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Mayor Katjana Ballantyne, Brazilian Women’s Group and Somerviva invite you to the Brazilian Flag Raising to celebrate the 202nd Brazilian Independence Day. September 5.

Applications Due Thursday, October 10

The Somerville Arts Council is actively seeking three to four dedicated community members to join its Board. This is an exciting opportunity for individuals with a passion for the arts to support and strengthen the vibrant cultural landscape of our city.

Thomas J. (“Tom”) O’Brien December 21, 1945 ~ September 9, 2024 (age 78)

Thomas J. O’Brien, Jr. passed away on September 9, 2024, with loved ones by his side. Tom was born in Somerville, Massachusetts on December 21, 1945. He was a resident of Somerville, Medford, Reading and, most recently, Georgetown, Massachusetts.

Following critical utility work, interim paving will support safe travel prior to the full redesign of Highland Avenue 

Beginning Sunday, September 15 at 8:00 p.m., city contractors plan to pave the travel lane (approximately 28-feet wide) surface along Highland Avenue between School Street and Benton Road.  

This is the second part of a two-part interim paving plan. The first part covering the segment of roadway between McGrath Highway and School Street was completed on July 11. 

A pedestrian was struck at the corner of Broadway and Macarthur St early this morning. The pedestrian was rushed to MGH, no reports of the extent of their injuries. Intersection is blocked off as the investigation continues.  Story is developing

(This article first appeared in the July 25, 2019 edition of The Somerville Times)

Life in the Ville by Jimmy Del Ponte

This is the second story I’ve written about my favorite theatre. You may have visited it during the recent heat wave, but as far as I’m concerned the Somerville Theatre has always been cool.

Boys soccer regular season game last fall vs. Malden High School.

By Harry Kane

Sports provides an opportunity to develop and display talents through competition with the goal of achieving an athlete’s potential. Winning is important and gives Highlanders a sense of validation. And becoming a team player, learning leadership skills and practicing good sportsmanship helps build self-esteem and a foundation for lifelong fitness habits that will help students prepare for the future.

(The opinions and views expressed in the commentaries and letters to the Editor of The Somerville Times belong solely to the authors and do not reflect the views or opinions of The Somerville Times, its staff or publishers)

By Senator Patricia D. Jehlen

I am Senate chair of the Labor and Workforce Development Committee and the Committee on Elder Affairs. Each of those committees produced a major bill this session which passed the legislature and was signed, or is about to be signed, into law.