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Interview with Doug Holder/co-president of the New England Poetry Club

I think I first met the poet January O’Neil quite a few years ago at a meeting of the Somerville Bagel Bards in Davis Square. Since then, she has become a respected English professor at Salem State University, and an acclaimed poet. She generously accepted my offer to interview her about her new collection of verse, Glitter Road (CavanKerry). On her publisher’s website it states:

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Henry Stimpson’s poems have appeared in Poet Lore, Rolling Stone, Delmarva Review, Mad River Review, Aethlon, The MacGuffin, The Aurorean, Lighten Up Online, Common Ground Review, California Quarterly, Asses of Parnassus, Bluepepper, The Boston Phoenix, Muddy River Poetry Review, Snakeskinpoetry, Atlanta Review, On the Seawall and others. A Massachusetts resident, he also writes creative nonfiction and hopes to see a Boston Celtics championship soon.

The Keeping Small Strong Neighborhood Open House takes place next Tuesday.

Union Square Main Streets (USMS) invites neighbors, business leaders, community partners, property owners, and lovers of Union Square to a Keeping Small Strong Neighborhood Open House on Tuesday, January 23 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m.

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Arts at the Armory’s Spotlight Series is thrilled to bring Peter Mulvey to their historic Performance Hall stage with Lyle Brewer as the tour opener on February 3, 2024.

Service changes are planned on the Red, Orange, Green, Fitchburg Commuter Rail, and Lowell Commuter Rail lines.

The MBTA announced service changes in February on the Red, Orange, Green, Fitchburg Commuter Rail, and Lowell Commuter Rail lines. The MBTA will continue working to improve service reliability across the system, recognizing the challenges service changes cause for riders. The MBTA encourages riders to use alternative shuttle bus options available.

The City of Somerville Job Creation and Retention Trust (JCRT) is now accepting applications for one local business representative to join the committee as a new member. 

The JCRT assists the City of Somerville in the creation and maintenance of employment opportunities within and near Somerville for local residents. 

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Somerville commemorates the spirit of hope, unity, and resilience that has defined Haiti’s journey over the past decade. “Resilience Rising” is not just an event; it’s a testament to the indomitable spirit of a people determined to overcome adversity and build a better tomorrow. There is a presentation on Haiti’s history, musical selection, guest speakers, dance and more.

By Stan Popovich

It can be frustrating to struggle with your mental health and to get your family and friends to understand where you are coming from.

Although most people may be understanding, there is usually one or two people who will make things more challenging for you.