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By Tom Nash/Post Somerville A controversial Davis Square condominium proposal is facing more scrutiny after city officials nearly let the developer avoid submitting reports that detail possible environmental contamination on the development site. The project would create a 31-unit condominium building and new facility for the George

Photo by Bobbie Toner Dilboy VFW Post on about an acre of land between 343 and 351 Summer St. Uptick in housing Opponents have longstanding concerns about market the project’s size, and doubts about the develop- page 7 er’s track record in Somerville. In addition, they say the city is making excuses for a developer who has intentionally hidden reports about the site’s environmental conditions. Changes to the City’s zoning application made last year require developers to attach any environmental reports completed for a site and that they be publicly available. In this case, reports prepared during an eight-year period that raised questions about risks from the site’s former use as a gas station remained out of the The project would create a 31-unit condominium building and new facility for the George Dilboy VFW hands of the public. Post on about an acre of land between 343 and 351 Summer St. “If [the developer] Continued on page 17

Going Green on Rt. 16 Milestone ceremony for Tufts’ Steve pages 12-13 Tisch Sports and Fitness Center

By Tiffani M. Westbrook Tufts University laid the last beam of the super structure that will be the framework for the in the new Steve Tisch Sports and Fitness Center on August 17. The ceremony marking the milestone in the progress of the construction, begin

at 11:30am, when attendees were encouraged to University Photo courtesy of Tufts sign the beam. The beam was decorated with a traditional evergreen sapling and balanced on opposite ends by an American flag and the Tufts Sports University flag. The beam was lifted into its page 14 temporary resting place by crane amidst the ap- proving applause of the crowd. The new athletic center will be an addition to Newstalk ...... p.2 the existing athletic structure located on College The Week in Crime . . . .p.4 Street in Medford. Medford Mayor McGlynn Commentary ...... p.8-9 noted in his speech that Tufts placement of the entrance of the new athletic center gives is in Beacon Hill Roll Call . .p.10 great proximity to I-93. The new athletic center, TV Logs ...... p.22 scheduled to be finished early August 2012, will Off The Shelf ...... p.23 be 42,000 square feet with a Continued on page 3 The new Steve Tisch Sports and Fitness Center got one beam closer to completion last week. 2 AUGUST 24, 2011

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Response to Somerville pols support immigrant higher education

jamie says: The campaign web site of Ms. Katjana Ballantyne for Al- derman in Ward 7 has some interesting comments we found I wonder if any of the people supporting this measure have any idea how difficult it already is to Tuesday. She goes after Alderman Bob Trane for not going get accepted to any of our state colleges/universities. Now you want to add lots of people who are to participate in a debate. She actually had the nerve to say illegal, but will obviously enjoy ‘minority status’, thus giving them a leg up in the “voters will miss the chance to hear from their Alderman, al- acceptance/aid/grant arenas. I know lots of good, deserving students who are already not being so that Trane’s refusal seems to give the impression that gov- accepted at these schools because of the large numbers of applications. I wonder when people will ernment is closed.” It further goes on to say,“government should be open and voters deserve to hear from their Al- start voting out these politicians who are actively, openly working for people illegally living in our derman.” WOW! This from a lady who we hear called Joe country at the expense of the legal, voting, tax-paying citizens. Lynch up Tuesday afternoon to say now SHE WON’T participate in a candidate forum either. Why doesn’t she men- A Moore says: tion that on her web site? Isn’t transparency wonderful when it’s one sided? So her campaign committee has Marty Mar- So as usual we Americans come last. We have to pay extra or not go at all as Americans. Where tinez, who serves on the same Somerville Community Corp. are the brains God gave them? I see all the names of the pols who are for this but where are the board of directors (Katjana is past president of the board). ones working for us Americans?????? No wonder we are in so much trouble here with these Marty, who is on her committee (wonder how many other SCC board members are on her committee and if that’s le- …(can’t even say it) Supposingly working for us. They are illegal! Send them back and let them gal?), is president of the PDS group that recruited her and come in legally like so many others and pay taxes and learn English. These pols have no common endorsed her before the endorsements went out, but she sense at all.These pols make me sick .We have got to these polls out of ofiice and get some Amer- wants you to believe that she’s transparent and for open gov- icans in there. ernment? She probably has a bridge for you to buy at a bargain price! Wonder if names of the SCC board of directors past/present are also working in Ms. Katjana’s campaign? JM says: ********************** As a American citizen who had to SUE my law school for unfair denial of in-state tuition (and Congratulations to Charlene (former Ward 4 School Commit- won)…I think it is fundamentally unfair to give in-state tuition to non-citizens when citizens are tee woman) and Brian Harris of Winter Hill, celebrating their often denied. 30th wedding anniversary this week. Long time Somerville res- Log onto TheSomervilleNews.com to leave your own comments idents and still here. Both have been and continue to be very active here in the community. We wish them the best and many more years of bliss. Also celebrating their 47th anniversary is Mary Ann and Dennis Sinclair, who we hear will be partying TheSomervilleNews.com poll of the week all week long. In addition to breaking news, sports and opinion, TheSomervilleNews.com also features a daily poll in ********************** which you, the reader, tell us where you come down on local issues. Last week’s poll concerned your views Continued on page 8 on whether or not you support a proposed bill that would allow illegal immigrants to pay in-state rates for tuition to state universities if they meet a high academic standard. If you don’t agree with the results, simply log onto TheSomervilleNews.com.

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By Andrew Firestone pay raises when times are tough, but when you're making a profit, Amidst the vitriolic protests tak- to then come at regular working ing place nationwide for the last people and ask them to give up two weeks, a few members of the hard-fought hard-won benefits local International Brotherhood that they have earned by making of Electrical Workers 2222 this company very successful found themselves picketing a that makes no sense,” said Ca- Somerville Verizon office. puano.“To me, that is nothing There, they fought for their but greed and that is an unac- rights as workers. ceptable approach.” While these employees have “The worst part of this is that now gone back to work, pend- the CEOs of this corporation are ing a renegotiation of their making millions upon millions contract, the situation still re- upon millions and the cuts that mains volatile. Verizon work- are happening are on our backs, ers claimed that their job not their backs,” said one of the security was put at risk, and striking workers. defended their right to peace- Much of the problems involved fully protest. in Verizon's negotiation stance “They want to get rid of us,” involved their altering of the said one worker.“They want to overtime clause, which would contract the work out. They force workers in some situations Photo by Bobbie Toner want to take our pension away.” to work overtime without notice. Members of the local International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers 2222, along with some of their family members, were Verizon, who made billions “It's life-changing when it hap- out in force, advocating for their common good. of dollars in profit last fiscal pens,” said one worker, who said pen, I guarantee it will be anoth- dle class until after the Great IBEW and Communications year, also achieved tax ex- that duties to their families er middle-class person next. It Depression.” Workers of America will emption through a “Reverse would be disrupted under the will never stop.” The strike caused a disrup- continue their acrimonious Morris Trust.” The practices new guidelines. “The middle class wasn't tion in service, which was felt negotiations with Verizon of the communications giant “It's not about Verizon, it's not around when we founded the in numerous sectors. The Gulf while operating under their rankled Somerville Con- even about this particular country,” he said noting the in- station in nearby Arlington old contract, which expire gressman Michael Capuano, union,” said Capuano. “To me, fluence of public policy support- lost service to their lottery August 7. who joined the Verizon strik- this is an attack upon the middle ing unions and safety net ticket distribution, losing rev- “In the long term, it is not just ers in their protest. class, and it's the kind of thing programs like Social Security. enue from lack of service. one battle here and there. It is a “I understand not giving out that, if America allows to hap- “There was no significant mid- The 45,000 workers of the way of life,” said Capuano.

Milestone ceremony for Tufts’ Steve Tisch Sports and Fitness Center CONT. FROM PG 1 glass, brick, and cooper façade sets to this project's success and green technology installed, thus far. will make an attractive first im- University president Mona- pression of Tufts University and co stated that the existing the city of Medford. structure was clearly outdated In addition to the mayor, An- and that the new building was thony Monaco, Tufts Universi- definitely necessary providing ty President, and President of more room for the athletic de- Stanmar Inc Mark Snider, ad- partment. In addition to new dressed the crowd consisting of workout facilities and aero- mostly Tufts faculty and Stan- bics rooms, there will be lock- mar employees. Snider er rooms and offices for the thanked the Stanmar team and staff. “This is phase 2 in a 3 gave a special thank you to Dick phase project.” The next Reynolds, Vice President for phase will include a new pool Operations. He also stated and locker room for the that “teamwork and entrepre- aquatics department. neurship” were important as- Also amongst those recognized

was Steve Tisch, whose generous $16.6million rejuvenation proj- New York Giants football team donation of $13 million made ect. Tisch, a Tufts University as well as an Academy Award- him the major contributor to the Alumni is the chairman of the winning film producer. 4 AUGUST 24, 2011

By Jim Clark Alleged Heroin dealers put out of business Two suspected heroin dealers brief rides in vehicles and be- Fermin-Castro, 27, of New suspect struggled with the offi- rest and charged with con- were targeted for investigation ing let out to walk back home, York , N Y, wa s approache d for cers on the scene. spiracy to violate drug law, by the Somerville Police Drug according to police. questioning, according to re- Police reported that 27 clear drug possession to distribute, Control Unit last week. Police officers at the scene ports. Killeen was likewise in- plastic bags containing a brown and drug violation near a Surveillance was established noted that the same vehicle tercepted by police as she colored substance believed to be school or park. for the residence of Jessica that had picked up Killeen ear- attempted to walk back to her Heroin was recovered from the Fermin-Castro was placed un- Killeen, 26, at 173 Pearl lier in the afternoon returned residence, police said. interior of the motor vehicle der arrest and charged with dis- Street. Killeen was reportedly for a repeat occurrence of the Fermin-Castro attempted to compartment. tribution of a class A drug, drug observed making several previous activity, police said. put something in his mouth as A search of Killeen's residence violation near a school or park, short trips away from her After Killeen exited the car a he was confronted, according to reportedly yielded six similar conspiracy to violate drug law, home over the course of a sin- vehicle stop was effectuated by reports, but was forcibly pre- bags, according to police. heroin/morphine/opium traf- gle afternoon, at times taking police and the driver, Richard vented from doing so, even as the Killeen was placed under ar- ficking, and resisting arrest. A pipe collector of a different kind A Somerville 911 operator re- undergoing renovations. Inspec- The alleged pipe thief was re- located parked at a residence on ously been sitting. ceived an emergency call last tion of the residence revealed portedly spotted by witnesses as Albion Street and responding Witnesses subsequently identi- Thursday from someone report- many broken and cut water he ran from the residence and officers spotted three individu- fied the man, Keith Richardson, ing that a man unknown to him pipes, with water spilling from then placed the pipes inside of als, one man and two women, 25, of Belmont, as the individual had just exited his home carrying several pipes all over the base- his vehicle before speeding away sitting on the back porch of the seen running with the pipes from a grocery style paper bag filled ment floor. A window near the on Sycamore Street, police said. home, police said. As the group the home on Evergreen Avenue. with copper pipes. front porch had the front screen Witnesses were able to provide was questioned, police officers Richardson was placed under Police officers were dispatched cut and it appeared that the in- the license plate number of the reportedly found a bag contain- arrest and charged with destruc- to the home on Evergreen Av- truder gained access to the home suspect's vehicle. ing copper pipes hidden under tion of property over $250 and enue, currently unoccupied and from there. The suspect's vehicle was later the porch where they had previ- larceny from a building. Driving and pills don’t mix Police responded to a report of a was behaving in a manner sug- asleep behind the wheel. Police be Methadone, was found in for operating a motor vehicle on driver passing out at the wheel gesting that he was under the also said that Doane admitted to plain view on the vehicle's pas- a public way while under the in- last Thursday in the area of influence of drugs. being under the influence of pre- senger seat, according to po- fluence of narcotics. He was cit- Craigie Street. When questioned, Doane re- scription pills. lice. An empty syringe from ed criminally for reckless Upon arrival, police reported- portedly said that he did not re- A prescription bottle con- Doane's right pocket was also operation of a motor vehicle and ly found that Douglas Doane, member what had happened, taining various types of pills, reportedly found. operation of a motor vehicle un- 36, had crashed his vehicle and but believed that he had fallen some of which were believed to Doane was placed under arrest der the influence of drugs.

Arrests: arrested at Grove St. on charges tion of a motor vehicle under motor vehicle without a license. reported a theft at Windsor St. David Walsh-Sirianni, 20, of of possession of a class C drug the influence of drugs. Murilo Rechetnicou, 25, of August 17, 10:54 a.m., police 80 Eustis St., August 16, 5:00 and disorderly conduct. Jose Olivo, 26, of 103 Marion 432 Medford St., August 20, reported a theft at Thorpe St. p.m., arrested at home on a Lisa Selvage, 46, of 65 New- St., August 19, 12:24 p.m., ar- 10:28 a.m., arrested at 252 August 17, 12:03 p.m., police charge of larceny. ton St., Everett,August 17, 5:14 rested at 299 Broadway on a Medford St. on a charge of as- reported a theft at 180 Jessica Killeen, 26, of 173 p.m., arrested at 77 Middlesex charge of larceny over $250. sault and battery. Somerville Ave. Pearl St., August 16, 5:41 p.m., Ave. on warrant charges of op- Christopher Nadeau, 42, of Joshua Malin, 30, of 45 Lau- August 17, 12:24 p.m., police arrested at Cross St. on charges erating a motor vehicle with a 31 Craigie St., August 19, 1:10 rel St.,August 21, 1:02 p.m., ar- reported a theft at Broadway. of conspiracy to violate drug suspended license and failure to p.m., arrested at 8 Howe St. on rested at home on charges of August 17, 1:22 p.m., police law, drug possession to distrib- appear for jury duty. warrant charges of noise viola- disorderly conduct, assault and reported a theft at 581 ute, and drug violation near a Damon Smith, 38, of 86 Or- tion and shoplififting by as- battery on a police officer, and Somerville Ave. school or park. mand St., Mattapan, August portation. resisting arrest. August 17, 7:55 p.m., police Richard Fermin-Castro, 27, 17, 7:57 p.m., arrested at Berke- Joseph Galluzzo, 52, of 9 Christopher Nucci, 35, of 8 reported a theft at Union Sq. of 541 W. 211 St., New York, ley St. on charges of operating a Austin St., August 19, 5:49 Dartmouth St.,August 21, 4:11 August 17, 9:55 p.m., police NY, August 16, 5:41 p.m., ar- motor vehicle with a suspended p.m., arrested at home on a war- p.m., arrested at 77 Middlesex reported a theft at Perkins St. rested at Cross St. on charges of license and motor vehicle receiv- rant charge of conspiracy to vi- Ave. on warrant charges of lar- August 18, 11:37 p.m., police distribution of a class A drug, ing of stolen property. olate drug laws. ceny over $250, conspiracy, and reported a theft at School St. drug violation near a school or Keith Richardson, 25, of 11 Keisha Lubin, 26, of 1366 assault and battery. August 18, 12:39 p.m., police park, conspiracy to violate drug Benjamin Rd., Belmont,August Broadway, August 19, 7:02 Rita Smith, 35, of 8 Dart- reported a theft at Evergreen law, heroin/morphine/opium 18, 12:39 p.m., arrested at 67 p.m., arrested at home on a mouth St., August 21, 4:11 Ave. trafficking, and resisting arrest. Evergreen Ave. on charges of charge of sexual conduct for a p.m., arrested at 77 Middlesex August 18, 10:13 p.m., police Olena Demoel, 20, of 57 destruction of property over fee and warrant charges of larce- Ave. on warrant charges of lar- reported a theft at 180 Magnolia St., Arlington, Au- $250 and larceny from a build- ny over $250, assault and bat- ceny over $250 and conspiracy. Somerville Ave. ing. tery, and shoplifting by August 18, 11:19 p.m., police gust 16, 8:14 p.m., arrested at Incidents: 220 Washington St. on a charge Douglas Doane, 36, of 47 concealing reported a theft at 118 Broad- Theft: of larceny. Craigie St., August 18, 11:00 Victor Guevara-Zaldana, 35, way. August 16, 10:10 a.m., police Joseph Cardosi, 46, of 7 p.m., arrested at 50 Craigie St. of 138 Pearl St., August 20, August 19, 10:05 a.m., police reported a theft at Paulina St. Woodrow Wilson Ct., Cam- on charges of reckless operation 6:00 a.m., arrested at McGrath reported a theft at Lowden Ave. August 16, 10:42 a.m., police bridge, August 17, 11:32 a.m., of a motor vehicle and opera- Hwy. on a charge of operating a Continued on page 11 AUGUST 24, 2011 5 Mayor: Council on Aging exec punished enough

By Andrew Firestone dures and protocols and as a result, I applied the adequate dis- Following the release of a cipline as the City's chief forensic independent audit, executive officer.” Council on Aging executive di- Hickey was found to have fun- rector Cindy Hickey has been neled $667,000 into the non- cleared of any financial misdo- profit, used to pay costs. Among ings, and has returned to work. the costs were 41 checks totaling Hickey was found to have cir- $9,215.33 that may have not cumvented the financial been used for Council of Aging process of the city by setting up activities directly. Among other a non-profit, called “Future findings was evidence that she Friends,” but did not benefit circumvented processes regulat- from the situation financially. ed by state-laws, and broke a law Mayor Joseph Curtatone said that prohibits using funds for al- he was not pleased with the ac- cohol and cigars. tion, which city officials say “I want to stress that through- should have gone through the out this entire process, for once, city, but that she would be al- Cindy Hickey has been honest,” lowed to return to her job. Cur- said Curtatone. tatone placed Hickey on paid The city commissioned the leave in January after allegations $17,000 audit that cleared Hick- arose of financial misdeeds. ey enough so that the Middlesex “The forensic audit confirmed District Attorney said he would that no one in the Council of not press charges. Aging, specifically Cindy Hickey Curtatone said that despite it or anyone related to her benefit- all that he was pleased that ed financially,” said Curtatone. Hickey was back on the job.

“Anything Cindy Hickey did was “Cindy has been a dedicated em- Photo by Andrew Firestone for the benefit of the seniors.” ployee for many years. I know Mayor Curtatone is calling for a fresh start and a fair chance for redemption for Cindy Hickey as she resumes her duties with “Notwithstanding that, she that the seniors of the city are the Council on Aging. failed to follow certain proce- happy she's back on,” he said. Robbery suspect sought Somerville Police are seeking to white male, mid twenties 5’- identify the suspect who robbed 7”/5’-8”stocky/heavy build with a woman early Tuesday morn- earrings in both ears. He was ing. Shortly before 8:00 a.m., a wearing a blue velvet type hod- 25 year old Somerville woman die, dark running shorts and was putting a bag in the back sneakers. He was unshaven and seat of her SUV on Lincoln St. had sunken eyes. at the corner of Lincoln Ave, The victim was able to assist when a male in his mid twenties with creating a composite sketch approached her and ripped the of the suspect, shown below. Victim's pocketbook form her Anyone who has information right shoulder. The victim about this incident or who fought back but the assailant was knows the identity of this sus- able to get her handbag from her. pect is urged to contact The suspect then fled easterly on Somerville Police at 617 625- Broadway toward Sullivan 1212, or they can send an anony- Square, Charlestown. mous tip by texting 617SPD to The Suspect is described as a Tip411. 6 AUGUST 24, 2011

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Housing market promising in Somerville

By Andrew Firestone in the house,” he said. Location, location, location. With local markets in turmoil This is the barebones of any per- and the real estate industry son's life choices; where do we still struggling from the depths want to live? Does it make sense of the 2008 sub-prime mort- to raise a family here? gage crisis, Somerville stands Mayor Joseph Curtone said it atop its competitors. Even in was this impetus that has made the midst of global financial and would continue to make uncertainty, the housing mar- Somerville an attractive place to ket of the densest city in New raise a family.“People want to be England remains optimistic. in Somerville and there is a When Mario Marenghi bought growing desire to send their kids up a foreclosed house in last to school here. And they see May, he knew that there would Somerville as a city that's on the be work to be done. Buying a move. A city that's a healthy city, two-family house at 102 Jacques a safe city, it's clean. It's got a vi- St., he said he knew the invest- sion for its future, its development of renovating and fixing it ment. It's got strong culture and Photo by Bobbie Toner up was worth it. diversity. We've got everything “There's a lot of money being going for us.” spent in this city to make the city The house on Jacques St. tells up-and-coming like everyone a story of what continues to be else,” said Marenghi. “I really Somerville's bedrock: being a think the Mayor is doing a phe- city of neighborhoods. “We nomenal job.” may be the most densely popu- A victim of the housing crisis lated city in New England, but Things seem to be looking up for the housing market in Somerville. in 2008, the decrepit old house we've got a small-town feel needed a lot of work done. here,” said Curtatone. Curtatone said that the city “If we're that community and to prosper, we'll lose our Marenghi claims he “got it right Tray ceilings, seven layers of re- needs to create these opportuni- that prices people out, and soul. And that we will not al- back down to the walls, and built molding and the use of an interi- ties to attract the kind of middle- doesn't recognize what it has low to happen, and by we, I it back up again.” or decorator for color may seem class families that would find to do to maintain and allow mean the community,” said Buying the house from a bit excessive for a now retail- respite in Somerville. anyone in this city to grow Curtatone. Deutsche Bank through his per- priced $249,900 two-family, but “We have to be diverse in our sonal broker at Century 21, Vic- to Marenghi, it comes along with ethnicity and language, but al- toria Laws, Marenghi said he the territory. so in our socio-economic sta- went through the process of “When I do renovations, I tus,” said Curtatone.“Everyone tearing down and building up for want to make sure that I'm sell- has to have an opportunity one purpose, turning the ing something that is going to here to prosper, and we cannot $175,000 property into some- pass inspection, people are going lose the middle-class. This thing worth living in. to be happy. So, a lot of the stuff country is struggling to hang “If I'm going to buy something I buy, I end up doing a little bit onto its middle class. and do something, I want to do more than the usual renovations Somerville has always been a it the right way and make it that some of these guys do,” said blue-collar town and always something that people are going Marenghi, who operates a tow- will provide that middle class to be happy with when they are ing company in Revere. an opportunity.” 8 AUGUST 24, 2011

COMMENTARY

The View From Prospect Hill

The mythos of the Great Amer- generous in their understanding jority of us have agreed to certain what part of“illegal alien” do you would come to this country ican Dream is something that that the greatness of this country rules of conduct and order.When not understand? looking to improve their own has inspired much greatness of was built upon the diversity of the rules are broken and order Our immigration laws exist as lives and to add to the rich tap- achievement in the past, the pres- its immigrant population. That turns to chaos it becomes time for a means to protect our society’s estry of our culture to do so ent, and, hopefully, the future. most of our ancestors came from us to reflect and then act accord- best interests. Although some freely, but by all means legally. Millions of people the world somewhere afar and made good ingly to rectify matters. may argue that the system is im- We insist upon the rule of law in over embrace the dream as they in “the land of opportunity.” As lawmakers propose pro- perfect, few would concede to governing the process. long for lives with greater oppor- But the Great Melting Pot grams that would circumvent the outright anarchy that would Otherwise, the Great Melting tunities for themselves and for achieved its greatness in a system- and essentially nullify certain ex- prevail if these laws were ignored Pot itself melts down. And, of their children. atic and lawful way, for the most isting immigration policies, we altogether. course, anarchy then prevails. Compassionate Americans are part. As a nation of laws, the ma- must ask the question of them: We encourage anyone who Dream on.

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Happy Birthday to the following ‘Vil- week’s disclaimer on membership now about openly that again Katjana was still love the way Marty runs the club lens: Big Birthday wishes to Alicia and before) If you read last week here their candidate. Knowing that she was- though.We feel personally at Newstalk Puglia Loan, Cliff Clark, Hope Par- in Newstalk we mentioned we would be n’t getting the endorsement, we were that he’s run the club in the right direc- sons, our good friend and transit officer having more on the following bagged told that Joan still submitted her an- tion. The only problem is that others Tom O’Connor, along with Larry endorsements for the various local swers but asked and wanted to have think the same and will probably save Rogers, and a big Happy Birthday goes races. Up in Ward 7 it’s well known her answers published to the members, it in the near future. out to Linda DeCicco who is 13, and within political circles that the PDS which they declined. By the way, Bob ********************** Victoria DeCicco who is 14th, both of group not only recruited Katjana Bal- Trane submitted his answers as well whom will be eating cake for a long lantyne to run in Ward 7, but it appears but also knew that endorsement was The Somerville High School class of time. To all the other ‘Villens out there that active PDS members were also on bagged. It seems that their fearless 1966 is having its 45 year reunion on Oc- celebrating this week we wish you many her campaign committee. You remem- leader Marty Martinez failed to be tober 15 at the City Club. RSVP SHS more from home base here in the ‘Ville. ber that Katjana is a past President of honest. He tells the Glob reporter that Class of 1966 at 44 Morrison Rd. W. the Somerville Community Corpora- was present (like this is breaking news, Wakefield 01880. Cost is $35.00 pp. ********************** tion (mentioned earlier in Newstalk). having the PDS endorsements) that ********************** On the so-called controversy at Market President of the PDS, Marty Martinez, Joan never submitted the question- Basket with the bike racks again this is also a board member of SCC (now naire’s answers, so he deliberately lied Labor Day weekend - the end of the week, we had several Newstalkers visiting you see why they endorsed before she to the Glob knowing full well that not summer is upon us. Has anyone else Market Basket (must be best in was practically running for office). In only did Joan submit her answers, but noticed that traffic in the city this past Somerville) and noticed that not even their first act of open transparency they she knew that the endorsements were week is way down? So, that means half of the racks were filled with bikes, mentioned only Katjana as running in phony and in the bag from the begin- heavy traffic in Falmouth and up north with plenty of room for more. What’s the Ward 7 before she was running for the ning. Maybe that’s why Marty is re- in NH. Let’s all enjoy the summer as it drama all about? Or is it that the new endorsement of the PDS, but they did- signing? We wonder what the founders passes by so quickly. bikies (we know it’s not proper grammar n’t mention Joan Puglia or Bob Trane. of the PDS group think of the so- ********************** - so sue us) making demands? They sent out questionnaires to the called bias transparency of the organi- All quiet down in Winter Hill and Ten candidates under the guise, again we zation that many a good person ********************** Hills. Walking the streets in Ward 4, we hear, of being transparent (yeah right) worked hard to build, just to become see Tony Lafaunte out there every single And now for our local so called Trans- - so candidate Joan Puglia submitted the laughing stock of the city. Is the day, working very hard for this election. parency group in Somerville called the her questionnaire, but knew that she open lack of transparency being ques- He is determined not to lose this one. Progressive Democrats of Somerville wasn’t going to get it, since it was al- tioned by many of the originals His opponent, or the (PDS). (Please re-read last ready widely mentioned and talked founders of the group, we wonder? We Continued on page 11 AUGUST 24, 2011 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. Green Line: What’s next? tional steps to make the message Somerville community: we need only the “issue of the moment” lack the necessary transit to even more clear. Meetings with you to make your voices heard. and that our momentum will bring in new consumers allowing Congressman Capuano and our Write to the Governor and de- dwindle as the weeks continue, us to grow our local economy State Delegation, the first of mand an acceptable timeline for they are mistaken. . I have no and expand the tax base, which is many, are paving the way for a project that is not only legally intention of slowing down, and beneficial not just for Somerville firmer discussions with the Gov- mandated for our city, but one I hope you don't either. We but for the Commonwealth. ernor as well as MassDot and that can and will improve the will stay on track (pun intend- Somerville has been neglected MBTA officials. We are seeking quality of life and health of our ed) and we will continue to by transit options as a result of additional action and more residents while reducing nega- hold those responsible for the failed policy, and we have waited transparency. Working with the tive environmental impacts. Re- 2014 deadline accountable. patiently for the promise of six Conservation Law Foundation, mind him that we are a We want answers, we need an- new stops under the Green Line we're also reassessing the legal community of 4 square miles swers, we deserve answers and Extension. Continuing to ex- mandate for a 2014 deadline, and that every day thousands of we will get answers. tend the project deadline is not and determining the next steps cars cut through and over our Somerville is a City on the an option. Broken promises will By Joseph A. Curtatone for holding the state to that streets on their way to Boston, move. Despite the fact that most not be accepted. We will not As most of you know by now, binding decision. In short, we especially as I-93 carves a path surrounding cities and towns are stop fighting until we see this the City is circulating an elec- won't take this lying down. directly through our city. For laying off municipal employees, project break ground. tronic petition to submit to state In the meantime, I'm going to this reason, the Green Line Ex- closing public buildings and Bottom line, the Governor officials demonstrating the need continue to stress the impor- tension is not only wanted in eliminating services, Somerville made a commitment to our and desire for the Green Line tance of and need for Somerville Somerville, it is needed.We can't is adding and improving services, community, and he needs to Extension through Somerville- residents and businesses to get wait indefinitely to reduce the and our development outlook is keep it. We continue to receive and for adherence to the legally involved. After years of tireless negative health effects this traffic stronger than ever. We have a conflicting messages: one that mandated timeline. In just over community advocacy, resulting has on our residents. In this time new waterfront community un- notes our state officials are two weeks, almost 2,500 resi- only in more broken promises, of fiscal uncertainty, we also der construction at Assembly “behind” the project and con- dents, and other interested par- it's clear that this will not be re- need this promised transit to Square. Union Square develop- tinue to place importance on ties have signed on, with more solved without a united ap- contribute to our local and re- ment plans are in the works. the issue; another that has the adding their names to the list proach. More than negotiations gional economy by unlocking Businesses and developers are City of Somerville endlessly every day. If that doesn't send a and discussions by political and new development and spurring looking to Somerville as an up- frustrated with unmet dead- clear message, let me assure you local leaders, we need the contin- economic growth. and-coming urban community lines and broken legal promis- that we're already taking addi- ued efforts of the entire If anyone believes that this is with a lot to offer. And yet, we es. Let's get this done. On The Silly Side by Jimmy Del Ponte And now a word from our sponsor

This article first ran in the in love with me.”“He likes it, hey Mikey!” kid eating a Hershey Bar.”“We’re going Chiquita Banana and I’m here to say...” February 3, 2010 edition “Where’s The Beef?”“You’re in the Pepsi down to Raymond’s, we’re going down to “Grab a bucket and mop - at McDonald’s of The Somerville News. Generation!”“Plop, plop - fizz, fizz - oh Raymond’s, you can’t beat Raymond’s, so we’re clean.”“In the valley of the Jolly (ho ______what a relief it is...” why pay more?”“Don’t forget Mrs. B from ho ho) Green Giant.”“Hot dogs, Armour Remember all those “Adventure Car Hop is the place to go Bradlees!”“Let Hertz put you in the dri- hot dogs, what kind of kids eat Armour old radio and TV jin- for food that’s always right. Adventure ver’s seat.” hot dogs.”“Mmmm mmmm good, mm- gles that used to stick in our minds? Well, food is always just so (you’ll relish every “Robert Hall this season, will show you mm mmmm good, that’s what Campbell I asked some of my friends to dig deep bite)! Out on Route 1 in Saugus, come the reason - low overhead, low overhead soups are - mmmm mmmm good!”“Two and come up with some, and they did. So dressed just as you are...Adventure, where (or no overhead).”“Come Alive! You’re in all beef patties, special sauce, lettuce, here they are, and we’ll start with some of the service is tops, and you never get out the Pepsi Generation.”“What walks down cheese, pickles, onions on a sesame seed my favorites, as close as I can recall. of your car.”“If it says Libbys Libbys Lib- stairs, alone or in pairs, and makes a bun (what...no tomatoes?)”“It takes two “Barbo’s Barbo’s for furniture you will bys on the label label label, you will like it slinkity sound? A spring, a spring, a mar- hands to handle a Whopper.”“I can bring live with, happily ever after.”“How does like it like it on your table table table.” velous thing - everyone knows it’s Slinky. home the bacon, fry it up in a pan, and Dinger do it (we don’t know)? come out “Brylcreem - a little dab’ll do ya. Bryl- It’s Slinky, it’s Slinky...”“You’ve come a never, never let you forget you’re a man, and see (come and see)! on Route 128 in creem - you’ll look so debonair. Brylcreem long way baby, and I’d rather fight than cuz I’m a woman...Enjoli.” Braintree.” “Wouldn’t you really rather - the gals will all persue ‘ya - they’ll love to switch (Virginia Slims and Tareyton cig- I’m sure you can think of more too.Thanks have a Buick? A brand new ‘66 Buick?” run their fingers through your hair!” arettes)”“I am stuck on Band- Aid and to all my friends for their suggestions. “Fly the friendly skies of United!”“How “Everybody doesn’t like something, but Band-Aid’s stuck on me.”“I’m a Pepper, I must leave you with this wisecrack. many cookies did Andrew eat? Andrew nobody doesn’t like Sara Lee.” you’re a Pepper, he’s a Pepper, she’s a Pep- Groundhog Day was yesterday (when I ate eight thousand. How do you keep “Double your pleasure, double your fun, per, wouldn’t you like to be a Pepper too?” wrote this). In my younger years, this is your carpets clean? Call Andrew eight with double-good, double-good, Dou- “I feel like chicken tonight!”“Manly, yes how I celebrated - I would pop my head eight thousand.”“My baloney has a first bleMint Gum.”“I hanker for a hunk-a, a - but I like it too (Irish Spring soap)!” out of the barroom door - and if I didn’t name, it’s O S C A R, my baloney has a slab, a slice, or chunk-a...I hanker for a “Schaefer is the one beer to have when see my angry girlfriends’ car, it meant 6 second name it’s M E Y E R” and “Oh I slice of cheese.”“You’ll wonder where the you’re having more than one!” “Mabel, more - beers! wish I were an Oscar Meyer Weiner - that yellow went... when you brush your teeth Black Label” “Hi neighbor, have a ______is what I truly want to be... for if I were an with Pepsodent.”“You’ve come a long way, Gansett!” “N-E-S-T-L-E-S, Nestles You can email Jimmy directly at jimmy- Oscar Meyer Weiner, everyone would be baby!”“There’s nothing like the face of a makes the very best chocolate!” “I’m a [email protected].

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Beacon Hill Roll Call

Beacon Hill Roll Call can also be viewed on our Web site at www.thesomervillenews.com THE HOUSE AND SENATE. There were no roll the county of Suffolk; and Saugus, precincts 2, 6 and 10, Michael Finn (D-West Springfield), $4,620; Sarah call votes in the House or Senate last week. in the county of Essex. Peake (D-Provincetown), $4,366; John Scibak (D- South Hadley), $4,260; Ellen Story (D-Amherst), Our Legislators in the House and Senate for $4,200; Stephen Kulik (D-Worthington), $3,922; Somerville: Nicholas Boldyga (R-Southwick), $3,828; Benjamin Swan (D-Springfield), $3,780; and Angelo Puppolo (D- Springfield), $3,780.

LOCAL REPRESENTATIVES' PER DIEMS FOR 2011 The dollar figure next to the representative's name rep- Sen. Patricia Jehlen resents the total amount of 2011 per diem money the DISTRICT REPRESENTED: SECOND MID- state has paid the representative through August 8. The Rep. Denise Provost DLESEX. - Medford, Somerville, ward 1, precincts 2 number in parentheses represents the number of days and 3, ward 2, precincts 2 and 3, and wards 3 to 7, inclu- the representative certified he or she was at the State- DISTRICT REPRESENTED: Twenty-seventh sive, Woburn, ward 2, and Winchester. house during that same period. Middlesex. - Consisting of precinct 3 of ward 2, all precincts of ward 3, precinct 3 of ward 4, and all A total of 73 of the state's representatives did not list precincts of wards 5 and 6, of the city of Somerville, in any days and did not request any per diems. This the county of Middlesex. Beacon Hill Roll Call has obtained the official list from should not be construed to mean these representa- the state treasurer's office of the “per diem” travel, meals tives were never at the Statehouse in 2011. It simply and lodging reimbursements collected by the Legisla- means they chose not to list the number of days and ture's 158 state representatives in 2011 through August not to request their per diems. 8. The list reveals that representatives have so far col- Rep. Denise Provost $1,020 (102 days) lected a total of $178,800. Beacon Hill Roll Call recent- Rep. Carl Sciortino $670 (67 days) ly reported that state senators in 2011 have so far Rep. Timothy Toomey $0 (0 days) collected $39,521 in per diems. The combined current 2011 total collected by representatives and senators is $218,321. ALSO UP ON BEACON HILL Under state law, per diems are paid by the state to repre- Rep. Carl Sciortino sentatives “for each day for travel from his place of resi- RETAIN ORGANS AFTER AUTOPSY (H 2385) DISTRICT REPRESENTED: Thirty-fourth Mid- dence to the Statehouse and return therefrom, while in - The House gave initial approval to a proposal that dlesex. - Consisting of all precincts in wards 4 and 5, the performance of his official duties, upon certification would prohibit any body part or organ from being re- precinct 1 of ward 7, and precinct 2 of ward 8, of the to the state treasurer that he was present at the State- tained following an autopsy without consent from the city of Medford, precincts 1 and 2 of ward 4, and all house.” These reimbursements are given to representa- deceased's next of kin. The measure was filed on behalf precincts of ward 7, of the city of Somerville, both in tives above and beyond their regular salaries. of Cathie and Donald Marcelli, whose 18-month-old the county of Middlesex. The amount of the per diem varies and is based on the son David died suddenly in 1996. David's organs were city or town in which a representative resides and its dis- retained without his parents' knowledge or permission tance from the Statehouse. The Legislature in 2000 ap- following a hospital autopsy. Supporters of the bill argue proved a law doubling these per diems to the current the family suffered untold anguish when they had to amounts.The payments range from $10 per day for sen- bury the body parts four months after David's death. ators who reside in the Greater Boston area to $90 per day for some Western Massachusetts lawmakers and $100 per day for those in Nantucket. Legislators who are LIMIT FEE FOR CASHING CHECKS (H 3567) - from areas that are a long distance from Boston's State- The House gave initial approval to legislation that Rep. Timothy Toomey house often collect the highest total of annual per diems. would set a cap on the fees check-cashing stores and DISTRICT REPRESENTED: Twenty-sixth Middle- outlets are allowed to charge. The maximum charge Supporters of the per diems say the system is fair and sex. - Consisting of all precincts of ward 1, precinct 1 of would be 10 percent of the value of a personal check note the rising costs of travel, food and lodging. They ward 2, precincts 1 and 2 of ward 3, and precinct 1 of plus a $1 service charge; 3 percent of a government note many legislators spend a lot of money on traveling ward 6, of the city of Cambridge, and all precincts of check plus a $1 service charge; 3 percent of a payroll to Boston and some spend the night in Boston following ward 1 and precincts 1 and 2 of ward 2, of the city of check of $100 or less; 2.6 percent of a payroll check late sessions. Somerville, both in the county of Middlesex. of more than $100; and 3 percent of all other checks Some opponents argue most other private sector and including traveler’s check, cashier’s check and certi- state workers are not paid additional money for com- fied check plus a $1 service charge. muting. Others say the very idea of paying any per diem This type of business is growing and even some of the is outrageous when thousands of workers have lost their big chain stores like Walmart are getting involved. jobs and homes, the state is in the midst of a recession, and funding for important programs has been cut. Supporters said of the 34 states that regulate check cashing, Massachusetts is one of 8 that do not regulate the The 2011 statistics indicate that 87 representatives, a lit- fees that may be charged.They argued these check-cash- tle more than one-half of the 160 members, have re- ing “stores” are often located in low-income neighbor- ceived reimbursements ranging from $144 to $7,300 hoods and take advantage of vulnerable residents. Sen. Sal DiDomenico while 73 representatives have so far chosen not to apply for any money. State law does not establish a deadline DISTRICT REPRESENTED: MIDDLESEX, SUF- that legislators must meet in order to collect the per FOLK AND ESSEX. - Cambridge, ward 3, precinct 2, RULES FOR KAYAKING (H 664) - The House gave diems. wards 6 and 7, ward 8, precincts 1 and 2, ward 9, precinct initial approval to a bill that would regulate the increas- 1, ward 10, precinct 2, Everett and Somerville, ward 1, The representative who has so far received the most ingly popular sport of kayaking. The measure would re- precinct 1, ward 2, precinct 1, in the county of Middle- money in 2011 is Rep. Timothy Madden (D-Nantuck- quire kayak instructors to take basic water rescue, first sex; Boston, ward 2, ward 21, precincts 4, 6 and 7, ward et) with $7,300. Representatives rounding out the top aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training. 22, precincts 1, 2 and 5, Chelsea and Revere, ward 6, in ten include Reps. Paul Mark (D-Pittsfield), $4,770; It also requires instructors to receive certification from AUGUST 24, 2011 11

Beacon Hill Roll Call continued the American Canoe Association and be certified by the suspended from the practice of law.” - Massachusetts search, constituent work and other matters that are im- American Red Cross in small craft safety. Other provi- Supreme Court Justice Margot Botsford announcing former portant to their districts. Critics say that the Legislature sions require students to be taught safety procedures in- House Speaker Sal DiMasi will lose his law license one day does not meet regularly or long enough to debate and cluding “wet exit training” - the practice of escaping from after he is scheduled to be sentenced on his conviction of re- vote in public view on the thousands of pieces of legisla- a capsized kayak. ceiving $57,000 in payments from Cognos, a Canadian soft- tion that have been filed. They note that the infrequen- ware company that he helped land nearly $20 million in cy and brief length of sessions are misguided and lead to Supporters said present law is too loose and does not state contracts. irresponsible late night sessions and a mad rush to act on sufficiently regulate kayaks.They argued the bill will save dozens of bills in the days immediately preceding the end lives and prevent injuries. of an annual session. “These results are yet another confirmation that our stu- During the week of August 15-19, the House met for a dents are leading the nation in academic achievement.” - QUOTABLE QUOTES total of 29 minutes while the Senate met for a total of 16 Gov. Deval Patrick on the announcement that Massachu- minutes. setts high school graduates in 2011 scored higher than the “Like a lot of the American people, the president is tak- rest of the nation on the ACT college entrance exam. ing a little time with his family to recharge his batteries. Mon. August 15 House 11:04 a.m.to 11:14 a.m. Whenever you talk about a presidential vacation, you Senate 11:02 a.m.to 11:11 a.m. ought to put the word ‘vacation’ in quotes, because you “Contribute $50 right now to get your own Scott Brown Tues. August 16 No House session can bet that there will still be work that he’s doing every bobblehead!” - Part of the Scott Brown for U.S. Senate web- No Senate session day.” - White House spokesman Bill Burton as President Oba- site’s pitch for campaign donations to help re-elect Brown in ma arrived on Martha’s Vineyard for a ten-day vacation. 2012. Wed. August 17 No House session No Senate session Thurs. August 18 House 11:03 a.m.to 11:22 a.m. “If you get tired of paying $20 for lobster rolls (island HOW LONG WAS LAST WEEK’S SESSION? prices!) give us a call; we can point you to a wicked good Beacon Hill Roll Call tracks the length of time that the Senate 11:11 a.m.to 11:18 a.m. clam shack (Kelly’s Roast Beef ) at Revere Beach.” - From House and Senate were in session each week. Many leg- Fri. August 19 No House session islators say that legislative sessions are only one aspect of a letter to Obama by the Massachusetts Republican Party. No Senate session the Legislature’s job and that a lot of important work is done outside of the House and Senate chambers. They “Effective September 9, 2011, he is to be temporarily note that their jobs also involve committee work, re- Bob Katzen welcomes feedback at [email protected]

News Talk CONT. FROM PG 8 Somerville fire training Ms. Barber hasn’t been seen around the the king-maker here in the ‘Ville. Joe, ward much except on certain streets. who we hear is very popular with his Whole neighborhoods, we hear, haven’t TV show, is seen by tens of Somervil- even seen her. Meanwhile, up in Ward 7, lians here on local cable. We can’t say Bob Trane is out there every single day for sure, but we hear that he may even working hard with several of his cam- have more viewers than the Real Estate paigners going on into the night. In Answers show. Joe has been proposing Ward 3 we hear Tom Taylor is home a sort of candidates night, we hear, but from the hospital and is doing well and not getting much cooperation from will soon be out campaigning like he al- certain people. They are telling him ways does. One of us ran into Celica, his that they are busy that night. Oh, what wife, and she is like always - very opti- night? We hear any night. Now we have mistic and smiling. She’s a great lady and gone and done it. We made a funny we are big fans of her. about one of the present PDS member’s favorite TV shows (although we ********************** know for sure he doesn’t like them). We hear that Joe Lynch, himself a for- Like them, he’s so transparent and mer candidate for ward 5 alderman open minded. Or is he? Or are they? (who was crushed and lost by over 600 Or will they be once again? Will he be votes), has been trying to make himself a fan of them? Photo by William Tauro

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Somerville Police Crime Log CONT. FROM PG 4 August 19, 12:24 p.m., police August 18, 6:07 a.m., police ing at Adrian St. August 17, 7:57 p.m., police reported an assault at Medford reported a theft at Rite reported a robbery at Myrtle St. August 17, 4:26 p.m., police reported a vehicle theft at St. Aid/Winter Hill. reported a breaking and enter- School St. August 21, 12:54 a.m., police Breaking & Entering: August 20, 10:00 p.m., police ing at Perkins St. August 18, 3:24 p.m., police reported an assault at William August 16, 9:34 a.m., police reported a theft at Medford St. August 19, 7:00 p.m., police reported a vehicle theft at St. reported a breaking and enter- August 21, 2:49 p.m., police reported a breaking and enter- Maine Terr. August 21, 1:48 a.m., police ing at Pearson Ave. reported a theft at 100 Willow ing at Ten Hills Rd. reported an assault at 1141 August 16, 2:14 a.m., police Assault: Ave. August 19, 11:05 p.m., police Broadway. reported a breaking and enter- August 18, 8:00 a.m., police August 21, 10:01 p.m., police reported a breaking and enter- August 21, 2:02 a.m., police ing at 94 Washington St. reported an assault at Memori- reported a theft at Mason St. ing at Elmwood St. reported an assault at Laurel St. August 16, 2:33 p.m., police al Rd. Robbery: reported a breaking and enter- Vehicle Theft: August 19, 2:52 a.m., police Drug Violation: August 18, 2:01 a.m., police ing at 65 Holland St. August 16, 9:09 a.m., police reported an assault at Linden August 16, 5:41 a.m., police reported a robbery at Washing- August 17, 9:22 a.m., police reported a vehicle theft at Ver- St. reported a drug violation at ton St. reported a breaking and enter- non St. August 20, 10:28 a.m., police Cross St. 12 AUGUST 24, 2011

Somerstreets: ‘Going Green on Rt 16’ The City's third installment of the 2011 SomerStreets series

Photos by Bobbie Toner AUGUST 24, 2011 13 14 AUGUST 24, 2011

SOMERVILLE SPORTS Alibrandis wins Quarter Finals Series

By Harry Kane ing with Yondo Nyadjroh's liner through the shortstop's legs. Sal Game three of the series be- returned to the plate and rocket- tween Somerville and Medford ed another base hit into center began with Bernie Driscol's walk field. Mike Maguire took four Photo by Harry Kane to first base. This gave David balls and was walked, loading Scioli some impetus to drill an the bases. Bernie knocked in an RBI double into center field RBI single making the score tied bringing in Bernie and making it at two. Then Scioli hit a sacrifice 1-0 in favor of Alibrandis. fly bringing in the leading run. In the bottom of the first Med- Somerville was back on top with ford struck back with multiple a 3-2 lead. hits. In a matter of minutes the The next round of excitement score was tied at one and the came in the bottom of the third bases were loaded. Pitcher An- inning when Medford strove to drew Babb dealt the pitch to the retake the lead. Babb held the next Medford batter who lined batters on the bases and with a the ball to the third baseman Sal bit of luck and a lot of skill the Mendonca. Sal missed the ball Alibrandis got out of the inning and a runner would score, but as unscathed and managed to con- the next Maddog runner round- tinue their lead. ed third base Mendonca re- Then in the top of the fourth deemed himself by retrieving the the Alibrandis added another ball and throwing out the base point to the board with an RBI runner at home plate. single from Driscoll. In the top In the second inning of the fifth Ted Dzuiba hit a Somerville bounced back, start- home run into right field to ex- Alibrandis ace pitcher Andrew Babb burns one into the plate in game three of the series match up with the Medford Maddogs.

tend the lead to 5-2. then third base. Scioli struck out with an RBI single into right The Maddogs pitched around tying to bring Maguire in, latter field making the final score 6-2. Ms.Cam’s Mike Maguire once again in the cracking an old hickory maple The Alibrandis play the sixth, walking him for the second bat over his knee in a fit of rage. AIThomas Athletics in the next time. Maguire stole second and Dzuiba drove in the final run round of the playoffs.

Olio - (noun) A miscellaneous mixture, hodgepodge #280

1. Where was Johnny ated for the film All The Cash’s first appearance? President’s Men?

2. Why do onions make 7. What was the name of your eyes water? the first supermarket that opened in America? 3. Why can’t elephants jump? 8. What was the nickname for the Model T 4. In the 2000 film Cast Ford? Away what nickname did the stranded hero Chuck 9. What is “Mach 1”? Nolan gave to the volley ball he turned into a com- 10. What is known as the panion? “Roaring Forties”?

5. Where is “Gasoline Al- 11. How many miles are ley”? in a league?

6. What is the name of 12. Where did the Japan- the newspaper that had ese sign the formal sur- its editorial offices recre- render to World War II? Answers on page 21 AUGUST 24, 2011 15

Somerville celebrates Honey Bee Day

By Harry Kane cause they were buried in snow,” Oster explained. “Now that we The Somerville Community know that the snow was the is- Garden hosted an informal sem- sue we're gonna keep a better eye inar on National Honey Bee on it. We installed the new

Day to share factual information colony this spring and they are Photos by Harry Kane on the joys and challenges of doing really well. The beehive is beekeeping. The Growing Cen- now sitting on a wooden plat- ter is a microcosm of an agricul- form, jacked up to protect it.” tural setting and the bees are a The front door, where the bees new and important part of the came in and out, may have been garden. Emma Oster is a bee- blocked by snow and this year keeper at the Growing Center the issue will be averted by con- and she expressed her fondness stant supervision of the hive. for the industrious insects. “I Following last year's demise, love bees and I think that the the head beekeeper, Kamal Ha- most important thing for people didi, ordered a Nuc, or nuclear to know is that they are not bad hive, which contains a colony of and that you shouldn't be afraid bees (up to 10,000 bees). The of them.” Of course, that is un- Nucs are delivered in the mail, less you are allergic to bees, in are made of cardboard, and which case it is advisable that weigh three pounds. The Nuc you should avoid them. includes 4-5 frames of happy According to the National bees ready to work for their hive. Honey Bee website, Honey Bees It can take a few months before pollinate up to one third of all honey is ready to be harvested. fruits and vegetables. They are They'll need gallons of sugar directly or indirectly responsible over the coarse of the first month for up to 80 percent of the plan- to maintain their colony. et's food supply. And, while Ein- The bees at the Growing Cen- stein did not say that the human ter are Russian Bees. While the race would become extinct if all most common bees in the U.S. the bees died out, many experts are Italian Bees, the Russian agree that there would be serious Bees were selected because they consequences for our environ- do better in colder climates and ment if the bees disappeared. because they are less likely to “I grew up on a farm in Maine How sweet it is, and sticky,too.The prototype beehive at the Somerville Community Garden is adding a new dimension to the swarm. Swarming means that Growing Center’s diverse repertoire of activities. and we had bees. It was always they are not as likely to fly away my favorite aspect of farming,” to another nearby area like a tree, Oster remembered. “I loved the leaving their hive. APARTMENT RENTALS bees and loved to maintain them, “Having a bee hive at the grow- doing work on the hives and har- ing center is a new thing so we're ARLINGTON- 1 BEDROOM - 1 BATH vesting the honey.” The not really sure yet how to incor- Arlington Heights area. Freshly painted. Somerville Growing Center has porate it into the programming. On bus line, walk to shops and restaurants. given Emma an opportunity to We have some plans for chil- Available Now! $1,100 incorporate bees into her life dren's programming to get kids again. thinking about bees and we'll LYNN - 2 BEDROOMS - 1 BATH Initially, the beehive was in- probably have some bee related Hardwood floors, deck off kitchen, off street parking, storage in stalled last year and the bees died activities around our harvest basement. Walking distance to beach. over the winter, probably be- fest,” Oster revealed. Available Now! $1,275

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CITY OF SOMERVILLE, MASSACHUSETTS CITY OF SOMERVILLE, MASSACHUSETTS OFFICE OF STRATEGIC PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT JOSEPH A. CURTATONE, MAYOR JOSEPH A. CURTATONE MAYOR LEGAL NOTICE - NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PLANNING DIVISION The Somerville Planning Board will hold a public hearing on LEGAL NOTICE September 1, 2011 at 6:00 p.m. in the Aldermanic Chambers of OF PUBLIC HEARING Somerville City Hall, 93 Highland Avenue, Somerville, MA.

The Zoning Board of Appeals will meet on Wednesday, September 7, 2011, Aldermanic Chambers, 2nd floor at Somerville City Hall, 93 Highland 133 Middlesex Ave (Assembly Square Block 10): (Case #PB 2011- Avenue, at 6:00 p.m. to hear pending applications and to hold public hearings: 10-R1(7/2011) Applicant & Owner FR Assembly Square, LLC seek a 39 Adrian St: (Case #ZBA 2011-61) Applicant and Owner Kelly Liu seeks a special permit to alter a nonconforming structure under SZO §4.4.1 to revision to Special Permit with Site Plan Review-A # PB 2011-10 in construct dormers on an existing two-family residence. RB zone. Ward 2. order to remove the loading area from the plan. A waiver is 1323 Broadway: (Case #ZBA 2011-62) Applicant Volunteers of America of Massachusetts, Inc. and Owner CASCAP Realty, Inc., seek a Special required under SZO §6.4.12 and 16.5.5 for one loading space that is Permit with Site Plan Review to establish more than three dwelling units under SZO §7.3 and a Special Permit under SZO §9.13 to modify park- required under §9.16.3 and 9.7. The original permit was for final ing and loading standards to establish a Group Residence and 7 affordable units. RB zone. Ward 7. level approval of a planned unit development under the Planned Unit Development Preliminary Master Plan to construct an approxi- 70 Inner Belt Rd: (Case #ZBA 2007-63-R2-8/2011) Applicant and Owner CoreSite Real Estate 70 Inner Belt, LLC seek a revision to Special Permit with Site Plan Review (SPSR) (ZBA2007-63) under SZO §5.3.8 in order to substantially renovate the building façade. The original SPSR was for mately 4,500 square foot, single-story building for restaurant with the expansion of an existing 22,667 sf data storage use (§7.11.15.1.c) within the second floor of an existing building for a total of 61,436 s.f. Prior outdoor seating (§7.11.10.1.1.B or 7.11.10.2.2.b) and/or retail (§7.11.9) revisions include ZBA 2007-63-R0308 and ZBA 2007-63-R0808 which consisted of increasing the use by approx 141,000 sf and altering the site. along with 29 parking spaces. Assembly Square Mixed Use District IA zone. Ward 1. (ASMD); Planned Unit Development Overlay District - A (PUD-A); Waterfront Overlay District (WOD) / Ward 1. 33 Paulina St: (Case #ZBA 2011-63) Applicant and Owner, Eric Stange, Barbara Costa, & Margit Stange, seek a special permit to alter a nonconforming structure under SZO §4.4.1 to replace and alter an existing three-story deck attached to the rear of an Copies of these petitions are available for review in the Office of existing three-family residence. RA zone. Ward 7. Strategic Planning and Community Development, located on the Copies of these petitions are available for review in the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development, located on third floor of City Hall, 93 Highland Avenue, Somerville, MA, Mon- 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, Wed, 8:30 am-4:30 pm; Thurs, 8:30 am-7:30 pm; and Fri, 8:30 am-12:30 8:30 am-12:30 pm; and at somervillema.gov/planningandzoning. 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Attest: Kevin Prior, Chairman COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS Commonwealth of Massachusetts MIDDLESEX PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT The Trial Court To be published in the Somerville News 8/17/11 & 8/24/11. The Trial Court Middlesex Probate and Family Court 8/17/11, 8/24/11 The Somerville News 208 Cambridge Street 208 Cambridge Street Cambridge, MA. 02141 Cambridge, MA. 02141 (617) 768- 5800 Docket No. MI 11 P 3656GD JOHN’S AUTO SALES MIDDLESEX Division Docket No. MI 11P 3691EA 181 Somerville Avenue CITATION GIVING NOTICE OF PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF A Somerville, Ma. 02143 GUARDIAN FOR INCAPACITATED PERSON PURSUANT TO G. L.c. In the Estate of: Yolandi Foti Tel: 617-628-5511 Fax: 617-628-9927 190B ss5-304 Late of: Somerville, MA. 02145 NEWSPAPER PUBLICATION FORM- SALE OF MOTOR VEHICLE NOTICE OF SALE OF MOTOR VEHICLE-MASS GL C. 255 SECTION 39A In the matter of: Tammy Vo RESPONDENT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN BY: JOHN’S AUTO SALES INC. Alleged Incapacitated Person Date of Death: 06/19/1982 181 SOMERVILLE AVENUE Of: Somerville, MA. NOTICE OF PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF ADMINISTRATOR SOMERVILLE, MA. 02143 DATE OF SALE: 09/02/11 TIME OF SALE: 10:00 A.M. To the named Respondent and all other interested persons, a peti- to all persons interested in the above captioned estate, a petition tion has been filed by has been presented requesting that PLACE OF SALE: John’s Auto Sales BY: ( X ) PUBLIC AUCTION OR ( ) PRIVATE SALE Maryann Vo of Somerville, MA Carl N Foti Jr. of Salem, NH The following Motor Vehicle will be sold to satisfy the garage keep- In the above captioned matter alleging that Tammy Vo is in need of or some other suitable person be appointed administrator of said er’s lien thereon for storage, towing charges, care and expense of a Guardian and requesting that estate to serve. notices and sale of said vehicle. Vehicle Description: Year: 2004 Make: Mercury Model: Mountaineer Maryann Vo of Somerville, MA Without Surety Registration#/State 37VL62 Vin # 4M2ZU86K14UJ03214 (or some other suitable person) be appointed as Guardian IF YOU DESIRE TO OBJECT THERETO, YOU OR YOUR ATTORNEY Vehicle Owner Name Joseph Singletary / Simone Fergus MUST FILE A WRITTEN APPEARANCE IN SAID COURT AT; To serve Without Surety on the bond. Address of Vehicle Owner: 777 Columbia Rd. Dorchester, MA. 02125 Cambridge The petition asks the court to determine that the Respondent is ON OR BEFORE TEN O'CLOCK (10: 00 AM) ON: By: Ross Le Gallo (Print Name) Ross Le Gallo incapacitated, that the appointment of a Guardian is necessary, and 08/30/2011 Dated: 08/02/11 , At John’s Auto Sales that the proposed Guardian is appropriate. The petition is on file WITNESS, Hon. Peter C. DiGangi, First Justice of this Court with this court and may contain a request for certain specific 8/10/11, 8/17/11, 8/24/11 The Somerville News authority. 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Doubts shadow Summer Street environmental reports CONT. FROM PG 1 followed procedures and did lier was an oversight, and future Bok and other neighbors were this suspension and the ques- ing documents from a guy everything they were supposed reports would be included. barred by board Chairman Her- tions it raises about his past whose license got suspended,” to, one wouldn’t question them,” “If there is [environmental] bert Foster from speaking on the conduct, it would be naïve to O’Shea said. “What [the city] said neighbor Nancy Iappini, contamination that’s found that’s withdrawal at the hearing. Ward accept any of his past work at needs is all new digging and all who has been fighting the proj- reportable, it will be cleaned up,” 6 Alderman Rebekah Gewirtz, face value,” Bok said. new research. Proakis is only ect since it first was proposed in said Arista, who has not re- however, was allowed to speak. A statement from the Board prolonging our ignorance of 2002.“That’s not what we expe- sponded for comment about the “That these [environmental re- of Registration of Hazardous what really could be there. I rienced with this project, and for issue. “There’s no other way ports] weren’t included doesn’t Waste Site Cleanup Profes- wouldn’t trust anything that whatever reason the City won’t around it.” feel to me, and doesn’t seem from sionals said he violated the [Arista] submitted.” enforce its own rules. We’re sit- A real estate agreement be- the evidence or the facts as just a board’s rules from 2001 Ultimately,Iappini said,the ting around constantly wonder- tween Arista’s other company, simple oversight,” Gewirtz said, through 2006 at sites in Ac- residents’ faith in the city to act ing if we’re being lied to.” Dakota Partners, and the Dilboy adding,“I think that this is a big- ton, Newton, Lawrence and in their interests instead of the Even after the reports were fi- indicates otherwise. Submitted ger issue than ‘Oops, they forgot Watertown. developer’s is gone. nally delivered to the City, along with a request for a liquor to include the reports.’” According to the press release, “We’re on our eleventh city months after the application was license transfer last year, the With the insistence of the de- the board found that Jaffe “failed planner [for this develop- initially filed, residents remain agreement states that any envi- veloper’s attorney, Richard Di to collect sufficient data and in- ment],” Iappini said. “They concerned about what they con- ronmental reports would not be Girolamo, that they did not information from the site to ade- know nothing about this proj- tain. The Licensed Site Profes- released to any third party, intentionally neglect to submit the quately demonstrate the lack of ect, and they’re not interested. sional who prepared them was cluding city officials, without 2010 report that Bok found, and risk” at one site where fuel oil re- This should be a healthy, col- suspended by the state earlier permission of the Post. a staff report recommending the lease was a possible issue. laborative effort, but that’s not this year for conduct violations Dilboy Post Commander Bob move because the disclosure pol- In an email, Jaffe said that what’s happening.” such as preparing reports with- Hardy, who signed the agree- icy remains a work in progress, rather than fight the suspension, out sufficient data. ment, said he was unaware of the ZBA approved the with- he agreed to waive his right to ‘Interference’ Following months of pressure any specific order to keep the re- drawal. appeal in exchange for not ad- from neighbors, city officials ports out of public view. mitting any wrongdoing. That dynamic was on display at have backtracked and required “I don’t believe there’s anything The community Jaffe said he plans to resume the August 4 ZBA hearing, the developer to begin the zon- being hidden,” Hardy said, Licensed Site Professional where the city’s decision to hire a ing process again. Since that adding the details of the agree- just doesn't trust work when the suspension is consultant to review the environ- point, residents have been barred ment, since expired, are “between over and none of the work he mental reports was not up for from participating so far. us and the developer.” this developer to oversaw for the Summer Street discussion. “If people think there’s hanky- do the right thing site required LSP status to be The hearing - initially adver- ‘There’s no other way around it’ panky there, there’s nothing I can performed. After neighbors tised in a mailing to abutters as a do about that,” he added. on environmental raised the suspension with the chance for people to weigh in on Iappini, who sued the city when Before a second ZBA hearing, issues...There are Planning Department, it rec- the new application - was essen- an earlier permit was extended Proakis asked for a completely ommended Jaffe’s Summer tially shut down despite the in 2009, said the missing re- new application, meaning the fi- just too many Street reports be reviewed by ZBA’s vote to approve fronting ports are just the most recent nal approval process needed for an independent consultant, se- $4,000 for the consultant. example of the city siding with the development to go forward red flags lected by the city and paid for Bok and about a dozen others the developer, the name of would start again. by Arista. neighbors attended the hearing which has shifted three times The decision may have in part In a new application filed a “I am seeking to get to a point hoping to have a chance to speak during the past nine years but been because of what Summer week after the second ZBA where we can review this case on the issue. Proakis demurred, remained within control of the Street neighbor Tom Bok found hearing, the city suddenly gained based upon the facts and the saying,“It’s important to me that same people. Roberto Arista is before a meeting at the VFW. hundreds of pages of previously merits of the project,” Proakis we select the consultant without the head of the current compa- When he walked in, he saw an undisclosed reports and docu- said in an email.“This cannot be interference from either side.” ny listed on the application, environmental report from 2010 mentation, completed between done until there is a common “I don’t understand why Strategic Capital Group. lying on a table. 2002 and July 2010. No expla- understanding of the facts as it they’re not letting the public The issue of the missing re- “Where it crossed the line is nation has been given so far as to relates to the environmental test- have their say,” Gewirtz said ports stems from requirements when I found out there was an- why four additional reports had- ing done to date and the appro- after the meeting. the city put into effect last year, other report,”Proakis said of the n’t been submitted earlier. priate strategy going forward to For his part, Bok said the after possible contamination request for a new application.“I The nearly six inches of paper- address environmental impacts neighbors are only looking to became a concern at another said,‘I can’t deal with you guys work contained in the seven re- of the project.” have a voice in the decisions the development. The Planning doing this anymore.’” ports filed leave most of the The consultant, however, city makes about the project, and Department now requires that questions about the conditions would not conduct new testing, that Proakis’s assertion that the any environmental reports pre- A bigger issue than ‘oops’ of the site unanswered. While and recommendations would city is a neutral party is “laugh- pared for a site be included as a the reports note the site acquired be left to Arista to implement. able” considering how it’s han- part of the zoning application. The residents opposed to the gasoline storage tanks in 1931, it Bok said those limitations do dled the proposed project so far. Confronted with questions project, however, question why is unclear whether their location more to raise suspicions than “The only people acting inde- from both residents and alder- the earlier application wasn’t de- was taken into account during assuage neighbors. pendently right now are the men at a June ZBA hearing, nied altogether, or allowed to be environmental testing, and test- “The community just doesn’t neighbors,”Bok said.“The city is George Proakis, City of withdrawn with prejudice. Al- ing to explore possible contami- trust this developer to do the doing whatever it can to push Somerville planning director, lowing the developer to with- nation further never took place. right thing on environmental is- this project forward. They’ve explained that city officials draw with prejudice would keep sues,”he said.“There are just too been participating in the sales view such applications as “living the project out of the ZBA for A suspended license many red flags.” pitch from Day One.” documents” that could be one year, while a denial would George O’Shea, Iappini’s hus- While the next hearing on added to over time. block it for two years. Residents also remain skepti- band, said because the state De- the project was scheduled for As an example, Proakis cited a “Given the history of uses at cal of what’s in the reports partment of Environmental tonight at City Hall, it is ex- cover letter to a 2009 report that this site … the excavation and themselves. Protection is the only agency pected to be delayed until said there was a “moderate to construction required pursuant The testing was conducted that can act on contamination is- August 24. high” risk of contamination to this proposal represents a se- under the supervision of sues, the city shouldn’t be focus- ______based on the land’s previous use rious threat to the safety of our Daniel Jaffe, president of ing on vetting the IES reports. This story was reprinted from as a gas station. The developer families,” Bok said in an email to Somerville-based IES Inc. He “What seems crazy is review- postsomerville.com added it to the application the the ZBA before the second hear- held a license from the state day before the hearing - a move ing.“The idea that the developer to perform environmental Want to write local Somerville stories? Alderman-at-Large Bill White would intentionally withhold testing and plan clean-up ef- called “unacceptable.” these reports long after the ap- forts until it was suspended Call 617-666-4010 At that meeting,Arista said the propriate time to disclose them for 15 months in February. failure to submit the report ear- is extremely troubling.” “In light of the nature of and speak to the Editor 18 AUGUST 24, 2011

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City of Somerville Inspectional Services Department As of Tuesday Stop Work Orders June 21 2011 Stop work orders are posted on properties by city officials to indicate that all work on a property stop immediately. To be issued a stop work order, the work being done is either not properly permitted or it's is outside the statures of the building code. Address: Address: Address: Address: 20 Jaques Street 45 Marshall Street 53 Harding Street 70 Elmwood Street 45 Main Street 84 Concord Avenue 36 Ames Street 8 Pinckney Street 24-26 Ossipee Road 47 Whitman Street 505 Medford Street 113 Glen Street 8 Appleton Street 40 Paulina Street 37 Charnwood Road 10 Cleveland Street 36 Fountain Avenue 420 Medford Street 17 Gilman Terrace 417 Medford Street 38 Robinson Street AUGUST 24, 2011 21

Greg Klyma takes Somerville by storm

By Michelle Cooper break up the band and go solo at almost the same time he Greg Klyma has been playing was fired from his job. That the guitar since he was an early was what ultimately put him teenager around 13 years old. in the position to pursue his It was something that just talent to the fullest. He dove came natural to him. His headlong into playing guitar mother had a friend whose and writing songs. daughters took guitar lessons Now he is releasing a DVD and she saw the talent in her that contains a full set of live son to do the same. performances, a music video, Since then Greg has been play- and guitar lessons which are ing and writing his own songs. “quite entertaining whether His inspiration is described as you play guitar or not,” Greg “everywhere and everyone.” He says. He is releasing Live Belt could be playing a game of bas- DVD on September 2 at the ketball and come up with a song Armory Center for the Arts. and go write it down. The event begins at 7:30 p.m. At 18 he released his first Friday night and will also fea- song and by the age of 21 he ture a special guest, Samantha had written over 100 songs. Farrell, who also plays guitar He has written mostly about and offers great vocals. Tickets family and friends. From 1993 are available for purchase at to 1997 Greg was part of a the door for $12 or online: band, but eventually decided www.forthesakeofthesong.com that the time had come to for $9.

Ms.Cam’s Answers from page 14

Answers 1. His first appearance 5. It is located at the Indy was at The Grand Ole 500 Motor Speedway Opry in 1956 6. The Washington Post 2. When cut they release a chemical, ethylsufine, 7. King Kullen which makes your eyes water 8.“Tin Lizzie” Greg Klyma sings and plays it from the heart, and will be releasing his Live Belt DVD on September 2 at the Armory Center 3. Although their feet 9. It is the speed of sound for the Arts in Somerville. contain the same number at sea level of bones as other mam- mals, theirs are so tightly 10. Strong westerly winds Somerville R&R Yard Sale packed they don’t have a By Mariam Sharia when I walked into Newbury of vintage clothes. Owner of on- spring mechanism 11. There are three Comics and all the records were line Etsy store 1128, she has The looming threat of rain did- gone.” been finding her goods at estate 4.“Wilson” - it was a Wil- 12. Aboard the USS n't keep Somerville's music fans This love for vinyl has contin- sales and thrift stores and re- son Sporting Goods Vol- MISSOURI on Septem- from tracking down fresh vinyl ued throughout his whole life, glamourizing them into one-of- leyball ber 2, 1945 this weekend. inspiring him to open his own a-kind pieces. Hundreds of local music en- store in Upton, The Nevermind Kupillas named her two thusiasts and bargain hunters Shop, home to rare records and a biggest influences as traveling flocked to Somerville's Union wide span of music memorabilia. and people-watching as she sold Square for last Sunday's Rock Lawless has accommodated his a purse to a customer, noting it and Roll Yard Sale. The outside business to the rise in demand of had been a souvenir from her market was sponsored by the punk and early 1960's garage trip to Italy. Somerville Arts Council and rock, but is quick to add that he While most shoppers left the gave shoppers an opportunity to doesn't discriminate when it market cradling a few vinyl finds, support a variety of local DIY comes to music genres. some attendees said there was one small business owners. Although vinyl was the corner- thing stopping them from brows- While some vendors were fresh stone of the yard sale, many shop- ing through the sea of records. to the event, many sellers have pers were leaving with homemade “I've seen some great records made the yard sale an annual sta- crafts. From handcrafted cup- and posters,” said Winter Hill ple since its first Somerville ap- cake-shaped soap to refurbished resident Ari Fertig while carry- pearance in 2007.Worcester-born vintage bicycles,skateboard decks, ing a bag of prints he had bought record shop owner Mick Lawless and felt hair accessories, vendors from Monkey Chow, a company is one of these veterans. A vinyl braved the grey skies to offer their boasting the clever and colorful devotee ever since his discovery of wares to visitors. art of Aaron Kovalcsik. rock band The Monkees in high Somerville resident and re- “Only thing is, I don't have a school,“the saddest day of my life” turning vendor Rachel Kupillas record player. If I did, I'd be all Lawless recounts, “was in 93' manned a booth lined with racks over that.” 22 AUGUST 24, 2011

SCAT Program Schedule for the Week

Wednesday August 24 1:00pm African TV Network 9:00am Festival Kreyol 1:30pm Somerville Housing Authority 12:00am Free Speech TV 2:00pm Thom Hartmann 10:00am Tele Galaxie 2:00pm The Thom Hartmann Program 8:00am Democracy Now! 4:00pm Improv Toolkit with Nadira Jamal 11:00am Dead Air Live Show 3:00pm Robyn & Max Exercise 9:00am GRIT TV 5:00pm Ablevision 12:00pm Reeling, The Movie Review 3:30pm Esoteric Science 10:00am Abugida TV 5:30pm Cook w/ Georgia& Dez 12:30pm Somerville Housing Authority 4:00pm Art@SCATV 11:00am Somerville News Reading 6:00pm Al Jazeera TV 1:00pm (LIVE) Bongoman 6:00pm Al Jazeera TV 12:00noon Democracy Now! 6:30pm Art @ SCAT 5:00pm Tele Kreyol 7:00pm Art @ SCATV 1:00pm Talk About Somerville 7:00pm (LIVE) Tele Magazine 6:00pm Tele Magazine 7:30pm Healthy Hypnosis 1:30pm Adventures of Scuba Jack 7:30pm Money On Your Mind 9:00pm Nossa Gente e Costumes 8:00pm Right Here, Right Now 2:00pm Thom Hartman show 8:00pm (LIVE) Fouye Zo Nan Kalalou 10:00pm Wrestling Talk 8:30pm Steve Katsos Show 3:00pm (LIVE) Medical Tutor 10:00pm Sonic Lobotomy 11:00pm Sonic Lobotomy 9:00pm Dedilhando A Saudade 3:30pm Tribuna Medica 11:00pm JuPrey Productions Sunday August 28 10:00pm Bate Papo con Shirley 4:00pm Life Matters Friday August 26 12:00am Free Speech TV 11:00pm Visual Radio 5:00pm CommonSense 12:00am Free Speech TV 6:00am Rompendo em Fe Tuesday August 30 5:30pm Healer in Every House 6:00am Live Response 7:00am Vida Na TV 12:00am Free Speech TV 6:00pm Al Jazeera 7:00am Recovery Roundtable 8:00am In Season, Out of Season 7:00pm Perils For Pedestrians 7:00pm (LIVE) Chita Tande 8:00am Democracy Now! 9:00am Heritage Baptist Church 8:00am Democracy Now! 8:00pm (LIVE) Somerville Pundits 9:00am Creating Cooperative Kids 10:00am Christian Assemble Tab. 9:00am Somerville News Reading 8:30pm Talk About Somerville 10:30am Somerville Newspaper Reading 11:00am International Church of God 10:00am Tele Kreyol 9:00pm Somerville Rocks 12:00noon Democracy Now! 12noon Somerville Housing Auth. 11:00am Commonsense 9:30pm (LIVE) The Freemont Show 1:00pm The Expert Series 1:00pm Waltham Philharmonic Orch. 12:00noon Democracy Now! 10:00pm The Smoki & Dick Show 1:30pm Cook w/ Georgia & Dez 2:00pm The Road to Recovery 1:00pm The Commonwealth Report 10:30pm Art @ SCAT 2:00pm Thom Hartmann Program 3:00pm Inside Talk 1:30pm Know Your Rights 11:00pm The Garage 3:00pm Inside Talk 4:00pm Dedilhando A Saudade 2:00pm The Thom Hartmann Show 11:30pm Somerville Rocks 5:00pm Art @ SCAT 5:00pm Ethoipian Satelite TV 3:30pm Active Aging Thursday August 25 6:00pm Al Jazeera TV 6:00pm Abugida TV 5:00pm (LIVE) Poet to Poet 12:00am Free Speech TV 7:30pm Talk About Somerville 7:00pm African TV Network 6:00am Creating Cooperative Kids 9:30pm Bandwidth TV 8:00pm Tele Magazine 5:30pm Jeff Jam 7:00am Know Your Rights 11:00pm Perils For Pedestrians Monday August 29 6:00pm A Jazeera 8:00am Democracy Now! Saturday August 27 12:00am Free Speech TV 7:00pm Art @ SCAT 9:00am GRIT TV 12:00am Free Speech TV 8:00am Democracy Now! 7:30pm (LIVE) Greater Somerville w/ Joe Lynch 10:00am Active Aging 6:00am Arabic Hour 10:00am Somerville Newspaper Reading 8:00pm (LIVE) Dead Air Live Show 10:30am Jeff Jams 7:00am GAY USA 11:00am Nosse Gente e Costumes 9:00pm Talking About Somerville 11:00am Somerville Newspaper Reading 8:00am The Struggle 12:00noon Democracy Now! 9:30pm Animal Agenda 12:00noon Democracy Now! 8:30am Animal Agenda 1:00pm Ablevision 10:00pm The Expert Series City Cable TV Schedule for the Week

Wednesday, August 24 8:15pm: (15) Somerville Students Rock! Rodent Behavior & Control 9:00am: (13/16) Ciampa Square Dedication 9:00am: (13/16) Somerville: On the Right Track Friday, August 26 1:30pm: (15) 7th Annual SCAP Meeting 9:00am: (15) Kid Stuff 9:00am: (15) Project STAR 12:00am: (13/16) Senior Picnic 2011 7:00pm: (13/16) Luther Bell & McLean Asylum 11:30am: (15) Our Schools, Our City 12:00pm: (13/16) Board of Aldermen Meeting - 9:15am: (13/16) The Gerry Leone Show 12:00am: (15) Villen TV - VTV Almost Live: Ep. 2 7:00pm: (15) Project STAR “Cyber Safety” REPLAY OF 8/25/11 12:15am: (15) Raising Families 7:10pm: (13/16) Ciampa Square Dedication 11:30am: (15) Our Schools, Our City 12:00pm: (15) Healey School Talent Show 12:45am: (15) Our Schools, Our City 12:00pm: (13/16) BOA Finance Committee Meeting 7:35pm: (13/16) The Gerry Leone Show 1:00am: (13/16) Special BOA Meeting 8/11/11 12:40pm: (15) 7th Annual SCAP Meeting 8/11/11 “Cyber Safety” 1:15am: (15) Somerville Students Rock! 1:25pm: (13/16) Congressional Update 12:00pm: (15) SHS Rewind: Boys' Soccer Playoffs - 8:00pm: (15) Kid Stuff Quarterfinals 2010 9:00am: (13/16) Congressional Update 8:05pm: (13/16) Special Meeting on 7:00pm: (13/16) School Committee Meeting - LIVE 7:00pm: (13/16) Congressional Update 9:00am: (15) Kid Stuff Rodent Behavior & Control 7:00pm: (15) SHS Rewind: Football Highlights 2010 7:00pm: (15) Our Schools, Our City 12:00pm: (13/16) Luther Bell & McLean Asylum 8:30pm: (15) 7th Annual SCAP Meeting 7:20pm: (15) Our Schools, Our City 7:30pm: (13/16) Somerville: On the Right Track 7:50pm: (15) Project STAR 12:00pm: (15) Project STAR Sunday, August 28 7:30pm: (15) Kid Stuff 12:00am: (13/16) Luther Bell & McLean Asylum 8:50pm: (15) Our Schools, Our City 12:10pm: (13/16) Ciampa Square Dedication 9:05pm: (15) WSNS Moving on Ceremony 7:45pm: (13/16) Luther Bell & McLean Asylum 12:00am: (15) Project STAR 12:35pm: (13/16) The Gerry Leone Show Tuesday, August 30 7:55pm: (13/16) The Gerry Leone Show “Cyber Safety” 12:10am: (13/16) Ciampa Square Dedication “Cyber Safety” 12:00am: (13/16) Hodgkins-Curtin Park Re-Opening 1:00pm: (15) Kid Stuff 12:35am: (13/16) The Gerry Leone Show 8:00pm: (15) SHS Rewind: Boys' Soccer Playoffs - “Cyber Safety” 12:00am: (15) SHS Rewind: Football Highlights 2010 1:05pm: (13/16) Special Meeting on Quarterfinals 2010 Rodent Behavior & Control 1:00am: (15) Kid Stuff 12:20am: (15) Our Schools, Our City 8:25pm: (13/16) Dance Showcase at Art Beat 12:50am: (15) Project STAR 1:30pm: (15) 7th Annual SCAP Meeting 1:05am: (13/16) Special Meeting on 9:25pm: (13/16) Morse-Kelley Park Groundbreaking Rodent Behavior & Control 1:50am: (15) Our Schools, Our City 7:00pm: (13/16) Luther Bell & McLean Asylum 2:05am: (15) WSNS Moving on Ceremony Thursday, August 25 1:30am: (15) 7th Annual SCAP Meeting 7:00pm: (15) Project STAR 9:00am: (13/16) The Mayor's Report 12:00am: (13/16) Congressional Update 12:00pm: (13/16) Senior Circuit 7:10pm: (13/16) Ciampa Square Dedication 9:00am: (15) Final String Concert at Kennedy School 12:00am: (15) Our Schools, Our City 12:00pm: (15) Raising Families 7:35pm: (13/16) The Gerry Leone Show 12:30am: (13/16) Somerville: On the Right Track 11:30am: (15) Our Schools, Our City “Cyber Safety” 12:30pm: (13/16) Senior Picnic 2011 12:00pm: (13/16) Senior Circuit 12:30am: (15) Kid Stuff 8:00pm: (15) Kid Stuff 12:25pm: (15) Our Schools, Our City 12:00pm: (15) SHS Rewind: Boys' Soccer Playoffs - 12:45am: (13/16) Luther Bell & McLean Asylum 12:55pm: (15) Our Schools, Our City 8:05pm: (13/16) Special Meeting on Semifinals 2010 12:55am: (13/16) The Gerry Leone Show 1:25pm: (15) SHS Rewind: Boys' Soccer Playoffs - Rodent Behavior & Control 12:30pm: (13/16) The Mayor's Report “Cyber Safety” Semifinals 2010 8:30pm: (15) 7th Annual SCAP Meeting 1:00pm: (13/16) Dance Showcase at Art Beat 1:00am: (15) SHS Rewind: Boys' Soccer Playoffs - 1:30pm: (13/16) Dance Showcase at Art Beat Saturday, August 27 Quarterfinals 2010 7:00pm: (13/16) Senior Circuit 1:30pm: (15) Villen TV - VTV Almost Live: Ep. 2 12:00am: (13/16) Luther Bell & McLean Asylum 1:25am: (13/16) Dance Showcase at Art Beat 7:00pm: (15) Raising Families 7:00pm: (13/16) Senior Circuit 12:00am: (15) Project STAR 2:25am: (13/16) Morse-Kelley Park Groundbreaking 7:30pm: (13/16) Senior Picnic 2011 7:00pm: (15) Kid Stuff 12:10am: (13/16) Ciampa Square Dedication 9:00am: (13/16) Dance Showcase at Art Beat 7:25pm: (15) Our Schools, Our City 7:30pm: (13/16) Somerville: On the Right Track 12:35am: (13/16) The Gerry Leone Show 9:00am: (15) Raising Families 7:55pm: (15) Our Schools, Our City 7:30pm: (15) SHS Rewind: Boys' Soccer Playoffs - “Cyber Safety” 8:25pm: (15) SHS Rewind: Boys' Soccer Playoffs - Preliminary 2010 11:30am: (15) Villen TV - VTV Almost Live: Ep. 2 1:00am: (15) Kid Stuff Semifinals 2010 7:45pm: (13/16) The Mayor's Report 12:00pm: (13/16) Senior Circuit 1:05am: (13/16) Special Meeting on 8:30pm: (13/16) Board of Aldermen Meeting - 8:30pm: (13/16) School Committee Meeting - 11:45pm: (15) Our Schools, Our City Rodent Behavior & Control REPLAY OF 8/25/11 REPLAY OF 8/29/11 12:00pm: (13/16) Sunsetters on Hall Ave. 1:30am: (15) 7th Annual SCAP Meeting Monday, August 29 9:05pm: (15) Our Schools, Our City 12:15pm: (15)Final String Concert at Kennedy School 12:00am: (13/16) Senior Circuit 12:00pm: (13/16) Luther Bell & McLean Asylum 12:00am: (13/16) Senior Circuit 12:45pm: (13/16) Art Beat 2011 12:00am: (15) Raising Families 12:00pm: (15) Project STAR 12:00am: (15) Kid Stuff 1:00pm: (15) K-8 Art Fair Opening 12:30am: (13/16) Senior Picnic 2011 12:10pm: (13/16) Ciampa Square Dedication 12:30am: (13/16) Somerville: On the Right Track 7:00pm: (13/16) Board of Aldermen Meeting - LIVE 12:25am: (15) Our Schools, Our City 12:35pm: (13/16) The Gerry Leone Show 12:55am: (15) Our Schools, Our City 12:30am: (15) SHS Rewind: Boys' Soccer Playoffs - 7:00pm: (15) Villen TV - VTV Almost Live: Ep. 2 “Cyber Safety” 1:25am: (15) SHS Rewind: Boys' Soccer Playoffs - Preliminary 2010 7:15pm: (15) Raising Families 1:00pm: (15) Kid Stuff Semifinals 2010 12:45am: (13/16) The Mayor's Report 7:45pm: (15) Our Schools, Our City 1:05pm: (13/16) Special Meeting on 1:30am: (13/16) Dance Showcase at Art Beat 2:05pm: (15) Our Schools, Our City AUGUST 24, 2011 23

OFF THE SHELF by Doug Holder Boston as a Literary City Although the title of this piece is “Boston as a Liter- ary City” there are many references to Somerville folks who make the Boston area a vibrant hub of verse. In fact the author Kathleen Spivack is a member of Somerville's Bagel Bards. So with the fall ap- proaching and new college students in town I thought this would be an excellent article for this week's “Off the Shelf.” - Doug Holder ______Boston is a historically literary city. The beauty of Boston for writers today is that it is manageable, friendly, diverse, and non-hierarchical. I am sure SOMERVILLE the reverse is equally true, of course. cultural and there are many opportunities for writ- edited by Doug Holder Whether you are a young aspiring student or an ers of diversity to come together. First Night, a city established writer it is easy to meet and speak, read wide New Year’s celebration, began in Boston in Lyrical your work and share ideas. Boston is non-intimi- 1976 under Clara Wainwright and Zaren Earles. It Poet Matthew Ganem writes the LYRICAL: “I'm a former dating and, despite its variety of poets, very demo- opened its doors to literary readings from writers resident that still hangouts in the city. I have a book coming cratic actually. There are numerous presses and as from every community.Later Patricia Smith was in- out in the fall through Books of Hope based in Somerville. well as many writing centers that encourage our strumental in bringing the Poetry Slam here, which The poem basically describes losing someone that was just work. Our long winters help: we huddle together helped youth of all backgrounds to hone skills in with you and some of the stages of grief. Danny Nunes, James around the metaphoric campfires and warm our writing and performance. Poets in the Schools Slattery, Stephen Pacheco and Michael Sparks were close hands on writing. started in the 70’s as well, and linked writers work- friends that passed away and this is a piece dedicated to them.” In 1959 I came to Boston on a fellowship to study ing in schools with each other, and with the diver- with poet Robert Lowell, both in his famous work- sity of Boston’s school population. Sam Cornish, The Angels Called Your Number shop and in private tutorial. He introduced me to Boston’s current Poet Laureate, a writer and schol- other poets.They included Sylvia Plath,Anne Sex- ar teacher and former bookstore owner, has been You were just with me ton,Adrienne Rich, Elizabeth Bishop, Stanley Ku- tireless in his efforts to encourage poetry. We’ve Living, breathing right here nitz, Basil Bunting, Jonathan Griffin, and others. seen many Boston area literary festivals blossom. Now I'm suppose to believe your memory Later, writers Frank Bidart,Andrew Wylie, Robert Under its recent ownership of the Grolier, the Is the only way you will reappear Pinsky, Jonathan Galassi, Lloyd Schwartz, Fanny warm and wonderful Ifeanyi and Carol Menkiti Conversations of the future Howe, Gail Mazur and James Atlas; to name only have brought a specifically multicultural approach Planning out tomorrow a few, gravitated to Lowell as well. Lowell champi- to the store and it is once again a lively magnet for Then it hit me sooner oned his writers, and the experience of working the poetic community, with its own ambiance. That death promises only sorrow with him changed lives. Theirs is a labor of love indeed and we love them Best friends, closer than brothers The Grolier Poetry Bookshop has always been a for keeping this historic bookstore alive. We also We share moments frozen in time historic center for poetry, and survives today under cite the presses of Steve Glines, Doug Holder, J. Now the angels called your number Kates, and others. The work of Harris Gardner When I wish I could have cut you in line its new owner, Ifeanyi Menkiti. Founded by Gordon Tears run rivers of pain Cairney,it was a home for the young T.S Eliot, E.E. and Jack Powers. Sajed Kamal at the Fenway. Thoughts of spreading your wings in the sky Cummings, Archibald MacLeish, Richard Wilbur, There are many links between the writing circles in All I want is to call out your name and later for Margaret Atwood, Robert Creeley, Boston. We are lucky to have the resources, the I don't want to say goodbye Gerard Malanga, James Alan McPherson and many dedicated bookstore owners and teachers and ad- Walking past your family others. Its roster of patrons mirrors aspects of our ministrators, the open heartedness of our poetic That treated me as their own literary heritage. It is lined with photographs. institutions, the diversity of community, and the Cuddled by hugs of misery The young Louisa Solano who had worked at the manageable size of greater Boston’s literary land- Scared to go at this life alone Grolier took over the store when Gordon died. She scape to support our writing life. Generosity is the I physically hurt brought it into the 21st century. One of the leg- word that best describes Boston’s literary scene. My heart is broken in two endary dedicated great booksellers in America, Now I stand on this earth Louisa’s knowledge, taste, passion, width of book -Kathleen Spivack I'm here without you buying, and her reading series reflected the whole ______I pictured us with grey hair span of American poetry. She also sponsored Kathleen Spivack is the author of A History of Hanging out with our grandchildren prizes for young poets. Yearning, Winner of the Sows Ear International Po- Yelling at them from the porch stairs Seamus Heaney was in Boston during that time etry Prize 2010, first runner up in the New England Man I hate this feeling and often at the Grolier. He inspired us with his Book Festival, and winner of the London Book Festi- I wish I told you I loved you more poetry and also with his open generous nature. val; Moments of Past Happiness (Earthwinds/Groli- When you were still alive The Woodberry Poetry Room, at Lamont Library, er Editions 2007); The Beds We Lie In (Scarecrow All I have is memories from before Harvard University grew under the directorship of 1986), nominated for a Pulitzer Prize; The Honey- Moments that will always survive Straits Haviarias. The Woodberry Poetry Room moon (Graywolf 1986); Swimmer in the Spreading Looking into pictures of us together opened to all members of the writing community Dawn (Applewood 1981); The Jane Poems (Dou- And it doesn't seem real and had a vast collection of recordings, books and bleday 1973); Flying Inland (Doubleday 1971); We were boys forever little magazines.The Voices and Visions series was Robert Lowell, A Personal Memoir; (forthcoming Now we hangout in cemetery fields one of their projects. Christina Thompson, Don 2011) and a novel, Unspeakable Things. She is a re- I lay in the grass next to you Share, Christina Davis and others continued with cipient of the Allen Ginsberg Poetry Award 2010, As the days pass by the 2010 Erica Mumford Award, and the 2010 Pau- Hope your waiting at the vestibule the Woodberry Poetry Room to make its archival When I spread my wings to fly material available. The Henry Wadsworth manok Award. Published in numerous magazines Till we meet again on the other side Longfellow House in conjunction with the New and anthologies, some of her work has been translat- We will share this life I live England Poetry Club, sponsors readings on its pa- ed into French. Other publications include The New I still can't believe you died trician grounds. The Boston Public Library hosts Yorker, Ploughshares, The Atlantic Monthly, Poetry, It's me and you forever kid several festivals for writing. Massachusetts Review, Virginia Quarterly, The And on the grassroots level, the Bagel Bards as Southern Review, Harvard Review, The Paris Re- - Matthew Ganem well as many other community writing groups wel- view, The Kenyon Review, Agni, New Letters, and come local writers, editors, and publishers to week- others. Her work is featured in numerous anthologies. To have your work considered for the Lyrical send it to: ly networking sessions. There are similar groups in She has also won several International Solas Prizes Doug Holder, 25 School St.; Somerville, MA 02143. [email protected] other parts of Boston. Our city is small and multi- for “Best Essays.” 24 AUGUST 24, 2011