~Photos by Claudia Ferro

Mayor Katjana Ballantyne and the Somerville Department of Veterans’ Services invited all community members to join in honoring local veterans and our nation’s fallen heroes at the city’s Memorial Day Parade and Remembrance Ceremony on Sunday, May 25. The parade proceeded west from Davis Square on Holland Street through Teele Square and onto Broadway, ending at the Veterans Cemetery between Alewife Brook Parkway and North Street. The Remembrance Ceremony took place immediately following the parade at Somerville Veterans Cemetery.

~Photos by Claudia Ferro

The annual Remembrance Ceremony was held at the Veterans’ Memorial Cemetery in Somerville following the parade.

In addition to the already existing sharps container, a second public health vending machine has been approved for installation in Somerville by the city’s Finance Committee. ~Photo by Bobbie Toner

By Jeffrey Shwom

City health officials received approval by the City Council’s Finance Committee for three positions that keep youth in safe, productive, and preventative environments, and a second public health vending machine aimed to offer harm reduction items that test for a sedative widely found in street drugs and an overdose reversal medication.

City Councilor Kristen E. Strezo emphasizes the need for a senior advisory group to address the needs of the aging population in Somerville.

By Harry Kane

Senior citizens need all the help they can get, and that’s why some are saying there needs to be a senior advisory subcommittee in the Somerville City Council.

A resolution was put forward by City Councilors requesting the creation of a senior liaison position in the Ballantyne Administration and the addition of a senior advisory group to make recommendations on policies impacting seniors in the city.

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Dear Editor,

On behalf of Sublime Systems, I am writing to express our strong support for Somernova’s campus expansion and the recently proposed Arts & Innovation SubArea Zoning. As a company at the forefront of innovative manufacturing technology, we have seen firsthand the critical role Somernova plays in fostering innovation, supporting startups, and enabling transformative solutions that address some of the world’s greatest challenges.

Attend the FY26 Water and Sewer Rates Public Hearing. Attend in-person or virtually to hear proposed Fiscal Year 2026 water and sewer rates on Wednesday, May 28, at 6 p.m. at the Tufts Administration Building (TAB), located at 167 Holland St. Written feedback will be accepted until noon on Wednesday, May 28, and can be emailed to water@somervillema.gov or mailed to: Water and Sewer Department, 17 Franey Road, Somerville, MA 02145. More information about proposed rates and how to participate remotely, including di-al-in information, will be posted to the city website soon: visit www.somervillema.gov/calendar.

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This recipe does require a little more time to make, but it’s worth it in the end, especially since a majority of these items can be prepared in advance. Bursting with flavor from a bit of heat, a touch of sweetness and a tad of sourness or referred to as agrodolce in Italian, will surely have your taste buds craving more.

It began as a way to memorialize the military casualties of the Civil War, and was originally termed Decoration Day.  Decorating the graves of the countless multitudes of fallen soldiers helped to console the grieving survivors of the debacle while uniting the once divided nation in a worthwhile common cause.

For many these days, Memorial Day represents the beginning of the summery high season. Kids soon enjoy their vacations from school. Families and individuals go traveling, camping, surfing, and whatever else represents fun in the sun in the months to come.

I’m running!

I’m pleased to announce my campaign for Somerville Councilor At-Large!

It has been an honor serving you and being re-elected to the Democratic State Committee.  Together, we helped Democrats flip MAGA-held seats all over the country.  Thanks again to those of you who volunteer with us every Sunday.  This time, I’m asking for your support again, for my campaign for City Council: