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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.
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!
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
Join monthly Events Committee meetings over Zoom.
The Events Committee is responsible for supporting SCLT and the execution of SCLT events. It’s mission is to:
Spread community awareness regarding SCLT’s mission, work and it’s community-based development model
Increase participation and diversity in SCLT’s activities, membership and leadership by organizing events and organizing community outreach and education campaigns
Establish a ready-to-activate base of volunteers to support SCLT activities and interests
Build solidarity and further relationships with local and regional partner agencies
Join the Narrative and Communications monthly meeting over Zoom.
The Narrative & Communications committee is responsible for developing the narrative strategy of the organization, providing guidance and feedback on the following areas:
Narrative Strategy & Storytelling
Media Strategy
Branding & Design
Creative Projects
In place of our regular Volunteer Meetings, the Wednesday, July 10 meeting will be a CLT 101 learning session on Zoom from 7-8pm. Please join at our usual volunteer meeting link, and spread the word to anyone interested in learning the basics of Community Land Trusts!
Come to our upcoming weeknight Volunteer Meeting on Wednesday, June 26 on Zoom from 7-8pm to catch up and collaborate on SCLT volunteer efforts.
Come to our upcoming weeknight Volunteer Meeting on Wednesday, June 12 on Zoom from 7-8pm to catch up and collaborate on SCLT volunteer efforts.
Part block party, party DIY-music festival, JoyFest is a community celebration and a call to support the arts and housing affordability initiatives!
Join the Greater Boston CLT Network for their lobby day at the State House Thursday May 16 at 8:30AM! RSVP here and let us know you are coming.
Meet your legislations and advocate for: Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act (TOPA), Small Properties Acquistion Fund (SPAF) and new construction funds for permanetly affordable homeownership.
We are trying out a new meeting time! Come to our upcoming weeknight Volunteer Meeting on Wednesday, May 15 on Zoom from 7-8pm to catch up and collaborate on SCLT volunteer efforts.
Stop by, enjoy tunes and meet SCLT volunteers during Porchfest at 9 Park Place, Somerville from 4-6PM!
View the event page here.
This Somerville Open Studios, visit local artists and SCLT members/supporters: Nina Eichner (Vernon St. Studios), Gavin Robb (Miller St. Studios) and Debra Olin (Mad Oyster Studios).
Meet our base, check out their artwork, learn more about SCLT and grab some SCLT swag!
We are trying out a new meeting time! Come to our upcoming weeknight Volunteer Meeting on Wednesday, May 1 on Zoom from 7-8pm to catch up and collaborate on SCLT volunteer efforts.
We are trying out a new meeting time! Come to our upcoming weeknight Volunteer Meeting on Wednesday, April 17 on Zoom from 7-8pm to catch up and collaborate on SCLT volunteer efforts.
We are trying out a new meeting time! Come to our upcoming weeknight Volunteer Meeting on Wednesday, April 3 on Zoom from 7-8pm to catch up and collaborate on SCLT volunteer efforts.
We are trying out a new meeting time! Come to our upcoming weeknight Volunteer Meeting on Wednesday, March 20 on Zoom from 7-8pm to catch up and collaborate on SCLT volunteer efforts.
We are trying out a new meeting time! Come to our upcoming weeknight Volunteer Meeting on Wednesday, March 6 on Zoom from 7-8pm to catch up and collaborate on SCLT volunteer efforts.
We are trying out a new meeting time! Come to our upcoming weeknight Volunteer Meeting on Wednesday, February 21 on Zoom from 7-8pm to catch up and collaborate on SCLT volunteer efforts.
Join Somerville Community Land Trust (SCLT) to learn more about the birth of land trusts during the 1960s civil rights movement and how they have supported neighborhoods and prevented displacement in Georgia and here in Somerville. We will screen the short film Arc of Justice, describe the SCLT's work in Somerville, and have time for informal discussion. Snacks, masks and language interpretation will be provided. Please register in advance so we know what language resources to provide. Seating is limited so register to reserve a spot. See you there!
Join us every other Sunday on Zoom from 11:30-12:30 to catch up and collaborate on SCLT volunteer efforts.
The Greater Boston Community Land Trust Network is putting on a whole day of CLT education from the basics on up to neighborhood specific work and state-wide policy advocacy. LOCATION CHANGE: Due to overwhelming interest in this event, the location has been changed to:
The Williams School, 180 Walnut Street, Chelsea, MA, 02150
Join us every other Sunday on Zoom from 11:30-12:30 to catch up and collaborate on SCLT volunteer efforts.
Join us every other Sunday on Zoom from 11:30-12:30 to catch up and collaborate on SCLT volunteer efforts.
Join us every other Sunday on Zoom from 11:30-12:30 to catch up and collaborate on SCLT volunteer efforts.
Join us every other Sunday on Zoom from 11:30-12:30 to catch up and collaborate on SCLT volunteer efforts.
Join us every other Sunday on Zoom from 11:30-12:30 to catch up and collaborate on SCLT volunteer efforts.
This calendar will be updated as events, meetings spaces and time are confirmed.
