via remote participation.
Pursuant to Chapter 22 of the Acts of 2022, this meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals will be conducted via remote participation.
This class will be held on Wednesdays from 6:30-8:30 on Zoom and is for adults who are interested in improving their English skills in order to apply for US citizenship.
Due to certain ongoing safety measures and precautions relating to in person events as a result of the COVID19 pandemic, the Department will conduct two virtual public hearings to receive comments on the Report and the Proposals.
Pursuant to Chapter 22 of the Acts of 2022, this meeting of the Charter Review Committee will be conducted via remote participation.
The program will include a brief history of the Battle Road events leading up to the burial of the British soldier, the laying of several symbolic poppy wreaths, and remarks by the British sponsors of the custom marker to be installed on site. All are welcome! ADA accessible. Light refreshments!
Public meeting of the Licenses and Permits Committee. Pursuant to Chapter 22 of the Acts of 2022, this meeting of a City Council Committee will be conducted via remote participation.
Public meeting of the Licenses and Permits Committee. View agenda, video stream, and minutes at http://SomervilleCityMA.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_Meeting.aspx?ID=3557.
Pursuant to Chapter 22 of the Acts of 2022, this meeting of the Planning Board will be conducted via remote participation.
Pursuant to Chapter 22 of the Acts of 2022, this meeting of a City Council Committee will be conducted via remote participation.
This is a public meeting of the Somerville Bicycle Advisory Committee. The meeting will be held virtually in compliance with Governor Baker’s emergency orders regarding the Open Meeting Law. See description for details.
Every Friday from 9:30 to 10:30, May 6th, 13th, 20th & 27th.
Enjoy a walk around Somerville.
Join the
Enjoy a morning of dance, Friday, May 6th at 10:00am at the Holland Street Center with Eileen Herman-Haase and Raul Nieves, from Dance Caliente Eileen and Raul will perform multiple routines with participatory lessons after each dance performance.
Coffee & Conversation Every Monday at our Ralph & Jenny Center located at 9 New Washington Street (behind the Holiday Inn.)
Monday and Wednesday mornings at
Dominos, Yatzee, Scrabble, Uno, Cards, Jenga, Connect Four and many more games.
Join us for an afternoon of Line Dancing with Julie Kaufmann.
Public meeting of the Equity, Gender, Seniors, Families and Vulnerable Populations.
Our popular men’s group meets the second Tuesday of the month in person from 10:30am-11:30am at the Holland St. Center, 167 Holland Street.
Mayor Katjana Ballantyne, Ward 5 City Councilor Beatriz Gómez Mouakad, and City staff invite you to a virtual community meeting to discuss the expansion and renovation of Junction Park, located off of Central Street near the Community Path extension.
Public meeting of the Finance Committee. View agenda, video stream, and minutes at http://SomervilleCityMA.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_Meeting.aspx?ID=3546.
Pursuant to Chapter 22 of the Acts of 2022, this meeting of the Memorialization Committee will be conducted via remote participation. See description for details.
Pursuant to Chapter 22 of the Acts of 2022, this meeting of the Urban Design Commission will be conducted via remote participation. See description for details.
Public meeting of the Finance Committee. Pursuant to Chapter 22 of the Acts of 2022, this meeting of a City Council Committee will be conducted via remote participation.
Pursuant to Chapter 22 of the Acts of 2022, this public meeting will be conducted via remote participation.
Pursuant to Chapter 22 of the Acts of 2022, this meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission will be conducted via remote participation.
Pursuant to Chapter 22 of the Acts of 2022, this meeting of the Conservation Commission will be conducted via remote participation. See description for details.
Lunch served following Bingo. Grab and Go lunch also still available.
We will be bowling on Wednesday mornings from 9:00am - 11:00am.
We will be holding two LRC Game Day sessions. LCR Left Center Right is a fun, fast-paced dice game that you won't be able to put down!
Each class focuses on strength, balance and flexibility and is a great way to keep moving and stay strong.
Public meeting of a regional group with participants and topics of discussion that relate to the metro Boston region. The meeting will be held virtually. See description for details.
Pursuant to Chapter 22 of the Acts of 2022, this public meeting will be conducted via remote participation. See description for details.
This 45-minute session via Zoom will treat you to a playlist of diverse musical offerings: a little jazz, some "oldies but goodies," a smidgen of classical, a dip into barbershop, a trip to Broadway.
Are there particular business types, community spaces, and housing opportunities that you would like to see considered here? Let us know! This interactive meeting will take place over lunchtime and there will be plenty of time for questions and discussion.
This class will be held on Wednesdays from 6:30-8:30 on Zoom and is for adults who are interested in improving their English skills in order to apply for US citizenship.
Pursuant to Chapter 22 of the Acts of 2022, this meeting of the Women's Commission will be conducted via remote participation. See description for details.
LGBTQIA and allies are welcome. Come and join us for this social gathering.
Pursuant to Chapter 22 of the Acts of 2022, this meeting of the Somerville Job Creation and Retention Trust's Job Quality Subcommittee will be conducted via remote participation.
Pursuant to Chapter 22 of the Acts of 2022, this meeting of the Somerville Affordable Housing Trust Fund will be conducted via remote participation. See description for details.
Pursuant to Chapter 22 of the Acts of 2022, this meeting of the Traffic Commission will be conducted via remote participation. See description for details.
This public meeting of the Winter Hill Civic Advisory Committee is being conducted via remote participation.
Sponsored by the Somerville Historic Preservation Commission & the Somerville Museum.
Join Mayor Ballantyne, Superintendent Skipper, and Principal Morales in celebrating the newly installed solar array at the East Somerville Community School!
Public meeting of the City Council.
Public meeting of the City Council. View agenda, video stream, and minutes at http://SomervilleCityMA.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_Meeting.aspx?ID=3554.
Public meeting of the City Council. View agenda, video stream, and minutes at http://SomervilleCityMA.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_Meeting.aspx?ID=3554.
Lunch served following Bingo. Grab and Go lunch also still available.
Enjoy a walk around Somerville.
Join the Community Design Team to provide feedback on design ideas for Union Square’s public spaces.
The Pfizer vaccine will be available for all people 5 years and up, and boosters will be available for all people 12 years and up.
Come meet the members of the Somerville Human Rights Commission and hear about its history, mission, current challenges, and plans for the future. We need the diversity of Somerville to be our strength and propeller. What better way to serve our community and have our voices heard?
PorchFest Somerville 2022 will take place on Sat. May 14th (RD the 15th)
Historian Ed Gordon will lead a leisurely, informative stroll through two close-by historic neighborhoods: Foss Park Assembly Square and East Somerville!
Come enjoy some fresh coffee and have great conversations with your peers. Meet and mingle with new friends.
Each class focuses on strength, balance and flexibility and is a great way to keep moving and stay strong.
Dominos, Yatzee, Scrabble, Uno, Cards, Jenga, Connect Four and many more games.
Join us for an afternoon of Line Dancing with Julie Kaufmann.
Learn how to prevent, recognize and respond to an opioid overdose.
Pursuant to Chapter 22 of the Acts of 2022, this meeting of the Somerville High School Building Committee will be conducted via remote participation.
Pursuant to Chapter 22 of the Acts of 2022, this public meeting will be conducted via remote participation.
Public meeting of the Public Utilities and Public Works Committee.
Public meeting of the Public Utilities and Public Works Committee. View agenda, video stream, and minutes at http://SomervilleCityMA.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_Meeting.aspx?ID=3558.
Pursuant to Chapter 22 of the Acts of 2022, this meeting of the Somerville Job Creation and Retention Trust's Job Quality Subcommittee will be conducted via remote participation.
This is a public meeting of the Upper Middlesex Commission for the Status of Women.
Public meeting of the Legislative Matters Committee.
Pursuant to Chapter 22 of the Acts of 2022, this meeting of the Wage Theft Advisory Committee will be conducted via remote participation.
Public meeting of the Legislative Matters Committee. View agenda, video stream, and minutes at http://SomervilleCityMA.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_Meeting.aspx?ID=3551.
Pursuant to Chapter 22 of the Acts of 2022, this meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission will be conducted via remote participation.
Pursuant to Chapter 22 of the Acts of 2022, this meeting of the Commission on Energy Use and Climate Change will be conducted via remote participation. See description for details.
Pursuant to Chapter 22 of the Acts of 2022, this meeting of the Somerville Commission for Women will be conducted via remote participation. See description for details.
Keep your eyes open sometimes we have an extra Bingo on Wednesdays.
Join us at Flatbread Company/Sacco Bowl Haven in Davis Square.
Come join the Somerville Council on Aging for our Older American’s Luncheon Celebration on Wednesday, May 18th at the Holland Street Senior Center from 10:00am to 2:00pm.
Each class focuses on strength, balance and flexibility and is a great way to keep moving and stay strong.
Pursuant to Chapter 22 of the Acts of 2022, this meeting of the Somerville Redevelopment Authority will be conducted via remote participation.
As part of the Union Square Neighborhood plan implementation, the City of Somerville is in the early stages of the Union Square Plaza and Streetscapes Redesign process.
Pursuant to Chapter 22 of the Acts of 2022, this meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals will be conducted via remote participation.
A virtual neighborhood meeting will be held on May 18 th at 6:00 PM to discuss a Special Permit with Site Plan Review (SPSR-A) for Assembly Innovation Park at 5 Middlesex Avenue in the Assembly Square Mixed-Use District.
This class will be held on Wednesdays from 6:30-8:30 on Zoom and is for adults who are interested in improving their English skills in order to apply for US citizenship.
Pursuant to Chapter 22 of the Acts of 2022, this public meeting will be conducted via remote participation.
The average American consumes 22 to 30 teaspoons of sugar each day, according to the American Heart Association.
Join Steve as he plays guitar, sings and leads gentle movements. Just tapping your toe or singing along can help move your body in new ways. Being physically active is not just good for our bodies, but it is also one of Mental Health America’s 10 tools to building resiliency; or the ability to overcome obstacles and manage through tough times.
Pursuant to Chapter 22 of the Acts of 2022, this public meeting will be conducted via remote participation. See description for details.
Pursuant to Chapter 22 of the Acts of 2022, this meeting of the Charter Review Committee will be conducted via remote participation.
FabVille, the City of Somerville’s digital fabrication lab, is hosting its first Maker Showcase to celebrate the local maker community and their diverse creations.
Project Outlook is a group of constituents with low or no vision who enjoy getting together for camaraderie and socialization.
As part of the Union Square Neighborhood plan implementation, the City of Somerville is in the early stages of the Union Square Plaza and Streetscapes Redesign process.
Sponsored by the Somerville Historic Preservation Commission & the Somerville Museum.
Pursuant to Chapter 22 of the Acts of 2022, this meeting of the Memorialization Committee will be conducted via remote participation. See description for details.
Pursuant to Chapter 22 of the Acts of 2022, this public meeting will be conducted via remote participation.
Pursuant to Chapter 22 of the Acts of 2022, this meeting of the Planning Board will be conducted via remote participation.
Pursuant to Chapter 22 of the Acts of 2022, this meeting of the Pedestrian and Transit Advisory Committee will be conducted via remote participation.
Public meeting of the City Council.
Public meeting of the City Council. View agenda, video stream, and minutes at http://SomervilleCityMA.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_Meeting.aspx?ID=3568.
Keep your eyes open sometimes we have an extra Bingo on Wednesdays.
Enjoy a walk around Somerville.
May Boxed Lunch Pick Up at the Ralph & Jenny Senior Center 9 New Washington Street.
Walk-ins welcome, or pre-register here. Free ice cream and a $25 gift card for each vaccination.
Docent Tour of Prospect Hill Tower. Heavy rain cancels.
Join the Community Design Team to provide feedback on design ideas for Union Square’s public spaces.
Come enjoy some fresh coffee and have great conversations with your peers. Meet and mingle with new friends.
Each class focuses on strength, balance and flexibility and is a great way to keep moving and stay strong.
Dominos, Yatzee, Scrabble, Uno, Cards, Jenga, Connect Four and many more games.
Join us for an afternoon of Line Dancing with Julie Kaufmann.
Public meeting of the Traffic and Parking Committee.
Pursuant to Chapter 22 of the Acts of 2022, this meeting of the Condominium Review Board will be conducted via remote participation.
Public meeting of the Traffic and Parking Committee. View agenda, video stream, and minutes at http://SomervilleCityMA.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_Meeting.aspx?ID=3552.
Public meeting of the Public Health and Public Safety Committee.
Public meeting of the Public Health and Public Safety Committee. View agenda, video stream, and minutes at http://SomervilleCityMA.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_Meeting.aspx?ID=3569.
A Talk “Researching the History of Your Family and More,” given by a key resource -- Kevin O’Kelly, Reference Librarian for the SPL.
A good way to start the day! This is a class for all levels.
Join us!
Pursuant to Chapter 22 of the Acts of 2022, this meeting of the Urban Design Commission will be conducted via remote participation. See description for details.
Public meeting of the Finance Committee.
Pursuant to Chapter 22 of the Acts of 2022, this meeting of the Conservation Commission will be conducted via remote participation. See description for details.
Keep your eyes open sometimes we have an extra Bingo on Wednesdays.
Join us at Flatbread Company/Sacco Bowl Haven in Davis Square.
Showing will be: Moneyball, starring Brad Pitt, Jonah Hill and Phillip Seymour Hoffman.
Each class focuses on strength, balance and flexibility and is a great way to keep moving and stay strong.
Pursuant to Chapter 22 of the Acts of 2022, this public meeting will be conducted via remote participation. See description for details.
This 45-minute session via Zoom will treat you to a playlist of diverse musical offerings: a little jazz, some "oldies but goodies," a smidgen of classical, a dip into barbershop, a trip to Broadway.
This construction meeting will provide an opportunity for the public to hear an overview of the Somerville I-93 Viaduct Bridge Preservation Project.
In this meeting, the development team will present Boynton South a 4.1 acre Master plan. There will be an opportunity to discuss ideas and feedback.
Public meeting of the Licenses and Permits Committee. View agenda, video stream, and minutes at http://SomervilleCityMA.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_Meeting.aspx?ID=3560.
Pursuant to Chapter 22 of the Acts of 2022, this meeting of the Community Preservation Committee will be conducted via remote participation. See description for details.
This class will be held on Wednesdays from 6:30-8:30 on Zoom and is for adults who are interested in improving their English skills in order to apply for US citizenship.
We are excited to meet with everyone in person for our Somerville job fair.
The purpose of this Second Neighborhood Meeting is to present and discuss the proposed Site Plan and Special Permit in accordance with the Zoning Ordinance.
On behalf of Somerville Prevention, we welcome you to join us for our 2021-2022 Virtual SCAP Annual Meeting. Hear from Somerville Positive Forces (SPF) middle and high school youth as well as Somerville Prevention staff about substance misuse prevention efforts over the past year.
Pursuant to Chapter 22 of the Acts of 2022, this meeting of the Human Rights Commission will be conducted via remote participation.
Pursuant to Chapter 22 of the Acts of 2022, this public meeting will be conducted via remote participation.
Keep your eyes open sometimes we have an extra Bingo on Wednesdays.
Enjoy a walk around Somerville.
We will be holding two LRC Game Day sessions. LCR Left Center Right is a fun, fast-paced dice game that you won't be able to put down! Players roll the dice to determine where they pass their chips. The last player with chips is the winner and wins the center pot.
Learn how to grow food in your backyard--or on your front steps!
Join your favorite local food producers for the 18th Annual Union Square Farmers Market! Shop local every Saturday from May 14-October 29 from 9am-1pm on the Union Square Plaza.
Sponsored by the Somerville Historic Preservation Commission & the Somerville Museum.
This Memorial Day, the City of Somerville will host a ceremony of remembrance to honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice while in service to our country.
A good way to start the day!
This is a class for all levels.
Join us!