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SOMERVILLE WIRE: June 7, 2022 WEEKLY ROUNDUP

Theater@First performance of Shakespeare's Henry V at Nathan Tufts/Powderhouse Park on June 5. Photo by Jason Pramas. Copyright 2022 Jason Pramas.

Free Taxi Rides, Boynton Yard Concerts, and More! Articles CITY, STATE PLANNING SAFETY OVERHAUL FOR ROUTES 28 & 38 Officials hope to slow traffic, reduce crashes around high-traffic intersection Utilizing federal and state funding, the city and state are moving forward together with plans to improve safety on Routes 28 and 38, including raised crosswalks, […]

CITY, STATE PLANNING SAFETY OVERHAUL FOR ROUTES 28 & 38

Traffic on McGrath Highway

Officials hope to slow traffic, reduce crashes around high-traffic intersection Utilizing federal and state funding, the city and state are moving forward together with plans to improve safety on Routes 28 and 38, including raised crosswalks, separated bike lanes, and additional traffic signals. Made more urgent by recent pedestrian fatalities, the project focuses on McGrath […]

OPINION: MY PRIDE IS A RIOT AGAINST WHITE SUPREMACY

Somerville City Councilor-at-Large Willie Burnley, Jr. Courtesy photo.

“As a Black and queer person, I know that when a person’s very existence is criminalized it inevitably results in fear, hate crimes, and death.” The rain poured down on me and a cadre of queer and trans youth in front of the bricked facade of Somerville’s City Hall. The Progressive Pride Flag rose as […]