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August News from Somerville YIMBY

August News from Somerville YIMBY

Endorsements are almost ready, but until then...

Aaron Weber
August 11, 2025

Commission & Board Openings

Want to help the Somerville spend $7 million per year for affordable housing, historic preservation, and open space projects? Apply to serve on the Somerville Community Preservation Committee.

There are also seats open on the Urban Design Commission and the Zoning Board of Appeals.

For more information visit somervillema.gov/besomerville.

Somerville YIMBY Shirts

Thanks to your enthusiasm, we’ve made a sizeable order of shirts! They’ll be ready in mid-August, and we’ll be reaching out to everyone who signed up to arrange payment and delivery.

We made a few extras as well, so if you want one but didn’t sign up, stay tuned for further details.

Blue tee with a white logo

City Council & Mayoral Elections

Candidates have submitted their responses and we’re busily reviewing them. We hope to publish our endorsements soon.

Upcoming Events

August 13: Somerville YIMBY Monthly Meeting — Agenda will focus largely on the election, plus preparation for tabling at fall festivals. 6:00–7:00 pm, via Zoom.
August 21: MBTA Hearing on Automated Enforcement — 6:00 pm, in-person at 10 Park Plaza, Boston and online via Zoom.
August 24 and 25: Davis Square Neighborhood Council Elections — in person at the West Branch library.

As always, you can find our Google calendar at somervilleyimby.org/calendar. If you notice we’ve missed an event, feel free to reply to this message and let us know!