Calling all environmental stewards: learn how to identify and remove the invasive plants that are trying to take over your community!

In this workshop, you will: learn why invasive species are harmful to native ecosystems, identify common invasives in Somerville, and practice hands-on invasive removal!

We are hosting an Open House to discuss the new version of the Brickbottom Small Area Plan. We encourage all area residents and workers to drop by and share their thoughts and questions with one of our team members. Ice cream will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis! There will be no formal presentation.

Toddlers, preschoolers, and parents of toddlers and preschoolers! Do you want to learn about the pollinators that live in your own community? Come to South Street Farm to explore the wonders of nature. We'll read a book about pollinators, explore the growing space, and plant some seedlings that you can take home with you!

Join your favorite local food producers for the 18th Annual Union Square Farmers Market! Shop local every Saturday from May 14-October 29 from 9am-1pm on the Union Square Plaza. We certainly hope pandemic conditions improve over the season, but starting on May 14 we will have a COVID-conscious masked shopping hour at each Market from 9-10am.

Mayor Katjana Ballantyne, Ward 1 Councilor Matt McLaughlin, the Mobility Division, and SomerViva invite you to join us for a Pearl Street & East Somerville Mobility Improvements Final Designs Pop-Up.

• Easy-to-follow program performed seated or standing

This is a public meeting of the Somerville Bicycle Advisory Committee. The meeting will be held virtually in compliance with Governor Baker’s emergency orders regarding the Open Meeting Law. 

 

Inclement weather cancels any event. Call 311 (617-666-3311) for updates and check the City’s calendar: https://www.somervillema.gov/events

This construction meeting will provide an opportunity for the public to hear an overview of the Somerville I-93 Viaduct Bridge Preservation Project including project overview, schedule, and traffic impacts beginning in June 2022. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions and offer comments.

Pursuant to Chapter 22 of the Acts of 2022, this meeting of the Traffic Commission will be conducted via remote participation.

https://meet.goto.com/645715493 (Please click this link to attend the virtual meeting)

Pursuant to Chapter 22 of the Acts of 2022, this meeting of the Somerville Affordable Housing Trust Fund will be conducted via remote participation. 

LGBTQIA and allies are welcome. Come and join us for this social gathering. Meet and mingle with new people. Have a slice of pizza or two. Let’s enjoy each other’s company. RSVP to Maureen Bastardi by calling 617-625-6600, ext. 2335 or emailing Maureen at MBastardi@Somervillema.gov Looking forward to seeing you!

This class will be held on Wednesdays from 6:30-8:30 on Zoom and is for adults who are interested in improving their English skills in order to apply for US citizenship. Registration is required: https://tinyurl.com/pathwaystocitizenship. Students can also contact me and I can help them register.

Public meeting of the Finance Committee. Pursuant to Chapter 22 of the Acts of 2022, this meeting of a City Council Committee will be conducted via remote participation.

Please join the staff of the Office of Sustainability and Environment for Virtual Office Hours, held monthly on the second Thursday of the month from 5-7 PM via Zoom, excluding holidays.

Hear directly from a social security representative and learn about how to apply for Social Security,

when the right time for you to apply for Social Security may be, and what benefits you may be entitled to.

Continental breakfast will be provided.

To RSVP, contact Natasha at 617-625- 6600 ext. 2317

This 45-minute session via Zoom will treat you to a playlist of diverse musical offerings: a little jazz, some "oldies but goodies," a smidgen of classical, a dip into barbershop, a trip to Broadway. The music is taped but the experience is live. Your guide is Somerville Resident, Laura Zoll, trained as a medieval musicologist and with a life-long love of all things musical.

Monday and Wednesday mornings at 9:00am and 11:00am Mondays, June 6th, 13th, 20th and 27th Wednesday, June 1 st , 8 th , 15 th , and 20th Holland Street Center 167 Holland Street Each class focuses on strength, balance and flexibility and is a great way to keep moving and stay strong. For more information or to sign up, please call Chris at 617-625-6600 ext.