Seeks more participation from Somerville residents It has been nine months since DigBoston and the Boston Institute for Nonprofit Journalism partnered with the Somerville Media Center to organize an event asking Somervillians what kind of coverage was missing from their city’s remaining news media. The February 2019 Somerville Community Summit ultimately attracted 115 […]
JOE VS. THE REVOLCANO: THE MOVEMENT TO TOPPLE LONGTIME SOMERVILLE MAYOR CURTATONE IS OUT KNOCKING ON DOORS RIGHT NOW
“There were only 1,069 votes separating Joe and me,” said Walles, whose take amounted to about 37% of the ballots. “I said, if I got more than 30%, I’m good.”
IT’S OFFICIAL: OUR REVOLUTION SOMERVILLE ENDORSES MAYORAL, CITY COUNCIL, SCHOOL COMMITTEE CANDIDATES
At the event, many of the candidates—whether running for reelection or seeking a seat for the first time—stressed the importance of fighting for more affordable housing, as well as more and better public transportation, and of continuing to build a progressive movement that addresses economic and social injustice.
SPECIAL FEATURE: THE NEW POLLUTANTS
A growing body of research suggests that, in and around traffic, what you can’t see may be killing you
A BRAND YOU CAN TRUST: SOMERVILLE CLT LOOKING TO PROVIDE AFFORDABLE HOUSING
The recently unveiled Community Land Trust offers a solution for some of the anxiety that homeowners and renters alike may be feeling.
SOMERVILLE SUMMIT: PART VI
Residents vent on issues related to arts, artists, and artisans
THE SUMMIT: PART V
Residents vent on issues related to trees and the environment
SOMERVILLE SUMMIT: PART IV
Residents vent on issues related to immigrant communities
SOMERVILLE SUMMIT: PART III
Residents vent on issues related to poverty and affordable housing
SOMERVILLE SUMMIT: PART II
“It’s time for Somerville to get a piece of the pie. Jobs, housing that’s affordable to long term residents. We’re tired of families having to leave.”
