Paid Snow Shoveling Programs Pairs Teens with Somerville Senior Homeowners & Homeowners with Disabilities for Shoveling Assistance

The 2022/23 Somerville Teen Shoveling Program, a paid opportunity for youth to help local seniors and homeowners with disabilities after a snowstorm, is currently accepting applications.

Mayor Katjana Ballantyne and the City of Somerville Housing Division are pleased to announce two affordable rental opportunities: one 4-bedroom unit at 126 Cross St. and one 2-bedroom unit at 29 Alpine St. Income-eligible households with a combined gross income at or below 50% of the Median Family Income (Cross St.) or between 81% and 110% of the Median Family Income (Alpine St.) will be eligible to apply. 

By Jim Clark

Somerville Police officers were dispatched to a Canal St. location last Saturday on reports of a fight in progress.

Upon arrival, the officers encountered a large group of intoxicated and uncooperative individuals. They were informed that a man assaulted two women, but they were unable to locate any victims.

Life in the Ville by Jimmy Del Ponte

Thanksgiving is a time to be grateful for the things that we have. Things like health, happiness, and family. I asked my Somerville social media friends what they were thankful for. Each new comment is in quotes.

Thursday, November 24, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., the Somerville Road Runner’s 26th annual Gobble Gobble Gobble road race will be held in and around the Davis, Teele, Ball, and Magoun Square areas. 

The Somerville Redevelopment Authority is making plans for snow storge in advance of the winter months ahead.

By Maeve Lawler

The Somerville Redevelopment Authority (SRA) unanimously approved 90 Washington Street to be used for temporary snow storage this winter at their meeting on November 16.

By Ana Célérier Salcedo

On Wednesday, November 16, the MBTA held a virtual meeting to discuss upcoming accessibility improvements to Davis station. The station has been operating since 1984 and provides transit connections for the MBTA Red line and the T bus routes.

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Today, the Somerville Media Center Is operating under the threat of eviction from the City of Somerville. We, believe, this eviction decision needs to be, immediately, reconsidered and reversed. SCM, in its original form, as Somerville Community Access television (SCAT) has been a fixture in Union Square for more than four decades. It has not only, in those forty plus years, been a pure vehicle for the first amendment expression, but has served as a gateway of communications for diverse populations of immigrants, youth, and marginalized population who otherwise would be lacking a voice.

Students from Full Circle and Next Wave recently volunteered their time and energies to projects for Habitat for Humanity/Boston.

By David Aronofsky

Full Circle and Next Wave students recently completed two days of volunteering with Habitat for Humanity/Boston on October 18 and 25.

On the 18th, students worked on a house in the Fenway neighborhood of Boston. Students Elkis “Kiki” Antunez Espino, Heidy Portillo, and Derrick Sams spent the day installing blueboard in preparation for the plasterers to come in. Kiki, Heidy, and Derrick were able to install blueboard to complete a stairwell and mudroom. Given a tape measure, a screw gun, and a little instruction, the crew was able to reach their goal by the end of the day.

We here at The Times wish everyone a happy and safe Thanksgiving holiday. As we approach holiday gift shopping don’t forget to shop local to support local businesses.