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SOMERVILLE WIRE: November 23, 2021 WEEKLY ROUNDUP

SOMERVILLE WIRE: November 23, 2021 WEEKLY ROUNDUP Transgender Day of Remembrance, art spaces have been activated, and Sparkle the dog passes away Announcements The Somerville Wire will be taking a week off and returning on December 7. Have a happy Thanksgiving! Articles WINTER HILL STAR MARKET SITE DEVELOPMENT IN DISCUSSION The potential project, still in […]

OPINION: THE ‘TAKEOVER’ OF SOMERVILLE FALLS FLAT

 “Vows to ‘takeover’ our city’s political agenda clearly backfired.” The Boston chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America had a rude awakening on election day. The city of Somerville wasn’t ready to be taken over by a Boston-based group that backed a slate of candidates who did their best to conceal their support for the […]

WINTER HILL STAR MARKET SITE DEVELOPMENT IN DISCUSSION

The potential project, still in an early stage of planning, has benefited from community feedback (Somerville Wire) – On Nov. 8, the Land Use Committee held a public hearing to discuss the possibility of having the Winter Hill Star Market site developed by Mark Development, LLC. While community members did express some concerns, the response […]

ARTIST PROFILE: CHRIS FROST

The Somerville based sculpture creator reflects on indoor and outdoor works (Somerville Wire) – If you’ve ever walked along the Somerville Community Bike Path recently, you may have seen Chris Frost’s work. His public art installation “Annex” appears to be a refuge for birds, consisting of a series of intricately designed tree dwellings for them. […]