The City of Somerville is seeking one volunteer member to join the Somerville Community Preservation Committee (CPC). This vacancy is for someone passionate about affordable housing, history, open space, and accessibility with an interest in helping guide community investment. 

The seventh meeting of the Somerville School Advisory Group, which discussed the future of the Winter Hill Community Innovation School and The Brown School and possible new construction, met at SHS on 7.14.25.

Photos by Claudia Ferro

Seniors enjoyed The Council on Aging’s Country Line Dancing this past Thursday, July 17. Many dusted off their dancing shoes for a fun morning of dancing, followed by lunch of BBQ chicken, mac and cheese, and cornbread.

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Michael T. ironically editorializes, “… we don’t need the … ADL [Anti-Defamation League]. to tell us what antisemitism is…,” in criticizing the National Education Association (“NEA”) for rejecting the ADL’s definition of antisemitism.  If we don’t need it, why is it antisemitic to decline to adopt it?

The City of Somerville is pleased to announce that the Community Choice Electricity (CCE) program continues to offer competitive and stable rates for residents and businesses. As of August 1, 2025, Eversource’s basic residential electricity rate will increase to 14.884 cents per kilowatt-hour (¢/kWh), slightly higher than the City’s default CCE Local Green rate of 14.840 ¢/kWh.

Life in the Ville by Jimmy Del Ponte

I grew up in Somerville with second-generation Italian parents. My friends were of many different ethnicities, and most of our grandparents were, as they said, “Off the boat,” a term I never liked.

We were pretty close to our grandparents, both location-wise and emotionally. My mother could speak Italian, but my dad was fluent. Dad was the first one in the family to be born in America, shortly after the family arrived. I heard a lot of strange stories about customs, traditions, and superstitions.

Posto executive chef Juan G. Perez is considered to be among the top pizza chefs worldwide. — Photo by Duvan Rojas

By Norah Doyle

Juan G. Perez, executive chef of Somerville restaurant Posto, has been named one of the top 100 pizza chefs in the world.

Somerville residents and visitors alike adore Posto, ranking the restaurant 4 out of 5 stars on most popular review sites, but how much do they know about the man behind the pizza?

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We write as a group of Jewish Somerville residents who are alarmed by the way that support for Palestinian lives has been falsely conflated in public discourse with antisemitism. We also write specifically as Jewish residents who have been excited, inspired, and impressed by At-Large Councilor Willie Burnley Jr’s campaign for Mayor of Somerville.

July is Disability Pride Month, a time to celebrate the diversity, strength, and achievements of individuals with disabilities. On Thursday, July 24, 5 p.m., 93 Highland Ave., join Mayor Ballantyne, City Council members, the SPCD, and RSJ to raise the Disability Pride flag above Somerville’s City Hall. Families are encouraged to join in to hoist the flag together. For more information, visit https://www.somervillema.gov/news/honoring-disability-pride-month-somerville.

This year’s ArtBeat festival took place in Davis Square on Saturday, July 19. This year’s theme was FREEZE – bringing snowflakes, frozen moments, and glacial vibes on the hottest day of the year. Approximately 100 craft and food vendors, community organizations, and general talent artists were on the street, with two stages of music and a dance showcase at the Somerville Theater.