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Get the morning briefUyterhoeven Wins 2nd Middlesex State Senate Primary
Sep 2 · The Harvard Crimson →
Unofficial Results: Mbah, Ewen-Campen, Uyterhoeven Win Primaries
Sep 2 · The Somerville Times →
Mbah Leads Somerville Vote in 34th Middlesex Race
Incumbent Marian Ryan Defeats David Solet in Middlesex DA Primary
Sep 2 · Fig City News →
Somerville Redevelopment Authority Meets Remotely Tonight
Sep 2 · City of Somerville →
Developer Cancels Controversial 26-Story Davis Square Apartment Tower
Sep 2 · Patch →
Bicycle Advisory Committee Holds Hybrid Meeting Thursday
Sep 2 · City of Somerville →
Target Outlines Expansion Plans for Twin City Plaza Store
First Responders Complete Tufts Active-Attack Training
Sep 2 · The Somerville Times →
Historic Preservation Commission meets remotely tonight
Sep 1 · City of Somerville →
Rep. Mike Connolly responds to challenger's claims before primary
Sep 1 · Cambridge Day →
In-person absentee voting deadline for primary is today
Aug 31 · City of Somerville →
School Committee meets tonight at City Hall
Aug 31 · City of Somerville →
Traffic Commission schedules virtual meeting on Tuesday
Aug 31 · City of Somerville →
Merchant groups publish candidate survey responses ahead of Sept. 1 primary
Aug 30 · The Somerville Times →
Traffic Commission Meets via Zoom Tuesday
Aug 30 · City of Somerville →
Zoning Board of Appeals holds virtual hearing Wednesday
Aug 30 · City of Somerville →
Planning Board Meets Remotely Thursday
Aug 30 · City of Somerville →
Nepali Street Food Festival at City Hall Saturday
Aug 30 · City of Somerville →
Labor Day will delay trash pickup by one day
Aug 30 · City of Somerville →
Somerville's West Nile virus risk elevated to high
Aug 30 · City of Somerville →
Nepali Street Food Festival set for Sept. 5 at City Hall
Aug 30 · City of Somerville →
Sheriff's Office warns of law enforcement impersonation scam
Aug 29 · The Somerville/Medford News Weekly →
Somerville Family Dental seeks relief on Somerville Ave properties
Aug 29 · City of Somerville →
Boston Council urges Somerville to strengthen waterway protections
Aug 29 · City of Boston →
Early voting for state primary ends today at City Hall
Aug 28 · The Somerville Times →
Guide breaks down candidates ahead of Sept. 1 primary
Aug 28 · Cambridge Day →
Ruseau denies violating campaign pledge in State Rep race
Aug 28 · Gotta Know Medford →
City Council meets tonight with homeless shelter, police oversight items
Aug 27 · City of Somerville →
Mayor, city forester discuss tree canopy and equity gap
Aug 27 · The Somerville Times →
Fair Housing Commission meets remotely today at 4 p.m.
Aug 27 · City of Somerville →
One Inman Square affordable housing open house today
State Primary Election Set for September 1
Massachusetts voters go to the polls Tuesday, September 1, to narrow candidates for Governor, Attorney General, District Attorney, and state legislative seats ahead of the November 3 general election.
Aug 26 · The Somerville Times →
Volunteer for Urban Farming at Groundwork Somerville Today
Repair the World Boston and Groundwork Somerville host a hands-on urban farming volunteer session today, Wednesday, August 26, at 138 South St.
Aug 26 · Repair the World Boston →
Veterans' Commission Holds Special Remote Meeting Thursday
The Somerville Veterans' Commission on Monuments, Memorials, and Dedications meets remotely Thursday, August 27, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. to review Hero Square eligibility.
Aug 26 · City of Somerville →
Mobility Advisory Boards Oppose Merger Plan
Ahead of today's Review of Multiple-Member Bodies Committee meeting, public comment posted Tuesday opposed merging the Pedestrian & Transit Advisory Committee and the Somerville Bicycle Advisory Committee.
Aug 26 · City of Somerville →
Community Preservation Committee to Hold Remote Public Meeting
The Somerville Community Preservation Committee meets remotely via Zoom Wednesday, Aug. 26, at 6:30 p.m. to review local funding applications and preservation policies.
Aug 25 · City of Somerville →
Review of Multiple-Member Bodies Committee Meets Virtually
The committee meets virtually Wednesday, Aug. 26, at 6 p.m. to discuss Somerville's municipal boards and commissions.
Aug 25 · City of Somerville →
Human Rights Commission to Hold Virtual Meeting Wednesday
The Somerville Human Rights Commission holds a virtual public meeting Wednesday, Aug. 26, at 6:30 p.m. to discuss civil rights initiatives and community concerns.
Aug 25 · City of Somerville →
Somerville Retirement Board to Meet Remotely and In-Person
The Somerville Retirement Board meets Thursday, Aug. 27, at 10 a.m., both via Zoom and in Conference Room 323 at 323 Broadway.
Aug 25 · City of Somerville →
Growing Center Hosts 'Conversation About Wolves' Wednesday
The Somerville Community Growing Center hosts a talk on wolves' ecological role with Rick Wood Wednesday, Aug. 26, at 7:30 p.m.
Aug 25 · The Boston Calendar →
Somerville cellphone store robbed twice in recent weeks
A suspect in a winter jacket stole a phone from a Somerville cellphone store on Sunday, August 23 — the second robbery there this month after an earlier theft of $10,000 in devices.
Aug 24 · WHDH 7News →
Condominium Review Board meets remotely tonight
Somerville's Condominium Review Board meets remotely Monday, August 24, at 6 p.m., open to the public.
Aug 24 · City of Somerville →
Community Preservation Committee meets online Wednesday
The Somerville Community Preservation Committee meets Wednesday, Aug. 26, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. via Zoom.
Aug 23 · City of Somerville →
Somerville City Council meets Thursday at City Hall
The Somerville City Council holds its regular meeting Thursday, Aug. 27, at 7 p.m. in the City Council Chamber at City Hall, 93 Highland Ave., and via remote participation.
Aug 23 · City of Somerville →
Early voting continues at City Hall through Friday
Early voting for the State Primary runs Monday, Aug. 24, through Wednesday, Aug. 26 (8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.), Thursday, Aug. 27 (8:30 a.m.–7:30 p.m.), and Friday, Aug. 28 (8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.) in the lower level of City Hall, 93 Highland Ave.
Aug 23 · City of Somerville →
Urban Design Commission meets Tuesday online
The Urban Design Commission meets Tuesday, Aug. 25, at 6 p.m. online via Zoom.
Aug 23 · City of Somerville →
Somerville Inclusionary Homeownership Opportunity at One Inman Square
Applications are open for six deed-restricted condominiums at One Inman Square (121 Prospect St.), available to eligible, first-time homebuyers at below-market prices through the City's Inclusionary Housing Program.
Aug 23 · City of Somerville →
People's Primary Pledge broken in 34th Middlesex race, report says
The Somerville Times reported Friday that candidate Paul Ruseau refused to make a $4,002.04 offset donation to Medford charities after a super PAC spent money on his campaign, breaking the People's Primary Pledge.
Aug 22 · The Somerville Times →
Somerville Sharing How to Vote Early or By Mail in the State Primary Election
Somerville is reminding residents of key deadlines for voting early, by mail, or in person ahead of the State Primary Election on Tuesday, Sept. 1.
Aug 21 · City of Somerville →
Somerville to Observe Overdose Awareness Day and Recovery Month
In recognition of Overdose Awareness Day and Recovery Month the City of Somerville invites community members to a candlelight vigil and flag planting on August 27, as well as to overdose prevention training events throughout September.
Aug 21 · City of Somerville →
Somerville Recreation's 2026 Fall Program Guide is here
Somerville Recreation's 2026 Fall Program Guide includes adult street hockey and archery classes, a free teen volleyball clinic, an adaptive arts-and-crafts program, and Friday teen nights with games and pizza.
Aug 21 · City of Somerville →
Somerville seeks standby poll workers for State Primary
The city is recruiting standby polling place workers to support the Sept. 1 State Primary Election; workers must be ready to step in as needed on Election Day.
Aug 21 · City of Somerville →
Pedestrian and Transit Advisory Committee Reviews Squires Bridge Plan
The Pedestrian and Transit Advisory Committee meets tonight, 6:30-8 p.m., in hybrid format at 101 South St. and via Zoom, to discuss a possible merger with SBAC and review MassDOT's Squires Bridge replacement design.
Aug 20 · City of Somerville →
Urban Forestry Committee Discusses Tree Canopy and Bioswales
The Urban Forestry Committee meets remotely tonight, 4:30-6:30 p.m., to discuss bioswale and streetscape planter maintenance, tree removals, private removal permits, and the public tree inventory.
Aug 20 · City of Somerville →
Planning Board Takes Up Housing and Lab Projects
The Planning Board meets remotely tonight at 6 p.m., with hearings on 120 Middlesex Ave., 32-40 White St., 8 Medford St., 6 Wheatland St., and a special permit for Mission Hill Donuts at 222 Broadway.
Aug 20 · City of Somerville →
Housing Authority Board Meets at Mystic Activity Center
The Somerville Housing Authority holds its regular board meeting today at 4 p.m. at the Mystic Activity Center, 530 Mystic Ave., open to the public.
Aug 20 · City of Somerville →
Bicycle Committee's Streetwise talk hits Aeronaut Brewing tonight
The Somerville Bicycle Committee holds its August Streetwise event tonight, Aug. 19, at 6 p.m. at Aeronaut Brewing on Tyler Street, with BCU Labs discussing Boston-area biking data and infrastructure advocacy.
Aug 19 · The Somerville Times →
Zoning Board takes up Park Avenue and Monmouth Street cases
The Somerville Zoning Board of Appeals meets via Zoom Wednesday, Aug. 19, at 6 p.m., including a hardship variance request for 22 Park Avenue and a lot-split special permit for 17 Monmouth Street.
Aug 19 · City of Somerville →
Mass notification system RFP proposals due Wednesday
Proposals for Somerville's mass notification system procurement, RFP 27-04, are due Wednesday, Aug. 19, at 3 p.m. via COMMBUYS.
Aug 19 · City of Somerville →
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