VOL. 9 NO. 21 SOMERVILLE, MASS. WEDNESDAY, MAY 26, 2021 TWENTY-FIVE CENTS Inside: Public-private partnership plan progresses at 90 Washington St.

By Joe Creason The Somerville Redevelopment Authority meeting began without any comment from the public on Wednesday, May 19. Greg Karczews- ki, President at US2, was a guest presenter at the meeting. US2 is the Master Developer for the Union Square project which is currently un- der construction. US2 is responsible for the development of a Luxury cruising couple sites, including D2 and D3.1, which will in the 80s complement the new MBTA station being built page 3 in the Union Square area. “With regards to the D2 site, if you’ve been around there anytime recently you will have no- ticed increasing levels of activity. Current tasks on site include foundation work, utilities and we will begin work on the T station elevator soon,” The new MBTA station under construction in the Union Square area has been progressing steadily, although Karczewski said. the timeline for completion of the station's elevator has been pushed back. — Photo courtesy of MassDOT According to Karczewski, Continued on page 4 Bringing art to the Blessing of the Bay Boathouse Blessing of the Bay is a slice of nature right here PILOT ordinance in urban Somerville. The boathouse is home in the works to a canoe and kayak rental plus a rowing club. page 5 Now they are adding some great art. This sign and art installation celebrates Bless- ing of the Bay Park’s ecological and recreation- al importance to Somerville and the Mystic. A “wave façade” of blue ribbons will echo the sur- face of the water. A pattern of shapes that re- semble an eye, leaf, fish, or boat will cover the installation, each featuring an image of the river captured by members of the community. On Sunday, May 23, artists hosted an on-site, socially-distanced workshop for members of the public to contribute photographs and origi- nal artworks of the Mystic to be integrated into the wave façade. The project is being done in partnership with Make way for artists, Carolyn Lewenberg and Jessica Finch, Carnaval Selbert Perkins Designs, and is being funded in page 12 part by a challenge grant from Mass Develop- Original works of art and photographs were contributed by the public and put on display at the Blessing of ment’s Commonwealth Places Program. the Bay Boathouse last Sunday. More photos of the event are on page 11. — Photos by Claudia Ferro 2••MAY 26, 2021

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Wednesday Partly Cloudy 89°/68° 22% 11% SW 16 mph May 26 The views and opinions expressed in Newstalk do not necessarily reflect those of The Somerville Times, its publisher or staff. The column has many contributors. Thursday Partly Cloudy 80°/52° 10% 6% NNW 12 mph Meet at the corner of McGrath Hwy. and Broadway at the May 27 former gas station lot (empty lot across from Foss Park) on Friday Wednesday, May 26, at 6:00 p.m., for a rally to demand that Partly Cloudy 62°/52° 25% 12% ENE 11 mph May 28 MassDOT prioritize the safety of people over the speed of cars. Tell MassDOT to: Accelerate McGrath/Mystic Ave. im- Saturday Rain 64°/54° 34% 22% E 12 mph provements, Create Blakeley Ave. crosswalk now, enact traffic May 29 calming measures now, and erect sound barriers along Rte. I-93 to reduce noise pollution. Local officials attending in- Sunday Partly Cloudy 67°/55° 24% 17% ENE 13 mph clude: Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley, State Reps Chris- May 30 tine Barber and Mike Connolly, Mayor Joe Curtatone, City Councillors Matt McLaughlin (Ward 1) and Jesse Clingan Monday Rain 73°/60° 29% 16% ESE 11 mph (Ward 4). The public is invited to sign the petition to Mass- May 31 DOT. Attendees must follow Somerville’s Covid-19 mask and Tuesday social distancing policy. Organized by Somerville Alliance for Rain 78°/60° 36% 19% SW 9 mph Safe Streets ([email protected] June 1 ******************************* NOTE: Conditions subject to change. Always check a daily forecast prior to activities that can be affected by the weather. Somerville will join with the state in lifting remaining COVID-19 restrictions on Saturday, May 29. Please note, as of May 29, state guidelines will still require face coverings to be worn on public transit, in rideshares and taxis, in healthcare facilities, and in other settings hosting vulnerable populations, TheSomervilleTimes.com such as congregate care settings. Until May 29, face coverings remain mandatory in indoor public spaces and also outdoors Comments of the Week when 6-foot social distancing is not possible. For more infor- mation on the state’s reopening plan and guidelines, visit mass. Response to: MassDOT postpones safety improvements to gov/reopening. All persons age 12 or older are currently eli- McGrath Highway gible for vaccination. For information on how to schedule an appointment, visit www.somervillema.gov/vaccine or call the Joe says: statewide helpline at 2-1-1. For more information and regular The Mystic and McGrath intersection is indeed a complete mess. It should be entirely redesigned COVID-19 updates, visit www.somervillema.gov/coronavirus in a way that both enhances safety of pedestrians as well as significantly improves the movement and sign up for city alerts at www.somervillema.gov/Alerts. of cars. It should be possible for vehicles to efficiently cross I-93, get on I-93 going either direction Community members are encouraged to sign up for every alert from either side, and get in and out of Assembly Square. And there should be a way for pedes- method: phone call, text, email. Also follow FB.com/Somervil- leCity and @SomervilleCity. trians to cross the area safely without slowing down traffic. It seems like a great place for several ******************************* interconnecting underground pedestrian/bike tunnels. Happy birthday this week to several locals: Continued on page 7 Response to: Somerville Police respond to shooting Jaycee Banks2000 says: Waiting on the city counsel to address all this crime in the city lately but of course they won’t. They are too busy building bike lanes and Defunding the Police… ridiculous! 699 Broadway, Somerville, MA 02144 [email protected] Casimir H. Prohosky Jr. says: www.thesomervilletimes.com Just about the dumbest comment ever. Do you even follow the crime reports? Crime in this city is so low there is hardly anything to report at all. Yes, random shootings will happen, and 617-666-4010 • Fax: 617-628-0422 other things. There are bad people everywhere. But your obviously politically skewed inter- pretation is clearly biased. You’re either lying or completely delusional. Too bad if the truth www.facebook.com/ @somervilletimes thesomervilletimes hurts. Say “ouch”.

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Life in the Ville by Jimmy Del Ponte Cruising in the 80's This is the true sto- started beating like mad. But he didn't ry of a car that had a want to sell it to me because it needed a life and personality lot of work like a radiator, the A/C was of its own. A vehicle broken and it had some rot. It wouldn't that transported col- even start! orful characters, and Because we were friends, he would only made the rounds in take … $30! 30 bucks! My pals pushed more ways than one it from his house on the top of the street way, on the streets of 1980's Somerville. down to our driveway with me steering, There was a former policeman that and very excited about my Caddy. My lived up my street and he owned a very Dad was on the phone in the kitchen cool black 1973 Cadillac Fleetwood when it rolled into the driveway. Looking Brougham. Every time I went by this car out the window, I heard him loudly say, Of course, we were making silly com- phone this morning that we were picking I marveled at its elegance. I actually day- "My son just parked the biggest (exple- ments out the window to pedestrians. up and dropping people off all day. Such dreamed about owning a car like that. If tive) Cadillac I've ever seen in the drive- Gas was around $1.25 a gallon back a great day! I was walking home I'd always stop and way!" then. We gassed up and hit the streets You can imagine the looks we got when take in its sleek lines, look in the win- One of my friends helped me install the of Somerville to celebrate my thirtieth we piled out of that limo-like Caddy dows, and fantasize driving it to Las Ve- used radiator I bought at Nissenbaums birthday on July 28, 1983. dressed ridiculously, all over the city. That gas or Fort Lauderdale or Revere Beach! junk yard, and I was off and running, and As I said, my pal Dave S. was the des- 1973 Fleetwood Brougham was like driv- Then it happened. Around 1982, I stalling occasionally, but it was a blast. I ignated driver that day and I loaded the ing around in my living room. What a heard my neighbor was selling it. He put was in the band The Echos at the time so best of the best of my pals – the crazi- birthday, what a car, what great bunch of a lot of miles on it and it didn't want to that was on my front plate. est of the crazies – in for a rolling party. friends. What a year 1983 was. put any more money into it. My heart I turned 30 years old in 1983. To cel- There were childhood friends, a fraternity I just found out that a very good Somer- ebrate, we had a rolling party. My dear brother from Emerson, and bandmates. ville friend also had a black Fleetwood friend and fellow Somerville musician Among the birthday guests were Jay, Brougham around the same time. She Dave S. volunteered to be the designat- Dave E, John, and Archie. There were two was given the nickname "Gangsta Mom." ed driver. Seven of my friends, including more guys with us that I can't really re- A few years later the old beast was start- the driver, piled in for a rolling birthday member. I think it was Mark A., Charlie ing to fail but it was still fun cruising in party. Because I was very immature, and V., Ron B, Jerry A., Jimmy M., or Jimmy it. We had a phone on a cord that led to also a theater buff, I had a collection of L., I can't recall. It was 37 years ago! nowhere, just for looks. When the air silly hats, goofy sunglasses, and colorful We were all decked out in our kooky conditioner broke, we drove around with kerchiefs. My friends wore fedoras, scally helmets, bandannas, sunglasses and oth- the windows up so people would think caps, army helmets, and a motorcycle cop er various obnoxious attire. The birthday we had A/C. helmet with a built-in microphone. crew looked like a bunch of nuts (and In 1983, Dirty Laundry, Sexual Heal- we were). Dave chauffeured us from one ing, and Separate Ways were on the radio. establishment to another encompassing With our competent designated driver, most of Somerville. Some of the places we went Steppin 'Out, but always tried do we hit were The Venice Cafe, Johnny D's, the Safety Dance. However, occasionally The Rosebud, The Coronet (currently the cops still had to tell us to Beat It. Redbones) Khoury's State Spa and, of Three of my pals from that epic day are course, The Embassy Lounge on Somer- no longer with us. Rest In Peace Archie, ville Ave. John G. and Dave E. The ‘73 Fleetwood I remember when we pulled up right is long gone. All I have left from it is the onto the sidewalk in front of Primo's hood ornament, and many great memo- or Mama Leone's. Our driver and life- ries of a zany birthday with some of my time friend Dave S. reminded me on the best friends in 1983 Somerville.

Singer Rachel Sumner online performance

Join folk singer-songwriter Rachel Sumner for an online set of acoustic music that will include traditional bluegrass/old time songs, original songs, and cover songs from favorites like Bob Dylan, Patsy Cline, and Johnny Cash. Wednes- day, June 2, at 1:00 p.m. If you would like to join the performance email Debby Higgins at [email protected] or call 617-625-6600 ext. 2321 to re- ceive the ZOOM link. Presented by the Somerville Council on Aging. 4••MAY 26, 2021

By Jim Clark Angry customer takes it out on barstool Somerville Police officers were ing in the direction of Stop and Fabian-Dubon walked into the glass shelves which held numer- Fabian-Dubon reportedly ad- dispatched to Fasika Ethiopian Shop on McGrath Highway. bar and requested to be served ous bottles of alcohol. The glass mitted to police that he had con- Restaurant on Broadway last Fabian-Dubon was located on an alcoholic beverage. Due to shelves broke/shattered and the sumed eight Corona Light beers. Saturday evening on reports of Mystic Avenue behind the Stop Fabian-Dubon's level of intoxi- bottles fell onto the counter and He was placed under arrest and a dispute. and Shop, hiding in the bushes cation, the bartender refused to floor. At the time of the incident, transported in the prisoner As units were responding to near the loading dock. He was serve him, at which time he be- three patrons and three employ- transport vehicle to the Somer- the location, Somerville Con- detained by officers and hand- came extremely angry. ees were in Fasika. ville Police Station where he was trol informed responding units cuffed. Fabian-Dubon reportedly Photographs of the damage booked on charges of destruc- that the defendant, Javier Fabi- Police officers spoke to an em- picked up a bar stool and threw to the bottles and shelves were tion of property over $1200 and an-Dubon, fled the scene head- ployee of Fasika, who stated that it behind the bar at a wall of taken. disorderly conduct. Crime Tip Hotline: 617-776-7210 Do your part - Leave a message on our tip hotline answering machine – All calls are confidential – Your Privacy is Assured. If you choose, you can leave your name and phone number and your call will be returned (not required). Help Keep Somerville Safe! SOMERVILLE POLICE CRIME LOG Arrests: at Laurel Ter. on warrant with a dangerous weapon, miscellaneous common law Broadway on charges of de- Mya Wilborn, of Roxbury, charges of furnishing a false trespassing, disorderly con- violation. struction of property over May 23, 6:28 p.m., arrested ID to arresting law enforce- duct, larceny from a build- Javier Fabian Dubon, May $1200 and disorderly con- ment, assault and battery ing, resisting arrest, and 23, 10:41 p.m., arrested at duct.

• 100% completely anonymous • Easy and secure Powered by: • Text messages can be sent from anywhere at any time Text-A-Tip Simply text the phone number “TIP411” ( 847411 ) and put “617spd” at the beginning of your text message. If your message requires an emergency Text a Tip to the SPD from anywhere! response PLEASE DO NOT TEXT and instead call 9-1-1. Public-private partnership plan progresses at 90 Washington St. CONT. FROM PG 1 the D2 property closed in De- a temporary ADA path and an cember of 2020 and has been alternative access point from the under construction ever since. Charlestown and Allen Street “I understand the timelines intersection. There will also be don't align with the station bike facilities for T workers and slated to be finished in Octo- commuters. ber and the elevator is not, do In other news, the Redevelop- you have any sense of how long ment Authority is overseeing the that gap will be?” asked Patrick progression of a project centered McCormick. around creating a public-private Though the elevator will not partnership development of a be completed at the same time site located at 90 Washington as other site amenities, US2 be- Street. lieves that the surrounding lab The Covid-19 pandemic is facilities should be ready to open included in the list of compli- by the first quarter of 2022 and cations which have plagued the that residential units should be multi-phase process so far, and ready by 2023. though the project has already “We’re working every day been approved and the proper- with the T to manage that crit- ty at 90 Washington Street has The ongoing efforts to create a public-private partnership development of the 90 Washington Street site was one of the key items ical path for the elevator. We’re been acquired, there have been discussed at the recent meeting of the Somerville Redevelopment Authority. hopeful that after the first of the some delays in the phase 3 early year we will have the elevator decision of project delineation. tor of Economic Development premium for building verti- Galligani informed the Rede- running,” Karczewski said. “The Building CommitteeTom Galligani. cally,” Galligani said, “You’re velopment Authority that the In the interim without an ele- has not done an effective job While studying options for po- basically building the public Building Committee would vator, Karczewski says that US2 of communicating to the SRA tential building approaches, city safety portion of the building, pursue a standalone design will be working with the city or the City Council about any Planning and Public Safety staff and then a separate building for the Public Safety building, and the MBTA on providing decisions they’ve made about a noticed logistical challenges to on top of it, they don’t get to which will be accompanied access for pedestrians from the standalone project or a vertical some of the construction plans. share a central core which in- by private retailers in the sur- north side of the station with integration project,” said Direc- “In particular, there’s a cost creases costs.” rounding space. MAY 26, 2021••5 PILOT ordinance draft moves forward differed from the expectations on the PILOT Task Force, the By Joe Creason of some councilors which were Boston ordinance differs from On Thursday, May 20, the established in discussions from the proposed Somerville draft Somerville City Council’s Legis- previous meetings about the in that the mayor of Boston, lative Matters Committee meet- proposed legislation and raised the Council President of the ing began with a discussion on several questions. City of Boston, the PILOT Ac- the proposal to draft a PILOT “This ordinance simply creates tion Group and neighborhood ordinance. This effort is inspired a Task Force to study the issue groups representing areas with by the PILOT ordinance which and doesn’t mention the 20% substantial amounts of tax-ex- is currently being implemented tax as a presumed threshold, or empt property all get to nom- by the City of Boston. mandate anything like we dis- inate two representatives from The proposed Payment in cussed,” said Ward Five Coun- the community to be on the PI- Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) ordi- cilor Mark Niedergang. LOT Task Force. nance draft looks to establish a The Purpose of the Task Force The medical, academic and sci- Task Force which will formal- is to make recommendations for entific community is also given ize a fair and transparent an- a more equitable and consistent a representative member on the similar situations. ing and operating a set of small nual reporting procedure, that PILOT program which takes Task Force in Boston. “As a practical matter, hav- drones for their audio and video would see larger non-profit or- the community into consider- This is in comparison to the ing those on a task force from capabilities. “What we use the ganizations pay a determined ation, and compensates the city Somerville PILOT Task Force a particular specified group is drones for is aerial photography amount of the taxes that would for lost revenue from tax-ex- that is only set to seat three not typically what we have done for neighborhood planning,” said be due if they were not desig- empt properties. non-government community with task forces,” Assistant So- Director of Planning and Zon- nated as non-profits. “There is no mandate that the members, which will be appoin- licitor Shapiro said. “We typi- ing Sarah Lewis. Though large academic, med- city can impose under the law tees from the mayor, City Coun- cally would look for those who The drones have been used to ical and scientific institutions for penalty of taxes on non-prof- cil and School Committee chair have qualifications and expertise photograph the outdoor dining are labeled with the designa- it organizations,” said Assistant respectively. in a wide range of areas, not just layout of Davis Square. Accord- tion of non-profit, the owners City Solicitor David Shapiro. “We’re asking for a function from a designated group.” ing to Lewis, FAA license holder of these tax-exempt properties In addition, some key distinc- similar to what is in the Boston The PILOT ordinance was Victor Nascimento will be the accrue benefits in the form of tions between the Boston ordi- ordinance, which is that two kept in committee for further primary drone operator. city services, infrastructure nance and the Somerville draft seats be authorized by com- discussion. If approved, the Task “They’re only used at higher el- and amenities. were noted by the council. munity groups who have been Force is set to meet on a regular evations so we can see things like Similar to the Boston PILOT “Looking at the Boston ordi- working on this issue,” said Mary quarterly basis. urban form and the network of ordinance, non-profit entities nance, there are some pretty sig- Anne Wells. In other business, the Coun- streets. We’re looking at urban owning tax-exempt property nificant differences on how the Though councilors voiced cil reviewed a request from the scale, not zooming in on people,” valued at $15 million or high- Task Force would be construct- their support over the question mayor to approve a surveillance Director Lewis said. er in Somerville would have to ed, if someone could point out of community involvement in technology impact report from Images captured by drones will submit an annual report to the the reasoning there?” Ward Six comparison with Boston’s ordi- the Office of Strategic Planning not be shared with the Somer- PILOT program Task Force. Councilor Lance Davis asked. nance, this policy outcome did and Community Development ville Police Department. The The PILOT ordinance draft With regards to the compo- not appear to be in line with (OSPCD). City Council voted to approve presented at Thursday’s meeting sition of community members Somerville’s past approaches to The OSPCD will be own- the mayor’s request.

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Beacon Hill Roll Call

Volume 46 – Report No. 21 • May 17-21, 2021 • Copyright © 2021 Beacon Hill Roll Call. All Rights Reserved. By Bob Katzen

Beacon Hill Roll Call can also be viewed on our website at www.thesomervilletimes.com THE HOUSE AND SENATE. Beacon Hill Roll Call (A “Yes” vote is for the bill.) have had to pass laws such as this,” said Ferguson. The records local representatives’ and senators’ votes on roll law will reinforce the ADA and also provide guidance to calls from the week of May 17-21. Rep. Christine Barber Yes business owners and the public, as well as training to law Rep. Mike Connolly Yes enforcement regarding what can and cannot be done if $400 MILLION FOR NEW SOLDIERS’ HOME Rep. Erika Uyterhoeven Yes someone is in violation of the law.” IN HOLYOKE (H 3770) Sen. Patricia Jehlen Yes House 160-0, Senate 40-0, approved and sent to Gov. SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING (H 543) – Charlie Baker a bill authorizing $400 million to fund the ALSO UP ON BEACON HILL Rep. Ruth Balser (D-Newton) sponsored this bill heard construction of a new Soldiers’ Home in Holyoke. The by the Education Committee that would require, as a push to construct the new home follows the deaths of UNEMPLOYED CLAIMANTS MUST LOOK provision of initial certification and recertification, that 77 veteran residents last year as a result of a COVID-19 FOR WORK – Gov. Baker announced that effective all educators and administrators must have training in outbreak at the current facility. A House-Senate con- June 15, 2021, the work search requirements will be re- “strategies to develop students’ social-emotional learning frence committee hammered out this compromise ver- instated for all regular Unemployment Insurance (UI) competencies, including self-awareness, self-manage- sion after the House and Senate approved different ver- claimants. Massachusetts temporarily suspended these ment, social awareness, relationship skills and responsi- sions of the measure. requirements in March 2020 when the pandemic began. ble decision-making.”

The bill also provides $200 million to increase geograph- Under the reinstated regulations, claimants must attest Supporters said that mounting research evidence shows ic equity and accessibility of long-term care services for each week that they are making at least three work- that high quality social and emotional learning practices Bay State veterans with a focus on areas that are not pri- search activities and provide proof of that activity to the in schools help children to develop the social, emotion- marily served by the soldiers’ homes in Chelsea or Holy- Department of Unemployment Assistance, if requested, al and academic skills they need to thrive. They noted oke. The Baker administration and House and Senate in order to maintain eligibility for UI benefits. Examples that many students come to school having experienced leaders have urged speedy passage of the proposal in of valid work-search activities include completing a job trauma that impacts their relationships, behavior learn- order to meet deadlines to apply for as much as $260 application in person or online with employers who rea- ing and that school officials report that the numbers of million in funding from the federal government, which sonably may be expected to have an opening for suitable students with anxiety, depression and suicidal ideation is would leave state taxpayers with a $140 million bill. work; registering for work and reemployment services increasing at an alarming level. with a local Mass Hire Career Center; and using other “Rebuilding the soldiers’ home in Holyoke and increas- job search activities, such as reviewing job listings on the “It is important to recognize that children’s learning is, ing access to services for our veterans is necessary and internet, newspapers or professional journals, contact- in part, dependent on their emotional state,” said Balser. long overdue, especially after tragically losing many res- ing professional associations and networking with col- “This bill requires teachers and administrators to receive idents of the soldiers’ home to a COVID-19 outbreak leagues or friends. training in social-emotion learning strategies." last year,” said Sen. Cindy Friedman (D-Arlington) who served as the lead Senate negotiator of the conference “This is very good news for everyone,” said Paul Craney HOW LONG WAS LAST WEEK’S SESSION? committee. “This funding will ensure that the common- executive director of the Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance. Beacon Hill Roll Call tracks the length of time that the wealth’s veterans are met with the services that they de- “Businesses, workers and customers all need to get back House and Senate were in session each week. Many leg- serve and that address their unique and changing needs.” to normal and this is a good first step toward that. Busi- islators say that legislative sessions are only one aspect of nesses are having a hard time hiring workers because the the Legislature’s job and that a lot of important work is “Our veterans throughout the commonwealth deserve unemployment benefits are so generous. Customers can- done outside of the House and Senate chambers. They the very best in care and treatment as they age,” said not enjoy their favorite businesses because these busi- note that their jobs also involve committee work, re- Sen. Paul Feeney (D-Foxborough) another member nesses are dealing with a shortage of workers.” search, constituent work and other matters that are im- of the conference committee. The bill that we enacted portant to their districts. Critics say that the Legislature today will ensure that their needs are met for gener- “I am completely opposed to Gov. Baker’s move to rein- does not meet regularly or long enough to debate and ations to come in a safe, comfortable and welcoming state work search requirements for UI claimants starting vote in public view on the thousands of pieces of legisla- soldiers’ home. Additionally, it is critical that this vital June 15th,” said Rep. Mike Connolly (D-Cambridge). tion that have been filed. They note that the infrequen- taxpayer-funded facility be built efficiently by a local, “This adds an additional layer of complexity to a UI sys- cy and brief length of sessions are misguided and lead well-trained, safe and diverse workforce that provides tem that has greatly struggled to deliver benefits in a time- to irresponsible late-night sessions and a mad rush to a career pipeline for skilled craftspeople in Western ly fashion for many residents. Moreover, we’ve just expe- act on dozens of bills in the days immediately preceding Massachusetts. The bipartisan and collaborative bond rienced one of the biggest disruptions to the labor market the end of an annual session. During the week of May authorization bill we sent to the governor is reflective in history, so imposing these requirements right now will 17-21, the House met for a total of ten hours and eight of our values and consistent with our focus on pro- tend to perpetuate systemic racism and other inequities minutes while the Senate met for a total of six hours and viding equitable and top-notch care to every veteran by pushing some of our most vulnerable residents into 22 minutes. in the commonwealth.” accepting underpaid work or work in unsafe conditions.” Mon. May 17 House 11:00 a.m. to 1:04 p.m. “As the senator for the city of Holyoke and the Soldiers’ FAKE SERVICE ANIMALS (H 1565) – Sponsored Senate 11:11 a.m. to 1:08 p.m Home, I know what this new home means to so many by Rep. Kim Ferguson (R-Holden), this bill heard by the in our community,” said Sen. John Velis (D-Westfield), Judiciary Committee would make it a crime for anyone to Tues. May 18 House 11:01 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Senate chair of the Committee on Veterans and Fed- misrepresent that a dog or other animal is a service ani- No Senate session eral Affairs. “This has truly been a long and emotional mal. First-time offenders would be required to perform process that started well before this legislation was first 30 hours of community service for an organization that Wed. May 19 No House session filed. From the very start, families and veterans gave me a serves individuals with disabilities and/or up to a $500 No Senate sessio very clear message: ‘Get this done.’ We could not let them fine. Subsequent offenses would be punishable by 60 down and I am proud to say that we have not let them hours of community service and/or up to a $1,000 fine. Thurs. May 20 House 11:02 a.m. to 3:37 p.m. down … The funding authorized in this bill will ensure Senate 11:15 a.m. to 3:40 p.m. that the future residents of the Holyoke Soldiers’ Home Ferguson said the bill seeks to protect service dogs and and veterans across our commonwealth receive the care their handlers from people who are abusing the rights Fri. May 21 No House session with honor and dignity that they have earned in service afforded to them under the Americans with Disabilities No Senate session to our nation. Today’s vote brings us one step closer to- Act (ADA). “This has become an increasing problem wards fulfilling that mission.” throughout the country, so much so that 27 other states Bob Katzen welcomes feedback at [email protected] MAY 26, 2021••7

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It began as a way to memorialize the mil- made the supreme sacrifice for their to take some time to meet and get to hold them dear in our hearts and minds. itary casualties of the Civil War, and was country. For us all. We will have to do it know a veteran that we may encounter So, give some thought to what the brave originally termed Decoration Day. Dec- differently again this year because of the during this special celebration. men and women who laid down their orating the graves of the countless mul- precautions being followed due to the on- These heroes deserve recognition and lives mean to all of us today. How the titudes of fallen soldiers helped to con- going coronavirus problem. thanks for the service they have given, quality of life we enjoy in America would sole the grieving survivors of the debacle Missing will be the colorful parade and we always came away from the expe- not be possible without those selfless acts while uniting the once divided nation in a that we usual enjoy. In the past it was rience feeling a bit more enlightened and of courage and devotion. It is good to worthwhile common cause. always inspirational and a great place enriched than before. But even though have that sense of appreciation, no matter On Monday of next week, we will take to meet old friends and perhaps make the usual means of recognition are on what we ourselves may be going through some time to pay homage to those who some new ones. It was an opportunity hold this year as it was last year, we still at the present time.

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Happy birthday to Mary Hart, the ma- shop to assist Section 8 tenants looking vaccine clinics at the Kennedy, East, Farmers Markets are open again in Da- triarch of the Hart family. She is a great for housing. This event is designed for and West this Wednesday from 12:00 vis Square. Fresh, locally-grown fruit, person and we wish her the very best of Somerville Housing Authority Section to 2:00 p.m. for any students or family vegetables, meats, baked goods. Rain or birthdays. Another great person to wish 8 voucher holders or Section 8 appli- members 12 years old and up. Learn shine, holiday or not. Every Wednesday, a happy birthday to, Chrissie Clark, our cants in the screening process, but all are more and fill out a consent form for 12:00 – 6:00 p.m., May 20 – November own Editor's wife. We hope they have welcome. Attendees will learn practical students under 18 years old (registra- 25, at Day St. and Herbert St. (www. great plans to celebrate her birthday! tips, advice, and strategies to make their tion links might require you to sign up massfarmersmarkets.org/davis) and at Happy birthday to a great guy we grew Section 8 housing search more effective. for a site in Everett – but persevere Union Square, Saturdays, 9:00 a.m. up with down in East Somerville, Rus- The workshop will take place on Zoom and know your info will get to Somer- – 1:00 p.m., May 15 – November 20. sell (Rusty) Smithe Jr. We hope he has on Thursday, June ,3 from 5:30 to 7:00 ville): https://somerville.k12.ma.us/ New Location: 366 Somerville Ave., a great time this week with his many p.m. To learn more and register to at- vaccination-event. It's also possible to Somerville. Rain or shine. Shop local in friends and family members. Happy tend, visit somervillema.gov/ohs. simply walk-in to one of the three sites open air at their COVID-19 prepared birthday to another local guy, Dan Ro- ******************************* for a vaccine. market. For more details, check out their govich, who is celebrating this week. Free walk-in COVID-19 vaccines are ******************************* website: unionsquaremain.org. Happy birthday to a good friend who available Monday – Saturday at the Join a community meeting on Thurs- ******************************* grew up here in the city, who still has Cambridge Health Alliance Vaccine day, June 10, from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m., Want to learn about climate action ties here David Byron. We wish him Center at 176 Somerville Ave., right (rescheduled from May 25) to learn taking place right here in Somerville? the very best of birthdays. We wish all next to the Target near Union Square. about supervised consumption sites This Thursday evening, May 27, the of our Facebook friends, such as Brean- And they have vaccines for everyone age (SCS) data and research. At the meet- latest cohort of Climate Forward Am- na Lungo-Koehn, Danny McLaugh- 12 and up. If you have not been able to ing you can learn more about how SCS bassadors will report out about their linn, Peggy Ryan Lookliss, Karen get your shot, don't delay. Vaccines are work, see data from a recently con- most recent projects. The whole event Ferullo, Tim Devin, John Gore, Mary available regardless of whether you have ducted needs assessment and evalua- is virtual and you can register to take Champagne Adamson, Denise Perei- health insurance and regardless of your tion that includes input from potential part at https://cbuilding.zoom.us/ ra Barker and Helen Mooney a very citizenship status. You can go to https:// clients of the SCS and other commu- meeting/register/tJIudumhrD4iG9w- happy birthday. We hope everyone has challiance.org/patients-visitors/covid- nity members, and ask questions and DrfQZrnH1JYKePhgbxUJF. There's a great day. To all the others we may 19-vaccine for full details, hours of oper- share feedback. A draft version of the never been a better time to get involved have missed, we sincerely wish them the ation and other nearby locations. needs assessment and evaluation will in charting a cleaner future. very best of birthdays. ******************************* be available at www.somervillema.gov/ ******************************* ******************************* In addition to the free, walk-in SCS by Tuesday, June 8. The newly renovatedSomerville Public TheCity of Somerville Office of Hous- COVID-19 clinic from Cambridge ******************************* Library West Branch at 40 College Ave. ing Stability is hosting a virtual work- Health Alliance, there will be free Healthy, local food is important. The will open for curbside Continued on page 9 8••MAY 26, 2021

FUN & GAMES

The Somerville Times Useless Facts of the Week Ms. Cam’s 1. Until 1997, there were more pigs than people in Denmark. 2. Half of all bank robberies take place on a Friday.

STATEPOINT CROSSWORD Olio - (noun) A miscellaneous 1970s LYRICS mixture, hodgepodge #780 ACROSS 1. Which of golf's four would you find a rip- 1. Carole King: "But you're ______Grand Slam tourna- cord involved? away" 6. "I Thee ____" ments is played at the 9. Ring practice same course each year? 7. How did Carson 13. Hacienda brick 14. Billy Joel: "I love you just the way City, Nevada, get its you ____" 2. hich MLB team is name? 15. What speakers do known by non-fans 16. Leg of lamb 17. Styling goo and critics as "The Evil 8. What are you 18. Spooky Empire"? cutting if you are using 19. Rod Stewart: "Oh, Maggie, I pinking shears? couldn't have tried ______" 21. Stevie Wonder: "Very superstitious, 3. What type of animal writing's on ______" is an ibex? 9. What is a kumquat? 23. Type of constrictor 24. Can of worms 25. "____ Cola, what a beautiful drink" 4. Which Archie 10. What is the body 28. Capital of Peru character wore a crown of a DeLorean made 30. Carly Simon: "I had some dreams, they were ____ in my coffee" beanie and loved ham- out of? 35. Bad luck precursor burgers? 37. Swing seat, possibly 11. What was the name 39. Macaroni shape 40. Capital on the Baltic Sea 5. What fruit appears of Tonto’s horse in The 41. Figure with vertex and rays on the first screen in Lone Ranger? 43. Venetian magistrate the original Pac-Man 44. Not fitting 46. Sealed with a handshake arcade game? 12. What is the name 47. Wise man for an abandoned spider 48. Annotator and commentator 50. Facts and figures 6. In which sport web? Answers on page 10 52. Bambino 6. $7.25/hour, e.g. ____, only seventeen" 53. Chinese monetary unit 7. Old fashioned 'before' 36. Back of the neck 55. International Labor Organization 8. Nile's mouth 38. Dashing style 57. The Knack: "M M M My ____" 9. Boatload 42. Spritelike 61. Sister Sledge: "We are family, get up 10. What paralegal and parachute have 45. Test (2 words) everybody ______" in common 49. Terry Jacks: "We had seasons in the 65. Last European colony in China 11. Seed covering ____" 66. Pastrami's partner 12. Angler's spool 51. One tritely familiar 68. Sheik's bevy 15. Punch buggy car 54. Frustration, in print 69. Movie premiere, e.g. 20. Indian cuisine yogurt staple 56. Missouri River tributary 70. Gunk 22. Drunkard's sound? 57. Old World duck 71. Ancient assembly area 24. Enter uninvited (2 words) 58. Creedence Clearwater Revival: 72. Used to be wild? 25. Bruce Springsteen: "Tramps like us, "____ you ever seen the rain?" 73. Attila, e.g. baby we were born ______" 59. They're hidden up a sleeve? 74. Part of mortise joint 26. ____ acid 60. Goes with rave 27. "And Seth.... ____ Enos" 61. Eon, alt. sp. DOWN 29. Eric Clapton: "Darling, won't you 62. Black Sabbath: "I am ____ man" 1. Long story ease my worried ____" 63. Infamous Roman emperor 2. War god in Norse mythology 31. Oldsmobile founder 64. J. Edgar Hoover's man 3. Same as fogey 32. Lusitania's destroyer 67. Queen: "Scaramouch, Scaramouch, 4. J. Robert Oppenheimer's project 33. Grown-up pupper, in social media will ___ do the Fandango" 5. Reorganize or modify 34. ABBA: "Dancing queen, young and Solution in the next edition of The Somerville Times.

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Solution in the next edition of The Somerville Times. MAY 26, 2021••9 Investing in Women and Families: Alternatives to a New Prison ceration in the country and the By State Representative current population at Framing- Christine Barber and Tisch ham has dropped to under 200 Scholar Nithya Badrinath women; yet the DOC is con- Massachusetts is at a crossroads: tinuing to invest in prisons for will the state build a new wom- future generations. en’s prison and continue to in- Black and Brown women are vest in the cycle of incarceration, disproportionately incarcer- or go another way to support ated compared to their white communities? The Common- counterparts. A recent report wealth has one women’s prison, highlighting disparities in the in Framingham, a facility built in Massachusetts criminal jus- 1877 that is incredibly outdated tice system details that Black and is becoming more uninhab- people are imprisoned at a rate itable each day. This presents an 7.9 times that of white people opportunity to rethink how we and Latinx people at 4.9 times address criminal justice, partic- that of white people. As the ularly for those who suffer from Commonwealth continues to addiction, acute mental illness, address systemic inequities, we or are victims of trafficking. must consider alternatives in We have a unique moment to the criminal justice system. sure to trauma. In December issues are often only exacer- As we continue to recover invest in communities, in men- As Co-Chair for the Task 2018, the Massachusetts DOC bated in prison, when women from the COVID-19 pandem- tal health supports and sub- Force on Justice-Involved Wom- reported that 74% of women are isolated, not provided with ic and reckon with system- stance use programs, education en, I have been listening to and had open mental health cases, adequate care to support their ic racial injustice, we cannot that is transferable, and safe working with formerly incar- 15% had a serious mental illness, mental health, and separated continue to ignore the harm housing for women and fami- cerated women to understand and 56% were on psychotropic from their families. the era of mass incarceration lies to address the root causes the needs and supports for medication. Mental health needs In addition, the majority of has inflicted on our communi- of criminalization and stop the women and their families. The including accurate diagnoses, women who are incarcerated are ties. Our decisions now about flow of incarceration. Task Force supports policies to treatment including medication mothers and primary caretakers; how to move forward will im- The state’s Department of divert women from the crim- management for all conditions the national percentage is ap- pact communities for years to Correction (DOC) under Gov- inal justice system, advocates including substance use disor- proximately 80%. It is critical for come. Undoing the damage ernor Baker is continuing on the for changes to discriminatory ders, therapy and beyond should children to be with their moth- for communities in Massa- course of creating more pris- sentencing laws and increased be a top priority. ers, especially in early develop- chusetts means focusing on ons. While ignoring over a year community support programs, Prison is not an environment ment years. Family separation achieving justice that is trans- of concerns and protests from and seeks to move away from conducive to treating a person’s affects the mental health of both formative––justice that does advocates and state legislators, systems of punishment by in- mental health issues. In Novem- mothers and children, who face not seek to punish, but rather DOC appears to be moving stead providing opportunities ber 2020, the Massachusetts significant emotional burdens promote the healing and well- forward with a plan to upgrade for support and recovery. DOC was found to have violat- and are at risk for developing be- being of individuals and their a facility in Norfolk to create a Mental health services and ed the constitutional rights of havioral issues, thus increasing communities––by providing new site for a women’s prison. supports are a clear opportunity incarcerated people by forcing their likelihood of continuing each and every person with the This approximately $50 million for intervention where prisons restrictive housing stays and the cycle by ending up incar- resources they need to thrive. dollar project is moving swift- are not able to support the needs providing inadequate supervi- cerated themselves. To ensure ______ly through the planning stage, of women and their families. sion and mental health care. Ac- that women and their families Christine Barber is a State Repre- with the Baker Administration Women who are in prisons and cording to a report from Janu- receive the care that they need, sentative for the 34th Middlesex recently selecting the firm HDR jails have higher rates of mental ary about prison-based therapy, it is imperative that we invest in District. Architecture to design the up- health and substance use disor- jails and prisons are not suitable mental health care and commu- Nithya Badrinath, Tufts Universi- dated facility. Massachusetts has ders than men, and women are sites for effective trauma-based nity-based gender-responsive al- ty ‘22, is a Tisch Scholar working one of the lowest rates of incar- often incarcerated after expo- interventions. Mental health ternatives to prisons. in Rep. Barber’s office.

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service starting Tuesday, June 1. Pick- and glimpses inside the new space. ated, please visit: https://somerville. Status” tab on the city's COVID-19 up will be at the building’s new front ******************************* k12.ma.us/Summer. page for more information. entrance weekdays from 9:00 a.m. to Mobile COVID vaccine clinics will ******************************* ******************************* 6:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 9:00 be coming soon to Somerville. Dates, The next GLX General Public Meeting Don’t forget, if you would like to sub- a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Patrons will be able times and locations will be announced is planned for June 30, from 6:00 to 7:30 scribe to receive a digital edition of our to select “Somerville/West” when shortly, and you can sign up to get alerts p.m. The meeting format will be virtu- paper, go directly online to our website placing holds online starting May for them at https://bit.ly/3uegRBv. al, and a link will be posted soon on the over to the right side and fill out your 28. Renovation and restoration work Pick the place and time that works for GLX website. The meeting will include email address to receive a free, full PDF began on the historic building in ear- you. We want everyone in Somerville updates on: Construction Status, Re- copy of the paper. ly 2019 and is now largely complete. to get their vaccine so we can put this cent Project Milestones, Testing and ******************************* The West Branch will open for indoor pandemic behind us. Commissioning of GLX service. For Hate incidents impact victims as well services at a later date in the not-too- ******************************* project information, please visit www. as the community. In an effort to make distant future, at which point a proper You might want to check out The Mass.gov/GLX. reporting hate incidents easier for the celebration will be held to mark the City Explorers summer program for ******************************* residents of Somerville, you may now occasion. More details will be shared your students, offered through the Reminder: city buildings are still closed report them using an online form. Vis- as they’re finalized. In the meantime, Elizabeth Peabody House. For more to the public. Although city buildings re- it the Somerville Police website un- visit somervillepubliclibrary.org and information about local summer pro- main closed to the public, a number of der the “Home” tab and submit your follow the Somerville Public Library gramming, from free programs to pri- city services are still available online or Hate Incident report: www.somervil- on social media for regular updates vately-run programs with costs associ- by calling 311. Check the “City Service lepd.com/home/.

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LEGAL NOTICES

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MORTGAGEE'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE By virtue and in execution of the Power of Sale contained in a certain mortgage given by Elm Court, LLC, to Athas Capital Group, Inc., dated March 5, 2019, and recorded with the Middlesex South Registry of Deeds in Book 72305, at page 398, as assigned to The Rama Fund, LLC, by assignment recorded on March 29, 2019, in said Deeds in Book 72400, at page 204, and as further assigned to PS Funding, Inc., by assignment recorded on April 11, 2019, in said Deeds in Book 72443, CITY OF SOMERVILLE, MASSACHUSETTS at page 93, and as further assigned to Wilmington Trust, National As- City of Somerville MAYOR'S OFFICE OF STRATEGIC PLANNING & COMMUNITY sociation, not in its individual capacity, but solely as Trustee of MFRA PLANNING BOARD DEVELOPMENT TRUST 2016-1, by assignment dated July 21, 2020, recorded on August City Hall 3rd Floor, 93 Highland Avenue, Somerville MA 02143 JOSEPH A. CURTATONE 10, 2020, in said Deeds in Book 75328, at page 438, of which mortgage PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE MAYOR the undersigned is the present holder, for breach of the conditions GEORGE J. PROAKIS, AICP of said mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing the same will be The Somerville Planning Board (PB) will hold a public hearing on EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR sold at Public Auction at One o’clock PM, on the 11th day of June Thursday, June 10, 2021 at 6:00pm. Pursuant to Governor Baker’s March 12, 2020 Order suspending certain provisions of the Open LEGAL NOTICE - HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION (HPC) A.D., 2021, on the premises below described being known as 111 Elm Street, Somerville, Massachusetts, all and singular the premises de- Meeting Law, M.G.L. Chapter 30A, §18, and the Governor’s March The Somerville Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) will hold scribed in said mortgage as set forth below: 15, 2020 Order imposing strict limitations on the number of people a public meeting and public hearings on Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at that may gather in one place, as well as Mayor Curtatone’s Declara- 6:45pm on the following applications, in accordance with the Histor- To wit: “A certain parcel of land together with the buildings tion of Emergency, dated March 15, 2020, this public hearing will be ic Districts Act, Chapter 40C of the Massachusetts General Laws, as thereon situated in the City of Somerville, Middlesex County, Massa- conducted via remote participation. chusetts, and being lot numbered 27 on a plan of land entitled "Plan amended, and/or the City of Somerville Code of Ordinances, Pt. II, The meeting will be held using GoToWebinar. Chap. 7, Sections 7-16 – 7-28. of Land in Somerville, belonging to Timothy Tufts arranged and num- bered by L.R.W., May 6, 1890" which plan is recorded with Middlesex TO USE A COMPUTER Pursuant to Governor Baker’s March 12, 2020 Order suspending cer- South Registry of Deeds in Plan Book 62, Plan 39. Said land is bounded Link: tain provisions of the Open Meeting Law, M.G.L. Chapter 30A, §18, and and described as follows: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5986525668623100944 the Governor’s March 15, 2020 Order imposing strict limitations on the SOUTHWESTERLY by Elm Street, eighty-six and 01/100 (86.01) feet; Webinar ID: 840-036-835 number of people that may gather in one place, as well as Mayor Cur- NORTHWESTERLY by land now or formerly of Wentworth, Trustee, tatone’s Declaration of Emergency, dated March 15, 2020, this public fifty-one and 47/100 (51.47) feet; TO CALL IN meeting and hearings will be conducted via remote participation. NORTHEASTERLY by lot numbered 26 on said plan, seventy-seven Phone number: 1 (415) 655-0052 88/100 (77.88) feet; SOUTHEASTERLY by Hancock Street, eighty-seven Access code: 827-841-226 **Should the State of Emergency authorizing remote participation and 96/100 (87.96) feet. Containing 5,429 square feet more or less, ac- be lifted, please refer to the Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) The Planning Board will consider the following pursuant to M.G.L. cording to said plan of land. agenda posted on the City website for alternative meeting locations. 40A and the Somerville Zoning Ordinance: The agenda is posted to the website 48 hours prior to the start of the Subject to restrictions of record insofar as the same are now in force 5 Middlesex Ave - Block 21 BRE-BMR Middlesex LLC, proposes HPC meeting.** and applicable, Said premises are conveyed subject to and with the to develop a 12-story mixed-use benefit of easements and restrictions of record insofar as the same TO USE A COMPUTER building subject to the Assembly are now in force and applicable. Square Mixed Use District (ASMD) Registration URL: APN: 030-C. 00019-000000 effective on 08/01/2019 and subject to https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7049509320768363531 PUD-PMP PB2018-07, as amended, Webinar ID: 561-111-531 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 111 ELM STREET, SOMERVILLE, MA 02144” which requires a Special Permit with Site Plan Review and a waiver from TO CALL IN The above premises will be sold subject as above and to the fol- the maximum height limit. lowing: any and all unpaid taxes, tax titles, municipal assessments Phone Number: 1 (562) 247-8422 and liens; any and all outstanding water and/or sewer charges; any Development review application submittal materials and other doc- Access Code: 930-296-294 and all covenants, easements, restrictions, rights, reservations, con- umentation may be viewed online at ditions and/or other enforceable encumbrances of record created https://www.somervillema.gov/departments/ospcd/planning-and-zoning/reports-and-decisions. ALL OF THE CASES ADVERTISED BELOW HAVE A PUBLIC HEARING prior to the mortgage; and to all tenancies and/or rights of parties in COMPONENT Interested persons may provide comments to the Planning Board at possession, if any of the aforesaid there be. the hearing or by submitting written comments by mail to Planning & DETERMINATIONS OF APPROPRIATENESS (LOCAL HISTORIC Terms: Twenty Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($20,000.00) will be Zoning Division, 3rd Floor City Hall, 93 Highland Avenue, Somerville, DISTRICT PROPERTIES) required to be paid in cash or by certified check by the purchaser at MA 02143; or by email to [email protected]. HPC.ALT 2021.31 – 12 Adams Street the time and place of sale as earnest money. The balance is to be paid 5/26/21 The Somerville Times Applicant: James Lockwood Construction Co. Inc. in cash or by certified check within thirty (30) days of the sale at the Owner: Annette McKee & Mike Mariani Law Offices of Ford & Paulekas, LLP, 280 Trumbull Street, Hartford, CT Replace aluminum and wood gutter with copper gutter 06103. Other terms, if any, to be announced at the sale. WILMINGTON TRUST, N.A., NOT IN ITS From on page 8 HPC.ALT 2021.33 – 42 Meacham Road INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, BUT SOLELY AS Applicant: Norma Elias TRUSTEE OF MFRA TRUST 2016-1 Owner: Saul Toby & Norma Elias Trust Present Holder of Said Mortgage Expand driveway; Replace concrete and grass ribbon driveway with Ms. Cam’s paver stones By: /s/ David A. Hill, Jr. DETERMINATIONS OF HISTORIC SIGNIFICANCE (STEP 1 IN THE David A. Hill, Jr. DEMOLITION REVIEW PROCESS) Its Attorney HPC.DMO 2021.15 – 108–110 Prospect Street Attorneys for Mortgagee: Applicant: 108-110 Prospect Street, LLC Ford & Paulekas, LLP Owner: same as applicant 280 Trumbull Street Demolish principal structure Hartford, CT 06103 Answers (860) 527-0400 1. The Masters 7. Named after the moun- While City Hall continues to be closed to the public. Case documents reviewed by the HPC will be posted on the City website at Dated: May 12, 2021 tain man Kit Carson https://www.somervillema.gov/departments/historic-preservation/hpc-cases. 5/19/21, 5/26/21 The Somerville Times 2. New York Yankees Cases may be continued to a later date; please check the agenda 8. Fabric (posted 48 hours in advance of the meeting) on the City website. Con- tinued cases will not be re-advertised. Note: Written comments due to 3. Wild mountain goat Notice of Self Storage Sale [email protected] NO LATER THAN NOON one week prior 9. An orangelike fruit to the meeting date. Email [email protected] with inquiries. Please take notice Prime Storage - Somerville located at 39R Medford 4. Jughead St., Somerville, MA 02143 intends to hold an auction to sell the goods 5/26/21 The Somerville Times stored by the following tenant at the storage facility. The sale will oc- 10. Stainless steel cur as an online auction via www.storagetreasures.com on 6/9/2021 5. Cherry at 12:00 PM. Unless stated otherwise the description of the contents 11. Scout TO PLACE LEGAL ADVERTISMENTS IN THE are household goods and furnishings. Osmond Helmand/Helmand Restaurant unit #0841. All property is being stored at the above 6. Skydiving SOMERVILLE TIMES, CONTACT US self-storage facility. This sale may be withdrawn at any time without 12. Cobweb notice. Certain terms and conditions apply. See manager for details. BY 12 PM MONDAY PHONE: 857-488-5138 5/19/21, 5/26/21 The Somerville Times

Highway Justice for People: Mystic and McGrath Rally Meet at the corner of McGrath Hwy. and Broadway at the former gas station lot (empty lot across from Foss Park) on Wednesday, May 26, at 6:00 p.m., for a rally to demand that MassDOT prioritize the safety of people over the speed of cars. Tell MassDOT to: Accelerate McGrath/Mystic Ave. improvements; Create Blakeley Ave. crosswalk NOW; Enact traffic calming measures now; Erect sound barriers along Rte. I-93 to reduce noise pollution Local officials attending include: Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley; State Reps Christine Barber and Mike Connolly; Mayor Joe Curtatone; City Councillors Matt McLaughlin (Ward 1) and Jesse Clingan (Ward 4) The public is invited to sign the petition to MassDOT. Attendees must follow Somerville’s Covid-19 mask and social distancing policy. Organized by Somerville Alliance for Safe Streets ([email protected]) MAY 26, 2021••11

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Carnaval returns to kick off SomerStreets 2021 The SomerStreets 2021 season will start in a modified format, featuring a series of smaller events on Saturday and Sunday, June 5 and 6 (rain dates June 12 and 13). Performances will be limited to 150 attendees, and most will require a ticket to attend. Tickets are free, but attendees will need to preregister through the Somerville Arts Council at somervilleartscouncil.org/somerstreets. Here is this year’s lineup: Saturday, June 5 11:00 a.m.: Fabville & Fab Foundation presents Carnaval Mask Making (Virtual Workshop) 2:00 p.m.: Salsa Dance Instruction by Salsa y Control Dance Company at East Branch Library (115 Broadway) 3:00 p.m.: Salsa Music by Monolo Mairena at East Branch Library (115 Broadway) 6:00 p.m.: After-party: Dinner and Mariachi Music at Rincon Mexicano (99 Broadway) Sunday, June 6 11:00 a.m.: Live music by Lechuga Fresca at the East Somerville Market at Deano’s Pasta (15 Garfield Ave.) 2:00 p.m.: Samba Dance Instruction by SambaViva at the East Branch Library (115 Broadway) 3:00 p.m.: Samba Music by Grupo Camarote at the East Branch Library (115 Broadway) 6:00 p.m.: After-party: Dinner & Music by Singer Edlaine Faria at Gauchao Brazilian Cuisine (102 Broadway) SomerStreets: Carnaval is organized by the City of Somerville, the Somerville Arts Council, and East Somerville Main Streets. For information on how to participate in any of the SomerStreets events, go to somervilleartscouncil.org/somerstreets or contact Iaritza Menjivar, Special Events Manager, at (617) 625-6600 ext. 2998 or [email protected].

Bobby''s Dad Jokes Corner By Bobbygeorge Potaris On This Day in History How do you make 7 even? May 26 Take away the s. 0017 – Germanicus of Rome celebrates his victory over the Germans. 1647 – A new law bans Catholic priests from the colony of Massachusetts.

1835 – A resolution is passed in the U.S. Congress stating that Congress has no To advertise in authority over state slavery laws. The 1868 – President Andrew Johnson is acquitted of all charges of impeachment. 1938 – The House Committee on Un-American Activities begins its work of Somerville searching for subversives in the United States. Times 1946 – A patent is filed in the United States for the H-bomb. call 1961 – The civil rights activist group, Freedom Ride Coordinating Committee, is established in Atlanta. Bobbie Toner 1969 – Apollo 10 returns to Earth.

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OFF THE SHELF by Doug Holder Somerville's Kevin McIntosh: Author of 'Class Dismissed' Kevin McIntosh met me at the outdoor patio of the Neighborhood Restaurant in Union Square to chat about his new book, Class Dismissed, as well as his life as a writer and teacher. Originally from Illinois, McIntosh counts Ernest Hemingway as one of his earliest influences. Af- ter all he grew up in Oak Park, Illinois, where the great man spent his early years. McIntosh has a wide range of experience as a SOMERVILLE teacher. He has taught in inner city schools, and at high-toned suburban academies. edited by Doug Holder McIntosh, as a young man, had a bit of the wan- yrical derlust, as he taught in Oakland, New York City, LMadison Conrad is a nursing student at and in Dover Massachusetts, and held a variety of Endicott College. jobs before that. I asked him about his Somerville experience. He told me, "My wife and I had lived A Book a Day in Newton, Massachusetts for twenty years. We wanted to downsize and be close to the city. We have been here for six years and we love it." Hard shiny cover McIntosh noted that some of his favorite spots in Cracking of the spine our burg are the Common Grounds Coffee Shop As pages see the light in Ball Square (where he likes to write) and the Burren, an Irish pub in the heart of Davis Square. Off white paper McIntosh, a man in his late 50s, who sports a Dark black words professorial beard, and a casual manner, has writ- teachers, and the institution. Ink filling the page ten a novel, Class Dismissed, that is very loosely McIntosh explained to me that in his career based on his own experiences as a young teacher. teaching English he found the inner-city kids just Musty aroma The 30-year-old protagonist of the novel, Patrick as creative as the kids he taught in the toney sub- Dust filling the air Lynch is from the hinterlands of Minnesota, and is urbs. He explained, "The kids in the suburbs were adjusting to the mean streets and schools of New more grade conscious, bright kids, but narrowly An old bookmark York City. Due to an unfortunate classroom inci- focused. In New York City the kids were more Falls to the floor dent with a student, he finds himself in the notori- open and seemed to be more spontaneous. There Pink faded paper ous "Rubber Room." was a genuine joy for learning." The New York school system's Rubber Room, McIntosh, like may Somerville creatives I have Was once red which was exposed by the media in the early interviewed, has an eclectic background. He was an Words across the top 2000s, (and may still be in use) is a sort of Tw i l i g h t aspiring playwright in his younger years. His play, Zone/limbo space. Here, teachers who are held for a musical, By George, about the Gershwin brothers, “Pick up a good book” various infractions wait for judgment from above was produced at his Alma mater, Carleton College, The tape on the spine about their exoneration – or not. They are in es- and had a staged reading at the Playwright's Cen- Rough on my fingers sence paid to sit. This can go on for years. ter in Minneapolis. In this time at the center, he McIntosh's protagonist sits in this room, while often saw the great African American playwright Barely holding on to his relationship with his girlfriend goes South, August Wilson walk the halls. The loose binding not to mention, that his life in general takes a It is always a pleasure to interview people at the downward spiral. McIntosh, who has never ex- Neighborhood Restaurant patio, with its tangle of A long story perienced such a fate, said that the room was, vines, comfort food, and friendly vibe. And I was A woman on a train "Like a scene from Waiting for Godot, with this glad to connect with McIntosh here, in the Paris Passing her old house monstrous bureaucracy rattling on, keeping the of New England. teachers in suspended animation." Throughout McIntosh will be reading June 30 at the Harvard Watching the neighbors the book McIntosh brings in the intricate aspects Bookstore. For more details go to: https://kevin- Another woman of the classroom experience, the students, the mmcintosh.com. Has gone missing Kidnapped Section 8 voucher housing search workshop

Dead The City of Somerville Office of Pulls me in Housing Stability is hosting a virtu- al workshop to assist Section 8 ten- As I sit ants looking for housing. This event In my large blue chair is designed for Somerville Housing Under a lamp Authority Section 8 voucher hold- ers or Section 8 applicants in the Shining yellow light screening process, but all are wel- Down onto come. Attendees will learn practical The ink filled pages tips, advice, and strategies to make their Section 8 housing search — Madison Conrad more effective. The workshop will take place on Zoom on Thursday, June 3, from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. To have your work considered for the Lyrical send it to: To learn more and register to attend, visit somervillema.gov/ohs. Doug Holder, 25 School St.; Somerville, MA 02143. [email protected] 16••MAY 26, 2021

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