After 20 years of being non-functional, the city is renovating the clock tower at City Hall. — Photos courtesy of The City of Somerville

By Harry Kane

Somerville’s landmark clock tower at City Hall is under repair, and it’s about time! It will cost roughly $3.85 million to restore the clock tower over the coming months.

The clock tower is a universal symbol of change and progress. It represents time’s passage and carries spiritual significance as it relates to synchronicity and divine timing, embodying the principles of order and precision. The clock tower is a reminder of the past and continuity for the future.

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Volleyball: Lost to 3-2 to Grafton High School in a thrilling match in the first round of tournament play.

The city was asked update signs to use the phrase “no motorized vehicles,” all along the community path. — Photo by Bobbie Toner

By Cathleen Twardzik

The Somerville Traffic and Parking Committee regular meeting occurred virtually on November 4 at 6 p.m. At that meeting, safety was a paramount concern.

It must be noted that the police chief will be able to attend the next meeting and will discuss whether to “resume issuing” tickets, instead of warnings due to significant moving violations that put public safety at risk. That includes “running red lights” and speeding.

Life in the Ville by Jimmy Del Ponte

So far, the worst part about being a senior citizen has been seeing friends of mine pass away. Recently, my friend Peter Hughes passed away recently and I wanted to write a short story about our friendship.

On Friday, November 8, Bob’s Discount Furniture, the 9th largest U.S. furniture chain with 189 stores across 24 states, held the grand opening of its new flagship experience in Somerville, Mass. (38,012 square foot store), bringing approximately 20-25 new jobs to the region.

The Central Somerville Avenue project recently met to discuss issues concerning buildings and land use issues. — Photo by Bobbie Toner

By Katherine Davis

On November 4, the Central Somerville Avenue project met for a second time upstairs in Bow Market to hold its Topic Summary Public Meeting, this week’s workshop’s focus being on buildings and land use.

The City of Somervelle recently held a rededication ribbon cutting ceremony at Henry Hansen Memorial Park to pay tribute to our local veterans. — Photos courtesy of City of Somerville

A community space that pays tribute to those who put their lives on the line for our freedom

By The Times Staff

Honoring veterans and remembering soldiers of Somerville who served in the U.S. Armed Forces protects their legacy and inspires future generations to learn from the past to safeguard the future.

Mayor Katjana Ballantyne, Ward 4 Councilor Jesse Clingan, and city staff invite you to an open house to learn more about flood relief and water quality improvement efforts planned for Winter Hill, Ten Hills, and the surrounding neighborhood. Wednesday, November 13, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Mystic Activity Center (530 Mystic Avenue). The open house will feature multiple stations describing different aspects of the project. Drop-in anytime during the event to review the preliminary design, talk with project team members, ask questions, and share your feedback. Following the event, information about the preliminary design will also be available on the project website at somervillema.gov/mysticoutfall.

By Jeffrey Shwom

For folks that know me, another random bus story adventure is par for the course. I love taking public transportation, even if it takes longer, and especially if it takes me to a place I have never been. I once took an overnight bus, then high speed train to Toronto, just to try it.

The City of Somerville has honored the late Francis “Franny” Dacey, a 25-year member of Local 7 and a veteran of the U.S. Army, 82nd Airborne Division who served in Vietnam. Franny was a lifelong resident and has been honored with a city square named after him at the intersection of Delaware and Pearl streets.