Initiative funded by Baker-Polito Administration regional pilot project

The Cambridge and Somerville Chambers of Commerce announced the appointment of  interns who are participating the “Cambridge-Somerville COVID Resilience and Recovery Urban Partnership.” This partnership is a pilot program that emphasizes economic empowerment and revitalization among disadvantaged populations in the two communities.

By Jim Clark

Somerville Police officers were dispatched to a Broadway location on reports of a person inside throwing bottles.

Upon arrival, the officers observed two elderly men attempting to restrain a female party.

The officers took control of the scene and separated everyone. The female was placed in handcuffs for safety reasons because she reportedly continued behaving erratically.

Life in the Ville by Jimmy Del Ponte

This article was first published on March 19, 2013.

We all know by now that President Obama once lived in Somerville. But there are lots of other famous people that have been in and out of Somerville as well. I am taking everyone’s word that the following events are true.

I recently asked my friends who was the most famous person they had ever seen visiting Somerville. I got a flood of very interesting responses.

Advesa MA continues its quest to gain approval from the Somerville Licensing Commission to open a retail outlet at 690-694  Broadway.

By Joe Creason

The City of Somerville Licensing Commission held a special meeting on August 2. The focus of the special meeting was further public debate on the approval of a Group A New Marijuana Retailer License for the cannabis retailer Advesa, MA on Broadway in Ball Square.

Members of neighboring communities joined the Tufts Labor Coalition in supporting Tufts dining workers’ demands for summer pay. — Photos courtesy of Tufts Labor Coalition

By Camille Andersen

Tufts Labor Coalition (TLC) held a rally on Friday, July 30, to stand with the Tufts dining workers as they demand the university pay them for the summer months.

The deadline to register to vote or update your party affiliation or address for the September 14 preliminary election is Wednesday, August 25, at 8 p.m. Massachusetts voters have the option to register online or via a paper form. To register by mail you can call (617) 625-6600 ext. 4200 and request a form be mailed to you, or you can download one from the Elections website. Don’t forget that your form must be returned to the Somerville Elections Department by 8 p.m. on Wednesday, August 25. You can also visit the Elections Department in City Hall to register to vote. Please note face coverings are required in all City buildings. This year there will be preliminary votes held to narrow the field of candidates for Mayor, Ward 5 City Councilor, and Ward 7 City Councilor.

(The opinions and views expressed in the commentaries and letters to the Editor of The Somerville Times belong solely to the authors and do not reflect the views or opinions of The Somerville Times, its staff or publishers)

By Ken Brociner

This fall, voters in Wards 5 and 7 have the opportunity to take a historic and long overdue step towards making Somerville’s city government more reflective of the racial and ethnic make-up of our community. Until now, no Latino or Latina has ever been elected to public office in Somerville. However, this year we may see not one, but two Latinas elected to the Somerville City Council. 

By Rachael Hines

Nonprofit group East Somerville Main Streets is creating a new food-themed mural for Deano’s Pizza, located at 15 Garfield Ave, in the east Somerville business district.

The mural is currently expected to be completed by the end of summer, and will feature the artwork of acclaimed artist and storyteller Michael Talbot.

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This fruit salad recipe can be used as a dessert or breakfast topping. I like it over cottage cheese or Greek yogurt. It also goes well with lemon sorbet. It’s tart, sweet, and refreshing.