The Somerville Police Department, in cooperation with other law enforcement partners, are actively investigating a shooting incident that occurred on Tuesday, February 25th, at approximately 12:05 AM. The SPD received two 911 calls for shots fired on Broadway, between North St. and Alewife Brook Parkway. Upon arrival, police discovered numerous shell casings and ballistic damage to fixed objects and vehicles. Police learned that the occupants of a vehicle stopped on Broadway and then shot at an individual who was on foot.

Mayor Katjana Ballantyne, in partnership with the Somerville Arts Council and an extensive network of artists, cultural workers, and community members, is proud to announce the release of the Somerville Cultural Capacity Plan (SCCP), the City’s first-ever comprehensive plan to strengthen, support, and sustain Somerville’s vibrant arts and culture ecosystem.

Mayor Katjana Ballantyne is inviting residents to help shape the future of Community Preservation Act (CPA) investments by participating in the CPA Annual Review process. The Community Preservation Committee (CPC) has launched a survey to gather public input on community needs and priorities for CPA funding. The survey is open through March 31, 2025, and can be accessed at this link.

Two sanctuary cities in Massachusetts—Chelsea and Somerville—filed a federal lawsuit today challenging the Trump Administration’s efforts to coerce them into participating in mass deportation efforts. Represented by Lawyers for Civil Rights, the Cities assert that the Administration’s heavy-handed tactics—threatening to strip sanctuary cities of federal funding and prosecute them for failing to bend to the President’s will—violate their Constitutional rights.