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(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)
Dear Editor,
On behalf of the following members of the Special Legislative Commission on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Aging, we strongly urge Massachusetts voters to vote Yes on 3 to uphold the existing transgender anti-discrimination law which ensures that dignity and respect continue to be our guiding principles in Massachusetts.
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The Baker-Polito Administration announced on Friday that the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) will replace the multi-sports field and field lighting located at Foss Park in the City of Somerville.
The $1.2 million project will include synthetic field turf installation, field drainage improvements, and field lighting and pathway upgrades and installation. Construction at the park will begin in the spring and is expected to be completed in the fall of 2019.
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By Jack Connolly
Last night, a public hearing was held in East Somerville regarding one of the least understood but most relevant to our everyday lives: ZONING.
Citizens, property owners, business owners and Chamber of Commerce folks all chimed in on what is necessary: Update the current zoning, last updated in 1990.
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Somerville resident and peace activist Christopher Spicer Hinckley addressed the Board of Alderman last week, sharing his feelings on the importance of nuclear disarmament.
By Jim Clark
At last week’s regular meeting of the City of Somerville Board of Aldermen, a resolution urging the US government to take steps to avoid nuclear war, such as renouncing the first use of nuclear weapons, taking nuclear weapons off hair-trigger alert, and ending the unchecked authority of the President to launch a nuclear attack was voted on and approved.
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By Ward 3 Alderman Ben Ewen-Campen and Ward 5 Alderman Mark Niedergang
We write in response to Jack Connolly’s op-ed of September 26, 2018, BOA bullies block members’ reappointment.
Some background: On August 28th, the Board of Aldermen (BOA) took the highly unusual step of voting against the confirmation of two Mayoral appointees, both whom of have served for 20 years, one a member of the Planning Board and the other the Chair of Somerville Redevelopment Authority (SRA). We want to explain why we voted against their confirmations, and why Connolly’s criticisms of the BOA’s vote are so wrong.
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A vigil was held at Temple B’nai Brith honoring those who were tragically shot dead while attending services at Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh, PA, on Saturday. — Courtesy of Temple B’nai Brith
More than 100 people gathered in the social hall of Temple B’nai Brith Sunday evening for a vigil for the victims of the Saturday, October, 27 shooting at the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh, where eleven congregants were murdered and others wounded. Rabbi Eliana Jacobowitz, who organized the event in a quick response to the devastating shooting, said the gathering offered people the chance to come together to reflect in a communal space and to reassure congregants at unsettling time when many may have felt wary to be in a synagogue.
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Happy Halloween to everyone! We hope everyone out there is careful driving tonight, when children might be out trick or treating. Be safe!
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It’s about 50 days to Christmas. Get your shopping done early so you’re not caught out there along with everyone else.
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Sox Ville!
Another World Series title for the Boston Red Sox! You all know what that means. We can finally get some sleep again. I tell my kids over and over again how lucky they are to be living in this this era when Boston sports teams have been so successful (Bruins, Celtics, and of course The Pats). Boston Teams have won 11 championships since 2000.
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