Government & development in Somerville

Early Voting at City Hall Open Until 7:30 p.m. Today

Oct 22 · City of Somerville →

Municipal Scholarship Committee Meets Online Tonight

Oct 22 · City of Somerville →

Somerville Housing Authority Board Meets at 5 p.m. Today

Oct 22 · City of Somerville →

Ward 2 Neighborhood Connect Meets Tonight at Argenziano School

Oct 21 · City of Somerville →

Multiple-Member Bodies Review Committee Meets Remotely Tonight

Oct 21 · City of Somerville →

Disabilities Commission Meets Tonight

Oct 21 · City of Somerville →

Licenses and Permits Committee Meets at 6 p.m.

Oct 21 · City of Somerville →

Licensing Commission Meets Tonight at 6 PM

Oct 20 · City of Somerville →

Historic Preservation Commission Meets Remotely Tonight

Oct 20 · City of Somerville →

City Council Finance Committee Meets Remotely Tonight

Oct 20 · City of Somerville →

Ward 3 Neighborhood Connect Debuts Interactive Format

Oct 20 · The Tufts Daily →

Backyard Cottages Up to 1,750 Square Feet Under Council Review

Oct 20 · Cambridge Day →

Early voting at City Hall, Mon.–Wed., Oct. 19–21

Oct 18 · City of Somerville →

Early voting continues today at Somerville City Hall

Oct 18 · City of Somerville →

Electric skateboard sparks fire at Somerville veterans center

Oct 18 · Patch →

Wed., Oct. 21: Ward 2 Neighborhood Connect meeting

Oct 18 · City of Somerville →

Finance Committee Advances Fire Vehicle Bonds, Housing Legal Funds

Oct 17 · The Somerville Times →

Climate and Biodiversity Gathering at Community Growing Center

Oct 17 · Mystic River Watershed Association →

Mossland Street Closes to Cars at Elm Street Starting Today

Mossland Street is closed to motor vehicles at Elm Street starting Thursday, Oct. 15, creating a walk- and bike-friendly Neighborway tied to the Elm-Beacon Connector project. Drivers enter and exit via Somerville Avenue, and emergency access is maintained at both ends.

Oct 15 · City of Somerville →

Councilors Delay Action on Israel Divestment Proposal

The Legislative Matters Committee debated the proposal Oct. 13 and delayed action to research which businesses would be covered and the financial impact, the Jewish Telegraphic Agency reported. It is expected back before the committee Oct. 27.

Oct 15 · Jewish Telegraphic Agency →

Planning Board Meets Remotely at 6 p.m. Thursday

The Somerville Planning Board meets Thursday, Oct. 15, at 6 p.m. The remote meeting is open to the public.

Oct 15 · City of Somerville →

Urban Forestry Committee Meets Remotely Thursday

The Urban Forestry Committee meets remotely Thursday, Oct. 15, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. The meeting is open to the public.

Oct 15 · City of Somerville →

Municipal Scholarship Committee Meets Thursday at 6:30 p.m.

The Somerville Municipal Scholarship Committee meets Thursday, Oct. 15, at 6:30 p.m. The meeting is open to the public.

Oct 15 · City of Somerville →

Teens Can Get Help Applying for Climate-Action Funding

A Youth Climate Action Fund workshop is Thursday, Oct. 15, from 4 to 6 p.m. in the Teen Room. Teens ages 15–24 can get help developing ideas and applications for grants of up to $5,000.

Oct 15 · Somerville Hub →

Land Use Committee Meets Thursday Evening

The City Council's Land Use Committee meets Thursday, Oct. 15, at 6:30 p.m. The meeting is public and free to attend.

Oct 15 · City of Somerville →

Five-alarm Broadway fire destroys businesses; two firefighters hurt

The fire began around 10 p.m. Monday, October 12, at 129–131 Broadway, collapsed the structure and burned into Tuesday. It damaged Rei da Picanha, Damata Barbershop and a Santander branch; two firefighters were treated and released.

Oct 14 · NBC Boston →

Building sale tenant-notice rule takes effect today

Somerville's Notice of Building Sale Ordinance now requires rental property owners to give tenants written notice within 48 hours of putting a home on the market. The notice must include sale details and housing-support contacts.

Oct 14 · City of Somerville →

Online neighborhood meeting tonight on alcohol sales at 8 Broadway

Ward 1 Councilor Matthew McLaughlin and applicant Boston Convenience III Enterprises host the meeting at 6 p.m. It covers a special permit application for retail alcohol sales at 8 Broadway Street.

Oct 14 · City of Somerville →

Arts Council Board meets tonight at City Hall Annex

The Somerville Arts Council Board holds an open public meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the first-floor conference room of the City Hall Annex, 50 Evergreen Avenue.

Oct 14 · City of Somerville →

Zoning Board of Appeals meets remotely tonight

The board meets at 6 p.m. to review special permit and variance applications. The meeting is open to the public; online registration is required to participate.

Oct 14 · City of Somerville →

Library trustees meet tonight at Central Library

The Board of Library Trustees holds its regular public meeting at 6 p.m. at the Central Library, 79 Highland Avenue.

Oct 14 · City of Somerville →

Traffic and Parking Committee meets tonight at 6

The committee meets at 6 p.m. The City's event page links to the agenda, video stream and minutes.

Oct 14 · City of Somerville →

MAPC fall council meeting at Davis Square today

The Metropolitan Area Planning Council's 2026 Fall Council Meeting runs 9:30 a.m. to noon at the Crystal Ballroom, 55 Davis Square.

Oct 14 · Metropolitan Area Planning Council →

Ranked Choice Voting Commission meets remotely tonight

The Ranked Choice Voting Commission meets by webinar tonight, Tuesday, October 13, from 6:30 to 8 p.m.

Oct 13 · City of Somerville →

Climate Action Commission meets tonight, in person and remotely

The Climate Action Commission meets tonight, October 13, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the City Hall Annex, 50 Evergreen Ave. Remote participation is available, and the meeting is open to the public.

Oct 13 · City of Somerville →

Armory Advisory Board meets this afternoon

The Armory Advisory Board meets today, October 13, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. on matters concerning Arts at the Armory. The meeting is open to the public, and virtual attendance is available.

Oct 13 · City of Somerville →

Legislative Matters Committee meets remotely tonight

The Legislative Matters Committee meets remotely at 6 p.m. tonight, October 13. Agenda and viewing information are in the City's meeting notice.

Oct 13 · City of Somerville →

Urban Design Commission to review 84 Broadway plan tonight

The Urban Design Commission meets remotely at 6 p.m. tonight, October 13, to review a proposal to restore the building at 84 Broadway and add three stories. The plan would create 20 homes and a commercial space.

Oct 13 · City of Somerville →

City Council committee hears civilian police oversight Tuesday

A City Council committee holds a hearing on civilian police oversight Tuesday, October 13. A Ward 1 Neighborhood Connect meeting follows Wednesday, October 14.

Oct 12 · Cambridge | Somerville Independent →

HONK! parade closes streets and reroutes buses today

Day and Herbert streets close to regular traffic from 10 a.m. to about 1 p.m., and Elm and Beech streets around 11:30 a.m. MBTA routes 87, 88, 89, 90, 94 and 96 are listed for reroutes.

Oct 11 · Somerville Arts Council →

Tue 10/13: Climate Action Commission meets, 6:30 p.m.

The Climate Action Commission meets Tuesday, October 13, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at City Hall Annex, 50 Evergreen Ave., with in-person and remote participation.

Oct 11 · City of Somerville →

Thu 10/15: Italian flag raising at City Hall, 5 p.m.

The City of Somerville invites community members to an Italian American Heritage Month flag raising Thursday, October 15, at 5 p.m. on the City Hall concourse, 93 Highland Ave.

Oct 11 · City of Somerville →

Council backs plain-language guides for zoning proposals

The City Council approved a resolution asking the planning director to prepare plain-language explanations and fact sheets for zoning amendments before public hearings.

Oct 10 · Cambridge | Somerville Independent →

Growing Center offers urban nature-monitoring session

Earthwise Aware leads a beginner-friendly session today, 2 to 3:30 p.m., at the Somerville Community Growing Center on observing plants, insects and wildlife for biodiversity and climate science.

Oct 10 · Earthwise Aware →

DPW Offers Free Latex Paint Pickup Today

Somerville DPW is giving away roughly 200 cans and buckets of latex paint from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. today at 1 Franey Road. It is first-come, first-served and open to residents and nonresidents.

Oct 9 · City of Somerville →

Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Is Saturday

The free monthly drop-off runs 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, October 10, at the DPW yard, 1 Franey Road. Accepted items include motor oil, aerosol paint, cleaning chemicals and rechargeable batteries.

Oct 9 · City of Somerville →

City Council Meets Thursday at 7 p.m.

The City Council meets Thursday, October 8, at 7 p.m. in the Council Chamber and virtually. Business includes orders related to upcoming special elections.

Oct 8 · City of Somerville →

Council to Consider Added $3.14M for Poplar Street Pump Station

At its Thursday, October 8 meeting, the City Council will consider Mayor Jake Wilson's request to borrow and appropriate an additional $3,143,557 for design, construction, and equipment costs at the Poplar Street Pump Station.

Oct 8 · City of Somerville →

Council to Weigh Stronger Protections for Significant Private Trees

The City Council will consider a proposed ordinance amendment Thursday, October 8, that would change city rules to protect significant private trees during construction.

Oct 8 · City of Somerville →

Veterans' Commission Meets Remotely Thursday

The Veterans' Commission on Monuments, Memorials and Dedications holds a remote-only public meeting Thursday, October 8, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Attendees must register to join.

Oct 8 · City of Somerville →

Council approves $255,045 for Vision Zero street-safety designs

The City Council approved the money on September 24 for design and engineering on three street-safety projects planned for 2027, the Tufts Daily reports. The 2030 deadline for a protected-bike-lane network will likely slip.

Oct 7 · The Tufts Daily →

Ward 3 Neighborhood Connect meets tonight at Somerville High

Ward 3 residents can meet the mayor, elected officials and City staff tonight from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the Somerville High School cafeteria, 81 Highland Ave. Pizza and refreshments start at 6 p.m.; the agenda includes updates and neighborhood crime statistics.

Oct 7 · City of Somerville →

Review of Multiple-Member Bodies Committee meets remotely tonight

The committee meets remotely at 6 p.m. Viewers can register to watch live and submit public comments.

Oct 7 · City of Somerville →

MBTA runs Saturday schedules on Indigenous Peoples' Day

On Monday, October 12, subway, bus and The RIDE follow Saturday schedules with no late-night service. Commuter rail and ferries are scheduled to run weekday schedules, WBUR reports.

Oct 7 · WBUR →

Tufts Street Neighborway Ribbon Cutting Is Today

The city marks completion of the Tufts Street reconstruction today at 11 a.m. at Leonard Grimes Park, Tufts and Glen streets. The walk- and bike-friendly Neighborway is designed to reduce vehicle speeds and volumes.

Oct 6 · City of Somerville →

Sewer Plan Office Hours Tonight at Central Library

The joint Cambridge, MWRA and Somerville project team holds drop-in office hours tonight, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., at the Somerville Public Library. Staff will answer questions about the draft updated Combined Sewer Overflow Control Plan.

Oct 6 · City of Cambridge →

Historic Preservation Commission Meets Tonight on Zoom

The Historic Preservation Commission meets remotely tonight at 6:45 p.m. to take up alteration cases and historic designation matters. Advance registration is required.

Oct 6 · City of Somerville →

Council Committee Reviews School Building Maintenance Tonight

The City Council's School Building Facilities and Maintenance Committee meets tonight at 6 p.m. to discuss upkeep and capital projects at city school properties.

Oct 6 · City of Somerville →

Somerville Wins $50,000 for Youth-Led Climate Projects

Bloomberg Philanthropies' Youth Climate Action Fund awarded Somerville $50,000 for 2026–27. Youth-led teams can apply for grants of up to $5,000 through October 15 for projects aligned with the city's Climate Forward plan.

Oct 6 · The Tufts Daily →

Traffic Commission Meets Remotely Tonight

The Traffic Commission meets remotely today at 5:30 p.m. The city event page has webinar registration information.

Oct 6 · City of Somerville →