6+ hour, 13+ min ago  (225+ words) Dilboy Pool scheduled opening Saturday, June 20; Ginny Smithers Pool scheduled opening Monday, June 22. Most splash pads open daily from 8 a. m. to 8 p. m. As summer heat arrives, the City of Somerville is making it easier to cool off, with nearly all city splash…...

10+ hour, 13+ min ago  (729+ words) The City of Somerville invited all community members to the City's annual Juneteenth flag-raising ceremony on Tuesday, June 16, on the City Hall Concourse. The following remarks were delivered by Councilor At-Large Will Mbah: It is an honor to join you…...

15+ hour, 14+ min ago  (298+ words) The time is 1942, in the midst of the Second World War. The place: the Big Apple. A former circus hand with knife-throwing skills saves the life of a private detective. The two promptly become a team. The detective is gradually…...

22+ hour, 13+ min ago  (363+ words) The Somerville Times Somerville is in a housing crisis, and our residents need action. Today, I join Mayor Wu and Governor Healey in saying that I strongly support compromise legislation on rent stabilization so that we can finally see some…...

22+ hour, 48+ min ago  (260+ words) Eleanor T. "Ellie" Blute September 9, 1933 " June 16, 2026 Eleanor T. "Ellie" Blute " Affectionately known as Ellie, and a lifelong resident of Somerville, passed away peacefully at her family home on Tuesday, June 16, 2026. She was 92 years old. Born, raised, and educated in Somerville, Ellie was…...

1+ day, 8+ hour ago  (187+ words) Senator Pat Jehlen, with advocates from the Arc of Massachusetts. The Massachusetts Legislature passed a bill that removes outdated and offensive language in the General Laws to describe persons with disabilities last week. The bill, S. 2563, removes all variations of outdated…...

2+ day, 15+ hour ago  (602+ words) Center for Teen Empowerment advocate Councilor Matthew Mc Laughlin is appealing to the city to ensure that adequate funding is provided for the organization. Ward One City Councilor Matthew Mc Laughlin recognized The Center for Teen Empowerment for providing over…...

2+ day, 15+ hour ago  (112+ words) The Somerville Times Mail (will not be published) (required) Time limit is exhausted. Please reload CAPTCHA. 3 " = eighteen Features at a Glance - Kathleen A Houghton on Obituary: Jeanne Bonaventura Aiello I knew Jeanne from our neighborhood, worked with her on Youth…...

2+ day, 15+ hour ago  (147+ words) (The opinions and views expressed in the commentaries and letters to the Editor of The Somerville Times belong solely to the authors and do not reflect the views or opinions of The Somerville Times, its staff, or publishers) By Somerville…...

2+ day, 15+ hour ago  (360+ words) Increases in water and sewer rates were recently approved by the City Council. By The Times Staff The Somerville City Council approved a 15 percent rate increase for water and sewer for FY 2027 during the June 11 meeting. The increase in water…...