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Cynthia Duda lives in Chapel Hill, North Carolina where she enjoys tennis, gardening, and the company of her wire-fox terrier. She teaches writing on the collegiate level. Her work has appeared in Ibbeston Street, The Comstock Review, Hanging Loose, and The Atlanta Review among others.

Representative Mike Connolly of Somerville and Cambridge spoke at today’s virtual press conference

Nearly 30 organizations and over 200 physicians, state legislators, community and public health leaders have signed a letter urging Governor Baker to act to concretely curb the spread of COVID-19 by implementing stringent workplace protections, provide actionable contact tracing reports, and enact legislation to help Massachusetts residents comply with public health directives. The group issued the letter publicly at a virtual press conference on Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at 11 A.M. 

Everyone has a role to play to combat foreign influence and protect our elections

The Boston Division of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is providing the public with information to guard against foreign influence and disinformation campaigns in advance of the 2020 election.

Arrests:
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Adam Ackerley, September 21, 10:34 p.m., arrested at Assembly Row on a charge of assault with a dangerous weapon.

Lennox Pierre-Louis, of Brighton, September 23, 9:16 p.m., arrested at MacArthur St. on charges of receiving a stolen motor vehicle and resisting arrest.

Whether you plan to vote by mail, in person during early voting, or in person on Election Day, there are several upcoming deadlines and important dates you should be aware of for the Tuesday, November 3, general election.

Jeffrey Clement and Rachel Lynch are among the 14 Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services staffers walking to raise awareness about falls prevention this September.

By Nathan Lamb

Falls are the leading cause of injuries for older adults. One in four older adults fall each year – leading to 2.8 million emergency room visits annually.

Fortunately, there are some simple steps that can help reduce fall risk for older adults:

Virtual meeting to discuss plans to add quick-build bus and bike lanes on Washington Street, October 7

Somerville Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone, Ward 2 City Councilor J.T. Scott, and city staff invite you to a virtual community meeting to discuss a pilot project that would install quick-build bus and bike lanes this fall on Washington Street between Beacon Street and Union Square.

42 people in Somerville have died as a result of COVID-19. There are more than 200,000 people who have lost their lives across the country. Mayor Joe Curtatone speaks to the sorrow of these grim milestones, and urges everyone to mask, distance and wash their hands to prevent the transmission of this deadly disease.

Old wood gutter, soffit and fascia that needed replacement.

By Marian Berkowitz

The COVID-19 pandemic is still in full swing, but I am determined not to miss learning more about the owners who are winning 2020 Awards from the Somerville Historic Preservation Commission!

Members of the public are invited to attend and speak at two public hearings on Wednesday, September 30, at 6:00 p.m. both regarding the processes for enforcing zoning requirements.