Neighborhood Connect Fall 2026 WARD 1

Somerville’s Ward 1 Neighborhood Connect meeting, held October 26, 2026, focused on community questions and city updates. The mayor discussed ongoing and planned infrastructure work, including the effort to remove and ground the McGrath elevated highway—with state investment and federal funding—and a Kensington Connector safety and access project. Water-main upgrades and sewer rehabilitation, including work on South Pearl Street and combined sewer overflow improvements, were also noted. The councilor highlighted upcoming major Eversource construction in East Somerville and Ward 2, with an opportunity for residents to engage on community benefits and programming. The mayor also referenced the recently passed city budget, including a record dollar increase for Somerville Public Schools, but gave no amount.

No contract awards, RFPs, vendor selections, bid approvals, or procurement-related votes were identified. Other topics included response to a recent fire affecting two Broadway businesses, public safety and police reform initiatives, traffic safety, composting, SNAP access, permitting, and city services.