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Miriam Levine is the author of Forget about Sleep, her sixth poetry collection, winner of the 2023 Laura Boss Narrative Poetry Award. Another collection, The Dark Opens, was chosen for the Autumn House Poetry Prize. Other books include: Devotion, a memoir; In Paterson, a novel. Her work has appeared in American Poetry Review, The Kenyon Review, The Paris Review, and Ploughshares. Levine, winner of a Pushcart Prize, is a fellow of the NEA and a grantee of the Massachusetts Artists Foundation. She lives in Florida and New Hampshire. For more information about her work, please go to miriamlevine.com.
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City buildings will be closed Thursday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth.
Trash, recycling, and yard waste collection will be delayed by one day.
No street sweeping on Thursday.
The Somerville Ward 7 Democratic Committee will host their municipal candidates for Ward 7 Councilor & School Committee over zoom on Wednesday June 18, at 6:30 pm. This is a public event open to all.The Ward 7 school committee race is uncontested and three candidates contend for the position of Ward 7 Councilor.
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Laura Sanchez’s Welcome to Holland!?, a theatrical journey of Flamenco, poetry and humor exploring unspoken realities of motherhood and caregiving, is coming to Arts at the Armory’s Spotlight Series on June 28 and 29, 2025. The performances mark the first time that dance graces Arts at the Armory’s Spotlight Series.
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Connect with mayor, city officials, and neighbors over free pizza, refreshments, and kids’ activities in a Somerville park near you
The ‘Slice of the City’ spring meet-up series is an opportunity to connect and engage with City leaders and staff, as well as neighbors, all while enjoying Somerville’s parks. The series concludes this week in Ward 4.
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Info session at Tufts University for Medford/Somerville region resources for infrastructure projects
On Tuesday, June 17, 2025, the Healey-Driscoll Administration’s Federal Funds and Infrastructure Office (FFIO) will host an information and listening session for local officials and organizations at Tufts University to learn about how the Healey-Driscoll Administration can support local infrastructure projects. Director of Federal Funds and Infrastructure Quentin Palfrey will provide an overview of state and federal funding opportunities, technical assistance resources, and matching funds available for municipalities, nonprofits, and other Massachusetts entities.
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Arrest
25030911: On 6/3/25 at approximately 9:35 p.m., Somerville Police responded to Elm St. for a check condition. Upon arrival, officers spoke with the male, who stated he was suffering from complications from his dialysis treatments. Officers began walking with him to the bus station and were then approached by another male party who spat on the male and the officer. Officers stopped the suspect, and he was placed under arrest.
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Temporary closures to take place June 16-17
The city is installing new lighting on unlit parts of the community path extension.
As part of this work, city contractors will need to temporarily close the path at these locations:
- Monday, June 16: Walnut Street to Cross Street
- Tuesday, June 17: East Somerville MBTA Station to Poplar Street
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Programs scheduled throughout June to honor Black voices, heritage, and resilience
Mayor Katjana Ballantyne and the Somerville Department of Racial and Social Justice (RSJ) invite community members to celebrate Juneteenth in Somerville by joining in events happening throught the month of June that explore an array of experiences and perspectives.
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