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Somerville, Massachusetts

Located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, Somerville was founded in 1630. Marshmallow Fluff was invented in Somerville — they have an annual Fluff Festival. The long-awaited Green Line Extension finally opened in 2022.
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Founded 1630 | Population 81,000 | Peak 81,000 (2024) | County Middlesex County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Somerville, Massachusetts

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1630 Founded: Somerville was founded as a railroad town in Middlesex County.
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1680 Economic Development: Somerville grew through textile manufacturing.
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1775 Bunker Hill Staging: Troops staged nearby.
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2022 Green Line Extension: MBTA Green Line finally reaches Somerville.
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Latest News in Somerville

Apr 10, 2026
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Feb 13, 2016
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Feb 7, 2016
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Jan 26, 2016
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Nov 20, 2015
Remember Woman who Sued 8 Year Old Nephew 127000 Over Hug Verdict
BOSTON, Nov. 20, 2015 — In a case that left people scratching their heads, a Massachusetts woman took her 8-year-old nephew to c…
Oct 28, 2015
Couple Gets Over 2300 Years Prison Child Pornography
BOSTON (October 28, 2015) — In a case that left many stunned by its severity, a Massachusetts couple was sentenced to a combined…

Complete Historical Timeline

1630 Culture
Founded
1680 Industry
Economic Development
1775 Disaster
Bunker Hill Staging
2022 Transport
Green Line Extension

Did You Know?

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Marshmallow Fluff was invented in Somerville — they have an annual Fluff Festival.
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The long-awaited Green Line Extension finally opened in 2022.
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One of the most densely populated cities in New England.
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Somerville is located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
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Somerville was founded in 1630.

Famous People from Somerville, Massachusetts

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Nelson Goodman
University Teacher, Philosopher · Born Aug 7, 1906 · Died Nov 25, 1998 (age 92)
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Hal Clement
Astronomer, Writer · Born May 30, 1922 · Died Oct 29, 2003 (age 81)
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Harry Nelson Pillsbury
Mnemonist, Chess Player · Born Dec 5, 1872 · Died Jun 17, 1906 (age 33)
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Hal Connolly
Athletics Competitor · Born Aug 1, 1931 · Died Aug 18, 2010 (age 79)
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Alan Hovhaness
Composer, Conductor · Born Mar 8, 1911 · Died Jun 21, 2000 (age 89)

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