Mayor Katjana Ballantyne and Ward 2 Councilor J.T. Scott invite you to a virtual community meeting to discuss roadway upgrades and transportation safety improvements on the western portion of Washington Street, from Line Street to Webster Avenue.

What the Fluff? A Tribute to Union Square Innovation takes place this Saturday in Union Square.

What the Fluff? A Tribute to Union Square Innovation returns for a 17th year next Saturday, September 17, from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. (rain date September 18) in Union Square. This zany, madcap festival honors the invention of Marshmallow Fluff by Archibald Query in Somerville in 1917 and salutes the spirit of innovation that thrives in Union Square today.

By Jim Clark

On Saturday, September 10, Somerville Police control received a call from the Row Hotel management reporting that a guest had used someone else’s reward points to book a room.

Life in the Ville by Jimmy Del Ponte

I’ve been retired for almost five years. I miss that nice paycheck every week and my former work buddies but that’s it. I don’t miss the bosses at all. In fact, I have a recurring nightmare that has one of my past bosses terrorizing me. I don’t miss getting up early every day. I don’t miss cleaning the car off when it snows. I don’t miss taking orders from a little twerp – lol.

~Photos by Bobbie Toner
Sunday, September 11,SomerStreets:Strike Up the Bands took over Highland Ave. between Central St and Lowell St. It was a free and family friendly event. This street festival included local craft vendors, community tabling groups and many interactive activities for kids and adults. Also, Esh Circus Arts, Parkour Generations, Somerville Recreation activities, and Event Them bringing all the yard games.

Member (Mayor Emeritus) Eugene Brune, John Caruso, Kiwanis President Mernaysa Rivera-Bujosa.

On Thursday, September 8, the members of the Somerville Kiwanis Club gathered at the Mount Vernon Restaurant for the first joint meeting of District Kiwanis Clubs as well as local Service clubs since 2019.