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The Somerville Museum and The City of Somerville join the Ancient & Honorable Artillery Company of MA, HM 10th Regiment of Foot, and the 54th MA Volunteer Infantry to honor our vets at Milk Row Cemetery.

Food For Free, the leading food rescue and distribution nonprofit dedicated to providing reliable access to fresh and nutritious food to Eastern Massachusetts communities, is now the recipient of a new refrigerated van. The vehicle was gifted to the Somerville and Cambridge-based nonprofit organization through Whole Foods Market’s Nourishing Our Neighborhoods program to support picking up fresh food and redistributing it to those in need.

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Somerville Mayor Katjana Ballantyne checks in with Brad Rawson, the city’s Director of Transportation and Infrastructure, to discuss traffic-calming measures and street safety.

A 3% surcharge will boost funding for affordable housing, open space, historic preservation projects, and more

In a resounding show of community spirit and vision, Somerville residents have voted to double the Community Preservation Act (CPA) surcharge from 1.5% to 3%. This landmark decision will increase funding for vital projects, helping to create a more affordable, greener, and culturally rich Somerville. 

After 20 years of being non-functional, the city is renovating the clock tower at City Hall. — Photos courtesy of The City of Somerville

By Harry Kane

Somerville’s landmark clock tower at City Hall is under repair, and it’s about time! It will cost roughly $3.85 million to restore the clock tower over the coming months.

The clock tower is a universal symbol of change and progress. It represents time’s passage and carries spiritual significance as it relates to synchronicity and divine timing, embodying the principles of order and precision. The clock tower is a reminder of the past and continuity for the future.

Girls Volleyball

2024 GREATER BOSTON LEAGUE CHAMPIONS: Girls Soccer, Girls Cross Country, and Boys Cross Country, Cheer

20 Student-Athletes named Greater Boston League All-Stars

Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association Tournament Information (MIAA):

Volleyball: Lost to 3-2 to Grafton High School in a thrilling match in the first round of tournament play.

The city was asked update signs to use the phrase “no motorized vehicles,” all along the community path. — Photo by Bobbie Toner

By Cathleen Twardzik

The Somerville Traffic and Parking Committee regular meeting occurred virtually on November 4 at 6 p.m. At that meeting, safety was a paramount concern.

It must be noted that the police chief will be able to attend the next meeting and will discuss whether to “resume issuing” tickets, instead of warnings due to significant moving violations that put public safety at risk. That includes “running red lights” and speeding.

Life in the Ville by Jimmy Del Ponte

So far, the worst part about being a senior citizen has been seeing friends of mine pass away. Recently, my friend Peter Hughes passed away recently and I wanted to write a short story about our friendship.

On Friday, November 8, Bob’s Discount Furniture, the 9th largest U.S. furniture chain with 189 stores across 24 states, held the grand opening of its new flagship experience in Somerville, Mass. (38,012 square foot store), bringing approximately 20-25 new jobs to the region.

The Central Somerville Avenue project recently met to discuss issues concerning buildings and land use issues. — Photo by Bobbie Toner

By Katherine Davis

On November 4, the Central Somerville Avenue project met for a second time upstairs in Bow Market to hold its Topic Summary Public Meeting, this week’s workshop’s focus being on buildings and land use.