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I recently caught up with Sarah C. Beckmann, a font of literary energy and activism in our literary community.

Sarah C. Beckmann is a member of the Somerville Arts Council Board, where she promotes arts initiatives in the Somerville community through a local grant program and the SomerWrites event series. In 2021, she published a poetry chapbook, Naiad Blood, and her first full-length poetry collection, The Race for Daphne, is forthcoming in May, 2026. She earned an MFA from Emerson College in Boston and works in research communications at the MIT Media Lab.

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Somerville poet Ed Meek sends us a couple of new poems. He has a new book of poetry coming out titled Great Pond.

2025-2026 GREATER BOSTON LEAGUE CHAMPIONS: Girls Basketball, Girls Indoor Track & Field, Boys Indoor Track & Field

Mayor Jake Wilson and Councilor-at-Large Kristen Strezo introduce Somerville’s new free Health Supplies vending machines.

The Somerville-based world-fusion jazz ensemble The Mina Cho Quartet will present a performance titled Passion, that reflects on both the spiritual and personal meanings of passion.  Quartet members are Mina Cho on piano and traditional Korean drum, Max Ridley on bass, Matthew Ryu on guitar, and George Lernis on percussion.  The program features reimagined originals and new works created by Mina Cho. Sunday, March 29, 4 pm, at The Lily Pad, 1353 Cambridge Street, near Inman Square in Cambridge.  Admission is $15, or $10 for students.  For more information, see http://www.minachojazz.com.

Answer these three easy questions:

1. Are you a senior in high school?
2. Do you live in Somerville MA?
3. Are you a good student in math and/or science?

If your answer to those questions were yes, yes, and yes, then you are eligible to apply for a Somerville Math Fund scholarship.

Host Tony Martinex speaks to Somerville Mayor Jake Wilson about the City’s housing,both issues and proposals.

Transformative stormwater management project aims to bring flood relief and promote environmental health

All community members are invited to learn more about flood relief and water quality improvement efforts planned for Winter Hill, Ten Hills, and the surrounding neighborhood. On March 25, take your pick of a project walk or a virtual meeting to get the latest on this important work. 

On Sunday, March 15, the annual Race of Ireland road race will be held in and around the Davis, Teele, and Ball square areas. Brief traffic delays are expected mid-morning to midday.