James “Jim” M.  Loughran, age 86, of Dedham, passed away peacefully at home, on January 12, 2026, with his wife of 61 years, Ruth A. (Higginbotham) Loughran and children by his side.

The City of Somerville is expecting plowable snowfall on Sunday, January 18, tapering off by early Monday morning. Residents can help DPW crews work efficiently and keep emergency routes clear by following the guidelines below.

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Mayor Jake Wilson speaks about his first weeks in office, his plans for the future, what the City of Somerville means to him, and what it can expect.

— Photos by Claudia Ferro

Somerville’s Council on Aging hosted its very first New Year’s Party, Thursday, January 8, 2026. The luncheon held at Dilboy Post was complete with dancing, laughter, and a sparkling grape juice toast!

In first eight weeks, kiosks dispensed 940 free health and safety items—nearly 40% after hours

Free condoms at 2 a.m.? Narcan on a Sunday? Winter gloves when the temperature drops and everything’s closed? In Somerville, there’s now a vending machine for that—and in the first eight weeks, residents obtained nearly 1,000 items from two 24/7 public health kiosks, with many items dispensed after regular business hours when most resources are locked up for the night.

The Center for Arts at the Armory (CAA) is delighted to announce the appointment of Bart Reidy to its Board of Directors. Bart Reidy is a nonprofit strategist and senior advancement executive with more than 25 years of experience guiding major arts organizations through periods of growth, transition, and strategic planning. He spent 16 years at the Boston Symphony Orchestra, holding several senior roles including Chief Strategy Officer. He led the BSO’s Beyond Measure and Tanglewood Forever campaigns. Previously, he served in key leadership positions at the Tony Award–winning Williamstown Theatre Festival. Since 2017, Bart has advised performing arts organizations nationwide and recently served as founding principal of Arrow Street Arts in Harvard Square.

Life in the Ville by Jimmy Del Ponte

I attended Somerville High School from 1969 to 1971 (Yes, I graduated!). One of my fondest and funniest memories was the bus ride home at the end of the school day. We used to walk down School Street and get the Clarendon Hill via Broadway bus.