At approximately 8:34 a.m. today, SPD 911 received a call for a possible stabbing at the MBTA Davis Sq. Red line stop. Upon arrival, responding Officers discovered one male suffering from an apparent stab wound. The victim was transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. SPD, along with MBTA officers, made an arrest for the assault shortly thereafter. The incident occurred on MBTA property, and the MBTA Transit Police Department is the lead agency. This remains an active investigation.

— Somerville Police Dept.

Opening at the West Branch Library, this community-centered project was led by local photographer Mario Quiroz, in collaboration with the Somerville Media Center and the Community Action Agency of Somerville, with support from the Ballantyne administration including Somerville Public Library, the Somerville Office of Immigrant Affairs, the Department of Racial and Social Justice, SomerPromise, and the Somerville Arts Council with support from the Mass Cultural Council.

— Photos by Bobbie Toner

Yart Sale, Somerville’s citywide creative yard sale, returned to various locations throughout Somerville on Saturday, August 9. Whether selling or buying art, vintage finds, art supplies, tools, frames, zines, or handmade crafts, this was the place to be.

The City of Somerville is seeking polling place workers and standby poll workers for the upcoming Preliminary Election on Tuesday, September 16. Many poll workers are needed to support operations and conduct a successful election.  

Life in the Ville by Jimmy Del Ponte

Let’s get away from today’s problems and take a little trip back in time to Paragon Park, Nantasket Beach. The park operated from 1902 through approximately 1984. Lots of us have happy memories of outings, family days, and just plain fun at Paragon Park.

Statues in Davis Square, Somerville.

Davis Square Neighborhood Council (DSNC) has been working towards 501.c-3 status for the past year. We are pleased to get to the point of electing our first Board. 

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Donna Lees, age 65, of Milford, NH, who passed away peacefully on August 6, 2025.

Donna was the beloved wife of Roberto Velasquez and the devoted mother of Michael Sloane, Laura Sloane, and Thomas Sloane. She was the cherished daughter of Robert Lees and is also survived by her loving siblings Robert Lees, Russell Lees, Wayne Lees, Alice Rinderer, and Ralph Lees. Donna was a proud and adoring grandmother to her beloved grandchildren, who brought her endless joy and pride.

The Somerville Planning Board adopted the Assembly Square Neighborhood Plan at its July meeting.

By unanimous vote, the Somerville Planning Board at its July meeting adopted the Ballantyne Administration’s Assembly Square Neighborhood Plan, marking a significant milestone in the city’s efforts to guide sustainable development in one of its most rapidly evolving neighborhoods. Once fully implemented, the neighborhood plan offers the potential of up to 2,900 to 5,700 new residential units –- including roughly 580 to 1,100 affordable units – and an estimated up to $17 million in annual tax revenues among other community benefits.