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Mayor Katjana Ballantyne, along with Somerville’s Department of Public Works and Parks and Recreation Office, invite all local ghosts and ghouls to “Truck O’Treat” on Thursday, October 24, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. outside City Hall (93 Highland Avenue). In the event of inclement weather, the event will be moved to Thursday, October 31.

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Dear Mayor Ballantyne:

Did you happen to see the local news report on the amazing work Green and Open Somerville does to create more green space in our City? I did and it was great! If not, I found the link below:

‘We pry and smash’: Local group creating more green space by removing asphalt, creating gardens – Boston 25 News

The report showed a Somerville couple working with volunteers to remove asphalt from their yard to plant more urban green space. The volunteer group, Green & Open Somerville, transformed 24 backyards already.

This meeting will include the 90 Washington Street Demonstration Project Plan.  Executive session to discuss Cobble Hill Center LLC vs. Somerville Redevelopment Authority.

Pursuant to Chapter 2 of the Acts of 2023, this public meeting of the SRA is being conducted via remote participation. Wednesday, October 23 , 2024, from 12-1:30 pm.

The Teseracte Players perform live with the screening of The Rocky Horror Picture Show in the Performance Hall, 2022.

Arts at the Armory is bringing  back the magic of The Rocky Horror Picture Show on Monday, October 28, 2024 Get ready to dive into this legendary musical-horror extravaganza that has captivated audiences for decades.

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The Massachusetts Department of Revenue (DOR) announced a tax amnesty program that will run from November 1 to December 30, 2024.  The program will forgive penalties for some taxpayers who are able to pay in full their tax balances and interest.  When the Legislature included the amnesty in the state budget it projected raising $100 million in revenue.  The program will also resolve the tax burdens of those who can make amends within the limited time window.   A win-win, it seems.  Except for those distressed taxpayers who cannot quickly come up with a lump sum to pay off their outstanding debts. 

Mayor Katjana Ballantyne and the Somerville Arts Council (SAC) are inviting the community to join the final SomerStreets festival of the year, the spooky and fun “Monster Mash” on Sunday, October 20, from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. (rain date October 27) on Somerville Ave. between School St. and Warren Ave. 

Host and Somerville Council on Aging Director, Ashley Speliotis speaks with social workers Natasha Naim and Molly Pagliuca about the Serving the Health Needs of Everyone (SHINE) program.