There are lots of ways to be involved with Somerville, shape the community, and share your talents, so get involved and Be Somerville!
It's easy for Somerville residents and businesses to recycle electronic waste responsibly.
The City of Somerville is committed to rodent control and public education. Together, we can combat this fact of city life.
The Somerville Board of Health Six City Tobacco Initiative works to change community norms regarding the use of tobacco.
SCAP works to reduce substance abuse and the harms associated it, by increasing public knowledge and mobilizing the community.
The City of Somerville urges residents to report airplane noise to both Massport and the City.
Whether you're just getting started, looking to expand your business, improve its appearance, or simply get advice on best practice
This land is your land–so grab your gloves, don your hat, and dig into our fun & eco-friendly volunteer gardening program.
Our Urban Ag program brought first Urban Ag Ordinance in New England, the Urban Ag Ambassadors program, new farms, and more.
Whether you need help shoveling, or you're a teen looking to make cash, the Teen Snow Shoveling Program is here to help.
A joint program with the Somerville Police, 311, and the City’s website to prevent the theft of bicycles and electronic devices and to solve crime.
SustainaVille is a call to come together to develop the most ambitious, creative, effective plan for both reducing our carbon output and preparing...
The City has piloted two green technologies developed by local companies to support this vital industry and...
Our goals are to make Somerville a regional employment center with a mix of diverse and high quality jobs...
The Mayor's Jobs Programs give City youth an opportunity to work within the community..
Want to get out and about as a family? We’ve got the perfect opportunity!
The Economic Development Department works with businesses of all sizes and types to support their growth and success in Somerville.
Where some people see food scraps, we see the foundation of urban agriculture in Somerville!
With your help, the City is analyzing challenges to fair housing choice and addressing barriers in our community.
Community Meetings work to keep residents informed and engaged about their city through open government and data sharing.
The CoC is the local organization that coordinates housing and services funding for homeless individuals and families.
SEEN is making sustainability a priority to help create cleaner, safer housing environments.
See how you can replace your old fossil fuel-burning heating and cooling units with a green and efficient heat pump.
Find out about affordable housing opportunities in the City of Somerville.
Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone has announced Somerville’s commitment to the Vision Zero Initiative, which aims to eliminate fatalities and serious injuries
Low-income households may be eligible to receive help with winter heating costs between November 1 and April 30.
The City of Somerville is bringing the beloved, historic West Branch Library into the 21st century.
In Somerville, we like to say that while others have innovation districts, we are the Innovation City. That innovation is backed by know-how and...
The City of Somerville, using funds obtained locally and through a grant by the MSBA, is building a new high school in place of the old one.
An easy, convenient, and free way to recycle pre-loved clothing, shoes, and accessories.
This program offers an incentive for property owners to improve the existing housing stock and to create and maintain affordable homeownership...
The City will use the proceeds from minibonds to fund capital projects like parks and road improvements.
The City of Somerville is currently negotiating a payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT) agreement with Tufts University.
Here are the steps the City is taking to improve access to affordable housing in Somerville.
This mobile-friendly tool offers a simpler search, more translations options, info about City and State elected officials, and quick links to important resources for voters.
Everyone in the City of Somerville that owns one or more dogs must license their dog(s) each year. All dogs 6 months old or older must be licensed.
Climate Forward is Somerville’s plan to creating a strong, healthy community in the face of climate change while simultaneously reducing climate pollution, also referred to as greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and our dependence on fossil fuels.
Bike sharing is a healthy, green, and quick way to get around. Stations are located throughout Somerville, Boston, Cambridge, and Brookline...
The City of Somerville is investigating ways to relocate City and School departments to improve the constituent experience, increase the efficiency...
The expectation of a better Broadway is the impetus behind launching Winter Hill in Motion – a small to medium scale effort to make improvements on Broadway between Magoun Square and McGrath Highway with paint, signage, and changes to traffic signal timing.
The JCRT is entrusted with managing funds that have been collected to provide and enhance job opportunities for Somerville residents.
SustainaVille Week is an annual celebration of sustainability and climate action in Somerville.
The Somerville City Council has adopted two key items of legislation regarding adult marijuana.
The Somerville Climate Ambassador program is designed to empower Somerville residents to take action on climate change in their community.
Each May the City partners with other local organizations to host events honoring Somerville's history...
The City of Somerville is looking for ways to reduce the impact of stormwater pollution.
Help us stop black swallow-wort and other unwanted plants.
The Youth Pass CharlieCard provides reduced fares for bus and subway riders.
A proactive Parks Tree Health Program focusing on Somerville-owned parks and delivering the best arboreal practices to promote healthy tree growth.
SomervilleMA/COVIDBizHelp aims to be a place for businesses to access resources, information, and support in this difficult time.
The Small Business Recovery Program will provide forgivable loans worth up to $15,000 to eligible businesses that have been affected by COVID-19 and are located in Somerville.
93 Highland Ave. may be closed, but City Hall is hard at work. Join our virtual town halls, listening sessions, & more from the comfort of your home.
We're addressing excessive use of force and systemic racism at all levels so that we can equitably serve our entire community.
Extreme heat can cause serious illness and can be life-threatening. Find out how to keep cool and safe this summer.
Find out what steps the City is taking to prepare for flooding, and what you should do before, during, and after a flooding event.
The vaccine is being provided free of charge to all individuals, regardless of insurance or immigration status.
In an effort to promote the health of the existing trees in the City of Somerville, this program focuses on pruning all of the young trees in the City
This report was produced by the People, Place & Health Collective, a research collaborative at the Brown University School of Public
The City is exploring the physical location of city departments to improve customer service, maximize efficiency, and reduce operating costs.
Every 10 years, Massachusetts cities and towns are required to review their population data from the most recent decennial U.S. Census.
The City has prepared an updated Hazard Mitigation Plan to reduce its vulnerability to natural hazards such as flooding,
An electricity supply program to provide residents and businesses with new, City-vetted options for electricity supply.
Designed to make quick, meaningful, and actionable progress on our greatest challenges and our community members’ most urgent needs.
Properties on Broadway and School St. are part of the Winter 2022 Sidewalk Snow Clearing Pilot to test options to support safer travel.
The Human Service Division provides a variety of supportive services to the Somerville Community to promote health and well-being.
Mayor Ballantyne is asking Somerville residents hit hardest by the pandemic to tell their story. We need you to share your ideas...
The City offers free mattress and box spring recycling to residents who receive City trash services. You just need to schedule a pickup.
Building healthy, equitable communities for all who live, work, play and age in Somerville through multi-sector partnerships, programming, practices, and policies related to food systems and active living.
The Board is charged with the enforcement of condominium conversions and the removal of rental units from the market. The Board is responsible for conducting hearings and for surveying and updating information concerning rental units in the City.
By following a FOG Management Plan your business can help avoid costly damages to your business and community.
The Spring Hill Sewer Separation project is one of the City's efforts to mitigate flooding, reduce waterway pollution, and upgrade infrastructure.
The Urban Forestry Committee and collaborators have been developing ways to celebrate our hard-working city trees. If you want to help our trees too,
A new fire station will be located on the corner of Middlesex Avenue and Foley Street in Assembly Row.
We want to hear from you about how Somerville can best recover from the COVID-19 pandemic and build a community where all can thrive together.
Somerville has been allocated $77,504,170 from the federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) to aid in local pandemic recovery efforts. Please review the tabs on this page to learn more.
The Substance Misuse Prevention Coordinator works in collaboration with the Somerville Public School system to provide substance misuse assessment, consultation, and education on an ongoing basis for youth in the middle and high schools.
Get your flu shot and updated COVID-19 booster at a City of Somerville clinic this fall. Both are strongly recommended to protect yourself and others from serious illness.
MWRA and the Cities of Cambridge and Somerville have implemented a system for rapid reporting of CSO discharges to the Alewife Brook.
Free rides to groceries and medical appointments for transit-dependent Somerville residents with limited incomes.
In June 2022, $1 million was allocated for the purpose of having community members propose and vote on projects to improve Somerville.
The City of Somerville has career opportunities for a diverse range of professionals and skill sets to reflect the culturally rich community we serve daily.
An overview of how the budget process works and how it impacts residents and businesses in Somerville.
Somerville's Overnight Warming Center is a safe space where adults experiencing homelessness can spend the night safe from the cold of winter weather.
The City’s Capital Projects Division will be replacing the chiller and overhauling the cooling system at the Kennedy School this spring/fall (2024).
Civic Day is an activity-packed, all-ages event that aims to provide community members interactive opportunities to learn about Somerville’s local government, programs, services, and ways to get involved.
The City of Somerville’s New Small Business Vitality Grant offers up to 12 months of rental support for physical storefronts, with a maximum of $50,000.
Join us to celebrate Somerville’s open spaces, engage with the City outside of formal meetings, and of course – enjoy some pizza.
In 2023, the City created the Digital Bridge Initiative (DBI). The goal of the DBI is to support existing programming and to create new initiatives.
The City of Somerville’s Business Enrichment Program offers help to small businesses. They can get up to 15 hours of free technical support.
Summer Meals is a totally free-of-charge program that provides free meals to all kids and teens, ages 18 and under, at locations across Massachusetts during the summer months.
The City of Somerville’s annual SomerMovie Fest returns this year with a series of six family-friendly films being shown in parks around Somerville.
The City of Somerville and Somerville Public Schools have partnered with the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) to address major school building needs, including large-scale renovations and new construction.
In spring 2024, Somerville launched a Guaranteed Basic Income (GBI) Pilot Program serving approximately 200 households for one year. The GBI pilot program focuses on residents facing housing instability by providing them with $750/month to use to cover necessary, self-identified expenses.
Did you know you can extend your SNAP dollars with HIP and the Somerville SNAP Match to get fresh, local foods at Somerville Famer’s Markets?
In response to the biodiversity crisis, Mayor Ballantyne's Division of Public Space and Urban Forestry (PSUF) worked with a consultant team and a community advisory committee to develop the Somerville Pollinator Action Plan.
The Youth Services team promotes and fosters the development of resilient, prepared and engaged Somerville Teens so that they can thrive.
If you are a business, consultant, or non-profit that may be able to support Somerville’s business community, we encourage you to respond to our Request for Information (RFI).
We're addressing excessive use of force and systemic racism at all levels so that we can equitably serve our entire community.
The City is making repairs to the roof of its 90-92 Union Square building. Work is being led by the City’s Capital Project Division and is expected to begin as early as the week of February 3.
The City's Capital Projects Division is undertaking repairs to Somerville City Hall's clock tower and install a new slate roof, as well as new rubber roofing around the clock tower.
Established in 2011, The Somerville Mobile Farmers Market is committed to supporting local residents and Massachusetts farmers by bringing healthy, farm fresh produce directly to multiple locations in Somerville.
In partnership with Garbage to Garden, the City of Somerville will provide weekly curbside food waste collection to up to 1,200 eligible households through mid-2027.
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