Somerville residents are invited to apply for four vacancies on the Somerville Commission for Persons with Disabilities. Three of the vacancies must be filled by people who identify as having a disability. 

Virtual meeting with City & School staff regarding the status of the Winter Hill Community School.

John O’Neill Scholarship recipients (L to R) Isadora Oliviera and Aya Mahrous.

By Nathan Lamb

Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services (SCES) has awarded John O’Neill Scholarships to support the higher education of two local students.

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On Tuesday, August 15 from 7-9pm, the Center for Arts at the Armory will be hosting a community meeting during which we will:

• share our perspective on the City of Somerville’s “Armory Master Plan Process”

• educate our audience about our non-profit arts organization

• and provide opportunities for attendees to speak, ask questions, and have the meeting recording and this petition delivered to City government. 

Mayor Katjana Ballantyne, Ward 5 City Councilor Beatriz Gomez Mouakad, and the city’s Division of Public Space and Urban Forestry invite you to a virtual community meeting to learn about upcoming construction to improve and expand Somerville Junction Park.

Potential Candidates Learn More about Becoming a Somerville Firefighter at Upcoming Registration Events on August 17 and August 24

Interested in serving your community as a member of the Somerville Fire Department? Then join current members of the SFD, along with the City’s Human Resources and Racial and Social Justice Departments, to learn more and get on-site assistance with the application for the firefighter exam.

Martha Friend is preparing sculptures for her upcoming exhibit on the color blue.

By Maile Blume

Martha Friend’s glass-covered home is a community landmark in Somerville, evoking wonder and joy in people passing by. People are often drawn in by the expanse of blue sculptures, said Friend. “If I’m out gardening, people always stop and just start talking to me about blue and how much they love blue,” she said. The positive community response to her art and Friend’s own love of blue inspired her to curate a show on the color, for the Somerville Museum. The show will open on September 21.

Somerville Community Access Television, doing business as Somerville Media Center, has been ordered by Mayor Katjana Ballantyne to cease operations in its facility at 90 Union Square and vacate the building by August 31, 2023.