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SOMERVILLE WIRE: April 20, 2021 WEEKLY ROUNDUP
The reopening process continues, Bluebikes offer free rides to vaccine appointments, and the Somerville Arts Council makes spaces available to artists.
CITY, MBTA RESPOND TO HOSTILE ARCHITECTURE CHARGES
Advocates say additions to benches in the Davis Square T stop send a striking message to the homeless
SOMERVILLE OPEN STUDIOS ADAPTS TO PANDEMIC CONDITIONS
Embracing new circumstances, the event still allows an inside look at how art is created
AUDIO: WEEKLY WIRE — EPISODE 3 — APRIL 16, 2021
Responding to a state of emergency for women in Somerville
HOW JULIET HIT A $100K KICKSTARTER GOAL IN 4 DAYS
“We’re not going to survive for 20 more years if we don’t do this [move to a bigger space].”
SOMERVILLE WIRE: April 13, 2021 WEEKLY ROUNDUP
Matthew Buchanan selected as Somerville High principal, Justice for Flavia delivers letter to the City, McGrath Highway to have separated bike paths, and a call
ART FARM PUMP DESIGNS TO BE PRESENTED TO PUBLIC
With development having been set back, due to the coronavirus, the conversation is moving forward.
RESPONDING TO A STATE OF EMERGENCY FOR WOMEN
The resolution passed in February, focusing on women’s struggles in the workplace, moves into its next steps.
PICS & RECAP: COMMUNITY CANDLE VIGIL HONORING VICTIMS OF ANTI-ASIAN VIOLENCE
A community candle vigil honoring victims of anti-Asian violence was held in Union Square in Somerville on April 10.
AUDIO: WEEKLY WIRE – EPISODE 2 – APRIL 9, 2021
In the wake of the Black Lives Matter movement, Somerville is working to reimagine public safety in the city Welcome to the second episode of
SOMERVILLE WIRE: April 6, 2021 WEEKLY ROUNDUP
Will Mbah begins a run for mayor, Virginia Hussey campaigns for city councilor, and a native plants ordinance is passed.
CIVILIAN OVERSIGHT OF POLICE TAKES ROOT IN SOMERVILLE
The agency’s structure will be developed through a community process.