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

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

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

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

Mar 20, 2026

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4 min read

The Latest Copper Mill Meeting

And other items you might have missed

Aaron Weber

Mar 18, 2026

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7 min read

What the heck is going on with Backyard Cottages

An intensive debate on a unexpected subject

Somerville YIMBY

Mar 10, 2026

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4 min read

Help Plan Affordable Housing in Gilman Square

Just-A-Start and SCLT community outreach event

Aaron Weber

Mar 5, 2026

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3 min read

No Vacancy

It’s a tenant’s rights issue

Somerville YIMBY

Mar 3, 2026

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5 min read

Affordable Housing Makes Progress

Affordability doesn't come cheap

Aaron Weber

Feb 27, 2026

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3 min read

The Displacement Time Bomb

It's already here, just waiting to go off

Somerville YIMBY

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