Letter she sent out today:
Today I announced I am running to become the next Mayor of Somerville. The seven years I have served on our City Council, including my two terms as our Council President, have been an honor. I am proud of what we have accomplished together, but I know that we can accomplish even more with engaged, progressive leadership. That’s why I am asking for your support.
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Groundbreaking ceremony for the new Central Hill Playground in the City of Somerville, March 5, 2021.
Article by Somerville Times correspondent Jennifer Matthews
I’ve been trying to make sense of a very dear soul and friend who suddenly passed away six days ago. Hugh McGowan was an amazing person and musical artist, who touched the hearts of countless people with his gorgeous voice, incredible songs and plethora of talent. He literally embodied music and it seemed his every breath was for it. He had a long caravan of musical artists he supported, cheered on and played with.
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Calling all honored dead! It has been a whole year of Ragnarok and you have fought hard and died well, but this endless battle has grown boring and lonely, with the halls of Valhalla shuttered in solidarity with our plague-afflicted friends on Earth. All fighting and no feasting has made us cranky. They offer you reprieve, mighty horde! A host of Norse gods and monsters, Odin, Thor, Freya, Hel, Skadi, and even Loki, have contrived a great entertainment for you so that we can feast together safely at Odin’s virtual table. Come for the show, stick around for the afterlife afterparty.
Join them on March 13 at 7 pm EST for ONCE in Valhalla XI: Ragnarok, featuring performances by Dythymia, Charming Disaster, and Joseph Allred.
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Accessibility is further complicated by cultural, linguistic, and structural differences
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By Shira Laucharoen
Somerville Wire
Getting the COVID-19 vaccine is not an easy process for immigrants, even in a progressive city like Somerville. Facing language barriers, transportation obstacles, and a digital divide, the difficulties around access are compounded when considering individuals’ own personal fears and uncertainties. According to Ben Echevarria, executive director of the Welcome Project, the information coming out from the State has not been systematic or predictable, leading many immigrant families and residents to ask, what is going on?
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Dear Editor,
I appreciated reading the February 15th article “AG Healey awards $1.5 million in grants to promote racial equity in treatment of opioid use disorder” which includes the City of Somerville as a recipient. Two components struck me: 1) the restorative nature of the funding source and 2) the limited scope of cultural humility in practice.
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Here is the COVID-19 update for Thursday, March 4, followed by other City news and events. Please also check somervillema.gov/covid19 for information and resources that are updated frequently.
Please note that vaccine information is changing quickly. The information below is the latest as of March 4.
- Teachers can start registering for vaccines on March 11: Gov. Baker announced Wednesday that k-12 teachers, childcare workers, and k-12 school staff will be eligible to register for COVID-19 vaccines on March 11. Anyone who is eligible to receive a vaccine can register for an appointment by visiting mass.gov/vaccine or calling 211.
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Building to serve urgent pandemic needs to start, welcoming highest needs and younger students first
The new Somerville High School is ready for its debut. In an opening no one could have envisioned at the project’s outset, the building welcomed younger students starting March 4 as part of the district’s phased return to in-person learning during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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