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SOMERVILLE WIRE: October 26, 2021 WEEKLY ROUNDUP
A Tufts’ political forum, a Town Hall with Mayor Curtatone, and Halloween festivities
ARTIST SPOTLIGHT: FLOR DELGADILLO
The contemporary artist’s bold work defies limitations
DOES SOMERVILLE NEED A SMALL BUSINESS LIAISON?
Business leaders call for a point person who could facilitate processes
OPINION: CASH SALES OF SOMERVILLE HOMES DRIVING DISPLACEMENT, GENTRIFICATION
Investors interested in maximizing profit regularly outbid homebuyers and jack rents on tenants
OPINION: WHO TO SUPPORT IN THE AT-LARGE RACES?
Ken Brociner offers his take on the candidates running for councilor-at-large
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.”
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.”
SOMERVILLE WIRE: October 19, 2021 WEEKLY ROUNDUP
A mayoral candidate debate, a councilor-at-large debate, and a City forum on ARPA funding.
INVESTIGATING THE INTERSTATE: THE HISTORY OF I-93’S CONSTRUCTION
The legacy of the roadway goes deep, with a strong push from activists in the 1970s
MASS CORRECTIONS OFFICERS’ ANTI-VAXX LAWSUIT FAILS
“The plaintiffs ignore the harm that their requested injunction would cause incarcerated people.”
SOMERVILLE MEDIA CENTER MAYORAL DEBATE AND COUNCILOR AT LARGE DEBATE
With elections drawing nearer, the candidates face off