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Somerville Secures State Grant to Grow a Greener, Cooler City
A tree may grow in Brooklyn, but a tree canopy is growing in Somerville, thanks to a $187,200 Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness state grant to develop new approaches for planting and maintaining trees along the city’s narrow, infrastructure-constrained streets. The funding will support Green and Cool Somerville: Sustainable Sidewalks and Trees, a planning and design initiative focused on expanding the City’s tree canopy, reducing extreme heat, improving sidewalk accessibility, and limiting…City of Somerville, Firefighters Association Local 76 Sign Three-Year Agreement
The City of Somerville and the Firefighters Association of Somerville, Local 76, have signed a three-year successor collective bargaining agreement covering July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029, that delivers enhanced wage, leave, and other benefits. The agreement provides a 2% cost-of-living adjustment in each year of the contract. It also includes modifications to the Local 76 pay scale that provide an additional 2% increase for firefighters with 20 years or more of service. ”Local 76 would…Call for Donations for Fire Victims
Somerville residents need your help. On Tuesday, September 8th, a fire on Dartmouth Street left four households -- including multiple vulnerable residents and their pets -- without homes. Thankfully no life was lost, but most face significant hurdles to replacing their belongings, covering the cost of new or temporary housing, and rebuilding their lives. From medicine and clothes to food in the pantry, these residents are facing the difficult task of starting over.…Somerville Toasting What the Fluff? Festival Turning 21
Things are about to get sticky in Union Square as Somerville’s annual “What the Fluff?” Festival returns Saturday, September 19, from 1 to 5 p.m. (severe weather date: Sunday, September 20). This year’s theme, “Legally Fluff: A Toast to Union Square,” celebrates the festival’s 21st year. Community members of all ages are invited to join the free festivities honoring the invention of Marshmallow Fluff and the neighborhood’s creative spirit. “Every year, Fluff Festival arrives with so much fresh…Somerville Celebrating Welcoming Week
This September, the Somerville Office of Immigrant Advancement (SOIA) invites neighbors of all backgrounds to celebrate Welcoming Week. Opportunities include a community gathering, reading lists, videos sharing immigrant stories, and more. This national (and global) campaign brings immigrant and non-immigrant neighbors together to build connections and a sense of belonging. This year ‘s theme, “Stories We Share: The Courage to Connect” fits right into Somerville ‘s Year of the Neighbor, a…Somerville Recreation’s Fall Festival Returns October 3
Fall in New England means crunchy leaves, cooler temps, pumpkin spice everything and...Somerville Rec’s annual Fall Fest. Families are invited to the free celebration of the season on Saturday, October 3, from 1 to 4 p.m. at Founders Memorial Rink (8 Garden Court). The fall-tastic afternoon will feature bounce houses, music, a magician, pumpkin decorating, face painting, and plenty of fall-themed fun for kids of all ages. Costumes…Join the Somerville Zoning Board of Appeals
The City of Somerville is seeking one new member to join the Somerville Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA). What is the Zoning Board of Appeals? The ZBA is the decision-making authority for development that requires Site Plan Approval or a Special Permit in the Neighborhood Residence, Urban Residence, Commercial Industry, Commercial Business, and Tufts University zoning districts; the ZBA is also the decision-making authority for all Hardship Variances, Comprehensive Permits, and Administrative…Applications Now Open for Somerville Local Cultural Council Grants to Support Arts and Culture
The City of Somerville’s Arts and Culture Division has launched the FY27 cycle of its Local Cultural Council (LCC) Grant Program to support arts, culture, and creative opportunities for community members. Applications for grant funding are open until Thursday, October 15. Funded by the Massachusetts Cultural Council (MCC) and the City of Somerville, LCC grants are available for projects in the community, individual fellowships for local artists, and to support schools with art projects or…Somerville Selects Preferred Design Option for New School Building at 115 Sycamore Street
The City of Somerville is one step closer to building a new school. After extensive planning, community input, and preliminary design work, the City has officially selected its preferred approach for the new school building project. Since 2023, Somerville has been working within the Massachusetts School Building Authority’s (MSBA) process to seek state funding to cover approximately half the cost of a new school building. Within its latest submission to the state, called the Preferred Schematic…Somerville ‘Neighborhood Connect’ Meeting Series to Share Latest City Updates – And Pizza
Community members are invited to join Mayor Jake Wilson, the City Council, and School Committee during the 2026 ‘Neighborhood Connect’ meeting series. Formerly known as City Hall Community Meetings, Neighborhood Connect will take place in each of Somerville’s seven wards. Meet local elected officials, neighbors, and City staff who will be ready to answer questions, share neighborhood updates, information on City initiatives, neighborhood crime stats, and more. Neighborhood Connect will debut a…Feedback
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