MASSWIRE ARCHIVE
This is the archive of all articles from BINJ’s MassWire news service prior to September 2023. Check out the new MassWire page at masswire.news.

PHILHARMONICAL WARFARE
How the government secretly paid for the Boston Symphony Orchestra to promote American cultural enlightenment There is not much to ...

SOMERVILLE WIRE: OCTOBER 19, 2022 WEEKLY ROUNDUP
Curb Use Study, Raúl the Third, Former Wire Staffer at Open Mic, and More! ARTICLE From the Cambridge Day BEING ...

JUDGMENT ON THE CHOPPING BLOCK
Photo of Gloriann Moroney at Governor’s Council, Oct. 12, 2022 by Lisa Berland, Parole Watch Parole Board Chair Gloriann Moroney’s ...

SOMERVILLE WIRE: October 12, 2022 WEEKLY ROUNDUP
Protecting Spaces for Local Artists, Indigenous Rights Program, and More! ARTICLES SPEAK YOUR MIND: BROADWAY BUS LANES, NOV. 9, 6 ...

THREE HONK! PHOTOS
Somerville Wire on the scene at the 2022 Festival of Activist Street Bands All photos by Russell Adams. Copyright 2022 ...

SPEAK YOUR MIND: BROADWAY BUS LANES, NOV. 9, 6 P.M.
Public forum at the Somerville Media Center main studio, opponents and proponents encouraged to participate! In the three years since ...

SOMERVILLE WIRE: October 5, 2022 WEEKLY ROUNDUP
The Verdict on Holland St, the Latest on 90 Washington St, and More! Article DOES UNION SQUARE NEED ANOTHER LAB ...

DOES UNION SQUARE NEED ANOTHER LAB BUILDING?
Developer reveals new plans to replace block of shops with commercial structure (Somerville Wire) - In the heart of Union ...

AFTER THE STRIKE
How Did Comm Ave Starbucks Workers Make Out After 2 Months Of Striking? We Asked Them … “Seeing the outpouring ...

PAYING TO PLAY
How Rideshare and Delivery Companies Raised $43 Million and Bought Influence In Mass What can $43 million buy? If you’re ...

SOMERVILLE WIRE: September 28, 2022 WEEKLY ROUNDUP
‘Opioid Project,’ City Hall Community Meetings, Pollinators, and More! Articles CAN HOLLAND STREET BE SAFE FOR ALL? Proposed street redesign ...

CAN HOLLAND STREET BE SAFE FOR ALL?
Proposed street redesign would bring protected bike lanes to Davis Square and beyond (Somerville Wire) - Led by Mayor Katjana ...

OPINION: STATE BOARD RAISES MCAS PASSING SCORE DESPITE 1/2 LEGISLATORS’ OPPOSITION
In August, the Massachusetts Board of Elementary and Secondary Education voted to raise the minimum score that this year’s freshman ...

SOMERVILLE WIRE: September 20, 2022 WEEKLY ROUNDUP
New Bike Plan, Fairies, Fall Shots, and More! ARTICLES BACKYARD COTTAGES NOW ALLOWED ‘BY RIGHT’ Council makes it easier to ...

BACKYARD COTTAGES NOW ALLOWED ‘BY RIGHT’
Council makes it easier to create accessory dwelling units (Somerville Wire) - Carriage houses, backyard cottages, “tiny houses,” and other ...

SOMERVILLE WIRE: September 13, 2022 WEEKLY ROUNDUP
Fluff Festival, Municipal Broadband Discussion, and Local Cultural Council Grants! Article US2 EXPANDS ITS UNION SQUARE FOOTPRINT Two new lab ...

US2 EXPANDS ITS UNION SQUARE FOOTPRINT
Two new lab buildings being designed on McGrath Highway at Medford Street (Somerville Wire) - US2, the developer currently leading ...

SOMERVILLE WIRE: September 6, 2022 WEEKLY ROUNDUP
“Evicted” Art Show Opening Sept 10 … and More! Article OPINION: TROUBLE WITH A CAPITAL T "The Fair Share Amendment ...

OPINION: TROUBLE WITH A CAPITAL T
People are furious at the state of the MBTA: the fatality, the fire, the explosion, the derailments, the injuries, the ...

SOMERVILLE WIRE: August 30, 2022 WEEKLY ROUNDUP
Sanctuary City Coming to Somerville Museum … and More! Article CONNECTING FAMILIES WITH RESOURCES Interactive database offers access to programs, ...

CONNECTING FAMILIES WITH RESOURCES
Interactive database offers access to programs, knowledge for children and caregivers With children returning to school this week, parents may ...

“THIS IS ILLEGAL BEHAVIOR”
Photo via Rayla Campbell for Massachusetts Mass GOP candidate questioned by cop about book she calls kiddie porn Rayla Campbell, ...

SOMERVILLE WIRE: August 23, 2022 WEEKLY ROUNDUP
Getting Around During the MBTA Shutdown ... and More! Article PARTS AND CRAFTS MOVES TO BOYNTON YARDS Kids’ makerspace gets ...

PARTS AND CRAFTS MOVES TO BOYNTON YARDS
Kids’ makerspace gets cool new digs thanks to community benefits (Somerville Wire) - For children who want to explore hands-on, ...

HACKS, FACTS & CONTRACTS: FOIA FOLLOW-UP
Photo of Gov. Baker surveying Orange Line track work in 2019 by Joshua Qualls/Governor's Press Office Internal Emails Show How ...

SOMERVILLE WIRE: August 16, 2022 WEEKLY ROUNDUP
Race and Social Justice Talk, Hip Hop Festival and More! Article COMMUNITY LAND TRUST CELEBRATES ITS FIRST AFFORDABLE HOMES Ribbon ...

COMMUNITY LAND TRUST CELEBRATES ITS FIRST AFFORDABLE HOMES
Ribbon cutting this Wednesday for five new condos in Union Square (Somerville Wire) - Somerville is celebrating the first acquisition ...

SOMERVILLE WIRE: August 9, 2022 WEEKLY ROUNDUP
Yart Sale, Crossing Guards Needed, and More! Article CITY HOLDS DESIGN WORKSHOP TO GET INPUT ON PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING SITE ...

CITY HOLDS DESIGN WORKSHOP TO GET INPUT ON PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING SITE PLAN
Participants use color-coded Lego pieces to suggest housing, stores, business and nonprofit offices, labs, medical/healthcare facilities, common areas, or green ...