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This Spring, Garden Like a Pollinator Pro in Somerville
With spring in full swing, the City of Somerville is reminding residents that the season of growth is also the season of pollinators. As you shop for plants to fill garden pots or garden beds, you can play a role in feeding and sheltering the insects that keep our global ecosystem functioning. “Pollinators are looking for flowers to feed on and this spring, one of the most powerful ways you can support biodiversity is by doing less,” said Mayor Katjana Ballantyne. “A few extra weeks of…Somerville Investigating Fire at 115 Sycamore Street
On Monday, May 12, at approximately 8:50 p.m., the Somerville Fire Department and Somerville Police Department responded to a reported fire at the former for the Winter Hill Community Innovation School (WHCIS) on Sycamore Street. The building is currently unused. Upon arrival, firefighters encountered heavy smoke throughout the building and located three separate fires inside the school. The fires were quickly extinguished. No injuries have been reported. The extent of the damage to the…Somerville Report Finds High Cost of Electrification Is Slowing Transition From Gas
Massachusetts is urging property owners to switch from gas to electric to help meet the state’s climate goals. But according to a new report from the City of Somerville’s Office of Sustainability and Environment, there’s a critical missing piece that few are aware of: few existing programs to help cover the high cost of transformers not considered to be benefiting the grid by the utilities. Owners of multi-family buildings are often shocked to find the electric grid can’t handle their upgrades…Reminder: Somerville to Honor Memorial Day with Parade and Remembrance Ceremony on May 25
Mayor Katjana Ballantyne and the Somerville Department of Veterans’ Services invite all community members to join in honoring local veterans and our nation’s fallen heroes at the city’s Memorial Day Parade and Remembrance Ceremony on Sunday, May 25, rain or shine. 2025 Events Parade: Time: 11 a.m. Starting Point: Davis Square rotary (9/11 Memorial Granite Circle site) Accessibility: Four temporary accessible parking spaces along Winter Street Viewing platform at Statue…Celebrate Culture, Community, and Resilience at the Haitian Flag Festival in Somerville
The Somerville Arts Council, in collaboration with the Haitian Service Providers Coalition (HSPC) and the Somerville Office of Immigrant Affairs (SOIA), is proud to present the Haitian Flag Festival; a vibrant, family-friendly celebration of Haitian culture, heritage, and community. This free public event will take place on Saturday, May 17, from 2 to 6 p.m. outside Somerville City Hall (93 Highland Ave.). In the event of rain, the festival will be held on Sunday, May 18. The…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…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…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,…Feedback
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