On Thursday, Nov. 13, at approx 4 pm, City contractors plan to mill the roadway surface at the intersection of Somerville Ave and Central St in preparation for paving. During this work, Somerville Ave. between Lowell St & Park St will be closed to motor vehicle traffic. More info: bit.ly/4hUVQ99

Teens earn, and neighbors stay safe! Somerville's Teen Shoveling Program is back for the 2025/26 season, providing a paid opportunity for youth to assist local seniors and homeowners with disabilities clear snow after a storm.

More construction progress on our new cycle track and floating bus stop on Somerville Ave and Central Street. 🚲🚌 www.somervillema.gov/intersection...

Mayor Katjana Ballantyne & the Department of Health and Human Services invite community members to attend Somerville’s annual Transgender Day of Remembrance & Resilience on Thursday November 20, from 5 to 6 p.m. at the Council on Aging (167 Holland St). The event is free & open to all.

Unofficial election totals for the City of Somerville 2025 Preliminary Municipal Election: somervillema.gov/votesomerville

Here are the latest incomplete initial results of tonight's election. 3 precincts are still outstanding and delayed- full results to come as soon as available.

Today, November 4, is Election Day. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Vote-by-mail ballots must be placed in a dropbox before 6 p.m. or hand-delivered to Elections at City Hall (93 Highland Ave.) before 8 p.m. Learn more and check your polling location at somervillema.gov/elections.

Looking for a way to get involved? Consider joining one of our commissions or boards! Learn more at somervillema.gov/besomerville

Our friends at Urban Forestry have updated their Fall 2025 tree planting map, take a look to see which species of tree will be planted near you. 🌳🌲https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer?mid=1adKbXwO1kUgfik9pLb--xhsB4p951U4&femb=1&ll=42.398503694255716%2C-71.11016911735665&z=12

It's election season, Somerville. There are braille embossed and large print copies of this year's ballot questions at polling locations, as well as accessible versions of the charter summary at SPL locations and at City Hall. For more accessibility information, visit somervillema.gov/elections.

The results of an extensive community engagement process about the City’s plans for a new PK-8 School Building were shared at this week's Construction Advisory Group (CAG) meeting.

(1/2) November SNAP benefits could be delayed if the federal government doesn't resolve the shutdown or provide emergency funding. SNAP provides about $212 million each month to Massachusetts residents.

The @cityofsomerville.bsky.social's Commission for Persons with Disabilities is recruiting for three open seats. You can apply and find more information online at bit.ly/SCPD_seats25

It’s Wednesday and you know what that means! Showing the three new painted speed humps on Bonair Street which we hope will slow motorists as they drive near the Winter Hill/Edgerly School.

On a rainy day like today, it’s so nice to see our green stormwater infrastructure (GSI) in action around the Spring Hill project. 🌧️☔️💧

Day 2 of early voting! Come down to City Hall and fill out your ballot today!

Early voting for Somerville's Municipal Election begins Tuesday, October 28 through Thursday, October 30 at City Hall (93 Highland Ave.) Vote by mail ballots must be received by the Elections Department by 8 p.m. on Election Day (Tuesday, November 4). Learn more at somervillema.gov/elections

Thank you to everyone who came to celebrate with us at the grand opening of the Assembly Square Fire Station last Saturday. We were thrilled to hold the official hose uncoupling and share the new space with you.

Free food markets on Thurs. Nov 6, 2:45-4:30pm at two locations in Somerville: - West Somerville Neighborhood School, 177 Powderhouse Blvd. - East Somerville Community School, 50 Cross St.

Safely get rid of unused and expired medication on Saturday, October 25, during Prescription Drug Take Back Day. City staff will be onsite at 220 Washington Street and 6 Newbury St. between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. to collect medications as well as provide overdose prevention information and resources.

It’s Wednesday and you know what that means, celebrating new speed humps on Franklin St and Bonair St that were installed this week.

Early voting for Somerville's Municipal Election begins Tuesday, October 28 through Thursday, October 30 at City Hall (93 Highland Ave.). Vote-by-mail ballots must be received by the Elections Department by 8 p.m. on Election Day (Tuesday, November 4). Learn more at somervillema.gov/elections

Our CHAMP workshop is next week! Want support doing your state public housing application? Please register at bit.ly/CHAMP_Oct2025 today!

Join this free workshop for middle and high school aged youth to learn more about career exploration on Thursday, October 30 from 3-4:30 p.m at the Central Library (79 Highland Ave).

Join the @cityofsomerville.bsky.social, the Somerville Commission for Women, and RESPOND Inc. at this year's annual Domestic Violence Vigil. You can add the event to your calendar at bit.ly/DV_Vigil2025

More progress this week on the Tufts Street streetscape reconstruction project.

Help keep Somerville clean and green by raking smart this fall! Keep leaves off streets and walkways, use them to nourish your garden, or bag them up for yard waste collection.

Mayor Katjana Ballantyne, along with Somerville’s Department of Public Works and Parks & Recreation Department, invite all for a hauntingly good time at the fourth annual “Truck O’ Treat” on Thursday, October 23, from 5 to 7 p.m. outside City Hall (93 Highland Avenue).

Election season is approaching!

Join the Latin American & Caribbean Heritage Celebration on Saturday, October 18 from 2-5 p.m. at the Healey School (5 Meacham St). Come enjoy food, live music, and getting to know your neighbors at this family friendly event!

City offices will be closed on Monday, October 13, for Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Trash, recycling, and yard waste collection will be delayed by one day. No street sweeping on Monday.

Davis Square, April 2025 vs October 2025. We extended the bike lane from Highland Ave to Holland Street, as well as making it easier for buses to make the left turn on to Elm Street. @mbta.com 🚍🚲

The intersection of Central Street and Summer Street, October 2020 vs October 2025. 🚲

Thank you to all of our volunteers helping out with traffic counts this season! 🚲🚗🚶🚶‍♀️

Mayor Ballantyne and Fire Chief Breen invite community members to celebrate the grand opening of the Assembly Square Fire Station (45 Middlesex Ave.) on Saturday, October 18, at 10 a.m.

Mayor Katjana Ballantyne and Ward 3 City Councilor Ben Ewen-Campen invite community members to attend a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the reinstallation of the Vietnam and Korean Wars Memorials on Central Hill.

Streetscape construction continues on Tufts Street between Cross Street and Glen Street.

Do you dread cleaning up your yard in the fall? This year, try doing less! Follow these simple steps, save yourself some time, and help pollinators shelter through the winter. Remember to keep any plants from obstructing the sidewalk and rake leaves off walkways, sidewalks, and out of drains.

Ward meetings continue next week in Wards 5 & 6!

Learn a skill that could save a life! Come learn overdose first aid in our virtual classroom. Next date: Tues Oct 7 at 3 p.m. The health department and @cityofsomerville.bsky.social offer this free monthly virtual education and training. buff.ly/okrg3oG #CambridgeMA #SomervilleMA

Join us tonight in Ward 7!

City Hall Community Meetings resume next week! Join us in Ward 1 and 7 for updates from City staff and pizza with your neighbors!

The Somerville Public Library is asking for community feedback to help shape its next five-year strategic plan. Residents, workers, and visitors are invited to share their ideas for how the Library can best develop its collections, programs, services, and spaces.

The City of Somerville is planning to reconstruct sidewalks and repave Broadway between Winchester Street and Central Street. We aim to redesign the street to make it safer, more accessible, more comfortable, and more sustainable. 🧵

OHS developed the Somerville Older Adult Housing Bridge Pilot Program with our partners. We're SO excited that this older adult housing stability program could go statewide. You're invited to a legislative briefing @ the State House Wed. Oct 8, 10am to learn more! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

A beautiful day to use the new cycle track on Summer Street! 🚲

Community members are invited to a neighborhood meeting on October 6th to discuss public safety and homelessness in the broader Seven Hills/Davis Square area. 🧵

Are you passionate about assisting high school students as they pursue higher education? The City of Somerville is seeking one new volunteer member to join the Somerville Municipal Scholarship Committee. All Somerville residents are invited to apply.

Please join us and share the word about our next OHS CHAMP Application Workshop! October 23, 2025 City Hall Annex Conference Room 50 Evergreen Ave., Somerville MA 02143 Cost: Free To register: scan the QR code, visit bit.ly/CHAMP_Oct2025 or call 617-625-6600 x2581 & request the CHAMP workshop

The Community Path Safety Improvements project to implement both near-term quick-build improvements and longer-term design options along the path, at key intersections and at the two Green Line station entrances on the path. 🧵