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Mayor Wilson Joins Gov. Maura Healey & Mayor Michelle Wu Calling for Rent Stabilization Compromise
Somerville is in a housing crisis, and our residents need action. Today, I join Mayor Wu and Governor Healey in saying that I strongly support compromise legislation on rent stabilization so that we can finally see some results. Too many renters live with the fear that one rent increase, one lease renewal, or one building sale could force them out of their home. We believe in helping tenants stay in their homes whenever possible - and reasonable rent regulation is one critical tool in the…Somerville Pools Begin Opening Saturday, June 20; Most Water Features Now On
As summer heat arrives, the City of Somerville is making it easier to cool off, with nearly all City splash pads now running for the season and pools expected to open this week. Splash Pads All City splash pads are currently open for the summer season except for Lincoln Park, which is closed for ongoing maintenance. Water sprays run daily from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and are on timers that stop for 20 minutes between cycles. View a map of all splash pad and water fountain locations on …Join Somerville Fireworks at Trum Field on June 30
Program Update: The 2026 Somerville Fireworks program will now include a special reading of the Declaration of Independence by First Lieutenant Robert V. Collins of the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company of Massachusetts in recognition of Independence Day. The reading will take place from 6:25 to 6:40 p.m. Fireworks return to Somerville skies on Tuesday, June 30, at the City annual summer celebration featuring live music, food, family-friendly activities, and of course, a…Somerville Mobile Farmers Market Returns July 9
The Somerville Mobile Farmers Market is hitting the road once again, returning on Thursday, July 9, for the 2026 season. The market brings fresh, affordable, local produce to four city locations Thursdays through Saturdays and runs through October 31. 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, …Somerville Expanding Microgrant Program for Rental Energy Upgrades
The City of Somerville is inviting owners of eligible rental units to apply for the reopened Save Energy Somerville Microgrant Program, which provides $2,000 grants to help offset the cost of energy efficiency and clean energy upgrades. The expanded program is available for up to 25 rental units in Somerville. Property owners who may not have qualified previously are encouraged to review the updated eligibility requirements, as the tenant income limit has increased. Qualifying applicants…Final Spring '26 Slice of the City Event: Ward 2 in Lincoln Park, Wed., June 24
It’s spring, which means Somerville’s getting ready to serve up pizza, conversation, and community connection. The ward-based “Slice of the City” pop-up series is set to return for a third season to bring City Hall into the community. “The weather’s getting better, people are coming back outside, and Slice of the City is a chance to meet your elected officials and City staff, ask a question, raise an…Join the Davis Square Neighborhood Plan Technical Advisory Committee
The City of Somerville is inviting community members to help shape the future of Davis Square by applying to join the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) for the Davis Square Neighborhood Plan. “Davis Square is one of Somerville’s most important neighborhood centers, and its future should be shaped with the people who know it best,” said Mayor Jake Wilson. “This planning process is an opportunity to think carefully about what makes Davis Square special, what needs to work better, and how we can…SomerMovie Fest 2026 Lineup
SomerMovie Fest is back, bringing six nights of free outdoor movies to Somerville parks this summer, with family favorites, cult classics, and plenty of reasons to stay out past dusk. Movies will be shown Thursday evenings from July 9 through August 13 at Lincoln Park and Seven Hills Park. Films begin at dusk, and showtimes may vary. Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets, chairs, snacks, and whatever else they need to get comfortable. This year’s schedule includes: Lincoln Park, Perry…Somerville Breaking Ground on City’s First Inclusive Playground
Community members are invited to attend a groundbreaking ceremony on Monday, June 15, at 3:30 p.m. to celebrate the start of Phase 1 renovations that will transform the Kennedy Schoolyard (5 Cherry St.) into Somerville’s first-ever inclusive playground. “As someone who has organized the community to advocate for a schoolyard project, I’m ecstatic to see the Kennedy School Community getting the schoolyard they…Somerville Seeks Resident Input on Community Choice Electricity Plan
The City of Somerville is inviting residents to review and comment on proposed updates to its electricity aggregation plan for Somerville Community Choice Electricity (CCE). The 30-day public review period is open through July 3, 2026. Somerville’s Community Choice Electricity Program Somerville CCE is the City’s official electricity supply program. It helps provide more stable electricity supply prices for Somerville residents and businesses and supports the City’s transition to cleaner…Feedback
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