Community members invited to help guide planning process for the future of Davis Square. Deadline to apply July 12.
SOMERVILLE — The City of Somerville is inviting community members to help shape the future of Davis Square by applying to join the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) for the Davis Square Neighborhood Plan.
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Program now offers broader income eligibility for rental energy improvements grants
SOMERVILLE— The City of Somerville is inviting owners of eligible rental units to apply for the reopened Save Energy Somerville Microgrant Program, which provides $2,000 grants to help offset the cost of energy efficiency and clean energy upgrades.
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Somerville Pools Begin Opening Saturday, June 20; Most Water Features Now On
Dilboy Pool scheduled opening Saturday, June 20; Ginny Smithers Pool scheduled opening Monday, June 22. Most splash pads open daily 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Splash Pads
All City splash pads are currently open for the summer season except for Lincoln Park, which is closed for ongoing maintenance. Water sprays run daily from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and are on timers that stop for 20 minutes between cycles.
View a map of all splash pad and water fountain locations on somervillema.gov/pools.
Continue reading SOMERVILLE—As summer heat arrives, the City of Somerville is making it easier to cool off, with nearly all City splash pads now running for the season and pools expected to open this week.
Obituary
James Coleman affectionaly known to everyone as Jim, passed away peacefully at the age of 83.
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SOMERVILLE – The Somerville Mobile Farmers Market is hitting the road once again, returning on Thursday, July 9, for the 2026 season. The market brings fresh, affordable, local produce to four city locations Thursdays through Saturdays and runs through October 31.
Continue reading Somerville Mobile Farmers Market Returns July 9 Mobile Market Brings Fresh, Affordable Local Produce to Locations Across the City
Obituary
Lena V. (Dilello) DeLucia — Of Cambridge, passed away on Sunday, June 21, 2026. She was 101 years old.
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By Bob Katzen
“We are heartbroken each year as we learn the stories of people walking who lose their lives in crashes that are often preventable. One factor continues to show up again and again: speed. Our streets are still designed in ways that allow people to drive too fast, making it harder for drivers to see and safely yield to people walking.”
— Brendan Kearney, executive director of WalkMassachusetts, commenting on a study that showed that in 2025, one in every five traffic deaths in Massachusetts involved a person walking.
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By Bob Katzen
Gov. Healey announced a statewide plan to reduce wrong-way driving incidents on Bay State roads through a combination of advanced detection technology, enhanced roadway signage, infrastructure improvements and targeted safety upgrades. The multi-year effort will focus on over 500 high-risk locations across Massachusetts where drivers may be more likely to enter roadways in the wrong direction due to driver confusion or roadway design.
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By Bob Katzen
The House and Senate approved, on a voice vote without a roll call, and sent to Gov. Healey legislation designed to improve interactions between police officers and persons with autism spectrum disorder during traffic stops. This program was adopted by the Massachusetts State Police in 2024 but is not an actual law. This bill would codify the program into Massachusetts law.
Continue reading AUTISM AND POLICE STOPS (H 5438)
By Bob Katzen
The House and Senate, on a voice vote without a roll call, approved and sent to Gov. Healey legislation that would create a public database of violations of the state’s fire prevention laws and a public notification system to alert workers of violations.
Continue reading PROTECT FIREFIGHTERS (H 5488)
By Bob Katzen
The Supreme Judicial Court (SJC) ruled that the ballot question reducing the state income tax from 5 percent to 4 percent over a three-year period, is ineligible to appear on the Nov. 3 ballot, with justices concluding Attorney General Andrea Campbell’s office provided a “significantly misleading” summary of the proposal that was likely to influence voters.
Continue reading SUPREME JUDICIAL COURT BANS INCOME TAX REDUCTION QUESTION FROM THE NOVEMBER 2026 BALLOT
By Bob Katzen
Senate 35-4, approved and sent to the House legislation that supporters said would make it easier for Massachusetts residents to get a primary care doctor and an appointment with him or her. They noted the bill reduces the amount of time providers have to spend on administrative paperwork and aims to reduce health care costs.
Continue reading PRIMARY CARE DOCTORS (S 3116)
By Bob Katzen
ENVIRONMENTAL LAWS (H 5510)
House 151-0, approved a $3.5 billion bond bill that supporters said will modernize environmental laws, strengthen climate resilience, support agricultural and food systems, streamline permitting processes and improve the management of the state’s natural resources. They noted the bill advances a broad set of reforms designed to help communities prepare for the impacts of climate change, accelerate critical infrastructure projects, improve environmental protections and support Bay State cities and towns.
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By Bob Katzen
House 153-0, Senate 39-0, approved and sent to Gov. Maura Healey a bill dealing with teacher preparation and student literacy. The measure would establish clear statewide standards for evidence-based reading instruction—requiring the teaching of phonics, ensuring access to high-quality K-3 curricula, enhancing educator training and support and creating new reporting and accountability systems.
Continue reading LITERACY EDUCATION STANDARDS (H 5511)
Bernadette Jean-Pierre – Of Somerville passed away on Friday, June 19, 2026. She was 67 years young.
Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Bernadette Jean-Pierre
Obituary
Charles F. Cobb
It is with deep love and sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend at the age of 91.
Continue reading Somerville/Medford Remembering Charles F. Cobb
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