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Somerville Gets Spooky at Monster Mash on October 18
From fluff to frights, Somerville is celebrating its hometown heroes. On Sunday, October 18 (rain date October 25), the Arts & Culture Division is holding its annual Monster Mash celebration in honor of the Halloween classic co-written by Somerville native Bobby “Boris” Pickett. The afternoon-long event will include a costume parade, pumpkin carving, face painting and local food vendors. “Monster Mash is our chance to celebrate Halloween in true Somerville style,” said Mayor Wilson. “…Somerville Inclusionary Homeownership Opportunity at 143 Cedar Street
Applications are now open for the sale of a deed-restricted condominium at 143 Cedar Street in the Spring Hill neighborhood to eligible, first-time homebuyers. The unit will be sold at below market price through the City of Somerville’s Inclusionary Housing Program and is available to income-eligible households with a combined annual gross income at or below 80% of the Area Median Income (AMI). Tier/AMI Bedrooms Sales Price Minimum 3% Down payment Current Condo Fee Estimated Property…Somerville’s Building Sale Notice Requirement Takes Effect October 14
Finding out your home is up for sale shouldn’t come as a surprise. A new Somerville ordinance taking effect October 14, 2026, will require rental property owners to notify tenants in writing within 48 hours of putting their residence on the market. Somerville’s Notice of Building Sale Ordinance establishes clear notification requirements so renters know when their home is being offered for sale and where to turn for housing support. “Tenants shouldn’t be the last to know their home is for sale…Somerville Celebrates Latin American and Caribbean Heritage Month Sunday, October 25
Update: Due to this weekend’s predicated weather, Somerville’s Latin American and Caribbean Heritage Month celebration is postponed to Sunday, October 25. The rescheduled event will take place inside Somerville High School (81 Highland Ave.) from 2-5 p.m. Somerville’s Office of Immigrant Affairs (SOIA), with support from the City’s Division of Equity and Belonging and the Somerville Community Corporation (SCC), invites all community members to celebrate Latin American and Caribbean Heritage…Somerville PorchFest Feedback Sought via Community Survey
While the crisp fall air has arrived, Somerville’s Arts and Culture division is looking ahead to spring and one of its biggest annual events, PorchFest. As planning for 2027 gets underway, community members are invited to complete the PorchFest survey to give input on what’s working and identify areas for improvement as the event continues to evolve. From its debut in 2011 with roughly 75 bands, Somerville PorchFest has grown to be a regionally known musical celebration, with over 500 musicians…Somerville Community Invited to Arabic Heritage Celebration on Saturday, October 10
The Center for Arabic Culture (CAC) and Somerville’s Office of Immigrant Affairs (SOIA) invite all community members to the CAC’s 12th annual festival and book fair on Saturday, October 10, from 3 to 8 p.m. at Somerville High School (81 Highland Ave.). Explore a bookfair, shop local vendors, and hear readings from Arabic authors while enjoying Arabic food, music, and art. Local advocacy organizations and community groups will also be on hand to share resources and connect with residents. Full…Diamond Factory Pop-Up Gallery Brings Art to Former Davis Square Starbucks
Latte art is being reimagined in Somerville. This October, the former Starbucks storefront in Davis Square is transforming into Diamond Factory—a pop-up art gallery exploring how artists create beauty in response to the pressures and upheavals of the world. The City’s Arts & Culture Division is opening Diamond Factory in partnership with innovative gallerist Susan Berstler, who proposed the idea. The project gives an empty storefront a creative second act while tackling a persistent…Make Your Voting Plan: MA State Election on Nov. 3
On Tuesday, November 3, 2026, Massachusetts will hold its State Election. Offices and items on the ballot include Governor, Senator in Congress, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, District Attorney, Secretary of State, Treasurer, Auditor, Councillor, Senator in General Court, Representative in General Court, Representative in Congress, and Register of Probate – and nine ballot questions. Keep in mind: with ballots including nine binding questions on various subjects, you can help…Nepali Flood Message and Condolences from Mayor Wilson
A Message from Mayor Jake Wilson: Three weeks ago, flash floods in the Himalayan region devastated countless Nepali and Tibetan communities, but the sheer scale of this nightmare is still revealing itself. Rescuers are desperately searching for thousands still missing and more than 1,400 lives have been confirmed lost. Survivors of the floods are facing a difficult recovery. In an instant, an area filled with vibrant communities, just like Somerville, was decimated. The infrastructure…Somerville Secures State Grant to Grow a Greener, Cooler City
A tree may grow in Brooklyn, but a tree canopy is growing in Somerville, thanks to a $187,200 Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness state grant to develop new approaches for planting and maintaining trees along the city’s narrow, infrastructure-constrained streets. The funding will support Green and Cool Somerville: Sustainable Sidewalks and Trees, a planning and design initiative focused on expanding the City’s tree canopy, reducing extreme heat, improving sidewalk accessibility, and limiting…Feedback
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