The Somerville News person of the week, Jim McCallum.

Meet Jim McCallum, who lives in Winter Hill. Jim has been a member of the Somerville Housing Authority Board of Directors now for many years, as well as Chairman of the Ward 4 Democratic Ward Committee, a former Ward 4 Alderman, and current union official. Jim was known as the “quiet alderman” while he served effectively and efficiently up at City Hall for the residents of Ward 4.

Jim is a nice guy and always a very helpful person. If he doesn’t know the answer, he’ll find it out. He’s a great guy with a big smile and very popular around Winter Hill and beyond here in the ‘Ville. We choose Jimmy as our Person of the Week because of his dedication to Somerville, serving in many different capacities for his city, and he’s just a real nice man. Stop and say “Hi” to him and find out for yourself.