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Somerville Announcing Winning Projects for Second Cycle of Participatory Budgeting
Mayor Katjana Ballantyne is announcing the winning projects from Somerville’s second Participatory Budgeting cycle. More than 4,000 residents voted to determine how to invest $1 million in community-generated ideas. “Participatory Budgeting puts the power of public funds directly in our community’s hands,” said Mayor Ballantyne. “I’m so proud of the creativity, collaboration, and care that our residents continue to bring to this process. These winning projects reflect what matters most to our…Somerville Earns Top Honors as Certified Climate Leader Community
Mayor Katjana Ballantyne is honored to announce that the City of Somerville has been officially named a Certified Climate Leader Community by the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources (DOER), joining an inaugural group of 19 municipalities recognized for bold climate action. This top-tier designation honors Somerville’s leadership in clean energy and climate resilience, and unlocks new access to state grant funding for future sustainability projects. The Climate Leader…Mayor Ballantyne and Somerville City Council Approve Changes to Somerville Charter, Now Set to Advance to State Legislature
"From start to finish, this process has prioritized community voices and a shared vision for Somerville's future, and we can all be proud of that.” ― Mayor Katjana Ballantyne City charters serve as a city’s local constitution, and after an intensive community process and collaborative work by the Ballantyne administration and the City Council, Somerville’s charter is getting a significant update. The new charter now includes greater transparency, more opportunity for public engagement,…Somerville PorchFest Returns Saturday May 10
Somerville residents are once again readying their porches for a citywide day of homemade concerts for the city’s annual Porchfest. Hosted by the City’s Somerville Arts Council, PorchFest 2025 takes place on Saturday, May 10, from noon to 6 p.m., transforming porches and stoops across Somerville into mini music venues that showcase the city’s incredible talent and creative spirit. With just under 500 bands and musicians set to perform, participants can simply stroll from house to house…Somerville Launching “Neighbors Talking to Neighbors” Dialogue Series
Mayor Katjana Ballantyne is today announcing the launch of Neighbors Talking to Neighbors (N2N), a new City initiative aimed at strengthening community connections via open, respectful conversation, as ongoing cultural turmoil leads to increased feelings of isolation, division, and fear. The dialogue series will be led by Somerville’s Department of Racial and Social Justice (RSJ) and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), and will offer a series of facilitated dialogues,…Somerville Invited to Open House Sharing Western Pearl Street Concept Design Options on Tuesday, May 13
Note: This event was originally scheduled for May 7 but was rescheduled for May 13 due to the forecast of inclement weather. The western segment of Pearl Street (between McGrath Highway and Medford Street) sits in the center of the Gilman Square Neighborhood not far from Somerville High School, the MBTA Green Line Station, Community Path, and Ed Leathers Park. It is home to many residents, a variety of local businesses, and serves many different purposes. Currently,…“Slice of the City” Pop-Up Series Returns to Somerville Wards This May
Mayor Katjana Ballantyne and the City Council are excited to announce the return of “Slice of the City," a pop-up event series that aims to bring City Hall to local green spaces for evenings of pizza, conversation, and community connection. The series consists of seven early evening, drop-in style meetups taking place at parks and playgrounds in each of Somerville’s seven wards. All events will run from 5 to 7 p.m. throughout the month of May. The drop-in style gatherings are…Honoring Memorial Day in Somerville: Parade and Ceremony of Remembrance on May 25
Mayor Katjana Ballantyne and the Somerville Department of Veterans’ Services are announcing that Somerville’s Memorial Day parade will be held on Sunday, May 25. The parade will step off at 11 a.m. from Davis Square, proceeding west on Holland Street through Teele Square and onto Broadway, ending at the Veterans Cemetery between Alewife Brook Parkway and North Street. This year’s Grand Marshal is Somerville resident and Medal of Honor recipient Thomas G. Kelley. The City’s…Somerville Delivers on Anti-Displacement Task Force Recommendation: City Launching Guide to Help Small Businesses Secure Favorable Leases
Small businesses face many challenges, which is why roughly one out of five businesses fail in the first year, and about half close in the first five years nationally, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. But as part of overall efforts to combat displacement of residents, artists, and local businesses, the City of Somerville just unveiled a new tool to help its small businesses improve their odds. The City, in collaboration with the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC),…Somerville Streamlines Block Party Permits for Summer Fun
Block party season is back, and now it’s easier than ever to plan for them. The City of Somerville has rolled out a simplified Block Party application process. making it simple to bring neighbors together for a fun-filled street celebration. Now available through CitizenServe, the block party application process has been redesigned for faster review and approval. “Block parties are a beloved tradition in Somerville, bringing our community together to soak up the outdoors, meet…Feedback
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