They're Not Going To Pay Rent In Somerville: Report

SOMERVILLE, MA — Community members gathered in Union Square on Monday night to protest rising rent costs in the city, according to a report from Boston 25 News.

More specifically, the protestors had the goal of getting a rent control option getting placed on the statewide ballot for 2026. According to Protest organizer Samantha Wolfe, rent affordability has become a persistent issue in Somerville due to corporate investors buying properties on a large scale and drastically raising prices.

Protestor Gary Rogers said he has refused to pay his increased rent rate at his apartment for more than 18 months.

The goal of the group is to collect 75,000 signatures for its ballot initiative petition.

Read more at Boston 25 News.