Skip to main content

Cold weather update: Learn about preventing frozen water pipes here. For tips on staying safe during extreme cold, visit our cold weather page here

Please note: This is an old news story provided for archival purposes. For the latest updates, visit somervillema.gov/news

Take a Survey to Inform Parking and Curb-Use Policies in Somerville

The City of Somerville invites Somerville residents, workers, and visitors to complete a survey to inform citywide parking policies. 

Please note: This is an old news story provided for archival purposes. For the latest updates, visit somervillema.gov/news

Electricity Disclosure Label Is Available for Somerville Community Choice Electricity Program

The City of Somerville's community electricity program has posted the latest Electricity Disclosure Label, which describes the energy mix for all program options. The label can be found in the resources section on the program website, CCE.SomervilleMA.gov.

Please note: This is an old news story provided for archival purposes. For the latest updates, visit somervillema.gov/news

Somerville Commits $9M in ARPA Funds to Childcare, Rental Assistance, and a Universal Basic Income Pilot Project

Additional $3 million for transit subsidies under consideration

Somerville’s outgoing and incoming Mayors jointly announced the City’s first major allocation of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) dollars today, dedicating $9 million in funding to childcare, rental assistance, and a Universal Basic Income pilot project. This joint commitment by Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone and Mayor-elect Katjana Ballantyne comes after the City’s initial round of community engagement seeking to identify priorities for ARPA funding.

Please note: This is an old news story provided for archival purposes. For the latest updates, visit somervillema.gov/news

Somerville Distributes Free At-Home Rapid COVID-19 Testing Kits to Vulnerable Residents with Barriers to Accessing Testing

The City of Somerville received 16,650 free at-home rapid COVID-19 test kits from the state that are being distributed via various channels to Somerville residents who have limited access to testing, limited means to purchase at-home tests, and are at high risk of exposure. 

Please note: This is an old news story provided for archival purposes. For the latest updates, visit somervillema.gov/news

VIDEO: Reflection on 100 COVID-19 Deaths in Somerville

In the wake of Somerville's 100th death due to the COVID-19, Mayor Joseph Curtatone urges all residents to get vaccinated or booster shots, and to practice extra caution during the holiday season.

Please note: This is an old news story provided for archival purposes. For the latest updates, visit somervillema.gov/news

Mayor-Elect Ballantyne Announces Executive Staff

Nikki Spencer & Aneesh Sahni Selected for Key Roles

After conducting a thorough vetting process, Mayor-elect Katjana Ballantyne has announced today two key executive staff selections, new administrative support, and a team of three Senior Transition Advisors.

Please note: This is an old news story provided for archival purposes. For the latest updates, visit somervillema.gov/news

Watch Somerville’s Virtual Inaugural Ceremonies, January 3

Español      Portugues      Kreyol Ayisyen      

Please note: This is an old news story provided for archival purposes. For the latest updates, visit somervillema.gov/news

Somerville Recognized as One of 95 Global Climate-Action Leaders on CDP 2021 A List

Somerville has been recognized as a global leader in climate action by environmental-impact nonprofit CDP. Somerville is one of 95 cities to make the 2021 CDP Cities A List, scoring top marks for its ambitious, transparent work to address climate change.  

Please note: This is an old news story provided for archival purposes. For the latest updates, visit somervillema.gov/news

Watch Mayor Katjana Ballantyne's Inaugural Address

Good evening, Somerville.

I stand before you tonight for an inauguration ceremony that will be unlike any our city has ever seen.

Normally, I’d be addressing a crowd of people and I’d be able to thank Senator Markey and Paula Magnelli in person for their kind words.

Please note: This is an old news story provided for archival purposes. For the latest updates, visit somervillema.gov/news

Affordable Homeownership Opportunity at 375 Canal Street, Assembly Row

Mayor Katjana Ballantyne and the City of Somerville Housing Division are pleased to announce an income-restricted resale homeownership opportunity in Assembly Row. 

Unit 602 at 375 Canal Street is a one-bedroom condo available to households with a yearly gross income at or below 80% of Area Median Income ($70,750 for a one-person household, or $80,850 for a two-person household). 

Please submit website feedback using this form. Be sure to include:

A description of the issue (if any)
A link to the affected pages

Thank you for your feedback!