How do I subscribe to the City Newsfeed?
Step 1: Get an RSS reader.
RSS feeds are a standard format for delivering regularly updated content. You can subscribe to this feed using an RSS reader application.
Below are a few RSS readers for your convenience. The city does not endorse or guarantee these particular options. Since RSS is a standard, you are free to use any RSS reader application of your choice:
Step 2: Subscribe to the RSS feed.
Once you have an RSS reader, you can subscribe to the City Newsfeed by using the following link:
https://www.somervillema.gov/news.xml
More Ways to Stay Informed
The City Newsfeed is just one way to stay in touch with what's going on in the City of Somerville. You can also:
Somerville Annual Vigil Honoring Victims of Domestic Violence Oct. 28
Mayor Katjana Ballantyne, the Somerville Commission for Women, RESPOND, Inc., and the Department of Racial and Social Justice (RSJ) invite residents to attend the City’s annual Domestic Violence Vigil on Tuesday, October 28, 2025. This annual vigil is dedicated to commemorating the lives lost to domestic violence in the past year, recognizing the strength of survivors, and renewing our community’s shared commitment to eradicating domestic violence. Attendees will be invited to raise a…Ribbon Cutting for Central Hill Veterans Vietnam & Korean Wars Memorial on 10/16
Mayor Katjana Ballantyne and Ward 3 City Councilor Ben Ewen-Campen invite community members to attend a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the reinstallation of the Vietnam and Korean Wars Memorials on Central Hill. The ceremony, co-hosted by and the Somerville Department of Veterans’ Services and Public Space and Urban Forestry Division, will take place on Thursday, October 16, from 1 to 2 p.m., on the lawn in front of Somerville High School (81 Highland Ave.). The rain date is…Somerville to Share Updated Design for Mystic River Outfall & Sewer Separation Project at Nov. 12 Meeting
Mayor Katjana Ballantyne, Ward 4 Councilor Jesse Clingan, and City staff invite you to a virtual community meeting to learn more about flood relief and water quality improvement efforts planned for Winter Hill, Ten Hills, and the surrounding neighborhood. When: Wednesday, November 12, from 6 to 8 p.m. (NOTE: The meeting date has been updated from its original date of October 29) Where: Virtual meeting held via Zoom. Visit somervillema.gov/mysticoutfall to attend. …Somerville’s Truck O’ Treat Returns to City Hall on Thursday, 10/23
Mayor Katjana Ballantyne, along with Somerville’s Department of Public Works and Parks & Recreation Department, invite all for a hauntingly good time at the fourth annual “Truck O’ Treat” on Thursday, October 23, from 5 to 7 p.m. outside City Hall (93 Highland Avenue). In the event of inclement weather, the event will be moved to Thursday, October 30. Costumes are encouraged at the family-friendly event, which will include safe Trick-or-Treating on the City Hall concourse, a…Make Your Voting Plan: Somerville Municipal Election on 11/4
On Tuesday, November 4, 2025, the City of Somerville will hold its Municipal Election. Offices on the ballot include Mayor, Councilor At Large, Ward Councilors, and School Committee members. Local ballot questions also include a question asking voters to accept or reject the proposed new City Charter and a question on whether to extend the Mayoral term from 2 to 4 years starting no earlier than 2028. The municipal election is open to all registered voters in Somerville. Somerville…Somerville Latin American & Caribbean Heritage Month Celebration on 10/18
Mayor Katjana Ballantyne and the Somerville Office of Immigrant Affairs (SOIA) are inviting community members to celebrate Latin American and Caribbean Heritage Month on Saturday, October 18. Event Details: What: Latin American & Caribbean Heritage Month Celebration When: Saturday, October 18, 2–5 p.m. Where: Healey School, 5 Meacham St The event will showcase the rich cultural traditions and contributions of Latin American and Caribbean communities through live music, dance, and…Mayor Ballantyne Invites Community to Assembly Square Fire Station Grand Opening 10/18
Mayor Katjana Ballantyne and Fire Chief Charles Breen invite the Somerville community to the grand opening ceremony for the newly opened Assembly Square Fire Station on Saturday, October 18, at 10 a.m. EVENT DETAILS: When: Saturday, October 18, 10 a.m. Where: 45 Middlesex Ave. The event will be held rain or shine. The event will feature a brief speaking program to include Mayor Ballantyne, Chief Breen, and Justin Crane from the CambridgeSeven architecture firm, followed by a…SomerStreets Spooky “Monster Mash” Fest on 10/19
Mayor Katjana Ballantyne and the Somerville Arts Council invite community members to close out the 2025 SomerStreets season with a festive and spooky Monster Mash on Sunday, October 19, from 2 to 6 p.m. on Somerville Avenue (School St. to Washington St.). In the event of rain, festivities will take place on Sunday, October 26. Highlights include: Community Halloween Parade led by School of Honk (3:30 p.m.) Performances by the Wicked Awesome Dancing Witches of Greater…Mayor’s Statement on Preliminary Injunction Decision in Chelsea–Somerville Lawsuit
In our federal lawsuit with Chelsea to protect our rights as a Welcoming City, we learned yesterday that the Court denied our motion for a preliminary injunction, finding that the threatened withdrawal of federal funding is not imminent enough at this time to warrant preliminary relief. Although we believe that the harm is in fact imminent, we are heartened by the Court’s recognition that this is only a preliminary ruling and that we can return to Court to seek “a prompt injunction” if…Somerville Strengthens Tenant Protections in Condo Conversion Ordinance
Mayor Katjana Ballantyne is sharing that starting today, October 1, 2025, updates to the City of Somerville’s Condominium Conversion Ordinance take effect. These updates are part of the City’s continued efforts to prevent residential displacement and enact stronger protections for tenants. “Amidst an ongoing housing crisis, we must act to protect our residents,” said Mayor Katjana Ballantyne. “These reforms are another step to keeping long-time residents in their homes and preserving the…Feedback
Please submit website feedback using this form. Be sure to include:
A description of the issue (if any)
A link to the affected pages
Thank you for your feedback!