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🌱 Patch AM: Somerville Welcomes New Director Of Parks And Recreation

Happening soon: Houseplant Sale Lyman Estate Greenhouses on the Somerville Patch calendar

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Hi there, Somerville! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • New parks and recreation chief aims to boost Somerville community programs
  • What Mayor Jake Wilson says will change first in Somerville.
  • Want a bigger voice in Somerville housing fairness? Join this commission.

Also on today's calendar: Houseplant Sale Lyman Estate Greenhouses and 9 more events.

Find out what's happening in Somervillefor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Today's riddle: My dog used to chase people on a bike a lot. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

Find out what's happening in Somervillefor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Tuesday: Sun giving way to clouds, with a high of 45 and low of 37 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, a little rain, temps: high: 48, low: 36.
  • Thursday: Rain, snow, with a high of 45 and low of 22 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Somerville Welcomes New Director Of Parks And Recreation (patch.com) — Somerville has named Ohemeng Kyeremateng as its new Parks and Recreation Director, bringing experience from Hartford and Palmer to oversee local programs and public spaces. City officials highlight his background in youth sports, community programming, and financial sustainability as key to strengthening recreation opportunities for Somerville residents of all ages.
   

• Mayor Jake Wilson's Inaugural Address Sets a Results-First Agenda (thesomervillenewsweekly.blog) — Somerville’s new mayor Jake Wilson has been sworn in and is promising visible, trackable progress on housing, affordability, and livability after his inauguration at Somerville High School. He outlined plans for more homes near transit, stronger tenant protections, and support for small businesses and artists, alongside pledges of transparency and collaboration with the City Council and School Committee.
   

• Join the Somerville Fair Housing Commission Applications Now Being Accepted for One Open Position (thesomervillenewsweekly.blog) — Somerville’s Fair Housing Commission has one open seat and is inviting residents 18 and older to apply for a three-year term by Friday, January 30, 2026. The volunteer commission meets monthly and works with City staff on fair housing education, complaints, and policy. Interested neighbors can email or mail a brief statement of interest to staff liaison Shannon Lawler.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • North Reading has a working fire on Haverhill Street, with Wilmington providing mutual aid, resulting in two deceased cats and a rescued dog.
    6:46AM on Jan 11: North Reading has a working fire on Haverhill Street, with Wilmington providing mutual aid. (Nextdoor )
  • Sweetgreen, Inc. posted a job opening for Assembly Row - Kitchen Lead in Somerville. Apply here.
  • Somerville Public Schools posted a job opening for 25-26 PT Contextualized ESOL/CNA Teacher in Somerville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Somerville here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • Medford Man Missing: Police Need Help (patch.com)

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Ok Somerville! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I took its bike away.
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