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mem_somerville @mem_somerville@mastodon.social

· 1w ago

There are 25 free vaccine clinics in #CambridgeMA and #SomervilleMA , and places to get free masks and tests #VaccinesSaveLives #COVID #Flu https://csindie.com/there-are-25-free-vaccine-clinics-in-cambridge-and-somerville-and-places-to-get-free-masks-and-tests/

Cambridge | Somerville Independent

There are 25 free vaccine clinics in Cambridge and Somerville, and places to get free masks and tests - Cambridge | Somerville Independent

Free vaccine clinics are offered across Cambridge and Somerville for Covid, flu and RSV protection for residents with or without insurance.

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Erik Nygren

@nygren@hachyderm.io

· 2w ago

I guess tonight's sunset is a gift from our impending Doom^H^H^H^HNor'easter. The color gamut on my phone did not adequately capture its beauty. #SomervilleMA #WeatherIsHappening

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Neil Van Dyke @neilvandyke@mastodon.online

· 2w ago

New grad students in the #Boston area, you can save significant money on groceries, by walking to #MarketBasket and #TraderJoes. For example, tomatoes today were $1.91/lb. at TJ, vs. 2.99/lb. at WFM (if they have conventional that day; or 3.99/lb. organic). Swiss Miss is 2.59 at MB, but 3.99 at Target. Premium olive oil at MB cost about half what the same SKU cost at Broadway Marketplace. Dream rice milk large size at MB cost the same as small at WFM. Etc. #CambridgeMA #SomervilleMA

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🎃🔪KNIFER🔪🎃 @knizer@toot.boston

· 3w ago

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#BostonWeekend Fri-Sun FILM na na na na na na nana #Batman! #SomervilleMA Theatre has the rarely showcased 70mm print of the 1989 Tim Burton take on the Dark Knight, with #MichaelKeaton #JackNicholson #KimBasinger https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ygK7sAavO0c https://www.somervilletheatre.com/production/batman-in-70mm/

Batman (1989) | Modern Trailer Recut | DC

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🎃🔪KNIFER🔪🎃 @knizer@toot.boston

· 3w ago

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#BostonWeekend Sat BEERS noon-8 Whatever, its effectively fall, time for #PumpkinBeer and #Oktoberfest - head to #Aeronaut after #FluffFestival for some SomeBrewski's https://www.eventbrite.com/e/aeronaut-oktoberfest-2026-tickets-1995703085652 #boston #beer #SomervilleMA #october

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🎃🔪KNIFER🔪🎃 @knizer@toot.boston

· 3w ago

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#BostonWeekend Fri-Sun PENS #boston Stylophiles head to the Commonwealth #Pen show at the #SomervilleArmory in #SomervilleMA https://www.commonwealthpenshow.com #stylo #Stylophile #pens #FountainPen #Penneography

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Commonwealth Pen Show

The Ninth Annual Commonwealth Pen Show, at the Armory in Somerville, MA, September 14 & 15, 2024

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🎃🔪KNIFER🔪🎃 @knizer@toot.boston

· 3w ago

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#BostonWeekend Sun BIKES noon-1p Blessing of the Bikes in #Somerville 149 broadwayhttps://www.instagram.com/p/DdbsklJggIN/ #boston #EastSomeville #SomervilleMA #BikeTooter #bostonBikes

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Alexandra Thorn @athorn@better.boston

· 2mo ago

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Here is a generic-language version of the email I just sent to #Somerville Council about police #bodycameras for the 12pm deadline. https://sandstorm.appux.com/shared/lGlNKXBAaxeBW0-1FUCMihCp9r-K3h6HryHO2vNa4oa If you are delivering public comment tonight, feel free to adapt ideas in there. It's a complicated issue, and I know that concerns differ. #SomervilleMA #MAPol #surveillance #policing #privacy

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Alexandra Thorn @athorn@better.boston

· 2mo ago

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From the perspective of those of us trying to provide current information on this issue to the public, it's incredibly frustrating that *after* the Mayor scheduled this Special Meeting (on very short notice), he then proceeded to update the policy that is being discussed at the special meeting, just two business days before the public is supposed to provide comment (and the Council is supposed to vote). #surveillance #policing #MAPol #SomervilleMA #privacy #Somerville

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Alexandra Thorn @athorn@better.boston

· 2mo ago

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On Friday, the Mayor also released this self-congratulatory video about the body camera policy that he's hoping will be passed on Monday: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DbJLZDzRjl3/ (apologies for the Instagram link) It's important to note that despite the fact that Mayor Wilson mentions #oversight in the same breath as body cameras, no civilian oversight body exists in #Somerville at this time, and creating one will likely take years. #SomervilleMA #MAPol #policing

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Alexandra Thorn @athorn@better.boston

· 2mo ago

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Some folks from the #Somerville DSA group put together these slides with tips on how to prepare public comment for the Special Meeting on #bodycameras tomorrow. https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1xmdAuHLzOOFhmdxZE3nWoZ7SveOiNW2mstvn7xPvr6Q/edit?usp=sharing #SomervilleMA #surveillance #policing #MAPol

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BWC public comment

Preparing Public Comment for BWC hearing, 7/26 Somerville DSA

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Alexandra Thorn @athorn@better.boston

· 2mo ago

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Update: On July 23rd, the Mayor introduced a new version of the STIR and TSSUP for police #bodycameras in #Somerville. The new documents clarify a number of policy points, but don't substantively address the concerns we've highlighted in our toolkit above. #surveillance #policing #MAPol #SomervilleMA #privacy

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Alexandra Thorn @athorn@better.boston

· 5mo ago

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Last night the #Somerville Legislative Matters Committee decided to hold the #bodycameras proposal in committee rather than voting to approve it. It's not clear what the next steps will be (stay tuned), but for now they are not moving forward on the proposal for body cameras without civilian oversight. Thank you so much to everyone who wrote or called in to council to express concern about the city's proposal! #MAPol #SomervilleMA #surveillance

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Alexandra Thorn @athorn@better.boston

· 5mo ago

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For anyone interested in a more complete update on the #Somerville #bodycameras deliberations, one of my collaborators put together this document summarizing ways to support our organizing: https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vSLHo6CD3P8L-EGbsr7pqxXf0CaU1A-XhsXV95ES43uPehjHgTpnwEORUTq_H_87V3nw2cEwSTgSMnY/pub #surveillance #SomervilleMA #MAPol #MAPoli

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BWC Update May 2026

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Alexandra Thorn @athorn@better.boston

· 5mo ago

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From one of our #Somerville City Councilors: https://jonforsomerville.beehiiv.com/p/on-body-worn-cameras #SomervilleMA #bodycameras #citybudgets

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Alexandra Thorn @athorn@better.boston

· 4mo ago

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There's another update on #Somerville #BodyCameras posted here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vS6Lvi0cNzhztgzCyB-Ie28CSLJi1xzYOg6mEpNvXN_SJO4Dhyy2F6ZZJk-lBwd3zCissDDkIUXCu86/pub We finally have the memorandum of understanding on body cameras, and unfortunately it still says the data will be controlled by the police, with civilians only able to access the footage through public records requests. #MAPol #SomervilleMA #surveillance

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BWC Update June 2026

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Alexandra Thorn @athorn@better.boston

· 4mo ago

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An OCR'd version of the current Somerville Memorandum of Understanding on body camera use is available here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wyNH99s9MREk18L44uK7HRb5Khv-bUX5/view #SomervilleMA #bodycameras

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SPSOA-MOA-BWC-Policy-OCR.pdf

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Alexandra Thorn @athorn@better.boston

· 2mo ago

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Here is the latest update from the Somerville ad hoc group working on the body cameras issue: https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vRiU1P7QeQoR9Tbx-xr1wzevoa7D5UnRo8kRdEws6CFHLEgDCU7EzDkR60PAv4Rk0FByuZemkjya95c/pub The very short version is that the Mayor is still trying to rush this specific body cameras policy through without proper deliberation and that #Somerville is holding a special meeting on July 27th for public comment *and* a vote. This is *not* the public comment session that was requested by petition. #bodycameras #SomervilleMA #policing #surveillance #privacy #MAPol

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BWC Update July 2026

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🎃🔪KNIFER🔪🎃 @knizer@toot.boston

· 2mo ago

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#BostonWeekend Sat ART #Figment outdoor art installations over by #AssemblyRow in #SomervilleMA https://www.figmentproject.org/boston_2026 #BurningMan #boston

FIGMENT Project

FIGMENT Boston 2026

FIGMENT Boston

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🎃🔪KNIFER🔪🎃 @knizer@toot.boston

· 2mo ago

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#BostonWeekend Sun BIKES Try out a cargo bike in #SomervilleMA https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:me62ooizqs7niahrnn6basyk/post/3mr6zruinh22i #bikeTooter #BostonBikes #BostonBike #CargoBike

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Join our friends @familybikeride.bsky.social for a big Cargo Bike Test Drive 10-12 noon this Sunday, July 26th. They'll have all sorts of cool bikes and lots of recommendations and suggestions. Bring your questions, and it goes without saying, your family! REGISTER: www.familybikeride.org/testdrive https://www.familybikeride.org/testdrive

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