Activists say immigrant workers are more at vulnerable to wage theft.
92 percent of Somerville voters cast ballots in the Democratic primary.
Proposals include artist live-work space, townhouses and university office space.
O'Keefe has been nominated to replace former Ward 5 Alderman Sean O'Donovan. The Board of Aldermen was scheduled to consider her appointment Wednesday.
U.S. Rep. Michael Capuano, of Somerville, spoke to the U.S. House of Representatives Monday before a moment of silence to mark the explosions that struck the Boston Marathon Monday.
The Senate's proposal provides more funding than the House bill and less than the governor's plan.
Find Somerville voting information and special senate election coverage here.
Neighborhood meetings are scheduled around Somerville through June 18.
A proposed home rule petition also asks to put aside more money an affordable housing trust fund.
Alan D. Solomont will discuss a career in diplomacy, health care and activism.
The Mayor's Fitness Challenge kicks off Saturday, and a promotional video features city staffers … well, maybe you should see for yourself.
Gov. Patrick plans to name Gerry Leone's permanent successor next week.
With the new ordinance, "An officer can't come up to me and tell me I don't have a permit and you cannot play," said Roger Nicholson, a street musician.
Courtney O'Keefe was nominated to replace the Ward 5 alderman, the process for appointing her led to a long debate.
Courtney O'Keefe, who runs Ward5Online, is expected to be nominated as O'Donovan's replacement on the Board of Aldermen.
A "wage theft" ordinance proposed by Somerville Mayor Joseph Curtatone would target businesses that are found to have violated wage-payment and debt-collection laws.
"The House bill just doesn't cut it," said Rep. Carl Sciortino. Said Rep. Timothy Toomey, "I could not justify voting no with the threat of fare increases and service cuts looming over the commuters, families, and seniors."
Here's some information about how to register to vote in the special state primary for U.S. Senate in Massachusetts.
Candidates for U.S. Senate Democratic nomination squared off in Lowell Monday.
Somerville Rep. Denise Provost said a transportation financing plan expected to be debated Monday is "insufficient and inadequate," but she's "torn" on how to vote.
Check out some interviews with the Somerville kids who went and some remarks made by first lady Michelle Obama during Thursday's White House gardening trip.
The Democratic candidates for U.S. Senate meet in their second debate.
Periodic bus diversions will allow crews to conduct track, signal and power work in the subway tunnel.
If you drive over or near the BU Bridge on Memorial Drive, prepare for six months of traffic disruptions.
A $500 million transportation financing proposal released Tuesday could impact the Green Line Extension project.
The Boston Herald reported that Lynch said party leaders are discouraging people from donating to his campaign.
Sam Coren and John Allen spoke about their qualms with the project on the Somerville affairs show.
Here's the official announcement from Bastardi.
The Somerville native, Save Our Somerville founder and Iraq War veteran turns the Ward 1 race into a three-way contest.
The Somerville Democratic City Committee also elected a new chair and vice chair.
State party believes congressman is using taxpayer-funded resources for his campaign among other complaints, Boston Herald reports.
Kids from the Healey School will get their hands dirty with first lady Michelle Obama on the South Lawn.
The city also hired a new disability coordinator, according to an announcement.
The city's Democratic committee will also elect a new chair.
If you're new to Somerville and you get one of these tickets, you might think, "Wow, the city's trying to get me," said Ward 6 Alderman Rebekah Gewirtz.
GOP and Democratic candidates for U.S. Senate debated Wednesday night at the Channel 5 studios in Needham.
Fred Berman asks the Somerville Board of Aldermen to fight for more lucrative development at an Assembly Square parcel.
In a motion, state Attorney General claims Medford couple didn't explain how project would hurt them in their suit.
The city moves to make significant changes to the way it plans and assesses real estate development.