Deputy Chief Paul Upton Retires by Douglas Yu Paul Upton, Deputy Chief of the Somerville Police Department, Is Going to Step Down on Monday

VOL. 1 NO. 3 SOMERVILLE, MASS. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2013 TWENTY-FIVE CENTS Inside: Deputy Chief Paul Upton retires By Douglas Yu Paul Upton, Deputy Chief of the Somerville Police Department, is going to step down on Monday. After serving the city for approximate- ly 30 years, the native Somerville resident, born to Irish immigrants family, said his job was not going to stop from there. “I love the city. I spend most of my life here,” Upton said. “I always wanted to get involved in community safety service. By being a police officer it lays the foundation for me to move to the They all cry next chapter.” ‘rat!’ Upton said that being a police officer was more page 3 of a vocation than a career, and “it was almost like a calling,” as he recalled when he took the job when he was 34 years old. “If you want to be a police officer, and you know that’s what you want to do, I looked up a lot of police officers from Cambridge, Somer- ville and other places,” Upton said. “They were my mentors even before I came on this job.” “I want to help people” is the answer when Upton was asked why he wanted to be a police officer. And when asked the reason why Upton wanted to help, he said that his parents had a strong influence on him.

Photo by Douglas Yu “A big part of my parents’ life is helping people A grateful city bids farewell to Paul Upton as he steps out of his role as Deputy Chief of Police of Somerville. from Ireland, helping Continued on page 4 What’s all the Fluff about? pages 12-13 The ‘Bubble of Love’ tour continues Actor/author Paul Carafotes offers a new labor of love By Jim Clark Somerville native son Paul Carafotes has been on a mission over the past year. Togeth- er with his young son, Charlie, the two have been traversing the land, spreading the word and spirit espoused in the elder Carafotes’ self-penned children’s book The Adventures of Charlie Bubbles. The father and son duo have been visiting children’s hospitals, schools, and various other ven- ues spreading their “Bubble of Love” message Kimock and friends dealing with the meaning and value of friend- here to amaze ship that is the foundation of the book. page 21 Carafotes is now launching a follow-up offer- ing, entitled Charlie Bubbles 2 Smartsville!, due Newstalk...... p .2 for release this week. The Week in Crime. . . . p .4 “This new adventure takes Charlie to Smarts- Commentary...... p .10-11 ville. I’m paralleling the books with my son Beacon Hill Roll Call . . . . p .8 Charlie. The concept for the original book came when he was very young, very much a baby TV Logs...... p .22 blowing the bubbles out the window,” Carafotes Paul and Charlie Carafotes have been helpful, loving and kind, spreading the positive messages embodied in Off The Shelf...... p .23 explains. “Now he’s a little Continued on page 15 The Adventures of Charlie Bubbles and its successor, Charlie Bubbles 2 Smartsville!

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Writers: Elizabeth Sheeran, Cathleen Twardzik, Harry Kane, Jim Clark Contributors – Jimmy Del Ponte,William C. Shelton The Somerville Times is published every Wednesday OCTOBER 2, 2013••3 ‘Rodent Epidemic’ rallies aldermen to crackdown on infestation puter software in the final stages new developments and residents By Harry Kane of development that will help to rehab houses. Trash dumpsters Heat is building on guilt-rid- combat the rodents. The soft- at construction sites and at den aldermen as the latest wave ware will monitor the problem homes are sources of water and of rodent sightings has stirred properties and red flag them. A food for rodents. resentment among residents in database of rodent-related in- At 15 to 18 months old, rats the City of Somerville. Rodents cidents could help the Depart- average eight to 10 young per have been running rampant in ment of Inspectional Services litter. They average five to six lit- East Somerville and in other find the hotspots in the city. ters per year, reported Lafuente, areas of the city. The solution is But the new software would during the meeting. In one year, nowhere in sight. not be an end-all fix to the prob- one pair of rats will produce 50 Aldermen agree that stringent lem, according to Ward 4 Alder- to 70 offspring that will reach regulations will be necessary to man Tony Lafuente. “Aside from maturity and bear young. prevent rodents from growing in software and computers we need Lafuente explained that all the numbers. Just last week the Pub- health inspectors,” he said. “The Alderman continue to receive lic Health and Safety Commit- computer system and software is non-stop emails. He received Photo by Harry Kane tee reported 22 new rodent-re- not the solution here. We need an email from someone so dis- Frustration is mounting as both residents and civic leaders share a perception that no lated items. bodies on the ground.” traught about the rats in her progress is being made in the battle of rodent infestation in the city. A rodent task force has yet to During the Sept. 26 alderman backyard that the resident has be set-up, but there is unanimous meeting Alderman Lafuente decided to pay $80 a month to Sullivan recalled the last budget control rodent infestation with agreement among aldermen that asked for the Superintendent bait her property. Other resi- meeting when aldermen talked trash storage modifications, con- a new strategy to exterminate the of Inspectional Services, Goran dents are doing the same. about installing a “Rodent Czar” tinuous baiting and even inviting rodents must take form. Smiljic, to address the Board The city’s baiting program has to solve the rat conundrum. He rat expert Dr. Robert Corrigan Board of Alderman President with new strategies for extermi- not stopped the rodent epidem- says he was shocked at what from New York, there has been William A. White, Jr. said that nating the rodents. ic. This is because the baiting is he saw while driving around little success. “It doesn’t seem to a working group within the ad- The traditional methods of not being done across the entire on Election Day near Franklin be working. It seems to be get- ministration is searching for a baiting and starving the rodents city simultaneously, said Alder- Street in East Somerville. ting worse and worse,” Alder- solution, but that a task force and taking their water source man Lafuente who was relaying “Right in the middle of the man Sullivan said. would be better. “All you need is away has failed. Smiljic, who be- what the exterminator who bait- street was a dead rat,” Alderman Alderman Sullivan wants a one problem property to cause came the new Inspectional Ser- ed the woman’s home had said to Sullivan said. He concluded that comprehensive plan to address issues for residents in the area,” vices Director earlier this year is him. This across the board bait- the rat had been hit by a car. the rodent infestation. He’s said Alderman White. “You hoping the new computer pro- ing program would be a much “This is an epidemic. We keep asking that the “right person” can have one hundred to two gram will help. larger operation, but one that talking about it. We keep spin- be hired, who can find the hundred people affected by one Much of the problem stems needs to be started, according to ning our wheels. But nothing source of the rats and put a piece of property.” from construction projects that the Alderman. seems to be happening.” stop to the problem plaguing Apparently, there is new com- continue as Somerville builds Alderman at Large Dennis Despite Somerville’s efforts to the people of Somerville. A piano for us all Photo by Bobbie Toner

For the next 3 weeks, a piano will sit in Da- more than 700 decorated pianos have been vis Square for all to play, as Somerville’s Jesse installed in cities across the globe, from New Cohen does, pictured here. York to Sydney, bearing the simple instruc- The City of Somerville, the Somerville tion, “Play Me, I’m Yours.” Arts Council and the Nave Gallery are The following Somerville artists have pleased to host the Celebrity Series of decorated pianos for the Boston area: Ben Boston project called Play Me, I’m Yours! Kauffman, Meghann Brideau, Michael Through Oct. 14, a piano decorated by Crockett, Pauline Lim, Lyn Cardinal, Somerville artist Fran McCormick will be Tova Speter, Sarah Edrie, Natalia Chil- in Statue Park, Davis Square. cote, Aparna Das, Miranda Hynes. Below Boston is the latest city to host British is a piano painted by Somervillian Lyn artist Luke Jerram’s interactive installation. Cardinal; it is located at the Longy School Reaching over two million people worldwide, of Music. 4••OCTOBER 2, 2013

By Jim Clark SOMERVILLE POLICE CRIME LOG Arrests: of furnishing a false name or September 25, 2:22 p.m., po- September 27, 5:10 p.m., po- tering at McGrath Hwy. Daniel Percival, 31, of 46 Social Security number. lice reported a theft at Quincy lice reported a theft at Grant September 26, 10:35 a.m., Marshall St., September 23, Wisly Timoleon, 34, of 510 St. St. police reported a breaking & 5:13 p.m., arrested at home Mystic Ave., September 26, September 25, 2:48 p.m., po- September 27, 10:00 p.m., entering at Mansfield St. on warrant charges of miscel- 11:59 a.m., arrested at 24C lice reported a theft at 259 Mc- police reported a theft at 570 September 27, 6:50 p.m., po- laneous municipal ordinance North St. on a charge of abuse Grath Hwy. Somerville Ave. lice reported a breaking & en- violation, larceny under $250, prevention order violation. September 25, 3:29 p.m., September 28, 10:20 a.m., tering at Bonair St. operation of a motor vehicle Marcia McMenimen, 51, police reported a theft at 105 police reported a theft at Fells- September 28, 11:53 p.m., with a suspended license, pos- of 150 Bow, Everett, Septem- Middlesex Ave. w a y W. police reported a breaking & session of a burglarious instru- ber 27, 8:12 a.m., arrested at September 25, 4:25 p.m., po- September 28, 3:59 p.m., entering at Linden St. Franklin Ave. on a warrant lice reported a theft at Summer police reported a theft at 180 ment, and possession of a class Vehicle Theft: charge of uninsured motor ve- St. Somerville Ave. C drug. September 24, 10:16 a.m., hicle or trailer. September 25, 10:32 p.m., September 28, 5:28 p.m., po- Mark Anderson, 51, of 14 St. police reported a vehicle theft Michael Gullage, 26, of 109 police reported a theft at 1 lice reported a theft at 77 Mid- James Ave., September 24, 1:32 at Linwood St. Boston Ave., September 27, Union Sq. dlesex Ave. a.m., arrested at 4 College Ave. September 24, 4:15 p.m., po- 12:30 p.m., arrested at home September 26, 10:35 a.m., on a warrant charge of open lice reported a vehicle theft at on a warrant charge of utter police reported a theft at Robbery: and gross lewdness. Washington St. Gilceia Paes, 55, September false prescription. Broadway. September 24, 1:32 a.m., September 26, 1:31 p.m., police reported a robbery at 4 Assault: 24, 8:42 a.m., arrested at 559 Incidents: Somerville Ave. on warrant police reported a theft at 91 College Ave. September 25, 12:30 p.m., Theft: charges of operation of a motor Highland Ave. September 24, 1:38 p.m., po- police reported an assault at September 24, 8:22 a.m., po- vehicle with a suspended regis- September 26, 1:33 p.m., lice reported a robbery at 338 Cedar St. lice reported a theft at Walnut police reported a theft at 91 Broadway. tration, uninsured motor vehi- Disorderly Conduct: St. Highland Ave. cle or trailer, and unsafe opera- Breaking & Entering: September 24, 9:47 a.m., po- September 25, 7:45 a.m., po- September 26, 5:11 p.m., po- tion of a motor vehicle. September 24, 3:13 p.m., police reported a disorderly con- lice reported a theft at Beacon lice reported a theft at Irving Osmar Flores Chaves, 19, of lice reported a breaking & en- duct at Broadway. St. St. 8 Chester Ave., Chelsea, Sep- tering at 1366 Broadway. September 26, 9:58 a.m., po- September 25, 2:13 p.m., po- September 27, 4:11 p.m., tember 25, 5:44 p.m., arrested September 26, 5:46 a.m., police reported a disorderly con- lice reported a theft at Ather- police reported a theft at 320 at Cross St. on a warrant charge lice reported a breaking & en- duct at Broadway. ton St. Broadway.

Deputy Chief Paul Upton retires CONT. FROM PG 1 charities and helping religious ership and management, com- organizations. My mom was a mand and organization every fund raiser for helping old peo- year.” Upton said. “It was a fan- ple,” Upton said. “It makes me tastic opportunity.” who I am today.” Upton applied to the FBI Na- Upton said that his father was tional Academy when he was a strong influence on him too, a patron. He was admitted in since his father had been a police 1994 and was required to do a officer in MIT back in the days. series of physical tests. Upton Growing up around Davis thought that he became a bet- Square, Upton witnesses its tran- ter police officer after the three- sition from a “ghost town” to a vi- month training in the Academy. brant part of the city. In the late It is very common to see trage- 1960s, a big supermarket with dies as a police officer, but Upton a parking lot was built at Porter thought that something good al- Square. Not long after that, many ways came out of them that media businesses that were supposed to would ignore most of the time. be introduced to Davis Square In the May of 1997, a newly were drawn to Porter Square. It born baby was wrapped up in caused the shutdown of many a trash bag and thrown out of stores in Davis Square. Upton a third-floor window in Somer- said that until the late 1970s, ville. Three years later, the moth- Mayor Curtatone presented Deputy Chief Upton with a special commendation at last week’s Board of Alderman meeting. many local politicians proposed er of the baby was found guilty to extend the red line and build of the crime. The medical ex- out with the burial service, in- Catholic High School student. donate to the Jimmy Fund. I’m a Davis Square stop. “That’s the aminer’s office at that time still cluding a monument company After MIT police officer Sean very proud of him.” beginning of the change of Davis possessed the dead baby’s body in Everett that donated a grave- Collier was shot and killed by the Upton was promoted from Square,” Upton said. and nobody was going to bury stone for the baby. Boston Marathon bombers, Up- Captain to Deputy Chief in Upton has a lot of good mem- it. However, after telling the sad “That’s a tragedy, but I saw ton found out that Collier had 2008. He said it was an honor to ories about his career path. The story to the public, the Holy something really beautiful,” Up- been supporting Jimmy Fund serve Somerville and his bosses highlight is probably that he at- Cross Cemetery in Malden and ton recalled. “Everybody wanted for a very long time. On Upton’s were always the people. tended the FBI National Acade- several funeral directors offered to do something after they heard birthday this year, he decided to “I’ll be in my office until the my in Virginia. free burial service. Boston Her- the story. I saw the entire com- join the Jimmy Fund walk and end of the day on Monday,” Up- “That’s a premier command ald columnist, Peter Gelzinis munity come together to help.” raise money in Sean’s name. ton said. “And I want to leverage management school. The Acade- then wrote an article about the Upton acknowledged that his “When my son found out, he the training and the skills I de- my invites police officers around tragedy later on and more orga- job also influenced his 15-year- wanted to do it too,” Upton said. veloped here to help other peo- the country to study police lead- nizations responded by helping old son, who is now a Malden “So both of us raised $2,000 to ple. I won’t stop working.” OCTOBER 2, 2013••5

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Readers are invited to send letters to the editor to The Somerville Times. Please email your letters to News@ The Somerville Times TheSomervilleTimes.com or mail them to 699 Broadway, Somerville, MA 02144. The Somerville Times Reserves the right to edit letters for style, grammar and length. All letters must include an name and contact information. Contact information will not be shared with the public. We look forward to hearing from you. Historical Fact of the Week There is no hipster crisis so rivals to commit to our commu- or how organic their diets are, stop labeling people nity. He describes the hipsters as Somerville needs to focus on Eagle Feathers #36 people who “…maintain [their] integrating them into the com- A recent surge of young and hair, prefer music and films, munity. They are not strange hip newcomers being called embrace philosophies [and] en- creatures. They are Somerville West Meets East “hipsters” has Somerville res- gage in modes of discourse…” residents like the rest of us. By Bob (Monty) Doherty idents up in arms, but why? While the majority of the article The entire situation has become Who was she, and why did they name a building after her? According to a Boston Globe is spent giving a thoughtful his- about how they look, and what The building in question is the former Methodist Episco- article by Beth Teitell, the mys- tory to the undoubtedly curious they do for fun. I wear skinny pal Church, now The Elizabeth Peabody House. It is locat- terious species can be summed arrivals, Shelton uses a tone that jeans. I wear flannel. I prefer ed on Winter Hill on the corner of Broadway and Grant up as “skinny pant wearing reflects the majority of the nega- organic and locally grown food. Street and stands opposite the Somerville Fire Depart- tattooed 20/30-somethings tive feelings residents harbor to- Am I a “hipster?” ment’s headquarters. that partake in activities like wards them. The pleading insin- The emphasis on their life- Elizabeth Peabody was a remarkable woman, brilliant, chicken raising, bike riding, uates that the newcomers are not style choices and irony levels daring and ahead of her time, which spanned her life of suit-vest wearing and micro- inclined to help the community are irrelevant. 1804-1894. brew-ing, all with a “more- or be productive. He requests There is no crisis, there is no Born in Billerica, MA, she became a well-read writer ironic-than-thou attitude”. that the hipsters help to reweave problem that needs to be fixed. and educator. She started a bookstore in Boston that be- These stereotypes are super- the fabric of the community There is no need to write letters came a lightning rod to the literary elite who got to love ficial and harmful to the fab- and that they “be themselves”, a begging them to help out in our her because of her wealth of knowledge and her pleasure ric of our community. While difficult task in a city where the community, because if anything in sharing it. the majority of the mocking majority of the residents spend the new comers are doing more is done in jest, the unspoken their days condemning you for and working harder to make our bitterness between newcom- the way you look. city thrive than the people comers and old-timers is apparent. The notion that our hipster plaining about them. For the past few months, multi- friends need to be asked to help This isn’t about what they do or ple articles have been published out in the community, (as if they how they dress, but what they referring to the “hipster” migra- are known for being unhelpful represent. To the old timers in tion into Somerville as a crisis, and rebellious) is a gross, biased the city, they represent the fear and a cause for concern. The and uneducated generalization. that comes with the realization Somerville Times’ William C. This generalizing is not good that the city is changing. In re- Shelton addresses his concerns for our wellbeing as a commu- ality, they are nothing more than in his article “Dear, Hipster.”, An nity. Instead of focusing on how new faces in our big little city. open letter to newcomers that different these people are from modestly pleads for the new ar- us, or how eccentric they dress, Joey Del Ponte

Open Space is Great - Let’s Our neighborhood is among sit, Bike, or Walking as part of Build Some Housing, Too the most expensive in town. an equitable plan for access and The average apartment rents circulation to and through the Over the last three years, our for $2,300/month and an av- City. neighborhood has advocated erage condo list price is nearly 5. 85% of New Development for the Powder House Com- $400,000. Compare these sta- in Transformative Areas as part She had close ties with Thoreau, Longfellow, and Horace munity School property to be tistics with the citywide median of a predictable land use plan Mann (American public education founder), who would reused in a way that will en- rent of about $1,300/month. that protects neighborhood wed her sister, Mary, and also novelist Nathaniel Haw- hance our incredible neighbor- As Somerville grows and character thorne, who would wed her other sister, Sophia. She hood and city. Our neighbors changes, our City has admirable Our city deserves great credit helped the latter two of these men and others in furthering agreed that more open space goals to support diversity and for putting forth such positive their careers. was the top priority and that affordability. The SomerVision goals for our future. With a lim- She was considered the first U.S. female lecturer. Her love there was some desire for of- comprehensive plan, which came ited amount of public properties of children was profound. In a time of high infant mortal- fice space or a mixed-use de- out of a three-year public par- available, it is important that ity and a medical ignorance of the spreading of germs, she velopment. As the City moves ticipation process and has been we look at how each property advocated for cleaner hospital operating rooms and equip- forward in the reuse process, it widely embraced by Somerville can help Somerville meet these ment. She instituted personal hygiene education for new is clear that our neighborhood residents and decision makers, is goals. The new park at the Pow- mothers and their babies. Also, if that wasn’t enough, she input made an impact. Just a essentially Somerville’s roadmap der House Community School introduced the first English-speaking kindergarten system few weeks ago, a technical ad- for the next 16+ years. Somer- site will help our city to move to America, which continues to this day. visory committee consisting Vision is illustrated in numbers forward on our open space goals. After her passing, Elizabeth was buried in Concord, MA, of neighbors, aldermen and by five impressive goals: Let’s also use the site to produce at the historic Sleepy Hollow Cemetery, a resting place for members of the city’s planning 1. 30,000 New Jobs as part some much-needed housing. many of her friends and other academics. She was buried staff made a recommendation of a responsible plan to create Somerville’s inclusionary zon- under a simple marker. Funds for a large burial memorial, to Mayor Curtatone that Tufts opportunity for all Somerville ing policy will ensure that some which were collected by concerned friends and residents University be the chosen de- workers and entrepreneurs of these homes are affordable. of Boston were diverted instead to establish The Elizabeth veloper for the site. The Tufts 2. 125 New Acres of Public- However, just as Tufts will pro- Peabody House in her memory. proposal includes office space ly-Accessible Open Space as vide twice the amount of open As it grew, its size and location changed many times. In and a public park that is nearly part of our realistic plan to pro- space than is required on the January 1913, one hundred years ago, an impressive sev- two times larger than required vide high-quality and well-pro- site, we should use this oppor- en-story building opened at 357 Charles Street in Boston. of the site. The proposal also grammed community spaces tunity to provide more than the Through the years, thousands of people walked through includes the possibility of add- 3. 6,000 New Housing Units - required amount of affordable its doors where they received social and medical services or ing up to 35 homes. Including 1,200 Permanently Affordable as homes as well. benefited from its other facilities. These facilities included housing on the site would be a part of a plan to attract and retain a library, gymnasium, meeting hall, and many other ameni- big win for our neighborhood Somerville’s best asset: its people. Rachel Heller ties, of which included a popular theater. and for Somerville. 4. 50% of New Trips via Tran- Melissa McWhinney Acting on the Elizabeth Peabody stage was a great training ground for young thespians. Continued on page 14 Be sure to visit us online at www .TheSomervilleTimes .com

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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 House approved 156-1, Senate 38-0, and Gov. Deval state to live within its means. records the votes of local representatives on one roll call Patrick signed the bill repealing the controversial 6.25 and local senators on three from the week of September percent sales tax on computer system design services (A “Yes” vote is for the 5-cents-per-gallon additional 23-27. and modification of prewritten software. The tax had hike. A “No” vote is against the hike.) been a major source of controversy from the moment it Our Legislators in the House and Senate for was approved by the Legislature and signed into law by Sen. Sal DiDomenico Yes Somerville: Gov. Patrick just three months ago as part of a $500 Sen. Patricia Jehlen Yes billion-plus tax package designed to fund many of the structural and financial problems that plague the state’s REPEAL AUTOMATIC INCREASE OF GAS transportation system. It is estimated that this service TAX (H 3662) tax would have generated $160 million in new tax rev- Senate 9-28, rejected an amendment that would repeal enue. An attempt to repeal the tax failed on a 54 to 97 the indexing of the gas tax to inflation. margin in the House in April and on an 8 to 30 margin in the Senate in July. Since that time, the GOP members Supporters of repeal said this indexing amounts to a of the House and Senate led a charge to repeal it. Final- permanent regular increase in the gas tax. They argued ly, in mid-September the governor and the Democratic that future legislators, not some faceless, unaccount- leadership joined the voices calling for repeal. able economic index, should decide whether to raise Rep. Denise Provost the gas tax. DISTRICT REPRESENTED: Twenty-seventh Mid- Supporters of the repeal said the tax would hurt the dlesex. - Consisting of precinct 3 of ward 2, all precincts state’s important technology industry. They argued the Opponents of repeal said the indexing is a fair indica- of ward 3, precinct 3 of ward 4, and all precincts of repeal sent a strong signal that the Bay State is busi- tor of whether the gas tike should be hiked. They noted wards 5 and 6, of the city of Somerville, in the county ness-friendly and helps businesses and innovators to the indexing is essential to ensure that there is sufficient of Middlesex. thrive. They noted that higher than expected increased money to pay for any rise in the costs of the materials state tax revenue will make up for the loss of revenue. that are used for road and bridge repairs and other transportation projects. The lone opponent of repeal said the estimated $160 million in revenue is needed to begin to solve the state’s (The roll call was on repealing the indexing of the gas tax transportation problems. He noted that the Legislature to inflation. A “Yes” vote is for repealing indexing. A “No” reduced this tax substantially from the broader version vote is for indexing.) originally filed by Gov. Patrick. Sen. Sal DiDomenico No A lot of the debate centered around the genesis and his- Sen. Patricia Jehlen No tory of approval of the tax. The Democratic leadership Rep. Carl Sciortino said that many businesses and business organizations DISTRICT REPRESENTED: Thirty-fourth Mid- originally supported the tax hike but later opposed it. ALSO UP ON BEACON HILL dlesex. - Consisting of all precincts in wards 4 and 5, pre- The leadership noted that it did exactly what it said it cinct 1 of ward 7, and precinct 2 of ward 8, of the city of would: promise to monitor the impact of this hike and PAID SICK LEAVE (S 900) - The Committee on Medford, precincts 1 and 2 of ward 4, and all precincts act accordingly. Labor and Workforce Development Committee heard of ward 7, of the city of Somerville, both in the county testimony from both sides of legislation requiring em- of Middlesex. Republicans said that many businesses and business or- ployers with 10 or more employees to give them one paid ganizations opposed the hike right from the beginning. sick day for every 30 hours worked, up to 56 hours. Em- They said the Democratic leadership ignored these cries ployees of companies with six to 10 workers would be and went ahead and approved the hike anyway. entitled to up to 40 hours while companies with fewer than six employees would only be required to offer 40 (Both roll calls are listed below. The roll calls are on re- hours of unpaid leave benefits. The sick days could be pealing the tax. On both roll calls, a “Yes” vote is for reused by a worker to care for his or her own illness or that pealing the tax. A “No” vote is for the tax.) of a spouse, child or parent. It would also include routine medical exams. Rep. Timothy Toomey Rep. Denise Provost Yes/Yes DISTRICT REPRESENTED: Twenty-sixth Middle- Rep. Carl Sciortino No/Yes Supporters said this bill would help an estimated 1 mil- sex. - Consisting of all precincts of ward 1, precinct 1 Rep. Timothy Toomey No/Yes lion workers who are at risk of being fired if they or a of ward 2, precincts 1 and 2 of ward 3, and precinct 1 Sen. Sal DiDomenico No/Yes family member is sick. They argued families should not of ward 6, of the city of Cambridge, and all precincts of Sen. Patricia Jehlen No/Yes have to choose between medical care and a day’s pay. ward 1 and precincts 1 and 2 of ward 2, of the city of Somerville, both in the county of Middlesex. INCREASE GAS TAX BY 5 CENTS PER GAL- Opponents said this mandate would hurt businesses. LON (H 3662) Some said the issue should be addressed on the federal Senate 11-26, rejected an amendment that would in- level so that there is an even playing field in all 50 states. crease the current 24-cents-per-gallon gas tax to 29 cents per gallon. The tax was already hiked by 3 cents CARS, CARS, CARS - The Transportation Com- per gallon in July from 21 cents to the current 24 cents. mittee held a hearing on legislation including a bill that would reduce from five minutes to two minutes the Amendment supporters said the additional tax would amount of time drivers are allowed to idle their car (S help with transportation projects by compensating for 1636). Supporters said that the proposal would help the loss of revenue from the repeal of the computer ser- protect the environment. Other matters on the agenda vices tax. They said there is a direct correlation between would require that students on school buses wear seat Sen. Patricia Jehlen the gas tax and repairing the state’s roads and bridges. belts (H 3027); require the Registry of Motor Vehi- DISTRICT REPRESENTED: Second Middlesex. - cles to provide a translator in one of 48 languages for Medford, Somerville, entire city, Woburn, ward 2, and Amendment opponents said this additional tax would all non-English speaking applicants for a learner’s per- Winchester. hurt thousands of working families and people who mit (H 3052); require a “learner’s permit decal” to be have lost their jobs and/or homes. They said it would displayed on the window of a vehicle being driven by REPEAL TECH TAX (H 3662) also hurt already overburdened businesses and urged the anyone with a learner’s permit (H 3086); and require all OCTOBER 2, 2013••9

Beacon Hill Roll Call continued cars in a funeral procession to have their warning lights QUOTABLE QUOTES done outside of the House and Senate chambers. They blinking (S 1690). Current law only requires this by the note that their jobs also involve committee work, re- first and last car in the procession. “After taking time to reflect with my family, I have decid- search, constituent work and other matters that are im- ed that I will not be a candidate for governor in 2014.” portant to their districts. Critics say that the Legislature INSTANT RUNOFF ELECTIONS - The Commit- – U.S. Rep. Michael Capuano (D-Somerville) bowing out does not meet regularly or long enough to debate and tee on Election laws will hold a Statehouse hearing on of the 2014 governor’s race. vote in public view on the thousands of pieces of legisla- October 16 at 2 p.m. in Room A-2 on several pieces of tion that have been filed. They note that the infrequency legislation providing for “instant runoff voting” (IRV), “It takes a mature, grown up, courageous, thoughtful and brief length of sessions are misguided and lead to a system designed to ensure the election of candidates legislator to recognize that actions taken may have to be irresponsible late night sessions and a mad rush to act who receive an absolute majority, rather than a simple changed from time to time.” – Senate Ways and Means on dozens of bills in the days immediately preceding the plurality. All candidates on the ballot are ranked by vot- chairman Stephen Brewer (D-Barre) on legislators chang- end of an annual session. ers in order of their preference. If no candidate receives ing their minds and repealing the recently approved sales tax During the week of September 23-27, the House met a majority of first-choice votes, the candidate who re- on some computer services. ceived the fewest number of first-choice votes is elimi- for a total of 10 hours and 45 minutes while the Senate met for a total of five hours and 49 minutes. nated. The second choice of the voters who supported “Correction Day.” – Senate GOP Leader Bruce Tarr the eliminated candidate now becomes their first choice (R-Gloucester) describing the day the Legislature repealed Mon. September 23 House 11:04 a.m. to 11:29 a.m. and is added to the totals of the remaining candidates. the tax. Senate 11:02 a.m. to 12:34 p.m. The same process is repeated, if necessary, until a candidate is the first choice of a majority of voters. “This is a very competitive process, and we required ap- Tues. September 24 No House session plicants to meet high standards to advance.” – Depart- Senate 11:02 a.m. to 11:04 a.m. Supporters say the system would prevent candidates in a ment of Public Health Commissioner Cheryl Bartlett on Wed. September 25 House 11:49 a.m. to 4:58 p.m. crowded election field from being elected with less than why only 158 of the 181 applicants to operate a non-profit No Senate session 50 percent of the vote. They also argued that it prevents registered marijuana dispensary made it to the next round. “spoiler” candidates from tipping an election and allows Thurs. September 26 House 11:04 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. people to vote for their favorite candidate without fear of HOW LONG WAS LAST WEEK’S SESSION? Senate 12:05 p.m. to 4:20 p.m. helping to elect their least favorite candidate. Opponents Beacon Hill Roll Call tracks the length of time that the Fri. September 27 No House session say that IRV is confusing and does nothing to truly re- House and Senate were in session each week. Many leg- No Senate session form an election process that is controlled by fundrais- islators say that legislative sessions are only one aspect of ing and money. the Legislature’s job and that a lot of important work is Bob Katzen welcomes feedback at [email protected]

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COMMENTARY

The views and opinions expressed in the commentaries of The Somerville Times do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of The Somerville Times, its publishers or staff. Patience and planning pay off on MCAS results engaging in thoughtful commu- English Language Arts. That we’re doing here in Somerville Schools have improved. nity discussion and then invest- means Somerville students per- with our diverse population of Change doesn’t happen over- ing with patience. That patience formed as well as or better than students from all walks of life. night. It requires the aforemen- and our belief in evidence-based students in 320 districts out of Our flagship school, Somer- tioned values of smart, long- decision making is paying off, the 397 in Massachusetts. When ville High School, is now des- term planning and patience, as Somerville’s results on the you remove small districts with ignated a Level 1 school on the while remaining flexible enough Spring 2013 MCAS exams fewer than 500 students, Somer- state’s five-level Accountability to innovate based on what the show the clear evidence that ville Public Schools’ percentile scale, a two-level leap from last data is telling us. In recent years, our approach is working, in the rank jumps to 92. year’s designation. The John F. Somerville Public Schools have By Joseph A. Curtatone form of phenomenal growth by This isn’t a case of a district Kennedy School is also now a made steady, incremental prog- Everything we do in Somerville all our students. making great gains because it’s Level 1 school, rising from last ress in Student Growth Per- is evidence-based. Whether Somerville Public Schools’ im- playing catch up. The data clear- year’s level 2. Somerville Pub- centile, the measure by which we’re figuring out which streets provement in Student Growth ly shows that higher-perform- lic Schools overall made great the state puts student achieve- to repave first, what kind of de- Percentile this past year puts the ing districts consistently rank gains in students progress- ment in context, comparing how velopment fits a neighborhood, district on par with some of the higher on Student Growth Per- ing toward proficiency on the much progress students in each or how we can best educate our highest-performing districts in centile, because those districts MCAS exams, with the number district are making compared to children, every action we take Massachusetts. Somerville sur- are doing the job of educating of students scoring Advanced students across the state with is born of a fastidious process passed hundreds of districts as it all their students, regardless of or Proficient in Math leaping similar past MCAS results. based on our core values, an- rose to the 81st percentile rank where they start academically, 7 percent and in English by 5 Our SGP this year shows that alyzing the data-driven facts, in combined Student Growth and helping them to continual- percent. By every measure used Somerville students at every projecting the long-term effects, Percentile, for both Math and ly improve. That’s exactly what by the state, Somerville Public level of Continued on page 16 Recognizing ‘Employ Older Workers Week’ The idea of retirement at 65 paid or not, active engagement The situation will only get of supports – housing, health was set in a time when half the in work is good for both physical worse for future retirees, as the care, transportation, food and population died before getting and mental health. “three legs of retirement income” fuel assistance – seniors need to that old. But now the average 65 But plenty of people are work- (savings, pensions, and Social make ends meet. year old can expect to live anoth- ing because they need the mon- Security) are weakening. As the We know that it’s harder for er 19-20 years, and people are ey. The Center for Retirement wealthiest Americans take home older workers to find new jobs, staying healthier longer. Research says “almost half ” of a bigger share, everyone else has and they stay unemployed lon- That’s why the U.S. Depart- workers are financially prepared less income and therefore can ger and are paid less in new jobs. ment of Labor has declared the to retire at 65. That means that save less. As companies elimi- Job discrimination is real. By Senator Pat Jehlen week of September 22-28 to be most aren’t. A Brandeis report nate defined benefit plans, em- There is wide diversity of skills Everybody knows we’re living “Employ Older Workers Week.” says that only 1/3 of senior ployees are at risk in the stock and characteristics in all age longer. We’re also working lon- Some older workers keep households are “financially se- market. And even the President groups, but stereotypes persist. ger. 75 isn’t quite the new 65, working for love, because they cure,” and less than 1/5 of single supports “chained CPI,” which Studies disprove those stereo- but a quarter of people 65 to 74 enjoy their jobs, and they’re still seniors. UMass Boston’s Geron- would reduce Social Security types, showing that, as a group, are still working. Without older getting better at them every year. tology Institute just found that payments based on lower, and older workers excel in areas em- workers, the labor force in Mas- Or maybe they retire from one Massachusetts has the biggest inadequate, measures of the cost ployers value, such as judgment, sachusetts would actually be job and find a new career. And gap between median income and of living. commitment to quality, atten- shrinking. By 2020, more than a some keep working as volun- necessary expenses for single el- A new commission on Elder dance, and punctuality. Employ- quarter of Massachusetts will be teers, making a difference in derly renters in the nation, a gap Economic Security, which I co- ers who discriminate lose out on over 55. their communities. Whether of well over $10,000. chair, will be looking at the kinds a lot of talent. Continued on page 14 Life in the Ville by Jimmy Del Ponte The great sauce/gravy debate I know this may seem was called sauce. And so the great sauce/ they all feel that theirs is correct. really stupid to some gravy controversy goes on. This lady said, “If there’s meat in it, it’s of you but with all They were even rationalizing. “My gravy because you get the fat from the the bad news out grandmother came right over from Italy meat that makes the gravy. No meat, there, I figured I’d do and called it sauce.” “It differs by (Ital- then its sauce.” One goomba says, “My something complete- ian) region but technically it’s sauce if it’s grandfather was straight from Italy ly mindless. I’m very good at that sort a marinara (no meat) and gravy if it has and he called it sauce.” But then anoth- of stuff! When I asked the question on meat in it (sausage, pork, beef ).” I don’t er pure bred Italiano says, “I’m making Facebook I never dreamed it would get know about that. wine right now with the two most Ital- the response it did. They were getting so hot under the col- ian people I know and they say it’s gravy. Here goes: GRAVY OR SAUCE? lar about the subject that it reminded me Gravy!! What is sauce?” I’m not arguing What do you call that red stuff you make of a Sopranos episode. Then I asked this with him, but I never heard of a sauce what you’re talking about, even if you’re a with spaghetti and meatballs? Well, in question: What do you call that brown boat. Gravy boat, yes. true Italian. SAUCE, SAUCE,SAUCE!” less than 24 hours almost 200 people pas- liquid you pour over turkey and roast Okay, here are some random quotes and “My mom and dad called it gravy, and sionately posted their opinions. The fun- beef? In my house we always called it gra- testimonials about the delicious debate: taught me to call it gravy.” “It’s always been ny thing is that everyone is totally con- vy. I never heard of turkey sauce! “Gravy goes on potatoes.” “Sauce is what sauce because my gravy is on my ROAST vinced that theirs is the correct answer! What do the labels on those little brown my family calls it, and they’re from Italy.” BEEF!!!” “My sauce is on simmer as we Someone who said they were FBI (Full jars in the grocery store say on them? Gra- “My Mother was born in Italy and always speak, with some delicious tender pork! Blooded Italian) said gravy. Then others vy! The red jars say…sauce. Yet the people calls it gravy.” “It’s SAUCE. If you’re call- Next weekend I’ll be roasting pork with that were also pure pisanos swore that it kept slamming in with their opinion and ing it gravy, then you don’t really know gravy.” “Gravy to Continued on page 16 OCTOBER 2, 2013••11

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The View Of The Times

We salute Somerville Police Department ties included providing Support Services dously from Deputy Chief Upton’s thor- Deputy Chief Upton has gone the dis- Deputy Chief of Police Paul Upton as such as criminal investigations, drug con- ough and conscientious performance as tance and leaves a legacy of excellence for he begins his much-deserved retirement trol, gang interdiction, family services, the Department’s Public Information Of- others to aspire to. from the department. criminal intelligence and Court liaison ficer. We knew we could always count on We offer our thanks, as well as our ad- Deputy Chief Upton proudly served officers. Hands-on support with 911, getting straight information in a timely miration for a job well done, and wish the City of Somerville for three de- emergency management, Emergency Op- fashion with Upton at the helm. him well as he undertakes the various cades, achieving many great things and erations Center, training, administration The sacrifices and commitments that pursuits that will engage him in the suc- making a lot of friends and supporters and Homeland Security operations were constitute a career in law enforcement ceeding stages of his life. along the way. also ably provided by him. should never be taken lightly by those in Well done, sir. A grateful community In his capacity as deputy chief, his du- We ourselves have benefited tremen- society who benefit from them the most. wishes you the best.

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There was a huge upset in Ward One (Bruce, the current Alderman at Large, win while up against Ballantyne, who the Northeast Regional Educators with Matt McLaughlin walking away and candidate Matt) are both going to only lost to Trane by 40 or so votes two Hall of Fame. Mary is from Somer- with the primary unseating present Al- work for and support Bob McWatters in years ago. In the Alderman At Large ville, graduating back in ‘66, and derman Maureen Bastardi, who we hear the final election. We also heard that Al- race, Sean Fitzgerald is working hard. has taught school at the Witchcraft immediately has embraced Matt after derman Tom Taylor might endorse Bob Again, signs don’t vote, but he’s work- Heights Elementary School in Sa- his victory. McLaughlin will now be on in the coming weeks. ing. Mary Jo Rossetti is also working lem, MA. The Hall of Fame induc- the ballot on November 5 facing off with ************************* hard and gearing up now for the final tion ceremony will be held on No- Elio LoRusso, who clearly, if signs vot- So it goes to show you, work hard, do push, along with William Medeiros, vember 7 at the Recital Hall, Central ed, would have topped the ticket. But the work and not just say you do the who seems to be everywhere. The three Campus of Salem State University. we know from times past that signs and work, and the results will prove in the incumbents have been entrenched for We congratulate Mary and her entire bumper stickers don’t vote, only regis- end. There are going to be some tough years in office and hopefully we’ll start family on how proud they all must be tered voters do and it’s get out your vote races over the next few weeks. Tough to hear some noise from them, and not to have this honor, which recognizes on Election Day. As it looks now, unless in Ward One for both races, but we’ve taking it for granted. exemplary leaders, past and present Elio can do something we see a clear vic- seen in the past that the second place ************************* in the field of education for their tory for McLaughlin. showing in the primary can, with hard Another road race, with more streets be- dedication, contributions and service ************************* work, unseat the top vote getter. Ward ing blocked off this weekend. The 18th to their profession. To learn more re- Another race that saw interesting re- Two has a school committee race, and Annual Somerville 5k Road Race, 9 a.m. garding this distinguish award go to sults was in Ward Five with the School it should be interesting. Either way, this Saturday morning in Davis Square. [email protected]. Committee race. Guess not everyone a new member will win. The Ward Local restaurants will be serving some ************************* had it nailed down. It was supposed Three alderman race between McWat- treats, with prizes for the top 3 or so. Historic Somerville presents For Better to be Caroline Shea-Rosas and may- ters and Bremer will be a race to watch, Registration begins behind the Rite Aid or Worse: 19th C. Tales Along the Mid- be Laura Pitone, but Caroline Rosas and we will be watching it. Ward Five store on Highland, off the bike path, and dlesex and Washington, D.C. Canals by didn’t make it and now it’s up to Ross is going to be hard with Mark working also on Day Street. They suggest you Nancy Lusignan Schultz this Sunday, Richmond to try and catch Laura after extremely hard over these past sever- use the T since parking will be so tight. October 6, 2-3 p.m. at the Somerville her stunning victory. al months, going back to January, and The fee to run is $25, and you get a free Museum. Reception to follow. The Mu- ************************* Courtney needs to not allow herself to t-shirt. seum is located at One Westwood Road In Ward Three our favorite, Bob take a break. Mark is relentless. He’s ************************* off of Central Street. Admission is $8 McWatters, clearly topped the ticket, proven that in the past. In Wards Four The daughter of our own Cam Toner for the general public, free to members but shock waves hit the streets in the and Six it’s not even a show. There are here at the Times is a proud parent of Historic Somerville. More informa- ward after the polls closed. Matt Des- no opponents in either ward, just in- of, if not all 9 of her children, but in tion is available at http://www.historic- mond came in third to Suzanne Bremer. cumbents. In Ward 7 we know that Joe particular her daughter, Mary Ann somerville.org. To RSVP email info@ We already heard that the Desmonds Capuano is working extremely hard to Grassia, who will be enducted into historicsomerville.org. 12••OCTOBER 2, 2013

‘What the Fluff?’ all over again

The eighth annualWhat the Fluff?: A Tribute to Union Square Invention took place Saturday, Sept 28, honoring the illustrious Fluff creator, Archibald Que- ry, who concocted the gooey sticky spread right here in Union Square in 1917. Local artists, musicians, theatrical performers, inventors, and humorists paid madcap tribute to the creation of this great American foodstuff on two stages. Fluff games and shenanigans spread the sticky goodness throughout the Union Square. Fest-goers sampled the taste of Fluff from local vendors presenting sweet and savory Fluffalicious delights. OCTOBER 2, 2013••13

Photos by Claudia Ferro 14••OCTOBER 2, 2013

SPORTS 18th Annual Somerville Homeless Coalition Road Race, Saturday, Oct 5, 9 a.m., Davis Sq. All proceeds from the race get a free t-shirt benefit the Somerville Home- • Great Brunch, provided by less Coalition, an innovative local restaurants non-profit organization which • Raise $100 and your registra- has the mission to provide tion is free; Raise $250 and you homeless and near homeless will get a free baseball cap. individuals and families with • Trophies awarded to top individualized supportive overall male and female, and to services and tailored housing the top team. solutions with a goal of ob- • Prizes awarded to top male taining and maintaining af- and female in each category; fordable housing. medals to top three finishers. Certified 5K, Chip Timing, • The Steve Burton award giv- $25 Entry Fee en to the race participant who • First 500 registered runners raises the most money. Photo by Harry Kane

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1. What was the name 7. Which of the#390 seven of the spinoff show that dwarfs is featured wearing originated from December glasses? CONT. FROM PG 5 Bride? Historical Fact of the Week 8. What is the name of One was Ruth Roman, who In the late 1950s, The Eliza- 2. What constellation the geologic era we are in went on to act in over 30 films beth Peabody House, along with of stars is named for a now? and in many television produc- most of the West End of Boston, winged horse? 9. “Good fences make tions which won her a star on was a victim of urban renewal. 3. When was the Wash- good neighbors” is from the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Floating with the large wave of ington Monument opened what poem by Robert Another former Peabody House West Enders who came to East to the public? Frost? stage student was Leonard Ni- Somerville to live, The Peabody moy who began his “star trekking” House relocated here and for the 4. Who was the famous 10. What conflict ended acting career at age eight at the last 50 years has been part of the singer and aunt of actor the Punmunjon Treaty? Peabody Playhouse performing ever-changing fabric of this city. George Clooney? the character of Hans in Hansel Using the words of her most 11. What was Josiah and Gretel. This incredible actor famous alumnus to refer to The 5. Can you name all seven Spode II best known for? went on to prove that the sky is Elizabeth Peabody House, may of the Disney dwarfs in obviously not the limit. she live long and prosper! the movie Snow White 12. Who said “We are all and the Seven Dwarfs? in the gutter, but some of us are looking at stars”? Recognizing ‘Employ Older 6. Which of the seven dwarfs don’t have a beard? Answers on page 16 Workers Week’ CONT. FROM PG 10 If you’re 45 or older in the zation is Operation A.B.L.E., AARP can also be useful in Greater Boston area and are which can be reached at 617- terms of retirement and career looking for assistance with 542-4180 or online at www. planning. Explore the website additional training or job operationable.net. Along with at www.aarp.org/ma for more seeking, a very helpful organi- its many other resources, information.

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The ‘Bubble of Love’ tour continues CONT. FROM PG 1 older. He’s now in school. He’s and all turns out well. of the book,” explains Carafotes. learning stuff from his friends.” Of course, there is more to the “He was just a dad again when Carafotes says that a NYU story than is mentioned here, I wrote the first book. And he professor has called the new but it is an indication of the was settling down, and getting book “epic” and that there is a wonderful imagery and depth of a chance to spend more time lot more going on in the new storytelling that is to be wished with his family. He had already story. “In this story we incor- for in a good children’s book. achieved everything he wanted porate music. Charlie is playing “It’s a story of metamorpho- to do in his life, certainly profes- his bongos in his room, and a sis. Everyone changes, no mat- sionally. And he got behind the caterpillar is there dancing and ter how great and powerful you idea. He was Teddy Hiccup in grooving, and so full of joy.” are,” says Carafotes. “It takes a the first book, and he was a loyal Ants from Smartsville grab the lot of humility and you have friend. It’s a fable about friend- caterpillar, however, and Char- to have love in your heart. And ship and loyalty, that’s wrapped lie chases after them, hoping to that’s what Charlie discovers around the tenets of being help- save his friend. on this trip.” ful, loving and kind.” A new character, Mary the Carafotes has dedicated the Cat, joins Charlie in his quest, new book to the young daugh- as do other characters that were ter of his late friend, fellow ac- “I’m very introduced in the first book. tor James Gandolfini, who has As Charlie and his friends find said, “Charlie Bubbles is soon to involved themselves in Smartsville, they be a classic. I’ve read it several in what soon discover that it is a joyless times and I keep re-reading it. place. With the aid of three bee- That’s a sign that something’s he’s doing. tles, who Charlie joins in with good and will last.” in playing his bongos, “ant-emo- Gandolfini, who passed away I’m his dad. nium” ensues. The Ant Queen earlier this year, had just become is pleased with by the gift that a father when the first Charlie That’s my job.” Carafotes & Son, taking their act on the road. Charlie and his friends have self- Bubbles saga hit the shelves. “He lessly bestowed on Smartsville, was such an instrumental part Carafotes says that Gandolfini and television for 30 years. I’ve his dad. That’s my job.” was a big part of the whole ex- starred in movies, I’ve been on When his son Charlie asked perience, and a big proponent of hit television programs. I never him if there is going to be a third taking the book to schools and got invited to Fenway Park to book, Carafotes said he told hospitals and giving copies away be on the field. The book came him, “Yes. And you’re going to where they might be needed. out, and I’m giving copies to Da- write it!” A tentative concept is The author has taken the book vid Ortiz and the Red Sox. That already in development, and is to various institutions includ- was a dream come true. My son leaning towards a title like Char- ing Children’s Hospital, City Charlie was just beside himself.” lie Bubbles Floats to Fenway. of Hope, Cam Neely’s Cancer More importantly, Carafotes In that story, Tai the Butterfly Center, Horizons for Home- feels that the messages deliv- – a character inspired by Cara- less Children, as well as many ered to kids through the Char- fotes’ friend, champion figure schools across the Country. lie Bubbles tales are especially skater Tai Babilonia – teaches “This all came out of the Bos- important in these times when Charlie to skate, and the adven- ton Marathon bombing trag- the issue of bullying is being ture moves forward from there. edy. This is where it started. tackled by parents and teachers For now, Carafotes is enthusi- We were just going to do a few throughout the world. “There is astic about spreading the news places here the Los Angeles an antagonist in each book, and about the second edition of area, but my being from Somer- they overcome this by using the the trilogy, Charlie Bubbles 2 ville and Boston we had to do other side of it. Instead of being Smartsville!. “It’s the ‘Bubble of something about that. So that a bully back they use being help- Love’ tour, baby!” And that’s all prompted us to come back to ful, loving and kind.” that anyone needs to know to Boston several times to donate Carafotes considers himself understand the value of Carafo- a lot of books to kids in differ- fortunate that he has been able tes’ brilliant creation. ent hospitals,” Carafotes said. to be a full-time dad to his son. Charlie Bubbles 2 Smartsville! The Charlie Bubbles expe- “I am involved quite a bit in his will be in bookstores beginning rience has been a uniquely re- life. I coach his baseball team, I this week, and orders can be warding one for Carafotes, volunteer at the school, I’m very made at the author’s website who says, “I’ve been in movies involved in what he’s doing. I’m www.charliebubblesbook.com. The show is over Photo by Donald Norton

New singing group for teens Somerville Youth Arts Coordinator Jimmy Del Ponte announces the formation of a new singing group for city teens. The Trendsetters will begin rehearsals at the Somerville Recreation Building at 19 Walnut St. on Thursday, October 17. Teens up to 18 are invited to join the group, which will meet once a week 3–4 p.m. In the tradition of The Sunsetters, The Trendsetters will perform current songs and classic oldies. The Trendsetters will be recording a new Somerville song in the new youth recording studio that’s being built. Interested singers should come to the first meeting. For more info contact Jimmy at [email protected] or call him at 617- 625-6600 x 2126. The former site of the Cavalia show at Assembly Row is now empty of the all the excitement that took place there. 16••OCTOBER 2, 2013

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THE STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE SOMERVILLE HOUSING AUTHORITY JUDICIAL BRANCH 30 Memorial Road SUPERIOR COURT Somerville, Massachusetts 02145 Grafton Superior Court Telephone (603) 787-6961 Telephone (617) 625-1152 3785 D.C. Highway TTY/TDD Relay: (800) 735-2964 Fax (617) 628-7057 TDD (617) 628-8889 North Haverhill NH 03774 http:/WWW.courts.state.nh.us PUBLIC NOTICE CITATION FOR PUBLICATION PAD Rule 1 This notice is to inform you that the Somerville Housing Authority CITY OF SOMERVILLE, MASSACHUSETTS (SHA)’s waiting list for the Standard State Family Public Housing for Case Name: Tenney Mountain Association v Daniel A Dillon Case OFFICE OF STRATEGIC PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT the one (1), two (2) and three (3) bedroom along with the Standard Number: 215 JOSEPH A. CURTATONE Federal Family Public Housing for the one (1), two (2), three (3) and 2013-CV-00218 MAYOR four (4) bedroom will remain CLOSED until October 15, 2014. MICHAEL F. GLAVIN The above entitled action is now pending in this Court. The original EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR The SHA will continue accepting EMERGENCY applications for the pleading is on file and may be examined by interested parties. The State and Federal Family, Standard Federal Family for the FIVE (5) Court has issued an Order for Service by Publication on defendant(s) HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION bedrooms, State and Federal Elderly/Disabled Public Housing and all Daniel A Dillon. The Somerville Historic Preservation Commission (SHPC) shall hold Section 8 Rental Assistance Programs. 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Patience and planning pay off on MCAS results CONT. FROM PG 10 achievement, and in nearly ev- and we got here by design. including students, parents and er districts so that all students in city history. We surpassed ery grade in both core subjects Our approach to education guardians, teachers and ad- can participate in athletics and that increase in this year’s bud- of Math and English Language starts with our commitment to ministrators. We use our data the arts, and we invest in ac- get, but it’s not blindly throw- Arts progressed more than educating the whole child and analysis to target the individu- tive, engaging education, and ing money at the schools and most of their academic peers ensuring that every student is al needs of each student and to that means engaging students, hoping for the best. These are in other school districts in the exposed to the same rich cur- raise the bar for their next chal- parents and guardians and our targeted investments based on state. The data shows in short riculum. That’s an end, and the lenge. We use technology that whole community. analysis of hard data, investing that our students are making means to that end is using a quickly returns data points to Our educators have all com- in active, engaging education greater gains in their level of highly data-informed systems our teachers so they can remain mitted to this approach, from not only within the classroom achievement than in most oth- approach that takes a holis- nimble and proactive in adapt- Superintendent Tony Pieran- but outside the school walls. er districts, whether they are A tic approach to educating and ing to each student’s current tozzi to every tireless teacher As Superintendent Pieran- students moving from advanced supporting each and every stu- needs, and intervening before on the frontlines each day in tozzi said, this is not a destina- to outstanding or high-needs dent. Every student is unique a student’s progress stalls or the classroom. These results are tion but a foundation. Yet these learners progressing from need- and we know that we must declines. We expand academ- a direct testimony to their com- results send an undeniable mes- ing improvement to proficiency. enable each one to reach his or ic enrichment opportunities mitment and hard work. On the sage: Somerville has the right And again, the highest per- her full potential. both before and after school, city side, last year we had one of formula. The future for our stu- forming schools tend to have So we set high standards and we reject the pay-to-play fees the largest increases in funding dents, and our whole communi- the highest SGP, as we now do, make them clear to everyone, that are all too common in oth- for Somerville Public Schools ty, has never been brighter.

CONT. FROM PG 10 The great sauce/gravy debate From on page 14 us goes on chicken or beef dish- called it gravy. Then one night in bread in it. es!” “True Italians call it gra- Dapper Dan’s (a restaurant for- In closing, I’ll leave you with Ms. Cam’s vy.” “Gravy you put on meat, merly in Assembly Square), we this. Is it pasta or macaroni? and sauce you put on pasta.” met these girls from Medford Manga! “Sauce…it’s called sauce.” “Gravy and they were all from Sicilian ______Answers goes on potatoes.” backgrounds, and they called it Please send me your ideas for arti- 1. Pete & Gladys 7. Doc And so it goes…on and on. gravy. So that theory went out cles and stories. You can go to my Who would think that a subject the door. My wife was born in Facebook page, email me at jim- 2. Pegasus 8. Cenozoic so simple as what something is Calabria and came here when [email protected]. ______called could “stir up” such heated she was 7. Her family calls it 3. 2/21/1883 9. The Mending Wall passion? sauce, so there is no rhyme or Jimmy is available to host your Finally, this quote is right from reason, but the great Internal event, play music, or just spice up 4. Rosemary Clooney 10. The Korean War Anthony himself: “My family is Italian debate goes on.” any party or function. from Sicily, and as I got older I Personally, I will always call it ______5. Sneezey, Sleepy, Happy, 11. He invented Fine Grumpy, Bashful, Dopey, Bone China found that the Sicilians called it sauce, but I don’t care what you You can email Jimmy directly at and Doc sauce and the mainland Italians call it as long as I can dip my [email protected]. 12. Oscar Wilde Be sure to visit us online at www .TheSomervilleTimes .com 6. Dopey and on Facebook at www .facebook .com/thesomervilletimes OCTOBER 2, 2013••17

SENIOR CENTER HAPPENINGS: Welcome to our centers. Everyone 55+ are encouraged Trip Corner: Holland Street Center to join us for fitness, culture, films, lunch and Bingo. Italian Festival at Luciano’s - October 15. Book Club - open to all|9:30 a.m. Check out our calendar and give a call with any ques- Foxwoods - October 22. Fit-4-Life B & C tions or to make a reservation. 617-625-6600 ext. 2300. Bingo|12:45 p.m. Hanscom AFB for Bingo & Dinner - October 30. Stay for lunch and receive free transportation. 167 Holland Street|617-625-6600 x 2300 Indian Head - November 10 - 12. Holland Street Center - 167 Holland Street October 7 Penn Dutch - December 2-6. Ralph & Jenny Center - 9 New Washington Street Holland Street Atlantic City/Taj Mahal - January 12-14. Cross Street Center - 165 Broadway Monthly Breakfast|9:30 a.m. STAY ACTIVE: Some Council on Aging highlights in the coming Wii bowling|12 p.m. weeks: Wii Bowling League - at Holland - Mondays at noon. Fit-4-Life C|1 p.m. Free. Zumba for All with Cheryl. Come at the end of the day, 167 Holland Street|617-625-6600 x 2300 after work. Open to all. Wednesdays 5:15-6:15 p.m. Belly Dancing - Holland Street - 1:00 p.m. Tuesdays. $5 Ralph & Jenny Holland Street Center. $3 for a class or $15 for 6 classes. per class. Cards & Cribbage|10 a.m. Get in shape this summer. Zumba for All - at Holland - Wednesdays at 5:15-6:15 Bingo|12:45 p.m. Wii Bowling League is here at Holland Street Center p.m. $3 or $15 for 6 classes. 9 New Washington Street|617-666-5223 Flexibility & Balance - at Holland - Thursdays 10:00 Mondays at noon. Free. If you haven’t tried this, come October 8 as you will love it. No bowling ball but you still swing a.m. Free. Holland Street Center and hope for the best. Flexibility & Balance - at Ralph & Jenny - Wednesday Strengthening Exercises|9:15 a.m. Yoga/Mediation coming to Holland Street October 1:15-2:00 p.m. Men’s Group|10 a.m. 22. Preregister is a must for this series. $25 for 5 weeks. Strengthening Exercise with Geoff - Tuesdays at 9:15 SHINE by appt.|10 a.m. Tuesdays at 2:30 pm. a.m. Holland and 10:00 a.m. Thursdays at R&J. $3. Art Class Series|10:15 a.m. “Love Letters” Actor Richard Clark returns to the Walking Club - R&J - Tuesday 10:30 a.m. Low Vision Support Group|10:30 a.m. SCOA with his acting partner Lynne McKinney Lydick to Fit-4-Life LBT - Tuesday and Thursday Evenings. Belly Dancing|1 p.m. present “Love Letters” by A.R. Gurney at Holland Street Fit-4-Life General - Wednesday & Friday Mornings. Caregiver’s support Group|5:30 p.m. Center. 167 Holland Street. 1:30 p.m. FREE. LBT Fit-4-Life|6 p.m. LGBT Events (Open to all ages): October 2 167 Holland Street|617-625-6600 x 2300 “MOVIES TO COME OUT TO” - All Dinners at 5:30 Bowling at Flatbreads|1 p.m. Ralph & Jenny Center p.m. Holland Street Center Cards & Cribbage|10 a.m. Monday October 28, “Stonewall Uprising” Fit-4-Life A & B Walking Club|10:30 a.m. Flexibility & Balance|1:15 p.m. On June 28, 1969 the police raided the Stonewall Inn, a Bingo|12:45 p.m. Zumba for All|5:15 p.m. gay bar in Greenwich Village, New York City. The street 9 New Washington Street|617-666-5223 167 Holland Street|617-625-6600 x 2300 erupted into violent protests which continued for six Cross Street Center days and marked a turning point in the gay civil rights Cross Street Center English Conversation|10:30 a.m. movement. Meal will be from Masala Indian Restaurant. English Conversation|10:30 a.m. Bingo|12:45 p.m. Bingo|12:45 p.m. Price: $6. RSVP by October 25. 165 Broadway|617-625-6600 x 2335 165 Broadway|617-625-6600 x 2335 Monday November 25, “The Love Part of This” October 9 Ralph & Jenny Center In the early 1970’s, Grace Schrafft and Grace Moceri of Cards & Cribbage|10 a.m. Bowling at Flatbreads|1 p.m. Gloucester, MA left their husbands to be together. It is a Bingo|12:45 p.m. Holland Street Center heartbreaking, funny and extremely moving document 9 New Washington Street|617-666-5223 Fit-4-Life A & B of life and love. RSVP by November 20. Flexibility & Balance|1:15 p.m. LBT Women Fit-4-Life Fitness and Nutrition Classes. October 3 Love Letters| Tuesday and Thursday evenings. $10 a month with Holland Street Center Zumba for All|5:15 p.m. scholarships available. Current Events|10 a.m. 167 Holland Street|617-625-6600 x 2300 Ralph & Jenny Center Weekly Events: Bingo|12:45 p.m. Cross Street Center Cards and Games hour at Ralph & Jenny at 10:00 am LBT Fit-4-Life|6 p.m. English Conversation|10:30 a.m. every day the center is open. Come join your friends or 167 Holland Street|617-625-6600 x 2300 Bingo|12:45 p.m. make some new ones. Cards, Scrabble and Cribbage. Ralph & Jenny 165 Broadway|617-625-6600 x 2335 Do you crochet or would you like to learn? Thursdays Cards & Cribbage|10 a.m. Ralph & Jenny Center at 10:45 a.m. At Ralph & Jenny Center. Join a great Strengthening Exercise|10 a.m. Cards & Cribbage|10 a.m. group in learning to crochet or share your projects you Crochet & Knitting|10:45 p.m. Bingo|12:45 p.m. are working on. Bingo|12:45 p.m. 9 New Washington Street|617-666-5223 Weekly Gardening with Didi - 10:00 a.m. every Thurs- 9 New Washington Street|617-666-5223 Check out our Facebook site for photos from our day. October 4 events and exercise and tips for everyday healthy living at www.facebook.com/somervilleCOA.

Two upcoming COA events are for families dealing with Alzheimer’s or a related dementia. Holland Street These events are open to everyone of all ages. Getting Started: What to do when your family member has memory loss art instruction This comprehensive program for family members of those who are newly diagnosed with Alzhei- mer’s or a related dementia focuses on getting a diagnosis, understanding and addressing behavior and communication problems, and finding local resources and support. Program is free of charge. Pre-registration is required. Please call 800-272-3900 Location: Holland Street Center – 167 Holland Street Date: Tuesday, October 8 Time: 5:30–7:30 p.m. Presenter: Debra Katt-Lloyd of the Alzheimer’s’ Association Alzheimer’s Disease: Legal & Financial - Issues and Answers Many families wait until it is too late to learn about legal and financial concerns. This presentation by an elder law attorney provides information about assets, health care proxy and what Medicare and Medicaid do and do not cover. While this is not a substitute for a personal appointment with an elder law attorney, you will have the opportunity to hear about typical issues and problems that can be avoided or reduced by adequate planning. Program is free of charge. Pre-registration is required. Art Instructor Kathy Harvey leads us in the first of a five-week art class series at the Please call 800-272-3900 Holland Street Center. This week featured creating flowers in the style of Georgia O’Keefe. A different artist is presented each week. Location: Holland Street Center – 167 Holland Street Date: Tuesday, October 15 Want to write local Somerville stories? Time: 5:30–7:30 p.m. Call 617-666-4010 Presenter: Debra Katt-Lloyd of the Alzheimer’s’ Association and speak to the Assignment Editor 18••OCTOBER 2, 2013

• • • • VILLENS ON THE TOWN • • • • Photo by Ethan Backer

East Branch Library Dakhabrakha The Burren Fightin Fridays For Children and Preschool: Storytime 17 Holland St|617-776-2004 Front Room 247 Elm Street|617-776-6896 Youth 11 a.m.-11:30 a.m.|115 Broa Sally O’Brien’s Irish Session|9:30 p.m. Precinct Bar Wednesday| October 2 way Tom Hagerty Acoustic Band Back Room Fishing The Sky|The Crushing East Branch Library Veteran’s Memorial Rink grassy Thursdays|7:30 p.m. Jimmy’s Down Low|The Deep North|Strange- Preschool: Storytime Free public skating 335 Somerville Ave|617-666- 247 Elm Street|617-776-6896 ways 11 a.m.-11:30 a.m.|115 Broad- 12 p.m.-1:50 p.m.|570 Somer- 3589 Orleans Restaurant and Bar 70 Union Sq|617-623-9211 way ville Ave The Burren DJ Orleans Restaurant and Bar Veteran’s Memorial Rink Front Room 10 p.m.|65 Holland St Karaoke Music Free public skating Acoustic/Bluegrass|9:30 p.m. Precinct Bar 65 Holland St 12 p.m.-1:50 p.m.|570 Somer- Wednesday|October 2 Back Room Team Shred Presents|The Dead PA’S Lounge ville Ave Johnny D’s Scattershot 80’s night|10 p.m. Trains|Peachpit|The Double Stops Drama / Leah V Presents! Thursday|October 3 Julien Kasper|Evolving 247 Elm Street|617-776-6896 70 Union Sq|617-623-9211 345 Somerville Ave|617-776- 17 Holland St|617-776-2004 Central Library PA’S Lounge PA’S Lounge 1557 Preschool: Storytime for 3 to 5 Sally O’Brien’s Bar Max Harvey|Bucky Fereke|Doug DadFight|OTP|Radio Control|The On The Hill Tavern year olds Free Poker, lots of prizes! MacDonald Band|Bugs Bunny Coward Flowers Live DJ Music 10:30 a.m.-11:15 a.m.|79 High- 335 Somerville Ave|617-666- 345 Somerville Ave|617-776- 345 Somerville Ave|617-776- 499 Broadway|617-629-5302 land Avenue 3589 1557 1557 Bull McCabe’s Friday| October 4 The Burren On The Hill Tavern On The Hill Tavern TBA Front Room Live DJ Music 499 Broadway |617-629-5302 Central Library 366A Somerville Ave|617-440- Exile on Elm 9 p.m. 499 Broadway|617-629-5302 Preschool: Storytime for 2 year Orleans Restaurant and Bar 6045 Back Room olds Orleans Restaurant and Bar DJ starting at 10 p.m. Burren Backroom Series with Joshua Tree 10:30 a.m.-11 a.m.|79 Highland 65 Holland St|617-591-2100 65 Holland St|617-591-2100 Brian O’Donovan|7:30 p.m. 256 Elm St. |617-623-9910 Avenue Comedy|10 p.m. Precinct Bar Bull McCabe’s Samba Bar & Grille Central Library 247 Elm Street|617-776-6896 Up The Chain|Ryan Tennis|Robert TBA 608 Somerville Ave|617-718- Teen Anime & Manga Meet-up: Daniel|Dan Emino 366A Somerville Ave|617-440- PA’S Lounge 9177 Horror Movie Edition 70 Union Sq|617-623-9211 6045 The Adam Block Band|Earth Casey’s Cynthia|617-623-5000-2936 Heart|Hailer (Australia)|So Sol Bull McCabe’s Joshua Tree Entertainment every Saturday 3 p.m.-5:30 p.m.|79 Highland 345 Somerville Ave|617-776- Dub Down Featuring The Scotch 256 Elm St. |617-623-9910 173 Broadway|617- 625-5195 Avenue Bonnet Band 1557 Samba Bar & Grille Radio Bar Veteran’s Memorial Rink 366A Somerville Ave|617-440- On The Hill Tavern Live music UP: The Knock Ups|Cooling Tow- Free public skating 6045 Sports Trivia 9 p.m.|608 Somerville Ave|617- ers|Gene Dante|Control Group 12 p.m.-1:50 p.m.|570 Somer- 499 Broadway|617-629-5302 Joshua Tree 718-9177 8PM, 21+, $9 ville Ave 256 Elm St. |617-623-9910 Casey’s Orleans Restaurant and Bar Down: Tenafly Vipers|Capital Entertainment every Friday Sunday|October 6 Trivia Samba Bar & Grille Radio}Silver Screams|Give Up $7 608 Somerville Ave|617-718- 173 Broadway|617- 625-5195 379 Summer St Central Library 65 Holland St|617-591-2100 9177 Radio Bar Gwendolyn, the Graceful Pig Precinct Bar Arts at the Armory UP: Cortez|Jack Burton vs. David Ann Cassesso|617-623-5000 70 Union Sq|617-623-9211 Somerville Theatre Somerville Songwriter Sessions 2 p.m.-3:30 p.m.|79 Highland Awkward Compliment’s Thursday Lo Pan|Automatic Death Pill|Pants 8 p.m.|Cafe|191 Highland Ave Bull McCabe’s Pub Night Comedy Night Exploder Avenue Sunday|October 6 The Nephrok All Stars 8 p.m.|55 Davis Square Down: New England Under- Monday|October 7 366A Somerville Ave|617-440- ground Music Fest After Party $5, Johnny D’s Radio Bar Central Library 6045 21+, free w/Fest Pass Open Blues Jam featuring Hot 379 Summer St Sing Along with Liza Highland Kitchen 379 Summer St. Sauce BPS Arts at the Armory Out of the Jungle Ann Cassesso|617-623-5000 TJ The DJ Presents The People’s Arts at the Armory F-Stop Local: A Visual Arts 17 Holland St.|617-776-2004 x2950 Karaoke Ginger Ibex & The Wandering Screening 11 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.|79 Highland 10 p.m.|150 Highland Ave|617- Cellist Sally O’Brien’s Bar 7 p.m.|performance Hall Avenue 625-1131 8 p.m.|Cafe|191 Highland Ave Frank Drake Sunday Showcase |5 Binders Full Of Women p.m.. 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Be sure to visit us online at www .TheSomervilleTimes .com and on Facebook at www .facebook .com/thesomervilletimes and follow us on Twitter at @somervilletimes OCTOBER 2, 2013••21 Guitar virtuoso Steve Kimock comes to town playing informally with area reg- By Jim Clark ulars and folded in and out of Steve Kimock has, in the near groups freely, casually searching 40 years that he has been work- for the right combination of tal- ing as a professional musician, ents befitting his personal taste Photo © Suzy Perler earned the respect and admira- and vision. tion of not only a loyal fan fol- There was The Underdogs, fea- lowing, but that of his peers as turing woodwind wizard Martin well. He is, in every sense of the Fierro, and also Heart of Gold, term, a musician’s musician. that included former Grateful Somerville music fans will Dead members Keith and Don- have a treat in store for them as na Godchaux and drummer Steve Kimock & Friends pay a Greg Anton. performing visit to Johnny D’s In 1984 Kimock and Anton next Wednesday, October 9. formed the band Zero, which Although perhaps not a house- also featured Quicksilver Mes- hold name as many “guitar gods” senger Service guitarist John might be, his creativity and skill Cippolina. is legendary among those in the Zero gathered a large and loyal know who have been fortunate following before its breakup, and enough to have discovered him. it was in that time that Kimock Kimock has worked with some developed his signature fluid im- of the biggest names in the busi- provisational style. ness, and the late lead guitarist Fast forward some 30 years lat- of the Grateful Dead, Jerry Gar- er and that same engaging style cia, regarded Kimock as his own is present and thriving, with a Steve Kimock & Friends will be lighting up the stage at Johnny D’s on Wednesday, October9. favorite guitarist. new lineup of musical friends Kimock grew up with strong and collaborators. Kimock is a man who has vin Bishop, Grace Potter, Grace learn first-hand what so many musical influences and began Joining in with Kimock is worked with some of the most Slick, Jorma Kaukonen, Keller others already know: Kimock playing guitar at a very early age. funk-rock legend Bernie Worrel, sensationally brilliant artists of Williams, Little Feat, Nicky has been there, and he can do A native of Bethlehem, PA, one of the founding members our time. Names like The Oth- Hopkins, Norton Buffalo, Papa that. This performance is sure to he played with a number of of Parliament/Funkadelic. Ki- er Ones, Phil Lesh & Friends, John Creach, Peter Frampton, be a treat for those who want to high school bands there be- mock’s son, John Morgan Ki- the Rhythm Devils featuring all members of Phish, Scream- get there too. fore heading to northern Cal- mock, has played drums in his Mickey Hart and Bill Kreutz- in’ Jay Hawkins, Stephen Per- ______ifornia in 1974 to seek higher father’s group for years. Wally mann, Bruce Hornsby, Merl kins, Steve Winwood, Todd Steve Kimock & Friends, artistic ground. Ingram (Sheryl Crow, David Saunders, The Allman Brothers, Rundgren and Warren Haynes, Wednesday, October 9, 8:00 Kimock blended in to the Bay Lindley) and bassist Andy Hess Angélique Kidjo, Bonnie Raitt, among many others. p.m., at Johnny D’s, 17 Holland Area music scene beautifully, round out the combo. Buddy Miles, Derek Trucks, El- Don’t miss the opportunity to St., Somerville. Somerville Mini Maker Faire revs up this weekend Photos by Chris Garrity

In partnership with Maker Media and the Somerville Arts Council, Artisan’s Asylum is hosting the second annual Mini Maker Faire in Union Square on Saturday, October 5, from 3-7 p.m. Last year’s event was a huge success, with hundreds of attendees joining in to check out technology being developed in the greater Boston area by local artists, engineers, hobbyists, tinkerers, and more. Although the event is just around the corner, they are still accepting a few last applications for participants interested in displaying art, tech, relevant services and interactive activities. For more information go to http://www.makerfairesomerville.com.

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12:00am Free Speech TV 6:30pm Art @ SCATV 6:30pm Somerville Housing Authority 2:00pm Active Aging 6:00am Heritage Baptist Church 7:00pm Bate Papo Con Shirley 7:00pm Energy Theater 2:30pm Paths to Wellness 7:00am Healthy Hypnosis 8:00pm Fouye Zo Nan Kalalou (LIVE) 8:00pm David Parkman (Free Speech TV) 3:00pm Exercise with Robyn and Max 7:30am Life Matters 9:30pm The Struggle 9:00pm Nossa Gente e Costumes 3:30pm Esoteric Science Friday, October 4 11:00pm Gay TV (Free Speech TV) 8:00am Democracy Now! (Free Speech TV) 4:00pm The Thom Hartmann Show (Free Speech TV) Sunday, October 6 9:00am Somerville Newspaper Reading 12:00am Free Speech TV 5:00pm Somerville Newspaper Reading 10:00am Talking about Somerville 7:00am Shrink Rap 12:00am Free Speech TV 6:00pm France 24 World News (Free Speech TV) 10:30am Art at SCATV 8:00am Democracy Now! (Free Speech TV) 6:00am Program Celebrai 7:00pm Nepali Producer’s Group Presents 11:00am Abugida TV 9:00am Somerville Newspaper Reading 7:00am Rompendo em Fe 8:00pm Play by Play 12:00pm Democracy Now! (Free Speech TV) 10:00am Energy Theater 8:00am Effort Pour Christ 9:00pm Dedilhando au Saudade 1:00pm Somerville Housing Authority 12:00pm Jeff Jam Sing Song Show 9:00am Heritage Baptist Church 10:00pm Bate Papo con Shirley 2:00pm Culture Club 1:30pm From Scratch 10:00am International Church of God Tuesday, October 8 3:00pm Medical Tutor (LIVE) 2:00pm Neighborhood Cooking 10:30am Atheist Viewpoint 4:00pm The Thom Hartmann Show (Free Speech TV) 2:30pm Cooking With Georgia 11:00am Basic Buddha 12:00am Free Speech TV 5:00pm Farrakhan Speaks 3:00pm Brunch with Sen. Bernie Sanders 11:30am Play by Play 6:00am Road to Recovery 6:00pm France 24 World News (Free Speech TV) 4:00pm The Thom Hartmann Show (Free Speech TV) 12:30pm Physician Focus 7:00am The Struggle 6:30pm Active Aging 5:00pm Greater Somerville 1:00pm From the SCATV Archives 7:30am Ablevision 7:00pm Play by Play 5:30pm Talking about Somerville 2:30pm Life Matters 8:00am Democracy Now! (Free Speech TV) 7:30pm From Scratch 6:00pm France 24 World News (Free Speech TV) 3:00pm Rompendo em Fe 9:00am Somerville Newspaper Reading 8:00pm Somerville Pundits (LIVE) 6:30pm Reeling Movie Show 4:00pm Dedilhando A Saudade 10:00am Tele Kreyol 8:30pm Perils for Pedestrians 7:00pm Real Estate Answers Show 5:00pm Ethiopian Satellite TV 12:00pm Democracy Now! (Free Speech TV) 9:00pm Somerville Biking News 7:30pm Culture Club 6:00pm Abugida TV 1:00pm Neighborhood Cooking w/Candy Thursday, October 3 8:00pm Visual Radio 7:00pm African Television Network 1:30pm Cooking with Georgia & Dez Saturday, October 5 8:00pm Telemagazine 12:00am Free Speech TV 2:00pm Chef’s Table Series 6:00am Atheist Viewpoint 12:00am Free Speech TV 9:00pm Effort Pour Christ 3:00pm Somerville Housing Authority 6:30am Perils for Pedestrians 6:00am Arabic Hour 10:00pm Farrakhan Speaks 3:30pm Henry Parker Presents 7:00am Creating Cooperative Kids 7:00am Youth Programming Monday, October 7 4:00pm The Thom Hartmann Show (Free Speech TV) 8:00am Democracy Now! (Free Speech TV) 8:00am Jeff Jam Sing Song Show 12:00am Free Speech TV 5:00pm Poet to Poet (LIVE) 9:00am Somerville Newspaper Reading 8:30am Drawing with Mark 6:00am Healthy Hypnosis 5:30pm The Literary Scene 10:00am Basic Buddha 9:00am Festival Kreyol 6:30am Physician Focus 6:00pm France 24 World News (Free Speech TV) 10:30am Eckankar 10:00am Tele Galaxie 7:00am Eckankar 12:00pm Democracy Now! (Free Speech TV) 11:00am Dead Air Live 7:30am Jeff Jam Sing Song Show 6:30pm Somerville Prevention Series 1:00pm African Television Network Noon Reeling Movie Show 8:00am Democracy Now! (Free Speech TV) 7:00pm Art at SCATV 2:00pm Youth Programming Block 2:00pm Henry Parker Presents 9:30am Perils for Pedestrians 7:30pm Greater Somerville (LIVE) 3:30pm Health is Wealth 3:00pm Tele Magazine 10:00am Bay State Biking News (timeslot) 8:00pm Dead Air Live 4:00pm The Thom Hartmann Show 4:00pm Contemporary Science Issues and Innovations 11:00am Nossa Gente e Costumes 9:00pm Penny’s Dreadful Shilling Shockers 5:30pm Culture Club 5:00pm Tele Kreyol 12:00pm Democracy Now! (Free Speech TV) 11:30pm The Entertainer’s Show City Cable TV Schedule for the Week

CITY TV 13/22 1:30pm: MA Gaming Commission Info Meeting 8:30pm: School Committee Meeting – 8:00pm: SHS Girls Soccer v Cambridge Wednesday, October 2 2:30pm: Riverfest 2013 REPLAY OF 10.7.13 10:00pm: SHS Football vs Malden 3:00pm: Baxter State Park Ribbon Cutting 12:00am: Senior Circuit 9:00am: Somerville Reads: BA Shapiro in Person Saturday, October 5 7:00pm: Somerville By Design - Broadway 12:30am: Keep Moving 12:00pm: Dogfest 12:00am: SHS Football vs Malden 8:30pm: MA Gaming Commission Info Meeting 1:00am: The Mayor’s Report 12:35pm: 9/11 Vigil in Davis Square 2:00am: SHS Football vs Cambridge 9:30pm: Riverfest 2013 1:30am: ESCS Ribbon Cutting 1:00pm: Riverfest 2013 9:00am: Boys Soccer vs Masconomet Reg. 10:00pm: Baxter State Park Ribbon Cutting 1:35pm: The Aldermen’s Hour EDUCATIONAL CHANNEL 15 10:35am: SHS Football vs Cambridge 2:00pm: Overview of Somerville By Design Sunday, October 6 Wednesday, October 2 1:30pm: SHS Football vs Malden 2:10pm: Government Affairs Breakfast 12:00am: Somerville By Design - Broadway 9:00am: Highlander Forum - Leadership 2:30pm: SHS Girls Soccer v Medford 7:00pm: Somerville Reads: BA Shapiro in Person 1:30am: MA Gaming Commission Info Meeting 10:00am: Boys Soccer vs Masconomet Reg. 3:30pm: SHS Football vs Cambridge 8:00pm: The Mayor’s Report 2:30am: Riverfest 2013 12:00pm: SHS Girls Soccer v Cambridge 6:15pm: SHS Football vs Malden 8:30pm: Somerville By Design: Davis Sq. 3:00am: Baxter State Park Ribbon Cutting 1:30pm: SHS Boys Soccer vs Everett 8:30pm: Boys Soccer vs Masconomet Reg. 9:45pm: The Better Homes Movement in Somerville 9:00am: The Mayor’s Report 3:00pm: Our Schools, Our City - Back to School 10:30pm: Our Schools, Our City - Back to School 12:00pm: Senior Circuit Thursday, October 3 3:30pm: Highlander Forum - Leadership 11:00pm: Highlander Forum - Leadership 12:30pm: Keep Moving 12:00am: Somerville Reads: BA Shapiro in Person 4:00pm: SHS Football vs Cambridge 11:30pm: WHCIS Chorus Sings for Fenway Park 1:00pm: The Mayor’s Report 1:00am: The Mayor’s Report 7:00pm: Boys Soccer vs Masconomet Reg. Sunday, October 6 1:30pm: Domestic Violence Awareness Vigil 1:30am: Somerville By Design: Davis Sq. 8:35pm: SHS Girls Soccer v Medford 12:00am: SHS Football vs Malden 2:30pm: Somerville Reads: B.A. Shapiro in Person 2:45am: The Better Homes Movement in Somerville 10:00pm: SHS Girls Volleyball vs Cambridge 9:00am: SHS Boys Soccer vs Brockton 7:00pm: Senior Circuit 9:00am: The Mayor’s Report Thursday, October 3 10:30am: SHS Boys Soccer vs Andover 7:30pm: Keep Moving 12:00pm: Senior Circuit 12:00am: SHS Girls Soccer v Medford 8:00pm: The Mayor’s Report 12:00pm: SHS Boys Soccer v Malden 12:30pm: Keep Moving 2:00am: SHS Football vs Cambridge 8:30pm: Domestic Violence Awareness Vigil 1:30pm: SHS Boys Soccer vs Billerica 1:00pm: The Mayor’s Report 9:00am: ESCS Ribbon Cutting Ceremony 9:30pm: Somerville Reads: B.A. Shapiro in Person 3:00pm: Boys Soccer vs Masconomet Reg. 1:30pm: Somerville By Design: Davis Sq. 10:00am: kid stuff - Mental Health 4:35pm: WHCIS Chorus Sings for Fenway Park Monday, October 7 7:00pm: The Aldermen’s Hour 10:30am: WHCIS Chorus Sings for Fenway Park 5:00pm: SHS Girls Soccer vs Matignon 12:00am: Senior Circuit 7:30pm: What the Fluff? Festival 11:00am: Our Schools, Our City - Back to School 7:00pm: SHS Girls Soccer v Medford 12:30am: Keep Moving 8:00pm: Union Square Walking Tour 12:00pm: SHS Boys Soccer vs Everett 8:30pm: SHS Girls Soccer v Cambridge 1:00am: The Mayor’s Report 9:00pm: The Better Homes Movement in Somerville 1:30pm: SHS Girls Soccer vs Matignon 10:00pm: Our Schools, Our City - Back to School 1:30am: Domestic Violence Awareness Vigil 10:15pm: Union Square Micro Museum Opening 3:00pm: kid stuff - Gene Brune 10:30pm: Highlander Forum - Leadership 2:30am: Somerville Reads: B.A. Shapiro in Person Friday, October 4 4:00pm: ESCS Ribbon Cutting Ceremony 9:00am: What the Fluff? Festival Monday, October 7 12:00am: The Aldermen’s Hour 5:00pm: kid stuff - Mental Health 12:00pm: SomerStreets: Strike Up the Bands 12:00am: SHS Football vs Cambridge 12:30am: What the Fluff? Festival 5:30pm: WHCIS Chorus Sings for Fenway Park 12:30pm: The Mayor’s Report 9:00am: SHS Football vs Cambridge 1:00am: Union Square Walking Tour 6:00pm: Our Schools, Our City - Back to School 1:00pm: Union Square Walking Tour 12:00pm: SHS Girls Soccer v Medford 2:00am: The Better Homes Movement in Somerville 6:30pm: SHS Football vs Cambridge 2:00pm: The Aldermen’s Hour 1:30pm: SHS Girls Soccer v Cambridge 3:15am: Union Square Micro Museum Opening 9:05pm: ESCS Grand Tour 2:30pm: Dogfest 3:00pm: Highlander Forum - Leadership 9:00am: The Better Homes Movement in Somerville 9:30pm: kid stuff - Gene Brune 7:00pm: School Committee Meeting - LIVE 3:30pm: Our Schools, Our City - Back to School 12:00pm: Somerville By Design - Broadway 10:00pm: SHS Boys Soccer vs Billerica 4:00pm: SHS Football vs Malden 1:30pm: MA Gaming Commission Info Meeting Tuesday, October 8 Friday, October 4 8:00pm: SHS Girls Soccer v Malden 2:30pm: Riverfest 2013 12:00am: Domestic Violence Awareness Vigil 12:00am: Our Schools, Our City - Back to School 9:30pm: SHS Football vs Cambridge 3:00pm: Baxter State Park Ribbon Cutting 1:00am: The Better Homes Movement in Somerville 12:30am: SHS Boys Soccer vs Andover 7:00pm: Somerville By Design - Broadway 2:00am: Government Affairs Breakfast 9:00am: SHS Girls Soccer v Cambridge Tuesday, October 8 8:30pm: MA Gaming Commission Info Meeting 3:00am: SomerStreets: Strike Up the Bands 10:30am: Highlander Forum - Leadership 12:05am: SHS Girls Soccer v Malden 9:30pm: Riverfest 2013 9:00am: The Better Homes Movement in Somerville 11:00am: Raising Families - Real Food 9:00am: SHS Football vs Malden 10:00pm: Baxter State Park Ribbon Cutting 12:00pm: Senior Circuit 11:30am: kid stuff - Mental Health 12:00pm: SHS Football vs Cambridge 12:30pm: Keep Moving 3:00pm: Highlander Forum - Leadership Saturday, October 5 12:00pm: Raising Families - Developmental Disorders 1:00pm: The Aldermen’s Hour 3:30pm: kid stuff - Gene Brune 12:00am: Somerville By Design - Broadway 12:30pm: ESCS Ribbon Cutting Ceremony 1:30pm: School Committee Meeting – 4:00pm: SHS Girls Soccer v Malden 1:30am: MA Gaming Commission Info Meeting 2:00pm: SHS Girls Soccer v Medford REPLAY OF 10.7.13 6:00pm: SHS Football vs Malden 2:30am: Riverfest 2013 3:30pm: SHS Boys Soccer vs Everett 7:00pm: Senior Circuit 8:30pm: SHS Football vs Cambridge 3:00am: Baxter State Park Ribbon Cutting 5:00pm: SHS Girls Volleyball vs Cambridge 7:30pm: Keep Moving 12:00am: SHS Girls Soccer v Cambridge 9:00am: Riverfest 2013 7:00pm: Our Schools, Our City - Back to School 8:00pm: The Mayor’s Report 1:30am: Boys Soccer vs Masconomet Reg. 12:00pm: Somerville By Design - Broadway 7:30pm: Highlander Forum - Leadership OCTOBER 2, 2013••23

OFF THE SHELF by Doug Holder ‘Pleasure Trout’ by Gloria Mindak/Mindock Gloria Mindock is a staple of the Somerville small press and poetry scene. She co-edited the Boston Literary Review for many years, and she runs (with her partner William J. Kelle) the Cervena Barva Press, a well respected small literary press from her home in Somer- ville. Her poems have been published widely. Here is a review, by guest columnist David P. Miller of Mind- ock’s latest collection of poetry. Miller is a librarian and faculty member at Curry College, and a member of the SOMERVILLE Somerville Bagel Bards. Pleasure Trout edited by Doug Holder by Gloria Mindak/Mindock yrical Newton, Mass: Muddy River Books, 2013. LBuses, trains, and planes. These modes of 42 p., $7.00 transport where we are suspended, in limbo from one point to the next are perfect envi- Reviewed by David P. Miller ronments for the poet. Poet Alexis Ivy proves the point with her frame of mind on the This chapbook is the first publication by Muddy Greyhound Line. River Books, a new venture by Zvi A. Sesling, who also publishes the online Muddy River Poetry Re- view (http://www.muddyriverpoetryreview.com/). GREYHOUND EAST Gloria Mindak/Mindock, who gives these alternative forms of her name on the cover and title page (just one Poet Gloria Mindock. Two blind guys get on talking in her bio, though), author of three collections of po- to the driver, grinning at etry, is widely known as founding editor of the prolific The self-distracting process of mistranslation allows the daybreak, feeling out the sun. Červená Barva Press (http://www.cervenabarvapress. for a surrealism that wears lightly and is easy to appre- com/). Pleasure Trout is the first collection of her mis- ciate. As she cautions at the start, “Don’t try to under- By Dallas, the man in the aisle, translations, an approach to writing she has practiced stand what is written here. Just enjoy the nonsense.” So jingles a canister of pills, for some thirty years. She begins with poems in lan- - very well then - we’re not required to decipher: three for five to sleep. I sleep guages she does not know, primarily Romanian, Serbi- an, Italian, and Spanish. Writing quickly, she produc- I have cried so much that the tears through miles of homemade road signs, es English-language poems based on what the words have fallen and formed paths strawberries next exit. At Burger King, remind her of or what the originals suggest (affective What good is it since I’m not I watch a townie eating chicken. gestalts, perhaps). The original source poems aren’t a mapmaker? (“Mind”) specified. Although it would be interesting for compar- The ketchup met the mustard on ison to know about the sources, it really isn’t necessary But hold on: this passage, with its allusion to an un- the dance floor of his plate. I smoke because these are not, after all, attempts at translation, chartable grief, is difficult to try not to understand. Which brings us to another Oblique Strategies card: a smoke, pirate hot-sauce packets. rendering, or even “adaptation.” From one point of view, there isn’t any actual pre-existing version of “Clamour Honour thy error as a hidden intention. The original, mouth! / The procedure is easy / Tank this weekend!” to our poet incomprehensible, poems seem to have A dreadlock in Little Rock gives me (“Clamour Mouth”) or “Spill it in Vegas honey / This been templates allowing the composition of, in fact, the window and a southern slow girl is not bleak / Just because big bomb buicks / race work in her own voice. The reader is initially distract- drawl that works on me for a while. on your body” (“Punitive Operations”). ed from this as well: opening the chapbook with the Reading Pleasure Trout (a phrase not found in the intention of sliding across surfaces of language like Share my whiskey flask with its poems, so maybe it’s a mistranslation of the title of “The table in the square/ has gorillas for crucibles” hundred mouths stained on the rim. some other book), I was reminded of Brian Eno and (“Wings”), before realizing it you’re caught short by I get off to stretch on Bourbon Street. Peter Schmidt’s Oblique Strategies, a card deck present- the unrelenting need behind: ing over a hundred “worthwhile dilemmas” as aids to A woman hands me Creole food, kickstart a creative process. I wondered, if Mindak/ What a combination! a drive-by van throws fresh socks stuffed Mindock (maybe “Mind[a/oc]k”? let’s call her Glo- The worse it is, the more the flow with a new bar of hotel soap ria!) had consulted Oblique Strategies, what might she Battle after battle, season after season, have turned up? Perhaps the card with a dilemma con- I grow up with stones and a Jesus pamphlet. Let the penny decide: tributed by Stewart Brand: Try faking it! - given, of Each year my voice feeds on knives heads, I take two mangoes; tails, course, as non-perjorative. In any case, mistranslation mad for someone to listen (“Feeding”) a blanket for the bus. I sleep through is a method by which the poet leads herself willingly astray, exposing from the misled mind titles such as or a hint of shocked self-reflection in: Alabama. The flower peddler in the row over “Vienna Animal,” “Parched Hands,” and “Sensitive Cottages,” and stanzas like these: The camera captures tells me I’m an orchid, tells me I’m the greatest my duty secret. I tote myself like a sleeveless guitar. What will happen if I full of satisfaction stretched my wooden walls to their It’s worse than I thought (“Not to Be Broken”) The sun rises higher than I’ve ever been. greatest urge? The driver points out the window Hungry for skin, your Out of respect for Gloria’s insistence that these poems to the Atlantic in case we are threads are unusual, they are vehicles for enjoyment, not objects of interpretation, perform on my deep wound. (“Slices”) I’ll leave it there. Except to note that, after an immersion still thirsty. Everyone in Pleasure Trout, it takes a bit of an act of will to read going somewhere, I follow or – other poets without responding as if their writings, too, myself to keep up. are non sequiturs at the surface level. That impression What did I do? will fade, of course. You’ll re-enter Tennyson or Cisne- – Alexis Ivy I jumped the roof ros, Cornish or Hirshfield, whoever else you’re reading, I fell into your typical face on their own terms, apart from “Save your / local elegies To have your work considered for the Lyrical send it to: Born without a name that wasn’t mine, / fierce cuts / What comes next / The fresh air is ex- Doug Holder, 25 School St.; Somerville, MA 02143. [email protected] I move in a life that is yours hausted” (“Wrong Hand”). It’s just that a readjustment (“Resurrected Armpits”) is called for. 24••OCTOBER 2, 2013