Major revitalization work will take place along the entirety of the Orange Line over 30 days from approximately 9:00 p.m. on August 19 through September 18.

The MBTA announced its plans to accelerate major track and maintenance work on the Orange Line during a 30-day shutdown of the entire line beginning at approximately 9:00 p.m. on August 19 through September 18 with service resuming on Monday, September 19, to improve service, safety, and reliability on a faster timeline.

Open Positions: Five;Term: Three years 

The City of Somerville seeks five members for the Mayor’s Appointments Advisory Committee (AAC), and all Somerville residents are invited to apply. Boards and commissions offer an opportunity for residents with a range of experience, skills, expertise, and perspectives to share their talents and insights with their community.

Celeste restaurant in Union Square is playing host to Somerville artist Nicolás Carmona Guzman’s new installation, “Lightforms.” — Photos by Adrian Harrison

By Michael McHugh

Last Saturday, Celeste, a Peruvian restaurant located in Union Square saw the opening reception of a new public art installation by local artist Nicolás Guzman Carmona,  titled Lightforms.

By Jim Clark

Members of the Somerville Police Department had been investigating an armed carjacking that occurred at Mystic Ave. on July 01. During the course of this investigation, detectives were able to identify two males that were suspected of being involved in this incident.

Life in the Ville by Jimmy Del Ponte

In a world where bad news and sad stories often dominate the news, it’s nice to appreciate the little things that can make a person’s day.

I was done shopping the other day and my groceries were on the belt. I was the next one after the cashier was finishing up with a blind gentleman. He was having trouble with one of his cards and the cashier was helping him.

Plans for the expansion of Junction Park were presented at a public meeting last week.

By Luda Tang

The City of Somerville hosted their third public meeting concerning the Junction Park expansion and renovation on Tuesday, July 26. The previous two meetings discussed the organizing principles and characters of the park as well as some opportunities for passive recreation.

The telecom building on 35 McGrath Highway, which, as of now, the DeNunzio Group plans to replace it with a 9-11 story lab building. ~Photos by Mina Rose Morales

By Mina Rose Morales

Brickbottom Artists Building residents expressed concerns over the construction of the new building on 35 McGrath Highway during the virtual neighborhood meeting on Wednesday, July 27.

Join the Mystic Learning Center tonight, August 3, along with Somerville’s First Responders for the 2nd Annual Community Unity Basketball Game. This year’s game is dedicated to Stephenson “Hollywood” Aman for all of the amazing work he did for our community and beyond. Players will receive a free t-shirt and there will be pizza for everyone after the game. If you are interested in playing or just want to come and show support, follow this link to register: https://forms.gle/6G39MNJqAUT3N8r37

By Mayor Emeritus Eugene C. Brune

It was two years ago with sadness, that the Little Sisters of the Poor announced they would be withdrawing from the Jeanne Jugan Residence, in Somerville. In making the announcement Mother Alice Marie Jones, l.s.p. the Little Sisters provincial superior, stated. “That, as you can imagine, is a very difficult decision.”