Obituary
Marie B. (Jones) Battaglia – Of Topsfield, formerly of Somerville, passed away after a brief decline in health on Friday, June 5, 2026. She was 89 years old.
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SOMERVILLE – Celebrate the start of summer at the City’s 20th Annual Family Fun Day on Saturday, June 27, from 1- 4 p.m. at Trum Field (541 Broadway).
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By Joe Viglione

5 time Grammy winner Tom Hambridge will be playing in the New England area this June. Tour dates on Joe Viglione’s Substack https://joeviglione.substack.com/p/tom-hambridge-interview-blu-ja-vu

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Obituary
Anne I. (Page) McLean – Of Ipswich, formerly of Somerville, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. She was 63 years young.
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The Somerville Community Baptist Church at 31 College Avenue near Davis Square will present a free Vacation Bible School from Monday, August 10 through Friday, August 14, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. All children, from age 4 up to 5th grade are welcome to attend. Continue reading Somerville Community Baptist Church June & July Events →

Invasive species displaces native plants and is toxic to local wildlife

SOMERVILLE—Trowels at the ready: gardening season is here and the City of Somerville is asking community members to help stop the spread of black swallow-wort (BSW).
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Obituary
Michael L. Chiapperini, Jr. – Of Lynn formerly of Somerville, passed away at home on Friday, June 5, 2026. He was 58 years old.
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Licensed businesses encouraged to score extra time and extend operating hours June 11 through July 19; Register now for SomerCup community soccer tournament
SOMERVILLE—Don’t want to miss a second of the World Cup action? Continue reading Somerville Extends Business Hours for World Cup; Set to Host SomerCup Soccer Tournament →

Obituary
Susan T. Reid – A lifelong resident of Somerville, passed away unexpectedly on June 4, 2026. She was 59 years young.

Born in Cambridge and raised in Somerville, Susan was the beloved daughter of the late Mary (Fahy) Reid and George M. Reid..
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