The City of Somerville is seeking one new member to join the Somerville Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA).

What is the Zoning Board of Appeals?

The ZBA is the decision-making authority for development that requires Site Plan Approval or a Special Permit in the Neighborhood Residence, Urban Residence, Commercial Industry, Commercial Business, and Tufts University zoning districts; the ZBA is also the decision-making authority for all Hardship Variances, Comprehensive Permits, and Administrative Appeals.

Free clothes hanging in the Connexion Closet in Somerville, MA, on Nov. 12, 2025. — Photo by Christopher Morris. Copyright 2025 Christopher Morris

By Eliot Josti

Somerville, known for its caring community, welcomes another season of generosity thanks to the Connexion Closet, a free indoor space that encourages families, neighbors, friends, and anyone in need.

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Honorable councilors,

Live music, local food, artists and makers, family-friendly activities, and more at Edward L. Leathers Park

From kid’s music and a Honk band to interactive circus activities and pumpkin painting, there’s free fun for the whole family at the upcoming SomerStreets: Gilman Square Arts & Music Festival.

~Photo courtesy of Dormition of the Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church

GreekFest Somerville is back September 11-13, and it’s been a neighborhood tradition for over 40 years – always the weekend after Labor Day.

The City of Somerville’s Veterans’ Services Department invites community members to a 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony on Friday, September 11, at 6 p.m. in Davis Square to mark the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks and honor all victims as well as first responders, workers, and volunteers who rushed to the scene to save lives or to later help carry out the dangerous cleanup.

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Dear Members of the Somerville City Council,

With input from, and on behalf of, the residents of Cobble Hill Apartments as well as all who enjoy and celebrate urban green space, please hear us out one last time.

Life in the Ville by Jimmy Del Ponte

If you have a nice lawn or garden, this summer’s weather was memorable. You were out there watering in the muggy heat. It’s a labor of love to keep the garden and lawn thriving.