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Vol. 40 No. 19 • MAY 18, 2011 Somerville’s only independent community newspaper [email protected] Inside: Capuano discusses possible Senate run Calls labor unions healthcare amendment ‘un-American’

By Andrew Firestone Congressman Mike Capuano is a world-traveled public figure in 2011, but he still remembers where he came from. Representing the eighth district of Massachusetts in U.S. Congress for twelve years, he continues to take an interest in his hometown of Somerville, where he was may- or for nine years during the booming '90s. Sit- ting down with the Somerville News, Capuano discussed his political philosophy, his plans for PorchFest to rock a possible Senate campaign, and his thoughts on the ‘Ville current city policy. page 5 Somerville News: When you campaigned for Senate in 2009, and lost the democratic primary to Attorney General Martha Coakley, she re- ceived a lot of criticism from her party after she lost the election, as many felt it was almost like she didn't feel she needed to campaign. Mike Capuano: People campaign in different ways. The way I look at it, when you take a cam- paign to win, any campaign to win, you want to

Photo by Andrew Firestone risk serious embarrassment and that's exactly what happened. Look, I've won and I've lost. I've never been accused of not working my heart out,

Congressman Mike Capuano keeps it real in the 'Ville. and I never will be. I usually Continued on page 15

Mystic River Run pages 12-13 City plans to renovate North Street Veterans Playground

By Ashley Taylor The City of Somerville is planning to renovate the North Street Veterans Playground, the small play area, picnic area, and basketball court

bordering on the North Street Housing Devel- Photo by Ashley Taylor opment. At a community meeting Saturday morning, May 15, residents, city officials, and landscape architects discussed their hopes for the new playground. The meeting started at the A Skunk in the West Somerville Community School, then works moved to the playground. page 21 The main question discussed at the meeting was how to create a playground that is safe and appropriate for both teens and young children. Newstalk ...... p.2 “Maybe there should be a younger area park Comment of the Week .p.2 and basketball, for the teenagers, and that sepa- Poll of the Week ...... p.2 ration, but kind of connect it,” suggested The Week in Crime . . . .p.4 Somerville mom Ruth Dolan. Commentary ...... p.8-9 Sheina Joseph, of Groundwork Somerville's Beacon Hill Roll Call . .p.10 Green Team, the group of teens who maintain Sports ...... p.14 Groundwork's schoolyard Continued on page 7 The future of North Street Veterans Playground was examined and debated by residents and officials. 2 MAY 18, 2011

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Response to PSG Framing comes to East Broadway Chad says: When lower Broadway is transformed into a bikeway, we can stroll the expanded sidewalks with This Sunday morning is the 27th Annual Scholarship our walking sticks while sipping Perrier. Oh, and my Monet already has a frame.Now if the Win- Breakfast held by Gene Brune over at Anthony's in Malden. ter Hill Yacht Club would open its closed membership to the “unconnected” I could waltz down Ticket price is $20.00 for a good cause. Time is 9 to 11a.m. to the mighty Mystic and board my private Yacht for a cruise to Medford Square. Ahh the beau- Gene Brune does more for the city of Somerville than any tiful people of Eastern Somervillian unite!! other individual over the years. How can you not support this long time breakfast? It’s for a great guy, an excellent cause, and you can meet and greet a lot of old time friends Log onto TheSomervilleNews.com to leave your own comments who have never missed it in 27 years.We're keeping our eyes open to see who's there and who's not. **************** TheSomervilleNews.com poll of the week Friday night at Somerville High the annual SHS foundation In addition to breaking news, sports and opinion, TheSomervilleNews.com also features a daily poll in will be having its annual drawing. Starting at 7p.m., refresh- which you, the reader, tell us where you come down on local issues. Last week’s poll concerned your ments will be served. The drawing will be at 8p.m. Several views on whether or not you support a proposal that would impose a tax on shoppers who choose plas- door prizes will be given for those who attend. tic bags. The measure imposes an initial 2 cent per bag tax, then increases the tax to 15 cents per bag over 6 years. If you don't agree with the results, simply log onto TheSomervilleNews.com. **************** Rumor in the latest saga in the Council on Aging is: we hear that while Lady J has recently requested a 12 week leave of absence due to stress, we understand that she's getting paid for it, and we also hear that she calls the COA office quite often every day, so if work is stressful why call it on a daily basis? **************** On another note Joan the mouth, although laying low, we hear she has been meeting up later at nighttime with Lady J and Demo man. Some have seen them recently at a Dunkin Donuts, we hear. Are they planning their next wave of trou- ble for the city? **************** Alderman at large Bill White has his house under agree- ment. We heard that he was looking at houses in Andover, or maybe it was Dover? We're not sure High schoolers gain Continued on page 8 financial literacy

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Publisher – Prospect Hill Publishing Last week 45 Somerville High School seniors were rewarded with certificates for completion of a financial education training program provided by Cambridge Savings Bank. SHS seniors in two separate personal finance classes spent the semester Publisher Emeritus – Robert J. L. Publicover enhancing their critically important skills in budgeting, savings, managing a checking account, credit smarts, fraud smarts and more through a series of four interactive lessons plans that were custom tailored for the class by trained financial educators Editor – Andrew Firestone from the community bank. In this photo Somerville High School students show off their certificates for completing financial literacy training with Cambridge Savings Bank instructors Evan Diamond and Tenellie Simmons. Advertising Director – Bobbie Toner Business Director – Patricia Norton

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Writers: Julia Fairclough, Lauren Ostberg, Cathleen Twardzik, Ashley Taylor Contributors – Jimmy Del Ponte, William C. Shelton, Ashley Troutman, Peta Jinnath Andersen, Charlie Lynch, Jim Clark The Somerville News is published every Wednesday MAY 18, 2011 3 Somerville police and firefighters respond to hazardous incident – one person hospitalized

By Andrew Firestone his house, he was taken to Massachusetts General Hospi- Somerville police were called tal. Witnesses say he was con- upon to deal with more than vulsing as paramedics tried to they bargained for Monday, treat him. Three paramedics May 16, when they arrived at a from Cataldo ambulances, house on Summit Ave. that three Somerville police officers, smelled of rotten eggs. The au- and one firefighter were also thorities originally came around taken to MGH for decontami- 3:30 p.m. after receiving a tip nation and later released. from a friend of the owner, a 38- The State Police Hazardous Photo by Andrew Firestone year-old man, who had con- Materials division later showed cerns for his safety. When they up to remove the chemicals for entered the second floor of the safe disposal. two-family house, they found Neighbors of the supposed vic- the man in his bathroom with a tim described him as a friendly sign on the door reading “Poiso- man who was known for walk- nous Gas-Call Haz-Mat.” After ing his dog. “This is a quiet donning breathing masks, fire- neighborhood,” said Cheryl fighters entered the room that Winter, who lived across the was permeated with allegedly street from the house. Police poisonous gas. said the man currently lies in After pulling the man from critical condition. State Police Hazardous Material Officers enter 32 Summit Ave. Aldermen ruling turns rodent responsibility over to residents

By Andrew Firestone tually going so far as to have a meeting with people from Cambridge because Aldermen met with Inspectional Ser- Ward 2 is so close to Cambridge,” she vices Division members and concerned said, noting “all the dots in Ward 2 right citizens Monday, May 16, to draft a next to the Cambridge line,” which she new ordinance to combat Somerville's said might be because of large facilities rodent problem, which has recently re- that go unchecked on the border-line. ceived wide media coverage. In this The ordinance would also give Ed Nuz- new ordinance, drafted by City lawyer zo, the superintendent of the ISD, the Dave Shapiro and Alderman William mandate to enter homes that might be White, chair of the committee for the sources of infestation. Nuzzo was Public Health and Public Safety, resi- candid about the problem, and said that dents and homeowners would have the the ordinance was a good idea, despite burden turned upon them to stop the possible increases in fines. infestation, or risk fines. “We do have an issue with rodents but I “As chair of Public Safety, for a num- rats, then take steps to rodent-proof their a huge rodent problem, we're tripping don't think it's that severe,” he said, ber of months we've been dealing with houses against future infestation, such as over them everywhere we're going, be- adding “we have our pockets in the city, a concern of ward aldermen dealing “prevent the accumulation of materials cause it's not that bad,” he said. without a question of a doubt.” with rodent problem,” said William stored in a manner capable of providing “I don't want to make a big deal of this, He said that while the City ISD and White, Alderman-at-Large. “Looking food or harborage for rodents…” but you go back over four years worth of Department of Public Works had been at the current ordinances it looked to The new ordinance, which will be voted calls in my ward, none of this is related to diligent in eliminating rats, “you have to me like we really didn't have an effec- on in the first week of June, came about af- people just reacting to a news article,” said understand, no disregard Charlestown or tive tool. Dave Shapiro from the law ter continued complaints of rats, and Maryann Heuston, Alderman of Ward Cambridge, they have their rat problems, office sat down and drafted a real ef- heavy news coverage. Ward 1 Alderman 2, which was hit particularly hard by the and believe it or not, it does come into our fective ordinance that I think will give William Roche, while acknowledging the problem. “It may be the case in other ar- city,” he said. us the teeth we need to deal with ro- problem said the media had overblown the eas, but not in Ward 2. This is an every- The fines for failing to deal with a rat dent problems in neighborhoods.” problem, saying it was causing a panic. day problem.” problem when noticed are $50 for the Homeowners would have to pay for “We shouldn't get other cities and “What we've got in our backyards is our first, $100 for the second, and $300 for their own exterminator when they find towns looking at Somerville as if we have problem, it's not the sewers really. I'm ac- any subsequent violations.

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By Jim Clark Woman harassed, pursued by aggressive man Somerville police responded The woman said that she had and continued making sexual- the man that she had done so, man matching the woman's to a reported assault at La been using the ladies room at ly suggestive remarks and ges- but it took more than one description was found along Quinta Inn, 23 Cummings the hotel and, upon leaving, tures. As the woman warning to persuade the man with three other males. Street, on Sunday. Officers ar- noticed four men outside, one attempted to get away from to leave, whereupon he ran Antonio Irizarry, 20, of rived finding a visibly shaken, of whom began making lewd the man he began to walk back and into the hotel, ac- Schenectady, NY, was taken crying woman who reported remarks to her as she depart- faster in order to catch up with cording to reports. into custody and charged that she had been aggressively ed. The woman became very her, police said. Police officers at the scene with assault and battery with pursued and harassed by a frightened when the man al- The woman dialed the po- reportedly entered the hotel a dangerous weapon and as- man she did not know. legedly began following her lice on her cell phone and told and located the room where a sault to rape. Unwelcome guest refuses to leave Police were summoned to 5 Vanderlei Pereira, 38, had proached the man, who was ap- was not welcome by the first whereupon he began yelling, Linden Street last week as res- once lived on the first floor parently intoxicated, and asked floor occupant. reportedly scaring neighbor- idents complained of an un- but no longer resided there. him to leave the property, but he Pereira was eventually per- ing children and attracting at- wanted male occupying their When asked to leave by the refused, saying that he was a suaded to leave, according to tention from other neighbors, backyard. residents he allegedly refused friend of the first floor resident police, but returned a short police said. The residents of the build- and sat down in a chair in the but was being denied entry into time later while officers were Pereira was then taken into ing reportedly told police backyard. the apartment. Inquiries by the still on the scene. The man custody and charged with disor- that the man, identified as Police reported that they ap- officers determined that Pereira was once again asked to leave, derly conduct. Multiple beer bottle Man hides out in assaults investigated stolen vehicle Somerville police responded one of whom allegedly hurled in the earlier assault. A patrolling Somerville police of- out of Chelsea the day before. to two separate reports of as- a beer bottle at the man's head, As responding units arrived, ficer became suspicious of a man A backup unit was called in saults with beer bottles last shattering it to pieces. a witness tipped officers off to who attempted to crouch down and the man in the vehicle was Friday night, both of which Another incident, at 356 the direction in which the al- and hide inside a vehicle he was then confronted and questioned. were apparently perpetrated Broadway, was investigated leged bottle wielding assailant occupying as the officer drove by The occupant was identified as by the same party. by police at approximately had fled. at approximately 2:20 a.m. last Ricardo Lopez, 21, of Chelsea. One victim stated that as he the same time. Witnesses Police apprehended Jaime Friday, the officer reported. He was placed under arrest for was attempting to enter his said that four men chased an- Vera, 21, of Wakefield, and The vehicle, a gray Dodge Cara- two outstanding warrants, unli- apartment building at 109 other man who was also charged him with assault and van, was parked at 105 Puritan censed operation of a motor ve- Highland Avenue he was fol- struck with a beer bottle of battery with a dangerous Road. A radio dispatch confirmed hicle, and receiving a stolen lowed by a group of four men, the same brand as that used weapon. that the vehicle had been stolen motor vehicle. CORRECTION: In last week’s edition we incorrectly reported that Teodoro Garcia-Gonzales was arrested for ille- CRIME TIP HOTLINE: gal firearms possession at the Holiday Inn parking lot. The arrest actually took place nearby in a parking lot at 9 New Washington St. We regret the error and apologize to all concerned parties. 617-776-7210

Arrests: Ave., Medford, May 9, 6:14 Richelle Cordeiro, 19, of 21 charge of trespass. charges of assault and battery. Devin Mack, 26, May 9, 9:51 p.m., arrested at 171 Broadway Nashua St., May 11, 10:58 Tammy Cormier, 25, of 59 Antonio Irizarri, 20, of 623 a.m., arrested outside Boston on charges of abuse prevention p.m., arrested at home on vari- Franklin St., May 14, 12:25 N. Brandywine, Schenectady, on various warrant charges. order violation and threat to ous warrant charges. p.m., arrested at home on a NY, May 15, 10:45 p.m., ar- Jose Molina, 41, of 52 Glen commit a crime. Ricardo Lopez, 21, of 61 warrant charge of larceny under rested at 23 Cummings St., St., May 9, 2:28 p.m., arrested Miguel Gonzalez-Pena, 34, Shurtleft St., Chelsea, May 13, $250. Rm. 523 on charges of assault at 150 Glen St. on a warrant of 45 Cook Ave., Chelsea, May 2:24 a.m., arrested at 105 Puri- Bianca Ragucci, 25, of 175A and battery with a dangerous charge of indecent assault and 10, 10:33 a.m., arrested at 533 tan Rd. on a charge of larceny Springvale Ave., Everett, May weapon and assault to rape. battery on a person over 14. Medford St. on a warrant of a motor vehicle, unlicensed 14, 4:00 p.m., arrested at 75 Briahna Haines, 19, of 70 Vanderlei Pereira, 38, of 5 charge of fugitive from justice. operation of a motor vehicle, Mystic Ave. on a charge of lar- Boston St., May 15, 11:39 p.m., Linden St., May 9, 4:15 p.m., Kathleen Piracini, 28, of 19 and various warrant charges. ceny over $250. arrested at 414 Medford St., on arrested at home on charges of Ashland Pl., Malden, May 10, Andre Coelho, 44, of 10 Al- Anthony Tedesco, 34, of 48 warrant charges of shoplifting disorderly conduct and break- 9:17 p.m., arrested at 177 Mid- bion St., May 13, 8:58 a.m., ar- Jarvis St., Revere, May 14, 4:37 by asportation and disturbing ing and entering. dlesex Ave. on a warrant charge rested at Albion St. on a charge p.m., arrested at 75 Mystic Ave. the peace. of shoplifting by asportation. of operation of a motor vehicle on a charge of larceny over Edward Conley, 44, May 9, Incidents: 4:20 p.m., arrested at Elm St. John Casey, 58, of 3610 Mys- with a suspended license. $250. Theft: on a charge of disorderly con- tic Valley Pkwy., May 11, 9:18 Jaime Vera, 21, of 3 Bartley William Harrison, 34, of 41B May 11, 11:55 a.m., police re- duct. a.m., arrested at 175 Fellsway St., Wakefield, May 13, 10:47 Crescent St., Charlestown, ported a theft at Walnut St. Adriano Lima, 18, of 30 Al- on a warrant charge of sex of- p.m., arrested at 356 Broadway May 15, 1:22 a.m., arrested at May 11, 4:29 p.m., police re- bion St., Roxbury, May 9, 5:52 fender failure to register. on a charge of assault and bat- 499 Broadway on charges of ported a theft at 77 Middlesex p.m., arrested at Professors Michael Montgomery, 37, of tery with a dangerous weapon. disorderly conduct and resist- Ave. Row on charges of larceny over 47 Calumet, Revere, May 11, Joseph Cardosi, 46, of 7 ing arrest. May 11, 5:36 p.m., police re- $250 and destruction of prop- 4:29 p.m., arrested at 77 Mid- Woodrow Wilson Ct., Cam- Jennifer Demille, 27, of 14 ported a theft at Highland Ave. erty over $250. dlesex Ave. on a charge of bridge, May 14, 2:07 a.m., ar- Sargent Ave., May 15, 3:56 Jason Rallo, 37, of 148 Willis shoplifting by asportation. rested at 1366 Broadway on a p.m., arrested at home on Continued on page 11 MAY 18, 2011 5

Follow the sweet sounds of PorchFest

By Sanjeev Selvarajah istering the musicians and com- municating with them about lo- A map recently appeared on the gistics. Registration is a part of Somerville Arts Council web- the process in order for people site. It's not exactly a treasure know who to look for and what map, but it does point to all the they can listen to. bands participating in Porch- PorchFest follows the Fest, a music festival which orig- Somerville Arts Council agen- inated out of state that will begin da as it is historical in its aes- in Somerville on Saturday May thetics and exquisitely artistic 21, noon time. as a performance event. Good- Bands and individuals will man states, “We have more be singing and strumming than 70 musicians registered away on their porches, a nov- so it's hard to choose…I en- elty once reserved for the days courage people to take a look of yore and homes of the at the maps that will be post- farmlands. The Somerville ed at http://www.somervil- Arts Council will bring a little leartscouncil.org starting on bit of the country to this city, Monday and see who's playing thanks primarily to Nancy in your neighborhood or find- Goodman, who proposed the ing a few bands that sound fun idea to the Council. and checking them out. I plan “I found the idea on a friend's on starting at noon in Union Facebook page. He lives in Itha- Square and East Somerville ca where they have been doing and biking around to hear as PorchFest for four years” When much as I can.” Some of the asked if there were any similar music that will be pouring into settings to the two states which the streets of Somerville are prompted a resemblance she Balkan, Bollywood, American said, “Well, we both have musi- space rock, cosmic Americana, cians and porches so that's a gospel, funk, killer blues, Mor- Coming to a porch near you, the down-home atmosphere and eclectic stylings of PorchFest. start.” That's simple enough. rocan and clawhammer banjo- Nancy has been in charge of reg- just to name a few. 6 MAY 18, 2011

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By Sanjeev Selvarajah mocking you by any means-this said a serious force behind the town, paint it red, and sing is simply their cover of years Somerville, Jackie Rosetti. She's some more. One Short Day, from This year, Somerville's Sunset- gone by. the person to ask for when you the Broadway musical Wicked ters have an unbelievable edge To facilitate the pursuit of call the City of Somerville's was the audition song. You can cascading around their youthful honoring classics of previous phone number; she is the pri- enjoy it on their Web site: spirit. However, the repertoire generations, the group, led by di- mary source on the operations http://www.somervillema.gov/s that the administrators have rector Jimmy Del Ponte, held for the group: she plays the unsetters. arranged for the ensemble isn't auditions to fetch newcomers. It numbers game, funding. A new feature of the collective as hardened as possessing an all went down this Monday, and There is no scouting for neigh- is an increase in the age brack- edge entails. Imagine the fun if you would like to see how this borhoods other than the usual et. In recent years the group Somerville's older generations turnout added to the strength of projects outlined below. Jimmy has gone beyond teenagers and streets. Aldermen and school will have as the youngsters pres- the long-running ensemble then Del Ponte, as the director, is the permitted junior high students committee members invite us ent some of the songs the Direc- enlist them for a performance in artistic drive behind Sunsetters. to join. Del Ponte highlighted to certain places. We perform tor of the group has chosen: All your neighborhood. But, as Rosetti pointed out, he the stature of the youngsters at the annual Fireworks Cele- That Jazz, Build Me Up Butter- As new performers come in also picks the songs and runs the with an ambitious plan for the bration, the Senior Picnic, cup, and Rock and Roll All Night. some of the older kids will ac- auditions. They'll be training for youths, “Citizens of Somerville Artbeat and several Senior The kids are all right; they aren't quire administrative positions, a few weeks and then they'll hit request performances on their Living facilities.”

City plans to renovate North Street Veterans Playground CONT. FROM PG 1 gardens in the summer, offered from the North Street Housing features for young adults in or- Trant reported that the police ties) grant to fund construction, her solution: “I think since it's Development, bashed the park: der to discourage such activities. have never found any hypoder- which could begin as early as Ju- such a small compact area that “I don't like my son going to that She commented, “A lot of times mic needles at the park. ly 2012, when the grant funds they should change it to a young park because there's nothing kids who go there, they sit at the Arn Franzen, Director of Parks would be available. adults park, because there's al- that I can say is nice about it.” picnic tables because there's and Open Space for the City, Ward 7 Alderman Bob Trane ready a few parks surrounding it “It's dirty,” she continued. She nothing else to do-they will not said that people have been re- hosted the meeting. In an un- that are for little kids, and has the impression that the park go on the slide, they kind of grew questing to have the park reno- derstated political moment, the teenagers have nowhere to hang is “where kids want to go to fight.” out of it-so there's nothing to do, vated for several years. This past two candidates for the Novem- out. Some parents think it's so At one point, Dolan com- they sit at the tables, and maybe summer, the city secured funds ber Ward 7 Alderman election, wrong for young adults to be plained that, “there's a lot of ac- do illegal activities or do some- for the design phase. Weston Joan Puglia and Katjana Ballan- playing at the same parks as lit- tivity that goes on around there, thing else which makes the and Sampson Associates and tyne, also attended the meeting. tle kids, maybe they should just and it frightens me, actually, the parks not safe.” No one said the Paula Meijerink, of WANTED The next step in the play- switch it to a young adults park.” security part.” When probed to words drugs and sex, but they Landscape, are collaborating to ground design will be another People also discussed safety con- be more specific, she just repeat- outlined them in footprints. design the new park. community meeting at which cerns, though they sometimes hes- ed her general description of Two Somerville police officers Franzen said that the City has the designers will present a pre- itated to specify exactly what made worrisome “activities.” attended the meeting to address submitted a proposal for a state liminary design proposal based them feel the park was unsafe. Exhi Popa, of the Green security concerns. West District PARC (Parkland Acquisitions on the community feedback Gretchen St. Pierre, a mother Team, suggested adding more Commander Captain Paul and Renovations for Communi- they have received so far.

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The View From Prospect Hill

City officials, in proposing the The city and the citizenry hazards that exist with the cur- make a big difference. It will that extra step further to do new rodent abatement ordi- have to work together effective- rent situation. also be helpful if trash collec- what we can to help eliminate nance, are clearly asking for ly in order to make real There is much that an indi- tors themselves avoid han- problems like this. Let us something important from all progress and, hopefully, whip vidual can do to contribute to dling the barrels too roughly, prove that the city and its peo- of us - to take personal re- this problem which has recent- the solution. Simply keeping breaking the lids and barrels ple can rise to the occasion sponsibility for playing our ly become something of an em- rubbish from piling up can themselves. when the challenge is issued. own parts in helping to fight barrassment to us all, not to make an impact. Trash bar- We take a lot of pride in our We have done it before and we this problem. mention the genuine health rels with secure lids can also community, and we need to go can do it again.

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but its amazing he put it under agree- Celebrate “A Vision For Tomorrow” at a speedy recovery and hope to see him Our own Billy Tauro “King Lion” here in ment. Maybe he hired a full line of the Greek Orthodox Church located at out and about very soon here in the the Ville wishes to thank all those that cleaners to clean up his house mess, 29 Central Street on Sunday May 22nd. Ville. Bert's a nice guy, married to for- came last Sunday morning to the Lions who knows? But some who have been in After Divine Liturgy, there will be a mer mayor Dorothy Kelly Gay. charity breakfast at the club house, his house will tell you that it hadn't ground breaking ceremony to inaugurate **************** which was packed. Hundreds of locals looked that good since before he the five year vision of the church grounds. were seen coming and going. The club bought it, just saying! Following the ceremony, an old fashion Congratulations and best of luck to Jean did very well and, of course, a lot of the picnic will take place with music, dancing Scarpa of Century Bank here in **************** credit goes to our own Billy Tauro. He is and great food. The day is intended to Somerville, who will soon become the a great leader and knows how to put For the lady at DPW, this is a rumor col- honor the church’s roots, plant new ones, new President of Somerville Rotary in things on. umn. A rumor column that also lets peo- celebrate their families, and be as one June. We know she's an accomplished la- ple know what's going on. Maybe group of Hellenes in the garden of life. dy in her profession, and we can tell she's **************** sometimes good to some and maybe not going to be a good President for the club. **************** Congratulations to local resident Dar- to others, but when you're asking a ques- Rotary supports a lot of good causes here cy Dwyer who recently graduated Sun- tion and you don't like the answer it Happy Birthday to Gayle Snow here in in Somerville and is always looking for day from Smith college a Phi Beta doesn't mean anyone was rude, just that the Ville. Also Happy Birthday to local new members. They meet Tuesday after- Kappa with a major in engineering and you probably didn't like the answer. activist Feargal O'Toole, who's always noons at 12:15 at the Mt. Vernon We won't give a name this time, but for into campaigns, and also to Scott Dia- Restaurant. They are all local civic and a minor in Arabic/Middle Eastern someone working in a department that mond who grew up here in the Ville business professionals. Contact Jean at Studies. Darcy was awarded a Ful- was recently cited for rudeness, maybe from off North Street. To all those Vil- the bank for membership, 617 625-4336. bright Scholarship and will be doing a they should not be so defensive for an- lens here and elsewhere spread across We will be following her year in office research project on solar energy in other party? Maybe the stress working in the face of the world that have a birth- and keeping you posted as to the events. Kuwait starting in the Fall. She was such a high demand job might be too day this week, we say make us proud. named the Ford Motor Scholar in envi- **************** much for some, maybe not. ronmental sustainability. Meanwhile, **************** Our good friend and great Villen Bob her younger sister Emily is a junior al- **************** Congratulations to assistant principle Publicover is looking to start raising so at Smith, majoring in Environmental Sunday, Memorial Day, the Masons on Kim Murphy of the West Somerville funds again for his favorite local char- Science and Policy. We wish Darcy the Highland Avenue (125 Highland Avenue) Neighborhood School who recently got ity “Somerville Aides Committee.” best in her studies. She is a smart young will be holding a “Pancake Breakfast”with engaged to Tim Baker while traveling the Now that Bob is feeling much better lady who is going to go far. sausages, juice, and coffee. Only $5.00. Amalfi Coast in Italy. We wish them all he will be seen here and there in the There will be a tour of the building from the best and much happiness. city raising awareness for this tragic **************** 8.a.m. to 11a.m. There is limited parking disease, and how many are affected by **************** Happy birthday to Alderman Walter in the parking lot to the right of the build- it here in Somerville . If you would Pero who just turned 64 years old. Wal- ing, or walk down.All are welcomed. Our prayers go out to Bert Gay who like to donate please email him at ter is a great guy and has been a has recently been in and out of the hos- [email protected]. **************** Somerville Alderman for the past 12 out pital again.We wish him all the best for **************** of the last 15 years! MAY 18, 2011 9

COMMENTARY

The views and opinions expressed in the commentaries of The Somerville News do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of The Somerville News, its publishers or staff. Why we like bikes

the roads these days. Even dur- stead they try to live close to can help people be happier them. Bicycles are a feature of an ing this past January, one of the where they work so they can and more productive, then active, livable community, the snowiest months in recorded get there on two wheels or via shame on us if we don't do it. kind of place people frequent history, you could find cyclists public transportation, some- We care about bicycling be- and spend lots of time. If you out on our streets. times a mix of both. As a May- cause it is good for the environ- own a business, that is exactly The world has changed. or, it is a basic public safety ment. Every time you see a where you want to be located. More and more, people ride issue to make sure they are not bicycle on the road, that is one As we extend the Community bicycles to get around. And in harm's way on our streets. less car burning fuel and spew- Path, institute municipal bike complaining about it or ignor- That is why we are increasing ing exhaust into the atmosphere. sharing and open up new T sta- ing it is not going to stop it our network of bike lanes up to It also means one less care to tions (which will act as nerve from happening. From here to 30 miles this year. back up traffic, causing even centers for bicycle activity), cy- end of your life motorists will We care about bicycling be- more fuel to be burned and more cling will flourish all around the be sharing the road with large cause we are committed to exhaust to be spewed. And don't city, making Somerville an even numbers of bicycles. building a health-conscious even get me started on noise pol- better place to do business. By Joseph A. Curtatone Yet we also see a number of city. We do not just pay lip lution. I'm not saying cars are We want businesses to invest This is supposed to be Bike to benefits from all these bikes service to healthy living; we bad and bicycles are good, but if and flourish in this community, Work Week, but they plan out on the roads. So I want consider it in everything we you want fresher air, less back- and cycling is an excellent these things ahead of time not to explain why we care about do in City government. In or- ground noise and cleaner rivers method of delivering people to knowing what the weather will bicycling. der for people to get out the then riding a bike is one way to your business' front door. At be. It has been a little too cold, We care about bicycling be- door to play and exercise, help get us there. the end of the day, bicycling wet and miserable this week for cause our residents ride bicy- they need places to play and We care about bicycling be- keeps us fit, helps improve the many to consider riding a bike to cles. More than 40% of our city exercise. If you can bike to cause it is good for local busi- environment and improves the work every day. are young adults aged 21-35 work or to school, or while ness. A measure of the relative local business climate. Yet this is why in Somerville and roughly 30% is foreign running your errands, that economic health of Davis So, once the weather improves we pay more attention to bicy- born. These are two popula- makes exercise part of your Square during the recent reces- (and it has to improve at some cling than just during just one tions that frequently ride a bi- normal routine. And healthi- sion was all of the bicycles point) make sure you get out on week or month of the year. cycle for basic transportation. er people tend to be happier parked at various locations in your bike. The City is doing its We've all surely noticed the in- The expense and hassle of a car and more productive. If a lit- that area. When you bring in part to make sure you have a creasing number of cyclists on does not appeal to them. In- tle bit of planning on our part bikes, you bring in people with pleasant ride. On The Silly Side by Jimmy Del Ponte May 18, 1971

My 40th high school was when Dirty Harry, The French Con- high school. My class paved the way hits on our scooping adventures. It be- reunion is this year nection, and A Clockwork Orange were for the current fashion trends. Our came easier when we got cars. (even though I haven't at the movies. jeans weren't hanging off our butts be- It was a time when Somerville High heard any information My friend George was tearing up the cause we weren't allowed to wear School's Class of 1971 was looking to- about it yet). 40 years! streets around Y-NOT variety on Wil- jeans. We didn't even call them jeans. ward the future with excitement, opti- I was 17 on May 18th low Avenue in his 1967 GTO. Tim was We had to organize massive walkouts mism, and relief. Some of us went to 1971, and excited about graduating hanging in Harvard Square, wearing and demonstrations in an attempt to college, some went right to work, and from Somerville High School that June. bell bottoms, headbands, and “granny” make school administrators change some married young. I have friends I I wrote the Class Day song back then, al- glasses, fighting the establishment while the dress code. It worked! The girls graduated with who have grandkids though I can't recall one word of it. All I many Somerville kids were fighting for could wear pants instead of just skirts older than my youngest son. I have cared about was getting out of high their country in Viet Nam. Some gave all the time, and the boys didn't have several pals who have already retired. school and turning 18, two months later the ultimate sacrifice and we hold their to wear button-collared shirts and I have a couple of friends who have in July. A simpler time you say? A memories sacred. I think of the friends dress pants anymore. We were finally been married for 35 years! And then cheaper time for sure. Gas was 40 cents I lost everyday. allowed to wear “dungarees!” there's me. Still working, still raising a gallon and you could buy a new house A friend tells me that the Amazing Sen- Kids played four corners in schoolyards. kids, still scrimping, but still very for around $25,000. In 1971 I paid sations lip sync band was at Johnny D's in Today they play it on computers. We grateful. I just can't believe 40 years $100.00 for a 1965 Rambler American, 1971, but I thought it was a few years lat- didn't have cell phones back then and went by so fast. If anyone knows how with a 3 speed on the column. That car er. Somerfest was up and running with somehow we were still able to keep in to slow down time, I wish they would lasted me two and a half years! Richard local bands performing at block parties touch with our friends. There were plen- let me know. Nixon was president, Frank Sargent was on the streets of the 'Ville. ty of phone booths around and as long as Porchfest is coming! Don't miss the the governor, and S Lester Ralph was The J Geils Band played a concert at we kept a few dimes in our pockets we band STAINLESS, featuring the Del the mayor of Somerville. Somerville High School in 1971 with lo- were good to go. Ponte boys, and the band The Van Bu- On May 18th 1971, the number one cal DJ Bud Ballou as the host. One of our favorite pass times back then ren Boys (featuring the Del Ponte Dad!). song on the Billboard top 100 was Knock We were hanging around at Perry was “scooping.” Scooping was when me Also playing is The Wayback Machine Three Times by Tony Orlando and Park, the basketball court at Dilboy and a couple of my friends would go out with Phil Lorenzo. Saturday around 4 Dawn. We were watching The Odd Field, and the old Foster schoolyard trying to pick up girls. We would walk pm on Hall Avenue (off College Ave). Couple and The Partridge Family on before it became the Winter Hill down to Rindge Avenue in Cambridge, ______TV. Steak was $1.19 a pound and a pack- Community School. or hit the Cambridge Common and try to You can email Jimmy directly at jimmy- age of Alka-Seltzer cost 39 cents. 1971 There were also the walkouts at the meet girls. There were more misses than [email protected]. Be sure to visit us online at www.TheSomervilleNews.com and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/thesomervillenews 10 MAY 18, 2011

Beacon Hill Roll Call

Volume 37-Report No. 19 • May 9-13, 2011 • Copyright © 2011 Beacon Hill Roll Call. All Rights Reserved. By Bob Katzen

Beacon Hill Roll Call can also be viewed on our Web site at www.thesomervillenews.com THE HOUSE AND SENATE. Beacon Hill Roll Call Middlesex; Boston, ward 2, ward 21, precincts 4, 6 and ALSO UP ON BEACON HILL records the votes of local representatives on one roll call 7, ward 22, precincts 1, 2 and 5, Chelsea and Revere, from the week of May 9-13. There were no roll calls in ward 6, in the county of Suffolk; and Saugus, precincts ELECTION DAY DRINKING (S 87) - The Com- the Senate last week. 2, 6 and 10, in the county of Essex. mittee on Consumer Protection and Professional Li- Our Legislators in the House and Senate for censure held a hearing on legislation to repeal a current Somerville: law that prohibits the sale of alcoholic beverages on Elec- tion Day, when the polls are open. The current law also allows local governments to opt out of the ban.

OTHER LIQUOR BILLS - The committee’s agenda also included a proposal that would require establish- ments that serve alcoholic beverages to post a sign in each room and restroom warning, “Alcohol consump- Sen. Patricia Jehlen tion during pregnancy is harmful to the fetus and can DISTRICT REPRESENTED: SECOND MID- cause birth defects, low birth weight and fetal alcohol Rep. Denise Provost DLESEX. - Medford, Somerville, ward 1, precincts 2 syndrome, which is a leading cause of developmental dis- and 3, ward 2, precincts 2 and 3, and wards 3 to 7, in- DISTRICT REPRESENTED: Twenty-seventh abilities” (S 95). Other proposals would revoke the dri- clusive, Woburn, ward 2, and Winchester. Middlesex. - Consisting of precinct 3 of ward 2, all ver’s license of any person under 20 years and nine precincts of ward 3, precinct 3 of ward 4, and all months who attempts to purchase alcohol (S 130), and precincts of wards 5 and 6, of the city of Somerville, require all employees of any store that sells liquor to be CHANGES IN TRIAL COURT AND PROBA- in the county of Middlesex. over 21 years old (H 1031). Current law requires em- TION DEPARTMENT (H 3395) ployees to be 18 or older. Supporters of the hike say that anyone under 21 should not be handling liquor in a store House 152-0, approved and sent to the Senate a bill from which they can’t buy it. Opponents say the hike crafted by Speaker Robert DeLeo that would overhaul will have an unwanted effect on the thousands of young- the management of the trial court and the hiring process sters who currently work at convenience stores and gro- for the Probation Department. The measure divides up cery stores that sell liquor. the responsibilities currently held by the Chief Justice for Administration and Management between a newly created “civilian” Office of Court Management and a LOWER AGE TO RECEIVE LEARNER’S PER- Chief Justice of the Trial Court. The new civilian ad- MIT (H 3080) - The Transportation Committee ministrator would handle business functions including heard testimony on a measure that would lower the eli- Rep. Carl Sciortino the general administration of the office, review and ap- gibility age for receiving a driver’s permit from 16 to DISTRICT REPRESENTED: Thirty-fourth Mid- proval of the hiring of non-judicial employees and all 15.5. The measure would also increase from 18 to 30 the dlesex. - Consisting of all precincts in wards 4 and 5, money matters. Meanwhile the Chief Justice would number of driving hours required to receive a license and precinct 1 of ward 7, and precinct 2 of ward 8, of the city tackle all the judicial management responsibilities. reduce from 30 to 18 the number of required classroom of Medford, precincts 1 and 2 of ward 4, and all Changes in the Probation Department include an en- hours. The proposal was sponsored and supported by precincts of ward 7, of the city of Somerville, both in the trance exam for the hiring and promotion of all proba- students from a U.S. history class at Plymouth North county of Middlesex. tion and court officers; an extensive interview and High School. Four students testified before the com- background review process; removal of the unilateral mittee and said more driving time under adult supervi- hiring power from the Commissioner of Probation, sion would make them more experienced, safer drivers making all hiring subject to the approval of the new civil- by the time they become eligible to get their license. ian Court Administrator; requiring that recommenda- tions offered on behalf of any applicant be made in writing and requiring applicants for jobs in the execu- ANESTHETIZE FETUS PRIOR TO ABOR- tive, legislative and judicial branches to disclose the TION (H 3295) - The Public Health Committee’s agenda included a bill requiring doctors to anesthetize Rep. Timothy Toomey names of all immediate family members who are state employees. That information would become public if the fetus prior to performing an abortion. The anesthe- DISTRICT REPRESENTED: Twenty-sixth Mid- the person gets the job. sia would not have to be administered if the physician dlesex. - Consisting of all precincts of ward 1, precinct 1 believes it would risk the life of the mother or endanger of ward 2, precincts 1 and 2 of ward 3, and precinct 1 of These changes are a reaction to the blockbuster report a major bodily function, the pregnancy has not yet ward 6, of the city of Cambridge, and all precincts of by Independent Counsel Paul Ware on wrongdoing in reached 20 weeks gestation or the mother directs that ward 1 and precincts 1 and 2 of ward 2, of the city of the state’s Probation Department. Ware concluded that anesthesia not be administered. Somerville, both in the county of Middlesex. corruption in the hiring and promotion process is ram- pant throughout the system. The report notes legisla- tors would “sponsor” candidates for Probation SMOKING - The Public Health Committee’s hearing Department jobs and that the interview and selection also included bills to prohibit smoking in all private res- process was often rigged in favor of hiring candidates idences except single-family detached homes (H 3253); with political or other personal connections instead of ban the sale of cigarettes in all pharmacies and gift shops better qualified, non-connected applicants. in hospitals and other health care institutions (S 1094); direct the Health and Human Services Department to Supporters said these long-overdue changes would instruct the Department of Public Health to promul- streamline the operation and improve efficiency in the gate regulations for restricting the marketing of cigars, state’s court system while bringing transparency to the chewing tobacco and other tobacco products besides cig- Sen. Sal DiDomenico hiring and promotion system at the Department of Pro- arettes to youths (S 1128); prohibit outdoor smoking bation. (A “Yes” vote is for the bill.) DISTRICT REPRESENTED: MIDDLESEX, SUF- within 25 feet of a building and fine offenders up to FOLK AND ESSEX. - Cambridge, ward 3, precinct 2, Rep. Denise Provost Yes $100 (H 627) and make it a crime for drivers or passen- wards 6 and 7, ward 8, precincts 1 and 2, ward 9, gers to smoke when a person under 18 is in the car (H precinct 1, ward 10, precinct 2, Everett and Somerville, Rep. Carl Sciortino Yes 587). The smoker would be fined $25 for the first of- ward 1, precinct 1, ward 2, precinct 1, in the county of Rep. Timothy Toomey Yes fense and $100 for each subsequent one. MAY 18, 2011 11

Beacon Hill Roll Call continued

TAX ON PLASTIC BAGS (S 1463) - The Revenue cial woes for the state in the fiscal year that begins July 1. islators say that legislative sessions are only one aspect of Committee held a hearing on a proposal that would im- the Legislature’s job and that a lot of important work is pose a tax on shoppers who choose “plastic over paper.” done outside of the House and Senate chambers. They The measure imposes an initial two-cent per bag tax on “Millionaires are becoming multimillionaires. Multimil- note that their jobs also involve committee work, re- each plastic bag and then increases the tax over a six-year lionaires are becoming billionaires ... average white col- search, constituent work and other matters that are im- period to 15 cents per bag. The revenue would be split lar and blue collar workers alike are seeing a reduction in portant to their districts. Critics say that the Legislature evenly between the stores and the state with all the funds their standard of living.” - Sen. Stanley Rosenberg (D- does not meet regularly or long enough to debate and being used to promote recycling. Amherst) speaking in support of a graduated income tax vote in public view on the thousands of pieces of legisla- that would impose higher income tax rates on taxpayers in tion that have been filed. They note that the infrequen- higher income brackets. cy and brief length of sessions are misguided and lead to MAKE MORE “STUFF” TAX-FREE - There were irresponsible late night sessions and a mad rush to act on several proposals before the Revenue Committee last dozens of bills in the days immediately preceding the week that offer exemptions to the state’s 6.25 percent “During my testimony I demanded to know, ‘What end of an annual session. sales tax. These measures include exempting the sale planet are you people on? The grad tax has been voted of children’s books (S 1478); goods made of at least down five times in this state!” I then turned to the com- 70 percent recycled materials (S 1524); blood glu- mittee and said, ‘I dare you to put the grad tax on the During the week of May 9-13, the House met for a to- cose monitoring strips and lancets and vitamin and ballot. Not only will you triple (Citizen for Limited Tax- tal of 12 hours and eight minutes while the Senate met mineral supplements, when prescribed by a doctor ation’s) CLT’s membership, but we’ll beat you again.’” - for a total of three hours and 29 minutes. (S 1538); tombstones (H 784) and hand-packed ice CLT’s Chip Faulkner talking about his testimony against cream (H 817). the graduated income tax at a Revenue Committee hearing. Mon. May 9 House 11:02 a.m. to 2:31 p.m. Senate 11:00 a.m. to 11:19 a.m. TAX SODA AND CANDY (H 1697) - A bill that “When I was campaigning for mayor, I fully expected to seeks to make candy and soda subject to the state’s 6.25 serve out my term, and I know others felt the same way. But we are, as I said, at a crossroads right now. We have percent sales tax was also the subject of the Revenue Tues. May 10 House 11:02 a.m. to 2:20 p.m Committee hearing. a lot at stake for the state of Massachusetts and this country.” - Newton Mayor Setti Warren explaining why he No Senate session Supporters said Massachusetts is one of only a handful decided to run for the U.S. Senate seat currently held by U.S. of states that treats these as essential food items and does Sen. Scott Brown while still serving as mayor of Newton. not tax these food products. They argued the tax will Wed. May 11 No House session raise money that should go to programs that reduce No Senate session childhood obesity. “But hey, Senator Warren. Oops, I mean Mayor War- Opponents said this is just another tax that would hurt ren. Where’s your sense of responsibility to the people consumers who are already struggling during this diffi- who elected you mayor? Warren says he can do both Thurs. May 12 House 11:02 a.m. to 4:23 p.m. cult economy. jobs at the same time, which is true. He just can’t do Senate 1:16 p.m. to 4:26 p.m. them properly, and that leaves Newton holding the bag.” - Jon Keller, Host of “Keller At Large” on WBZ News Ra- QUOTABLE QUOTES dio and WBZ-TV. Fri. May 13 No House session No Senate session “Things are getting better, but for fiscal ‘12 we are all go- HOW LONG WAS LAST WEEK’S SESSION? ing to have to tighten our belts. It will be the worst year.” Beacon Hill Roll Call tracks the length of time that the - Senate President Therese Murray predicting more finan- House and Senate were in session each week. Many leg- Bob Katzen welcomes feedback at [email protected]

Somerville Police Crime Log CONT. FROM PG 4 May 11, 6:40 p.m., police re- Bldg. May 11, 5:59 p.m., police re- 389 Medford St. May 15, 3:56 p.m., police re- ported a theft at 230 Highland May 14, 4:56 p.m., police re- ported a breaking & entering at May 13, 7:44 p.m., police re- ported an assault at Sargent Ave. ported a theft at Meacham St. Grant St. ported a breaking & entering at Ave. May 12, 6:50 p.m., police re- May 15, 2:49 p.m., police re- May 11, 6:47 p.m., police re- Fellsway W. May 15, 10:45 p.m., police re- ported a theft at 230 Otis St. ported a theft at 338 Broadway. ported a breaking & entering at ported an assault at 23 Cum- Assault: May 13, 6:25 a.m., police re- May 15, 6:05 p.m., police re- Broadway. mings St. Rm 523. May 12, 10:56 a.m., police ported a theft at Morrison Ave. ported a theft at Highland Ave. May 12, 3:42 p.m., police re- reported an assault at 90 Elm Stolen cars: May 13, 11:47 a.m., police re- May 15, 9:19 p.m., police re- ported a breaking & entering at St. May 14, 8:13 p.m., police re- ported a theft at Beacon St. ported a theft at Temple St. Richdale Ave. May 13, 8:53 a.m., police re- ported a vehicle theft at May 13, 5:51 p.m., police re- May 13, 7:04 a.m., police re- Breaking & entering: ported an assault at Broadway. Somerville Ave. ported a theft at Union Sq. Fl. ported a breaking & entering at

City of Somerville Inspectional Services Department As of Tuesday Stop Work Orders May 17th 2011 Stop work orders are posted on properties by city officials to indicate that all work on a property stop immediately. To be issued a stop work order, the work being done is either not properly permitted or it's is outside the statures of the building code. Address: Address: Address: Address: 33 Franklin Avenue 45 Marshall Street 257 Highland Avenue 53 Harding Street 70 Elmwood Street 8 Pinckney Place 328 Somerville Avenue 45 Main Street 24-26 Ossipee Road 509 Medford Street 420 Medford Street 36 Ames Street 37 Charnwood Road 379 Highland Avenue 10 Cleveland Street 54 Syndey Street 47 Whitman Street 113 Glenn Street 38 Robinson Street 17 Gilman Terrace 36 Fountain Avenue 278 Highland Avenue 88 Pearl Street 406-408 McGrath Highway 86 Gilman Street 40 Paulina Street 22 Ellington Street

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Majestic Mystic Run

By Carrie Stanziola him, the Charles River grade is up to a “B something and maybe we'll get Friends of the environment and par- there in the Mystic soon.” ticipants alike were out in full force on Various tents were set up to offer May 15 to celebrate the 15th Annual snacks and environmental informa- Mystic River Herring Run and Pad- tion. Among those individuals was dle. New and seasoned participants Kenneth Krause, who was there on took part, such as twelve-year-old In- behalf of Friends of the Mystic Riv- dira Romero, who finished #1 in cat- er (FOMR.ORG) Friends of the egory 11-14, to Roger Frymire, who Mystic River is a Medford-based or- volunteers as a water quality monitor, ganization that has, for the last 16 with a concentration in finding bacte- years, works closely with watershed ria. He has been paddling for 15 years associations on improving water and sampling water for the past 12. quality of the Mystic in the Medford Frymire, who lives close to Magazine area, by having, among other things, Beach in Cambridge, started paddling invasive plant removals. Krause de- heavily since retirement and was tired scribed the event as a great opportu- of smelling sewage. Thanks in part to nity to bring awareness to water the efforts of Frymire and those like quality and celebrate the river. MAY 18, 2011 13

Photos by Carrie Stanziola 14 MAY 18, 2011

SOMERVILLE SPORTS Genard a standout Mayor and young hockey at State Coaches players enjoy game Invitational The Somerville High School dles with a time of 15.48. girls track team competed well “She beat some of the best last Saturday at the State javelin throwers in the state,” Coaches Invitational Track Coach Charles O'Roarke not- Meet held at Durfee High ed. “What is amazing is that School in Fall River. this is her first season of Nicole Genard won the javelin, throwing the javelin. Not only breaking her own school record is she a great hurdler and with a throw of 125'0". Nicole jumper, but she is becoming a also placed 4th in the 100m hur- great thrower as well.” Ms.Cam’s

Olio - (noun) A miscellaneous mixture, hodgepodge #266 1. What do you call the kind nobody thought Mayor Joseph Curtatone watches Tuesday night's Bruins game against the Tampa Lightnings with members of Somerville's Boston Stars hockey players at Somerville's Winter Hill Yacht Club. playing pieces in domi- would make it, I had a - William Tauro noes? funny Boston accent and couldn’t pronounce my 2. What street do the r’s”? Somerville Youth and Desperate Housewives live on? 8. What spice do chefs Recreation Foundation pay the most for? 3. What are the only two words with three consec- 9. What General com- Road Race scheduled utive double-letters in the manded the forces in The Somerville Youth and English language? Vietnam in 1964 to Recreation Foundation (SYRF) 1968? will be holding a Road Race in 4. What was the name of conjunction with the Mayor's the boxer that had his ear 10. In 1993, what was Shape-Up Somerville Initiative. bitten off by Mike the name of the largest This race has a long history Tyson? shopping mall in the within the City, and was always U.S.? run in the Spring to get in shape 5. What sport is played for the summer. on ice and uses a broom? 11. What is the name of This year's race will be on Sun- the dot on the top of the day, June 5 2011. There will be needs of the youth in Somerville grams, Flag Football, Indoor 6. What Shakespearean letter “i”? a kid's race at 10:00 a.m. The by providing them with oppor- Soccer, Basketball, Swim Meet, play has a character adult race starts at 11:00 a.m. tunities that address their activ- and two Track meets. named “Puck”? 12. When was the first SYRF is a non-profit founda- ity needs, interest and It gives all children the opportu- English dictionary writ- tion formed exclusively for char- aspiration's for the future. nity to play team sports and rep- 7. Who said “I was the ten? Answers on page 23 itable purposes. The principle This financial support pro- resent their respective schools. objective is to elicit funding vides kids with programs and The SYRF web site may be through solicitation and fund events like Summer Camp, Ed- viewed at http://www.somervil- raising to support the immediate ucational & Special Needs pro- leyouthrecf.org

SOMERVILLE YMCA DAY CAMP

The Somerville YMCA is now accepting applications for the Summer Day Care Program. Sum- mer camp starts July 5, 2011 and ends August 26, 2011. This program is a structured coed pro- gram that meets Monday through Friday. The schedule consists of eight (8) one-week sessions. It is open to boys and girls ages 5 to 13 (must be age 6 by 9/1/2011). Each day, beginning at 8:00 a.m., the children are engaged in a carefully planned and diligently Want to write local supervised program until 4:00 p.m. Cost is $120.00 per week. Ex- tended care is available for an additional $25.00 per week. Regis- Somerville stories? ter your child(ren) early.

Call 617-666-4010 Camp is expected to fill up fast. For additional information, please call and speak to the Editor the YMCA at 617-625-5050. MAY 18, 2011 15

Capuano discusses possible Senate run CONT. FROM PG 1 campaign more than I have to the primary. You have to under- And by the way, the only rea- with respect and I think if you tage. Now I'm a politician, so because I figure, when you look stand, you cannot put your son it went viral is because re- do that, yes, it is difficult. A yeah, fine, every human being back on it, it's kind of incumbent name on the ballot without hav- publicans picked it up and union's job is to get more for it's including politicians shaves the upon me to know I've given it all ing an ego. You have to believe decided against somebody who members. That's their job. edges once in a while. But here's my all, when I ask people to do- in yourself, and anybody who might run for Senate against That's why they exist. And I re- where I stand on the issue, here's nate money and I ask people to says they don't is lying or they'll their own guy. I understand it. It spect that. But the Mayor's po- where I don't stand on the issue. donate their time and give me never win. You have to believe, was still a poor choice of words. sition is to negotiate on behalf Let's talk about that. When you their blood sweat and tears so “I'm the best candidate of the It was a poor political move be- of all the taxpayers, and to be get a guy who wants to be on we can win an election. field that's running.” cause I allowed them to use it to fair to the best of their ability to both sides of a major issue like SN: Are you going to run I'm worried about going beat me up by using the word. I the employees. that, that is troubling to me. against Scott Brown in 2012? through the primary and win- get it. If my whole career is going Healthcare is clearly a massive SN: According to WikiLeaks, MC: It's too early to tell. I've ning the final in a matter of sev- to be judged on one word by cost and it clearly has to be part you met with the Pakistani told people I will make my deci- en weeks. I'm not worried about anybody, shame on them. of the negotiations or discus- Prime Minister in 2008, where sion by the summer, and I will. Scott Brown, I'm about “can the sions, and, if done right, you can he vehemently denied that People who know me know me democrats come together and I'm not Don usually get a fair result. And if Osama Bin Laden was in the well enough to know that I do win in seven weeks?” Can the de- Quixote. I know you can't, then you're going to country. How do you view the not engage in adventures. I've mocrats raise the money in sev- have trouble with the unions and candor of the Pakistani govern- taken a fair amount of risk in my en weeks? You go through a exactly what that's life. If you explain it to the ment going forward with recent life, so I'm not risk averse in any primary, you give it your all. it takes average person they'll support revelations? sense of the word. At the same After a tough primary, people you. I've had unions picket my MC: I remember the meeting, time, I am not foolhardy. are divided. After a tough pri- SN: You've been a major pro- house. I've had unions picket me but it was a classified meeting So for me, it's about two mary, you don't have any money ponent of both unions and when I was Mayor for a long and I've never talked about it. things: it's about personal life as left in the campaign; you've healthcare reform. What's your time. I was called “the Union They were vehement. They to whether I want to and I'm spent it all getting past the pri- opinion about the current Buster,” I was called everything were specifically asked a couple still engaged in discussions with mary. [Senator Brown] has a lot healthcare amendment in the and I understand that. That's times 'did you know where my family as to whether I want of money. You cannot be spend- state budget that strips public their job and I think that's what Osama Bin Laden is?' At the to do it. I know what it takes to ing seven weeks raising that unions of their ability to negoti- helped build the middle class so I time, you can't call somebody a run. It takes a lot. It takes a lot money. You would need to ate healthcare? don't think anyone should have liar because you've got no infor- out of you. I told you earlier, if I spend a week or two, and then MC: I don't like it. I was also a their right to negotiate taken mation. In hindsight, I think it do it, I'm a full-time committed get out to Springfield and mayor who negotiated with the away from them. No I don't. raises even more serious ques- guy. In the two months I cam- Brockton. With a late primary unions. I understand that. I don't SN: What are your opinions tions. They were vehement. It paigned, no one would have the logistics of beating a popular have a problem in strengthening on the “Romney-care” contro- wasn't just that he wasn't there. suggested that anyone came incumbent is difficult. the executive's hand on some versy going on for the republican All I can tell you is that the re- close to campaigning, not even SN: What is dividing the De- things, but to strip others of the presidential nominee Mitt Rom- sults of the meeting I had, espe- as hard as me, no one cam- mocratic Party right now? ability to be at the table I think ney, our former governor? cially in hindsight, underscore paigned half as hard as me. And MC: In general, democrats are it's inappropriate. I actually MC: To my way of thinking, the difficulties that we have with that's fine. That's what I do, and cats and republicans are dogs. think it's un-American, and I Mitt Romney had virtually our relationship in Pakistan. I'll do it again if I run for this or Republicans tend to travel in a hope it doesn't pass. nothing to do with passing that There is a significant lack of any other office. But it's a major pack. Once they decide who SN: The current Mayor law. As a matter of fact, I may be trust. Probably a two-way street, commitment of my life for a they're with, they all go with Joseph Curtatone has voiced the only person left who remem- but it’s certainly a one-way year minimum. him. Democrats believe every- support for the amendment. bers he vetoed critical portions street. In that meeting we didn't The other part of it is I am thing will work fine in the end. I MC: Everybody is entitled to of it. His veto had to be over- just talk about that. We also still in the midst of calculating don't think that is the best ap- their own opinion. I was the written to make that law a reali- talked specifically about what is it do-able? Scott Brown is a proach in this situation. We mayor for nine years and I ty. Now he would probably be they were going to do in the War popular Senator. That doesn't have not run against a popular, fought unions on a regular basis. very happy to hear that today, against Terror. Were they going necessarily translate to “unde- incumbent, republican statewide At the end, I ended up with and the democratic line today is to help us? Were they going to featable,” I don't think that at officeholder and won since their support. I ended up with to call it “Romney-care.” stand up? Now that was also be- all. I think anybody who thinks [Senator] Ed Brooke, and that their support not because I gave Well you know what? I think fore they had tried to give over a someone cannot be defeated is a was 35 years ago. them everything they wanted he was a lousy governor for a significant portion of the country fool. At the same time that does- People need to understand this but because I never lied to them; thousand reasons. One of rea- to the Taliban. The results of the n't mean he's easy to defeat. So is not a typical statewide election I never told them we were poor sons is that he did not take a meeting; at the time it raised I'm trying to make the calcula- where democrats have the advan- when we were rich, I never told stand on healthcare. One of the questions, in hindsight, of tion as to whether that's real or tage going in, we don't. The dem- them we were rich when we reasons is that when he tried to course, it raises even more ques- not. Some of the votes he's taken ocratic nominee will not be the were poor. I never did any of kill it, he took credit for it when tions as to whether they are a lately have made it clear that he favorite. Scott Brown will be the that stuff. I treated them fairly, he thought it was to his advan- trustworthy and reliable partner. can be defeated; he's angered sig- favorite. Things change. This nificant groups of constituents. I state is not as liberal as some peo- Sally O’ Brien’s think there will be some votes in ple like to think that it is. 335 Somerville Ave. the next month or so that might SN: You've recently received 617-666-3589 make that clearer or not. flak for your “bloody” comment I'm not Don Quixote. I know while supporting labor unions a Monday 5/23: Cheapshots Comedy Club open mike 7 p.m. exactly what it takes; I know ex- few months ago. How do you Marley Mondays with Duppy Conquerors 9:30 p.m. actly what I'd have to do. Every view your comments now? Tuesday 5/24: Slowpokin' Turtle 9 p.m. time I've ever run for office, win MC: I think I picked one word Wednesday 5/25: Free Poker, lots of prizes! 8 p.m. or lose, and I've done both, I've badly. It was only badly in light Thursday 5/26: Tom Hagerty Acoustic Band 6 p.m. always been able to see a path to of the Gabby Gifford shooting. Dolly 9 p.m. office. I don't mean I should Everybody got super sensitive to Friday 5/27: Radioactive Rustlers 6 p.m. win because I'm the best candi- wording. That's fine. I under- date, I mean that's all well and stand that. I've never pretended Lowman 9 p.m. good. I've been doing this for a to be the perfectionist. I picked a Saturday 5/28: Elastic Waste Band 6 p.m. long time. I have to see the lo- word poorly and I apologized Birds of Play 9 p.m. gistics, and the thought process for it. But the thought behind it, Sunday 5/29: Frank Drake Sunday Showcase 5 p.m. and the path to it. the emotion behind it, I will nev- Greg Allison Acoustic Duo 8 p.m. The truth is, as I sit here today, er apologize for. I never did, I with the field as I know it today, never will. I am a strong propo- NEVER A COVER!!! and it could change tomorrow, nent of peoples' right to bargain www.sallyobriensbar.com I'm not worried about winning for themselves. 16 MAY 18, 2011

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CITY OF SOMERVILLE, MASSACHUSETTS CITY OF SOMERVILLE CONSERVATION COMMISSION CITY OF SOMERVILLE PURCHASING DEPARTMENT JOSEPH A. CURTATONE PURCHASING DEPARTMENT IFB # 11-69 MAYOR RFP # 11-68 The City of Somerville, through the Purchasing Department invites LEGAL NOTICE The City of Somerville, through the Purchasing Department invites sealed bids for: Somerville Conservation Commission sealed bids for: 2011 Street Resurfacing, Project 1 Public Hearing To provide complete Real Estate and Personal Property Tax Bill Services. An invitation for bids (IFB) and specifications may be obtained at Applicant: Nicholas A. Iannuzzi, Jr., Clarendon Hill Somerville, the Purchasing Department, City Hall, 93 Highland Ave., Somerville, 160 Gould Street, Suite 320, Needham, MA 02494 A request for proposal (RFP) and specifications may be obtained at MA. 02143 on or after: Wednesday, May 18, 2011. Sealed bids will be Agent: Beals Associates, Inc., 2 Thirteenth Street, Charlestown, the Purchasing Department, City Hall, 93 Highland Ave., Somerville, received at the above office until: Wednesday, June 9, 2011 at 11:00 MA 02129 MA. 02143 on or after: Monday, May 16, 2011. Sealed bids will be A.M. at which time sealed bids will be open. The Purchasing Location: 1366 Broadway Somerville, MA 02144 received at the above office until: Monday, 6/6/2011 at 11:00 A.M. at Director reserves the right to reject any or all proposals if, in her which time sealed bids will be open. The Purchasing Director sole judgment, the best interest of the City of Somerville would be The Somerville Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing reserves the right to reject any or all proposals if, in her sole judg- served by so doing. on Tuesday, May 24th 2011, at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall, 3rd floor, 93 ment, the best interest of the City of Somerville would be served by Highland Avenue, Somerville, MA, regarding a Notice of Intent so doing. A Pre-Bid Conference will be held on Wednesday June 1, 2011 at (NOI) filed pursuant to the Wetlands Protection Act, G.L. c. 131, § 40, 10:00AM, DPW 2nd Floor Conference Room, One Franey Road, for work described below. The contract term shall be for a period of three (3) years from July Somerville, MA. 1, 2011 through June 30, 2014. The NOI proposes the replacement of an existing perimeter fence The estimated project completion for 14 streets, is November 1, 2011. within the 100 foot buffer zone of the bank of the Alewife Brook. The Please contact Karen Mancini, Asst. Purchasing Director, x3412, or The contract term shall be from June 20, 2011 through June 30. 2012. applicant intends to replace the existing fence with a more decora- email [email protected], for information and proposal tive fence in the same location, utilizing as many of the existing packages. Prevailing wage rates apply to this contract. A 5% Bid Deposit will posts as possible to limit disturbance to the embankment. The be required. fence will also be relocated in several areas to eliminate slight Angela M. Allen Mass. Highway Pre-Qualification is required. encroachments on the right-of-way of Alewife Brook Parkway. Purchasing Director 617-625-6600 ext. 3400 Please contact Karen Mancini, Asst. Purchasing Director, x3412, The application can be viewed at the Mayor's Office Strategic or email [email protected], for information and bid Planning and Community Development, 93 Highland Avenue, 5/18/11 The Somerville News packages. Somerville. 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CITY OF SOMERVILLE MIDDLESEX Division Docket No. MI 10P4984EA PURCHASING DEPARTMENT The work is estimated to cost $145,000. Bids are subject to HUD IFB # 11-66 rebid Procurement Regulation #7460.8 Rev.2 and 24 CFR Part 85, and to In the Estate of: Frank Susi the minimum wage rates required by U.S. Department of Labor's The City of Somerville, through the Purchasing Department invites minimum Federal Wage Rates. Late of: Somerville, MA. 02143 sealed bids for: Date of Death: 06/14/2010 O.E.M. Repairs and Repair/Replacement Parts for Elgin 3 Wheel General Bids will be received until 2:00 p.m. Thursday, June 2, 2011 Sweepers and Green Machine Sidewalk Sweepers. at the offices of the Somerville Housing Authority Modernization NOTICE OF PETITION FOR PROBATE OF WILL Office, 30 Memorial Road, Somerville, MA 02145. General Bidders An invitation for bids (IFB) and specifications may be obtained at To all persons interested in the above captioned estate, a petition must be certified in Roofing Construction by the Division of Capital the Purchasing Department, City Hall, 93 Highland Ave., Somerville, Asset Management. has been presented requesting that a document purporting to be MA. 02143 on or after: Monday, May 16, 2011. Sealed bids will be the last will of said decedent be proved and received at the above office until: Wednesday, June 1, 2011 at 11:00 allowed and that A pre-bid conference will be held at Brady Tower, 252 Medford A.M. at which time sealed bids will be open. The Purchasing Street, Somerville, MA 02145 on Monday, May 23, 2011 at 10:00 AM., Director reserves the right to reject any or all proposals if, in her Rose Susi of Somerville, MA at which time access to roof will be made available to prospective sole judgment, the best interest of the City of Somerville would be be appointed executor/trix, named in the will to serve served by so doing. bidders. It is strongly recommended that prospective bidders attend. Without Surety The contract term shall be for a period of 3 years from 6/01/2011 through 5/31/2014. General Bids shall be accompanied by a bid deposit that is not less IF YOU DESIRE TO OBJECT THERETO, YOU OR YOUR ATTORNEY than 5% of the greatest possible bid amount and made payable to MUST FILE A WRITTEN APPEARANCE IN SAID COURT AT; Angela M. Allen the Somerville Housing Authority. 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By Cathleen Twardzik Curtatone, to the city of Tiznit, Morocco. There, we formally The Moroccan Sintir and established a sister city partner- Trance Music of the Gnawa ship,” said Rivard, who received will occur on May 21 from 1:30 a Somerville Arts Council Fel- p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Communi- lowship award. Photo by Mark Wilson ty Growing Center at 22 Vinal At the end of the official part Ave. in Somerville. It will of that journey, Rivard traveled showcase a demonstration, by to Essaouira, the place at which Mike Rivard, Somerville resi- he met Gnawa musician Mah- dent, of the Moroccan sintir, moud Guinia at his home. “He which is a three-string bass lute played sintir and taught me a that is used by the Gnawa peo- Gnawa song,” he said. ple of Morocco in their trance- At age 11, Rivard began to healing ceremonies. play guitar. Then, he “moved The rain date for this free, all to saxophone, and eventually, ages event is May 22. [to] bass.” Rivard will speak about his trip Specifically, what inspired to Morocco, as well as the influ- him to play the Moroccan Sin- ence that Moroccan music has tir? “As a bass player, I was had on his band Club d'Elf. drawn to the sound of the in- They will also play selections strument, which is a bass after from their new CD. all, and after my friend Mark At present, Rivard performs Sandman introduced me to the with two world music groups: CD, Gift of the Gnawa, by Natraj and Grand Fatilla, as well Hassan Hakmoun, my appreci- as the Boston Pops, Broadway ation for the instrument tours of Wicked, The Lion reached critical mass.” King, The Color Purple and Club d'Elf was formed in 1998. Mary Poppins, among others. Its music “draws upon electron- Mike Rivard, playing the Moroccan sintir in the Arnold Arboretum in Jamaica Plain. Formerly, he has played with ica, Moroccan Gnawa music, Morphine, John Medeski and dub, free jazz hip-hop and funk,” has been immersed in Moroccan instrumentation usually in- tled Electric Moroccoland/ So Billy Martin (MMW), Jonatha said Rivard. Further, it centers music - particularly that of the cludes bass and sintir, drums, Below. They will play at the Brooke, Aimee Mann, Shawn “around a core rhythm section - Gnawa and the Berber people of guitar, keyboards, turntables, Lizard Lounge May 20, June 24 Colvin and Paula Cole. Rivard is with the addition of different the Atlas Mountains. oud and various ethnic percus- and July 8, and at the Regattabar a recipient of the Boston Music special guests for each show.” However, “The band is collec- sion instruments. In addition, on August 12. Award in 2007 for Outstanding Importantly, “When Brahim tive and draws upon a pool of horns, laptop, vocals, dance and “In the future, their “plans in- Jazz Act. Fribgane, joined the band, he in- over 50 musicians, who float in other elements can be present - clude touring to promote the “In December of 2009, I ac- troduced us to Moroccan trance and out of the band - so, with depending on the performance,” CD, and hopefully, traveling to companied a delegation from influences,” he said. each performance a different ar- said Rivard. Morocco to perform at festi- Somerville, led by Mayor Joseph For the past eight years, Rivard ray of players is assembled. The The band's new release is enti- vals,” he said. Berklee volunteers APARTMENT RENTALS for New Orleans EAST BOSTON - 1 BEDROOM - 1 BATH Modern unit in a brick building. High ceilings, recovery washer/dryer in basement. Off street parking. Available Now! $1,000 SOMERVILLE - 2 BEDROOMS - 1 BATH First floor apartment, walking distance to Davis Square. Eat-in-kitchen, hardwood floors, coin op washer/dryer in unit, deck, very close to public transportation. 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One was inspired by the sacrifices of a family member serving overseas, while Heyman had wanted to help since the initial crisis, and was The Norton Group affected by the idea that the city’s unique ethnic and cultural hybrid could be 699 Broadway, Somerville, MA 02144 threatened by disaster. A third was moved by news reports of X’s and numbers painted on homes, and is encouraged by new graffiti images conveying fierce grit 617-623-6600 and hope. According to Berklee Publicist Margot Edwards,“While the Musicians' Village has seen significant improvement, there is still much work to be done.” 18 MAY 18, 2011

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Skunk of the SCULs: Renegade artist extraordinaire

By Andrew Firestone cony, to the more recent, small- er, and pose-able Chastique, to Skunk, real name unknown, of the intricate and regal Hathor, Somerville is a unique culture Skunk's art is a steam punk spir- force in the 'Ville. From his ex- it merged with a modern-day cursions on Saturday nights techno-fetish, with a hint of the riding in his self-designed dis- chia-pet thrown in to boot. “My co-ball “Cloudbuster” bicycle, goal is to make my robots last known as the leader of the hundreds of years and outlive “nerd biker gang” SCUL and me,” said Skunk, “make 'em su- his giant robot, which often per strong as cute as I can so that startles individuals, perched they'll be taken care of.” atop his apartment. However, Skunk takes used parts, bro- these brief instances of an indi- ken tools, and old machinery to vidual only scratch the surface compose his adorable scrap- of Skunk's artistic philosophi- metal men, taking care to devel- cal leanings, encouraging one op his craftsmanship over the and all to be “a superhero ver- last several years. sion of themselves.” “I know when I'm almost Skunk has been in the bike done, I start making beeps and business for a while now, on whistles, and I say “ow” when I Photo by Andrew Firestone hand to layout website and weld their arms on and stuff, frame designs for custom bike- because you look in their faces makers Seven Cycles of Water- and you can definitely see a Hathor the mighty,Egyptian goddess of war and wine. town. As such, the graphic character,” he said. designer has taken some lessons Aside from robots, sold from he said, saying the sculptures realized that “giant killer ro- rockets,” adding more features from his peers in welding, and Skunkedelia.com, Skunk also originated with a bike-chain bots” had a glint of fun to and futuristic gizmos as he goes, put his skills to use over the last builds futuristic laser guns moose he welded for a friend. them, but insists that his new- he says that there are no wide eight years creating and develop- and light sabers, non-func- He was inspired by a silly, yet er, smaller ones are more like plans for automaton takeovers. ing his own style of robot art. tioning of course, to add to menacing clawed contraption “party-robots.” “I don't worry about planning From the mighty Mobot who the fun. “I started building from a Gary Larson cartoon in While Skunk says he'll keep [what I build],” he said. “I just looks out over Winter Hill bal- whatever came into my mind,” the “Far Side” comic strip, and making “robots, ray guns and try to have a lot of fun.”

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Wednesday, May 18 5:30pm Ablevision 12:30pm Somerville Housing Authority 9:00am GRIT 12:00am Free Speech TV 6:00pm Al Jazeera DC 1:00pm (LIVE) Bongoman 10:00am Somerville News Reading 6:00am Flipside 7:00pm (LIVE) Tele Magazine 2-5:00pm Community Forums 11:00am Nossa Gente e Costumes 7:00am Arabic Hour 8:00pm (LIVE) Fouye Zo Nan Kalalou 5:00pm Tele Kreyol 12:00noon Democracy Now! 8:00am Democracy Now! 10:30pm Physician Focus 6:00pm Tele Magazine 1:30pm Somerville Housing Authority 9:00am GRIT 11:00pm Captain Solo 7:00pm Somerville News Reading 2:00pm Thom Hartmann Show 10:00am Abugida TV Friday, May 20 8:00pm Grit TV 3:00pm Community Forums 11:00am Somerville News Reading 12:00am Free Speech TV 9:00pm Nossa Gente e Costumes 6:00pm Al Jazeera 12noon Democracy Now! 6:00am Changes in Health Care 10:00pm Wrestling Talk 7:00pm Art @ SCATV 1:00pm The Struggle 8:00am Democracy Now! 11:00pm Sonic Lobotomy 1:30pm Animal Agenda 9:00am GRIT TV Sunday, May 22 7:30pm Healthy Hypnosis 2:00pm Thom Hartmann 9:30am Somerville News Reading 12:00am Free Speech TV 8:30pm Steve Katsos Show 3:00pm (LIVE) Medical Tutor 10:30am Katie Couric @ Tufts 6:00am Rompendo em Fe 9:00pm Dedilhando A Saudade 3:30pm Tribuna Medica 12:00noon Democracy Now! 7:00am Vida Na TV (2) Tuesday May 24 4:00pm Life Matters 1:00pm The Expert Series 8:00am In Season, Out of Season 12:00am Free Speech TV 5:00pm CommonSense 1:30pm Cook w/Georgia & Dez 8:30am The Atheist Viewpoint 6:00am Heritage Park Baptist Church 5:30pm Healer in Every House 2:00pm Thom Hartmann Show 9:00am Grit TV 7:00am Perils for Pedestrians 6:00pm Al Jazeera DC 3:00pm Inside Talk 10:00am Christian Assembly 8:00am Democracy Now! 7:00pm (LIVE) Chita Tande 4:00pm Neighborhood Cooking w/ Candy Gold 11:00am International Church of God 9:00am Somerville News Reading 8:00pm (LIVE) Somerville Pundits 4:30pm Money On Your Mind 12noon S'ville Housing Authority 10:00am Tele Kreyol 8:30pm (LIVE) Somer-Time 5:00pm Real Estate Answer Show 12:30noon Somerville Hospital 11:00am CommonSense 9:30pm (LIVE) The Freemont Show 5:30pm Your Money, Your Life 1:00pm Waltham Philharmonic Orch. 12:00noon Democracy Now! 10:00pm The Smoki Dick Show 6:00pm Al Jazeera DC 2:00pm The Road to Recovery 11:00pm Art @ SCATV 7:00pm Fernando's Hideaway 2:30pm El Poder de Elegir 1:00pm The Commonwealth Report Thursday, May 19 8:00pm Visual Radio 3:00pm Inside Talk (2) 1:30pm Active Aging 12:00am Free Speech TV 9:00pm Razormore 3:30pm Shrink Rap 2:00pm The Thom Hartmann Show 6:00am In Season, Out of Season 9:30pm Bandwidth TV 4:00pm Dedilhando A Saudade 3:00pm Robyn & Max Exercise 6:30am Eckankar 10:00pm Sound Off 5:00pm Ethiopian Satelite TV 3:30pm Esoteric Science 7:00am Heritage Baptist Church 11:00pm Juprey Promotions 6:00pm Abugida TV 4:00pm Programa Vida Na TV 8:00am Democracy Now! Saturday, May 21 7:00pm African TV Network 5:00pm (LIVE) Poet to Poet 9:00am GRIT TV 12:00am Free Speech TV 8:00pm Tele Magazine 5:30pm Jeff Jam 9:30am Active Aging 6:00am Arabic Hour 9:00pm GAIN TV 6:00pm Al Jazeera DC 11:00am S'ville News Reading 7:00am GAY USA 10:00pm Reclaiming Their Voice 7:00pm Art @ SCATV 12:00noon Democracy Now! 8:00am The Struggle 11:00pm Changes In Health Care 7:30pm (LIVE) Greater Somerville w/Joe Lynch 1:00pm African TV Network 8:30pm Animal Agenda Monday, May 23 8:00pm (LIVE) Dead Air Live Show 2:00pm Thom Hartmann 9:00am Festival Kreyol 12:00am Free Speech TV 3:00pm Tele Lakay 10:00am Tele Galaxie 6:00am Heritage Park Church 9:00pm (LIVE) Somerville Biking News 4:00pm Live Response 11:00am Dead Air Live Show 7:00am Reclaiming Their Voice 10:00pm Perils For Pedestrians 5:00pm Improv Toolkit w/Nadira 12:00pm Reeling: The Movie review 8:00am Democracy Now! 11:00pm The Expert Series City Cable TV Schedule for the Week

Wednesday, May 18 5/10/11 5/16/11 1:00am: (15) Vocational Ed. Awards 2011 9:00am: (13/16) B2Green Expo 8:30pm: (15) Superintendent Awards - WSNS 2:00pm: (15) Innovative Sciences Award Presentation 1:30am: (13/16) The Mayor's Report 9:00am: (15) Innovative Sciences Award Presentation 9:00pm: (15) 2011 Special Olympics 7:00pm: (13/16) Spring Clean Up Highlights 2:00am: (13/16) Education, Programs & Instruction Subcommittee 5/9/11 11:30am: (15) Our Schools, Our City Friday, May 20 7:00pm: (15) Kid Stuff 2:00am: (15) Our Schools, Our City 12:00pm: (13/16) School Committee Meeting - 12:00am: (13/16) The Aldermen's Hour 7:10pm: (13/16) Congressional Update REPLAY OF 5/16/11 9:00am: (13/16) Legally Speaking 12:00am: (15) Noble Laureate in Chemistry at SHS 7:30pm: (15) String Spring Fling at SHS 12:00pm: (15) Kid Stuff w/Michelle Mulvena 12:30am: (13/16) Best Retail Practices Seminar 7:40pm: (13/16) Talking Business 12:30pm: (15) SHS Football/Basketball Cheerleaders 9:00am: (15) Innovative Sciences Award Presentation 1:00am: (15) SHS Football/Basketball Cheerleading 8:20pm: (13/16) Inner Belt/Brick Bottom Meeting - 2010-11 11:30am: (15) Healey School Spring Concert 2010-11 5/16/11 1:15pm: (15) SHS Spring Concert 12:00pm: (13/16) B2Green Expo 1:25am: (13/16) SomerVision Steering Committee 9:00pm: (15) Innovative Sciences Award Presentation 7:00pm: (13/16) Honoring Fred Lund 5/10/11 12:05pm: (15) 2011 Youth Peace Conference “The Fred Lund Art Exhibit” Sunday, May 22 1:30am: (15) Superintendent Awards - WSNS 12:15pm: (13/16) Congressional Update 7:00pm: (15) Healey School Spring Concert 12:00am: (13/16) Spring Clean Up Highlights 2:00am: (15) 2011 Special Olympics 12:45pm: (13/16) Inner Belt/Brickbottom Meeting 7:25pm: (15) SHS Boys' Basketball 2010-11 12:00am: (15) Kid Stuff 9:00am: (13/16) The Mayor's Report 5/16/11 7:30pm: (13/16) Talking Business 12:10am: (13/16) Congressional Update 9:00am: (15) Mayor's Athletic Achievement Awards 7:00pm: (13/16) B2Green Expo 8:05pm: (15) Vocational Ed. Awards 2011 12:30am: (15) String Spring Fling at SHS 9:15am: (15) SHS Spring Concert 7:00pm: (15) Superintendent Awards - 3rd Quarter 8:10pm: (13/16) B2Green Expo 12:40am: (13/16) Talking Business 12:00pm: (13/16) Spring Clean Up Highlights 7:20pm: (13/16) The Mayor's Report 8:30pm: (13/16) The Mayor's Report 1:20am: (13/16) Inner Belt/Brick Bottom Meeting - 12:00pm: (15) Kid Stuff 5/16/11 7:50pm: (13/16) Inner Belt/Brickbottom Meeting 9:00pm: (13/16) Special Board of Aldermen Meeting 5/16/11 12:10pm: (13/16) Congressional Update 2:00am: (15) Innovative Sciences Award Presentation 5/2/11 9:00pm: (15) Innovative Sciences Award Presentation 12:30pm: (15) String Spring Fling at SHS 12:00pm: (13/16) Senior Circuit 9:10pm: (15) Kid Stuff Tuesday, May 24 12:40pm: (13/16) Talking Business 12:00pm: (15) Kid Stuff Thursday, May 19 12:00am: (13/16) B2Green Expo 1:20pm: (13/16) Inner Belt/Brick Bottom Meeting - 12:35pm: (13/16) B2Green Expo 12:00am: (13/16) Honoring Fred Lund 12:00am: (15) Superintendent Awards - 3rd Quarter 5/16/11 “The Fred Lund Art Exhibit” 12:30pm: (15) Healey School Spring Concert 12:20am: (13/16) The Mayor's Report 2:00pm: (15) Innovative Sciences Award Presentation 12:00am: (15) Healey School Spring Concert 1:00pm: (13/16) Legally Speaking 12:50am: (13/16) Inner Belt/Brickbottom Meeting 7:00pm: (13/16) Spring Clean Up Highlights w/Michelle Mulvena 12:25am: (15) SHS Boys' Basketball 2010-11 5/16/11 7:00pm: (15) Kid Stuff 1:00pm: (15) Vocational Ed. Awards 2011 12:30am: (13/16) Talking Business 2:00am: (15) Innovative Sciences Award Presentation 7:10pm: (13/16) Congressional Update 1:30pm: (13/16) The Mayor's Report 1:05am: (15) Vocational Ed. Awards 2011 9:00am: (13/16) Congressional Update 7:30pm: (15) String Spring Fling at SHS 2:00pm: (13/16) Education, Programs & Instruction 1:10am: (13/16) B2Green Expo 9:00am: (15) Healey School Spring Concert Subcommittee 5/9/11 7:40pm: (13/16) Talking Business 1:30am: (13/16) The Mayor's Report 11:30am: (15) SHS Spring String Fling Concert 2:00pm: (15) Our Schools, Our City 8:20pm: (13/16) Inner Belt/Brick Bottom Meeting - 2:00am: (13/16) Special Board of Aldermen Meeting 12:00pm: (13/16) Senior Circuit 5/2/11 5/16/11 7:00pm: (13/16) Senior Circuit 12:35pm: (13/16) Education, Programs & Instruction 9:00pm: (15) Innovative Sciences Award Presentation 7:00pm: (15) Kid Stuff 2:10am: (15) Kid Stuff Subcommittee 5/9/11 Saturday, May 21 7:35pm: (13/16) B2Green Expo 9:00am: (13/16) Education, Programs & 1:15pm: (15) SHS Girls' Basketball 2010-11 Instruction Subcommittee 5/9/11 12:00am: (13/16) Spring Clean Up Highlights 7:30pm: (15) Healey School Spring Concert 7:00pm: (13/16) Senior Circuit 9:00am: (15) Our Schools, Our City 12:00am: (15) Kid Stuff 8:00pm: (13/16) Legally Speaking 7:00pm: (15) All-City Elementary Spring Concert 11:30am: (15) 2011 Special Olympics 12:10am: (13/16) Congressional Update w/Michelle Mulvena 7:35pm: (13/16) Legally Speaking 8:00pm: (15) Vocational Ed. Awards 2011 12:00pm: (13/16) Senior Circuit 12:30am: (15) String Spring Fling at SHS w/Michelle Mulvena 8:30pm: (13/16) The Mayor's Report 12:30pm: (15) Noble Laureate in Chemistry at SHS 12:40am: (13/16) Talking Business 8:05pm: (13/16) Retail Best Practices Seminar 9:00pm: (13/16) Education, Programs & Instruction 12:35pm: (13/16) Congressional Update 1:20am: (13/16) Inner Belt/Brick Bottom Meeting - 8:30pm: (15) Youth Peace Conference 2011 5/16/11 Subcommittee 5/9/11 1:05pm: (13/16) The Aldermen's Hour 9:30pm: (13/16) The Aldermen's Hour 2:00am: (15) Innovative Sciences Award Presentation 9:00pm: (15) Our Schools, Our City 3:30pm: (15) Superintendent Awards - WSNS 12:00am: (13/16) Senior Circuit Monday, May 23 7:00pm: (13/16) The Aldermen's Hour 12:00pm: (13/16) Spring Clean Up Highlights 12:00am: (13/16) Senior Circuit 12:00am: (15) All-City Elementary Spring Concert 7:00pm: (15) Noble Laureate in Chemistry at SHS 12:00pm: (15) Kid Stuff 12:00am: (15) Kid Stuff 12:35am: (13/16) Legally Speaking 7:30pm: (13/16) Best Retail Practices Seminar 12:10pm: (13/16) Congressional Update w/Michelle Mulvena 12:35am: (13/16) B2Green Expo 8:00pm: (15) SHS Football/Basketball Cheerleading 12:30pm: (15) String Spring Fling at SHS 1:05am: (13/16) Retail Best Practices Seminar 12:30am: (15) Healey School Spring Concert 2010-11 12:40pm: (13/16) Talking Business 1:30pm: (15) Youth Peace Conference 2011 1:00am: (13/16) Legally Speaking 8:25pm: (13/16) SomerVision Steering Committee 1:20pm: (13/16) Inner Belt/Brick Bottom Meeting - w/Michelle Mulvena 2:30pm: (13/16) The Aldermen's Hour MAY 18, 2011 23

OFF THE SHELF by Doug Holder Michelle Hoover writes a tale of two women Michelle Hoover is a petite woman but her writ- ing is anything but diminutive. In her critically ac- claimed novel The Quickening she writes of the friendship of two farm women during the early part of last century. These women and their sig- nificant others speak plainly, but the subtext of what they say is loaded. Hoover, who was born in Iowa and is from a long line of farmers, captures the hardscrabble life of these straight-no-chaser SOMERVILLE women. Hoover currently teaches at Boston Uni- versity and Grub Street in Boston, Mass. I spoke edited by Doug Holder with Hoover on my Somerville Community Ac- Lyrical cess TV’ Poet to Poet: Writer to Writer. stories which were the basis of my research. I did Robert K. Johnson is a retired English professor from Suffolk Doug Holder: Your first novel The Quickening historical research but I found it went against University in Boston, Mass. He is also a consulting editor for was a huge success. You ever worry that your sec- what I was doing. the Ibbetson Street Press of Somerville, MA, and a member ond book might not measure up to your first— DH: In the harsh and unforgiving lives that Eni- of the Bagel Bards. His latest collection of poetry From Mist you know the sophomore jinx? dina and Mary lived there was the church. The to Shadow (Ibbetson Street) was selected as a "Must Read" by Michelle Hoover: I do. You want to do some- church offered a respite, the one place where these the Mass. Book Award. thing different. It’s hard. I am excited about my women would have the chance to address spiritu- new book—but certain aspects of it will be totally al concerns, to transcend their day to day grind. different from the first. I think the next book has However, the minister Borden had a major lapse a lot of promise though. in his ministry, as he was brought down to earth A WONDER: DH: What is the next book about? by the loneliness of his calling. Do you view reli- TO STAND WITH HIS RIGHT ARM MH: It is about two of my great aunts who dis- gion as a front, offering the illusion of an afterlife appeared from the family right after WW II. They for people with a very unsatisfying real life here on not even knowing were quite young. They were never heard from the material plain? it's scratching his chest again. MH: I don’t think religion is always a bad thing. while his left arm DH: Like poetry, every word counts in your A lot of my family is religious; I am more of an ag- writing. With an economy of words you write a nostic. I am suspicious of the self-righteousness dangles at his side very evocative novel. that religion can take on. A sort of “I am better prosaic as hung wash MH: I am a terrible poet. I grew up in a family than you because I believe in God.” Borden has a where simple language was preferred. When I lapse. Bordon is human. Mary uses religion to --but then to flash took my tests to get into grad school my vocabu- prop herself up. I don’t think it is bad that people from the dark wings lary got the lowest score. So I had to work on that. have religion if it helps them. I don’t like people This stripped down language works with these who use their religion against other people. into the ballet's two ladies in The Quickening. I wanted it some- DH: No one could accuse you of writing a stage-bright flow thing like the landscape—very plain and flat. Chick Lit novel. There is nothing glib, or su- and be instant poetry. Gertrude Stein wanted her sentences to evoke a perficial about this work. Do you think you can certain message and so do I. reach a wide audience with these straight-no- DH: The Quickening sounds authentic. How chaser women? much research did you put into this - to get it MH: I would hope so. I was hoping to create a just right? new woman heroine with Enidina. She is very dif- LIKE A PRIVATE EYE MH: My grandmother’s journal that I used was ferent from me—big-boned and awkward. Mary is only 15 pages long. In the beginning of the book the more typical character you would find in Chick While her expert fingers one of the ladies, Mary, almost kills her husband Lit. She has her own darkness too. But both of search for Frank by feeding him chicken when he was sick. these women are very stoic, no navel-gazing—the tight knots And that really happened. But that was only a few type that if they have problems they would keep it sentences in a long book. For instance, pigs are to themselves. I admire this but I can see how it slaughtered in the novel. Now I never slaughtered can be harmful. starting from a pig, but my uncles told me how it was done. My DH: You said in an interview that your charac- our necks down, family gets together every February in Arizona ters are like the landscape. Don’t we all take on and tells stories and sing songs - all that kind of characteristics of the landscape? a masseuse's stuff. They are a bunch of old farmers. That’s how MH: I think so. I am part of my characters' land- I got the story right, by getting all these oral his- scape. I find the farmland of the Midwest beauti- tories from my family. I wanted to get personal ful—other people may not. investigation soon uncovers Ms.Cam’s Answers from page 14 who among us Answers wears the disguise 1. They are called “bones” 6. A Midsummer Night’s 10. The Mall of America of a carefree smile. Dream 2. Wisteria Lane 11. It is called a “tittle” 7. Barbara Walters - Robert K. Johnson 3. “Bookkeeper” and “Book- keeping” 8. Saffron is the most costly 12. It was written on April 15, 1775 by Samuel John- 4. Evander Holyfield 9. General William West- To have your work considered for the Lyrical send it to: son moreland Doug Holder, 25 School St.; Somerville, MA 02143. 5. Curling [email protected] 24 MAY 18, 2011