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The Massachusetts Alliance of Portuguese Speakers (MAPS) is marking this year’s Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) in October by expanding outreach efforts in recently-arrived Portuguese-speaking immigrant communities throughout the state and collaborating with local organizations to increase awareness and offer information and resources about domestic violence.
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Honk! takes over Somerville and Cambridge October 6-9, 2022
The HONK! Festival. The worldwide activist street band movement. Perhaps you’ve heard of it. Or perhaps, if not, you can catch-up by first checking out this wiki, since yes, HONK! does warrant its own wiki: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HONK! While there, you will also discover that, yes, this movement all began right here in Somerville, Mass.
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~Photos by Moncia Calvo
The festival which was first postponed due to rain, took over Union Square on Sunday, October 2. An evening of international eats, fire throwers, roving entertainment, and a raucous celebration of global culture. In addition to many local food vendors, there was interactive light installations, numerous illuminated performers and to top it all off, FIRE! Local eateries throughout the Square will be featuring Ignite themed specials. Performances by Jennifer Lin Dance, Flamenco Boston, KS Dance Studio, NewYakCity95, Boston Circus Guild and A Trike Called Funk. Over the course of the evening, there was dazzling light installations, projections and dance by local artists: Eventual Dance Company, Greg Kowalski, Pamela Hersch, DebStep, Maria Servellon, Maura Mendoza, Circe Rowan, and Olivia Moon. Roaming performances and street activities with the Flutterby Faeries, EventThem, and Jonah’s Twisters. Food vendors includef Union Square Pizza, El Mineirao, Siam Ginger, Machu Picchu and Art Council’s Nibble Culinary NEP Entrepreneurs.
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Mayor Katjana Ballantyne and the Somerville Office of Sustainability and Environment today announced the continuation of the City’s Community Choice Electricity (CCE) program, which will increase amounts of zero-carbon renewable energy from regional sources. Direct Energy is Somerville’s current supplier through the CCE program. After a competitive process, Direct Energy will continue to be Somerville’s CCE program supplier, with new electricity rates that will be fixed from November 2022 through December 2024.
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The SMART Pilot Program Phase I has shown promise as part of the city’s overall strategy in dealing with the rodent problem.
By Jim Clark
The ongoing battle against the proliferation of rodents in the City of Somerville continues and hopes run high that the latest strategies will yield tangible results in the near future.
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Before his passing, Scott M. Bock, Riverside’s late founder and longtime CEO, worked tirelessly to secure and renovate a building in Somerville to ensure uninterrupted behavioral healthcare and family services for thousands of local adults, children, and families. This investment in the health and well-being of the community for years to come is a testament to Scott’s commitment to providing accessible, exceptional, and compassionate behavioral healthcare and human services.
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Obituary: Salvatore Casparriello
June 29, 1931 – October 3, 2022
Salvatore Casparriello of Somerville, passed away peacefully at home on Monday October 3, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. He was 91. He was a beloved husband, father, Papa, great-grandfather, and loyal friend. The impact on his family and friends was immeasurable and his absence will be deeply felt.
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