John J. Bonner of Arlington formerly of Somerville October 6, 2021.

Loving father of Justin Bonner of Medford, Joseph Bonner and his wife Joanna of Derry, NH, Elizabeth Bonner of Revere and Christopher Bonner of Chelsea.

Brother of the late William Drouin.

Medicare plans often change, and because of that it’s important to be mindful of Medicare Open Enrollment, even if you’re satisfied with your current coverage.

The open enrollment period runs from October 15 to December 7, and in most cases it’s the only time of year Medicare recipients can change plans and coverage.

Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services (SCES) and the Culinary Department at Somerville High School have partnered to offer Grab-and-Go meals this fall.

The meals are free for eligible recipients. Cambridge or Somerville residents over age 60 are eligible, as are spouses and dependents with a disability of eligible people who are receiving a meal.

On Monday, October 11, Somerville celebrates Indigenous People’sDay. City buildings will be closed, trash and recycling pickup delayed by one day. Street sweeping will be skipped that day.

Voters have until Wednesday, October 13, to register to vote or update their voter information for the Tuesday, November 2 election. In this election, voters in Somerville will cast ballots for Mayor of Somerville; four City Councilor-at-Large seats; Ward City Councilor in Wards 2, 5, and 7; and School Committee Members in Wards 3 and 7.

Every 10 years, Massachusetts cities and towns are required to review their population data from the most recent U.S. Census and submit an updated ward and precinct map to the State for approval. The State provides municipalities with strict guidelines that must be followed for this process. An internal working group is collaborating with the Secretary of the Commonwealth’s Office to propose new ward and precinct boundaries that will be submitted to the City Council for local approval on October 28.  

The 16^th annual HONK! Festival returns to the streets for one day only this Saturday, October 9, with its signature spirit of joy and justice in a new, hyperlocal format. 

This year’s festival will feature multiple neighborhood events cosponsored by grassroots community organizations across Greater Boston. Throughout the day, HONK! performers will join activist groups in their own neighborhoods, playing music and raising awareness for arts and social justice causes. More than 15 local brass and percussion bands will take to parks, squares, and street corners across Somerville, Boston, Cambridge, and Chelsea.  

— Photos by Bobbie Toner and Heather Balchunas

An evening of international eats, fire throwers, roving entertainment, and a celebration of global culture took place in the Union Square plaza on Saturday evening. 

Life in the Ville by Jimmy Del Ponte

This week, I am featuring guest writer Diane (DiNitto) Suffredini with her report on the SHS Class of 1960 Reunion

The Class of 1960 started planning its reunion in September 2019. My husband, Peter Suffredini, and I, both 1960 graduates, have been spearheading these reunions for many years, with a constant committee since 1965, when the first one was held.