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Applications Now Open for Mayor’s Summer Jobs Program
Somerville teens (ages 14+) can now apply for the 2026 Mayor’s Summer Jobs Program, a six-week paid opportunity to earn money, build skills, and get a behind-the-scenes look at how the City runs. Each summer, local teens take on roles across more than 20 City departments — everything from helping with Parks and Recreation programs and supporting library events, to assisting with community outreach, and organizing city data. The program is open to Somerville teens ages 14 through the summer of…Somerville’s Newest Officers Are Ready to Lend a Paw
The Somerville Police Department (SPD) is inviting residents to a family-friendly meet and greet with some of its newest (and cutest) officers — Fluff and Missy, the City’s K9 team. The event will take place on Saturday, April 11, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 220 Washington St. K-9 Fluff is a male 8-month-old Yellow Labrador Retriever and the department’s community comfort dog, currently in training through Hero Pups. He provides support to victims during difficult moments, assists with…Call for Artists: $50K Mural Opportunity in Union Square
A highly visible new canvas is coming to the heart of Union Square—and the City is looking for an artist to define it. The Somerville Arts Council is seeking a muralist or artist team to create a large-scale public artwork on the exterior of the expanded Prospect Street Substation Building, directly across from the Union Square Green Line Station. Set at one of the busiest corners of the neighborhood, the project offers a rare opportunity to shape a new visual landmark in a neighborhood defined…Join Sustainability-Focused Community Design Workshop for New School Building at 115 Sycamore, April 13
As part of the design process for the new school building at 115 Sycamore Street, all community members are invited to join a collaborative workshop focused on sustainability on Monday, April 13, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the East Somerville Community School. Project architects, Perkins Eastman, along with City staff, will share school project goals…Somerville to Celebrate Nation’s 250th Anniversary and All Who Serve with 'Salute to Service' Parade
The City of Somerville Department of Veterans' Services is proud to host Salute to Service, a parade honoring all who serve our country and our community and the nation’s 250th anniversary as a free and independent democracy. The parade will take place on Armed Forces Day on Saturday, May 16, pulling forward the annual Memorial Day parade observance and transforming this year’s parade into a special…Somerville Kicks Off Pothole Repair Season
After a particularly brutal winter, the City of Somerville's Department of Public Works (DPW) is ramping up its annual pothole repair push — and asking residents to help by submitting reports through the City's 311 system. “We’re from the government, and we’re here to help,” said Mayor Jake Wilson. “Keeping our streets safe and well-maintained is a core part of what we owe residents every day.” What is a Pothole? Potholes form when water seeps into existing cracks in pavement and into the…Somerville Parking Office to Be First City-Owned Building to Decarbonize
The aging gas-fired boilers and cooling system at the City of Somerville Parking Office building will soon make way for new, green solutions including solar and heat pumps, making it the first city-owned building to essentially decarbonize. The project will not only deliver energy cost savings and advance the community’s climate goals but will also …Somerville's Porchfest Returns Saturday, May 9: Applications Now Open
Porchfest returns to Somerville on Saturday, May 9, and applications are now open for participants. The annual event organized by the City’s Somerville Arts Council features mini concerts hosted by residents on their porches, yards – and even on stoops – across the city. All musical genres are welcome from alt rock to zither quartets, and hosts are invited to apply by the April 21 deadline to participate. Volunteers are also invited to apply to be Porchfest ambassadors to assist visitors. “…Somerville Celebrating Women’s History Month with Evening of Storytelling
This Women’s History Month, Somerville residents are invited to a storytelling evening on March 31st celebrating women’s stories at “Her Stories, Our Somerville.” Hosted by the Somerville Commission for Women (SCW) and the City’s Department of Racial and Social Justice, the event will elevate women’s voices and experiences through short, spoken word narratives. "Storytelling is a powerful tool…Somerville Declares 2026 the Year of the Neighbor
Somerville is kicking off a yearlong push to strengthen the connections between its residents, highlighting City programs, initiatives and community events under a united theme: 2026 is the Year of the Neighbor. The designation, proclaimed this week by Mayor Jake Wilson, aims to make sure every resident in every ward has real opportunities to meet the people around them, bridge divides, contribute to their neighborhood, and feel a sense of belonging. Each month will spotlight a different theme…Feedback
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