The Center for Arts at the Armory (CAA) announces that it will host and manage the 15th Annual Somerville Winter Farmers Market (SWFM) every Saturday beginning November 2 through April 12. This weekly market offers the best locally grown and regionally produced agricultural items, including vegetable produce, cheese, eggs, meats, fish, breads, pastries, and sweets. Each market will feature more than 30 weekly vendors and several rotating guest vendors while welcoming an anticipated 1,000 visitors every Saturday.

Life in the Ville by Jimmy Del Ponte

One of the most important parts of a teenager’s life is getting their driver’s license.

I had taken the road test twice and flunked. My dad was in the car with us but I was the one who kept failing those road tests. The third time I didn’t take dad. I didn’t tell anyone I was taking the road test again. Bingo! Third time was a charm. I think about it every time I drive past the armory on Highland Ave. It’s where lots of Somerville’s teenagers got their driver’s license.

MBTA and CAF employees, including key project leaders, celebrated the future of Green Line vehicles at the Type 10 mockup event held October 30.

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) celebrated the arrival of a future Green Line Type 10 vehicle mockup at Boston City Hall Plaza, giving the public a chance to be inside and offer feedback to MBTA representatives. The accessible interactive mockup offered a backdrop to Massachusetts Department of Transportation Secretary and CEO Monica Tibbits-Nutt, MBTA General Manager and CEO Phillip Eng, and other officials and advocates who have for a long time advocated for upgraded equipment and vehicles. They hosted a press conference to tout how this newer model will bring forth increased safety improvements, reliability, and comfort to the MBTA’s riders. 

On Saturday, October 26, the Somerville Rotary Club had its Annual Food Drive, With the continued cooperation of the Porter Square Star Market Somerville Rotary has been able to be visible at the store with our tables and signs accepting food, health and personal toiletries donations.

On Monday, October 21, Sublime Systems and Somernova hosted a one-of-a-kind retirement party in Somerville.  The event celebrated the retirement of a material that has defined construction for the last two centuries: ordinary portland cement (OPC).

The question of how best to handle the homelessness issue in the Davis Sq. still remains unanswered. — Photo by Bobbie Toner

By Nirvana Ragland

Davis Square, long known for its indie theaters and bustling cafes, finds itself at a crossroads. The Somerville neighborhood’s residents and business owners are seeking solutions as more people without homes seek shelter in the area’s parks and doorways, sparking community-wide debates about public space and social services.

Needed dental supplies and additional items, according to the Somerville Homeless Coalition.

By Cathleen Twardzik

The holiday season is upon us, and with it, comes copious candy and a smorgasbord of sugary and sticky snacks. All that sugar subjects Somervillians to tooth tartar.

For anyone who could be assisted, the Somerville Homeless Coalition (SHC) is holding a dental drive from October 21 to November 1. However, you are encouraged to continue to drop off dental products after that date because your assistance will still help people.

The lack of a crossing guard or police assistance at the intersection of Curtis St. and Powder House Blvd. prompted an inquiry at the behest of City Councilors Mbah and Pineda Neufeld. — Photo by Bobbie Toner

By Katherine Davis

On Thursday, October 24, the Somerville City Council held its regular meeting to cover a number of topics city-wide. Some of these fell under the securement of third-spaces for teens in the city, others were regarding the securement of a permit for Trick-or-Treat on October 31. A few of the more unique discussions are as follows:

Mayor Katjana Ballantyne, the Somerville Commission for Women, RESPOND, Inc., the Somerville Public Library, and the Department of Racial and Social Justice (RSJ) invite residents to attend the city’s annual Domestic Violence Vigil on Wednesday, October 30. This annual vigil is dedicated to commemorating the lives lost to domestic violence in the past year, recognizing the strength of survivors, and renewing our community’s dedication to eradicating domestic violence. The 2024 Somerville Domestic Violence Vigil will begin at 6:00 p.m. at the East Somerville Library (115 Broadway). If there is rain, the vigil will move indoors to Connexion, 149 Broadway. The event is free and open to the public. Light food and refreshments will be provided. There will be American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation at the event. If you would like to attend, please consider RSVPing in advance here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/city-of-somerville-2024-domestic-violence-vigil-tickets-1038275519027?aff=oddtdtcreator.