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Newstalk – October 16

On October 16, 2024, in Latest News, by The Somerville Times

Register to vote for the November 5 election, one of three ways: online at somerville-ma.gov/registertovote, in person at City Hall (93 Highland Ave.), or by calling the Elections Department (617-625-6600 ext. 4200) and requesting a voter registration form. The in-person registration deadline is Saturday, October 26, by 5:00 p.m. or online by midnight. Your registration can also be mailed and will be accepted with a postmark of October 26 or earlier.

The Somerville Times Historical Fact of the Week – October 16

On October 16, 2024, in Latest News, by The Somerville Times

Eagle Feathers #315 – It Was a Graveyard Smash

By Bob (Monty) Doherty

The “fiftieth” anniversary is also known as the Golden Anniversary. And if there ever was a golden song to come out of Somerville, it was The Monster Mash by Bobby “Boris” Pickett. It is now sixty-two years later and The Monster Mash has delighted those who enjoy celebrating Halloween and has become legendary, forever securing a spot in American pop culture.

Our View of the Times – October 16

On October 16, 2024, in Latest News, by The Somerville Times

Who among us actually likes getting a shot of any kind? There are certainly a given number of masochistic types out there who don’t mind taking a little jab in the arm or … elsewhere.

But many of us put off or completely avoid the prickly deed for as long as we can push it, until the cold and flu season completely bypasses us altogether, or we fall victim to the merciless clutches of our microbiological nemeses. What’s more, with the threat of COVID-19 still lingering, it’s more important than ever to protect ourselves though the oncoming flu season.

Spooky individual in Somerville

On October 16, 2024, in Latest News, by The Somerville Times

While out for a walk, former Somerville Alderman Bob McWatters encountered a spooky individual in the Davis Square area.

Somerville through the eyes of Denise

On October 16, 2024, in Latest News, by The Somerville Times

For Fall, this tree turned into a wreath… — Photo by Denise Provost

Poet Elizabeth Lund is ‘Un-Silenced’

On October 16, 2024, in Latest News, by The Somerville Times

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Recently, I caught up with poet Elizabeth Lund to talk about her recent collection of poetry Un-Silenced (Cervena Barva Press). It seemed fitting because this month is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

Lyrical Somerville – October 16

On October 16, 2024, in Latest News, by The Somerville Times

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George Kalogeris’s most recent book of poems is Winthropos, (Louisiana State University, 2021). He is also the author of Guide to Greece (LSU, 2018), a book of paired poems in translation, Dialogos, and poems based on the notebooks of Albert Camus, Camus: Carnets. He is the winner of the James Dickey Poetry Prize, the Stephen J. Meringoff Award, and the Sheila Margaret Motton Prize.

Assembly Row 10 Year Anniversary Celebration- Drone Show

On October 15, 2024, in Latest News, by The Somerville Times

In 2014, Assembly Row opened its doors, debuting its first stores, restaurants, and apartments. To celebrate a decade of success, we’re excited to host our first-ever drone show on Saturday, October 19.

Somerville City Council Meeting – October 10, 2024

On October 15, 2024, in Latest News, by The Somerville Times

Obituary: Raymond Joseph

On October 14, 2024, in Latest News, by The Somerville Times

October 22, 1937 – October 8, 2024

Raymond Joseph, born in Cayes, Hati, MA, on October 22, 1937, passed away on October 8, 2024 in Somerville, Massachusetts, after a long illness. He is survived by his children Robert Joseph, Magalie Joseph, Estelle Joseph, Emaze Joseph, Brunel Joseph, Leonel Joseph, his long-time partner Ermithe Joseph, his daughter-in-law Asselia Joseph, his brother Joseph Richeme, his grand-children Jonathan Bazile, Philemon Joseph, Magda Joseph, Marjorie Joseph, Mimose Joseph, Michelet Joseph, Byanka Joseph, Kenson Joseph, Anne Bruelle Joseph, Brunise Joseph, Berthonise Joseph, Armelle Joseph, Davidson Joseph, his several nephews and nieces, including Baussuet Charles, Esther Richemond, Richemaille Richeme, and Jolicoeur Fanfan.