Change at Somerville intersection could be riskier for Stop & Shop crosswalk users, residents warn
Ward 7 city councilor Judy Pineda Neufeld echoed the concerns of several community members who spoke about residents who walk to the Stop & Shop on Broadway and what increased traffic could do to an already hard-to-use intersection and crosswalk.
A homeowner looking to rent out rooms was blocked by an obscure law — now lawmakers want to change the rules
A Somerville homeowner attempting to rent rooms in his house to Tufts students has faced unexpected resistance from the city government on the grounds that his request to house unrelated students is unlawful. The homeowner, who requested that the Daily not identify him by name, has been appealing to the Somerville City Council for months.
January 2023 Newsletter
Happy new year! Looking forward to another year of serving you on the Council. We're already kicking off with a busy start to the year, and I'm excited to have been officially sworn in as the City Council Vice President! Looking forward to serving alongside Council President Ben Ewen-Campen.
Somerville City Councilor Judy Pineda Neufeld leads passage of bereavement leave for pregnancy loss
The City of Somerville has passed a new ordinance that expands bereavement leave for city employees to include up to five days of paid recovery following a miscarriage, stillbirth or abortion. Passage of the ordinance was led by City Council Vice President Judy Pineda Neufeld.
Judy Pineda Neufeld Elected Vice President of the Somerville City Council
Councilor Judy Pineda Neufeld was sworn in as Vice President of the Somerville City Council for 2023, alongside Council President Ben Ewen-Campen. The incoming leaders were selected by their colleagues at the council’s annual caucus meeting in November, and formally voted in at today’s organizational meeting that began the 2023 session.
December 2022 Newsletter
Happy December! I hope you and your loved ones are healthy and safe as we head into the holiday season. I wanted to be sure to start this newsletter (our last of 2022!) with a few personal and professional announcements!
November 2022 Newsletter
Last week, we had a glass-shattering historic election here in Massachusetts! And believe it or not, it's been just over a year since I was elected to the Somerville City Council. We have so much to celebrate together and I hope you received my save the date for our end of year virtual celebration! I'm looking forward to sharing some highlights from the City Council and hopes and plans for next year.
Councilor Judy Pineda Neufeld Nominated for Latino Excellence Awards
Somerville Ward 7 City Councilor Judy Pineda Neufeld has been nominated for the 2022 Latino Excellence Awards. The awards are done by the Massachusetts State House’s Black and Latino Legislative Caucus to commemorate Latinx Community leaders and trailblazers who are moving the needle forward in cities and towns across the state.
October 2022 Newsletter
Happy Fall! The weather has certainly changed (although we have held out on turning on our heat yet... anyone else?) and I'm looking forward to voting for nearly all women on my ballot in a few weeks on Election Day! Don't forget to vote this year! More on how to vote below.
September 2022 Newsletter
Happy September! The last couple of months have flown by me, between budget season, community events, a short vacation, AND a move to a bigger apartment (still in Ward 7!).
May 2022 Newsletter
It’s been a difficult time for so many. As I write this, I am grieving the loss of a dear friend and someone who made such an incredible impact on our community, Stephenson Aman. Steph was a coach and youth mentor, community organizer, and fierce advocate for equity and justice. Steph and I worked together during the height of the Covid19 pandemic in the Immigrant Services Unit (pictured here). For those who would like to help his family during this difficult time, there is a GoFundMe set up.
New Life for Clarendon Hill
From Somerville Wire:
Clarendon Hill, a 216-unit housing development in West Somerville, will be substantially enlarged, redesigned, and renovated, after the City Council last week authorized $14 million in borrowing to help finance the project.
April 2022 Newsletter
Spring is in the air… can you feel it? The Union Square GLX station is open, flowers are blooming, and the sun is coming out most days again! Even as I pulled on my winter coat again this morning, I can see signs of Spring all around us, including the return of some of my favorite upcoming Somerville events! Read on for more, and as always, reach out anytime I can be helpful.
Quick Ward 7 Updates
I have some *quick* updates to share with you, one of which I promised to share the moment I had an update about it. Read on for more!
COUNCILORS, COMMUNITY MEMBERS WEIGH IN ON DIGITAL DIVIDE
(Somerville Wire) – The digital divide in Somerville, which was laid bare over the course of the pandemic, represents an issue of equity in the city, particularly as it relates to immigrants and other marginalized groups, say City officials.
March 2022 Newsletter
City Council is back in session.... in person! Last night was the first time we met in City Hall and it was really nice to see my new colleagues and city staff in person. Looking forward to continuing to serve this amazing community.
February 2022 Newsletter
During my campaign, I pledged to be a transparent City Councilor who keeps our ward updated on what is going on in our community and on the City Council, so I'm starting a monthly newsletter! In this email you'll find important updates from within the ward and across Somerville, ways to get involved, and shout outs to our neighbors.
How Judy Pineda Neufeld went from training leaders to becoming one herself
In November, Judy Pineda-Neufeld was elected as the city councilor for Ward 7; however, she has spent much of her career working with and empowering people in her community.
"I have always cared about helping people and I want to motivate, inspire, and excite other people to become leaders in their own communities," she said.