Community encouraged to ask questions and share feedback on current version of the Neighborhood Plan

Mayor Katjana Ballantyne and the city’s Planning, Preservation, and Zoning Department invite Somerville community members to a public meeting to help inform the final draft of the Brickbottom Neighborhood Plan. City staff will present the most current version of the plan and will answer questions from the community. 

It’s officially summertime in the ‘Ville. As you plan your next barbecue, picnic, or pool day, let’s work together to keep our community rat-resistant and maintain a clean and safe environment for everyone:

Dave Ortega’s follow-up to “Días de Consuelo” is “River”.

By Mina Rose Morales

Dave Ortega’s sequel, River, continues the narrative from Días de Consuelo. Ortega narrates his family’s semi-autobiographical immigration story in River, which is set in the region where Texas, New Mexico, and Mexico converge in the United States.

“Can you imagine Mijo? Three places meeting in one spot like that,” Consuelo comments.

Mayor Katjana Ballantyne, Ward One Councilor Matthew McLaughlin, and City of Somerville staff invite you to a community open house to learn about the updated design for transportation safety improvements on Tufts Street.  

Community Party Including Music, Food, and Fireworks Will Begin at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 27. — Photos by Bobbie Toner

Mayor Katjana Ballantyne is inviting Somerville to kick off their Fourth of July festivities by joining Somerville’s annual Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration at Trum Field (541 Broadway) on Thursday, June 27 (rain date Friday, June 28). 

Life in the Ville by Jimmy Del Ponte

The annual fireworks display will probably be the highlight of my July 4th weekend. I may pop up to Old Orchard Beach for a day trip. When the kids were younger, we would always spend July 4th weekend there. What are our Somerville neighbor’s plans? Each set of quotes is a new person’s remarks.

Somerville Police are investigating reports of shots fired on Summer St. early Wednesday morning. When the police arrived, they found dozens of shell casings along the street. 

No injuries have been reported but nearby homes were damaged by the stray bullets.

Somerville police have the incident under investigation, we will publish any further information as it becomes available.

Residential Breaking and Entering

24034985: On 6/13/24 at approximately 2:43 p.m., Somerville Police responded to an apartment complex on Innerbelt Rd. for a past breaking and entering. Upon arrival, officers spoke with the reporting party who stated someone gained access to the mechanical room and was living there. Nothing was reported missing.

Louise A. Re, 89, formerly of Somerville, passed away June 14, 2024. She is survived by her brother, Richard (Joanne) in Hampton, VA. Services will be private in Virginia. To read the entire obituary, please go to www.berceusefuneralhome.com.

— Photos courtesy of Somerville Police Department

On Saturday, June 22, the Somerville Police Department Community Affairs Unit participated in the Somerville Park and Recreation Department’s Family Fun Day. They had their Motorcycle and Side by Side for the kids to play on. Their new swag came in and they were able to give out some gear to their new friends. They also invite the community to join in on August 6 for the National Night Out.