Obituary
Cheryl Ann (Cameron) Scully, passed away at her home in Somerville surrounded by the love of her family on August 1, 2025, at the age of 67. Born and raised in Somerville, Cheryl was one of six children born to Etta (Henderson) and Archibald Cameron. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Cheryl Ann (Cameron) Scully
Daily Archives: August 12, 2025
Somerville/Medford Remembering Ellen D. (Murray) Conway
Obituary
Ellen D. (Murray) Conway – A lifelong resident of Somerville, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, August 5, 2025. She was 85 years old.
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Mayor Ballantyne Invites the Community to the Annual Evolution of Hip Hop Festival in Union Square
SOMERVILLE – Mayor Katjana Ballantyne and the Somerville Arts Council, in partnership with producer Yvette Wilks of Wilks Productions Consultancy, invite community members to the eleventh annual Evolution of Hip Hop Festival on Saturday, August 23, (rain date: August 24), from 4:00 to 7:30 p.m. in Union Square Plaza. Continue reading Mayor Ballantyne Invites the Community to the Annual Evolution of Hip Hop Festival in Union Square
Somerville Police Department Charges Two Juveniles in July 22 Shooting at Grand Union Blvd
SOMERVILLE – The Somerville Police have charged two juveniles, ages 16 & 17, for their alleged involvement in a shooting that occurred on July 22, 2025 in the area of 495 Grand Union Boulevard.
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Somerville Seeks Polling Place Workers for Preliminary Election Tuesday, September 16
Earn $240 for the workday, 6:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
SOMERVILLE– The City of Somerville is seeking polling place workers and standby poll workers for the upcoming Preliminary Election on Tuesday, September 16. Many poll workers are needed to support operations and conduct a successful election. Continue reading Somerville Seeks Polling Place Workers for Preliminary Election Tuesday, September 16
Somerville Community Invited to Take Survey on New PK-8 School Building Options
The City of Somerville is planning to build a new PK-8 public school building, and the Construction Advisory Group (CAG), Mayor Ballantyne, and Somerville Public Schools want to hear from you.
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Here We Go Again Medford
“Here we go Again, But I Hear No Trumpets Blow Again.”SOS at the Medford City Council last Tuesday. Sad for all who hang on to homes with rising taxes and gaining nothing from long, tedious,nonCity related bases. I usually try and offer an idea or two, but went home.
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Zoning In Medford – A RESET or an ELECTION DODGE
Recently Council President Zach Bears made a public statement to change the schedule and create a vision for the re-zoning changes in Medford. He started by praising the work the city council has conducted on the proposed re-zoning plan.
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