Every now and then the City of Somerville is confronted with the task of finding replacements for key positions in its leadership structure.

Interestingly, at this particular moment two very important slots are in need of filling: Chief of Police and School Superintendent. Suitable candidates have been located and interviewed, and yet, as of this reporting, the searches continue.

Ellen Cassedy, the author of Working 9 to 5: A Women’s Movement, A Labor Union, and the Iconic Movie, and one of the founders of the 9 to 5 feminist labor movement told me she lived in Davis Square, Somerville, Massachusetts from 1973 to 1979. When, according to her to her, “You could get a good part for your washing machine, but that’s about it.” Now when she visits Somerville, she is surprised about how it changed. The gentrified Somerville impresses her – the new gleaming environs and all the trendy eateries. She reflected, “Imagine you can have a kale bowl in Somerville, now!”

Elizabeth McCarthy is a freshman at Endicott College pursuing an undergraduate degree in education. In her free time, she enjoys dancing, spending time with friends, consuming any kind of dessert, and of course, writing. While not at school, she lives with her family on the North Shore.

Arrests:
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Dina Senibaldi, February 23, 7:28 p.m., arrested at Perkins St. on warrant charges of operation of a motor vehicle with a suspended license, assault and battery on a police officer, assault and battery on ambulance personnel, and marked lanes violation.

January 19, 1960 – February 23, 2023

William C. “Bill” Ellis of Somerville, passed away on Thursday, February 23, 2023. He was 63 years old. 

Born and raised in Somerville he was the beloved son of Mary F. (McLaughlin) and the late Arthur D. Ellis Sr. Bill loved spending time on the Cape, at his family cottage.

After several years of inactivity during the pandemic, the City of Somerville is reestablishing its Veterans Commission. The City seeks five motivated members to relaunch the Commission, and all Somerville residents are welcome to apply.