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Vol. 40 No. 29 • JULY 27, 2011 Somerville’s only independent community newspaper [email protected] Inside: Mystic River Park unveiled Public to DCR: keep it natural

By Andrew Firestone The debate of Somerville's last refuge of natural green arose this past Wednesday, July 20, when community members met with representatives from the Department of Conservation and Recreation to discuss new development for the Mystic River Park. The Mystic River Park will undergo a major renovation during the first phase of the Assembly Square development, aid- ed by one million dollars of funds from the Fed- A new store in eral Realty Investment Trust for mitigation. town? During these initial planning phases, commu- page 5 nity members were adamant that the area not lose its natural charm to the vast urban develop- ment set to take place. The 6.3 acre park, which will have 1.8 acres added onto it during the con- struction, is slated to become an attractive, mixed-use park with waterfront vistas along the banks of the Mystic River. Currently, the water quality of this river has been named as suspect, with the last grading earning a 'D-' by the Envi- ronmental Protection Agency. However, with the sewage dumping being mitigated, and the Photo courtesy of Copley Wolff Design Group Photo courtesy of Copley Wolff rise of the proposed shopping/ residential zone, Bucolic greenery and serene tranquility such as is depicted here could be in the offing for Assembly Row. this will only change for Continued on page 17

Tasting the exotic in Union Square Jackson Street Group Home opens page 7 By Harry Kane The Walnut Street Center has expanded, and now a new group home for handicapped adults opened last Friday July, 22 on Jackson Street. “There are currently 18 of these facilities in Somerville now,” said Katherine Hardy, the Of- fice Facilities Manager at the Walnut Street Center.“There will be 5 new tenants living at the Jackson Street facility starting in August.” The Walnut Street Center provides support services

in Somerville and other nearby communities to Photo by Harry Kane people with developmental disabilities. Joe Churchill, Executive Director at the Wal- Seizing the nut Street Center said,“The Jackson Road Pro- Summer ject represents Walnut Street Center's pages 12-13 continuing effort to provide excellent service de- livery and state of the art facilities for the intel- Newstalk ...... p.2 lectually and physically impaired consumers we The Week in Crime . . . .p.4 have pledged to serve. I intend to continue the Commentary ...... p.8-9 tradition started by the Walnut Street Center Beacon Hill Roll Call . .p.10 over 40 years ago, to increase opportunities for Sports ...... p.14 our disabled consumers to live as independent TV Logs ...... p.22 and productive members of Continued on page 21 A ribbon cutting ceremony heralded the completion of the Jackson Street Group Home project. 2 JULY 27, 2011

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Response to Another missed IKEA opportunity

si or no says: Next week is Mayor Joe Curtatone 7th annual Boston Har- bor Cruise,Wednesday,August 3, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Departs Is Ikea going to make it happen or no. If not, they will loose thousands in permits that are un-re- from Long Wharf. Cost is only $50pp. Email brooke@thes- fundable. Is it really unnecessary to place a big box store there? I am upset that the city is allow- cannellgroup.com ing a big box such as Ikea or something similar to come in. Rumor has it that the city met with *************** Ikea reps last week.What was/is the outcome? Are they coming or not? Simple question, deserves Happy Birthday to a lot of people in the 'Ville this week. Two a simple answer. I am sure that Ikea is stringing the city on by not giving a definate answer. special ladies of The News, Marisa Tauro and Patti Norton are celebrating this Friday. Of course, we wish them the best and a great day. Some other notables here are Rick Hart of the Hart Ellen says: family fame. Hard to believe he's now a father of 3 himself. We wish him a Happy Birthday.Locally,John Serpico, who is a new Anyone who thinks people will travel to and from IKEA by subway has never shopped at IKEA, resident of Winter Hill and recently got married. Our own Jim- or is delusional, or both. my Del Ponte, who writes about himself and all of us here in the 'Ville - those special memories - and is extremely active here Squiggy says: in the city. We wish him a great day. To Janice Delorey of City Hall, a nice person who is always pleasant and smiling if not its a scam. They do a few sidewalks and plant a few trees and tell you that Assembly Sq is build- helpful to those that call. We wish her a great day as well. We want to wish our good friend Joe DaSilva, who comes back ing out. We are not that stupid. How about pving Temple St??? That project was finished 2 years every now and then from his home in Florida to visit all the rel- agao and the contractor promised to repave the entire street. atives and friends here in the 'Ville, a good day.Diane Mahoney, who moved as well but her heart is always here in the 'Ville - she's also back and forth - a special day for her as well. To all Bill Shelton says: the Happy Birthday people here in the 'Ville this week, enjoy and have a great day - and stay cool. Ellen: In this area, as opposed to Stoughton, IKEA’s customers would be disproportionately stu- *************** dents and new arrivals furnishing apartments. A majority don’t have cars. IKEA will deliver pur- chases. Smaller smaller goods would be carried on the T, particularly if IKEA honored its Candidate Michael Nionakis, who is running for Alder- man at Large, will be having a kickoff party this coming previous commitment to provide the stick-on wheels. Thursday that should be well attended by a lot of people. The function will be held at Casey’s on Lower Broadway. Log onto TheSomervilleNews.com to leave your own comments Mike has a lot of family and friends here in the ‘Ville. He should do well. *************** TheSomervilleNews.com poll of the week Continued on page 8 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 on whether or not you think the McGrath Highway overpass should be taken down or repaired. If you don’t agree with the results, simply log onto TheSomervilleNews.com.

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Public meeting Visiting Somerville for healthcare set for tonight

By Andrew Firestone the matter. If they wish to join within fiscal year 2012, they Tonight, July 27, at 6:00 p.m. must announce their intention to begins the public forum of the do so by September 1, and that city's efforts to join the Group would need to be after a 30-day Insurance Commission (GIC), public comment period following and thus save a possible $9.3 the meeting. million. The meeting will be Mayor Curtatone has been held as part of the Somerville supportive of the possible Board of Aldermen Finance amendment since day one, due Committee in the Aldermanic to the incredibly high cost of Chambers of City Hall, and all healthcare and its proceeding are invited to attend. havoc upon the city budget. The Finance Committee went Curtatone hopes that a major Photo by William Tauro over the ins-and-outs of the pos- roadblock to financial clarity sible joining at a meeting on July will result from the public em- 21, where a few of them raised ployees of the city joining GIC concerns over the quality of hos- and says he will join it as soon pitals opened to the those on the as he is able to. plan. President Rebekah Criticism from public em- Gewirtz of Ward 6 was especial- ployees comes from the bill (L to R) Bruna Mota, Marco Tulio Mariano and Nathalia Braga here visiting the city from Belo Horizonte Brazil while ly passionate regarding the best stripping public unions of the enjoying the extreme summer heat of a typical Somerville summer day at the Prospect Hill Tower. care for those who have serious their right to collectively bar- illness or injury. gain and replacing it with a The meeting will be the public's board of three representatives if Hickey returns as Director chance to voice their concerns or there is a dispute between em- questions to the aldermen. It is ployees and the city. GIC also also near to the last day that the does not allow any plans from of Council On Aging city can have a public meeting on Blue Cross/ Blue Shield. City financial probe uncovers no misappropriation of funds After a forensic audit of The City then self-reported its to have her returning to her job.” Somerville Council on Aging fi- findings to the State Ethics The City has tightened some nancial records, the City has Commission and the Middlesex of the accounting practices at cleared Council Director Cyn- County District Attorney's of- the Council on Aging to add thia Hickey to return to work on fice, both of which deferred to greater transparency and the Monday, August 1. Hickey had the City's handling of the matter. city recently reinstated its inter- been on paid leave until the in- “At the outset of this situation, nal auditor position, which will vestigation was concluded. we promised to handle it in a se- be able to monitor in greater de- The audit, conducted by the rious and responsible manner tail the financial practices of all outside accounting firm of Pow- and we have done just that,” said City departments. ers & Sullivan, began in Febru- Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone. “I would like to give special ary and reviewed Council on “Our seniors deserve a well-run thanks to Connie Lorenti and Aging financial records dating Council on Aging and we can Suzanne Norton, who stepped back to December, 2006. The say with confidence that we have up to a leadership role and made To advertise in City paid $17,000 for the audit. a well-run Council on Aging. sure the Council on Aging con- Ultimately it was determined One thing that became clear tinued to deliver for the seniors The Somerville News call that Hickey did not misappro- during this audit was that Cindy in our community,” Curtatone priate funds and that she made Hickey has an unwavering com- said.“I also would like to thank Bobbie Toner: 617-666-4010 no attempts to enrich herself, mitment to the senior popula- Cindy Hickey for her coopera- family or friends. tion of Somerville.We are happy tion through Continued on page 20 4 JULY 27, 2011

By Jim Clark Illegal pill transactions uncovered Undercover Somerville PD Nar- scene commenced to pursue and the man she met and turned sexual conduct for a fee and re- said. A subsequent search found cotics/Vice officers put one al- confront the individuals involved. them over to officers on the sisting arrest. Federico to be in possession of leged illegal pill dealer out of Amy Hill, 22, was detained scene, police said. According to A short time later, officers ob- one Suboxone tablet, according business last week as a result of and questioned at the corner of reports, Hill was found to be in served the male suspect in ques- to reports. their ongoing surveillance opera- Quincy and Summer Streets. possession of two Perc 30's tion enter a car that had Federico was arrested and tions in the Church, Summer, While at first denying any in- (Oxycodone Hydrochloride). reportedly been cruising the charged with distribution of a and Qunicy Streets area. volvement in a drug buy, as well She was arrested and charged area. Officers converged on the class B drug, drug violation near Upon noticing a suspicious as allegedly giving a false name to with possession of a class B drug car and observed the suspect, a school or park, resisting arrest, looking exchange between a man police, she eventually admitted and conspiracy to violate drug Christopher Federico, 22, plac- possession of a class B drug, and and a woman, officers on the to purchasing some pills from law, and on warrant charges of ing a pill in his mouth, police conspiracy to violate drug law. Ongoing sting yields prostitution bust An ongoing sting operation run Wednesday when a meeting was tact her again by phone when up officers entered the residence that Neto was helping her by by the Somerville Police Depart- set up after responding to an ad he arrived at a Pearl Street res- and placed Gomes under arrest putting notices on Web sites, ad- ment Drug/Vice Control Unit offering sexual services for a fee. idence, according to police. on charges of sexual conduct for vertising her services.A comput- has been focused on prostitution While speaking on the phone When the officer arrived at a fee, police said. er and written records indicating activity in the area. By searching to the suspect, Camilla Gomes' residence he was report- A subsequent search of the a history of such transactions through classified advertise- Gomes, 26, the investigating edly let inside and instructed to premises found a man, Jose Ne- was found on the premises, ac- ments, investigators make con- officer was quoted a fee of place the money on a table, as the to, 37, attempting to hide in an cording to police. Neto was also tact with suspected offenders. $120 for sexual services, and Gomes undressed, police said. adjoining room, according to po- arrested and charged with deriv- One such incident occurred last was further instructed to con- On a pre-arranged signal, back- lice. Gomes reportedly stated ing support from prostitution. Inappropriate marking of territory Somerville Police responded to a sitting on a bench at a bus stop. that the incident was caught on implying that he may have been ly began walking away.The man report of a man urinating in The business owner told the the business' security video tape. intoxicated at the time. He was returned shortly thereafter, public last Thursday, reportedly officer that the man had brazen- When confronted by the offi- reportedly in possession of an though, and defiantly refused to at the front of a business on ly relieved himself right out in cer, the man, Daniel Iannaccone, unopened can of beer at the leave, saying that he wanted to Broadway. the open, and that he would have 50, of Medford, reportedly time. The officer also noted that wait for a bus, police said. Upon arrival at the scene, the in- not reported the incident had claimed that he had done noth- Iannaccone's pants seemed to be As Iannaccone's behavior be- vestigating officer was met by the the man behaved more discreet- ing wrong and denied that he wet around the crotch area. came more defiant and aggres- business owner who phoned in ly by going around to the back of urinated in the open. The officer The officer reportedly advised sive, the officer ultimately placed the complaint, who then pointed the building, according to re- reports that he felt that Iannac- Iannaccone to leave the area and, him under arrest, charging him out the alleged offender who was ports. The officer was also told cone's speech seemed slurred, after much coaxing, he eventual- with indecent exposure. Hungry shoplifter angered Repeat trespasser by police intervention removed An employee at the Market The man was stopped by ing, saying that he was going to Somerville Police responded were informed that the intrud- Basket on Somerville Avenue store personnel as he tried kill everyone. to calls last week of a trespass- er had entered an apartment became suspicious of a man leaving, and was reportedly Agresti reportedly continued er, who had repeatedly been there. who entered the store's bath- found to have a cooked chick- yelling and screaming as he barred from the Clarendon The officers were allowed in- room carrying a carton of or- en hidden under his shirt. was led out of the store. He Hill Property, 1366 Broadway, to the apartment and found ange juice last week. Upon The man, Derek Agresti, 41, has been charged with once again violating the order Joseph Cardosi, 46, hiding in a investigation, the employee was held at the store until police shoplifting by asportation, to stay away. closet, police said. found the emptied carton in arrived. When questioned by threat to commit a crime, dis- Responding officers report- He was removed from the the bathroom after the man police he reportedly claimed that orderly conduct, and resisting edly spoke with security per- property and charged with had left, according to reports. he had no ID and began shout- arrest. sonnel at the property and trespassing.

Arrests: St., July 19, 4:24 p.m., arrested at 62 Church St. on charges of charge of assault and battery. July 20, 7:04 p.m., arrested at 36 Derek Agresti, 41, July 18, at 49 Derby St. on multiple possession of a class B drug and Camilla Gomes, 26, of 151 Munroe St. on a charge of viola- 2:24 p.m., arrested at 400 warrant charges. conspiracy to violate drug law, Central, July 20, 5:51 p.m., ar- tion of city ordinance open con- Somerville Ave. on charges of Christopher Federico, 22, of and on warrant charges of sexu- rested at 202 Pearl St. on a tainer. shoplifting by asportation, 31 Hamlet St., July 19, 8:04 al conduct for a fee and resisting charge of sexual conduct for a Daniel Iannaccone, 50, of 51 threat to commit a crime, disor- p.m., arrested at 62 Church St. arrest. fee. Bowers St., Medford, July 21, derly conduct, and resisting ar- on charges of distribution of a Joseph Cardosi, 46, July 19, Jose Neto, 37, of 151 Central, 11:55 a.m., arrested at 525 rest. class B drug, drug violation near 11:00 p.m., arrested at 1366 July 20, 5:51 p.m., arrested at Broadway on a charge of inde- Christopher Brown, 31, of 50 a school or park, resisting arrest, Broadway on a charge of tres- 202 Pearl St. on a charge of de- cent exposure. River Rd., July 19, 2:09 a.m., ar- possession of a class B drug, and passing. riving support from prostitu- Adam Rodriguez, 21, of 124 rested at home on a charge of conspiracy to violate drug law. Marta McClung, 38, of 35 tion. Manning St., Hudson, July 21, assault and battery. Amy Hill, 22, of 37 Quincy Marshall St., July 20, 12:08 Thomas McDonough, 32, of 9:17 a.m., arrested at 69 Pearl St., July 19, 8:04 p.m., arrested a.m., arrested at home on a 74 Sagamore Rd., Weymouth, St. on Laura Oliver, 39, of 79 Derby Continued on page 19 JULY 27, 2011 5

Walmart to Assembly Row? Mayor: ‘Not so fast’

By Andrew Firestone desirable, being right next to the future Orange Line stop and As- Big box stores, as they are sembly Row,the Mayor has been called, have received dubious adamant about hiring and labor reputation in the last decade, practices being humane, and and are regarded by some as holds leverage in disallowing draining to the local economy. such a store. With Walmart unveiling their The move comes in line with new plan to open a new many of the mayor's past poli- 34,000 square foot store at cies regarding stores of this the site of the abandoned Cir- size, including the Ocean cuit City on Assembly State Job Lot store controver- Square, the Mayor of sy last year. Somerville, Joseph Curtatone, Curtatone will meet with Wal- has picked up this gauntlet. In mart representatives tomorrow, a surprise move, Curtatone Thursday, to discuss their busi- has said that he will not sup- ness ethics, including issues of port licensing Walmart until employee pay, benefits, and gen- he is assured that their hiring der equality. practices are ethical. “Nothing concrete has been The grocery store giant, based proposed yet, so these are ex- in Arkansas, had found trouble ploratory discussions,” said getting their permit from the Curtatone.“I know this is a Mayor of Boston, Tom Menino, hot topic at the moment and and said they planned to build a that a lot of people have strong store in Somerville instead. opinions, but we're going to However, Curtatone reserves the take our time to listen and right to delay their wish in get- learn before we weigh the pros ting permits and licensing re- and cons of what a Walmart quired to build and construct the Market might bring to the store. While the location may be community.” Is there a Walmart store in Somerville’s future? Time, and much deliberation, will tell. SUV plows into Somerville gas station

By William Tauro The driver of the motor vehicle was fueling up her SUV when A customer of a gas station lo- the gas hose would not reach. cated at 360 Medford Street The driver then got into the ve- was injured and taken to the hicle to move it closer to the hospital via ambulance last pump when something went Friday evening after her vehi- wrong causing the motor vehicle cle plowed into the building. to drive into the store front. Photo by Willian Tauro

Pardon the intrusion.Thankfully,no one was seriously injured in the freak crash.

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By Harry Kane The evening started at a Peru- vian Restaurant called Machu Ever taken a tour of three restau- Pichu. Everyone was served a rants in one night? The passion fruit infused Pisco Sour.

Somerville Arts Council held a This national drink of Peru is a Photos by Harry Kane tasting tour in Union Square distilled spirit made from grapes this past week to explore food grown only in Peru, lemon juice, and culture. The goal was to several ice cubes and Jaraba de show the diversity of the square Goma (honey). through the food offered by Following the drinks, Joanna, restaurants in the neighborhood. the server, brought out a tradi- Elysian McNiff, a graduate in- tional appetizer; Causa is a typi- tern from the Masters Program cal Peruvian starter made from in Public Humanities at Brown potato mash and filled with University, helped organize the chicken or tuna salad. The main ethnic tasting tour.“The initia- dish was Ceviche, a raw fish mar- tive was designed to boost the inated with limejuice that was cultural economy in Union prepared spicy. The fish was a Square,” she explained.“So, we tilapia and came along with were all talking in the office one sweet potatoes. For one lucky day and I mentioned that it taste tester a special mix of the “Bon Appétit” in three different languages. Adventurous diners sampled an eclectic mix of gastronomic delicacies during their one-night tasting tour of Union Square eateries. would be fun to do a tasting tour concentrated juices was extract- highlighting the ethnic and deli- ed from the Ceviche leftovers summer item that's actually gets dropped in the fryer.” cinnamon. For supper two dif- cious diversity of the square. and poured into a shot glass. served here year round, and a The group ended up at Canti- ferent types of empanadas, beans Turns out that R achel Strutt, They called it Tigers Milk and it paradise beef which is some- na La Mexicana, located at 247 and cheese Chicken and chips program manager of Somerville supposedly helped in the recov- thing that pre-dates the advent Washington Street. The restau- and salsa, spicy salsa, guacamole Arts Council, had been wanting ery of hangovers. of refrigeration.”Patterson spoke rant, which opened 13 years ago, and more. to do the same kind of thing so Next, the taste testers hit a about the cook and his quirky has recently expanded to include To see more about food desti- we decided that this summer we Thai restaurant called Ron- preparation techniques.“It's kin- a bar. More liquor was served nations in Somerville visit should dive in, and start up a narong, Thai Tapas Bar, where da a Thai Jerky, a preserved with a choice of 6 different kinds www.somervilleartscouncil.org tasting tour.” they sat outside on the terrace meat, that he marinates and then of margaritas: Jalapeno, ha- and read the Nibble Blog for in- On July 20, twenty taste testers and relaxed. Thai Sangrias were dries with fans in the basement banero, blackberry, prickly pear, formation about diverse ethnic went to three exotic restaurants brought out by Henry Patterson, and then at the last minute it passion fruit, and pineapple with restaurants. to evaluate the diversity of the the Administer and Financial neighborhood's hottest food Manager of the restaurant.Then spots and learn about cultural Henry served the food buffet heritage and culinary delights of style.“Tonight we've got a very the food destinations. traditional Papaya salad, a fresh

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The View From Prospect Hill

On it goes. For nearly a decade company's request for a one- Should we be? being taken in by Lucy's insis- mounting frustration felt by now we have dealt with the year extension to its special Perhaps the most surprising tence that he kick the football some of us can make us wish supposedly imminent installa- permit, citing a wish to relo- thing is how giving and trust- she is holding for him, only to that we, for once, could have tion of an IKEA store at the cate its proposed building site ing we can be in our negotia- yank it away at the last mo- an opportunity to yank that slowly developing Assembly just a little over and down to tions with this international ment. Again and again. ball away ourselves. Just to Square site. Another delay was the left a bit, thereby fore- mega-corporation. One is re- We have so much invested in even the score a bit. thrown into the picture a week stalling a real start to the proj- minded of the classic Peanuts this now, we may feel as But no. We have made promis- or so ago as the city's Planning ect for at least another year. comic strip depiction of good though there is no other viable es, and promises should be kept. Board went along with the Are we surprised by this? old Charlie Brown repeatedly option available to us. But the Right?

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Ward 2 Alderman Maryann Heuston told that Joan Puglia has been out *************** more information, please visit wants to remind you of the NOTICE knocking on doors and getting a good www.somervillema.gov or contact Arn Well, everyone has heard by now that OF RODENT PRESENTATION and reception from her first flyer on the fees Franzen at 617-625-6600. Cindy Hickey has been cleared of all Q&A that will occur this Thursday, July and fines being raised. We're also told wrongdoing and is heading back to head *************** 28, 7 p.m., at City Hall.The presentation that Alderman Bob Trane is out as well up the Council on Aging as Director will be by noted urban rodent expert every single night. Every Thursday night through August again, as of August 1. The city says it did Bobby Corrigan. There will be an oppor- 25 enjoy SomerMovie Fest '11. This *************** a thorough investigation, spent about tunity for public questions and com- week's movie(July 27) is Annie (pg) $17,000, and nothing was found. If that's ments specific to our neighborhoods. Meanwhile, down in Ward 4, we had and will take place at Seven Hills Park, true what is going to happen to those re- This meeting is a public service intended sightings of Tony LaFaunte, who is a Davis Square. All movies start at dusk. sponsible for making accusations? Do to provide information and analysis of ro- candidate for Ward 4 Alderman, walk- Call 311 for more information, or visit any of them still work for the city? dent behavior in order for Somerville res- ing around. He's out every night, we www.somervillema.gov. hear, and getting a good response. The *************** idents, business and municipal leaders to *************** other candidate, Christine Barber, has work together as a community on more Speaking of the Council on Aging, been in her immediate neighborhood Mayor Joseph Curtatone and Somerville effective rodent control strategies. don't forget the Annual Elderly Picnic introducing herself since she's a rela- Office of Prevention (SOP) Director Cory *************** will be held this year again, on August tive newcomer to the city. We did hear Mashburn for the eighth consecutive year, 10. Call the council office to get your Wow! Our own Bobbie Toner, out of she had a good turnout at the Paddock Somerville Cares About Prvention (SCAP) reservations in at 617-625-6600. Ask the hospital, big time surgery, and not too long ago, but nothing since. will partner with the City of Somerville and for the council office. now home, was in the office the other Maybe our “Newstalkers” in Winter the Somerville Police Department to host day. Nothing holds this lady back, Hill will keep us posted on these two. *************** Somerville's National Night Out Against Crime and Drugs. National Night Out is she's relentless. Definitely a Toner One thing for sure, let's hope they both Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone and Alder- scheduled for Tuesday, August 2nd at Foss from a good and hardy stock or, as agree that Temple Street is so tied man Robert C. Trane invite everyone to Park from 5pm to 8pm and will include a they say,she has a strong constitution. from all the diggings going on over the the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to cele- variety of youth activities, including: Police She looks great, walks slower, but past 10 years, that it's got to be the brate the renovation of the Hodgkins- and Fire Department demonstrations; free looks great. Send her greetings at worst street in the city. It's at least the Curtin Ballfield, (corner of Holland and food provided by local restaurants; a state [email protected]. Say “Hi.” worst through street with constant Simpson Streets.) Saturday morning Ju- traffic. Another sore point in Winter K-9 unit demonstration; performances by *************** ly 30, from 10:00 to 12:00 p.m. Watch a the Somerville Sunsetters, Teen Empower- Hill has to be the still vacant old Star Somerville Little League exhibition game Up in Ward 7 the race is on and since ment, Villari Self-Defense Center and Market. Wow, everyone can agree that and join the fun with relay races, inflat- it's the only primary in the city this year Grooversity; and over 25 tables with infor- there is definitely a need to get that able basketball, big ball volleyball, foot- it should be an interesting race. We're mation about local agencies. place up and running. ball throwing contest and more! For JULY 27, 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. Wal-Mart market deserves a thoughtful response on the site of the old Circuit national attention for its Shape regarding Wal-Mart's labor ness wants to come into our City. And the main question I Up Somerville healthy living practices. Fair treatment in the community, it deserves fair con- have been asked about it during program, we want to attract workplace is one of our corner- sideration, even if it happens to the past week is “What is your businesses that will address the stone community values. be a business whose very name knee-jerk reaction?” Am I for it? underserved portions of our So we have concerns, and what sparks politically charged debate. Am I against it? community. we need right now is to start a In fact, especially when the name I hate to disappoint people, but By the same token, if you wish conversation. This is not a black- of the business sparks politically the truth is I'm curious about it. to come into our community and and-white issue. Most important- charged debate. It is the hardest It is no secret that we have been operate a business, we are going ly, we are early in the process. My cases that measure whether you interested in having another to care about how you do your staff and I will sit down with really have a fair process. market that can provide fresh business. Everyone loves a low Wal-Mart to see if we can find Somerville deserves better food at reasonable prices come price, but you do not want that some common ground. The situ- than an automated response on to the eastern portion of to come as the result of workers ation at the moment is our door is this. The role of City govern- Somerville for many years now. not being given enough hours to open and we are willing to listen. ment at this stage should be to By Joseph A. Curtatone American society has a profound earn benefits. Aside from every- That may not placate those ask a lot of questions. Permits You probably have heard by food equity issue. The people thing else, that just passes along who have declared themselves have yet to be applied for and now that the Wal-Mart Stores who make the least are not get- healthcare costs to the public. instantly for or against this proj- public hearings have yet to be Inc. is looking to open up a gro- ting the access they need to good And obviously we want to dis- ect, but it is the responsible way held.We will not rush to conclu- cery store in Assembly Square food. In a city that has gained cuss high profile controversies to handle this matter. If a busi- sions in front of consideration. On The Silly Side by Jimmy Del Ponte Lounging in the 'Ville

This article first ran ticing menu and a wide array of inebri- Now,most establishments offer a slew of traditional bar set-up alive. These places in the February 25, ates. There was a time, not too long ago, fancy beers and ales in bottles and on tap, haven't changed that much, except for the 2009 edition of The when local barrooms were just that, bar- as well as in bottles. The transformation addition of what seems to be countless Somerville News. rooms. If you wanted to see what food from gin-mill to hip-spot seems to have new brews including lights, darks, am- ______was served, it was usually right in front of happened rather quickly. As usual, my bers, wheats, summers, winters etc. Back Today there are plenty you, in a large glass jar or hanging on a area of expertise is the Davis Square area, in my heyday we didn't have so many of places in Somerville where you can go display rack. The fare was simple, includ- so most of my first-hand information choices. My favorites were Bud, Rolling to have a meal and an adult beverage. ing bags of chips, peanuts, slim-jims and comes from there. Thankfully, Sligo's, Rock and once in a while a nice dark From one end of the city to the other, pickled eggs. The upscale joints offered Redbones (formerly The Coronet, then Guinness. In the older days, some of the these mid to up-scale eateries offer an en- beer nuts to their customers - bon apétit! Barnaby's) and Johnny D's have kept the preferred brews were Continued on page 11 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

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Dear Editor: critical mission to save lives and create a Their participation inspires hope in cial Corp., East Boston Savings Bank, As the Chairs for the American Cancer world with less cancer and more birthdays those currently battling cancer. Medford Lodge of Elks #915, Irish Society 2011 Relay For Life of Med- by helping people stay well, by preventing A special thanks to the many Relay For American Club of Malden and Arm- ford-Somerville we would like to ex- cancer or detecting it early; get well, by Life volunteers who worked to make this strong Ambulance. We would also like to tend our sincere appreciation to the being in their corner through every step of event a success. The Relay For Life com- give a very special thank you to all of our many individuals that attended and their cancer experience; by finding cures, mittee did an outstanding job of putting generous sponsors who donated a variety supported this year's event at Hormel through groundbreaking research and the event together. Committee members of items and food to the event. Stadium in Medford. treatment discoveries; and by fighting included Ellen Bragalone, Lois Burge, Again, thank you for supporting the More than 300 people participated, back, through influencing public policy. Christina Cameron, Tamara Cleary, Kelly American Cancer Society, and remember helping to raise more than $75,000 for The outstanding support received at Re- Corrigan, Katie Cullinane, Jeff Falkoff, it's not too late to turn in any outstanding the society. While the current econom- lay proves that the Medford and Martha Giovenelli, Christine Hardy,Elena donations to support this year's event, and ic climate continues to make fundrais- Somerville communities are truly com- Klevsky,Tina Lavoie,Patti McCarthy,Car- never too early to get involved to help us ing more challenging for everybody, we mitted to the fight against cancer. oline McCall, Mary Lou Patturelli, Anne plan for next year! Visit www.RelayFor- are continually inspired by the dedica- We were honored to be joined by Powers, Paula Sordillo and Pat Terilli. Life.org/MedfordMA to learn more. tion of all of our fellow volunteers who more than 50 survivors and caregivers We also appreciate the generosity of our Sincerely, have redoubled their efforts to ensure who participated in the opening lap sponsors including Capital Asset Ser- Linda Corrigan, Event Chair this year's success. and survivor reception. These survivors vices, Century Bank, Borislow Insurance, Debbie Mitchell, Event Co-Chair Relay For Life supports the society's are the reason we continue the fight. Price Waterhouse Coopers, First 1 Finan- Susan Hodnett, Event Co-Chair

Parking at the Somerville Rink, play at the field next door and they had no employees of the rink can park their cars house so that I can only park there? I am Conway Park place to park. I gentleman came out of the upfront and take up valuable parking calling out all the politicians to do the rink and confronted another person who spaces. Shouldn't they park in the back right thing here. If you have any integrity I am writing in as a concerned parent. I was parked. He obviously worked at the like every other normal business asks then please do what's right. To the em- fail to understand why the people who rink and was telling the parent to move from their employees? Parking is a major ployee who owns the nice Range work at the ice rink get front row parking his car. That person in the SUV and the issue in and around the rink. Major park- Rover...Maybe you can help me get my and the parents who have to go there with person from the rink had a few choice ing spots are being taken by employees parking spot. Can you please let me know their kids have to walk the farthest dis- words with each other. I then noticed and their cars are there all day in those who your contact is. tance and carry all their equipment in the someone else had to step in to defuse the spots. Who do they know? I would like a process in order to go the in the rink. I no- situation. This was obviously a fight parking spot like that too. How about giv- Sincerely, ticed today that there were people who about parking. I don't understand why ing me a parking spot in front of my Lesley S 10 JULY 27, 2011

Beacon Hill Roll Call

Volume 37-Report No. 29 • July 18-22, 2011 • Copyright © 2011 Beacon Hill Roll Call. All Rights Reserved. By Bob Katzen

Beacon Hill Roll Call can also be viewed on our Web site at www.thesomervillenews.com THE HOUSE AND SENATE. Beacon Hill Roll Call 22, precincts 1, 2 and 5, Chelsea and Revere, ward 6, in and services live independently. They argued the pro- records the votes of local representatives and senators the county of Suffolk; and Saugus, precincts 2, 6 and 10, posal does not cost the state any new money but rather on one roll call from the week of July 18-22. in the county of Essex. uses existing resources for this project. (A “Yes”vote is for the bill.) Our Legislators in the House and Senate for Somerville: Sen. Sal DiDomenico Yes Sen. Patricia Jehlen Yes

ALSO UP ON BEACON HILL

IN-STATE TUITION RATES FOR ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS (H 2109) - Gov. Deval Patrick made Sen. Patricia Jehlen an unexpected appearance and testified before the Edu- cation Committee in favor of a bill that would allow ille- DISTRICT REPRESENTED: SECOND MID- gal immigrants to pay in-state tuition rates and fees at Rep. Denise Provost DLESEX. - Medford, Somerville, ward 1, precincts 2 Massachusetts colleges and universities if they have at- and 3, ward 2, precincts 2 and 3, and wards 3 to 7, inclu- DISTRICT REPRESENTED: Twenty-seventh tended a high school in Massachusetts for at least three sive, Woburn, ward 2, and Winchester. Middlesex. - Consisting of precinct 3 of ward 2, all years and have graduated or received the equivalent of a precincts of ward 3, precinct 3 of ward 4, and all diploma. The measure also requires these students to precincts of wards 5 and 6, of the city of Somerville, provide the college with an affidavit stating that he or she in the county of Middlesex. ALIMONY CHANGES (H 3617) has filed or will in the future file an application to be- come a citizen or permanent resident. House 151-0, approved and sent to the Senate a bill making sweeping changes in the state's alimony laws in- Patrick said the bill is a fair one and noted many of these cluding ending lifetime alimony payments in many cas- students had no choice about coming here - they were es. Current law provides only one category of alimony. brought here as young children by their parents. The bill creates four specific categories, all with dura- Other supporters argued these hardworking students are tional limits, including general, rehabilitative, reimburse- currently required to pay out-of-state tuition rates that ment and transitional. are up to five times higher than the in-state rate. The duration of payments is based on the number of Opponents said the state should not offer financial years the couple is married. For marriages of five years or rewards to anyone who has broken the law and is in Rep. Carl Sciortino less, the maximum alimony term would be 50 percent of this country illegally. They argued it is outrageous to DISTRICT REPRESENTED: Thirty-fourth Mid- the number of the months of marriage; 5 to 10 years offer low tuition to these students while legal citizens dlesex. - Consisting of all precincts in wards 4 and 5, would be 60 percent; 10 to 15 years would be 70 percent; from outside Massachusetts, including war veterans, precinct 1 of ward 7, and precinct 2 of ward 8, of the city 15 to 20 years would be 80 percent; and more than 20 are required to pay higher rates if they attend a state of Medford, precincts 1 and 2 of ward 4, and all precincts years would be up to the judge. school here. of ward 7, of the city of Somerville, both in the county of Other provisions end alimony when the paying spouse Middlesex. reaches full retirement age; make it possible to cease pay- ETHICS CHANGES - The House refused to suspend ments when an ex-spouse is living with someone else in its rules to allow debate on a motion to set a day and time a marriage-type relationship; and prohibit judges from for debate on a proposed Republican-sponsored package the current practice of considering the income and assets of changes to House ethics rules. Instead, the House re- of the payer's second spouse when calculating how much ferred the motion to the Rules Committee where if his- alimony the payer can afford. tory is any indication, it will die. Supporters said current alimony laws are outdated and The proposed changes include prohibiting lobbyists hearken back to the time when women did not work out- from entering the House Chamber and the Legislators' Rep. Timothy Toomey side the home. They noted the proposal would encour- Lounge; limiting lobbyists' access to representatives and age both parties to terminate their relationship upon DISTRICT REPRESENTED: Twenty-sixth Middle- their staff unless wearing a badge identifying them as divorce and live independently as soon as is practical. sex. - Consisting of all precincts of ward 1, precinct 1 of lobbyists; allowing legislators and their staff to make on- They argued that many unemployed husbands are bur- ward 2, precincts 1 and 2 of ward 3, and precinct 1 of ly written, not oral, recommendations for people seeking dened with unnecessary and unfair lifetime alimony pay- ward 6, of the city of Cambridge, and all precincts of government jobs; requiring representatives and their ments they must come up with even if they are laid off. ward 1 and precincts 1 and 2 of ward 2, of the city of staff to report any unethical or criminal conduct by any (A “Yes” vote is for the bill.) Somerville, both in the county of Middlesex. other representatives or staff; and forbidding represen- Rep. Denise Provost Yes tatives and staff from contacting public entities regard- Rep. Carl Sciortino Yes ing pending contracts before the decision on which Rep. Timothy Toomey Yes company to award the contract is made.

SUPPORTIVE HOUSING (S 1967) POOLING OF TIPS (H 2294) - The House gave ini- Senate 38-0, approved and sent to the House a bill that tial approval to a bill allowing some fast food restaurant would require the creation of up to 1,000 units of Sup- shift supervisors to share in the tips received by the oth- portive Housing in Massachusetts by 2015. According er employees. Current law does not allow these supervi- sors to share.The measure excludes supervisors with the Sen. Sal DiDomenico to the Citizens’ Housing and Planning Association (CHAPA),Supportive Housing is defined as “affordable power to fire and hire. DISTRICT REPRESENTED: MIDDLESEX, SUF- housing linked with supportive services designed to help The proposal was approved by the House and Senate in FOLK AND ESSEX. - Cambridge, ward 3, precinct 2, tenants with modest incomes maintain housing stability 2010 but Gov.Deval Patrick sent it back with an amend- wards 6 and 7, ward 8, precincts 1 and 2, ward 9, precinct and maximize their independence.” ment.The bill eventually got tied up in the Senate where 1, ward 10, precinct 2, Everett and Somerville, ward 1, it died. precinct 1, ward 2, precinct 1, in the county of Middle- Supporters said the measure would help persons with sex; Boston, ward 2, ward 21, precincts 4, 6 and 7, ward disabilities, seniors and homeless families who need help EXPAND BOTTLE BILL - The Committee on JULY 27, 2011 11

Beacon Hill Roll Call continued

Telecommunication, Utilities and Energy heard tes- Coalition to Protect and Rescue Pets, the grassroots advoca- emigrated from the Dominican Republic, testifying in favor timony from both sides of legislation that would ex- cy network that sponsored Logan’s Law, prohibiting devo- of the bill that would allow illegal immigrants to pay in-state pand the state’s existing bottle bill law which requires calization of dogs and cats in Massachusetts. The law took tuition rates. Vargas said she could not afford to pay the high- a deposit on beer and soda containers. The measure effect one year ago on July 21, 2010, inspiring a federal bill er rates at a state school. would also require deposits on bottles of water, tea, that would award grants for animal rescue and protection to juice and sports drinks. states banning devocalization. “They’re still here illegally.If you’re not a legal resident of Supporters said consumption of these beverages has the state, you’re not entitled to in-state tuition. That’s as grown dramatically since the original law was passed in “Candidates and their treasurers are required by law to simple as it is.” - Christen Varley, President of the Greater 1980. They argued expansion would increase recycling accurately record campaign contributions and preserve Boston Tea Party. and pointed to figures that show recycling rates for bot- all records of expenses. We allege that Mr. Wallace and tles that require a deposit to be some 80 percent while his treasurer failed to properly record thousands of dol- those without a deposit have a 20 percent return rate. lars in contributions and expenses in direct violation of HOW LONG WAS LAST WEEK’S SESSION? They noted expanding the deposit would help the envi- those laws.” - Attorney General Martha Coakley on the Beacon Hill Roll Call tracks the length of time that the ronment and raise some state revenue because any un- Grand Jury indictment of former South Boston Rep. Bri- House and Senate were in session each week. Many leg- claimed deposits currently go to the state. an Wallace and his campaign treasurer Timothy Duross islators say that legislative sessions are only one aspect of Opponents, led by supermarkets and other retail stores, on charges of Failing to Report Campaign Contributions the Legislature’s job and that a lot of important work is said the increased burden and costs for retailers would be and Failing to Preserve Expense Records. The charges done outside of the House and Senate chambers. They passed along to consumers.They argued the state should carry a maximum penalty of one year in prison, and/or note that their jobs also involve committee work, re- instead conduct recycling education campaigns and pro- a $1,000 fine. search, constituent work and other matters that are im- mote greater use of public recycling bins. portant to their districts. Critics say that the Legislature does not meet regularly or long enough to debate and “Brian Wallace restates his innocence of any criminal vote in public view on the thousands of pieces of legisla- BUY LOTTERYTICKETS ONLINE (S 132) - The acts alleged by the Attorney General and restates his tion that have been filed. They note that the infrequen- Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional contention that this charge should be settled in a civil cy and brief length of sessions are misguided and lead to Licensure’s hearing included legislation that would cre- disposition with the Office of Campaign and Political Fi- irresponsible late night sessions and a mad rush to act on ate a pilot program to test the online sale of Massachu- nance. He looks forward to his opportunity to clear his dozens of bills in the days immediately preceding the end setts Lottery tickets. good name.” - William McDermott, Wallace’s attorney. of an annual session. No one testified in person but supporters and opponents During the week of July 18-22, the House met for a to- both submitted written testimony. tal of ten hours and 22 minutes while the Senate met for “I, along with the members of the Republican Caucus, a total of eight hours and 49 minutes. Supporters said the state should take the lead in explor- am disappointed that the Democratic leadership has ing this option that would likely increase Lottery sales balked at the opportunity for ethics reform in the House and reach a younger, tech-savvy market. of Representatives. The majority party’s continued state Mon. July 18 House 11:03 a.m.to 11:15 a.m. of denial further illustrates the disconnect between Bea- Some opponents said online sales would hurt many Senate 11:00 a.m.to 11:13 a.m. con Hill, the citizens of the Commonwealth, and the re- small mom-and-pop stores that currently sell tickets. ality of recent events.” - Republican House Minority Others said the pilot program is illegal because federal Tues. July 19 No House session Leader Bradley Jones (R-North Reading) on the Democra- law prohibits online gambling. tic House leadership’s refusal to set a date for debate on a No Senate session Supporters point out currently five states - New York, package of GOP proposed changes to the House’s ethics rules. Minnesota, Virginia, Maryland and North Dakota - sell Wed. July 20 House 11:01 a.m. to 3:40 p.m. lottery tickets online but opponents said some Bay State Senate 11:01 a.m. to 4:07 p.m. officials interpret the federal law differently. “Are we going to be a part of enabling a permanent un- derclass, or are we in fact going to create real opportuni- ties?” - Gov. Patrick testifying in favor of a bill that would Thurs. July 21 House 11:02 a.m. to 4:33 p.m. QUOTABLE QUOTES allow illegal immigrants to pay in-state tuition rates and fees Senate 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Massachusetts colleges and universities if they have at- tended a high school in Massachusetts for at least three years “Beacon Hill heard everyday citizens above the din of and have graduated or received the equivalent of a diploma. Fri. July 22 No House session special interests that profit from devocalization of dogs No Senate session and cats, an incredibly cruel practice. By enacting Logan’s Law, our legislature protected the voice of the people as “I will not stay in Massachusetts because Massachusetts well as that of innocent animals.” - Lorraine Nicotera, didn’t do enough for me.” - Isabelle Vargas, whose family Bob Katzen welcomes feedback at [email protected]

Lounging in the 'Ville CONT. FROM PG 9 these: Heffenreffer, Rheingold, Pabst, I happened to have seen a packed to the He felt that Somerville had enough bars room was easily detectable by the smell Schlitz, Schaeffer, Carling Black Label, gills Tufts shuttle bus heading to Davis and he tried to only give liquor licenses to of cigarette smoke that saturated your Narragansett Lager and Knickerbocker. Square at around 6:30 Saturday night. restaurants. Under his watch, Pal Joey's body and clothes. Imagine what it did Just saying those names brings back mem- I'm sure not all the students were heading (aka El Cids, and Steppin' Out) lost their to our insides. ories, fogged as they are. for Joshua Tree and The Burren, but you license due to too much trouble. He gave There are a few places in Ball Square Can you believe that in just Davis can bet a lot were.The standing room on- them the option to sell their license. The that we used to frequent for an ale or Square alone, there are about 32 ly bus occupants were decked out in their Jumbo in Teele Square was also a trouble two as well - The Willow was where I restaurants and roughly 7 bars? To get trendiest Saturday night best (I know be- spot (I don't recall any brouhahas when I would go if I was in that area. You may into some of these places you are re- cause I pass them while walking the dog played in bands up there). He was in have memories of the joints that lined quired to have an ID and a piercing of on College Avenue). charge when Bertucci's first opened in Somerville Ave, Broadway and in East some kind. As usual my timing is im- Now that St. Patrick's Day is in sight, Davis Square, happy to see a new restau- Somerville. There were plenty of bars, peccable. I quit drinking and there are memories of The Blarney Stone Pub start rant open - too bad he didn't get in on with plenty of stories. So while you now endless places and countless choic- filling me' head. How many of us actual- buying some Bertucci's stock! may be craving an ice cold Aventinus es. My liver is very grateful that those ly drank green beer? I think of the Stone As I've said, I don't drink alcohol wheat Doppelbock and an omelette days are behind me - and just my luck, whenever I walk past Ciampa Manor on (anymore), but I still love the smell of with red peppers and goat cheese, I'd I have three piercings, one on one ear, College Ave. these old, seasoned (or fermented I rather have a frosty Pabst Blue Ribbon and two in the other. What a waste! I I had the pleasure of recently talking should say) joints. Back when I was im- and a pickled egg. am the infinite designated driver, which with a gentleman who served about 8 bibing, you could still smoke your ______is a very good thing. A cold O'Doul's is years on Somerville's Licensing Board. brains out while you drank your mind You can email Jimmy directly at jimmy- fine for me these days. He had some interesting stories for sure. away. Two or three hours in the bar- [email protected]. 12 JULY 27, 2011

Somerville seizes the summer through fitness

By Krysia Wazny “Road Closed” signs lined the intersections of Highland Av- enue from Walnut Street to Cedar Street, but traffic continued to pour through the area of another sort. People of all ages made their way on foot or bicycle from one end of the street to the other on a quest for fitness. The second SomerStreets event Seize the Summer focused upon fitness through exercise with an emphasis on biking. A constant stream of bikers, some assisted by training wheels, wove their way through street activities and passersby. Perpet- ual motion kept the event alive despite inclement weather in the early hours. SomerStreets, the city's Open Streets Initiative, seeks to spread a message of healthy living, and many organizations were present to join in the fight against inactivity. Representa- tives from Cambridge Health Alliance set up stands to spread the word about healthy eating and breast cancer screening. Lis- sette, from CHA's Health Promotion, Access, and Outreach program, said an event like Sunday's “creates awareness and connects people with resources for getting primary care and other health services.” Other groups such as the Somerville Bicycle Committee and Somerville Crew sought to draw more community members into a healthy, active lifestyle. Events sponsored by these or- ganizations and others kept children and adults busy, whether they were doing yoga by the library or riding to Davis Square in the Kidical Mass bike ride. From shopping to sand castle building with some exciting dance moves in between Seize the Summer was fun for the whole family. A testament to the many bicyclists in the com- munity and the basic drive for well being in Somerville, Somer- Streets has again proven to be a great success. JULY 27, 2011 13

Photos by Krysia Wazny 14 JULY 27, 2011

SOMERVILLE SPORTS Somerville Little League All-Star 9’s win third in a row The Somerville All-Star 9's have and closers Cameron Butler and The bats for Alex Kalogeropou- some fine base stealing by Jere- Brody have done a fine job of turn- gone on a little winning streak. Cameron Laws this team has los, Ronan Fitzgerald, and Paul my Proctor along with the rest of ing fly balls into outs. They have With some solid pitching from managed to get itself within dis- Pefine have started to come alive the team. outscored their opponents in the starters Austin Pacheco, Simon tance of making a playoff run in and bring in runs. This nine year The outfield consisting of Jake last three games 51-26. This team Easton, Brandon Buckley-Gray, the Jimmy Fund division. old team has also done it on McDonald, Joe Carey, and Felix now controls its own destiny.

Left: Alex Kalogeropoulos moves out of the way to allow Ronan Fitzgerald to score from third base on a wild pitch. Right: Austin Pacheco moves out of the way to allow Alex Kalogeropoulos to score from third base on a wild pitch. Somerville City Club holds Ms.Cam’s little league pizza party

Olio - (noun) A miscellaneous mixture, hodgepodge #276 1. What was the occupa- tion of Sr. Edmund 7. What TV club did Hillary, famed for climb- Jimmy Dodd host? ing Mt. Everest? 8. What was the name of 2. Who was said to have the movie that Paul New- written the first English man made his debut in? dictionary? 9. What is considered the 3. In the Looney Tunes most traveled and famous cartoons,Yosemite Sam is sports trophy? “the roughest, toughest, he-man, hombre ever to 10. What Paul McCart- cross” what river? ney album did actor James Colburn appear 4. What Iconic female on? got her first car, an Austin Healy, in 1962? 11. Which U.S. states have active volcanoes? 5. What is the tool that On Thursday night Bob King, Donna Powell, and Betty Lindsey were honored with a plaque, a signed team autographed ball, “Smoky the Bear” wields? 12. On TV, who played and a jersey from the Somerville Little League for their continued support of youth baseball in our city.Their sponsored team the role of “Crazy made it all the way to the City Championship finals this year.Their continued support for the league and the children has 6. What actor received an Guggenheim”on the Jack- made life better for the youth of Somerville.The league thanked the Somerville City Club and all their sponsors for their continued support.The sponsors are considered the backbone of the league.Pictured from left to right in the back are Herc Oscar engraved in the ie Gleason Show? Kalogeropoulos, Betty Lindsey,Donna Powell, Bob King, Anthony Amari, and Anthony Pereira. Somerville City Club players name of Dick Tracy? Answers on page 20 (L to R) - middle row: Justin G. Schofield, Ellis Wright, and Anthony L. Amari III. Front row: Derek R. Doane, Jalen C. George, Alex Kalogeropoulos, and Christopher A. Desousa.

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Alibrandis beat the Bulldogs

By Harry Kane dis rallied hard with several back to back hits. Mike Maguire, CF, The Somerville Alibrandis won chased a few pitches and was last Wednesday evening against down in the count when he sin- the Malden Bulldogs in a 4-3 gled one into left field, starting victory. Manager Cam Lynch of the rally. Maguire stole 2nd base the Alibrandis spoke about the and then 3rd base with little night's success.“This was a big trouble. Currently Maguire has win for us,” Lynch commented. 14 stolen bases on the season Somerville is currently in 4th with .347 AVG., and 20 runs. place out of 15 Yawkey League Bernie Driscoll blasted the ball teams. “With just a few games into left bringing in Maguire out of first we've now got the and making the score 3-3. Mo- momentum to keep this up. ments later Teddy Dzuiba, the There are 11 games left in the first baseman, doubled and season and we're trying to get brought in Driscoll to make it our groove going for a play off the final score of 4-3. run,” Lynch said. The pitcher, Chris Foundas, Photos by Harry Kane In the third inning Dave Scioli, had four strikeouts and has a the shortstop of the Alibrandis, pitching record of 6-2 with a lined a double into left field 2.29 ERA. “The game started driving in two runs and making out slow, but in the 3rd inning the score 2-1 in favor of we settled in, kept our compo- Somerville. In the top of the sure, and challenged them. We fifth inning the Bulldogs fought made some mistakes in the field back with two runs to make it 3- but we took it to them hitting 2 in favor of Malden. But in the wise and we didn't give up,” bottom of the fifth the Alibran- Foundas said. The 4th place Alibrandis managed a 4-3 victory over Malden last week, bolstering their resolve to seize a playoff berth.

Somerville Storm splits last week’s games

Somerville Storm U14 split ent players, with Emily O'Regan three frames and dropped the games last week with an extra in- scoring twice. Amanda Grace game by a score of 7-8. ning win over Charlestown and a went two for three driving in a Amolee Hawkins went the dis- one run loss to Reading. pair of runs and Emily Wood- tance on the mound striking out On Tuesday night, half-way in- man was a perfect three for three ten and scattering four hits. to the season, the Storm grabbed at the plate with a run scored. Amanda Grace continued her their fourth win, equaling their On Wednesday night the hitting streak going two for two win total from last season with a Storm fell by one run to the with a walk and three runs 9-8 win over Charlestown. The Reading Red Devils, a team that scored. The Storm performed Storm gave a strong team effort is tied for third in the division well at the plate striking out on- behind the pitching of Jen Toner, with a 7-1 record. After taking a ly four times in the game as a who went the distance for the 6-4 lead through the first two in- team, but Reading played strong win. Eight of the Storm's nine nings, the Storm managed only defense and minimized the scor- runs were scored by eight differ- one more run through the final ing opportunities. 16 JULY 27, 2011

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Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court Middlesex Probate and Family Court 208 Cambridge Street Cambridge, MA. 02141 (617) 768- 5800 MIDDLESEX Division Docket No. MI 11P3322EA CITY OF SOMERVILLE, MASSACHUSETTS OFFICE OF STRATEGIC PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT In the Estate of: Marie Abreu a/k/a Marie Lurdes Abreu JOSEPH A. CURTATONE Late of: Somerville, MA. 02145 MAYOR Date of Death: 01/06/2011 PLANNING DIVISION LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF ADMINISTRATOR OF PUBLIC HEARING WITH THE WILL ANNEXED The Zoning Board of Appeals will meet on Wednesday, August 3, 2011, Aldermanic Chambers, 2nd floor at Somerville City Hall, 93 Highland to all persons interested in the above captioned estate, a petition Avenue, at 6:00 p.m. to hear pending applications and to hold public hearings: has been presented requesting that a document purporting to be the last will of said decedent be proved and allowed 52 Franklin St (Case #ZBA 2010-74): Applicant, James Erb, and Owner, Maria Freitas, seek a special permit (SZO §4.4.1, §5.1) to allow the and that expansion of an existing nonconforming single family structure in order to construct a three family dwelling. RB zone/ Ward 1. 343, 345, 349, and 351 Summer St (Case #ZBA 2011-54): Applicant, Strategic Capital Group, LLC and Owners George Dilboy VFW Post #529 and Theresa Gouveia of Somerville, MA The Dakota Partners LLC, seek a Special Permit with Site Plan Review under SZO §7.3 and §7.11.1.c to establish a 31 unit residential use, a Special Permit under §7.11.5.B.6.a to establish an approximately 8,300 gross square foot private, non-profit club, a Special Permit with Site Plan or some other suitable person be appointed administrator with the Review under §7.11.11.10.b to establish a 15-space commercial parking lot, and a Special Permit under §9.13.b to modify parking design stan- will annexed to serve dards, in order to develop a new two to three story mixed-use building consisting of a VFW hall and 31 residential units as well as parking for Without Surety commercial use and for on-site activities. CBD and RA zones. Ward 6. 11 Sargent Ave (Case #ZBA 2010-55): Applicant and Owner, Guy Mirisola, seeks a special permit to alter a nonconforming structure under SZO IF YOU DESIRE TO OBJECT THERETO, YOU OR YOUR ATTORNEY §4.4.1 to construct rear egress stairways from the first and second floors on the rear side of an existing two-family residence. RB zone/Ward 4. MUST FILE A WRITTEN APPEARANCE IN SAID COURT AT; 27 Oxford St (Case #ZBA 2010-56): Applicant and Owner, Georg Lauer, seeks a special permit to alter a nonconforming structure under SZO Cambridge §4.4.1 to reduce the rear of the structure to one story, construct an approximately 500 gross square foot addition in the rear, and alter window ON OR BEFORE TEN O'CLOCK (10:00 AM) ON: openings on the façades of an existing single-family residence. RA zone/Ward 3. 08/09/2011 13 Robinson St (Case #ZBA 2010-57): Applicant and owner, Alice Grossman, seeks a Special Permit under SZO §4.4.1 to convert the existing WITNESS, Hon. Peter C. DiGangi, First Justice of this Court roof over the first floor wing into a deck on the rear of an existing one family residence. RA zone/Ward 5 Date: July 12, 2011 237 Holland St (Case #ZBA 2011-58): Applicant, Huseyin Akgun, and Owner, Kosta Ligris, seek a special permit to increase the number of seats in the restaurant and waive the requirement for 2 parking spaces. Zone NB / Ward 7. Tara E. De Cristofaro Register of Probate Copies of these petitions are available for review in the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development, located on 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, 7/27/11 The Somerville News 8:30 am-12:30 pm; and at somervillema.gov/planningandzoning. As cases may be continued to later dates, please check the agenda on the City's website or call before attending. Continued cases will not be re-advertised. Interested persons may pro- vide comments to the Zoning Board of Appeals at the hearing or by submitting written comments by mail to OSPCD, Planning Commonwealth of Massachusetts Division, 93 Highland Avenue, Somerville, MA 02143; by fax to 617-625-0722; or by email to [email protected]. The Trial Court Probate and Family Court Department Attest: Dawn Pereira, Administrative Assistant Published in Somerville News on 7/20/11 & 7/27/11. Worccester Division Docket No. 11W 0430 7/20/11, 7/27/11 The Somerville News SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION Simone Martins Da Cunha - Plaintiff Commonwealth of Massachusetts Commonwealth of Massachusetts v. The Trial Court The Trial Court Agildo Lemes Da Silva - Defendant Middlesex Probate and Family Court Middlesex Probate and Family Court 208 Cambridge Street 208 Cambridge Street To the above name Defendant: Cambridge, MA. 02141 Cambridge, MA. 02141 A Complaint has been presented to this Court by the Plaintiff--- (617) 768- 5800 (617) 768- 5800 Simone Martins Da Silva MIDDLESEX Division Docket No. MI 11P3321EA MIDDLESEX Division Docket No. MI 10P4319EA Seeking 209 C Complaint You are required to serve upon --- -Simone Martins Da Cunha In the Estate of: Stanley Byrda Julia M. Brown To all persons interested in the estate of: Plaintiff(s) - Attorney for Plaintiff(s) whose address is - Late of: Somerville, MA. 02144 Late of: Somerville, MA. 02144 34 Main Street Date of Death: 03/27/2011 Apt. 2 Milford, MA. 01757 NOTICE OF PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF ADMINISTRATOR NOTICE OF EXECUTOR /ADMINISTRATOR ACCOUNT your answer on or before August 30 , 2011. If you fail to do WITH THE WILL ANNEXED so, the Court will proceed to the hearing and adjudication of this You are hereby notified pursuant to Mass, R, Civ. P. Rule 72 that the action, You are also required to file a copy of your answer in the account(s) of To all persons interested in the above captioned estate, a petition 1st AND FINAL office of the Register of this Court at Worcester has been presented requesting that a document purporting to be James A. Mc Avoy Jr. the last will of said decedent be proved and allowed Witness Denise L. Meagher Esquire, First Justice of said and that As Administrator/trix of said estate has/have been presented to Court at Worcester this 13 day of July , 2011. said Court for allowance. Antoinette Faria of Somerville, MA 7/27/11 The Somerville News or some other suitable person be appointed administrator with the If you desire to preserve your right to file an objection to said will annexed to serve account(s), you or your attorney must file a written appearance in said court at Cambridge on or before the 08/02/2011, the return day COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS Without Surety of this citation. You may upon written request by registered or certi- THE TRIAL COURT fied mail to the fiduciary, or to the attorney for the fiduciary, obtain IF YOU DESIRE TO OBJECT THERETO, YOU OR YOUR ATTORNEY without cost a copy of said account(s). 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LEGAL NOTICES Mystic River Park unveiled CONT. FROM PG 1 Legal Notices can also be viewed on our the better, said DCR Director of ist setting would be marred by the and thus mitigating any kind of vi- Web site at www.thesomervillenews.com Recreational Facilities Dan Driscoll. sight of stores from the park, like olent crimes that take place there. With the plans presented by John the Christmas Tree Shop, among Driscoll also said that increased use Copley of Copley Wolff design others. They asked for less con- of the area through homes and group, the company that is also cur- crete and more trees. business set to be developed at the rently renovating the Boston Com- “The project is clearly massive in massive Assembly Square develop- mon Frog Pond, the question was scale, it's ambitious, it's really ex- ment will also contribute to eradi- simple; should the park be a more citing,” said Driscoll of the DCR. cating crime in the area. natural area, a more urban “plaza” “It's a transformation of an area of Ideally, the park will be a conduit CITY OF SOMERVILLE PURCHASING DEPARTMENT area, or just a plain park area. From this part of the river, and the City for MBTA transit users, residents, IFB # 12-07CD those who attended the community of Somerville in particular, that and shoppers to enjoy along the The City of Somerville, through the Purchasing Department meeting at the Mystic River Yachting has really been a wasteland for banks of the Mystic River. Proposed invites sealed bids for: club, the choice was simple. quite some time.” amenities include an amphitheater, Blessing of the Bay Boathouse Renovations to the grounds and docks. “This is Somerville's accidental Driscoll said that other considera- statues, and more arboreal space. An invitation for bids (IFB) and specifications may be obtained at natural area that is going to be lost tions such as lighting and visibility Public comments will be accepted the Purchasing Department, City Hall, 93 Highland Ave., Somerville, to development,” said Mystic Riv- will be taken care of by the city.The by the DCR until August 20. The MA. 02143 on or after: Wednesday, July 27, 2011. Sealed bids will be received at the above office until: Wednesday, August 10, 2011 at er Taskforce member Michael area has been known to be the site renovation is slated to begin in 2013, 11:00 A.M. at which time sealed bids will be open. The Purchasing Fager, who said he was mourning of violent crimes, mostly due to its right after the beginning of the first Director reserves the right to reject any or all proposals if, in her sole judgment, the best interest of the City of Somerville would be the eventual destruction of the distance from residential and other phase of FRITs development of the served by so doing. many habitats for birds and other more heavily trafficked zones at late Assembly Row project. The next A Pre-Bid Site Visit will be held on Tuesday, August 2, 2011 at animals, due to the encroaching hours. The City of Somerville is public meeting will take place in 11:00AM, Blessing of the Bay Boathouse, Shore Drive, Somerville, MA. development. Other members currently taking part in redesigning September, followed by a 30-day The contract term shall be from August 15, 2011 through August 14, agreed, saying that a more natural- the underpass over Wellington St., public comment period. 2012. Prevailing wage rates apply to this contract. A 5% Bid Deposit will be required. Please contact Karen Mancini, Assistant Purchasing Director, or email [email protected], for information and proposal packages.

Angela M. Allen Purchasing Director 617-625-6600 ext. 3400 7/27/11 The Somerville News

CITY OF SOMERVILLE PURCHASING DEPARTMENT IFB # 12-08 The City of Somerville, through the Purchasing Department invites sealed bids for: Roof Repairs to Somerville High School, Field House The proposed Water Side Multi-Use Path is depicted above, while the Land Side Multi-Use Path is shown below. and Department of Public Works. An invitation for bids (IFB) and specifications may be obtained at the Purchasing Department, City Hall, 93 Highland Ave., Somerville, MA. 02143 on or after: Wednesday, July 27, 2011. Sealed bids will be received at the above office until: Thursday, August 11, 2011 at 11:00 A.M. at which time sealed bids will be open. The Purchasing Director reserves the right to reject any or all proposals if, in her sole judgment, the best interest of the City of Somerville would be served by so doing.

A Pre-Bid Site Visit will be held on Wednesday, August 3, 2011 at 11:00AM, DPW, One Franey Road, 2nd floor Conference Room, Somerville, MA. The contract term shall be from August 15, 2011 through August 14, 2012. Prevailing wage rates apply to this contract. A 5% Bid Deposit will be required. The City of Somerville Responsible Employer Ordinance will apply to this contract. Please contact Orazio Deluca, or email [email protected], for information and proposal packages.

Angela M. Allen Purchasing Director 617-625-6600 ext. 3400 7/27/11 The Somerville News

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 18 JULY 27, 2011

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Samba Bar & Grille 3589 1557 Nadira Jamal Sq| 617-388-3247 Live Music The Burren On The Hill Tavern 6:30-8:00 Level 2|8 p.m.-9 p.m. Unity Church of God 9 p.m.|608 Somerville Ave|617- Open Mic w/Hugh McGowan Sports Trivia Level 1 Fourth Step to Freedom Al-Anon 718-9177 247 Elm Street|617-776-6896 499 Broadway|617-629-5302 33 Union Family Groups Sq|www.nadirajamal.com Choices Restaurant & Lounge On The Hill Tavern Orleans Restaurant and Bar 7:00 P.M. | 6 William Street 381 Somerville Ave Team Trivia Trivia Thursday|July 28 Enter upstairs, meeting is in basement. Rosebud Bar 499 Broadway|617-629-5302 65 Holland St|617-591-2100 West Branch Library 381 Summer St PA'S Lounge Precinct Bar Learn English at the Library Monday|August 1 Monday|August 1 Open Mic - Rock, Folk, R&B, Alt, 70 Union Sq|617-623-9211 Session 1 (6 p.m.-7 p.m.) Central Library Jazz & Originals etc. Hosted by Session 2 (7:15 p.m.-8:15 p.m.) Johnny D's Bull McCabe's Pub Chess Night Tony Amaral 40 College Ave Team Trivia Dave Wells & friends 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m.|79 Highland 345 Somerville Ave|617-776- 17 Holland St | 617-776-2004 366A Somerville Ave|617-440- Central Library Ave 1557 6045 Poetry Writing Workshop Sally O'Brien's Bar Third Life Studio Precinct Bar 7 p.m.-9 p.m.|79 Highland Ave Cheapshots Comedy Club open Highland Kitchen Beginning Hawaiian Hula 70 Union Sq|617-623-9211 mike|7 p.m. Karaoke Third Life Studio 5:45 p.m.| 781-729-2252 An 8 Week Introduction to Voice Marley Mondays with the Duppy Bull McCabe's Pub 10 p.m.|150 Highland Ave|617- Tuesday|August 2 Conquerors|9:30 p.m. David Johnston Band 625-1131 Movement Therapy Group Friends of the Library Benefit 335 Somerville Ave|617-666- 366A Somerville Ave|617-440- 7:30 p.m.|33 Union Sq| 781-290- Night Games at Flatbread Company 3589 6045 6381 Name your tune Friends of the Somerville Public First Church Somerville The Burren Highland Kitchen Wednesdays|Karaoke Library Debtors Anonymous- a 12 Step Bur-Run| 6:30 p.m. Spelling Bee Night first Tuesday 30 Washington St|617-628-1000 Flatbread Company, 45 Day program for people with Set Dancing| 8 p.m. of the month Samba Bar & Grille Street problems with money and debt. 247 Elm Street|617-776-6896 9:30 p.m.|150 Highland Ave|617- DJ 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m.|89 College Ave Third Life Studio 625-1131 9 p.m.|608 Somerville Ave|617- On The Hill Tavern (Upstairs Parlor). Vinyasa Flow Yoga & Meditation Samba Bar & Grille 718-9177 499 Broadway|617-629-5302 For more info call: 781-762-6629 9:15 a.m.-10:15 a.m.|617-628- DJ PA'S Lounge Choices Restaurant & Lounge 7884 9 p.m.|608 Somerville Ave|617- Saturday|July 30 345 Somerville Ave|617-776- 381 Somerville Ave Third Life Studio 718-9177 Third Life Studio 1557 Rosebud Bar The Art of Group Singing for Rosebud Bar Monthly Open Voice Movement Precinct Bar 381 Summer St Woman w/Susan Robbins 381 Summer St Therapy Workshops 70 Union Sq|617-623-921 7-9:15 p.m.|33 Union Sq|617- Bloc 11 11:30 -2:30 p.m.|33 Union Sq| Wednesday|August 3 628-0916 On The Hill Tavern Zack Niman|Craig Robertson's 978-952-2798 499 Broadway|617-629-5302 Johnny D's Music|Robert Johnson|Mississippi Yoga Flow Wednesday|August 3 John Hurt Bull McCabe's Pub Erin Harpe & The Delta Swingers 1 p.m.-2 p.m.|33 Union Sq Central Library 11 Bow St.|617-623-0000 Stump Team Trivia 17 Holland St|617-776-2004 |[email protected] Mystery Book Club 8 p.m.|366A Somerville Ave|617- Sally O'Brien's Bar Arts at the Armory Zumba with Alyne Silva 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m.|79 Highland 440-6045 Free Poker, lots of prizes! John Copeland with friends Jack 4 p.m.-5:30|33 Union Sq Ave 335 Somerville Ave|617-666- Waldheim and Sky Smeed Tuesday|August 2 Sunday|July 31 Third Life Studio 3589 7 p.m.|Café|191 Highland Ave Belly Dance Fundamentals with Johnny D's Third Life Studio The Burren Nadira Jamal Ledward Kaapana CLASSES AND GROUPS Belly Dance Fundamentals with PUB QUIZ 8-10|Comedy@10 6:30-8:00 Level 2|8 p.m.-9 p.m. 17 Holland St|617-776-2004 Wednesday|July 27 Nadira Jamal 247 Elm Street|617-776-6896 Noon- 1 p.m.| Level 1 Sally O'Brien's Bar Third Life Studio 33 Union PA'S Lounge Creative Modern Dance 335 Somerville Ave|617-666- Belly Dance Fundamentals with Sq|www.nadirajamal.com 345 Somerville Ave|617-776- 1:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m.|33 Union

Somerville Police Crime Log CONT. FROM PG 4 warrant charges of trespassing, a license and motor vehicle ported a theft at Josephine Ave. July 20, 5:48 p.m., police re- St. threat to commit a crime, and lights violation. July 21, 10:30 a.m., police re- ported a breaking & entering at July 20, 11:04 a.m., police re- resisting arrest. James Raqmos, 44, of 24 ported a theft at Florence St. Washington St. ported an assault at Broadway. William Nolasco, 18, of 36 Grant St., July 23, 6:40 p.m., ar- July 21, 5:58 p.m., police re- July 22, 6:07 p.m., police re- July 20, 10:18 p.m., police re- Franklin St., July 21, 9:17 p.m., rested at home on a charge of ported a theft at Central St. ported a breaking & entering at ported an assault at 500 Broad- arrested at 69 Pearl St. on a assault and battery,and warrant July 22, 12:53 p.m., police re- Fellsway St. way. warrant charge of assault and charges of receiving stolen prop- ported a theft at Cameron Ave. July 24, 6:48 p.m., police re- July 21, 2:45 p.m., police re- battery with a dangerous erty, larceny under $250, opera- July 22, 8:18 p.m., police re- ported a breaking & entering at ported an assault at Cross St. weapon. tion of a motor vehicle with a ported a theft at Vernon St. Line St. July 21, 5:59 p.m., police re- Stephen Grace, 27, of 25 suspended license, larceny over July 23, 12:27 p.m., police re- ported an assault at Hathorn Vehicle Theft: Sawin, Watertown, July 22, $250, credit card fraud under ported a theft at Vernon St. St. July 19, 9:21 p.m., police re- 3:52 p.m., arrested at 319 $250, larceny from a person, July 23, 8:43 p.m., police re- July 23, 6:40 p.m., police re- ported a vehicle theft at Med- Alewife Brook Pky. on a charge conspiracy, and credit card ported a theft at Alpine St. ported an assault at Grant St. ford St. of possession of a class A drug. fraud over $250. July 24, 2:15 p.m., police re- July 24, 12:25 a.m., police re- July 20, 2:05 p.m., police re- Marc Balan, 22, of 55 Grove David Goodrich, 53, of 32 ported a theft at Somerville ported an assault at Broadway. ported a vehicle theft at Day St. St., Malden, July 22, 5:57 p.m., Princeton St., July 24, 10:56 Ave. July 24, 12:28 a.m., police re- July 21, 9:24 a.m., police re- arrested at 319 Alewife Brook p.m., arrested at 8 Foskett St. on July 25, 5:39 p.m., police re- ported an assault at Hooker ported a vehicle theft at Hall Pky. on warrant charges of drug a charge of trespassing. ported a theft at Boston Ave. Ave. Ave. possession and distribution, July 25, 6:17 p.m., police re- July 24, 4:53 p.m., police re- Incidents: July 23, 11:40 a.m., police re- drug violation near a school or ported a theft at Orchard St. ported an assault at Dana St. ported a vehicle theft at park, and conspiracy to violate Theft: Breaking & Entering: Somerville Ave. Arson: drug law. July 19, 3:10 p.m., police re- July 19, 3:55 p.m., police re- July 23, 10:27 p.m., police re- July 19, 7:11 p.m., police re- Lisa Mables, 37, of 5 Hamil- ported a theft at 91 Highland ported a breaking & entering at ported a vehicle theft at ported an arson at Oliver St. ton, July 22, 6:45 p.m., arrested Ave. July 19, 3:11 p.m., police re- School St. Greenville St. at North St. on warrant charges Drug Violation: ported a theft at 91 Inner Belt July 19, 5:22 p.m., police re- July 24, 2:55 p.m., police re- of operation of a motor vehicle July 19, 9:22 a.m., police re- Rd. ported a breaking & entering at ported a vehicle theft at Elm St. with a suspended license and ported a drug violation at 530 July 19, 6:45 p.m., police re- Bailey Rd. number plate violation to con- Assault: Somerville Ave. ported a theft at Barton St. July 19, 9:47 p.m., police re- ceal. July 19, 2:09 a.m., police re- July 19, 8:04 p.m., police re- July 20, 4:07 p.m., police re- ported a breaking & entering at Anthony Paulino, 19, of 17 ported an assault at River Rd. ported a drug violation at ported a theft at Evergreen Ave. Concord Ave. Milton St., Cambridge, July 23, July 19, 7:58 p.m., police re- Church St. July 20, 10:09 p.m., police re- July 19, 10:38 p.m., police re- 1:59 a.m., arrested at 490 ported an assault at Jaques St. July 22, 3:52 p.m., police re- ported a theft at Franklin Ave. ported a breaking & entering at Broadway on charges of opera- July 20, 12:08 a.m., police re- ported a drug violation at July 21, 9:11 a.m., police re- Waterhouse St. tion of a motor vehicle without ported an assault at Marshall Alewife Brook Pky. 20 JULY 27, 2011

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Hickey returns CONT. FROM PG 3 Answers from page 14 out this investigation. It is not and events for our seniors. It is Ms.Cam’s easy to be placed under this type particularly nice that she will be of scrutiny and she handled the back in time to enjoy the Council Answers matter with grace and dignity. on Aging Mayor's Picnic on Au- 1. He was a bee keeper 4. Barbie 9. The Stanley Cup 2. Samuel Johnson in 1755 - Now she can get back to the work gust 10, which is our biggest sen- 5. A shovel 10. Band On The Run she loves: coordinating services ior event of the year.” The First Oxford Dictionary was published 1928 - it had 6. Spencer Tracy 11. Alaska, California, and 400,000 words and phrases, Hawaii To advertise in The Somerville News and was bound in ten volumes 7. The Mickey Mouse Club 3. Rio Grande 8. The Silver Chalice 12. Frankie Fontaine call Bobbie Toner: 617-666-4010 JULY 27, 2011 21

Windows on World Food gets fruity

By Cathleen Twardzik munity “in the revitalization of the East Broadway Business Have you noticed the fun and District. A business district is fruity artwork, which is scat- the heart of a community. What tered along East Broadway's better way to do that than by us- storefronts? ing the artwork of local stu- Photo by Cathleen Twardzik Children's artwork at that loca- dents,” said Dancy. tion is part of Windows on Further, “Our current installa- World Food (WoWW) is East tion, FRUIT,is a partnership be- Somerville Main Streets' part- tween East Somerville Main nership program, one of a series Streets, Prospect Hill Academy, of window installations. The and the East Branch Library. creations were fashioned by East Approximately 50 students par- Somerville Main Streets, as well ticipated, ranging in age from 5 as by community youth. to 12,” she said. Children came to the East Prospect Hill Academy served Somerville Library on July 26 to as a staple partner to make the make art which will decorate program a reality. The academy Broadway's storefronts. This lent “both the skills of their art event was open to everyone, and staff and the students' talents,” all who participated had fun. she said. “The mission of the project is Windows on World Food will to celebrate healthy seasonal continue into the future. “[It] food choices and diverse, local will change seasonally. Our next flavors, while brightening the big installation will be based on business district of East a picnic theme,” said Dancy. A Somerville with colorful art scavenger hunt will occur, in and engaging the local commu- which participants will be re- nity,” said Carrie Dancy, Execu- quired to rummage through tive Director of East storefront windows to locate all Somerville Main Streets. of the picnic items. The goal of Windows on Also, the East Somerville Main World Food sprouted from the Streets July 2011 newsletter is desire to engage a greater por- brimming with a plethora of ad- tion of the East Somerville com- ditional information. WoWWW- fruit never looked so good, and neither will Broadway now that the decorations are being displayed.

Jackson Street Home CONT. FROM PG 1 the community.” tures worth noting.“There is a APARTMENT RENTALS The funding for this project lift system throughout the house was earmarked in 2003 and con- so that the folks can safely get ARLINGTON - 1 BEDROOM - 1 BATH struction began for the facility in from the bedroom to the bath- Arlington Heights area. Freshly painted. On bus line, 2010. Juan Gomez, Finance Di- room. We have the four bed- rector at the Walnut Street Cen- rooms along the back of the walk to shops and restaurants. Available Now! $1,100 ter worked in coordination with house. Each of the bedrooms has the DDS to secure funding and access to the back deck so in an LYNN - 2 BEDROOMS - 1 BATH make the project a reality. The emergency we can very quickly, Hardwood floors, deck off kitchen, off street parking, storage in US Department of Housing and safely, and easily have the ability basement. Walking distance to beach. Urban Development (HUD) to evacuate people. In the Available Now! $1,275 gave $614,400 while CEDAC kitchen we dropped the stove gave 472,629 and the City of and countertops down so that SOMERVILLE - 2 BEDROOMS - 1 BATH Somerville allotted $80,000. the folks in wheelchairs could Spacious 2 bedroom 1 bath. Freshly painted. Hardwood floors. The total cost of construction participate in any of the activities Natural woodwork. Living room, dining room. Front and back porch. and development was that took place in the kitchen. In $1,167,029. the far bathroom we have the Gas heat, gas stove. Close to Sullivan station and bus stops. John Wheeler, The President wide-open shower with the Available Now! $1,300 of the CARE inc., the Commu- same track system that brings folks into that bathroom. We de- nity Alternative Residential En- SOMERVILLE - 3 BEDROOMS - 1 BATH vironments said, “Our board's signed it with a lot of light with responsibility is the financial vi- a nice bright cheery atmosphere Great Location! Winter Hill area. Spacious apartment, natural ability and the care-taking of the to live in. We designed it so we woodwork, open living/dining area. Three season porch. Walk to facility. We make sure the re- could get the wheelchair van up shops, restaurants, T stop and more. Available Now! $1,800 sources we've got are being in- around the back so that after ac- vested correctly.” This property tivities they can get back up the SOMERVILLE - 3 BEDROOMS - 1 BATH had previously been a group ramp and into the house. Out in home and had an open lot next front we put in an elevator lift Tufts area. 3bedrooms: 2 first floor, 1on the second floor. Hardwood to it, so this made it possible to that we can use to help people floors throughout. Freshly painted. Washer/dryer (coin-op) in build a larger group home. get in and out of the house if basement. Plenty of closet space. Decorative fireplace. Gas stove. Wheeler referred to the Jackson need be.They kept the nice front Available Now! $2,100 Street Project as a “half renova- porch so people can sit out and tion, half stick built project.” hang around out there, put the Many others! Visit our website: www.thenortongroupre.com Jim O'Dea, the Director of windows up and the screens Residential Supports thought down and just kinda enjoy the The Norton Group there were plenty of design fea- neighborhood.” 699 Broadway, Somerville, MA 02144

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Wednesday, July 27 2:00pm Thom Hartmann 10:00am Tele Galaxie 7:00am Reclaiming Their Voices 12:00am Free Speech TV 3:00pm Wikileaks/ Pentagon Papers 11:00am Dead Air Live Show 8:00am Democracy Now! 6:00am Flipside 5:00pm Improv Toolkit w/Nadia 12:00pm Reeling: The Movie review 9:00am SCATV 6:30am The Struggle 6:00pm Preventing Prescription Drugs 12:30pm Somerville Housing Authority 10:00am Somerville News Reading 7:00am Arabic Hour 7:00pm (LIVE) Tele Magazine 1:00pm (LIVE) Bongoman 11:00am Nossa Gente e Costumes 8:00am Democracy Now! 8:00pm (LIVE) Fouye Zo Nan Kalalou 2-5:00pm Community Forums 12:00noon Democracy Now! 9:00am Somerville News Reading 9:30pm Physician Focus 5:00pm Tele Kreyol 1:30pm Somerville Housing Authority 10:00am Abugida TV 10:00pm Local Impact 6:00pm Abiguda TV 2:00pm Thom Hartmann Show 11:00am Medical Equipment Distribution Program 11:00pm Sound Off 7:00pm Somerville News Reading 3:00pm Community Forums 11:30am Raising Drug-Free Kid Friday, July 29 8:00pm Tele Magazine 5:00pm Love & Victory 12:00noon Democracy Now! 12:00am Free Speech TV 9:00pm Nossa Gente e Costumes 6:00pm Al Jazeera 1:00pm The Struggle 6:00am Community Forums 10:00pm Wrestling Talk 7:00pm Know Your Rights 1:30pm Animal Agenda 8:00am Democracy Now! 11:00pm Sonic Lobotomy 7:30pm Healthy Hypnosis 2:00pm Thom Hartmann 9:00am Sound Off Sunday, July 31 8:30pm Steve Katsos Show 3:00pm (LIVE) Medical Tutor 9:30am Somerville News Reading 12:00am Free Speech TV 9:00pm Dedilhando A Saudade 3:30pm Tribuna Medica 10:30am Creating Cooperative Kids 6:00am Rompendo em Fe Tuesday August 2 4:00pm Life Matters 12noon Democracy Now! 7:00am Vida Na TV 12:00am Free Speech TV 5:00pm CommonSense 1:00pm The Expert Series 8:00am In Season, Out of Season 7:00am Perils for Pedestrians 5:30pm Healer in Every House 1:30pm Cook w/Georgia & Dez 8:30am The Atheist Viewpoint 8:00am Democracy Now! 6:00pm Al Jazeera DC 2:00pm Thom Hartmann Show 9:00am Heritage Baptist Church 9:00am Somerville News Reading 7:00pm (LIVE) Chita Tande 3:00pm Inside Talk 10:00am Christian Assembly 10:00am Tele Kreyol 8:00pm (LIVE) Somerville Pundits 4:00pm N'hood Cooking/Candy 11:00am International Church of God 11:00am CommonSense 8:30pm Beard & Moustache Comp 4:30pm Money On Your Mind 12noon S'ville Housing Authority 12noon Democracy Now! 9:30pm (LIVE) The Freemont Show 5:00pm Real Estate Answer Show 12:30noon Somerville Hospital 1:00pm The Commonwealth Report 10:00pm The Smoki Dick Show 5:30pm Your Money, Your Life 1:00pm Waltham Philharmonic Orch. 1:30pm Active Aging 10:30pm Art @ SCATV 6:00pm Al Jazeera DC 2:00pm The Road to Recovery 2:00pm The Thom Hartmann Show 11:00pm Commonwealth Report 7:00pm Right Here, Right Now 3:00pm Inside Talk 3:00pm Robyn & Max Exercise 11:30pm SCATV Bootcamp 8:00pm Visual Radio 3:30pm Shrink Rap 3:30pm Esoteric Science Thursday, July 28 9:30pm Bandwidth TV 4:00pm Dedilhando A Saudade 4:00pm Programa Vida Na TV 12:00am Free Speech TV 10:00pm Razormore 5:00pm Ethiopian Satelite TV 5:00pm (LIVE) Poet to Poet 7:00am Discovering Justice 11:00pm Juprey Promotions 6:00pm Abugida TV 8:00am Democracy Now! Saturday, July 30 7:00pm African TV Network 5:30pm Jeff Jam 9:00am Creating Cooperative Kids 12:00am Free Speech TV 8:00pm Tele Magazine 6:00pm Al Jazeera DC 10:00am Active Aging 6:00am Arabic Hour 9:00pm GAIN TV 7:00pm Art @ SCATV 10:00am S'ville News Reading 7:00am GAY USA 10:00pm Arthur Goodrich 7:30pm (LIVE) Greater Somerville w/ Joe Lynch 11:00am Nibbles 8:00am The Struggle Monday, August 1 8:00pm (LIVE) Dead Air Live Show 12:00noon Democracy Now! 8:30pm Animal Agenda 12:00am Free Speech TV 10:00pm Perils For Pedestrians 1:00pm African TV Network 9:00am Festival Kreyol 6:00am Live Response 11:00pm The Expert Series City Cable TV Schedule for the Week

Wednesday, July 27 Groundbreaking 8:00pm: (15) Somerville Students Rock! 12:00pm: (15) Our Schools, Our City 9:00am: (13/16) Morse-Kelley Park Groundbreaking 12:50am: (13/16) BOA Finance Committee Meeting 8:05pm: (13/16) EPA Cleanup Grant 12:30pm: (15) 7th & 8th Grade Basketball 9:00am: (15) Villen TV - VTV Almost Live 7/27/11 Award Presentation Championship 11:30am: (15) SHS Graduation 2011 1:00am: (15) K-8 Art Fair Opening 8:35pm: (13/16) Special Meeting on 1:00pm: (13/16) Special Meeting on Rodent Rodent Behavior & Control Behavior & Control 12:00pm: (13/16) “Staying Put in Somerville:” 1:40am: (15) WSNS Moving On Ceremony Sunday, July 31 Share Housing Options 9:00am: (13/16) SomerStreets: Highland Avenue 7:00pm: (13/16) SomerStreets: Highland Avenue 12:00am: (13/16) Art Beat 2011 1:00pm: (15) WSNS Moving On Ceremony 9:00am: (15) K-8 Art Fair Opening 7:00pm: (15) Raising Families 12:00am: (15) Capuano Center Kindergarten Concert 1:05pm: (13/16) EPA Cleanup Grant 12:00pm: (13/16) Art Beat 2011 7:30pm: (13/16) Sunsetters on Hall Avenue Award Presentation 12:30am: (15) SCALE Awards & Graduation 12:00pm: (15) Capuano Center Kindergarten Concert 7:30pm: (15) Somerville Students Rock! 2:00pm: (15) Villen TV - VTV Almost Live 1:00am: (15) Somerville Students Rock! 12:30pm: (15) SCALE Awards & Graduation 8:30pm: (13/16) 2011 Independence Day 7:00pm: (13/16) 2011 Independence Day 1:05am: (13/16) EPA Cleanup Grant Celebration & Fireworks 1:00pm: (15) Somerville Students Rock! Celebration & Fireworks Award Presentation 9:20pm: (15) Kid Stuff 1:05pm: (13/16) EPA Cleanup Grant Award 7:00pm: (15) Raising Families 1:35am: (13/16) Special Meeting on Rodent Presentation Behavior & Control Tuesday, August 2 7:30pm: (15) Full Circle Graduation 1:35pm: (13/16) Special Meeting on Rodent 12:00am: (13/16) SomerStreets: Highland Avenue 12:00pm: (13/16) Senior Circuit 8:15pm: (15) 7th Annual SCAP Meeting Behavior & Control 12:00pm: (15) Somerville Schools Choral Concert 12:00am: (15) Raising Families 9:50pm: (13/16) A Taste of Somerville 7:00pm: (13/16) Art Beat 2011 12:30pm: (13/16) “Staying Put in Somerville:” 12:30am: (13/16) Sunsetters on Hall Avenue Thursday, July 28 7:00pm: (15) Capuano Center Kindergarten Concert Share Housing Options 12:30am: (15) Somerville Students Rock! 12:00am: (13/16) 2011 Independence Day 7:30pm: (15) SCALE Awards & Graduation Celebration & Fireworks 1:10pm: (15) 2011 SHS Class Day 1:30am: (13/16) 2011 Independence Day 8:00pm: (15) Somerville Students Rock! Celebration & Fireworks 12:00am: (15) Raising Families 1:35pm: (13/16) Morse-Kelley Park Groundbreaking 8:05pm: (13/16) EPA Cleanup Grant 1:55pm: (13/16) BOA Finance Committee Meeting 2:20am: (15) Kid Stuff 12:30am: (15) Full Circle Graduation Award Presentation 7/27/11 9:00am: (13/16) BOA Finance Committee Meeting 1:15am: (15) 7th Annual SCAP Meeting 8:35pm: (13/16) Special Meeting on Rodent 7:00pm: (13/16) Senior Circuit 7/27/11 2:50am: (13/16) A Taste of Somerville Behavior & Control 7:00pm: (15) Somerville Schools Choral Concert 9:00am: (15) Kid Stuff 9:00am: (13/16) A Taste of Somerville Saturday, July 30 7:30pm: (13/16) “Staying Put in Somerville:” 11:30am: (15) WSNS Talent Showcase 12:00am: (13/16) Art Beat 2011 9:00am: (15) Raising Families Share Housing Options 12:00am: (15) Capuano Center Kindergarten Concert 12:00pm: (13/16) Senior Circuit 11:30am: (15) Somerville Students Rock! 8:10pm: (15) 2011 SHS Class Day 12:30am: (15) SCALE Awards & Graduation 12:30pm: (13/16) Art Beat 2011 12:00pm: (13/16) Senior Circuit 8:35pm: (13/16) Morse-Kelley Park Groundbreaking 1:00am: (15) Somerville Students Rock! 12:40pm: (15) Healey School Talent Show 12:30pm: (13/16) Art Beat 2011 8:55pm: (13/16) BOA Finance Committee Meeting 1:30pm: (13/16) EPA Cleanup Grant Award 1:35pm: (13/16) “Staying Put in Somerville:” 1:05am: (13/16) EPA Cleanup Grant 7/27/11 Award Presentation Presentation Share Housing Options Monday, August 1 1:35am: (13/16) Special Meeting on Rodent 7:00pm: (13/16) Senior Circuit 1:20pm: (15) 7th Annual SCAP Meeting 12:00am: (13/16) Senior Circuit Behavior & Control 7:00pm: (15) Final Street Concert at Kennedy School 7:00pm: (13/16) SomerStreets: Highland Avenue 12:00am: (15) Somerville Schools Choral Concert 12:00pm: (13/16) Art Beat 2011 7:30pm: (13/16) Morse-Kelley Park Groundbreaking 7:00pm: (15) Kid Stuff 12:30am: (13/16) “Staying Put in Somerville:” 12:00pm: (15) Capuano Center Kindergarten Concert 7:30pm: (13/16) Morse-Kelley Playground Share Housing Options 7:45pm: (13/16) Art Beat 2011 12:30pm: (15) SCALE Awards & Graduation Groundbreaking 1:10am: (15) 2011 SHS Class Day 8:30pm: (15) SCALE Awards & Graduation 1:00pm: (15) Somerville Students Rock! 7:50pm: (13/16) BOA Finance Committee Meeting 1:35am: (13/16) Morse-Kelley Park Groundbreaking 8:50pm: (13/16) Congressional Update 7/27/11 1:05pm: (13/16) EPA Cleanup Grant 1:55am: (13/16) BOA Finance Committee Meeting 12:00am: (13/16) Senior Circuit Award Presentation 8:00pm: (15) K-8 Art Fair Opening 7/27/11 1:35pm: (13/16) Special Meeting on Rodent 12:00am: (15) Final Street Concert at Kennedy School 8:40pm: (15) WSNS Moving On Ceremony 9:00am: (13/16) Special Meeting on Rodent Behavior & Control 12:30am: (13/16) Morse-Kelley Park Groundbreaking Friday, July 29 Behavior & Control 7:00pm: (13/16) Art Beat 2011 12:45am: (13/16) Art Beat 2011 12:00am: (13/16) SomerStreets: Highland Avenue 9:00am: (15) Somerville Students Rock! 7:00pm: (15) Capuano Center Kindergarten Concert 1:30am: (15) SCALE Awards & Graduation 12:00am: (15) Kid Stuff 11:30am: (15) Raising Families 7:30pm: (15) SCALE Awards & Graduation 1:50am: (13/16) Congressional Update 12:30am: (13/16) Morse-Kelley Playground 12:00pm: (13/16) Art Beat 2011 JULY 27, 2011 23

OFF THE SHELF by Doug Holder First Annual Writers’ Conference, Hunter College As you would expect, whenever I am in New York City I do a lot of walking. As it happens I was in- vited to be on a small press panel at the First An- nual Writer’s Conference at Hunter College in NYC, founded by Lewis Burke Frumkes. It was a picture perfect day in June, so I walked from my brother’s apartment on 20th Street in the Chelsea section of the city, to 68th and Lexington—the home of Hunter College. I stopped at my favorite SOMERVILLE diner on the way, the “Malibu Diner’, an unlikely name for an eatery in the middle of a gritty thor- edited by Doug Holder oughfare. I ordered my lox and bagel and listened Lyrical to the well-honed staccato chatter of a counterman Have you ever thought about what you would die for? Poet from central casting with a regular: Jared Smith certainly has. I have had the privilege to publish, “What’s it gonnna be sonny-boy?” interview, and break bread with Jared over the years. He has “ Sunnyside up- don’t make ‘em weep.” an interesting background. While at NYU, Jared studied un- “ Gotcha. What’s your pick tonight?” der poet/critic M.L. Rosenthal, Library of Congress Adviser “Yankees.” Robert Hazel, and founder of The New York Quarterly “ Not a china man’s chance.” presided over by the well-known New York writer William Packard. He has served as a member of the Screen- But I digress. Since my own panel was not un- and co-author of What May Have Been (Cervena ing Committee and on the Board of Directors of The New til 2 p.m., I had a veritable literary buffet of Barva Press) Susan Tepper. On the panel were York Quarterly under founding Editor William Packard, as speakers and panels to sample from. On the yours truly, Steve Glines of the ISCS Press and well as being a current member of its Advisory Board under Memoir Panel listing I noticed Malachy Mc- Wilderness House Press, Jim Schuette of the Mar- Raymond Hammond; as coordinator of readings at two Court author of: Singing Him My Song and oth- ion St.Press,and Roa Lynn,author ofFarewell Rio. Greenwich Village coffee shops in the 70s; as a Guest Colum- er authors who were participating. We had We all discussed the opportunities small presses nist for Poets magazine and Home Planet News under Editor McCourt at the Somerville News Writers Festi- and little magazines offer the author outside of the Don Lev; as Guest Poetry Editor for two issues of The val last year, so I wanted to drop by. Also on the mainstream publishing industry. There were also Pedestal under Editor John Amen; and as Poetry Editor of panel were Sidney Offit, curator emeritus of the frank discussions of self-publishing, and a review Trail & Timberline. George Polk Journalism Awards, Patricia Volk of some the new publishing technologies. author of the memoir Stuffed, Sir Gilbert Levine Finally Susan Tepper and I went to the Birth of The Pope’s Maestro, and Lucette Lagnado, The a Book Panel that was presided over by Jerry What Men Will Die For Man in the White Sharkskin Suit. Gross, the author of Editors on Editing.Also on As always I found McCourt to be a genuine and the panel were Stephanie Abou agent, Foundry Words read from books inspirational speaker. McCourt offered his advice Literary & Media, Hilma Wolitzer author of by their mothers to memoir writers in the audience. He feels the Summer Reading,Pamela Dorman,editor of who look beyond office windows memoirist should write about what he or she is Pamela Dorman Books, and Doug Jones, Senior when the body gives out truly “ashamed of.” All of the panelists agreed on V.P.of Sales at Harper Collins. at the end day. the importance of documentation, the inclusion of Jerry Gross, the consummate book doctor, talked dialogue to make a more compelling memoir. Mc- about how editing is more than marking up the The sergeant Court, a fine dramatist in his own right, empha- page, but involves what “could” be on the page. He giving orders on the wings sized that the memoir provides freedom to emphasized the creativity of a good editor. of death at dawn dramatize; it is all about impressions; it does not Abou, the agent, talked about the importance have to be strictly factually accurate. of the query letter. It should be short and sweet A woman who smells Lunch was held in the faculty dining room that and to the point. And make sure you proof it as of Saks Fifth Avenue and had a panoramic view of the city. The speaker was well as you would your beloved manuscript. A something that is of herself Nelson DeMille, a popular mystery-action writer, poorly written query letter will stop an agent in who penned such novels as The Charm School, The his or her tracks. Children who are open hearts Gold Coast, and many others. In his conversation Jones, the Sales V.P. at Harper Collins, talked beating in the light beneath stars with the audience he recounted his years as a ma- about the importance of indie bookstores to cre- that he carries within his chest jor player on the literary landscape. ate a buzz. The book sales they create are sec- He was asked by an audience member if he ever ondary, but if the independent likes the book Alphanumeric equations was involved with screenwriting in Hollywood. He and gets excited about it then sales in general played across violin strings said,“Writers get more respect in New York. Hol- will often gain momentum. in songs by Einstein and Oppenheimer lywood eats you up. In Hollywood you are simply Hilma Wolitzer had an interesting anecdote pressed into digital equations by Google Earth a writer for hire.You have very little control of your about her start as a writer many years ago. It seems work.” When he worked with Dino de Laurentis she gave a short story to a friend of hers who The little things that mean everything on a script, he found that after 6 months and all the slipped it into her jacket pocket. The friend was where words first open on an intake of breath various interventions by other writers, etc., he did- wearing that same jacket at a cocktail party where and then let their meaning out into the night n’t know what he was writing about. He recalled, she was chatting with the agent of John Steinbeck. “When I got back to New York I felt dirty. I felt I She handed the agent Wolitzer’s short story. The A punch card, a time clock, and all that is noble. needed to take a bath.” agent read it, loved it, and eventually she got her DeMille reads a lot of non-fiction to research his first book published. - Jared Smith books, but he rarely reads other novels, especially After the event I had dinner at an Italian joint in when he is working. He said,“Reading novels can the ‘hood with family and friends. Later I saw the skew you, really mess up your own work.”The au- sun set amidst a canyon of skyscrapers. I saw a fat To have your work considered for the Lyrical send it to: thor feels it is best to control his own voice and guy with a fat cigar argue with a skinny cabdriver Doug Holder, 25 School St.; Somerville, MA 02143. style when he is writing. sporting a flowing beard and a turban and the wind [email protected] The small press panel was well-attended and lifted a beautiful woman’s skirt! Ah yes, New York! 24 JULY 27, 2011