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Commentary Primary Election Day is this Thursday, Sep- tember 6, and although not much else is hap- pening until the November election, we here in Somerville have two very important races to get out and VOTE on, whichever candidate you choose to support. First of all, State Representative Denise Provost has a Democratic challenger and his Register of Deeds name is Harry Kortikere. Not much to see here. candidates Q&A Harry might be a nice guy, but from all we can page 5 see he's new to the city and he's basically running an online media campaign on Facebook and oth- er places. Some of us live in the district and haven't seen him, but we have seen Denise. He might be a good guy but we don't know anyone who knows him, never mind us know- ing him. Granted, that's not very important, but we think a State Representative should know their constituents. We read his answers recently and we think maybe his starting off at the State Representative level might be over- reaching it. He's only been here in Somerville a Be sure to get out there and vote on Primary Election Day,Thursday,September 6. couple of years. Continued on page 8

A Yarnstorm of colors New initiatives will begin in pages 12-13 Somerville Public Schools

By Cathleen Twardzik It's time to get ready for another school year, so get your new school supplies together, and strap on your backpack. The Somerville Public Schools (SPS) will be- gin the 2012-2013 school year on September 5, and several newly funded, district-wide initia- tives, which are designed to support student achievement and to continue to improve upon the district's dedication to providing SPS stu- Farewell to the dents with a comprehensive educational experi- Sunsetters ence, will debut. Kindergarteners, as well as pre-K students, page 15 will begin school on September 10. Quite a few initiatives are included. First, Newstalk ...... p.2 Community Engagement and Family Outreach The Week in Crime . . . .p.4 are among the district's focus areas this year. Commentary ...... p.8-9 Family and community liaisons will work in Beacon Hill Roll Call . .p.10 partnership with the Somerville Family Learn- TV Logs ...... p.22 ing Collaborative (SFLC), which is the district's Off The Shelf ...... p.23 community outreach program, as well as school Photo by Cathleen Twardzik administrators and staff, Continued on page 21 The Winter Hill Community School is the district's first Innovation School. 2 SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

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Rumor has it Billy Roche is retiring from Nstar and beginning his campaign for Mayor (assum- Election Day is Thursday (tomorrow) not Tuesday. It's unusual but hopefully between all the signs out in the city ing Mayor Joe leaves), and that Mayor Joe will be fully supporting him. and in the media everyone will remember to go out and vote this Thursday, Primary Day. There are not many on Luke says: the ballot but there are two races here that would be of in- terest. Representative Denise Provost is up for re-election I would like to see Billy Roche or Bill White. Both are smart guys and would do a great job as and has a challenger, as well as two fine ladies from Mayor. Sean Fitzgerald got a decent amount of votes in 2011 along with Todd Easton. You can Somerville who are running to replace Gene Brune down count them both in next year. Sean should have an easy win and it will be interesting to see who at the Registry of Deeds. pull for Mark’s old seat. Easton? ********************* Business After Hours, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m., Thursday, September hopeful says: 6, Flatbread at Sacco's Bowl Haven, 45 Day Street, Davis Square. NO COVER. FREE Appetizers. EXCELLENT I am voting for Sean, hopefully White looses or Sullivan, Roche would make a good mayor but networking. Cash bar. FREE gift certificate raffle (bring your how about Maryann Houston? business cards). Sponsored by East Cambridge Savings Bank Members and non-member guests welcome. RSVP with Steve McGarrett says: name(s) and affiliation(s) to [email protected] ********************* Curtatone running for Governor? I can’t wait!! Will Jackie be “helping” on the campaign? The past is itching to come out and rear its ugly head. The great union buster running for Governor. Happy Birthday this week to some of our fans out there in the 'Ville: Big happy Birthday to our favorite waitress at a There is a God. Remember this, Mayor Joe-what goes around comes around. See ya on the cam- Breakfast Place (Renee's on Holland Street) Ms. Patty paign trail. Hamel Oppedisano's. Also Nancy Gaudet Bacci, who we didn't mention last year but we were sure to do it this year. yippie says: She's a hard worker here in the city. Both her and Patty are former Persons of the Week here in Somerville. Also, a for- hopefully more candidates for every office in the city next year, even for Mayor, get rid of these mer Alderman, Assistant to Eugene Brune and lifelong res- pension politicians and elect people who are new and hopefully progressive thinkers. ident of the city Ms. Grace Abruzzio, who is one very nice and special lady. We wish her a great day. Chris Siggins, a Log onto TheSomervilleNews.com to leave your own comments lifelong resident who comes from a popular family. Kristen Fournier, lifelong resident and Cambridge Health Alliance worker, is celebrating this week. Pat Roberto, who owns his TheSomervilleNews.com poll of the week own real estate company over in Everett, but he's also a long In addition to breaking news, sports and opinion, TheSomervilleNews.com also features a daily poll in time resident here in Somerville. Michael Tubinis, although which you, the reader, tell us where you come down on local issues. Last week’s poll concerned your not a resident, we still wish him the very best on his birth- views on whether or not, with the “High” WNV threat level in Somerville, you have been taking pre- day. He's a teacher at Cambridge Ridge. Also, a big Happy cautions to protect yourself from the possibility of being infected with the West Nile Virus. If you don’t Birthday to a good friend and popular family man about agree with the results, simply log onto TheSomervilleNews.com. town, Mike Podymaitis. Many happy Continued on page 8

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By Jim Clark Alert neighbor reports break-in attempt Somerville police received a call The officers then began search- nesses were questioned about The witness agreed to do a recognizance” for prior charges last week reporting that a man ing the area and soon found a the incident. One witness re- “show up identification” and was of breaking and entering. In- appeared to be breaking into a man walking along Prescott St. portedly told police that he driven past the spot where the quiries confirmed that Carvalho Putnam St. residence. The caller who closely matched the witness' knew Carvalho and that he be- suspect was being detained. The had a prior history of similar in- told police that he could see a description. lieved the suspect's wife lived at witness reportedly made a posi- cidents, according to reports. man in the back of the residence The man was stopped and the Putnam St. house at some tive identification of Carvalho. The owner of the Putnam St. using a screwdriver to pry open a questioned by police, and he time. He further stated that he Police then informed Carvalho residence was notified and an kitchen window. claimed that he had just finished heard the sound of breaking that he was under arrest and examination of the premises As responding officers arrived getting something to eat and was glass before officers had arrived, would be charged with breaking showed that no property was at the scene they were advised by on his way home. and that he also saw Carvalho and entering. While waiting for missing, but that one window dispatchers that the man had re- The suspect, Octavio Carval- holding a screwdriver in his transport, Carvalho reportedly and two screens had been portedly fled the area. ho, 45, was detained while wit- hand, according to reports. told police that he was “out on damaged. Woman caught ‘collecting’ colognes Police officers were sum- that a woman, Danielle Della- The two reportedly split up reportedly contained over the loss prevention office. moned to the Kmart store on mano, 29, of Roxbury, was and Dellamano allegedly $200 worth of colognes. Dellamano was placed under Middlesex Ave. for a reported observed putting bottles of made for the exit without Dallaire was subsequently arrest and charged with case of shoplifting last week. cologne in her bag. She was stopping to pay for the items found in the store bathroom, shoplifting by asportation. Upon arrival, officers were reportedly in the company of that she had taken. She was reportedly disposing of an un- Dallaire was placed under ar- reportedly informed by store a male, later identified as stopped and her bag searched known substance. He was al- rest on a warrant charge of lar- loss prevention personnel James Dallaire, 27. by store personnel. The bag so detained, and brought to ceny under $250. Alleged auto burglar nabbed Police responded to a reported ing vehicles in the area. He re- to sell the GPS unit, which he door to the vehicle. The alleged police that nothing was missing. vehicle break-in at a Hancock portedly told police that he had had bought from a friend about victim further stated that as he Based on witness reports, St. residence last week. approached a car for the purpose a year earlier. went outside to stop the un- McKenna was placed under ar- A man fitting the description of taking a picture, as it was an The alleged victim who had wanted intrusion into his vehicle rest and charged with felony of the suspect was spotted on older vehicle of interest to him. called in the report to police McKenna ran away. daytime breaking and entering Hancock St. by arriving officers A search of McKenna’s bag spoke to the officers at the scene. The alleged victim said that and receiving stolen property. and was immediately detained. turned up a GPS unit and a ra- He reportedly told them that he McKenna returned shortly McKenna reportedly had a sy- Sean McKenna, 30, was told dio. McKenna reportedly told had heard his vehicle’s alarm go thereafter, police said. ringe in his possession and there why he was being stopped and officers that the property was off and looked out the window, The alleged victim checked the was evidence of drug use by him, was asked if he had been check- his, and that he was on his way observing McKenna opening a contents of his vehicle and told according to police.

Arrests: Octavio Carvalho, 45, of 57 September 2, 2:15 p.m., arrest- lice reported a theft at September 3, 12:35 p.m., po- Sean McKenna, 30, August Prescott St., August 29, 4:46 ed at 110 Powder House Blvd. Josephine Ave. lice reported a breaking & en- 27, 11:04 a.m., arrested at 9 p.m., arrested at 31 Putnam St. on warrant charges of operating September 3, 5:24 p.m., police tering at Highland Ave. on a charge of felony daytime a motor vehicle with a suspend- reported a theft at Josephine Hancock St. on charges of Vehicle Theft: breaking and entering. ed license and no inspection Ave. felony daytime breaking and August 30, 10:47 a.m., police Maureen Farris, 48, of 154 sticker. September 3, 6:08 p.m., police entering and receiving stolen reported a vehicle theft at Hud- Glen St., August 29, 11:06 Alton Matra, 58, of 60 Ather- reported a theft at Heath St. property. son St. p.m., arrested at 150 Glen ton St., September 2, 3:27 p.m., James Dallaire, 27, August Breaking & Entering: September 1, 6:22 p.m., police St. on a charge of assault and arrested at 206 Washington St. 27, 1:15 p.m., arrested at 77 August 29, 1:56 a.m., police reported a vehicle theft at battery. on a warrant charge of operat- Middlesex Ave. on a warrant reported a breaking & entering Browning Rd. Allen Armirotto, 49, of 24 ing a motor vehicle with a sus- charge of larceny under $250. at Trull St. September 2, 12:11 p.m., po- Boston St., August 30, 2:39 pended license. Danielle Dellamani, 29, of 53 August 29, 4:46 a.m., police lice reported a vehicle theft at p.m., arrested at 299 Broadway Adams St., Roxbury, August Incidents: reported a breaking & entering Vinal Ave. 27, 1:15 p.m., arrested at 77 on a charge of operating a mo- Theft: at Putnam St. September 2, 6:26 p.m., police Middlesex Ave. on a charge of tor vehicle under the influence August 28, 12:22 p.m., police August 30, 5:13 a.m., police reported a vehicle theft at Otis shoplifting by asportation. of liquor. reported a theft at 255 Elm St. reported a breaking & entering St. Daisy Obi, 70, of 63 Pinckney Jennifer Santana, 37, of 256 August 29, 2:21 p.m., police at Lowden Ave. September 2, 7:51 p.m., police St., August 28, 9:18 a.m., ar- Putnam Ave., Cambridge, Sep- reported a theft at 255 Elm St. August 30, 7:34 p.m., police reported a vehicle theft at Vinal rested at home on charges of as- tember 2, 2:36 a.m., arrested at August 29, 6:19 p.m., police reported a breaking & entering Ave. sault and battery and abuse 499 Broadway on a charge of reported a theft at Prospect at Maine Terr. prevention order violation. operating a motor vehicle under Assault: Hill Ave. August 31, 6:49 a.m., police Michael McGann, 52, Au- the influence of liquor. August 28, 9:18 a.m., police August 31, 3:47 p.m., police reported a breaking & entering gust 29, 3:14 p.m., arrested at Kenneth Smith, 54, of 83 reported an assault at Pinckney reported a theft at 709 Mc- at Sargent Ave. 220 Washington St. on war- Flint St., September 2, 10:46 St. Grath Hwy. September 1, 2:16 p.m., police rant charges of utter false in- a.m., arrested at 66 Franklin St. August 28, 10:00 p.m., police August 31, 6:11 p.m., police reported a breaking & entering strument, credit card fraud on a warrant charge of indecent reported an assault at Bradley St. reported a theft at Sycamore St. at Cedar St. under $250, credit card fraud assault and battery. August 29, 11:06 p.m., police September 1, 4:09 p.m., police September 3, 10:56 a.m., po- over $250 and forgery of a Michael McLeod, 35, of 16 reported an assault at 150 Glen reported a theft at Meacham St. lice reported a breaking & en- document. Crowninshield St., Peabody, St. September 2, 11:34 p.m., po- tering at McGrath Hwy. SEPTEMBER 5, 2012 5

Questions for Candidates running for Southern Middlesex Register of Deeds from The Somerville News We submitted questions to the six candidates for Register of Deeds. The candidates’ responses are listed in alphabetical order according to their names. Response by and member Sons of Italy. At- record papers within a busi- tion from the University of I am the first generation daugh- Robert B. Antonelli torney Ciano has been recog- ness day will END, when I am Massachusetts at Boston I then ter of Cosmo and Maria Curta- nized by the Italian community elected. taught fifth grade for 3 years in tone. I am one of three children, with invitations from the Consul Maynard Massachusetts. I then my brothers being Mayor General of Italy and the Italian Comment (anything you would graduated from Suffolk Law Joseph Curtatone of Somerville Ambassador. He is the recipient like to add) School. I have practiced law for and Cosmo Curtatone. I am the of the best of the best award of As president of two major Bar over forty years in Newton proud parent of Isabella and Photo the Pirandello Lyceum and Associations, I have the respect Massachusetts. Michael. not provided served as president of the Mid- of the fellow workers at the I have received many awards I am a graduate of Somerville dlesex Bar Association and Registry and my training in during my lifetime in Newton. High School. I attended Em- Cambridge, Arlington Belmont business will be used to FIX the In 2012 I was honored with a manuel College and graduated Bar Association and the Mass. backlog and make the Registry lifetime achievement award by with a Bachelor of Arts in Busi- Bar House of Delegates. A small yours again. The register is NewTV the local cable access ness Management. Following, I businessman and lawyer, he has there to help the people and do station in Newton. obtained my Juris Doctor at Short bio: fought for the people against their business and too long that I was also selected as man of New England School of Law. I banks and insurance companies has not occurred. I shall use the year in 2012 by the Newton am admitted to the Massachu- What qualifications do you and has been consulted by many flextime and priority counter Cultural Alliance , an organiza- setts Bar, United States District have that makes you the best businesses and is Chairman service so that no one will be tion that was founded to encour- Court, United States Court of candidate for this position? Emeritus of the Dante Alighieri turned away and your DEED age the advancement of culture Appeals and the United States Society of Massachusetts. will get recorded. I shall answer in the City of Newton. Supreme Court. Why have you decided to run telephones, and email and inves- I have been endorsed by For the last 25 years, I have for Register of Deeds? What qualifications do you tigate use of software to assist many present and former owned and operated law offices have that makes you the best my coworkers to end the elected officials such as Joseph in Somerville. Prior to that, I What do you feel is the most candidate for this position? BACKLOG. VOTE CIANO DeNucci, former Massachu- was an Assistant Administrator The education, background and and take your registry BACK. setts State Auditor. and Operations Manager in the important duty of the Register ______of Deeds? experience of Attorney Ciano The Middlesex South Dis- long-term healthcare industry. I arms him with all necessary Response by trict of Deeds is one of the also operated and sponsored a What is the number one is- tools to get the job of Register of Tom Concannon busiest Registry of Deeds in Radio Program aired on sue you would address once Deeds done effectively and effi- the United Stated. The annu- WJIB/WRCA and was the Ra- elected? ciently. al budget of the office is 3.1 dio Host and Program Director million dollar and it generates of a Radio Program aired on Comment (anything you would Why have you decided to run over $65,000,000.00 dollars to WLYN. like to add) for Register of Deeds? the Commonwealth of Massa- The wait time at the registry, the chusetts. What qualifications do you 7+ year backlog in registered The Register of Deeds is re- have that makes you the best The candidate refused to land are challenges which sponsible for all the documents candidate for this position? respond to questions after brought Attorney Ciano into in the Registry of Deeds. For over 25 years, I have man- numerous telephone calls, the race, when the existing regis- If elected to this office I intend aged budgets and personnel in also unlike the rest of the ter chose not to run. to use every effort I am capable both large and small businesses. of to make the Middlesex As a practicing attorney, I have candidates he didn't have What do you feel is the most I am a former Mayor of the City Southern District Registry of insight into the workings of the a web site to refer to. important duty of the Register of Newton and was the first De- Deeds the best run Registry of Registry. From my own experi- ______of Deeds? mocrat elected to that position. Deeds in the Country ences, I can improve services and Response by The Register MUST in a time- During this same period New- It is a difficult and demanding operate the Registry with less Frank Ciano ly manner record all papers, ton was selected as the first or job and that's why I decided to red tape. It is my opinion no one which comply with the law. The run for it. knows better what services are second safest city in Country ______duty to the public to answer with a population over 75,000 needed than the people them- questions and assist and be people. Response by selves. Overall, I will bring the available to the public. In this As a former Mayor, I am Maria Curtatone best of the private sector to work day of robo signing, the Register proud of the of supervision of for the public good. must be vigilant to these incor- over 2,500 employs and the fact So whether you think the next rect practices and reject such that Newton had a triple A Register should be an adminis- robo signed papers and report bond rating during my term of trator or an attorney, with me same to our Attorney General. office. you do not have to choose one or The DUTY to PUBLIC is of I have two children, Kate Con- the other: I'm both. paramount importance. cannon and Maureen McDon- ald as well as a three (3) year old Why have you decided to run What is the number one is- for Register of Deeds? Short bio: grandson, Finn McDonald. sue you would address once As an attorney and an adminis- A graduate of Boston College I graduated from Boston Col- elected? trator, I have had many interac- School of Management and Suf- lege with a business degree in The 7+ year backlog and wait tions with the Registry of Deeds. folk University Law School, Economics. I then received a time and failure to receive and I have founder of Cambridge Lions Masters in Elementary Educa- Short bio: Continued on page 7

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Questions for candidates CONT. FROM PG 5 gained a wealth of knowledge re- ing customer service in order to tive skills who can successfully Why have you decided to run And I will support legislation to garding the workings at the Reg- help people make good use of in- bring the improvements to the for Register of Deeds? outlaw all robo-signatures in the istry of Deeds and the needs of formation, instead of being over- Registry that Middlesex County I am running for Registrar of Commonwealth. the office. I believe, as a tri-lin- whelmed by it. deserves. Deeds because I believe that it's - I will make the registry website gual proven administrator and ______time to take patronage, fa- more efficient and user-friendly practicing attorney, I am best What is the number one is- Response by voritism and politics out of the and speed up electronic deeds prepared to take on the adminis- sue you would address once Tiziano Doto Registry and turn it into a pro- recording. trative responsibilities and legal elected? fessional, modern, user friendly - I will make improving cus- obligations of this office. In my The biggest problem currently office that every citizen can tomer service and clearing up work experience managing facing the registry is the 8 year count on. This view is shared by current backlogs a priority. budgets and personnel, while in backlog in registered land taxpayers across the county who the private sector, I have identi- records. I will utilize my skills expect more service than they Comment (anything you would fied the problems that exist at and experience that I have ac- are getting from public institu- like to add) the Registry and I am ready pro- cumulated during the past 25 tions. My many years of work as It's time to make the Registry of duce solutions. years to serve the people of an attorney and realtor has given Deeds work better for the peo- In doing so, I will end the 8 Middlesex County and elimi- me firsthand, in-depth experi- ple it serves. It's time to take the year backlog in the processing of nate this backlog. In order to ence with and understanding of politics, favoritism and ineffi- registered land documents and implement services where the Registrar of Deeds office and ciency out of the Registry and utilize state-of-the-art technolo- needed, I will effectively allo- what needs to be done to make it replace it with professionalism, gy to make the Registry more ac- cate the budget and I will do so Short bio: work better. effective management policies cessible, efficient and with transparency. I will con- I grew up and went to school in and responsiveness. That's what user-friendly. I will ensure infor- duct regional meetings to form Somerville, the son of Italian What do you feel is the most taxpayers want and have a right mation security with property a working partnership with the immigrants. I went on to earn a important duty of the Register to expect. I hope voters will vote records, promote and imple- people, leading to better ideas Bachelor of Science degree from of Deeds? to bring positive changes to the ment a focus on customer serv- and reforms. Salem State University and a The most important responsi- Registry by giving me a vote on ice and create a system using bility of the Registry of Deeds Thursday, Sept. 6th. Juris doctorate degree from ______plain and simple instructions Comment (anything you would Massachusetts School of Law. I is to create, maintain and guar- with multi-lingual capabilities. like to add) am an elected member of the antee the accuracy of all land Response by Being your Register of Deeds Wakefield Board of Selectman, and title records and transac- Maryann Heuston What do you feel is the most will be more than a full time job, and has served on the Wake- tions in the 44 communities of important duty of the Register it will be my around-the-clock field Zoning Board of Appeals Southern Middlesex County of Deeds? commitment. and have Chaired the Collective offering a safe and up-to-date Providing excellent service in the Some campaigns feature a line Bargaining Committee. I have depository of all of the transac- recording, safekeeping and ac- of politicians, but it's the people practiced law in Somerville and tions. To fulfill that responsi- cessing of important documents who are lining up with me. Stoneham since 1993 specializ- bility requires a hands-on efficiently and without backlog That's because I listen to their ing in commercial and residen- Register of Deeds, experienced or delay. As trained specialists, ideas. What's exciting is, their tial real estate and title in the real estate law and title employees won't just file and re- ideas are included in my reforms transactions. I am also a Li- field, committed to providing trieve information, they'll be able to improve services. censed Real Estate Broker and excellent service to those de- to help people manage it. The I am the only candidate with have served as Title Counsel for pending on the Registry for ac- goal is simple: provide outstand- the proven legal and administra- a leading provider of title insur- curate information and ance solutions to the legal real recordkeeping. It also requires Short bio: estate market. I was admitted to a Register of Deeds who will I have served as Somerville's the Massachusetts Bar in 1993, assemble and manage a well Ward 2 Alderman for twelve the Federal Appeals Court 1st trained and detail oriented staff years. A past Board President, I Circuit and the Federal District hired for qualifications and have worked for seven years as Court 1st Circuit in1994. My evaluated on performance, not Chair of the Finance Commit- wife, Allyson (Druce) and I re- political connections. tee, a position from which I side in Wakefield with our manage the Aldermen's annual three children. What is the number one is- review and analysis of the City's sue you would address once $185 million budget. What qualifications do you elected? For the past three decades, I have that makes you the best Making long overdue changes is have also worked full-time as an candidate for this position? job one. My agenda is clear: administrator in the health care I serve on the Wakefield Board - I will conduct a complete audit industry. I currently hold the of Selectman where I have dealt of the office's budget and per- position Director of Opera- with multimillion dollar budgets sonnel to remove duplication tions and Training for the and negotiated public employee and waste. Cambridge Health Alliance. contracts. I have practiced law in - I will hire and promote only on CHA is an integrated health Somerville and Stoneham since qualifications, experience and system that provides high qual- 1993 specializing in commercial performance. How you do your ity care in Cambridge, and residential real estate and ti- job will be more important than Somerville, and Boston's tle transactions. I am also a Li- who you know. metro-north communities censed Real Estate Broker and - I will accept NO donations through a network of hospitals, have served as Title Counsel for from unions representing Reg- primary care and specialty prac- a leading provider of title insur- istry workers. Negotiating em- tices, and the Cambridge Public ance. Through my work as an ployee contracts must be above Health Dept. My job at CHA attorney specializing in real es- reproach and without bias. is to develop and oversee sys- tate and title law, I know first- - I will accept NO donations tems and processes that in- hand how the Registry of from registry employees or their crease efficiency, enhance Deeds operates and I know immediate family. customer service and increase what needs to be done to im- - I will remove any question of productivity. prove it. I have the experience, political favoritism in the Reg- I received my Masters Degree professional background, and istry workplace. from BU and my Bachelors De- determination it will take to - I will reject all robo-signature gree from the University of make significant changes there documents that threaten the va- Massachusetts. lidity of homeowner's deeds. and to get that job done. Continued on page 17 8 SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

COMMENTARY

Our ‘View’ on the Primary CONT. FROM PG 1 We think it's great that he has ly, Denise Provost, as well as He's here and we are very lucky and that we didn't forget. We thank goodness for Google. pulled papers and is choosing to State Representative Tim to have him as a role model for DON'T VOTE for Robert B. You can't hide your past mis- participate in the process and Toomey (note: Tim Toomey everyone who loves Somerville Antonelli for Register of Deeds. takes or accomplishments with we certainly encourage that. All unopposed in primary), are the to look up to and admire. Hopefully, other media will have Google around, can you? too often we have politicians best State House legislators we We have six candidates that informed the rest of our county Now, saying all that, we do running unopposed and that's have right now in Somerville. are choosing to run for his seat. to do the same. have two fine people working not good. When a politician is They represent all the various Of the six, one shouldn't even be As you can see by this week's extremely hard who are from opposed they are then are ac- factions here in the city, not just running. We think he's an em- paper, Antonelli was afforded Somerville looking to get your countable. When was the last a certain few. We hope you con- barrassment to politics. The on- the opportunity to answer ques- vote for Register of Deeds. This time you saw Senator Patricia sider her, and go out on Thurs- ly reason he's running is tions like all the others, but he's is very important in that this Jehlen knock on your door or day to vote for Denise Provost probably because his last name shown his true colors by not an- Thursday's vote will probably even Rep. Carl Sciortino? Better to return her to the State House. begins with the letter “A” - and swering and probably hoping be the deciding factor in who yet, when was the last time they Now, for the seat being vacat- that is Robert B. Antonelli. against all odds that he's going will be the next Register, since sent us anything telling us what ed by our own former Mayor Having his last name begin with to get elected by running on the there is no Republican candi- they are doing and maybe ask- Gene Brune and current Regis- the letter “A” gives him a slight alphabetical order of his name. date in the final election in No- ing us our opinions? They both ter of Deeds who has decided af- advantage, but hopefully not in So voters, jump over the first vember. Two fine candidates, are unopposed in this week's ter almost 40 years of public this case. He's first on the ballot name and then make your deci- both women who are highly re- primary, so you won't hear from service to step down and retire. and he's hoping that the voters sion and vote. It's not like we spected here in Somerville and them until and if they are op- We hope he's not retiring from of Southern Middlesex County don't have his telephone num- elsewhere around the state, in posed in two years. our community altogether. and, we guess, in particular ber. You see, he called us here at particular in Middlesex Coun- We encourage Mr. Kortikere He's been such a wonderful Somerville, are stupid and don't the paper and let it be known he ty, are in the race. to run again next year locally and force here in the city, with all have a memory of when he was was very upset we used his name We know that Maryann get to know the community as a that he does and has done over serving as Register of Probate in in Newstalk last week. He Heuston is endorsed by the en- whole, both new comers and the years for many local chari- 1997 and was removed from of- wanted to know “who gave us tire Board of Alderman, School long time residents both. To ties and organizations. No oth- fice. Just Google “Robert B. An- the authority to use his name.” Board members and, more im- that end we see no reason to vote er former mayor or former tonelli, former Register of He then asked for the name of portantly, by the present Regis- against Denise Provost. She's politician can probably ever top Probate” and you'll see that he the owner of the paper. When ter, our own Eugene Brune, who well known, well liked, respon- his achievements and accom- was removed from office for he was told the owner didn't has been out front from the be- sive, she listens and, best of all, plishments here for his city of misconduct while serving as want to speak with him, he did ginning supporting Maryann for she knows the community she is Somerville. Most former politi- Register. Voters here in leave his number and we left the job. We know she's working serving in many capacities here cians move away and you never Somerville should send him a several messages on his voice very hard and has been working in the city over the years. Final- hear from them. Not Gene. message that we aren't stupid mail about the questionnaire. Continued on page 17

News Talk CONT. FROM PG 2

returns Mike, and to all the rest of Somerville's well known will be each pizza, including those or- Riverfest 2012 will take place Sep- our fans here and around the 'Ville there like they are every year sup- dered for take-out. The Flatbread tember 15 at 12 p.m. Swing by the this week we wish you all a great porting this fine charity. Company’s address is 45 Day 4th annual Riverfest to enjoy local day, week, and month. Street, Davis Square. The food truck fare, local music and en- ********************* Somerville Garden Club provides tertainment for children and adults, ********************* Somerville Garden Club Benefit free monthly garden lectures and view Somerville-made Ford Edsels, Support this Saturday the 12th an- Night at the Flatbread Company maintains public plantings browse through local Somerville nual John T. Forcellese Golf outing will be held Tuesday, September throughout Somerville. To learn artist tents, and view the spectacular down in Falmouth. We wish the 11. Help support the programs of more about the club please visit fireworks display at sunset. Hosted family the best and hope they raise the non-profit Somerville Garden somervillegardenclub.org. by: Assembly Row, the City of a lot of money for the various char- Club. From 5- 11 p.m. the Club Somerville, DCR. ********************* ities they support. Lots of will receive a portion of the sale of SEPTEMBER 5, 2012 9

COMMENTARY

The views and opinions expressed in the commentaries of The Somerville News do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of The Somerville News, its publishers or staff. Education: Our most important renewable resource Tufts-Harvard-MIT triangle? I tract more of that economic ac- able to use the X-block time to management and analytics that certainly can't. And in an era tivity and broaden its commer- enhance their skills even further we've developed in the Somer- when, after years of declines in cial tax base. with challenge and enrichment Stat program to help under- enrollment, Somerville's public If we want to build a strong fu- To provide additional opportu- stand the needs of each young school population is on the rise ture for our city, we need to be nities for the kind of physical and person and get her or him the again, can you imagine cutting leaders in both areas of educa- mental activity that promotes services that will do the most back on the resources that give tional development: On the learning and overall health, SPS good. This is the initiative we're our young people the skills and public education front, we need middle school students will also calling SomerPromise, and it's the knowledge they need to suc- to do the best possible job of see new options in intramural so important and valuable that ceed? It would be a sin against preparing our young people for sports, including tennis, flag foot- I'll be giving it a column of its our responsibilities as a commu- the jobs of the future. On the ball, volleyball and cross country own in the weeks ahead. In the nity - and against our long-term economic development front, we in the fall; indoor soccer, track meantime, though, you can learn economic self-interest. need to leverage our skilled and swimming in the winter; and more about SomerPromise by K-12 and post-secondary edu- workforce, our convenient loca- basketball, swimming and track visiting the City's website at By Joseph A. Curtatone cation - and a regional economy tion and our new development in the spring. http://www.somervillema.gov/ For countless American com- driven by research and techno- zones across the city to attract Our schools will be placing a departments/somer-promise. I munities, the first week of logical innovation - are renew- new technology players that are new emphasis on community hope you'll take a look. school brings a refreshing breath able resources. We get far more getting squeezed out of an in- engagement and family outreach As we continue to improve our of energy and purpose. For out of them than we put in. On creasingly congested and expen- programming, including fund- schools, we reinforce the mes- Somerville and other communi- the list of high-yield investments sive Kendall Square and other ing for part-time Family and sage that Somerville is a great ties in the Boston metro area, it in Somerville's future prosperity, innovation enclaves. Community Liaisons and Vol- place to raise a family, and we hits with hurricane force. With they will always rank high. Within the Somerville Public unteer Coordinators in every add to the long list of reasons so many colleges and universities That's why our schools have schools, our focus is on boosting Somerville school. Despite the why skilled professionals will in the region, we're not just been working hard to deliver on academic areas that we know progress we've made in recent want to build their lives and ca- watching our own kids go off to the education initiatives I out- will improve outcomes for our years in expanding the scope and reers here in Somerville. In school: we're watching as thou- lined last January in my inaugu- students: This fall, for the first depth of our curriculum we need turn, that allows us to tell inno- sands of young adults from ral remarks. It's also why our time in years, middle school stu- to encourage families to engage vation-industry employers that across the nation come here to economic development efforts dents will once again have the more fully in the life of our Somerville is a perfect location take up their studies. It's a fa- are focused not only on smart- option of enrolling in Spanish. schools and we need to harness for a start-up that needs room to vorite time to complain about growth, transit-oriented princi- This will also be the first year of the impressive skills and knowl- grow in a community that has traffic, about noise and - in some ples but on harnessing the a daily Middle School “X-block” edge of our residents to enrich the workers, infrastructure, quarters - about the costs of ed- economic and technological program that lets students focus the curriculum and the quality services, amenities and quality of ucation at every level. spinoff from our university-driv- on areas where they need im- of our schools. life they need to thrive and grow. But can you imagine this city's en innovation sector. With its provement. These daily sessions Finally, we are building a net- At every level, public invest- economy, cultural life or future enhanced reputation as a great will be supported by experts in work of “wraparound” services ment in education (and in ba- wellbeing without the lift pro- place to savor the advantages of the relevant subjects, and will that coordinate school and non- sic research) should remain a vided by a strong public school urban life, and with its expand- provide intensive instruction in school programs to give at-risk high priority both for the na- system or the advantages of our ing transit options, Somerville is small groups. Students that are youth the best possible start in tion as a whole and for location at the center of the now in a strong position to at- already high performers will be life - and we are using the data Somerville in particular. On The Silly Side by Jimmy Del Ponte Nikki’s story

I know that this article But let me give you a few more parts of months after her grandpa died, we lost School with funds left to her by her Un- is called On the Silly the equation. Nikki's grandmother (my her uncle, my brother to AIDS. You cle Joe. When I had two sons, Nikki Side, but every so of- mother) passed away in 1986 when she might be asking how much can one little was already in place to become their big ten a serious story was just four years old. Then, in 1994, girl endure? But this was not just any lit- sister. She helped raise the boys and the must be told. I am her grandpa, my dad, who had become tle girl. By age 13 she had lost her love these three have for each other is starting a series called her sidekick, caretaker, guardian and best grandmother, her mother, her grandpa, relentless. Nikki then completed four Somerville Heroes and Survivors and this friend passed away. They had been like and her beloved uncle. Somewhere years of College at Salve Regina in is the first installment. two peas in a pod. Grandpa used to fix along the line Nikki started calling me Newport Rhode Island. This is the story about a very strong her hair in the morning, make her break- dad and it is a title I have taken very se- On August 24 Nikki was married to the young woman from a Somerville family fast and do all the other things a parent riously. Being the typical Italian father love of her life, Brandon. Although it was who beat many odds. Her name is Nicole does to take care of a child. In his 70's he when she was teenager came very easily. painful planning her wedding without Marie, but we call her Nikki. She is the had become a dad again as well as a I used to tell the boys, “That white Ca- her mother, Nikki managed to arrange only daughter of my sister Christine. She grandpa. As we were in the hospital gath- maro you see following you will be ME!” the most wonderful wedding I have at- was nine years old when her mother ered around him as he was on life sup- I had moved back into the family house tended in my life. Nikki is lucky also to passed away suddenly in 1992. Her bio- port, we explained to Nikki that after dad died. It was my job to step in have stayed friends with a lot of her child- logical father was out of the picture. She grandpa's heart didn't work anymore. and be a father figure. With the great hood and college friends and they all was living with her mom at her grandfa- Nikki sobbingly said, “ then I'll give him support of my then wife, and my cousin pitched in with moral support. They ther's (my father) house and after her mine.” You can understand the sadness and her mom (my aunt) along with were also part of her huge wedding party. mother died she remained in the room that filled the family members that day. It many friends and relatives, we became a She now has a very rewarding career, a that they both shared. It was the room was the one saddest days in my life. nice little family. I have to add that the beautiful home in Rhode Island, and two that Nikki's mother grew up in. With the Somehow we trudged on. My brother, entire staff of The Powder House Com- awesome Boxers names Chanel and help of her grandpa, myself and my who lived in New York at the time, munity School were extremely support- Louie. I had the unbelievable honor of brother Joe, a loving cousin and aunt, and made frequent visits to Somerville to be ive along with Nikki's school friends and walking Nikki down the aisle in the mag- other relatives, this young lady was given with Nikki. She also visited New York their families. nificent Church of Saints Peter and Paul great care, love and guidance. quite often too. Then in 1995, six Nikki attended Matignon High in Providence Continued on page 11 10 SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

Beacon Hill Roll Call

Volume 38-Report No. 35 • August 31, 2012 • Copyright © 2012 Beacon Hill Roll Call. All Rights Reserved. By Bob Katzen

Beacon Hill Roll Call can also be viewed on our Web site at www.thesomervillenews.com THE HOUSE AND SENATE. There were no roll 7, ward 22, precincts 1, 2 and 5, Chelsea and Revere, The percentage listed next to the representative's call votes in the House or Senate during the week of ward 6, in the county of Suffolk; and Saugus, precincts name is the percentage of roll call votes for which he August 27-31. 2, 6 and 10, in the county of Essex. or she was present and voting. The number in paren- theses represents the number of roll calls that the rep- Our Legislators in the House and Senate for resentative missed. Somerville: Rep. Denise Provost 98.9 % (2) Rep. Carl Sciortino 98.9 % (2) Rep. Timothy Toomey 95.3 % (9)

ALSO UP ON BEACON HILL

Sen. Patricia Jehlen SELLING A CHILD (H 1308) - The House gave ini- DISTRICT REPRESENTED: SECOND MID- tial approval to a bill that would impose up to a five-year Rep. Denise Provost DLESEX. - Medford, Somerville, ward 1, precincts 2 prison sentence on anyone who trades, purchases or sells and 3, ward 2, precincts 2 and 3, and wards 3 to 7, in- a minor child. The measure also increases from up to DISTRICT REPRESENTED: Twenty-seventh clusive, Woburn, ward 2, and Winchester. one year in prison to up to 2.5 years in prison the penal- Middlesex. - Consisting of precinct 3 of ward 2, all ty for concealing the death of a child. The measure also precincts of ward 3, precinct 3 of ward 4, and all strikes a section of the current law that applies the con- precincts of wards 5 and 6, of the city of Somerville, in Beacon Hill Roll Call reports local representatives’ roll cealment penalty only to a child “born out of wedlock.” the county of Middlesex. call attendance records for the 2012 session through August 31. MALE BREAST CANCER (H 4019) - The House The House has held 194 roll call votes. Beacon Hill and Senate approved a measure designating the third Roll Call tabulates the number of roll calls for week in October of each year as Male Breast Cancer which each representative was present and voting Awareness Week to raise awareness of the occurrence of and then calculates that number as a percentage of breast cancer in men and to encourage regular screen- the total roll call votes held. That percentage is the ings. Only final approval is needed in each branch prior roll call attendance record. to the measure going to Gov. Deval Patrick. Thirteen quorum roll calls, used to gather a majority of members onto the House floor to conduct business, Rep. Carl Sciortino are also included in the 194 roll calls. On quorum roll FLAGS AT HALF MAST (H 1749) - With Sep- DISTRICT REPRESENTED: Thirty-fourth Mid- calls, members simply vote "present" in order to indi- tember 11 just around the corner, awaiting further dlesex. - Consisting of all precincts in wards 4 and 5, cate their presence in the chamber. When a represen- House action is a bill that would require the state flag to precinct 1 of ward 7, and precinct 2 of ward 8, of the tative does not indicate his or her presence on a be flown at half mast annually on that date in memory of city of Medford, precincts 1 and 2 of ward 4, and all quorum roll call, we count that as a roll call absence the thousands who perished. The measure was given ini- precincts of ward 7, of the city of Somerville, both in just like any other roll call absence. tial approval by the House in December. The same bill the county of Middlesex. in 2010 was given initial approval by the House but it re- Only 35 percent or 56 of the 159 House members have mained in a committee and eventually died. perfect 100 percent roll call attendance records. The worst roll call attendance record belongs to Rep. Harold Naughton (D-Clinton), who missed 98 roll calls CHILD ABUSE (H 50) - The bill adding school bus (48.9 percent roll call attendance record). Naughton operators to the current list of professionals required to missed the roll calls while on active duty in Afghanistan report instances of the abuse, sexual abuse or neglect of as a Captain with the United States Army Reserve. The a child under 18 is also stuck in the House. The current second and third worst records belong to Reps. Charles list of mandated reporters includes doctors and other Rep. Timothy Toomey Murphy (D-Burlington), who missed 81 roll calls (58.2 medical personnel, teachers and educational personnel, percent roll call attendance record) and Harriett Stanley police officers, firefighters and many human service pro- DISTRICT REPRESENTED: Twenty-sixth Middle- (D-West Newbury), who missed 60 roll calls (69.0 per- fessionals. The House gave the proposal initial approval sex. - Consisting of all precincts of ward 1, precinct 1 of cent roll call attendance record). Stanley's absences were on January 18. ward 2, precincts 1 and 2 of ward 3, and precinct 1 of because of an illness. Murphy did not return our re- ward 6, of the city of Cambridge, and all precincts of peated phone calls and e-mails asking the reason he ward 1 and precincts 1 and 2 of ward 2, of the city of missed so many votes. NO ROBOCALLS TO CELL PHONES (H 3858) - Somerville, both in the county of Middlesex. Approved by the House in July but stuck in the Senate Rounding out the top ten worst records are Reps. since then is a bill that would prohibit robocalls to cell Robert Koczera (D-Springfield), who missed 28 roll phones and other mobile electronic devices. The meas- calls (85.5 percent attendance); Geraldine Creedon (D- ure exempts messages from school districts to students, Brockton), who missed 24 roll calls (87.6 percent atten- parents or employees; from companies advising employ- dance); John Binienda (D-Worcester), who missed 23 ees of work schedules; from correctional facilities advis- roll calls (88.1 percent attendance); Marc Lombardo (R- ing victims; and from municipalities and state Billerica), who missed 22 roll calls (88.6 percent atten- government. It also would fine companies up to $10,000 dance); Jay Kaufman (D-Lexington), who missed 21 roll if they make a robocall except as defined by the law and calls (89.1 percent attendance); Carlos Henriquez (D- allow individuals who are called to sue a company for Boston), who missed 20 roll calls (89.6 percent atten- Sen. Sal DiDomenico $10,000 in damages. dance); and Byron Rushing (D-Boston) and John DISTRICT REPRESENTED: MIDDLESEX, SUF- Fernandez (D-Milford), who both missed 16 roll calls FOLK AND ESSEX. - Cambridge, ward 3, precinct 2, (92.2 percent attendance). QUOTABLE QUOTES wards 6 and 7, ward 8, precincts 1 and 2, ward 9, precinct 1, ward 10, precinct 2, Everett and Somerville, ward 1, precinct 1, ward 2, precinct 1, in the county of LOCAL REPRESENTATIVES' 2012 ROLL CALL “4,180,918.” – According to Secretary of State William Middlesex; Boston, ward 2, ward 21, precincts 4, 6 and ATTENDANCE RECORDS Galvin, the number of registered voters eligible to cast a SEPTEMBER 5, 2012 11

Beacon Hill Roll Call continued ballot in the Thursday, September 6, state primary election. than $2 million. irresponsible late night sessions and a mad rush to act on The Legislature and Gov. Patrick moved the election from dozens of bills in the days immediately preceding the Tuesday, September 18, to Thursday, September 6, to avoid “Children are not toys or property. They are human be- end of an annual session. a conflict with the Jewish holiday Rosh Hashanah, which ings whose lives need to be valued, and anyone hiding During the week of August 27-31, the House met for a falls on September 16-18. the death of a child or selling a child must be prosecut- total of 47 minutes while the Senate met for a total of ed.” – Rep. Colleen Garry (D-Dracut) on approval of her one hour and five minutes. “I've been star-struck most of the time, so I'm really bill that would impose up to a five-year prison sentence on grateful for this opportunity.” – From a State House News anyone who buys or sells a child and increase the prison sen- Mon. August 27 House 11:03 a.m. to 11:23 a.m. Service interview with 18-year-old Wakefield resident Evan tence for concealing the death of a child. Senate 11:10 a.m. to 11:22 a.m. Kenney, the state's youngest delegate to the Republican Na- Tues. August 28 No House session tional Convention. HOW LONG WAS LAST WEEK'S SESSION? No Senate session Beacon Hill Roll Call tracks the length of time that the “We found compelling evidence that these companies House and Senate were in session each week. Many leg- Wed. August 29 No House session conspired to fix prices and overcharge consumers for islators say that legislative sessions are only one aspect of some of the most popular e-book titles. Today’s settle- the Legislature's job and that a lot of important work is No Senate session ment paves the way for restitution for consumers done outside of the House and Senate chambers. They harmed by the scheme and restores competition in the note that their jobs also involve committee work, re- Thurs. August 30 House 11:02 a.m. to 11:29 a.m. e-book market by promoting competition among retail- search, constituent work and other matters that are im- Senate 11:00 a.m. to 11:53 a.m. ers.” – Attorney General Martha Coakley announcing that portant to their districts. Critics say that the Legislature book publishers HarperCollins, Simon & Schuster and Ha- does not meet regularly or long enough to debate and Fri. August 31 No House session chette have agreed to pay more than $69 million to con- vote in public view on the thousands of pieces of legisla- No Senate session sumers who were overcharged for electronic books. tion that have been filed. They note that the infrequen- Massachusetts consumers' share of the settlement is more cy and brief length of sessions are misguided and lead to Bob Katzen welcomes feedback at [email protected]

Nikki’s story CONT. FROM PG 9 Rhode Island. I could feel the presence tion was heart wrenchingly emotional. strong Somerville family who all Multi- family yard sale .. Hall Avenue Sat- of Nikki's mom, grandmother, grand- Speaking of Through the Years, that was pitched in to make sure she had every- urday September 8th from 8 to 2 Rain pa and uncle as we made our way to the the dance I chose for the father-daugh- thing she needed. But it was her own in- date Sept 9th. altar. It was the proudest moment of ter dance which was an unforgettable ner strength and self-determination ______my life so far. Nikki's stepsister Barbie honor. The pictures of Nikki dancing that kept her on a successful course Please send me your ideas for articles and (Barbara Ann) has stayed in her life with her two brothers at the reception through many adversities. stories. You can go to my Facebook page, and was a member of the wedding par- are priceless. I wish her all the happiness in the email me at [email protected] or leave a ty. Nikki had a piece of her mom's Nikki can now enjoy her new life with world. Her mom, uncle, grandma and message at 617-623-0554. wedding dress sewn into hers, as well her husband and start her family. The grandpa's presence were strongly felt on ______as a portion of it that was used in her strong little girl who had every imagina- Nikki's wedding day. They were all Jimmy is available to host your event, play bouquet. The bridal bouquet also had ble obstacle thrown at her was the most smiling down with love and pride. My music, or just spice up any party or function. a picture of her mom on it. Her wed- beautiful bride ever. She is a happy, only dilemma now is trying to figure out Call 617-623-0554 or [email protected] ding was absolutely perfect. The slide well-adjusted young woman with tons what I want the grandkids to call me. ______show of Nikki and Brandon through of friends and many, many people who Papa or Grandpa. You can email Jimmy directly at jimmy- the years that was shown at the recep- love her. She is a true survivor from a [email protected].

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A Yarnstorm of colors The Yarnstorming installation at Perry Park Around Project, a yearlong campaign of the brought the already vibrant colors of the nat- Nave Gallery to raise awareness of the issue ural environment to a heightened level of vi- of homelessness in our area and to support sual stimulation. the work of the Somerville Homeless Coali- By wrapping colorful yarn around bike tion (SHC). racks, statues, trees, fences and more, com- The installation will run until November munity volunteers took part in The Wrap 11 of this year. SEPTEMBER 5, 2012 13

Photos by Bobbie Toner 14 SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

SOMERVILLE SPORTS Somerville residents walk in 24th annual Boston Marathon® Jimmy Fund Walk On September 9, 11 residents its inception in 1989 to con- from Somerville will walk up to quer all forms of cancer. The 26.2 miles along the historic Boston Athletic Association route of the Boston Marathon® has supported the Boston in the 24th annual Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk Marathon® Jimmy Fund Walk for the past 24 years. presented by Hyundai. They “Every year, the Boston will be among the 9,000 walkers Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk expected to participate with the unites thousands of people - collective goal of raising more from parents, neighbors, than $7.5 million to support life- coworkers, cancer patients, can- saving adult and pediatric pa- cer survivors, and the young and tient care and cancer research at the old - who share a goal to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. bring an end to cancer,” says The Boston Marathon Jim- Ann Beach, director of the my Fund Walk is the largest Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund single-day participatory event Walk. “Their dedication and benefiting the Jimmy Fund commitment to fundraising for and Dana-Farber and has the event enables Dana-Farber raised nearly $80 million since to aggressively pursue its life-

saving mission.” celebrate completing the course myFund.org) solely supports Participants may choose to and enjoy complimentary food, Boston's Dana-Farber Cancer Ms.Cam’s walk one of four routes: the beverages, a speaking program, Institute, raising funds for adult entire 26.2-mile Hopkinton to and entertainment. and pediatric cancer care and re- Boston route, the 13.1-mile All walkers must raise a search to improve the chances of Babson to Boston route, the 5- minimum of $300, and walk- survival for cancer patients mile Boston College route, or ers 12 years old and younger around the world. It is an official the 3-mile route starting at have a fundraising minimum charity of the Boston Red Sox, Dana-Farber's campus. Those of $100. Pacesetters are ex- as well as the official charity of unable to participate on traordinary fundraisers who the Massachusetts Chiefs of Po- Olio - (noun) A miscellaneous Boston Marathon Jimmy raise $1,250 or more. Young lice Association, the Pan-Mass- mixture, hodgepodge #333 Fund Walk day can become Pacesetters are children 12 achusetts Challenge, and the 1. Luciano Pavarotti and 7. Where does a person “Virtual Walkers” and still years old and younger who Variety Children's Charity of Placido Domingo are two who is called a “Librocu- fundraise for the event. raise $500 or more. New England. Since 1948, the of the tenors on The bicularist” read? Walkers begin in Hopkinton To register for the 24th annu- generosity of millions of people Three Tenors album – between 5:30-7:30 a.m.; at Bab- al Boston Marathon Jimmy has helped the Jimmy Fund save who is the third? 8. What was Boston’s son College between 8:30-9:30 Fund Walk, to support a walker, countless lives and reduce the State House “Gold a.m.; at Boston College between or to volunteer, visit www.Jim- burden of cancer for patients 2. What planet did the Dome” that was origi- 10 a.m. and noon; and from myFundWalk.org or call (866) and families worldwide. Follow Galilleo spacecraft slam nally made of wood cov- Dana-Farber at 1:30 p.m. The 531-9255. Registrants can enter the Jimmy Fund on Facebook: into after orbiting it for ered by? Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund the discount code BOSTON www.facebook.com/thejimmy- eight years? Walk finishes at Copley Square for $5 off the registration fee. fund and on Twitter: @The- 9. In what year did Jim- in Boston, where walkers can The Jimmy Fund (www.Jim- JimmyFund. 3. What U.S. state does my Hoffa disappear? not have houseflies? 10. How many “noggins” 4. What is the only fish in a pint? that blinks both eyes? 11. Who was the first 5. How did “GOLF” get woman to run for Presi- its name? dent in the U.S.?

6. Can you name the four 12. Who composed U.S. states that begin Twinkle, Twinkle, Little with “I” in less than one Star at the age of five? minute? Answers on page 16 SEPTEMBER 5, 2012 15

SFD thanks city for patience Monday night fire and support during annual hydrant testing program The Somerville Fire Depart- ment's Chief Engineer, Kevin Kelleher, issued the following statement: “The Somerville Fire Department would like to thank the residents and businesses of Somerville for their patience and Photo by Bobbie Toner cooperation during our annual All Somerville fire companies and engines from Medford, Arlington and Boston fire hydrant testing conducted responded to a reported fire at 31-33 Irvington Road Monday night at from August 6 through August approximately 9:42 p.m.The two-unit condominium sustained severe damage and is currently deemed not habitable. The blaze originated in a first floor bathroom 18. During those two weeks, ceiling and extended up to the attic inside the walls. A first floor resident was Somerville firefighters tested assisted by American Red Cross volunteers.The fire is not considered suspicious, possibly an electrical malfunction. However, at this time the cause remains over 1500 fire hydrants.” undetermined. There were two minor injuries to firefighters. The Somerville Fire Depart- ment is required, per city ordi- nance, to test and inspect the Yoga at the COA city's fire hydrants to ensure that Gentle chair Yoga is a safe and lows one to separate from daily they will function properly when comfortable way to enjoy the duties and enter into the space they are needed. Any deficien- benefits of Yoga exercises. The of one's body, mind and being. cies found are then reported to Yoga poses are done while sit- Each student participates at the DPW's Water Department ting in a chair so that a person's his/her own skill level. Wear for repair. pelvis and hips are stable, mak- comfortable loose clothing, lay- “Somerville Firefighters have ing it easier to move the torso, ered for your body temperature been testing the city's fire hy- legs and arms. Standing poses changes during class. drants on a regular basis since make use of the chair for balance The Yoga classes take place at the early 1970s after a series of and stability. Yoga poses bring the Somerville Council on Ag- fires, one of them fatal, in which mobility to the spine and other ing, 167 Holland Street, fire department operations were joints of the body in a safe and Somerville, MA 02144. 617- hampered by defective hy- gentle way. The result is a re- 625-6600, ext. 2300. The class drants,” said Chief Kelleher. More than 1500 hydrants were tested by firefighters. laxed, more flexible body and re- meets Monday afternoons, ex- juvenated mind. cept holidays, 4:30-5:30, at The class also incorporates $5.00 per class. The class is To advertise in The Somerville News breathing exercises to help calm taught by Margaret Ryan, a the mind, relax muscles and en- certified Sivananda Yoga call Bobbie Toner: 617-666-4010 ergize one's being. A quiet time teacher and retired public at the start and end of classes al- school educator. Sunsetters’ last show Person of the Week

Meet George Landers. Oh, you've seen him all over the city and probably wondered, “Who is that guy?” George is one of - if not the only - DJs that the city has to do all the events. He also works for the City of Somerville. Up until a short while ago George worked as head of Inspectional Services, but he's since been moved up in the City Hall ladder of fame. George played at the recent “Somerville Boxing Night” up at Dilboy, as the welcoming announcer and DJ, keeping the wild crowd (not really) happy with his always in-tuned music. George is extremely outgoing and very friendly. Most of all a very nice guy who is so sincere about how you're doing and what's going on type of thing. Maybe that's the Irish in George. He's been to Ireland many times, we hear. His The 2012 Sunsetters' season began with auditions on Monday,May 14, in the Somerville High School family is from there. He's lived here in Somerville most of his adult life. George is Auditorium. Led by Jimmy DelPonte, over thirty young people entertained hundreds, if not thousands, married and raised his family here and still lives here. Most of all, George is extremely of Somerville residents throughout this summer with their version of classic Broadway show tunes and well known in the political circles, but he's not a politician. He's very good at being a DJ their modern performance styles and music. Performing in front of standing room only crowds in many on the side, of course, not letting it interfere with his job. And we hear he's doing a neighborhoods across Somerville, their performances finally culminated after over 30 presentations on great job for the city.You'll see him around the city and now you'll know his name. Say Monday,August 27, on Kensington Ave. Kensington Ave. resident Claudio Ferro scheduled them, and, “Hi” and see that big smile. You'll know why we picked George as our choice as The along with help from Alderman Bill Roche, coordinated donations from Stop & Shop to give the Somerville News Person of the Week this week, September 5, 2012. audience members snacks and cold drinks during the show. Louie's Ice Cream provided free ice cream to all Sunsetters as well as anyone in the audience after the show. 16 SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

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CITY OF SOMERVILLE, MASSACHUSETTS CITY OF SOMERVILLE, MASSACHUSETTS OFFICE OF STRATEGIC PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT OFFICE OF STRATEGIC PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT JOSEPH A. CURTATONE JOSEPH A. CURTATONE MAYOR MAYOR PLANNING DIVISION PLANNING DIVISION LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING OF PUBLIC HEARING The Zoning Board of Appeals will meet on Wednesday, September 19, 2012, at the Visiting Nurse Association, 259 Lowell Street, Community The Somerville Planning Board will hold a public hearing on Room, 3rd Floor, Somerville, at 6:00 p.m. to hear pending applications and to hold public hearings: Thursday, September 20, 2012 at 6:00 p.m. in the Aldermanic Chambers of Somerville City Hall, 93 Highland Avenue, Somerville, 99 Dover St: (Case #ZBA 2012-40-R1-8/2012) Applicant Bright Horizons Family Solutions, Inc. and Owner 99 Dover Street, LLC, seek a Revision to MA. a Special Permit (ZBA 2012-40) under SZO §5.3.8 to add a new condition to the Special Permit which would give Owner the as-of-right option to restore the loading dock door that would be removed as part of the originally awarded Special Permit. The original Special Permit was to make 167 Broadway: (Case #PB 2012-17) Applicant, Yenlin Chen, and alterations to the façade of a nonconforming structure including removing a loading dock door and replacing it with windows and an emer- Owner, Yungkuei Chen, seeks a Special Permit under SZO gency egress under SZO §4.4.1. CBD Zone. Ward 6. §6.1.22.D.5 to alter the façade of the building including new window and door openings, signage, and lighting, as well as a Special 70 Concord Ave: (Case #ZBA 2012-59) Applicants and Owners Antonio and Erma Miranda, seek a Special Permit to alter a nonconforming Permit under SZO §6.1.22.D.6 for exterior seasonal seating. CCD 55 structure under SZO §4.4.1 to alter the structure's third floor to create additional living space, including new window openings, and a Special zone. Ward 1. Permit under SZO §9.13.a for relief from one parking space at an existing two-family residence. RB zone. Ward 2. Copies of these petitions are available for review in the Office of 28-30 Newberne St: (Case #ZBA 2012-67) Applicants and Owners Andrew H. Kim and Jo Eun Choi, seek a Special Permit to alter a nonconform- Strategic Planning and Community Development, located on the ing structure under SZO §4.4.1 to enclose private outdoor space on the first floor of the north and south facades of an existing six unit residen- third floor of City Hall, 93 Highland Avenue, Somerville, MA, Mon- tial building. RC zone. Ward 6. Wed, 8:30 am-4:30 pm; Thurs, 8:30 am-7:30 pm; and Fri, 8:30 am- 12:30 pm; and at www.somervillema.gov/planningandzoning. As 453 Somerville Ave: (Case #ZBA 2012-71) Applicant Akimenko Meats and Owner Samylee LLC, seek a Special Permit under SZO §4.5.1 to cases may be continued to later dates, please check the agenda on change a nonconforming use (an automotive repair shop) to another nonconforming use in order to open a butcher shop (SZO §7.11.9.3.a). The the City's website or call before attending. Continued cases will not Applicant and Owner are also seeking a Special Permit under SZO §4.4.1 to make alterations to the façade of the existing nonconforming struc- be re-advertised. Interested persons may provide comments to the ture including new door openings. BA/RB zone. Ward 2. Planning Board at the hearing or by submitting written comments 48 Temple St: (Case #ZBA2012-72) Applicant, Miao Chang Fang, and Owner, White Cliffs LLC, seek a Special Permit to alter a nonconforming by mail to OSPCD, Planning Division, 93 Highland Avenue, structure under SZO §4.4.1 to relocate entry doors and windows on the front façade. RB zone. Ward 4. Somerville, MA 02143; by fax to 617-625-0722; or by email to [email protected]. 13 Elmwood St: (Case #ZBA 2012-73) Applicant, Franziska Amacher, and Owner, Chunga Cha, seek a Variance (SZO §5.5) in order to build a 1.5 foot extension of the first story of a porch into the front yard setback. RB zone. Ward 7. Attest: Kevin Prior, Chairman Copies of these petitions are available for review in the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development, located on To be published in the Somerville News 9/5/12 & 9/12/12. the third floor of City Hall, 93 Highland Avenue, Somerville, MA, Mon-Wed, 8:30 am-4:30 pm; Thurs, 8:30 am-7:30 pm; and Fri, 9/5/12 The Somerville News 8:30 am-12:30 pm; and at somervillema.gov/planningandzoning. As cases may be continued to later dates, please check the agenda on the City's website or call before attending. Continued cases may not be re-advertised. Interested persons may pro- vide comments to the Zoning Board of Appeals at the hearing or by submitting written comments by mail to OSPCD, Planning Commonwealth of Massachusetts Division, 93 Highland Avenue, Somerville, MA 02143; by fax to 617-625-0722; or by email to [email protected]. The Trial Court Attest: Dawn Pereira, Administrative Assistant Middlesex Probate and Family Court 208 Cambridge Street Published in Somerville News on 9/5/12 & 9/12/12. Cambridge, MA. 02141 (617) 768- 5800 9/5/12 The Somerville News MIDDLESEX Division Docket No. MI 12P3509EA Estate of: A hearing for all persons interested will be given by the Somerville A hearing for all persons interested will be given by the Licensing Commission on Monday, September 17, 2012 at the Somerville Licensing Commission on Monday, September 17, Paul H Murphy Senior Center, Tufts Administration Building, 167 Holland St., 2012 at the Senior Center, Tufts Administration Building, 167 First Name Middle Name Last Name Somerville, MA at 6:00PM on the application of Reliable Market, Holland St., Somerville, MA at 6:00PM on the application of 381 Inc. to transfer the Wine and Malt Package Store license at 45 Summer Street Restaurant, Inc. d/b/a Rosebud to transfer 100% Also Known As: Paul Murphy Union Sq. Somerville, MA to New Reliable Market, Inc., d/b/a of stock from Evangelos Nichols to William E. Nichols and for Date of Death: June 10, 2012 Reliable Market. new officer and director. To all persons interested in the above captioned estate, by Petition of For the Commission For the Commission Andrew Upton Andrew Upton Petitioner Edwin J Smith of Somerville MA Vito Vaccaro Vito Vaccaro John J. McKenna John J. McKenna First Name M.I. Last Name (City/Town) (State) Attest: Jenneen Pagliaro Attest: Jenneen Pagliaro [x] a Will has been admitted to informal probate. Administrative Assistant Administrative Assistant [x] Edwin J Smith of Somerville MA 9/5/12 The Somerville News 9/5/12 The Somerville News First Name M.I. Last Name (City/Town) (State) has been informally appointed as the Personal Representative of the estate to serve [ ] with [x] without surety on the bond. A hearing for all persons interested will be given by the Somerville The Somerville Licensing Commission is accepting applications for Licensing Commission on Monday, September 17, 2012 at the one available All Forms Alcoholic Beverages 7 Day Restaurant The estate is being administered under informal procedure by the Senior Center, Tufts Administration Building, 167 Holland St., License. Interested parties may obtain applications on line at Personal Representative under the Massachusetts Uniform Somerville, MA at 6:00PM to consider accepting a proposed change Somervillema.gov or from the City Clerks Office, First Floor, City Probate Code without supervision by the Court. Inventory and to the SLC Rules and Regulation, requiring any applications wanting Hall, 93 Highland Ave., Somerville, MA. Applications are being accounts are not required to be filed with the Court, but interested to change the ownership of businesses who serve alcoholic bever- accepted until Monday September 24, 2012 by 4PM. parties are entitled to notice regarding the administration from the ages, be posted in the business's window as a public notice. Personal Representative and can petition the Court in any matter For the Commission relating to the estate, including distribution of assets and expens- For the Commission Andrew Upton es of administration. Interested parties are entitled to petition the Andrew Upton Vito Vaccaro Court to institute formal proceedings and to obtain orders termi- Vito Vaccaro John J. McKenna nating or restricting the powers of Personal Representative John J. McKenna appointed under informal procedure. A copy of the Petition and Attest: Jenneen Pagliaro Will, if any, can be obtained from the Petitioner. Attest: Jenneen Pagliaro Administrative Assistant Administrative Assistant 9/5/12 The Somerville News 8/29/12, 9/5/12 The Somerville News 9/5/12 The Somerville News TO PLACE LEGAL ADVERTISMENTS IN THE SOMERVILLE NEWS, Answers from page 14 CONTACT CAM TONER BY 12 PM MONDAY Ms.Cam’s PH: 617.666.4010 • FAX: 617.628.0422 Answers 1. Jose Carreras their games, they had signs that leafed in 23 Karat read “Gentlemen Only Ladies For- 2. Jupiter bidden” – Hence “GOLF” 9. July, 30, 1975

3. Alaska 6. Illinois, Indiana, Idaho and Iowa 10. Four

4. Sharks 7. They read in bed 11. Victoria Clafin Woodhill in 1872 5. In earlier days of Scotland, in 8. It was overlaid with copper by private clubs where men played Paul Revere, in 1874 it was gold- 12. Wolfgang Mozart SEPTEMBER 5, 2012 17

Questions for candidates CONT. FROM PG 7 What qualifications do you every home and business owner of Deeds? enormous amount of my career sense of pride and empower- have that makes you the best in Middlesex South. I also be- To deliver efficient, accurate designing and implementing ment in their work. candidate for this position? lieve that my strong skill-set in customer service. To do that, service protocols thereby re- I am the only candidate with a systems and personnel manage- and to maintain the integrity of ducing wait times in the health Comment (anything you would proven track record as an ad- ment is needed to lead Registry a vital documents system that care field in doctor's offices and like to add) ministrator of a large, complex staff and to implement the use generates millions in revenues, emergency rooms. We will ex- When you cast your vote for organization. In my work at the of new technologies to improve the Register must have the ex- plore the utilization of a cus- Register of Deeds in Southern Cambridge Health Alliance, I the quality, reliability, and ac- pertise oversee the training and tomer service system modeled Middlesex I ask that you con- have overseen large budgets and cessibility of Registry services. management of large staff, a on Somerville's 311 Con- sider what it takes to run an staffs. I've been responsible for My knowledge of employing background in intergovernmen- stituent Services offices. This agency as large and complex as vital, customer-facing, docu- systems designed to protect tal relations, and experience program provides the ability to the Registry of Deeds, with ment management systems that personal/health records (HIP- with complex data systems. I am gather data and better incorpo- over 300,000 transactions per demand the same integrity and PA) will greatly impact the the only candidate that has those rate feedback and ideas into year, a budget of $3.1 million, a reliability required at the Reg- technological advancements qualifications. planning on an ongoing basis. I diverse staff and responsibility istry. As a six-term Somerville brought to the Registry have created employee training for $65 million dollars in rev- alderman, I've developed expert- through my administration. What is the number one is- programs that have not only enue to the Commonwealth. ise in public sector budgeting in The Registry and its customers sue you would address once improved customer service but Take the time to evaluate the tough fiscal times. deserve someone with extensive elected? have increased employee satis- skills needed to maintain and management experience as well Improve customer service by faction as well. I will provide a continually improve such an Why have you decided to run as an understanding of the employing new service proto- “Service for Excellence” train- enterprise. I believe that I am for Register of Deeds? public sector. cols, increasing channels of ing program, which has deliv- the candidate who brings the I'm running because I believe communication with stake- ered proven results by right skill-set for the job and I that the Registry plays a modest What do you feel is the most holders and enhancing training increasing customer satisfac- ask for your vote on Thursday, but critical role in the lives of important duty of the Register for employees. I have spent an tion and providing employees a September 6th.

Our ‘View’ on the Primary CONT. FROM PG 8 all the cities and towns here in make a great Register of Deeds. is very qualified for the job and if pable, professional and caring though we can't say anything the Southern Middlesex Dis- Then there is Maria Curta- you know her personally you persons running for public office good or bad about them, we still trict. We think Maryann is qual- tone, the sister of our own May- know that by her personality like Maria Curtatone and support Maria Curtatone or ified for the job as she works full or Joe Curtatone. Maria is very and professionalism in how she Maryann Heuston. It's just too Maryann Heuston because they time for Cambridge Health Al- qualified to run for this office as handles herself in court she'll do bad we have to choose one when are from Somerville. liance in a management capacity, well. She's a lawyer, and there- a great job. Maria may not be we go and vote, but we must We hope everyone goes out to as well as having been very active fore she is well acquainted and supported by a lot of politicians, choose one of these candidates vote for the candidate of their politically here in Somerville. familiar with the Registry and its but she has a dedicated and loy- because they are from choosing for whatever reason. Maryann has been serving as the operations. Maria Curtatone has al following of supporters. Actu- Somerville. Whichever candi- Just vote. Every single vote successful Ward 2 Alderman worked very hard. She's all over ally, a huge amount of them. date you happen to choose, sup- counts. We encourage everyone now for several years. She's ac- the county getting her name out You might think you've known port her and let your friends to read about the candidates tive in what's going on in her there and if you just happened to her for a long time. She remem- know. Drag them out on Thurs- here in The News, as well as on ward and city. She's everywhere. ride through some of the small- bers where she comes from, and day. Let's send a message that the Farm Team publication. She truly has shown the resi- er towns, you can't help but see therefore we think she would Somerville leads the way. Google their names if you like dents she cares about her re- her signs and the grassroots sup- make a great Register of Deeds. Oh, by the way, there are and, finally, go to their websites sponsibilities as a public servant. port she has. So you know she's We really think Somerville is three other capable candidates and read up on them to make Therefore, we think she would out there, working hard. Maria lucky to have two wonderful, ca- running for this office and al- your decision clearer. We will. SENIOR CENTER HAPPENINGS:

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A vehicle lost control and rolled over, landing on its roof Tuesday evening in front of the NEVER A COVER!!! closed down Sunoco Gas Station located on McGrath Highway.Police and Fire rescue crews arrived on scene within minutes.The driver escaped the crash with only minor www.sallyobriensbar.com injuries.The incident is under investigation. SEPTEMBER 5, 2012 21 Guns recovered in traffic stop Three men were arrested and Mattapan, was found to have a Paulino and Vital were subse- eight handguns recovered on suspended license and was quently arrested. All were Sunday as a result of a routine placed under arrest. charged with unlawful posses- traffic stop in Somerville. At Meanwhile, as back-up officers sion of handguns and ammuni- about 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, arrived, an empty pistol holster tion, among other charges. September 2, Officer Robert was observed on the rear seat of Gustave was also charged with Hickey, who was on routine the vehicle. speeding and operating with a traffic enforcement duty, ob- The two passengers, Anthony suspended license. served a 2004 BMW traveling Paulino, age 18 of Somerville Chief Thomas Pasquarello had on Medford Street at an exces- and Gunter Vital, age 47 of high praise for the officers who sive rate of speed. Cambridge, were removed from were involved. “Getting eight As the vehicle continued to in- the vehicle. guns off our streets makes our crease its speed Officer Hickey A search of the car led to the community a little safer,” said activated his lights and siren, recovery of eight handguns, six Chief Pasquarello. pulling the car over near of which were fully loaded. Two All three men were arraigned Thurston Street. The operator, of those guns have been con- and charged in Somerville Dis- Sherwood Gustave, age 37, of firmed as stolen. trict Court on Tuesday morning. Guns recovered in traffic stop in Somerville on Sept. 2.

New initiatives will begin in Somerville Public Schools CONT. FROM PG 1 to develop a stronger connection “Community Engagement and World Language Department students in 7th grade and 8th gural year. It will include SHS between the school, families and Family Outreach are a key com- Head of the Middle Grades grade at the start of the school music students, as well as com- the community. ponent of the school commit- Spanish Program. year during that time slot. munity members and college “Approved funding support in tee's and district's two year goals, “A tremendous amount of cul- An expanded middle schools students, all of whom will serve this area will allow us to hire and align strategically with our ture will be interwoven through- intramural sports program will as music mentors. school-based family and com- goals of improving student out the class. Two of the three provide students in grades 7 and Diane Cline, Violinist, was re- munity liaisons whose primary achievement and supporting in- teachers are native Spanish 8 a chance to “hone” critical team cently hired as the Director of El role will be to improve and [to] novation,” she said. speakers. One is from Columbia and leadership skills by partici- Sistema Somerville. increase family engagement that The Somerville Public and one is from Argentina. The pating in a variety of competitive Interested individuals may find creates strong supports for Schools' world language de- third was a student-teacher at sports programs. Fall middle more information about El Sis- teaching, learning and school partment is enlarging its cur- the high school last year who school intramural sports include tema Somerville on their Web achievement,” said Dr. Sarah riculum to include middle was eager to stay on, and brings tennis, flag football, volleyball site at http://www.sistema- Davila, District Administrator school grades throughout the great passion to that team. Fi- and cross country. Winter somerville.org/el-sistema. for Family and Community district. Based on broad com- nally, we want students to have sports include indoor soccer, “We look forward to anoth- Partnerships. munity input, which was ob- fun, as they gain an appreciation All-City Swim Meet and Indoor er great year of teaching and “These liaisons will also collab- tained in spring 2012, SPS of the language and the culture,” Boys and Girls Track and Field learning at the Somerville orate with school-based volun- middle school students will be said Nocito. Meet. Spring programs include Public Schools. We're really teer coordinators to strengthen able to take Spanish as an op- Another new initiative this basketball, swimming and par- pleased about the new initia- the connections between schools tional course. The district has school year, which will involve ticipation in the Hershey Track tives that we have in place for and their respective community hired three full-time teachers each classroom in grades 1 to 8 Meet, which will be sponsored this year. These initiatives and to leverage the vast array of to support that course, which throughout the district, is a dai- by the City of Somerville's recre- will help us continue to move skills, experience and energy that will take place five days a week. ly Intervention and Enrichment ation department. forward in providing our stu- our community members bring It is expected that students, all period of 40 minutes, which is Students in grades three and dents with an outstanding ed- to the table,” said Davila. of whom will be enrolled in the less formally called the 'X' Block. four will have the opportunity ucation. We're also glad to Also, an initiative made it pos- course for two years, will meet The block “supports what stu- to take part in an intensive welcome many new educators sible for the Winter Hill Com- the high school Spanish I course dents are learning in core cur- “music model,” which will run and administrators to the munity School to become the requirement, and they will begin riculum classes by providing after school. It is designed to Somerville Public Schools and district's first innovation school. their high school world language students with the appropriate achieve social change for un- to the Somerville community. “One of the basic tenets of our study with Spanish II. level of support or enrichment derserved communities by the There's a great deal of positive school system is the understand- This language course will be during this time block,” said use of ensemble-focused music energy and excitement about ing that students thrive and have challenging, and it will make it Morgan. Students who demon- education. the coming year, and we look the most positive educational ex- possible for students to “transi- strate proficiency in language El Sistema Somerville will op- forward to working with all of perience when a community is tion into” Honors Spanish II arts and math will participate in erate each Monday to Friday our community partners and united in working toward com- during their freshman year of enrichment and challenge activi- from 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at stakeholders to provide our mon goals,” said Susana H. high school, which will provide ties “to further “enhance their the Edgerly Campus of the students with an exceptional Morgan, Coordinator of Grant an opportunity for them to take skills,” she said. East Somerville Community learning experience,” said Writing & Information in the advanced placement Spanish at The Spanish Language pro- School. The program will serve Tony Pierantozzi, Superin- Somerville Public Schools. the end of their high school gram will be available to eligible as many as 50 youth in its inau- tendent of Schools. It is essential to note that, “Our world language study. students will benefit from a ro- “The course content will focus bust and rigorous curriculum on the two components of the that allows them to maximize communicative strand of the their potential, as students, and curriculum. The interpersonal as individuals,” said Morgan. component targets students' Somerville is an extremely communication with each other “engaged community,” in and with the teacher in that lan- which business professionals, guage [and] the presentational families, community members component targets students' and partners, as well as the mastery of oral presentations, city, work, along with schools, either individually, or in to encourage students. groups,” said Jim Nocito, K-12

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Wednesday, September 5 6:00 Al Jazeera 2:00 Tele Kreyol 1:00 Ablevision 12:00 Free Speech TV 7:00 Shrink Rap 3:00 Tele Magazine 1:30 Somerville Housing Authority 6:00 Somerville Biking News - Share The Road 7:30 (R) Greater Somerville w/Joe Lynch 3:30 Physician Focus 2:00 Somerville: Most Interesting Place 7:00 Drug Awareness 8:00 (LIVE) Fouye Zo Nan Kalalou 4:00 Somerville: Most Interesting Places 2:30 Somerville Back In The Day 8:00 Democracy Now! 9:30 Tonight's Special 4:30 Back In The Day 3:00 Exercise With Robyn & Max 9:00 Abugida TV 10:00 Somerville Rocks 5:00 Henry Parker Presents… 3:30 Esoteric Science 10:00 PorchFest 2012 10:30 National Wildlife Foundation 6:00 OPENAIR Circus 4:00 The Thom Hartmann 11:00 Somerville News Reading 11:00 Creepy Castle 8:00 David Parkman 5:00 Culture Club 12:00 Democracy Now! Friday, September 7 9:00 Nossa Gente e Costumes 5:30 Nepali Sakela Festival 1:00 Somerville: Back In The Day 12:00 Free Speech TV 10:00 Sonic Lobotomy 6:00 Al Jazeera TV 1:30 Somerville: Most Interesting Places 6:00 Live Response 11:00 GAY TV 6:30 Perils For Pedestrians 2:00 Culture Club 7:00 Bed Bugs Summit Sunday, September 9 7:00 Tango Festival 2:30 Life Matters 8:00 Democracy Now! 12:00 Free Speech TV 8:00 MDOT McCarthy overpass 3:00 (LIVE) Medical Tutor 9:00 Truth About Drugs 6:00 Show De Faith 9:00 Dedilhando A Saudade 3:30 Inside Talk 10:00 Somerville Newspaper Reading 7:00 Flipside 4:00 Thom Hartman show 11:00 Back In The Day 8:00 Program Celebrai 10:00 Bate Papo con Shirley 5:00 Neighborhood Cooking 11:30 Somerville Housing 9:00 Heritage Baptist Church 11:00 Somerville Rocks 5:30 Cooking w/Georgia & Dez 12:00 OPENAIR Circus 10:00 International Church of God 11:30 Art@SCATV 6:00 Al Jazeera 1:00 Boston Tango Festival 10:30 Eckankar Tuesday, September 11 6:30 Affordable Housing 2:00 Bed Bug Summit 11:00 The Commonwealth Report 12:00 Free Speech TV 7:00 Tonight's Special 3:00 Brunch w/Senator Sanders 11:30 Somerville Housing 6:00 The Road to Recovery 8:00 LIVE Somerville Pundits 4:00 Thom Hartmann Show 12:00 The Entertainer Show 7:00 Perils For Pedestrians 8:30 Physician Focus 5:00 National Wildlife Foundation 12:30 Affordable Housing Mtg. 6/6/12 7:30 The Struggle 9:00 Somerville Rocks 5:30 Art@SCATV 1:00 Boston Tango Festival 8:00 Democracy Now! 9:30 Somerville Biking News - Share The Road 6:00 Al Jazeera TV 1:30 How To Travel The World Free 9:00 Somerville News Reading 10:30 Shrink Rap 6:30 The Struggle 2:00 Effort Pour Christ 10:00 Tele Kreyol 11:00 The Garage 7:00 Real Estate Answer Show 3:00 Rompendo en Fe 11:00 MDOT McCarthy Overpass 11:30 The Literary Scene 7:30 Affordable Housing 4:00 Dedilhando A Saudade 12:00 Democracy Now! Thursday, September 6 8:00 Visual Radio 5:00 Ethiopian Satellite TV 1:00 The Commonwealth Report 12:00 Free Speech TV 9:00 The Garage 6:00 Abugida TV 1:30 Somerville Housing 6:00 Peers Influencing Peers 9:30 Bandwidth TV 7:00 African National TV 2:00 Portrait of Somerville 7:00 Somerville Biking News - Share The Road 10:00 Jeff TV 8:00 Active Aging 3:30 Active Aging 8:00 Democracy Now! 11:00 Somerville Rocks 8:30 Affordable Housing Mtg. 6/6/12 4:00 The Thom Hartmann 9:00 Somerville News Reading 11:30 Porchfest 9:00 Tele Magazine 5:00 (LIVE) Poet to Poet 10:00 Active Aging Saturday, September 8 9:30 National Wildlife Foundation 5:30 Jeff Jam Sing Song Show 10:30 Jeff Jam Sing Along 12:00 Free Speech TV 10:00 AARP 6:00 Al Jazeera 11:00 Creating Cooperative Kids 6:00 Arabic Hour 11:30 SCATV 6:30 The Struggle 12:00 Democracy Now! 7:00 Creating Cooperative Kids Monday, September 10 7:00 Art @ SCAT 1:00 African Television 8:00 Jeff Jam Show 12:00 Free Speech TV 2:00 Villeside Forgotten Few 8:30 Mystic Learning Center 6:00 Atheist Viewpoint 7:30 (LIVE) Greater Somerville w/Joe Lynch 2:30 Somerville: Most Interesting Places 9:00 Festival Kreyol 7:00 Creating Cooperative Kids 8:00 (LIVE) Dead Air Live 3:00 Somerville: Back in the Day 10:00 Tele Galaxie 8:00 Democracy Now! 9:00 Somerville Biking News 3:30 Art @ SCATV 11:00 (R) Dead Air Live 9:00 Gay TV 10:00 Perils For Pedestrians 4:00 Thom Hartmann 12:00 Reeling: the Movie Review Show 10:00 Somerville Newspaper Reading 10:30 The Gerry Leone Show 5:00 Ablevision 12:30 Somerville Housing Authority 11:00 Nosse Gente e Costumes 11:00 Talking About Somerville 5:30 Culture Club 1:00pm (LIVE) Bongoman 12:00n Democracy Now! 11:30 SCATV City Cable TV Schedule for the Week

Wednesday, September 5 7:00pm: (15) Project STAR Your Doctor's Visits 11:30am: (15) SHS Football vs Swampscott 9:00am: (13/22) Somerville Fight Night 7:30pm: (13/22) Somerville Fight Night 2:00pm: (13/22) Hubway Launch in Somerville 12:00pm: (13/22) The Mayor's Report 9:00am: (15) Open Air Circus 7:45pm: (15) Kid Stuff 2:00pm: (15) Our Schools, Our City 12:30pm: (13/22) SomerStreets - Going Green on Rt.16 11:30am: (15) Our Schools, Our City 8:15pm: (15) Open Air Circus 7:00am: (13/22) Art Beat 2012 12:40pm: (13/22) Somerville Fight Night 12:00pm: (13/22) Somerville Fight Night 9:30pm: (13/22) Medication Tips for Seniors 7:00am: (15) SHS Football vs Swampscott 1:50pm: (15) Project STAR 12:00pm (15) Kid Stuff Friday, September 7 8:30am: (13/22) Getting the Most Out of 12:30pm: (15) New ESCS Walk-Through 12:00am: (13/22) The Mayor's Report Your Doctor's Visits 7:00pm: (13/22) School Committee Meeting - LIVE 1:30pm: (15) String Camp Final Concert 12:00am: (15) Project STAR 9:00am: (13/22) Hubway Launch in Somerville 7:00pm: (15) Our Schools, Our City 2:00pm: (13/22) Yarnstorming at Perry Park 12:30am: (13/22) Somerville Fight Night 9:00am: (15) Our Schools, Our City 7:30pm: (15) New ESCS Walk-Through 7:00pm: (13/22) Art Beat 2012 12:45am: (15) Kid Stuff Sunday, September 9 8:30pm: (15) SHS Girls' Soccer vs Newton S. 12:00am: (13/22) Art Beat 2012 7:00pm: (15) Our Schools, Our City 1:15am: (15) Open Air Circus Tuesday, September 11 12:00am: (15) SHS Football vs Swampscott 12:00am: (13/22) Voices of Somerville 7:30pm: (15) New ESCS Walk-Through 2:30am: (13/22) Medication Tips for Seniors 1:30am: (13/22) Getting the Most Out of 12:00am: (15) Our Schools, Our City 8:00pm: (13/22) Going Green on Rt.16 9:00am: (13/22) Davis Sq. Streetscapes Your Doctor's Visits 12:30am: (13/22) The Mayor's Report 8:10pm: (13/22) Davis Sq. Streetscapes 9:00am: (15) Our Schools, Our CIty 2:00am: (13/22) Hubway Launch in Somerville 12:30am: (15) New ESCS Walk-Through 8:30pm: (15) National Night Out 2012 12:00pm: (13/22) Art Beat 2012 2:00am: (15) Our Schools, Our City 1:30am: (15) SHS Girls' Soccer vs Newton S. 8:50pm: (13/22) Yarnstorming at Perry Park 12:00pm: (15) Open Air Circus 12:00pm: (13/22) Senior Circuit 9:00am: (13/22) The Mayor's Report 9:00pm: (13/22) Kiley Barrel EPA Press Conference 12:45pm: (15) National Night Out 2012 12:00pm: (15) String Camp Final Concert 9:00am: (15) Open Air Circus Thursday, September 6 1:30pm: (13/22) Getting the Most Out of 12:30pm: (13/22) Kiley Barrel EPA Press Conference 12:00am: (13/22) Art Beat 2012 Your Doctor's Visits 11:30am: (15) SHS Girls' Soccer vs Newton S. 1:00pm: (15) SHS Girls' Soccer vs Newton S. 12:00am: (15) Our Schools, Our City 2:00pm: (13/22) Hubway Launch in Somerville 12:00pm: (13/22) Senior Circuit 1:10pm: (13/22) Somerville Gives Back 12:30am: (15) New ESCS Walk-Through 2:00pm: (15) Our Schools, Our City 12:30pm: (13/22) The Sunsetters on Hall Ave. 1:20pm: (13/22) Somerville Fight Night 1:00am: (13/22) SomerStreets - 7:00pm: (13/22) Art Beat 2012 1:00pm: (13/22) Senior Picnic 2012 7:00pm: (13/22) Senior Circuit Going Green on Rt.16 7:00pm: (15) Open Air Circus 1:00pm: (15) Our Schools, Our City 7:00pm: (15) String Camp Final Concert 1:10am: (13/22) Davis Sq. Streetscapes 7:45pm: (15) National Night Out 2012 1:30pm: (15) Kid Stuff 7:30pm: (13/22) Kiley Barrel EPA Press Conference 1:30am: (15) National Night Out 2012 8:30pm: (13/22) Getting the Most Out of 7:00pm: (13/22) Senior Circuit Your Doctor's Visits 8:00pm: (15) SHS Girls' Soccer vs Newton S. 1:50am: (13/22) Yarnstorming at Perry Park 7:00pm: (15) Special Olympics 2012 9:00pm: (13/22) Hubway Launch in Somerville 8:10pm: (13/22) Somerville Gives Back 2:00am: (15) Kiley Barrel EPA Press Conference 7:30pm: (13/22) Davis Sq. Streetscapes 10:00pm: (15) SHS Football vs Swampscott 8:20pm: (13/22) Somerville Fight Night 9:00am: (13/22) Yarnstorming at Perry Park 8:00pm: (15) Project STAR Saturday, September 8 Monday, September 10 9:00am: (15) String Camp Final Concert 8:15pm: (13/22) School Committee Meeting - 12:00am: (13/22) Art Beat 2012 12:00pm: (13/22) Senior Circuit 11:30am: (15) Project STAR REPLAY OF 9/10/12 12:00am: (15) SHS Football vs Swampscott 12:00pm: (15) String Camp Final Concert 12:00pm: (13/22) Senior Circuit 8:45pm: (15) SHS Football vs Swampscott 1:30am: (13/22) Getting the Most Out of 12:30pm: (13/22) Kiley Barrel EPA Press Conference 12:15pm: (15) National Night Out 2012 12:00am: (13/22) Senior Circuit Your Doctor's Visits 1:00pm: (15) SHS Girls' Soccer vs Newton S. 12:30pm: (13/22) Senior Picnic 2012 12:00am: (15) Special Olympics 2012 2:00am: (13/22) Hubway Launch in Somerville 1:10pm: (13/22) Somerville Gives Back 1:30pm: (13/22) The Mayor's Report 12:30am: (13/22) Davis Sq. Streetscapes 2:00am: (15) Our Schools, Our City 1:20pm: (13/22) Somerville Fight Night 1:40pm: (15) Raising Families 1:00am: (15) Project STAR 12:00pm: (13/22) Art Beat 2012 9:00am: (13/22) Somerville Fight Night 2:00pm: (13/22) Kiley Barrel EPA Press Conference 1:15am: (13/22) School Committee Meeting - 12:00pm: (15) SHS Football vs Swampscott 9:00am: (15) String Camp Final Concert REPLAY OF 9/10/12 7:00pm: (13/22) The Mayor's Report 1:30pm: (13/22) Getting the Most Out of 1:45am: (15) SHS Football vs Swampscott SEPTEMBER 5, 2012 23

OFF THE SHELF by Doug Holder Poet Jean Monahan: A Meditative Writer I like to write my poetry amidst the din of a café— JM: I studied with Richard Howard. Tom Lux the atmosphere for some reason makes me able to was there briefly. A lot of people would come in focus. Poet Jean Monahan needs quiet. For her for a week or so and then we would have the regu- poetry is a form of meditation—and at times lar faculty. I had Bill Matthews—he was a big in- painful meditation. fluence on me, as well as Molly Peacock. Dan Monahan, is a single mother, works a full time Halpern was running the program. The stuff I job, and tries to write when time allows. learned there was great. The environment was She is the author of three books of poetry: Hands stimulating. Very competitive. A lot of people in (chosen by Donald Hall to win the 1991 Anhinga the program had degrees in English. My degree is SOMERVILLE Prize); and Believe It or Not and Mauled Illusionist, in Psychology. There were a lot of conventions both published by Orchises Press (1999 and and understandings about writing that I didn’t edited by Doug Holder 2006). She has received several awards and an have. In a way that helped me because I wasn’t Lyrical artist residency at Yaddo. Her poems have ap- overly influenced by some of these notions. And Cynthia Duda is a colleague of peared in numerous journals and magazines, in- yet there were a lot of things I needed to know. mine at Bunker Hill Community cluding Poetry, The New Republic, Atlantic DH: You have described writing like mud College. Not only is she a great Monthly, and Salamander, as well as in several an- wrestling with a pig. teacher, and carries herself with thologies. Her MFA in Creative Writing is from JM: I think even when I wrote regularly—and dramatic flair, but she also can Columbia University’s School of the Arts. more at ease with it; I found it very hard to get to write one mean poem. Case in I talked with her on my Somerville Community the place where it was working. point: From My Boss Who Got It. Access TV Show Poet to Poet Writer to Writer. DH: You taught in China around the time of Doug Holder: In the manuscript you sent me Tienanmen Square Riot in the late 80’s. Did you Pomegranate you write a lot about fruit. You could know poets then? Was there more powerful writ- From My Boss Who Got It say it is a kind of a fruit bowl of a collection. What ing because of the danger of living under an op- is it with you and fruit? pressive regime? My boss went to see The Boss when Bruce Jean Monahan: (Laugh) Maybe I am a fruitcake. JM: I was teaching English to university stu- got back together with the E Street Band I have always liked to use inanimate objects and dents. I helped them speak English. If someone and they played The Meadowlands, a place just let them speak for themselves. Something was writing powerful poetry they didn’t tell me somewhere in the swamps of Jersey like a pomegranate has so many historical refer- about it because things were quite oppressive then. I’ve never been and don’t foresee going— ences. One thing that I read was that some peo- One of my students told me Mao was a poet. He too much driving and too many peep, ple consider this fruit to have been present in the wrote in the tradition of the poet/warrior. So Mao which is how my French aunt who avoided Garden of Eden. With all the seeds inside this utilized poetry—metaphor to convey his ideas. He crowds put it. Instead, I put my feet fruit it could represent the galaxy. Fruit, of course wrote in a tradition of recognizable metaphor. in my sneaks and walked to work, took can be pretty metaphorical. I was working on this DH: There is often an element of surprise in messages from nasty peeps, sorted mail, manuscript and I began to realize that I had a your work. typed a will, made copies of Hobson number of poems that dealt with food. Food has JM: You can’t engineer it consciously. Some- Jobson, then walked back home to my dogs a lot of associations for me. times you write a poem and you are surprised. A and flowers as if I’d been far away, DH: When you lived in East Cambridge you thought can come about in the writing process though it’s less than a mile to my office, wrote in a small, separate room. Now, in your that surprises you—but it rings true. I like it—it while my boss was driving to the Bronx house in Salem you have a room to write. We doesn’t happen often. When I don’t see it com- from Boston to catch a Yankees game know that Virginia Wolf talked about a writer ing—that’s a thrill. after a day trip to Martha’s Vineyard having a room of one’s own. Do you need a room DH: What is a poem? (just repeating it makes me dizzy) to write—to write well? JM: Richard Howard said to me: “A poem is a before he caught the music. It caught JM: It is interesting because there are so many made thing.” There is a very big difference between me long ago, a boomer in bed ways people work. When I am ready to work I poetry and journalism, as well as diary writing, a with the measles, Jo Stafford, Sinatra, have to be in a meditative state. I need quiet— letter, etc... A poem is the initial impulse and then Kirsten Flagstad singing arias absolute quiet. When I used to be in the East all that shaping and crafting. on neighborhood radios. If it’s good Cambridge apartment I used to put on a fan or I want it regardless in my ears something to create a low level buzz or white Life After Water each night when I water my garden, noise. Writing can be excruciating—so you cook dinner, fold laundry. Today need to eliminate the distractions and just fo- In the life before water, we were rock. when I woke I wanted a cello cus. The room I have now is wonderful because Molten. Singed. The heat was in our mouths: to play when my children go back it is a lot bigger than the little alcove that I had. it took our words away. to college to soften the darkness I am less focused now than I was then because Now we swim in the lake of vowels. I and you. and quiet. It’s August, you see, my life is different. Water is about drift and change. or would if you looked through the window DH: In an interview I read you say for you—po- The trick is to embrace what absorbs of Doonan and Graves where no one wears etry is a form of meditation. and dissolves you, let each stroke pull shoes when the boss is away—discalced JM: Yes I don’t formally meditate. But I find the shadows into light. I call it—and what I got was a white when if I am writing a poem that is going to work When you step on a fish, you take on its power. cotton tee with the Boss’s picture on it as a poem inevitably I will get into a meditative The edge of the lake is where we end. from my boss who got it by driving state where the poem comes out of my uncon- In the life after water, as if the distance was only the walk scious rather than my conscious state. That’s wind speaks with a louder voice, through the office from his desk to mine. hard to do. And since I have not been writing the sky is white with dying stars. much the last few years it is harder to get in that Only those with water in their ears – Cynthia Duda state. When I was writing regularly I knew the can hear them fall. poem was going somewhere when I didn’t know what was coming next. Originally published in Two If By Sea MIT Oceano- To have your work considered for the Lyrical send it to: DH: You went to the Columbia University graphic Institute newsletter – Archives, Summer Doug Holder, 25 School St.; Somerville, MA 02143. [email protected] MFA Program. Who did you study with there? 2000 and both appear in Mauled Illusionist. 24 SEPTEMBER 5, 2012