Protecting Spaces for Local Artists, Indigenous Rights Program, and More! ARTICLES 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! THREE HONK! PHOTOS Somerville Wire on the scene at the 2022 Festival of Activist Street Bands SHORTS Protecting […]
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 BUILDING? Developer reveals new plans to replace block of shops with commercial structure SAVE THE DATE: Speak Your Mind: Broadway Bus Lanes, Nov. 9, 6-8 p.m., Somerville Media Center main studio. Short talks by […]
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 Square, the new 450-unit apartment building and the seven-story lab building are nearing completion. Last week, the owner of a block of buildings just across Prospect Street from the new buildings held their first public […]
AFTER THE STRIKE
How Did Comm Ave Starbucks Workers Make Out After 2 Months Of Striking? We Asked Them … “Seeing the outpouring of support from people all over the Boston area has renewed a lot of our faith in the community.” Magnus, who asked that we not share his real name for this article, holds the record […]
PAYING TO PLAY
How Rideshare and Delivery Companies Raised $43 Million and Bought Influence In Mass What can $43 million buy? If you’re an alliance of rideshare giants and delivery app companies, it can buy millions of dollars in TV ads, high-powered consultants, and campaign workers who cross over with your biggest opponent. Some say that money was […]