The City of Somerville is seeking two new volunteer members to join the Somerville Human Rights Commission (HRC).

What is the Human Rights Commission?

Per City ordinance, Somerville’s HRC is charged with working toward mutual respect and understanding among all individuals and groups in the city by improving the quality of public discourse and eliminating unlawful discrimination.

Change Smoke and CO Alarm Batteries, Replace Outdated Alarms This Weekend

State Fire Marshal Jon M. Davine and the Fire Chiefs Association of Massachusetts are reminding residents to replace the batteries in their smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms and replace outdated alarms when they change their clocks this weekend.

Somerville Public Schools (SPS) will host three Enrollment Information Sessions in November to help families prepare for the 2027–2028 Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten enrollment process.

Members of Sinhá Capoeira perform capoeira, an Afro-Brazilian art form that includes elements of martial arts, dance, acrobatics, and music.

Community members gathered on Sunday, October 25, at Somerville High School to celebrate Latin American and Caribbean Heritage Month. The event, hosted by Somerville’s Office of Immigrant Affairs (SOIA), the City’s Division of Equity and Belonging, and the Somerville Community Corporation (SCC), featured a wide selection of Latin American and Caribbean foods and refreshments, along with an afternoon of music and cultural performances. The event was free and open to all, bringing residents together to celebrate the rich cultures, traditions, and contributions of Latin American and Caribbean communities.
~ Photos by Joseph Klepeis

City’s network of food waste drop-off bins funded by Participatory Budgeting to expand free compost collection to residents citywide. ~Photo courtesy of City of Somerville

Learn more at City’s annual Pumpkin Smash on Saturday, November 7

The City of Somerville is making it easier for residents to compost their food scraps with 10 new food waste drop-off bins across the city.

The bins have been installed citywide and are ready for use. Community members can search the City’s location map to find one nearby.

The Somerville Theatre marquee listing Halloween movies and the F—k the Nazis again series.

By Keith Foster

It’s time to F—k the Nazis again with a fun repertory series at the Somerville Theatre in Davis Square, running through November 9. On hiatus for Halloween, when it returns it will feature Quentin Tarantino’s Inglourious Basterds, followed the next week by the legendary The Blues Brothers film. Some of the movies in the series are among the greatest films of all time and follow the theme of destroying Nazism once and for all. Unfortunately, history seems to be repeating itself.

Celebrate Halloween with us at the Somerville Museum! Put on your favorite costume and stop by for an afternoon of trick-or-treating.

Life in the Ville by Jimmy Del Ponte

Mom’s Beret, turtleneck, cigar-ash goatees, and you have instant Beatnik!

The worst part of trick-or-treating when we were kids was having to wear your clunky winter coat over your costume. We prayed for mild weather. The second worst thing was your parents refusing to spend money on a store-bought costume and forcing you to make one.

Green Line: No trains between North Station & Babcock St (B), Kenmore (C+D), & Heath St (E), October 31 – November 1. Use buses between Babcock, Kenmore, Heath St (Rt 39) & Copley/Back Bay. Use Orange Line between North Station & Back Bay.