Government & development in Davis Square, Somerville

Mbah wins Somerville vote in 34th Middlesex primary

Sep 2 · Cambridge Day →

Ewen-Campen wins 27th Middlesex Democratic primary

Sep 2 · Patch →

Redevelopment Authority meets remotely tonight

Sep 2 · City of Somerville →

Zoning Board of Appeals meets remotely tonight

Sep 2 · City of Somerville →

Public meeting set for proposed One Union Square development

Sep 2 · One Union Square →

Copper Mill Withdraws Plan for 26-Story Davis Square Tower

Sep 1 · WBUR →

Somerville Traffic Commission to Address Teele Square Request

Aug 31 · City of Somerville →

Somerville Dems Release Taped State House Candidate Debates

Aug 31 · The Somerville Times →

Join Somerville's Nepali Street Food Festival on Saturday, September 5

Aug 31 · City of Somerville →

Davis Square 'Summer Glow Up' improvements officially completed

Aug 30 · The Somerville Times →

Tuesday: Traffic Commission Reviews Teele, Holland Items

Aug 30 · City of Somerville →

Saturday: Nepali Street Food Festival at City Hall

Aug 30 · City of Somerville →

Labor Day will delay trash pickup next week

Aug 30 · City of Somerville →

Somerville moves to establish civilian police oversight body

Aug 30 · City of Somerville →

Historic Preservation Commission to meet remotely Sept. 1

Aug 29 · City of Somerville →

Sheriff, Medford police warn of phone arrest scam

Aug 29 · Patch →

Somerville's West Nile virus risk elevated to high

Aug 29 · City of Somerville →

Today is last day of early voting for Sept. 1 State Primary

Aug 28 · The Somerville Times →

Salem Street shooting suspects arraigned in court

Aug 28 · The Somerville/Medford News Weekly →

Primary primer covers Somerville legislative races

Aug 28 · Cambridge Day →

Bluebikes Offers Commuter Credits During Orange Line Halt

Aug 27 · Your Arlington →

Veterans' Commission Holds Special Meeting on Hero Square

Aug 27 · City of Somerville →

Governor's Council District 6 Primary Set for Sept. 1

Aug 27 · Cambridge Day →

State recycling grants boost Somerville businesses

The Healey-Driscoll Administration awarded $1.1 million in Waste Reduction Innovation Grants to 13 organizations statewide, including Somerville-based Hera Materials ($100,000) and Second Structure ($50,000).

Aug 26 · The Somerville Times →

Elm-Beacon Connector Safety Improvements to Start Late Summer 2026

The City of Somerville will install separated bike lanes and other quick-build safety upgrades along Elm Street, Somerville Avenue, and Beacon Street starting late summer 2026, removing most parking on the south side of Elm Street.

Aug 26 · City of Somerville →

Groundwork Somerville Hosts Volunteer Urban Farming Session

Groundwork Somerville and Repair the World Boston host a volunteer urban farming and gardening session at Groundwork's South Street site today starting at 5 a.m.

Aug 26 · Groundwork Somerville →

Urban Design Commission meets remotely tonight

Somerville's Urban Design Commission holds a remote public meeting tonight, Aug. 25, at 6 p.m. to review proposed development designs and their impacts on the public realm; online registration required.

Aug 25 · City of Somerville →

Broadway cellphone store robbed twice this month

Somerville Communications at 52 Broadway was robbed Sunday, Aug. 23, by a suspect dressed in all black — the second robbery at the business this month.

Aug 25 · Patch →

Review of Multiple-Member Bodies Committee meets Wednesday

The city's Review of Multiple-Member Bodies Committee holds a remote public meeting Wednesday, Aug. 26, at 6 p.m.

Aug 25 · City of Somerville →

New to Somerville? Here's How to Get Settled

The City of Somerville has released a guide for new and returning residents to help them find city services and get connected to the community.

Aug 24 · City of Somerville →

Riders voice opposition to proposed MBTA Route 96 bus changes

Local opinion columns published Saturday, August 22, 2026, argue proposed changes to the MBTA Route 96 bus route would create unnecessary rider hardship.

Aug 23 · Cambridge | Somerville Independent →

Urban Design Commission Meets Tuesday

The Urban Design Commission meets Tuesday, Aug. 25, at 6 p.m. via Zoom.

Aug 23 · City of Somerville →

Community Preservation Committee Meets Wednesday

The Community Preservation Committee meets Wednesday, Aug. 26, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. via Zoom.

Aug 23 · City of Somerville →

Police investigate Sunday night shooting near Salem Street

Medford Police announced on August 18 an active investigation into a shooting that occurred the night of Sunday, August 16, near 389 Salem Street, close to the Somerville border.

Aug 23 · The Somerville/Medford News Weekly →

Somerville Recreation's 2026 Fall Program Guide is here

Somerville Recreation has released its 2026 Fall Program Guide, featuring adult street hockey and archery, a free teen volleyball clinic, an adaptive arts-and-crafts program, and Friday teen nights.

Aug 23 · City of Somerville →

Somerville Inclusionary Homeownership Opportunity at One Inman Square

Applications are open for six deed-restricted condominiums at One Inman Square (121 Prospect St.), to be sold below market price to eligible first-time homebuyers through the city's Inclusionary Housing Program.

Aug 23 · City of Somerville →

Somerville to Observe Overdose Awareness Day and Recovery Month

The city marks Overdose Awareness Day and Recovery Month with a candlelight vigil and flag planting on August 27, plus overdose prevention training events throughout September.

Aug 23 · City of Somerville →

Today is the last day to register for Sept. 1 primary

Saturday, Aug. 22 is the deadline to register for the September 1 State Primary. City Hall is open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. for in-person registration, and early voting begins today in City Hall's lower level, running through August 28.

Aug 22 · City of Somerville →

Somerville Democrats: 'People's Primary Pledge' collapses in 34th Middlesex race

The Somerville Democratic Party said Friday that the voluntary pledge to block dark-money super PAC spending in the 34th Middlesex state rep race collapsed after candidate Paul Ruseau refused to make a required charitable offset payment.

Aug 22 · The Somerville Times →

Police log: break-ins, robbery, Assembly Row fight

Friday's Somerville police log includes breaking-and-entering reports, a robbery on Washington Street, and an earlier fight at Assembly Row.

Aug 22 · Patch →

Logan Airport's Runway 27 to close for FAA-mandated safety upgrades

Logan Airport's Runway 27 will close for about 75 days starting August 31 so crews can install an Engineered Materials Arresting System, city and FAA officials say.

Aug 20 · The Somerville Times →

Urban Forestry Committee holds remote public meeting

The city's Urban Forestry Committee meets online today from 4:30-6:30 p.m. to discuss urban canopy health, tree policy, and conservation efforts.

Aug 20 · City of Somerville →

Housing Authority holds annual plan hearing and board meeting

The Somerville Housing Authority holds a public hearing on its Federal and State annual plans, alongside its regular board meeting, today at 4 p.m. at the Mystic Activity Center.

Aug 20 · City of Somerville →

Pedestrian and Transit Advisory Committee hosts hybrid meeting

The Somerville Pedestrian and Transit Advisory Committee meets today at 6:30 p.m. at 101 South Street and via Zoom to discuss local transit initiatives.

Aug 20 · City of Somerville →

MassDOT hears McGrath Highway electronic billboard permit requests

A MassDOT Office of Outdoor Advertising public meeting today at 11 a.m. reviewed MBTA applications to replace two static billboards with electronic ones at 81 McGrath Highway.

Aug 20 · City of Somerville →

Zoning Board of Appeals meets remotely tonight

Somerville's Zoning Board of Appeals holds a remote public meeting tonight at 6 p.m. to review local development and zoning petitions.

Aug 19 · City of Somerville →

Dunkin' 24-hour proposal faces Planning Board review Thursday

The Somerville Planning Board meets Thursday, Aug. 20 to discuss a proposal to allow the Dunkin' at 222 Broadway to operate 24 hours a day, amid neighborhood concerns over noise and safety.

Aug 19 · Cambridge | Somerville Independent →

Municipal Job Creation and Retention Board meets Thursday

The Somerville Municipal Job Creation and Retention Board of Trustees holds a hybrid meeting Thursday, Aug. 20, in person and via Zoom, to discuss upcoming city initiatives.

Aug 19 · City of Somerville →

Weekly volunteer farm hours continue at South Street Farm tonight

Groundwork Somerville invites the public to South Street Farm tonight from 5–7 p.m. for its weekly hands-on volunteer gardening session.

Aug 19 · Groundwork Somerville →

Orange Line shuts down Oak Grove-Back Bay Aug. 20-30

The MBTA will suspend Orange Line service between Oak Grove and Back Bay for 11 days, Aug. 20-30, for track and signal upgrades.

Aug 18 · The Somerville Times →

Somerville marks four years without a traffic fatality

Mayor Jake Wilson celebrated Somerville reaching four consecutive years without a fatal traffic crash, a milestone credited to the city's Vision Zero program.

Aug 18 · WBZ NewsRadio 1030 →

Historic Preservation Commission meets tonight via Zoom

The Somerville Historic Preservation Commission holds a public hearing on Zoom tonight, Aug. 18, at 6:45 p.m., to review historic properties and development petitions.

Aug 18 · City of Somerville →

Condominium Review Board to Meet Remotely

The Somerville Condominium Review Board holds a remote public meeting Monday, Aug. 17, at 6 p.m. to discuss conversions and city policies; advance webinar registration is available.

Aug 17 · City of Somerville →

Licensing Commission Scheduled to Meet Remotely

The City of Somerville Licensing Commission holds a remote public meeting Tuesday, Aug. 18, at 6 p.m. to review local business and alcohol licenses; written comments are accepted until noon that day.

Aug 17 · City of Somerville →

Human Rights Commission Subcommittee Meets This Afternoon

The Human Rights Commission Administration Subcommittee meets Monday, Aug. 17, at 5 p.m., with remote participation available via Zoom.

Aug 17 · City of Somerville →

Sen. Ed Markey outlines re-election priorities in local interview

In an interview published Saturday, U.S. Senator Ed Markey outlined his re-election priorities, emphasizing protection of the local innovation economy and public transit.

Aug 16 · Cambridge Day →

Davis Square "Glow Up" Ribbon Cutting – Fri 8/21, 4:30 p.m.

The City of Somerville celebrates Davis Square's summer glow up with a ribbon cutting Friday, Aug. 21 from 4:30 to 5 p.m. in Davis Square.

Aug 16 · www.somervillema.gov →

Somerville Planning Board to convene virtually Aug. 20

The Somerville Planning Board holds a virtual public meeting Thursday, August 20 at 6 p.m. to review local development, zoning, and special permit applications.

Aug 16 · City of Somerville →

Officer Priscilla Ribeiro Receives August Service Award

Somerville Police Officer Priscilla Ribeiro was honored with the city's monthly Service Award for her community policing work and role organizing National Night Out.

Aug 15 · Somerville Patch →

Neighborhood Meeting Set for 314-316 Somerville Ave Project

A virtual neighborhood meeting is scheduled for Monday, Aug. 17 at 6 p.m. to present plans for a new three-story building with seven residential units and one commercial space.

Aug 15 · City of Somerville →