As we get into the snowy months of winter, it’s good for all of us to make sure we understand what the odd-even rules are and where we stand this season.

Here is a reminder of what the city’s snow parking rules and guidelines are for the 25/26 winter season:

For the second time in a row, the Kennedy Middle School Debate Team was the top school at the Boston Debate League Tournament. These results are a testament to the hard work put forth by debaters and Coach Aine Blanchard. The Kennedy team will move on to the next middle school tournament in early February at Boston Latin Academy.

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Recently, I caught up with the poet J.D. Scrimgeour, the current poet laureate of Salem, Ma. He has a new collection of poetry/prose out, Poet in High Street Park: Prose & Poetry for Modern Salem (Loom Press).

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Poet Wendy Drexler writes: “My new collection, Harvest of What Remains, will be published at the beginning of February by Lily Poetry Review Books. My book navigates my experience as a caregiver for my husband, who has Alzheimer’s.”

Applications Now Being Accepted for City Resident Representative 

The City of Somerville is seeking one new resident to join the Somerville Affordable Housing Trust (SAHT) in a volunteer role. The current vacancy is for a City Resident representative. Applicants must be Somerville residents who are income-eligible for state and/or federal housing programs. If you’re passionate about advancing affordable housing in our community, this is a great opportunity to make an impact.

Join a virtual question-and-answer session with the city’s permitting and licensing team to get clarity on what’s possible.

Tours available February 11-12 for the Somerville community and prospective families

Somerville High School (SHS) and Somerville Public Schools invite all interested community members to visit during one of three Open House events on February 11 and February 12. Staff will provide an overview presentation on the state of the art facility before students lead community members on a walking tour of the building.