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Route 90 bus rerouted onto Washington St.

August 24, 2026

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MBTA Route 90 Bus Changes Improve Access to East Somerville Station

As part of the Tufts St. reconstruction project, the MBTA has rerouted the Route 90 bus onto Washington St. in East Somerville. The change improves access to the East Somerville Green Line station and adds new floating bus stops along the route.

MBTA

Somerville Hosting "Until Help Arrives" Emergency Response and Overdose Prevention Trainings

You don't need to be a medical professional to help in an emergency. This September, the City of Somerville is offering six community workshops teaching residents how to respond in emergencies and help prevent overdoses.

City of Somerville

Somerville Inclusionary Homeownership Opportunity at One Inman Square

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

City of Somerville

New to Somerville? Start Here.

The City of Somerville has published a guide to help new and returning residents get settled, find City services, and connect with the community this moving season.

City of Somerville

Somerville Recreation's 2026 Fall Program Guide Is Here

The guide features adult street hockey and archery classes, a free teen volleyball clinic with post-practice sandwiches, a new adaptive arts-and-crafts program, and Friday teen nights with games and pizza.

City of Somerville

Scam Alert for Special Permit Applicants

Somerville permit applicants have received fraudulent emails using official city logos and staff names to request payment; the city is sharing tips on spotting the scam.

City of Somerville

East Somerville Residents Eligible for $5,000 Pavement-to-Greenery Grants

Somerville's Sustainability and Environment Division is accepting applications for the Cooling East Somerville program, offering eligible residents up to $5,000 to remove pavement and add shade trees and plants.

City of Somerville

Commentary urges inclusion of disabled students amid school merger

A commentary published Aug. 20, following the School Committee's merger vote, calls for ending the segregation of students with disabilities to achieve true integration.

The Somerville Times

"Power of Print" linoleum relief showcase on display in Davis Square

The Somerville Arts Council and Inside-Out Gallery are showing "Power of Print," an exhibition of linoleum relief prints by 64 local artists, inside the Davis Square CVS.

Somerville Arts Council

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