Next public meeting of the USNC: November 17th, 2025 - 7:00 pm
(Public meetings are usually every FIRST and THIRD Monday of the month at 7pm, unless otherwise noted. )
Location: 337 Somerville Ave, 2nd Floor, Somerville, MA 02143
And on Zoom
Next public meeting of the USNC: November 17th, 2025 - 7:00 pm
(Public meetings are usually every FIRST and THIRD Monday of the month at 7pm, unless otherwise noted. )
Location: 337 Somerville Ave, 2nd Floor, Somerville, MA 02143
And on Zoom
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On Monday, October 6, 2025 The Hamilton Company presented their initial plans for their parcel at One Union Square to the USNC. You can view the presentation here. This project is in the very early stages. If you have any questions we will do our best to answer. Contact us at: unionsquareneighborhoodcouncil@gmail.com
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Mayoral Candidates Forum
Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Mayoral Candidates Forum on July 21, 2025. You can watch the entire discussion here.
Visit the Somernova hub for updates on the Somernova CBA and project
Somerville's Union Square Neighborhood Council was created to help shape the future of Union Square as an increasingly inclusive and vibrant neighborhood and commercial center built around the aspirations of the people who live and work here. Membership is open to all residents, property owners, business owners, workers, and volunteers in the Union Square neighborhood, though all are welcome to attend and participate in meetings. Meetings are currently being held in person and on Zoom. Join us!
Tell the City of Somerville that Community Center Planning is Overdue!
The community is circulating a petition in support of a community center. The USNC endorses this initiative.
Sign the petition here.
Community Vigil for Housing Justice
What: Stand with Washington Street tenants facing an $800 rent hike after demanding safe housing,
When: Wednesday, November 5 from 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Where: Address provided after registration
Register: bit.ly/TenantVigil
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Faces of East: Opening the Box
Join us for the second installment of the Faces of East Project: Open the Box on Thursday, November 7th, from 5–8 PM at the Taco Loco mural (48 Broadway)!
Enjoy an evening filled with lights, music, live painting, and plenty of art as we celebrate creativity and community in East Somerville.
When? Friday November 7th from 5:00PM - 8:00PM (doors at 6:30PM)
Where? 48 Broadway, Somerville, MA 02145 - by the Taco Loco Mural
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Somerville's Inaugural Pumpkin Smash!
Saturday, November 8, 2025: 10:30am-1pm
22 Vinal Avenue
Bring and smash your pumpkins (or smash one provided) at this family-fun event. Featuring pumpkin-smaashing activities, a bake sale, and more Come learn about Somerville's Food Waste Pilot.
Let's divert our pumpkins from landfill and compost them instead. Don't trash 'em. Smash 'em!
In collaboration with: The City of Somerville, Sustainville, Mothers Out Front Somerville, Garbage to Garden, and The Growing Center