The purpose of this meeting is to provide the public with the opportunity to become fully acquainted with the proposed project. All views and comments made at the meeting will be reviewed and considered to the maximum extent possible.

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By William Tauro

In recent years, Massachusetts has seen significant tension between state policies, local law enforcement, and federal agencies like Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Democratic politicians, often at the forefront of these policies, have been accused of tying the hands of police departments and oversight bodies like the Massachusetts Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Commission, particularly in their interactions with federal authorities. This dynamic has fueled frustration among law enforcement, with some arguing it represents a subtle form of defunding the police. Last year alone, and abruptly amount of police chiefs in Massachusetts retired, not due to age, but because they were fed up with a system they see as increasingly untenable. Continue reading Democratic Policies and Police Restrictions: A Hidden Form of Defunding? →

Obituary
Roberta J. (Perry) O’Brien – Of Woburn, passed away peacefully after a lengthy and courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Roberta J. (Perry) O’Brien →

William P. McNamara, of Lunenburg, passed away on May 28, 2025, he was 83. Born in Boston and raised in Somerville, he was the son of the late Mary (Buckley) and Thomas McNamara. He served honorably in the Army Reserves and then began his career with the Harvard University Police Department. He retired as a Sergeant following 43 years of service. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering William P. McNamara →

Budget prioritizes schools, stability, and progress amid economic uncertainty

SOMERVILLE — Mayor Katjana Ballantyne has submitted a $380.1 million Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) operating budget that delivers stability and progress, even as federal uncertainty, rising costs, and slowing development challenge local governments across the state. The proposal includes a $7.85 million increase to Somerville Public Schools spending, new goals for Climate action, emergency response, and supportive housing, and a continued focus on equity, collaboration, and core service delivery.
Continue reading Mayor Ballantyne Submits FY26 Somerville Budget to City Council →

Film Screening & Panel Discussion Thursday, June 12

Event to feature the ADTF-commissioned short film “Displacement Stories” and panel discussion with
task force members

SOMERVILLE—As the next step after releasing three
anti-displacement Continue reading Somerville’s Anti-Displacement Task Force to Host →

SOMERVILLE– Applications are now open for Somerville Community Preservation Act (CPA) funds to support open space, recreation, and historic preservation projects.

Continue reading Somerville Community Preservation Act Funding Now Available for Historic Sites, Parks, and Public Spaces →