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Fallen leaf at Nathan Tufts Powderhouse Park. Photo by Jason Pramas. Copyright 2022 Jason Pramas.

SOMERVILLE WIRE: October 5, 2022 WEEKLY ROUNDUP

The Verdict on Holland St, the Latest on 90 Washington St, and More! Article DOES UNION SQUARE NEED ANOTHER LAB BUILDING? Developer reveals new plans to replace block of shops with commercial structure SAVE THE DATE: Speak Your Mind: Broadway Bus Lanes, Nov. 9, 6-8 p.m., Somerville Media Center

LINDA PINKOW October 5, 2022

Section from a photo of the Union Square South Block by Linda Pinkow

DOES UNION SQUARE NEED ANOTHER LAB BUILDING?

Developer reveals new plans to replace block of shops with commercial structure (Somerville Wire) – In the heart of Union Square, the new 450-unit apartment building and the seven-story lab building are nearing completion. Last week, the owner of a block of buildings just across Prospect Street from the new

LINDA PINKOW October 5, 2022

SOMERVILLE WIRE: September 28, 2022 WEEKLY ROUNDUP

‘Opioid Project,’ City Hall Community Meetings, Pollinators, and More! Articles CAN HOLLAND STREET BE SAFE FOR ALL? Proposed street redesign would bring protected bike lanes to Davis Square and beyond OPINION: STATE BOARD RAISES MCAS PASSING SCORE DESPITE 1/2 LEGISLATORS’ OPPOSITION The latest from Sen. Pat Jehlen SAVE THE DATE:

LINDA PINKOW September 28, 2022

Holland St Pedestrian Crossing at Cameron Ave. Photo by Jason Pramas. Copyright 2022 Jason Pramas.

CAN HOLLAND STREET BE SAFE FOR ALL?

Proposed street redesign would bring protected bike lanes to Davis Square and beyond (Somerville Wire) – Led by Mayor Katjana Ballantyne, the City is proposing to install protected bicycle lanes on Holland Street between Davis and Teele Squares. The proposal brought forth passionate comments at a virtual meeting of the

LINDA PINKOW September 28, 2022

OPINION: STATE BOARD RAISES MCAS PASSING SCORE DESPITE 1/2 LEGISLATORS’ OPPOSITION

In August, the Massachusetts Board of Elementary and Secondary Education voted to raise the minimum score that this year’s freshman class, and classes following, will have to attain on the MCAS test in order to graduate. And against Commissioner Riley’s recommendation, they voted to increase the passing score further for

PAT JEHLEN September 27, 2022

SOMERVILLE WIRE: September 20, 2022 WEEKLY ROUNDUP

New Bike Plan, Fairies, Fall Shots, and More! ARTICLES BACKYARD COTTAGES NOW ALLOWED ‘BY RIGHT’ Council makes it easier to create accessory dwelling units From the Cambridge Day Rally promotes safer bike lanes, other solutions that protect riders across city lines and statewide SHORTS Presenting a New Bike Plan Mayor

LINDA PINKOW September 20, 2022

BACKYARD COTTAGES NOW ALLOWED ‘BY RIGHT’

Council makes it easier to create accessory dwelling units (Somerville Wire) – Carriage houses, backyard cottages, “tiny houses,” and other accessory dwelling units can now be created “by right” anywhere in a Neighborhood Residence district in Somerville. The City Council voted unanimously at their Sept. 8 meeting to enact amendments

LINDA PINKOW September 20, 2022

SOMERVILLE WIRE: September 13, 2022 WEEKLY ROUNDUP

Fluff Festival, Municipal Broadband Discussion, and Local Cultural Council Grants! Article US2 EXPANDS ITS UNION SQUARE FOOTPRINT Two new lab buildings being designed on McGrath Highway at Medford Street Shorts It’s the Fluffiest Time of the Year Union Square will overflow with sweetness this weekend, as the 17th Annual

LINDA PINKOW September 13, 2022

US2 EXPANDS ITS UNION SQUARE FOOTPRINT

Two new lab buildings being designed on McGrath Highway at Medford Street (Somerville Wire) – US2, the developer currently leading the 17-acre building project in the heart of Union Square, recently purchased another property on the edge of the square, and is proposing to build nearly a million gross square

LINDA PINKOW September 13, 2022

SOMERVILLE WIRE: September 6, 2022 WEEKLY ROUNDUP

“Evicted” Art Show Opening Sept 10 … and More! Article OPINION: TROUBLE WITH A CAPITAL T “The Fair Share Amendment is our best chance to raise more revenue and say that safety, public transit, education, and our future are worth paying for.” Short Timely art show, “Evicted,” is opening on

JASON PRAMAS September 6, 2022