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Somerville through the eyes of Denise

On October 16, 2024, in Latest News, by The Somerville Times

For Fall, this tree turned into a wreath… — Photo by Denise Provost

Poet Elizabeth Lund is ‘Un-Silenced’

On October 16, 2024, in Latest News, by The Somerville Times

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Recently, I caught up with poet Elizabeth Lund to talk about her recent collection of poetry Un-Silenced (Cervena Barva Press). It seemed fitting because this month is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

Lyrical Somerville – October 16

On October 16, 2024, in Latest News, by The Somerville Times

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George Kalogeris’s most recent book of poems is Winthropos, (Louisiana State University, 2021). He is also the author of Guide to Greece (LSU, 2018), a book of paired poems in translation, Dialogos, and poems based on the notebooks of Albert Camus, Camus: Carnets. He is the winner of the James Dickey Poetry Prize, the Stephen J. Meringoff Award, and the Sheila Margaret Motton Prize.

Assembly Row 10 Year Anniversary Celebration- Drone Show

On October 15, 2024, in Latest News, by The Somerville Times

In 2014, Assembly Row opened its doors, debuting its first stores, restaurants, and apartments. To celebrate a decade of success, we’re excited to host our first-ever drone show on Saturday, October 19.

Somerville City Council Meeting – October 10, 2024

On October 15, 2024, in Latest News, by The Somerville Times

Obituary: Raymond Joseph

On October 14, 2024, in Latest News, by The Somerville Times

October 22, 1937 – October 8, 2024

Raymond Joseph, born in Cayes, Hati, MA, on October 22, 1937, passed away on October 8, 2024 in Somerville, Massachusetts, after a long illness. He is survived by his children Robert Joseph, Magalie Joseph, Estelle Joseph, Emaze Joseph, Brunel Joseph, Leonel Joseph, his long-time partner Ermithe Joseph, his daughter-in-law Asselia Joseph, his brother Joseph Richeme, his grand-children Jonathan Bazile, Philemon Joseph, Magda Joseph, Marjorie Joseph, Mimose Joseph, Michelet Joseph, Byanka Joseph, Kenson Joseph, Anne Bruelle Joseph, Brunise Joseph, Berthonise Joseph, Armelle Joseph, Davidson Joseph, his several nephews and nieces, including Baussuet Charles, Esther Richemond, Richemaille Richeme, and Jolicoeur Fanfan.

Northern lights in the northeast

On October 14, 2024, in Latest News, by The News Staff

Marylynn O’Malley of Boothbay, ME, snapped these photos of the northern lights last week.

Somerville School Construction Advisory Group meeting

On October 14, 2024, in Latest News, by The Somerville Times

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The first meeting of the Somerville School Advisory Group, which discussed the future of the Winter Hill Community Innovation School and The Brown School met at SHS on October 8.

Somerville inviting community to join annual vigil honoring victims of domestic violence

On October 13, 2024, in Latest News, by The Somerville Times

The Clothesline Project is a visual display of violence statistics, made by survivors of domestic violence, and community members who have committed themselves to ending Domestic violence.
— Photo by Bobbie Toner

Vigil will be Held Wednesday, October 30, at 6:00 p.m. at East Somerville Library

Mayor Katjana Ballantyne, the Somerville Commission for Women, RESPOND, Inc., the Somerville Public Library, and the Department of Racial and Social Justice (RSJ) invite residents to attend the city’s annual Domestic Violence Vigil on Wednesday, October 30. This annual vigil is dedicated to commemorating the lives lost to domestic violence in the past year, recognizing the strength of survivors, and renewing our community’s dedication to eradicating domestic violence.