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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.
LITTLE FREE LIBRARIES ENGAGE READERS DURING COVID
Miniature houses provide page-turners to people of all ages.
Q & A ABOUT DEMOCRATIC SOCIALISM IN SOMERVILLE
Ken Brociner responds to Politico headline referring to “socialist takeover”
AUDIO: WEEKLY WIRE – EPISODE 1 – APRIL 2, 2021
Listen to the new podcast from the Somerville Wire
SOMERVILLE WIRE: March 30, 2021 WEEKLY ROUNDUP
Denise Molina Capers appointed as City’s first racial and social justice director, a Civilian Oversight meeting, and a vaccination clinic for veterans.
TEAR GAS BAN HEADED FOR FURTHER DISCUSSION
The ordinance was a topic of contention at a Legislative Matters Committee meeting.
SOMERVILLE WORKER CENTER COMBATS INJUSTICES
The new organization has been defending worker rights and advancing education.