Arrests:
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Adam Ackerley, September 21, 10:34 p.m., arrested at Assembly Row on a charge of assault with a dangerous weapon.

Lennox Pierre-Louis, of Brighton, September 23, 9:16 p.m., arrested at MacArthur St. on charges of receiving a stolen motor vehicle and resisting arrest.

Whether you plan to vote by mail, in person during early voting, or in person on Election Day, there are several upcoming deadlines and important dates you should be aware of for the Tuesday, November 3, general election.

Jeffrey Clement and Rachel Lynch are among the 14 Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services staffers walking to raise awareness about falls prevention this September.

By Nathan Lamb

Falls are the leading cause of injuries for older adults. One in four older adults fall each year – leading to 2.8 million emergency room visits annually.

Fortunately, there are some simple steps that can help reduce fall risk for older adults:

Virtual meeting to discuss plans to add quick-build bus and bike lanes on Washington Street, October 7

Somerville Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone, Ward 2 City Councilor J.T. Scott, and city staff invite you to a virtual community meeting to discuss a pilot project that would install quick-build bus and bike lanes this fall on Washington Street between Beacon Street and Union Square.

42 people in Somerville have died as a result of COVID-19. There are more than 200,000 people who have lost their lives across the country. Mayor Joe Curtatone speaks to the sorrow of these grim milestones, and urges everyone to mask, distance and wash their hands to prevent the transmission of this deadly disease.

Old wood gutter, soffit and fascia that needed replacement.

By Marian Berkowitz

The COVID-19 pandemic is still in full swing, but I am determined not to miss learning more about the owners who are winning 2020 Awards from the Somerville Historic Preservation Commission!

Members of the public are invited to attend and speak at two public hearings on Wednesday, September 30, at 6:00 p.m. both regarding the processes for enforcing zoning requirements. 

By Jim Clark

Somerville Police officers were dispatched to the Union Sq. area last Sunday on reports of a woman behind the wheel in the middle of the road.

Upon arrival, the officers spotted an SUV stopped in the middle of Union Sq. in the travel lane. The vehicle was running and the woman inside was unresponsive, but the officers could tell she was breathing due to her chest rise.

Life in the Ville by Jimmy Del Ponte

Growing up in Somerville over the last few decades gave us lots of delicious dining memories. We had a lot of very good local restaurants. I remember those Friday nights at The Continental on Somerville Ave. for pizza and orange tonic. There was also Frascatis and The Venice in Davis Square. The Paddock and The Mount Vernon were great places also, among many others.

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We need bold ideas – and new revenue – to respond to this moment
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By State Rep. Christine P. Barber

Recent months have been incredibly challenging for our cities, our Commonwealth, and our nation. I consistently hear from constituents in Somerville and Medford who have been out of work for months, have trouble paying rent, have fears about their children’s education or have concerns about their future. COVID-19 has created a significant public health threat and laid bare ever-present inequalities that continue to grow in our communities.