Project will improve safety for people traveling between Elm Street and Bow Street. — Photo courtesy of City of Somerville
Curious about the city’s plans to address travel safety concerns on Somerville Ave.? Join the Mobility Division on Tuesday, June 9, for an open house sharing early designs to deliver a safer travel environment on Somerville Ave between Elm and Bow Streets.
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Susan T. Reid
February 1, 1967 – June 4, 2026
Susan T. Reid, a lifelong resident of Somerville, passed away unexpectedly on June 4, 2026. She was 59 years young.
Born in Cambridge and raised in Somerville, Susan was the beloved daughter of the late Mary (Fahy) Reid and George M. Reid.
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~Phot0 courtesy of City of Somerville
Whether you are walking, taking the bus, driving, or riding a bike, you should feel safe using the city’s streets. This is one of the principles guiding Somerville’s ongoing work to create safer, more accessible streets across the city. With this principle in mind, the city has started planning and exploring options for improving safety along Washington Street between Tufts Street and the Boston city line.
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Mayor Jake Wilson presents his Fiscal Year 2027 budget to the Somerville City Council.
At Large Councilor Will Mbah and Mayor Jake Wilson get ready for the World Cup. ~Photo courtesy of City of Somerville.
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FY27 budget focuses on core services, schools, and city values amid fiscal constraints
Yesterday, Mayor Jake Wilson presented the City of Somerville’s proposed Fiscal Year 2027 budget, a $394 million spending plan built to deliver results, strengthen core services, and uphold the city’s values through action.
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Update: Due to the forecasted rain and potential thunderstorms during the event timeframe, SomerStreets: Carnaval will be held on its rain date of Sunday, June 14.
Carnaval is ready to transform Broadway once again into an open-air festival filled with music, movement, food, family activities, local vendors, and performances celebrating East Somerville.
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The Center for Arts at the Armory has been selected as one of 150 nonprofits to receive funding through Cummings Foundation’s annual grant program, which awarded $35 million this year. Chosen through a competitive review process that drew a record 959 applicants, the Somerville-based organization will receive $75,000 over three years.
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Linda Kelley, Dojo & Majic Alphonse, Dojo with Major Jake Wilson.
The Dojo @ SOMERNOVA brought the city together for a community block party on May 29 at 24 Dane St. – The Alley. They got the whole block active with a bouncy house, video game truck, ice cream truck, music and live performances, community speeches, resource tables, and prizes. It was a celebration of community, connection, culture, and good vibes all in one place.
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