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Somerville Latin American & Caribbean Heritage Month Celebration on 10/18
Mayor Katjana Ballantyne and the Somerville Office of Immigrant Affairs (SOIA) are inviting community members to celebrate Latin American and Caribbean Heritage Month on Saturday, October 18. Event Details: What: Latin American & Caribbean Heritage Month Celebration When: Saturday, October 18, 2–5 p.m. Where: Healey School, 5 Meacham St The event will showcase the rich cultural traditions and contributions of Latin American and Caribbean communities through live music, dance, and…Mayor Ballantyne Invites Community to Assembly Square Fire Station Grand Opening 10/18
Mayor Katjana Ballantyne and Fire Chief Charles Breen invite the Somerville community to the grand opening ceremony for the newly opened Assembly Square Fire Station on Saturday, October 18, at 10 a.m. EVENT DETAILS: When: Saturday, October 18, 10 a.m. Where: 45 Middlesex Ave. The event will be held rain or shine. The event will feature a brief speaking program to include Mayor Ballantyne, Chief Breen, and Justin Crane from the CambridgeSeven architecture firm, followed by a…SomerStreets Spooky “Monster Mash” Fest on 10/19
Mayor Katjana Ballantyne and the Somerville Arts Council invite community members to close out the 2025 SomerStreets season with a festive and spooky Monster Mash on Sunday, October 19, from 2 to 6 p.m. on Somerville Avenue (School St. to Washington St.). In the event of rain, festivities will take place on Sunday, October 26. Highlights include: Community Halloween Parade led by School of Honk (3:30 p.m.) Performances by the Wicked Awesome Dancing Witches of Greater…Mayor’s Statement on Preliminary Injunction Decision in Chelsea–Somerville Lawsuit
In our federal lawsuit with Chelsea to protect our rights as a Welcoming City, we learned yesterday that the Court denied our motion for a preliminary injunction, finding that the threatened withdrawal of federal funding is not imminent enough at this time to warrant preliminary relief. Although we believe that the harm is in fact imminent, we are heartened by the Court’s recognition that this is only a preliminary ruling and that we can return to Court to seek “a prompt injunction” if…Somerville Strengthens Tenant Protections in Condo Conversion Ordinance
Mayor Katjana Ballantyne is sharing that starting today, October 1, 2025, updates to the City of Somerville’s Condominium Conversion Ordinance take effect. These updates are part of the City’s continued efforts to prevent residential displacement and enact stronger protections for tenants. “Amidst an ongoing housing crisis, we must act to protect our residents,” said Mayor Katjana Ballantyne. “These reforms are another step to keeping long-time residents in their homes and preserving the…Help Shape a Safer Community Path: All Invited to Take City Survey & Share Ideas on Interactive Map
Since its opening in 2023, the Community Path Extension has become a critical route in Somerville for those walking, rolling, and wheeling, with a daily average of 3,300 pedestrians in 2024 (as counted at Cedar Street). Now the City wants to hear from you about how to make the path safer for all. The City has launched a community engagement process to inform its work to improve safety for all users on the path. The project will include both short-term improvements and longer-term design…New City Charter Signed by Governor; Charter & Mayoral Term to Appear on Nov. 4 Ballot
Learn more at somervillema.gov/charterreview. Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey signed the proposed new City of Somerville Charter today, Sept. 9, and now the joint efforts of Mayor Katjana Ballantyne, the City Council, and the Charter Review Committee to update the charter are ready for voter approval. Two November 4, 2025, ballot questions will allow voters to decide whether to accept the charter and whether to extend the Mayoral term. If the charter is approved by voters…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…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…Feedback
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