Women playing bhusya.

After months of construction, the Somerville Museum is thrilled to open its doors once again where visitors will be greeted at the entrances with murals by the Somerville Nepali artist, Imagine, and a new exhibition highlighting Nepal, “The Art of the Festival’ (January 16 – March 29). A Re-opening Reception and celebration takes place Thursday, January 16, 6 – 8 p.m.

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Somerville Police Crime Log December 31 – January 6

On January 13, 2025, in Latest News, by The Somerville Times
Commercial Breaking and Entering
25000037: On 1/1/25 at approximately 3:20 a.m., Somerville Police responded to a construction site on Medford St. for an alarm call. Upon arrival, officers were informed that a male party entered the site through an opening in the gate. Officers observed a lock and chain on the ground. Nothing was reported missing.
 

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H Mart opens its doors in Davis Square, Somerville

On January 12, 2025, in Latest News, by The Somerville Times

H Mart, the largest Asian supermarket chain in the United States, opened  its doors  at 240 Elm Street, Somerville, MA, on January 9. This highly anticipated store will provide the community with a unique shopping experience, featuring a wide selection of fresh produce, meats, seafood, and household items, all under one roof. H Mart’s ‘one-stop-shopping’ experience highlights unique food selection and entertainment for the entire family and local foodies. Operation hours are 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. daily.  
For more information about events, special promotions, sales and H Mart Smart Rewards Card, visit H Mart’s website at www.hmart.com

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— Photos courtesy of Somerville Police Department

The Somerville Police are asking for the public’s assistance identifying the operator of the pictured Nissan Altima. The Criminal Investigation Division is interested in speaking with the operator regarding an interaction he had with a juvenile. The vehicle is a gray or silver Nissan Altima with Massachusetts plates (possibly 2005 or 2006) with gold Nissan emblems and black sideview mirrors. The operator is described as a white male approximately 50 years of age and has gray facial hair.

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Mayor Katjana Ballantyne, the Department of Racial and Social Justice (RSJ), and Somerville Public Schools’ Department of Equity and Excellence invite community members to celebrate the life and legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by joining a community panel discussion that touches on themes from Good Trouble, the 2020 documentary that chronicles John Lewis’ 60+ years of extraordinary activism. Following the panel discussion, the Floor Lords will perform, and light refreshments will be served.

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The Best of Somerville 2024

On January 10, 2025, in Latest News, by The Somerville Times

The winners of The Somerville Times Reader’s Choice results for

THE BEST OF SOMERVILLE 2024

Congratulations to the winners!
Please support their businesses and let them know you saw them in The Somerville Times

 

Readers choices for 2024

Best Idea in 2024:

Free Food Market for Somerville Public School families

Worst Idea in 2024:

Making Central St. (Summer St. to Highland Ave a one way and expanding the sidewalk 

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MAMAS reflects on an impactful 2024

On January 10, 2025, in Latest News, by The Somerville Times

MAMAS 2024 Free Store event last November at East Somerville Community School.

By Jeffrey Shwom

From the “Newsletter: MAMAS 2024 Year End Review” email The Somerville Times obtained, Mutual Aid Medford and Somerville (MAMAS) impact continued to help those in need in 2024 and plans to do so in 2025.

Mutual Aid Medford and Somerville is a mutual aid organization that began during the COVID-19 pandemic. The largest program that MAMAS coordinates by far is Grocery Pairs, where volunteers deliver groceries and grocery gift cards, and may help with other small errands like prescription pickup. In 2024, MAMAS reimbursed its deliverers $89,993 and supported 60 families, according to its website. Supermarket Sweep, a recurring program where direct grocery aid (i.e., dollars) is delivered with no means-testing or judgment, saw $30,900 distributed into the community.

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14%-17% average salary increases informed by Mayor’s push to eliminate wage bias.  — Photos courtesy of the City of Somerville

 
Mayor Katjana Ballantyne announced today the ratification of a new contract with the Somerville Municipal Employees Union (SMEU, until recently, called SMEA) Unit B that includes unprecedented wage increases designed to address long-standing wage bias. The new contract includes average salary adjustments between 14% and 17% in fiscal year 2025.  

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One-way woes

On January 9, 2025, in Latest News, by The Somerville Times

Life in the Ville by Jimmy Del Ponte

What do you think of them making Central St. a one way from Summer St. to Highland Ave.?

They widened the bike lane and the sidewalk. They left a small path for vehicles. This was the subject of my Facebook poll. All new readers comments are in quotes.

“They want everyone to be careless and bike or use the T. It is getting so dangerous”

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