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Mayor Ballantyne Directs $975,000 to Food Security Programs Amid Growing Community Need
Mayor Katjana Ballantyne today announced that the City will use $975,000 from the Community Benefits Stabilization Fund to address rising food insecurity across Somerville. The funding, approved by the City Council on November 13, will support a range of critical food access programs for individuals, families, children, and seniors. The investment includes $875,000 for a range of food security initiatives and $100,000 to expand the Senior Taxi Program, which provides rides to seniors so…New Lighting on Somerville Community Path Extension Complete
Just in time for winter’s shorter days, the City of Somerville 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. The new lighting, designed by the engineering firm Arup (arup.com) for the City, spans approximately 2,600 feet (or about a half mile) of the Community Path Extension between Walnut Street and Poplar Street on either side of the MBTA’s East…Somerville 2025 Happiness Survey Released
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. Conducted by SomerStat in spring 2025, the survey gathered nearly 1,400 responses from a representative cross-section of residents. Participants answered questions on topics ranging from concerns about rats and mice to availability of out-of-school activities for youth, providing insight into how daily experiences,…Somerville Landlords Invited to Apply for New Rental Energy Microgrant Program
Mayor Katjana Ballantyne and the City of Somerville Office of Sustainability and Environment (OSE) are announcing that applications are now open for the new Rental Energy Microgrant (REM) Program, which offers $2,000 grants to support energy-efficiency upgrades in local rental housing. The program will provide funding for up to 25 rental units citywide. Applications are open now through December 6, 2025. Funded through the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center, the REM Program aims to strengthen…Somerville Ave. (Park St. to Lowell St.) Travel Lanes Closed 11/13 Starting at 4 p.m.
Beginning Thursday, November 13, at approximately 4 p.m., City contractors plan to mill (remove the top few layers of asphalt) the roadway surface at the intersection of Somerville Avenue and Central Street in preparation for paving. During this work, Somerville Avenue between Lowell Street and Park Street will be closed to motor vehicle traffic in both directions. Schedule, Detour Routes, and Other Construction Impacts Milling is expected to begin Thursday, November 13…Notice of FY 2026 Revaluation: Public Disclosure
Following state statutes and Department of Revenue (DOR) regulations, the Board of Assessors is completing the FY2026 Quinquennial Revaluation of all real and personal property in Somerville. Revaluation is a year-long process when the DOR examines in detail all assessing methodologies used by the town, as well as the values derived through the mass appraisal system. To read the complete Notice of Disclosure, visit the City’s Assessing page: https://www.somervillema.gov/departments/…Somerville Adds 10 Inclusive Swings at Playgrounds Citywide
Mayor Katjana Ballantyne, and the Somerville Parks and Urban Forestry Division (PSUF) are inviting community members to a ribbon cutting to celebrate the completion of an important accessibility project bringing 10 new inclusive swings to playgrounds across Somerville, increasing the percentage of City parks with inclusive swings from 39% to 83%. The ribbon cutting will be held on Monday, November 17, at 10 a.m. at Hoyt Sullivan Playground (117 Central St.). In the event of inclement weather,…Sign Up for Somerville’s Teen Snow Shoveling Program Before Winter
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. Sign Up to Shovel The program is available for teens aged 14 to 19 years old to be paid for their work (see rate table below). All interested youths must submit an application. Youths aged 18 or 19 must also submit a CORI form. Once registered for…Honor Transgender Day of Remembrance and Resilience in Somerville 11/20
Mayor Katjana Ballantyne and the City of Somerville Department of Health and Human Services invite community members to attend Somerville’s annual Transgender Day of Remembrance and Resilience on Thursday, November 20, from 5 to 6 p.m. at the Council on Aging (167 Holland St). Each year, Somerville gathers to remember the transgender and gender-diverse individuals whose lives have been lost to anti-trans violence, and to honor the strength and resilience of the trans community. The event is…Somerville's Newest Art Installation is Alive & Made From Your Neighbors' Stories
A new public artwork in Somerville being installed this week will soon literally be growing in Somerville’s Lou Ann David Park. Local artist Anna Fubini gathered the voices of Somerville residents through a writing process centered on themes of impermanence, transformation, renewal, and resilience. Her artwork, Letters Rewoven, transforms participants’ writings into paper pulp mixed with wildflower seeds that covers the sculpture’s panels. As the installation weathers and decomposes,…Feedback
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