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.
ARTIST PROFILE: CINDY WEISBART
The powerful work of a social documentary photographer (Somerville Wire) – The gripping and striking work that Somerville-based artist Cindy ...
WHAT DOES IT MEAN FOR SOMERVILLE TO LIFT ITS MASK MANDATE?
The City enters into a new phase of the pandemic (Somerville Wire) – On Feb. 18, the day that Boston ...
SOMERVILLE WIRE: MARCH 1, 2022 WEEKLY ROUNDUP
James Beard Awards, a town hall with A.G. Maura Healey, and a Western Washington Street mobility improvements meeting Articles ARTIST ...
ARTIST PROFILE: SAKURAKO KANEMITSU
How the musician brings a joy and love of piano to East Somerville (Somerville Wire) – Having moved from Northern ...
PARENTS CALL FOR SWIFT ACTION ON BROWN SCHOOL PLAY YARD
The deterioration of the grounds has caused injuries among children (Somerville Wire) – Parental and community concern about the condition ...
SOMERVILLE WIRE: FEBRUARY 22, 2022 WEEKLY ROUNDUP
Support local businesses, a plan for more inclusive City boards and commissions, and bicycle network planning workshops Articles SOMERVILLE YMCA ...
BUSINESS PROFILE: KOSHARI MAMA
The restaurant brings the flavors of Egypt to Somerville Avenue (Somerville Wire) – Sahar Ahmed and her daughter Dina are ...
SOMERVILLE YMCA CONTEMPLATES FUTURE IN NEW BUILDING
The search for a new facility is on (Somerville Wire) – The Somerville YMCA is in an early stage of ...
SOMERVILLE WIRE: FEBRUARY 15, 2022 WEEKLY ROUNDUP
A Meals on Wheels survey, a photography fundraiser, and Community Preservation Act Funds Articles TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT GRANT RAISED ISSUES OF ...
ARTIST PROFILE: ALEX KITTLE
Designs for all of your movie-related flights of fancy (Somerville Wire) – Alex Kittle is the creative and mastermind behind ...
TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT GRANT RAISED ISSUES OF EQUITY
Photo by Chris Yarzab The City Council voted to not approve the award (Somerville Wire) – For the first time ...
SOMERVILLE WIRE: FEBRUARY 8, 2022 WEEKLY ROUNDUP
A meeting to discuss the new Public Safety Building, a preschool and child care financial assistance initiative, and donations from ...
ARTIST PROFILE: CHRISTINA TEDESCO
Paintings, drawings, and illustrations that tell a story (Somerville Wire) – Christina Tedesco is a Somerville artist whose work deals ...
RESIDENTS RAISE CONCERNS ABOUT PLANS FOR PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING
An increased police presence does not necessarily make people feel safer (Somerville Wire) – The City of Somerville, together with ...
A WIN FOR TRANSPARENCY AND POLICE ACCOUNTABILITY IN MASS
“We don’t go into things looking to file lawsuits, but when we feel like people have not followed the law, ...
ONCE, THE ROCK VENUE, HOPES TO LEASE OBERON, FILLING IT WITH DIVERSE SHOWS AND ALL-DAY USE
"You can’t just slide a rock club into any room.” Somerville’s famed music club, Once Lounge and Ballroom, is in ...
AMERICAN FLATBREAD FUNDRAISER
Benefits go to the Science Club for Girls American Flatbread on Day Street is known for its eclectic pizza options ...
SOMERVILLE WIRE: FEBRUARY 1, 2022 WEEKLY ROUNDUP
"Church and State, Somerville/Cambridge Line, 2/1/22" by Jason Pramas. Copyright 2022 Jason Pramas. Used with permission. A local bar returns, ...
ADDRESSING WAGE THEFT IN SOMERVILLE
How can we continue to combat this persistent problem? (Somerville Wire) – The problem of wage theft in Somerville has ...
ARTIST PROFILE: AROUND HEAR
Bringing music to the community in an affordable way (Somerville Wire) – Violinist Marji Gere and pianist Dan Sedgwick are ...
A NEW AMERICAN PROJECT
In the nationwide bipartisan blitz to privatize public housing, Boston’s giving billions worth of benefits to some of America’s largest ...
PANDEMIC HOUSING RELIEF: END OF AN ERA
Governor Charlie Baker tours the new Heights at Haverhill apartment community on Nov. 5, 2020. Joshua Qualls/Governor’s Press Office Mass ...
GOVERNOR’S COUNCIL SIGNALS LANDMARK COMMUTATION LOOMS
Tom Koonce (left) and his son, Thomas Andrews, circa 2018, taken at MCI Norfolk "You had one really horrible day ...
SOMERVILLE MAN SUES UBER FOR PARALYZING CRASH, ALLEGING THAT COMPANY IGNORED DRIVER’S HISTORY
(Photos courtesy of: Victoria Santoro Mair) The sound of the accident haunts William Good to this day A Somerville man ...
SOMERVILLE WIRE: JANUARY 25, 2022 WEEKLY ROUNDUP
An honoring of outgoing city councilors, a Gilman Square public art search, and a Somerville Museum exhibit on chocolate Articles ...
BUSINESS PROFILE: RAZORS BARBERSHOP & SHAVE CO.
Stop by Highland Avenue, when you need a trim (Somerville Wire) – Razors Barbershop is more than a place to ...
HOW DO WE KEEP ARTISTS IN SOMERVILLE?
The City held a discussion of the Somerville Arts Space Risk Assessment (Somerville Wire) – While artist studio buildings are ...
SOMERVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS CONTINUE TO FACE FOOD SHORTAGES
"We have to change our menus for schools because there is a lack of constant supply of food." On October ...
VACCINE MANDATE IN SOMERVILLE IS DEFEATED, 2-1
The Somerville policy would have required that proof of vaccination be shown at the door of certain indoor spaces A ...
SOMERVILLE VACCINE MANDATE VOTE WAS DISRUPTED BY A GROUP LED BY PEABODY INTERNET PERSONALITY
Officials expressed concern about comments that turned aggressive and violent Somerville’s Board of Health will try again Thursday to vote ...