Mayor Jake Wilson

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We saw and we updated on other social media posts and the website, but didn't want to repost on bksy as we would lose the original engagement, how's that for transparency? :)

“Everyone has a plan until they’ve been hit.” - Joe Louis As we dig out of this historic snowstorm (the eighth-biggest storm in recorded Boston history), I am so proud of the way Somerville neighbors came together to help one another. I am also extremely proud of my DPW staff, who worked day and night in perilous conditions, to clear us out of this storm. The team mobilized quickly to clear the schoolyards and streets, and ensure a safe school reopening on Tuesday, and DPW is continuing snow operations all week. I am also proud of their growth mindset. They proactively identified the areas where we fell short, and are making quick changes to be ready for another potential storm this weekend. Read the full statement from Mayor Wilson at somervillema.gov/news

Read my full statement on this weekends snow storm and snow operations at somervillema.gov/news

Thank you Chris! Snow will of course be cleared proactively, but we do want to know if any locations need more attention than others and submitting them through @311somerville.bsky.social helps DPW get to them.

Understandable Marion, but we still need the work orders submitted to @311somerville.bsky.social for documentation and data collection. DPW continues to work non stop to clear snow from streets, bike lanes and city owned property. Thank you for reporting the locations.

Hi Chris, @311somerville.bsky.social can create a work order for the bike lane clearing on Beacon Street for DPW to address.

Hi Laura, please start by reporting this to @311somerville.bsky.social then the City will use the work order to address the issue. Thank you and be safe.

Let’s stay safe as we dig out from this massive snowstorm, together. @311somerville.bsky.social @cityofsomerville.bsky.social

The City's snow emergency will end at 12 p.m. noon on Tuesday, January 27, and normal parking rules will resume at that time. Do not move your car to the even side of the road in advance of the 12 p.m. Tuesday lift. 🧵

Hi Tom, yes, this is still an enhanced enforcement area.

My statement on Minneapolis. (1/3)

My statement on Minneapolis (2/3)

My statement on Minneapolis (3/3)

My statement on Minneapolis.

Good morning Somerville, let’s go shovel our walkways. 🪏❄️

Huge thank you to all our DPW workers and plow contractors working to keep the streets of Somerville safe during this snow storm. ❄️

YouTube video by Somerville GovTV Park On the Odd Side - Snow Emergency PSA

youtu.be/lhtJ8M6iir4 I made a quick cameo in this as I was running off to a meeting, but the real stars are our amazing team from @311somerville.bsky.social who will be working hard during the storm to make sure our city has all the proper information as we dig out of the snow.

Snow emergency declared in Somerville. Check out www.Somervillema.gov/snow for all updates. Stay safe.

"As your Mayor, I want to be sure you hear directly from me that I am fully committed to building our community's new school, with the largest possible capacity, at 115 Sycamore Street as quickly as possible through a clear, transparent process the public can follow. My charge now is to restore trust and deliver this school. Our administration will publish a plain-language timeline with key decision points, post regular updates, and make all relevant materials easily accessible so families, educators, and neighbors always know what's happening, when, and why. I also want to acknowledge the deep frustration Winter Hill and Brown School families have felt for years. That includes, for Winter Hill, the issues that began well before the 2023 building closure and displacement, and then for both school communities, the uncertainty and communication gaps that followed. We will be setting a new course to best advance this project and keep our school community informed and engaged. To start, now that the Construction Advisory Group (CAG) has released its recommendation, there are a few more formal steps needed to codify the recommendation. The majority recommendation from the CAG is to maximize state investment in our students and a new school building at Sycamore Street to serve the most students possible. That would translate to building a

students possible. That would translate to building a school for 900+ students. This means approximately 250 seats would ultimately be relocated from the Brown School to a new school building at 115 Sycamore Street. Here's what's happening next: The CAG stated an intention to provide the School Committee with maximum flexibility to pursue opportunities for all of our children. I support this intent, and both the School Committee and the School Building Committee will have opportunity in the coming weeks to discuss and respond to this recommendation. After that, the next step is for the City to formally share our preference as part of our submission to the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA), and we expect that submission to be made in March. (The full CAG recommendation is available at somervillema.gov/ cagrecommendation.) As Mayor, I serve on the School Committee, where I will not only participate in the discussion and decision-making but I will ensure the City provides timely data and analysis and removes municipal obstacles, so the Committee can choose the programmatic path that best serves the entire district as quickly as possible. I will ensure that the work to build our new school is given the utmost urgency even as these final decisions

I will ensure that the work to build our new school is given the utmost urgency even as these final decisions for this phase are being made. I want to thank the Construction Advisory Group for its thoughtful recommendations and the many community members who participated in the process. I also want to recognize that Brown School community members need a clear understanding of what comes next for their school, so let me offer some clarity: at a minimum, the Brown School will remain open at Willow Avenue through at least the 2031/32 school year. There is also a potential this date could extend beyond 2032 as we address other systems needs and climate goals for school buildings across the district. The specific timeline of a Brown School relocation will depend on both how we plan to address building needs at other K-8 schools across the city and on School Committee decisions about educational programming across the district. What you can count on is this: the City will actively maintain the Brown School building during this time. Students now enrolled at the Brown School will be able to complete their K-5 education at Willow Avenue. As we enter this next phase, I will continue working closely with Somerville Public Schools, the City Council (who must approve funding), and our state partners to keep the project moving as expeditiously as possible through the state MSBA funding process, financing, design, and construction. The public can expect regular communication, predictable checkpoints, and opportunities for input. The City will deliver openly, efficiently, and on time."

📚✏️WINTER HILL SCHOOL WILL BE REBUILT AT ORIGINAL LOCATION. Grateful to Mayor Wilson for this communication that was shared yesterday. Committed to doing everything we can to urgently advance this work 👇 @mayorjakewilson.bsky.social

Dr Wenyuan Shi giving a tour of ADA Forsythe.

Mayor Wilson taking a tour of 100 Chestnut Street.

Tour of ADA Forsythe.

Afternoon tour of ADA Forsythe.

Innovation. Wellness. Discovery. A fascinating tour this afternoon of @adaforsyth.bsky.social located at 100 Chestnut St, lead by their CEO Dr. Wenyuan Shi. It’s so incredible to have the world’s leading independent research organization dedicated to improving oral and overall health in Somerville!

Remembering Dr Martin Luther King Jr on his birthday.

Saturdays mlk day event at SHS

Group shot from the event.

With the Director of RSJ

Today we pause to remember the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on his birthday, I reflect on this quote on the importance of what brings us together. “Our goal is to create a beloved community and this will require a qualitative change in our souls as well as a quantitative change in our lives”

It was so moving to be with Somerville youth, and enjoy their poetry, musical performance, and speeches to celebrate MLK Day. Thank you Teen Empowerment, Somerville Department of Racial and Social Justice, Somerville Public Schools and @mayorjakewilson.bsky.social for bringing us together today.

Mayor Wilson pictured with folks from DPW

Nothing but gratitude to our DPW team for executing the first plowable snowstorm of the year with such efficiency. These folks worked overnight to keep our roads safe and accessible for the following day.

Winter is Coming! The City does not plan on calling a snow emergency, please note that with snow coming, we ask do not park within 20 feet of a corner to allow snow plows and emergency vehicles to clear corners & make turns. Cars parked too close to corners may be ticketed and/or towed.

YouTube video by Somerville GovTV Open Door Chats w/ Mayor Jake Wilson

I sat down for my first Open Door Chat with @cityofsomerville.bsky.social GovTV on Thursday. Topics ranged from how the first two weeks have been, our evening office hours and how helpful our transition team has been in preparing our Executive Team to get to work! youtu.be/8EGyk2f2pzE

Selfie with Mayor Jake

Thank you Mayor Wilson for taking time on a holiday weekend to meet with neighbors of the Warming Center to work on improvements we can make to this critical resource.

@mayorjakewilson.bsky.social

Mayor Wilson hosting office hours

Mayor Wilson talking about Gilman Square.

Always great to see Tori at City Hall.

Our first Thursday night Mayor’s Office Hours were a success! We had conversations about Committees, Gilman Square development, tree initiatives, and yes, even rats. 🐀 To join future meetings, please schedule at www.somervillema.gov/mayor

Mayor Wilson with two Somerville High School staff members.

Dropped by Somerville High School to catch up with Athletics Director Stanley Vieira and Indira Evora. Highlanders lead the way!

Celebrating Three Kings Day at Prospect Hill Academy

Great words from our hosts at the Three Kings Event.

Spending time with our friends from CAAS

Great afternoon celebrating Three Kings Day at Prospect Hill Academy. Really loved being able to have conversations with our participating City staff and our nonprofit partners from CAAS and The Welcome Project.

Somerville, thank you for a great first week! If you’re still finalizing your weekend plans, visit somervillema.gov/loyaltolocal to check out some of our small businesses. Take care and have a great weekend folks!

As a son of Minneapolis, I’m heartbroken by the killing of Renee Good. In addition to the terrible tragedy of the taking of a life, the refusal of the federal government to take responsibility is unacceptable. We refuse to accept this as normal, and will continue doing the work to support everyone in Somerville.

A message on Minneapolis.

There’s been an update to the Copper Mill project in Davis Square. Although no commitments or decisions have been made, I want to be clear- my support will depend on your support. Stay tuned for much more to come.