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SOMERVILLE WIRE: October 26, 2021 WEEKLY ROUNDUP

A Tufts’ political forum, a Town Hall with Mayor Curtatone, and Halloween festivities

SHIRA LAUCHAROEN October 26, 2021

ARTIST SPOTLIGHT: FLOR DELGADILLO

The contemporary artist’s bold work defies limitations

SHIRA LAUCHAROEN October 26, 2021

DOES SOMERVILLE NEED A SMALL BUSINESS LIAISON?

Business leaders call for a point person who could facilitate processes

SHIRA LAUCHAROEN October 26, 2021

OPINION: CASH SALES OF SOMERVILLE HOMES DRIVING DISPLACEMENT, GENTRIFICATION

Investors interested in maximizing profit regularly outbid homebuyers and jack rents on tenants

PAT JEHLEN October 26, 2021

OPINION: WHO TO SUPPORT IN THE AT-LARGE RACES?

Ken Brociner offers his take on the candidates running for councilor-at-large

KEN BROCINER October 23, 2021

Screenshot of the original ad version of this opinion article in the Somerville Times. Courtesy of Joe Lynch.

OPINION: ON SOMERVILLE’S NOVEMBER 2ND BALLOT, ABOLISH THE SOMERVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT – YES OR NO?

“[T]he repeated message from the Democratic Socialists of America-Boston candidates for office in Somerville is clear: the outright abolition of the Somerville Police Department.”

JOE LYNCH October 22, 2021

OPINION: THE TIME-BOMB ISSUE THAT NO CANDIDATE IS DISCUSSING

“Somerville’s municipal buildings, roads, sidewalks, water distribution, sewer collection, and stormwater management systems are all approaching the end of their intended lifespans.”

BILL SHELTON October 20, 2021