— Photo by Bobbie Toner

Free festival brings live music, a costume parade, and fall fun to Union Square

From fluff to frights, Somerville is celebrating its hometown heroes. On Sunday, October 18 (rain date October 25), the Arts & Culture Division is holding its annual Monster Mash celebration in honor of the Halloween classic co-written by Somerville native Bobby “Boris” Pickett. The afternoon-long event will include a costume parade, pumpkin carving, face painting and local food vendors.

Reminders for voter registration, vote-by-mail, and absentee ballot application deadlines

Make your voice heard, on your schedule. Early voting for the Massachusetts State Election begins this weekend from Saturday, October 17, to Friday, October 30, at City Hall (93 Highland Ave.).

Monday’s devastating fire in East Somerville severely impacted several local businesses. Rei Da Picanha restaurant and DaMata Barbershop were total losses, while Los Toritos is also working to recover from significant losses.

City’s Halloween celebration features safe trick-or-treating, games, and more. ~Photo courtesy of City of Somerville

Calling all ghouls, goblins, and spooky season lovers to Somerville’s annual “Truck O’ Treat” on Thursday, October 29, from 5 to 7 p.m. outside City Hall (93 Highland Avenue). Rain date: Thursday, November 5. 

By Claire Q. Wood

Somerville’s Finance Committee met on October 6 with remote participation from all attendees. Nine items were on the agenda and were all ultimately recommended for approval.

Life in the Ville by Jimmy Del Ponte

Mike’s, Angelina’s, and White Sport are among my favorite pizza makers in Somerville. Back in the day, I enjoyed a good pizza from Speedy Pizza in Davis Square. I threw the question out there, looking for Somerville’s favorite pizza joints.

Brass Solidarity and the Leftist Marching Band lead attendees of the Honk Festival out of 7 Hills Park to kick off the festival. — Photos by Joseph Klepeis

The 21st Annual HONK! Festival of Activist Street Bands took over Davis Square this past weekend. This year’s festival featured 35 U.S. bands performing on-site, along with livestream participation from several international bands. With perfect fall weather, it was a wonderful day for the community to come together, enjoy the music, and celebrate the energy, creativity, and spirit of activist street bands.