This afternoon, Somerville Police investigators assisted our partners from the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) in recovering a military-grade AK-47 assault rifle that had been hidden in the common area of a residential building in Somerville. Continue reading Somerville Police Department Retrieve military-grade AK-47 Assault Rifle
Daily Archives: February 18, 2026
February 17th 2026 The Somerville Medford News Weekly Print Edition Online

February 17th 2026 The Somerville Medford News Weekly Print Edition Online February 17th 2026 The Somerville Medford News Weekly Print Edition Online (1)
Join the Somerville Climate Action Commission Apply by April 3, 2026
Are you passionate about working locally to address the climate crisis, strengthen community resilience, and help Somerville adapt to climate change? The City is seeking up to 13 volunteer members to join the Somerville Climate Action Commission (CAC). Membership is open to all residents and those who do business in Somerville.
Continue reading Join the Somerville Climate Action Commission Apply by April 3, 2026
Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line:SOMERVILLE WATER DEPARTMENT BLUES
Dear Billy T and Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line,
I am writing to all home and condo owners who have been waiting for answers to their questions about their water bills.
With all due respect, I realize that our new mayor, Jake Wison has only just arrived at city hall. Continue reading Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line:SOMERVILLE WATER DEPARTMENT BLUES
Somerville/Medford Remembering John D. Carroll

Obituary
John D. Carroll — Of Somerville, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, February 15, 2026. He was 79 years old.
Born in Boston, living most of his early life in Cambridge and the last 30 years in Somerville, he was the beloved son of the late Elizabeth (Barry) Carroll. Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering John D. Carroll
Somerville/Medford Remembering Billy M. Farrell
Billy M. Farrell – Of Medford, passed away with his siblings by his side on Monday, February 16, 2026, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 61 years old.
Born in Somerville, he was the beloved son of the late William T. and Lois (Clark) Farrell.
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