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Nanopress Daily — Somerville, MA
April 20, 2026
City Offices Closed Today for Patriots' Day Holiday
All Somerville City offices are closed Monday for Patriots' Day. Trash and recycling pickup will be delayed by one day this week.
City of Somerville
130th Boston Marathon Runs Today Through Greater Boston
The 130th Boston Marathon takes place today starting at 9:06 a.m., with over 30,000 participants and significant MBTA service changes and road closures across the region.
City of Boston
MBTA Runs Modified Service for Marathon Monday
The MBTA is running subway lines on weekday schedules with extra service before and after the race. Most bus routes operate on Saturday schedules with detours, and bikes are banned on all MBTA vehicles today.
MBTA
New MBTA Route 85 Now Extends to Assembly Square
As of April 5, the MBTA consolidated the CT2 and old Route 85 into a new Route 85 running between Ruggles and Assembly via Grand Union Boulevard. Some former Route 85 stops in Somerville are no longer served.
MBTA
Developers Exploit Backyard Cottage Zoning as Condo Loophole
Developers are using Somerville's backyard cottage zoning rules as a loophole to create condominiums. The city's planning board is being asked to reclassify cottages to stop the practice.
Cambridge Day
PorchFest 2026 Performer Applications Due Tomorrow
Applications for PorchFest Somerville 2026, set for Saturday, May 9, are due by 11:59 p.m. Tuesday, April 21.
Somerville Arts Council
Somerville Schools Face Up to $1 Million in Budget Cuts
The school district is preparing for potential funding reductions of up to $1 million amid a projected $5.3 million city budget deficit.
The Tufts Daily
CPA Hearing Seeks Ideas for FY27 Projects Wednesday
Somerville's Community Preservation Committee will hold a virtual public hearing Wednesday at 6 p.m. to gather input on FY27 projects for affordable housing, open space, and historic preservation.
City of Somerville
City Offers Virtual Small-Business Office Hours Thursday
Somerville will hold free virtual small-business office hours Thursday from 4 to 5 p.m. for questions about permits, licenses, and other operating issues.
City of Somerville
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