The City of Somerville seeks 20 community members to participate in a 75-minute online focus group about the historic Armory building at 191 Highland Ave. This focus group is one part of the ongoing Armory Master Plan process, which will guide the Armory’s future as a vibrant arts center for years to come. 

Somerville School Committee interviews Public Schools Superintendent Finalist Dr. Jannell D. Pearson-Campbell, February 6, 2023.

The Massachusetts Alliance of Portuguese Speakers (MAPS) has vaccinated more than 2,500 community members at its weekly COVID-19 vaccination clinics. The health and social services organization has partnered with Health Innovations, Inc and the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) since June of 2021 to bring COVID-19 vaccines and reliable resources and information to the community.

Life in the Ville by Jimmy Del Ponte

Back in the ‘60’s It was a rotund all gentleman who used to push a great big knife sharpening cart throughout the streets of the city. He was a friend of my grandfather, is from the old country and my grandpa would let him keep the pushcart in his backyard.

GovHR Will Lead Nationwide Search to Identify Candidates Who Align With City’s Community-Driven Approach to Public Safety

The City has selected GovHR to lead the search for a new Somerville Chief of Police. GovHR, a national public-sector executive recruitment firm, will conduct a rigorous recruitment process over the next several months to identify candidates with the requisite experience and principles to lead the Somerville Police Department (SPD).  

The redesign of the Powder House Boulevard and Alewife Brook Parkway intersection is expected to take place through the end of the summer. — Photo by Bobbie Toner

By Ryan DiLello

The City of Somerville held a public meeting last Wednesday to review plans for the redesign of the Powder House Boulevard and Alewife Brook Parkway intersection. Among the 70 residents in attendance, many were concerned about safety during construction.

By Erica Voolich

Many teachers have great ideas on how to make their classrooms a better place for their students to learn math. The teachers’ ideas frequently outrun the budget schools have for supplies and their own ability to subsidize their classroom. The Somerville Mathematics Fund tries to fill this need through the generosity of their donors with grants up to $500.

This past weekend we were hit with the coldest temperatures we have had this winter. All emergency responders, plumbers and other emergency services were working around the clock handling cold related problems. We thank the city’s services, Somerville Homeless Coalition, first responders and everyone who worked so hard helping those in need and especially the vulnerable unhoused members of Somerville stay safe this weekend. For future planning about cold-weather safety and local resources, go to somervillema.gov/coldweather.

“Waterlines: Water Meditation” will take place on Saturday, February 11, at the Somerville Museum.

Join in for a water meditation led by artist Faith Johnson as part of the current Community Curator exhibition, Waterlines: Stories of Ebb and Flow curated by Arlinda Shtuni at the Somerville Museum on Saturday, February 11.