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Community organizer Rice declares a run for Ward 3 seat in Somerville, and a potential rival has filed with the state

by Marc Levy September 12, 2026

With a declaration Saturday that he hopes to fill the emptying City Council seat in Ward 3, resident Derrick Rice launched Somerville’s special elections season.

NEWS

Civilian oversight of police is put back on a track in Somerville, but officer unions seem to hold the power

by Marc Levy September 11, 2026

A process for oversight of Somerville police has restarted a half-dozen years after the Black Lives Matter movement, but with a bow to unions and the civil service system.

BUSINESS

Condominium project designed with AI stays stalled at commission

by Marc Levy September 11, 2026

Not enough changed in the plans for condos near Davis Square to allow demolition of the current empty building, a turreted structure built in 1892.

NEWS

Lander concedes recounted race, and Brownsberger returns to Suffolk and Middlesex state Senate seat

by Marc Levy September 10, 2026

State senator Will Brownsberger has kept his Suffolk and Middlesex seat in a recount of last week’s Democratic primary against first-time candidate Daniel Lander.

NEWS

Bylaw and membership debates have some wanting a pause on Davis Square council recognition

by Marc Levy September 10, 2026

As the Davis Square Neighborhood Council nears a vote on formal recognition by the city, even some board members say the organization has stuff to figure out first.

EDUCATION

Somerville submits 925-student school proposal to the state for design and funding steps

by Marc Levy September 9, 2026

The campus coming to 115 Sycamore St. would open in 2031 if the plan is advanced by the state and if city voters agree to pay for roughly half the cost.

NEWS

Suspect in May 11 gun battle due to be arraigned on armed assault to murder, other charges

by Marc Levy September 9, 2026

Tyler Brown, 47 of Boston, will be arraigned Thursday in Middlesex Superior Court in Woburn after police say he wielded an illegal AK-47 while in emotional distress.

NEWS

After Food Nation and Honk!, Davis Square project looks at funding from a parking improvement district (updated)

by Marc Levy September 9, 2026

The group working to revive Davis Square is feeling good about its first five months, preparing for a big end to its first season and already looking at what’s coming in 2027.

BITE

Broissant at Bakey

by Marc Levy September 9, 2026

All together it’s very good, but the “broissant” hybrid of sweet babka crossed with a savory croissant is a terrible name on its own merits and as a promise.

ART AND DESIGN

Cambridge’s artsy People’s Sculpture Race looks for its team, but Lowell’s Kinetic Sculpture Race runs on

by Marc Levy September 8, 2026

Lowell's fun race, which takes place again Sept. 19, was once matched by a version in Cambridge born out of artists with close connections with MIT.