Mayor Katjana Ballantyne is today announcing the launch of Somerville’s second cycle of the Participatory Budgeting process (www.somervillema.gov/PB), giving community members a direct say in how $1 million of City funds is allocated. Somerville residents are invited to begin submitting their ideas today, Friday, September 20. The City will begin implementing the winning projects in summer of 2025.

The Somerville Urban Forestry Committee is seeking two new members to help shape the future of our city's urban canopy! We have one open position for a youth member (ages 14-17 at the time of appointment) and another position open to any resident passionate about urban forestry and public green spaces.
 

What is the Somerville Urban Forestry Committee?
The Urban Forestry Committee advises the City of Somerville on the management and maintenance of all existing and new trees and shrubs on public grounds and public ways. 

The Massachusetts general election is Tuesday, November 5. This election will determine the offices of U.S. President and Vice President, U.S. Senator, U.S. Representative, Governor’s Councillor, State Senator, State Representative, Register of Deeds, and Clerk of Courts. Somerville residents can vote by mail, vote early, or vote on election day.