• Ward 5: Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at Trum Field Playground, 1 Franey Road (at Cedar St.) 
• Ward 4: Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at Healey Schoolyard, 5 Meacham Street 

Hybrid meeting will be held Wednesday, May 28 at 6 p.m.

 The City of Somerville Water & Sewer Department invites all community members to a public hearing to review proposed Water and Sewer rates for Fiscal Year 2026. Water and Sewer rates are typically adjusted each year. This year’s higher-than-usual increase is due in part to the fact that no rate adjustments were approved last year. The Water and Sewer Department’s proposal this year aims to close that gap to ensure the city can continue funding essential infrastructure improvements and maintain reliable service.

Mayor Katjana Ballantyne and the Somerville Department of Veterans’ Services invite all community members to join in honoring local veterans and our nation’s fallen heroes at the city’s Memorial Day Parade and Remembrance Ceremony on Sunday, May 25, rain or shine. 

Q: Want to save thousands of dollars in just an hour or two?
A: Yes?! Then take these three quick, high-impact steps:

— Photo by Allison Faeth

The Veterans Department and the City of Somerville Veterans Commission for Monuments, Memorials, and Dedications honored the service of Somerville Veterans and First Responders with a Heroes Salute ceremony on Saturday, May 17. We thank all who were honored for their service.

— Photos by Claudia Ferro

The Haitian Flag Festival took place in Somerville on May 17. The event brought together the community to celebrate Haiti’s rich history, pride, and unity through music, food, art, and cultural performances. This special day honored the significance of the Haitian flag, which symbolizes freedom, resilience, and the spirit of independence.

Milestone Agreement Moves to Community for Public Vote on June 4, 2025 

The Union Square Neighborhood Council (USNC) and Rafi Properties are proud to announce a landmark Community Benefits Agreement (CBA) tied to the Somernova campus expansion in Union Square. This historic agreement, which now advances to the broader community for public vote, represents a transformative vision for inclusive innovation, job creation, arts and culture, sustainability, and equitable economic development in Somerville. The CBA was developed through years of collaborative negotiation and community engagement. It ensures that a proposed development – pending approval of the City of Somerville’s Arts & Innovation SubArea zoning amendment – delivers a range of lasting benefits to Somerville residents. 

By Dennis Fischman

Back in 2005, when Louise Penny published her first mystery featuring Inspector Gamache and the village of Three Pines, Still Life, an artist and a painting were central to the story. So, it’s amusing that in the eighteenth book of the series a different artist and a different painting are the focus.

The Somerville Organization for Multimedia Experiences (SOME) is proud to present SOMEDAY FEST, a day-long festival at the Boston Figurative Art Center featuring Somerville artists and musicians.

With funding from the Mass Cultural Council, SOMEDAY FEST celebrates strictly Somerville-based talent with two stages (acoustic and amplified) and an array of local vendors and makers.