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This meeting of the Somerville Municipal Scholarship Committee is open to the public.



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A Board of Trustees meeting will be held in person at the Central Library at 79 Highland Avenue.



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Pursuant to Chapter 2 of the Acts of 2025, this meeting of the Traffic Commission may be conducted via remote participation.



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Massachusetts Elected Officials Call for Release of Detained Tufts Student Rümeysa Öztürk

Mayor Katjana Ballantyne of Somerville, joined by fellow Massachusetts elected officials, is calling for the immediate release of Tufts University student Rümeysa Öztürk, currently being held in federal immigration detention.

Applications Now Open for the Somerville Mayor’s Summer Jobs Program

Local Youth Can Apply for Summer Jobs at More Than 20 City Departments Now Through Wednesday, April 30

The City of Somerville is now accepting applications for the 2025 Mayor’s Summer Jobs Program, a six-week paid career readiness initiative for Somerville youth ages 14 through the summer of high school graduation.

This program offers teens the chance to explore potential career paths, build workplace and interpersonal skills, and connect with their community. Participants will work up to 20 hours per week from July 7 through August 15 in a variety of roles across more than 20 City departments and local organizations.

Somerville Installs Nation’s First Outdoor Dual Sharps Disposal Kiosk at Seven Hills Park

The City of Somerville has installed the nation’s first outdoor dual sharps disposal kiosk at Seven Hills Park, further advancing its harm reduction and public safety initiatives. Located behind the Davis Square MBTA station, the kiosk is accessible by foot, bike, and car, with nearby access from Meacham Road. 

Mayor Katjana Ballantyne Declares April 2 “Start by Believing Day” in Somerville

Mayor Katjana Ballantyne signed a proclamation declaring April 2 as “Start by Believing Day” in the City of Somerville, affirming the City’s commitment to supporting survivors of sexual violence and fostering a community where everyone feels safe, heard, and believed. The proclamation marks the launch of Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) in Somerville.

View video of the signing here: youtu.be/4dgiAGfuC7I

Celebrate Fair Housing Month with Two Community Events in Somerville

April is Fair Housing Month, and Mayor Katjana Ballantyne is inviting residents to learn about housing rights, discrimination, and how we build a more inclusive community at two free events hosted by the Fair Housing Commission and the Department of Racial and Social Justice. Both events are free, open to all, and include food and refreshments. 

Fair Housing Film Screening & Panel Discussion

Mayor Ballantyne Champions Worker Equity, Support, and Retention with New Paid Family Medical Leave 

City introduces eight weeks of paid family medical leave, reducing financial risks to new parents, caregivers, and workers facing critical illness – and increasing worker retention 

Mayor Katjana Ballantyne is proud to announce the introduction of a new eight-week paid family medical leave (PFML) benefit for eligible City employees. This significant enhancement to employee benefits aims to lower the financial risks to employees taking qualifying parental or family medical leave, reducing the likelihood of unpaid leave when welcoming a new child or facing illness.  

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This is a public meeting of the Somerville Bicycle Advisory Committee. Meeting will be hybrid.



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