Somerville sits just north of Boston across the Charles River, bordered by Cambridge, Medford, and Arlington. The city's seven distinct squares—including Davis, Union, and Assembly—each anchor their own neighborhoods, connected by the Red and Orange Line stations that make this one of the most transit-accessible communities in New England. Once defined by meatpacking plants and manufacturing, Somerville has transformed into a dense residential city with a mix of triple-deckers, new development around Assembly Row, and a large student population from Tufts University on the western edge. The city's tight-knit layout means most residents live within walking distance of multiple squares, creating overlapping service areas throughout its 4.1 square miles.
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