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Join Sustainability-Focused Community Design Workshop for New School Building at 115 Sycamore, April 13
As part of the design process for the new school building at 115 Sycamore Street, all community members are invited to join a collaborative workshop focused on sustainability on Monday, April 13, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the East Somerville Community School. Project architects, Perkins Eastman, along with City staff, will share school project goals…Somerville to Celebrate Nation’s 250th Anniversary and All Who Serve with 'Salute to Service' Parade
The City of Somerville Department of Veterans' Services is proud to host Salute to Service, a parade honoring all who serve our country and our community and the nation’s 250th anniversary as a free and independent democracy. The parade will take place on Armed Forces Day on Saturday, May 16, pulling forward the annual Memorial Day parade observance and transforming this year’s parade into a special…Somerville Kicks Off Pothole Repair Season
After a particularly brutal winter, the City of Somerville's Department of Public Works (DPW) is ramping up its annual pothole repair push — and asking residents to help by submitting reports through the City's 311 system. “We’re from the government, and we’re here to help,” said Mayor Jake Wilson. “Keeping our streets safe and well-maintained is a core part of what we owe residents every day.” What is a Pothole? Potholes form when water seeps into existing cracks in pavement and into the…Somerville Parking Office to Be First City-Owned Building to Decarbonize
The aging gas-fired boilers and cooling system at the City of Somerville Parking Office building will soon make way for new, green solutions including solar and heat pumps, making it the first city-owned building to essentially decarbonize. The project will not only deliver energy cost savings and advance the community’s climate goals but will also …Somerville's Porchfest Returns Saturday, May 9: Applications Now Open
Porchfest returns to Somerville on Saturday, May 9, and applications are now open for participants. The annual event organized by the City’s Somerville Arts Council features mini concerts hosted by residents on their porches, yards – and even on stoops – across the city. All musical genres are welcome from alt rock to zither quartets, and hosts are invited to apply by the April 21 deadline to participate. Volunteers are also invited to apply to be Porchfest ambassadors to assist visitors. “…Somerville Celebrating Women’s History Month with Evening of Storytelling
This Women’s History Month, Somerville residents are invited to a storytelling evening on March 31st celebrating women’s stories at “Her Stories, Our Somerville.” Hosted by the Somerville Commission for Women (SCW) and the City’s Department of Racial and Social Justice, the event will elevate women’s voices and experiences through short, spoken word narratives. "Storytelling is a powerful tool…Somerville Declares 2026 the Year of the Neighbor
Somerville is kicking off a yearlong push to strengthen the connections between its residents, highlighting City programs, initiatives and community events under a united theme: 2026 is the Year of the Neighbor. The designation, proclaimed this week by Mayor Jake Wilson, aims to make sure every resident in every ward has real opportunities to meet the people around them, bridge divides, contribute to their neighborhood, and feel a sense of belonging. Each month will spotlight a different theme…Somerville Street Sweeping, Yard Waste, and Hazardous Waste Services Restart in April
Spring is nearly here and so are essential seasonal services for Somerville residents. The Somerville Parking Department and the Department of Public Works would like to remind everyone of the restart of important warm weather services: Street Sweeping to Resume April 1 Regular street sweeping schedules resume Wednesday, April 1, and will continue through December 31, 2026. This essential public works program not only keeps our city cleaner but reduces the risk of flooding and icing due to…Somerville Armory RFP Deadline Extended to March 18
Artists, makers, and creative organizations: the City of Somerville has extended the submission deadline for the Somerville Armory leasing Request for Proposals (RFP). Proposals are now due Wednesday, March 18, by 2 p.m. The Armory RFP is an invitation to make this landmark your home base — and to help grow it into a thriving, multi-tenant arts and cultural hub at the heart of Somerville. Full requirements, deadlines, and submission instructions are included in the official RFP materials…Learn about Somerville’s Efforts to Reduce Flooding and Improve Water Quality in the Mystic River 3/25
All community members are invited to learn more about flood relief and water quality improvement efforts planned for Winter Hill, Ten Hills, and the surrounding neighborhood. On March 25, take your pick of a project walk or a virtual meeting to get the latest on this important work. Through its Mystic River Outfall and Sewer Separation project the City of Somerville will be making substantial investments to modernize…Feedback
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