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Newstalk – June 24
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Ward 2 Slice of the City will take place on Wednesday, June 24, 5 – 7 p.m., Lincoln Park, 290 Washington St. Slice of the city is an early evening, drop-in style meetup at green spaces in each of Somerville’s wards. The mayor, City Council, and city staff will be present to mingle with residents. Join in to celebrate Somerville’s open spaces, engage with the city outside of formal meetings, and of course – enjoy some pizza. For more information and rain locations, visit: https://www.somervillema.gov/slice
June 24
Our View of the Times – June 24
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It’s been getting pretty darn hot lately. And it’s looking like we’ll be facing a good little stretch of even more hot weather in the days and – yes, even maybe – the weeks to come.
There’s little to be done about it other than exercising a little common sense to minimize dangers of heat stroke. Watch your activity levels, get plenty of water, etc. Just be careful and do the right things. You’ll make it.
The Davis Square Tower
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Life in the Ville by Jimmy Del Ponte
They say a picture is worth a thousand words. I posted a picture of the railroad tower that used to be in Davis Square years ago on my Facebook page. My friend Gary D posted a color photo of the tower on The Pride of Somerville Facebook page.
Newstalk – June 17
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Mayor Jake Wilson, Ward 1 Councilor Matthew McLaughlin, and city staff invite you to a virtual community meeting on Wednesday, June 17, from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. to discuss the quick-build safety improvements project on Washington Street between Tufts Street and the city line. Hear an overview of the project, learn more about the opportunities in quick-build projects, and share your questions and feedback. Following the community meeting, they will launch an online survey to gather community input and host pop-ups along Washington Street. Please find more information about the event and other opportunities for engagement at voice.somervillema.gov/eastwashington.
June 17
Our View of the Times – June 17
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For those of us who are fortunate enough to have had a strong, loving father figure in our lives, we have indeed been truly blessed.
They have served as our providers – along with mom, of course – our enablers, our staunch supporters, our coaches, our towers of strength.
Father’s Day
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Life in the Ville by Jimmy Del Ponte
My dad has been gone since 1994. I was 41 when he died. So I had 41 years to get to know Fred Del Ponte. To say he was quite a character is an understatement.
How Transparency Led to Real Protections for Immigrants
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By State Representative Erika Uyterhoeven
It has been the honor of my life to serve three terms as your State Representative here in Somerville. I am now running to be your next State Senator because I believe the fights I have led on transparency, accountability, and immigrant rights need to be front and center in Beacon Hill. Some constituents have asked me: how did you come to run for State Representative in the first place? It’s true that I was formerly an antitrust economist, not a career politician. The answer begins with a failure: During Donald Trump’s first term in office, the Massachusetts legislature passed zero bills to protect immigrants.
Newstalk – June 10
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Due to the weather forecast last weekend, SomerStreets: Carnaval was moved to the June 14 rain date. The festival will take place on Sunday, June 14, from 2–6 p.m. and will once again transform Broadway into a vibrant, walkable celebration of community and culture. The festival will stretch along Broadway, from McGrath Highway to Pennsylvania Avenue, creating a welcoming space for everyone to enjoy. https://www.eastsomervillemainstreets.org/carnaval2026.
June 10
Our View of the Times – June 10
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Alongside all the hubbub and hurrah of military parades and the sweetness of familial love that Father’s Day can bring, another special event should not be forgotten this time of year.
Flag Day is not an official federal or state holiday, but June 14 is the date designated by proclamation of President Woodrow Wilson back in 1916 as a day to officially honor the stars and stripes that we solemnly revere today.
All that and a bag of chips!
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Life in the Ville by Jimmy Del Ponte
It’s summer in Somerville. The year is 1969. Most of my friends are around 16. One or two of the older kids already have their licenses, so four or five lucky kids at a time went off in their dads’ car for the night. The rest of us were left to hang around on the corner of Kidder Ave. and Bay State Ave.
Newstalk – June 3
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The city’s Health and Human Services Department will kick off Pride Month with the annual Pride Flag Raising ceremony on Thursday, June 4, at 5 p.m. on the City Hall concourse (93 Highland Ave.). Hear remarks from Mayor Wilson, the LGBTQ+ Services Division, and youth representatives from Somerville’s LGBTQ+ community. This year, the city will also welcome former Mayor Dorothy Kelly Gay, who raised City Hall’s first Pride Flag.
June 3
Our View of the Times – June 3
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Another year passes, and we pause at this time to congratulate and honor the hard-working students who achieved their goal of successfully completing their courses of study at their respective high schools and colleges.
Graduation day 1971
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Life in the Ville by Jimmy Del Ponte
I graduated from Somerville High School in 1971. Graduation day was an epic time. My best friend Charlie and I walked from Ball Square all the way to Dilboy Stadium. Things were different back then, so we got buzzed while we walked.
Will Mbah, candidate for State Representative announces latest endorsements
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Dear Friends,
I’m honored and humbled to share our latest endorsements from leading community members and organizations in Medford and Somerville. These individuals and groups represent exactly the kind of equitable, responsive, community-centered, and worker-focused approach I’ll bring to the State House if elected to serve as your State Representative. I’m looking forward to partnering with them in our fight for economic and climate justice, immigrant rights, strong public education, and more.
Newstalk – May 27
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Attend the FY27 Water and Sewer Rates Public Hearing. The City of Somerville Water and Sewer Department invites all community members to a hybrid public hearing to review proposed Water and Sewer rates for Fiscal Year 2027 on Thursday, May 28, at 6 p.m. Join in person at the Highlander Forum located at Somerville High School (81 Highland Ave.). This is a change of location from Franey Road to the High School. Virtually via Zoom: us06web.zoom.us/j/87092143821, Webinar ID: 870 9214 3821. If you’re unable to attend but would like to share feedback, please send comments by email: water@somervillema.gov with the subject line “RATE HEARING.” Comments must be received by 12 p.m. on May 28 to be conveyed to the Department during the hearing.
May 27
Our View of the Times – May 27
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After months of back-and-forth weather conditions, we are clearly running headlong into the bright, sunny days of summer after Memorial Day weekend.
What is more delicious to the young mind than that savory and unrivaled treat, summer vacation? A well-deserved reward for all the hard work and irreplaceable time invested in the previous school year.
Proceed with caution
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Life in the Ville by Jimmy Del Ponte
I used to love driving, but now I only drive when I have to.
I find myself staying in my house a lot lately. Oh yeah, winter just ended. That explains some of it, so I know the nice weather will force me to go out more.
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