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Somerville Seeks Resident Input on Community Choice Electricity Plan
The City of Somerville is inviting residents to review and comment on proposed updates to its electricity aggregation plan for Somerville Community Choice Electricity (CCE). The 30-day public review period is open through July 3, 2026. Somerville’s Community Choice Electricity Program Somerville CCE is the City’s official electricity supply program. It helps provide more stable electricity supply prices for Somerville residents and businesses and supports the City’s transition to cleaner…Somerville Breaking Ground on City’s First Inclusive Playground
Community members are invited to attend a groundbreaking ceremony on Monday, June 15, at 3:30 p.m. to celebrate the start of Phase 1 renovations that will transform the Kennedy Schoolyard (5 Cherry St.) into Somerville’s first-ever inclusive playground. “As someone who has organized the community to advocate for a schoolyard project, I’m ecstatic to see the Kennedy School Community getting the schoolyard they…Neurodiversity-focused Design Workshop for New School Building at 115 Sycamore June 26
As part of the design process for the new school building at 115 Sycamore Street, all community members are invited to join a collaborative virtual workshop focused on ensuring the new building provides a welcome and supportive environment for all students – with a focus in this session on the needs of our neurodiverse student population. Project architects, Perkins Eastman, along with City staff, will share…Groundbreaking Ceremony for Shore Drive Greenway, Friday, June 12
A greener, more connected waterfront area is taking shape in Somerville. Community members are invited to a groundbreaking ceremony on Friday, June 12, at Blessing of the Bay Park (32 Shore Dr.) at 11 a.m. to kick off construction of the Shore Drive Greenway. The project consists of a 12-foot-wide shared path to be constructed through Blessing of the Bay Park, providing easier access to the Mystic River …Somerville Invited to 20th Annual Family Fun Day
Celebrate the start of summer at the City's 20th Annual Family Fun Day on Saturday, June 27, from 1- 4 p.m. at Trum Field (541 Broadway). This free event, hosted by the Parks & Rec Department, invites families, neighbors, and community members of all ages to enjoy an afternoon of kid-friendly activities, entertainment, and summer fun. This year's activities include bounce houses, magic shows, face painting, live music, arts and crafts, outdoor games, and more. To learn more,…Somerville Extends Business Hours for World Cup; Set to Host SomerCup Soccer Tournament
Don’t want to miss a second of the World Cup action? Head to Somerville, where the City is making it easier for local bars, cafés, restaurants, and other establishments to screen matches for the duration of the tournament. While the pros face off on-screen, all are also invited to lace up their cleats and join SomerCup 2026, the City’s first-ever community soccer tournament. “There’s…Mayor Wilson Presents FY27 Budget Focused on Core Services, Schools, and City Values Amid Fiscal Constraints
Mayor Jake Wilson today presented the City of Somerville's proposed Fiscal Year 2027 budget, a $394 million spending plan built to deliver results, strengthen core services, and uphold the City’s values through action. “This budget was built for a difficult year and a strong future,” said Mayor Wilson. “We faced real constraints and made tough decisions, but we stayed focused on what residents need from us: strong schools, reliable city services, safer streets, and more affordable housing…Update: SomerStreets Carnaval Moved to 6/14 Rain Date
Update: Due to the forecasted rain and potential thunderstorms during the event timeframe, SomerStreets: Carnaval will be held on its rain date of Sunday, June 14. Carnaval is ready to transform Broadway once again into an open-air festival filled with music, movement, food, family activities, local vendors, and performances celebrating East Somerville. Presented by the Somerville Arts Council and East Somerville Main Streets, SomerSteets: Carnaval will take place on June 14, from 2-6 p.m…Explore Upgrades to Quincy Street Pocket Park at June 9 Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
All community members are invited to join a ribbon cutting ceremony for Quincy Street Park (14 Quincy St.) on Tuesday, June 9, at 2 p.m. The ribbon cutting celebrates modern updates to the almost 15-year-old park that will help it continue to serve as an oasis for its community. Somerville’s Parks and Urban Forestry Division (PSUF) worked with landscape architects to upgrade the park to better serve community needs - including replacing the…East Washington Safety Improvements Project Kickoff Meeting, June 17
Whether you are walking, taking the bus, driving, or riding a bike, you should feel safe using the city’s streets. This is one of the principles guiding Somerville’s ongoing work to create safer, more accessible streets across the city. With this principle in mind, the City has started planning and exploring options for improving safety along Washington Street between Tufts Street and the Boston city line. To learn more about this work and share feedback, all are…Feedback
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