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Erika Uyterhoeven has won the Senate seat. The campaign is over. Now comes the part that matters: results.

Erika has introduced plenty of legislation and attached her name to many proposals. But introducing a bill isn’t the same as getting it passed.

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State Senator-Elect Erika Uyterhoeven speaking at Somerville for Palestine’s candidate forum

By Somerville for Palestine

Across the country, we continue to see that standing with Palestine has become essential to winning Democratic primaries. Pro-Palestine candidates are bucking the establishment to win elections based on people power and with support from local organizing groups. Massachusetts’ 2nd Middlesex district maintained this trend, electing State Rep. Erika Uyterhoeven to be the district’s next state senator.

Somerville resident Derrick Rice (he/him) today announced his campaign for Somerville Ward 3 City Council, in anticipation of a special election(1) after current W3 Councilor Ewen-Campen’s Democratic Party primary victory for State Representative (27th Middlesex).

Annual Grant Programs Support Education, Alarms, and Home Safety Visits

The Healey-Driscoll Administration is making nearly $2 million available to local fire departments in support of fire and life safety efforts that protect Massachusetts’ most vulnerable residents.

Free festival welcomes fall with bounce houses, pumpkin decorating, a magician, and more

Fall in New England means crunchy leaves, cooler temps, pumpkin spice everything and families are invited to the free celebration of the season on Saturday, October 3, from 1 to 4 p.m. at Founders Memorial Rink (8 Garden Court).

Mayor Wilson and Somerville Arts and Culture and its working session focused on how a Municipal Cultural Trust could function.

Meetings scheduled for all seven wards; New science-fair format to support one-on-one conversations with city elected officials and staff; pizza served

Community members are invited to join Mayor Jake Wilson, the City Council, and the School Committee during the 2026 ‘Neighborhood Connect’ meeting series. Formerly known as City Hall Community Meetings, Neighborhood Connect will take place in each of Somerville’s seven wards. Meet local elected officials, neighbors, and city staff who will be ready to answer questions, share neighborhood updates, information on city initiatives, neighborhood crime stats, and more.