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State Senator-Elect Erika Uyterhoeven speaking at Somerville for Palestine’s candidate forum

By Somerville for Palestine

Across the country, we continue to see that standing with Palestine has become essential to winning Democratic primaries. Pro-Palestine candidates are bucking the establishment to win elections based on people power and with support from local organizing groups. Massachusetts’ 2nd Middlesex district maintained this trend, electing State Rep. Erika Uyterhoeven to be the district’s next state senator.

Somerville resident Derrick Rice (he/him) today announced his campaign for Somerville Ward 3 City Council, in anticipation of a special election(1) after current W3 Councilor Ewen-Campen’s Democratic Party primary victory for State Representative (27th Middlesex).

Mayor Wilson and Somerville Arts and Culture and its working session focused on how a Municipal Cultural Trust could function.

September 11, 2026

Dear President Davis, Clerk Henderson, and Commissioner Salerno:

Having won the Democratic primary election to serve as State Representative for the 34th Middlesex District, I hereby irrevocably resign my position as an At-Large City Councilor, effective December 31, 2026. I look forward to continuing to serve the residents of Somerville on the City Council through the end of this year.

The City of Somerville is seeking one new member to join the Somerville Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA).

What is the Zoning Board of Appeals?

The ZBA is the decision-making authority for development that requires Site Plan Approval or a Special Permit in the Neighborhood Residence, Urban Residence, Commercial Industry, Commercial Business, and Tufts University zoning districts; the ZBA is also the decision-making authority for all Hardship Variances, Comprehensive Permits, and Administrative Appeals.

Free clothes hanging in the Connexion Closet in Somerville, MA, on Nov. 12, 2025. — Photo by Christopher Morris. Copyright 2025 Christopher Morris

By Eliot Josti

Somerville, known for its caring community, welcomes another season of generosity thanks to the Connexion Closet, a free indoor space that encourages families, neighbors, friends, and anyone in need.