Somerville Celebrating Juneteenth with Flag Raising and Citywide Events
Programs scheduled throughout June to honor Black voices, heritage, and resilience
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.
About the Event
All meetings will be open to the public and will include a designated comment period toward the end of the meeting
Upcoming Events
Help Stop the Spread of Black Swallow-Wort in Somerville This Summer
Invasive species displaces native plants and is toxic to local wildlife
With gardening season in full swing, the City of Somerville is asking community members to help stop the spread of Black Swallow-Wort (BSW).
Somerville Avenue Quick Build Safety Improvements Project Kickoff Meeting, Monday, June 9
Project aims to improve safety on one of the City’s most traveled streets
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.
About the Event
Tonight's movie showing is cancelled due to rain.
Upcoming Events
About the Event
Pursuant to Chapter 2 Acts of 2025, this meeting will be held remotely.
Upcoming Events
About the Event
This meeting is open to the public.
Upcoming Events
Join the New Somerville Armory Advisory Board
New board will support the community’s public arts center at the Armory; Apply by Monday, July 14, 2025
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.
City of Somerville Releases Master Plan for Public Owned Community Arts Center at Armory Building
Roadmap for successful community arts center reflects nearly three years of community feedback. City issues call for Somerville Armory Advisory Board Members.
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.
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 assessment focused on the needs of Somerville’s aging population.
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