Paul Hollings has announced that he will be retiring next year from his position as Executive Director of Somerville Cambridge Elder Services (SCES).

In a letter announcing his pending retirement, Hollings wrote that “Our mission to support the right of elders to live in the setting of their choice has resonated deeply with me,” and “…To work with all of you, to offer alternatives to institutional care, has been one of the most meaningful experiences of my career.” 

Join the City of Somerville Planning team and fellow community members for a second workshop on imagining the future of the Brickbottom neighborhood. During this interactive workshop, participants can share their ideas and provide feedback on draft materials that came out of the first workshop held in April. The meeting will be held on Wednesday, October 27, at 6:00 p.m.

The City of Somerville Community Preservation Committee (CPC) is seeking public comment on Fiscal Year 2022 Community Preservation Act (CPA) funding applications for historic preservation and open space projects. This year, more than $1M is available to support projects in these categories. Feedback from residents will help inform the CPC’s award recommendations.  

Ensuring an equitable and prosperous recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic is the city’s top priority. To do that, we need your help. Get involved today to help set the city’s priorities for American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding. To get the conversation started, please join us for a Virtual Forum on ARPA Funding on Wednesday, October 27, at 7:00 p.m.

By Jim Clark

Somerville Police officers were dispatched to the 1 Davis Square area last Friday on reports of a motor vehicle accident.

Upon arrival, the officers discovered two motor vehicles in the roadway at the intersection of College Ave. and Elm St.

One vehicle was facing the wrong direction and headed north bound on College Ave. This particular south bound portion of College Ave is a one way. The other vehicle was facing the correct direction on College Ave.

Life in the Ville by Jimmy Del Ponte

Mom’s Beret, turtle neck, cigar ash goatees and you have instant Beatnik!

The worst part of trick or treating when we were kids was having to wear your clunky winter coat over your costume. We prayed for mild weather. The second worst thing was your parents refusing to spend money on a store-bought costume and forcing you to make one.

The Somerville High School Boys and Girls Cross Country teams traveled to the military base at Fort Devens last Saturday, to compete in the Fort Devens XC Invitational Challenge.

The Charter Review Committee continues its efforts to finalize the revised city charter through the next several weeks.

By Eileen Qiu

Language became the center of attention at last Thursday’s Charter Review Meeting as examination over article one and two of the charter draft drew conflicting opinions.

“One of the reasons why this is here, and it will probably come up in the transition position too, is to ensure that the ordinances are in harmony with the charter,” meeting member Elizabeth Corbo said. “In reviewing the charter every 10 years, if there are amendments in the charter, then that can be reflected in the next review”