Hybrid meeting will be held Wednesday, May 29 at 6:00 p.m.

The City of Somerville Water & Sewer Department is inviting all members of the community to a public hearing that will share proposed Water and Sewer rates for Fiscal Year 2025. 

Due to inclement weather,  Hong Kong Fest is rescheduled to Sunday, 5/19, from 4-8pm.

The first ever New England Hong Kong Festival will be taking place at 90 Union Square this coming Saturday.

Mayor Katjana Ballantyne invites the Somerville community to join the first New England Hong Kong Festival on Sunday, May 19 from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. (rain date May 19) at 90 Union Square. The event is organized by the volunteer-led New England Hong Kong Festival team in collaboration with the City of Somerville, Somerville Arts Council, and the SomerViva Office of Immigrant Affairs. 

Topics covered include from this May 15, 2024 meeting:

Somerville HS student Anna Howe learns how to use the DaVinci Xi surgical robot at the CHA Cambridge Hospital Operating Room.

Cambridge Health Alliance, a community health system serving Cambridge, Somerville, and Boston’s metro-north communities, recently hosted an exciting event for local students interested in healthcare careers. As part of CHA’s Career Pathways Program, high school students from Somerville participated in a special Saturday Program at CHA Cambridge Hospital.

Matheus Moreira with Big Brother mentor Richard D’Isidoro

At seven-years-old, Matheus Moreira, of Somerville, was matched with his mentor, with whom he refers to as his Big Brother, Richard D’Isidoro, of Hingham, through Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Massachusetts (BBBSEM), the state’s leading one-to-one youth mentoring program.

Kristen Butler (left) receives the District Award of Merit from John Tumblin, District Commissioner of the Sons of Liberty District, Scouting America.

Pack 3 and Troop 3 Somerville, serving youth as part of Scouting America (formerly the Boy Scouts of America), are proud to announce that Kristen Butler, Scoutmaster of Troop 3 and Committee Chair of Pack 3, has been named the recipient of the District Award of Merit for 2024. This award is given by the Sons of Liberty District of Scouting America, and recognizes exceptional service to Scouts and Scouting.

Al Stiehler is interviewed for the position of Chief for the Somerville Police Department.

Applications for Two New Members Due by Monday, September 30, 2024

The Somerville Commission for Women (SCW) is actively seeking two new volunteer members to join their ranks, and we welcome applications from all Somerville residents. This is a chance for community members with diverse experiences, skills, and perspectives to contribute their passion for women’s rights to our vibrant community.

— Photo courtesy of Somerville FD

Lt. C. Darrel Richardson was promoted to the rank of Captain at the May 9th City Council meeting. Captain Richardson is a 22-year member of the Somerville Fire Department. Richardson is seen here with Chief Charles Breen following his promotion ceremony at City Hall on May 9, 2024.