Somerville City Hall swings open its doors for Civic Day

On August 22, 2026, in Latest News, by The Somerville Times

Family-friendly event kicks off at 5 p.m. with free pizza and activities on City Hall Concourse. ~Photos courtesy of City of Somerville

All invited to City Council Meeting at 7 p.m.

Community members are invited to attend Somerville’s fourth Civic Day event on Thursday, September 10, from 5 to 7:30 p.m., with activities taking place inside City Hall (93 Highland Ave.) and on the City Hall concourse.

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Money Map Tip of the Week

On August 22, 2026, in Latest News, by The Somerville Times

Q: I need help with my taxes — but who should I actually call?

A: It depends on what you need. Tax preparers, Enrolled Agents and CPAs who specialize in tax can provide many of the same services, but there are important differences in their credentials and areas of expertise.

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Apply by Monday, September 14

Applications are now open for the sale of six deed-restricted condominiums at One Inman Square (121 Prospect St.) to eligible, first-time homebuyers. Units will be sold at below market price through the City of Somerville’s Inclusionary Housing Program.

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Somerville’s Davis Square gets a ‘Glow Up’ this Summer 

On August 21, 2026, in Latest News, by The Somerville Times

New public art, seating, lighting, plantings, and gathering space bring more color and comfort to one of Somerville’s busiest neighborhood centers.
— Photos courtesy of City of Somerville.

Reminder: On Friday, August 21, the City of Somerville will celebrate Davis Square’s “summer glow up” with a ribbon cutting from 4:30 to 5 p.m., directly before the Down in Davis: Alive at Five performance at Statue Park.
This summer, you may have noticed that Davis Square has more color, a few more places to sit, and a lot more reason to stop and enjoy.

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On Tuesday, September 1, 2026, the State of Massachusetts will hold its Primary Election, which will narrow the candidate pool before the November Election on Tuesday, November 3.

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On June 1st the Somerville Democrats celebrated the historic agreement by all 7 candidates running in all three Somerville-based State Representative districts in the State House to discourage spending by unlimited dark money super pacs. In these races $0 was spent by super pacs until the beginning of August. Conversely, nearly $200,000 has been spent so far by super pacs in the 2nd Middlesex State Senate race, where no pledge was in effect because only Matthew McLaughlin and Christine Barber agreed to sign on.

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Goofs Comedy Club looking to expand

On August 20, 2026, in Latest News, by The Somerville Times

After 2 years and 400+ five-star reviews, husband-and-wife owners Isabel Thurston and Ryan Howe look to bring their mom-and-pop comedy club to the next level.

Goofs Comedy Club, the family-owned Somerville venue that has become the highest-rated comedy club in the country announced today that they have begun searching for a bigger location.

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Rosebud Bar and Kitchen has closed temporarily

On August 20, 2026, in Latest News, by The Somerville Times

Owner Babu Koganti is continuing negotiations in hopes of reopening the Rosebud in the near future.

By Christa Lee

Rosebud Bar and Kitchen, 381 Summer Street in Davis Square, was closed abruptly approximately two months ago by owner Babu Koganti. At the July public Licensing Commission meeting, Koganti said the closure was done to have “some of the floor re-done” and that he is “in the process of negotiating a building purchase from the landlord.” They are “already in legal negotiations,” and if Koganti does not buy the building, then the plan may be to have the owner find a new tenant.

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“If we are serious about ending segregation in our schools, that requires changing how our schools function.”

Somerville School Committee member Andre Green reportedly made that observation last week as the Committee considered the future of the Winter Hill and Brown Schools.

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Wowie Kazowie! The Bozo Show

On August 20, 2026, in Latest News, by The Somerville Times

Life in the Ville by Jimmy Del Ponte

Larry Harmon’s Bozo the Clown character originated in 1946 as a read-along kids’ record. Bozo became a part of popular culture and was even the center of a Seinfeld episode. But more importantly, Bozo is a piece of our Somerville/Boston childhood.

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