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A meeting on possible future regulations for short-term rentals will be held on Thursday, July 19, from 6 to 8 p.m., in the Argenziano School cafeteria, 290 Washington St. This meeting is being held instead of one planned for June 21. The July 19 meeting will feature the same information shared at a short-term rental community discussion held on June 14.
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The City of Somerville’s Board of Aldermen passed a resolution expressing their opposition to the “zero tolerance” measures taken by immigration authorities on the nation’s southern border.
By Jim Clark
A resolution was introduced and passed at the latest regular meeting of the Somerville Board of Alderman last Thursday, June 14, opposing the controversial zero tolerance policy imposed by the national administration which separates children from their parents.
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Several EV charging stations have been installed in the city to date, with even more hopefully on the way in the near future.
By Ian Erlichman
In 1630, most of East Somerville was coastline, and all of the Inner Belt District was completely submerged. According to National Geographic, this area and most all of Boston is built on trash, mud, and reallocated hills from the surrounding area.
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Mark Alston-Follansbee received a citation of commendation from the Board of Aldermen citing his many years of service to the homeless community in Somerville upon the occasion of his retirement.
By Jim Clark
The Somerville Board of Aldermen issued a citation of commendation to the retiring Director of the Somerville Homeless Coalition, Mark Alston-Follansbee, at their latest regular meeting on Thursday, June 14.
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By Donald Norton/ Photos by Frank J. Kautz II
The members of King Solomon’s Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Highland Avenue Somerville joined together in Charlestown this past Sunday, June 17, to commemorate not only the battle of Bunker Hill, but the monument itself. The annual ceremony for the monument took place before a good crowd of townie’s and visitors.
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The Boys U10-3 team, coached by Todd Easton and Gus Rego. ~ Photo courtesy of SYSL
By Jake Wilson
Last weekend saw five Somerville Youth Soccer League teams play in the postseason. The Boys U10-1, U10-3, U12-3 and U14-3 teams competed in the Middlesex Youth Soccer League (MYSL) Commissioner’s Cup, while the Boys U14-1 team played qualifiers for the Massachusetts Tournament of Champions (MTOC).
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Newstalk – June 20
So far the July 4th fireworks at Trum Field, which is scheduled for Thursday, June 28, as of this week has not been cancelled. Let’s hope whoever is in charge of the event allows it to go on this year as scheduled. But how many want to bet that the city fireworks – which are not done on July 4th – will be canceled? What will be the excuse? Maybe it’s too hot? You fill in the blanks!
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