The City of Somerville seeks 20 community members to participate in a 75-minute online focus group about the historic Armory building at 191 Highland Ave. This focus group is one part of the ongoing Armory Master Plan process, which will guide the Armory’s future as a vibrant arts center for years to come. 

As we are watching the heartbreaking scenes of destruction and devastation unfold in Turkey, Syria, and other affected areas, we hope for an expansive and successful search and rescue that may reunite family and friends with their loved ones and get more lives to safety. We also call on the U.S. government to send more aid and resources so that the countries’ recovery efforts may begin.

Mayor Katjana Ballantyne and the Department of Racial and Social Justice (RSJ) are today announcing the launch of the RSJ Community Engagement Ambassadors program. The newly onboarded Community Ambassadors will actively work with the City to expand engagement with the Public Safety for All Initiative and build new avenues for participation and empowering community voices.

Mayor Katjana Ballantyne and the Department of Racial and Social Justice (RSJ) are announcing the launch of the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) Community Survey, which will begin on February 6, 2023. 

The City of Somerville Urban Forestry Committee (UFC) is now accepting applications for one new member with expertise in urban forestry. Urban forestry expertise may include experience or coursework in forestry, arboriculture, horticulture, or any other relevant field.