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Somerville Police Department is looking for information related to a pedestrian accident. This incident took place on September 15,2023 at the intersection of Pearl St. and Marshall St.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Officer Joseph Teves at 617-625-1600 ext. 7248 or 617-702-6852.
A Game-changing prelude to Somerville’s Public Tavern
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The Artsy Bites Challenge, brought to life by The Public Tavern, a soon-to-be-unveiled arcade bar in Somerville, invites locals and art enthusiasts on a scavenger hunt to discover and celebrate the city’s rich tapestry of diverse public art.
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A reminder for Ward 7 & 6 residents: The City Hall Community Meetings will be in your neighborhood this week
Community members are invited to join Mayor Katjana Ballantyne and the City Council at the fall 2023 City Hall Community Meetings. These meetings are held twice a year in each of Somerville’s seven wards to share the latest city and neighborhood updates with community members. They are an opportunity to get an overview of the latest city news, learn more about city programs and initiatives, meet your neighbors, find ways to get involved, and talk with elected officials and city staff.
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Francis John Leland, 75, of Somerville, MA, passed away on September 29, 2023 at the hospital in Burlington, MA. He was born on February 16, 1948, to the late Wilbur Leland and Francesca Ghilarducci Leland. Frank was raised in Somerville, graduated from SHS, and proudly lived in the same home in Somerville since he was 9 years old.
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Councilor Willie Burnley Jr, supported by Somerville residents, advances a resolution backing the advocacy of currently and formerly incarcerated women to pass a prison and jail construction moratorium bill. Read the resolution here.
On Thursday, September 28, Somerville became the first municipality in Massachusetts to make a clear statement of support for a five year pause on new prison and jail construction in the state.
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Capture a little bit of the Somerville Community Growing Center’s magic this Sunday, at their annual Harvest Festival. There will be harvest activities and games, pumpkin decorating and a celebration of the bounty nature shares throughout the year. The festival will run from 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m., 22 Vinal Ave. All are welcome.
The new public mural by Sophy Tuttle is on display at 10 Prospect Street. [click to enlarge] — Photo courtesy of USQ
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The Somerville Y is proud to announce a partnership with the above-mentioned companies to ensure the longstanding mission of the Somerville Y continues well into the future as it has done for the past 156 years. These companies were chosen not only for their well-known accomplishments in their respective fields but also for their strong individual beliefs in giving back to the communities in which they operate as well as reside.
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