Even in troubled times, even the worst of times, there is one particular beacon of goodness and light that pierces through the gloom to warm our hearts and lift our spirits – Mother’s Day.

While life as we know it has been far from normal in recent years, mainly due to political divisions and the like, this is one occasion that can restore a bit of normalcy and order for us as we pause to honor the beloved matriarchs of our families.

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At the memorial service for Jack Powers, the founder of Stone Soup Poetry of Boston, Mass., the famed street artist and Power’s close friend Sidewalk Sam, made an eloquent tribute speech about Jack. A few years back I worked with Sam to organize Jack’s 70th birthday, along with Margaret Narin and the Rev. Louise Anderson. Sam graciously sent me the text of the speech.

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Kye DeAngelis is a first-year Studio Art major with a minor in Creative Writing and Expressive Arts Therapies at Endicott College. She is from Mansfield, Massachusetts, and has been writing since she was young, with one short story winning an honorable mention in the Scholastic Writing competition in 2024.

Close to 200 innovators from across Somerville’s business communities gathered at Greentown Labs on April 29 for an evening of conversation with Mayor Jake Wilson. Hosted by Somernova and Greentown Labs in partnership with the Somerville Chamber of Commerce, the event marked one of the mayor’s first engagements of its kind and highlighted the city’s momentum as a hub for climate and energy innovation, entrepreneurship, and community-driven growth.

Ben Ewen-Campen, candidate for State Representative.

Ben Ewen-Campen’s campaign for State Representative today announced a first round of endorsements from Mayor Jake Wilson, State Representative Mike Connolly, and City Councilors from across the 27th Middlesex District.

The endorsements include Somerville Mayor Jake Wilson, State Representative Mike Connolly, City Councilors Matt McLaughlin, JT Scott, Jesse Clingan, Naima Sait, Lance Davis, Emily Hardt, Jon Link, Will Mbah, and Ben Wheeler, as well as former Councilor Mary Jo Rossetti and former Ward 3 School Committee member Sarah Phillips.

Safety improvements for the section of Broadway between Winchester Street and Central Street are currently in the designing stages. — Photo by Bobbie Toner

Project aims to improve safety on Broadway and reimagine intersection  

More than 500 community members have shared their perspectives on the segment of Broadway that runs through Somerville’s Magoun Square – among the feedback were concerns about long crossings, congestion, speeding, red light running, and more.   

Artwork by Kari Percival.

Free, family-friendly events May 2-8 highlight local sustainability efforts

Community members are invited to celebrate SustainaVille Week 2026, Somerville’s annual week-long series of free events and workshops showcasing the city’s climate progress, creativity, and goals and sharing useful tips and information.