Somerville education Archives - Cambridge

Plea to the Banneker school keeps field access for now, giving dog owners a chance to keep it clean

by Marc Levy July 1, 2026

Dog owners can save their pets’ off-leash time at the former Matignon school field, and other residents who feared losing their lawn have good news too.

OPINION

Green space is at risk in Camberville

July 1, 2026

A wonderful section of green space at the former Matignon high school has been enjoyed by the surrounding community for more than 50 years.

NEWS

Somerville meetings, June 29-July 6: Hot-button issues from Palestine to police tech

by Marc Levy June 28, 2026

Take part in meetings on water and sewer billing issues, procurement policy, police tech and oversight, public drug use in Davis Square and more.

NEWS

Somerville meetings, June 15-22: Somerville Avenue bike lanes and crunch time for budgeting

by Marc Levy June 14, 2026

Take part in meetings on Somerville Avenue bike lanes, a financing miscellany and $376.8 million operating budget and school funding legal conflict.

NEWS

Somerville meetings, June 8-15: Budgeting for City Hall and the school department

by Marc Levy June 7, 2026

Take part in meetings on municipal and school district budgeting and making a new school with environmentally sustainable practices.

NEWS

Somerville meetings, May 18-25: Reforms to ‘cottage’ zoning and condos replacing a Union Square blight

by Marc Levy May 17, 2026

Take part in meetings on a rental registry and stronger city civil rights, “backyard cottage” zoning and Union Square condos replacing a wreck.

NEWS

Somerville meetings, May 4-11: Building a school and moving council meetings to Tuesdays (in 2028)

by Marc Levy May 3, 2026

Take part in meetings on building a replacement school, filling crossing guard shortages, changes to meeting schedules and much more.

NEWS

Somerville meetings, April 27-May 4: Developers vie for 90 Washington St. project

by Marc Levy April 26, 2026

Take part in meetings on remaking 90 Washington St., surveillance technology, a teen center at Cummings School and Davis Square issues.

NEWS

Somerville meetings, April 13-20: Displacement and affordability, a change of use in Union Square

by Marc Levy April 12, 2026

Take part in meetings on finances for the school district, displaced people and creation of affordable homes and a wish not to build Union Square offices.

NEWS

Somerville meetings, April 6-13: Police cameras and a new two-school campus

by Marc Levy April 5, 2026

Take part in meetings on progress toward a new school, police body camera funding and bike lanes at the Elm-Beacon Connector project.