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Mayor Wilson and Somerville Arts & Culture and its working session focused on how a Municipal Cultural Trust could function.
East Somerville Main Streets invites you to Foodie Crawl 2026, a walking tour through one of Somerville’s most flavorful commercial corridors. Sample dishes from Broadway’s immigrant-owned restaurants and small businesses, all in one afternoon/evening, while discovering the murals, culture, and community that make East Somerville a destination worth exploring on foot.
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Significant fire damage is visible inside a first-floor unit. Firefighters needed to open both interior and exterior walls and ceilings to fully extinguish the fire. ~Photos courtesy of Somerville Fire Dept.
On Tuesday, September 8th, a fire on Dartmouth Street left four households — including multiple vulnerable residents and their pets — without homes. Thankfully no life was lost, but most face significant hurdles to replacing their belongings, covering the cost of new or temporary housing, and rebuilding their lives. From medicine and clothes to food in the pantry, these residents are facing the difficult task of starting over.
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Meetings scheduled for all seven wards; New science-fair format to support one-on-one conversations with City electeds and staff; pizza served
Community members are invited to join Mayor Jake Wilson, the City Council, and School Committee during the 2026 ‘Neighborhood Connect’ meeting series. Formerly known as City Hall Community Meetings, Neighborhood Connect will take place in each of Somerville’s seven wards. Meet local elected officials, neighbors, and City staff who will be ready to answer questions, share neighborhood updates, information on City initiatives, neighborhood crime stats, and more.
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September 11, 2026
Dear President Davis, Clerk Henderson, and Commissioner Salerno:
Having won the Democratic primary election to serve as State Representative for the 34th Middlesex District, I hereby irrevocably resign my position as an At-Large City Councilor, effective December 31, 2026. I look forward to continuing to serve the residents of Somerville on the City Council through the end of this year.
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The City of Somerville is seeking one new member to join the Somerville Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA).
What is the Zoning Board of Appeals?
The ZBA is the decision-making authority for development that requires Site Plan Approval or a Special Permit in the Neighborhood Residence, Urban Residence, Commercial Industry, Commercial Business, and Tufts University zoning districts; the ZBA is also the decision-making authority for all Hardship Variances, Comprehensive Permits, and Administrative Appeals.
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LCC grant recipient: Cozy Corner puppet and educational workshops with Faye Dupras at the Healey School. Courtesy City of Somerville.
Get application assistance and apply by Thursday, October 15
The City of Somerville’s Arts and Culture Division has launched the FY27 cycle of its Local Cultural Council (LCC) Grant Program to support arts, culture, and creative opportunities for community members. Applications for grant funding are open until Thursday, October 15.
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Free clothes hanging in the Connexion Closet in Somerville, MA, on Nov. 12, 2025. — Photo by Christopher Morris. Copyright 2025 Christopher Morris
By Eliot Josti
Somerville, known for its caring community, welcomes another season of generosity thanks to the Connexion Closet, a free indoor space that encourages families, neighbors, friends, and anyone in need.
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