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I recently caught up with poet Max Heinegg, who has a new collection of poetry out. Heinegg works as an English teacher, brew master, musician, singer, actor and of course poet. He resides in Medford, and his poetry reflects the Somerville, Cambridge and Medford area.

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Charles Coe is the author of two previous volumes of poetry, both with Leapfrog Press: All Sins Forgiven: Poems for my Parents (2013) and Picnic on the Moon (1999). He’s also the author of Spin Cycles, a novella published by Gemma Media. Charles is the winner of a fellowship in poetry from the Massachusetts Cultural Council and was selected by the Associates of the Boston Public Library as a “Boston Literary Light in 2014.” He teaches poetry in the MFA programs at Salve Regina University in Newport, Rhode Island and Bay Path University in Longmeadow, Massachusetts. His latest collection is Purgatory Road.

Fact sheet and highlights

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The House plans to vote on this on Wednesday and the Senate will vote on it on Thursday

Included in this document are highlights of the Conference Committee’s plan to provide responsible tax relief to Massachusetts’ residents and businesses and make the Commonwealth more affordable, equitable, and competitive. The total impact for fiscal year 2024 will be $561.3 million, with a $519.3 million on budget impact. In fiscal year 2027, when fully phased in, the total impact will be $1.02 billion, with a $969.3 million on budget impact.

Congratulations to Cheryl Delafano of the COHR program for her Beyond the Call of Duty award! Cheryl, a Jail Diversion Coordinator embedded in the Somerville Police Department, was recognized for her fast acting communication and collaboration skills on August 15, 2023. Upon realizing a medically distressed community member outside of the Police Department, Cheryl immediately informed Officers who along with EMT were able to provide prompt medical care. The combined efforts of all involved resulted in the individual receiving life saving measures. “Their actions exemplify the long history of dedication to duty and professionalism within the Somerville Police Department”. Congratulations Cheryl!

For a 28th year the Somerville Homeless Coalition (SHC) will be hosting its annual Somerville 5K Road Race on Saturday, September 30th. Held just a few blocks away from their recently opened Engagement Center in the heart of Davis Square, the coalition holds this race each year to raise support and awareness for the underserved populations in the Somerville and Greater Boston area. Being a community based organization, the race sees local supporters and organizations come together to help in the fight to end homelessness, food insecurity, and eviction.

The What the Fluff? Festival takes place this Sunday from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. in Union Square.

Update: What the Fluff? Festival has been moved  to the rain date, Sunday, September 24 from 3-7pm

What the Fluff? A Tribute to Union Square Innovation returns for an 18th year this Sunday, September 24 from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m.. This zany, madcap festival honors the invention of Marshmallow Fluff by Archibald Query in Somerville in 1917 and salutes the spirit of innovation that thrives throughout the city today.

The City of Somerville is hiring polling place workers for the upcoming 2023 election cycle. Many poll workers will be needed this year to conduct a successful election. Interested residents are encouraged to attend an information session on Wednesday, September 27, to learn more.

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A picture of our little girl at the Universal Louis DePasquale playground in Cambridge.

By Nicole-Marie Cannon

Now that voting has opened for the participatory budget, I wanted to share a project on there that is near to our hearts as a family. It’s called ‘play for all in the ‘Ville’.