Here are the latest headlines from Somerville Neighborhood News #65:

Somerville is at the forefront of welcoming Medical Marijuana Dispensary to the community. The city is currently reviewing thirteen dispensary applications. Reporter Jeanette Origel brings us the story.

Say Good Bye to plastic shopping bags. Somerville stores are looking for alternatives as they prepare to comply with the Plastic Bag Ordinance that rolls out on September 1. Reporter Laura Onyeneho looks at how businesses are getting ready and how the city is helping.

Local residents in local jobs – that’s the goal of the Somerville Community Corporation First Source Job Program. Economic development and a high cost of living are putting lower income residents at risk of displacement. First Source has been placed more than 120 Somerville residents in local jobs over the last two years. Reporter Laura Onyeneho introduces us to the program.

The long awaited renovation of Lincoln Park is officially underway. Mayor Joe Curtatone joined city and state officials, long time neighbors and a new generation of ‘Villens to kick off the two year project.

It’s Summer in the City and there’s something for everyone in the ‘Ville. Reporter Shelly Xu takes us along as she discovers treasures of this summer’s Somerville Flea season. And find out about everything from free concerts to fireworks coming up.