City Addresses Open Space, Environment, and Energy Issues

VOL. 4 NO. 8 SOMERVILLE, MASS. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2016 TWENTY-FIVE CENTS Inside: City addresses open space, environment, and energy issues

By Sal Ghamo At the most recent Board of Alderman meeting, Ward 5 Alderman Mark Niedergang delivered a report on the subject of the Special Commit- tee on Open Space, Environment, and Energy. The first item discussed was the use of city playing fields by “non-Somerville” leagues. Director of Recreation, Jill Lathan, recently provided a defense of the field rental prac- Kicking the tices, and explained how she believes that spice residents of all ages should be able to use the page 3 fields in Somerville. In Lathan’s spirited speech she explained how some locations, such as Dilboy Stadium, are regional fields and therefore their use cannot be restricted just to Somerville residents. Lathan stated, “Every sport, every youth sport, got all

The Somerville Board of Aldermen’s Special Committee on Open Space, Environment, and Energy has been the fields that they wanted last year. This spring studying the issues of playing field use, turf choices, and related matters, seeking best practices policies. there will be extra fields Continued on page 4 The King of Knight Moves board game café makes his move

A fun fair for By Margaux Maxwell the kids Knight Moves functions as a public living pages 12–13 room. The space showcases odd lamps and old chairs, rare books, odds-and-ends, watcham- achalits, a communal grand piano and over 1,000 board games. Devon Trevelyan, owner of the café, located in Brookline’s Coolidge corner, wears a checkered newsboy hat and spreads out a deck of cards. “We have all sorts of people come in here: bros who want to play cards against of humanity or a group coming in and playing dungeons and dragons, and they are sitting right next to each other, kids that would never hang out together in high school come together,” said Trevelyan. Knight Moves is in its second year of operation and offers in-house access to an extensive A clinic with the board game library for an entrance fee. Experi- Attorney General ential learning workshops are held in the space page 14 for gifted children during its off hours hosted by Devon Trevelyan of Knight Moves is dealing out a new hand as he and partner Joanna Cutts prepare for the co-owner Joanna Cutts. Continued on page 6 opening of a new franchise in Somerville next month. — Photo by Margaux Maxwell 2••FEBRUARY 24, 2016

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Matt says: Tonight, Wednesday, February 24 at The Norton Group well said. It is shameful to sell the cities future over things not happening fast enough. We have a fixed amount of land Real Estate offices, 699 Broadway (Ball Square), they will and as much time as we need to build what we want to accomplish those goals. Lets to it right and bring jobs rather be holding a FREE real estate buyers seminar. Doors open than rushing to build housing. at 6:30 p.m. Local Attorney Edwin Smith will be one of the speakers. They will have also a credit restoration company S’villian says: present to talk about credit and how to improve it. Also, So if offices require a lot less space per worker now than they once did. And we can reduce the average amount of built bank mortgage officers will be speaking on the various op- space per housing unit from 1,100 square feet to 900…wouldn’t there be a lot less “cramming” of jobs and housing tions open to home buyers on mortgages. Free to the public units into Union Square/Boynton Yards because Inner Belt will never develop? …as compared to using the original and there will be free gifts for those attending as well. For numbers in SV? Wouldn’t using those original assumptions have resulted in more development? the next six months, both buyers and sellers seminars will Bill, aren’t you highlighting a reduction in floor space but an increase in jobs/housing…meaning smaller buildings but be held FREE to all who are reading this. Call 617-623- achieving more goal? Sounds more efficient. 6600, The Norton Group Real Estate, for more details or go online to www.nortongroupre.com. BMac says: ********************** The development at Innerbelt and Brickbottom is coming, it just won’t come on line fast enough to meet the bench- The Massachusetts State Presidential Primary is next Tuesday, marks set by SomerVision, so we have to adjust our expectations from other parcels accordingly. But this is where we March 1. The polls are open here in Somerville from 7:00 a.m. caught a break. Office spaces do indeed require a lot less space per worker now – down to 125 to 225 square feet per to 8:00 p.m. This is your chance to make a difference. The lines person from 350 square feet per person. Even the biotech offices that seem to be presented as the holy grail here only might be long, but Tuesday’s vote is going be very important. have higher space requirements (up to about 500 square feet per person for lab space) for a small percentage of their Most today are voting ideology, and maybe that’s the reason staff. Yes, we need commercial space, but the fact is we can plan to get more workers in less space due to the market why some of these candidates have taken a lead in both parties. reality that companies are buying less space per worker now than before 2008. That frees up more of the square foot- ********************** age in this particular area (because that’s what the change applies to – staff are not proposing to change the balance The new mayor of Medford, Stephanie Muccini Burke, of commercial and residential for the entire city) for more housing WHICH WE ALSO NEED to help address the will be hosting a breakfast this coming Sunday over at the skyrocketing demand (and correspondingly stratospheric costs) for residential space. at the John Brewer’s Tavern, Highland Avenue on the Mal- The 60/40 split was never meant to apply to each location individually, but as an over all total for new development. den/Medford line. The suggested donation is $100. Mayor So we would need to see a balance being made elsewhere. Burke is the first woman elected Mayor of Medford, and is a very nice person. We wish her the very best of luck in her UnionSq resident says: tenure as mayor of our neighbors over in Medford. The fact of the matter is, there is a massive demand for housing in Somerville and not a huge demand for commercial ********************** Coming on March 11, “Flashback Friday” at the Somerville space. If you build it, they won’t necessarily come…we’ll just end up giving companies tax breaks to locate here. Better City Club. Do you still have that poodle skirt? Maybe your to build the housing which we know is in demand. bellbottoms and platform shoes? What about those ripped jeans or hammer pants? Break them out! Take a journey back JM says: in time and dance the night away to songs from the 60’s, 70’s, I am a homeowner Somerville, and I have lived in many states and cities in the US. In my opinion, the residential tax 80’s and 90’s. Costume dress optional. Join in on Friday, March reduction to Somerville homeowners after one year if VERY VERY generous. In my opinion, there is absolutely no 11, 7:00-11:00 p.m. at Somerville City Club, 20 Innerbelt Rd., reason why I should get a large reduction after one year. I live in Somerville I expect to pay my fair share like everyone Somerville. Tickets are $15. There will be a cash bar, raffle tick- else who lives here. I have also lived abroad and I have never heard of a massive real estate reduction for residents. The ets and 50/50’s. Adults only. All proceeds benefit The Somer- city cannot afford it obviously. ville PTA Scholarship Dinner Dance. Continued on page 11 Matt says: UnionSq resident, i disagree, we need to look at the bigger picture. We don’t want to be relegated to just be a bedroom community because it is not sustainable (economically or socially). We need to have balance.

MarketMan says: 699 Broadway, Somerville, MA 02144 There is a lot of demand for both commercial and residential units. The problem is that for commercial, people [email protected] don’t find what they need. And for residential, you can just build cheap modern crap, call it “luxury” and then expect the same demand for those units. One of the things that attracts people to Somerville is the character of the www.thesomervilletimes.com old architecture. Builders of residential community need to do a better job with design. The large apartment/con- 617-666-4010 • Fax: 617-628-0422 do buildings I see in Assembly and other places around town are just ugly. Sure, it’s my opinion but I’m sure that others share the opinion. www.facebook.com/ @somervilletimes thesomervilletimes Log onto TheSomervilleTimes.com to leave your own comments

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Writers: Jim Clark, Tom Bannister, Rebecca Danvers, Ross Blouin, Donald Norton Contributors: William C. Shelton, Josie Grove, Patrick McDonagh, Oliver Bok, Haley ED Houseman, Laura Stiffler, Mariya Manzhos, Dorothy Dimarzo, Bob Doherty Photographer: Claudia Ferro The Somerville Times is published every Wednesday A proud member of the following newspaper organizations: FEBRUARY 24, 2016••3 Board of Aldermen begins exploration of synthetic cannabinoid ban of directors. “We have almost drug abuse in the city, and also By Josie Grove zero experience with synthetic the health department, to take Nationally, synthetic cannabi- cannabinoids, their effects are a look at the issue of synthet- noids are second only to marijua- almost completely uninvesti- ic marijuana and give a report na in use by high school seniors. gated, and some of them seem back,” said Sullivan. Alderman-at-large Dennis Sul- to be very, very dangerous sub- I want to get a perspective from livan is concerned about the stances,” he said. SCAP whether it’s an effective substances in Somerville. “Kids Despite a federal ban, synthet- way to combat this,” said Sulli- are using it. It’s having a negative ic cannabinoids are available van. “I just want to get their take effect,” said the alderman. He is in Somerville for two primary on it, and make sure we’re not particularly concerned about reasons. First, synthetic canna- wasting resources that could be the synthetic drugs being mar- binoids are difficult to regulate applied in other areas.” keted to children. “Lego, White because manufacturers change Sullivan also want to gather Tiger, it looks like a cartoon, the chemical formula to keep more comprehensive data about Scooby Doo.” ahead of regulations. Second, the drugs’ use in Somerville That’s why, at a meeting of the the federal ban must be enforced from surveys already adminis- Board of Aldermen in late 2015, by federal agents. tered to high school students. Sullivan proposed to ban the The city of Boston banned syn- “I’m just one set of eyes,” he said. substance in Somerville. Last thetic cannabinoids in August “I’ve gotten a couple of calls as Tuesday night, the board’s Leg- 2015, punishable by a $300 fine. an alderman, as a professional islative Matters discussed initial Alderman Sullivan wants to fol- law enforcement officer I’ve seen low suit. The Somerville Board people under the influence of it.” The Somerville Board of Aldermen is considering implementing a citywide ban on steps to enact such a ban. cannabinoids, as has been done recently in Boston. Sometimes called “spice” and of Aldermen does not have the The other consideration for “K2,” synthetic cannabinoids power to make selling synthetic Sullivan is the resources re- problem. “The most important forcing a public health crisis.” are not marijuana, but are dried cannabinoids a criminal offense: quired to enforce the ban. “We point here is that no one would Downing’s solution? “I would plants that have been sprayed like Boston, the most they could have an opiate problem, it’s a bother taking, or even making, guess that by offering legalized with a chemical that imitates do would be to levy a $300 fine. big problem, people are dying. synthetic cannabinoids if can- cannabis that you’re going to be the active ingredient in mar- Sullivan wants to make sure I want to make sure our limited nabis were more regulated and seeing a lot less of this synthetic ijuana, tetrahydrocannabinol that enforcing the ban would resources, our precious resourc- available and available as a legal stuff out there.” (THC). “These substances re- be an effective way of prevent- es, are applied in the best way. product,” he says. “The only rea- For now, Sullivan just wants to ally have nothing to do with ing use of the drugs. “The next “Is it worth doing?” he asks. son people are using synthetics get the synthetics out of Somer- cannabis,” said Bill Downing, a step is to have Somerville Cares “That’s what I want to know.” is that it’s illegal and it’s expen- ville. “I don’t see any benefit of it member of Massachusetts Can- About Prevention, the depart- Downing does not think a ban sive for people to get cannabis at all. I don’t see any benefit of nabis Reform Coalition’s board ment that handles drug use and addresses the root cause of the because of the prohibition. It’s having it for sale in the city.” 4••FEBRUARY 24, 2016

By Jim Clark Still some dishonest people in this world Police were dispatched to the All regular monthly business at the All Checks Cashed to look for who answered said that it was a reviewed surveillance video of Checks Cashed outlet in Union establishment, paying bills, get- it, but it was no longer on the wrong number and the call was the incident and reportedly ob- Square last Wednesday morn- ting a money order to pay her counter. She recalled that a man terminated. The cashier report- served Jones scoop up the enve- ing on reports of a larceny from rent and withdrawing some cash was standing in line waiting for edly told police that the voice on lope and leave the area after the a person. for personal use. service as she conducted her ear- the phone sounded the same as victim went next door. Upon arrival, officers met with The money order and cash was lier business, but now both he Jones’ which she had heard earli- As the officers radioed infor- the victim of the larceny, a wom- placed in a plain white envelope and the envelope were gone. er as he cashed the check. mation about the incident in, an who was reportedly badly for the victim, who reportedly The cashier called 911 for po- The cashier reportedly called another officer reported that a shaken up by the incident and set it down on the counter as she lice assistance, as well as calling Jones again and told him that man fitting Jones’ description was having trouble breathing. looked for her keys in her pock- the cell phone number of the she was certain he had taken approached him and turned She was being tended to and etbook. man who was suspected of tak- the envelope and was going to over the envelope, claiming that comforted by employees and pa- According to the victim, she ing the envelope. The man in report the incident to the po- he had found it. trons of the establishment. She absent-mindedly left the enve- question, Timothy Jones, had lice. Jones reportedly denied He reportedly told the officer, was taking oxygen from tanks lope on the counter as she left furnished his name and contact taking the envelope, and did “I guess there’s still some honest that she had brought with her to to go next door to a neighbor- information while cashing a not claim that the cashier di- people in the world.” the location. ing market. When she realized check earlier. aled a wrong number. Again, Jones was subsequently located The victim reportedly told po- that she left the envelope behind When the cashier called the he discontinued the call. and placed under arrest for lar- lice that she was conducting her she immediately returned to number Jones supplied, the man The responding police officers ceny of a person over 65. Crime Tip Hotline: 617-776-7210 Do your part - Leave a message on our tip hotline answering machine – All calls are confidential – Your Privacy is Assured. If you choose, you can leave your name and phone number and your call will be returned (not required). Also, if you prefer you may e-mail directly with your crime tip. We will follow up on all information provided to the best of our ability. Thank you for your assistance. Help Keep Somerville Safe! SOMERVILLE POLICE CRIME LOG Arrests: Michael Taylor, of 20 ing by asportation. Andrew Chagaris, of 31 Sean Loughrey, of 53 Sec- Timothy Jones, of 2 North Charlestown St., February 17, Brian Giguere, of 9 Ford St., Central Ave., Revere, Febru- ond St., Medford, February 21, St., February 17, 12:07 p.m., 6:18 p.m., arrested at Middle- Revere, February 18, 6:52 p.m., ary 18, 6:52 p.m., arrested 12:40 a.m., arrested at Broad- arrested at Broadway on a sex Ave. on warrant charges of arrested at Assembly Row on at Assembly Row on charges way on a warrant charge of charge of larceny of a person carrying a dangerous weapon, charges of larceny over $20 and of larceny over $20 and con- leaving the scene of property over 65. larceny over $20, and shoplift- conspiracy. spiracy. damage.

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City addresses open space, environment, and energy issues CONT. FROM PG 1 provided at Tufts, in Medford, issue, commenting briefly on a Alderman Niedergang also and also more use of Dilboy statement by Brad Rawson, The discussed the tree cutting this so that youth sports leagues Director of Transportation and fall by Eversource. Communi- will be adequately serviced by Infrastructure. Rawson stated, cation was improved after some our fields.” “The administration has been in- back and forth between Somer- Several aldermen expressed tensively studying this issue and ville representatives and Ever- their concerns about a number they will be making recommen- source, as well as the eventual of issues regarding the fields in dations, and a report, at the Fields firing of an Eversource manager Somerville. This includes over- Master Plans presentations that whom would not comply with used fields (fields having more are coming up in March.” regulation standards. The abuse time to rest), overall quality of There are two dates for iden- from Eversource has stopped, the fields, and making sure youth tical presentations planned and a positive and respectful re- sports get all the fields that they concerning the artificial turf is- lationship has reportedly been need as well as high quality fields sue in Somerville. The first pre- established. in the future. sentation is Tuesday, March 1 Other items the Special Com- Another item on the agenda re- at 6:30 p.m. that will take place mittee dealt with include the use Ward 5 Alderman Mark Niedergang reported the Committee’s progress to the Board of Aldermen at their latest regular meeting. garded the pros and cons of arti- at the Somerville Community of curbside bioswales to reduce ficial turf, which have been a key School. The second presenta- rainwater runoff, the application open spaces, and the Globe Di- walks. The committee has been topic of debate and discussion in tion is Wednesday, March 9 at of recycling in apartment build- rect circulars in plastic bags that working on these issues assidu- Somerville for a long time. Alder- the West Somerville Neighbor- ings, close attention to the sur- used to litter the communities ously, and feel that they are on man Niedergang addressed the hood School. faces of playgrounds and other porches, driveways, and side- the way to solving them. FEBRUARY 24, 2016••5

Arrest warrant issued for suspect in Malden homicide 16, 2016 in Somerville. The The cause of death has been By Charles Lane victim’s car was recovered in determined to be sharp force Middlesex County District Somerville; however there is no injuries by the Office of the Attorney Marian Ryan and evidence that leads authorities Chief Medical Examiner. Of- Malden Chief of Police Kevin to believe that the suspect has ficers also found signs of a Molis have announced that an an affiliation with Somerville. struggle inside the apartment. arrest warrant has been issued Manning is known to carry a Anyone with information on for the suspect in the murder knife as well as to abuse con- this case should contact the of Colleen Russell, 36, of Mal- trolled substances. Manning Massachusetts State Police at den and for larceny of a motor has several distinctive tattoos (781) 897-6600 or the Malden vehicle. including a large cross on the Police Department Tip Line by The suspect has been identi- back of his neck, a tribal tattoo phone (781) 397-7171 or by fied as Kenneth Manning, 35, on his left bicep, and the grim text at 847411 (tip411). of Malden. Manning has brown reaper on his left calf. This case is being investigated hair and is 6 feet 2 inches tall On February, 15, 2016, at by the Malden Police Depart- and weighs approximately 265 approximately 9:00 p.m. Mal- ment and Massachusetts State lbs. The public should not at- den Police received a call from Police assigned to the Middlesex (Above) Kenneth Manning, murder suspect currently at large. (Below) Tattoo on tempt to approach Manning two family members of the District Attorney’s Office. The the back of Manning’s neck. (Bottom) Surveillance video image. and should contact law enforce- victim requesting a well-being Assistant District Attorney as- ment immediately if they have check. Officers immediately signed is Suzanne Kontz and any information regarding this responded to the victim’s ad- the Victim Witness Advocate is investigation. dress at 500 Broadway in Mal- Danielle Demeo. Surveilance of SuspectMan- den. Upon arrival, authorities This is an ongoing homicide ning was last seen wearing gained entry to her apartment investigation and no additional dark pants and a dark hood- and located her body. She was details are being made available ed sweatshirt on February pronounced dead at the scene. at this time. LEGAL NOTICE

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OFFICE OF BOARD OF ELECTION COMMISSIONERS Ordered: In Board of Aldermen The Board of Election Commissioners is hereby directed to cause notice to be given in the manner prescribed by law that meetings of the qualified voters of this city will be held in the several polling places which have been designated by said Board for or within the voting precincts in which they respectively are qualified to vote, said polling places are located as follows, namely for; WARD ONE Precinct 1. A room in the MICHAEL E CAPUANO SCHOOL, 150 Glen Street; Precinct 2. A room in the EAST SOMERVILLE COMMUNITY SCHOOL, 50 Cross Street – Glen Street Entrance; Precinct 3. A room in the EAST SOMERVILLE COMMUNITY SCHOOL, 50 Cross Street – Glen Street Entrance; WARD TWO Precinct 1. A room in the THE POLICE STATION, 220 Washington Street; Precinct 2. A room in the ARGENZIANO SCHOOL at Lincoln Park, 290 Washington St; Precinct 3. A room in the LOWELL STREET FIRE STATION, 651 Somerville Avenue; WARD THREE Precinct 1. THE ATRIUM, SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL, 81 Highland Avenue; Precinct 2. THE ATRIUM, SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL, 81 Highland Avenue; Precinct 3. A room in the DANTE CLUB, 5 Dante Terrace; WARD FOUR Precinct 1. A room in the MYSTIC ACTIVITY CENTER, 530 Mystic Avenue; Precinct 2. A room in the WINTER HILL COMMUNITY SCHOOL, 115 Sycamore Street; Precinct 3. A room in the WINTER HILL COMMUNITY SCHOOL, 115 Sycamore Street; WARD FIVE Precinct 1. A room in the DEPT OF PUBLIC WORKS GARAGE, 1 Franey Road; Precinct 2. A room in the BROWN SCHOOL, 201 Willow Ave - Kidder Ave Entrance; Precinct 3. A room in the ENGINE 7 FIRE STATION, 265 Highland Avenue; WARD SIX Precinct 1. A room in the JOHN F KENNEDY SCHOOL, 5 Cherry St. - Sartwell Ave Entrance; Precinct 2. A room in the SOMERVILLE COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH, 31 College Avenue; Precinct 3. A room in the HOLY BIBLE BAPTIST CHURCH, 14 Chapel Street; WARD SEVEN Precinct 1. A room in the SENIOR CENTER, TAB BUILDING, 167 Holland Street; Precinct 2. A room in the WEST SOMERVILLE NEIGHBORHOOD SCHOOL, 177 Powder House Blvd – Raymond Ave, Entrance Precinct 3. VNA ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY, 405 Alewife Brook Parkway;

ON Tuesday, March 1, 2016 AT SEVEN O’CLOCK IN THE MORNING, when the polls shall open and there and then between that time and the closing of the polls, which shall be at EIGHT O’CLOCK in the evening, the said qualified voters will give their ballots for Presidential Prefer- ence and one man and one woman for the State Committee for the Second Middlesex Senatorial District and Members of the Ward and City Committees. Nicholas P. Salerno, Chairman Anthony J. Alibrandi Douglas M. Bosley Louise A. McCarthy BOARD OF ELECTION COMMISSIONERS

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2/24/16 The Somerville Times 6••FEBRUARY 24, 2016 The King of Knight Moves board game A sweet math tip café makes his move CONT. FROM PG 1 By Jennifer Valentine With a huge community base Let me tell you a story about math, karma, and across the river, the café will candy. It’s sweeter than it sounds, I promise. You see, I work at a candy store, and this particular open a second location at 1159 candy store started a jellybean counting contest. Broadway in Somerville mid- We had a bunch of old jelly beans and put them March. in a giant martini glass, and we charged people fif- “The market for places where ty cents to guess how many beans were in there. The winner got a $50 gift certificate for the store. people can come together is not It was a fifty for fifty guess lotto. They never told very good. We want to provide me how many were in there, and I am pretty sure employees couldn’t that, a place where all demo- guess anyways. graphics can come together. Now, the store next door to us got robbed one day, and a nice police detective came in and asked us to review our security footage to see if we Families, dates, seniors, graduate could gain any new information on the suspect. My manager wasn’t in, so students, college students, every- I asked for his card and an estimated time for us to review the feed. He one,” said Trevelyan. gave it to me and I passed the information along. Trevelyan opened the original A week later he came into the store and bought some candy for his A Knight Moves customer at the piano. — Photo by Margaux Maxwell son as a weekend treat, and I asked him if they ever found the guy. Brookline café at 1402 Beacon They didn’t, and that’s too bad. I don’t know why, but when I rang up Street while working as a chess Sasha of Cutt’s program called Silvestri was the main pastry the officer’s candy purchase, he told me to keep the change as a tip. It instructor at a neighborhood Cogitania. supplier for Knight Moves un- was fifty cents. puzzle and game store called Many locals have become in- til she started college and closed There are a few things I could do with fifty cents, namely putting it in my change bank at home, or buy a couple sticks of gum. But, I dunno. Eureka!. Trevelyan met Joan- grained in the very fabric of the her business. I didn’t. na while teaching her two sons, business. The new location will of- What I did do is pull up the formula for a cone on my phone and con- who was offering workshops by Sarah Silvestri, former Brook- fer in-house access to up to template the best manner to figure out how many beans were in that Boston intellectuals out of her line High School student, devel- 1,000 board games and will martini glass. The volume of a martini glass may be found as follows: V = π (r2 ) house to children at the time. oped a passion for baking at age sell traditional café fare, Equal (h/3) “Rather than buying plastic for six while watching her mother Exchange coffee and pastries There are some days when I am glad that I paid attention in school. children to play with, I wanted make dough. Growing up with sources from a local baker. The This is one of them. So, I took that little formula and counted the diam- eter of the beans across the top of the martini glass, halved it, and then to bring them into the world,” the dream of becoming a pas- café does not have the same multiplied it by itself. I wrote the number down. Then I counted the said Cutts. try chef, she was suddenly diag- BYOB option as its Brookline number of jellybeans going up the side and divided that number by three Sasha, 12-year-old student at nosed with celiac disease in her location due to the legal status and wrote it down. I took those two numbers and multiplied them by the Sage School in Foxborough, freshman year of high school, of BYOB businesses in Somer- each other and then multiplied them by 3.14 to get the total number of jellybeans according to the best of what math could tell me. Massachusetts, a school for gift- a condition causing hypersen- ville. Cogitania will not be That fifty cent tip was entered into the fifty for fifty jelly bean guessing ed children, is developing her sitivity to gluten, commonly offered at this location at the contest under the detective’s name and phone number found from his passion for cosmetics by learn- found in flour. Silvestri only let time of writing this article. dropped off business card. And last week the contest ended while I was ing how to make lipstick and the limitation fuel her when Once in service, the café will be on vacation. Guess who my boss told me won the contest when I came back? A very shampoo. she became the best gluten-free open seven days a week from late surprised police detective, that’s who. I hear he came in and spent that “Last week I learned about baker in town, serving “any event morning into the evening (exact gift certificate on his son’s birthday present. Now, it doesn’t always pay how Keratin is one of the es- from soccer team parties to wed- hours TBA). The entrance fee right off to be nice and tip people, but in this case it did. And I personally sential proteins in hair. I’m also dings,” according to her website will be $10 Thursday-Sunday can’t think of a sweeter reward for showing kindness to our fellow human beings. It also shows how paying attention in math class really pays off. learning how skin works,” said http://www.sarahsbakery.com/. and $5 Monday-Wednesday.

Dorothy’s Corner BY DOROTHY DIMARZO Homemade Granola 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp kosher salt So, you enjoy granola and have a fa- 1 cup dried cherries roughly chopped vorite brand you purchase only to 1/2 cup dried apricots, sliced see its been discontinued when you 1/2 cup dried cranberries go shopping to replenish your stash. 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds Maybe you’re bored with the same old thing anyway. Why not try making Preheat oven to 250 degrees. Line a your own? It’s easy and you can use 1/2 sheet pan (18”x13”), with parch- your choice of ingredients. ment paper. In a medium bowl, add When shopping for ingredients for the rolled oats, cashews, almonds this recipe, I suggest purchasing them and coconut flakes. Mix well and put from the bulk section of the market to aside. In a small bowl, add the canola keep the cost down. I also suggest not and orange oils, honey, cinnamon and skipping the orange oil in this case. salt. Whisk until completely blended. This ingredient truly adds a unique Pour the wet ingredients over the oat flavor that separates it from any other mixture and blend well. Pour the mix- granola you ever tasted. The oil can be ture onto the sheet pan. If you don’t purchased either online at a baking have a sheet pan this large, use mul- supply site or at a specialty food store. tiple sheets. The mixture should be For extra shelf life, store the oil in the spread out evenly for proper baking. refrigerator. Place pan on the top 1/3 of the oven. Bake for 1 hour, stirring the mixture 3 cups rolled oats every 15 minutes. In the meantime, 1 cup raw cashews (whole or pieces) in a small bowl or a large measuring 1 cup slivered almonds cup, add the cherries, apricots, cran- 1 cup unsweetened coconut flakes berries and pumpkin seeds and mix 1/4 cup canola or vegetable oil well and put aside. Once the granola cooled, place the contents of the and mix thoroughly. Place in an air- 1/2 cup honey is done, take it out of the oven and sheet pan into a large bowl, add the tight container. Yields approximately 1 tsp orange oil (for baking) let it cool for about 20 minutes. Once remaining ingredients of dried fruit 8-1/2 cups. FEBRUARY 24, 2016••7

Former ‘Meet the Press’ host speaks to Tufts students correspondent during the ten- By Haley ED Houseman ure of George W. Bush, where On Thursday of last week, the he had both close ties and con- Tuft’s campus played host to flicts with the administration. David Gregory, a prominent He drew controversy through television journalist, author, his reportage and roles in recent and former moderator of NBC years, including while serving as News’ Sunday morning talk a moderator for Meet the Press. show Meet the Press. It is this milieu that serves as a Most recently known for backdrop in his recent book, his book, How’s Your Faith? prompting a new consideration An Unlikely Spiritual Journey, of spiritual concerns and per- Gregory spoke to students and sonal history. community members about The lecture was presented his history in media, the pro- as part of the Tisch College ductive outcomes of setbacks Distinguished Speaker Series, in a career and the insights his launched in 2014, which aim to new faithfulness has yielded. educate and engage students at He spoke at length about the Tufts, “providing them with op- tempestuous role of faith in portunities to interact with lead- the American life and its un- ers from diverse fields.” expected relevance to him later After the question and answer in his own life. Students were period with students, attendees then able to ask questions di- were able to receive a copy of rectly, mostly speaking to jour- Gregory’s new book and get it nalism as profession. signed. Students eager for an op- Gregory has been working in portunity to meet the newscast- journalism for more than 25 er lined up and waited patiently years, in a career spanning many to shake the author’s hand and breaking news story including receive a signed copy. Student the killing of Osama bin Laden interest was high, and Gregory and four presidential elections. seemed delighted to speak to the Journalist, author, and former moderator of NBC News’ Sunday morning talk show Meet the Press, David Gregory lectured and He served as a White House budding journalists. met with students at Tufts University last week. — Photos by Haley ED Houseman

Somerville awarded $200,000 to create Fab Lab at Somerville High A $200,000 Urban Agenda grant from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts’ Office of Housing and Economic Development opened the door for Somerville to begin preparations for a Fabrication (Fab) Lab that will prepare Somerville High School students as well as the general public for innovation jobs. The lab, which will be outfitted with prototyping tools such as 3D printers and laser cutters will offer technical classes, lab time, and special programs for both students and the general public. The Fab Lab will be housed in the former auto body shop in Somerville High’s Career and Technical Education (CTE) center, and is anticipated to open to the public starting this summer. SHS students will be able to enroll in Fab Lab elective courses starting September 2016. The Somerville Fab Lab project leverages partnerships between the public and non-profit education sectors and private technology companies to help high school students and experienced workers develop a range of transferable 21st century skills – such as au- tomation and design, critical thinking, and group collaboration – that industry leaders consider critical to success in today’s highly competitive markets. The space will also support a community-based model of technological entrepreneurship. The general public and entrepreneurs will be able to use the Fab Lab after school hours during the week for technical classes or for their own light-prototyping, encouraging the continuing growth of Somerville’s innovation sector. The Fab Lab will consist of three parts: • A “Fab Academy” run by the Somerville High School CTE center, available to all SHS students during regular school hours starting in September 2016 through elective courses; • An evening program designed and implemented by sprout & co., a STEAM education non-profit organization in Somerville, in To advertise in collaboration with the Somerville Public Schools. Sprout will also lead the Fab Lab’s technical courses. The Somerville Times • A “Youth Entrepreneurship” mentorship program targeting economically disadvantaged students in Somerville. The program will call be run by local startup incubator Canopy and will operate out of the Somerville Fab Lab and Canopy’s headquarters in Davis Square. 617-666-4010 8••FEBRUARY 24, 2016

Beacon Hill Roll Call

Beacon Hill Roll Call can also be viewed on our website at www.thesomervilletimes.com Our Legislators in the House and Senate for state representatives from January 1, 2015, through paid him or her in 2015. The number in parentheses Somerville: December 31, 2015. The list reveals that representa- represents the number of days the representative certi- tives collected a total of $239,732. Combined with the fied he or she was at the Statehouse during that same $63,590 that the state’s 38 senators collected as reported period. Representatives who have not requested any per in a recent Beacon Hill Roll Call, the grand total for both diems have “0 days” listed. That is not meant to imply branches is $303,322. that these representatives didn’t attend any sessions but rather that they chose not to request any per diems. Under state law, per diems are paid by the state to representatives “for each day for travel from his place of res- Rep. Christine Barber $1,260 (126 days) idence to the Statehouse and return therefrom, while in Rep. Denise Provost $1,490 (149 days) the performance of his official duties, upon certification Rep. Timothy Toomey $0 (0 days) to the state treasurer that he was present at the State- Rep. Christine Barber house.” These reimbursements are given to representa- ALSO UP ON BEACON HILL DISTRICT REPRESENTED: Thirty-fourth Mid- tives above and beyond their regular salaries. dlesex. - Consisting of all precincts in wards 4 and 5, pre- NEW LAWS TAKE EFFECT - Several new laws ap- cinct 1 of ward 7, and precinct 2 of ward 8, of the city of The amount of the per diem varies and is based on the proved by the Legislature and signed by Gov. Charlie Medford, precincts 1 and 2 of ward 4, and all precincts city or town in which a representative resides and its Baker in November have now taken effect. Most laws of ward 7, of the city of Somerville, both in the county distance from the Statehouse. The Legislature in 2000 become effective 90 days after the bill is signed by the of Middlesex. approved a law doubling these per diems to the current governor. Here are some of the new laws: amounts. The payments range from $10 per day for legislators who reside in the Greater Boston area to $90 SPINAL CORD INJURY (S 2109) - Makes sever- per day for some Western Massachusetts lawmakers al changes in the operation of the Spinal Cord Injury and $100 per day for those in Nantucket. Representa- Trust Fund that provides medical cure research services tives who are from areas that are a long distance from for individuals with spinal cord injuries. The fund for- Boston’s Statehouse most often collect the highest total merly was funded by a $50 surcharge assessed against of annual per diems. any person who seeks reinstatement of his or her driver’s license. The bill would raise the surcharge to $100 for a Some supporters of the per diems say the system is second reinstatement and $150 for a third. fair and note the rising costs of travel, food and lodg- Rep. Denise Provost ing. They argue many legislators spend a lot of money The measure requires that all revenue from the surcharge DISTRICT REPRESENTED: Twenty-seventh Mid- on travel to the Statehouse and some spend the night go to the fund. Under prior law, the state’s General Fund dlesex. - Consisting of precinct 3 of ward 2, all precincts in Boston following late sessions. Others say that some received some of the revenue. It also renames the fund of ward 3, precinct 3 of ward 4, and all precincts of legislators accept the per diem but use all of the revenue the Thomas P. Kennedy Spinal Cord Injury Trust Fund, wards 5 and 6, of the city of Somerville, in the county they receive to support local nonprofit causes. They say honoring the late state senator, who was a quadriplegic of Middlesex. that not taking the per diem would leave that money in confined to a wheelchair following an accident in 1971. the state’s General Fund to be spent on who knows what. He passed away in June at the age of 63.

Some opponents argue most private sector and state FLAG HOLDERS (H 3173) - Makes it a crime to de- workers are not paid additional money for commuting. stroy, mutilate or deface an American flag, veteran’s com- They say the very idea of paying any per diem is outra- memorative flag holder or a commemorative flag holder geous when thousands of workers have lost their jobs representing service in both the police and fire depart- and homes, and funding for important programs has ment. Offenders would be sentenced to up to five years been cut. Others say the per diem is especially inappro- in prison. Prior law applied only to tombs, monuments, Rep. Timothy Toomey priate given the 3-cent-per-gallon hike in the state’s gas gravestones, trees, shrubs and plants. DISTRICT REPRESENTED: Twenty-sixth Middle- tax that the Legislature approved in July 2013. sex. - Consisting of all precincts of ward 1, precinct 1 FREE ACCESS TO STATE PARKS FOR VETER- of ward 2, precincts 1 and 2 of ward 3, and precinct 1 The 2015 statistics indicate that nearly one-half (78)of ANS (H 3243) - Provides Purple Heart recipients free of ward 6, of the city of Cambridge, and all precincts of the state’s 157 representatives have received reimburse- access to state parks, state forest recreation areas and ward 1 and precincts 1 and 2 of ward 2, of the city of ments ranging from $18 to $8,730, while a little more state reservations. Prior law provided free access only for Somerville, both in the county of Middlesex. than one-half (79) have so far chosen not to apply for disabled veterans and handicapped persons. any money. State law does not establish a deadline that representatives must meet in order to collect the per di- SELLING VETS’ GRAVE MARKERS (H 1306) - ems. Imposes up to a $5,000 fine for a first offense of selling or attempting to sell a stolen veteran’s grave marker. The representative who received the most per diem A second and subsequent offenses would trigger up to money in 2015 is William “Smitty” Pignatelli (D-Le- a five-year prison sentence. Some of these markers are nox) who received $8,730. made of bronze and are a target of scrap metal thieves who steal and sell them. The other nine representatives who received the most are Reps. Sarah Peake (D-Provincetown), $7,622; Pa- STOLEN VALOR (H 1641) - Makes it a crime for a Sen. Patricia Jehlen tricia Farley-Bouvier (D-Pittsfield), $7,200; Nicholas person to misrepresent himself or herself as a veteran. DISTRICT REPRESENTED: Second Middlesex. Boldyga (R-Southwick), $6,996; Timothy Madden Violators would be subject to a one-year prison sentence - Consisting of the cities of Cambridge, wards 9 to 11, (D-Nantucket), $6,800; Robert Koczera (D-New Bed- and/or a $1,000 fine. inclusive, Medford and Somerville, and the town of ford), $6,795; Paul Mark (D-Peru), $6,300; John Sci- Winchester, precincts 4 to 7, inclusive, in the county of bak (D-South Hadley), $5,700; Michael Finn (D-West POLICE SHOOTINGS (H 3480) - A bill pending Middlesex. Springfield), $5,478; and Anthony Puppolo (D-Spring- before the Committee on Public Safety and Homeland field), $5,400. Security would create a seven-member Independent Po- THE HOUSE AND SENATE: There were no roll lice Conduct Review Board to investigate and reach a calls in the House or Senate last week. Beacon Hill Roll LOCAL REPRESENTATIVES’ PER DIEMS FOR verdict in all fatal and non-fatal shootings and any other Call has obtained the 2015 official list from the state 2015 allegations of misconduct by police and other law en- treasurer’s office of the “per diem” travel, meals and lodg- The dollar figure next to the representative’s name rep- forcement officers. The board would decide whether the ing reimbursements collected by the Legislature’s 157 resents the total amount of per diem money the state officer involved in the shooting engaged in misconduct FEBRUARY 24, 2016••9

Beacon Hill Roll Call continued or acted inappropriately. Any officer found guilty would show hosts Jim Braude and Margery Eagan last week for the Legislature’s job and that a lot of important work is be fired and banned from working in law enforcement in his monthly appearance on “Ask the Governor.” done outside of the House and Senate chambers. They the Bay State for ten years and be forced to give up his note that their jobs also involve committee work, re- firearm for ten years. An officer convicted of misconduct “I’ve been waiting to strangle somebody all day. I’m just search, constituent work and other matters that are im- in a non-shooting incident would be disciplined with waiting for somebody who looks like they deserve to be portant to their districts. Critics say that the Legislature penalties ranging from a public reprimand to loss of his strangled.” — On last week’s issues on the MBTA including does not meet regularly or long enough to debate and or her job. problems with the third rail that led to smoke and panicked vote in public view on the thousands of pieces of legisla- Orange Line passengers kicking open windows. tion that have been filed. They note that the infrequency The board would consist of the presidents of four orga- and brief length of sessions are misguided and lead to nizations or their designees including the Massachusetts “I think one of Massachusetts’ big problems economi- irresponsible late night sessions and a mad rush to act Coalition of Police Officers, the Civil Liberties Union cally is our energy costs are very high. That means we on dozens of bills in the days immediately preceding the of Massachusetts, the NAACP of Massachusetts and should be aggressive about investing in a whole variety of end of an annual session. the Neighbor to Neighbor Massachusetts Education energy sources that will help us reduce our carbon foot- Fund. The governor would appoint a retired judge; the print.” — On rising energy costs. During the week of February 15-19, the House met for attorney general would appoint a person with experi- a total of 12 minutes and the Senate met for a total of ence prosecuting criminal cases; and the general and the “I’m a parent. I have three kids. Where they went to 14 minutes. chief counsel of the group that provides free legal advice school was probably one of the most important decisions to indigents would appoint a person who has experience for my wife and me.” — On schools and charter schools. Mon. February 15 No House session representing defendants in criminal cases. No Senate session “I’m just not a big believer in litmus tests as a general USE OF UNDUE FORCE (H 3479) - Another pro- rule, period ... I don’t think we should rule people out Tues. February 16 House 11:01 a.m. to 11:08 a.m. posal pending before the Committee on Public Safety based on one thing.” — On whether his choice to fill an Senate 11:15 a.m. to 11:22 a.m. and Homeland Security would create a 13-member spe- opening on the state’s Supreme Judicial Court should have cial commission to investigate methods to prevent the to pass a litmus test on specific issues. Wed. February 17 No House session use of undue force by police officers. The commission No Senate session would be charged with analyzing methods and practices “I think the 70-year-old limit, I don’t know where is it that would reduce the likelihood of undue force by police came from ... is not an unreasonable statute.” — On the Thurs. February 18 House 11:03 a.m. to 11:08 a.m. officers. The commission would then make recommen- law requiring judges to retire at age 70. Senate 11:08 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. dations for changes that should be made to existing law. HOW LONG WAS LAST WEEK’S SESSION? Fri. February 19 No House session QUOTABLE QUOTES - Special Gov. Baker Edition Beacon Hill Roll Call tracks the length of time that the No Senate session House and Senate were in session each week. Many leg- Gov. Baker was on WGBH Radio 89.7 FM with talk islators say that legislative sessions are only one aspect of Bob Katzen welcomes feedback at [email protected] 10••FEBRUARY 24, 2016

COMMENTARY

The views and opinions expressed in the commentaries and letters to the Editor ofThe Somerville Times do not reflect the views and opinions ofThe Somerville Times, its publishers or staff. In Somerville, we’re deadly serious about happiness of your life. Yet we should un- together as a community, builds rather than specific local experi- that was a problem, the happi- derstand the factors that go our pride, showcases our artists, ences, but we will keep an eye on ness survey provides us with a into making you happier that and provides a whole lot of free this going forward. Meanwhile, baseline measure for the level we can influence. Good schools, arts, culture and entertainment we will continue our investments of concern in our community. safe streets, effective public for everyone. in the police programs that have Housing costs scored a 2.6 out services and an attractive com- Living in Somerville also been so positively received here of 5, which put them right at munity are among them. Ev- means you never have to won- including community policing, the tipping point. As I’ve men- erybody in Somerville deserves der about what’s going on with de-escalation training, and jail tioned before, this is a difficult those things and they need to City services. You are a 311 diversion programs for persons issue for one small city to tack- be core competencies for local call or email or direct message with mental health or drug ad- le by itself. We are up against By Joseph A. Curtatone government. Your satisfaction away from getting the answer. diction issues. regional market forces here. I talk a lot about our mission of with how we deliver those ser- We have a 24/7/365 system Satisfaction with the public Greater Boston needs 435,000 making Somerville a great place vices matters too. designed to make sure what- schools also declined slightly new housing units built in the to live, work, play and raise a That’s why it’s so gratifying to ever information you want is from 3.5 to 3.3 out of 5. Though next 25 years to keep up with family, and there are good rea- see the overall happiness score available to you whether its via this amount of decline is not demand and that will require a sons why. If you live in a great in our survey climb to 7.8, out our website, social media, or considered statistically signif- regional solution. neighborhood and have a good of 10. Previous surveys aver- our 311 call center. Jackie Ros- icant, we will still monitor go- Here in Somerville, though job and lead an active, engaged aged 7.5 and 7.7. The highest setti’s robo calls are so popular ing forward if this is a trend or we are already at work. City lifestyle and are able to raise scores went to city satisfaction someone recently wrote a song an anomaly. Without question, Hall does not have a direct say your children in a stimulating and civic pride. We’re pretty about them and others have we will also continue our in- in the private housing market, environment, then you’re likely happy to see that we’re inch- sent her flowers. Our Somer- vestments in the schools and to but we do not intend to sit by to be happy. I mean, that’s the ing in the right direction. That Viva team puts out all our info build on the phenomenal gains helplessly as prices rise. We American dream isn’t it? If you doesn’t mean everything is in three languages to ensure our students have made in the have a slate of existing afford- put in the work, you can have a perfect and that we’re all over- no one is left out. We invest in past decade. Just this week we able housing initiatives and the dignified, rewarding life. whelmed with joy, but Somer- keeping you informed because announced our partnership with Sustainable Neighborhoods Our country was founded on ville residents generally like information access is good gov- Harvard’s By All Means educa- Working Group has proposed the principle that everyone has how life is treating them. ernment in action. In Somer- tional program, which aims to new, bold efforts that we are the inalienable right to life, lib- Two of the areas in local gov- ville, you can always contact a take an innovative approach to currently reviewing. The happi- erty and the pursuit of happi- ernment that got high marks human being who will get you closing achievement gaps associ- ness survey may not be needed ness. So happiness is not some were community events and in- an answer by phone, email, ated with socioeconomic status. to discover that housing costs throwaway line or frivolous goal. formation about City services. Facebook post or tweet. I am And we announced the con- are a concern, but it does help It’s an important factor in qual- We’ve put a lot of effort into both not surprised to see high levels struction of a Fab Lab at the high justify that we as a city pour our ity of life, which is why it was of those areas. When it comes to of satisfaction with our public school that will prepare students energies into making sure that baked right into our Declaration community events, Somerville is information system. for the high-tech jobs of the the people who want to stay of Independence. That’s why we not blessed with a lot of geogra- Yet we don’t just send out a innovation economy. Through here can stay here – and the continue to survey Somerville phy. We don’t have large public happiness survey to get pats on investments in the basics from survey will provide another tool residents about their happiness. spaces and recreational areas. the back for our successes. We language arts, science and math for tracking our progress. It matters and your local govern- We have to make our own fun. truly want to understand the is- to enrichment programs, arts We are deadly serious about ment should be doing its best to Arts and open streets events, sues that our residents are strug- and recreation, we are working happiness. No matter how high help you lead a happier life. farmers markets, summer mov- gling with. Satisfaction with city to educate the whole child and we score in any one area, there Obviously, local government ies and holiday parades and cele- services in three areas did de- the survey will help us measure is always room for improvement. (or any level of government) brations enrich our community. cline slightly. Trust in the police satisfaction with that. The old song “Don’t Worry, Be can’t affect every aspect of your We make sure we’ve got a lot decreased from 3.9 to 3.75 out Finally, the biggest issue iden- Happy” didn’t get it quite right. happiness because government going on inside our 4.1 square of 5 and we suspect this reflects tified in the survey is the cost Our job is to worry so that you services don’t touch every area miles, and that effort brings us national issues around policing of housing. While we knew can be happy. Greenhouse Gas Inventory sets goals for City’s Net Zero 2050 plan The City of Somerville took an im- carbon neutrality by giving us a clear di- inventory illustrates emissions generat- oil, the fuels we use to heat our homes portant step forward this week in its agnosis of the issues we need to tackle ed as a direct result of city government in the winter. efforts to reduce the entire Somerville over the next several years,” said Mayor actions, such as energy consumption in • Transportation accounts for about community’s contribution to climate Joseph A. Curtatone. “Without action, schools, and emissions from the city’s one-third of emissions. Personal vehi- change. The city released its Green our emissions will continue to rise, so we vehicle fleet). cles account for 98% of transportation House Gas Inventory (the Inventory), will continue to measure our municipal Somerville Emissions By the Num- emissions, and transit is just 2%. which provides a baseline of total car- operations and community emissions bers: 609,565 metric tons • In Somerville’s municipal operations, bon emissions within city limits both on a regular basis to track our progress For the 2014 baseline year measured by 85% of emissions come from buildings, by municipal entities as well as resi- toward reaching our 2050 goals. Having the Inventory, Somerville’s Greenhouse with 65% coming from school buildings. dents and visitors. The Inventory will this vital information opens the door for Gas (GHG) emissions were 609,565 “To understand how we can reduce be used to track progress on the city’s all of us, as a community, to get to work metric tons, over two-thirds of which climate change-causing emissions, we Net Zero 2050 goal to become carbon finding the best strategies for cutting come from building needs like electrici- need to know how much we’re emitting neutral by mid-century. The results of our emissions and making real, measur- ty, heating and cooling. Put another way, and where our emissions are coming the Inventory identify emission sourc- able progress in reducing our contribu- a forest 185 times the size of Somerville from. You can’t manage what you can’t es and provide data helpful for setting tion to climate change.” would be required in order to sequester measure,” said Oliver Sellers-Garcia, measurable short-term carbon reduc- The city developed two sets of emis- all of our carbon emissions for one year. Director of OSE. “The city and mem- tion goals. Somerville’s Office of Sus- sions inventories: The community in- Somerville’s per capita emissions, how- bers of our community are eager to roll tainability and Environment (OSE) ventory represents total emissions from ever, remain below both the state and up their sleeves and start making chang- oversaw the Inventory as part of the activities occurring within city limits, national average. Some other key find- es, and, with this study, we have a better SustainaVille Initiative. such as vehicle trips, home and busi- ings from the Inventory include: idea of where to begin.” “The Greenhouse Gas Inventory is ness energy use, and solid waste gener- • In the residential sector, 76% of emis- What the city’s doing a critical step in our efforts to achieve ation. The local government operations sions come from natural gas and heating The city has already Continued on page 17 FEBRUARY 24, 2016••11

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Our View Of The Times

It goes without saying that not everyone standing on. must always express our appreciation of it we can all take pride in the fact that our gets their way when election time rolls The beauty and genius of our political by getting out there and voting whenever system still works, and the people have around. There are winners and losers, the system is in its very existence. Unfortu- possible. There is no excuse for apathy. It their say. satisfied and the disgruntled. As passion- nately, it is too easy to take it for granted. is every American’s duty. Whether one leans to the left, or right, ately as we may feel about our pet issues It is no cliché to say that there are many So, for those of you who will faithfully or gently wavers in the middle, we must of interest, the inevitable day comes when in this world who are denied the right to executed your civic duty next week and all understand that we have much more our convictions are put to the test and shape their homelands’ laws and deter- vote in the state primary election, your that binds us together than what tears us the results are set in stone, for better or mine their own destinies. We are truly fellow citizens salute you. Whether or apart. The system works, and because of worse, depending on which side you are blessed in having this privilege, and we not your candidate of choice prevails, that we are all winners.

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For tickets, email Kristine Vallery at af- ********************** your plans to attend. You won’t be dis- they wouldn’t know a savings if it hit [email protected]. There’s a new website in town. Check appointed. them in the face. It will be interesting ********************** it out at www.somervillema.com. The ********************** to see how much money is spent on Happy Birthday to a lot of our friends Somerville Times is on the site. Also We hear a new restaurant is about to new job creations this year and over- and fellow Villens here this week: A check out www.medfordma.com. open in Union Square. Named “Juliet,” time paid to favorite employees. Just big happy birthday to our good friend ********************** it will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 saying! Denise Racicot Kallis, a nice lady who Those who might be interested in p.m. serving breakfast, lunch and din- ********************** still has that special sense of humor obtaining certification for firearms ner. The owner tells us that he’s look- Frank Kelly Healing Service – A Mass she’s been known for. We wish her the should look up the Lawrence Rod & ing to open very soon, within days or will be held at St. Catherine of Ge- very best of birthdays. Another old Gun Club. They offer an extensive pro- weeks. We’re looking forward to trying noa Parish, located at 179 Summer St. time friend who is also a nice lady, Ce- gram at the end of which you receive it out. If you do so first, let us know Somerville, MA, in the lower Church on lia Taylor, whom is a caring and loving certification for Massachusetts/NRA what you think. Oh, the address is 257 Friday, March 4 at 7:00 p.m. Following person who sees good in everyone is Certified Firearm Safety Classes. They Washington Street, across from St. the Mass a healing Service will be con- also celebrating this week. We hope run a class once a month, which is Josephs. If you remember Sherman’s ducted by Frank Kelly. Kelly received she has a great birthday. A guy who limited to 10 people and we hear that Café then you’ll know where Juliet is. many gifts from God following a near is very popular here in the city is also this is the place to go to learn safety We wish them the very best. The own- death experience. As his relationship celebrating this week. We wish Rod when handling guns. Email gunclub@ ers seem like nice people, and guess with God grew it became clear to him Kreimeyer, the Best Pest guy, a hap- earthlink.net for more information what? They also live here in the Ville! that God wanted to use him as his in- py birthday as well. Happy birthday and or go to their website at www.law- ********************** strument to bring healing and love to all. to another good guy, Sean Fitzgerald, rencerodandgunclub.org and read up It’s a good thing the DPW commission- Frank now travels around the country who is very involved in the city. Happy about the course. er was on a cruise last week and there praying over people and giving them in- birthday to another good friend, Ea- ********************** were no storms of four inches of snow sights into their lives. Please come and mon Fee, who is celebrating this week The East Somerville Reunion is being to hit the city while he was away, causing join us the first Friday of March for the as well. Old time Somerville Villen planned for this coming June 25 at the all the businesses to be closed again. We Holy Sacrifice of the Mass and healing Sam Natale is celebrating this week, so Somerville City Club, across from Hol- hope he had a good vacation! service. happy birthday to him. Another one iday Inn. They have a Facebook page set ********************** ********************** on our list this week is a lady who de- up to take reservations: East Somerville There will be no tax decrease again this Villari’s Martial Arts Center welcomes serves a special day on this, her birth- Reunion 2016. The first reunion was year in Somerville. Those lawsuits the the community to its open house on day, Nancy Trane. Bob better do the very successful, with well over a 100 mayor has decided to file against the Saturday, February 27 from 10:00 cooking. To all the others we may have people attending, and lots of old friend- developer of the Casino in Everett will a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at 54 Union Square missed, please have a great birthday. ships were restarted. If you grew up in cost us huuuuuge. The mayor and most in Somerville. Activities will include If you want to have a friend or relative East Somerville in the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s of the aldermen haven’t seen or fought classes for children, a self-defense class mentioned here, let us know. you should set aside the date and make for a tax reduction in so many years for adults and Continued on page 16 12••FEBRUARY 24, 2016

Kids Fun Fair Aleppo Shriners’ Auditorium in Wilmington held the Com- merford Zoo Kids Fun Fair during the February school vacation. They offered rides, games, and a unique chance to interact with exotic animals. Shriners, or Shrine Masons, are known for their colorful parades, distinctive red fezzes, and their official philanthropy, the Shriners Hospitals for Children, which is often called “the heart and soul of the Shrine.” FEBRUARY 24, 2016••13

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SPORTS Mass. A.G. Maura Healey’s Girls Basketball clinic

Massachusetts State Attorney General and former Somerville Pride Coach Maura Healey held a girls basketball clinic at the Somerville High School Gymnasium on Tuesday, February 16. Girls of all ages were treated to a skills and activities session, as well as a motivational speech on pursuing excellence by A.G. Healey. The event was sponsored by Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone and the Somerville Recreation Department.

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1. Who did Margaret 7. At age 6, what#514 did Thatcher succeed as country singer Chet At- leader of the Conservative kins use to string his first Party? musical instrument, an old discarded ukulele? 2. Whose book Sexual Politics was a landmark in 8. In 2000 BB King feminist thinking? recorded the song Riding with the King with which 3. On The Munsters TV other legendary guitarist? show, what was Lilly’s Etienne places second maiden name? 9. What famous star appeared in Paula Abdul’s 4. What is Robert Red- Rush, Rush video? ford’s real first name? 10. Who was the original 5. I’m Gonna Wash That drummer for Nirvana? Man Right Out of My Hair came from which 11. What element gives Broadway show? amethyst its violet color?

6. Where did the TV 12. What famous Amer- show Buffy the Vampire ican boxer was named Slayer take place? Arnold Raymond Cream at birth? Answers on page 17

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Be sure to visit us online at Somerville High School Track and Field athlete Gabrielle Etienne finished second at the Massachusetts State Finals on Saturday at the Reggie Lewis center. Her second place throw of 40’11.5” was her personal best throw of her career and set www.TheSomervilleTimes.com a new SHS record in the Shot Put. The previous record of 40’7” was set in 2009 by Jessica Masse. Pictured with Etienne is throws coach Carl Stauffer. FEBRUARY 24, 2016••15

SHS Girls drop final What’s on Somerville game of the season Neighborhood News

In this episode of Somerville Neighborhood News, you will find out everything you need to know about voting in the March 1 Presidential Primary before heading out to the polls. Political Icon Tip O’Neill coined the phrase, All Politics is Local. Even in a presidential election knocking on doors and manning the phones to ask for votes is an integral part of the campaign. SNN hits the sidewalk with some vol- unteer campaigners. Two thirds of Somerville residents are renters, and many of those are young and have no ties to the city, and no political involvement. Getting young voters to participate is good for them and for the process. Young Somerville takes on the issue.

February is Black History Month. Sometimes history is taking place right in of us. Somerville’s first Poet Laureate, Nicole Terez Dutton shares one of her poems with us. The rocky ride of the Green Line Extension began more than a decade ago. SNN looks back at how and why the GLX project came about through the 2006 documentary Off Track. All these news stories and more in Somerville Neighborhood News #59. Somer- ville Neighborhood News is a production of Somerville Community Access Tele- vision, made by professional journalists, volunteers and staff. The half-hour news show has as its mission to provide a lively, informative newscast focusing on the events, issues and information impacting Somerville residents. SNN airs The Somerville High School Girls basketball team played their last game of the season Monday night at Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m. on SCATV Ch.3 and online at www.somervilleneigh- the SHS field House. Newburyport won the game but the girls played hard all year and look forward to borhoodnews.org. playing again next year. Six senior players were presented with roses before the game. — Photos by Bobbie Toner 16••FEBRUARY 24, 2016

LEGAL NOTICES Legal Notices can also be viewed on our Web site at www.thesomervilletimes.com

CITY OF SOMERVILLE, MASSACHUSETTS CITY OF SOMERVILLE, MASSACHUSETTS OFFICE OF STRATEGIC PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT OFFICE OF STRATEGIC PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT JOSEPH A. CURTATONE JOSEPH A. CURTATONE MAYOR MAYOR MICHAEL F. GLAVIN MICHAEL F. GLAVIN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR PLANNING DIVISION PLANNING DIVISION LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING OF PUBLIC HEARING A public hearing for all interested parties will be held by the Zoning Board of Appeals on Wednesday, March 2, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. in the Aldermanic A public hearing for all interested parties will be held by the Plan- Chambers, 2nd Floor, Somerville City Hall, 93 Highland Avenue, Somerville, MA. ning Board on Thursday, March 3, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. in the Aldermanic 191 Beacon St: (Case #ZBA 2015-79) Applicant Well Built Construction Company Inc. and Owner Clayton & Jean Peabody, are seeking a Special Chambers on the Second Floor of Somerville City Hall, 93 Highland Permit to substantially modify a nonconforming structure, by replacing an existing garage with three residential units and a small commercial Avenue, Somerville, MA. space. RB Zone, Ward 2. 181 Washington Street: (Case #PB 2016-03) Applicant & Owner 31 Dane Ave: (Case #ZBA 2015-91) Applicant Anthony Fava, seeks a Special Permit per SZO §4.4.1 to substantially alter a non-conforming structure Somerville Community Corporation seeks a Special Permit to estab- on an undersized lot. The applicant also seeks relief for two parking spaces under SZO §9.1.3. RB Zone. Ward 2. lish an approx. 2,400 sf office on the ground floor of the building per SZO §7.13.A. CCD55 zone. Ward 3. 14 Tyler St: (Case #ZBA 2015-117) Applicant, TBD Brewing LLC, and Owner, JWF, LLC, seek a Special Permit to establish an approx. 4,400 sf Drinking Copies of these applications and amendments are available for re- Establishment under SZO §7.11.10.6.b, a Special Permit for parking on a separate lot per §9.13.d and shared parking under §9.13.e. IA zone. Ward 2. view in the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development, 15 Warwick St: (Case #ZBA 2016-03) Applicant CRM Property Management Corp. and Owner Chupacabra LLC are seeking Special Permit to located on the third floor of City Hall, 93 Highland Avenue, Somerville, modify a nonconforming structure by substantially renovating a 2-family structure. RB Zone, Ward 5. MA, Mon-Wed, 8:30 am-4:30 pm; Thurs, 8:30 am-7:30 pm; and Fri, 8:30 am-12:30 pm; and at www.somervillema.gov/planningandzoning. As 116-118 Holland St: (Case #ZBA 2016-05) Applicant and Owner, Silva Realty 2 LLC, seek a Special Permit with Site Plan Review to substantially cases may be continued to later dates, please check the agenda on modify a nonconforming structure by adding 4 additional units. RC Zone, Ward 7. the City’s website or call before attending. Continued cases will not 285 Washington St & 17 Hawkins St: (Case #ZBA 2016-06) Applicant & Owner RPI Washington Hawkins LLC seek a Special Permit under SZO §4.4.1 be re-advertised. Interested persons may provide comments to the to alter a nonconforming structure in 2 phases to add an approximately 1,000 sf addition and make other exterior alterations and under §4.5.1 to Planning Board at the hearing or by submitting written comments by change nonconforming uses to non-medical office under §7.11.7.1.c. NB/RC zones. Ward 2. mail to OSPCD, Planning Division, 93 Highland Avenue, Somerville, MA 02143; by fax to 617-625-0722; or by email to planning@somervil- Copies of these applications are available for review in the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development, located lema.gov. 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, 8:30 am-12:30 pm; and at www.somervillema.gov/planningandzoning. As cases may be continued to later dates, please check the Attest: Kevin Prior, Chairman agenda on the City’s website or call before attending. Continued cases will not be re-advertised. Interested persons may provide To be published in The Somerville Times on 2/17/16 & 2/24/16. comments to the Zoning Board of Appeals at the hearing or by submitting written comments by mail to OSPCD, Planning Division, 2/17/16, 2/24/16 The Somerville Times 93 Highland Avenue, Somerville, MA 02143; by fax to 617-625-0722; or by email to [email protected]. Attest: Dawn Pereira, Administrative Assistant As published in The Somerville Times on 2/17/16 & 2/24/16. 2/17/16, 2/24/16 The Somerville Times

Commonwealth of Massachusetts CCOMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS The Trial Court Probate and Family Court Department Middlesex, SS. Superior Court No. 208 Cambridge Street 2015-6507 Cambridge, MA 02141 To: Davis Square, LLC, of parts unknown MIDDLESEX Division Docket No. MI15D4522DR Whereas a complaint has been brought against you in our Superior DIVORCE SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION AND MAILING CITY OF SOMERVILLE Court within and for The County of Middlesex, wherein the plaintiff, PURCHASING DEPARTMENT Canback & Company, LLC, a limited liability corporation with a prin- Lamarque, Icylyn aka Icylyn Whittaker vs. Lamarque, Jerry IFB # 16-68 cipal place of business in Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachu- . setts, whereas the plaintiff, Canback & Company, LLC, requests the The City of Somerville, through the Purchasing Department invites To Defendant: Court to determine that judgement enter for the plaintiff against the sealed bids for: defendant Davis Square, LLC, as set forth in the Complaint filed in said The Plaintiff has filed a Complaint for Divorce requesting that the Lincoln Park Construction Services Court grant a divorce for Irretrievable Breakdown of the Marriage 1B court on November 23, 2015. An Invitation for Bids (IFB), including all specifications, may be ob- Upon the foregoing Complaint, it is ordered by the Court that the The Complaint is on file at the Court. tained online: plaintiff notify the said Defendant, that on May 9, 2016 or within twenty An Automatic Restraining Order has been entered in this matter pre- http://www.somervillema.gov/departments/finance/purchasing/bids (20) days from the said day cause their written appearance and writ- venting you from taking any action which would negatively impact the ten answer of other lawful pleadings to be served upon Eric Weibust, current financial status of either party .SEE Supplemental Probate or from the Purchasing Department, Somerville City Hall, 93 Highland Esquire Seyfarth Shaw LLP, Two Seaport Lane, Seaport East, Suite Court Rule 411 Ave., Somerville, MA 02143 on or after February 24, 2016. 300, Boston, MA 02210, and defend against said complaint accord- You are hereby summoned and required to serve upon: Sealed bids will be received until Wednesday, March 16, 2016 at 11:00 ing to law, if said corporation intends to make a defense, otherwise Icylyn Lamarque A.M. The Purchasing Director reserves the right to reject any or all the said complaint may be adjudged and orders and Judgements may Icylyn Whittaker bids if, in her sole judgment, the best interest of the City of Somerville be entered therein in its absence by publication of an attested copy 32 Summer St. Apt 1 would be served by so doing. hereof in the Somerville Times, newspaper circulating in Somerville, Somerville, MNA 02143 Middlesex County Massachusetts, once a week for three successive Please contact Alex Nosnik, Asst. Purchasing Director, x3400, or weeks, the last publication to be two months at least before the said your answer, if any on or before 03/22/2016. If you fail to do so, the email [email protected], for information, and bid packages. May 9, 2016. court will proceed to the hearing and adjudication of this action. You Angela M. Allen By the court, (Gordon, J.) are also required to file a copy of your answer, if any, in the office of Purchasing Director the Register of this Court. 617-625-6600 x. 3400 Witness, Hon. Edward F Donnelly, Jr., First Justice of this Court. 2/24/16 The Somerville Times Date: February 9, 2016. Tara E. De Christofaro Deputy Assistant Clerk Register of Probate Legal Notices can be downloaded from our Web site: Entered: February 4, 2016 2/24/16 The Somerville Times www.TheSomervilleTimes.com 2/10/16, 2/17/16, 2/24/16 The Somerville Times

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demonstrations by their children’s and villarisomerville. prompted by significant cost overruns on two months the first one will be held at adult demonstration teams. Children’s ********************** the project, and is expected to be com- the Wednesday, March 2 at the Arts at classes for ages 4 to 6 start at 10:00 MassDOT and the MBTA are current- plete and submitted to the MassDOT the Armory, 191 Highland Ave. from p.m., ages 7 to 16 start at 11:00 a.m. ly working through a reevaluation of the Board of Directors and the MBTA Fis- 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Open House/ Adult self-defense class starts at 12:00 Green Line Extension project, focusing cal & Management Control Board in Presentation and Q&A from 6:30 p.m. p.m. and all classes are free of charge on four key areas: project management; May. In order to seek public ideas and to 8:00 p.m. and open to the public. For more infor- redesign; re-procurement; and the de- input on the reevaluation, MassDOT ********************** mation please call Master Brad Rogers velopment of a reliable cost estimate and the MBTA will be holding the fol- Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone and Ward at 617-625-5070 or email at villaris@ and schedule. This reevaluation has been lowing public meetings over the next 6 Alderman Lance Continued on page 20 FEBRUARY 24, 2016••17

Greenhouse Gas Inventory sets goals for City’s Net Zero 2050 plan CONT. FROM PG 10 made marked progress toward • Consider renewable energy its 2050 goals. With the help for your home. (Somerville will of funding from the state’s launch “Solarize Somerville” in Green Communities program, 2016! Stay tuned for the roll out there is improved efficiency in of the program!) Somerville school buildings. • Consider switching to alter- In 2015, the city added four native transportation modes a electric vehicles to its fleet, and few days each week, like the T or installed three electric vehicle a bike (Hubway!). charging stations throughout • Sign up for notifications from the city for residents and vis- SustainaVille, the city’s climate itors to use free of charge. In change initiative. 2016, all city streetlights will • Somerville Climate Action be converted to energy efficient will be hosting a screening of the LEDs, reducing approximately film “This Changes Everything” 600 metric tons of GHG emis- on February 28, 2016, at 5 p.m. sions per year. at the Armory, located at 191 What you can do Highland Ave. City staff have • Make your home as ener- been invited to share more infor- gy efficient as possible. Get a mation on the inventory and the free home energy assessment next steps in the city’s climate through the Somerville Energy change planning. Efficiency Now program, and For more information, visit take advantage of rebates for en- www.somervillema.gov/sustain- ergy efficiency upgrades. aville. Somerville to join Harvard By All Means consortium failed at that so far. These cou- innovations to scale, and address By Charles Lane rageous mayors and superinten- potential challenges that arise. The Harvard Graduate School dents are now re-embracing the “By All Means is a bold, am- of Education (HGSE) an- challenge and are willing to re- bitious design project,” said nounced today the selection of think their child wellbeing and HGSE Dean Jim Ryan, “that I six cities, including Somerville, education systems to achieve the believe will have a profound ef- for a new multi-year initiative goal of equity.” fect on the way we think about -- By All Means: Redesigning The cities chosen to be part of and provide education in the Education to Restore Oppor- the By All Means consortium coming century. Addressing tunity -- aimed at developing demonstrate a distinguished re- the persistent inequality in ed- comprehensive child wellbeing cord and a broad conception of ucational access and opportu- and education systems that help their roles in ensuring children’s nity will take a comprehensive, long recognized the incredible comprehensive set of systems eliminate the link between chil- success. Working with the Ed- strategic, and evidence-based value of teamwork in education. for education and child de- dren’s socioeconomic status and ucation Redesign Lab, mayors approach, and I’m thrilled that We are thrilled to be a found- velopment that will ensure all achievement. By All Means will of each city will create and lead Paul Reville is taking a leader- ing member of this consortium, students, especially economi- be operated by HGSE’s Educa- “Children’s Cabinets” composed ship role in this work.” and look forward to building on cally disadvantaged, have a fair tion Redesign Lab. In addition of superintendents, heads of “We are extremely excited our collaborative work in sup- chance of mastering the skills to Somerville, other participat- health and social services, recre- about this new partnership port of youth, and to learning and knowledge necessary for ing cities in the initiative include ation, cultural and arts activists, with the Education Redesign from other communities equal- success. To achieve this, the Ed- Oakland, CA; Louisville, KY; and other key community lead- Lab and for the incredible op- ly dedicated to this transforma- ucation Redesign Lab engages in Providence, RI; Salem, MA; and ers. Working together, these cab- portunities and strategies for tional work.” research, field work, convening, Newton, MA. inet members will brainstorm success this will leverage for Launched in 2015, HGSE’s and advocacy, and a national de- “While our recent efforts at and design new, effective strate- our students,” said Somerville Education Redesign Lab’s mis- sign process to support the de- education reform have yielded gies – aimed at closing persistent Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone. “In sion is to design an integrated, velopment of this vision. some great successes in certain achievement and opportunity Somerville, we take a commu- places, overall, we have failed to gaps -- for meeting all children’s nity-wide approach to student From on page 14 achieve equity, we have failed needs in their communities. achievement and education, to eliminate persistent achieve- Throughout the course of this and we look forward to work- ment and success gaps,” said Paul multiyear initiative, a series of ing with our partner commu- Ms. Cam’s Reville, founding director of the high-profile national meetings nities through By All Means to Education Redesign Lab and will connect entrepreneurial and strengthen our own approach, former Massachusetts Secretary committed city mayors, super- and collaborate on innovative of Education. “Schools alone, as intendents, and public officials new ideas for future success.” currently conceived, can’t do the directly with the expertise of Har- “This is a truly innovative ini- Answers job of educating all children for vard faculty, design leaders, and tiative, one that takes a holistic 1. Edward Heath 7. Wire from a screen success. We can do better. By All influential policy, research and approach to the needs of the door Means will help light the way.” practice leaders in the movement student and to the community 2. Kate Millett He explained that “Education to re-conceptualize 21st centu- supports and resources we must 8. Eric Clapton 3. Lilly Dracula reformers across the country ry education. The meetings will bring to bear in order to best 9. Keanu Reeves set out decades ago to eliminate invigorate a national public dia- help our students succeed,” stat- 4. Charles the correlation between zip code logue about how to take the most ed Superintendent of Schools, 10. Chad Channing and educational success. We’ve promising school and community Mary Skipper. “Somerville has 5. South Pacific 11. Manganese Want to write local Somerville stories? 6. Sunnydale 12. Jersey Joe Walcott Call 617-666-4010 and speak to the Assignment Editor 18••FEBRUARY 24, 2016

• • • • VILLENS ON THE TOWN • • • • Closed for Staff Field Trip to Nashville! Arts at the Armory 608 Somerville Ave|617-718 Johnny D’s CHILDREN AND YOUTH - No Box Office The Arts Fuse’s Fusical 9177 Box Office Open 4-7pm Bar & Wednesday|February 24 17 Holland St|617-776-2004 6 p.m.|Performance Hall|191 High- Thunder Road Restaurant Closed. East Branch Library Sally O’Brien’s land Ave 379 Somerville Ave 17 Holland St|617-776-2004 Preschool: Storytime Suzanne McNeil, Trick Wallace Band|8 Davis Square Theatre Arts at the Armory Sally O’Brien’s Bar 11 a.m.-11:30 a.m.|115 Broadway p.m. Peter Rowan with Very Special Guests Janet’s Planet: Music Lessons for Free Poker, lots of prizes! Central Library 335 Somerville Ave|617-666-3589 Harvey Reid & Joyce Andersen|7 p.m. Humanoids 6 p.m.|335 Somerville Ave|617-666- Teen Empowerment The Burren 255 Elm Street 1 p.m., 3 p.m.|Café 3589 3:30 p.m.-6 p.m.|79 Highland Ave Front Room Saturday|February 27 This Changes Everything - Movie The Burren Acoustic/Bluegrass|9:30 p.m. Screening Thursday|February 25 Johnny D’s Front Room Backroom Series: 7 p.m. 5 p.m.|Performance Hall Jazz Brunch Exile on Elm Central Library L80’s night with Scattershot|10 p.m,. Cafe Raqs World Music/ CRASHarts presents: Back Room Preschool: Storytime for 3 to 5 year 247 Elm Street|617-776-6896 7 p.m.|Cafe|191 Highland Ave olds Pedrito Martinez Group Back Room Series |7:30 p.m. 10:30 a.m.-11:15 a.m.|79 Highland P.A.’s Lounge 17 Holland St|617-776-2004 Monday|February 29 Comedy Night With Steve Ma- TBA Ave Sally O’Brien’s Johnny D’s cone|10 p.m. Louder Louder Patsy Hamel Band |6 p.m. Johnny D’s Comic Meritus Showcase 247 Elm Street|617-776-6896 Friday|February 26 The Maxims HearNowLive presents presents Harry (Last Stand-Up Show Ever) P.A.’s Lounge Central Library Nat Saralamba Jay Smith & The Bling, Daniel Miller Stump! Pub Trivia Roiel Benitez Preschool: Storytime for 2 year olds 345 Somerville Ave & The High Life, Nate Livingston & 17 Holland St | 617-776-2004 K.C. Harris 10:30 a.m.-11 a.m.| 79 Highland On The Hill Tavern The Madness $10 cover|9 p.m. Sally O’Brien’s Bar Emma Murray Avenue Live DJ Music 335 Somerville Ave|617-666-3589 Shawn Carter’s Cheapshots Comedy Lauren Murphy 499 Broadway|617-629-5302 Saturday|Febraury 27 The Burren Jam |7 p.m. TBA Central Library Orleans Restaurant and Bar Front Room: Leap high for 5 Years of Marley 345 Somerville Ave 65 Holland St|617-591-2100 Family Yoga with Erin Carter Bluegrass Session|2 p.m. Monday with The Duppy Conquerors On The Hill Tavern 11 a.m.-12 p.m.|79 Highland Ave Bull McCabe’s The BagBoys|5 p.m. reggae|10 p.m. 499 Broadway|617-629-5302 Dub Down Reggae Irish Session|9:30 p.m. 335 Somerville Ave|617-666-3589 Monday|February 29 Orleans Restaurant and Bar 366A Somerville Ave|617-440-6045 Back Room The Burren Central Library Backroom Series |7 p.m. 65 Holland St|617-591-2100 Joshua Tree Front Room Sing Along with Matt Heaton Scattershot|10 p.m. 256 Elm St. |617-623-9910 Bur-Run Bull McCabe’s Pub 11 a.m.- 12 p.m.|79 Highland Ave 247 Elm Street|617-776-6896 Helena Delaney, Johnny O’Leary & The A-Beez – Funk & Soul Samba Bar & Grille P.A.’s Lounge Friends Irish Session|9 p.m. 366A Somerville Ave|617-440-6045 Tuesday|March 1 608 Somerville Ave|617-718-9177 Injury Back Room Highland Kitchen West Branch Library Somerville Theatre Ozlo 247 Elm Street|617-776-6896 150 Highland Ave|617-625-1131 Preschool Storytime Awkward Compliment’s Thursday Paid Vacation P.A.’s Lounge 11 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.|40 College Ave Night Comedy Night Samba Bar & Grille Mailman Carl Americana Mondays Central Library 8 p.m.|55 Davis Square 608 Somerville Ave|617-718-9177 Charlie Don’t Surf 8 p.m.|345 Somerville Ave Homeschool Reading Group for Ages Thunder Road 345 Somerville Ave Joshua Tree Bar & Grill 12-14 On The Hill Tavern Sarah & The Wild Versatile:8 p.m. Orleans Restaurant and Bar Pub Trivia Tammy McKanan-617-591-0216 499 Broadway|617-629-5302 379 Somerville Ave Karaoke 8:30 p.m.|256 Elm Street|(617) 623- 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m.| 79 Highland Bull McCabe’s Pub Arts at the Armory 65 Holland St 9910 Avenue Stump! Team Trivia The Loop On the Hill Tavern Arts at the Armory Central Library 366A Somerville Ave|617-440-6045 7 p.m.|Cafe|191 Highland Ave Live DJ Music Wiretap Wednesday Open Stage Somerville High School Anime Club Thunder Road Davis Square Theatre 499 Broadway|617-629-5302 7 p.m.|Café|191 Highland Ave 2:45 p.m.-4:30 p.m.|79 Highland Ave The Murdock Manor Stripped Sets Strange Behavior|8:30 p.m. Bull McCabe’s Monday Night Residency Wednesday|March 2 255 Elm Street CLASSES AND GROUPS TBA 379 Somerville Ave East Branch Library 366A Somerville Ave|617-440-6045 Thursday|February 25 Friday|February 26 Davis Square Theatre Preschool: Storytime Central Library Johnny D’s Joshua Tree You’re The Expert 11 a.m.-11:30 a.m.| 115 Broadway Community Cooks Board Meeting Amy Black Farewell to Johnny D’s! DJ El Sid! 7 p.m.|9 p.m.|255 Elm St 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.|79 Highland Ave Central Library Heavy Metal Horns 25th Anniversary 256 Elm St. |617-623-9910 Somerville Positive Forces Reunion. Original lineup Samba Bar & Grille Tuesday|March 1 West Branch Library 1 p.m.-3 p.m.|79 Highland Ave 17 Holland St|617-776-2004 Live Band & DJ Johnny D’s Learn English at the Library! Junior Brown + Vince Thompson & Sally O’Brien’s 608 Somerville Ave|617-718-9177 (Session 1) 6 p.m.- 7 p.m. MUSIC|ARTS The Next Fun Thing Jim Coyle & The Barroom Gentlemen Casey’s (Session 2) 7:15 p.m.-8:15 p.m. Wednesday|Febraury 24 17 Holland St|617-776-2004 |6 p.m. Entertainment every Saturday 40 College Avenue Johnny D’s Pete Sutton, Mick Mondo & Streaker, 173 Broadway|617- 625-5195 Sally O’Brien’s Bar First Church Somerville Closed for Staff Field Trip to Nashville! TBA The Vivs do The Kinks, Thunder Road Debtors Anonymous- a 12 Step - No Box Office 335 Somerville Ave|617-666-3589 Electrolux Combo & Al Janik do The Kid’s Union Dance Party!|3 p.m. program for people with problems 17 Holland St|617-776-2004 Animals|9 p.m. Christian McNeill8 p.m. The Burren with money and debt. 7 p.m.-8:30 Sally O’Brien’s Bar 335 Somerville Ave|617-666-3589 379 Somerville Ave Front Room p.m.|89 College Ave (Upstairs Parlor). Free Poker, lots of prizes! 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SENIOR CENTER HAPPENINGS: Welcome to our centers. Everyone 55+ is encouraged could benefit from a friendly call? Maybe you are feeling 12:00 Nutrition Counseling with Mimi (H) to join us for fitness, culture, films, lunch and Bingo. isolated and want someone to talk to – or you just want 1:00 Fit-4-Life (H) Our centers are open to everyone from Somerville and someone to listen. Please call Natasha at 617-625-6600 Tuesdays: surrounding communities. Check out our calendar and ext. 2300 to sign up for our “Friendly Caller” Program. 9:15 Strengthening - $3 per class (H) give a call with any questions or to make a reservation. Please note that the Fit-4-Life Walking & Talking Group 10:30 Fit-4-Life Cross Street* (C) 617-625-6600 ext. 2300. Stay for lunch and receive free is on hiatus until Spring Time. We will keep you posted. 1:00 Dalcroze Eurhythmics - $2.00 (H) transportation. St. Patrick’s Day Super Bingo scheduled for Thursday, 6:00 LBT Fit 4 Life (H) All clubs and groups welcome new members. March 17 at our Ralph & Jenny Center is SOLD OUT. Wednesdays: Holland Street: 167 Holland Street The Pine Grove Dude Ranch trip scheduled for May 8:45 Fit 4 Life* Group A (H) Monday through Friday 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. 15 through May 20 is BOOKED SOLID. Call Connie at 9:00 Fit 4 Life* Group B (H) 617-625-6600 Ext. 2300 617-625-6600, ext. 2300 to have your name put on the 12:00 Fit 4 Life* Group C (H) Cross Street Center: 165 Broadway waiting list. This trip, costing $449 pp/dbl and $499 pp/ 5:15 Zumba for All - $3 per class (H) Tuesday & Wednesday 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. single includes round trip motor coach transportation, 5 (617) 625-6600 Ext. 2335 nights deluxe accommodations, 3 great meals each day Thursdays: Ralph and Jenny Center: 9 New Washington Street, and a wide variety of entertainment and programs. 9:00 Yoga (H) Monday through Thursday 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. Everyone is welcome to join our monthly Book Club. 9:30 Strengthening - $3 per class (RJ) (617) 666-5223. We meet the first Friday of each month at our Holland 10:30 Fit 4 Life (C) Bereavement Support Group – Monday, February 1st Street Center from 10 to 11:30 AM. March 4: “Critical 6:00 LBT Fit 4 Life* Mass” by Sarah Paretsky. Copies of book choices avail- and running for 12 weeks from 1:00 to 2:00 PM at our Fridays: Holland Street Center. Have you recently experienced the able at the Somerville Public Library main branch, under 8:45 Fit 4 Life* Group A loss of a loved one and are in need of support? Contact COA book club account. If you have any questions, 9:55 Fit 4 Life* Group B Natasha at 617-625-6600, ext. 2300 for additional info please contact Janine Lotti at 617-625-6600, ext. 2321 11:00 Nutrition Counseling with Mimi or to register. or email her at [email protected] *All Fit 4 Life classes are $10/month and require pre-reg- Berklee College of Music Series – This is a free event. LGBTQ EVENTS: istration**If you are interested in our Yoga classes, please Outings to see the country’s next big vocal, instrumen- LGBTQ Event Night – An Evening with Pat Jehlen call Chris Kowaleski, our Health & Wellness Coordinator tal and theatre stars! Pre-registration is required. Very - Monday, March 21, 5:30 PM in the Atrium of our at 617-625-6600, Ext. 2315. limited seating. Please call 617-625-6600, Ext. 2300 to Holland Street Center – Join us as we welcome Senator reserve your spot. Thursday, February 25: Bass Depart- Pat Jehlen as we discuss the Special Legislative Com- Upcoming Schedule ment Student Concert; Thursday, March 10: Eighth An- mission on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Holland = (H) Ralph & Jenny = (RJ) Cross Street = (C) nual Guitar Night: R&B/Funk Showcase; Monday, March Aging Report. More information to follow – if you have Wednesday|February 24 21: Maggie Scott: Vocal Jazz Series. 7:30 p.m. any questions or require additional information please 10:00 English Conversation (C) Lights, Camera, Action! “This Is East” Film Premiere – contact Maureen Bastardi at 617-625-6600, ext. 2316 11:00 Film Screening of “This is East” (C) Wednesday, February 24 from 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. or [email protected] 11:30 Social Worker (C) at our Cross Street Center located at 165 Broadway. LGBTQ Advisory Group –This group meets the 2nd 11:30 Lunch (RJ, C) This film recognizes and promotes East Somerville’s Monday of every month excluding City Holidays and 12:45 Bingo (RJ) identity during a time of change for the neighborhood. snow emergencies. Our next meeting will be on Mon- 1:00 Bowling at Flatbreads This free event includes refreshments – seating is limited day, February 8, 2016. We are looking for new members Thursday|February 25 – Please contact Janine Lotti at 617-625-6600, ext. 2300 who would like to serve on the Advisory Group. Please to reserve your spot. call Maureen Bastardi at 617-625-6600, ext. 2316 or 10:00 English Conversation (C) 10:00 Current Events (H) Supper & Bingo – Wednesday, February 24 at our Hol- email at [email protected] if you have any 10:00 Knitting for Babies (RJ) land Street Center. Check in time of 4:45 P.M. - $30 fee questions or if you should need additional information. 10:00 Cards (RJ) includes dinner, dessert and bingo cards. Please contact *If you require additional information or have any 11:00 Computer tutorial with Barbara (H) Connie at 617-625-6600, ext. 2300 for additional infor- questions regarding the LGBTQ events or the Ad- 11:30 Lunch (RJ) – (w/Holland – Portuguese Food) mation or to reserve your spot. visory Group, please contact Maureen Bastardi at 11:30 Lunch (C) Senior Health Insurance 101 – Starts on Monday, Feb- 617-625-6600 Ext. 2316 or email her at MBastardi@ 12:45 Bingo ( RJ) ruary 29 and will meet the last Monday of each month Somervillema.gov 7:30 Berklee College of Music (Bass) until June 27th – 10:00 A.M. at our Holland Street Cen- LBT Women Fit-4-Life - Fitness and Nutrition Classes. ter – Are you covered? Are you looking for affordable Classes are Tuesday and Thursday evenings starting at Friday|February 26 insurance? Come and learn about Medicare, Medicaid 6:00 P.M. $10 a month fee - scholarships available & it 11:30 Lunch (H) and much more. Please contact Suzanne at 617-625- just might be covered under your insurance. We have 12:45 Bingo (H) 6600, ext. 2318 for additional info and to sign up. available slots and would love to have you. If you have Monday|February 29 Living Frugally on a Fixed Income – Beginning, Tues- any questions or require additional information, please 10:00 Activity & Movie (RJ) day, March 8 and running every Tuesday for 6 weeks contact our Health & Wellness Coordinator, Chris Kow- 10:30 Moonlighters at the Lowell Street VNA ending on Tuesday, April 12th at our Holland Street aleski at 617-625-6600 Ext. 2300 11:30 Lunch (RJ) Center from 9:00 A.M. to 10:00 A.M. in our conference STAY ACTIVE: 1:00 Bereavement Group (H) room. Please call Suzanne at 617-625-6600, ext. 2300 Walking & Talking Group – Starting on Monday, May Tuesday|March 1 for further information and topics for each week. 4th at 8:30 A.M. – out of our Holland Street Center. 10:00 Poetry Workshop (C) St. Patrick’s Day Celebration – Monday, March 14 at We’ll take a gentle 30 minute walk around the commu- 10:00 Housing 101 (H) the WHYC – 11:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. - $10 fee limited nity every Monday – meeting in the downstairs lobby 10:00 English Conversation (C) seating and transportation. For more information please of the Holland Street Center. For more information or 10:00 Knitting for Babies (RJ) contact Connie at 617-625-6600, ext. 2300. to sign up please contact Chris Kowaleski our Health & 10:00 Cards (RJ) Wellness Coordinator at 617-625-6600 ext. 2315. St. Patrick’s Lunch & Show at Aqua Turf – Wednesday, 11:30 Lunch (RJ, C) March 16 – Departing Somerville at 8:30 A.M. on a lux- The award winning Fit-4-Life Program is NOW at our 12:00 Computer tutorial with Norbert (H) ury Silver Fox Coach to Connecticut’s famous Aqua Turf Cross Street Center – 165 Broadway – And there are 12:45 Bingo (RJ) Club - $79 fee includes your transportation, a delicious still some open spots. A unique combination of exercise Wednesday|March 2 family style luncheon (salad, corned beef & cabbage and nutritional support opportunity under the direct 10:00 English Conversation (C) or pasta w/meat sauce or baked scrod, potatoes and supervision of a certified exercise trainer and participate 11:00 Film Screening of “This is East” (C) vegetables, rolls & butter, complimentary glass of wine in individual and group counseling with a nutritionist. 11:30 Social Worker (C) or beer, coffee / tea) Please contact Connie at 617-625- The cost to you is $10.- a month that gives you access 11:30 Lunch (RJ, C) 6600, ext. 2300 to reserve your spot or for info. to fitness & nutritional Fit-4-Life classes each week. Lim- 12:45 Bingo (RJ) Forget Me Knot Group –Wednesdays from March ited scholarships are available – Need more information? 1:00 Bowling at Flatbreads 16 through June 15th from 1:00 to 2:00 P.M. at our Please contact Chris Kowaleski our Health & Wellness Holland Street Center – A 3 month support group about Coordinator at 617-625-6600 ext. 2315 or email him DID YOU KNOW? memory and aging. Our Forget Me Knot Group hopes at [email protected] This is for older adults to answer questions & provide educational, emotional 55+ Space is limited so sign up early. We have a Facebook page. Check us out at www.face- and social support. Please call 617-625-6600 ext. 2300 Weekly Exercise Class Schedule book.com/somervilleCOA. if you should have any questions, require additional Holland = (H) Ralph & Jenny = (RJ) Cross Street = (C) You can receive our monthly newsletter that is always information or to reserve your spot filled with useful and important information. 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Wednesday, February 24 6:30pm Somerville Neighborhood News 1:00pm Henry Parker Presents 12:00pm The Thom Hartmann Show 6:00am Life Matters 7:00pm Taking Back Your Health (Live Call-in) 1:30pm SCATV Bulletin Board 1:00pm Visual Radio 6:30am Exercise With Robyn 7:30pm Let’s Talk About Real Estate 2:00pm SCATV Presents: Duck Village Stage 2:00pm The Literati Scene 7:00am The Struggle 8:00pm Fouye Zo Nan Kalalou (Live call-in) 3:00pm Telemagazine 2:30pm Hollywood Makeover Show 7:30am Somerville Neighborhood News 9:30pm Music Mania Television 4:00pm Chef’s Table Series 3:00pm Exercise With Robyn 8:00am Democracy Now! (Free Speech TV) 10:00pm Throwback Thursday! 5:00pm Tele Kreyol 3:30pm MAPS 9:00am Legacies 11:00pm Rare Groove Revolution 6:00pm Effort Pour Christ 4:00pm Free Speech Television 9:30am A Taste of Theater 11:30pm MAPS 7:00pm JuPrey Promotions 5:00pm Telegalaxie 10:00am Color In Your Life Friday, February 26 8:00pm Copyright and the Artist 6:00pm The Struggle 10:30am Rare Groove Revolution 6:00pm Fakkahar Speaks 9:00pm Nossa Gente e Costumes 6:30pm Start Up TV 11:00am Chef’s Table Series 6:30pm Life Matters 10:00pm Open Line News with Davey D 7:00pm Let’s Talk About Real Estate 12:00pm Free Speech TV 7:00am Poet to Poet/Writer to Writer 11:00pm Gay News USA (Free Speech TV) 7:30pm Music Mania Television 1:30pm Physicians Focus 7:30am Hollywood Makeover Show Sunday, February 28 8:00pm The Somerville Line 2:00pm Health Is Wealth 8:00am Democracy Now! (Free Speech TV) 6:00am Faith Show 9:00pm Dedilhando au Saudade 2:30pm Blokesworld 9:00am Walter Ness Presents 6:30am SCATV Bulletin Board 10:00pm Bate Papo com Shirley 3:30pm SCATV Bulletin Board 10:00am Somerville Pundits 7:00am Nossa Gente’s e Costumes 11:00pm Talking about Somerville 4:00pm Free Speech Television 10:30am SCATV Bulletin Board 8:00am Effort Pour Christ 11:30pm SCATV Bulletin Board 5:00pm SCATV Sessions: Tongue in Cheek 11:00am Duck Village Stage 9:00am Heritage Baptist Church Tuesday, March 1 5:30pm The Folklorist 12:00pm Free Speech TV 10:00am Fakkahar Speaks 6:00am Art At Scat 6:00pm Haitian Poetry 1:00pm Health Is Wealth 10:30am International Church of God 6:30am Esoteric Science 7:00pm Meet the Merchants 1:30pm MAPS 11:00am Chef’s Table Series 7:00am JuPrey Promotions 7:30pm MAPS On TV 2:00pm Henry Parker Presents 12:00pm Sci-fi Journal 8:00am Democracy Now! (Free Speech TV) 8:00pm Somerville Pundits 2:30pm Taking back your Health 1:00pm Somerville Neighborhood News 9:00am Chefs Table Series 8:30pm SCATV Bulletin Board 3:00pm Democracy Now! (Free Speech TV) 1:30pm Let’s Talk Real Estate! 10:00am Eat Well Be Happy 9:00pm Bay State Biking News 4:00pm Gay USA (Free Speech TV) 2:00pm Legacies 10:30am Cooking With Georgia and Dez 10:00pm SCATV Presents: Duck Village Stage 5:00pm Reeling Review 2:30pm Taking Back Your Health 11:00am Hello Neighbor 11:00pm Walter Ness Presents 5:30pm Words On Film 3:00pm JuPrey Promotions 11:30am Hollywood Makeover Show Thursday, February 25 6:00pm Let’s Talk Real Estate! 4:00pm Dedilhando a Saudade 12:00pm The Thom Hartmann Show 6:00am JuPrey Promotions 6:30pm Talking About Somerville 5:00pm Dead Air Live 1:00pm Color In Your Life 7:00am The Struggle 7:00pm (Free Speech TV) 6:00pm Abugida TV 1:30pm Somerville Pundits 7:30am SCATV Bulletin Board 8:00pm Cinema Somerville Presents 7:00pm African Television Network 2:00pm Exercise With Robyn 8:00am Democracy Now! (Free Speech TV) 10:00pm Fallon’s Daily Toast 8:00pm Telemagazine 2:30pm Health Is Wealth 9:00am Esoteric Science 11:00pm Acronym TV (Free Speech TV) 9:00pm Cinema Somerville Presents 3:00pm Taking Back Your Health 9:30am Somerville Pundits 11:30pm SCATV Bulletin Board 11:00pm Dog House TV 3:30pm Physicians Focus 10:00am Dead Air Live Saturday, February 27 11:30pm Rare Groove Revolution 4:00pm Ring of Fire (Free Speech TV) 11:00am Hollywood Makeover Show 6:00am Life Matters Monday, February 29 5:00pm Poet to Poet/Writer to Writer 11:30am Person 2 Person 6:30am Eat Well Be Happy 6:00am Health Is Wealth 5:30pm Duck Village Stage 12:00pm The Thom Hartman Show 7:00am Sci-Fi Journal 6:30am Fallon’s Daily Toast 6:30pm Person 2 Person 1pm-3pm SCATV Cooking Bloc 8:00am Physicians Focus 7:00pm Healthy Hypnosis 7:00pm Somerville Neighborhood News 1:00pm Chef’s Table Series 8:30am The Folklorist 7:30am Taking Back Your Health 7:30pm Greater Somerville 2:00pm Eat Well Be Happy 9:00am Jeff Jam Sing Song Show 8:00am Democracy Now! (Free Speech TV) 8:00pm Dead Air Live 2:30pm Cooking with Georgia and Dez 9:30am Start Up TV 9:00am The Stephanie Miller Show 9:00pm Henry Parker Presents 3:00pm Democracy Now! (Free Speech TV) 10:00am Tele Galaxie 10:00am SCATV Bulletin Board 9:30pm Dog House TV 4:00pm Free Speech Television 11:00am Haitian Poetry 10:30am Somerville Neighborhood News 10:00pm SCATV Bulletin Board 5:00pm Poet to Poet/Writer to Writer 12:00pm Taste of the Theater 11:00am Taste of Theater 10:30pm Words on Film 5:30pm Creative Somerville Series 12:30pm Hollywood Makeover Show 11:30am Art at SCATV 11:00pm The David Pakman Show

CITY TV 22 (Comcast) | 13 (RCN) Schedule

Wednesday, February 24 12:30am SomerViva em Português Sunday, February 28 12:00pm Somerville Board of Aldermen Meeting 8:00am Fit-4-Life Home Exercise Program #4 1:00am Voices of Somerville 12:00am MLK Day Celebration 2016 2-25-16 8:30am Sit & Be Fit Balance & Fall Prevention 1:30am The Mayor’s Report 1:30am The Mayor’s Report 3:00pm ADA Public Meeting 1/26/16 12:00pm Somerville School Committee Meeting 9:00am MLK Day Celebration 2016 9:00am Kindergarten Registration Update 6:30pm Recreation Kickoff Fair 2016 2-22-16 12:00pm Union Sq. Neighborhood Plan 12:00pm Senior Circuit 2/17/16 7:00pm Connecting Communities 2:00pm Union Sq. CAC/LOCUS Meeting 2-16-16 Feedback Update “Veterans’ Services” “Veterans’ Services” 6:30pm Union Sq. CAC/LOCUS Meeting 2-16-16 2:30pm SomerViva em Português 12:30pm The Mayor’s Report 7:30pm MLK Day Celebration 2016 9:00pm Upcoming Meeting Agenda 3:00pm Voices of Somerville 1:00pm Kindergarten Registration Update 9:00pm Kindergarten Registration Update Thursday, February 25 3:30pm Kindergarten Registration Update 1:30pm SomerViva em Português Tuesday, March 1 4:00pm Fit-4-Life Home Exercise Program #4 12:00am The Mayor’s Report 4:00pm Fit-4-Life Home Exercise Program #5 12:00am Union Sq. CAC/LOCUS Meeting 2-16-16 7:00pm Union Sq. CAC/LOCUS Meeting 2-16-16 12:30am Aldermen at Work - Lance Davis 7:00pm Senior Circuit 2/17/16 2:30am SomerViva em Português 9:30pm Aldermen at Work - Lance Davis 1:00am Voices of Somerville “Veterans’ Services” 8:00am Fit-4-Life Home Exercise Program #5 10:00pm The Mayor’s Report 8:00am Fit-4-Life Home Exercise Program #4 7:30pm Kindergarten Registration Update 8:30am Sit & Be Fit All American Workout Saturday, February 27 8:30am Sit & Be Fit Diabetes Workout 8:00pm Aldermen at Work - Lance Davis 12:00pm Senior Circuit 2/17/16 12:00pm Senior Circuit 2/17/16 12:00am Union Sq. Neighborhood Plan 8:30pm Somerville Board of Aldermen Meeting “Veterans’ Services” “Veterans’ Services” Feedback Update 2-25-16 12:30pm Union Sq. CAC/LOCUS Meeting 2-16-16 12:30pm The Mayor’s Report 2:30am SomerViva em Português Monday, February 29 3:00pm SomerViva em Português 12:45pm Aldermen at Work - Lance Davis 12:00pm Union Sq. CAC/LOCUS Meeting 2-16-16 12:00am Senior Circuit 2/17/16 7:00pm Senior Circuit 2/17/16 “Veterans’ Services” 1:30pm ADA Public Meeting 1/26/16 2:30pm Aldermen at Work - Lance Davis “Veterans’ Services” 7:30pm Union Sq. Neighborhood Plan 3:00pm Kindergarten Registration Update 3:00pm The Mayor’s Report 12:30am Aldermen at Work - Lance Davis Feedback Update 4:15pm Upcoming Meeting Agenda 6:30pm SomerViva em Português 1:00am The Mayor’s Report 12:00am Senior Circuit 2/17/16 “Veterans’ Services” Friday, February 26 7:15pm The Mayor’s Report 1:30am Somerville Board of Aldermen Meeting 12:30am SomerViva em Português 7:30pm Union Sq. CAC/LOCUS Meeting 2-16-16 1:0am Aldermen at Work - Lance Davis 12:00am Aldermen at Work - Lance Davis 2-25-16 Educational TV 15 Schedule

Wednesday, February 24 8:30pm Student of the Quarter - Healey 9:00pm SHS Hockey v Cambridge 2:00pm Capuano Kindergarten Winter Concert 9:00am Girls’ Basketball Clinic w AG Laura Healey 10:00pm SHS Girls Basketball v Newburyport 10:30pm SHS Boys Basketball v Winchester 3:30pm Student of the Qtr. - WSNS 10:00am SHS Hockey v Cambridge Friday, February 26 Sunday, February 28 4:00pm Student of the Qtr. - ESCS 12:00pm SHS Football 2015 12:00am SHS Hockey v Cambridge 12:00am SHS Girls Basketball v Weston 5:00pm Girls’ Basketball Clinic w AG Laura Healey 1:00pm SHS Girls Basketball v Newburyport 1:30am SHS Girls Basketball v Weston 1:30am SHS Football 2015 6:00pm Our Schools, Our City 3:30pm Student of the Qtr. - Kennedy School 9:00am Our Schools, Our City 2:00am Capuano Kindergarten Winter Concert 7:00pm SHS Girls Basketball v Weston 4:00pm SHS Boys Basketball v Peabody 10:00am SHS Girls Basketball v Newburyport 9:00am Argenziano School MLK Concert 8:30pm Student of the Qtr. - WSNS 6:00pm Girls’ Basketball Clinic w AG Laura Healey 12:00pm SHS Football 2015 10:00am Capuano Kindergarten Winter Concert 9:00pm Student of the Qtr. - ESCS 7:00pm SHS Boys Basketball v Winchester 1:00pm SHS Boys Basketball v Winchester 11:00am SCAP Student Health Survey Results 10:00pm Capuano Kindergarten Winter Concert 8:30pm Student of the Qtr. - Kennedy School 3:30pm Student of the Qtr. - Healey School 12:00pm Student of the Qtr. - Healey School 11:00pm Argenziano School MLK Concert 10:00pm SHS Boys Basketball v Winchester 6:00pm Our Schools, Our City 1:00pm Girls’ Basketball Clinic w AG Laura Healey Tuesday, March 1 Thursday, February 25 7:00pm SHS Girls Basketball v Newburyport 2:00pm SHS Boys Basketball v Winchester 12:00am SHS Boys Basketball v Everett 12:00am SHS Boys Basketball v Winchester 8:30pm Student of the Qtr. - Healey School 4:00pm SHS Hockey v Cambridge 1:30am SHS Boys Basketball v Arlington 1:30am SHS Girls Basketball v Newburyport 9:00pm SHS Football 2015 6:00pm Argenziano School MLK Concert 3:00am Public Domain Theater - Feb. ‘16 9:00am Capuano Kindergarten Winter Concert 10:00pm SHS Boys Basketball v Winchester 7:00pm Capuano Kindergarten Winter Concert 9:00am Student of the Qtr. - Kennedy School 10:00am SHS Hockey v Cambridge Saturday, February 27 8:00pm SCAP Student Health Survey Results 10:00am SHS Football 2015 11:30am Student of the Qtr. - Brown School 12:00am SHS Boys Basketball v S. Boston 9:00pm Student of the Qtr. - Healey School 11:00am SHS Hockey v Cambridge 12:00pm Student of the Qtr. - Argenziano School 2:00am SHS Boys Basketball v Peabody 9:30pm Girls’ Basketball Clinic w AG Laura Healey 12:30pm SHS Boys Basketball v Peabody 1:00pm Student of the Quarter - WHCS 3:30am SHS Boys Basketball v Winchester 10:30pm SHS Boys Basketball v Peabody 2:00pm Girls’ Basketball Clinic w AG Laura Healey 1:30pm Girls’ Basketball Clinic w AG Laura Healey 9:00am SHS Girls Basketball v Newburyport Monday, February 29 3:00pm SHS Girls Basketball v Newburyport 2:00pm SHS Football 2015 11:00am Girls’ Basketball Clinic w AG Laura Healey 12:00am SHS Hockey v Cambridge 5:00pm Student of the Qtr. - Kennedy School 3:00pm Our Schools, Our City 12:00pm Our Schools, Our City 1:30am SHS Girls Basketball v Saugus 5:30pm SHS Football 2015 3:30pm Student of the Quarter - Healey 1:00pm SHS Hockey v Cambridge 3:30am Public Domain Theater - Feb. ‘16 6:00pm SHS Hockey v Cambridge 4:00pm SHS Girls Basketball v Newburyport 3:00pm SHS Boys Basketball v Winchester 9:00am Girls’ Basketball Clinic w AG Laura Healey 7:30pm SHS Boys Basketball v Peabody 6:00pm SHS Hockey v Cambridge 5:00pm SHS Girls Basketball v Newburyport 10:00am Our Schools, Our City 9:00pm Girls’ Basketball Clinic w AG Laura Healey 7:30pm Girls’ Basketball Clinic w AG Laura Healey 7:00pm Girls’ Basketball Clinic w AG Laura Healey 11:00am SHS Girls Basketball v Weston 10:00pm SHS Girls Basketball v Newburyport 8:00pm Our Schools, Our City 8:00pm Our Schools, Our City 1:00pm Argenziano School MLK Concert 12:00am SHS Hockey v Cambridge 1:30am SHS Boys Basketball v Winchester FEBRUARY 24, 2016••23

OFF THE SHELF by Doug Holder ‘Hail Caesar!’ A movie review by William Falcetano

SOMERVILLE yricaledited by Doug Holder LJanelle Solviletti writes the Lyrical: My name is Janelle Solviletti and I am currently a junior at Marist College in Pough- keepsie, New York. I am working to finish my bachelors of communication degree The noted Somerville film critic William Falcetano’s lat- stars Baird Whitlock – a cross between Charlton with concentrations in public relations est review. You can find Bill in some dark corner in The Heston and Kirk Douglas – as a Roman soldier who and ddvertising. I have a passion for cre- Somerville Theatre on any given day or evening. Say hello has a life-altering encounter with Jesus “the Naza- ative writing and have been writing short to him – he may or may not reply – well, you know critics! rene,” the Rabbi keeps saying. Eddie Mannix just ______stories and poems throughout all of high school and college in wants a pass from these censors – he doesn’t want my spare time. I also devote my time to running cross-country As a big fan of the Coen brothers I was looking for- the film to offend anybody. The ball gets kicked and track at Marist and love being outdoors. ward to seeing their latest film Hail Caesar!, a parody around the table about the nature of the godhead, of the old Hollywood studio system and the kind of the unity-in-division of the trinity, and the prohibi- movies they mass produced back in the day. tion against representing god directly (“But we don’t

Midnight Sand Dollar Though the film takes place in the 1950s the movies think he’s God, so it’s OK”). The meeting is a kind of they are making at Capitol Studios seem to be from a “who’s on first” parody but it’s anything but funny. the 1930s; but that’s not the worst thing that can be Could it be the Coen brothers didn’t get the memo said about this unfunny comedy, which brings to- that theological discussions don’t make promising A beachcombers search for a mermaid’s lost coins, gether the old team the Coens used with such great material for screwball comedy? They definitely didn’t success in Burn After Reading – George Clooney, get the other memo that arcane disputes among com- a devotional lovers trek for the fragile heart of Christ that has stopped humming. who plays Baird Whitlock, the hapless, empty-head- munists of the 1950s also don’t tickle the funny bone. ed star of a sword-and-sandal epic; Tilda Swinton, Warning: whenever the word “dialectic” is used in a Grandmother sang sweet melodies of sea cookies and snapper biscuits, who plays two roles, twin sisters who are both Hed- joke it is sure to flop, even if delivered by a guy do- da Hopper-type gossip columnists; and Francis Mac- ing a reasonably good send-up of Herbert Marcuse the five doves whispered away the words of sin and prayer. Dormand, who has a bit part as a film editor who is crossed with Sigmund Freud. almost swallowed up by her machine in a scarf fiasco For a satire to be effective its target must be vulner- – a sly allusion to Isadora Duncan. They add to this able and deserve the drubbing. But each big-budget team the considerable talents of Josh Brolin in the set-piece takes aim at a whole genre of movie-mak- Sea beds of velvety spines and smells of Cape Cod sea breeze kiss the wind, lead role of Eddie Mannix, a front-office studio fixer ing: the cowboy western with the rodeo star miscast who is at the center of the whole 3-ring circus; Ralph in a dinner-jacket society drama (Alden Ehrenreich); Grandmother’s silver pocket watch ticks the ticks of suffering away. Fiennes, the director Laurence Laurentz (you can the Busby Berkeley aquatic fantasy of perfectly syn- imagine how much fun they have with that name); chronized swimmers; the tap-dancin’, singin’ sailors Midday mauve and daybreak doom, Scarlett Johansson as an Esther Williams-type bath- with framing shots straight from On the Town; and ing beauty; along with bit parts by Jonah Hill and finally, the corny religious epics of yesteryear that the sound of her voice I hear in my room. Dolph Lundgren. look so campy today. With a roster of talent like that you should be What was entertainment then, what was considered able to hit a double if not a home run, but the Coen believable drama in an earlier age, is depicted today as Coastline waves collapse with whiskey and wits of washed up sailor men, brothers strike out with this big-production loser. laughable and silly, overacted or pretentious. It’s inter- The worst thing you can say about this film is that it’s esting to see how the history of film reveals the way candlestick’s fluorescent gloom cast shadows that light up her weighting heart. simply not funny. And there is nothing worse than in which the art of acting and the methods of drama a comedy that not only doesn’t make you laugh, but have changed over the decades. Who could look at the Yet the smell of death lurks round’ the thickening walls that swallow her whole, makes you wince and squirm in your plush reclining silent pictures with their wide eyes and exaggerated seat. Of course, humor is relative. I was accompanied gestures as anything but laughable today? and hymns of seaward anchors colliding whisper through the front door. by a friend who grew up in the Soviet Union, and Marlon Brando complained that the actors who who found the whole movie incredibly funny. She came before him were tediously predictable; you al- attributed it to growing up in a country in which ev- ways knew what you got when you saw Clark Gable erything was fake – the Potemkin Village effect, one or Mae West. He is widely credited with introducing Bleach white urchins harmonize the Atlantic cove, might say. That was actually the Coens’ point – that a different style of acting, one that was more life-like American popular culture was (and still is?) mass and surprising. and Grandmother rocks in her rickety rocker. produced by a studio system that was little more than Generally, we think that things have gotten better, a vast network of factories and offices, exploited writ- that our arts and dramas are superior to those of yes- She holds on to the golden sun by a fringe at her fingertips, ers, and was only too happy to throw good taste and teryear. Yet this way of thinking misses the obvious fine art under the bus so long as the yahoos and goo- point that things are bound to appear that way since and rocks to the whirring of her sand dollars dancing at dawn. bers kept buying tickets. “People don’t want the truth we are the consumers of today’s products, and so – they wanna believe!” Brolin says to Tilda Swinton, naturally we prefer them to yesterday’s stale bread. — Janelle Solviletti in perhaps the best line of this ambitious, silly flop. Yesterday’s confections were created for yesterday’s For an example of just how unfunny this film gets, consumers, who had different sensibilities than our imagine a meeting of the movie mogul and four own. When today’s snark meets yesterday’s camp the clerics: a rabbi, a priest, a minister, and a patriarch. results should be funny; but sadly they are not in this To have your work considered for the Lyrical send it to: Sounds like the raw material for a joke but they are latest of the Coen brothers’ efforts. I guess you can’t Doug Holder, 25 School St.; Somerville, MA 02143. [email protected] there to discuss the theology of the new film which hit every pitch out of the park. 24••FEBRUARY 24, 2016