STATE HOUSE NEWS SERVICE THE STATE ON Thursday gave more flexibility to cities and towns required to have at least one zone in which denser, multi-family housing is permitted, but also expanded the list of state grant opportunities that can be denied to any town that does not comply with the law meant to spur(...)
A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit The Satanic Temple filed against the City of Boston, ruling that the City Council did not discriminate against the group when it chose not to grant its reque…
The prospect of the city owning and operating the Armory arts building drew significant backlash, and community members asked for feedback called for more information about a process in which few answers existed.
The potential Massachusetts ballot measure — which supporters are eyeing for 2024 or 2026 — would create “access” to natural psychedelics and remove criminal penalties for personal possession across the state.
When she moved into a condo near Billerica’s Swanson Meadows golf course, Mary Conway was prepared for a stream of players teeing off steps from her unit. She wasn’t ready for a hail of golf balls hurtling into her home.
Newbury Street is a mile-long, eight block stretch of shops, salons, galleries and restaurants. This famous Boston street becomes a pedestrian-only walkway on Sundays in the summer. The street is closed to vehicles to allow pedestrians the opportunity to use the full width of the street, from Berkeley Street to Massachusetts...
My understanding is that its parents are most likely nearby, and that like all of our native wildlife, you shouldn't disturb it unless there are signs it is injured. In most cases, it will find its way back to the nest on its own.
the davis_square community, formerly on livejournal, moved to the Dreamwidth platform in 2017. The site isn't as active as the /r/somerville reddit platform over the past few years.
A woman fought off a potential rapist at approximately 3:30 a.m. Saturday while walking her dog on CambridgePark Drive – a rare “blitz” attack for Cambridge.
In figuring out how 2 miles of reconstructed Massachusetts Avenue will work with new separated bike lanes, members of a Cambridge working group know they have to balance conflicting needs and emphasize community outreach.
Boston.com 2023-08-11 - Lawsuit: Mass. Catholic couple says they were barred from fostering children over LGBTQ+ beliefs (www.boston.com)
The Burkes, a Catholic couple from Southampton, say they were blocked from fostering over their religious views on gender and sexuality.
State tweaks MBTA Communities housing law - CommonWealth Magazine (commonwealthmagazine.org)
STATE HOUSE NEWS SERVICE THE STATE ON Thursday gave more flexibility to cities and towns required to have at least one zone in which denser, multi-family housing is permitted, but also expanded the list of state grant opportunities that can be denied to any town that does not comply with the law meant to spur(...)
2017 - Boston Magazine: ‘Was Empire Garden a Porn Palace?’ (www.bostonmagazine.com)
The second installment of our ask-us-anything series.
Downtown Wine and Spirits sold to new owner group after 37 years - Davis Square, Somerville MA (www.facebook.com)
per post on Davis Square Facebook Group by the owner, business will remain open through renovations. New owners run several other MA small businesses.
Somerville, MA Wire - Grooves Record shop moving from Union Square to Melrose (somervillemedia.fund)
Another change to the local vinyl scene
Home Depot site in Somerville sold for 142$ million to a housing/lab developer - The Boston Globe (www.bostonglobe.com)
US court rules for Boston in Satanic Temple opening prayer lawsuit (www.bostonherald.com)
A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit The Satanic Temple filed against the City of Boston, ruling that the City Council did not discriminate against the group when it chose not to grant its reque…
Somerville - Cambridge Day - Armory next steps - Community is shown only two Armory options, and opposes the one in which Somerville runs it (www.cambridgeday.com)
The prospect of the city owning and operating the Armory arts building drew significant backlash, and community members asked for feedback called for more information about a process in which few answers existed.
Boston Biz Journal - Somerville, long known for three-deckers, has been aiming much higher (www.bizjournals.com)
37 story buildings are happening
The US government wants to label secure IoT devices with a 'Cyber Trust Mark' | Engadget (www.engadget.com)
It could label qualifying items like smart fridges..
Coming soon? Psychedelics on the ballot in Massachusetts (www.wbur.org)
The potential Massachusetts ballot measure — which supporters are eyeing for 2024 or 2026 — would create “access” to natural psychedelics and remove criminal penalties for personal possession across the state.
Billerica condo residents tormented by stray golf balls demand action: ‘It’s a losing battle’ - The Boston Globe (www.bostonglobe.com)
When she moved into a condo near Billerica’s Swanson Meadows golf course, Mary Conway was prepared for a stream of players teeing off steps from her unit. She wasn’t ready for a hail of golf balls hurtling into her home.
Saturday July 8 - Somerville City Wide invasive plant remove-a-thon (www.greenopensomerville.org)
Pull out Black Swallow Wort, Japanese Knotweed, Garlic Mustard, and other aggressive plants that take over gardens
Medford woman assaulted while out for a walk; police searching for attacker [not far from Somerville] (www.cbsnews.com)
Police are searching for the person who attacked a woman while she was taking a walk in Medford Sunday night. [Main St. at Royall St]
Open Newbury Street - Sundays through October 15th (www.boston.gov)
Newbury Street is a mile-long, eight block stretch of shops, salons, galleries and restaurants. This famous Boston street becomes a pedestrian-only walkway on Sundays in the summer. The street is closed to vehicles to allow pedestrians the opportunity to use the full width of the street, from Berkeley Street to Massachusetts...
FYI - Somerville MA - *Fireworks Tonight* 915pm Start (patch.com)
Patch has your complete guide to Independence Day fireworks shows, parades and other celebrations in and around Somerville.
24-Hour Godzilla Channel Coming to Pluto TV With Exclusive Films (comicbook.com)
Recently I learned: BlueBikes don't have a tracker. If you find a stray, you should use the form on their site to report it.
Dreamwidth - Davis Square community (davis-square.dreamwidth.org)
the davis_square community, formerly on livejournal, moved to the Dreamwidth platform in 2017. The site isn't as active as the /r/somerville reddit platform over the past few years.
Somerville Massachusetts City Rating Page | PeopleForBikes 2023 City Ratings (cityratings.peopleforbikes.org)
See the full City Rating for Somerville Massachusetts
Winter Hill School closes, spurs on school dev plans - Somerville Wire (somervillemedia.fund)
In Somerville’s education system, the City’s studies come first
Woman walking her dog fought off an attacker early Saturday; police are looking for man in 30s - Cambridge Day (www.cambridgeday.com)
A woman fought off a potential rapist at approximately 3:30 a.m. Saturday while walking her dog on CambridgePark Drive – a rare “blitz” attack for Cambridge.
Boston attorney indicted in multi-million dollar business fraud scheme (www.masslive.com)
Federal prosecutors said the Boston attorney, who once ran for a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives, defrauded clients of more than $5 million.
Community outreach is needed to pave the way for $50M in Mass. Ave. roadwork, group says - Cambridge Day (www.cambridgeday.com)
In figuring out how 2 miles of reconstructed Massachusetts Avenue will work with new separated bike lanes, members of a Cambridge working group know they have to balance conflicting needs and emphasize community outreach.