Plan provides roadmap for investment in critical municipal infrastructure; focusing on delivery of core services and addressing school building needs
On Thursday, October 22, the City of Somerville released an updated Capital Investment Plan (CIP). The plan provides a 5-year planning roadmap for the City’s major investments in critical infrastructure such as buildings, streetscapes, parks, and equipment. It serves as a companion to the City’s Annual Budget – providing a guide to spending on major improvements and maintaining the long-term fiscal health of the City.
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Sinhá Capoeira will be sharing the Afro-Brazilian tradition of movement and music.
Somerville’s Office of Immigrant Affairs (SOIA), with support from the city’s Division of Equity and Belonging and the Somerville Community Corporation (SCC), invites all community members to celebrate Latin American and Caribbean Heritage Month on Sunday, October 25, from 2 to 5 p.m. at Somerville High School (81 Highland Ave.).
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Commercial Breaking and Entering
26074688: On 10/16/26 at approximately 2:20 p.m., Somerville Police responded to a business in Assembly Row for a past breaking and entering. Upon arrival, officers spoke with an employee who stated a male party forced open the stock room door, then took clothing from a storage room.
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Stop by the Growing Center, 22 Vinal Ave, Saturday, October 24, for their 5th Annual Salvage Sale! Rather than a traditional yard sale, the Salvage Sale is a two-part shopping experience: A curated secondhand sale where 100% of the proceeds go to the Growing Center; and a Makers’ Market filled with local craft vendors who participate for a fee but keep their proceeds. It’s like a vintage sale and artisan market all in one! And NEW IN 2026: A BAKE SALE! More info here.
City hosting two sites where community can dispose expired or unused medication
On Saturday, October 24, Somerville residents can participate in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day at two City staffed drop-off locations to safely dispose of expired or unused prescription medication.
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Wage increases, updated salary scales, and expanded benefits support the employees who deliver City services. — Photo courtesy of the City of Somerville
The City of Somerville has signed a new agreement with Unit A of the Somerville Municipal Employees Union (SMEU), providing wage increases, updated salary scales, and expanded benefits for employees who deliver essential services across city government. The agreement covers Fiscal Years 2023 through 2025.
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