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Somerville Community Invited to Take Survey on New PK-8 School Building Options
The City of Somerville is planning to build a new PK-8 public school building, and the Construction Advisory Group (CAG), Mayor Ballantyne, and Somerville Public Schools want to hear from you. To inform their recommendation to the Mayor on the location and scope of the project, members of the CAG worked with an urban planning firm and City staff to develop a 10-minute survey to gather perspective from across the Somerville community. This outreach is part of the Mayor’s…Somerville Voting Information for City Preliminary Election
On Tuesday, September 16, 2025, the City of Somerville will hold its City Preliminary Election, which will narrow the candidate pool before the Municipal Election on Tuesday, November 4. The offices on the ballot for this election include: Mayor Councilor At Large Councilor – Ward 7 School Committee – Ward 3 The preliminary election is open to all registered voters in Somerville. Somerville voters can vote early in person or by mail or on Preliminary Election Day. …Mayor Ballantyne Inviting Community to ‘24 Hours of Culture' on August 16 to Celebrate BIPOC Arts, Community, and Culture
Mayor Katjana Ballantyne and the Somerville Arts Council, in proud partnership with Circle Squared, are excited to present ‘24 Hours of Culture’, a celebration amplifying the diverse cultural heartbeat of the Somerville and Greater Boston on Saturday, August 16 (Rain date: August 17), at Union Square Plaza and Stone Park, from 4 to 10 p.m. Designed to uplift Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) voices and showcase local artists, performers, and community leaders, 24…Ballantyne Administration Sharing Homeownership Opportunity at 411 Norfolk Street
Mayor Katjana Ballantyne and the Mayor’s Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development (OSPCD) are pleased to announce the resale of one deed-restricted condominium to eligible, first-time homebuyer households at a below market price through the City’s Inclusionary Housing Program. This unit will be offered to households with a yearly gross income at or below 80% Area Median Income (AMI). Unit Number and Tier: Sale Price: Minimum 3% Down Payment: Estimated Initial Condo…Mayor Ballantyne Invites Residents to Join the Community Preservation Committee
call for members flyer The City of Somerville is seeking one volunteer member to join the Somerville Community Preservation Committee (CPC). This vacancy is for someone passionate about affordable housing, history, open space, and accessibility with an interest in helping guide community investment. What is the Community Preservation Committee? The CPC identifies spending priorities for approximately $7 million per year for affordable housing, historic preservation, and open…Community Path (Lowell Street to Central Street) Temporary Detour Begins Monday, July 28 or Soon After
Mayor Ballantyne and the City of Somerville’s Engineering Division would like to share an important announcement about an upcoming detour on the Somerville Community Path so residents can plan their travel accordingly. Beginning on Monday, July 28 or soon after, people walking, wheeling, or cycling on the Community Path between Lowell Street and Central Street will be detoured. This temporary detour (approximately 1 week, weather permitting) will enable contractors to repair a…Mayor Ballantyne Invites Residents to Join Somerville’s Yart Sale on Saturday, August 9
Once again Somerville’s porches, driveways, and front yards will transform into mini galleries and pop-up markets as Yart Sale returns on Saturday, August 9, (rain date: August 10) from noon to 6p.m. Find everything from original paintings and photography to handmade goods, band merch, art supplies, tools, vintage clothes, plants, frames, and more. Each purchase supports local artists and makers. With no two yards the same, you’re in for a day filled with unexpected treasures,…Somerville Sharing Updated Community Choice Electricity Program Rates
The City of Somerville is pleased to announce that the Community Choice Electricity (CCE) program continues to offer competitive and stable rates for residents and businesses. As of August 1, 2025, Eversource’s basic residential electricity rate will increase to 14.884 cents per kilowatt-hour (¢/kWh), slightly higher than the City’s default CCE Local Green rate of 14.840 ¢/kWh. While Eversource updates its rates every six months, Somerville has secured its CCE rates through January 2028,…Court Hearing Held on Massachusetts Sanctuary Cities’ Challenge to Federal Funding Threats
Two sanctuary Cities in Massachusetts—Somerville and Chelsea—had their first hearing in federal court today on the filing of a preliminary injunction asking a federal court to block the Trump Administration’s attempts to strip them of federal funding because they refuse to be coerced into participating in the Administration’s mass deportation efforts. Represented by Lawyers for Civil Rights, the cities filed a motion for a preliminary injunction on June 3 closely following a formal…Somer Fest Returns August 2 to Celebrate BIPOC Creativity, Culture & Community
Mayor Katjana Ballantyne and the Somerville Arts Council, in proud partnership with Citixen Joy, invite community members to Somer Fest, a flagship community festival celebrating the talent, culture, and entrepreneurial spirit of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) performers and vendors. Back for the first time since 2022, Somer Fest will take place on Saturday, August 2, at Seven Hills Park, located just behind the Davis Square MBTA station, from 3 to 5:30 p.m. (rain…Feedback
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