Rice Declares Run for Open Ward 3 Council Seat

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Derrick Rice Declares Candidacy for Somerville Ward 3 Council Seat

Community organizer Derrick Rice, a Craigie Street resident on Spring Hill, declared his candidacy Saturday for the Ward 3 City Council seat, citing public safety, street maintenance and municipal responsiveness. The seat opens when Ben Ewen-Campen leaves at the new year after winning the Sept. 1 Democratic primary for the 27th Middlesex state representative seat; city law requires a special election for ward seats vacant more than 180 days before a term ends. Serena Taylor of Prospect Hill, president emeritus and director of the Somerville Homeless Coalition, filed with the state Aug. 24 for a council run, and Rice's campaign said specific election dates are unlikely until the seat is formally vacated.

Cambridge | Somerville Independent

Somerville Restarts Review of Police Civilian Oversight Board

City officials and council members restarted discussions on creating a civilian police oversight board, with a staff update planned for Sept. 24 and committee talks ahead of an October public hearing.

Cambridge | Somerville Independent

Connexion Closet Reopens to Offer Free Year-Round Clothing

East Somerville's Connexion community center kicked off a new season of its Connexion Closet, providing free clothing to families and distributing 120 community meals weekly.

The Somerville Times

Made in Boston Festival Celebrates AAPI Artisans at Armory

NAAAP Boston hosted the Made in Boston Festival Sept. 13 at Arts at the Armory, bringing about 35 AAPI artisans, crafters, and food vendors together.

NAAAP Boston

Seacoast Stilettos Marks 4-Year Anniversary at Crystal Ballroom

Seacoast Stilettos presented its 4-year anniversary showcase Sept. 13 at the Crystal Ballroom at Somerville Theatre, with early afternoon and evening performances.

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Vortex Ecstatic Dance Brings DJ Mose to Armory Hall

Vortex Ecstatic Dance welcomed touring musician DJ Mose for an evening of ceremonial dance Sept. 13 at the Somerville Armory Performance Hall.

The Center for Arts at the Armory

Indie Rock Band The 4411 Plays The Rockwell

Austin-based rock band The 4411 headlined an all-ages concert Sept. 13 at The Rockwell in Davis Square.

The Rockwell

Somerville School Committee Holds Regular Meeting

The School Committee meets Sept. 14 at City Hall to discuss academic priorities and subcommittee business.

City of Somerville

Central Library Hosts Speed Friending for Adults

The Somerville Public Library hosted Speed Friending for Adults Sept. 13, offering round-robin conversations and a casual crafting session.

Somerville Public Library

Pedestrian & Transit Advisory Committee Discusses Walkability

The committee holds a hybrid meeting Sept. 17 to discuss walking infrastructure and transit access in the city.

City of Somerville

'What the Fluff?' Festival Returns to Union Square Sept. 19

The 21st annual 'What the Fluff?' festival celebrates Marshmallow Fluff Sept. 19 in Union Square with food, games, and entertainment; the rain date is Sept. 20.

City of Somerville

Applications Open for Somerville Local Cultural Council Arts Grants

The city's Arts and Culture Division opened its FY27 Local Cultural Council grant cycle to support arts, culture, and creative opportunities; applications are due Oct. 15.

City of Somerville

Lady Ray and Her Jazz Birds Perform at ROOTED Armory Café

Vocalist Raynel Shepard and her jazz ensemble performed an evening of jazz standards Sept. 13 at the ROOTED Armory Café.

The Center for Arts at the Armory

DivcoWest Wins Approval for 596,000-Sq-Ft Middlesex Ave Lab

DivcoWest secured city approval for its planned 596,000-square-foot life sciences development at 120-132 Middlesex Avenue, locking in entitlements after an earlier two-year permit extension.

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