Arrests:
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James Wright, August 30, 1:36 p.m., arrested at Canal St. on a charge of larceny under $1200.
Ramon Ordonez, of Chelsea, August 30, 10:44 p.m., arrested at Broadway on warrant charges of operation of a motor vehicle under the influence of liquor, marked lanes violation, motor vehicle operator failure to identify self, unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, and negligent operation of a motor vehicle.
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The Massachusetts State Primary election is Tuesday, September 6. This election will narrow the field for Representative in Congress, Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of State, State Treasurer, State Auditor, Governor’s Council, State Senator, State Representative, District Attorney, and Sheriff. Polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
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Dear Neighbors,
As you know, a 72-year-old Somerville resident was killed while biking in Teele Square in August. I am grieving this untimely loss, and I’m angry as we mourn a preventable death in Somerville. I ran for Mayor on a platform that included bold actions to keep our residents safe. Part of the reason that I am so upset is because we know how to prevent terrible crashes like this one.
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City buildings will be closed Monday, September 5, for Labor Day.
Trash, recycling, and yard waste collection will be delayed by one day.
No street sweeping on Monday.
Mayor Katjana Ballantyne, Ward 1 City Councilor Matt McLaughlin, and City of Somerville staff invite you to a virtual public meeting about expanding the Glen Street Community Garden in East Somerville. The city is finalizing plans to expand the existing community garden into an adjacent vacant lot at 5 Palmer Avenue, more than doubling its current size and adding approximately 15 new, appropriately sized plots that will be manageable for gardeners of all skill levels. The expansion will also feature accessible garden beds, water hookups, a shed, and some shaded gathering areas.
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