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Chris Dwan

Elections and a path forward

Like many people, I was stunned and disappointed by the results of last week’s elections. It’s clear to me that Trump’s second term…

Nov 14

Nov 14

Somernova: Round Three

The conversation around the fate of the low brick industrial buildings along Somerville Ave between Park and Church Streets (AKA American…

Oct 29

Somernova: Round Three

Oct 29

Somerville’s FY25 Budget

I’ve been writing about the city budget for at least five years now. Even with that context, the eight hours of budget meetings I sat…

Jun 27

Somerville’s FY25 Budget

Jun 27

A quick coat of paint

Mayor Ballantyne presented her budget proposal for the coming fiscal year (FY25) to the City Council last Thursday. I’ve been paying…

Jun 5

Jun 5

Somernova: Round Two

May 19

Somernova: Round Two

May 19

That Ratio

Budget season in Somerville is starting off with a cool tone that approaches austerity. The School Committee has been told to expect a…

Apr 15

That Ratio

Apr 15

SomerNo

The zoning proposal currently on the table from Rafi Properties is a non-starter. They should withdraw it and propose incremental…

Jan 30

SomerNo

Jan 30

Notes from the Somerville City Council’s debate on peace in Gaza

For the last six years or so, I have attended city council meetings in Somerville, MA, where I live. Most nights I wind up “live tweeting”…

Jan 28

Notes from the Somerville City Council’s debate on peace in Gaza

Jan 28

Keep “no” on the table for Somernova

I have written previously about Rafi Properties’ proposal to demolish the buildings at the old Ames Safety Envelope site between Park and…

Jan 9

Keep “no” on the table for Somernova

Jan 9

Act on the police staffing study

On November 30, the administration presented the long-awaited police staffing and operations study to the full City Council. The consulting…

Dec 12, 2023

Act on the police staffing study

Dec 12, 2023

Chris Dwan

Chris Dwan

Hyper local in Somerville, MA. I show up to public meetings, make FOIA requests, and write about it. Focused on transparency and accountability. (he/him)

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