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I’m writing today with some personal news: after deep reflection and heartfelt conversations with my family, I have decided to resign from the City Council effective June 30, and not seek reelection this fall. I will stay on through budget season, ensuring our ward has a voice and vote on next year’s budget.
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Longtime Somerville resident Jon Link has officially announced his candidacy for City Council At-Large, promising to focus on families, affordable housing, street safety, and climate resilience.
A Ward 3 parent with a history of community involvement, Link brings experience as an educator, artist, and technology professional to his campaign.
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Residential Breaking and Entering
25023443: On 4/29/25 at approximately 11:42 a.m. Somerville Police responded to a residence on Nevada Ave. for a past breaking and entering. Upon arrival, officers spoke with the victim who stated someone broke into his home and stole credit cards from his wallet.
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Free, family-friendly event will be held outside City Hall on Saturday, May 17
The Somerville Arts Council, in collaboration with the Haitian Service Providers Coalition (HSPC) and the Somerville Office of Immigrant Affairs (SOIA), is proud to present the Haitian Flag Festival; a vibrant, family-friendly celebration of Haitian culture, heritage, and community.
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Daniel Goldsmith.
Daniel Goldsmith, Managing Director of Somerville, Massachusetts-based Julius Education, met with staffers from Sen. Ed Markey’s (D-Mass.) office to share how local startups like Julius Education leverage artificial intelligence (AI), and discuss the need for balanced AI regulation that promotes startup success. Goldsmith, whose company uses AI to provide a deep understanding of labor market data to help organizations and job seekers keep up with the pace of change, emphasized the importance of including small businesses in AI policy discussions.
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— Photo courtesy of Melodymatters
New event safety services include real-time alerts, a mobile emergency operations center, and more
Somerville residents are once again readying their porches for a citywide day of homemade concerts for the city’s annual Porchfest. Hosted by the City’s Somerville Arts Council, PorchFest 2025 takes place on Saturday, May 10, from noon to 6 p.m., transforming porches and stoops across Somerville into mini music venues that showcase the city’s incredible talent and creative spirit.
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Union Comedy’s week-long improv camps for teens (ages 13–17) are back for Summer 2025 – offering creativity, big laughs, and the confidence to play outside the lines.
Union Comedy is now enrolling for its popular Summer Improv Comedy Camps, designed for teens (ages 13-17) looking to get creative, build confidence, and have a ton of fun. These week-long camps offer an exciting dive into long-form improvisation, guided by experienced instructors from Union Comedy’s year-round curriculum.
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