How happy are Somerville residents? The City of Somerville wants to know! 

Today, Monday, April 7, the City is launching its biennial Happiness Survey, a unique initiative that has helped shape City policies and programs since 2011. The survey measures resident satisfaction with life in Somerville, City services, neighborhood well-being, and more.

Join the Somerville Police at Target, 180 Somerville Ave on Tuesday, April 15, at 4 p.m. to have a conversation with an officer, ask questions, and get to know more officers in your community.

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The City of Somerville’s Inspectional Services and Communications Departments give you a quick public service announcement on how to keep rodents and critters off your property and out of your neighborhood.

Making Pi buttons at the Pi Night.

By Erica Voolich

Friday, March 14, was Pi Day (3.14). What better excuse is there to have a celebration of math with middle schoolers than π? On Monday before Pi Day, students, teachers, and high school Math Club members celebrated π at Somerville High School by eating pizza while spending an afternoon taking a math contest and then estimating, creating, answering questions, and ending with Table Talk Pies for everyone.

Local youth can apply for summer jobs at more than 20 city departments now through Wednesday, April 30

The City of Somerville is now accepting applications for the 2025 Mayor’s Summer Jobs Program, a six-week paid career readiness initiative for Somerville youth ages 14 through the summer of high school graduation.

Dominic J. Dascoli, “Donnie”, of Somerville, formerly of the West End of Boston, passed away on Sunday, March 30, 2025. He was 85 years old. Born in Boston, he was the cherished son of the late Dominic and Anna F. (Zuzcowski) Dascoli.

Dominic was a U.S. ArmyVeteran serving from 1961 to 1964, as an M.P. Dominic enjoyed eating at the former Good Times Restaurant in Somerville, playing the horses at Suffolk Downs Race Track in East Boston and scratching lottery tickets. Dominic enjoyed living by Foss Park and Winter Hill since 1958.

By Vincent Hicks, CPA

Q: I’m unmarried – does it really matter if I file as Head of Household instead of Single?

A: Yes, it can make a huge difference!

For 2024, the standard deduction is $21,900 for Head of Household vs. $14,600 for Single , a $7,300 advantage. Plus, you get wider tax brackets, meaning more income is taxed at lower rates.

Mayor Katjana Ballantyne invites all Somerville residents ages 12 and older to vote in the city’s second cycle of Participatory Budgeting. Voting is open now through April 30 and residents will help decide how to invest $1 million in community-generated projects to improve Somerville.

April 5, 1967 – March 30, 2025

Daniel E. Mosher, known to many as Danny, passed away suddenly on March 30, 2025, at the age of 57. Born in Somerville, he was the cherished son of Carol R. Margey (Ivester) and the late Wayne K. Mosher. Danny was also the beloved brother of the late Kelly Mosher. He leaves behind his loyal dog and best pal, Bandit, along with many cousins and friends who will miss him dearly. Danny’s memorial service will be private.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Danny’s name to Great Dog Recue of New England https://gdrne.com/donate/