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Celebrate Italian American Heritage Month at City Hall Flag Raising
The City of Somerville is inviting all community members to celebrate Italian American Heritage Month with an Italian flag raising on Thursday, October 15th at 5 p.m. on the City Hall concourse (93 Highland Ave.). The event will honor the history, culture, and contributions of Italian Americans in Somerville and beyond. All are welcome. To view this update and more City news on the City website, visit somervillema.gov/news. ADA accommodations: Persons with…Emergency Fund Activated for Residents Displaced by Teele Square Fire
The City of Somerville and Somerville Homeless Coalition have activated the Emergency Displacement Fund to support residents displaced by the September 30 five-alarm fire in Teele Square. The fire impacted 32 homes at 1137-1147 Broadway, displacing 43 residents. All residents were able to evacuate safely. City staff and the American Red Cross are working directly with those affected to provide temporary accommodations and assistance with immediate needs. The Emergency Displacement Fund provides…Somerville Brings 20 Years of HONK! to City Hall in New Community Collections Exhibit
Honk if you like art! The City’s Community Collections exhibit series continues this October with Looking Back at 20 Years of HONK! Festival of Activist Street Bands, a photo and poster retrospective celebrating the homegrown festival and the worldwide movement it helped inspire. All are invited to an opening reception on Thursday, October 8, from 5 to 7 p.m. on the second floor of Somerville City Hall (93 Highland Ave). The reception is free, and light refreshments will be served. Looking Back…Somerville Gets Spooky at Monster Mash on October 18
From fluff to frights, Somerville is celebrating its hometown heroes. On Sunday, October 18 (rain date October 25), the Arts & Culture Division is holding its annual Monster Mash celebration in honor of the Halloween classic co-written by Somerville native Bobby “Boris” Pickett. The afternoon-long event will include a costume parade, pumpkin carving, face painting and local food vendors. “Monster Mash is our chance to celebrate Halloween in true Somerville style,” said Mayor Wilson. “…Somerville’s Building Sale Notice Requirement Takes Effect October 14
Finding out your home is up for sale shouldn’t come as a surprise. A new Somerville ordinance taking effect October 14, 2026, will require rental property owners to notify tenants in writing within 48 hours of putting their residence on the market. Somerville’s Notice of Building Sale Ordinance establishes clear notification requirements so renters know when their home is being offered for sale and where to turn for housing support. “Tenants shouldn’t be the last to know their home is for sale…Somerville Inclusionary Homeownership Opportunity at 143 Cedar Street
Applications are now open for the sale of a deed-restricted condominium at 143 Cedar Street in the Spring Hill neighborhood to eligible, first-time homebuyers. The unit will be sold at below market price through the City of Somerville’s Inclusionary Housing Program and is available to income-eligible households with a combined annual gross income at or below 80% of the Area Median Income (AMI). Tier/AMI Bedrooms Sales Price Minimum 3% Down payment Current Condo Fee Estimated Property…Somerville PorchFest Feedback Sought via Community Survey
While the crisp fall air has arrived, Somerville’s Arts and Culture division is looking ahead to spring and one of its biggest annual events, PorchFest. As planning for 2027 gets underway, community members are invited to complete the PorchFest survey to give input on what’s working and identify areas for improvement as the event continues to evolve. From its debut in 2011 with roughly 75 bands, Somerville PorchFest has grown to be a regionally known musical celebration, with over 500 musicians…Somerville Celebrates Latin American and Caribbean Heritage Month Sunday, October 25
Update: Due to this weekend’s predicated weather, Somerville’s Latin American and Caribbean Heritage Month celebration is postponed to Sunday, October 25. The rescheduled event will take place inside Somerville High School (81 Highland Ave.) from 2-5 p.m. Somerville’s Office of Immigrant Affairs (SOIA), with support from the City’s Division of Equity and Belonging and the Somerville Community Corporation (SCC), invites all community members to celebrate Latin American and Caribbean Heritage…Diamond Factory Pop-Up Gallery Brings Art to Former Davis Square Starbucks
Latte art is being reimagined in Somerville. This October, the former Starbucks storefront in Davis Square is transforming into Diamond Factory—a pop-up art gallery exploring how artists create beauty in response to the pressures and upheavals of the world. The City’s Arts & Culture Division is opening Diamond Factory in partnership with innovative gallerist Susan Berstler, who proposed the idea. The project gives an empty storefront a creative second act while tackling a persistent…Make Your Voting Plan: MA State Election on Nov. 3
On Tuesday, November 3, 2026, Massachusetts will hold its State Election. Offices and items on the ballot include Governor, Senator in Congress, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, District Attorney, Secretary of State, Treasurer, Auditor, Councillor, Senator in General Court, Representative in General Court, Representative in Congress, and Register of Probate – and nine ballot questions. Keep in mind: with ballots including nine binding questions on various subjects, you can help…Feedback
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