Because of COVID-19, the City of Somerville had to forgo its usual in-person Veterans’ Day ceremony this year. To mark the day and honor the service and sacrifice of our veterans, the City’s Veterans’ Services Office pre-recorded a ceremony with messages from Mayor Joe Curtatone, City Council President Matt McLaughlin, and Director of Veterans’ Services Ted Louis-Jacques.

By Jim Clark

At the October 22 meeting of the Somerville City Council, an order was put forward and approved asking that the City Solicitor draft an ordinance banning the use of tear gas by the Police Department and other law enforcement agencies operating in Somerville.

By Hongyu Liu

The Somerville community gathered at the Union Square on November 7 to celebrate the Ignite Festival. Due to the pandemic, the festival this year focused on showing works from local artists and attracting customers to local restaurants.

Last week’s “Illuminated Walk” shed light on the Somerville Community Corporation’s 100 Homes program. — Photo by Isabel Sami

By Isabel Sami

The Somerville Community Corporation (SCC) hosted an illuminated walk through East Somerville on Saturday, November 7, to raise awareness about affordable housing in Somerville. Members of the community showed up to carry house-shaped lanterns though the streets as a way to represent the SCC’s 100 Homes program.

Licensing Commission Chair Joe Lynch offered his insights into the Commission’s efforts to help alleviate some of the pain inflicted on local businesses due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (file photo)

By Max Eidelman

On October 29, the Somerville Licensing Commission formally announced that it will waive the annual renewal licensing fees for businesses in the city’s hospitality industry. This decision was made pursuant to Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone’s request and is an integral part of the efforts to help small businesses through the upcoming winter.

A big celebration throughout Somerville took place on Saturday as the results of the 2020 Presidential Election were finally announced. We congratulate all who participated peacefully, safely, and without incident. This is how we show the world how well Somerville works.

Eagle Feathers #217 – Remembering Veterans Day

By Bob (Monty) Doherty

This year, November 11 marks the 102nd anniversary of the end of World War I. Armistice Day, as it was known until 1954, was dedicated to honor the sacrifices of American soldiers, sailors, airmen, and the losses they suffered during that war.

We honor them every year and we regard them with awe and deepest admiration. Proud, but humble in countenance, they seem to simply play their part in our annual celebration of appreciation for their courageous contributions to the wellbeing of our nation. The well-being of ourselves as a society.

According to Boston Real Estate Times, JLL Capital Markets announced that is has arranged the $48 million sale and $24 million in acquisition financing for two contiguous properties in Somerville, including a 1.2-acre development site and the leasehold interest in a 252-space parking garage in a Qualified Opportunity Zone.

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