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With a population of over 80,000 people, Somerville, Massachusetts is a diverse and historic city just north of Boston. Originally founded in 1630 and incorporated as a city in 1872, Somerville has a rich history and many attractions for residents and visitors alike.

History

Somerville was first settled in 1630 as part of Charlestown. It was later incorporated as a separate town in 1842 before becoming a city in 1872. Early Somerville was mostly agricultural, but brickmaking became a major industry by the 1800s. The introduction of streetcars and railroads transformed Somerville into a densely populated industrial suburb. Today, Somerville is a diverse community with a mix of long-time residents alongside young professionals and families.

To learn more about the history of Somerville, visit the Somerville Historic Preservation Commission website.

Attractions and Landmarks

Some of Somerville's top attractions include:

• Porchfest: Annual music festival held on front porches across the city. Somerville Porchfest website
• Museum of Bad Art: Collection of "art too bad to be ignored". MOBA website
• Prospect Hill Tower: Historic stone tower with views of Boston. Prospect Hill Tower on Foursquare (Coordinates: 42°23'14.5"N 71°06'13.8"W)

Other landmarks and points of interest include the Somerville Theatre, Union Square, Foss Park, Central Hill Campus, and more.

Economy and Major Employers

Historically an industrial center, Somerville's economy today is driven by education, healthcare, technology, and small businesses. Major employers include:

• Tufts University: Private research university. Tufts website. Address: 169 Holland St, Somerville, MA 02144. Phone: (617) 627-5000
• Cambridge Health Alliance: Health care network. CHA website. Address: 1493 Cambridge St, Cambridge, MA 02139. Phone: (617) 665-1000
• Whole Foods Market Northeast Regional Office: Grocery store chain. Website. Address: 301 Binney St, Cambridge, MA 02142. Phone: (512) 542-0500

To learn more about economic development in Somerville, visit the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development.

Transportation

Somerville is very walkable and bikeable, with easy access to public transportation:

• MBTA Red Line subway stations at Porter, Davis, and Assembly Square
• MBTA bus routes 85, 80, 87, 91, 89, 90
• I-93 and Route 28 pass through Somerville

The Somerville Transit Strategic Plan aims to further improve mobility and reduce congestion.

Education

Somerville Public Schools operates 8 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school. There are also several private schools. Somerville is part of the Somerville School District.

Higher education institutions include Lesley University and Tufts University.

Local Government

Somerville has a Mayor-Board of Aldermen form of municipal government. The current mayor is Katjana Ballantyne. Contact the City of Somerville at:

Address: 93 Highland Ave, Somerville, MA 02143

Phone: (617) 625-6600

Somerville city website

Somerville Facebook page

County and Regional Info

Somerville is part of Middlesex County. Visit the Middlesex County website at: 400 Mystic Ave, Medford, MA 02155. Phone: (781) 388-7100

Sports and Recreation

Popular sports teams include the Somerville Rampage hockey team. Check out their website for schedules and tickets.

Major parks and green spaces include John F. Kennedy Memorial Park, Nathan Tufts Park, and Foss Park. The Somerville Parks and Recreation Department maintains playgrounds, fields, courts, and more across the city.

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