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Somerville faces SNAP delays as households and local food providers brace for more instability

By Alexandra Tse | December 2

Many in Somerville found themselves among the roughly 1.1 million Massachusetts residents who were left in limbo when a federal government shutdown delayed the distribution of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits. The federal program provides monthly assistance to low-income individuals and families to help them purchase groceries.

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Jake Wilson elected Somerville mayor, three ballot measures pass on Election Night

By Anika Parr and Alexandra Tse | November 12

On Tuesday, Nov. 4, Jake Wilson was elected mayor of Somerville, earning 54.26% of the vote over Willie Burnley Jr. Voters also weighed in on three Somerville ballot questions — all of which passed — as well as a number of city council and school committee races.

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LIVE UPDATES: Unofficial Somerville election results in, Jake Wilson to be next mayor, Question 3 passes

By Anika Parr, Theo Weller and Alexandra Tse | November 4

Polls have closed across the City of Somerville as it holds its municipal election Tuesday. The mayoral, City Councilor At-Large, City Council Ward 7 and Ward 3 School Committee races will be decided.

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Somerville residents weigh in on election issues, key races

By Anika Parr and Alexandra Tse | November 4

The Daily spoke with Somerville residents about their reflections on the School Committee and City Council races ahead of election day. Issues that shaped this campaign season included affordable housing and development, public safety and homelessness, special education and disability programming, street safety and design, among others.

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Somerville divestment question to appear on ballot following challenge to Election Commission

By Alexandra Tse | November 4

The Somerville Election Commission voted on Oct. 6 to certify more than 8,000 voter signatures in support of a nonbinding advisory ballot measure asking whether the city should end business with companies linked to Israel, clearing the way for the question to appear on the November ballot.

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Candidates running for Somerville City Council discuss their platforms

By Alex Boyle, Lucas Berman and Alexandra Tse | November 3

The Daily is conducting interviews with City Council candidates ahead of the municipal election on Nov. 4 where residents will be able to choose up to four candidates. This story will be updated with additional interviews as they are completed. All interviews have been edited for length and clarity.

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Somerville School Committee candidates share their platforms

By Anika Parr and Alexandra Tse | October 14

The Daily is interviewing candidates for the Somerville School Committee before the municipal election on Nov. 4. All interviews are edited for length and clarity.

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Somerville City Council delays ballot mailer information statute ahead of November election

By Niki Wang and Alexandra Tse | October 6

On Nov. 4, Somerville residents will decide whether or not to adopt the city’s first new charter in more than a century and whether to lengthen the mayor’s term from two to four years. However, voters will not receive mailed explanations of the ballot questions after the City Council postponed adopting a state statute that would have required it.

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LIVE UPDATES: Incumbent Ballantyne ousted in 2025 Somerville preliminary election

By Anika Parr and Alexandra Tse | September 16

Polls have closed across the City of Somerville as it holds its preliminary election Tuesday. The mayoral, City Councilor At-Large, City Council Ward 7, and Ward 3 School Committee races will be narrowed before the municipal election on November 4. After the preliminary election, the top two candidates will remain in each position pool except for the councilor at-large race, where eight candidates will advance to the general election.

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Davis Square Neighborhood Council elects inaugural board

By Alexandra Tse | September 12

Community members in Davis Square elected the inaugural board of directors for the Davis Square Neighborhood Council (DSNC) last month. The nine-member body, according to its website, aims to give the community “a seat at the table” in shaping the neighborhood’s future, with its primary function ...

Somerville faces SNAP delays as households and local food providers brace for more instability

Jake Wilson elected Somerville mayor, three ballot measures pass on Election Night

LIVE UPDATES: Unofficial Somerville election results in, Jake Wilson to be next mayor, Question 3 passes

Somerville residents weigh in on election issues, key races

Somerville divestment question to appear on ballot following challenge to Election Commission

Candidates running for Somerville City Council discuss their platforms

Somerville School Committee candidates share their platforms

Somerville City Council delays ballot mailer information statute ahead of November election

LIVE UPDATES: Incumbent Ballantyne ousted in 2025 Somerville preliminary election

Davis Square Neighborhood Council elects inaugural board

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