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Davis Square Neighborhood Council @davissquarenc.org · 28/09/2026

It's the last Monday of September, which means tonight at 6 PM is our monthly general meeting—and it's our first as the formally-recognized-by-the-City Neighborhood Council for Davis Square! Join us at the Crystal Ballroom to talk community events, developments, and more!

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2026-09-28 General Meeting Notice

Meeting: Monday, September 28th, 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm (Live Notes Link) Hi Neighbors, Our regular meeting will be held at 6:00 PM, at the Crystal Ballroom, 55 Davis Square, Somerville. Please plan to arrive in person at 5:30 PM for check in and new member verification. As always, our regular m...

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Davis Square Neighborhood Council @davissquarenc.org · 25/09/2026

Thank you to Art's Creamery for generously donating a portion of sales to DSNC recently. The gelato was delicious—even a rainy evening couldn't keep our neighbors away! 🍨

Davis Square Neighborhood Council
Featured Community Partner.
Art’s Creamery.
Thank you!

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Davis Square Neighborhood Council @davissquarenc.org · 24/09/2026

DSNC & @cityofsomerville.bsky.social invite you to participate in the inaugural Davis Square Community Yard Sale on 10/4. Residents can sell from your yard, driveway, or sidewalk, or grab a table in Statue Park if you don't have outdoor space. For details & to register: davissquarenc.org/community

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Davis Square Neighborhood Council @davissquarenc.org · 18/09/2026

Thank you to the Crystal Ballroom at Somerville Theater for hosting several of DSNC's monthly membership meetings this year. Mark your calendars—our next meeting is Monday, September 28th. We hope to see you there!

Davis Square Neighborhood Council
Featured Community Partner.
Crystal Ballroom at Somerville Theatre.
Thank you!

The Davis Square Neighborhood Council meets in the Crystal Ballroom.

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Davis Square Neighborhood Council @davissquarenc.org · 14/09/2026

Thank you to Sacco's Bowl Haven for generously hosting DSNC's second annual bowling & pizza party in July! Great food, a few gutter balls, and a lot of laughs—we're already looking forward to next year. 🎳🍕

Davis Square Neighborhood Council
Featured Community Partner.
Sacco’s Bowl Haven.
By American Flatbread.
Thank you!

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Davis Square Neighborhood Council @davissquarenc.org · 01/09/2026

Want a sticker? Come vote in the primary election before 8 PM TODAY! In several races, the winner of the primary may be uncontested in the general election, so be sure to cast your vote for your preferred candidates in the primary TODAY! Find your polling place: www.sec.state.ma.us/...

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Davis Square Neighborhood Council @davissquarenc.org · 03/08/2026

Apply ((forms.gle/6iGrSUs7zL...)) to join the community benefits negotiating team for the Copper Mill project! You'll help gather the needs and desires of the Davis Square community and set the terms Copper Mill would need to meet to get their project approved.

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Questionnaire for Joining the DSNC Copper Mill Community Benefits Committee

Thank you for your interest in volunteering for the DSNC's Community Benefits Committee regarding the potential Copper Mill development. Please answer these questions to the best of your ability

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Davis Square Neighborhood Council @davissquarenc.org · 31/07/2026

ICYMI, the DSNC just marked an important milestone: we presented to Somerville City Council to formally seek city recognition! This will grant us a seat at the table with private developers and city government. Next, the Legislative Matters Committee will hold a public hearing in the fall.

D S N C President Elaine Almquist presents to City Council.

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Davis Square Neighborhood Council @davissquarenc.org · 30/07/2026

Have you tried the delicious gelato at Art's Creamery yet? Here is your chance: they are generously hosting a fundraiser for DSNC tonight, July 30th, from 5-10 PM. Ten percent of sales will be donated to DSNC. Located next to the bike path, at 99 Elmwood Street in Cambridge.

Scoops of ice-cream in a dish labeled Art's Creamery.
Put the fun back in fundraiser!
10% of all sales donated to DSNC!
Support local small business
When, Thursday, July 30, 5-10 PM
Where, Art's Creamery, 99 Elmwood St, Cambridge

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Davis Square Neighborhood Council @davissquarenc.org · 17/07/2026

Reminder to join the Davis Square Neighborhood Council for a free bowling & pizza party on Monday, July 20th, from 6-9 PM at Sacco's. A huge thank you to Sacco's for hosting us and making this night possible!

Strike up the fun!

Join the Davis Square Neighborhood Council for Free Bowling & Pizza Party!

Monday, July twentieth, from 6 to 9 P M. Sacco's at American Flatbread, 45 Day Street, Somerville.

Donations to D S N C encouraged.

DavisSquareNC.org.

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Davis Square Neighborhood Council @davissquarenc.org · 14/07/2026

Still trying to figure out who to vote for? Join DSNC for the MA 2nd Middlesex District Senate Candidate Forum on July 16th at the Somerville High School. Register for the forum: docs.google.com/form...

Senate Candidate Forum. Massachusetts second Middlesex district. July sixteenth, 7:00 to 9:00 P M (doors open at 6:30 P M), Somerville High School, 81 Highland Avenue, Somerville, Massachusetts.

Burhan Azeem, Christine Barber, Erika Uyterhoeven, Matt McLaughlin, and Tom Hopcraft.

You are invited to attend a community forum to hear from the five candidates running to fill Senator Pat Jehlen's seat for the second Middlesex state Senate.

Please register for the event (either in person or virtually) and submit a question you would like the moderators to ask the candidates: https://NeighborsAction.org/forum https://sites.google.com/view/usnc/middlesex-second-forum

Sponsored by the Gilman Square Neighborhood Council, Union Square Neighborhood Council, Neighbors In Action, Somerville Community Cooperation, Somerville Community Land Trust, Art Stays Here Coalition, Somerville Stands Together, and Davis Square Neighborhood Council.

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Davis Square Neighborhood Council @davissquarenc.org · 08/07/2026

Our pizza party is becoming an annual tradition! Save the date for Monday, July 20th, 6-9 PM, at Sacco's! Come enjoy free pizza, free bowling, and a cash bar; chat with your neighbors; and support the DSNC!

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Davis Square Neighborhood Council @davissquarenc.org · 27/06/2026

Stop by the Crystal Ballroom on Monday, June 29th, 8-10 PM for our Davis Square Summer Social! No cover, just a great opportunity to meet your neighbors, share a drink, and talk about all things Davis! (We're also having our June meeting immediately prior; feel free to attend that too, 6-8 PM.)

The marquee on the Crystal Ballroom says, Come join us! Davis Square Social, Crystal Ballroom, Monday, June twenty-ninth, 8 P M.

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Davis Square Neighborhood Council @davissquarenc.org · 18/05/2026

Reminder our May general meeting is EARLY this month (due to Memorial Day). Join us TONIGHT, 6-8 PM in the Crystal Ballroom! Full details were sent out on the mailing list: groups.google.com/g/...

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Davis Square Neighborhood Council @davissquarenc.org · 22/04/2026

We'll be starting in half an hour! Come have a slice of pizza and share what changes you'd like to see on Elm St. this year!

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Davis Square Neighborhood Council @davissquarenc.org · 15/04/2026

The DSNC's Elmway Action Group is hosting an open house next week to gather feedback on our proposal for safety improvements on Elm St. Please come by and weigh in! 📍 The Dragon's Lair, 233 Elm St. 🗓️ Wednesday, April 22nd 🕕 6-8 PM Learn more at DavisSquareNC.org/pr...

Elm Street Quick-Build Safety Improvement Proposal Open House.

Have a slice of pizza with your neighbors, and learn about proposed changes for Elm Street!

The Davis Square Neighborhood Council Elmway Action Group is proposing a series of changes to Elm St. between Day St. and Grove St. to make it safer and more pleasant for folks to walk and sit.

Elm Street Quick-Build Safety Improvement Proposal Open House.

The current configuration has 7 feet parking lane, 26 feet drive lane, 7 feet parking lane. The proposed configuration has 12 feet outdoor dining, 3 feet buffer, 11 feet drive lane, 14 feet angled parking.

The Davis Square Neighborhood Council Elmway Action Group is proposing a series of changes to Elm St. between Day St. and Grove St. to make it safer and more pleasant for folks to walk and sit.

Harrison Avenue in Phillips Square, Chinatown, painted part of the street, filled it with planters, tables, and seating, and separated it from the street with flex posts.

Bow Street in Union Square, Somerville, has back-in diagonal parking and outdoor dining area in part of the parking area.

Grand Union Boulevard in Assembly Square, Somerville, has a quick-build accessible bus platform.

Harrison Avenue, Phillips Square, Chinatown, painted part of the street, filled it with planters, tables, and seating, and separated it from the street with flex posts.

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Davis Square Neighborhood Council @davissquarenc.org · 23/03/2026

If you want to verify your voting status ahead of next month's DSNC Board election, there are multiple opportunities this week! Those and all our other events are listed on the DSNC calendar at calendar.DavisSquare...

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Davis Square Neighborhood Council @davissquarenc.org · 10/03/2026

Copper Mill's meeting about their plans to redevelop 231-249 Elm St. & 6-8 + 12 Grove St. (The Burren through Dragon Pizza) is TONIGHT, March 10th, at 7 PM in the Crystal Ballroom! If you haven't registered to attend in person, you can still join via Zoom. Details at groups.google.com/g/...

A CG rendering of a potential design for Copper Mill's building shows 2 stories by the street with retail space and outdoor dining space, and a tall tower of apartments set farther back.

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Davis Square Neighborhood Council @davissquarenc.org · 27/10/2025

It's the last Monday of October, which means our general meeting is TONIGHT at 6 PM in the Somerville Community Baptist Church. We'll hear statements from local candidates for next week's election and more ways to all get involved with property developments in Davis Square!

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2025-10-27 General Meeting Notice

Meeting: Monday, Oct 27, 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm (Live Agenda Link) Hi Neighbors, Our regular meeting will be hybrid and held at 6:00 PM at the Somerville Community Baptist Church at 31 College Ave. as well as online via Zoom: Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85220522175?pwd=b92uXx6aRR...

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Davis Square Neighborhood Council @davissquarenc.org · 13/10/2025

Join neighbors TONIGHT, October 13th, at 6 PM at the Cummings Center room 270 for a proactive conversation about development in Davis Square! Talk with fellow square residents and workers about what we want out of Davis Square development projects. Hosted by and only by the DSNC.

What Should Development Look Like in Davis Square?

Monday, October thirteenth, 6 P M.

177 College Avenue, Medford, Massachusetts, Tufts JCC, Room 270.

Join your neighbors for a community conversation about development, zoning, and the future of Davis Square. Learn how projects get approved, hear different perspectives without the noise, and help shape how the Davis Square Neighborhood Council represents the community in negotiations with developers.

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City of Somerville @cityofsomerville.bsky.social · 31/07/2025

Tonight's 7/31 SomerMovie showing of Wayne's World has been cancelled due to weather.

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Davis Square Neighborhood Council @davissquarenc.org · 28/07/2025

Reminder the next Davis Square Neighborhood Council meeting is **tonight** at 6 PM in the Somerville Community Baptist Church, and it is also the last day to nominate someone for August's DSNC Board elections! More details at groups.google.com/g/...

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Davis Square Neighborhood Council @davissquarenc.org · 14/07/2025

Reminder from last meeting we're having a Davis Square neighbor social tonight, the 14th, from 6-9 PM at Sacco's Bowl Haven! 🎳 Free pizza, free salad, free bowling 🍕 Vegetarian, vegan, & gluten-free options 🍻 Pay for your beverages ❤️ Please, tip generously as there is no food bill to tip on

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Davis Square Neighborhood Council @davissquarenc.org · 06/06/2025

We're planning a #DavisSquare summer social. Join the conversation and help us pick a date that works for the most people! groups.google.com/g/...

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City of Somerville @cityofsomerville.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

Mayor Katjana Ballantyne, Ward 5 Councilor Naima Sait, Ward 3 Councilor Ben Ewen-Campen, Ward 2 Councilor J.T. Scott, and City Staff invite you to a community meeting to discuss the Somerville Avenue quick-build improvements between Elm Street and Bow Street.

Graphic with a highlighted section of Somerville Avenue. Text overlay reads "Somerville Avenue Quick-Build Safety Improvements
As part of this project, we aim to:

Create protected bike lanes
Increase visibility and safety at crosswalks
Improve the bus rider experience
Work with community members to identify parking regulation updates needed

Virtual Community Meeting

Monday, June 9th, 2025
6:00pm - 7:30pm

Learn more and register for the meeting at somervillema.gov/somervilleavenue

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City of Somerville @cityofsomerville.bsky.social · 23/05/2025

City buildings will be closed Monday, May 26, in observance of Memorial Day. Trash and recycling collection will be delayed by one day.

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City of Somerville @cityofsomerville.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

The Slice of the City spring meet-up series continues next week and will be in your neighborhood soon: ➡Ward 7: Tuesday, May 20, at Lou Ann David Park (1060 Broadway) ➡Ward 2: Wednesday, May 21, at Lincoln Park (290 Washington St)

Graphic with text overlay reading "Pizza parties in the park. Ward 7: Tuesday, May 20. Ward 2: Wednesday, May 21. Activities for children will be available. Learn more and find rain locations at somervillema.gov/slice"

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Davis Square Neighborhood Council @davissquarenc.org · 28/04/2025

It's the last Monday of the month. Join us at the Somerville Community Baptist Church or on Zoom to hear and discuss current projects and topics in #DavisSquare, #SomervilleMA, as well as major milestones toward formal neighborhood council formation! Agenda: docs.google.com/document/d/1...

Join our next meeting! New members always welcome. Davis Square Neighborhood Council. Have a say in Davis Square! Join us to discuss development plans, parking, small businesses, housing, arts, pedestrian safety, bike lanes, public safety, and more. Monday, April twenty-eighth at 6 P M. Somerville Community Baptist Church, 31 College Avenue or sites.google.com/view/DavisSquareNC

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Somerville Infrastructure @somervilleinfr1.bsky.social · 05/04/2025

It’s Civic Day in Somerville! Come down to the High School from 1-4 and talk to our your favorite City Departments!

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Ben Ewen-Campen @benforward3.bsky.social · 10/03/2025

🚲 Tonight! Elm-Beacon Bike Lane open house - come learn about the first safe streets project undertaken since we passed the Safe Streets Ordinance last year. voice.somervillema.gov/elm-beacon-c...

https://voice.somervillema.gov/elm-beacon-connector

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Davis Square Neighborhood Council @davissquarenc.org · 09/03/2025

Reminder the next Bylaws Committee meeting is at Diesel Cafe at noon today! Anyone who lives or works in Davis Square is invited to participate if you want to have a hand in shaping our bylaws or represent the views of neighbors who can't make it!

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Davis Square Neighborhood Council @davissquarenc.org · 08/03/2025

Our next Bylaws Committee meeting will be at Diesel Cafe TOMORROW, the 9th, at noon. This one will be focused on the sections regarding the Neighborhood Council Board. More details: groups.google.com/g/...

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Davis Square Neighborhood Council @davissquarenc.org · 02/03/2025

Reminder the Bylaws Committee is meeting again today, Sunday the 2nd, at Revival Cafe at noon! Anyone who lives or works in Davis Square is encouraged to come have a hand in shaping the bylaws that will govern the DSNC when we formally form!

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Davis Square Neighborhood Council @davissquarenc.org · 01/03/2025

The first meeting of our new Bylaws Committee is about to begin! Come join us at Revival Cafe at noon if you want to have a hand in shaping the bylaws that will govern the DSNC when we formally form! If you can't make today, we'll also be at Revival same time tomorrow!

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Davis Square Neighborhood Council @davissquarenc.org · 12/02/2025

Reminder the next community meeting about the proposed Elm St. (Burren through Dragon Pizza) construction project is *TONIGHT*, the 12th, in the Somerville Community Baptist Church (31 College Ave.) at 6 PM. See you there!

Community Meeting, Davis Square.

Please join us to engage in a discussion regarding 231-249 Elm Street and 6-8 & 12 Grove Street.

Date & Time:
Wednesday, February twelfth, 2025.
6:00 P M to 8:00 P M.

Location:
Somerville Community Baptist Church.

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Davis Square Neighborhood Council @davissquarenc.org · 10/02/2025

Reminder this is this coming Wednesday!

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