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Mayor Jake Wilson @mayorjakewilson.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Today as we reflect on 25 years since September 11th 2001, it’s important to remember what unites us as a community as we join together in Davis Square this evening as we grieve those taken from us on that tragic day.

Mayor Wilson speaking at the 9/11 memorial.

Somerville Fire Honor Guard at the 9/11 memorial.

Somerville Police Honor Guard at the 9/11 memorial.

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Mayor Jake Wilson @mayorjakewilson.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

On our latest episode of Open Door Chats, I sat down with Budget Director Mike Mastrobuoni, to discuss all things FY27 and how my administration worked diligently through a tough fiscal landscape to deliver this years budget. youtu.be/ogbQoMljHXo

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Open Door Chats w/ Mayor Wilson: Budget FY27

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Mike Connolly @mikeconnollyma.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

🚨 SOCIAL HOUSING ALERT 🚨 Proud to be working with Somerville Mayor Jake Wilson as he announces the city’s vision for the vacant site by Gilman Square: a dual pilot program of affordable early childhood education and social housing!

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Mayor Jake Wilson @mayorjakewilson.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

My op-ed for @bostonglobe.com www.bostonglobe.com/2026/06/04/o... CSO’s are a regional challenge and we need more financial support from state and federal aid to properly prepare and create infrastructure to deal with them, this is much more than just a Somerville issue.

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Somerville doesn’t love that dirty water. But we need help paying to clean it up. - The Boston Globe

Protecting ratepayers from escalating costs requires creative and comprehensive state-level solutions.

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Mayor Jake Wilson @mayorjakewilson.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

100% real Mayor, but if I’m in the video am I a reel Mayor?

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Mayor Jake Wilson @mayorjakewilson.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

My statement on the incident in Davis Square this morning. Full statement also posted to somervillema.gov/news.

The Somerville Police are actively investigating an assault with a knife-like weapon that occurred this morning on Holland Street between persons believed to be known to one another. Fortunately, the victim’s injuries were non-life-threatening, and first and foremost my thoughts are with them and wishes for their full recovery.

I am extremely upset for the victim and the community. Our public spaces have to be safe and welcoming for everyone. We know residents are frustrated and concerned, and rightly so. We launched new interventions, protocols, and increased patrol efforts this spring, and we are fully committed to making sure people start to feel a noticeable impact of these efforts this summer and beyond.

I want to thank Somerville Police Chief Benford and all of our emergency responders for their quick response and ongoing investigation. Public safety is the topmost responsibility of local government, and we’re going to keep showing up and doing the work.

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Mayor Jake Wilson @mayorjakewilson.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

For my latest Open Door Chat, I sat down with Steven Nutter, Director of the Office of Sustainability and Environment (OSE) to talk all things around Sustainability Week! youtu.be/XRhRK7QjTKQ

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Open Door Chats w/ Jake Wilson

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Mayor Jake Wilson @mayorjakewilson.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

youtu.be/YyfNR5i70zU Last week, I sat down with President of the City Council Lance Davis for the second episode of City Hall Conversations, give it a watch.

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City Hall Conversations Ep.2: DeRatification, SustainaVille, Water/Sewers, & Upcoming Events -5.1.26

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NBC10 Boston @nbcboston.com · 28/04/2026

"I oftentimes get approached by people, and they'll say, 'What are you doing about the rat problem?' And it really got me thinking, that emphasis on 'you.' Ultimately, this is a 'we' problem," said Somerville City Councilor Jesse Clingan. on.nbcboston.com/ZPdzyJR

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‘DeRATification Week' in Somerville flips the script on rodent control

Officials in Somerville, Massachusetts, are putting on a show-and-tell on controlling the rat population this week.

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Mayor Jake Wilson @mayorjakewilson.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

We’re bringing it back! All city clean up on Saturday April 25th. See you there!

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Only In Boston @onlyinbos.bsky.social · 05/04/2026

The Fluffernutter is a Massachusetts creation. Marshmallow Fluff was invented in Somerville in 1917, the recipe for the sandwich came from Melrose, and it’s still produced in Lynn today. One sandwich. Three Massachusetts cities.

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Mayor Jake Wilson @mayorjakewilson.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

I'm proud to declare the first Wednesday of every April to be Start By Believing Day. Victims of sexual violence are often met with doubt or shame, causing additional negative effects to their wellbeing.

group photo of City staff, community members, SPD officers, and SPD dog in mayor's office holding the Start by Believing proclamation.

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Mayor Jake Wilson @mayorjakewilson.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

We are kicking off City Hall Conversations, which will feature one on one sit downs with the President of the City Council Lance Davis and myself chopping it up. Check it out! www.youtube.com/watch?v=flVY...

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City Hall Conversations w/ Mayor Wilson & President Davis

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Mayor Jake Wilson @mayorjakewilson.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

I'm proud to proclaim 2026 as the Year of the Neighbor in Somerville! This year, we are choosing community over isolation and inviting every resident to join us in small acts of connection that make our city stronger.

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Mayor Jake Wilson @mayorjakewilson.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

I sat down with Anthony Martinez for the second episode of Open Door Chats this week, give it a watch! youtu.be/yqWtmxJbLiM

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Open Door Chats w/ Mayor Wilson

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Mayor Jake Wilson @mayorjakewilson.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

It’s March 11th or as we celebrate in the City of Somerville, 311 Day! I jumped on the phones to take some calls. 📞 🎉@311somerville.bsky.social

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Mayor Jake Wilson @mayorjakewilson.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

To be clear, @cityofsomerville.bsky.social moved to bsky instead of the former, in February 2025. As always, Somerville leads the way!

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Mayor Jake Wilson @mayorjakewilson.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

A Message to the Somerville Arts Community, and all who support local arts and creativity. Here’s our plan, and why we believe it will strengthen the already world-class arts community in Somerville. www.somervillema.gov/news

Arts Council Update from Mayor Wilson February 24,2026

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Mayor Jake Wilson @mayorjakewilson.bsky.social · 22/02/2026

Hey Somerville, another big storm is coming tonight. Stay safe, check on your neighbors, and visit www.somervillema.gov/snow for updates.

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Mayor Jake Wilson @mayorjakewilson.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

Last week I sat down with Celeste Gearhart BSN, RN, Director of Public Health Nursing for the City to talk about flu season, city vax clinics and I even got my flu shot. www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Wlf...

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City Flu Clinics & Vax Info

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Mayor Jake Wilson @mayorjakewilson.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

Happy Lunar New Year Somerville! Welcome to the year of the Fire Horse, which is characterized as a symbol of energy, vitality and adventure! (Cantonese greeting video) www.youtube.com/watch?v=N66V...

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City of Somerville Lunar New Year 2026 Cantonese Greeting

YouTube video by Somerville GovTV

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City of Somerville @cityofsomerville.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

If you've received a census form, please fill it out and return it to Elections! Annual participation in the census is essential for keeping an accurate population count, and it updates or maintains your status as an active voter for upcoming elections.

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somervillema.gov/elections
return your census forms!
census forms accepted:
-In person at City Hall (93 Highland Ave.)
-Via mail to Somerville Election Department,
93 Highland Ave., Somerville, MA 02143
-Email: census@somervillema.gov
-Fax: (617) 625-5643

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Mayor Jake Wilson @mayorjakewilson.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

Let’s prepare for more snow coming this weekend and learn why we will NOT be calling a snow emergency. www.somervillema.gov/snow

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Mayor Jake Wilson @mayorjakewilson.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

Meet the newest member of team Somerville, Drain Maye! Drain Maye joined the Mayor's Office today through our adopt-a-drain program. When you adopt a drain, you agree to perform light maintenance before storms to help prevent localized flooding and trash from entering the waterways.

Screenshot of map with small heart icon, above reads “Drain Maye has been adopted by Mayor Jake of City of Somerville”

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Mayor Jake Wilson @mayorjakewilson.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

On Monday, I sat down with @wgbh.org to talk my administration’s first month in office. Topics ranged from our open door policy, Thursday night Mayor’s Office meetings, snow removal and housing developments in Somerville. Give it a listen. www.wgbh.org/news/local/2...

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Mayor Jake Wilson @mayorjakewilson.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

Read my full statement on this weekends snow storm and snow operations at somervillema.gov/news

“Everyone has a plan until they’ve been hit.” - Joe Louis

As we dig out of this historic snowstorm (the eighth-biggest storm in recorded Boston history), I am so proud of the way Somerville neighbors came together to help one another. I am also extremely proud of my DPW staff, who worked day and night in perilous conditions, to clear us out of this storm. The team mobilized quickly to clear the schoolyards and streets, and ensure a safe school reopening on Tuesday, and DPW is continuing snow operations all week. I am also proud of their growth mindset. They proactively identified the areas where we fell short, and are making quick changes to be ready for another potential storm this weekend.

Read the full statement from Mayor Wilson at somervillema.gov/news

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City of Somerville @cityofsomerville.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

The City's snow emergency will end at 12 p.m. noon on Tuesday, January 27, and normal parking rules will resume at that time. Do not move your car to the even side of the road in advance of the 12 p.m. Tuesday lift. 🧵

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Mayor Jake Wilson @mayorjakewilson.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

Good morning Somerville, let’s go shovel our walkways. 🪏❄️

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Mayor Jake Wilson @mayorjakewilson.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

Huge thank you to all our DPW workers and plow contractors working to keep the streets of Somerville safe during this snow storm. ❄️

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Mayor Jake Wilson @mayorjakewilson.bsky.social · 25/01/2026

youtu.be/lhtJ8M6iir4 I made a quick cameo in this as I was running off to a meeting, but the real stars are our amazing team from @311somerville.bsky.social who will be working hard during the storm to make sure our city has all the proper information as we dig out of the snow.

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Park On the Odd Side - Snow Emergency PSA

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Mayor Jake Wilson @mayorjakewilson.bsky.social · 24/01/2026

Snow emergency declared in Somerville. Check out www.Somervillema.gov/snow for all updates. Stay safe.

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Ben Ewen-Campen @benforward3.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

📚✏️WINTER HILL SCHOOL WILL BE REBUILT AT ORIGINAL LOCATION. Grateful to Mayor Wilson for this communication that was shared yesterday. Committed to doing everything we can to urgently advance this work 👇 @mayorjakewilson.bsky.social

"As your Mayor, I want to be sure you hear directly from me that I am fully committed to building our community's new school, with the largest possible capacity, at 115
Sycamore Street as quickly as possible through a clear, transparent process the public can follow.
My charge now is to restore trust and deliver this school.
Our administration will publish a plain-language timeline with key decision points, post regular updates, and make all relevant materials easily accessible so families, educators, and neighbors always know what's happening, when, and why.
I also want to acknowledge the deep frustration Winter Hill and Brown School families have felt for years. That includes, for Winter Hill, the issues that began well before the 2023 building closure and displacement, and then for both school communities, the uncertainty and communication gaps that followed. We will be setting a new course to best advance this project and keep our school community informed and engaged.
To start, now that the Construction Advisory Group (CAG) has released its recommendation, there are a few more formal steps needed to codify the recommendation.
The majority recommendation from the CAG is to maximize state investment in our students and a new school building at Sycamore Street to serve the most students possible. That would translate to building a

students possible. That would translate to building a school for 900+ students. This means approximately 250 seats would ultimately be relocated from the Brown School to a new school building at 115 Sycamore Street.
Here's what's happening next:
The CAG stated an intention to provide the School Committee with maximum flexibility to pursue opportunities for all of our children. I support this intent, and both the School Committee and the School Building Committee will have opportunity in the coming weeks to discuss and respond to this recommendation.
After that, the next step is for the City to formally share our preference as part of our submission to the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA), and we expect that submission to be made in March. (The full CAG recommendation is available at somervillema.gov/ cagrecommendation.)
As Mayor, I serve on the School Committee, where I will not only participate in the discussion and decision-making but I will ensure the City provides timely data and analysis and removes municipal obstacles, so the Committee can choose the programmatic path that best serves the entire district as quickly as possible.
I will ensure that the work to build our new school is given the utmost urgency even as these final decisions

I will ensure that the work to build our new school is given the utmost urgency even as these final decisions for this phase are being made. I want to thank the Construction Advisory Group for its thoughtful recommendations and the many community members who participated in the process.
I also want to recognize that Brown School community members need a clear understanding of what comes next for their school, so let me offer some clarity: at a minimum, the Brown School will remain open at Willow Avenue through at least the 2031/32 school year. There is also a potential this date could extend beyond 2032 as we address other systems needs and climate goals for school buildings across the district.
The specific timeline of a Brown School relocation will depend on both how we plan to address building needs at other K-8 schools across the city and on School Committee decisions about educational programming across the district. What you can count on is this: the City will actively maintain the Brown School building during this time. Students now enrolled at the Brown School will be able to complete their K-5 education at Willow Avenue.
As we enter this next phase, I will continue working closely with Somerville Public Schools, the City Council (who must approve funding), and our state partners to keep the project moving as expeditiously as possible through the state MSBA funding process, financing, design, and construction. The public can expect regular communication, predictable checkpoints, and opportunities for input. The City will deliver openly, efficiently, and on time."

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Mayor Jake Wilson @mayorjakewilson.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

Innovation. Wellness. Discovery. A fascinating tour this afternoon of @adaforsyth.bsky.social located at 100 Chestnut St, lead by their CEO Dr. Wenyuan Shi. It’s so incredible to have the world’s leading independent research organization dedicated to improving oral and overall health in Somerville!

Dr Wenyuan Shi giving a tour of ADA Forsythe.

Mayor Wilson taking a tour of 100 Chestnut Street.

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Mayor Jake Wilson @mayorjakewilson.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

Today we pause to remember the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on his birthday, I reflect on this quote on the importance of what brings us together. “Our goal is to create a beloved community and this will require a qualitative change in our souls as well as a quantitative change in our lives”

Remembering Dr Martin Luther King Jr on his birthday.

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Erika Uyterhoeven @electerika.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

It was so moving to be with Somerville youth, and enjoy their poetry, musical performance, and speeches to celebrate MLK Day. Thank you Teen Empowerment, Somerville Department of Racial and Social Justice, Somerville Public Schools and @mayorjakewilson.bsky.social for bringing us together today.

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Mayor Jake Wilson @mayorjakewilson.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

Nothing but gratitude to our DPW team for executing the first plowable snowstorm of the year with such efficiency. These folks worked overnight to keep our roads safe and accessible for the following day.

Mayor Wilson pictured with folks from DPW

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Mayor Jake Wilson @mayorjakewilson.bsky.social · 18/01/2026

Winter is Coming! The City does not plan on calling a snow emergency, please note that with snow coming, we ask do not park within 20 feet of a corner to allow snow plows and emergency vehicles to clear corners & make turns. Cars parked too close to corners may be ticketed and/or towed.

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Mayor Jake Wilson @mayorjakewilson.bsky.social · 18/01/2026

I sat down for my first Open Door Chat with @cityofsomerville.bsky.social GovTV on Thursday. Topics ranged from how the first two weeks have been, our evening office hours and how helpful our transition team has been in preparing our Executive Team to get to work! youtu.be/8EGyk2f2pzE

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Open Door Chats w/ Mayor Jake Wilson

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Ben Ewen-Campen @benforward3.bsky.social · 17/01/2026

Thank you Mayor Wilson for taking time on a holiday weekend to meet with neighbors of the Warming Center to work on improvements we can make to this critical resource. @mayorjakewilson.bsky.social

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Mayor Jake Wilson @mayorjakewilson.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

Our first Thursday night Mayor’s Office Hours were a success! We had conversations about Committees, Gilman Square development, tree initiatives, and yes, even rats. 🐀 To join future meetings, please schedule at www.somervillema.gov/mayor

Mayor Wilson talking about Gilman Square.

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Mayor Jake Wilson @mayorjakewilson.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

Dropped by Somerville High School to catch up with Athletics Director Stanley Vieira and Indira Evora. Highlanders lead the way!

Mayor Wilson with two Somerville High School staff members.

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Mayor Jake Wilson @mayorjakewilson.bsky.social · 11/01/2026

Great afternoon celebrating Three Kings Day at Prospect Hill Academy. Really loved being able to have conversations with our participating City staff and our nonprofit partners from CAAS and The Welcome Project.

Great words from our hosts at the Three Kings Event.

Spending time with our friends from CAAS

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Mayor Jake Wilson @mayorjakewilson.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

Somerville, thank you for a great first week! If you’re still finalizing your weekend plans, visit somervillema.gov/loyaltolocal to check out some of our small businesses. Take care and have a great weekend folks!

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