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Beginning this upcoming Monday, December 1, City contractors plan to construct a raised crossing to improve safety at the intersection of Somerville Ave & Central Street. Work will require westbound (towards Porter Square) motor vehicle traffic on Somerville Avenue to be detoured at Park Street. 🧵
November 26, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Beginning this upcoming Monday, December 1, City contractors plan to construct a raised crossing to improve safety at the intersection of Somerville Ave & Central Street. Work will require westbound (towards Porter Square) motor vehicle traffic on Somerville Avenue to be detoured at Park Street. 🧵
City offices will be closed on Thursday, November 24, and Friday, November 25, for Thanksgiving. Trash, recycling, and yard waste collection will be delayed by one day.
November 26, 2025 at 5:03 PM
City offices will be closed on Thursday, November 24, and Friday, November 25, for Thanksgiving. Trash, recycling, and yard waste collection will be delayed by one day.
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It's the day before Thanksgiving! Tell me a Somerville infrastructure improvement project that you are thankful for this year, it could be a new park, new streetscape design, etc. Happy Holidays from your friends at Somerville Infrastructure and Asset Management.
November 26, 2025 at 2:11 PM
It's the day before Thanksgiving! Tell me a Somerville infrastructure improvement project that you are thankful for this year, it could be a new park, new streetscape design, etc. Happy Holidays from your friends at Somerville Infrastructure and Asset Management.
Be loyal to local this holiday season by shopping in Somerville! Shopping at small businesses doesn't just strengthen the local economy- it keeps Somerville unique, helps build community, and even reduces emissions!
November 25, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Be loyal to local this holiday season by shopping in Somerville! Shopping at small businesses doesn't just strengthen the local economy- it keeps Somerville unique, helps build community, and even reduces emissions!
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New Eastbound bus bike lane on Broadway from Mount Vernon Street into Sullivan Station. Still needs some 🟥🎨, but this will make traveling in East Somerville much better 🚌🚲
November 25, 2025 at 7:26 PM
New Eastbound bus bike lane on Broadway from Mount Vernon Street into Sullivan Station. Still needs some 🟥🎨, but this will make traveling in East Somerville much better 🚌🚲
On Monday, November 24, at approximately 7 a.m., City contractors plan to pave the roadway on Somerville Avenue between Park Street & Beech Street. While paving is underway, Somerville Avenue between Lowell Street & Park Street will be closed to through motor vehicle traffic in both directions.
November 20, 2025 at 10:28 PM
On Monday, November 24, at approximately 7 a.m., City contractors plan to pave the roadway on Somerville Avenue between Park Street & Beech Street. While paving is underway, Somerville Avenue between Lowell Street & Park Street will be closed to through motor vehicle traffic in both directions.
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Mayor Katjana Ballantyne & the Department of Health and Human Services invite community members to attend Somerville’s annual Transgender Day of Remembrance & Resilience on Thursday November 20, from 5 to 6 p.m. at the Council on Aging (167 Holland St). The event is free & open to all.
November 5, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Mayor Katjana Ballantyne & the Department of Health and Human Services invite community members to attend Somerville’s annual Transgender Day of Remembrance & Resilience on Thursday November 20, from 5 to 6 p.m. at the Council on Aging (167 Holland St). The event is free & open to all.
Join us on Thursday, December 4 from 5-7 p.m. at the City Hall Concourse for the Christmas Tree Lighting!
November 19, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Join us on Thursday, December 4 from 5-7 p.m. at the City Hall Concourse for the Christmas Tree Lighting!
Yesterday, we celebrated the installation of 10 inclusive swings across playgrounds! Thanks to our Public Space & Urban Forestry & the Somerville Commission for Persons with Disabilities @somerville-rsj.bsky.social, we've increased the percentage of City parks with inclusive swings from 39% to 83%.
November 18, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Yesterday, we celebrated the installation of 10 inclusive swings across playgrounds! Thanks to our Public Space & Urban Forestry & the Somerville Commission for Persons with Disabilities @somerville-rsj.bsky.social, we've increased the percentage of City parks with inclusive swings from 39% to 83%.
Last Friday, we celebrated the opening of Junction Park! This long awaited green space includes 90 new shade trees, a hammock area, water stations, and over 6,000 native plantings.
November 17, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Last Friday, we celebrated the opening of Junction Park! This long awaited green space includes 90 new shade trees, a hammock area, water stations, and over 6,000 native plantings.
Just in time for winter’s shorter days—the City has installed new lighting on previously unlit segments of the Community Path Extension to deliver a safer and more comfortable experience for people using the path after dark!
November 17, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Just in time for winter’s shorter days—the City has installed new lighting on previously unlit segments of the Community Path Extension to deliver a safer and more comfortable experience for people using the path after dark!
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Somerville officially has a hammock district at the newly opened Junction Park!
November 14, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Somerville officially has a hammock district at the newly opened Junction Park!
How happy are Somerville residents? According to the City’s latest biennial Happiness Survey, residents continue to report high levels of satisfaction with life in Somerville.
Led by SomerStat in spring 2025, the survey gathered nearly 1,400 responses from a sample cross-section of residents.
Led by SomerStat in spring 2025, the survey gathered nearly 1,400 responses from a sample cross-section of residents.
November 14, 2025 at 2:34 PM
How happy are Somerville residents? According to the City’s latest biennial Happiness Survey, residents continue to report high levels of satisfaction with life in Somerville.
Led by SomerStat in spring 2025, the survey gathered nearly 1,400 responses from a sample cross-section of residents.
Led by SomerStat in spring 2025, the survey gathered nearly 1,400 responses from a sample cross-section of residents.
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Tonight, starting at 4PM, crews will be milling Somerville Ave from Park Street to Lowell Street in preparation for the final paving next week of the new street layout. www.somervillema.gov/news/somervi...
November 13, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Tonight, starting at 4PM, crews will be milling Somerville Ave from Park Street to Lowell Street in preparation for the final paving next week of the new street layout. www.somervillema.gov/news/somervi...
On Thursday, Nov. 13, at approx 4 pm, City contractors plan to mill the roadway surface at the intersection of Somerville Ave and Central St in preparation for paving.
During this work, Somerville Ave. between Lowell St & Park St will be closed to motor vehicle traffic. More info: bit.ly/4hUVQ99
During this work, Somerville Ave. between Lowell St & Park St will be closed to motor vehicle traffic. More info: bit.ly/4hUVQ99
November 10, 2025 at 10:21 PM
On Thursday, Nov. 13, at approx 4 pm, City contractors plan to mill the roadway surface at the intersection of Somerville Ave and Central St in preparation for paving.
During this work, Somerville Ave. between Lowell St & Park St will be closed to motor vehicle traffic. More info: bit.ly/4hUVQ99
During this work, Somerville Ave. between Lowell St & Park St will be closed to motor vehicle traffic. More info: bit.ly/4hUVQ99
Teens earn, and neighbors stay safe! Somerville's Teen Shoveling Program is back for the 2025/26 season, providing a paid opportunity for youth to assist local seniors and homeowners with disabilities clear snow after a storm.
November 10, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Teens earn, and neighbors stay safe! Somerville's Teen Shoveling Program is back for the 2025/26 season, providing a paid opportunity for youth to assist local seniors and homeowners with disabilities clear snow after a storm.
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More construction progress on our new cycle track and floating bus stop on Somerville Ave and Central Street. 🚲🚌
www.somervillema.gov/intersection...
www.somervillema.gov/intersection...
November 6, 2025 at 5:26 PM
More construction progress on our new cycle track and floating bus stop on Somerville Ave and Central Street. 🚲🚌
www.somervillema.gov/intersection...
www.somervillema.gov/intersection...
Mayor Katjana Ballantyne & the Department of Health and Human Services invite community members to attend Somerville’s annual Transgender Day of Remembrance & Resilience on Thursday November 20, from 5 to 6 p.m. at the Council on Aging (167 Holland St). The event is free & open to all.
November 5, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Mayor Katjana Ballantyne & the Department of Health and Human Services invite community members to attend Somerville’s annual Transgender Day of Remembrance & Resilience on Thursday November 20, from 5 to 6 p.m. at the Council on Aging (167 Holland St). The event is free & open to all.
Unofficial election totals for the City of Somerville 2025 Preliminary Municipal Election: somervillema.gov/votesomerville
November 5, 2025 at 3:21 AM
Unofficial election totals for the City of Somerville 2025 Preliminary Municipal Election: somervillema.gov/votesomerville
Here are the latest incomplete initial results of tonight's election. 3 precincts are still outstanding and delayed- full results to come as soon as available.
November 5, 2025 at 1:33 AM
Here are the latest incomplete initial results of tonight's election. 3 precincts are still outstanding and delayed- full results to come as soon as available.
Today, November 4, is Election Day. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Vote-by-mail ballots must be placed in a dropbox before 6 p.m. or hand-delivered to Elections at City Hall (93 Highland Ave.) before 8 p.m.
Learn more and check your polling location at somervillema.gov/elections.
Learn more and check your polling location at somervillema.gov/elections.
November 4, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Today, November 4, is Election Day. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Vote-by-mail ballots must be placed in a dropbox before 6 p.m. or hand-delivered to Elections at City Hall (93 Highland Ave.) before 8 p.m.
Learn more and check your polling location at somervillema.gov/elections.
Learn more and check your polling location at somervillema.gov/elections.
Looking for a way to get involved? Consider joining one of our commissions or boards! Learn more at somervillema.gov/besomerville
November 3, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Looking for a way to get involved? Consider joining one of our commissions or boards! Learn more at somervillema.gov/besomerville
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Our friends at Urban Forestry have updated their Fall 2025 tree planting map, take a look to see which species of tree will be planted near you. 🌳🌲https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer?mid=1adKbXwO1kUgfik9pLb--xhsB4p951U4&femb=1&ll=42.398503694255716%2C-71.11016911735665&z=12
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October 31, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Our friends at Urban Forestry have updated their Fall 2025 tree planting map, take a look to see which species of tree will be planted near you. 🌳🌲https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer?mid=1adKbXwO1kUgfik9pLb--xhsB4p951U4&femb=1&ll=42.398503694255716%2C-71.11016911735665&z=12
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It's election season, Somerville. There are braille embossed and large print copies of this year's ballot questions at polling locations, as well as accessible versions of the charter summary at SPL locations and at City Hall.
For more accessibility information, visit somervillema.gov/elections.
For more accessibility information, visit somervillema.gov/elections.
October 31, 2025 at 4:22 PM
It's election season, Somerville. There are braille embossed and large print copies of this year's ballot questions at polling locations, as well as accessible versions of the charter summary at SPL locations and at City Hall.
For more accessibility information, visit somervillema.gov/elections.
For more accessibility information, visit somervillema.gov/elections.
The results of an extensive community engagement process about the City’s plans for a new PK-8 School Building were shared at this week's Construction Advisory Group (CAG) meeting.
October 30, 2025 at 6:54 PM
The results of an extensive community engagement process about the City’s plans for a new PK-8 School Building were shared at this week's Construction Advisory Group (CAG) meeting.