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November 4th, 2025 Election Results
View the results of the November 4, 2025 election at somervillema.gov/votesomerville.Honor Transgender Day of Remembrance and Resilience in Somerville 11/20
Mayor Katjana Ballantyne and the City of Somerville Department of Health and Human Services invite community members to attend Somerville’s annual Transgender Day of Remembrance and Resilience on Thursday, November 20, from 5 to 6 p.m. at the Council on Aging (167 Holland St). Each year, Somerville gathers to remember the transgender and gender-diverse individuals whose lives have been lost to anti-trans violence, and to honor the strength and resilience of the trans community. The event is…Somerville's Newest Art Installation is Alive & Made From Your Neighbors' Stories
A new public artwork in Somerville being installed this week will soon literally be growing in Somerville’s Lou Ann David Park. Local artist Anna Fubini gathered the voices of Somerville residents through a writing process centered on themes of impermanence, transformation, renewal, and resilience. Her artwork, Letters Rewoven, transforms participants’ writings into paper pulp mixed with wildflower seeds that covers the sculpture’s panels. As the installation weathers and decomposes,…SNAP Delay: Food Resources in Somerville and How to Help
November SNAP benefits could be delayed if the federal government doesn't resolve the shutdown or provide emergency funding. SNAP provides about $212 million each month to Massachusetts residents. Benefits are issued between the 1st and 14th. Both SNAP recipients as well as grocery stores and farmers (who will see decreased food purchases) will be affected. If you need food for you or your family, here are some places you can find help: The Food Coalition Website at…Survey and Focus Group Input on New PK-8 School Building Released
The results of an extensive community engagement process regarding the City’s plans for a new prekindergarten through eighth grade (PK-8) School Building were shared at Monday (10/27) night’s Construction Advisory Group (CAG) meeting and are now available online. Over 2,400 community members shared their opinions on key questions facing the City and CAG through a survey developed by members of the CAG along with the urban planning firm, DREAM Collaborative, and City staff. …Attend Somerville Veterans Day Ceremonies Nov. 11
Help us honor our local veteran community and all those who have served in the U.S. Military this Veterans Day. Mayor Katjana Ballantyne and the City of Somerville Department of Veterans’ Services invite community members to attend a Veterans Day Wreath-Laying ceremony at the George Dilboy VFW Post 529 (351 Summer St.), on Tuesday, November 11. The service will begin at 11 a.m. with a speaking program and a wreath-laying ceremony will follow. This event is rain or shine. At the conclusion…Somerville’s Hazardous and Yard Waste Pickup Deadlines Approaching
The Somerville Department of Public Works (DPW) wishes to remind residents that the last days for hazardous and yard waste collection this season are quickly approaching. DPW collection of these materials will resume in Spring 2026 as per the usual seasonal cycle. Hazardous Waste The last day to drop off hazardous waste this fall at the DPW yard (1 Franey Road) is Saturday, November 8, 2025. Drop-offs will be accepted from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Accepted hazardous waste…Vote Early in Somerville’s Municipal Election at City Hall Oct. 28-30
Make your voice heard, on your schedule. Early voting for the City of Somerville’s Municipal Election begins next week from Tuesday, October 28, to Thursday, October 30, at City Hall (93 Highland Ave.) during regular business hours. Full schedule is below: October 28 – Tuesday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. October 29 – Wednesday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. October 30 – Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Somerville’s Municipal Election will be held on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, from 7 a.m. until…Somerville Expands Free Vaccine Clinics, Shares Updated Flu & COVID-19 Vaccine Guidance
The Somerville Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is expanding access to free vaccination clinics to help residents stay healthy through the fall and winter. They are also sharing updated flu and COVID-19 vaccine guidance for the 2025–26 season. Clinics will be held throughout the city from October 2025 through April 2026. This year, Somerville is following the latest recommendations from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH): bit.ly/MassVaccineInfo Vaccines…Somerville Food Waste Collection Pilot Now Accepting Applications
Mayor Katjana Ballantyne and the Somerville Office of Sustainability (OSE) are announcing that applications are now being accepted for households in East Somerville to join Somerville’s Food Waste Collection Pilot Program. Eligible households must be located in the pilot neighborhood in a building with six units or fewer and not already have an active curbside composting subscription. The program will be limited to the first 1,200 households to sign up. Find out if your household is…Feedback
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