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Mayor Ballantyne Invites All to Celebrate Somerville Arbor Day on June 26
Mayor Katjana Ballantyne, the City of Somerville’s Public Space and Urban Forestry Division, and the Urban Forestry Committee invite you to celebrate Arbor Day in Somerville. Enjoy kid-friendly activities, welcome a newly planted tree, get tree planting tips, and more. This year’s event is Thursday, June 26, at West Branch Library (40 College Ave.) from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. The City of Somerville celebrates the city's urban forest with an annual Arbor Day event and works year-round to preserve and…Somerville Police Department Achieves Third Consecutive MA Police Accreditation Award
Mayor Katjana Ballantyne and Somerville Police Chief Shumeane Benford are honored to announce that the Somerville Police Department (SPD) this month has earned its third consecutive Accreditation award from the Massachusetts Police Accreditation Commission (MPAC), following an in-depth and detailed assessment process. Accreditation is a self-initiated process by which police agencies voluntarily strive to meet and maintain standards on best practices that have been established for the law…Extreme Heat Expected in Somerville June 22-24 (Sunday-Tuesday): Take Steps to Stay Safe
Extreme heat and high humidity is expected in Somerville and the region over the coming days with feels-like temperatures up to 110 degrees. At this time, the National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Warning for Sunday through Tuesday, June 22-24. Taking steps to keep cool is very important during extreme heat as the forecasted conditions can cause heat illness if proper precautions are not taken. An Extreme Heat Warning means that dangerous heat is expected. Reschedule outdoor…Dilboy Pool and Citywide Water Features Are Open in Somerville; Latta Pool at Foss Park Opens Saturday 6/21
With summer temperatures here, it's a good time to plan ahead for ways to stay cool. Somerville’s pools, spray decks, and other water features are now open or opening soon, and they offer great options to beat the heat while enjoying the outdoors safely. Updated information on Somerville and area pools can always be found out https://www.somervillema.gov/poolssomervillema.gov/pools. Local Pools Dilboy Pool (110 Alewife Brook Pkwy.) Open for the season as of Friday,…Somerville Mobile Farmers Market Returns Thursday, July 10
Get your recipes ready, the Somerville Mobile Farmers Market returns on Thursday, July 10 for the 2025 season. The market will be open Thursdays through Saturdays, and will run through November 1. All produce is sourced from local farms and priced affordably to make healthy, fresh food accessible to all. The mobile market accepts cash, debit and credit cards, SNAP, Fresh Connect, WIC Farmers Market Coupons, and Senior Farmers Market Coupons. Here’s where you can find the mobile market…Blockbusters and Blankets: SomerMovie Fest Returns
Mayor Katjana Ballantyne is inviting the Somerville community to break out the picnic blankets and popcorn, as SomerMovie Fest 2025 is bringing six free outdoor films to City parks this summer. From robot adventures and ‘90s cult classics to Oscar winners and pink-powered blockbusters, there’s a movie night for everyone.Movies begin at dusk, and showtimes are approximate. Arrive early to grab a good spot, get comfortable, and enjoy the summer evening with neighbors and friends. …Somerville Unveils New Solar Panel Array at Somerville High School
This week, Mayor Katjana Ballantyne, Somerville Public Schools students and staff, and city staff celebrated another step in Somerville’s climate action efforts at a ceremonial ‘flip the switch’ event for a new solar panel array at Somerville High School. With nearly 17,000 square feet of solar panels, this marks the second solar installation for Somerville Public Schools, following an installation at East Somerville Community School. Together, these systems reflect the goals outlined in the…Join the Somerville Affordable Housing Trust
The City of Somerville is seeking two new members to join the Somerville Affordable Housing Trust (SAHT) in a volunteer role. The vacancies are for a representative professional in the field of banking or finance and a representative of a Somerville nonprofit whose primary mission is affordable housing. If you’re passionate about advancing affordable housing in our community, this is a great opportunity to make an impact. What is the Somerville Affordable Housing Trust? The…Celebrate Pride in Somerville at Big Gay Dance Party
Get ready to dance, celebrate, and show your Pride. Mayor Ballantyne and the Somerville Arts Council invite you for the return of Big Gay Dance Party in Union Square Plaza on Saturday, June 21, from 5 to 8:00 p.m. (Rain date: Sunday, June 22). This all-ages celebration will feature music by the one and only DJ Live, plus dazzling drag performances by Amanda Playwith, Lilly Rose Valore, and this year’s special guest, Drag King Tommy Boss. The theme this year is “Halloween in…Join Somerville Family Fun Day on Saturday, June 28
Mayor Ballantyne invites all to celebrate the start of summer and join the City of Somerville Parks and Recreation Department for the annual Family Fun Day event on Saturday, June 28, from 1 to 4 p.m. at Conway Park (550 Somerville Ave.). In the event of inclement weather, activities will move indoors to Founders Memorial Rink (8 Garden Court). There will be fun for kids of all ages including bounce houses, face painting, games, music, arts and crafts, and more. To learn more…Feedback
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