Public Hearing: Setting Tax Levy Percentages for FY2026

There will be a public hearing at a regular meeting of the Somerville City Council on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at 7 p.m., on the Order of President Lance L. Davis, to determine the percentage of local tax levy to be borne by each class of real and personal property for Fiscal Year 2026, as required by MGL c40 s56. At this public hearing, Frank Golden, Chief Assessor and Chairman of the Somerville Board of Assessors, will provide information and data relevant to making a determination, including the fiscal effects of the available alternatives. It should be noted that Fiscal Year 2026 is a State Department of Revenue required Reevaluation or Certification Year.

This meeting of the City Council will be conducted both in person and by remote participation, using the Zoom platform.

You have three ways to be heard at this meeting:

1. In person at the City Council Chamber, 93 Highland Avenue, Somerville MA 02143.
2. Virtually through the Zoom platform. Enter this link into your internet browser any time before the meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_uv1b5FriSnmceCMwqmyxJQ
3. If you are unable to attend but wish to be heard, you may email your comments to publiccomments@somervillema.gov, send them by US mail to the City Clerk, 93 Highland Avenue, Somerville, MA, 02143. Your comments must arrive no later than 12 Noon on the day of the Hearing, in order to be sure they are conveyed to the Council.

The public is invited to attend and be heard.