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Mayor Michelle Wu Announces Executive Order to Protect Bostonians From Unconstitutional and Violent Federal Operations

Thursday, February 5, 2026 - Mayor Michelle Wu stood together with mayors and city managers from neighboring municipalities today to give an update on how the City of Boston and neighboring municipalities are taking steps to address unconstitutional federal operations. She was joined at the event by Cambridge City Manager Yi-An Huang, Chelsea City Manager Fidel Maltez, Lynn Mayor Jared Nicholson, Newton Mayor Marc C. Laredo, and Somerville Mayor Jake Wilson. Shortly before the event, Mayor…

Calling Creatives: Leasing Opportunities at the Somerville Armory

Want to make the Somerville Armory your creative home base? The City of Somerville’s Armory leasing RFP is underway, and artists and arts organizations are invited to tour the building, meet potential partners, and get hands-on guidance on putting together a strong proposal. The Armory RFP is open now, and proposals are required to demonstrate arts-related benefits for the broader Somerville community and/or arts ecosystem. Prospective applicants can sign up for tours, join virtual support…

Join Somerville’s Black History Month Celebration

To honor Black History Month, the City of Somerville is hosting free public programming throughout February designed to create space for reflection, learning, and community – including a wellness workshop, film screening, and a fireside chat with Somerville’s U.S. Representative Ayanna Pressley. Programming is led by Somerville’s Department of Racial and Social Justice, in partnership with local partners.   Black History Month Events  Wellness Workshop (Capacity Limited-…

Celebrate Lunar New Year in Somerville on February 14

Welcome the Year of the Horse at Somerville’s third annual Lunar New Year celebration on Saturday, February 14, at Somerville High School (81 Highland Ave.) from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. The festival will highlight our Chinese, Vietnamese, East Asian, and Southeast Asian communities and offer family-friendly storytelling, cultural performances, food, facepainting, and more.   For all event information, visit…

Somerville’s Consolidated Rental Waitlist Re-Opens for Applications on Feb. 2

To ease the housing search for renters, the City is re-opening their Consolidated Rental Waitlist. Beginning Monday, February 2, through March 2, individuals and families can apply for multiple upcoming affordable rental opportunities through the City’s Inclusionary Housing Program with a single application.  Somerville’s Consolidated Rental Waitlist first launched in April 2025 as a tool to simplify the application process for income-restricted rental units. Those who applied during the…

Somerville Sharing Ways to Stay Warm and Safe During Extreme Cold Thursday & Friday

At this time, the National Weather Service has issued a Cold Advisory beginning Thursday evening, January 29, overnight into Friday morning, January 30. Very cold wind chills as low as -15 are possible. The expected wind chills can cause cold-related illness such as frostbite and hypothermia if precautions are not taken. While the Cold Advisory is not currently in place past Friday morning, it will remain bitterly cold over the coming days, especially during the nighttime and early morning…

Join the Somerville Condominium Review Board

The City of Somerville is seeking two new members to join the Somerville Condominium Review Board (CRB). Vacancies consist of one full member and one alternate member.  What is the Condominium Review Board?  The CRB is responsible for administering the City’s Condominium Conversion Ordinance. The ordinance governs the process for property owners who intend to convert existing rental units…

Applications Now Open for Three Income-Restricted Rental Units at Two Properties

Applications for three income-restricted rental units in Somerville are now open. Maloney Properties in partnership with the City of Somerville has three studio income-restricted apartments available across two properties: The Guild (154 Broadway) in East Somerville and Prospect Union Square (50 Prospect Street). Apply now through Friday, February 6. As is standard, units were first offered via…

Somerville Declares Snow Emergency Effective Sunday, January 25, at 7 a.m.

Jump to language: English Español Português Kreyòl Ayisyen नेपाली 简体中文版 繁體中文版   Based on current weather forecasts, the City is declaring a snow emergency to go into effect at 7 a.m. on Sunday, January 25.  Move your car to the ODD side unless otherwise posted: Beginning at 7 a.m., cars will have four hours (until 11 a.m.) to move to the ODD side of the street (unless signage on your street says otherwise). Any exceptions to this parking rule will be noted by nearby signs.…

Participate in Somerville’s Annual City Census

The City of Somerville is encouraging residents to fill out and complete the city’s annual census form, which is making its way to resident mailboxes in mid-January.  Annual participation in the census is essential for keeping an accurate population count, and it updates or maintains your status as an active voter for upcoming elections. Failure to respond to the City Census may result in your removal from the…

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