With shootings on the rise, councilors debate funding for annual regional policing initiative A state-funded grant that has been used for many years by the Somerville Police to combat youth violence was subjected to two heated discussions last week, before being approved by the City Council. The question was whether to accept a $22,692 grant […]
CRISIS PREGNANCY CENTER CRISIS
A crowd gathered in front of the Massachusetts State House on May 3 to protest the leaked Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. (Olivia Deng) The “industry is a sophisticated global network led by anti-abortion organizations.” In Mass, they outnumber actual abortion clinics 3 to 1 Kaylee started suffering from severe migraines and […]
SOMERVILLE WIRE: July 12, 2022 WEEKLY ROUNDUP
Superintendent Search, ArtBeat Returns, and More! Article AFFORDABLE CONDOS FOR SALE Eleven deeply discounted units currently available via lottery Shorts Superintendent Search Begins After seven years leading the Somerville Public Schools, Superintendent Mary Skipper was hired last month to be the next superintendent of the Boston Public Schools. A Boston resident, Skipper previously worked […]
AFFORDABLE CONDOS FOR SALE
Eleven deeply discounted units currently available via lottery (Somerville Wire) – In collaboration with two private developers, the City is currently offering 11 new condominium units for sale at below-market rates. The opportunity to apply for these homes is open to those who currently live in Somerville or work at least 32 hours per week […]
SOMERVILLE WIRE: June 28, 2022 WEEKLY ROUNDUP
Fourth of July Festivities, Tackling Sewer Overflows, and More! Article COMPREHENSIVE BICYCLE NETWORK PLANNED Streets throughout Somerville to be designated “Neighborways” with reduced vehicle speeds The City is currently planning a broad new system of bicycle routes throughout Somerville. The preliminary plans, which are being vetted in small pop-ups around the city this spring and […]