Approved budget moves Somerville forward in a difficult fiscal year, with investments in students, housing, traffic and public safety, neighborhood services, climate resilience, and long-term financial stability 

On Thursday, June 25, the Somerville City Council approved the city’s Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) budget, a $394 million spending plan designed to deliver results, strengthen core services, and uphold the city’s values through action. The companion school budget fully funds the district’s budget and marks the largest investment in Somerville Public Schools history, while adding new special ed teachers, interventionists, academic coaches, and an infusion of funds for substitute teaching staff. 

Enjoy live music, food vendors, public art, community programming, and fireworks

Fireworks return to Somerville’s skies on Tuesday, June 30, at the city’s annual summer celebration featuring live music, food, family-friendly activities, and of course, a fireworks finale.

— Photo courtesy of The Somerville Food Coalition

Mobile Market Brings Fresh, Affordable Local Produce to Locations Across the City

The Somerville Mobile Farmers Market is hitting the road once again, returning on Thursday, July 9, for the 2026 season. The market brings fresh, affordable, local produce to four city locations Thursdays through Saturdays and runs through October 31.  

~ Photo by Angelina Parrillo

The queer joy continues all month long with Somerville Art Council’s Big Gay Dance Party in Union Square on Saturday, June 27, from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. This year’s theme of “Gender Euphoria” celebrates the joy of feeling good in your body and in being who you are, including performances by drag artists Amanda Playwith and Andi van Dyke

“On Thursday, June 25, the Supreme Court cleared the way for the federal government to end Temporary Protected Status for people from Haiti and Syria — adding them to an already long list of countries whose residents have seen TPS protections revoked or put at risk.