Somerville/Medford Remembering Dustin J. Grammer

Dustin J. Grammer, of Somerville, affectionately known as “Hollywood,” passed away on September 19, 2026. He was the cherished husband of Janelle Grammer of Dorchester and a devoted son to the late Daniel and Cynthia Grammer. Dustin was a loving stepfather to Giuliana DeJulio and a caring brother to Danny Grammer, Johnny Olivolo, Crystal Grammer and her husband Kevin Welch, and Stephanie Grammer. He is also remembered fondly by numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and nieces, nephews, and great-nieces.
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Somerville Brings 20 Years of HONK! to City Hall in New Community Collections Exhibit

All invited to free opening reception Thursday, October 8, from 5 to 7 p.m.

SOMERVILLE – Honk if you like art! Somerville’s Community Collections exhibit series continues this October with Looking Back at 20 Years of HONK! Festival of Activist Street Bands, a photo and poster retrospective celebrating the homegrown festival and the worldwide movement it helped inspire. All are invited to an opening reception on Thursday, October 8, from 5 to 7 p.m. on the second floor of Somerville City Hall (93 Highland Ave). The reception is free, and light refreshments will be served.
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Somerville Gets Spooky at Monster Mash on October 18

Free festival brings live music, a costume parade, and fall fun to Union Square

SOMERVILLE – From fluff to frights, Somerville is celebrating its hometown heroes. On Sunday, October 18 (rain date October 25), the Arts & Culture Division is holding its annual Monster Mash celebration in honor of the Halloween classic co-written by Somerville native Bobby “Boris” Pickett. The afternoon-long event will include a costume parade, pumpkin carving, face painting and local food vendors.
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