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Somerville’s Ignite: Global Street Food & Fire Festival Returns 9/27
Mayor Katjana Ballantyne and the Somerville Arts Council invite the community to Ignite: A Global Street Food & Fire Festival on Saturday, September 27, from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. in Union Square Plaza (rain date Sunday, September 28). This free community celebration will feature a unique selection of global foods, cultural performances, interactive activities, and the excitement of fire artistry. “Ignite is one of Somerville’s most vibrant celebrations of culture, food, and creativity,” said…Monday 9/22 Deadline to Take School Building Survey on New PK-8 School Project
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 commitment to…Community Meeting on Davis Square Public Safety & Homelessness Mon. 10/6
Mayor Katjana Ballantyne, Somerville Police Chief Shumeane Benford, and the Somerville Department of Health and Human Service (HHS) invite community members to a neighborhood meeting on Monday, October 6, to discuss public safety and homelessness in the Davis Square/Seven Hills area. All members of the community, including individuals and businesses, are invited to attend. Meeting Details: Date: Monday, October 6 Time: 6-7:30 p.m. Location: Somerville Community Baptist…Statement from Mayor Katjana Ballantyne on Local ICE Activity
These are profoundly difficult times for all in our community. I recognize the fear and suffering that residents are experiencing as federal immigration enforcement activities have increased in Somerville, the greater Boston area, and the nation. As an immigrant myself, I understand this fear personally. Let me be clear about our commitment: Somerville will continue to do everything within our legal authority to support all residents. We are providing Know Your Rights trainings,…Fire Department to Conduct Annual Hydrant Inspections September 15-27
The Somerville Fire Department will begin the annual inspection and flushing of all fire hydrants citywide on Monday, September 15, 2025, concluding on or around Saturday, September 27, 2025. This annual maintenance program helps keep our community safe by helping to ensure hydrants will work properly when needed to put out a fire. This inspection and testing program will take approximately two weeks to complete. Work will be conducted Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m…Fall 2025 City Hall Neighborhood Meetings: Final Meeting Ward 2 on 10/16
All Ward Virtual Meeting: Date: Tuesday, October 14 Location: Online via Zoom with interpretation into Spanish and Portuguese, as well as other languages by request. You may join online or call in on any phone. Details: For sign-in information, please visit www.somervillema.gov/communitymeetings or call 311 at 617-666-3311. Community members are invited to join Mayor Katjana Ballantyne, the City Council, and School Committee at the 2025 City Hall Community Meetings. These…Somerville Pollinator Action Plan Receives National Honor Award
Mayor Katjana Ballantyne is honored to announce that the Somerville Pollinator Action Plan (SPAP) has been awarded a National Honor Award in the Analysis & Planning category by the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA). This national recognition follows a Jury Special Recognition Award from the Boston Chapter in May and highlights the Plan’s innovative approach to supporting pollinators and biodiversity in an urban setting. The SPAP is the first plan of its…Mayor Ballantyne Introducing Home Rule Petition to Expand Procurement Opportunities for Disadvantaged Businesses
Today, Mayor Katjana Ballantyne will introduce a Home Rule Petition to City Council that seeks to make it easier for certified disadvantaged businesses to compete for City contracts, advancing Somerville’s commitment to equity and economic inclusion. This petition builds on a recommendation of the disparity study conducted in partnership with the City of Brookline and Griffin & Strong, P.C. “This proposal is about equity as much as it is about efficiency,” said Mayor Ballantyne. “When small…Mayor Ballantyne Announces Inclusionary Homeownership Opportunities at 125 Lowell Street
Mayor Katjana Ballantyne and the Mayor’s Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development (OSPCD) are pleased to announce the upcoming sale of three deed-restricted condominiums to eligible, first-time homebuyer households at a below market price through the City’s Inclusionary Housing Program. The units will be offered to households with a yearly gross income at or below 80% Area Median Income (AMI) at price tier P1 and to households between 80% and 110% AMI at price tier P2. The…Mayor Ballantyne and SPD Announce Upcoming Co-Response Pilot to Support Residents in Mental Health Crisis
As a significant step in realizing the City’s commitment to Public Safety for All goals, Mayor Katjana Ballantyne and Police Chief Shumeane Benford announce that the City is preparing to launch a Co-Response Pilot Program this spring. The initiative will pair Somerville Police Department officers with trained public health professionals who will respond together to calls involving residents experiencing mental health crises. The new program will be the first of its kind in…Feedback
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