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Kids from the Mystic Learning Center in Somerville at Fan Pier Marina before their day on Georges Island. — Photo by Kayla Dam
47 kids and teens from the Mystic Learning Center in Somerville set sail for Georges Island last month on Save the Harbor/Save the Bay’s free All Access Boston Harbor Cruises.
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The Somerville Times arts editor Doug Holder has released the 53rd issue of the literary journal Ibbetson Street ( founded on Ibbetson Street in Somerville in 1998.) The original editors were the late Dianne Robitaille and Richard Wilhelm. Somerville poets Hilary Sallick, and Denise Provost are included with other fine poets from the region and around the country. Hats off to our poetry editor Harris Gardner, our designer Steve Glines, managing editor Lawrence Kessenich, artist Julia Kanno, and Endicott College for their affiliation and support. To order online go to:
Somerville earns Purple Heart Community designation
Somerville has been named a Purple Heart Community by the Military Order of the Purple Heart organization, joining more than 100 municipalities in Massachusetts and hundreds more nationwide in recognizing those wounded or killed in combat for their country. The Military Order of the Purple Heart awards the designation to cities and towns, schools, teams, and other entities committed to honoring and commemorating Purple Heart medal Recipients and their families.
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(The opinions and views expressed in the commentaries and letters to the Editor of The Somerville Times belong solely to the authors and do not reflect the views or opinions of The Somerville Times, its staff or publishers)
By Chris Dwan
On October 7, 2017, Newport Construction and their subcontractor Northern Tree Service removed 38 street trees along Beacon Street in Somerville, MA. They did this with none of the notice or public process required under either city ordinance or state law.
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The Somerville Fair Housing Commission recently held their regular meeting, largely addressing issues brought before it concerning tenant rights and violations by landlords.
By Yoko Zhu
The Somerville Fair Housing Commission, which advocates for tenant rights and deals with fair housing violations, held their monthly meeting on Thursday, July 27.
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UPDATE: The City of Somerville has extended the public comment period for rent stabilization. Written comments will now be accepted through August 31, 2023.
Written comments can be sent by email to adtf@somervillema.gov or via mail at:
City of Somerville, Attn: Luis Quizhpe
Office of Community Development and Strategic Planning
93 Highland Ave., Somerville, MA 02143
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A neighborhood meeting was recently held concerning new developments in the 28-44 Broadway project. — Photo by Bobbie Toner
By Ana Celerier
On Monday, July 24, a neighborhood meeting was held to present new developments in the 28-44 Broadway project. The lead permitting council for the developer of this project, Jennifer Schultz, took the lead on the meeting.
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(The opinions and views expressed in the commentaries and letters to the Editor of The Somerville Times belong solely to the authors and do not reflect the views or opinions of The Somerville Times, its staff or publishers)
By Will Mbah
Candidate for Somerville City Councilor at Large
The process of Participatory Budgeting began this year as an experiment in citizen participation with the intent to help educate all residents about the methods of budgeting and, especially, to give high school students an initial experience in democratic process as they look forward to becoming active citizens when they reach voting age.
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