The Somerville Museum would like to thank the Somerville High School Class of 1960 for supporting our Access for All & More Fundraising Campaign.

The Class of 1960 have been supporters of the museum for many years and will be remembered on our exterior donor display that include those that have donated $1,000 or more to allow the museum to reach our ever-important goal of making the Somerville Museum more accessible to the community.

For some of us it feels like forever since we’ve shaken off the cares and concerns that seem to be bearing down so heavily as we observe the divisions and discord that has been so prevalent in our society over the past few years.

The local election is just around the corner, and the national election is coming up next year. The balance of power in Washington will be in play, and more than ever it seems as though so much will be at stake in that particular election cycle, no matter which side we align with.

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Review by Dennis Daly

When tonality rides along the surface in poetry the results often appear strangely profound. In Thomas DeFreitas’ new book, Swift River Ballad, the poet pilots his paper boat of sorts down a torrent of uplifting canticles and unsettling hymns, seeking the truth, but missing the dangerous rocks and eddies along the way.

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The poet writes, “My name is Holly Grover and I am a student at Endicott College majoring in early childhood education. In my free time I like to hang out with my friends and go to the beach. This poem was written in free verse for a poetry class with Professor Dan Sklar.  I am also an after school prek/k teacher in Beverly. My experiences and interactions with my students at work influenced this poem.”

City Hall meetings are an opportunity to learn more about City programs and initiatives, meet your neighbors, find ways to get involved, talk with elected officials and city staff, and enjoy local pizza. The fall season continues this week with meetings in Wards 3 and 2, and an all-ward meeting in Portuguese.

City Hall Halloween Celebration Scheduled for Thursday, October 26, 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.

Mayor Katjana Ballantyne, along with Somerville’s Department of Public Works and Parks and Recreation Office, invite all local to “Truck O’Treat” on Thursday, October 26, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on the City Hall concourse (93 Highland Avenue). 

All are invited to join Somerville Mayor Katjana Ballantyne, Ward 7 City Councilor Judy Pineda Nuefeld, Somerville Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Rubén Carmona, and more to celebrate the official opening of the redesigned West Somerville Neighborhood Schoolyard. The ribbon cutting will take place on Tuesday, Oct 24, from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. at the West Somerville Neighborhood School, located at 177 Powder House Blvd, Somerville, MA

Ceremony will open new 18,000-square-foot public space on Monday, October 23

Mayor Katjana Ballantyne and the Somerville Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development, are inviting the community to celebrate the grand opening of Union Square Station Plaza, the first public space to open as part of the City’s Union Square Master Development Plan.

City sharing important dates and voting information ahead of November 7 Election

The City of Somerville Elections Department is sharing need-to-know dates and voting information for Somerville residents planning to participate in the 2023 Municipal Election.