On Thursday, August 26, 2021, I, Officer Pavao, was assigned to East 2. I was dispatched to 180 Somerville Ave (Target) for a past shoplifter.
Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories: Mark RANKIN (Shoplifting) →

All City staff must be fully vaccinated by November 1, 2021

Somerville School Committee to review vaccination requirements for the Somerville Public Schools at Monday, August 30, meeting Continue reading Somerville Announces Vaccination Requirement for All City Staff →

Four days of early voting will be held in advance of the September 14 preliminary election

SOMERVILLE, MA – Somerville voters will have the option to vote early in the September preliminary election. Four days of in-person early voting will be held prior to election day on Tuesday, September 14. Continue reading Somerville Early Voting Schedule Announced →

The City of Somerville is seeking resident volunteers to join the Somerville Pedestrian and Transit Advisory Committee (PTAC). Founded two years ago, PTAC provides input on policies, plans, and projects that impact public transit riders and pedestrians. The committee consists of transit and pedestrian commuters; persons with disabilities; seniors, youth, and students; business and institutional representatives; lower-income residents; and transit or pedestrian advocates. Continue reading Somerville Seeks New Members for Pedestrian and Transit Advisory Committee →

In recognition of International Overdose Awareness Day on August 31, and Recovery Month in September, the City of Somerville will plant 14 purple flags on the lawn of City Hall in memory of the 14 Somerville residents who died of an opioid-related overdose in 2020. A larger flag will also be on display in recognition of all Somerville residents who have died of an overdose. City Hall will be lit with purple lights through September to bring awareness to Recovery Month. Continue reading City of Somerville to Mark International Overdose Awareness Day, Recovery Month →

By William Tauro

This is interesting haven’t had a director in over 20 years! Looks like outgoing LameDuck Mayor Joe Curtatone is trying to give someone a very nice Christmas gift on his way out of office! At the very lest this should be under the direction of the fire department. Continue reading Letter from the Editor: BUYER BEWARE!! SOMERVILLE RESIDENTS and TAXPAYERS BEWARE!! →

All City staff must be fully vaccinated by November 1, 2021

Somerville School Committee to review vaccination requirements for the Somerville Public Schools at Monday, August 30, meeting Continue reading Somerville Announces Vaccination Requirement for All City Staff →

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Pearl Street Tattoo Club is now open in East Somerville at 76B Cross Street!

Aisha & Arran are the husband and wife team behind the Pearl Street Tattoo Club! The couple moved from the United Kingdom to the Boston area in 2019 because Aisha landed her dream job at Tufts Medical. As a woman of color in the body modification scene, she recognized the need for an openly inclusive tattoo shop that is safe and welcoming to everyone. Continue reading Opening of Pearl Street Tattoo Club In Somerville →

By William Tauro

Rodent Control in Somerville should not have been taken lightly from the beginning. The problem to combat the rodents should’ve had hit the ground running with modern day scientific strategies by professional people from day one. Continue reading My Strategic Plan To Combat Today’s Somerville Neglected Rodent Problems →