SHC annual road race: Traffic delays

On October 2, 2026, in Latest News, by The Somerville Times

This Saturday, October 3, the annual road race benefitting the Somerville Homeless Coalition will take place in and around the Davis, Teele, and Ball Square areas.

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Groundwork Somerville Harvest Festival

On October 2, 2026, in Latest News, by The Somerville Times

Groundwork Somerville’s annual Harvest Festival will take place Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026. ~Photo courtesy of Groundwork Somerville

Join Groundwork Somerville for their  free annual Harvest Festival, held at the Groundwork Somerville Farm.

Make herbal balms, listen to live music, and celebrate the end of the growing season!

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By Eliot Josti

As the fall season approaches in Somerville, the cooler weather welcomes many outdoor activities for the community. In partnership with small businesses, Somerville offers three different farmers markets, selling unique goods made by locals.

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Somerville Recreation’s Fall Festival, October 3

On October 1, 2026, in Latest News, by The Somerville Times

Free festival welcomes fall with bounce houses, pumpkin decorating, a magician, and more

Fall in New England means crunchy leaves, cooler temps, pumpkin spice everything and families are invited to the free celebration of the season on Saturday, October 3, from 1 to 4 p.m. at Founders Memorial Rink (8 Garden Court).

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Smoke pushes from the roof in Teele Square during the Five-Alarm fire on September 30. (SFD photo)

Community members encouraged to donate to support 43 residents displaced by September 30 fire

The City of Somerville and Somerville Homeless Coalition have activated the Emergency Displacement Fund to support residents displaced by the September 30 five-alarm fire in Teele Square.

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By The Times Staff

The Finance Committee met on Tuesday, September 22, via remote participation and took up a 10-item agenda, said City Councilor Ben Wheeler.

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Letter to Editor: Item 1.4 on tonight’s agenda

On October 1, 2026, in Latest News, by The Somerville Times
(The opinions and views expressed in the commentaries and letters to the Editor of The Somerville Times belong solely to the authors and do not reflect the views or opinions of The Somerville Times, its staff, or publishers)

 

 

Item 1.4 on the agenda, “”an amendment … to align with State Law regarding protected accessory dwelling units,” File #26-1336. for Land Use Committee Joint Meeting with the Planning Board

 

Somerville City Councilors One and All,

 

I have been alerted by my former longterm Board of Aldermen (now City Council) colleague Bill White to tonight’s joint meeting of the Land Use Committee and the Planning Board of the above captioned item submitted by the Mayor.

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Lost Treasure: Apollo Cake Co.

On October 1, 2026, in Latest News, by The Somerville Times

Life in the Ville by Jimmy Del Ponte

Remember how we used to roll our eyes when our parents told us how they could see five movies, buy candy, soda, and popcorn, ride the trolleys all day, and still come home with change of a quarter? Well, let’s congratulate ourselves because we have officially become our parents.

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Somerville Police Crime Log September 15 – 21

On September 30, 2026, in Latest News, by The Somerville Times
Assault
26066167: On 9/16/26 at approximately 3:17 p.m., Somerville Police responded to Perkins St for a fight. Upon arrival, officers spoke with the victim who stated he was walking his dog and was approached by two males on a moped who began to chase him. One of the males then punched him.

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Crews battle five-alarm fire in Teele Square

On September 30, 2026, in Latest News, by The Somerville Times

Updated by Somerville Fire Department
At 4:50 p.m. on September 30, firefighters from the Teele Square station notified Fire Alarm of a building fire at Curtis Street and Broadway. Firefighters heard a fire alarm sounding across the street from their station and noticed smoke coming from the third floor.

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