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The jury’s still out on efforts to revive Davis Square, but at least the jury’s out enjoying live music

by Christian Uva July 14, 2026

Davis Square seemed to have lost its arty nature since the Covid pandemic and an influx of unhoused people. This summer saw an attempt at a turnaround.

OPINION

A long meeting of Somerville’s City Council on police cameras, Inner Belt development and Disability Pride

by Chris Dwan July 13, 2026

The Somerville City Council had another exhausting meeting last week – a total of more than five grueling hours covering a variety of topics.

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Arrest is made in death of Xavier Bautista, killed by multiple men wearing masks

by Marc Levy July 13, 2026

A Canton man has been charged in the fatal shooting of Cantabrigian Xavier Bautista, but officials say the arrested man is just one of several involved in the July 4 killing.

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Somerville meetings, July 13-20: After nearly two decades, a big step at the Star Market site

by Marc Levy July 12, 2026

Take part in meetings on the development of the 90 Washington site, apartments in Porter Square and breaking ground at the old Star Market.

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Crowdfunding campaign is underway for the family of Xavier Bautista, 32, killed on the Fourth of July

by Marc Levy July 8, 2026

The goal is a “beautiful, dignified memorial” and support for the girlfriend and 5-year-old son who will bury Bautista on Sunday.

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Citing budget cuts and no action on oversight, a Somerville committee goes 4-1 against officer cameras (corrected)

by Marc Levy July 7, 2026

The possibility of body-worn cameras on Somerville police officers isn’t so much working its way forward as it is lurching toward a decision a little backward and upside-down.

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Officials call a community meeting to address Saturday’s fatal shooting in Cambridge

by Marc Levy July 6, 2026

Representatives from the offices of the mayor, city manager, police department, City Council, DA’s Office and public health providers will be available.

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Police unions blame a shooting death on the City Council taking down ShotSpotter surveillance (updated)

by Marc Levy July 6, 2026

Police unions said ShotSpotter sensors had detected gunfire “in that region of the city” where Xavier Bautista was killed, but without specifics about it helping.

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Somerville meetings, July 6-13: Voting a budget didn’t resolve the police body-camera issue

by Marc Levy July 5, 2026

Take part in meetings on combining two public schools, remaking 90 Washington St., filling Arts Council leadership and the Armory arts building, whether police will get cameras, and more.

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Somerville’s budget (2026 edition): Wrapping up a season with symbolic resolutions and symbolic ‘no’ votes

by Chris Dwan June 29, 2026

After approving a horribly constrained $394 million budget, the council went on to dish out a bit over $12 million in “free cash.”