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Somerville ( SUM-ər-vil) is a city located directly to the northwest of Boston, in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States. As of 2010, the United States Census lists the city with a total population of 75,754 people, making it the most densely populated municipality in New England. As of 2010, it was the 16th most densely populated incorporated municipality in the country. Somerville was established as a town in 1842, when it was separated from Charlestown. In 2006, the town was named the best-run city in Massachusetts by the Boston Globe. In 1972, in 2009, and again in 2015, the city received the All-America City Award.
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I think Somerville is getting more and more expensive by the minute as new complexes are being built and popping up on what seems like every corner. No young adults will be able to afford to buy houses here:
It has many parks and programs for people of all ages in which to participate. There are community resources that help people in need. We also have Art Beat and many art-inspiring programs that involve the community.
Transportation is really good. We have The Ride which is a transportation service for elderly people to get to doctors appointments and such. Access to the best hospitals in the country is always good. There is Meals on Wheels which is always helpful. All activites like art and music are age friendly. As long as the town continues to be ADA compliant and people in wheelchairs can get around, Somerville is definitely age friendly.
Easy city to live in without a car; very walkable.
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I have been here for five weeks and am still finding my way around. So far, I have found the Council on Aging only 2 blocks away and am in the process of volunteering in some capacity with the many activities they are engaged with. I have discovered 'door-to-door' transportation services hot lunch services, exercise classes, yoga and many others. I'm looking forward to staying engaged in this area.