Update: DEA follow up regarding Tuesday’s early morning operation that occurred on Broadway in East Somerville:

Two recent enforcement operations at locations in Somerville and Lowell resulted in the seizure of tens of thousands of counterfeit pills containing fentanyl and meth, 30 lbs of crystal meth, and 3 handguns. Thank you to our partners @massstatepolice @tewksburypd @salemnhpolice @nashuapolice @methuenpolice @lowellmapolice @somervillepolice @melrosepolice @icegov @atfhq @hsigov @essexcountysheriffsoffice

City buildings will be closed Monday, February 16, in observance of Presidents’ Day.

Trash and recycling collection will be delayed by one day.

S&P Global Ratings again affirms city’s strong financial management and stable outlook

The City of Somerville has once again earned the highest possible long-term bond rating, AAA, from S&P Global Ratings, marking the fourth consecutive year the city has received the top rating.

Patricia Callinan, age 82, a resident of Cape Neddick, Maine, passed away peacefully at her home on February 10, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of Patrick “Butch” Callinan with whom she enjoyed 33 years of marriage.

July 23, 1955 – February 8, 2026

Patrick Barry, a lifelong resident of Somerville, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, February 8, 2026. He was 70 years old.

Born in Boston and raised in Somerville, Patrick was the beloved son of the late Francis J. and Frances L. (Ross) Barry.