Somerville, Mass., cats are participating in a mock election for Bike Path Mayor, with incumbent Berry facing off against other felines with hilarious campaigns NBC10 Boston Somerville, Mass ...

A cat was dubbed Somerville’s ‘bike path mayor.’ Now neighborhood pets are vying to unseat her. By Spencer Buell Globe Staff,Updated July 3, 2025, 6:00 a.m.

NEED TO KNOW Somerville, Mass., cats are humorously running for the made-up role of Bike Path Mayor in a viral mock election Incumbent Berry faces competition from cats Pirate, Puzzle, and Orange ...

Somerville residents can cast their vote in two elections this year: for mayor and, of course, for bike path cat mayor. The sitting mayor of the Somerville Community Path is a 3-year-old shorthair ...