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.
Q & A ABOUT DEMOCRATIC SOCIALISM IN SOMERVILLE
Ken Brociner responds to Politico headline referring to “socialist takeover”
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.
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.
