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Help Stop the Spread of Black Swallow-Wort in Somerville This Summer
With gardening season in full swing, the City of Somerville is asking community members to help stop the spread of Black Swallow-Wort (BSW). What is Black Swallow-Wort? BSW is a fast-spreading, non-native plant that crowds out native species, disrupts natural habitats, and poses serious risks to butterflies, birds, deer, and even livestock. Pollinators like monarch butterflies are at great risk because they often mistake BSW for milkweed plants relied on for reproduction. When…Somerville Celebrating Juneteenth with Flag Raising and Citywide Events
Mayor Katjana Ballantyne and the Somerville Department of Racial and Social Justice (RSJ) invite community members to celebrate Juneteenth in Somerville by joining in events happening through the month of June that explore an array of experiences and perspectives. City Hall Flag Raising All are invited to join Somerville’s third annual Juneteenth flag raising and on Monday, June 16, on the City Hall concourse (93 Highland Ave.) from noon to 1 p.m. Alongside the flag raising, hear from…Somerville Avenue Quick Build Safety Improvements Project Kickoff Meeting, Monday, June 9
Everyone should feel comfortable when using our streets. This is one of the principles guiding the City’s ongoing work to create safer, more accessible streets across Somerville. With this principle in mind, the City has started planning and exploring options for improving safety along Somerville Avenue between Elm Street and Bow Street. As a first step, Mayor Katjana Ballantyne, Ward 5 Councilor Naima Sait, Ward 3 Councilor Ben Ewen-Campen, Ward 2 Councilor J.T. Scott, and City…City of Somerville Releases Master Plan for Public Owned Community Arts Center at Armory Building
After an intensive community engagement process, the City of Somerville has now released its Master Plan for establishing its Armory building as a public community arts center, which would place Somerville among only a handful of communities nationwide with a public-owned arts and culture center. The plan comes at a time when private arts spaces and studio costs are under increasing pressure in the Boston region and in Somerville. This cultural investment is fitting for a city…Join the New Somerville Armory Advisory Board
With the Armory Master Plan now complete, the City is embarking on an important first step in the community-driven plan. Community members are invited to apply to join the new volunteer Somerville Armory Advisory Board. This opportunity is for arts professionals and residents. If you’re passionate about arts and culture for all, this is a great opportunity to make an impact. The deadline to apply is Monday, July 14. View Flyer What is the Somerville Armory Advisory Board (AAB)? The…City of Somerville to Present Findings from Senior Needs Assessment at May 23 Event
Mayor Katjana Ballantyne. and the Somerville Council on Aging (COA) are inviting community members to attend a special presentation of the results from Somerville’s Senior Needs Assessment on Friday, May 23, at 11 a.m., at 167 Holland Street. The event will feature Dr. Caitlyn Coyle, Director of the Center for Social and Demographic Research on Aging at the Gerontology Institute, University of Massachusetts Boston. Dr. Coyle will present key findings and recommendations from the comprehensive…Somerville Announcing ‘Slice of the City’ Rescheduled Dates for Wards 4 & 5
The City of Somerville is announcing new dates for the Wards 4 and 5 ‘Slice of the City’ events that were previously postponed due to weather: Ward 5: Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at Trum Field Playground, 1 Franey Road (at Cedar St.) Ward 4: Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at Healey Schoolyard, 5 Meacham Street All events run from 5 to 7 p.m. For more information, visit somervillema.gov/slice. Persons with disabilities who need auxiliary aids and services…Somerville’s Nicotine-Free Generation Policy Begins as New Sales Regulations In Effect
This spring, Somerville’s Board of Health (BOH) voted for the City to join a growing national movement to create a Nicotine-Free generation by adopting new public health regulations limiting the sale of nicotine products, which went into effect May 1. The updated rules, adopted unanimously by the Somerville Board of Health on March 25, mark the start of a major local effort to prevent nicotine addiction, especially among youth. Under the new regulations: Somerville…SomerStreets 2025 Kicks Off with Carnaval Celebration on Sunday, June 1
The Somerville community is invited to get their dancing shoes on as SomerStreets: Carnaval returns on Sunday, June 1, from 2 to 6 p.m. (rain date Sunday, June 8) to kick off the 2025 SomerStreets season, which will include a series of three neighborhood street festivals across Somerville. SomerStreets: Carnaval celebrates the East Broadway Business District and community with food, music, and activities from around the world. Programming will extend along East Broadway from…Somerville to Host Annual Pride Flag Raising Ceremony on June 5
Mayor Katjana Ballantyne and the Somerville Office of Health and Human Services are inviting all community members to celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride Month at the annual Pride Flag Raising Ceremony on Thursday, June 5, 2025, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on the City Hall Concourse (93 Highland Ave.). The event will feature remarks from Mayor Katjana Ballantyne, City LGBTQ+ Services Coordinator Izzy Starr, and youth representatives from Somerville’s LGBTQ+ community. Live ASL interpretation will be available.…Feedback
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