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Project aims to improve safety on streets that serve as key connections to civic life
If you want to see how people move around Somerville, visiting Elm Street by the Kennedy School on any weekday morning would be a good place to start.
Standing on the corner of Elm Street and Hancock Street, you’d see younger children arriving at school with their caregivers and older students making the trip on their own. Mixed with the students are harried commuters rushing to the Red Line or commuter rail, or waiting for the 87 to take them to Union Square, and people out running morning errands at the Porter Square shopping center. You’d also see people biking toward Beacon Street to work in Kendall Square and beyond.
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~Photo courtesy of MBTA.
The MBTA will host a virtual public information meeting on Tuesday, March 18, from 6 PM to 7 PM regarding the Red Line Hi-Rail Access Tunnel Project.
The MBTA is building a new access tunnel for hi-rail vehicles that will enable shorter and less frequent Red Line shutdowns, faster commutes, and bring the MBTA closer to a state of good repair.
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Regina M. McGlashing (Camplese) of Woburn formerly of Medford and Somerville passed away on Tuesday, March 4, 2025. She was 67 years old. Regina was the beloved wife of Steven McGlashing. Born in Cambridge, she was the cherished daughter of the late Reginald M. and the Rosalie Ann (McCluskey) Camplese.
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Commercial Breaking and Entering
25010987: On 2/27/25 at approximately 11:45 a.m., Somerville Police responded to Conway Park for report of a past breaking and entering. Upon arrival, officers spoke with DPW workers who stated the snack shack was broken into and there was drug paraphernalia left behind.
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Daylight saving time began this morning, Sunday, March 9. Once you’ve set your clocks forward one hour, remember to check your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms.
Test your alarms monthly. If any alarms use regular batteries, the batteries should be changed twice per year (when you reset your clocks!). Replace your alarms at least every 10 years, or according to the manufacturer’s instructions.The City of Somerville is launching a Consolidated Rental Waitlist to simplify the application process for income-restricted rental units. To help residents navigate the new system, the Housing Division will host a series of information sessions in March. The sessions will alternate between virtual and in-person meetings.
“We are committed to making the search for affordable housing as clear and straightforward as possible,” said Mayor Katjana Ballantyne. “This waitlist will simplify the process and reduce barriers for residents.”
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2024-2025 GREATER BOSTON LEAGUE CHAMPIONS: Girls Basketball
32 Student-Athletes named Greater Boston League All-Stars
2 GBL MVP’s: Julian Zielinski (Swim) and Kerby Luxama (Track) and 2 GBL Coaches of the Year: Ricardo Bonhomme (Girls Basketball) and Dave Dickerson (Indoor track and field)
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Life in the Ville by Jimmy Del Ponte
Since the ruining of Davis Square is looming, I thought I’d do what I do best, reminisce. My pal Ron Bargoot had this photo on a Facebook group: “Somerville the good old days. “
My best memory of Davis Square was being in the movie theatre while a train rumbled by.
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Office of Housing Stability retiree Fred Berman received a citation of recognition by the Somerville City Council.
By The Times Staff
The Somerville City Council and Mayor Katjana Ballantyne commended Fred Berman on his career with a citation on the eve of his retirement from the Office of Housing Stability.
Fred Berman dedicated more than 20 years to public service, including six years as Co-Deputy Director of Housing Stability.
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