‘Slice of the City’ events are early evening, drop-in style meetups at green spaces in each of Somerville’s wards. The mayor, City Council, and city staff will be present to mingle with residents. Celebrate Somerville’s open spaces, engage with the city outside of formal meetings, and, of course, enjoy some pizza.

Making a move to, from, or within Somerville? Don’t wait to make a plan. The City is sharing tips and reminders to help you prepare, limit day-of moving stressors, and get settled.

Enjoy live performances and 40 local vendors offering food, gifts, and activities

On Saturday, May 30, join the third annual New England Hong Kong Festival from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Seven Hills Park in Somerville to celebrate the culture, food, and creativity of the Hongkonger community across the region. The event is free and open to all. Rain date is Sunday, May 31.  

Parade steps off at 11 a.m. from City Hall; Accessible parking spaces and viewing area available on first-come basis; Remembrance ceremony to follow on 5/25

This weekend, events kick off in Somerville to honor the service and sacrifice of our veterans. First, join us this Saturday, May 16, for the “Salute to Service” parade (also known as Somerville’s Memorial Day parade). Then on Monday, May 25, Somerville’s annual Memorial Day remembrance ceremony will be held at Veterans Cemetery.

By Dennis Fischman

S.A. Cosby, a multiple-time winner of the Anthony Awards at the World Mystery Convention, grew up in Virginia. He was influenced by Southern Gothic literature, and it shows. Another Southern writer, William Faulkner, famously wrote, “The past is never dead. It’s not even past.” That’s certainly true in this book, where both the hero, Sheriff Titus Crown, and Charon County, VA, his territory, are haunted by shades of racism, violence, and death.

The City of Somerville’s annual Water System Flushing Program will begin on Monday, May 18, and conclude in late October. This annual program flushes pipes at high velocities to clean water mains and maintain the highest possible water quality.