Why did General Gage feel compelled to send British regulars up the Mystic River to seize the contents of the Powderhouse? There is no way to answer that question without considering the series of monumental mistakes committed first by the British ministry and then by Gage himself, in the months and weeks leading up to the events of September 1, 1774. This May is an appropriate time to review those mistakes, as we commemorate the 250th anniversary of Gage’s fateful arrival in Boston.

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City Council Spotlight: Jesse Clingan

On May 20, 2024, in Latest News, by The Somerville Times

Host, Sarah Fishman speaks with Ward 4 Councilor, Jesse Clingan.

 

This week’s ‘Slice of the City’ spring meet-up series

On May 19, 2024, in Latest News, by The Somerville Times

The ‘Slice of the City’ spring meet-up series is an opportunity to connect and engage with City leaders and staff as well as neighbors, all while enjoying Somerville’s parks. The series continues this  week with a meet-up in Ward 3.

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Jane’s Walk: The Evolution of Duck Village

On May 19, 2024, in Latest News, by The Somerville Times

As part of May Preservation Month, enjoy this “Jane’s Walk” to honor urban activist and writer, Jane Jacobs. A worldwide event, this year’s Somerville walk was be a leisurely stroll through the “Duck Village” neighborhood of Somerville.

 

Hybrid meeting will be held Wednesday, May 29 at 6:00 p.m.

The City of Somerville Water & Sewer Department is inviting all members of the community to a public hearing that will share proposed Water and Sewer rates for Fiscal Year 2025. 

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Due to inclement weather,  Hong Kong Fest is rescheduled to Sunday, 5/19, from 4-8pm.

The first ever New England Hong Kong Festival will be taking place at 90 Union Square this coming Saturday.

Mayor Katjana Ballantyne invites the Somerville community to join the first New England Hong Kong Festival on Sunday, May 19 from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. (rain date May 19) at 90 Union Square. The event is organized by the volunteer-led New England Hong Kong Festival team in collaboration with the City of Somerville, Somerville Arts Council, and the SomerViva Office of Immigrant Affairs. 

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Spring Hill Sewer Separation Spring ’24 Community Meeting

On May 18, 2024, in Latest News, by The Somerville Times

Topics covered include from this May 15, 2024 meeting:

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Somerville HS students visit CHA Cambridge Hospital

On May 17, 2024, in Latest News, by The Somerville Times

Somerville HS student Anna Howe learns how to use the DaVinci Xi surgical robot at the CHA Cambridge Hospital Operating Room.

Cambridge Health Alliance, a community health system serving Cambridge, Somerville, and Boston’s metro-north communities, recently hosted an exciting event for local students interested in healthcare careers. As part of CHA’s Career Pathways Program, high school students from Somerville participated in a special Saturday Program at CHA Cambridge Hospital.

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Somerville teen thanks mentor for graduation success

On May 17, 2024, in Latest News, by The Somerville Times

Matheus Moreira with Big Brother mentor Richard D’Isidoro

At seven-years-old, Matheus Moreira, of Somerville, was matched with his mentor, with whom he refers to as his Big Brother, Richard D’Isidoro, of Hingham, through Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Massachusetts (BBBSEM), the state’s leading one-to-one youth mentoring program.

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Somerville Police Crime Log May 7 – 13

On May 17, 2024, in Latest News, by The Somerville Times
Robbery
On 5/4/24 at approximately 8:23 p.m., Somerville Police responded to a business in Assembly Row for report of a shoplifting. Upon arrival, officers spoke with the victim who stated a male and female party entered the store and began to shoplift several items. When he approached the suspects, the male suspect brandished a knife at him.

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