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Vol. 41 No. 14 • APRIL 4, 2012 Somerville’s only independent community newspaper [email protected] Inside: Guns N’ Hoses hits Shannon Grant the ice sliding finds supporters By Francisco L. White Officials welcomed citizens to the Massachu- setts State House on Thursday morning to dis- cuss Gov. Deval Patrick's proposed funding increase for The Senator Charles E. Shannon, Jr. Photo by Harry Kane Community Safety Initiative, known as the Shannon Grant. The grant, named after the late senator who passed away in 2005, supports community serv- ices in various cities and towns throughout the Commonwealth that are geared toward youth vi- Meet the new olence prevention and anti-gang efforts. Headmaster Worcester Youth Center's GED Program is page 3 funded by the grant, for example. Gov. Patrick has proposed a $2 million increase, from $6 mil- lion to $8 million, for the 2013 fiscal year. Sen. Donoghue explained,“This is an important day here on the Hill. I know the Shannon Grant and the truth is, this is an investment for all of us, not just the youth, but an investment in our future. And I want to applaud Gov. Patrick for seeing it that way.” The meeting was organized by the Metropoli- The Somerville Police and Fire departments squared of this past Friday for the 10th Annual Guns N’ Hoses fundraiser, benefitting Somerville Youth Hockey. SPD Lt. Bill Rymill, who has been instrumental tan Mayors' Coalition, a local initiative facilitat- in organizing the event, is seen here passing his team captain’s jersey over to future captain Jeffrey ed by the Metropolitan Area Planning Council. DiGregorio.Turn to pages 12-13 for more pictures and information about the event. Senators Sonia Chang- Continued on page 21

Power breakfast fundraiser Renovations at Police Headquarters page 7 By Harry Kane Painting renovations are finished at 220 Wash- ington St. after several weeks of work. Prison- ers from Billercia House of Corrections did the painting, saving the city of Somerville some money. The Somerville Police Department wants to personally thank Middlesex Sheriff Koutoujian for providing government partnerships and a community outreach program such as this one. “This year it's been almost $53,000 worth of services to this point,” said Koutoujian. The sheriff explained about the other work to Fitness Challenge be completed. “We've got our custodian certifi- kick-off cation program, which is a brand new program page 15 that we started this year.” “Custodians are trained, and then certified in Newstalk ...... p.2 green custodial services to clean the floors. The Week in Crime . . . .p.4 This is the first time that this type of program Commentary ...... p.8-9 has been used outside of the institution to clean Beacon Hill Roll Call . .p.10 up an external facility,” said Sheriff Koutoujian. Photo by Harry Kane TV Logs ...... p.22 “It's a great value, but the quality is high quali- Off The Shelf ...... p.23 ty work,” said Mayor Curtatone. Mayor Curtatone praised the work done by inmates from Billercia House of Corrections as part of Last year other inmates Continued on page 15 Middlesex Sheriff Koutoujian’s job training program. 2 APRIL 4, 2012

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me says: The Somerville Chamber of Commerce is holding their monthly “Business After Hours” this week on Thursday I watch Fox for the great looking women, especially for Meagan Kelley, i’d vote for her any day of evening, April 5, at the Mount Vernon Restaurant, 14 Broadway, 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. The event is Sponsored by the week Zonghetti Consulting. Excellent networking, free appe- tizers, free business card drawing, and a cash bar. Cham- j. connelly says: ber members and non-member guests are welcome. Please RSVP with your name and affiliation to smack- [email protected]. Yes there are great looking women, but all women are beautiful. There is the inner beauty as well ******************* as the outer beauty.Though at times we tend to forget…like on Saturday/Sunday when the game The 10th annual Guns N' Hoses hockey game fundraiser is on t.v. and you get handed the “Do this project list”,(a.k.a.“The Honey List”). was held this past Friday evening and, once again, the Fire- men (Hoses) won. Everyone there had a lot of fun. The work Harry says: over the past ten years was done by Somerville Police De- partment Lt.Bill Rymill,who retired his “Captain ofthe Team” jersey and handed over the duty of Captain to Me, even the weather girls on Fox news are drop dead gorgeous. Megan Kelly – yeowsah! I can Sergeant Jeffrey DiGregorio. It was lots of fun and, more im- honestly say that you never see an ugly women on fox – and that brunette on the five??? Whew. portantly, the money raised stays right here with the Youth She’s got a face and a body meant for a stripper pole. Hockey to help them with their work. CNN & MSNBC? What the heck is up with them? They throw fatties and other miscreants on ******************* there. I don’t watch tv to lose my lunch. I watch the news to be entertained, because let’s face it – Happy Birthday to some well-known 'Villens and some of The Somerville News' loyal fans: To Jeffrey Lewis down in nowadays the news is all slanted BS anyway. Dpending on which you lean. There is no honest, East Somerville, a lifelong resident himself, and a good fam- objective news out there any more. Sad. ily man from a nice family.A good friend, Gene Leonard Jr., who works hard with his dad, Gene Sr. They both are great Also, if MSNBC can’t do something with that Maddow chick then get her off the air. She’s got a guys. Susan Pye, of the famous Pye family - we wish her the face that’s meant for radio. very best. We would be remiss by not saying “Happy Birth- day” to Tyler Hart, of the famous Hart family as well. Tyler is running again in the Boston Marathon raising funds for Log onto TheSomervilleNews.com to leave your own comments his charity. Go online to his Facebook page and pledge. An up and coming young Andrew Lafuente, who is busy be- tween college and working for his dad's business, also cele- brates. A former East Somerville 'Villen, Ricky Lewis, TheSomervilleNews.com poll of the week originally from Pinckney Street, is celebrating this week In addition to breaking news, sports and opinion, TheSomervilleNews.com also features a daily poll in down in FLA.Also celebrating this week is former SPD Of- which you, the reader, tell us where you come down on local issues. Last week’s poll concerned your views ficer Bernie Doherty,celebrating his 74 on whether or not you think bicyclists should be prohibited to cycle on sidewalks in business districts. Continued on page 8 If you don’t agree with the results, simply log onto TheSomervilleNews.com.

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An Interview with new SHS Headmaster John Oteri

By Elizabeth Sheeran MCAS requirement for gradua- tion is something that we're very Somerville Schools Superintendent aware of. It's made it a high Tony Pierantozzi announced last stakes test: you either pass it or week that John Oteri will be the don't graduate. I think socially, new headmaster of Somerville when I first started teaching it High School when the next school was a different world, then after year begins in September. He suc- September 11, 2001, that ceeds current headmaster Tony Ci- changed. We've seen that, we've ccariello, who is stepping down seen a lot of different things in after six years for health reasons. the world that have impacted us Oteri, who was chosen through a here in Somerville, whether it's months-long selection process with the Haitian earthquake, and the parent, faculty and student input, impact on our students who first came to Somerville High in have family there.That's been an 1999 as a Social Studies teacher emotional moment, with the following a career in social work, outpouring from the community and is currently one of the school's and the mobilization of our stu- Assistant Principals and the dents, rallying around their Housemaster of Elm House. Dur- classmates. (schools that have ing his 13 years at the school, Oteri opened…Dilboy Stadium). At has served as Student Council Ad- the high school, the explosion of Photo by Elizabeth Sheeran visor and District-Wide Mentor extracurricular activities for our Coordinator, and works directly Somerville High School’s new Headmaster John Oteri is hitting the ground running and optimistic about the future of kids.There has been a lot of pos- the city’s educational programs. with at-risk students and the itive and I hope to continue to school's Mediation Program. build on that. initiatives we have going on, with the by-product of improved In terms of the gap in society, ______What do you think is going to the partnerships in the commu- teaching and learning. that's the one thing that we How does it feel to know that be different at Somerville High nity, I hope that those continue There are probably some ob- know closes gaps rapidly. six months from now you'll be five years from now, when to- to expand. vious challenges in secondary You have worked directly headmaster here? day's middle schoolers are get- education today, like funding with these at-risk students in It's been kind of a euphoric ting ready to graduate? cuts and managing diversity, your role as Assistant Princi- ride. A lot of my colleagues I've I'd like to think the high school and keeping up with rapidly pal. In an environment of worked with my entire career they're graduating from in five “This will be the changing technology. But are limited resources, how do here have been really support- years is a much better high there challenges that most peo- you service their needs with- ive. It's been great soaking it in school in terms of its academic best four years of ple might not be aware of? out impacting the broader for now, briefly, until we roll up performance. I think there's no I think the level of the acute student body? our sleeves. secret as to where we are as a dis- your life if you needs that some of our students I'm fortunate to work here in You first came to Somerville trict with our scores. I hope that have are not necessarily under- Somerville where we have pre- High as a Social Studies those are greatly elevated. I hope want it to be” stood. We are who we are. We're served so many of those [pro- teacher 13 years ago, in 1997, it's a high school that has incor- a large, diverse urban high grams] through other districts when most of today's seniors porated a lot of innovation and school. 72 percent of our stu- budget crises. The superintend- were in kindergarten. What different ways to reach our stu- If you could choose one and dents are on free or reduced ent and the school committee are some of the biggest dents. I hope that we have made only one thing to change at lunch.Inherent with that are have placed an emphasis on changes you have seen in it a place where all students suc- Somerville High in your first kids who have issues and obsta- those, in fact instead of cutting those 13 years, in teaching, at ceed. I hope also in five years year as headmaster, what cles that challenge them on a dai- back on them; we've expanded Somerville High and in the that there's some very serious would it be? (If you had your ly basis. That's something that some of our services and re- world your students are expe- planning and groundwork for a magic wand…) doesn't come through on test sources. I think it also speaks riencing every day? new high school. That's sort of a I would like to raise the student scores. We've got a lot of kids volumes to the partnership the The use of technology has ac- long-term wish of mine. I'd like growth percentage for our that have a lot of challenging community has made with us. I celerated, especially in the last six to be there for the groundbreak- MCAS scores. We're going to needs that take a lot of resources think it speaks to the Mayor's or seven years. I think the teach- ing of a new high school and start a campaign of awareness to and time, and their successes are commitment to youth in the city. ing techniques have really maybe the completion. If I had a students and faculty and families measured individually, but it So we've partnered with some of changed a lot. I think we've got- magic wand and a crystal ball, that we really need to get above doesn't necessarily translate into the other city agencies that have ten better at teaching. You see a that would be terrific. That the average. If we can get 55 on what the public sees. We've got a provided some of those services. lot more differentiated instruc- would be the capstone to what I that, that's a realistic goal and large immigrant population and It's been a community effort tion, more focused instruction. think is the terrific work we're something we're going to focus we're trying to acculturate them. and I think that in this admin- Certainly, the passage of the doing in the district. With the our energies on. It's all tied in, it's Education is the great equalizer. istration Continued on page 11 4 APRIL 4, 2012

By Jim Clark Unruly youths removed from bus Police responded to a complaint The driver pointed out three such things as,“I paid and you One particular passenger was ly asked the boys to “just leave,” of disorderly passengers bother- young male passengers on the ain't kicking me off,” according reportedly particularly diffi- but after making several threat- ing people on a MBTA bus last bus and reportedly said that they to reports. cult and had to be escorted off ening gestures one of the Thursday. had been loud and unruly and The officers ordered the the bus by two police officers. youths was pepper-sprayed and Officers arrived at the High that he wished them to be taken youths off the bus, but they re- This individual continued taken to the ground. School on Highland Ave., off the bus. fused and continued to shout shouting obscenities and be- The juvenile was taken into where the bus had been Police said that the young obscenities and refusals to came physically confrontation- custody and charged with disor- stopped, and questioned the men in question were shouting leave, police said. They were al with the police officers, derly conduct. driver about the nature of the while they were conducting then personally escorted out by according to reports. The other boys dispersed and disturbance. their investigation, yelling the police officers. Police said that they repeated- the bus continued its service. Drug bust on Dow Street ‘Bad Idea’ jeans During the course of ongoing in- reportedly spotted driving and eventually stopped them Police were dispatched to the edly seen going back through the vestigations into alleged illegal west on Broadway last Thurs- for questioning. Kmart store on Middlesex Ave. store and out the main entrance. drug trafficking, Somerville Po- day. They were followed by in- Sylvain was placed under arrest last Sunday in response to a re- As the man attempted to recov- lice Narcotics officers were made vestigators as they proceeded for outstanding warrants and a ported case of shoplifting. er the jeans that he had allegedly aware of suspicious activities in- to Johnnie's Foodmaster, locat- subsequent search yielded a Upon arrival, officers ques- secreted away in the bushes he volving the sale of Oxycodone ed at the intersection of quantity of what appeared to be tioned store loss prevention per- was intercepted by store person- Hydrochloride tablets by certain Broadway and Alewife Brook 30 milligram Oxycodone Hy- sonnel as to the activities of the nel and escorted back inside to individuals in the city. Parkway, where they parked. drochloride tablets, a class B man being held. await arrival of the law enforce- Surveillance was set up and Detectives reportedly spotted Controlled Substance. Police were told that the sus- ment officers, police said. the individuals in question another vehicle in the vicinity, Sylvain was further charged pect had been observed gath- Store employees reportedly were reportedly placed under with two male occupants, that with drug violation near a school ering 10 pairs of Levis jeans, of told police that the jeans taken observation to determine was approached by the suspects. or park, conspiracy to violate various sizes, and taking them were valued at $249.90 in total. whether or not they may be en- The investigators report ob- drug law, and possession of a to the garden area of the store The suspect, Alex Gaudette, gaged in the illegal distribution serving money being handed to class B drug to distribute. Long where he allegedly hid them in 22, of Charlestown, was of the controlled substance. one of the suspects as they en- was also arrested and charged a bunch of bushes, according placed under arrest and The two men named in the gaged in conversation. with drug violation near a school to reports. charged with shoplifting over investigation, Gary Sylvain, After a short time the sus- or park, conspiracy to violate The suspect was then report- $100 by asportation. 24, of Somerville, and John pects left the area in their vehi- drug law, and possession of a Long, 22, of Lexington, were cle and investigators followed class B drug to distribute. CRIME TIP HOTLINE: 617-776-7210

Arrests: Ave., March 29, 10:20 p.m., ar- Ave. on charges of assault and March 28, 5:05 p.m., police re- Montrose St. Melvin Fowlkes, 46, of 23A rested at 381 Summer St. on battery and assault with a dan- ported a theft at Davis Sq. March 31, 8:39 p.m., police re- Mill St., Woburn, March 27, warrant charges of miscella- gerous weapon. March 28, 5:28 p.m., police re- ported a breaking & entering at 6:22 p.m., arrested at 90 Wash- neous municipal ordinance vio- Ronald Edgehill, 24, March ported a theft at College Ave. Houghton St. lation and leaving the scene of 31, 4:07 p.m., arrested at 31 March 30, 9:37 a.m., police re- ington St. on a charge of assault Vehicle Theft: property damage. Burnside Ave. on a charge of ported a theft at Grant St. and battery. April 1, 12:27 p.m., police re- Jake Beverlin, 25, of 127 Al- abuse prevention order viola- March 30, 3:20 p.m., police re- Robert Coleman, 32, of 21 ported a vehicle theft at Knowl- bion St., March 30, 5:50 a.m., tion. ported a theft at 1 Davis Sq. Wentworth Ct., Malden, ton St. arrested at Central St. on war- Lisbeth Mansilla, 22, of 38 March 31, 2:40 p.m., police re- March 28, 2:56 p.m., arrested at April 1, 12:29 p.m., police re- rant charges of number plate vi- Glen St., March 31, 6:16 p.m., ported a theft at Bond St. Broadway on charges of posses- ported a vehicle theft at olation, no inspection sticker, arrested at Broadway on a war- March 31, 3:11 p.m., police re- sion of a class A drug and pos- Somerville Ave. session of a class B drug. and unlicensed operation of a rant charge of operation of a ported a theft at Craigie St. A juvenile, March 29, 3:52 motor vehicle. motor vehicle with a suspended March 31, 1:26 p.m., police re- Assault: p.m., arrested at 91 Highland Michelle Tuttle, 50, of 606 license. ported a theft at Hall Ave. March 27, 5:24 p.m., police re- Ave. on a charge of disorderly Lakeview Dr., Winchendon, Alex Clos, 24, of 266 Broad- April 1, 12:31 p.m., police re- ported an assault at Fountain conduct. March 30, 10:45 a.m., arrested way St.,Arlington,April 1, 3:01 ported a theft at Davis Sq. Ave. Gary Sylvain, 24, March 29, at Curtis St. on warrant charges a.m., arrested at 160 Orchard April 1, 5:34 p.m., police re- March 27, 6:22 p.m., police re- 6:52 p.m., arrested at Dow St. of failure to yield at an intersec- St. on a charge of operation of a ported a theft at 77 Middlesex ported an assault at 90 Wash- on charges of drug violation tion, operation of a motor vehi- motor vehicle under the influ- Ave. ington St. cle with a suspended license, ence of liquor. March 31, 12:31 a.m., police near a school or park, conspira- Robbery: failure to stop or yield, larceny Francisco Lopez, 25, of 52 reported an assault at 230 cy to violate drug law, drug pos- March 28, 8:16 p.m., police re- under $250, and failure to wear Glen St., April 1, 5:30 p.m., ar- Highland Ave. session to distribute, and on ported a robbery at 211 Pearl a seat belt. rested at home on a charge of March 31, 2:34 a.m., police re- warrant charges of assault and St. battery and assault with a dan- Fernando Viera, 36, March assault and battery. ported an assault at Central St. gerous weapon. 31, 12:00 a.m., arrested at 709 Alex Gaudette, 22, of 80 Breaking & Entering: April 1, 5:30 p.m., police re- John Long, 22, of 425 McGrath Hwy. on charges Dunstable St., Charlestown, March 27, 7:48 a.m., police re- ported an assault at Glen St. Woburn St., Lexington, March ofunlicensed operation of a mo- April 1, 5:34 p.m., arrested at ported a breaking & entering at Drug Violation: 29, 6:52 p.m., arrested at Dow tor vehicle and operation of a 77 Middlesex Ave. on a charge Morgan St. March 28, 2:56 p.m., police re- St. on charges of drug violation motor vehicle under the influ- of shoplifting by asportation. March 30, 12:54 p.m., police ported a drug violation at near a school or park, conspira- ence of alcohol. reported a breaking & entering Incidents: Broadway. cy to violate drug law, and drug Elsy Herrera, 31, of 11A at Knapp St. Theft: March 29, 5:28 p.m., police re- possession to distribute. Direnzo Terr., March 31, 12:31 March 31, 7:29 a.m., police re- March 27, 10:59 a.m., police ported a drug violation at Dow Baljit Singh, 51, of 38 Fiske a.m., arrested at 230 Highland ported a breaking & entering at reported a theft at Belmont Sq. St. APRIL 4, 2012 5

MassDot conducts study: Grounding McGrath

By Cathleen Twardzik State Representative. The state department of public The Massachusetts Department health will conduct a health im- of Transportation (MassDOT) pact assessment. is currently conducting a study When asked why the McGrath entitled Grounding McGrath: Highway project is a good idea, Determining the Future of the Provost said,“As a layperson and Route 28 Corridor (Grounding legislator, the elevated McGrath McGrath Study). highway is a barrier across the The study will seek not only city of Somerville. It's also prob- to balance the needs of all lematic, in terms of maintenance. transportation users, but also If you look at McGrath closely to facilitate connections along when you're stuck in traffic at the corridor, and to encourage ground level, you'll see that it's development, which will have a seriously deteriorated and that Photo by Bobbie Toner positive impact on the neigh- there's exposed rust [on the sup- borhoods, as well as on the port columns.]” area, as a whole. “Given the state of the elevated The McGrath Highway project was recently discussed in detail by MassDOT representatives and local officials. The McGrath Highway issue highway, I'm very glad that was discussed at a meeting last there's an orderly planning McGrath Highway corridor are ceptual planning study is provid- tions is planned to provide re- month between MassDOT of- process to talk about what to do in progress. ing MassDOT, as well as the gional transit access and [to of- ficials and local representatives. when it comes to the end of its The City of Somerville has ex- general public, with an opportu- fer] an alternative to auto “The working group had a useful life,” she said. pressed a desire to modify Mc- nity to ponder the future func- traffic at the Assembly Square chance to take a look at four Grounding McGrath concerns Grath Highway from its current tionality of the roadway, to redevelopment district in different conceptual redesigns several points: classification as the “other free- consider the potential removal of Somerville. The redevelop- of McGrath Highway. There The McCarthy Overpass, way” to a roadway,which is more elevated portions,and to en- ment district is the site of a was a lot of discussion about which is the elevated structure conducive to a boulevard. hance access for all modes of proposed large-scale, mixed- the pros and cons of the various that carries Route 28 (McGrath The Route 28 corridor through transportation. use redevelopment project of designs because they all have Highway) over Washington Somerville and Cambridge will One of the areas which would 2,100 residential units, more both. There [was] a lot of very Street in Somerville, is currently continue to play a pivotal role by be affected by this project is than 2.75 million square feet of detailed back and forth about in need of substantial repairs. the offering of multimodal access Assembly Square. “A new As- retail and office space and a the different concepts of design Several significant planning for the area, as well as for the ad- sembly [Square] Station on the 200-room hotel,” said Michael and the assumption that they're and economic development ef- jacent neighborhoods. orange line between Welling- Verseckes, spokesperson of based on,” said Denise Provost, forts for the areas adjacent to the It must be noted that this con- ton and Sullivan Square Sta- MassDOT.

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By Amanda Rhodes Public Schools and accepts Re- quests for Proposals from It may have been cold and rain- teachers and school personnel. ing outside, but inside the First The group supports innovative Congregational Church on Col- ideas which “motivate a child in lege Ave, adults and children his or her education,” said DEI were enjoying the 16th Annual President, Larry Siraco. “Our Pancake fundraiser for the hope is that that motivation Duhamel Education Initiative will continue throughout their last Saturday. lives,” he stressed. The Duhamel Education Ini- The awarded grants benefit tiative (DEI) was founded in students from the elementary 1996 by a group of active com- school level through the high munity members to honor the school level and are distributed passing of their friend, Paul throughout the Somerville Duhamel, a Somerville School Public School system. Award- Committee Member who was ed grants have funded art proj- especially committed to keeping ects, reading materials, visits kids in school. Since its found- to Somerville industries, and ing, the all-volunteer non-profit even metalsmithing. The DEI organization has awarded over works with Somerville Public $50,000 to the Somerville Pub- Schools to identify opportuni- lic Schools. The organization ties. As Treasurer Matt Holz- has three annual events: the er pointed out, “we become an Pancake Breakfast, the Walk to incubator and can flexibly start Support Somerville Public programs the district can move Schools, and the Fall Fundrais- forward with.” ing Dinner. The DEI requires the recipi- Photo by Amanda Rhodes This year's Pancake Breakfast ents of the grants to report was crowded, with every table back to the group with feed- Paul Duhamel's grandson Nick flipping pancakes with Superintendent Tony Pierantozzi. full of hungry participants. The back and often receives thank chefs were Somerville School you notes and photos. The or- en the reach of the group,” said Daniel pointed out, “We're try- get a large group of people. Committee Members and in- ganization hopes that soon Matt Holzer, treasurer of DEI ing to get a tutu to fit Larry. We're inviting you to walk,”said cluded the Superintendent photos of the funded projects and an assistant principal in We'll make it if we have to.” She President Siraco. Tony Pierantozzi and Assistant will be available on its website South Boston. emphasized that Larry is “will- To find out how to get in- Superintendent Vince McKay. so the larger community can The next event is the Walk to ing to do anything and we're volved, visit the website The menu included pancakes, see the impact it is making. Support Somerville Public trying hard to keep the kids in duhameleducationinitiative.o baked goods, fruit, coffee and Though the Duhamel Educa- Schools, which takes place on school.” Larry stressed that the rg or call Doris McDaniel at juices. There were also raffle tion Initiative has a strong group June 3 at noon in Davis Square. walk is a visible way for people 617-623-3168. Contribu- prizes, which included gift bas- of current members, the group is Larry Siraco has committed to to support the organization. tions can be made by visiting kets and gift certificates from recruiting new members, “espe- wearing a pink tutu for the walk Around forty people participate the website or by mailing a local businesses. cially parents with families in the if he can raise $1,000. As Board in the walk, but the group wants check to P.O. Box 440113, The DEI works with Somerville school system, so we can broad- of Directors member Doris Mc- to see that grow. “We want to Somerville, MA 02144.

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COMMENTARY

The View From Prospect Hill

The Somerville Police Depart- The work crew provided lots of the city’s gain can equate to the untary servitude upon the par- sionals agree that the program ment is the latest beneficiary of elbow grease as the police station private sector’s loss in terms of ticipating inmates. One con- helps to prepare the inmates Middlesex County Sheriff Peter was cleaned and plenty of fresh unsolicited jobs and services. But jures up images of Strother for imminent release by get- Koutoujian’s Community Work paint applied, all free of charge in these fiscally challenging Martin bemoaning a “failure to ting them back into the swing Program, whereby inmates to the local taxpayer. times it will be difficult to criti- communicate” ala Cool Hand of working a daily job. from the Middlesex House of Mayor Curtatone praised the cize the worth of this program, Luke. But the fact is, this is It appears to be a win/win sit- Correction in Billerica con- value of the program, noting the especially when every dollar in hardly a modern-day chain uation for all concerned. tribute to the clean up and many thousands of dollars that the city’s budget can be regarded gang in disguise. On the con- The question now is, can the restoration of public institu- have been saved by sparing the as precious cargo. trary, participating inmates good Sheriff provide any help tions such as the police station, city the cost of bidding this work Some may voice concerns seem to appreciate the oppor- to the SPD for getting a win at City Hall, and Department of out to private contractors. that such a program consti- tunity to get out and work, and the next Guns N’ Hoses Public Works building. Of course, it can be argued that tutes the imposition of invol- correctional facility profes- match-up?

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years. Another good friend is Dick prizes offered. It will be a great time for It looks like the Farm Team (over at the ments? We are here. The Publishers, Murdza, doing his 76 years worth of everyone and, best of all, the money Journal) is losing another Editor, just Editors, writers and staff live here, celebrating. Jane Roche, who is the raised goes directly to the support of the about the same time as us, and both are work here, and aren't going anywhere. lovely wife of that great Alderman from elderly folks housed at their Jeanne Jugan leaving after only a year. The Farm FYI, we now have over 70 online me- Ward 1, Billy Roche, also celebrates. residence on Highland Avenue. For tick- Team Editor is leaving journalism alto- dia outlets and we're going for more. They're a great couple and we know Al- et information you can contact Little Sis- gether, just as she was getting to know Plus, don't be surprised if you start derman Roche will make sure she has a ters of the Poor at 617-776-4420. Ask Union Square. We wish her well, even seeing a Medford print edition real great day. Finally, to Jaime Motta, the for Emily Gilmore, or visit www.little- though she and the former Editor of soon. We're talking to various Med- astute and capable legal assistant to the sistersofthepoorgrboston.org. the Farm Team before her were bashing ford residents that want to do some well-known and famous attorneys at us on a local so-called political pundit's writing, and we have a local paper that ******************* O'Donovan, Dwyer & O'Flaherty. We show. As their parting shot they called only gives local news and, yes, New- hope she had a great day on April Fool's The 38th Annual PTA Scholarship us all sorts of names. But in the end we stalk will be part of it! Day. She works hard and deserves it. Dinner Dance will be held on Friday, still print and distribute over 5K copies ******************* May 4, at Anthony's of Malden. The a week (more than the farm team) and ******************* event is run by Donna Romeo, the have about 5K Facebook fans (more A big get well soon goes out to our good The Little Sisters of the Poor, the organ- chairperson of the PTA. than the farm team), and 1200 to 1500 friend Louise Mason who spent a few ization dedicated to the care and housing days of recuperation in the hospital. ******************* daily visits (probably more than the of the elderly poor in the greater Boston Farm Team) to our website. And guess Louise is a nice lady and we wish her all area, is celebrating with their Annual Business Town Meeting VII with Mayor what? It's all free. But the best part of the best for a speedy recovery. Black Tie Gala on Saturday, April 28, Joseph A. Curtatone is slated for The Somerville News, we're told, is ******************* with all new auction items. The black tie Wednesday, April 11, at the Somerville that we only have Somerville stories event will be held at the Boston Harbor Theatre in Davis Square. The Cities about Somerville people and we will Our sincere condolences go out to the Hotel. A silent auction, including two Business and Economic Agenda is a fast continue to do so. We do this because family of Rita Stewart who recently tickets to the 2012 Emmys with flight paced, one-hour Q&A session with the we are from Somerville.We didn't need passed away. Rita was a lifelong friend and hotel, two clubhouse tickets to the Mayor followed by a special networking a “Somerville for Dummies” book. We to some of us here at The News and a 2013 Kentucky Derby with flight, trips reception. Contact the Chamber for particularly liked the comment that the wonderful lady who will be missed by to California Wine Country with flight more information and reservations at former Editor Kat made claiming that her many relatives and friends. [email protected]. and hotels, a Beatles signed framed al- she cleaned up “Speak Out.” Does that ******************* bum, and a few others are among the mean she picked and chose the com- ******************* Continued on page 11 APRIL 4, 2012 9

COMMENTARY

The views and opinions expressed in the commentaries of The Somerville News do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of The Somerville News, its publishers or staff. Excited about fitness Day School.) There were also write-in essay contest) that they City. I usually work out by jog- came. In true Somerville fashion, demos and information booths were ready to make a personal ging and am emerging from my as a series of haiku from Jeanine on topics ranging from nutri- and team commitment to im- winter hibernation. I'm no Jenks Farley. Here's a sample: tion to boxing to Zumba to proving their fitness levels and slouch - I have run three community rowing to martial developing healthier lifestyles. marathons, two in the fall of “Joe's fitness challenge arts to active senior living and The response was truly inspir- 2011 and the Boston Marathon Is a wordsmith contest, too. much, much more. ing. Entrants from all sorts of in 2008. I'd love to add my com- Mind/body workout! One of the core activities for backgrounds and all levels of petitive spirit to Mayor Joe's many of the attendees was sign- fitness wrote in to describe their winning team.” “Convex like a lens ing up, weighing in and record- hopes, their goals and their ded- From a different point on the Is no shape for a human. ing their Body Mass Index in ication to the principles of fitness spectrum, Jeff O'Connor Concave is the goal. order to be included in one of Shape Up Somerville: “Eat wrote that “I am faced with med- the numerous Fitness Challenge smart, play hard, move more ical consequences of being over- “Have I the right stuff? Teams taking part in this year's and live well.” In the end, I de- weight. I'm only thirty, and I'm I'm not an astronaut, guys. By Joseph A. Curtatone competition. (Individuals can cided three spots just wasn't on blood pressure medication: But I like to win. The Fitness Challenge kickoff compete on their own as well - enough and I should field two that scares the living daylights event last Saturday was a lot of and it's not too late to join a team teams of ten each, each of which out of me. I don't just want to “I may be graying fun and a great success. In a or get weighed in. For more in- would be a mix of city staffers lose weight - I need to lose Flabby around the middle, marked departure from 2011 - formation, call 311 or write to and residents - with a total of weight. I want to be around for But I can beat you!” when a big crowd came early Carlene Campbell-Hegarty (no thirteen residents on each team. my wife and future children. I and left early - we had a steady relation to Ernie) at ccamp- Since they took the time to think getting this jumpstart will I'm looking forward to working stream of visitors throughout [email protected].) share their thoughts as part of set me on the right path to be with each of these contestants the three-hour program. To be Last year, my team came in sec- the application process, I wanted there for them for a long time.” and the nine additional resident sure, there were lines at a few of ond overall, but this year I am to pass along some of their com- My friend and noted local members of my two squads: the exhibits: the free massages determined to lead a team than ments. They do a far better job artist Pauline Lim (Google Alan Ball; Dorothy Chaves; supplied by students from Lin- can go the extra distance and win than I ever could of reminding “Somerville urban shrines” if you Matt Conley; Crystal Huff; An- coln Technical Institute were, as it all. At the same time, and as I all of us of the critical role that don't know her work) offered nie Latham; Diane Lynch; Kate always, very popular; and the mentioned in my last Somerville healthy living can play in en- these upbeat comments: “I Riley; Jennifer Sabia-Lopez; and healthy recipes demonstration News opinion piece (“In trans- hancing our quality of life - as in- would love to be on this team be- Angela Venezia. tables had plenty of hungry and portation, economics, fitness and dividuals and as a community. cause while I love to exercise, I They're all winners in my book appreciative fans. (The “Silver more: Somerville plays to win,” John K. Atsalis wrote in to say am at a 52-week high (for my - and so is every member of every Spoon” cooking challenge win- 3/21/12), I wanted to open up “I am looking to diversify my ex- weight), and I am addicted to team in this year's Fitness Chal- ner was a standout Caribbean the team to representation from ercise routines and the fitness sweets. I also love hangin' with lenge. I'll keep News readers up- squash soup - “tweaked” for the community at large, so I de- challenge is a great way to be- Mayor Joe, and I love fitness dated on our progress over the healthy eating - from Chef cided to hold three spots for res- come acquainted with the vari- challenges with other people!” next seven weeks. This is going Ernie Campbell of Belmont idents who convinced me (in a ous exercise options in our fair And one of my favorite entries to be fun. On The Silly Side by Jimmy Del Ponte Somerville’s official food

It's a well-known fact when I was supposed to be in class! (you It consists of German bologna with all the Do you remember the fruit truck guy? that Marshmallow kids should not try this! Times were dif- fixings. My friend James remembers when “Strawberries...raspberries...CHER- Fluff was invented in ferent then.) I have to toss Di Tuccis subs they cost 25 cents back in the day.Victor’s RIES! How about the fries at Frank’s Somerville and every- and pizza into the mix also. Bobby made Sicilian Pizza, The old Highland Cafe’s sub shop at the corner of Claremont one has enjoyed a a mean sub. We have mentioned Leones steak tips and the free lunches they used and Holland? I can still see Del’s Pizza Fluffernutter sand- many times in this column and again it’s a to serve at the playgrounds from truck with the bell. wich. I posted a question on Facebook choice for the best subs. Somerville Recreation Commission made A friend tells us that Yelp, that online looking for what people think should One long time Somerville guy tells us our list of favorite Somerville foods. restaurant review site, lists Somerville as be the official food of Somerville. This that he still considers the Somerville Apollo Cakes, formerly in Somerville, having 59 pizza joints to Medford’s 43. is a strange time to be doing this type High School’s cafeteria’s mashed pota- made the grade as did La Hacienda and Close but no…crust. Did I mention Pri- of survey because the Mayor’s Fitness toes, sausages and gravy arranged camp- its delicious pizza. We can’t mention mos (we miss ya!) and Mama Lisa’s? Challenge just kicked off. I got so fire style as among his favorite meals. I Victor’s without talking about Mike There are also new places like Pini’s that many suggestions that I decided to liked the American Chop Suey.Don’t for- Moccia’s Ball Square Café next door. people like. Sessa’s and Mike’s in Davis just list as many as I could. Here are get The Highlander Café run by the High Not only is the food and service great, Square also serve delectable treats. some of Somerville’s favorite treats School’s Culinary Department. Their but you can always bet on bumping in- Mike’s has become a fave of college kids both past and present. prime rib is...prime! to an old friend from the ‘Ville when as well as us seasoned Somerville pizza Lyndell’s Bakery in Ball Square was While we are on the subject of delicious you are there. Melted cheese and a lovers. The Venice Cafe, formerly on mentioned several times for their hon- foods, we must throw a shout out to the melting pot please! As one person stat- Holland St., won a poll I did a couple of ey comb bread, cupcakes, and my fave, Mount Vernon restaurant’s twin lobster ed,“It’s as ‘Villen as it gets!” years ago for the best Somerville pizza mocha cakes. I worked there when I special and their famous prime rib. Every- Along with all the new fancy restaurants ever, past or present. was in junior high and I made my own one likes the Mount Vernon. When one and menus, we still love our sandwiches in So it seems that it’s a tossup between gi-normous mocha cakes! I also used to of my out of state friends come back Somerville. Sometimes you will hear subs and pizza as Somerville’s official fill my own jelly donuts until they prac- home to visit, he heads right to Angelina’s them referred to as “sangwiches” for fun. food. As our city keeps evolving and tically exploded. Sub Shop in Teele Square for a half Jum- We all loved the old Harold’s Lun- growing, we are lucky to have so many Some folks mentioned subs from Nan’s bo Italian, and then pops over to Amelia’s cheonette (square pattie cheeseburgers) diverse cultures offering new and deli- sub shop that used to be across from Kitchen for some Tiramisu. in Ball Square. (My old band The Tools cious foods. We will also never stop en- Somerville High School. I almost got Many people remembered Jonnies’ spe- had a song in their jukebox!) We will nev- joying the foods that we have been eating clipped by a few cars rushing over there cial, which is found only at Thurston Spa. er forget Butch, Anna and Jeanne. religiously for Continued on page 21 10 APRIL 4, 2012

Beacon Hill Roll Call

Volume 38-Report No. 13 • March 26-30, 2012 • Copyright © 2012 Beacon Hill Roll Call. All Rights Reserved. By Bob Katzen

Beacon Hill Roll Call can also be viewed on our Web site at www.thesomervillenews.com THE HOUSE AND SENATE. Beacon Hill Roll Call sex; Boston, ward 2, ward 21, precincts 4, 6 and 7, ward substantial risk of sexual abuse or bodily injury to a dis- records the votes of local representatives on two roll calls 22, precincts 1, 2 and 5, Chelsea and Revere, ward 6, in abled person. The measure describes such behavior as from the week of March 26-30. There were no roll calls the county of Suffolk; and Saugus, precincts 2, 6 and 10, situations in which a person is aware and consciously dis- in the Senate last week. in the county of Essex. regards a substantial and unjustifiable risk to the person which a reasonable person would observe. Our Legislators in the House and Senate for Somerville: Supporters said the bill simply adds persons with dis- abilities to the current law that takes aim at reckless en- dangerment of children. They noted this would result in another tool that would protect disabled persons.

STANDARDS FOR DEMENTIA UNITS (H 3947) - The House gave initial approval to a bill requir- ing the state Department of Public Health to establish Sen. Patricia Jehlen minimum standards for dementia special care units in DISTRICT REPRESENTED: SECOND MID- long-term care facilities in order to ensure the safety and Rep. Denise Provost DLESEX. - Medford, Somerville, ward 1, precincts 2 quality of services. and 3, ward 2, precincts 2 and 3, and wards 3 to 7, inclu- DISTRICT REPRESENTED: Twenty-seventh Mid- The regulations must include dementia training for all sive, Woburn, ward 2, and Winchester. dlesex. - Consisting of precinct 3 of ward 2, all direct care workers and guidelines for the physical design precincts of ward 3, precinct 3 of ward 4, and all of dementia units, including taking into consideration precincts of wards 5 and 6, of the city of Somerville, in the best design that would help prevent dangerous wan- $200 MILLION FOR ROADS AND BRIDGES (H the county of Middlesex. dering by patients. 4000) House 156-0, approved and sent to the Senate a bill authorizing $200 million for the maintenance and re- WORLD VOICE WEEK (S 2107) - The House gave pair of local roads and bridges in cities and towns initial approval to a Senate-approved bill declaring the across the state. The package is a bond bill under week of April 16 as World Voice Week, in recognition of which the $200 million would be borrowed by the the many citizens of the commonwealth suffering from state through the sale of bonds. voice disorders and the need for increased awareness among medical professionals and the general public to Supporters said this would fund this account at the support these citizens and their families. same level as last year and help cities and towns keep their roads and bridges safe. (A “Yes” vote is for the Rep. Carl Sciortino $200 million.) LIMIT WELFARE EBT CARD PURCHASES - DISTRICT REPRESENTED: Thirty-fourth Mid- Rep. Denise Provost Yes The special eight-member commission to study the ille- dlesex. - Consisting of all precincts in wards 4 and 5, Rep. Carl Sciortino Yes gal use of electronic benefit transfer (EBT) cards by wel- precinct 1 of ward 7, and precinct 2 of ward 8, of the Rep. Timothy Toomey Yes fare recipients issued its long-awaited report on how to city of Medford, precincts 1 and 2 of ward 4, and all stop fraudulent use of the cards. Their suggestions in- precincts of ward 7, of the city of Somerville, both in clude prohibiting use of the cards at tattoo parlors, gun the county of Middlesex. FUND REPAIRS WITH RAINY DAY MONEY stores, nail salons, bars, smoke shops and spas. (H 4000) The Legislature has already banned use of the cards to House 13-144, rejected an amendment that would use purchase alcohol, tobacco and lottery tickets. $200 million from the more than $1 billion in the state’s Supporters say the new restrictions are a major step in Rainy Day Fund to pay for the local road and bridge re- the battle against misuse of these cards. pairs.This would replace the provision allowing the state to borrow the money. Critics say the reforms don’t go far enough to put a stop to the handouts and gaming of the system that discour- Amendment supporters said the state should use exist- Rep. Timothy Toomey ages welfare recipients from getting a job. They note one ing money instead of borrowing $200 million that will of the main unsolved problems is the ability of recipients DISTRICT REPRESENTED: Twenty-sixth Middle- ultimately cost more than $200 million. They noted to use the card to get money out of ATM machines. sex. - Consisting of all precincts of ward 1, precinct 1 of more than $800 million would still remain in the Rainy Once the cash is received, the recipient can spend the ward 2, precincts 1 and 2 of ward 3, and precinct 1 of Day Fund. cash at any of the “banned” establishments. ward 6, of the city of Cambridge, and all precincts of Amendment opponents said the $1 billion in the Rainy ward 1 and precincts 1 and 2 of ward 2, of the city of Day Fund helps raise the state’s bond rating. They noted Somerville, both in the county of Middlesex. that current low interest rates also make it an excellent QUOTABLE QUOTES time to borrow money. (A “Yes” vote is for taking the $200 million from the Rainy Day Fund. A “No” vote is against taking it and favors borrowing the $200 million.) “During the last presidential election, I was watching TV Rep. Denise Provost No with my oldest daughter, Isabella, when a Hillary Clin- Rep. Carl Sciortino No ton for President commercial came on ... (Isabella) said, Rep. Timothy Toomey No ‘Dad, come on. Right! Only boys are president.’And you can imagine how I flipped out and went completely crazy at that comment. But needless to say,Madame President, ALSO UP ON BEACON HILL when I spoke to you the next day, you were just as angry Sen. Sal DiDomenico as I was. But you made a call. And a few weeks later, I DISTRICT REPRESENTED: MIDDLESEX, SUF- will never forget the expressions on Isabella’s and Victo- FOLK AND ESSEX. - Cambridge, ward 3, precinct 2, RECKLESS ENDANGERMENT TO DISABLED ria’s faces when, after completing a speech here in Boston, wards 6 and 7, ward 8, precincts 1 and 2, ward 9, precinct (S 1143) - The House gave initial approval to legislation Hillary Clinton stepped from the podium, ignoring all 1, ward 10, precinct 2, Everett and Somerville, ward 1, imposing up to a 2.5 year prison sentence on anyone who others, and walked over to my two daughters and said, precinct 1, ward 2, precinct 1, in the county of Middle- engages in conduct which by act or omission creates a ‘You must be Isabella and Victoria. And let me tell you APRIL 4, 2012 11

Beacon Hill Roll Call continued girls something.You can do anything or be anything you fordable.” – Acting MBTA General Manager Jonathan of bills in the days immediately preceding the end of an want as long as you work hard at it.’”– Former Sen. Steven Davis commenting on the new proposal that would impose annual session. Baddour (D-Methuen) addressing Senate President Therese an average fare increase of 23 percent to help close the T’s During the week of March 26-30, the House met for a Murray in his farewell speech to the Massachusetts Senate. budget gap. total of seven hours and 42 minutes while the Senate met Baddour resigned his seat to take a job at a private law firm. for a total of five hours and eight minutes. “Thousands of riders have spoken against fare hikes and “In one of the (college) houses, the kids were just help- service cuts, yet the board, governor and Legislature have Mon. March 26 House 11:00 a.m.to 11:13 a.m. ing themselves to soda, and so the till came up short.And refused to take this burden off riders ... There’s still time when I told the guy from the company that the till was for our officials and elected representatives to become he- Senate 11:01 a.m.to 12:58 p.m. short and the reason was we’d had a lot of theft, the roes and save the T. Will they stand with us or against whole thing turned to me, and I said ‘what are you talk- us? Stay tuned.” – From a press release by T Riders Union, Tues. March 27 House 11:04 a.m.to 11:08 a.m. ing about?’ Ultimately the thing got resolved when we a group that opposes fare hikes. went over to the dorm and one of the white kids there No Senate session said,‘Yeah, I’ll show you how we did it.’” – Gov. Deval Patrick recounting an incident at his school in which he was HOW LONG WAS LAST WEEK’S SESSION? Wed. March 28 House 11:00 a.m.to 2:45 p.m. managing vending machines and was responsible for turn- Beacon Hill Roll Call tracks the length of time the House ing the money over to the company. When the money was and Senate were in session each week. Many legislators No Senate session short, he was accused of stealing from vending machines but say legislative sessions are only one aspect of the Legisla- was later exonerated when it was discovered other students ture’s job and that a lot of important work is done out- Thurs. March 29 House 11:00 a.m.to 2:40 p.m. were the culprits. side of the House and Senate chambers. They note that their jobs also involve committee work, research, con- Senate 1:01 p.m. to 4:12 p.m. stituent work and other matters that are important to “At the dozens of public meetings on the original pro- their districts. Critics say the Legislature does not meet posals, I heard our customers speak eloquently and pas- regularly or long enough to debate and vote in public Fri. March 30 No House session sionately about the important role the MBTA plays in view on the thousands of pieces of legislation that have No Senate session their lives. In response, we have developed a plan that been filed. They note that the infrequency and brief demonstrates our strong commitment to continue pro- length of sessions are misguided and lead to irresponsi- viding transit services that are reliable, convenient and af- ble late night sessions and a mad rush to act on dozens Bob Katzen welcomes feedback at bob@beaconhillrollcall

An Interview with new SHS Headmaster John Oteri CONT. FROM PG 3 there's been an emphasis on col- that you know the school, the he'd be the first to admit,“some We've put an emphasis on bully- want it to be. It can be the laborative work with the city. I community, the administra- of these things didn't work, this ing and respect for others. We're worst. I don't think it's the don't think we're viewed as a tion, the students and the cul- is what I would do differently if I pretty good on those things. worst because there wasn't an separate department out there ture here inside and out. That were in your shoes. One of the What we want to do to make it attempt to reach them, or be- that's kind of on its own. They has a lot of obvious advantages, benefits of being here is that the best four years is to provide cause there weren't services see a partnership that goes but having worked so long at we're not afraid to admit what them with those outlets, those here. It may be not good be- hand-in-glove. It's in the city's the nerve center of the school, we would do differently if we opportunities to leave their in- cause of other things going on best interest to provide this, how do you bring a fresh, ob- could do it over, and sometimes delible mark here, whether it be in their lives, but I don't think it since it makes it a more attrac- jective perspective to your new having a new person there's a athletically, through theater, was because we're not reaching tive place to live. I have a lot of role as headmaster? window of opportunity to put through other extra-curricular out to them and giving them friends that live in suburban When you are the number two things on a different path. activities, through music, the opportunities to succeed. I communities and I don't think person I think you have a per- Most people look back at through student government feel pretty good about that. they have half the support that spective at times that you can their high school years as either and service…Those are the Anything else you'd like to we do here in Somerville. We've look back and say,“You know, I the very best of times or the things that we want to say,“you add? been very fortunate. I think think I might do this differently.” very worst of times. Is that just can look back and that's part of I'm excited, honored and hum- we've been managed well fiscal- Because I'm on the front line of the way it's always going to be? your legacy.That's the brick that bled to be the next headmaster. ly. We've been managed well things, I see,“this is more effec- Or are there things we can do you left here to build this place. It means a lot to be chosen strategically from an implemen- tive, if we can get some of these to make it a positive experience And hopefully that's what it will among the internal candidates tation standpoint and I think programs.” I think, coming in for every student? be, the best four years of their and the external candidates, and we've used our resources wisely with that, listening to a lot of I want this to be this to be the life. My pitch to them every year for it to be unanimous was af- and we use data to back it up staff, taking that input and eval- best four years of their lives, on- as freshmen is these can be the firming. I hope to live up to that and justify what we're doing uating it, that's kind of how I'm ly to be eclipsed by the next four best four years of your life. We're and re-affirm that they made the with some of these programs going to approach it. Tony Cic- years, wherever they go. We've going to give you every opportu- right choice. I'll do everything I and I think it's worked out well. carello, my predecessor has been got our shortcomings, no doubt, nity, but you've got to come at can. I'm committed to it and You've been here now for over terrific. He's been a friend, a but I think kids are very com- least part way. This will be the working as hard as I can to make a dozen years, so we can expect mentor, a confidant, and I think fortable here being who they are. best four years of your life if you it the best school for all students.

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The SHS scholarship raffle is once again ******************* in Middlesex South. Both have Facebook 12:30 p.m.Place: Somerville Lions Club upon us. Buy a ticket for $100 and get a pages, so check them out. House, 9 New Washington Street, Those two Somerville candidates for chance to win $10K. All funds go to the Somerville. $8 each or 2-$15. Proceeds to Registrar of Deeds are both working very ******************* SHS scholarship foundation. benefit Lions Club Charities. hard. Maria Curtatone and Maryann Mary Jo Rossetti, School Committee- ******************* Heuston have signs popping up all over ******************* woman from Ward 7, will be holding the place, and not just here in Somerville. Our good friend, nurse and mother to office hours this Saturday, April 7, The Somerville News is looking for an Their race is for the position of Registrar a great family, Mary Hart, has taken a 10:00-11:00 a.m. at Angelinas Sub advertising person who is mature, ex- of Deeds that is being vacated by our very position over in a Malden clinic, leaving Shoppe, Teele Square. perienced, and can move on their own popular former Mayor and current Reg- the clinic here in Somerville in Union without too much direction. An ideal istrar Gene Brune. This is particularly ******************* Square. Mary is well liked and respect- opportunity for a retired person or for hard here in Somerville since both ladies ed throughout Somerville and will be Don't forget to save the date for the someone that would like to make have want to win big so that they can have the missed, but we bet she wishes everyone Somerville Lion's Club Annual Charity an extra income. Call 617-666-4010 edge going into the other cities and towns the best. Breakfast, Sunday, April 15, 7:30am- and make an appointment. 12 APRIL 4, 2012

The Hoses take it

An invigorating 10th annual Guns N’ Hoses Hockey game gave spectators chills last Friday, March 30. The Police squad squared off against the Fire Department in what has become a yearly tradition. Somerville Fire Department won 10-1. Detective Dante DiFronzo scored the single goal for the police department. “He was our sniper,” said Lieutenant Bill Rymill, captain of the team for ten straight years. Rymill organized the Guns N' Hoses game ten years ago to raise money for char- ity.“It’s never been about the scores,” said Rymill. Sadly, Rymill is handing off the responsi- bility of captain of the team to Sergeant Jef- frey DiGregorio. Rymill jokingly said he is convinced Mark Wahl is going out to local high schools and recruiting for the Fire Department. APRIL 4, 2012 13

Photos by Harry Kane 14 APRIL 4, 2012

SOMERVILLE SPORTS Red Sox book comes to library

By Harry Kane chance to “revert to childhood” and relay the incredible ups Sportswriter John Powers co- and downs of the ball club wrote the quintessential Red with an imaginative vivid sto- Sox book, Fenway Park: A rytelling perspective. Salute to the Coolest, Cruelest, Compiling the first ten years Longest-Running Major League of Red Sox history took exten- Baseball Stadium in America,in sive research over the six- reaction to the ballpark's 100- month writing period, which year anniversary. Powers and co-author Ron Powers was at the Somerville Driscoll spent on a digital plat- Library signing books and pro- form, searching for facts. Ten moting his book this past week. years ago the microfilm hadn't The nearly 300 page historical been digitized so it would have saga covers the ballpark from its made the book “too hard to inception to last year's debacle. write,” said Powers. Powers became enamored The book discusses the base- with the ball club from an ear- ball legends, architectural reno- ly age. The book gave him a vations, and more. Ms.Cam’s

Olio - (noun) A miscellaneous mixture, hodgepodge #311 1. What was the name of horse? the clown on The Howdy Doody Show? 8. What was the name of the female co-star on Sid 2. Who played Jim An- Caesar’s Your Show of derson on Father Know’s Shows? Best? 9. Who played the role of 3. What was Jim Ander- Margie on the show My son’s occupation on the Little Margie? show? 10. Who played “Donna 4. What were the names Reed” on The Donna of the twins on The Patty Reed Show and what was Duke Show? her name on the show? Photo by Harry Kane 5. Who played the twins 11. Who played the roles on The Patty Duke Show? of the father and daugh- Sportswriter John Powers met with Somerville Library patrons in support of the release of his and co-author Ron Driscoll’s ter on The Donna Reed Fenway Park: A Salute to the Coolest, Cruelest, Longest-Running Major League Baseball Stadium in America. 6. What was the role Show? played by Dennis Weaver in the series Gunsmoke? 12. What was “Beaver’s” Somerville runner’s cause real name on the show Somerville Resident Erin 16, she will put her training to and utility payments during fi- 7. What was the name of Leave It To Beaver? Daly, a 28-year old speech the test and hit the grueling nancially difficult times, and to the “Lone Ranger’s” Answers on page 16 pathologist has dedicated the 26.4 mile race course to help fund pediatric brain cancer re- past few months of her life to support those in need. This is search. Joe Andruzzi, a former raising money and awareness the 3rd Boston Marathon that offensive guard with the New for cancer patients and their Erin will run for charity and England Patriots, was diag- families, and training to run she would like to check in to nosed with non-Hodgkins the Boston Marathon for the see if you are interested in an Burkitt’s lymphoma in 2007 Joe Andruzzi Foundation. interview to discuss her inspi- and was treated at Boston’s Erin’s inspiration comes from ration, drive and dedication to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute her experience working with the race and cause. and Brigham and Women’s sick and hospitalized patients The Joe Andruzzi Founda- Hospital. Cancer-free less who are undergoing the stress tion was founded in 2008 to than a year later, Joe has dedi- and financial burdens of med- help cancer patients and their cated his life to supporting ical treatments. Come April families make mortgage, rent, other cancer patients.

Be sure to visit us online at www.TheSomervilleNews.com and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/thesomervillenews APRIL 4, 2012 15 The Mayor’s Fitness Challenge 2012 kicks off The 3rd Annual Mayor’s Fit- and get revved up to win. ness Challenge Kick Off took Over the next seven weeks, place on Saturday, March 31 in participants will push them- the Somerville High Gymnasi- selves and each other to reach um. The day featured compli- personal fitness goals. And mentary fitness bags, exercise they will compete for prizes as demonstrations, healthy snacks individuals and in teams of 10, Photos by Jackie Rossetti and other family-friendly activ- earning points for losing ities and exhibits by weight, improving their body Somerville-based organizations mass index (based on their ra- promoting a healthy lifestyle. It tio of weight to height) and was also a day for Fitness Chal- participating in healthy com- lenge participants to weigh in munity events.

Boxing Club staff provide demos for attendees.

6 local chefs provided healthy food menu items for attendees to sample. Later, all were judged by a panel (including the Mayor).

Attendee speaks with local chef. Mayor Joe and the winner of the 2012 Food Challenge Chef Ernie Campbell of Belmont Day School.

CorpBasic troupe gave a demo.

Renovations at Police Headquarters CONT. FROM PG 1 worked on Somerville's City Michael S. Cabral. 1500 tiles that were water Hall and the schools over the The DPW has also re- stained or broken were re- summer, says Deputy Chief placed ceiling tiles. Some placed. 16 APRIL 4, 2012

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CITY OF SOMERVILLE, MASSACHUSETTS CITY OF SOMERVILLE, MASSACHUSETTS OFFICE OF STRATEGIC PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT OFFICE OF STRATEGIC PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT JOSEPH A. CURTATONE JOSEPH A. CURTATONE MAYOR MAYOR PLANNING DIVISION PLANNING DIVISION LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING OF PUBLIC HEARING The Zoning Board of Appeals will meet on Wednesday, April 18, 2012, Aldermanic Chambers, 2nd floor at Somerville City Hall, 93 Highland The Somerville Planning Board will hold a public hearing on April Avenue, at 6:00 p.m. to hear pending applications and to hold public hearings: 19, 2012 at 6:00 p.m. in the Aldermanic Chambers of Somerville City 57 Pitman St: (Case #ZBA 2012-57) Applicant and Owner Pitman Property Group, LLC, seeks Special Permits under SZO §7.11.1.c to establish a Hall, 93 Highland Avenue, Somerville, MA. five unit residential use and under SZO §9.13.b to modify parking/loading area design standards. BA zone. Ward 3. 230 Somerville Ave: (Case #PB 2012-07) Applicant George 109 Hancock St: (Case #ZBA 2012-22) Applicants and Owners, George Westerman and Marilyn Augustyn seek a Special Permit under SZO Moussallem and Owner TYR TWO Realty Trust, seek a Special §4.4.1 for relief under the provisions of SZO §8.5.E to alter a nonconforming structure to increase the floor area ratio of the property, including Permit under SZO §6.1.22.D.5.a to alter the façade of the building the addition and modification of basement windows. RA zone. Ward 6. including door and window openings. CCD 55 zone. Ward 2.

106 Orchard St: (Case #ZBA 2012-23) Applicant and Owner Sapna Mehtani, seeks a Special Permit to alter a nonconforming structure under 65 Mystic Ave: (Case #PB 2012-08) Applicant, David Corsetto for SZO §4.4.1 to construct a two story addition in the rear of an existing single-family residence and a Special Permit under SZO §9.13.a for relief Home Depot, and Owner, Stephen Bobrow, seek a Special Permit from one parking space to add an additional dwelling unit to the property. RB zone. Ward 6. with Site Plan Review (SPSR) to be able to revise SPSR # 91.49 and PB 2011-06 to allow for outside display of garden plants in the park- 369-371 Beacon St: (Case #ZBA 2008-61-R1-3/2012) Applicant and Owner Makrigiannis Fuel, LLC, seeks a revision to a Special Permit with Site ing lot for one year. ASMD zone. Ward 1. Plan Review (ZBA 2008-61) under SZO §5.3.8 in order to modify the conditions attached to the original Special Permit to include additional con- ditions related to traffic and engineering items as specified in the Order of Remand from the Massachusetts Land Court dated March 7, 2012. Copies of these petitions are available for review in the Office of BA Zone. Ward 2. Strategic Planning and Community Development, located on the third floor of City Hall, 93 Highland Avenue, Somerville, MA, Mon- 280 Broadway: (Case #ZBA 2012-25) Applicant Amos G. Winter and Owner Fred Camerato, seek a Variance under SZO §5.5 for relief from the Wed, 8:30 am-4:30 pm; Thurs, 8:30 am-7:30 pm; and Fri, 8:30 am- minimum side yard setback under SZO §8.5.H, relief from the minimum rear yard setback under SZO §8.5.I, and relief from the dimensional 12:30 pm; and at www.somervillema.gov/planningandzoning. As requirements of SZO §6.1.22.G.5 to install a second means of egress from the second story of the rear structure at the property. cases may be continued to later dates, please check the agenda on CCD 55 zone. Ward 4. the City's website or call before attending. Continued cases will not be re-advertised. Interested persons may provide comments to the Copies of these petitions are available for review in the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development, located on Planning Board at the hearing or by submitting written comments the third floor of City Hall, 93 Highland Avenue, Somerville, MA, Mon-Wed, 8:30 am-4:30 pm; Thurs, 8:30 am-7:30 pm; and Fri, by mail to OSPCD, Planning Division, 93 Highland Avenue, 8:30 am-12:30 pm; and at somervillema.gov/planningandzoning. As cases may be continued to later dates, please check the Somerville, MA 02143; by fax to 617-625-0722; or by email to agenda on the City's website or call before attending. Continued cases may not be re-advertised. Interested persons may pro- [email protected]. vide comments to the Zoning Board of Appeals at the hearing or by submitting written comments by mail to OSPCD, Planning Division, 93 Highland Avenue, Somerville, MA 02143; by fax to 617-625-0722; or by email to [email protected]. Attest: Kevin Prior, Chairman Attest: Dawn Pereira, Administrative Assistant To be published in the Somerville News 4/4/12 & 4/11/12. Published in Somerville News on 4/4/12 & 4/11/12. 4/4/12 The Somerville News 4/4/11 The Somerville News

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Ms.Cam’s Answers from page 14 Answers 1. Clarabell 7. Silver

2. Robert Young 8. Imogene Coca

3. He was an insurance agent 9. Gale Storm

4. Patty and Cathy Lane 10. Donna Reed as Donna Stone

5. Patty Duke 11. Shelley Fabares and Carl Betz

6. Chester Goode 12. Theodore Cleaver APRIL 4, 2012 17 Somerville Arts Council hosts latest in Salon Series: Fibers

By Jeremy F. van der Heiden year, explained the evolution of her work with fibers. Where Vogel focuses on This past Wednesday, March 28, the sculpture with fibers, Maue uses various Somerville Arts Council held the latest found fabrics to embed short prose, single event of the Salon Series at the Arts at the words, and various other poetic expres- Armory on Highland Avenue. This sions through intricate stitching. The month's edition, titled Fiber,was curated artist's main influences are personal, fa- by Alexis Kochka, who focused on the art milial, and spousal relationships, as she of two contemporary artists, Jessie Vogel views these experiences as having the and Joetta Maue. most dramatic fluctuations through time. Jessie Vogel presented her work first, Maue noted that she had always been a and took the full house of attendees at the photographer, and that her first work Armory Café through the evolution of with fibers was an embroidery that was her work as a sculptor. The artist ex- evoked for conceptual reasons, focusing plained one of her first projects that com- on 75-100 words about healing. Her bined fibers with juxtaposed materials as work is highly autobiographical, and ex- being a company she started with a boy plores modern femininity through the who had a collection of toy robots. Vogel scope of love-filled relationships. Addi- began to hand-make stuffed robots for tionally, the artist noted that her change five years, until the two decided to get 100 to fibers and embroidery helped her es- more manufactured. tablish a passion for large-scale works. She described some of the more power- One such project was an installation at ful experiences she has had throughout Governor's Island in New York that in- her career, such as one residency at Else- volved clotheslines filled with her work, where, a museum located in a thrift store which she described as being a highly in Greensboro, NC, where she developed physical and interactive experience with a love for fibers. Additionally, a five-year the audience. residency in New Orleans, LA, helped the Her current project is a series of love let- sculptor hone her passion for the fantas- ters, dealing with voices and sides of a re- tical elements of play and childhood lationship through embroidery into only through the creation of Mardi Gras and found textiles. Maue stressed the impor- Halloween costumes with an artist local tance of her decision to only use found to the Big Easy. fabrics, as she is adding to an already es- Jessie Vogel’s Strawberry-Blonde from 2010. Vogel, who cited French-American tablished piece of art in the form of the artist Louise Bourgeois as one of her chosen textiles. biggest influences, went on to describe While Maue does not have a local show how her current pieces work to establish on the horizon, the artist will have ex- Person of the Week a fantastical reality through sculptures, hibits in Brooklyn this June, and Indiana and that the process of embedding soft this September. Interested parties can fibers onto and into tough forms creates a find more of her work at www.littleyel- dualistic complication, one that can be lowbirds.blogspot.com, or her website found in many stages of life. www.joettamaue.com. The artist will be presenting at her the- The Somerville Arts Council will con- sis show at the MassArt on Huntington tinue to host the Salon series on the Avenue, April 26, at 6 p.m. Additionally, fourth Wednesday of the month through those interested can find her work at her June, all taking place at the Arts at the Ar- website, www.jessievogel.com. mory Café. The series involves one Next, Joetta Maue, a Brooklyn, NY, na- Somerville artist curating artists to estab- tive who just moved up to Somerville this lish discussions with local art-enthusiasts.

Meet Tony Alibrandi, if you don't already know him! He's a lifelong resident and in business in Somerville as a barber, taking over the shop his father had started many decades ago.Tony is more than just your friendly neighborhood barber. He's the man who knows where the bodies are, so to speak. He knows more about Somerville than most, he could be the one to go to if you've just moved here and want to find out what Somerville is about. But Tony is probably one of the top five most generous people here in the 'Ville. He's sponsored a local softball team for many years, and it's not unheard of to see that Tony has contributed to just about every sport here in Somerville that is geared towards young people, even to the young-at-heart adults. A truly nice guy who is married to another local lifelong resident, Donna (Davis) Alibrandi.Together they have raised a son, John, who is well known throughout the city in his own right.Tony is just one nice guy,who always asks the right questions and if you ask for his opinion he is careful not to say the wrong thing.That must come from years of dealing with so many customers from different backgrounds. By the way,he's also on the Board of Election Commissioners here in Somerville, which he is very happy to be a part of. Not only does he do a good job, but it's a great place to be because he can't attend political functions or contribute money to politicians. He'd rather give it to his local sports charities. We think Tony is not only a nice guy but, because of the many charitable things he does, it makes him a true Somerville native who loves this city in so many ways. We are proud to highlight Tony.Head up to his barber shop on Holland Street near Teele Square and drop in and say “Hi” to him and all the friendly guys that work with him as well. If you're from here you probably already know what we mean. If not and you're new to Somerville you really need to go and check it out for yourself and say “Hi” to Tony for us. Where else can you go for a haircut for $15 or less and get the dirt on what's going on?

Vo gel’s Plush the Ride from 2009. 18 APRIL 4, 2012

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••••‘VILLENS ON THE TOWN •••• Precinct Bar 381 Summer St Session 1 (6 p.m.-7 p.m.) Somerville Writers and Poets Central Library TÔMN w/special guests The Arts at the Armory Session 2 (7:15 p.m.-8:15 p.m.) meet weekly to discuss their work Learn English at the Library! Fearless Combo, Mike Hastings The Alone Together Tour with 40 College Ave 9 a.m.-12 p.m.|Au Bon Pain| 18- 6 p.m.-7:30 p.m.|79 Highland Band Billy Martin, Sarah Neufeld & Third Life Studio 48 Holland St Ave 70 Union Sq|617-623-9211 Gregory Rogrove Roots and Rhythm Sunday|April 8 Third Life Studio Bull McCabe's Pub 7 p.m.|Performance Hall|191 33 Union Sq| Unity Church of God Vinyasa Flow Yoga & Meditation Kong - King of Funk Highland Ave [email protected] Fourth Step to Freedom Al-Anon 9:15 a.m.-10:15 a.m.|617-628- 366A Somerville Ave|617-440- First Church Somerville Family Groups 7884 6045 CLASSES AND GROUPS The Art of Singing Group Wednesday|April 4 Debtors Anonymous- a 12 Step 7:00 P.M. | 6 William Street Highland Kitchen program for people with Enter upstairs, meeting is in 7 p.m.-9:15 p.m.|33 Union Central Library TJ The DJ Presents The People's problems with money and debt. basement. Sq|617-628-0916 Potluck with a Mystery Theme Karaoke 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m.|89 College Ave [email protected] 7 p.m.- 9 p.m.|79 Highland Monday|April 9 10 p.m.|150 Highland Ave|617- (Upstairs Parlor). Wednesday|April 11 Avenue East Branch Library 625-1131 For more info call: 781-762-6629 Central Library Third Life Studio Learn English at the Library Samba Bar & Grille Saturday|April 7 Somerville Reads: Community Beyond beginning Belly Dance Session 1 (6 p.m.-7 p.m.) 608 Somerville Ave|617-718- Storytelling Open-Mike Night with Nadira Jamal Arts at the Armory Session 2 (7:15 p.m.-8:15 p.m.) 9177 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.|79 Highland Ave 7:30 p.m.|Level 2|33 Union Somerville Winter Farmer's 115 Broadway Rosebud Bar Sq|www.nadirajamal.com Market Third Life Studio Third Life Studio Interactive Trivia and Game 9:30 p.m.|Performance Hall|191 Beyond beginning Belly Dance Thursday|April 5 Beginning Hawaiian Hula Night|Free Pool, Darts, Night Highland Ave 6 p.m.| 781-729-2252 with Nadira Jamal West Branch Library Videogames,Sports on TV, 8 Ball Bagel Bards 7:30 p.m.|Level 2|33 Union Tournament|Texas Hold'em Learn English at the Library Tuesday|April 10 Sq|www.nadirajamal.com SENIOR CENTER HAPPENINGS:

Welcome to our centers! Everyone 55+ are Chair Yoga - Tuesdays at the Ralph & Jenny Center April 9 encouraged to join us for fitness, culture, films, lunch from 9:30 - 10:30. $5 per class. All levels welcome. Lunch and Learn: Best Bees and Bingo. Check out our calendar and give a call with Zumba Gold - Join the craze and dance your way to Holland Center any questions or to make a reservation! 617-625-6600 fitness. Ralph & Jenny Center from 10:30 - 10:45 $5 Gardening |9 a.m. ext. 2300. Stay for lunch and receive free per class. All levels welcome. transportation. Somerville Singing Seniors|10:30 a.m. QiGong - Wednesdays at Holland Street from 1:15 - English conversation|10:30 a.m. The Oscar-nominated movie directed by Steven 2:00 pm. Stretchingand moving. Spielberg, "War Horse" is coming to Holland Street on Gentle Yoga |4:30 p.m. April 24th at 12:30 pm. “Magnificent! Joyous! Flexibility & Balance - all three centers 167 Holland Street|617-625-6600 x. 2300 Uplifting” is how Roger Elbert described this epic Strength with Geoff - Tuesdays at Holland and Cross Street Center movie. RSVP 617-625-6600 ext. 2300 Thursdays and Ralph & Jenny Closed Osher Lunch and Learn - Tufts University Osher Indoor Exercises - all three centers Ralph & Jenny Center Lifelong Learning Center has joined with us to present Closed a lunch and learn series. You bring the lunch and we April 4 will provide the transportation. April 9th - Best Bees: Holland Street Center April 10 Learn about creating Bee Best Bees(tm) is truly unique. Flexibility & Balance*|9:30 a.m. Culinary Arts They are the only organization that brings the amazing SHINE hours by appt. only|10 a.m. Holland Street Center experience of owning a honey bee hive right to your Women's Group - new members welcome|10:30 a.m. Strengthening Exercise|9:15 a.m. yard and manages the bees for you. April 20th - Chronic Disease Mgt.|1 p.m. SHINE by appt.|10 a.m. Preserving Homes. RSVP 617-625-600 ext. 2300 QiGong*|1:15 p.m. Low Vision Group|10:30 a.m. New exercise classes added! You asked - we listened! Zumba Gold|5:15 p.m. Line Dancing|3 p.m. Our early evening classes have begun! 167 Holland Street|617-625-6600 x 2300 167 Holland Street|617-625-6600 x. 2300 Chair Massage - From 11:45 am - 1:15 pm Massage Cross Street Center Cross Street Center therapist Dell fisher will be giving chair massages at the Center Closed Indoor Exercise|10:30 a.m. Holland Street Center. $15 will buy you 15 minutes of Bowling*|1 p.m. Bingo|12:45 p.m. bliss and relaxation. Call 617-625-6600 ext. 2300 to 165 Broadway|617-625-6600 x 2335 book your appointments. Thursday April 19th Holland 165 Broadway|617-625-6600 x 2335 Ralph & Jenny Center Street Center. Ralph & Jenny Center Zumba Gold*|10:30 a.m. Chair Yoga*|9:30 a.m. Dance at the Holiday Inn - April 9th will begin our Bingo|12:45 p.m. Flexibility and Balance *|10:30 a.m. celebration of Spring! Admission is $10 for a wonderful 9 New Washington Street|617-666-5223 lunch, music with DJ Hank and fun times with old Bingo|12:45 p.m. friends and new! Doors open at 11:30 am. April 5 9 New Washington Street|617-666-5223 Celebrate Brazil - Join us in celebrating Brazil with a Holland Street Center April 11 delicious meal, musical entertainment and cultural Memoir Writing Class|9 a.m. Winter Hill Yacht Club speaker. The SheBoom is a Brazilian drumming group Current Events Group - new members welcome! Come who will be performing for us! Reserve a space, call join us as we discuss what's going on in Somerville, the Holland Street Center 617-625-6600 ext. 2300. Cost is $2.00 for lunch. United States and World events.|10 a.m. Zumba Gold|5:15 p.m. Museum Club is going to the Somerville Museum April Indoor Exercises* - note new time|11 a.m. 167 Holland Street|617-625-6600 x. 2300 23rd for a private tour with local historian Bob Doherty. Bereavement Support Group|12:15 p.m. Cross Street Center These trips fill out quickly so get your name on the list. Bingo|12:45 p.m. Center Closed 617-625-6600 ext. 2321. 167 Holland Street|617-625-6600 x 2300 Bowling*|1 p.m. Book club - "Home Front" by Kristen Hannah. Contact Cross Street Center 165 Broadway|617-625-6600 x 2335 Janine for a copy at 617-625-6600 ext. 2321. Book Indoor Exercise|10:30 a.m. Ralph & Jenny Center club is meeting at 10:00 am April 9th at Holland Street. Bingo|12:45 p.m. Closed New members quite welcome! 165 Broadway|617-625-6600 x 2335 9 New Washington Street|617-666-5223 Bereavement Support Group - Have you lost Ralph & Jenny Center Computer Tutorial - Retired computer teacher Barbara someone close to you? A bereavement support group Strengthening with Geoff|10 a.m. Marshall will be volunteering on select Thursdays from can help you to express, understand and cope with the Portuguese Lunch|11:30 a.m. 11 - 12 at the Holland Street Center to provide difficult emotions associated with grief and loss, and aid Bingo|12:45 p.m. individualized computer training. To schedule an your healing journey. We are offering an 8 week 9 New Washington Street|617-666-5223 appointment, call 617-625-6600 ext. 2300. support group facilitated by Diane Christopherson D. Veteran's History Project - Created in 2000, the Min. The group will meet Thursdays at Holland Street April 6 Veterans History Project archives personal first-hand Center from 12:15 - 1:45 from April 5th - May 24th. Holland Street Center accounts/memoirs of American war veterans from Lunch and transportation may be available upon Lunch|11:30 a.m. World War I through the Afghanistan and Iraq conflict. request. Call Nancy at 617-625-6600 ext. 2317. 167 Holland Street|617-625-6600 x 2300 In addition, those U.S. civilians who were actively Join us in our exercise classes: Cross Street Center involved in supporting the war efforts (war industry NEW EVENING CLASSES: Lunch|11:30 a.m. workers, USO workers, medical volunteers, etc. ) are also invited to share their valuable stories. Please Gentle Yoga - Monday 4:30 - 5:30 at Holland Street $5 165 Broadway|617-625-6600 x 2335 contact Suzanne at 617-625-6600 ext. 2318 if you are Line Dancing - Tuesday 3:00 - 4:00 Holland Street $5 Ralph & Jenny Center interested in participating. Center Closed Zumba Gold - Wednesday 5:15 - 6:15 Holland Street Check out our Facebook site for photos from our 9 New Washington Street|617-666-5223 $5 events and exercise and tips for everyday healthy living at www.facebook.com/somervilleCOA 20 APRIL 4, 2012

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By Max Sullivan this event.” The local band's debut EP is a The first ever Spring Ramble rich exhibition of traditional will be flying “lo” this Friday Americana done right. Coman night at the Armory as the claimed that he's gone through a event's roots rock headliners, “musical education” studying his Patrick Coman and the Lo-Fi heroes: Ryan Adams, Gram Par- Angels, will be celebrating sons, Bob Dylan and the like. the release of their first EP, The EP varies in tone from song Let It Ring. to song, from the upbeat opener The Spring Ramble, Arts at Boston City Blues to the sober- the Armory's second in their ing closer, Streets of Berlin. This new series of seasonal range demonstrates Coman's fundraisers, will be an evening maturity as a songwriter and the of food, drink, carnival games attention he's paid to the detail and,ofcourse,music.Four in his heroes' recordings. On top bands will take the stage, in of this, he's surrounded himself honor of the four seasons: Au- with an impressive cast of play- tumn Hollow, The Pennies, ers. Backup vocalist Michelle Meg Smallidge and the Vanas and fiddler Aaron Cross Wednesdays, and the headlin- stand out as sonically lush com- Patrick Coman and the Lo-Fi Angels take flight at Arts at the Armory's Spring Rumble this Friday night. ing Coman and the Lo-Fi An- plements to Coman's songs, and gels.Coman,who's been drummer Bob Laing and Tim with over production)...we want- nally made his way to the Coman is known for his running a monthly music se- Moynihan form a rhythm sec- ed that energy that you get from Boston area in 2010. prowess as a live performer, so ries at the Armory's café called tion as tight as any. a live performance of getting to Having spent a couple years in his songs will translate well to “For the Sake of the Song”, Let It Ring was recorded “live” feed off each other.” Boston now, Coman has found the Armory stage Friday night. said that he is enthralled to re- in the studio, meaning that the Coman, an Oklahoma native, the local music scene to be a “Patrick is this great, eclectic lease his EP in conjunction band played each song togeth- has spent the last decade trav- warm and welcoming communi- musician,” said Jennifer with the venue's fundraiser. er rather than recording each eling the world. After graduat- ty,unlike the cut throat nature of Lawrence, who manages events “We're really excited about part in separate layers. This al- ing from college in North bigger music towns like his for- at the Armory and is very famil- releasing the new album, Let lowed the band to communi- Carolina, he moved to mer home in Nashville. iar with Coman's live perform- It Ring,” said Coman,“And be- cate while playing as they Nashville in 2006 to get the “It's also really collaborating ances.“He's really a fun musician ing able to do it at the Armory would at any live gig, giving the “big city” music experience. He and welcoming, where as those to listen to.” is a real honor and a real priv- songs a lively feel. spent two years writing songs other cities can be more com- Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Friday ilege. I've had a great opportu- “We felt we had these songs re- for a publishing company petitive, so I've really enjoyed night at the Armory.You can buy nity to work with them over ally fine tuned,” said Coman, while waiting tables. In 2008, just getting to know people in tickets for the Spring Ramble the past couple years, so it's “And more important than that his travels took him across the a way that I don't think you get online at www.brownpapertick- nice to be able to take part in pristine clarity (that often comes Atlantic to Berlin before he fi- to do in other cities.” ets.com.

Shannon Grant finds supporters CONT. FROM PG 1 Diaz and Sal DiDomenico were years ago, over 40 communities in attendance, as were Repre- and 100 agencies have benefited sentatives Provost, Donato, and from the program. Henriquez. Youths from several Mayor Curtatone says that it is organizations, including because of the grant that “in Somerville's Teen Empower- Somerville, we have police- ment, attended as well. Mayor youth dialogues.” Joe Curtatone of Somerville, the Sen. Donoghue stressed the Chairman of the Metropolitan importance of citizens, espe- Mayors' Coalition, said,“We see cially youths, being vocal in the importance of this statewide support of the funding in- effort for intervention and vio- crease: “Make no mistake. It is lence prevention.” Secretary of a tough budget and advocacy is public safety Mary E. Heffernan important.” said, “Everyone's invested in Jay Ash, city manager of making young people feel safe Chelsea, was optimistic about on our streets.” approval of the increase, saying, Information given to those in “We will be successful because attendance explained that fund- we have so much momentum, ing for the grant has fluctuated which you have advanced today.” in the past; in 2009, it received Attendees signed their names an all-time high of $13 million, in support of the measure, before followed by $4.5 million in taking the opportunity to be Senator Sal DiDomenico joined local officials from across the Commonwealth at the 6th Annual Shannon Grant Day at 2010, and $5.5 million for photographed with various state the State House, to discuss the importance of the Shannon Grant and effective ways to combat youth and gang violence in 2012. Since its inception, five and city officials. our communities. He is pictured above with Chelsea City Manager Jay Ash and Somerville Mayor Joseph Curtatone.

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SCAT Program Schedule for the Week

Wednesday, April 4 5:00pm Ablevision 1:00pm (LIVE) Bongoman 12:00noon Democracy Now! 12:00am Free Speech TV 5:30pm Cooking w/ Georgia & Dez 2:00pm SCATV Special 1:00pm Ablevision 6:00am Flip Side 6:00pm Al Jazeera TV 3:00pm Portraits of Somerville 1:30pm Somerville Housing Authority 6:30am The Struggle 7:00pm (LIVE) Tele Magazine 3:30pm Henry Parker Presents... 2:00pm Somerville Rocks 7:00am Baby Boomers 7:30pm The Nicole Show 4:00pm Most Interesting Place 3:00pm Robyn & Max Exercise 8:00am Democracy Now! 8:00pm (LIVE) Fouye Zo Nan Kalalou 4:30pm Back In The Day 3:30pm Esoteric Science 9:00am Creating Cooperative Kids 9:30pm Physician Focus 5:00pm Tele Kreyol 4:00pm Thom Hartmann Show 10:00am Abugida TV 10:00pm Somerville Rocks 6:00pm Tele Magazine 5:00pm Culture Club 11:00am Somerville News Reading 10:30pm Henry Parker Presents… 8:00pm SCATV ANNUAL MEETING 5:30pm Somerville Back In The Day 12:00noon Democracy Now! Friday, April 6 9:00pm Nossa Gente e Costumes 6:00pm Al Jazeera TV 1:00pm Sen. Pat Jehlan' Bread & Roses 12:00am Free Speech TV 10:00pm Wrestling Talk 7:00pm Discover The Law 2:00pm Back in The Day 6:00am Live Response 11:00pm GAY TV 7:30pm The Commonwealth Report 2:30pm Life Matters 7:00am Culture Club 12:00mid Beantown In Action 8:00pm Right Here, Right Now 3:00pm (LIVE) Medical Tutor 7:30am Talk About Somerville Sunday, April 8 8:30pm Steve Katsos Show 3:30pm Inside Talk 8:00am Democracy Now! 12:00am Free Speech TV 9:00pm Dedilhando A Saudade 4:00pm Thom Hartman show 9:00am Creating Cooperative Kids 6:00am Show de Fe 10:00pm Bate Papo con Shirley 4:30pm Healthy Hypnosis 10:00am Somerville Newspaper Reading 7:00am Vida Na TV 11:00pm Visual Radio 5:00pm Active Aging 11:00am Gay TV 8:00am Eckankar Tuesday, April 10 5:30pm Somerville Housing 12:00noon Democracy Now! 8:30am Healer in Every Home 12:00am Free Speech TV 6:00pm Al Jazeera 1:00pm Sen. Pat Jehlen' Bread & Roses 9:00am Heritage Baptist Church 6:00am Emerging Drug Trends 7:00pm (LIVE) Chita Tande 2:00pm Somerville Housing 10:00am International Church of God 7:00pm Perils For Pedestrians 8:00pm (LIVE) Somerville Pundits 2:30pm Neighborhood Cookin W/ Candy 11:00am The Commonwealth Report 7:30am The Struggle 8:30pm (LIVE) Grasping Nature 3:00pm Brunch w/ Senator Sanders 11:30am Somerville Housing Auth. 8:00am Democracy Now! 9:30pm Shrink Rap 4:00pm Thom Hartmann Show 12noon The Entertainer's Show 9:00am Somerville News Reading 10:00pm Somerville Rocks 4:30pm Art@SCATV 1:00pm Waltham Philharmonic Orch. 10:00am Tele Kreyol 10:30pm The Smoki Dick Show 5:00pm SCATV Promo's 2:00pm Effort Pour Christ 11:00am SCTV Promos 11:00pm The Garage 7:00pm Real Estate Answer Show 3:00pm Rompendo em Fe 12:00noon Democracy Now! 11:30pm Art @ SCATV 7:30pm Adventures of Scuba Jack 4:00pm Dedilhando A Saudade 1:00pm Commonwealth Report Thursday, April 5 8:00pm Al Jazeera TV 5:00pm Ethiopian Satellite TV 1:30pm Somerville Housing 12:00am Free Speech TV 9:00pm The Garage 6:00pm Abugida TV 3:00pm Groundwork Somerville 6:00am Creating Cooperative Kids 9:30pm Bandwidth TV 7:00pm African TV Network 3:30pm Active Aging 7:00am Discovering Justice 10:00pm Jeff TV 8:00pm Tele Magazine 4:00pm Thom Hartmann Show 7:30am Perils For Pedestrians 11:00pm Visual Radio 9:00pm Watch This 5:00pm (LIVE) Poet to Poet 8:00am Democracy Now! Saturday, April 7 9:30pm Grill Dog 5:30pm Jeff Jam 9:00am Sen. Pat Jehlen' Bread & Roses 1:00am Free Speech TV 10:00pm SCATV 6:00pm Al Jazeera 10:00am Active Aging 6:00am Arabic Hour 11:00pm Undercover TV 7:00pm Art @ SCAT 10:30am Jeff Jam 7:00am SCATV Promos Monday, April 9 11:00am Somerville Newspaper Reading 8:00am The Struggle 12:00am Free Speech TV 7:30pm (LIVE) Greater Somerville W/ Joe Lynch 12:00noon Democracy Now! 8:30am Animal Agenda 6:00am SCATV Promos 8:00pm (LIVE) Dead Air Live Show 1:00pm African TV Network 9:00am Festival Kreyol 7:00am Creating Cooperative Kids 9:00pm Somerville Biking News 2:00pm Baby Boomers: The Sandwich Generation 10:00am Tele Galaxie 8:00am Democracy Now! 9:30pm Perils For Pedestrians 3:00pm Somerville: Back in the Day 11:00am Dead Air Live Show 9:00am GAY TV 10:00pm Animal Agenda 3:30pm Art@SCATV 12:00pm Reeling, The Movie Review 10:00am Somerville Newspaper Reading 10:30pm The Gerry Leone Show 4:00pm Thom Hartmann Show 12:30pm Somerville Housing Authority 11:00am Nosse Gente e Costumes 11:00pm JuPrey Productions City Cable TV Schedule for the Week

Wednesday, April 4 9:00pm: (15) SHS Hockey Highlights 2011-12 8:45pm: (13/16) Congressional Update Soccer Championship 9:00am: (13/16) Women's History Month Celebration 9:10pm: (13/16) Congressional Update 9:15pm: (13/16) Voices of Somerville 7:00pm: (13/16) Congressional Update 9:00am: (15) Multi-Cultural Fair at SHS 9:10pm: (15) Kid Stuff Sunday, April 8 7:00pm: (15) Multi-Cultural Fair at SHS 11:30am: (15) Candidate Search for SHS Headmaster Friday, April 6 12:00am: (13/16) The Mayor's Report 7:30pm: (13/16) The Mayor's Report 12:00pm: (13/16) School Committee Meeting - 12:00am: (13/16) Women's History Month 12:00am: (15) WSNS Talent Show 7:30pm: (15) Highlander Forum REPLAY OF 4/2/12 Celebration 12:30am: (13/16) Greek Independence Day 8:00pm: (13/16) Women's History Month Celebration 12:15pm: (15) Our Schools, Our City 12:00am: (15) Our Schools, Our City 1:30am: (15) Candidate Search for SHS Headmaster 8:00pm: (15) Candidate Search for SHS Headmaster 12:45pm: (15) 6th, 7th & 8th Grade 12:30am: (15) Educational Forum at Argenziano 1:45am: (13/16) Congressional Update Soccer Championship 8:40pm: (13/16) Greek Independence Day 12:45am: (13/16) Memorial Day Parade Fundraiser 2:15am: (13/16) Voices of Somerville 7:00pm: (13/16) The Mayor's Report 8:45pm: (15) Our Schools, Our City 1:30am: (15) Highlander Forum 12:00pm: (13/16) Senior Circuit 7:00pm: (15) 6th, 7th & 8th Grade 2:00am: (15) SHS Hockey Highlights 2011-12 9:15pm: (15) SHS Hockey Highlights 2011-12 Soccer Championship 12:00pm: (15) Highlander Forum 2:10am: (13/16) Congressional Update Tuesday, April 10 7:30pm: (13/16) Voices of Somerville 12:30pm: (13/16) Sit & Be Fit - All American Workout 2:10am: (15) Kid Stuff 12:00am: (13/16) Congressional Update 8:00pm: (13/16) Seriously Somerville 12:30pm: (15) SHS Hockey Highlights 2011-12 w/Jimmy Del Ponte 9:00am: (13/16) Seriously Somerville 12:00am: (15) Multi-Cultural Fair at SHS 12:40pm: (15) Kid Stuff w/Jimmy Del Ponte 8:15pm: (13/16) Guns n' Hoses Hockey Benefit 12:30am: (13/16) The Mayor's Report 1:00pm: (13/16) Seriously Somerville 9:00am: (15) Our Schools, Our City 8:45pm: (15) SHS Hockey Highlights 2011-12 w/Jimmy Del Ponte 12:30am: (15) Highlander Forum 12:00pm: (13/16) The Mayor's Report 8:55pm: (15) Candidate Search for SHS Headmaster 1:10pm: (15) National Honor Society Induction 1:00am: (13/16) Women's History Month Celebration 12:00pm: (15) WSNS Talent Show 9:30pm: (13/16) Hard Target: Protecting Your 1:20pm: (13/16) Women's History Month Celebration 1:00am: (15) Candidate Search for SHS Headmaster Property & Possessions 12:30pm: (13/16) Greek Independence Day 2:00pm: (13/16) Guns n' Hoses Hockey Benefit 1:40am: (13/16) Greek Independence Day Thursday, April 5 1:30pm: (15) Candidate Search for SHS Headmaster 7:00pm: (13/16) Senior Circuit 1:45am: (15) Our Schools, Our City 12:00am: (13/16) The Mayor's Report 1:45pm: (13/16) Congressional Update 7:00pm: (15) Highlander Forum 2:15am: (15) SHS Hockey Highlights 2011-12 12:00am: (15) 6th, 7th & 8th Grade 2:15pm: (13/16) Voices of Somerville Soccer Championship 7:30pm: (13/16) Sit & Be Fit - All American Workout 9:00am: (13/16) Greek Independence Day 7:00pm: (13/16) The Mayor's Report 12:30am: (13/16) Voices of Somerville 7:30pm: (15) SHS Hockey Highlights 2011-12 9:00am: (15) SHS Hockey Highlights 2011-12 7:00pm: (15) WSNS Talent Show 1:00am: (13/16) Seriously Somerville 7:40pm: (15) Kid Stuff 11:30am: (15) Educational Forum at Argenziano 7:30pm: (13/16) Greek Independence Day w/Jimmy Del Ponte 8:00pm: (13/16) Seriously Somerville 12:00pm: (13/16) Senior Circuit 1:15am: (13/16) Guns n' Hoses Hockey Benefit 8:30pm: (15) Candidate Search for SHS Headmaster w/Jimmy Del Ponte 12:30pm:(13/16) Sit & Be Fit - All American Workout 1:45am: (15) SHS Hockey Highlights 2011-12 8:45pm: (13/16) Congressional Update 8:10pm: (15) National Honor Society Induction 12:30pm: (15) Our Schools, Our City 1:55am: (15) Candidate Search for SHS Headmaster 9:15pm: (13/16) Voices of Somerville 8:20pm: (13/16) Women's History Month Celebration 1:00pm: (13/16) Congressional Update 2:30am: (13/16) Hard Target: Protecting Your Saturday, April 7 9:00pm: (13/16) Guns n' Hoses Hockey Benefit 1:00pm: (15) Kid Stuff Property & Possessions 12:00am: (13/16) The Mayor's Report Monday, April 9 9:00am: (13/16) Guns n' Hoses Hockey Benefit 12:00am: (15) WSNS Talent Show 12:00am: (13/16) Senior Circuit 1:30pm: (13/16) Somerville Gives Back 9:00am: (15) Kid Stuff 12:30am: (13/16) Greek Independence Day 12:00am: (15) Highlander Forum 1:30pm: (15) Highlander Forum 11:30am: (15) Our Schools, Our City 1:30am: (15) Candidate Search for SHS Headmaster 12:30am: (13/16) Sit & Be Fit - All American Workout 7:00pm: (13/16) Senior Circuit 12:00pm: (13/16) Senior Circuit 1:45am: (13/16) Congressional Update 12:30am: (15) SHS Hockey Highlights 2011-12 7:00pm: (15) Highlander Forum 12:00pm: (15) Kid Stuff 2:15am: (13/16) Voices of Somerville 12:40am: (15) Kid Stuff 7:30pm: (13/16) Sit & Be Fit - All American Workout 12:30pm: (13/16) Sit & Be Fit - All America Workout 12:00pm: (13/16) The Mayor's Report 1:00am: (13/16) Seriously Somerville 8:00pm: (13/16) Voices of Somerville w/Jimmy Del Ponte 12:30pm: (15) SHS Hockey Highlights 2011-12 12:00pm: (15) WSNS Talent Show 8:30pm: (13/16) Greek Independence Day 1:10am: (15) National Honor Society Induction 12:50pm: (15) WSNS Talent Show at Tufts 12:30pm: (13/16) Greek Independence Day 8:30pm: (15) 6th, 7th & 8th Grade 1:20am: (13/16) Women's History Month Celebration Soccer Championship 1:00pm: (13/16) Voices of Somerville 1:30pm: (15) Candidate Search for SHS Headmaster 2:00am: (13/16) Guns n' Hoses Hockey Benefit 12:00am: (13/16) Senior Circuit 1:30pm: (13/16) Seriously Somerville 1:45pm: (13/16) Congressional Update w/Jimmy Del Ponte 9:00am: (13/16) The Mayor's Report 2:15pm: (13/16) Voices of Somerville 12:00am: (15) Highlander Forum 7:00pm: (13/16) Women's History Month Celebration 9:00am: (15) Candidate Search for SHS Headmaster 7:00pm: (13/16) The Mayor's Report 12:30am: (13/16) Sit & Be Fit - All American Workout 7:00pm: (15) Our Schools, Our City 11:30am: (15) National Honor Society Induction 7:00pm: (15) WSNS Talent Show 1:00am: (13/16) Voices of Somerville 7:30pm: (15) Educational Forum at Argenziano 12:00pm: (13/16) Greek Independence Day 7:30pm: (13/16) Greek Independence Day 1:30am: (13/16) Greek Independence Day 7:45pm: (13/16) Memorial Day Parade Fundraiser 1:15pm: (13/16) Congressional Update 8:30pm: (15) Candidate Search for SHS Headmaster 1:30am: (15) 6th, 7th & 8th Grade 8:30pm: (15) Highlander Forum 1:30pm: (15) 6th, 7th & 8th Grade Soccer Championship APRIL 4, 2012 23

OFF THE SHELF by Doug Holder Somerville Poet Harris Gardner Hosts Yet Another Boston National Poetry Month Festival Somerville poet Harris Gardner has pulled off an- other one--another poetry festival, that is. Gard- ner, the founder of the acclaimed literary organization Tapestry of Voices, will be hosting a showcase for 56 major and emerging poets, titled the: Boston National Poetry Month Festival. And from the start I have been privileged to be a fea- tured reader in the said festival. I know for a fact a SOMERVILLE few Somerville poets will be featured including: edited by Doug Holder Gloria Mindock and Timothy Gager. So come and yrical sample some of the poets, buy a signed edition, L read your own work in the open mic, and enjoy.For Left--Harris Gardner-- Founder of Festival. Right-Sam Endicott College Creative Writing student Maxwell Snelling details see below! Cornish-Boston Poet Laureate) is a dreamer. And dreamers make fine poets. Case in point: “Below the Spider Trees.” THE BOSTON NATIONAL POETRY er, Elizabeth Doran, Charles Coe, Kim Tried- MONTH FESTIVAL man, Ryk McIntyre, January O’Neil , Regie O’Gibson, Kate Finnegan (Kaji Aso Studio), Below the Spider Trees Now In Its Successful TWELFTH!!! Year Victor Howes, Susan Donnelly,Jack Scully,Rene Schwiesow, Chad Parenteau, Tomas O’Leary, CO-SPONSORS: Tapestry of Voices & Kaji CD Collins, Marc Goldfinger, Gloria Mindock, Trees Aso Studio in partnership with the Boston Public Tim Gager, Diana Saenz, Stuart Peterfreund, Like spider’s legs Library, SAVE the DATES: Saturday,April 28th Valerie Lawson, Michael Brown, Mignon Ariel 10:00 A.M.- 4:40 P.M. OPEN MIKE: 1:30 to King, Tom Daley, Molly Lynn Watt, Ifeanyi Coated in a chitinous gray carapace 3:00P.M.; & Sunday, April 29thth, 1:10 to Menkiti, Lainie Senechal, Harris Gardner, Joan- Tangled between the fibers of time 4:30P.M. The Festival will be held at the library’s na Nealon, Walter Howard, Susan Donnelly, main branch in Copley Square. FREE ADMIS- Zvi Sesling, Irene Koronas, Fred Marchant, As a yellowed black SION Danielle Legros Georges, Robert K. Johnson, Descends upon the furor Suzanne E. Berger, and a Plethora of other prize 56 Major and Emerging poets will each do a ten winning poets. Of Asiago minute reading; ALSO And the Dream Merchants This Festival has it all: Professional published po- Featuring 6 extraordinarily talented prize winning ets, celebrities, numerous prize winners, student Of Antiquity. high school students: from Boston Latin High participation, OPEN MIKE. Pitted in a dim dark pit School; Boston Arts Academy.These student stars Even more, it is about community,neighborhoods, will open the Festival at 10:00 A.M. SAM COR- diversity,Boston, and Massachusetts.This popular The Dream Scion NISH, Boston’s current and first Poet Laureate tradition is one of the largest events in Boston’s Aeschylus will open the formal part of the Festival at 11:00 Contribution to National Poetry Month. FREE A.M. 55 additional major and emerging poets will ADMISSION !!! Child of the Omnibus follow with a FOR INFORMATION: Tapestry of Voices: Barters sentient tangles of Blue Black Night 617-306-9484 POETRY MARATHON Library: 617-536-5400 Strung with fibers of Yellowed Light

To Nightmares of wayward sleep. Some of the many luminaries include SAM Wheelchair accessible. Assistive listening devices CORNISH, Richard Wollman ,Christine Cas- available. To request a sign language interpreter, or There, below the chitinous trees son, Dan Tobin, Alfred Nicol, Rhina Espaillat , for other special needs, call 617-536-7855(TTY) And bloated lights Jennifer Barber, , Kathleen Spivack , Doug Hold- at least two weeks before the program date. This man makes a livelihood FOSTER HOME NEEDED From the demons of sleep Kristy is a 19 year-old young woman in need of a specialized foster home. While Kristy is legally old enough And the saviors of dying thought. to be considered an adult, she remains in foster care so that she can continue to build her independent liv- ing skills in a safe environment. Kristy came to the United States at the age of twelve and has struggled with The sprites of rest and repose language and cultural barriers. She has relatives both in the US as well as in her home country. Kristy has experienced much loss in her life, and struggles with her relationships with friends and family members. Trade their very souls with the Doubts and Troubles Emotionally and socially, Kristy acts younger than her given age. She would benefit from having a loving foster family who is willing to help her maintain her connections with family and the community. In addi- And even the damper misuses of the denizens of the mind. tion, Kristy needs continued support toward becoming an independent young woman and would benefit Here is an ethereal city from a foster family that can help her with money management and career-building skills. Kristy will be grad- uating from high school in June, and would like to live near her biological family members in the Cambridge Below the blood red stars and Somerville areas. A foster home that affords Kristy access to visiting her relatives by public transporta- tion would be ideal. If you or someone you know have room in your home and heart for Kristy, please con- Our nights are charted with profits. tact Dare Family Services at (617) 628-3696.

– Maxwell Snelling To advertise in The Somerville News

To have your work considered for the Lyrical send it to: Doug Holder, 25 School St.; Somerville, MA 02143. [email protected] call Bobbie Toner: 617-666-4010 24 APRIL 4, 2012