EXPLORING POLICING: REIMAGINING PUBLIC SAFETY IN SOMERVILLE
Activists and politicians agree there has to be reform, but differ on details
SOMERVILLE WIRE: April 20, 2021 WEEKLY ROUNDUP
The reopening process continues, Bluebikes offer free rides to vaccine appointments, and the Somerville Arts Council makes spaces available to artists.
CITY, MBTA RESPOND TO HOSTILE ARCHITECTURE CHARGES
Advocates say additions to benches in the Davis Square T stop send a striking message to the homeless
SOMERVILLE WIRE: April 13, 2021 WEEKLY ROUNDUP
Matthew Buchanan selected as Somerville High principal, Justice for Flavia delivers letter to the City, McGrath Highway to have separated bike paths, and a call for artists from the Somerville Arts Council. Welcome to the Somerville Wire’s April 13 Weekly Roundup—a fast look at local news published every Tuesday at somervillewire.news. Readers with Somerville-focused news […]
ART FARM PUMP DESIGNS TO BE PRESENTED TO PUBLIC
With development having been set back, due to the coronavirus, the conversation is moving forward.
RESPONDING TO A STATE OF EMERGENCY FOR WOMEN
The resolution passed in February, focusing on women’s struggles in the workplace, moves into its next steps.
SOMERVILLE WIRE: April 6, 2021 WEEKLY ROUNDUP
Will Mbah begins a run for mayor, Virginia Hussey campaigns for city councilor, and a native plants ordinance is passed.
CIVILIAN OVERSIGHT OF POLICE TAKES ROOT IN SOMERVILLE
The agency’s structure will be developed through a community process.
LITTLE FREE LIBRARIES ENGAGE READERS DURING COVID
Miniature houses provide page-turners to people of all ages.
SOMERVILLE WIRE: March 30, 2021 WEEKLY ROUNDUP
Denise Molina Capers appointed as City’s first racial and social justice director, a Civilian Oversight meeting, and a vaccination clinic for veterans.
