City of Somerville

New sidewalks on Tufts Street.

New sidewalks on Tufts Street between Cross St and Glen St.

Streetscape construction continues on Tufts Street between Cross Street and Glen Street.

You also can get a free sign for your yard by signing our pollinator garden pledge! It will explain to neighbors and friends that your garden isn't messy, it's a home for pollinators! Visit voice.somervillema.gov/somerville-pollinator-action-plan to sign the pledge and get your sign today!

Do you dread cleaning up your yard in the fall? This year, try doing less! Follow these simple steps, save yourself some time, and help pollinators shelter through the winter. Remember to keep any plants from obstructing the sidewalk and rake leaves off walkways, sidewalks, and out of drains.

Ward meetings continue next week in Wards 5 & 6!

Each clinic listed on our website indicates the ages (influenza and Covid-19 are approved for 6 months & older as indicated in the text on the page), so when it says “Free All Ages Vaccine Clinic”, it includes 6 months and over. There are clinics reserved for 18+ & seniors only, which are noted.

A graphic with information about opioid overdose prevention. At the top, a block of text reads “You can save a life with a spray.” To the right of the text is an image of a hand pressing in the plunger of a Naloxone nasal spray device with spray lines coming out of the top of the device.

Learn a skill that could save a life! Come learn overdose first aid in our virtual classroom. Next date: Tues Oct 7 at 3 p.m.

The health department and @cityofsomerville.bsky.social offer this free monthly virtual education and training.

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Join us tonight in Ward 7!

City Hall Community Meetings resume next week! Join us in Ward 1 and 7 for updates from City staff and pizza with your neighbors!

The survey is open through Tuesday, October 15, 2025, takes about five minutes to complete, and is voluntary and anonymous.

Participants can take the survey online at somervillepubliclibrary.org or complete a paper copy at any Somerville Public Library location.

The Somerville Public Library is asking for community feedback to help shape its next five-year strategic plan. Residents, workers, and visitors are invited to share their ideas for how the Library can best develop its collections, programs, services, and spaces.

Broadway Magoun Reconstruction Project Background As part of the Pavement and Sidewalk Management Program, the City of Somerville plans to reconstruct sidewalks and repave Broadway from Winchester Street to Central Street. With the opportu...

We aim to provide a range of options to learn and engage in this phase of the project. For more details and to register for the meeting, visit www.somervillema.gov/broadwaymagoun. If you have any questions, please reach out to transportation@somervillema.gov or 311 (617-666-3311).

Broadway Magoun Reconstruction Project Background As part of the Pavement and Sidewalk Management Program, the City of Somerville plans to reconstruct sidewalks and repave Broadway from Winchester Street to Central Street. With the opportu...

What changes would you like to see? Join us at this virtual community meeting on Wednesday, October 15, from 6:00-7:30 p.m. to learn more about the project overview and design possibilities as well as share your questions and insight.

The City of Somerville is planning to reconstruct sidewalks and repave Broadway between Winchester Street and Central Street. We aim to redesign the street to make it safer, more accessible, more comfortable, and more sustainable. 🧵

OHS developed the Somerville Older Adult Housing Bridge Pilot Program with our partners. We're SO excited that this older adult housing stability program could go statewide. You're invited to a legislative briefing @ the State House Wed. Oct 8, 10am to learn more! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

New cycle track on lower Summer Street.

A beautiful day to use the new cycle track on Summer Street! 🚲

The meeting will take place Monday, Oct. 6, from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. at Somerville Community Baptist Church (31 College Ave). More information can be found at somervillema.gov/news.

Join Mayor Katjana Ballantyne, Police Chief Shumeane Benford, Health and Human Services staff and more for an update and discussion on these issues. All members of the community including individuals and businesses are invited.

Community members are invited to a neighborhood meeting on October 6th to discuss public safety and homelessness in the broader Seven Hills/Davis Square area. 🧵

A letter of interest can be sent via email to ldubuque@somervillema.gov with ‘Scholarship Committee’ in the Subject Line by Monday, October 20, 2025. Please include your full name, address, and telephone number with your inqu tiry.

The mission of the committee is to award scholarships to high school graduates to use toward their higher education expenses. Funding for the scholarships comes from voluntary contributions made by Somerville taxpayers.

Are you passionate about assisting high school students as they pursue higher education? The City of Somerville is seeking one new volunteer member to join the Somerville Municipal Scholarship Committee. All Somerville residents are invited to apply.

Please join us and share the word about our next OHS CHAMP Application Workshop!

October 23, 2025
City Hall Annex Conference Room
50 Evergreen Ave., Somerville MA 02143
Cost: Free

To register: scan the QR code, visit bit.ly/CHAMP_Oct2025 or call 617-625-6600 x2581 & request the CHAMP workshop

Community Path Safety Improvements Background The Somerville Community Path Extension opened in 2023 offering an off-street path through the center of Somerville for people biking, walking and rolling. A counter installed at Cedar Stre...

Visit somervillema.gov/communitypathsafety to share safety concerns & feedback through our survey, on a public input map or talk to us at a pop-up on the path over the next few weeks. You can always share your ideas or questions via email at transportation@somervillema.gov or phone at 617-666-3311.

Community Path Safety Improvements Background The Somerville Community Path Extension opened in 2023 offering an off-street path through the center of Somerville for people biking, walking and rolling. A counter installed at Cedar Stre...

The City plans to:
-Study current conditions on the path
-Understand traffic patterns and how people are using the path.
-Collect and analyze feedback about safety issues and ideas for possible solutions
-Identify temporary and permanent improvements to increase safety

The Community Path Safety Improvements project to implement both near-term quick-build improvements and longer-term design options along the path, at key intersections and at the two Green Line station entrances on the path. 🧵

Calling all Somerville Youth! Make a difference in your community. Fight for the issues you care about. Join the RSJ Youth League! APPLY NOW: bit.ly/YouthLeague_25

The RSJ Youth League 25/26 Cohort Application closes next week! This paid program is open to youth from Somerville and is a great opportunity for youth to learn more about civic engagement, tackle issues facing our community, and more.

Apply online: bit.ly/YouthLeague_25

Visit somervillema.gov/vaccinations to find Flu and COVID vaccine clinics this year and register for your appointment. More clinics will be added throughout the season.

Getting your annual Flu and COVID vaccines can help protect you and your loved ones from getting sick during peak respiratory illness season.

Join us tonight in Ward 4!

Unofficial election totals for the City of Somerville 2025 Preliminary Municipal Election: somervillema.gov/votesomerville