Government & development in East Somerville

Somerville backs Markey, Ryan, and Baylis in primary races

Sep 2 · Cambridge | Somerville Independent →

Uyterhoeven wins 2nd Middlesex Senate primary

Sep 2 · Cambridge Day →

Mbah, Ewen-Campen win Beacon Hill primary races

Sep 2 · Cambridge Day →

Connolly wins Somerville side of East Somerville House race

Sep 2 · Cambridge | Somerville Independent →

Somerville Redevelopment Authority to meet Wednesday

Sep 1 · City of Somerville →

Historic Preservation Commission meets remotely tonight

Sep 1 · City of Somerville →

Massport begins Runway 27 safety improvements at Logan

Sep 1 · City of Somerville →

Developer withdraws Davis Square 25-story tower plan

Sep 1 · Cambridge Day →

Somerville still seeking standby poll workers for Sept. 1 primary

Aug 31 · City of Somerville →

Traffic Commission to hold remote meeting Tuesday evening

Aug 31 · City of Somerville →

Zoning Board of Appeals remote hearing set for Wednesday

Aug 31 · City of Somerville →

Labor Day will delay trash collection next week

Aug 31 · City of Somerville →

Somerville voters head to polls for State Primary Tuesday

Aug 30 · City of Somerville →

Small-business groups release 2026 state candidate questionnaire

Aug 30 · The Somerville Times →

Traffic Commission meets virtually Tuesday

Aug 30 · City of Somerville →

Orange Line service resumes after 11-day track work shutdown

Aug 30 · MBTA →

Redevelopment Authority meets Wednesday via Zoom

Aug 30 · City of Somerville →

Zoning Board of Appeals meets online Wednesday

Aug 30 · City of Somerville →

Planning Board meets remotely Thursday

Aug 30 · City of Somerville →

Nepali Street Food Festival Saturday at City Hall

Aug 30 · City of Somerville →

Somerville-Area Primary Races Include Open Senate, House Seats

Aug 29 · The Tufts Daily →

Sheriff, Police Warn of Jury Duty Phone Scams

Aug 29 · Middlesex Sheriff's Office →

Mayor and Forester Discuss East Somerville Tree Equity Challenges

Aug 28 · The Somerville Times →

Council Weighs Transit Grants and Route 80 Support Resolution

Aug 28 · City of Somerville →

Final Free MBTA Commuter Rail Friday of the Summer Is Today

Aug 28 · The Boston Calendar →

Early Voting Continues for State Primary Election

Aug 27 · City of Somerville →

Somerville City Council Holds Regular Meeting Aug. 27

Aug 27 · City of Somerville →

Planning Board Recommends Special Permit Rules for Homeless Shelters

Aug 27 · City of Somerville →

City Council Considers Accepting $366,729 Bluebikes Expansion Grant

Aug 27 · City of Somerville →

Council to Vote on Setting Hearing Date for Civilian Police Oversight

Aug 27 · City of Somerville →

Somerville Retirement Board Schedules Public Meeting

Aug 27 · City of Somerville →

Emergency safety session held for seniors, homebound

Somerville's Office of Emergency Management PARTNER Program and the Council on Aging host a 'Staying Safe at Home' session for older adults and homebound residents Wednesday, August 26, from 1-2 p.m. at the Holland Street Center.

Aug 26 · City of Somerville →

State awards $1.1M for recycling infrastructure projects

The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced $1.1 million on August 25 for 13 organizations to expand recycling markets and reduce waste, including Somerville's Hera Materials ($100,000) and Second Structure ($50,000).

Aug 26 · The Somerville Times →

Veterans' Commission to hold special meeting on Hero Squares

The Somerville Veterans' Commission on Monuments, Memorials, and Dedications meets virtually Thursday, August 27, at 4:30 p.m. to conduct a Hero Square eligibility review.

Aug 26 · City of Somerville →

Groundwork Somerville hosts urban farming with Repair the World

Repair the World Boston hosts a hands-on urban farming community event at Groundwork Somerville on Wednesday, August 26, starting at 5:00 a.m.

Aug 26 · Groundwork Somerville →

Human Rights Commission meets tonight

The Somerville Human Rights Commission meets Wednesday, August 26, at 6:30 p.m., possibly via a posted Zoom link.

Aug 26 · City of Somerville →

Ryan and Solet debate records in Middlesex DA forum

Middlesex DA Marian Ryan and challenger David Solet debated violent crime, victim advocacy, and police-union endorsements in a League of Women Voters forum that aired August 20, ahead of the September 1 primary.

Aug 25 · The Belmont Voice →

Boston Green Drinks hosts environmental happy hour in Davis Square

Boston Green Drinks hosts an eco-networking happy hour tonight at Five Horses Tavern in Somerville, from 6 to 8 p.m.

Aug 25 · Boston Green Drinks →

Review of Multiple-Member Bodies Committee scheduled Wednesday

The city's Review of Multiple-Member Bodies Committee meets remotely Wednesday, August 26, at 6 p.m.

Aug 25 · City of Somerville →

East Somerville phone shop reports two robberies

On Monday, August 24, Patch reported that Somerville Communications at 52 Broadway had been robbed twice in recent weeks, including a most recent incident on Sunday, August 23, with phones and tablets worth thousands of dollars taken.

Aug 25 · Patch →

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.

Aug 24 · 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.

Aug 24 · 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.

Aug 24 · 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.

Aug 24 · City of Somerville →

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, improving access to the East Somerville Green Line station and adding new floating bus stops.

Aug 24 · MBTA →

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.

Aug 24 · 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.

Aug 24 · City of Somerville →

City Council Meets Thursday Night

City Council meets Thursday, Aug. 27, at 7 p.m. in the City Council Chamber and by remote participation.

Aug 23 · City of Somerville →

Community Preservation Committee to meet virtually

On Wednesday, August 26, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Somerville's Community Preservation Committee meets remotely to discuss capital needs for public and nonprofit buildings, parks, and affordable housing.

Aug 23 · City of Somerville →

Somerville Urban Design Commission schedules virtual meeting

On Tuesday, August 25 at 6 p.m., the Somerville Urban Design Commission holds a public remote meeting via Zoom for design and massing reviews.

Aug 23 · City of Somerville →

Candidate breaks People's Primary Pledge in 34th Middlesex race

State representative candidate Paul Ruseau announced Monday, Aug. 17, that he would refuse to make a charitable offset contribution after a super PAC spent over $8,100 to benefit his primary campaign, breaking his May pledge.

Aug 22 · The Somerville Times →

Police log: Assembly Row fight, necklace theft, home break-ins

A Somerville Police log published Friday, Aug. 21, covers recent reports including an Assembly Row fight, a Washington Street necklace theft, and residential break-ins.

Aug 22 · Patch →

Library hosts organic gardening workshop Saturday

Somerville Public Library hosts a Green City Growers gardening workshop Saturday, Aug. 22, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. on the Central Library Lawn, covering planting, maintaining, fertilizing, and harvesting crops.

Aug 22 · Somerville Public Library →

Planning Board Meets Remotely Tonight

The Somerville Planning Board meets remotely tonight, Thursday, August 20, at 6 p.m., with agenda materials posted online.

Aug 20 · City of Somerville →

Urban Forestry Committee Meets Online

Somerville's Urban Forestry Committee holds a remote public meeting tonight, Thursday, August 20, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., focused on the city's tree canopy work.

Aug 20 · City of Somerville →

Pedestrian and Transit Advisory Committee Meets

Somerville's Pedestrian and Transit Advisory Committee meets in hybrid format tonight, Thursday, August 20, from 6:30 to 8 p.m., at 101 South Street and on Zoom.

Aug 20 · City of Somerville →

Growing Center Offers Herbal Tea Class

The Somerville Community Growing Center hosts a free class on growing and harvesting herbs for tea in small spaces tonight, Thursday, August 20, from 7 to 8 p.m.

Aug 20 · The Boston Calendar →

Sample ballots posted ahead of Sept. 1 primary

The City of Somerville has posted ward-by-ward sample ballots for the Sept. 1 State Primary so voters can review candidates and questions before the polls open.

Aug 19 · City of Somerville →

Housing Authority board meets Aug. 20 at Mystic center

The Somerville Housing Authority holds its regular monthly board meeting Aug. 20 at 4 p.m. at the Mystic Activity Center, open to the public.

Aug 19 · City of Somerville →

Tufts Police continue active-incident response training

Tufts Police continues its Aug. 18-19 Advanced Active Incident Response training on the Medford/Somerville campus; community members may notice increased personnel and simulated responses, but there is no threat to campus.

Aug 19 · Tufts University Police →