Somerville YIMBY

Somerville YIMBY — Yes In My Back Yard — is a group of Somerville residents advocating for smart growth that benefits everyone.

Featured

Aug 15, 2025

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4 min read

Council & Mayoral Endorsements

Plus: Davis Square Neighborhood Council, fundraisers, and more

Aaron Weber

Oct 12, 2023

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3 min read

A key planning board meeting, a social meetup, and volunteer opportunities

Early Voting Starts Today: Why We Support Willie Burnley Jr.

Sep 9, 2025

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6 min read

Early Voting Starts Today: Why We Support Willie Burnley Jr.

Get out the vote

Aaron Weber

Dec 12, 2023

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3 min read

Final 2023 City Council meeting, Illuminations Ride, Parties

Jan 28, 2025

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4 min read

YIMBYs on TV, State Action, and More

Good news!

Aaron Weber

Articles

Dec 1, 2025

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4 min read

Mayor Wilson Transition Survey & Other News

What's on the agenda for 2026?

Aaron Weber

Nov 25, 2025

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3 min read

Where Did the Demand Come From?

It's Jobs. Always has been.

Somerville YIMBY

Nov 18, 2025

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3 min read

What Would SB 79 Look Like Here?

Following in California's Footsteps

Somerville YIMBY

Nov 13, 2025

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5 min read

Action Alert: Starter Homes, Dormers, & Working Groups

Eave, Interrupted

Aaron Weber

Nov 6, 2025

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4 min read

Congratulations to Our New Electeds

Next up: celebrations and policy

Aaron Weber

Oct 29, 2025

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5 min read

Not Just Election News

But also, early voting is open now!

Aaron Weber