Housing continues to be the hot-button issue in Somerville. During Fair Housing Month, learn about your rights and best practices regarding housing.

The SPL will host a hybrid (virtual + in-person) conversation with the Somerville Fair Housing Commission about rights with tenants and landlords. This meeting will focus on the best practices for tenant screenings. For landlords, know what practices can get you into hot water, based on recent changes to the laws and regulations regarding screenings. And tenants will be able to hear about their rights regarding finding housing. 

Each year, April 1-May 3 SPS families are invited to complete a survey that will help with  informed decision-making both in our schools and at the district level. The annual Conditions for Learning (CFL) Survey and the data they  collect will be helpful as they  work toward setting long-term, meaningful goals to improve student learning and school and district climate and culture in the Somerville Public Schools.

With the Boston Marathon approaching on Monday, April 15, riders are encouraged to visit the MBTA’s Boston Marathon Guide, which highlights MBTA stations closest to the Marathon route and includes other helpful information on purchasing fares, parking, and more.  Visit https://www.mbta.com/guides/marathon-guide

The May 4 edition of the Songwriter Sessions at the Armory will feature Mary Casiello, Jay Verchin and Rachel Marie.

Somerville Songwriter Sessions at the Armory Cafe presents an evening of music on Saturday May 4 with songwriter/songwriters Mary Casiello, Jay Verchin and Rachel Marie.

Somerville Police responded to reports of  a shooting in the Alston St, McGrath Highway area Friday night.

When police arrived they found a car with New Hampshire plates flipped over.

It is reported that a 17 year old shooting victim was transferred to the hospital,

No information on their condition at this time.

Somerville and State Police are investigating. 

Open House Will Showcase Proposed Street Safety Improvements and Collect Neighborhood Feedback 

 Mayor Katjana Ballantyne, Ward 7 Councilor Judy Pineda Neufeld, and the City of Somerville Office of Mobility are inviting the community to an open house to discuss proposed new designs for Broadway between Clarendon Avenue and Alewife Brook Parkway. The event will be held on Saturday, April 13, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the West Somerville Neighborhood School (177 Powder House Blvd).  

The final Sean Collier Memorial Fundraiser will be held Friday April 12, 2024 thru Patriots Day, Monday, April 15, 2024.