Ben Ewen-Campen
@benforward3.bsky.social
City Councilor, Somerville MA - Ward 3. Affordable housing, safe streets, good jobs, public transit, fighting climate change (also, biologist at Harvard Med School) https://www.benforward3.com
Reposted by Ben Ewen-Campen
Bow Street and Walnut Street design, scheduled for next year as the gas work took longer than expected this fall.
November 6, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Bow Street and Walnut Street design, scheduled for next year as the gas work took longer than expected this fall.
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Somerville Bans Tear Gas, Limits Police Use Of Other Projectiles
Mayor Joseph Curtatone recently adopted a City Council ordinance that limits crowd control measures in an effort to protect demonstrators.
patch.com
November 6, 2025 at 8:06 PM
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Congratulations to Ward 3 School Committee Member Michele Lippens! A super close race because we had two really great campaigns.
And lastly, thank you Ward 3 for re-electing me! Onwards ✊
And lastly, thank you Ward 3 for re-electing me! Onwards ✊
November 5, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Congratulations to Ward 3 School Committee Member Michele Lippens! A super close race because we had two really great campaigns.
And lastly, thank you Ward 3 for re-electing me! Onwards ✊
And lastly, thank you Ward 3 for re-electing me! Onwards ✊
AND: Somerville made a resounding statement that they won’t sit silently as the USA funds genocidal atrocities in Palestine. As I’ve said, I'll do everything in our power to make sure public funds don't support violations of basic human rights anywhere in the world. 5/
'This is just the beginning’: Nonbinding Israel divestment ballot question passes in Somerville
The ballot question asks residents if Somerville elected officials should divest and boycott companies supporting Israel.
www.boston.com
November 5, 2025 at 2:34 PM
AND: Somerville made a resounding statement that they won’t sit silently as the USA funds genocidal atrocities in Palestine. As I’ve said, I'll do everything in our power to make sure public funds don't support violations of basic human rights anywhere in the world. 5/
AND! Congratulations to Emily Hardt in Ward 7, who thankfully will be sworn in ASAP due to the vacant seat in Ward 7. Thank you to EVERY one who ran this year, it is a big deal to put your name on the ballot and we’re grateful. 4/
November 5, 2025 at 2:34 PM
AND! Congratulations to Emily Hardt in Ward 7, who thankfully will be sworn in ASAP due to the vacant seat in Ward 7. Thank you to EVERY one who ran this year, it is a big deal to put your name on the ballot and we’re grateful. 4/
So excited to welcome aboard our newest two City Councilors-At Large, Ben Wheeler & Jon Link. It was a pleasure to support these great candidates, and I'm excited to get to work together. @jonlink.bsky.social 3/
November 5, 2025 at 2:34 PM
So excited to welcome aboard our newest two City Councilors-At Large, Ben Wheeler & Jon Link. It was a pleasure to support these great candidates, and I'm excited to get to work together. @jonlink.bsky.social 3/
And, as Jake emphasized last night, a HUGE thank you to Councilor @willieburnleyjr.bsky.social for running a super strong campaign focused on a love for Somerville & for economic justice, which inspired so many people (including me!). Very much look forward to working together going forward 2/
November 5, 2025 at 2:34 PM
And, as Jake emphasized last night, a HUGE thank you to Councilor @willieburnleyjr.bsky.social for running a super strong campaign focused on a love for Somerville & for economic justice, which inspired so many people (including me!). Very much look forward to working together going forward 2/