City of Somerville

06/12/2026

Somerville is hosting the SomerCup 2026 community soccer tournament for kids and adults and all are invited to participate. Games will take place in July at Dilboy Stadium (110 Alewife Brook Parkway). Sign up yourself or build a team of neighbors, colleagues, and friends. Schedule is as follows:

-Sunday, July 12, 12 to 5 p.m.: Kindergarten to Grade 4
-Monday, July 13, 5 to 10 p.m.: Adults (ages 18 and up)
-Friday, July 17, 1:30 to 5 p.m.: Grades 5 to 8 and 9 to 12

Players of all skill levels are welcome to participate. Register individually or as a team (8 to 10 players) now through Friday, June 26, at somervillema.gov/worldcup.

06/11/2026

The World Cup has arrived - celebrate with fellow fans in Somerville! Visit somervillema.gov/worldcup throughout the tournament to find upcoming matches and where to watch locally.

06/11/2026

A Heat Advisory is currently in place for Somerville for Thursday, June 11 - Friday, June 12. Feels-like temperatures up to 98 degrees are possible. Please review ways to safe and cool.

Never leave children or pets alone in the car, even for a quick errand.

Drink plenty of water.

Practice sun safety by wearing sunscreen, a wide-brimmed hat, and sunglasses when outside.

Find shade whenever possible throughout the day.

Limit exercise to the early morning or the evening. Avoid strenuous activity during midday when temperatures are usually highest.

If you are experiencing symptoms of heat illness, such as headaches, dizziness, nausea, confusion, cramps, high body temperature, or a fast pulse, get medical help right away and move to a cooler place.

Be a good neighbor. Check on family, friends, and neighbors, especially older adults, people who live alone, and people with medical conditions.

To help stay cool, you can seek relief from the heat in air-conditioned City buildings. Visit somervillema.gov/keepcool or call 311 (617-666-3311) for more.

All City splash pads are currently open for use with the exception of Lincoln Park. Many Somerville city parks and playgrounds have water features that run from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. The water sprays are on timers and stop for 20 minutes between cycles.

06/10/2026

06/10/2026

New date announced for Blessing of the Bay groundbreaking - this Friday, 6/12 at 11:00.

06/09/2026

At approximately 2:57 a.m. on Tuesday, June 9 the Somerville Fire Department responded to a fire at 162 Broadway, a three story building containing six apartment units and four commercial properties, which use the addresses of 160-166 Broadway.

Upon arrival, firefighters found an active fire on the second floor with flames coming out a front window and starting to spread upward. Upon assessment of the scene a second alarm was sounded. Firefighters were successful in containing the fire to a second floor apartment at 162 although smoke and water damage resulted in other areas of the apartment block.

At least six residents were displaced as a result of the fire, and one business suffered heavy water damage. The RedCross and Somerville agencies are assisting displaced individuals.

One Somerville firefighter was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment. All building occupants were able to safely evacuate. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.

06/09/2026

Looking to cool off during the next few days of hot weather? Somerville’s splash pads are on and ready for use! Many City parks and playgrounds have water spray features including simple single heads, overhead misters, and larger water play elements.

All splash pads are currently open for the summer season, except for Lincoln Park. The water features at Lincoln Park are closed until further notice for maintenance.

Water sprays run from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. They are on timers and stop for 20 minutes between cycles. To find a water feature in your neighborhood, visit bit.ly/somersplash.

06/05/2026

The Boston Globe recently published their annual Best of the Best awards, and Somerville cleaned up! Thank you to the Globe for highlighting some of our amazing small businesses here in Somerville, and major congratulations to all of our businesses that won an award in their category - check out the list of winners here! 🏆

There's a lot of great spots on this list, but we want to hear from you - who did the Globe miss in each category? Share your thoughts in the comments, and be sure to tag the businesses in the shoutout if you can!

06/05/2026

Update: Due to the forecasted rain and potential thunderstorms during the event timeframe, SomerStreets: Carnaval will be held on its rain date of Sunday, June 14. More information is available at https://somervilleartscouncil.org/events/somerstreets-carnaval/

06/04/2026

Mayor Jake Wilson, Ward 1 Councilor Matthew McLaughlin and City Staff invite you to a virtual community meeting on Wednesday, June 17, from 6:00 - 7:30pm to discuss the quick build safety improvements project on Washington Street between Tufts Street and the city line. Come hear an overview of the project, learn more about the opportunities in quick-build projects, and share your questions and feedback.

Following the community meeting, we will launch an online survey to gather community input and host pop-ups along Washington Street. Please find more information about the event and other opportunities for engagement at voice.somervillema.gov/eastwashington.