BOSTON – The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) Board of Directors approved the agreement to transfer $530 million in funding from the Commonwealth’s FY26 Fair Share Supplemental Budget through an Interdepartmental Service Agreement (ISA) with the MBTA on July 22, 2026. This followed the MBTA Board vote on July 16, 2026.
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“Very pleased to announce a new union agreement that will raise pay and modernize benefits for our Somerville School Custodians, represented by SEIU, Chapter 3 (NCFO 32BJ).
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SOMERVILLE, MA — Matt McLaughlin, Somerville City Councilor and candidate for State Senate in the 2nd Middlesex District, recently released a video calling out Matt Damon for an endorsement. McLaughlin, a Somervile native and working-class candidate, drew parallels between his life and Matt Damon’s famous character, Will Hunting.
“Like Will Hunting, I used to mop floors at MIT,” McLaughlin said. “I graduated from Harvard University, served two tours in Iraq with the Army and returned home to fight for working people in Massachusetts.”
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Benefit updates and increased staffing flexibility support a strong workforce

SOMERVILLE – The City of Somerville is announcing a new union agreement that will raise pay and modernize benefits for Somerville School Custodians, represented by SEIU, Chapter 3 (NCFO 32BJ). The newly signed Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) covers Fiscal Years 2026 through 2028 and was ratified by the union and Mayor Wilson in June. It became effective following the Somerville City Council’s appropriation of funds for the agreement at their July 9 meeting.
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Public invited to provide comment on body-worn cameras at virtual special meeting and hearing

SOMERVILLE – The public is invited to attend a virtual special meeting of the City Council and public hearing on body-worn cameras. The meeting and hearing, initiated by Mayor Jake Wilson, will take place virtually on Monday, July 27 at 6:30 p.m. All community members are invited to provide public comment during the hearing portion.

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Historic Armory to Host Array of Artists, Educators, and Organizations as City’s First Public Arts Center

SOMERVILLE — The City of Somerville is announcing the inaugural group of artists, organizations, and creative businesses that will call the Somerville Armory home in its new formation as the City’s first publicly owned arts and culture center.
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Mary B. O’Riordan (nee Deady) of Somerville passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side on July 15. She was 94. Beloved wife of 66 years to the late William O’Riordan, they are survived by their five children. Devoted mother of Mary “Colette” White and her husband John of Somerville, William A. O’Riordan and his wife Barbara of South Carolina, James E. “Jim” O’Riordan and his wife Joann of New Hampshire, Kevin P. O’Riordan of Ohio and Charles E. O’Riordan and his wife Janet of Woburn. Loving grandmother of Robert, Suzanne and Kieran White, Caitlin, Billy, Molly, Gina, Laurie, Cormac, Emmett, Megan, Mairead, Caleigh, and Mary-Kate O’Riordan and the great grandmother of Jordan, Liam, and Kylie. She was the cherished sister of the late James and David Deady of Ireland. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews who knew her affectionately as “Mary Deady.”
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Somerville Armory building
The City of Somerville is announcing the inaugural group of artists, organizations, and creative businesses that will call the Somerville Armory home in its new formation as the City’s first publicly owned arts and culture center.
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Delio B. Susi, 75, of Cape Coral, Florida, passed away on May 5, 2026, in Fort Myers, Florida, leaving behind a legacy of hard work, devotion to family, and a life well lived. Born on July 19, 1950, in Sulmona, Italy, he carried with him throughout his life the values, traditions, and deep faith of his homeland.
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Allan C. Peeke – Longtime resident of Medford, passed away on Sunday, July 19, 2026. He was 83 years old.

A prayer service will be held in the George L. Doherty Funeral Home 855 Broadway (Powder House SQ.) Somerville, on Friday, July 24th at 11:00AM.
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