Saturday, November 5, 2022. 5- 6 p.m. Somerville Museum, One Westwood Road,Somerville, MA 02143

Julia Csekö began her curatorial practice while pursuing her BFA at the Federal University of Rio, in Brazil. She founded an artist collective GroupPy, and organized five exhibitions between 2005 and 2008, involving over 150 artists, from fresh out of college to internationally acclaimed. She continued her curatorial practice in North America after graduating with an MFA from SMFA at Tufts.

Joe Tarello passed away recently.  He was a chemistry teacher at SHS for 58 years before his retirement in June of  this year. 

Joseph Tarello, a proud graduate of Somerville High School Class of 1959 and a Somerville High School educator for fifty-eight years, passed away recently after a brief illness.  From 1964 to 2022, Mr. Tarello served as a science educator at SHS. During his career he was also the National Honor Society advisor, Class Day & Graduation Exercises faculty chairman, Student Council advisor, and principal of Somerville Evening School. 

Somerville High School principals Alicia Kersten and Sebastian LaGambina invite parents and guardians of students, and other interested community residents to assist in a Self-Reflection which is currently being conducted by the school’s professional staff as part of the Accreditation process for SHS.

~Photos by Bobbie Toner

SomerStreets: Monster Mash, the final SomerStreets festival of the year, took over Somerville Avenue on Sunday, October 30, from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. There were family-friendly festivities for tricks and treats aplenty between School Street and Warren Avenue, including: The annual costume parade, led by School of HONK, all-day live music on two stages, the annual pumpkin carving contest, games for kids and various exhibitions for all to enjoy. 

Mayor Katjana Ballantyne and the City of Somerville Department of Veterans Services are thrilled to share that the city will host a joint Veterans Day ceremony with the City of Medford to honor all military who have served our country.

The Center for Arts at the Armory (CAA) announces that it will host and manage the 13th Annual Somerville Winter Farmers Market (SWFM) every Saturday beginning November 5 through April 8, 2023. This weekly market offers the best locally grown and regionally produced agricultural items, including vegetable produce, cheese, eggs, meats, fish, breads, pastries, and sweets. Each market will feature more than 35 weekly vendors and several rotating guest vendors while welcoming an anticipated 1,000 visitors.

Life in the Ville by Jimmy Del Ponte

Davis Square is in for some drastic changes.

We will say goodbye to Martsa on Elm, Tibetan Cuisine, When Pigs Fly, Dragon Pizza, Sligo pub, Kung Fu Tea, and McKinnon’s. Obliterated will be 231-249 Elm St and 6-8 Grove St. A science research center with commercial space will rise from the ruins.

1st place: Return of the Crimson Quackateers.

By Erica Dakin Voolich

On October 23, 21 high school students on seven teams gathered in the Gantcher Gym at Tufts University to compete in the Somerville Math Fund’s 16th annual Scrapheap Showdown.

SPS Athletic Director Stanley Vieira and Phil Reavis, Sr. view the new SHS trophy case which features a plaque with Reavis’ name, and a recent addition of Reavis’ Sports Illustrated cover feature.

By Jim Clark

The City of Somerville has a rich history of supporting the achievements of its many local athletes and athletics programs of its public and private schools. Some have gone on to excel in professional careers, gaining success and notoriety in their chosen fields of activity.

Former Somerville High School athlete and U.S. Olympian, Phil Reavis Sr., paid a visit to his alma mater on October 27 to tour the new high school field house and gym. Reavis, a graduate of the class of 1954, rose to international acclaim for his skill in track and field as a high jumper.

Community activist Stephenson Aman, who passed earlier this year.

During an October 26 meeting of the Memorialization Committee, the group tasked with the naming of public buildings, spaces, and streets voted unanimously to honor Stephenson Aman by naming one of the new streets coming to the soon-to-be redeveloped Clarendon Hill.