Enjoy FREE breakfast and lunch prepared by Somerville’s award-winning Food and Nutrition Services Department, available all summer for youth under the age of 19. Provided by Somerville Public Schools Food and Nutrition Services Department and by the Somerville Recreation Department. Here’s a list of locations and times where you can enjoy a nutritious meal this summer:

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Unintended consequences of new anti-short term rental B&B ordinance

The city needs more affordable housing, maybe fewer ‘luxury condos’ and also some short term rental. Pre-Airbnb short term rentals (STRs) were the domain of hotels and B&Bs. Somerville has never had too many hotels nor B&Bs, a problem that we share with Boston itself.

Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan visited 60 campers between age six to eight at the Somerville YMCA Summer Camp this week  to teach them about how they can keep themselves and others safe this summer. District Attorney Ryan was joined by Captain David Stiltner of the Somerville Fire Department and Deputy Chief Steve Caribino of the Somerville Police Department.

Celebrating Immigrants in Somerville & Beyond: A Mini-Film Fest

Wednesday, July 17, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

You are invited to celebrate the stories, lives and impact of our immigrant communities at this mini-film festival and community discussion. There will be community organizations tabling at the event sharing resources and information for the community as well.

49 Cedar St. restoration in Progress.

By Marian Berkowitz

Alan Peterson develops properties and loves the challenges posed by older houses. In 2017, he purchased 49 Cedar Street, very close to Porter Square, just when the street was being torn up for significant infrastructure work. This, however, didn’t discourage him from restoring this now beautiful Queen Anne style house.

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By Arah Schuur

With the bridge closures, detours, and overall increase in people trying to get around Somerville, most drivers, cyclists, pedestrians and transit users can agree on one thing – traffic is terrible! The solution? Add more protected bike lanes.

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By Joseph A. Curtatone

Taking a closer look at notable city data—and interesting numbers.  Last summer, the City’s first Community Food System Assessment was released and it looked at food access in Somerville and areas where improvements were needed. Recently, the assessment was followed up by the Somerville Food Action Plan, which details ways we can help Somerville’s food system work for all residents.

To better support Somerville’s diverse business community, the Mayor’s Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development is seeking businesses interested in participating in the city’s first Diversity Catalog. The Diversity Catalog will highlight businesses owned by underrepresented communities and serve as a marketing tool for Somerville businesses that want to offer their products and services to customers throughout the region. Information collected for the catalog will also help Economic Development staff design business support programs that meet the needs of local businesses.

By Jim Clark

While assigned to uniform patrol at Assembly Row last Saturday afternoon, a Somerville Police officer was contacted by a Home Depot loss prevention associate, reporting two shoplifters fleeing the scene.