On April 16 from 6:30 p.m.- 8 p.m., Central Library, 79 Highland Ave, the Fair Housing Commission and Somerville Public Library invite you to a screening of Segregated By Design, based on the book The Color of Law by Richard Rothstein, followed by a community discussion around fair housing and discrimination and how these subjects impact us locally in Somerville. Food and drinks will be provided.

Community fundraiser returns to the Boston Common Sunday, May 3 ~Photo by David

Registration is now open for Project Bread’s Walk for Hunger, the organization’s signature community fundraiser and one of Massachusetts’ most enduring anti-hunger events, turning compassion into action. Set for Sunday, May 3 on the Boston Common, the one-day celebration will bring together thousands of walkers for a family-friendly 3-mile loop featuring food, entertainment, and activities for all ages.

Statues in Davis Square.

The Davis Square Neighborhood Council (DSNC) will be electing its Board of Directors at the end of April.

The DSNC started in January of 2024 and aims to give residents, business owners, and workers a stronger voice in Davis Square development and community priorities.

Dispose of expired or unused medication to keep people and pets safe

Keeping unused or expired medications at home can be unsafe for children, pets, and adults. Whether accidental poisoning or intentional misuse, you can prevent these potential harms by safely disposing of prescription drugs you no longer need. To provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs, Somerville is hosting two staffed events for National Prescription Drug Take Back Day offering drop-off services and more.

Free, family-friendly events May 2-8 highlight local sustainability efforts

Community members are invited to celebrate SustainaVille Week 2026, Somerville’s annual week-long series of free events and workshops showcasing the city’s climate progress, creativity, and goals and sharing useful tips and information.

L to R: Gale Morano, Joyce Shortt.

Week of the Young Child – April 2026

We write to honor the extraordinary legacies of Gale Morano and Joyce Shortt, two transformative leaders whose lifelong dedication to children, families, and community helped shape Somerville’s early childhood landscape through advocacy, policy, and visionary leadership.

Somerville Police Detectives are attempting to identify the following pictured individual in relation to an armed robbery that occurred at 6 Broadway on Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at approximately 12:26 PM.

Somerville families, educators, and caregivers are invited to take part in the Week of the Young Child, a citywide series of events from April 11 through April 17 celebrating early childhood and the people who support it every day.

“As a dad, I know how much it takes to raise a kid well – and how much it depends on the people around you,” said Mayor Wilson. “This week is about celebrating the families, educators, and neighbors who show up for our kids every day and make Somerville the kind of place they can grow up strong.”