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Somerville’s Waste Wizard is now available as an app for Android and Apple devices.
Not familiar with Waste Wizard? This resource informs Somerville residents how to properly dispose of items. Simply enter the name of an item and get instructions on how to recycle or dispose of it. You can also enter your home address and Waste Wizard will provide push notification reminders for recycling, trash, hazardous waste, and yard waste pick-up, and street cleaning.
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March 3, 1954 — September 5, 2023
Howard E. Horton passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 5, 2023. He is 69 years of age.
Born on Wednesday, March 3, 1954 in New York, New York, Howard is the loving son of the late Samuel Horton and Vivienne (Eldridge) Horton. Howard is a warm, generous, and gentle son, brother, husband, father, grandfather and friend who will be deeply missed.
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Residential Breaking and Entering
On 8/29/23 at approximately 12:14 p.m., Somerville Police responded to a residence on Laurel St. for report of an attempted breaking and entering. Upon arrival, officers spoke with the victim who stated a male party opened his front door but then fled after hearing a dog.
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Community urged to review heat safety tips as heat index forecasted to be above 99 degrees
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The National Weather Service is warning the Boston area of dangerously hot conditions starting today, Wednesday September 6, until 8:00 p.m. Thursday, September 7. With the heat index forecasted to go above 99 degrees, the Somerville community is encouraged to review the following heat safety tips and ways to keep cool.
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The Tufts Administration Building (TAB). — Photo by Bobbie Toner
By Jim Clark
A special meeting of the Somerville City Council was held virtually on Thursday, August 31. The primary focus of the meeting involved responding to a request by Mayor Katjana Ballantyne that the Council approve a 1.5-year lease for the Tufts Administration Building (TAB), from September 1, 2023 through February 28, 2025.
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(The opinions and views expressed in the commentaries and letters to the Editor of The Somerville Times belong solely to the authors and do not reflect the views or opinions of The Somerville Times, its staff or publishers)
By Chris Dwan
Somerville has dozens of committees, commissions, working groups, and task forces who advise the city on various topics. Attending meetings of these groups, whether as a visitor or a full member, is one of the best ways to get involved with local government, meet city staff, and connect with local folks who share your interests.
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On August 15, 2023, the Center for Arts at the Armory (CAA) held an important hybrid in-person and virtual community (Zoom video recording available via the link below) during which the community expressed strong support for CAA and deep frustration with the City of Somerville’s fumbling of the Armory since acquiring it through eminent domain in May 2021. At the meeting, CAA presented its case for a petition which makes the points below.
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