The Davis Square Merchants Association is excited to announce a brand-new community celebration for the 2025 holiday season: the Davis Square Holidate, taking place Saturday, December 6, as an all-day, neighborhood event. The event will begin at 8 a.m.

By Alyssa Buford

On November 19, the Somerville Finance Committee hosted a meeting via Zoom. The committee reviewed various mayoral, municipal, and citizen funding requests for property acquisition, staffing charges, interest payments, and resource loans.

Detour will be in place 24 hours a day to facilitate construction of raised crossing

Beginning this upcoming Monday, December 1, city contractors plan to construct a raised crossing to improve safety at the intersection of Somerville Avenue and Central Street.

By Jordan Pagkalinawan

The Somerville Housing and Community Development Committee met on Tuesday, November 18, to hear from city officials regarding the status of residents facing displacement, updates on inclusive playground design, and plans to support and sustain small businesses.

— Photos by Claudia Ferro

The Council on Aging held Mayor Ballantyne’s Thanksgiving Luncheon on Tuesday, November 18, at the Dilboy Post located at 351 Summer Street. Seniors enjoyed a Thanksgiving lunch sponsored by Mayor Ballantyne and prepaid by Brett Henry Catering. More than 100 seniors were able to share laughter, music, and the spirit of the holiday together.

Life in the Ville by Jimmy DelPonte

On Thanksgiving Day, I always count my blessings. I have lots of memories of many Thanksgivings. Most of those memories began while seated at the “kids’ table.” That was the best place to eat because the parents were away from us at the big table, so we could fool around a lot. I remember having lots of fun at that table. We were young and carefree.