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Somerville Annual Vigil Honoring Victims of Domestic Violence Oct. 28
Mayor Katjana Ballantyne, the Somerville Commission for Women, RESPOND, Inc., and the Department of Racial and Social Justice (RSJ) invite residents to attend the City’s annual Domestic Violence Vigil on Tuesday, October 28, 2025. This annual vigil is dedicated to commemorating the lives lost to domestic violence in the past year, recognizing the strength of survivors, and renewing our community’s shared commitment to eradicating domestic violence. Attendees will be invited to raise a…Somerville’s Truck O’ Treat Returns to City Hall on Thursday, 10/23
Mayor Katjana Ballantyne, along with Somerville’s Department of Public Works and Parks & Recreation Department, invite all for a hauntingly good time at the fourth annual “Truck O’ Treat” on Thursday, October 23, from 5 to 7 p.m. outside City Hall (93 Highland Avenue). In the event of inclement weather, the event will be moved to Thursday, October 30. Costumes are encouraged at the family-friendly event, which will include safe Trick-or-Treating on the City Hall concourse, a…Make Your Voting Plan: Somerville Municipal Election on 11/4
On Tuesday, November 4, 2025, the City of Somerville will hold its Municipal Election. Offices on the ballot include Mayor, Councilor At Large, Ward Councilors, and School Committee members. Local ballot questions also include a question asking voters to accept or reject the proposed new City Charter and a question on whether to extend the Mayoral term from 2 to 4 years starting no earlier than 2028. The municipal election is open to all registered voters in Somerville. Somerville…Somerville Latin American & Caribbean Heritage Month Celebration on 10/18
Mayor Katjana Ballantyne and the Somerville Office of Immigrant Affairs (SOIA) are inviting community members to celebrate Latin American and Caribbean Heritage Month on Saturday, October 18. Event Details: What: Latin American & Caribbean Heritage Month Celebration When: Saturday, October 18, 2–5 p.m. Where: Healey School, 5 Meacham St The event will showcase the rich cultural traditions and contributions of Latin American and Caribbean communities through live music, dance, and…Mayor Ballantyne Invites Community to Assembly Square Fire Station Grand Opening 10/18
Mayor Katjana Ballantyne and Fire Chief Charles Breen invite the Somerville community to the grand opening ceremony for the newly opened Assembly Square Fire Station on Saturday, October 18, at 10 a.m. EVENT DETAILS: When: Saturday, October 18, 10 a.m. Where: 45 Middlesex Ave. The event will be held rain or shine. The event will feature a brief speaking program to include Mayor Ballantyne, Chief Breen, and Justin Crane from the CambridgeSeven architecture firm, followed by a…SomerStreets Spooky “Monster Mash” Fest on 10/19
Mayor Katjana Ballantyne and the Somerville Arts Council invite community members to close out the 2025 SomerStreets season with a festive and spooky Monster Mash on Sunday, October 19, from 2 to 6 p.m. on Somerville Avenue (School St. to Washington St.). In the event of rain, festivities will take place on Sunday, October 26. Highlights include: Community Halloween Parade led by School of Honk (3:30 p.m.) Performances by the Wicked Awesome Dancing Witches of Greater…Mayor’s Statement on Preliminary Injunction Decision in Chelsea–Somerville Lawsuit
In our federal lawsuit with Chelsea to protect our rights as a Welcoming City, we learned yesterday that the Court denied our motion for a preliminary injunction, finding that the threatened withdrawal of federal funding is not imminent enough at this time to warrant preliminary relief. Although we believe that the harm is in fact imminent, we are heartened by the Court’s recognition that this is only a preliminary ruling and that we can return to Court to seek “a prompt injunction” if…Somerville Strengthens Tenant Protections in Condo Conversion Ordinance
Mayor Katjana Ballantyne is sharing that starting today, October 1, 2025, updates to the City of Somerville’s Condominium Conversion Ordinance take effect. These updates are part of the City’s continued efforts to prevent residential displacement and enact stronger protections for tenants. “Amidst an ongoing housing crisis, we must act to protect our residents,” said Mayor Katjana Ballantyne. “These reforms are another step to keeping long-time residents in their homes and preserving the…Help Shape a Safer Community Path: All Invited to Take City Survey & Share Ideas on Interactive Map
Since its opening in 2023, the Community Path Extension has become a critical route in Somerville for those walking, rolling, and wheeling, with a daily average of 3,300 pedestrians in 2024 (as counted at Cedar Street). Now the City wants to hear from you about how to make the path safer for all. The City has launched a community engagement process to inform its work to improve safety for all users on the path. The project will include both short-term improvements and longer-term design…New City Charter Signed by Governor; Charter & Mayoral Term to Appear on Nov. 4 Ballot
Learn more at somervillema.gov/charterreview. Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey signed the proposed new City of Somerville Charter today, Sept. 9, and now the joint efforts of Mayor Katjana Ballantyne, the City Council, and the Charter Review Committee to update the charter are ready for voter approval. Two November 4, 2025, ballot questions will allow voters to decide whether to accept the charter and whether to extend the Mayoral term. If the charter is approved by voters…Feedback
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