Make Your Plan for Somerville’s “Salute to Service” Parade on May 16 & Remembrance Ceremony on May 25

Parade steps off at 11 a.m. from City Hall; Accessible parking spaces and viewing area available on first-come basis; Remembrance ceremony to follow on 5/25

SOMERVILLE— This weekend, events kick off in Somerville to honor the service and sacrifice of our veterans. First, join us this Saturday, May 16, for the ‘Salute to Service’ parade (also known as Somerville’s Memorial Day parade). Then on Monday, May 25, Somerville’s annual Memorial Day remembrance ceremony will be held at Veterans Cemetery.
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Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line: Request to share missing person flyer

Dear Somerville News Weekly team:

My relative Jackson Capoldo has gone missing from his residence at 250 Powderhouse Boulevard in Somerville. He was last seen 04/28/2026 and has been reported to the Somerville Police Department as a missing person. Jackson is under the care of a physician and is a vulnerable missing adult.
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Somerville Names Armory Advisory Board to Guide Future of Historic Art Space


New board brings expertise in arts, events, and creative economy

SOMERVILLE – The City of Somerville is announcing the appointed members of the Somerville Armory Advisory Board, a new body charged with helping shape the future of the Armory as a vibrant, community arts and cultural space.
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Somerville/Medford Remembering Kevin R. Murphy

Obituary
Kevin R. Murphy – of Somerville, passed away on Friday, May 8, 2026. He was 60 years old.

Born in Arlington and raised in Somerville, he was the cherished beloved son of Richard C. Murphy and Mary Ellen (Pinkham) Puliafice and her husband, John. Kevin loved being outdoors, especially near the water. He found a sense of peace whenever he was by the ocean or out on the water. An avid fisherman, Kevin viewed fishing as more than just a hobby to him, it was truly a sport and one of life’s greatest enjoyments.
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