Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Look up your polling place before you head out. You can still vote in person if you’ve applied to vote by mail.

On November 1, members of the FBI Violent Crimes Task Force and the Somerville Police Department arrested Conor Ezekiel (41) of Arlington, MA for a bank robbery that occurred in Somerville on October 28 at 11:45 a.m. Ezekiel walked into the Winter Hill Bank at 5 Cutter St in Somerville and handed the bank teller a note demanding money. Ezekiel was given an undisclosed amount of cash and fled the area in a dark vehicle. Ezekiel was taken into custody in Boston without incident.

On November 1, 2024 at 4:27 a.m., the Somerville Police Communications Center received 911 calls for shots fired at 53-55 High St. Upon arrival, police located 23 shell casings across the street from 53-55 High Street and significant ballistic damage to 53-55 High St. There were no reported injuries as a result of this incident. Police learned the two subjects shooting at the dwelling fled on foot up High Street towards North Street.

1st Bob the Builder.

By Erica Dakin Voolich

On October 20, 17 high school students on six teams gathered in the Breed Memorial Hall at Tufts University to compete in the Somerville Math Fund’s 18th annual Scrapheap Showdown, Catch My Drift.

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Dear Mayor Ballantyne:

I am a lifelong Somerville resident and have lived at Cobble Hill since 1995 after I retired from the old Bradlees department stores. I have been very happy here and hope to have many more years living here. This is my home to the end.

The MBTA’s Bus Network Redesign is a major initiative aimed at improving bus service reliability, frequency, and connectivity throughout the region. The initiative’s first phase will go live on December 15. The service changes and frequency improvements will affect Route 86, Route 104, Route 109, Route 110, and Route 116/117 in Chelsea, Everett, Revere, Malden, Somerville, Cambridge, Allston, Brighton, and East Boston. Preparations and outreach for the rollout of these changes to implement more frequent service and better routes are underway.

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Experience one of the most exhilarating and culturally rich countries during The Havana Art Biennial

Learn more about the Cuba trip on Monday, November 4, at 6:30 p.m. Join us on Zoom via the link below.

Life Alive Organic Cafe, Union Square will open Tuesday, November 5. — Photos by Peter Morneau

Life Alive Organic Cafe is pleased to announce the highly anticipated opening of its 12th location, debuting in Somerville’s Union Square neighborhood on Tuesday, November 5 at 7:00 a.m. 

The 3,500 square foot cafe will open at 20-50 Prospect Street in the bustling neighborhood of Union Square, known for its lively arts scene, eclectic dining options, and tight-knit community. To celebrate the grand opening, beginning at 7:00 a.m., the first fifty customers will receive a branded tote bag with special gifts from local businesses like Taza Chocolate, The Bouldering Project and Life Alive’s charity partner for the opening, The Somerville Community Growing Center. Complimentary cold brew coffee and strawberry lemonade will also be offered (while supplies last).