Somerville Health and Human Services is sharing that testing by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) has detected West Nile Virus (WNV) in mosquitoes collected from Somerville. Somerville remains at a “Low” risk level for WNV. The first WNV-positive mosquitoes in the state this year were collected on June 16, and 21 mosquito samples have now tested positive for WNV. There have been no animal or human cases of WNV reported in the state so far this season.

~Photo courtesy of MBTA

During this service suspension, the MBTA will accomplish critical and necessary track work, including the replacement of 18 primary floating slabs and six secondary floating slabs, rail replacement throughout the entire shutdown area, full-depth track replacement at Central (which replaces and upgrades all track, ties, and rail-related infrastructure in both directions at the station), tie replacement, surfacing, and special track work along complicated track sections.

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The Somerville Commission for Persons with Disabilities joined community members, Mayor Jake Wilson, Councilors, and Elected Officials, to raise the Disability Pride flag at City Hall in recognition of Disability Pride Month.

Put your cinematic knowledge to the test at the Crystal Ballroom movie trivia night, Tuesday, July 21, 20206, 7 p.m., doors open at 6:30 p.m, free admission,all ages. Movie trivia night takes place on the 3rd Tuesday of each month.

The Somerville Museum’s Tavern Talk series presents The Indigenous American Revolution

Applications are now open for four rent-restricted studio units at Prospect Union Square (20-50 Prospect Street) in the Union Square neighborhood through the City of Somerville’s Inclusionary Housing Program. Units are available to all households making between 81% and 110% of the Area Median Income and to households with mobile vouchers making between 0% and 110% of the Area Median Income.

Join fellow fans and attend a local watch party organized by the Somerville Chamber of Commerce. Broadcasts of games will be shown in multiple languages.

Theresa Germaine Romanoff (“Terry”), age 83, of Somerville, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully in her sleep on July 12, 2026, surrounded by her family and loved ones after a courageous battle with cancer.

Historic Armory to host array of artists, educators, and organizations as city’s first public arts center  

The City of Somerville is announcing the inaugural group of artists, organizations, and creative businesses that will call the Somerville Armory home in its new formation as the city’s first publicly owned arts and culture center.