SMEU

06/17/2026

SMEU recently held its General Meeting, where members had the opportunity to hear from each candidate individually and ask questions before casting their votes.
Following this process, the following three individuals were selected to receive SMEU's endorsement:
Erika Uyterhoeven
Ben Ewen-Campen
Will MBah
We congratulate these candidates on receiving SMEU's endorsement and wish all candidates the very best of luck.

06/11/2026

Congratulations!!
2026 SMEU Scholarship Recipients
Sophie Upton daughter of Alison Mitchell (Librarian)
Siarrah Murray daughter of Denise Camara Murray(School Nurse)

06/08/2026

📢 Attention All SMEU Members!
We encourage all members to attend our upcoming General Membership Meeting. Your participation and involvement are important to the strength of our union, and we look forward to seeing you there.
General Membership Meeting
📅 Wednesday, June 11
🕔 5:00 PM
📍 Dante Club
🎉 Welcome, New Union Members!
We invite all new members to join us for a special welcome session. This is a great opportunity to meet fellow members, learn more about your union, and discover the resources, benefits, and support available to you.
New Member Welcome Session
📅 Wednesday, June 17
🕔 5:00 PM
📍 Mt. Vernon
We hope to see you at both events!

06/02/2026

https://www.dohertyfuneralservice.com/obituary/steven-maceachern

Steven M. MacEachern of Somerville passed away on May 31, 2026. He was the beloved husband of Sheila Meehan MacEachern and a loving father to Julia Wingate and her husband Thomas of Somerville. Steven was the cherished grandfather of Jake and Viviana. He was the son of the late Harold

06/01/2026

SMEU would like to extend our sincere condolences to the family of Steven MacEachern during this difficult time. Steven was a great boss, a strong supporter of our union, and, above all, a great man. He will be remembered with respect, gratitude, and admiration by all who had the privilege of knowing and working with him. Our thoughts are with his family and loved ones.

05/25/2026

On this Memorial Day, SMEU honors and remembers the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. Their courage, dedication, and selflessness have protected the freedoms we cherish every day.
We extend our deepest gratitude to all who have served and to the families who carry the legacy of their loved ones. Today, we pause to reflect, remember, and honor those who gave everything for our nation.
Wishing everyone a safe and meaningful Memorial Day. 🇺🇲

05/21/2026

The SMEU would like to extend our deepest sympathy to the family of our fellow co-worker, Mark Hall, who suddenly lost his life over the weekend. Mark was a valued DPW employee and a great person who will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing and working with him. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends, and co-workers during this difficult time.

https://www.dohertyfuneralservice.com/obituary/mark-hall-jr?fbclid=Iwb21leAR7wqNjbGNrBHvCRGV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHpvNnPzSzXPFxol9kJ6AHvbrlLflsv_pCVdSnh8a93Nm5qYcQeQCqQwzFSI-_aem_f3YtFdNEe-0ueyG8CHrevg

05/20/2026

Happy DPW Appreciation Week, we proudly recognize the hardworking professionals who keep our community running, clean, and safe every day!!
From maintaining roads and public spaces to responding during storms and emergencies, your dedication often happens behind the scenes but makes a visible difference in all our lives. Thank you for your commitment, resilience, and service to the community. We appreciate everything you do.

05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to all the amazing moms, grandmothers, stepmoms, foster moms, and mother figures who give so much love, strength, and support every day. 💐
Today is a celebration of your care, patience, sacrifices, and the countless ways you make life brighter for the people around you. Wishing you a day filled with appreciation, joy, relaxation, and love. ❤️

02/22/2026

Based on current weather forecasts, the City is declaring a snow emergency to go into effect at 12 noon on Sunday, February 22. Beginning at 12 p.m., cars will have 4 hours (until 4 p.m.) to move to the ODD side of the street. Any exceptions will be noted by nearby signs.

City parking lots are also available for snow emergency parking. For a full list of available lots, visit somervillema.gov/snow. All cars must be removed from City lots within 2 hours of the end of the emergency. Snow emergencies can be lifted at any time. If you may be unable to move your car out of a City lot with potentially short notice, please find alternative parking.

Parking is not allowed in school lots during snow emergencies.Vehicles that are not removed from school lots before 4 p.m. on Sunday may be locked in, ticketed, and towed. For more information about Snow Emergencies and any snow-related closures, please visit somervillema.gov/snow or contact 311.