Applications Now Being Accepted for One Open Position

The Somerville Fair Housing Commission is actively seeking one new member. The open seat is reserved for a tenant who is eligible on the basis of income for assisted housing in the city. We invite all tenant residents to consider applying.

Host, Sarah Fishman speaks with Councilor at Large, Ben Wheeler.

Results-focused hires to improve core services, strengthen accountability, and deepen community partnerships

Mayor Jake Wilson today announced the full slate of Executive Office appointments, an experienced team to deliver on his results-first agenda: improving core city services, increasing efficiency, strengthening communications and transparency, delivering accessibility and accountability, advancing equity, and building regional partnerships that benefit Somerville residents.While many have been on board since inauguration, two new hires recently completed the team.

Episodes will spotlight talented educators across the district

The Somerville Public Schools Communications Department is proud to announce the launch of a new district podcast, “Teach Me Something: An SPS Podcast.”

Life in the Ville by Jimmy Del Ponte

 My grandfather (on my dad’s side) was Giuseppe Del Ponte, and he was born in Abruzzi, Italy.  He came to America on a ship called The Taormina from the port of Naples on March 17, 1914, when he was 23 years old.

Will Mbah, candidate for State Representative serving the 34th Middlesex district and four-term Somerville City Councilor, is honored to announce the support and endorsement of several community leaders in Medford and Somerville.

Funding appropriations for the Kennedy Schoolyard Renovation Project were approved at the latest meeting of the Somerville City Council.

By The Times Staff

The Somerville City Council meeting on February 26 included funding appropriations for the Kennedy Schoolyard Renovation Project.

Mayor Wilson’s request for the appropriation of $1,000,000 from the Community Preservation Act Open Space Reserve for construction of improvements to the Kennedy schoolyard was voted on and approved by attending members of the City Council.