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April 23, 2026
Warming Center Season Ends; Listening Session April 30
Somerville's 2025–26 Winter Warming Center has closed after sheltering residents every night this season at the former Cummings School on Prescott Street. The city invites community feedback at a listening session on April 30.
City of Somerville
IFFBoston 2026 Underway at Somerville Theatre
The Independent Film Festival Boston opened April 22 at the Somerville Theatre with the film 'I Love Boosters' and continues this week with screenings including 'First They Came For My College' and a post-screening panel.
IFFBoston
Finance Director Projects $4.5M Budget Gap for FY27
Finance Director Ed Bean told residents to expect 'limited disruption' to city services despite a $4.5 million shortfall in the FY27 budget outlook.
The Somerville Times
Road Funding Up 24%, but Schools Face Possible Cuts
State Rep. Erika Uyterhoeven highlighted a 24% increase in Chapter 90 road-repair funding for Somerville while warning that the city's limited revenue options could lead to public school budget cuts.
The Somerville Times
Former Councilor Proposes Size Cap on Backyard Cottages
Former City Councilor William A. White, Jr. has submitted zoning amendments that would cap backyard cottages at 900 square feet and restore affordability requirements for lot splits.
The Somerville Times
City Council Tables Police Body Camera Grant Over $450K Annual Cost
The Finance Committee tabled a $231,635 state grant for police body cameras after determining ongoing technology and staffing costs could reach nearly $450,000 per year.
Cambridge / Somerville Independent
Driver Crashes into Davis Square Dental Office After Medical Emergency
A 72-year-old driver suffering a medical emergency struck an empty dental office on Holland Street in Davis Square early Wednesday; the driver sustained only minor injuries.
Cambridge / Somerville Independent
Fair Housing Commission Meets Virtually Today
The Somerville Fair Housing Commission holds a virtual public meeting today, April 23, to discuss housing policies and tenant protections.
City of Somerville
Spanish-Language Safer Streets Workshop Held Today
The Office of Immigrant Affairs and the Mobility Division co-host a session today explaining new Somerville street safety features, conducted in Spanish with English interpretation available.
City of Somerville
Eversource Seeks Council Approval for 3,500-Foot Conduit Project
Eversource has asked the City Council to approve installation of 3,520 feet of conduit and four manholes along Prospect, Charlestown, South, Windsor, and Medford streets.
City of Somerville Legistar
Somerville Flea License Renewal on Tonight's City Council Agenda
The City Council considers tonight whether to renew the open-air vendor license for The Somerville Flea at the Buena Vista parking lot.
City of Somerville Legistar
Somerville High Fall Sports Registration Opens June 1
Registration for fall 2026 athletics — football, volleyball, soccer, cross country, and golf — opens June 1 and closes August 24, with medical clearance day at the SHS gymnasium on August 24.
Somerville Public Schools
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