Somerville's Historic Preservation Commission found a single-family home at 54 Highland Avenue historically significant, advancing demolition review. The commission voted 4-0 at its May 5 meeting, with Vice Chair Robin Kelly presiding after the chair recused himself as an abutter.

Somerville's new Review of Multiple Member Bodies Committee met for the first time Tuesday, electing Chris Juan as chair and Derek Rice as vice chair before receiving a sweeping staff presentation on the city's 44 boards, commissions, and committees.