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Somerville through the eyes of Denise

On June 3, 2026, in Latest News, by The Somerville Times

The Somerville Riviera…
— Photo by Denise Provost

Poet Michael T. Steffen sees his own life flash before his eyes

On June 3, 2026, in Latest News, by The Somerville Times

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I had the privilege of interviewing the accomplished poet and respected Boston/Cambridge/Somerville literary figure, Michael T. Steffen. Steffen has a new collection out titled I Saw My Life. His publisher (Lily Poetry Review Press) writes of this collection:

Lyrical Somerville – June 3

On June 3, 2026, in Latest News, by The Somerville Times

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Susan Tepper is a widely published poet and an accomplished playwright.

Obituary: Steven M. MacEachern

On June 2, 2026, in Latest News, by The Somerville Times

Steven M. MacEachern
April 9, 1965 – May 31, 2026

Steven M. MacEachern of Somerville passed away on May 31, 2026. He was the beloved husband of Sheila (Meehan) MacEachern and a loving father to Julia Wingate and her husband Thomas of Somerville. Steven was the cherished grandfather of Jake and Viviana. He was the son of the late Harold and Sandra MacEachern and brother to Babette Mello of Chelmsford. He was predeceased by Babette’s late husband, James. Steven was also a brother-in-law to Eric Meehan of Malden and a dear uncle to Brad, Jay, Kristen, Jordyn, and Jenna.

Riverside is hosting a free community baby shower on June 10

On June 2, 2026, in Latest News, by The Somerville Times

Expectant mothers in Cambridge, Somerville, and Medford are invited to Riverside Early Head Start’s free community baby shower on Wednesday, June 10,

Riverside’s Early Head Start (EHS) program prepares children to successfully enter preschool and helps families learn important parenting skills. To introduce families to the program, we are holding a free community baby shower on Wednesday, June 10, at 474 Broadway, Somerville, from 4:00 to 6:00 pm. Pregnant women and parents with infants up to three months old are invited to this unique event where they can form connections with other parents and community service agencies. Attendees will receive important resources, enjoy snacks, develop new parenting skills, and celebrate this transformative time in their lives. Everyone at the baby shower will leave with a goodie bag designed to support newborns. Call 781-516-2922 or text “SHOWER” to register today.

SMC to present Public Service Award to former Mayor of Somerville Joe Curtatone this Thursday

On June 2, 2026, in Latest News, by The Somerville Times

Please join Somerville Media Center in honoring former Mayor Joe Curtatone with our Public Service Award on Thursday, June 4, from 7 to 9 p.m., at Arts at the Armory, 119 Highland Ave, in Somerville. The celebratory evening will feature cheeses and specialty bites provided by Formaggio Kitchen and more, tasty drinks from Arts at the Armory, live music by Revolutionary Snake Ensemble, raffles, and a special presentation honoring Joe Curtatone’s long-standing advocacy for community media and Somerville Media Center. Proceeds from the event will directly support SMC’s programs and services.

Join the Somerville Arts Council Board

On June 2, 2026, in Latest News, by The Somerville Times

Apply by Wednesday, July 15

The City of Somerville is seeking two new members representing the genres of literature and visual art, including those with experience in public art, to join the Somerville Arts Council Board.

Matt McLaughlin graduates from Harvard Kennedy School with Master’s in Public Administration

On June 1, 2026, in Latest News, by The Somerville Times

Matt McLaughlin, Iraq War veteran, Somerville City Councilor, and candidate for State Senate in the Second Middlesex District, graduated from Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of Government Thursday with a Master’s in Public Administration.

Somerville’s FY27 Public Budget Hearing on Wednesday, June 10

On June 1, 2026, in Latest News, by The Somerville Times

Mayor to submit proposed budget June 4; Public Hearing to follow on June 10

Budget season for Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) has arrived and community members are invited to a Public Hearing where comment will be accepted on Wednesday, June 10. The annual budget outlines funding for essential city functions including schools, public safety, infrastructure, human services, and more.

Somerville Police issue PSA: Scam Alert

On May 30, 2026, in Latest News, by The Somerville Times

The Somerville Police Department has recently received reports of a scam targeting residents.

Victims receive a phone call from someone claiming to represent a credit card company, such as American Express or CitiBank, and are told that a credit card opened in their name has been linked to criminal activity. The caller then transfers the victim to a supposed law enforcement agency, where an individual posing as a police officer requests that they file a report through a video platform such as Webex.