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Chris Dwan

Save Tibet

In April of 1994, I was finishing up my first year as an undergraduate at the University of Michigan. My mother had traveled from her home…

Mar 19

Save Tibet

Mar 19

Community Benefits from Somernova

The mood was cautiously optimistic at the Argenziano School cafeteria on a Wednesday night a couple of weeks ago. Nearly a hundred people…

Feb 8

Nearly 100 people sit in a middle school cafeteria for a community meeting.

Feb 8

Our Civic Backlog

A casual observer of Somerville politics, dropping in on a meeting or two, might get the impression that the city is overcommitted. It’s…

Dec 10, 2024

Our Civic Backlog

Dec 10, 2024

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, 2024

Nov 14, 2024

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, 2024

Somernova: Round Three

Oct 29, 2024

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, 2024

Somerville’s FY25 Budget

Jun 27, 2024

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, 2024

Jun 5, 2024

Somernova: Round Two

May 19, 2024

Somernova: Round Two

May 19, 2024

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, 2024

That Ratio

Apr 15, 2024

SomerNo

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

Jan 30, 2024

SomerNo

Jan 30, 2024

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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