Two sanctuary cities in Massachusetts—Somerville and Chelsea—today asked a federal court to block the Trump Administration’s attempts to strip them of federal funding because they refuse to be coerced into participating in the Administration’s mass deportation efforts.  The Cities’ preliminary injunction motion follows closely on the heels of a formal notice issued late last week by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), designating both Cities as jurisdictions that must change their policies “immediately” or face consequences.

Applications are now open for Somerville Community Preservation Act (CPA) funds to support open space, recreation, and historic preservation projects.

As the next step after releasing three anti-displacement reports in January, the City of Somerville’s Anti-Displacement Task Force (ADTF) invites community members to a special event to highlight its work and continue the vital conversation around displacement in Somerville.

Mayor Katjana Ballantyne has submitted a $380.1 million Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) operating budget that delivers stability and progress, even as federal uncertainty, rising costs, and slowing development challenge local governments across the state. The proposal includes a $7.85 million increase to Somerville Public Schools spending, new goals for Climate action, emergency response, and supportive housing, and a continued focus on equity, collaboration, and core service delivery.