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FabVille Maker Showcase, May 19

Tuesday, May 17, 2022
 FabVille, the City of Somerville’s digital fabrication lab, is hosting its first Maker Showcase to celebrate the local maker community and their diverse creations. All are welcome at this evening of free demonstrations, talks, networking, and refreshments. 

Somerville Job & Resource Fair, May 26

Friday, May 13, 2022
 The City of Somerville, Somerville Community Corporation (SCC), Boynton Yards, and USQ are hosting a job and resource fair to connect residents with local employers and opportunities. 

Somerville Offers Free Taxi Rides to Local Food and Health Services 

Monday, May 9, 2022
 Somerville residents can once again sign up for free cab rides to access food and medical care through its Taxi to Health program. After establishing the program in 2020 as a crisis measure during the early days of the pandemic, the City of Somerville is relaunching the initiative using American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds.

DA Update on Somerville Police Officer

Friday, May 6, 2022
 As reported by the Middlesex District Attorney’s Office, on May 5, 2022, former Somerville Police Officer Michael McGrath admitted to sufficient facts in Cambridge District Court to the charge of assault and battery by means of a dangerous weapon.   

Somerville Police Update: Shots Fired - Mystic Ave.

Monday, May 2, 2022
 On Sunday, May 1, at approximately 10:15 p.m., Somerville-911 Communications Center received multiple calls for shots fired in the area of 480 Mystic Avenue. Upon arrival, Officers discovered ten 9mm casings in the parking lot at Central Convenience, located at 460 Mystic Avenue. Officers also discovered ballistic damage to windows at the rear of 7 Memorial Road where bullets entered a window of a bedroom where children were sleeping. There are no known injuries at this time or evidence of injuries.

Somerville Public Library Board of Trustees Seeks New Member

Monday, April 25, 2022
 Open Positions: One Term: Three years The Somerville Public Library Board of Trustees seeks one new member, and all Somerville residents are invited to apply. Boards and commissions offer an opportunity for residents with a range of experience, skills, expertise, and perspectives to share their talents and insights with their community.

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, April 30

Friday, April 15, 2022
 The City of Somerville is participating in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day this month, hosting two collection events for residents to safely dispose of prescription medications.

Somerville Wage Theft Advisory Committee Seeks One Member

Thursday, April 14, 2022
 Open Positions: One Term: Three years The Somerville Wage Theft Advisory Committee seeks one new member, and all Somerville residents are invited to apply. Boards and commissions offer an opportunity for residents with a range of experience, skills, expertise, and perspectives to share their talents and insights with their community.

Mayor Ballantyne Delivers on Ambitious Agenda in First 100 Days: Somerville Progress for All 100-Day Agenda Report Released

Thursday, April 14, 2022
 $2 million to support addressing the wage gap for women $2.25 million for relief to pandemic-impacted businesses  Breakthrough agreements reached with large landlords to prevent evictions New housing voucher and flex fund programs to help keep residents in their homes Climate change goals raised from Carbon Neutral by 2030 to Carbon Negative Innovative rodent control technology deployed in city neighborhoods

Yard Waste Pickup Begins April 19

Thursday, April 7, 2022
 Somerville’s yard waste pickup begins Tuesday, April 19. That week's collection is on a one-day delay due to the Patriots’ Day Holiday on Monday, April 18, so put all trash, recycling, and yard waste out one day later than you normally would. A full yard waste calendar is available at somervillema.gov/yardwaste and will be in the Environmental Service Guide, which will be mailed to all households later this month.

Somerville PD Officer Suffers Non-Life-Threatening Injury Due to Unintentional Discharge of Duty Weapon

Thursday, April 7, 2022
 A Somerville Police Officer suffered a non-life-threatening injury via an unintentional discharge of the officer’s duty weapon causing injury.     The incident occurred at approximately 4 p.m. on April 6, 2022. The injured officer was transported to an area hospital where the Officer was treated and released. The officer is expected to make a full recovery.  No one else was injured. 

Patriots' Day Colonial Fair, Monday, April 18

Monday, April 4, 2022
 On Monday, April 18, for the first time since 2017, the City of Somerville will be celebrating Patriots’ Day outdoors and in person at Foss Park on Broadway from 10 to 11:30 a.m.  This event will feature a reenactment of Paul Revere’s famous ride from Boston to Lexington — which happened to pass right through Somerville!

Apply for the Mayor’s Summer Jobs Program

Friday, April 1, 2022
 Calling all Somerville high school students! Apply for the Mayor’s Summer Jobs Program starting Monday, April 4.   Through this annual program, the City of Somerville hires teenage participants to work in the Parks and Recreation Department, Somerville Public Libraries, and other City offices. As part of her First 100 Days Agenda, Mayor Katjana Ballantyne has expanded this year’s program to include jobs focused on climate justice for the first time, within the Department of Public Works.  

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