Civic Day at City Hall tonight, 5 to 7:30

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Somerville's Fourth Annual Civic Day Fills City Hall Tonight

The city's fourth annual Civic Day runs today from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at City Hall, with building tours, a 311 scavenger hunt, a Police K9 meet-and-greet, fire truck photos, library card sign-ups and a porous pavement demo, plus games, food and small giveaways. Residents can meet elected officials and staff from across City departments and learn about or access city services. The concourse will be closed to traffic, with temporary accessible parking on Highland Avenue; rain moves activities to Somerville High School. The event is free, and accommodations can be requested.

City of Somerville

SRA Advances 90 Washington St Mixed-Use Project with Wood Partners

The Somerville Redevelopment Authority signed a Developer Designation Agreement with Wood Partners for the four-acre site at 90 Washington Street, starting a 90-day window to negotiate a Land Disposition Agreement.

The Somerville Times

Councilor Ben Ewen-Campen Announces Resignation from Ward 3 Seat

Ward 3 City Councilor Ben Ewen-Campen announced on September 8, 2026, that he will resign from the City Council at year's end to become State Representative, triggering a special election in early 2027.

The Somerville Times

The Northern Line and Lovina Falls Headline The Burren Tonight

Indie rock band The Northern Line and baroque pop ensemble Lovina Falls play an all-ages show with guest DJ Ben Sherman at The Burren Backroom in Davis Square tonight, September 10, at 7:00 p.m.

The Burren

Somerville Museum's 'Calling' Fundraiser Set for Tonight at Crystal Ballroom

The Somerville Museum holds its 'Calling' fundraiser tonight, September 10, at 6 p.m. at the Crystal Ballroom inside Somerville Theatre, inspired by the city's role as the site of the world's first residential telephone call and tied to the museum's 'Let Freedom Ring' public art project.

The Somerville Times

Developer Presents One Union Square Project at Community Meeting

The Hamilton Company held a community meeting September 9 at Urban Axes in Union Square to present a six-story mixed-use development with 150 to 200 residential units, open space, and a potential library branch, which requires a zoning map amendment from CC5 to MR6.

One Union Square

Somerville and Partners Host Office Hours on Updated CSO Plan Tonight

Somerville and Cambridge, with the MWRA, hold in-person office hours tonight, September 10, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Citywide Senior Center to answer questions and collect feedback on the Draft Updated Combined Sewer Overflow Control Plan.

City of Cambridge

SFLC Hosts Baby Playgroup and Parent Support at Central Library Today

The Somerville Family Learning Collaborative holds a free New Parents Support Group and Baby's First Playgroup today, September 10, from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. in the Central Library Auditorium.

Somerville Public Library