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- 1Ewen-Campen and Scott resignations trigger Somerville special elections▼Ewen-Campen, Scott resignations to trigger special elections in Somerville
Two Somerville officials, Ewen-Campen and Scott, have resigned, setting off special elections to fill their seats. The Tufts Daily reports the resignations will trigger the special vote, though no further details on timing or reasons are provided. Local residents are likely watching for announcements on election dates and candidates.
- 2The death of the 22-episode TV season●The death of the 22-episode season https://www. tuftsdaily.com/article/2025/09 /the-death-of-the-22-episode-season # tv
A Tufts Daily piece argues the traditional 22-episode American broadcast TV season is effectively dead. Streaming-era shows typically run 6 to 10 episodes per season, replacing the long network seasons that once dominated television. Commenters are weighing in on whether shorter seasons mean better storytelling or less of the filler episodes that made long-running shows feel like part of daily life.
- 3Massachusetts ballot to feature top-two primaries and same-day registration●Top-two primaries and same-day voter registration proposed on Massachusetts ballot
Two electoral reforms are set to reach Massachusetts voters through ballot measures: a shift to top-two primaries, in which the two leading candidates advance regardless of party, and same-day voter registration. Tufts Daily reported the proposals. If approved, the changes would alter how primaries work and make it easier for residents to register and vote on election day.