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Join Somerville arts stakeholders and community partners to discuss the state of arts in Somerville, including priorities & concerns. Click here to RSVP.
Join Somerville CLT at Community Pint Nite with Remnant Brewing. Bring a friend and drink local beer to support the creation of permanently affordable homes that are community-owned and community-governed.
Join Somerville CLT, Just A Start and PCA in the next community meeting to design a 100% affordable building in Gilman Square —297 Medford Street, Somerville — that will include ~50 new apartments. Click here to visit the project webpage.
When: Tuesday June 9, 6pm
Where: Somerville High School - Forum (81 Highland Ave. Somerville)
What: We are excited to share initial design concepts based on community feedback in the March 2026 community meeting and look forward to receiving additional comments to deliver a project that meets community needs and interests.
Drop by SCLT’s table to meet volunteers and staff, learn about our work and impact in the community and how to get involved!
Come play kickball with us!
Union Square Neighborhood Council is bringing together local organizations, artists, makers, volunteers, and neighbors for the Kickball Connect community event!
CAAS and SCLT have registered a team, but we need players! (PS: you don’t have to be good at sports; this is just for fun.) Let Andrés Bueno, Community Engagement Manager, know if you want to join us at a.bueno@somervillecommunitylandtrust.org
Other fun activities at the event on the 30th include art-making and banner activities, “Tell Your Story” conversations, popsicles and refreshments.
RSVP to join Somerville CLT at the CLT State House Lobby Day May 12, 2026, hosted by the Greater Boston CLT Network.
9:30 am - Gather at the Grand Staircase, outside the Great Hall on the Second Floor to huddle up, get info packets & directions. We'll have simple snacks like granola bars and fruit; coffee and other food is available for purchase at the cafe on the 4th floor
10:00 am - Meet with your legislators & other key legislators
12:15 pm- Celebratory lunch nearby, probably at Democracy Brewing
Somerville Community Land Trust (SCLT) is hosting a Community Land Trust 101 in-person on Monday April 27 at 6pm.
Click here to RSVP and the meeting location is shared in the confirmation email.
Please contact Andrés Bueno, Community Engagement Manager, at a.bueno@somervillecommunitylandtrust.org if you do not get the confirmation email.
This is an introductory orientation on:
The history of CLTs
The CLT model and governance structure
Policy
SCLT's work in the community and impact
We look forward to seeing you there!
Join Somerville CLT at the Somerville Growing Center for the afternoon of Somerville's Earth Day celebration! Learn about Somerville CLT’s upcoming affordable homeownership opportunity at 12 Pleasant Avenue in Prospect Hill while finding ways to sustain yourself and the Earth.
Somerville CLT and Just A Start are excited to kick off the community process about the design of 297 Medford Street and introduce Prellwitz Chilinksi Association (PCA), the architecture firm, located 1.2 miles away from the site in Inman Square, Cambridge. We are eager to get your feedback to ensure this project is responsive to community interests and needs. Click here to register.
297 Medford Street will be home to a newly constructed 100% affordable residential building located in the Gilman Square neighborhood.
This will be a mixture conversation and presentation that starts with a CLT 101 and takes a deeper dive to explore what community wealth building looks like and how different CLTs keep homes affordable. Click here to join.
To celebrate SCLT accomplishments in 2025, social and mingle, vote for our Board of Directors community and recognize our amazing community!
March with Somerville CLT in the HONK! Parade and show your support for community-owned, affordable housing! We will have signs and feel free bring out your flair!
When: Saturday, October 4, 2025 | 12pm-4pm
Where: South Street Farm - Groundwork Somerville, 198 South St, Somerville, MA 02143
Somerville CLT is excited to join Groundwork Somerville’s Harvest Festival at South Street Farm. We believe the fight for housing justice and environmental justice are deeply connected—both are about creating healthy homes, sustainable neighborhoods, and dignified living for all. We look forward to building stronger partnerships with local nonprofits like Groundwork Somerville to serve communities most impacted by displacement and environmental change.
Join us at the Gilman Sq. Arts + Music Festival to learn about our 100% affordable housing project in Gilman Sq., at 297 Medford St., and what affordable housing means to us!
Community, Cold Beer, and a Great Cause!
Who knew supporting affordable housing could be as easy as lifting a pint? (Spoiler: It is.)
Join us for Community Pint Nite 2025 at the always-awesome Remnant Brewing! For every beer sold, Remnant donates $1 to SCLT — which means every sip helps build a stronger, more inclusive Somerville and raises our visibility at community events. Cheers to that, literally.
Whether you're a longtime SCLT champion or beer-curious and civic-minded, this night is for you. Bring your friends, meet some new ones, and toast to housing justice
Come for the beer. Stay for the community. Leave with a slightly better buzz.
SCLT, with the Greater Boston CLT Network, attended the 2025 International Social Housing Festival in Dublin, Ireland.
Join us for a Zoom Webinar at 6pm on July 29, 2025 to learn more about social housing models in different countries, what works and doesn’t, policy and similarities/differences to local work. Click here to join!
Join us at ArtBeat to spread awareness and love for our community-led model and create signs and posters for the HONK! Parade in October
We have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to shape our neighborhood’s future. The Union Square Neighborhood Council (USNC) has negotiated a Community Benefits Agreement (CBA) with Somernova’s developer — and it includes:
$50,000/year for 10 years to SCLT = $500,000 total
Up to 50% of new housing units could be affordable
30% family-sized (2–3 bedroom) homes
This agreement offers SCLT long-term stability to fight displacement and expand community-owned housing. A 66% majority vote is needed to approve this CBA.
✅ Who can vote? Residents, property owners, business owners, employees, or regular volunteers within or within 1,000 feet of the USNC catchment area. Click here for a map.
What Else in the CBA?
🎨 100,000 sq. ft. of affordable creative space
💼 Good union jobs & job training programs
🌱 Green infrastructure & open space investment
🏛️ 20,000 sq. ft. of community space
🛍️ Support for BIPOC-, LGBTQIA+-, and women-owned businesses
Click here for a full summary of all benefits negotiated in this CBA
Carnaval is East Somerville's annual festival on Broadway as a part of the Somerville Arts Council SomerStreets series. There is live music, performance art, food, and activities for all ages.
Keep the good May vibes going at JoyFest!
Enjoy local music, crafts, meet new neighbors and check out some new CLT swag! Click here to learn more about JoyFest.
Learn about and discuss the Community Benefits Agreement negotiated between Union Sq. Neighborhood Council and Rafi Properties regarding Somernova.
If this CBA is approved with a 66% majority vote, Somerville CLT will received $500,000 over the next 10 years.
The vote is schedule for June 4 and learn more here.
Join Somerville CLT and the Greater Boston CLT Network for a hybrid event to learn about housing policies that impact our communities, the Mass. policymaking cycle, and critical CLT legislative priorities. Click here to register. Meeting address shared in registration confirmation email.
There will be food for those attending in person. Please email a.bueno@somervillecommunitylandtrust.org if you will attend in person.
This meeting is strategically scheduled ahead of CLT Lobby Day, scheduled for June 12, 2025 at the Mass. State House when CLTs statewide will convene and engage state senators and representatives and advocate for our legislative priorities. More details to come!
Join Community Action Agency of Somerville and Somerville CLT this PorchFest and rock with Beft, meet neighbors and talk affordable housing!
Beft is a local band creating awesome tunes and whose members are advocates for neighborhood stability!
Click here or visit tinyurl.com/scltSOS2025 to view our vibrant map that highlights local artist studios for Somerville Open Studios!
In addition to seeing work of awesome local artists who support SCLT and affordable housing in Somerville, you can grab some informational and swag!
Click here to register and join online!
Attend and show and vocalize your support for s 100% affordable residential building in Somerville!
A newly formed Fundraising Committee is meeting for the first time to develop a strategy to raise corporate donations and sponsorships from local businesses to support our work!
Learn about and show your support at a community meeting for a new 100% affordable rental building in Gilman Sq. Somerville!
Click here to support this project by reading and signing on to this letter that will be sent to City Council and the Land Use Committee.
Click here to join Somerville Community Land Trust (SCLT) on Zoom at 6PM, Wednesday February 19, 2025.
Learn how the community land trust model empowers communities and what SCLT is up to!
Click here to RSVP and reserve a seat at our “End of Year Celebration!” This is an event for the SCLT community to:
Socialize over food and drinks;
Celebrate 2024 accomplishments;
Vote for 4 new board members (Somerville residents may vote or run for the Board of Directors); And
Enter a raffle to win gift certificates from local businesses, proceeds will support the SCLT!
RSVP here to join Somerville CLT at the HONK! Parade
When: Sunday October 6 at 11AM-1PM
Where: We will meet in Davis Square at the intersection of Herbert St. and Day St. in the parking lots across from Flatbread and behind CVS. Click here to view the staging area.
Join this zoom meeting to help plan our upcoming events and get involved with SCLT activities.
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/2492519271
Zoom Meeting ID: 249 251 9271
