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In 2011, the Somerville Youth Development and Boxing Club opened its doors in the basement of the Edgerly School (formerly Somerville Trade School). Since that time, hundreds, if not thousands, of kids have come through those doors. Some looking for a place to work out, some looking for someone to talk to, others looking for help in some way, shape or form. Our main objective was to help kids who didn’t fit into the mainstream of other organized youth sports. Through homework assistance, drug and alcohol counseling, and employment assistance, we were able to keep many kids in school, out of the court system and free from drugs and alcohol.
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City buildings will be closed Tuesday, July 4, for Independence Day.
Trash, recycling, and yard waste collection will be delayed by one day beginning Tuesday.
No street sweeping on Tuesday.
A ribbon cutting ceremony on Wednesday, June 28, where the Community Path Extension begins on the eastern side of where the path intersects with Lowell Street.
Mayor Katjana Ballantyne and the Somerville Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development (OSPCD), in partnership with 300 Somerville Avenue Realty, LLC and Lacourt Realty, LLC, are pleased to announce an income-restricted rental opportunity of two (2) 2-bedroom apartments.
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$337.4 million budget delivers on urgent needs and advances longer-term progress, with equity and sustainability at the core
On June 22, 2023, the Somerville City Council passed the Ballantyne administration’s proposed $337.4 million Fiscal Year 2024 budget, delivering on Mayor Katjana Ballantyne’s key investments in city services, programs, and the advancement of community priorities. The budget prioritizes investments in core services such as schools, rodent control, traffic safety, and ADA compliance, as well as in resources needed to advance the community’s ambitious goals, from supporting youth, seniors, and vulnerable residents to advancing affordability, taking on infrastructure challenges, developing equity across all functions, and pursuing climate action goals.
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— Photo by Bobbie Toner
Green Line train service between Lechmere and Union Square Stations will be suspended for 42 days from July 18 to August 28. This service change is due to critical repair work by MassDOT on the Squire Bridge, which crosses over tracks near Union Square Station. Alternate travel options include the following:
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— Photos by Bobbie Toner and Denise Provost
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On Wednesday, June 28 a ribbon cutting ceremony took place to celebrate the recently opened GLX Community Path Extension. The celebration included Mayor Katjana Ballantyne, representatives from MassDOT and the MBTA, state and city elected officials, past and present and local Community Path advocates.
On Wednesday, June 28 a ribbon cutting ceremony took place to celebrate the recently opened GLX Community Path Extension. The celebration included Mayor Katjana Ballantyne, representatives from MassDOT and the MBTA, state and city elected officials, past and present and local Community Path advocates.
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More than 35 community groups receiving funds from the city’s American Rescue Plan Act funds
Mayor Katjana Ballantyne announces the award of $10 million by the City of Somerville to more than 35 local nonprofit groups to help strengthen and grow their organization and programming. The $10 million distribution is part of the city’s investment of its federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) allocation to support community organizations.
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Residential Breaking & Entering
On 6/22/23 at approximately 8:24 p.m., Somerville Police responded to a residence on Calvin St for report of a past breaking and entering. Upon arrival, officers spoke with the victim who stated she observed a male party near the door of her bedroom. The suspect then fled out the rear door of the residence. Nothing was reported stolen.
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