The City of Somerville’s Office of Immigrant Affairs (SOIA), in partnership with the Non-Resident Nepali Association (NRNA) Massachusetts Chapter, invite all to a Nepali flag-raising ceremony on Sunday, April 12, on the City Hall concourse (93 Highland Ave.) from 2 to 4 p.m.

— Photo courtesy of MBTA

The MBTA has announced service changes in April on the Red, Green, Fitchburg, Haverhill, Lowell, Newburyport/Rockport, New Bedford/Fall River, Greenbush, and Kingston Commuter Rail lines.

From running rec games to assisting with community outreach, teens can earn $18.85/hour; Apply by April 30

Somerville teens (ages 14+) can now apply for the 2026 Mayor’s Summer Jobs Program, a six-week paid opportunity to earn money, build skills, and get a behind-the-scenes look at how the City runs. 

— Photo courtesy of City of Somerville

Mayor Jake Wilson has signed a proclamation supporting the City’s annual observance of  “Start by Believing Day” in Somerville on the first Wednesday in April, recognizing the importance of believing survivors of sexual violence and strengthening community response.

Home Energy Efficiency Consultants is proud to serve homeowners, builders, architects, and developers as a local Somerville business offering hands-on support for HERS ratings, stretch energy code compliance, and energy-efficient building guidance throughout Somerville and surrounding Massachusetts communities.

By Dennis Fischman

A Talent to Amuse is a book with a clever setup and a surprisingly touching conclusion.

The setup: a writer, Sherman, has succeeded at making a living (no small feat, there!) by churning out formulaic stories in several genres, under different pen names, but he’s hit writer’s block. What he really wants to do is to write the Great American Novel.

Fluff and Missy

All welcome at K9 meet-and-greet on Saturday, April 11

The Somerville Police Department (SPD) is inviting residents to a family-friendly meet and greet with some of its newest (and cutest) officers — Fluff and Missy, the City’s K9 team.  The event will take place on Saturday, April 11, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 220 Washington St.