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By Ben Orenstein
founder The Somerville Beacon

The failure of the Copper Mill project – which would have built a large tower in Davis Square – is a tremendous loss to housing affordability, economic well-being, and neighborhood character for the city.

City Council President Lance Davis said at the latest City Council meeting that the legal issues concerning recognition of the DSNC have been settled.

By The Times Staff

The Somerville City Council voted unanimously on September 24 to formally recognize the Davis Square Neighborhood Council.

Eagle Feathers #364 – Crossroads

The fastest way to get from Cambridge to the heart of Union Square is to take Webster Avenue. Beginning at 19 Union Square, the street is an arrow shot to the Cambridge line and beyond.

As a city that has historically embraced peoples and cultures from all over the world, Somerville is no less welcoming of the Hispanic community in all its varied and vibrant forms.

As such, Mayor Jake Wilson, Somerville’s Office of Immigrant Affairs (SOIA), with support from the City’s Division of Equity and Belonging and the Somerville Community Corporation (SCC) are currently busy celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month, now through October 15.

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Recently, I had the pleasure of interviewing New England Poetry Club advisory board member Joyce Wilson about her new book of poetry, The Morning After Burns Night.

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Somerville poet Angelo D’Amato has earned MFAs in fiction and poetry from Lesley University and Albertus Magnus College, respectively. His Doctor (Who) is Peter Capaldi.

Indira Evora, recipient of the 2026–2027 District 5/MSSADA Outstanding Assistant Athletic Director Award.

Dear Somerville Community,

I am thrilled to announce that Indira Evora, our amazing Assistant Athletic Director, has been selected as the recipient of the 2026–2027 District 5/MSSADA Outstanding Assistant Athletic Director Award!

Free, all-ages celebration with music, food, art, and more to celebrate Somerville’s Arabic community

The Center for Arabic Culture (CAC) and Somerville’s Office of Immigrant Affairs (SOIA) invite all community members to the CAC’s 12th annual festival and book fair on Saturday, October 10, from 3 to 8 p.m. at Somerville High School (81 Highland Ave.).