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Somerville Community Invited to Tufts Street Reconstruction Kick-off Meeting
Mayor Katjana Ballantyne, Ward One Councilor Matthew McLaughlin, and City staff are inviting the community to join a virtual community meeting about upcoming construction and safety improvements on Tufts Street. The event will take place Wednesday, May 14, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Zoom. Visit somervillema.gov/tuftsstreet to learn more and attend the meeting. During the meeting, staff from the City’s Engineering Division will present information about the project…SustainaVille Week 2025: Mayor Ballantyne Celebrates Climate Progress, Announces New Policies
Mayor Katjana Ballantyne invites residents to celebrate SustainaVille Week 2025, a weeklong series of free events from May 3–9 showcasing Somerville’s climate progress and engaging the community in the next steps toward a carbon net-negative future. “We are building a thriving, resilient, and sustainable Somerville,” said Mayor Ballantyne. “This SustainaVille Week, we celebrate how far we’ve come, and recommit to leading with bold, inclusive action rooted in justice, compassion, and equity.”…Somerville Invited to Open House Sharing Western Pearl Street Concept Design Options on Wednesday, May 7
The western segment of Pearl Street (between McGrath Highway and Medford Street) sits in the center of the Gilman Square Neighborhood not far from Somerville High School, the MBTA Green Line Station, Community Path, and Ed Leathers Park. It is home to many residents, a variety of local businesses, and serves many different purposes. Currently, some of the sidewalks are in poor condition with cracked concrete panels and the roadway needs to be repaved. Fortunately, this part of…“Slice of the City” Pop-Up Series Returns to Somerville Wards This May
Mayor Katjana Ballantyne and the City Council are excited to announce the return of “Slice of the City," a pop-up event series that aims to bring City Hall to local green spaces for evenings of pizza, conversation, and community connection. The series consists of seven early evening, drop-in style meetups taking place at parks and playgrounds in each of Somerville’s seven wards. All events will run from 5 to 7 p.m. throughout the month of May. The drop-in style gatherings are…Honoring Memorial Day in Somerville: Parade and Ceremony of Remembrance on May 25
Mayor Katjana Ballantyne and the Somerville Department of Veterans’ Services are announcing that Somerville’s Memorial Day parade will be held on Sunday, May 25. The parade will step off at 11 a.m. from Davis Square, proceeding west on Holland Street through Teele Square and onto Broadway, ending at the Veterans Cemetery between Alewife Brook Parkway and North Street. This year’s Grand Marshal is Somerville resident and Medal of Honor recipient Thomas G. Kelley. The City’s…Somerville Delivers on Anti-Displacement Task Force Recommendation: City Launching Guide to Help Small Businesses Secure Favorable Leases
Small businesses face many challenges, which is why roughly one out of five businesses fail in the first year, and about half close in the first five years nationally, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. But as part of overall efforts to combat displacement of residents, artists, and local businesses, the City of Somerville just unveiled a new tool to help its small businesses improve their odds. The City, in collaboration with the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC),…Somerville Streamlines Block Party Permits for Summer Fun
Block party season is back, and now it’s easier than ever to plan for them. The City of Somerville has rolled out a simplified Block Party application process. making it simple to bring neighbors together for a fun-filled street celebration. Now available through CitizenServe, the block party application process has been redesigned for faster review and approval. “Block parties are a beloved tradition in Somerville, bringing our community together to soak up the outdoors, meet…Massachusetts Elected Officials Call for Release of Detained Tufts Student Rümeysa Öztürk
Mayor Katjana Ballantyne of Somerville, joined by fellow Massachusetts elected officials, is calling for the immediate release of Tufts University student Rümeysa Öztürk, currently being held in federal immigration detention. Ms. Öztürk, an international student, appears to have been detained for expressing her views, views protected under the First Amendment for citizens and immigrants alike. In a joint statement initiated by Mayor Ballantyne, the signers underscore that freedom of speech and…Somerville Installs Nation’s First Outdoor Dual Sharps Disposal Kiosk at Seven Hills Park
The City of Somerville has installed the nation’s first outdoor dual sharps disposal kiosk at Seven Hills Park, further advancing its harm reduction and public safety initiatives. Located behind the Davis Square MBTA station, the kiosk is accessible by foot, bike, and car, with nearby access from Meacham Road. This innovative installation is the first of its kind in both Massachusetts and the United States. It is designed to make safe disposal of sharps more accessible while offering a…Applications Now Open for the Somerville Mayor’s Summer Jobs Program
The City of Somerville is now accepting applications for the 2025 Mayor’s Summer Jobs Program, a six-week paid career readiness initiative for Somerville youth ages 14 through the summer of high school graduation. This program offers teens the chance to explore potential career paths, build workplace and interpersonal skills, and connect with their community. Participants will work up to 20 hours per week from July 7 through August 15 in a variety of roles across more than 20 City departments…Feedback
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