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Newstalk – February 11

On February 11, 2026, in Latest News, by The Somerville Times

Somerville’s 3rd Lunar New Year Cultural Celebration takes place on Saturday, February 14, from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m., at the Somerville High School Cafeteria, 81 Highland Avenue. The City of Somerville invites you and your loved ones to celebrate the Year of the Horse with the local Chinese, Vietnamese, East Asian, and Southeast Asian communities. This year’s theme is “Sharing Love Together for the Year of the Horse: Art, Culture, and Community.” Enjoy music, family-friendly storytelling, interactive activities, delicious food, face painting, and beautiful handicrafts. Experience the unique traditions and festive spirit of these diverse cultures.

Somerville Emergency Management introduces Preparedness and Resiliency community education program

On February 11, 2026, in Latest News, by The Somerville Times

Ever wondered what to include in an emergency kit, how to help your children understand what to do in an emergency, or how you can prepare for extended power outages? These topics and more are subjects of a new training series offered by Somerville’s Office of Emergency Management (OEM). The Preparedness and Resiliency Through Neighborhood Engagement and Readiness (PARTNER) Program is open to all community members and is free to attend.

Our View of the Times – February 11

On February 11, 2026, in Latest News, by The Somerville Times

As it has so often been said, you can’t win them all. In what could only be termed a frustrating match-up, our beloved New England Patriots lost out on the big win last Sunday. But our heartfelt appreciation for their tremendous achievements this past season is indisputable. They played well, and we love them for it.

We congratulate the Seattle Seahawks for an outstanding season and the tremendous effort that paid off in the championship final. Their players and fans have much to be proud of, and their bragging rights are firmly secured. For now, that is. At any rate, our hats – and helmets – are off to them in honor of their tremendous achievement.

Somerville through the eyes of Denise

On February 11, 2026, in Latest News, by The Somerville Times

A garden bench dreams of summer… — Photo by Denise Provost

‘A Day In The Republic’ by Tim Suermondt

On February 11, 2026, in Latest News, by The Somerville Times

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Review by Off the Shelf Correspondent Dennis Daly

Retying a shoelace in poetic terms can make all the difference. Tim Suermondt, in his new book entitled A Day In The Republic celebrates the ordinary progression of life’s footsteps through geography and time. Suermondt, a veritable Everyman, conveys the wonder of inexhaustible routine in poem after poem. His commonplace images surprise with their hidden possibilities and seem to magically flower with each touch or sympathetic attention by the reader.

Lyrical Somerville – February 11

On February 11, 2026, in Latest News, by The Somerville Times

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Michael Todd Steffen is the author of two books of poetry, most recently On Earth As It Is (Cervena Barva Press, 2022). He is the recipient of a Massachusetts Cultural Council Fellowship and an Ibbetson Street Press Poetry Award. His poems have appeared in journals including The Boston Globe, Constellations, Synchronized Chaos, The Lyric, The Dark Horse, and The Poetry Porch.

ArtBeat 2026 needs your voice!

On February 10, 2026, in Latest News, by The Somerville Times

ArtBeat 2025. ~ Photo by Bobbie Toner

This year the Somerville Arts Council is looking for the community to weigh in on a theme for ArtBeat, one of the City’s biggest festivals. Cast your vote and help spread the word!

What inspires you most?

Somerville Arts Council presents SomerWrites with Andrea Ballou

On February 9, 2026, in Latest News, by The Somerville Times

Andrea Ballou

SomerWrites, a monthly series for writers of all backgrounds

Attend the next SomerWrites event at Remnant Brewing on February 10 at 7 p.m., featuring an open mic and guest talk with Somerville poet Andrea Ballou, moderated by Somerville Arts Council Board member Sarah Beckmann.

Reminder: Somerville invites residents to help shape FY 2027 Budget priorities

On February 9, 2026, in Latest News, by The Somerville Times

Virtual meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 10; interpretation available in Spanish and Portuguese

Somerville residents have an opportunity to help shape the City’s next annual budget. The City Council Finance Committee is inviting the community to share input on priorities for the City’s Fiscal Year 2027 budget at a virtual community budget meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 10, at 6 p.m. The meeting will be held on Zoom and is open to all residents. Registration is encouraged but not required.

Somerville Museum presents part two of Henry Knox and his noble train of artillery

On February 9, 2026, in Latest News, by The Somerville Times

This talk continues the journey of Henry Knox, the 25-year old Boston bookseller who, against considerable odds, somehow oversaw the transport of 59 pieces of artillery from Fort Ticonderoga across the Hudson, over the Berkshires, and across the length of Massachusetts to the American army camped outside of Boston. It was those cannons that finally forced Lord Howe to abandon Boston and sail off to Halifax, bringing at last a successful conclusion to the eleven month siege that had begun in the aftermath of Lexington and Concord. Join in and celebrate that ‘Noble Train’ of artillery that gave Americans their first major victory of the Revolution.

Tickets Available on Eventbrite.