Schools fully funded at $122.5M in FY27 budget

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Somerville Public Schools Funded at Record $122.5 Million in FY27 Budget

Mayor Jake Wilson's $394 million FY27 budget fully funds Somerville Public Schools' $122.5 million request, which the city calls the largest dollar investment in the district's history. The city entered the year with a $5.4 million shortfall driven by rising fixed costs, slowing new growth revenue and broader economic pressures, and closed the gap by pursuing new revenue and applying stabilization funds. The plan also continues investment in affordable housing and other core services.

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Veterans' Commission Meets Today on Monuments and Memorials

The Somerville Veterans' Commission on Monuments, Memorials and Dedications holds a remote-only public meeting today, July 30, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.

City of Somerville

Somerville Nonprofits Launch Campaign to Fight Renter Displacement

The Community Action Agency of Somerville and Somerville Community Land Trust launched 'Rooted In Somerville,' a fundraising campaign asking real estate transactors to donate to affordable housing.

The Somerville Times

Baby Lapsit Session Held Today at West Branch Library

The West Branch Children's Room hosts its drop-in Baby Lapsit program today, July 30, at 11 a.m., with songs and stories for caregivers and infants.

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Council on Aging Hosts Outdoor Senior Stroll Today

The Council on Aging's weekly Walking Club meets today, July 30, at 9 a.m., starting from the Holland Street Center for a moderate-pace neighborhood stroll.

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'Breaking: The Stigma' Mental Health Showcase Tonight at ROOTED Cafe

ROOTED Armory Cafe hosts 'Breaking: The Stigma' tonight, July 30, at 7:15 p.m., featuring live music, poetry, and the one-person play 'Mirror: Inside Psychosis,' focused on destigmatizing mental illness.

Arts at the Armory

Longtime Winter Hill Bakery Worker João Medeiros Dies at 72

A tribute celebrates the life of Portuguese immigrant João M. 'John' De Medeiros, who worked more than 15 years as a technician at Somerville's Winter Hill Portuguese Bakery.

The Somerville Times

Stuffed Animals Sleep Over at East Branch Library Today

Families can drop off stuffed animals at the East Branch Library today, July 30, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., with pickup the next day, July 31.

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Row Hotel Hosts Live Music Tonight

The Row Hotel at Assembly Row hosts live music from Bill McGoldrick's Acoustic Duo in its lobby bar tonight, July 30, from 6 to 9 p.m.

Assembly Row

CyclePalooza Kicks Off Today at Assembly Row

CycleBar at Assembly Row begins its four-day CyclePalooza today, July 30, running through Sunday, August 2, with themed rides, glow rides, vendor pop-ups, and giveaways.

Assembly Row

MBTA Holds Bus Redesign Open House Tonight on Somerville Routes

The MBTA holds an open house in Medford tonight, July 30, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., on proposed Bus Network Redesign changes affecting Somerville Routes 67, 80, 94, 96, and 350.

City of Somerville

Council on Aging Hosts America 250 Anniversary Lunch Today

The Council on Aging celebrates the 250th anniversary of America today, July 30, at 11 a.m. at Dilboy Post, with lunch and music from DJ Hank; cost is $10 per person.

City of Somerville

New Parents Support Group Meets Today at Central Library

Somerville Family Learning Collaborative's Baby's First Playgroup and New Parent Support Group meets today, July 30, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the Central Library auditorium.

Somerville Public Library