Final 2023 City Council meeting, Illuminations Ride, Parties

Just a quick note: there will be no Somerville YIMBY general meeting on December 13. We'll see you again in 2024!

However, there are a few other great events we'd like you to know about, including some fun holiday celebrations from friends and allies:

Second Neighborhood Meeting for 720 Broadway:

A proposal for a mixed-used building is up for discussion 12/12 (tonight!) at 6:00 pm, via Zoom.

TransitMatters Holiday Party:

The lovely people at TransitMatters are hosting a holiday party, and you're invited!

Wednesday 12/13 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at

Democracy Brewing,

35 Temple Place, Boston.Last City Council Meeting of the Year: There's a packed agenda, and as always, zoning and development will be hot topics, including introduction of a proposed "climate and innovation" overlay district. 12/14 at 7:00 pm, via Zoom.

Illuminations Bike Tour:

A true Somerville delight, the Illuminations Bike Tour is a short family-friendly ride through some of our city's best holiday decor. Light up your bike, bring your kids, and meet at Somerville High School on Saturday 12/16 at 5:45 pm.

You Deserve a Tech Union:

Our friends at the Somerville Stand Together labor coalition asked us to share this event: Author Evan Marcotte and labor organizer Rand Wilson from Somerville Stands Together host a book launch party at Aeronaut Brewery, with a discussion about unions in the tech industry. Monday 12/18, 7 pm, in person.

See you there, and see you next year!