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Somerville meetings, July 27-Aug. 3: Debate about body-worn police cameras arrives

by Marc Levy July 26, 2026

Take part in meetings on body-worn cameras on police and their expense; adding three stories to an East Somerville building; and bus route changes.

NEWS

A ShotSpotter gunfire detector reboot is back for Cambridge City Council debate

by Marc Levy July 24, 2026

Whether ShotSpotter gunfire detectors will return is to be voted in August, delayed by a protest over focusing on tech instead of addressing the root causes of violence.

OPINION

Before a special Cambridge meeting in response to the killing of Xavier Bautista

July 22, 2026

Cambridge’s City Council should be able to come to an agreement on police technology that is managed and controlled in a way that meets legitimate concerns.

NEWS

David Solet, who quit the Middlesex DA’s office, has plenty of support in his bid to run it

by Christian Uva July 20, 2026

It’s unusual for police unions to get involved in a district attorney’s race, but they put their weight behind a newcomer: David Solet.

NEWS

Somerville meetings, July 20-27: Debate about body-worn police cameras nears a decision point

by Marc Levy July 19, 2026

Take part in meetings on demolitions toward development, swapping in a cannabis seller and the purchase and other costs of body-worn cameras on police.

NEWS

Fourth of July killing brings special Cambridge City Council meeting Thursday on tech and violence prevention

by Marc Levy July 18, 2026

A special meeting will update the community on “current, planned and recommended public safety and violence prevention work” since the killing of Xavier Bautista.

NEWS

With a deadline near on a grant for body-worn police cameras, Somerville’s mayor calls council back for a hearing

by Marc Levy July 16, 2026

There’s a summer deadline on whether to equip Somerville police with body-worn cameras, an issue bouncing around council and committee meetings for months.

NEWS

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.

NEWS

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.