FEBRUARY 5, 2020 TWENTY-FIVE CENTS Inside: City Officials Discuss Surveillance Technology Guidelines

VOL. 8 NO. 6 SOMERVILLE, MASS. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2020 TWENTY-FIVE CENTS Inside: City officials discuss surveillance technology guidelines

By Thalia Plata The Somerville City Council's Legislative Mat- ters Committee discussed a new ordinance called the Surveillance Technology General Use Policy at their latest meeting on January 28. The policy would build off the Public Over- sight of Surveillance Technology ordinance passed in October of 2019 which will go into effect on October 15, 2020. This new ordinance would provide detailed Welcome to regulation of the city’s use or acquisition of sur- Weedville veillance technology for the collection, use, and page 3 retention of surveillance data and department heads would be required to comply with the ordinance and the policy. This general use policy would require department heads to submit requests for the use of new technology for approval from the City A general use policy governing the operation of surveillance technology in the City of Somerville is being Council as well as a related report at the end studied by city official for possible implementation in the near future. of the year. Continued on page 4 Boston Sci-Fi Film Festival coming in for a landing in Somerville The Boston Science Fiction Film Festival West End lessons (Boston SciFi) is an 11-day cinematic event learned held at the historic Somerville Theatre from page 5 February 7 to the 17. The 2020 edition marks its 45th anniversary as the longest running genre fest in America. The first nine days consists of a traditional film festival. Whether they be features, shorts, webi- sodes, workshops, parties or a new Hollywood film, BostonSciFi emphasizes emerging direc- tors with distinct visions from around the globe. The Festival concludes with The Original Binge View, The Marathon, a 24-hour orgias- tic motion picture endurance test. Imagine 750 close friends sitting in a vintage movie theatre straining eyeballs and tush muscles watching everything from classics, soon to be classics and the occasional schlock disaster. It starts at noon Walking for on February 16 and ends at noon on President’s the paras Day, February 17. pages 12–13 For more info and ticket links, go to https:// somervilletheatre.com/film-festivals/. The Boston Science Fiction Film Festival will run from February 7 to 17 at the Somerville Theatre. 2••FEBRUARY 5, 2020

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You will be relieved to skip preparing a meal, and teachers and students will be grateful to receive generous financial support from our community. TheSomervilleTimes.com ************************ Comments of the Week Happy birthday this week to the following: Happy birthday to John Arvantis, who is celebrating this week. Also, happy Response to: Local businesses need you in the face of GLX birthday to a good guy, Jason Ribeiro. We hope he has a great day this week. Happy birthday to our good friend and a great bridge delays guy, Bob McWatters. We hope he has a great day. Also cele- A Moore says: brating this week, Steve DeCarlo, who serves the city so well as its Director of City Cable Operations. Happy birthday to a You talk about “helping” small businesses, so why don’t you and your administration start by put- young lady who grew up here and works at Endicott College, ting back all the meters and parking that you took away from Broadway? You’re literally choking Eleanor Pye. We hope she has a great day as well. To all those those businesses to death. Many won’t survive much longer. celebrating this week who we may have missed, we hope you have a great day as well. no way says: ************************ Dear mayor/betrayer, I own a small business that allowed me to buy a house in somerville: a mul- Visit Somerville High School during Open House 2020 tifamily house. You are allowing socialist bernie-bros to dictate the rules by which I make a living. on Thursday, February 6 and Friday, Continued on page 11 Rents have tracked inflation. People upset about high rents are really having a problem because their *income* has not kept up with inflation. Why is that a problem I–a working-class guy that couldn’t afford to buy a single-family house in the town I grew up in–have to solve? Also: you know very well that the reason rents are even as high as they are is: 1. Single family and condo owners vote themselves MASSIVE property tax breaks. This puts the tax burden on multifamily houses, and thus on renters. How moral of them! 699 Broadway, Somerville, MA 02144 2. Single family and condo owners vote to limit development of new housing to preserve the value of their own homes. Thus making rentable units scarce and driving up rents. How moral of them! [email protected] 3. Single family and condo owners blame high rents on “greedy” landlords when it’s policies they www.thesomervilletimes.com have vote for for decades that cause the problem in the first place. 617-666-4010 • Fax: 617-628-0422 I’m a working class guy that paid for what I get every step of the way. Now upper middle class folks are telling me I’m some sort of monster for having a certain type of business they don’t approve of. These Bernie-bros have a lot of nerve. www.facebook.com/ @somervilletimes thesomervilletimes Old timer says: Publisher – Somerset Valley Publishing Inc. The absurdity of your statement that rents have tracked inflation in somerville got me crunching Editor – Jim Clark numbers. Around 1990 I was sharing a crappy 4 BR outside of Davis and I think our rent was Assignment Editor – Bobbie Toner $1400/mo (ie $350 for me). I was getting 20K / year as a newbie at my white collar job. For refer- ence, minimum wage was $3.80 / hour or about 7K / year. So that was not quite 25% my pay for Advertising Director – Bobbie Toner rent. 4 BR’s now seem to go for around $4K / month – ie 1K / room. In my profession starting salary is now about $50K, with minimum wage at $12 / hr or about 25k / year. So I’d still be look- Arts Editor – Doug Holder ing at about 25% my pay for rent. Inflation since 1990 is officially about 100%, which obviously is Writers: Jim Clark, Denise Keniston, well less than the actual increase in rent (& pay). Jackson Ellison, Michael LoPilato, Marshall Collins This all makes me wonder just how much more screwed young renters in somerville are now than Contributors: Jimmy Del Ponte, Dorothy Dimarzo, they were 30 years ago. Clearly the cost to actually own a house has gone up a lot more than rents Blake Maddux, Bob Doherty, Ross Blouin have (percentage-wise) and that would be way our of my reach now. But renting? not so much. Photographer: Claudia Ferro This all of course ignores other costs that have skyrocketed, like student debt.

The Somerville Times is published every Wednesday Old Taxpayer says: A proud member of the following newspaper organizations: For your numbers old timer. Back in 1967 I was paying $80 a month heated up on Newbury Street Somerville. That’s for the whole apartment for the two of us when I got married.

Life in the Ville by Jimmy Del Ponte Weedville Disclaimer: This Back in the day, kids sold bones or joints article in no way (marijuana cigarettes) in the halls of my advocates the use junior high and when I was up the high of marijuana or any school (smokin’ in the boys’ room). You other drug. It is sim- would walk by a group of students and a ply a look back at voice would say, “Three for five!” That was the history of pot in a good deal as long as they weren’t “pin- Somerville as told by those who remem- nahs.” That meant the joints were skinny ber. It is meant for the adults who grew like a pin, thus, pinners. That may be an up with marijuana in Somerville. original Somerville word along with “fat- Did you ever think you’d see day that ties,” which were ... anyone, anyone? Fat pot stores are popping up everywhere in- joints. Smoking a fattie would give you cluding our dear old Somerville? Did you the munchies fast. Then you’d eat every- ever think you’d be able to buy pot legally thing in sight. in Davis Square? There’s a couple of med- There was a pot dealer in every park in ical marijuana dispensaries in Somerville Somerville and on just about every street and some regular dispensaries coming. corner. He or she was very popular. They Buying pot in Somerville used to be an had to endure heavy risks as the cops adventure. You got it on the street corner, were always hovering. As I said before, or you had your own “guy.” The whole getting busted with weed was a threat process was risky business. Maybe you hanging over anyone who was a pot user had to go up the dealer's house, or meet back then. him someplace to make the deal. There Today, I get whiffs of marijuana smoke was always the chance of getting busted. all over the place because everyone’s Sometimes we would drive into the Proj- smoking and toking. It also has a huge ects for “bones.” We were always scared medical following. I actually get a kick out of running into the cops. Some pot sell- of it when I get a whiff of second hand all the bars, posts and clubs we used to it in marijuana!” By the way you can now ers made deliveries. Getting busted with pot because it brings back memories of frequent growing up. For what I did to get a variety of pot edibles like gummies weed used to be a serious offense. Plus, when I was a hippie hanging around on my nose in the 80’s, I’m surprised I can and chocolate bars. That was the risk you we’d get our butts kicked by our fathers. the Cambridge Common or behind the smell anything. I took my sons to an Alice took. Buying weed has become almost as easy high school. Cooper concert when they were younger The pot deals had to be so quick that as buying milk and bread. Growing up in I quit smoking cigarettes long ago but and they asked me what the strange smell sometimes you just had to stick it in your Somerville we all have pot stories. Some I still don’t mind the occasional smell was. I said, that's marijuana, and I better pocket and take off in case the boys in of my friends helped me remember. of cigarette smoke either. It reminds of never smell it on you guys! blue were near. I don’t know how many of I remember buying a bag of bird seed those corn cob pipes we bought at Rob- from a guy up Powder House Park. An- bins Smoke Shop in Davis Square. Pipes other time I bought a bag of oregano. could be improvised out of toilet paper We joked that the guy who sold it to us rolls and tin foil, empty soda cans and “took the taste you love in food and put even an apple. You Continued on page 9

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By Jim Clark Rolling pot shop comes to a stop A Somerville Police officer on times before the vehicle was fi- ter console he observed a small scale, and three packages of bution labeled "Pink Runty". patrol at Assembly Row last nally allowed entry. amount of marijuana in a clear marijuana were located. One After discovering additional Friday evening observed a ve- The officer circled the block plastic bag, and numerous drug package was labeled "Goat Ex- drugs and cash on both Pereira hicle parked illegally in front of and observed the vehicle now paraphernalia items. otics Wedding Cake" and the and Silveira, the officer came the Montaje building located at parked at the rear exit facing The officer ordered Tiago from other two were both labeled to believe that Pereira and Sil- 449 Canal St. Great River Rd. He positioned the vehicle and spoke with him "Pink Runty." veria were conspiring to sell The officer parked his fully his cruiser so as to watch the exit, at the rear of the vehicle. Tiago Also located in the armrest marijuana. marked cruiser in the cul-de-sac and observed the vehicle exit the reportedly stated that he came was a stack of cash amounting Due to the amount of mari- opposite the vehicle which was garage and drive on Great River to Assembly Row to meet a to $1,790. There was an addi- juana in their possession, the occupied by a male driver, a male Rd. toward Artisan Way. friend and drop off clothes. tional $72 located in the arm- overwhelming amount of pack- front seat passenger, and an in- As the vehicle passed his cruis- Silveira and the rear seat pas- rest that was loose. aging material, and the extreme dividual in the rear seat on the er, he saw that the male who just senger were removed from the In the rear seat, the armrest amounts of cash, the officer in- passenger side. entered the vehicle was no lon- vehicle, and all individuals were was folded down and there formed both of them that they The officer observed a man ger inside. The officer suspected read their Miranda rights. was a small black access panel would be placed under arrest. exit the Montaje building car- that a street level narcotic trans- The officer conducted a search for the trunk. The access panel Silveria was charged with drug rying a white plastic shopping action had taken place. of the vehicle and their per- was ajar. The officer lowered possession to distribute, pos- bag under his right arm, then The officer stopped the vehicle sons for evidence related to the the access panel and observed session of a class B drug, and enter the the rear driver's side on Grand Union Blvd. by Star- drug transaction he believed a white plastic shopping bag, conspiracy to violate drug law, door of the illegally parked ve- bucks. The driver provided the occurred. Inside the vehicle, very similar to the bag that the while Pereira was charged with hicle and sit down. officer with a license confirming he retrieved the clear plastic individual who exited Montaje drug possession to distribute, The vehicle then proceeded his identity as Tiago Pereira. bag with marijuana inside from and had sat in the back seat was operation of a motor vehicle forward into the Montaje park- The front seat passenger identi- the center console. Also locat- carrying. Inside the bag was with a suspended license, and ing garage. The occupants were fied himself as Julio Silveira. ed in the same console storage a vacuum sealed bag contain- conspiracy to violate drug law. having difficulty with entering During this interaction the area was a stack of new unused ing approximately one pound Both men were taken to Police the garage, and the rear seat officer reportedly detected a packaging for marijuana labeled of marijuana labeled "Gelato". headquarters for booking on the passenger who just entered the very strong smell of unburnt "Blizz Pack - World Famous Also located in the shopping above stated charges. vehicle, exited and manipulated marijuana emanating from the Apple Fritter" "7 Grams". bag were numerous individual The back set passenger was re- the parking machine numerous vehicle. In plain view of the cen- Inside the armrest a digital packaging for marijuana distri- leased with no charges.

Crime Tip Hotline: 617-776-7210 Help Keep Somerville Safe! SOMERVILLE POLICE CRIME LOG Arrests: assault and battery, fraud in ville Ave. on a charge of shop- drug possession to distribute, p.m., arrested at Grand Union Erik Oxley, of 1200 Wash- hiring a vehicle, shoplifting by lifting by asportation. possession of a class B drug, Blvd. on charges of drug pos- ington St., Boston, January 30, asportation. Julio Silveira, of 77 Spring and conspiracy to violate session to distribute, operation 4:17 p.m., arrested at Artisan Michael Krawec, of 204 St., Brockton, January 31, drug law. of a motor vehicle with a sus- Way on warrant charges of Washington St., January 31, 8:15 p.m., arrested at Grand Tiago Pereira, of 48 Susan pended license, and conspiracy possession of a class B drug, 6:35 p.m., arrested at Somer- Union Blvd. on charges of Rd., Brockton, January 31, 8:15 to violate drug law.

City officials discuss surveillance technology guidelines CONT. FROM PG 1 The ordinance states that “the and “It’s trying to address multi- goal of this Policy is to balance ple technologies that have vary- the capacity of Surveillance ing purposes.” Technology to improve the de- In 2019, Somerville became livery of City services with the the first city on the east coast importance of maintaining indi- to ban the use of government vidual(s)’ right to privacy.” recognition surveillance tech- Legislative Matters Commit- nology in partnership with the tee Chair and Ward 6 Council- American Civil Liberties Union or Lance Davis urged his fellow (ACLU). Committee members and rep- The committee also reviewed a resentatives from the Mayor’s home rule petition authorizing Office to “consider the purpose the appointment of special fire- of this document and how it’s fighters and discussed the status worded so that there’s no mis- of part-time employees hired conception.” He urged them to as part of the proposed Police work to match language in the Department Cadet Program, policy to the ordinance passed and the role of the City Council in October. in confirming nominees for the A representative from the participation. Mayor’s Office said, “This is a The Legislative Matters Com- general use policy, but what is mittee meets again on on Febru- required of the general use poli- ary 6 at 6:00 p.m. on the second cy is specific to each technology,” floor of City Hall. The Somerville City Council's Legislative Matters Committee discussed surveillance technology at their January 28 meeting. FEBRUARY 5, 2020••5 Lessons learned? What the destruction of Boston’s West End should teach us today that led to the urban renewal programs in By Sue Minichiello mid-20th century America. Structured Yesterday’s urban renewal is today’s gen- as a series of seven lectures with discus- trification. A bold statement? Perhaps, sion, each will have a distinct topic, but but there is no doubt that when neigh- all use Boston’s West End urban renew- borhoods are redeveloped in ways that al project as the primary example and exile their longtime residents and busi- connecting point. nesses, just as much – if not more – can “This tragic story of how 7,500 people be lost as gained. were forcibly removed from their homes That is the story of Boston’s West End, is still has much to teach us today. The a vibrant, diverse, tight-knit community clearance of the West End was a product that vanished under the so-called “urban of government overreach caused by a lack renewal” of the 1950s. Many of its 7,500 of true community input and a too-nar- residents relocated to Somerville where row idea of what progress meant,” said their families remain today. series presenter James Briand. “Today, we West End tenement houses with mom- have vigorous online debate, but the con- and-pop storefronts fell to the wrecking trol of information is getting more and 1965 rendition of a "New Boston", depicting the new Government Center taking the place of Scollay Sq. ball, ultimately to be replaced by high-ris- more consolidated, and vocal but biased es with professed suburban amenities, all special interest groups are skewing the ban renewal project signaled the re- “Whether people are looking for sim- in the name of progress. The destruction national conversation. This series helps consideration of the idea of progress in ply a powerful human story or a deeper of the neighborhood came to be seen as a us reflect on the importance of maintain- this nation,” said Briand. “Coming out understanding of Boston’s history and its landmark case in urban planning circles. ing true civic discourse with room for of WWII, Americans had a high lev- bearing on modern cities, this series is for Its simplistic, top-down approach be- multiple points of view.” el of trust in government and experts. them,” said Briand. came a textbook example of how NOT The story of Boston’s West End has im- Beginning in the early 1960s, exposés Briand has worked with The West End to transform a city. As Winston Churchill plications far beyond the human suffering like Silent Spring followed by events Museum since 2009, developing class- said, “Those who fail to learn from history and loss to the City of Boston. The proj- like the Vietnam War and Watergate room presentations and tours on various are condemned to repeat it.” ect prompted urban planning critics like taught us to question experts and con- topics including urban renewal, the work To preserve the history and honor the Jane Jacobs to reconsider the prevailing sensus thinking. For cities, that began of Jane Jacobs, the 1949 Housing Act, culture of the mourned neighborhood, expert opinion of the time that Ameri- with the West End.” and Title One. Briand has authored nu- and relate the vital lessons the story holds, can cities needed to change to accommo- Exploring the larger historical and social merous articles on local history and is a The West End Museum is presenting date the automobile and suburban tastes. forces that led to the fall of the West End lifelong resident of the Boston area. the lecture series Reflections on Boston’s Jacobs suggested instead that each city offers the chance to draw lessons relevant Reflections on Boston’s West End: The West End: The Origins & Lessons of Ur- compete on its own terms and celebrate to what is happening in and around Bos- Origins & Lessons of Urban Renewal ban Renewal. The series aims to provide a neighborhood life and walkability. ton – and countless urban areas across begins on February 19 with six subse- comprehensive examination of the forces “The aftermath of the West End ur- the US – today. Briand will lead attend- quent sessions running through the fall. ees to look at the idea of the slum and Attendees may opt to register for all how it developed in history, the impact seven lectures or cherry-pick the indi- of the automobile and suburbanization, vidual sessions in which they are most the changing role of the federal govern- interested. Visit thewestendmuseum. ment in US cities, and the way in which org/events for more information, in- the whole idea of progress changed before cluding lecture descriptions and dates. and after the events of the West End. Pre-registration is required.

Family in Sunday best walking over rubble of West End on way to St Joseph's church.

Beacon Hill Roll Call

Beacon Hill Roll Call can also be viewed on our website at www.thesomervilletimes.com THE HOUSE AND SENATE. Beacon Hill Roll Call to the issue through carbon emission,” said Sen. Dean quire that when the Secretary of Energy and the Envi- records the votes of local senators from the week of Tran (R-Fitchburg), one of only two opponents of the ronment submits his 5-year plan for how the state will January 27-31. There were no roll calls in the House package. “We need to implement changes that would re- comply with the emissions limits established in the last week. duce human carbon footprint responsibly. Bills that do climate bill, the plans must “address the distinguishing not have cost and impact analysis will have devastating characteristics and vulnerabilities of rural, suburban and NEXT GENERATION CLIMATE PACKAGE (S financial consequences on people who are on fixed and urban households.” 2476, S 2477 and S 2478) low incomes, and the working class. These bills will cre- Senate 36-2, 36-2 and 36-2 on three separate roll calls, ate burdens on small businesses and will negatively im- “The two words that go best together are “regional eq- approved three bills known as the “Next Generation Cli- pact the economy and stifle growth." uity,” said amendment sponsor Sen. Jo Comerford mate Package.” Under the bills, the Baker administration (D-Northampton). “What we are here saying today is would be free to choose among various market-based “I am proud of the Senate for acting quickly on this yes to carbon pricing, but we cannot do that if we dispro- forms of pricing carbon—including a revenue-neutral legislation which takes a historic step in our fight to portionately burden rural communities where we drive fee or a regional “cap and trade” system similar to the reduce harmful emissions that hurt our planet and our more and where we do not have adequate access to pub- Transportation Climate Initiative. —It would have to residents,” said Senate President Karen Spilka (D-Ash- lic transportation. So yes to carbon pricing, but through do so by Jan. 1, 2022, for transportation; Jan. 1, 2025, for land). “I commend Sen. Barrett for his diligence in craft- a regional equity lens.” commercial, industrial and institutional buildings; and ing a thorough legislative package that takes concrete Jan. 1, 2030, for residential buildings. Any mechanism steps to combat climate change by providing a plan to (A “Yes” vote is for the amendment.) would be implemented so as to minimize the impact on create a greener, healthier and more sustainable future.” low-income households, disadvantaged communities, Sen. Patricia Jehlen Yes and vulnerable manufacturing sectors. “Residents of the commonwealth can’t afford this legislation. Massachusetts continually ranks as one of the ALSO UP ON BEACON HILL The package includes setting a statewide greenhouse gas most expensive states in which to live where the medi- limit for the year 2050 of “net zero” emissions; requir- an price for a single-family home is almost double the ABSENTEE BALLOTS FOR PRESIDENTIAL ing the MBTA to limit bus purchases and leases to ze- national average,” said Sen. Ryan Fattman (R-Sutton), PRIMARY ARE NOW AVAILABLE – Absentee ro-emissions vehicles beginning in 2030, and to aim for the other opponent of the legislation. “This bill will only ballots are now available for the presidential primary on an all-zero-emissions fleet by 2040; directing state gov- make housing prices more expensive by requiring solar March 3. Voters can vote in person at their city or town ernment to limit purchases and leases of vehicles to zero panels on all new construction, which will increase de- hall or can submit an application to have an absentee emissions vehicles only, beginning in 2024; and updating velopment costs for new homes by $30,000 to $70,000. ballot mailed to them. In order to count, ballots must Massachusetts appliance standards to improve energy Nearly all new homes will also require electric based be completed and submitted by the time the polls close and water efficiency standards for common household heating systems and appliances, placing upward pressure on March 3. and commercial appliances. on utility rates across the state because wood, natural gas and oil-based appliances would be out of compliance Voters qualify for absentee ballots if they will be away Other provisions establish the Massachusetts Climate with a net-zero stretch energy code. from their home on the date of the election or if they Policy Commission as an independent public watch- are unable to reach the polling place due to disability or dog to oversee government’s handling of the climate Fattman continued, “Another major concern is that there religious belief. Family members can fill out applications change crisis; jumpstart efforts to supply low-cost solar is no price tag on the total costs of the mandates, taxes, for a loved one. electricity to low-income communities; and require the and fees associated with this legislation … We are cur- Department of Public Utilities to balance six priorities: rently facing an unprecedented affordable housing and reliability of supply, affordability, public safety, physical transportation crisis and this legislation will only make CALLING ALL SONGWRITERS! THE LOT- and cyber security, equity, and significantly, reductions it more unaffordable to live and work in Massachusetts.” TERY NEEDS A JINGLE AND HAS $5,000 FOR in greenhouse gas emissions. THE BEST ONE - The Massachusetts Lottery an- (The vote below represents the vote on each of the three nounced the "Sound of Winning" contest in which a “We’ve written the strongest climate statute in the na- separate bills. A “Yes” vote is for the package. A “No” vote lucky person can win $5,000 if his or her original jingle tion,” said Sen. Mike Barrett (D-Lexington), Senate is against it.) is chosen to be used in a future Lottery ad. There are also Chair of the Utilities and Energy Committee and author two $1,000 runner-up prizes. of the legislation. “The bills started out strong. Then Sen. Patricia Jehlen Yes they got better as debate went on. More protection for Entries must be received by March 6. On March 30, the low- and moderate-income families. Special sensitivity PILOT PROGRAM FOR GEOTHERMAL EN- finalists will be announced and then the public will vote to the climate challenges facing small towns and rural ERGY (S 2477) for the best jingle with the voting ending on April 3. The areas. Retraining for people who may need to change Senate 37-0, approved an amendment making it clear winner will be announced on April 17. jobs as we green the economy. In the fight against climate that the Department of Public Utilities should approve change, this lifts Massachusetts to the next level.” gas company pilot programs to deliver renewable ther- For more details and rules go to https://thesoundofwin- mal energy. The amendment also ensures evaluation by ning.com/ “We applaud Senate President Spilka and the Massa- independent third parties to determine the efficacy of chusetts Senate for this significant step forward in ad- the new systems. BAN DISCRIMINATION BASED ON NATU- dressing the climate crisis,” said Jacob Stern, Deputy RAL HAIRSTYLE (H 4295) – The Judiciary Com- Director of the Sierra Club Massachusetts Chapter. “By “My amendment gives gas companies an opportunity to mittee held a hearing on a bill that would prohibit dis- setting a much-needed 2030 emissions target, rolling move away from delivering a greenhouse gas containing crimination against anyone in any situation because out zero-emission building standard and creating new over 90 percent methane and toward providing renew- of their natural hairstyle. The bill states that natural opportunities for low-income residents to access solar, able thermal energy for heating and cooling,” said Sen. hairstyle is a physical trait central to individual digni- today’s legislation will help reduce the state’s carbon pol- Cynthia Creem (D-Newton), the sponsor of the amend- ty, autonomy and personhood; that targeting a person’s lution. However, we are disappointed that despite broad ment. “Natural gas is not healthy for us or the planet, natural hair and hairstyle associated with their race is support from the advocacy community, there wasn’t a while geothermal energy is a path to keeping good jobs, racial discrimination; and discrimination against black commitment to transition the state to 100 percent clean, protecting ratepayers and giving customers a choice for students, employees and persons participating in public renewable electricity in the final legislation. The respon- heating.” accommodations because of their hair texture and the sibility to act now falls to the Massachusetts House way in which their hair grows and is styled is illegal dis- of Representatives. We look forward to working with (A “Yes” vote is for the amendment.) crimination. House leadership to pass critical climate policies into law before the end of the 2019-2020 legislative session Sen. Patricia Jehlen Yes “I filed this bill following the passage of similar legisla- in July.” tion in New York and California,” said Rep. Steven Ul- REGIONAL EQUITY (S 2477) trino (D-Malden), the bill’s sponsor. “Discrimination “Climate change is a real problem with humans adding Senate 37-0, approved an amendment that would re- against natural hairstyles is pervasive in both education FEBRUARY 5, 2020••7

Beacon Hill Roll Call continued from page 6 and employment. My hope is that passing this bill will struck multiple times by her caretaker. Under current House and Senate were in session each week. Many leg- remove vagueness from current anti-discrimination law law, unless the offender is criminally convicted, no sys- islators say that legislative sessions are only one aspect of so that people do not get biased treatment due to the tem exists to identify caretakers and prevent them from the Legislature's job and that a lot of important work is hair that grows out of their heads.” finding employment with another provider licensed by done outside of the House and Senate chambers. They the state. note that their jobs also involve committee work, re- MUST POST STATE JOBS (S 2336) – The Labor search, constituent work and other matters that are im- and Workforce Development Committee’s hearing in- “Enacting this registry will help disrupt a cycle of abuse portant to their districts. Critics say that the Legislature cluded a bill that would require every state agency and of individuals with disabilities and put in place com- does not meet regularly or long enough to debate and institution to post all employment opportunities, no- mon-sense protections that families in the common- vote in public view on the thousands of pieces of legisla- tices and postings in the statewide online employment wealth deserve,” said Sen. Moore. “There are clear ben- tion that have been filed. They note that the infrequency computerized referral system. efits to screening prospective employees who intend to and brief length of sessions are misguided and lead to work within the licensed caretaker field and I am hope- irresponsible late-night sessions and a mad rush to act “Transparency about state employment vacancies will ful that the bill will advance to the governor’s desk to on dozens of bills in the days immediately preceding the allow state agencies to receive applications from more help protect our most vulnerable residents like Nicky.” end of an annual session. diverse and qualified candidates,” said Senate sponsor Sen. Jo Comerford (D-Northampton). “While it is easy QUOTABLE QUOTES During the week of January 27-31, the House met for for those close to Boston and the Statehouse to hear a total of 16 minutes while the Senate met for a total of about state employment opportunities through word of "2020 is a make or break year for the commonwealth. Pol- ten hours and eleven minutes. mouth, the members of the public living outside metro icy decisions at the state and federal level are either going Boston can be unaware of non-publicized job vacancies. to close economic opportunity gaps or enhance them.” — Mon. January 27 House 11:01 a.m. to 11:07 a.m. The commonwealth will only benefit from this influx of Nancy Wagman, MassBudget's Kids Count Director. Senate 11:10 a.m. to 11:14 a.m. new talent.” “Some ways my life was impacted by unfair scheduling PROTECT DISABLED PERSONS – NICKY’S was that my employers would call me to ask to work Tues. January 28 No House session BILL (S 2367)- The House and Senate have agreed an hour before the shift started when I was busy with No Senate session on a version of a measure that would establish a regis- school or family. They eventually stopped offering me try which identifies individuals who have been found to a lot of hours. Not only was it difficult to schedule my Wed. January 29 No House session have committed abuse against persons with disabilities. other jobs around my catering job, I also had to work No Senate session Each branch had approved their own version but now unexpected hours and would miss important things like they finally agree on a version to which they will soon a doctor's appointment.” – Izabel Depina, a catering and Thurs. January 30 House 10:59 a.m. to 11:09 a.m. give final approval and send to Gov. Charlie Baker. hospitality worker, testifying in favor of The Fair Workweek Senate 11:21 a.m. to 9:28 p.m. Bill that aims to give workers more rights and control over The measure was filed by Sen. Mike Moore (D-Mill- their schedules, their time and their lives. Fri. January 31 No House session bury) at the request of a constituent who is the mother No Senate session of Nicky, an intellectually disabled and non-verbal indi- HOW LONG WAS LAST WEEK'S SESSION? vidual. Nicky had been inappropriately restrained and Beacon Hill Roll Call tracks the length of time that the Bob Katzen welcomes feedback at [email protected] 8••FEBRUARY 5, 2020

OBITUARY Vincent A. ‘Sonny’ LoPresti The Somerville Times and his childhood home, the James Aiello, Michael Aiello, West End. Vincent, a former Patricia LoPresti Gamelin, Historical Fact of the Week Somerville Alderman and and Sunny LoPresti. He also MA Governor’s Councilor, leaves behind 16 grandchil- was the son of late Senator dren and 7 great-grandchil- Eagle Feathers #197 Michael LoPresti, Sr. and dren who affectionately knew Anna Katon LoPresti, broth- him as “Papa” or “Chopper.” er to Anna Todesca, the late Visiting Hours: A Celebra- Old Put Gloria Evendoll, and the late tion of Life memorial will be By Bob (Monty) Doherty Senator Michael LoPresti, Jr. held at the West End Muse- Known by family and friends um at 150 Staniford St., Bos- He was born and raised in Salem Village, today’s Danvers, Vincent A. “Sonny” LoPresti, as “Sonny,” Vincent is survived ton on March 8, 2020. Visit- Massachusetts. As a young man, he moved to Connecti- born March 8, 1939, passed by his wife Patricia LoPresti, ing Hours between noon and cut when it was still considered a frontier. He was a Major away on January 25, 2020 his children Michael LoPres- 3pm. In lieu of flowers, please with Rogers Rangers during the French and Indian War after a long illness. He will ti, Luann Carroll, Stephen consider donating to the West and narrowly escaped death at the stake as an Indian pris- be remembered for his love LoPresti, Deborah Perkins, End Museum or the West oner. He aided in the capture of Havana in 1762, the relief of family, friends, politics, William Aiello, Karin Griffin, End House. of Detroit during Pontiac’s War in 1764 and preceding the Revolution, was a charter member of the Sons of Liberty. Invitation to apply for Tufts Community Grants

Through the years, there have been towns, streets, schools, and counties in nine states named after him. In Somerville, Putnam Street, located directly across from the new high Non-profit organizations in Boston, Grafton, Medford and Somerville are invited to apply for in- school project is named after him. Also, Putnam Road in dividual grants from the Tufts Community Grants (TCG) program until March 13, 2020. Awards Ten Hill’s bears his name. Israel Putnam was a Patriot. On will be made in amounts ranging from $250 to $2,000 and will be announced in April 2020. receiving news of the battle in Lexington, he left his plow in the field and rode to aid the Middlesex Minutemen. Applications are available at https://communityrelations.tufts.edu/community-programs/ tufts-community-grants/. TCG, formerly known as the Tufts Neighborhood Service Fund, awards eligible 501c3 non-profit organizations that serve one or more of Tufts University's host communities in some way and have had a Tufts faculty, staff, or student actively involved as a volunteer in the past year. In this way, TCG supports not only local organizations but also the work of the many Tufts volunteers. The TCG program is fully funded by donations from Tufts University faculty and staff through the annual Tufts Community Appeal (TCA), an internal fundraising campaign. More than 135 nonprofit organizations have been directly impacted by the TCG since its founding in 1995. Last year, 36 organizations in Tufts' host communities received TCG grants. The funds supported a wide range of programs and projects in each community, including educational resources for immigrants working towards U.S. citizenship at the Somerville Public Library, funding for the YMCA's "Pop Up" food markets for individuals dealing with food insecurity in Medford, a gift towards the purchase of new musical instruments for the Head Start Music Outreach program at On June 16, 1775, he led over 1,000 Americans from Apple Tree Arts in Grafton, and funding to support the Chinese Progressive Association's China- Cambridge through today’s Somerville, to fortify Charles- town block party, which supports preservation of affordable housing. town Heights. On the following day while commanding the Americans during the Battle of Bunker Hill, he applied All questions should be directed to the Community Relations office at Tufts University by email- his ranger tactics with devastating ing [email protected] or calling (617) 627-3780. effect. He instructed his anxious soldiers, “Don’t fire till you see the whites of their eyes.” After withdrawing from the battle to Want to write local Somerville stories? Prospect Hill, he commanded his troops to fortify and to raise their Call 617-666-4010 Connecticut flag bearing the mot- and speak to the Assignment Editor to, “An appeal Continued on page 20 FEBRUARY 5, 2020••9

Precautions and preparations you can take for flu season, coronavirus concerns With heavy media coverage this posting, on the morning of of a new strain of coronavirus Thursday, January 30, there are and its appearance in the U.S., no reported cases of coronavirus the City of Somerville and the in Massachusetts. Department of Health and If you are displaying any of Human Services is issuing this the following symptoms, update on the city’s prepara- please contact your prima- tions and precautions, as well ry care provider or visit the as steps you and your family emergency room: can take to help ward off ill- Fever or lower respiratory illness ness, including the flu which is Cough currently in peak season. Shortness of breath The City of Somerville contin- Tips for staying healthy, and ues to monitor reports and in- protecting those around you: formation regarding the spread Wash your hands frequently, us- of the coronavirus. We receive ing soap and water. frequent updates from the Mas- If soap and water are not avail- sachusetts Department of Public able, use an alcohol-based hand Health (MDPH) and the Cen- sanitizer until soap and water is ter for Disease Control (CDC), available. and participate in calls with local Wear a mask if you have a healthcare agencies. The Somer- cough. ville Health and Human Ser- Monitor your temperature. (A vices Department recommends fever is 100 degrees Fahrenheit someone you know is still an appointment with one of rus/2019-ncov/about/index. following the standard flu proto- or higher.) Remain home from in need of a flu shot it is still our public health nurses. html cols during this time of year to work or school if you have a fe- strongly encouraged that you For more information on the https://www.mass.gov/ keep everyone safe and healthy. ver or you aren’t feeling well. receive one as soon as possible. coronavirus, please see the CDC clinical-advisory/update- (See below for tips.) Clean and disinfect surfaces and HHS will be offering “Walk- and MDPH links below. If you and-interim-guidance-on- While cold and flu symptoms objects frequently. in” clinic hours on Thursday have any other questions, please outbreak-of-2019-novel-coro- are typical during this time of As of January 30, the city’s evenings from 5:00 to 7:00 don’t hesitate to call the Somer- navirus-2019-ncov-in year, you are at risk for corona- Health and Human Services p.m. at the City Hall Annex, ville Health and Human Ser- virus if you have recently trav- Department still has free flu located at 50 Evergreen Ave, vices Department at 617-625- eled to Wuhan, China, or have vaccines available for residents until the supply is exhausted. 6600 ext. 4320. been around someone who has ages three and older, with or If this time is not convenient Additional resources recently traveled there. As of without insurance. If you or for you, please call and make https://www.cdc.gov/coronavi-

Weedville CONT. FROM PG 3 could always buy rolling papers pot. We never thought we’d live interesting little plant. in every convenient store. Re- to see the legalization of mar- Many members of my genera- member Cheech and Chongs’ ijuana. There was always talk tion are still smoking weed today. album Big Bambu that came of it but it seemed like a pipe I got a kick out of remembering with a giant rolling paper (see dream, literally. words like pinners, fatties, bongs photo)? And don’t forget bongs. There are high taxes involved and don’t forget, the munchies. Remember the Head Shops? when you buy marijuana at a Our city government had to In the 70’s me and three recreational dispensary like okay the weed stores to come friends would pitch in and buy the ones coming to Somerville to Somerville so it must be an ounce of grass, for 20 bucks, soon. Go figure. There’s no tax okay! They are very smart up smoke it all night, and still if you have a medical marijua- there at 93 Highland Ave. They We have everything in Somer- take some home. But because na card that costs $200. Ba- should actually gather a bunch ville. A new high school, new of a mean case of the munch- sically any adult can get one. of willing hippies, give them bridges, the green line extension ies, we’d hit The Venice Cafe It’s quite a racket. Most tokers some good pot, and let them and now the green grass stores. or The Continental for some have cheaper, easier ways to get scrape and repaint City Hall. Of Somerville rocks ... and rolls ... pizza before going home. Yeah, their weed. The people who course they’d have to also throw joints. Lol! weed makes you eat. swear by the medical benefits in lunch which could get very And now I will end with a song The late 60’s and through- of marijuana and CBD prod- expensive for a crew with the appropriately titled One Toke out the 70’s was when us Baby ucts can get it easily at the dis- munchies. I’ll pass though. I get Over the Line Sweet Jesus, One Boomers were introduced to pensaries. It’s become quite the dizzy on ladders. Toke Over the Line.

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COMMENTARY

The views and opinions expressed in the commentaries and letters to the Editor ofThe Somerville Times do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions ofThe Somerville Times, its publishers or staff. Data Download with Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone 2040, which you can send to our VisionZero plan and re- purchasing housing through the quality of life and help cut down [email protected]. committed to making the road- 100 Homes Program that will on the carbon emissions linked 80% decrease: The original ways safer for all users. We’ll be permanently affordable, and to commuting. SomerVision plan identified also need to continue improving helping establish the Somerville sustainability as a community public transit, bike, and pedes- Community Land Trust. 77 pages: The proposed goal, and SomerVision 2040 trian infrastructure with a focus SomerVision Plan is 77 pages builds on that with a section on accessibility. Achieving this 1:1 ratio: SomerVision 2040 of ambitious, equity-minded, specifically looking at climate goal will also take some advo- updates the original SomerVi- and thoughtful goals for making change and sustainability. cacy work and working with the sion goal of adding 30,000 new sure Somerville is a great place SomerVision 2040 sets a goal of MBTA to expand bus service jobs to the city to ensuring there for all to live, play, work, raise By Joseph A. Curtatone an 80% decrease in carbon emis- through Somerville. There are a are enough jobs in the city for ev- a family, and age in place into Taking a closer look at notable city sions from 2014 levels by 2040 lot of changes to be made to make ery worker. We know not every the future. I hope you’ll take data—and interesting numbers. and outlines many steps the City a system designed for cars work worker who lives in Somerville the time to read it, share your and community can take to get for other modes of transporta- will ultimately end up work- thoughts with the Planning We recently released the pro- there. Many SomerVision goals tion, but it’s important work that ing in Somerville, but having Board, and join us in working to posed SomerVision 2040 plan, and priorities are interrelated. we can’t push off any longer. jobs that match our workforce take a stand for hope and prog- which updates and extends the For example, 65% of the city’s numbers have several benefits. ress as we set out to achieve our community-developed Somer- greenhouse gas emissions come 20% permanently affordable: Getting these jobs into the city community’s shared goals. Vision comprehensive plan. from buildings and 32% come SomerVision originally set two will require commercial devel- Thanks to months of work by from transportation, so it will housing goals – 6,000 new hous- opment, which in turn helps Data-based decision making is at the SomerVision 2040 Com- be important to think about ing units, with 1,200 of them boost the local economy and the core of how the City of Somer- mittee, community members, climate change when we’re mak- permanently affordable, by 2030. shift to a less residential-depen- ville develops policy and sets prior- and City staff, SomerVision ing housing, development, and That goal was expanded to en- dent tax base. Having more of a ities. Every day we check the lat- 2040 contains some new and transportation decisions. suring that 20% of all Somerville daytime population is also good est 311 stats, and throughout the updated goals around import- housing be affordable housing for other Somerville businesses week we meet for in-depth review ant issues like housing, develop- 75% of commutes: SomerVi- by 2040. Between adopting the because workers will often pick a of departmental data and city ment, the environment, and job sion 2040 sets the goal that 75% original SomerVision and the nearby restaurant or business to trends. The Data Download col- creation. Below are a few num- of work commutes will not in- SomerVision 2040 update, we’ve patronize during the day. And, umn shares some of the data we’ve bers from the plan, and you can volve a car by 2040. We know taken a lot of action on housing more jobs in Somerville means been reviewing recently, as well as see the full document at www. that getting there depends on that will help us reach this new more Somerville residents will interesting updates. To see more somervision2040.com. Thehaving safe, reliable transporta- goal including raising the min- have the option to work close Somerville Data, visit the online Planning Board is also accept- tion options that meet people’s imum inclusionary zoning to to home. Their decreased com- Somerville Data Farm at www. ing comments on SomerVision needs. That’s why we released 20% for more new developments, mutes would contribute to their somervillema.gov/datafarm. Open Letter to the City Star Market Site/299 Broadway I have not been able to attend property aligns with City Hall’s. that property can be put to bet- no link to this flyer on the City’s ings that last until at least 7pm any meetings regarding the Star Recent initiatives by City Hall, ter use. Taking the Star Market main website – how many differ- and have meetings on weekends Market site on Broadway be- such as the tree ordinance, have site is an example of government ent websites do we have?). The when those of us who work can cause of my work schedule. shown that Somerville does not overreach and intrusion into 2/3 meeting was from 4-6pm, actually attend and participate. I I therefore need to express respect private property rights. the lives of American citizens. so it was impossible for me to would like to remind the admin- my opinion, as a Winter Hill The freedom and right to private I would not be surprised if the get there in time from Boston on istration that you work for ev- resident and as a real estate at- property has been a fundamen- City comes for my single-fami- the T due to rush hour conges- eryone in the City, not just those torney in Boston, via email that tal right since our country was ly home soon, since a developer tion. I was also unable to attend who agree with you. the City’s proposal to take this founded. Just because the City could probably cram at least 4 the December meeting due to I am copying the Somerville private property by eminent do- wants to see a large housing units on the site if they tore the work commitments. The failure Times as I want to be sure the main is a gross overstep of pow- development on private prop- home down. to advertise meetings and inac- press knows the eminent do- er. As a Winter Hill resident, I erty does not give it the right I am further frustrated and cessibility for people who work main proposal is not a slam would obviously also like to see to take said property and hand dismayed that I only found out is another issue that adds to my dunk proposal by the City. the property occupied, but the it over to a new owner who will about the most recent meeting and others’ feeling that the City answer is not to forcibly take the build what the City wants there. on 2/3 at 9:30pm on 2/2. Today, is only looking for feedback from Thank you, property from a private owner A person’s right to own their I saw a flyer on the “somervoice” those it knows already agree and hand it over to another pri- property should not be contin- website which was never dissem- with its proposals and agenda. Christina Ricotta Cryts vate owner whose vision for the gent on whether the City thinks inated to me (further, there was You really should have meet- Somerville Winter Walk & Roll to School Day On Wednesday, February 5, Somerville students will be joining students across the Commonwealth in promoting wellness by walking or rolling to school in celebration of the 5th annual Massachusetts Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Winter Walk & Roll to School Day. Sponsored by the MA Department of Transportation, this annual event not only promotes healthy and active lifestyles, but also helps reduce the environmental impact in communities. Schools across the district will be supporting the Winter Walk & Roll to School Day in a number of ways with some distributing stickers or other items promoting this annual SRTS event, cheering students on as they cross the “finish line” upon arriving to school, and inviting community partners and staff to attend and participate. In the past, several schools have also invited students who take the bus to take a few laps around the playground before heading to class. SRTS offers helpful winter walking tips to help ensure a safe and enjoyable experience (https://www.mass.gov/doc/winter-walk-to-school-day-flyer-2020/download). Thanks to school wellness champions, Shape Up Somerville, school PTAs, school family and community liaisons, and other community partners who help coordinate and promote this event, Somerville students are “walking the walk” in support of healthy and active lifestyles. FEBRUARY 5, 2020••11

COMMENTARY

Our View Of The Times

The news that all the bridge reopenings all but cutoff entirely from conducting the duration of the construction period As difficult as it may be for all of us, let's will be delayed by several months was business as usual. would be appropriate. Again, an unlikely try to keep in mind that making a special something of a blow to those in the area Some are crying foul and demanding scenario, but we can dream, can't we? effort to support these businesses would most affected by the closure. compensation for the losses they have But the real heroes emerging from this be a highly civic minded thing to do. While nearly all of us have been put suffered. While this is unlikely to hap- morass seem to be those stalwart busi- Put yourself in their place and imag- through the mill over the past year deal- pen, we can certainly sympathize with ness owners who are hanging on as best ine what it must feel like to be dealing ing with the traffic snarls, noise and gen- the sentiment. they can, even though many area mer- with such a challenging situation and see eral hubbub that the GLX project has Area residents, too, feel especially put chants feel that they have been too cut off what you can do to offer them some of wrought, none have felt it more keenly out by the whole affair, and who can blame and inaccessible to their usual and hoped your patronage. than the business owners who have been them? Maybe free Charlie Cards for for new customers. After all, we're all in this together.

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February 7. Drop in to the 8:15 a.m. and how to vote at somervillema.gov/ be to help Connexion continue to be ing takes place February 12. The topic or 12:15 p.m. sessions both days. Meet elections. And of course, you can still a staple in the Somerville community will be, Shade Gardens Beyond Spring: staff, visit classrooms and get an early vote at your usual polling place on Elec- through its many works. Support our Extending The Season. Woodland and peak at construction changes happening tion Day this March 3. community and shop local. For more other shade heavy gardens are at their right now. ************************ info, visit https://connexionumc.org/ peak in spring when ephemerals are cov- ************************ The Luv Buzz Sip & Shop Market takes ************************ ering the ground, shrubs and small trees Families of middle and high school age place February 9, 10:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. The Somerville Arts Council is looking are blooming, and wildflowers are show- students with disabilities are invited to at ONCE Somerville, 156 Highland for musicians to perform at their annual ing off yellows, blues, pinks, and whites. come and learn about agencies and ser- Ave., Somerville. High Energy Vintage jazz and blues festival. Get involved so What can we glean from these gardens vices that may be helpful to your college and The Green Witch are back with the you don’t miss out. The application dead- throughout the rest of the growing sea- or workforce bound child; educational, Buzz. This sip and shop event features line March 9. Joe’s Jazz and Blues Festi- son? Anna Fialkoff will provide insights employment, and independent living more than 30 local vendors with vintage, val is back this year with an all-day free into the successional staging of plants options and opportunities; and net- records, handmade, and art. This time concert at Powderhouse Park on June for colors, textures, nectar sources, and working and family support possibili- around they are adding in some exciting 20 (rain date June 21) and is looking for oomph into summer and fall. As senior ties. The Road to the Future Transi- extras. Enjoy the taco bar, tarot readers, talent to perform. This is an exciting op- horticulturist for Native Plant Trust, tion Fair will take place on Thursday, photo booth, caricatures, and more. So portunity to showcase your unique jazz Anna works with a small horticulture February 6 in the main cafeteria of grab your Valentine, your buds, or just and blues sounds. Past performances staff to manage the 45-acreGarden in Cambridge Rindge and Latin School, your hat and pop in to grab a tasty fea- have included everything from swampy the Woods in Framingham. She earned 459 Broadway, Cambridge. Thistured cocktail or mocktail, shop for Cajun to Ethiopian Jazz. Preference will her MA in Ecological Design from The event is hosted by Cambridge Public something special, and see what you can be given to bands with a Somerville con- Conway School, and applies her skills Schools OSS Transition Services in get into at the Luv Buzz Market. nection. Please note, they are only con- in landscape literacy and site specific collaboration with Somerville Public ************************ sidering applicants who haven’t played at design to her work designing, installing, Schools. RSVP to Brittaney Courier, Hopeful Hearts & Local Arts, host- this event in the last two years. Bring a and stewarding vibrant New England [email protected] (617- ed by Connexion, takes place Satur- friend, blanket, and a picnic for a great native plant gardens. All Somerville 625-6600 x6201) or Sandra Copman, day, February 8, 12:00 – 6:00 p.m., at afternoon under the trees in one of the Garden Club meetings are free and open [email protected] (617- Connexion, 149 Broadway. A market nicest parks in Somerville. If you are in- to the public. 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. Meetings 625-6600 x6855). featuring a curated collection of mak- terested in performing, please fill out our are held the at the Tufts Administra- ************************ ers, artists, designers, and small business call to musicians here: https://forms. tion Building, (TAB), 167 Holland Can't wait to vote in the Presidential owners. All are welcome to attend. There gle/oXwjsvfKp7YU4P7m7. Street, second floor, wheelchair accessi- Primary? You can vote early in Somer- will also be food, music and a raffle. Raf- ************************ ble. Parking is available, and the building ville City Hall. Learn more about where fle tickets funds and any donations will The next Somerville Garden Club meet- is a ten-minute walk Continued on page 16 12••FEBRUARY 5, 2020 FEBRUARY 5, 2020••13

STA members walk for paraprofessionals

Before school started Thursday, January 30 at the West Somerville Neigh- borhood School, Somerville Teachers Association (STA) members gathered in the frigid weather in their parking lot with signs to walk in solidarity for paraprofessionals. They walked down Raymond Ave., through the playgrounds, and towards the front entrance of the school. As they stood out front, support was shown by parents and vehicles passing by. The STA members followed this by entering their building together through the front door to start their school day with students. This was in conjunction with all the schools of Somerville. The paraprofessionals have been in talks with the School Committee with little progress made on a new contract agreement. More information on this issue can be found on the STA's Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100001419759704.

Photos courtesy of STA and The Somerville Times Staff 14••FEBRUARY 5, 2020

FUN & GAMES

The Somerville Times Useless Facts of the Week Ms. Cam’s 1. In England, the Speaker of the House is not allowed to speak. 2. Judge Judy' has a $25,000,000 salary, while Supreme Court Justice Ginsberg earns $190,100.

STATEPOINT CROSSWORD Olio - (noun) A miscellaneous THEME: U.S. PRESIDENTS mixture, hodgepodge #716 ACROSS 1. Where would you 6. A “yawl” is a type 1. Frenzied find a statue of Co- of what? 5. Between fathers and sons? lombian singer Sha- 8. Not fake news kira? 7. Who coined the 12. Black-tie occasion term kindergarten? 13. Pupil's place 14. Whatchamacallit 2. How many points 15. Similar was a touchdown 8. What does the 16. Nessie's lake worth in football in WD stand for in 17. Poet T.S. 1883? WD-40? 18. He called his residence the White House 3. What NFL team 9. What color is an 20. Dashing style 21. Opposite of cathode has the most consec- airplane's black box? 22. No-goodnik utive appearances in a 23. Same as Danzig Super Bowl? 10. What coin will 26. Inside information, pl. you find Eunice Ken- 30. Antonym of keep 4. How many World nedy Shriver on? 31. Data input device 34. ____ Madrid Club de F˙tbol Series Champion- 35. Anomie, alt. sp. ships did Babe Ruth 11. What kind of 37. Stupid person win? cooking device is a 38. First M in MGM bain-marie? 39. Narcotics agent, for short 5. What is the name 40. Jennifer Lopez' 2019 movie swindle of Angelina Jolie's 12. What kind of egg 42. Band aid 43. Hiked the Inca Trail, e.g. character in To m b is the largest of any 45. Threat, two words Raider? living bird? 47. H+, e.g. 3. Assortment 28. Orwell's animals' turf, pl.

Answers on page 17 48. "Fences" actress Davis 4. Dorothy Gale, e.g. 29. North face, e.g. 50. Long forearm bone 5. Gordon Gekko: "____ is good" 32. "You had" or "you would" 52. His epitaph doesn't mention his 6. Bridal path 33. Baryshnikov's step presidency 7. "Hey, over here!" 36. First president to campaign by tele- 56. Abracadabra, e.g. 8. *He installed library at the White phone 57. First Lady of the US for only one House 38. Dixon of "The Walking Dead" month 9. Marco Polo's destination 40. Farm layer 58. Milano moolah 10. "Oh ____!" 41. Body scrubbers 59. Where JFK's "Honey Fitz" spent 11. Little squirt 44. Bear Down Under time 13. Conjure up 46. Hearing organ cover 60. Two of a kind, pl. 14. "Faster!" to a horse 48. Second planet from the Sun 61. Winglike 19. Glorify 49. "______me, then who?" 62. Ring-around-the-rosy flower 22. Announce presidential ____ 50. Machinating 63. "C'____ la vie!" 23. He established Yellowstone as first 51. Not more 64. President during Mexican-Ameri- national park 52. Green gem can War 24. 1/100 of a rial 53. Storage cylinder 25. "I love you" or "J'____" 54. Face-to-face exam DOWN 26. Only one to hold position in Execu- 55. Police informer 1. Petri dish filler tive and Judicial branches 56. Tree juice 2. Kind of shark 27. Prenatal Answers in the next edition of The Somerville Times.

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CITY OF SOMERVILLE CITY OF SOMERVILLE CITY OF SOMERVILLE, MASSACHUSETTS PURCHASING DEPARTMENT PURCHASING DEPARTMENT OFFICE OF STRATEGIC PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT IFB 20-55 RFP # 20-50 JOSEPH A. CURTATONE MAYOR The City of Somerville, through the Purchasing Department invites Acquisition of Commercial Office Space by Lease sealed bids for: For Municipal Departments GEORGE J. PROAKIS, AICP EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Various Trips for Council on Aging in 2020 The City of Somerville, acting through the Purchasing Department, invites sealed proposals for suitable, commercially zoned office space LEGAL NOTICE - HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION Invitations for Bid (IFB) may be obtained online at https://www.somer- for use by one or more municipal departments, to improve operations The Somerville Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) will hold a villema.gov/departments/finance/purchasing or from the Purchasing and the constituent experience. The proposal may offer an entire fa- public meeting on Tuesday, February 18, 2020 at 6:40 p.m. at the Visit- Department, Somerville City Hall, 93 Highland Ave., Somerville, MA, cility or a portion of a facility. The City is seeking to lease office space ing Nurses Association, 259 Lowell Street, in the 3rd Floor Community 02143 on or after Wednesday, February 5th, 2020. Sealed bids will be of approximately 3,000 ft2 in order to accommodate one or multiple Room to hold public hearings on the following applications, in accor- received at the above office until: Wednesday, February 19th, 2020 by City departments but will consider all suitable spaces between 2,000 dance with the Historic Districts Act, Chapter 40C of the Massachu- 2:00 p.m. The Purchasing Director reserves the right to reject any or and 4,000 ft2. The term will be for five years, with options to renew for setts General Laws, as amended, and the City of Somerville Code of all proposals if, in her sole judgment, the best interest of the City of up to five additional years. Preferred lease start date is April 1, 2020. Ordinances, Pt. II, Chap. 7, Sections 7-16 – 7-28. Somerville would be served by so doing. A request for proposals (RFP) and specifications may be obtained DETERMINATIONS OF APPROPRIATENESS (PUBLIC HEARING) The City of Somerville, Council on Aging (COA), seeks qualified con- online: https://www.somervillema.gov/departments/finance/pur- tractors to provide various excursion packages and overnight trips chasing. Sealed proposals will be received at the above office until HPC.ALT 2020.01 – 45 Vinal Avenue inclusive of complete chartered bus services. Applicant: Nick Portnoy Wednesday, February 19, 2020 at 2:00pm. The Purchasing Director re- Owner: Spencer & Serena Taylor Please contact Thupten Chukhatsang at tchukhatsang@somerville- serves the right to reject any or all proposals if, in her sole judgment, Replace 3 windows on right elevation; resize window openings to ma.gov for more information. the best interest of the City of Somerville would be served by so doing. match original height; replicate original window trim details Thupten Chukhatsang Angela M. Allen DETERMINATIONS OF SIGNIFICANCE (STEP 1 IN THE DEMOLITION Procurement Analyst Purchasing Director REVIEW PROCESS) 617-625-6600 x. 3412 617-625-6600 x. 3400 HPC.DMO 2020-01 – 19 Woodbine Street 2/5/20 The Somerville Times 2/5/20 The Somerville Times Applicant: Edwin J. Smith (personal representative of the estate of Agnes M. Cameron) HPC.DMO.02 – 118-120 Prospect Street Applicant: Eaglebrook Capital Owner: Stuart Financial Corporation The Growing Center's Annual DETERMINATIONS OF PREFERABLY PRESERVED (STEP 2 IN THE DEMOLITION REVIEW PROCESS) (PUBLIC HEARING) HPC 2019.094 – 26-28 South Street Organic Seed Sale & Swap Applicant: Michael Frawley HPC 2019.097 – 171 Cedar Street It's time to think spring and consider what seeds you want to plant Applicant: 171 Cedar Street, LLC in the 2020 growing season All applications summarized above are available to the public on the third floor of City Hall at 93 Highland Avenue (Monday - Wednesday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; Thursday 8:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.; and Friday 8:30 If you're considering ordering seeds through us, we thank you for a.m. -12:30 p.m.). A cases may be continued to a later date, please for your support. We are happy to again be partnering with High check the agenda (posted 48 hours in advance of the meeting) on the City website or call (617) 625-6600 x2500 to inquire if specific cases Mowing Seeds from Vermont, who offer us a percentage of seed will be heard. Continued cases will not be re-advertised. Interested sales to help support the Growing Center's activities. persons may provide comments to the Historic Preservation Commis- sion at the public hearing, via e-mail to [email protected], or by mail addressed to the Historic Preservation Commission, Planning Check out the seed and seed kit information on their website: Division,City Hall, 93 Highland Avenue, Somerville, MA 02143. All com- http://www.thegrowingcenter.org/seed-sale and complete the ments must be received by NOON, one week prior to the date of the HPC meeting. form to place your order online by March 1. You can also order 1/29/20, 2/5/20 The Somerville Times in-person from our Seed Sale & Swap on Saturday, February 22, from 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Somerville Winter Farmers Market at Arts at the Armory, 191 Highland Ave. TO PLACE LEGAL Come say hello and bring some (labeled) seeds to share with your ADVERTISMENTS IN THE neighbors, if you're in the swapping mood. It's always a fun way to share seeds and garden stories with others, while dreaming of the SOMERVILLE TIMES, 2020 growing season. CONTACT US Then, mark your calendar to come back to the Somerville Winter Farmers Market on March 21, 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., for another Seed Swap and to pick up your seed orders. if this won't work for you to pick up your BY 12 PM MONDAY order, contact us to make other arrangements. PH: 617.666.4010 Please help spread the word. Thank you for thinking spring and summer and a bountiful harvest for all. FAX: 617.628.0422 — Friends of the Community Growing Center

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from the Davis Square MBTA stop. support anti-hunger solutions and ad- Matt McLaughlin, city staff and Gil- gov or 617-625-6600 ext. 2250. ************************ vocacy work to increase food access for man Square Neighborhood Associa- ************************ Project Bread’s Walk for Hunger is people of all ages statewide. Likeminded tion (GSNA) for a community meeting The Boston Sci-Fi Film Festival is look- seeking participants to help shine a spot- organizations that participate as teams about the future of Gilman Square. ing for a few good volunteers to help op- light on hunger and raise funds to help in The Commonwealthprogram can Staff will present conceptual designs for erations at the Somerville Theatre and neighbors. Set for Sunday, May 3, the walk and run to raise money to support intersection and road improvements that our new venue, The Rockwell, on Feb. one-day community event offers three their own work, while also furthering will support multi-modal transporta- 7-17. Venue volunteers help the Direc- routes: the 20-mile route with eight Project Bread’s mission. The suggest- tion and future development in Gilman tor of Operations and Venue Managers shuttle bus checkpoints; the 5K run ed fundraising minimum is $250. To Square, and receive feedback from com- ensure smooth operations of our vari- through Boston’s Back Bay neighbor- register for Project Bread’s Walk for munity members about the design. The ous venues. Duties may include venue hood; and the 3-mile loop, all of which Hunger or to make a donation, visit meeting will be held at the Winter Hill set up, venue breakdown, line manage- are kid and stroller friendly. All routes projectbread.org/walk-for-hunger or Community School, 115 Sycamore St., ment, will call, box office duties, and/or start and end on the Boston Common. call (617) 723-5000. on Wednesday, February 12 from 6:00 merchandise sales. Perks include comp In its 52nd year, thousands of caring ************************ to 8:00 p.m. Interpretation in Portu- tickets, access to parties, events, and community members will participate in Join staff from theCity of Somerville’s guese, Haitian Creole, and Spanish will so much more. Email the festival's Di- the oldest pledge walk in the country, Mobility Division, City Councilors be available upon request by contacting rector of Operations, Sam Baltrusis at which is expected to raise $2 million to Jesse Clingan, Ben Ewen-Campen, and Nancy Bacci at NBacci@somervillema. [email protected]. FEBRUARY 5, 2020••17 Have a great idea on how to teach math? These teachers do! Many teachers have great ideas School (1st), MakerSpace Bins Community Innovation School on how to make their class- Stephanie Rizzo, Argenzia- (5th & 6th SEI Math teacher), rooms a better place for their no School (4th), Math Ma- Volume and Fractions Manipu- students to learn math. The nipulatives latives teachers’ ideas frequently out- Angela Rodriguez, Argen- April Luna, Winter Hill Com- run the budget schools have ziano School (3rd SEI), Math munity Innovation School (6th, for supplies and their own Materials Math & Science), Calculators & ability to subsidize their class- Meredith Rothstein, Win- Base 10 Materials room. The Somerville Math- ter Hill Community Innova- Andrea Palmer, Winter Hill ematics Fund tries to fill this tion School (4th – 6th, Autism Community Innovation School need through the generosity of Teacher), Manipulatives to de- (K-8, Math Coach), Math Ma- their donors. velop Basic Skills terials Jay and Jasper and the Apple Kelsey Schroder, Healey The Math Fund wants to Tree Fund each sponsored mul- School (2nd), Math Storybooks thank the Apple Tree Fund for tiple grants. Lali and Jay Haines, and Materials generously underwriting the fol- William Kuhlman, Tufts Uni- Helen Schroeder, East Somer- lowing teacher grants: versity, Winter Hill Bank and ville Community School (K, Sally Brith, Next Wave/ Rebecca Wood-Spagnoli each SEI), Wooden Blocks & Math Full Circle Math Team (teach- sponsored a teacher’s grant. The Materials er, counselor), Project Based rest of the grants were funded Katie Starbuck, Healey School Learning ville Community School (4th $131,215 in teacher grants sup- thanks to the combined gener- & East Somerville Communi- Lori Brown, Healey School Unidos), Math Manipulatives porting three hundred thirty-five osity of everyone who contrib- ty School (Math Coach), Math (1st & 2nd, Special Ed), Math The Winter Hill Bank: teachers’ projects in the city of uted to the Math Fund’s an- Materials for Professional De- Materials Caroline Martha Burkard, Somerville along with emer- nual fundraiser. The following velopment and Classrooms Matthew Burch, Argenziano East Somerville Community gency grants to East Somerville teachers won grants to encour- Lauren Woldemariam, School, (Math Instructional School (6th Math teacher), Mi- teachers after the devastating age and support mathematics Healey School (1st), Math Coach), Math Manipulatives crophone & Math Games school fire. achievement in the classrooms Manipulatives and Games (k-2, 3-4) Rebecca Wood-Spagnoli: In early April, the fund will be of Somerville. The Math Fund wants to thank The Math Fund wants to thank Jason Behrens (District seeking applications from stu- These Teacher Grants were Jay and Jasper for generously un- each of the following for gen- Innovation Specialist) and dents who reside in Somerville funded by the many generous derwriting the following teacher erously underwriting a teacher Karen Leary (Geometry for college mathematics schol- donors who together contrib- grants: grant: Teacher & Calculus Project arships. Over twenty years, uted enough in our annual Kelly Dickson, Winter Hill Lali and Jay Haines: School Year Coordinator) & the Somerville Math Fund has fundraiser to support all of Community Innovation School Lauren McGlashing and Julie Students (Nathalya Castil- awarded a total of $397,000 in them. There is power in do- (6th – 8th Autism Special Ed- Jones, Capuano Early Child- lo Salmeron, Edrick Pacheo, four-year mathematics schol- nations of many sizes coming ucation), ChooseItMaker & hood Center (K), Movement Diana Posada) Calculus Stu- arships to ninety-one students. together to support the larger TouchMath and Math in the classroom and dent Run Math Fun Night Links to the scholarship ap- whole. Susanne Douglas, Healey at family event for 3rd – 5th Students plication form is available at Reid Cargan, East Somerville School (1st), Math Manipu- William Kuhlman: The Somerville Mathematics www.somervillemathematics- Community School (3rd SEI), latives Aileene Martinez, East Somer- Fund was chartered in 2000 to fund.org. For more informa- Math Dictionaries, Diana Garity, Argenziano ville Community School (for the celebrate and encourage achieve- tion, to volunteer or to make Katherine Ceron, Healey School (2nd SEI Newcomers), 1st grade team), Math Morn- ment in mathematics in the city a tax-deductible contribution, School (1st, SEI), Math Manip- iknowit.com and Montessori ing/Afternoon Event of Somerville, Massachusetts. please contact Erica Voolich ulatives Materials Tufts University: Over twenty years, the Somer- (617-666-0666 or mathfund@ Johanna Cooney, Brown Talia Greenberg, Winter Hill Emma Mrozicki, East Somer- ville Math Fund has awarded gmail.com).

Healey School accepting donations for book fair To advertise in

Book Fair news from the Healey! They decided to do something a little off the beaten path this The Somerville Times year for their annual book fair. This year, they will accept gently used books from bookshelves all call Bobbie Toner: 617-666-4010 over Somerville to sell for the book fair. Why? Their mission is to make sure every child in the school has access to age-appropriate books and can go home with a book, expanding their home library. This also helps parents clean out From on page 14 books their kids may have outgrown, which makes room for new books while lessening our carbon footprint. They also thought this was a great way to invite the larger Somerville Community to Ms. Cam’s participate in the process. All the money raised will go back to Healey Families to help fund offsite learning opportunities and activities throughout the year. Goal? Their goal is to collect a diverse selection of new or gently used books from the community (and publishers if anyone has connections) and sell the books for $1 – $5 a book. The goal is to make sure every child goes home with at least one book, regardless of their ability to pay. The hope Answers is to collect 1,000 age-appropriate books for the Healey School’s 438 students by February 14. 1. Barranquilla, Colombia Fröbel

What they need: New or gently used children’s books from all over Somerville; books for children 2. Four points 8. Water Dispersant in Pre-K through eighth grade; bilingual or dual language books; diverse characters in books, volunteers to help sort books and prepare the space for the book fair in late February. 3. Buffalo Bills with four 9. Bright orange

Your old books can have a positive impact on kids and our community, so please consider do- 4. Seven 10. She was engraved onto nating your books at the Healey School’s front desk, or see if your school has a donation box the silver dollar in 1995 for Healey volunteers to pick up on February 14. (Only new or gently used Pre-K-8 children’s 5. Lara Croft books can be accepted.) 11. Double boiler 6. Sail boat Questions? Please email Melissa McCue-McGrath ([email protected]), and thank you 12. Ostrich egg for your donation. 7. German Friedrich — Somerville Public Schools 18••FEBRUARY 5, 2020

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Open Mic with Mike Morrissey EP Release With Special Guests The Sally O’Brien’s Bar ful Dead CHILDREN AND YOUTH 8 p.m.|14 Tyler Street Empty Bottle Ramblers|8 p.m. Comedy Night! The Up n Coming 8 p.m.|379 Somerville Ave Wednesday|February 5 Spittin Vinnies|10 p.m. Open Mic|7 p.m. Arts at the Armory Once Somerville 247 Elm Street|617-776-6896 Marley Monday with The Duppy Central Library Wiretap Wednesday Juliana Hatfield Conquerors reggae|10 p.m. Homeschool Reading Group 7 p.m.|Café|191 Highland Ave Orleans Restaurant and Bar Will Dailey 10:15 a.m.-11:45 a.m.Teen Game 335 Somerville Ave|617-666-3589 Karaoke 7 p.m.|156 Highland Ave Day Thursday|February 6 65 Holland St The Burren 2:30 p.m.- 4:30 p.m.|79 Highland Sally O’Brien’s The Jungle Community Music Club Bull McCabe’s Front Room: Bur-Run|6:45 p.m., Run, Ave David Rizzuti hosts BYOBluegrass Jam Helena Delaney & Friends|9:30 p.m. QNC 2 Year Anniversary 366A Somerville Ave|617-440-6045 7 p.m.|6 Sanborn Ct East Branch Library 8 p.m.|335 Somerville Ave|617-666- Back Room: Stump Trivia|8:30 p.m. Casey’s Preschool Storytime 3589 247 Elm Street|617-776-6896 Highland Kitchen Entertainment every Saturday 11 a.m.-11:30 a.m.|115 Broadway The Burren 150 Highland Ave|617-625-1131 173 Broadway|617- 625-5195 Bull McCabe’s Pub West at TAB Lerner and Moguilevsky from Argen- Jimmy James Trivia|8:30 p.m. Aeronaut Brewing Co. Thunder Road Read to a Dog with Josie tina|7 p.m. Catch A Dinosaur|10 p.m. Alper Tuzcu Scattershot|10 p.m. Closed For A Private Party 5 p.m.- 6 p.m.|167 Holland St, 2nd 366A Somerville Ave|617-440-6045 8 p.m.|14 Tyler Street 379 Somerville Ave floor 247 Elm St Thunder Road Arts at the Armory Orleans Restaurant and Bar Once Somerville Thursday|February 6 Toddlerbilly Takeover Been Out Here: Teen Open Mic 65 Holland St|617-591-2100 The Bang Bang Bar: Twin Peaks Party 5 p.m.|379 Somerville Ave. Central Library 6:30 p.m.|156 Highland Ave 6 p.m.|Café|191 Highland Ave Bull McCabe’s Preschool Storytime for 3 to 5-year- Once Somerville Krush Faktory(Dub Down) Aeronaut Brewing Co. olds The Paranoyds CLASSES AND GROUPS 10 p.m.|366A Somerville Ave|617- Le Prestige 10:30 a.m.- 11:15 a.m. Surfbort, Leopard Print Taser Wednesday|February 5 440-6045 8 p.m.|14 Tyler Street 7 p.m.|156 Highland Ave Comic Book Drawing Workshop Central Library Thunder Road The Jungle Community Music Club 3 p.m.- 5 p.m.|79 Highland Ave Aeronaut Brewing Co. Drop in Knitting and Needlecraft Taller Than Trees’ “Hold On To Love” Rick Berlin / Mosaic Mirrors / Sage & Board Game Bonanza Friday|February 7 12 p.m.-2 p.m. tour with special guests Tristan Sim- Syrup / Half Shell 6:30 p.m.|14 Tyler Street Vision Zero Action Plan Open House Central Library one, and Inklinks 7 p.m.|6 Sanborn Ct The Jungle Community Music Club Preschool Storytime for 2-year-olds 8 p.m.|379 Somerville Ave 5:30 p.m.- 8 p.m.|79 Highland Ave Arts at the Armory Eel People / Soviet Jesus Choir / 10:30 a.m.-11 a.m. Remnant Brewing Once Somerville Irish Session Leisure / Brian Walker Teen Empowerment Library Leaders Urban Agriculture Talk with Lindsay Lady Grayskull hosts Karaoke 2 p.m.|Café 7 p.m.|6 Sanborn Ct meeting 7 p.m.|156 Highland Ave Laughing Liberally Boston Allen 3:30 p.m.-6 p.m.|79 Highland Ave 6:30 p.m.| Café Arts at the Armory 7 p.m.- 9 p.m.|2 Bow Market Way The Jungle Community Music Club NACHMO 2020 Saturday Perfor- Queer Tango Boston Saturday|February 8 The Skirts, Serena Z, Why Try?, Mack- mance 6:30 p.m.|Café|191 Highland Ave Thursday|February 6 enzie Clement Central Library 8 p.m.|Performance Hall|191 High- The Rockwell Ciampa Manor 8 p.m.|6 Sanborn Ct Ants on a Log Family Concert land Ave Boston Sci-Fi Shorts Program: Le Guin Learn English with the Library! 3 p.m.-4:30 p.m.|79 Highland Ave Aeronaut Brewing Co. The Rockwell 8 p.m.|255 Elm St 6 p.m.- 8 p.m.|27 College Avenue The Oracle Monday|February 10 Boston Sci-Fi Shorts Program: L'En- East Branch Library 8 p.m.|14 Tyler Street Tuesday|February 11 gle|6 p.m. Death Café Central Library Sally O’Brien’s Bar Arts at the Armory Boston Sci-Fi Shorts Program: Accinni Sing Along with EchoKids! Tim Gearan & The Shrikes 7 p.m.- 8:30 p.m.|115 Broadway Dav Blues, Banded Starling, and Jack 8 p.m.|255 Elm St 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.|79 Highland 8 p.m|335 Somerville Ave|617-666- First Church Somerville Ave Byrne 7 p.m|Café|191 Highland Ave Sunday|February 9 3589 Debtors Anonymous- a 12 Step Tuesday|February 11 Sally O’Brien’s Bar The Burren program for people with problems Friday|February 7 Somerville Community Baptist Natural Wonders|4:30 p.m. Front Room: Jason Anick & The with money and debt. 7 p.m.-8:30 Church Sally O’Brien’s African Night, SambaLolo and Swingers|8:30 p.m. p.m.|89 College Ave (Upstairs Parlor). Preschool Storytime Walker/Sadler Band feel-good Fri- guests|10 p.m. Backroom|Silver Arrow Band|8 p.m. For more info call: 781-762-6629 11 a.m.-11:30 a.m.|31 College Ave day|6 p.m. 335 Somerville Ave|617-666-3589 247 Elm Street|617-776-6896 Dennis Brennan Quartet|9 p.m. Saturday|February 8 The Burren Bull McCabe’s Pub Central Library 335 Somerville Ave|617-666-3589 Central Library Front Room: John Gannon & Ghetto People Band Girls Who Code MTA Book Discussion Group 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.|79 Highland Ave The Burren Friends|2 p.m., Alan Kaufman & 10 p.m.|366A Somerville Ave|617- 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.|79 Highland Front Room: Irish Session|9:30 p.m. Friends|6 p.m., Los Goutos|9 p.m. 440-6045 Wednesday|February 12 Backroom| Jamie Hart|7 p.m. Ave Backroom:Josie Toney Presents: Highland Kitchen American Midnite|10 p.m. Central Library Honky Tonk Heaven|7 p.m. First Tuesday of the Month|Spelling East Branch Library 247 Elm Street|617-776-6896 Homeschool Reading Group 247 Elm Street|617-776-6896 Bee Night Let's talk about a Poem with Lloyd 10:15 a.m.-11:45 a.m. Once Somerville Bull McCabe’s Pub hosted by Victor and Nicole of Schwartz Somerville High School Anime Club SEA Sundown Session 6-8 Egoart. 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.|115 Broadway 2:45 p.m.- 4:30 p.m.|79 Highland Worshipper, Glacier , Seed Dub Apocalypse The fun starts at 10:00p.m. Arts at the Armory Ave 8 p.m.|156 Highland Ave 366A Somerville Ave|617-440-6045 150 Highland Ave|617-625-1131 Somerville Winter Farmers Market East Branch Library Orleans Restaurant and Bar Highland Kitchen PJ Ryan’s 9:30 p.m.- 2 p.m.|Performance Preschool Storytime DJ starting at 10 p.m. Sunday Brunch Live Country & Pub Quiz Hall|191 Highland Ave 11 a.m.-11:30 a.m.|115 Broadway 65 Holland St|617-591-2100 Bluegrass 10 p.m.|239 Holland St.|617-625- Bagel Bards Sunday Night Live Music 8200 East Branch Library Bull McCabe’s Somerville Writers and Poets meet GOOD CRAFTernoon with the Button 150 Highland Ave|617-625-1131 C McNeill & T Gearan| 7-9 p.m. Thunder Road weekly to discuss their work Maker! 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Orleans Restaurant and Bar Yoga at the Library Americana Picnic: The Stacking Wednesday|February 12 65 Holland St|617-591-2100 The Jungle Community Music Club 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Stones Band|1 p.m. Sally O’Brien’s Bar Haelphon, Cory Goldsmith, Click- Science Fiction and Fantasy Book Bull McCabe’s Pub pindrop sessions 21: nevertheless... free poker, lots of prizes! Track, Killer Kowalski Group The A-Beez / phoenix curated by marti epstein 8 p.m.|335 Somerville Ave|617-666- 8 p.m.|6 Sanborn Ct 7 p.m.- 8 p.m.|79 Highland Ave 10 p.m.|366A Somerville Ave|617- with author jen deaderick 3589 Arts at the Armory 440-6045 7 p.m.|14 Tyler Street East Branch Library Constant Strangers Concert The Burren Learn English at the Library! 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CENTER LOCATIONS, TIMES & SCHEDULES to help with income tax preparations starting on Mon- ested in joining, have any questions or require additional Main Office: 167 Holland Street day, February 10 at our Holland Street Center. Appoint- information please call 617-625-6600 ext. 2300. (Between Davis Square and Teele Square.) ments are 1 hour starting at 9:00 a.m. with the last one De-cluttering support group – If you have concerns Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. being at 1:00 p.m. No tax preparations on Monday the around your clutter, this group may be for you. This Thursday: 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. 17 due to the holiday. Please call Josephine to schedule closed group will be meeting in the fall for 6-8 weeks. Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. an appointment at 617-625-6600, ext. 2300. This group is co-facilitated by Natasha Naim and Ma- 617-625-6600, ext. 2300 St. Valentine’s Day Celebration – Monday, February 10 at rina Colonas. If you are interested in joining, have any Fax: 617-625-0688 TTY: 866-808-4851 Dilboy Post from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Limited seating questions or require additional information please call Holland Street Senior Center: 167 Holland Street and transportation. This event is made possible through Natasha at 617-625-6600 ext. 2317. (Between Davis Square and Teele Square) the Somerville Police and Somerville Fire Departments. For Gardening Club – Meets the second Monday of each Monday through Wednesday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. more info call Josie at 617-625-6600, ext. 2300. month starting at 9:00 a.m. Vilma Sullivan facilitates this Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Powers Music School – Tuesday, February 11 starting group. There is a different topic each month ranging Fridays: 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at 10:00 a.m. at our Holland Street Center. Featuring from gardening tips and secrets to inexpensive green- 617-625-6600, ext. 2300 the Andromedia Quintet. Lunch and bingo to follow. To houses. Group runs for approximately an hour. If you are Cross Street Center: 165 Broadway RSVP call Josie at 617-625-6600, ext. 2300. interested in joining, have any questions or require addi- (East Somerville) Ristorante Fiore – Wednesday, February 12 departing tional information please call 617-625-6600 ext. 2300. Mondays & Tuesdays – 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at 10:45 a.m. at the Ralph & Jenny Center with an Low Vision Support Group – Meets the second Tues- Thursdays – 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. approximate return time of 2:00 p.m. Choice of salmon, day of each month from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Our Fridays – 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. lasagna or chicken parmiginana. Will sell out fast. For Social Worker, Ashley Speliotis, facilitates this group. Do 617-625-6600, ext. 2335 more information please contact Connie at 617-625- you know someone who has trouble seeing? Do you Fax: 617-625-1414 6600, ext. 2300. have low vision? Join our Low Vision Support Group for Ralph and Jenny Center: 9 New Washington Street, Movie & Pizza Day – Tuesday, February 18 starting at educational and informative information and peer sup- (Behind the Holiday Inn) 10:00 a.m. at our Ralph & Jenny Center located at 9 port in a confidential environment. Lunch and transpor- Tuesday & Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. New Washington Street. This month’s movie is Driving tation may be available on request. If you are interested 617- 666-5223 Miss Daisy. Pizza to follow movie. $3 per person due at in joining, have any questions or require additional in- UPCOMING EVENTS/TRIPS time of reservation. For more information or to reserve formation please call Ashley at 617-625-6600 ext. 2318. Volunteers needed for the Engage for Brain Health your spot please call 617-625-6600, ext. 2300. Memory Café – Meets the second Thursday of every Study - Are you starting to have problems with your Monday Madness – Gaelic Celebration – Monday, month from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Holland memory or have trouble climbing stairs? Engage B March 2 – 9:00 a.m. at our Holland Street Center. Street Center. Our Social Worker, Ashley Speliotis, might be right for you! 24 week study for people 60 to Starting off with a catered breakfast from Renee’s Café facilitates this group. A welcoming place for people with 89 years of age. Call Chris at 617-625-6600, ext. 2315 followed by Leprechaun Magic and activities. $3 to be forgetfulness and their family and friends to share a or email him at [email protected] for ques- paid at time of reservation. Seating is limited. RSVP a meal and create new memories. If you are interested in tions and additional information. must. Call 617-625-6600, ext. 2300 for more info. joining, have any questions or require additional information please call Ashley at 617-625-6600 ext. 2318. Fit-4-Life Nutrition Class – Thursday afternoons from Watercolors with Frames – Monday, March 9 from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. with our Nutritionist Caitlin 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at our Holland Street Center. Men’s Group – Meets the first Tuesday of each month McAfee. Learn about our new and upcoming nutrition Class taught by Linda Cohen. Class size is limited. All from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. This group is facilitated programs including, Cooking with Caitlin, Fit-4-Life supplies will be provided. Please call Josie at617-625- by our volunteer, Norbert DeAmato. Are you recent- Nutrition Class, Meal in a Mug and more. Next Class 6600, ext. 2300 to register for this class. ly retired? Looking to connect with other men in the December 5 For more information call Caitlin at 617- LGBTQ EVENTS community? Join our men’s group where you can connect with old friends and make new ones. All men 625-6600, ext. 2316. LBT Women Fit-4-Life – at Holland Street Center 167 55 and over are welcome. Come chat about what is Healthy Steps – Thursdays, Holland Street from 12:30 Holland Street - Fitness class is Thursday evenings start- on your mind! If you are interested in joining, have any p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Healthy Steps is a therapeutic, gentle, ing at 6:00 P.M. $10 a month fee - scholarships avail- questions or require additional information please call movement class for anyone who needs to get moving, able & it just might be covered under your insurance. 617-625-6600 ext. 2300. particularly anyone recovering from surgery, frail elders We have available slots and would love to have you. If or those living with chronic fatigue or arthritis. Upcom- you have any questions or require additional informa- Veterans Group – Meets the third Monday of each ing date: December 5. Class is $3. For additional infor- tion, please contact our Health & Wellness Coordinator, month from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Our volunteer, mation or questions call 617-625-6600, ext. 2300. Chris Kowaleski at 617-625-6600 Ext. 2315. Norbert DeAmato, facilitates this group. Are you a vet- eran? The Veterans Group is the perfect opportunity to Line Dancing – The first and third Thursday of each WEEKLY EXERCISE AND NUTRITION CLASS SCHED- socialize, have solidarity, to reminisce and to meet other month- Holland Street Center . Class is free. No expe- ULE veterans. For info please call 617-625-6600 ext. 2300. rience needed. For additional info or questions call at (PLEASE CUT OUT AND SAVE) CROSS STREET GROUP INFORMATION 617-625-6600, ext. 2300. Monday: Cross Street Center is Closed the Week of November 22. Bowling – Wednesdays from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Keep Moving Walking Club - 9:00 a.m. (H) – On Hiatus Sacco’s Bowl Haven at Flatbread Pizza located in Davis until Spring Lunch is served every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday Square. There is a $3 weekly fee which covers shoe Tai Chi – 11:30 a.m. (H) – On Hiatus please call Maureen at 617-625-6600, ext. 2335 for sign up. rental, three strings candlepin bowling and dues for a Fit-4-Life – 11:00 a.m. (C) Coffee & Conversation – Meets every Monday, Tuesday bowling banquet. For more information and to sign up Fit-4-Life Group C - 1:00 p.m. (H) and Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Maureen please contact Debby Higgins, Outreach Coordinator at Tuesday: Bastardi, Program Coordinator facilitates this group. 617-625-6600, ext. 2321. Strengthening - 9:00 a.m. - $3 per class (H) Come meet people from all over the world and join in Music & Movement with Steve Gintz – at our Holland Fit-4-Life - 11:00 a.m. (C) the discussion of a different topic every day. Conversa- tion is followed by the Fit-4-Life exercise program and Street Center from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Come create Wednesdays: then lunch. If you are interested in joining, have any magical movements through music. Please call Ashley at Fit-4-Life Group A – 8:45 a.m. (H) questions or require additional information please call 617-625-6600, ext. 2318 for more information. Upcom- Fit-4-Life Group B - 10:00 a.m. (H) Maureen at 617-625-6600, ext. 2335. ing dates: January 27 and February 24. Fit-4-Life Group C - 1:00 p.m. (H) Game Hour – Every Tuesday from noon to 1:00 p.m. Caregivers Series For Those Who Live Independent- Thursdays: at our Cross Street Center. Join us for lunch and activi- ly – each Thursday in February from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 Yoga - 9:00 a.m. (H) ties. Immediately following lunch we will have a “Game a.m. at our Holland Street Center. Please call Ashley at Fit-4-Life - 11:00 a.m. (C) Hour.” Yahtzee, Sorry, Jenga, Cards, Scrabble, Check- 617-625-6600, ext. 2318 for additional information. Nutrition Class – 3:00 p.m. (H) ers, Clue, Qwirkle, Dominoes, Uno & Connect 4 are Arts & Crafts with Judy – Wednesday, February 5 at LBT Fit-4-Life–6:00 p.m. (H) available to play. Community Cooks provides us with our Ralph & Jenny Center located at 9 New Washington Fridays: Street from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. $3 per person due a family style lunch on the first and third Tuesdays and Fit-4-Life Group A – 8:45 a.m. (H) Food Services provides us with lunch on the off days. at time of reservation for craft. Seating for crafts is limit- Fit-4-Life Group B - 10:00 a.m. (H) ed. Bingo and lunch to follow. Please reserve your spot If you are interested in joining, have any questions or *All Fit-4-Life classes are $10 per month and require by calling Connie at 617-625-6600, ext. 2300. require additional information please call Maureen at pre-registration 617-625-6600, ext. 2335. Valentine’s Day Super Bingo – Thursday, February 6 HOLLAND STREET GROUP INFORMATION from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at our Cross Street Center Computer Time – Meets every Tuesday starting on located at 165 Broadway. $14 includes lunch, coffee, Book Club – Meets the third Friday of each month from January 7 from 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Need to learn dessert, cards and prizes. Come and have a fun filled 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. This group self-facilitates. how to use a computer? Want to set up social media day. Limited seating and transportation. For more infor- Group members choose both fiction and non-fiction titles accounts? Learn Microsoft Word? Or just have free com- mation please Connie at 617-625-6600, ext. 2300. on a quarterly basis. Books are available on reserve at the puter time. Call Maureen at 617-625-6600, ext. 2335 Central Branch of the Somerville Library. If you are inter- for additional information. Senior Tax Preparation – AARP is taking appointments 20••FEBRUARY 5, 2020

Historical Fact CONT. FROM PG 8 Enhance your professional skills with SMC SMC offers plenty of fun and educational opportunities to learn how to create locally made media and to enhance your professional skills. They welcome the everyone in the community to become a member with SMC and take advan- tage of their youth and adult education workshops. Here are just a couple of the educational opportunities they are currently offering:

to heaven.” This was six months before ton used it to raise the Grand Union Flag. General Washington raised the Grand Putnam was as strong as an ox and Union Flag there. his men admired him. Other than his He then fortified Cobble Hill to guard enemies in battle, he is said to have had the Charles River’s entrance and its none. Four years into the war and many Grant Seeking and Grant Writing Workshops shore. During the siege of Boston, this campaigns later, he suffered paralysis and When: Tuesdays, February 11, 6:30 – 9:00 p.m. (Grant Seeking) stronghold became known as “Putnam’s retired from service. February 25, 6:30 – 9:00 p.m. (Grant Writing) Impregnable Fortress.” He next success- Today, his family keeps his memory Location: Somerville Media Center (90 Union Square) fully engaged two British naval ships on alive with their famous candy store, Put- Cost: $75 for each workshop session the Mystic River. This was known as the nam Pantry. This nationally recognized Somerville Media Center is offering two workshops with experienced grant Battle of Chelsea Creek. After capturing sweet shop is on US Route One in Dan- writer and educator Ellen Gugel. The workshops are geared to non-profit pro- the ship Diana and stripping its deck, his vers, Massachusetts. It is located on the fessionals, artists and community members who are interested in learning how men removed its main mast. They took it old Putnam Homestead, birthplace of to research applicable grants and create successful proposals. to Prospect Hill where General Washing- Major General Israel Putnam. The first workshop will cover grant-seeking, and the second grant writing. You can attend one or both sessions.

2020 Digital Literacy Workshop Series When: Various Dates; January 2020 – June 2020 Location: Somerville Media Center (90 Union Square) Cost: FREE with registration Be sure to visit us online at Somerville Media Center offers a set of free DIGITAL LITERACY WORK- SHOPS for anyone wanting to improve their ability to navigate and partici- www.TheSomervilleTimes.com pate in the digital media sphere. These sessions aim to expand digital inclusion with expert guidance on savvy smartphone use, better internet research, media production skills, graphic design, building a user friendly website, becoming a ' community journalist, deepening media literacy and critical consumption. These Bobby' s Dad Jokes Corner workshops will run from January – June. By Bobbygeorge Potaris Some of these workshops are in partnership with Somerville Public Library and other special educational instructors. This education series is funded by Skill Up What did the drummer name his twin daughters? Somerville, a grant program administered by the City of Somerville Economic Anna one, Anna Two! Development office. Visit https://www.somervillemedia.org/ for more details and registration info.

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(Free Speech TV) 2:00pm Colores Latinos 1:00am SCATV Secret Stash 7:00pm BLOWW Show a Go Go 4:00pm African Television Network 3:00pm Democracy Now! (Free Speech TV) 1:30am SCATV Secret Stash 7:30pm Somerville Neighborhood News 5:00pm Community Lens: SHC 5K Race 4:00pm DW Conflict Zone 2:00am Free Speech TV 8:00pm #AFAD 6:00pm LIVE from VOX POP 4:30pm Autumn Reads with Somerville Public Library 6:00am NASA TV 9:00pm Nossa Gente e Costumes 6:30pm Fur, Fins and Feathers 5:00pm Hello Neighbor 7:00am The Bill Press Show (Free Speech TV) 10:00pm Heavy Leather Music Video Show 7:00pm Tele Galaxie 5:30pm From My Heart to Yours 8:00am Democracy Now! (Free Speech TV) 11:00pm SCATV Secret Stash 8:00pm LIVE -Somerville Overcoming Addiction 6:00pm Somerville Neighborhood News 9:00am DW Euromaxx 11:30pm Queer Cats 9:00pm Dedilhando au Saudade 6:30pm VOX POP: Somerville Connects 9:30am Strata Sunday, February 9 10:00pm Colores Latinos 7:00pm "The Cask of Amontillado" at VOX POP 10:00am NASA TV 12:00am Flotilla 11:00pm Heavy Leather Topless Dance Party 7:30pm Sidewalks Entertainment 11:00am SOM ARTS 1:00am NASA TV Tuesday, February 11 8:00pm LIVE - Somerville Pundits 11:30am Cambridge Calendar 1:30am NASA TV 12:00am Public Safety/Homeland Security Hearing 8:30pm DW Euromaxx 12:00pm The Thom Hartman Show 2:00am NASA TV 6:00am NASA TV 9:00pm Revolution Awakening at VOX POP 1:00pm Community Benefits Agreement 3:00am Free Speech TV 7:00am NASA TV 10:00pm LIVE - Heavy Leather Topless Dance Party 2:00pm Somerville Pundits 6:00am Bate Papo com Shirley 8:00am Democracy Now! 11:00pm Flotilla 2:30pm Autumn Reads with Somerville Public Library 7:00am Nossa Gentes e Costumes 9:00am The Chef’s Table Series Thursday, February 6 3:00pm Democracy Now! (Free Speech TV) 8:00am Effort Pour Christ 10:00am Strata 12:00am SCATV Secret Stash 4:00pm Gay USA 9:00am NASA TV 11:00am Joanna Bremis HMS Clinicals 12:30am SCATV Secret Stash 5:00pm DW Global 3000 10:00am Tele Kreyol 12:00pm The Thom Hartman Show 1:00am Free Speech TV 5:30pm What’s New Massachusetts? 11:00am MA House of Representatives Formal Session 1:00pm Revolution Awakening at VOX POP 1:30am Free Speech TV 6:00pm Grandstanders 12:00pm Sidewalks Entertainment 2:00pm Somerville Overcoming Addiction 2:00am Free Speech TV 7:00pm Emergency Preparedness 1:00pm SOM ARTS 3:00pm Democracy Now! 3:00am Free Speech TV 7:30pm The Somerville Labor Show 1:30pm SNN Neighborhood Update 4:00pm SMC Youth Media 6:00am Bate Papo com Shirley 8:00pm LIVE - Greater Somerville 2:00pm Chico and B-Man 4:30pm Going Postal 7:00am DW Conflict Zone 8:30pm Greater Somerville 3:00pm African Television Network 5:00pm LIVE - Poet to Poet, Writer to Writer 7:30am DW Euromaxx 9:00pm Fur, Fins and Feathers 4:00pm Dedilhando a Saudade 5:30pm What’s New Massachusetts? 8:00am Democracy Now! (Free Speech TV) 10:00pm Heavy Leather Topless Dance Party 5:00pm Gay USA 6:00pm Somerville Neighborhood News 9:00am DW Tomorrow Today 11:00pm Heavy Leather Music Video Show 6:00pm VOX POP: Somerville Connects 6:30pm From My Heart to Yours 9:30am Hello Neighbor Saturday, February 8 6:30pm DW Tomorrow Today 7:00pm The Somerville Labor Show 10:00am The Chef's Table Series 12:00am VOX POP Comedy Night 7:00pm Emergency Preparedness 7:30pm LIVE - Greater Somerville 10:30am The Chef's Table Series 1:00am Free Speech TV 8:00pm Dead Air Live 8:00pm LIVE - Dead Air Live 11:00am Joanna Bremis HMS Clinicals 2:00am Free Speech TV 9:00pm Tele Magazine 9:00pm The World Fusion Show 11:30am Joanna Bremis HMS Clinicals 3:00am Free Speech TV 10:00pm Community Lens: Somerville 5K Detour 10:00pm Totally Working Out 12:00pm The Thom Hartman Show 5:00am Free Speech TV 11:00pm TUTV 11:00pm Box House Productions Presents 1:00pm The Somerville Line 6:00am DW Focus on Europe 11:30pm SCATV Secret Stash 11:30pm SCATV Secret Stash CITY TV 22 (Comcast) | 13 (RCN) Schedule

Wednesday, February 5 12:00am Faith In a City: Fire & Roses 7:00pm Spring Hill Sewer Separation Meeting 12:00pm 2020 Inaugural Ceremonies 7:00am Haitian Cultural Celebration 2020 1:30am Letters of World War II at Council on Aging 8:30pm SomerViva em Português - Censo 2020 2:00pm Spring Hill Sewer Separation Meeting 8:00am SomerViva em Português - Censo 2020 2:45am SPD Ride Along 9:00pm Student Health Survey, Trivia, & Discussion 6:00pm City Council Spotlight - Mary Jo Rossetti 8:30am City Council Spotlight - Mary Jo Rossetti 3:00am Faith In a City 9:45pm SPD Ride Along 6:30pm SomerViva an Kreyòl Ayisyen 9:00am Faith In a City: Fire & Roses 7:30am Faith In a City 10:00pm Central Hill Campus Phase I Meeting 6:45pm SomerViva an Kreyòl Ayisyen - Miral Atis 10:30am SPD Ride Along 8:30am SomerViva em Português - Censo 2020 11:39pm Talking Business 7:00pm Letters of World War II at Council on Aging 11:00am Faith In a City 9:00am Student Health Survey, Trivia, & Discussion Sunday, February 9 8:15pm SPD Ride Along 12:00pm School Committee Meeting - 2.3.20 9:45am SomerViva an Kreyòl Ayisyen 12:00am 2020 Inaugural Ceremonies 8:30pm Talking Business 3:00pm Faith In a City: Fire & Roses 10:30am Faith In a City: Fire & Roses 2:00am Faith In a City: Fire & Roses 8:47pm Flood & Stormwater PSA em Portugues 6:00pm City Council Meeting - 1.23.20 11:47am Flood & Stormwater PSA 7:30am Fit-4-Life #3 9:00pm Haitian Cultural Celebration 2020 9:01pm Haitian Cultural Celebration 2020 12:00pm Haitian Cultural Celebration 2020 8:00am Haitian Cultural Celebration 2020 10:00pm Somerville Heroes' Salute 2019 10:00pm SomerViva em Português - Censo 2020 12:48pm Flood & Stormwater PSA an Kreyòl Ayisyen 9:00am City Council Spotlight - Mary Jo Rossetti 11:30pm City Council Spotlight - Mary Jo Rossetti 10:30pm Faith In a City 1:00pm City Council Meeting - 1.23.20 9:30am Student Health Survey, Trivia, & Discussion 5:30pm City Council Spotlight - Mary Jo Rossetti Tuesday, February 11 11:30pm Senior Circuit - "Shape Up Somerville" 11:00am SomerViva em Português - Censo 2020 12:00am SomerVision 2040 6:00pm Raising Families "Youth Vaping & Smoking" 11:30am 2020 Organizational Meeting 1.6.20 Thursday, February 6 6:30pm Haitian Cultural Celebration 2020 1:01am SomerViva em Português - Censo 2020 12:00am City Council Meeting - 1.23.20 12:02pm Senior Circuit - "Shape Up Somerville" 1:31am Student Health Survey, Trivia, & Discussion 7:30pm Three Kings Festival at St. Benedict's 12:30pm Spring Hill Sewer Separation Meeting 7:30am Somerville Heroes' Salute 2019 8:26pm Flood & Stormwater PSA en Espanol 2:30am Faith In a City 9:00am SomerViva an Kreyòl Ayisyen 2:00pm City Council Spotlight - Mary Jo Rossetti 7:00am Middlesex Update w/Marian Ryan 8:30pm SomerViva em Português - Censo 2020 2:30pm School Committee Meeting - 2.3.20 9:15am SPD Ride Along 7:30am Faith In a City 9:00pm The Firstamerican Flag 3:00pm Faith In a City: Fire & Roses 9:30am Talking Business 8:30am SomerViva em Português - Censo 2020 10:30pm Faith In a City: Fire & Roses 5:30pm Student Health Survey, Trivia, & Discussion 10:00am Faith In a City: Fire & Roses Saturday, February 8 9:00am Spring Hill Sewer Separation y Meeting 11:30am City Council Spotlight - Mary Jo Rossetti 6:15pm SPD Ride Along 12:00am SomerViva an Kreyòl Ayisyen 6:30pm City Council Spotlight - Mary Jo Rossetti 11:30am SomerViva an Kreyòl Ayisyen 12:00pm Senior Circuit - "Shape Up Somerville" 11:45am SomerViva an Kreyòl Ayisyen - Miral Atis 12:30pm Haitian Cultural Celebration 2020 12:15am SPD Ride Along 7:00pm Senior Circuit - "Shape Up Somerville" 12:30am Student Health Survey, Trivia, & Discussion 7:25pm Flood & Stormwater PSA 12:00pm Senior Circuit - "Shape Up Somerville" 1:30pm SomerViva an Kreyòl Ayisyen 12:30pm City Council Meeting - 1.23.20 1:45pm SPD Ride Along 1:15am Faith In a City 7:30pm City Council Meeting - 1.23.20 2:15am Haitian Cultural Celebration 2020 10:31pm Haitian Cultural Celebration 2020 4:00pm SomerViva em Português - Censo 2020 2:00pm School Committee Meeting - 2.3.20 6:00pm Faith In a City: Faith & Community 6:00pm Raising Families "Youth Vaping & Smoking" 7:30am Faith In a City: Faith & Community 11:20pm Flood & Stormwater PSA an Kreyòl Ayisyen 8:15am SPD Ride Along 11:30pm SomerViva an Kreyòl Ayisyen 6:45pm SPD Ride Along 6:30pm SomerViva an Kreyòl Ayisyen 7:00pm Senior Circuit - "Shape Up Somerville" 8:30am SomerViva em Português - Censo 2020 Monday, February 10 6:45pm SPD Ride Along 7:30pm 2020 Inaugural Ceremonies 7:00pm Senior Circuit - "Shape Up Somerville" 9:00am Three Kings Festival at St. Benedict's 12:00am School Committee Meeting - 2.3.20 10:00am Spring Hill Sewer Separation Meeting 9:30pm SomerViva em Português - Censo 2020 7:30pm SomerViva an Kreyòl Ayisyen 2:30am City Council Meeting - 1.23.20 10:00pm School Committee Meeting - 2.3.20 7:45pm SPD Ride Along 11:30am City Council Spotlight - Mary Jo Rossetti 7:00am Faith In a City: Fire & Roses 8:00pm Student Health Survey, Trivia, & Discussion 12:00pm School Committee Meeting - 2.3.20 8:17am Flood & Stormwater PSA Wednesday, February 12 8:45pm Transgender Day of Remembrance 2:30pm 2020 First Flag Raising at Prospect Hill 8:30am City Council Spotlight - Mary Jo Rossetti 12:00am Senior Circuit - "Shape Up Somerville" 9:00pm School Committee Meeting - 2.3.20 5:30pm Three Kings Festival at St. Benedict's 9:00am Student Health Survey, Trivia, & Discussion 12:30am Student Health Survey, Trivia, & Discussion 11:30pm SomerViva an Kreyòl Ayisyen 6:26pm Flood & Stormwater PSA en Espanol 9:45am SPD Ride Along 1:15am SPD Ride Along Friday, February 7 6:30pm Raising Families "Youth Vaping & Smoking" 11:30am Talking Business 1:30am SHS Topping Off Ceremony 12.19.19 Educational TV 15 Schedule Wednesday, February 5 12:10am SHS Boys Basketball vs Algonquin Sunday, February 9 6:00pm Argenziano School's MLK Celebration 9:00am SHS Hockey vs Swampscott 9:00am Our Schools, Our City [2.6.20] 12:00am SHS Hockey vs Swampscott 7:00pm Brown School Winter Concert 10:30am Student of the Qtr. Awards - Brown School 9:30am Student of the Qtr. - Kennedy School 1:30am SHS Girls' Basketball vs Malden 8:00pm Our Schools, Our City [2.6.20] 11:00am SHS Girls' Basketball vs Revere 10:00am SHS Hockey vs Swampscott 8:00am Our Schools, Our City [2.6.20] 8:30pm Student of the Qtr. - Kennedy School 12:30pm Student of the Qtr. - WSNS 11:30am SHS Boys Basketball vs Brighton 9:00am SHS Hockey vs Swampscott 9:00pm Student of the Qtr. - WSNS 1:00pm Argenziano School's MLK Celebration 1:00pm SHS Boys Basketball vs Lynn Classical 10:30am SHS Hockey vs Everett 9:30pm Student of the Qtr. Awards - Brown School 2:00pm SHS Boys Basketball vs Algonquin 2:30pm SHS Boys Basketball vs Revere 12:00pm SHS Hockey vs Lynn Class. 10:00pm Student of the Qtr. Awards - ESCS 4:00pm WSNS Winter Concert 4:00pm SHS Boys' Basketball vs Medford @ Tufts 1:15pm Student of the Qtr. Awards - Brown School 10:30pm SHS Boys Basketball vs Algonquin 5:00pm SHS Hockey vs Swampscott 5:30pm SHS Boys Basketball vs Malden 1:30pm SHS Boys Basketball vs Algonquin 7:00pm SHS Girls' Basketball vs Revere Tuesday, February 11 6:30pm Student of the Qtr. Awards - Brown School 3:05pm SHS Girls' Basketball vs Malden 12:05am Student of the Qtr. - Argenziano School 7:00pm SHS Girls' Basketball vs Revere 8:30pm Our Schools, Our City [2.6.20] 4:30pm SHS Girls' Basketball vs Revere 9:00pm Student of the Qtr. - Kennedy School 12:30am Student of the Qtr. Awards - WHCS 8:30pm Student of the Qtr. - WSNS 5:00pm SHS Hockey vs Swampscott 1:00am SHS Girls' Basketball vs Malden 9:00pm Argenziano School's MLK Celebration 9:30pm Student of the Qtr. - WSNS 6:30pm SHS Hockey vs Everett 8:00am Student of the Qtr. Awards - WHCS 10:00pm SHS Boys Basketball vs Algonquin 10:00pm SHS Girls' Basketball vs Malden 8:00pm SHS Hockey vs Lynn Class. 8:30am Argenziano School's MLK Celebration Saturday, February 8 9:15pm Student of the Qtr. - Brown School Thursday, February 6 9:00am Our Schools, Our City [2.6.20] 12:00am WSNS Winter Concert 12:00am SHS Girls' Basketball vs Malden 9:30pm SHS Boys Basketball vs Algonquin 1:30am SHS Girls' Basketball vs Revere 11:05pm SHS Girls' Basketball vs Malden 9:30am Student of the Qtr. Awards - Brown School 1:00am SHS Boys Basketball vs Malden 10:00am SHS Boys' Basketball vs Medford @ Tufts 9:00am Argenziano School's MLK Celebration 9:00am Argenziano School's MLK Celebration Monday, February 10 10:00am Student of the Qtr. - Kennedy School 11:30am SHS Girls' Basketball vs Medford @ Tufts 10:00am SHS Girls Basketball vs Everett 12:30am SHS Girls' Basketball vs Revere 1:00pm SHS Boys Basketball vs Algonquin 11:30am SHS Girls' Basketball vs Watertown 10:30am Our Schools, Our City [2.6.20] 2:00am Argenziano School's MLK Celebration 11:00am WSNS Winter Concert 3:00pm SHS Hockey vs Swampscott 1:00pm SHS Girls' Basketball vs Medford @ Tufts 9:00am Argenziano School's MLK Celebration 4:30pm SHS Hockey vs Mal.-Rev. Co-op 2:30pm Student of the Qtr. - Argenziano School 12:00pm Brown School Winter Concert 10:00am Brown School Winter Concert 1:00pm SHS Boys Basketball vs Algonquin 6:00pm Student of the Qtr. Awards - WHCS 3:30pm Student of the Qtr. - Kennedy School 11:00am Our Schools, Our City [2.6.20] 6:30pm Argenziano School's MLK Celebration 4:00pm SHS Girls' Basketball vs Revere 3:00pm SHS Hockey vs Swampscott 11:30am Student of the Qtr. - Kennedy School 7:00pm Our Schools, Our City [2.6.20] 6:00pm Argenziano School's MLK Celebration 4:30pm SHS Girls' Basketball vs Malden 12:00pm Student of the Qtr. - WSNS 7:00pm SHS Girls Basketball vs Everett 6:00pm Argenziano School's MLK Celebration 12:30pm Student of the Qtr. - Brown School 7:30pm Student of the Qtr. Awards - Brown School 8:30pm Student of the Qtr. - Kennedy School 7:00pm Student of the Qtr. - Kennedy School 1:00pm Student of the Qtr. Awards - ESCS 8:00pm SHS Boys' Basketball vs Medford @ Tufts 9:00pm SHS Girls' Basketball vs Watertown 7:30pm Our Schools, Our City [2.6.20] 1:30pm SHS Boys Basketball vs Algonquin 9:30pm SHS Girls' Basketball vs Medford @ Tufts 10:30pm Student of the Qtr. - Argenziano School 8:00pm WSNS Winter Concert 3:05pm Student of the Qtr. - Argenziano School 11:00pm SHS Boys Basketball vs Algonquin 11:00pm SHS Girls' Basketball vs Watertown 9:00pm Brown School Winter Concert 3:30pm Student of the Qtr. Awards - WHCS 1:00am SHS Hockey vs Swampscott Friday, February 7 10:00pm SHS Boys Basketball vs Algonquin 4:00pm SHS Girls' Basketball vs Malden 2:30am SHS Hockey vs Mal.-Rev. Co-op

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OFF THE SHELF by Doug Holder 'Spreading Like Wild Flowers' by Timothy Gager

Spreading Like Wild Flowers raise the concrete higher. By Timothy Gager Big Table Publishing Revivals of the body Boston, MA & San Francisco, CA and the spirit from near www.bigtablepublishing.com endings may well be the ISBN: 978-1-945917-58-5 only miracles most flesh 52 Pages and blood humans will ever experience or wit- Review by Off the Shelf Correspondent Dennis Daly ness. In his poem The Miracles of Recovery, SOMERVILLE Well-titled and well-introduced, Timothy Gager’s new poetry Gager dwells sparsely on collection, Spreading Wild Flowers, both celebrates and broods the phenomena underly- on everyday life and the persistence of a medieval-generated, ing these marvels. When edited by Doug Holder but contemporary version, of a morally centered Everyman. survival happens the yrical Gager’s wiry verses come at you from all directions, each mind bends in unpretty LCarolynn Kingyens was born and raised in bloom well-rooted and well protected against predatory aes- ways. Blooms filled with life retreat to the basic, the necessary Northeast Philadelphia. She grew up in a row thetes and lackadaisical flower pickers. Lushness seems beside for sustenance. The organism shrinks to consolidate strength. home, the youngest of seven children. Her po- the point to this poet. Themes of hardscrabble continuity and The poet puts it this way, ems have been featured in Boxcar Poetry Journal, day-to-day endurance drive these poems. The Potomac, Glass: Journal of Poetry, The Orange Good first poems are often set to convey a tone or emotion Who would have thought salvation is no longer Room Review, Red Eft Review, Across the Margin, that engages the reader’s psyche with a key to the miscella- found in the piss jars in old isolated bedrooms? Eunoia Review, Tuck Magazine, Schuylkill Valley ny that follows. Gager’s initial piece, Concerto, does just that, Journal, Haggard & Halloo, and Word Riot. She while serving as a guidepost to the immediate. Listening to the the mind snaps was nominated for Best New Poets by Silenced plaintive and insistent music of a saxophone does not preclude Press. Carolynn often draws inspiration from the the intrusion of an unwanted serpent. Spreading out reality’s the body Earnest Hemmingway quote: All you have to do old comforter with (presumably) his lover, Gager, not only is write one true sentence. Write the truest sentence that you know. Her latest seeks the raw enjoyment of an outdoor concert, but, concomi- quakes its resistance. collection is Before the Big Bang Makes a Sound. tantly, confronts insidious threats to his best intentions, I am one step away from

The Abyss I became lost in the bell curve, being pushed which a saxophone’s note made Once on the A Train in a wheelchair an old woman me contemplate: please stay present when my body fails with milky eyes because I found this watching out stared at me for too long; the mind and I remembered for snakes is something celebrated. Nietzsche’s warning: Will you ponder a geometrical illusion? perhaps just wilts as a petal, the rose might— And when you gaze long Area and circumference? into an abyss, the abyss The formulas? Always the formulas. we are all stem, we salvage gazes also into you. ourselves from this withering. Bromley’s Funeral Home, Gager’s memento mori poem, stag- So I said an inward prayer, gers its reader like a sucker punch. The piece’s simplicity belies Throughout this collection the poet exhibits a mix of raw and did not look back our poised acceptance or quiet response to the dearly depart- images and damaged contemplations. It can get exhausting. when I got off at West 4th St. ed. Our myths and well-meaning suppositions melt in the In his poem Faith, Gager reaches an oratorio of exhaustion, face of mortality’s starkness. Gager here contemplates a tatty a creed of despair, or perhaps, more pointedly, an enlighten- In New York, funeral card and it’s not going well, ment. The poet contemplates, we have salves, oils, candles and trinkets - …your face creased I wonder why a cure-all for bad vibes, On a piece of wrinkled cardstock—you were everything has to be. the evil eye, so young, but the memory so ancient, And I’ll never wonder, generational curses. Bromley inserted a few lines if we will go on forever.

In the Bronx – from an ancient Catholic Prayer And I believe, La Santa Muerte. printed over a cliched picture: one day, I will close my eyes, Heaven’s light beaming down. to pray—for nothing horrific to happen, Today, I will meditate Or is it shining up? I can’t question this, again and again until the very last breath. on Muhammad - the kind bodega owner or understand a damned thing Connections of a Bridge, Gager’s poem about new begin- who calls Lucy, nings, moves in metaphoric wonderment from fear to hope. I his sweet tabby, In his poem The Last Time I Saw You, Gager reconciles or especially like his stanzas on the Lake Pontchartrain Cause- up from the dark cellar, attempts to reconcile remembrances with his once “present” way, where illusion merges into realty until police intervention where she’s been sleeping life. The poet’s persona recalls the horror of drug dependence becomes necessary, and the Beverly-Salem Bridge, where the or killing, in words seemingly dictated by the “loser bird’ in his head. soft curve of the connector inspires remembrances of new love so my daughters All the while Gager punctuates this poetic anti-world of his and upbeat anticipation. The poem opens as an anthem to all can pet her; with unpleasant smells (dead mice and acrid gas) and sounds such thoroughfares, so my daughters (snorting and sniffing) heightening the piece’s earthiness. The can smile. poet mourns the loss of a lover, who has found a new kind of I cannot look down from above, happiness in sobriety, with mixed emotions. Gager ends his driving eyes locked forward to Tomorrow, I will open narrative wonderfully underfoot with first rate imagery, where I’m headed, water underneath.. my eyes in anticipation The banks are afflicted with ugly of a new morning. Six months later, I heard you lived in N’Orleans, six-pack rings, oily vermin, and shopping carts. married an unveiled version of me, with all my “yets” But there’s also marshland with wild flowers, I will turn and marvel a shadow spreading from her structure at your eclipsed soul-body still to come, worse than all those shading ex-lover’s torn blankets. I miss still sleeping wretched “nows.” I feel I can’t stop the beauty within these passages.

— Carolynn Kingyens from mourning you, or the sidewalks Ripped and torn in the world’s thorny bracken Timothy from cracking, my stumble toes catching Gager has bridged his way out and across to the promised, but To have your work considered for the Lyrical send it to: not perfect, land. In the process he has delivered his readers a Doug Holder, 25 School St.; Somerville, MA 02143. [email protected] that uneven place where elm roots book of searing poetry and redemptive hope. Bravo! 24••FEBRUARY 5, 2020