I love books. I love reading. Do you love books and reading? Then let’s make sure you know that June 13 & 14th is your weekend. Friends of the Somerville Public Library’s Semi-Annual Book Sale is coming soon! Somerville Central Library. Saturday, June 13 (9am–3pm) & Sunday, June 14 (1pm–3pm).

It might be National Public Works Week, but our DPW employees are hard at work year round! Thank you so much to all of our Public Works employees who show up every day, in every type of weather, to keep our community safe and running.

🎤 Porchfest in Somerville is Saturday, May 9th,starting at 12pm on the West side of the city and making its way to East Somerville. I’m going to give you the speech I give every year: 👉🏻First, Be cool. Look out for each other. Be kind. Make it the uplifting experience it’s supposed to be.

My guy and I had so much fun at the Teamsters Local 25 Gala for Autism a few weeks back! Did you know that over the years, the Teamsters have raised over $7 MILLION to help support autism programs through the Autism Fund?

Very cool to be part of Somerville’s very first Labor Summit! We had some great conversations about the current climate affecting unions and labor, the workforce in Somerville.

Autism Eats is coming to Somerville! May 6th, coordinated by Lt. Danielle O’Hearn & Tim O’Hearn from the Somerville Fire Department! If you haven’t yet attended one of the Autism Eats meals, I highly recommend. All behaviors and ages are welcome. RSVP required: www.AutismEats.org

💪🏻Wage Theft Training happening next week. This is SO IMPORTANT!!! Have you RSVP’d yet? In-person, virtual option & translations possible. Thanks Brian Sokol, Jaime Lederer (CHA), @iupat_dc35, @somerville.rsj & Somerville HRC for this vital training. #knowyourrights #mapoli #councilorstrezo

Going to No Kings Rally today? Find your rally and more info here: www.nokings.org I know you probably know all this by now, but just in case: -Make sure your phone’s charged -Of course, wear comfortable shoes

🍻Make plans & join us! Lamplighter employees filed for an election to unionize. Head over to Lamplighter Sunday, 1pm, hoist a glass (or two) & toast them for making it to the next step to unionize! #lamplighterbrewing #somervillema #unionstrong #councilorstrezo #solidarityforever

🏒🥅🥇We’re cheering on the U.S. Women’s Olympic Ice Hockey team THIS THURSDAY, 1pm - 5pm at the Somerville TAB building (167 Holland St., Somerville). The game will be live in Conference room, 2nd floor @somervillecity @somervillerecteens @somervilleyouthhockey @somervillecouncilonaging

If you know Somerville, you know it’s not AI. Alex the Jester is one or my favorite friends, constituents and is someone who always strives to make the world a more magical place…and he always succeeds! @somervillema www.bostonglobe.com/2026/01/28/m...

Standing up for workers rights in Chelsea w/ @ufcw1445local @gblcboston & @jwjnational. Highland Park Rehabilitation Center workers have been facing union busting, retaliation & unfair treatment. They deserve a fair contract. #whenwefighwewin #somervillema #councilorstrezo #solodarityforever

‼️👉🏻IMPORTANT UPDATE on After School Time. Thanks Leiran Biton for flagging this… Beginning 1/2026, Afterschool costs may rise, but NO changes for Out of School (OST), free programs. Please contact your #Somervillema School Committee & Superintendent. I want to know your thoughts, too.

Somerville, thank you for re-electing me as your City Councilor at-Large! Thank you to ALL who worked with me this season & your belief & love in me. Looking forward to the great work we’re going to do together in the years to come! ✨💪🏻✨ #strezoforsomerville #somervillema #councilorstrezo #mapoli

🥬♻️ Somerville’s new citywide composting pilot is launching! Somerville wants this. I want this. I’ve been pushing for this. Interested? Only East Somerville households at then moment; first 1,200 households. garbagetogarden.org/curbside-com... #councilorstrezo #strezoforsomerville #somervillema

🎃Growing up, #Halloween meant not just getting candy, but sharing #ghost stories & folklore. I LOVE collecting stories on #Somervillema history & folklore! So here are #haunted tales, including a #ghost named Henry who may haunt City Hall. youtu.be/QZv9BCn57xU #councilorstrezo #strezoforsomerville

💗 Showing up with friends in support of our immigrant neighbors in Somerville. I’ve worked to ensure everyone feels welcome here and I’ll continue to do the work. #somervillema #immigrantrights #immigrantjustice #councilorstrezo #strezoforsomerville

#AssemblyRow has a new fire station! Proud to attend the opening ceremony. Welcome to the neighborhood, @somervillecityfd @somervillefirefighterslocal76 😊❤️! Proud to be your neighbor. #councilorstrezo #strezofirsomerville #somervillema

🕰️Ever wonder what the *inside* of the *outside* clock atop City Hall looks like? Now newly renovated & accurate time, here it is. Beautiful, isn’t it?! The view from the inside of the outside clock, by the way, is breathtaking! #councilorstrezo #strezoforsomerville #somervillema

Another Honk! weekend ends & Davis Square is quiet again. The children and I walked together in the Honk! parade this year. We were watching the Nor’easter forecast, luckily it was drizzly and windy. It brings me such joy to see you out there! 🤩 #councilorstrezo #strezoforsomerville #somervillema

🍼 Boston-Metro Diaper Drive to help Somerville WIC families Oct 5-18. Please donate! Did you know? -the price of diapers has increased 47% since the pandemic? -48% of familes report difficulties providing the diapers needed for their baby? Donate here: www.mbdiapers.org/donate/

It’s Labor Day. Yes, for many it’s a day off or to BBQ. But remember its purpose and origins: Labor Day is a day to uphold worker’s rights, uphold unionization, to demand liveable wages and equitable and safe treatment on the job.