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Celebrate Lunar New Year in Somerville on February 14
Welcome the Year of the Horse at Somerville’s third annual Lunar New Year celebration on Saturday, February 14, at Somerville High School (81 Highland Ave.) from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. The festival will highlight our Chinese, Vietnamese, East Asian, and Southeast Asian communities and offer family-friendly storytelling, cultural performances, food, facepainting, and more. For all event information, visit…Post-Storm Update 1/29
“Everyone has a plan until they’ve been hit.” - Joe Louis As we dig out of this historic snowstorm (the eighth-biggest storm in recorded Boston history), I am so proud of the way Somerville neighbors came together to help one another. I am also extremely proud of my DPW staff, who worked day and night in perilous conditions, to clear us out of this storm. The team mobilized quickly to clear the schoolyards and streets, and ensure a safe school reopening on Wednesday,…Somerville’s Consolidated Rental Waitlist Re-Opens for Applications on Feb. 2
To ease the housing search for renters, the City is re-opening their Consolidated Rental Waitlist. Beginning Monday, February 2, through March 2, individuals and families can apply for multiple upcoming affordable rental opportunities through the City’s Inclusionary Housing Program with a single application. Somerville’s Consolidated Rental Waitlist first launched in April 2025 as a tool to simplify the application process for income-restricted rental units. Those who applied during the…Somerville Sharing Ways to Stay Warm and Safe During Extreme Cold Thursday & Friday
At this time, the National Weather Service has issued a Cold Advisory beginning Thursday evening, January 29, overnight into Friday morning, January 30. Very cold wind chills as low as -15 are possible. The expected wind chills can cause cold-related illness such as frostbite and hypothermia if precautions are not taken. While the Cold Advisory is not currently in place past Friday morning, it will remain bitterly cold over the coming days, especially during the nighttime and early morning…Join the Somerville Condominium Review Board
The City of Somerville is seeking two new members to join the Somerville Condominium Review Board (CRB). Vacancies consist of one full member and one alternate member. What is the Condominium Review Board? The CRB is responsible for administering the City’s Condominium Conversion Ordinance. The ordinance governs the process for property owners who intend to convert existing rental units…Applications Now Open for Three Income-Restricted Rental Units at Two Properties
Applications for three income-restricted rental units in Somerville are now open. Maloney Properties in partnership with the City of Somerville has three studio income-restricted apartments available across two properties: The Guild (154 Broadway) in East Somerville and Prospect Union Square (50 Prospect Street). Apply now through Friday, February 6. As is standard, units were first offered via…Somerville Declares Snow Emergency Effective Sunday, January 25, at 7 a.m.
Jump to language: English Español Português Kreyòl Ayisyen नेपाली 简体中文版 繁體中文版 Based on current weather forecasts, the City is declaring a snow emergency to go into effect at 7 a.m. on Sunday, January 25. Move your car to the ODD side unless otherwise posted: Beginning at 7 a.m., cars will have four hours (until 11 a.m.) to move to the ODD side of the street (unless signage on your street says otherwise). Any exceptions to this parking rule will be noted by nearby signs.…Somerville Invites Residents to Help Shape FY 2027 Budget Priorities
Somerville residents have an opportunity to help shape the City’s next annual budget. The City Council Finance Committee is inviting the community to share input on priorities for the City’s Fiscal Year 2027 budget at a virtual community budget meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 10, at 6 p.m. The meeting will be held on Zoom and is open to all residents. Registration is encouraged but not required. Community feedback helps shape budget decisions—guiding investments in City services, programs, and…Participate in Somerville’s Annual City Census
The City of Somerville is encouraging residents to fill out and complete the city’s annual census form, which is making its way to resident mailboxes in mid-January. Annual participation in the census is essential for keeping an accurate population count, and it updates or maintains your status as an active voter for upcoming elections. Failure to respond to the City Census may result in your removal from the…See Updated Designs for Somerville’s ArtFarm Park at Feb. 9 Meeting
A decade in the making, plans for Somerville's unique ArtFarm park are taking shape. At a public meeting on February 9, City staff will present the latest community-driven designs that aim to transform the city’s former waste transfer site into a creative hub where gardens, public art, and recreational space bloom above a massive underground flood-control system. Community…Feedback
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