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Somerville’s budget details (2026 edition): It’s Cut Night, when the cuts have been coming for months

by Chris Dwan June 23, 2026

With “cut night” starting at 6 p.m., the end is approaching rapidly for the 2027 fiscal year budget process in Somerville.

NEWS

Ethical procurement policy proposal names Israel and Palestine, and opponents cite antisemitism (updated)

by Marc Levy June 14, 2026

An ordinance calls on the mayor and city staff to stop Somerville from financially supporting apartheid, genocide, unlawful military occupation or war crimes.

OPINION

Somerville’s budget details (2026 edition): School and police budgets offer plenty to puzzle through

by Chris Dwan June 10, 2026

The budget does not account for pending agreements with police unions and includes strong-arm tactics over just $600,000 for the schools.

NEWS

Candidates in three races for state rep in Somerville reject ‘dark money’ donations

by Marc Levy June 8, 2026

An agreement to eschew “dark money” campaign funding is in place for three Somerville state representative races.

OPINION

Here’s Somerville’s budget book, as a new mayor perplexes and the council steps back

by Chris Dwan June 3, 2026

Even a cursory skim of the budget book raises questions. Because of all the changes, it’s difficult to tell if investment are increased, steady or reduced.

NEWS

‘Lights, Camera, Joe Curtatone!’ stars former Somerville mayor in a true-to-life role: Media champion

by Marc Levy May 7, 2026

Former 18-year Somerville mayor Joe Curtatone is set to be honored June 4 with a Public Service Award by the Somerville Media Center.

NEWS

Somerville Housing’s special officers are under the authority of city’s police chief in new home rule petition

by Marc Levy April 25, 2026

Special police officers also won’t be excluded from union activities or civil service rules, city councilors were assured.

NEWS

Gilligan-Corsetti organizes a run for Somerville state rep; Azeem breaks for his wedding and a party

by Marc Levy April 25, 2026

“I understand the struggles of working class people,” said Olivia Gilligan-Corsetti, eyeing a 27th Middlesex seat. Also: A “big South Asian dance party” calls.

NEWS

Political notes: Get to a Barber campaign kickoff, meet new candidates, see endorsements and fundraising

by Marc Levy April 14, 2026

There’s a campaign kickoff in Medford for state representative Christine Barber and news about Burhan Azeem, Daniel Lander, Evan MacKay and more.

NEWS

Order around appointing special police in Somerville, including at Housing Authority, paused for questions

by Marc Levy April 12, 2026

Legislators warn that time is running out to make sure of passage on Beacon Hill, putting pressure on action when an order returns April 23.