Somerville, MA

As spooky season comes to a close, don’t trash your pumpkins, smash ’em. Community members are invited to Somerville’s second annual ‘Pumpkin Smash‘ on Saturday, November 7, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Chuckie Harris Park (17 Cross St. East). Rain date is Sunday, November 8. Bring and smash your Halloween pumpkins (our smash […]

The Somerville Police is proudly presenting an event for helping families of the Mystic Learning Center and those in need with Thanksgiving meals. They are going to be the Market Basket at 400 Somerville Ave, Somerville, November 7 & 8, 2026 from 10am – 6pm. Come help your neighbors with a special guest appearance by […]

The Center for Arts at the Armory (CAA) announces that it will host and manage the 17th Annual Somerville Winter Farmers Market (SWFM) every Saturday beginning November 7 through April 17. This weekly market offers the best locally grown and regionally produced agricultural items, including vegetable produce, cheese, eggs, meats, fish, breads, pastries, and sweets. […]

The City of Somerville is seeking one new volunteer member to join the Somerville Affordable Housing Trust (SAHT). This vacancy is for a representative of a Somerville nonprofit whose primary mission is affordable housing. If you’re passionate about affordable housing in our community, this is a great opportunity to make an impact. What is the […]

By Keith Foster Chuckie Harris Park went to our four-legged friends this Halloween for a pet costume contest. There were also activities for families and kids. Lindsay Allen, Executive Director at East Somerville Main Streets, who was dressed as the Cowardly Lion from The Wizard of Oz, spoke as the host of the dog parade […]

By Bella Grimaldi The Somerville Homeless Coalition, which was established through a community-led effort in 1985, now serves over 4,500 people. Hannah O’Halloran, the Director of Homeless Services, said that as winter approaches, there is an influx of people in Somerville who require support. “The need grows, and the City of Somerville opens up a […]

The Winter Farmers Market in Somerville is returning for its 17th season at the Center for Arts at the Armory, 191 Highland Ave. According to a Patch of Somerville report,... The post Somerville Winter Farmers Market Returns for 17th Season With Local Goods, SNAP Match appeared first on Country 102.5.

Life in the Ville by Jimmy Del Ponte “Started in 1913, the shop grew from carriage needs to auto needs and then in the 1940’s … the addition of electrical appliances came along … and the name was changed to Lechmere Tire and Sales Company. The word “tire” would be dropped by 1950, and most […]

Somerville’s annual “Truck O’ Treat” was held on Thursday, October 29, outside City Hall. Many came out in costumes to enjoy this family-friendly event, which included safe Trick-or-Treating, a spooktacular visit from a decorated City of Somerville truck, lawn games, light refreshments, and more.

As the manager of the Somerville Theatre for the last 25 years, Ian Judge has improved the projection, sound, architecture, and programming. Now, he is one of the proud owners of the historic cinema, where he recalled attending screenings with other working-class residents as a child.  When the well-known Davis Square theater building went up... The post Somerville Theatre operators buy historic theater building for $12 million appeared first on The Berkeley Beacon.