Dr. David Guss (Museum Trustee), John Bell (HONK Organizer), Dorothy Kelly Gay (Museum Trustee), Trudi Cohen (HONK Organizer), Reebee Garofalo (HONK Organizer), Barbara Mangum (Museum Trustee) and Honorable Eugene Brune.

HONK! Festival, The Burren Irish Pub & Restaurant, Ebi Sushi. and Cleary Insurance Recognized

The Somerville Museum presented its annual awards at an in-person ceremony in December. The Museum’s awards program honors organizations and individuals that have served the City of Somerville or the Museum, making important contributions to the community.

Life in the Ville by Jimmy Del Ponte

I watched the press conference with Bob Kraft and Bill Belichick announcing a parting of the ways. It was a bit emotional.

If had a chance to tell Bill Belichick something I would say thank you for 24 exciting years. Nothing will ever compare to our exciting Super Bowl wins. Nothing will ever equal the excitement he brought to New England as coach of the New England Patriots. This article is just the thoughts and feelings of Somerville Patriots fans as we say goodbye to Coach Bill Belichick.

Members of the Somerville City Council have reaffirmed their interest in anti-displacement measures for the city’s small business community.

By Jim Clark

An order was put forward at the latest meeting of the Somerville City Council on Thursday, January 11, requesting that the Director of Economic Development, Rachel Nadkarni, update the Council on the “Mitigating Commercial Displacement in Somerville” report released in December 2023, and any action steps taken as a result of the report.

— Photos by Bobbie Toner

The Somerville Museum celebrated the opening of Museo Inmigrante on January 11 with a sold-out crowd. People stood outside in line waiting to go in and view the opening of the exhibit as the museum experienced a capacity filled room.

The City of Somerville’s Health and Human Services Office, and Housing Families Inc., opened an overnight warming center for the remainder of the winter 2024 season. The warming center will operate seven nights a week from 6:45 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., on the second floor of the Armory (191 Highland Ave). Guests will have access to free hot and cold meals, water, bathrooms, yoga mats, and space to sleep. Learn more at somervillema.gov/warmingcenter.

Somerville community members are invited to join a community meeting on Monday, January 22, to learn more about the Area Plan for the Broadway corridor, which extends from Ball Square to the crest of Winter Hill. 

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Leftover panettone from Christmas week? Here’s a great recipe I came up with that can be used for part of your brunch menu on Christmas morning or New Year’s Day.

Lately, we have had to contend with ridiculously cold temperatures.

Remember, when cold snaps like this happen, the temperatures outside can actually be much colder than you think. Always play it safe and follow some simple guidelines, such as those that have been offered by the city. Here are some important highlights:

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Article by Off the Shelf Correspondent Michael Todd Steffen

The Boston area has lost a great voice and friend in poetry. At the age of 99, David Ferry passed on Sunday, November 5. As a remembrance, I wanted to share my introduction to David’s reading at the Hastings Room on November 4, 2015. As I’ve recalled elsewhere, that evening while David read, a cellist was practicing Bach in a nearby room at First Church, where we do the readings. The sonorous draws of the bow across the cello seemed so appropriate for David’s reading, the beauty and classical air of the music sweeping softly behind his voice. I know many will be remembering David with gratitude for the generosity he showed in his encouragement, in his classes at Suffolk with George Kalogeris, as well as reading our manuscripts. I know I feel a great loss, but as great a gratitude.