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Somerville Recreation’s Fall Festival Returns October 3
Fall in New England means crunchy leaves, cooler temps, pumpkin spice everything and...Somerville Rec’s annual Fall Fest. Families are invited to the free celebration of the season on Saturday, October 3, from 1 to 4 p.m. at Founders Memorial Rink (8 Garden Court). The fall-tastic afternoon will feature bounce houses, music, a magician, pumpkin decorating, face painting, and plenty of fall-themed fun for kids of all ages. Costumes…Join the Somerville Zoning Board of Appeals
The City of Somerville is seeking one new member to join the Somerville Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA). What is the Zoning Board of Appeals? The ZBA is the decision-making authority for development that requires Site Plan Approval or a Special Permit in the Neighborhood Residence, Urban Residence, Commercial Industry, Commercial Business, and Tufts University zoning districts; the ZBA is also the decision-making authority for all Hardship Variances, Comprehensive Permits, and Administrative…Applications Now Open for Somerville Local Cultural Council Grants to Support Arts and Culture
The City of Somerville’s Arts and Culture Division has launched the FY27 cycle of its Local Cultural Council (LCC) Grant Program to support arts, culture, and creative opportunities for community members. Applications for grant funding are open until Thursday, October 15. Funded by the Massachusetts Cultural Council (MCC) and the City of Somerville, LCC grants are available for projects in the community, individual fellowships for local artists, and to support schools with art projects or…Somerville Selects Preferred Design Option for New School Building at 115 Sycamore Street
The City of Somerville is one step closer to building a new school. After extensive planning, community input, and preliminary design work, the City has officially selected its preferred approach for the new school building project. Since 2023, Somerville has been working within the Massachusetts School Building Authority’s (MSBA) process to seek state funding to cover approximately half the cost of a new school building. Within its latest submission to the state, called the Preferred Schematic…Somerville ‘Neighborhood Connect’ Meeting Series to Share Latest City Updates – And Pizza
Community members are invited to join Mayor Jake Wilson, the City Council, and School Committee during the 2026 ‘Neighborhood Connect’ meeting series. Formerly known as City Hall Community Meetings, Neighborhood Connect will take place in each of Somerville’s seven wards. Meet local elected officials, neighbors, and City staff who will be ready to answer questions, share neighborhood updates, information on City initiatives, neighborhood crime stats, and more. Neighborhood Connect will debut a…Join the Somerville Condominium Review Board
The City of Somerville is seeking two new members to join the Somerville Condominium Review Board (CRB). Vacancies are available for two full members. What is the Condominium Review Board? The CRB regulates the conversion of rental properties into condominiums to ensure compliance with Somerville’s Condominium Conversion Ordinance. The CRB works to ensure that condominium conversions are conducted lawfully and with…Join the Somerville Commission for Women
The City of Somerville is seeking six new volunteer members to join the Somerville Commission for Women (SCW). If you’re passionate about advocating for the wellbeing and equity of women and gender minorities in our community, this is a great opportunity to make an impact. What is the Commission for Women? The SCW is a 15-member commission serving as a centralizing force in the City of…Help Shape the Future of Davis Square: Feedback Sought for New Neighborhood Plan
Do you have opinions on Davis Square? Of course you do. Now it’s your chance to share them by taking the new Davis Square Neighborhood Plan Survey before it closes on Sunday, September 27, or by joining upcoming events. All Somerville community members and visitors are encouraged to take the survey, and all are invited to attend an upcoming open house or virtual meeting as well. “Davis Square is one of the absolute treasures of our city. Everyone experiences it differently, so we want its…Fifth Annual Veterans Health and Wellness Day Sept. 12
Join us for an afternoon of movement, wellness, and connection. The City of Somerville’s Veterans’ Services department invites local veterans, first responders, their families, and community members to the fifth annual Veterans Health and Wellness Day on Saturday, September 12, at Lincoln Park (290 Washington St.) from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. “When Americans answer the call to serve our country, we have a social …Somerville Hosting Annual 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony
The City of Somerville’s Veterans’ Services department invites community members to a 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony on Friday, September 11, at 6 p.m. in Davis Square to mark the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks and honor all victims as well as first responders, workers, and volunteers who rushed to the scene to save lives or to later help carry out the dangerous cleanup. “On this solemn day we remember the lives lost, honor the…Feedback
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