Somerville Archives

ART FARM PUMP DESIGNS TO BE PRESENTED TO PUBLIC

With development having been set back, due to the coronavirus, the conversation is moving forward.

SHIRA LAUCHAROEN April 13, 2021

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.

SHIRA LAUCHAROEN April 13, 2021

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.

KEIKO HIROMI April 11, 2021

"Somerville Police are on hand" by -nanio- is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 2.0

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 the Weekly Wire—the Somerville News Garden’s new audio roundup of highlights from this week’s articles in the Somerville Wire news service. Our focus for April

SOMERVILLE WIRE STAFF April 9, 2021

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.

SHIRA LAUCHAROEN April 6, 2021

CIVILIAN OVERSIGHT OF POLICE TAKES ROOT IN SOMERVILLE

The agency’s structure will be developed through a community process.

SHIRA LAUCHAROEN April 6, 2021

LITTLE FREE LIBRARIES ENGAGE READERS DURING COVID

Miniature houses provide page-turners to people of all ages.

SHIRA LAUCHAROEN April 6, 2021

"Prospect Hill Tower - 3/4 Angle" by Eric Kilby is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0

AUDIO: WEEKLY WIRE – EPISODE 1 – APRIL 2, 2021

Listen to the new podcast from the Somerville Wire

SOMERVILLE WIRE STAFF April 2, 2021

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.

SHIRA LAUCHAROEN March 30, 2021

SOMERVILLE WIRE: March 23, 2021 WEEKLY ROUNDUP

Willie Burnley Jr. announces campaign for City Councilor, an ordinance banning and regulating the use of tear gas and other weapons meets resistance, while a civilian oversight meeting will take place this week.

SHIRA LAUCHAROEN March 23, 2021