AUDIO: WEEKLY WIRE – EPISODE 2 – APRIL 9, 2021
In the wake of the Black Lives Matter movement, Somerville is working to reimagine public safety in the city Welcome to the second episode of the Weekly Wire—the Somerville News Garden’s new audio roundup of highlights from this week’s articles in the Somerville Wire news service. Our focus for April 9, 2021 is on efforts […]
CIVILIAN OVERSIGHT OF POLICE TAKES ROOT IN SOMERVILLE
The agency’s structure will be developed through a community process.
AUDIO: WEEKLY WIRE – EPISODE 1 – APRIL 2, 2021
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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 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.
