TEAR GAS BAN HEADED FOR FURTHER DISCUSSION

The ordinance was a topic of contention at a Legislative Matters Committee meeting.
SOMERVILLE WORKER CENTER COMBATS INJUSTICES

The new organization has been defending worker rights and advancing education.
SOMERVILLE WIRE: March 23, 2021 WEEKLY ROUNDUP

Willie Burnley Jr. announces campaign for City Councilor, an ordinance banning and regulating the use of tear gas and other weapons meets resistance, while a civilian oversight meeting will take place this week.
POLS, ADVOCATES RESPOND TO MCGRATH HIGHWAY PLAN

Leaders and community members call for more change to MassDOT’s design.
SOMERVILLE WIRE: March 16, 2021 WEEKLY ROUNDUP

Katjana Ballantyne runs for Mayor, Judy Pineda Neufeld campaigns for City Councilor title, and SPESO holds a rally in support of reopening schools.
COMMUNITY MEMBERS REMAIN AT ODDS OVER CITY REOPENING PLAN

Business owners question why Somerville has stayed so cautious.
SOMERVILLE WIRE: March 9, 2021 WEEKLY ROUNDUP

Somerville High School building opens, Charlotte Kelly launches a campaign, and the Union Square Projection Series hosts a panel.
SOMERVILLE’S USE OF SURVEILLANCE TECHNOLOGY AT A GLANCE

A look at the tools recently introduced for use by the City.
SOMERVILLE RESTAURANTS POISED TO REOPEN THIS SPRING

After a long winter, many are preparing to welcome customers back.
FROM THE PUBS OF SOMERVILLE TO INDIE POP AT HOME

“As an artist, most people are not thinking about me so I can do whatever I want and it’ll be just fine.”