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Somerville resident Fatima, left, recently found new housing with some help from Somerville Cambridge Elder Services (SCES) Housing Specialist Kristin Bell (not in photo). Fatima was referred to Bell by her case manager, Michelle Mazzola (right)
By Kristin Bell
Fatima, 64, lost her husband and her home. But she kept going and was able to find a new housing, with some assistance from Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services (SCES) and other local agencies.
Fatima, of Somerville, recently shared her story with SCES, which she described as a miraculous turnaround after a time of troubles. She initially moved in with family members after the death of her husband, but soon realized that was not going to work out for the long run.
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Get ready to ‘Seize the Summer’ at SomerStreets Sunday afternoon between Davis Square and Teele Square on Holland Street.
Celebrate Free Open Streets event to feature live music, family-friendly activities, and more!
Celebrate the season at “Seize the Summer,” the August installment of the City’s SomerStreets festival, on Sunday, August 5, from 2 to 6 p.m. between Davis Square and Teele Square on Holland Street. SomerStreets is the City of Somerville’s take on the internationally renowned Open Streets concept, closing busy city streets to vehicles, and opening them up for cycling, walking, dancing, running, and other modes of activity. Through SomerStreets, the City and its community partners aim to promote and encourage easy access to physical activity, fresh foods, and reconnecting with neighborhoods and businesses and their unique cultural elements in a thriving urban environment.
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A Grassroots Icon at the Somerville Media Center
Doug Holder interviews Erica Jones at Remnant Brewing at the new Bow St. Market in Union Square.
To listen to the interview, click here.
~ Photos by Brad Hartman
The demolition of Somerville High School’s 1929 classroom wing has started, making way for the new construction to come. This is a big step toward the new Somerville High School, but perhaps a bittersweet moment for SHS alums.
Please note that the playgrounds on Central Hill in front of the Somerville High School Atrium will be temporarily closed for public safety reasons as contractors for the Somerville High School reconstruction project conduct tree removals.
Dates of Temporary Playground Closure
- Friday, August 3, 2018
- Monday, August 6, 2018
- Tuesday, August 7, 2018
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A lot of recreational marijuana is waiting in the wings while state and local officials iron out the regulatory details involved in getting the product from the producer to the consumer.
By Ian Erlichman
Despite recreational marijuana’s 68 percent approval rating in Somerville, its dispensaries must wait several months until sales begin, says Doug Kress, Director of Health and Human services.
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~Photos by Bobbie Toner
Redbones’ 17th Annual Pig Roast on Chester street in Davis Square took place Monday, July 30, from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Whole Hog with all the fixins, a beer garden and live music. Fun for the whole family. Proceeds go to the Somerville Homeless Coalition.
By Jim Clark
On Sunday, July 29, police officers were notified that a larceny was in progress and an employee was being assaulted at True Blue Cleaners on Broadway.
Upon arrival, the officers reportedly observed 5 people inside, of which one was pointed out as the assailant by a witness to the incident.
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