UPDATE: RETURNED HOME SAFELY

Kylee ALMEIDA/LEBLANC, 12, has been missing since the morning of August 29, 2025. Last known location, Somerville MA. Lylee was last seen wearing white tank shirt, green and black camouflage flare jeans, black backpack, and a purse. Possible destination is Cambridge.

If Kylee is found, please contact the Somerville Police Department at 617-615-1212

Apply by September 24

Are you passionate about supporting the well-being of seniors in Somerville? The Somerville Council on Aging Board of Directors is actively seeking three new members, two of which must be age 60 or older, and we invite all eligible residents to consider applying.   

Assault
25051033: On 8/20/25 at approximately 4:44 p.m., Somerville Police responded to a business on Mystic Ave for report of juveniles comin

Assault
25050849: On 8/19/25 at approximately 8:44 p.m., Somerville Police responded to Broadway for report of an assault. Upon arrival, officers spoke with the victim who stated while walking on Alewife Brook Pkwy, he was approached by a male party who punched him in the face.

Mayor Ballantyne and Rec Department invite community to annual fall celebration

Welcome the fall season with a day of fun for the whole family. Mayor Katjana Ballantyne and Somerville’s Parks and Recreation Department invite community members to the Fall Festival on Saturday, September 13, at Founders Memorial Rink (8 Garden Ct.) from 1 to 4 p.m. Fall Festival activities will be held indoors

Q: Are there any outside-of-the-box options for making a bit of extra money?
A: Yes—and some of them pay more than you’d expect. While part-time gigs are common, there are creative and legitimate ways to earn money that many people never consider!

City buildings will be closed Monday, September 1, 2025 in observance of Labor Day.

There will be no street sweeping on Monday September 1, 2025 and all trash, recycling, and yard waste collection services will be delayed by one day.

Visit www.somervillema.gov/trash-and-recycling for all pickup information

Community members are invited to join Mayor Katjana Ballantyne, the City Council, and School Committee at the 2025 City Hall Community Meetings. These meetings are held every fall in each of Somerville’s seven wards to share the latest City and neighborhood updates – and more – with community members. Not only do these hyperlocal gatherings offer an overview of the latest City news and projects right in your area, you can learn more about City programs and initiatives, meet your neighbors, and get the latest neighborhood crime stats. They’re also a great way to find ways to get involved and talk directly with elected officials and City staff.  

This year, Somerville block parties are getting even more fun. Funded by Mayor Ballantyne’s FY26 budget, the Block Party Play Kits are free, borrowable kits filled with games and equipment to help neighbors turn their street into a playground.

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By Mayor Katjana Ballantyne

When most people hear the word “zoning,” they don’t exactly think “innovation.” Zoning is often seen as dry, technical, and bureaucratic. But in Somerville, we’re using zoning as a tool to do big things: protect the arts, tackle climate change, support small businesses, and grow an inclusive economy. Most recently, with four new zoning amendments I recently signed into law, we’ve cleared the path for a transformational new master plan at Somernova, a 7.4-acre innovation campus in Union Square.