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Jax, an 18-month-old German Shepherd The Somerville joined the ranks after completing a 14- COA Page 13 week course with his handler, Officer Tim- othy Sullivan. Jax, along with 15 other dogs, representing police departments from all around.

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SOMERVILLE NEWS WEEKLY’S SOMERVILLE POLICE ARRESTS/CRIMES OF THE WEEK pollster and call center that ex- of Bush’s tenure was his extreme In that campaign, Romney was and provocative conservative. ecuted the poll. The poll carries effort in the losing battle to save in second place until he with- If there was a surprise in the an error rate of 3 percent. the life of Terry Schiavo. drew to endorse McCain. poll it was the poor showing of “Romney’s name recognition Walker, the governor of Iowa’s Kentucky’s Sen. Randal H. New Jersey Gov. Christopher J. and the loyalty Republicans northeast border, signaled his “Rand” Paul was the choice of Christie, who was the choice of have for their last nominee give intention to run with the New 8 percent and Texas’ Sen. R. 5 percent. him a opportunity that no one Year announcements of his Edward “Ted” Cruz (R.-Texas) Christie is coming off a very else has,” Kaplan said. “The presidential campaign team: was the choice of 7 percent. successful 2014 campaign cycle, Somerville Police Arrest Log / REAL LIFE POLICE STORIES! question is whether he will use Rick Wiley, campaign manager; There is no doubt that Paul is when he was the leader of the or let the chance pass to others.” Nicole Tieman, press secretary; gearing up for a run and the Republican Governors As- After two years of dampen- Colleen Coyle, finance direc- question is whether he can sociation, he won 31 out of 50 ing expectations, Romney— tor, as well as, other staffers: energize the people and pocket- gubernatorial races—picking spooked by Bush’s momen- Stephan Thompson, Jonathan books that supported his father up two corner offices. REAL LIFE SOMERVILLE POLICE STORIES SPD Arrest Log January 5th-12th tum—is now working to the Wetzel and Keith Gilkes. former Texas congressman Dr. Much can change in the one phones in order to put the band Wiley, a managing partner of Ronald E. Paul. year between now and the Jan. 01/06/2015 09:06:57 47 TION SPECIAL 49 on Friday January 2, 2015 at together for one more national the Mercury political consul- Paul the Elder finished third in 16, 2016 Iowa Caucuses, in 14 MARSHALL ST 01/09/2015 06:13:49 approximately 1100. tour. tancy, led the 2012 Romney vol- the 2012 Iowa caucuses, but at previous cycles many a now- KILBY ST SMITH , DAVID 151 On January 6, 2015 (victim) Over the weekend While Romney decides what unteer and ground game effort the GOP national convention, forgotten politician was dubbed DOSSANTOS , CRISTINA 14 SYCAMORE STREET LINWOOD ST came into the Somerville the victim stated that he re- Iowa poll: Romney leads na- to do, the GOP race revolves with a $180 million budget. In 23 of the state’s 28 delegates the next president in the early 1 KENDALL ST FRAM- SOMERVILLE MA OLIVARES-THONPSON , Police Department to report ceived several “800” number scent Iowa field with 21%, Bush around former Florida gov- the 2008 cycle, he was a senior voted for Paul. goings, only to have a mistress, INGHAM MA ASSAULT TO MURDER ALEXANDER a credit card fraud. The calls to his cell phone. When at 14%, Walker 10% ernor John E. “Jeb” Bush, the staffer in Rudolph W. Giuliani’s In a campaign cycle full of a foul business deal or hor- CREDIT CARD, NON- c265 S15 11 LANGMAID AVE. victim went to the Framing- he finally answered, Bank The 2012 Republican nominee choice of 14 percent, and Wis- White House run. dynastic names, the Paul’s rific debate performance bring consin Gov. Scott K. Walker, If Walker, who was the 2012 father-to-son succession is the everything to an all-stop. CARDHOLDER SI 01/07/2015 13:41:53 SOMERVILLE MA ham Police Department on of America notified him for president holds a leads a CREDIT CARD, RECEIVE 551 DESTRUCTION OF PROP- that his personal checking broad field of GOP potential polling at 10 percent. Human Events Conservative of wild card. 01/05/2015 and reported to Bush, the son of President the Year, does launch his 2016 In some ways, the 2012 Paul the STOLEN c2 ASSEMBLY ROW ERTY +$250, Officer Blue #317, that on account was being used in contenders in the Townhall/ Gravis poll conducted Jan. 5-7 George H. W. Bush and a run, it will be his fifth election Elder campaign was a hostage CREDIT CARD FRAUD GAREY , JENIFER TRESPASS c266 S120 January 1,2015, he met a Somerville, Ma.. The victim younger brother of President in eight years. In 2008, he was situation, as party mandarins OVER $250 c2 117 SYCAMORE ST 01/10/2015 22:39:10 explained that he does not among 404 registered Repub- female later identified as lican voters queried. Note: the George W. Bush, went from a elected Milwaukee County watched to see if the congress- 01/06/2015 10:49:40 ROSLINDALE MA 247 use his debit card regularly. Cristina Dos Santos on a polls were conducted using IVR stealth candidate over Thanks- Executive, 57 percent of the man would endorse Romney 341 SHOPLIFTING BY ASPOR- ELM ST Brazilian dating website, He checked his wallet and technology and weighted by giving to today’s full-blown vote, followed by governor in and keep his supporters from ARTISAN WAY TATION c26 CALLEN , JARED UOL.com. The victim drove the card was missing. The historical voting demographics. exploratory candidate. 2010, 52 percent of the vote, a turning the convention into MACINNES , CHRISTO- 01/07/2015 19:02:48 785 CONCORD TRK AR- to Kilby St. in Somerville, victim went to the Man- Although he is portrayed as Democratic-led recall election, Chicago 1968 spectacle, which PHER 26 LINGTON MA Ma. where she resides. They darin Chinese restaurant Former Massachusetts gover- a white bread patrician in the 53 percent of the vote, and re- he did, in exchange for his son press, Bush ran Florida for eight election for governor in 2014, getting a fair shot at the big 64 GIBBON STREET MED- TRULL ST DISTURBING THE PEACE then drove to the Red Roof located in Union Sq, Somer- nor W. Mitt Romney has never FORD MA MCCONVILLE , JAMES c272 S53 ville ( the card was used left the hearts and minds of years as a red-meat-movement- 52 percent of the vote. time. Hotel in Framingham where conservative cutting taxes, Former Arkansas governor Paul the Younger, himself an SHOPLIFTING BY ASPOR- ABUSE PREVENTION 01/10/2015 23:06:59 they had a date. The next there twice on January 2, Republican voters and he will hold the dominant position in holding teachers accountable Michael D. Huckabee garnered accomplished eye surgeon, in TATION c26 ORDER, VIOLAT BROADWAY day January 2, 2015 Dos 2015. The victim was able to and expanding gun rights. A the support of 9 percent. his own right, has emerged 01/06/2015 11:47:01 01/08/2015 22:07:29 MATIAS-MENDOZA , determine that Dos Santos the race for the 2016 presiden- Santos suggested they form tial nomination until the other Catholic convert, Bush is mar- Huckabee won the 2008 Iowa from his father’s shadow. With 635 29 ALFREDA used his stolen debit card to a car dealership together as candidates spin up their own ried to the daughter of a Mexi- caucuses with 34 percent of the major foreign policy address at SOMERVILLE AVE JACKSON RD 193 BROADWAY SOMER- the victim owns a tow com- make fraudulent purchases, campaigns, said Doug Kaplan, can migrant worker and speaks vote, and who finished second the Heritage Foundation and TOUSSAINT , DONNA PHILISTIN , SERGE VILLE MA pany. Dos Santos offered to because the delivery slip was the managing partner of Gravis Spanish without the effort his behind Arizona’s Sen. John S. a high-profile visits Israel and 635 SOMERVILLE AVE. 31 JACKSON RD SOMER- VCO POSSESSION OF pay for half of the dealership to her address and her cell Marketing, a Florida-based brother W. exerted. McCain III in the year’s race for Detroit, the senator has created SOMERVILLE MA VILLE MA DANGEROUS WE license. The victim agreed phone number was associat- Of course, the defining moment the White House nomination. his own persona as a thoughtful A&B WITH DANGEROUS UNLICENSED OPERA- ______and wrote her a check for ed with the order. The stolen WEAPON c26 TION OF MV c90 $400.00 (which is half the credit card was also used 01/06/2015 11:47:01 STATE HWAY TRAFFIC full amount of a dealer fee at Midnight Convenience Remembering Maurice Haddad NEW YEAR, NEW EPISODE, 635 VIOLATION 7 of $800.00 from his busi- Store located at 15 Union SOMERVILLE AVE 01/09/2015 01:22:21 ness account). It should be Sq. Somerville, Ma. where NEW ANCHOR, SPIRES , KEVIN 543 noted that the victim stated they were allowed to view SOMERVILLE NEWS SHOW 412 CAMBRIDGE ST BROADWAY he did not write the check to the security footage CAMBRIDGE MA BOUCHER , BRANDON Dos Santos, he left the “to” LICENSE SUSPENDED, OP REGISTRATION SUS- line blank. The victim then Continued to page 7 MV WITH PENDED, OP MV Dossantos arrest age dropped Dos Santos home 01/06/2015 17:33:35 SPEEDING IN VIOLA-

Somerville’s Pocket Change program Somerville Recreation News:The Skating Club of Boston SKATING ACADEMY

has teamed up with Help Around Town, Inc. to help connect young job seekers with opportunities The City’s Pocket Change program targets young adults aged 18-24 who are just entering the workforce. Help Around Town is open Basic Skills – ice skating lessons Photo by William Tauro to all residents to post and/or apply for jobs. Young adults in the Register at: Pocket Change program can identify their membership by using a http://www.skatingacademy.org HADDAD, Maurice Of Revere formerly of Lebanon on Jan 13th. special badge, and employers can give preference to applicants with [email protected] Beloved husband of Olga (Alekseeva) Mcquinn. the Pocket Change badge on their profile. Pocket Change partici- 617-78-SKATE Maurice was the proprietor of Foss Park Gas in Somerville, he was pants get alerts when new jobs become available and case manag- Register at: http://www.skatingacademy.org/register/somerville a Master Mason and member of King Solomon’s Lodge in Somer- “Somerville Neighborhood News is back for 2015 with Joe Lynch ers help them to apply and follow up. Learn more about Pocket Academy: Basic Skills Ice Skating Lessons Ages 4-99 ville. anchoring the new year kickoff show. Watch it live on Channel 3 to- Change and Help Around Town at http://www.somervillema.gov Dates01/13/2015 – 03/03/2015 Maurice was also a Past President of the Somerville Lions Club and night at 7:00 PM or go to Somerville Community Access Televison a very nice person who will be missed by many here in the city. for all the latest Somerville Neighborhood News.” The Somerville News Weekly Tuesday January 20th, 2015 7 6 Tuesday January 20th, 2015 The Somerville News Weekly The Somerville News Weekly’s Special Person Of The Week Rebekah Gewirtz Real Life Somerville Police Stories

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SPD Arrest continued alcohol emanating from his a short distance away sitting at tion and observed Mall Officer ASAP, he was only able to give person. He had also urinated the bar in another establish- in front of Mystic Avenue. He me a brief statement. I would from page 4 and defecated on the floor of ment. I approached Mr. Callen pointed to a flight of stairs note however, that although he the establishment. There were and asked him to step outside. adjacent to the building direct- was suffering from his wounds, The victim confirmed while boxes of ripped and destroyed Mr. Callen stood up and said ” ing me to the suspect’s path of he was articulate and clear in watching the footage that Dos merchandise all over the floor Yeah sure but what the fuck did flight. I made my way up the his statements: Santos did enter the store and as well. When I asked Mr. I do”. Mr. Callen began walking stairs and observed a male on The victim stated that he was make a purchase using his Thompson how he ended up at towards the door and abruptly the second floor, sitting on the in the process of backing stolen credit card. this location, he stated that he stopped saying ” Why the fuck ground and holding a shopping his truck into a driveway on The victim showed me the had taken an Uber Cab Ride do I have to go outside, I don’t bag. Marshall Street. Because of video he recorded on his cell from Downtown Boston and have to go outside, I know The individual was known to the size of his truck, and the phone and I reviewed the foot- that the driver had dropped my fucking rights”. In order me as Christopher McInnes. narrowness of the street, it was, age and knew immediately who him off in the area of Lin- to avoid an altercation inside He appeared to be bleeding to say the least, a difficult task. the suspect was. It should be wood St.. Mr. Thompson then a crowded establishment, I from the hands. Mr. McInnes Several cars were backed up on noted that on December 12, proceeded to enter the U-Haul grabbed Mr. Callen by the arm raised his hands stating ” I’m Marshall Street waiting for him 2014 I was assigned a case of (there were no signs of forced and escorted him out the door. sorry officer, I stole the stuff, to back in. One of these cars check fraud and the suspect is entry- he stated that the door Once outside, I asked Mr. Cal- I screwed up”. He also said he was operated by a man, later Cristina Dos Santos. I filed a had been unlocked) and re- len for his Identification and had injured his hand by climb- identified as David Smith, the Somerville’s Ward 6 Alderman Rebekah Gewirtz is currently the head of the Mass Public Health Association (MPHA). She’s been an active leader criminal complaint on Decem- in the ACT!! Coalition, and she and Health Care For All (HCFA) have collaborated on many projects over many years. She brings a strong mained there until the manager he stated ” Fucking cops, you ing a fence while running from defendant in this case. Appar- ber 23, 2013. showed up for work. got nothing better to do, what security. I looked inside the bag ently, Mr. Smith was perturbed strategic vision and commitment to effective action on public health. The victim informed me that he Based on Mr. Thompson’s state is this some Ferguson shit.” Mr. and observed a pair of Puma that the victim was taking too She is the immediate past Director of Government Relations and Political Action at the National Association of Social Workers, MA Chapter, was meeting with Dos Santos and the destruction of mer- Callen who was visibly in- sneakers and a J-Crew sweater. long to back his truck in and where she has served for more than eight years. She has also been an elected alderman in the City of Somerville for nine years. In her role as today to discuss the dealership chandise, he was placed under toxicated and had a very strong Both items still had their store’s began to relentlessly beep his plans. I then had him make a arrest. Unit 200, operated by odor of alcohol emanating from respective tickets attached horn in an effort to “assist” alderman she has championed public health measures, including acting as a leading proponent and co-sponsor of Somerville’s Urban Agriculture call to Dos Santos and meet at ordinance, which was the first of if its kind in Massachusetts. Officer Stanford, transported his breath was at that time told (Puma & J-crew store). him in his parking attempts. Target located at 180 Somer- Mr. Thompson to the Somer- to behave himself. Mr. Callen Mr. McInnes was placed in When the beeping didn’t work, Rebekah is a true friend of public health, understands the political and policy landscape, and has the leadership drive to advance her ward for the ville Ave, Somerville. Ma. The ville Police Station and he was refused to cooperate putting custody and transported to Smith then decided that call- citizens of Somerville. suspect showed up and was booked. Thompson is being his hands in the air and saying police headquarters in the ing the victim a “FUCKING placed under arrest the above charged with Trespassing c.266 “Hands up don’t shoot.” Mr. transport wagon. Representa- ASSHOLE” might also help mentioned charges. When the s.120 and Malicious Destruc- Callen’s antics continued and tives from Puma and J-Crew him back the truck in faster. It We here at the Somerville News Weekly salute you for everything that you do to make Somerville a better place. suspect was asked to produce Congratulations! tion of Property c.266 s. 127. began to draw a large amount were shown the items confis- didn’t. Smith then yelled out his identification, she stated that ______of attention from inside the cated from Defendant McInnes, window, “ARE YOU FUCKING she did not have an actual ID bar as well as many pedestrians both confirming they had been RETARDED”? This ques- because it was suspended. The who were walking by. Based on stolen. The total value of the tion did not sit well with the suspect was transported to Mr. Callen’s intoxicated state, stolen items was one hundred victim. The victim exited his Somerville Police Department his involvement in at least one and fifty four dollars. McInnes vehicle and approached Smith ______for booking. physical altercation, and his was charged with two counts of to explain to him that he was ______unruly behavior he was at that Shoplifting. having a difficult time backing time placed under arrest for the ______the truck in and that he would Callen arrest age 27 above mentioned offense. He appreciate if Smith would be was then transported to the sta- a little bit more patient. Smith On the above time and day, tion via the Transport Wagon. responded to his request by Mon-Fri 10am-6pm Somerville Computers I responded along with Ofc. Once there he was booked and reaching into his back seat and Sat 10am-4pm Consertos Guillen (W5) to a fight outside informed of his rights by Lt. grabbing a knife. He then exited 238 Somerville Ave Upgrades the Burren Pub. Upon arrival Campbell. his car and immediately began Network Olivares-Thonpson ______to strike at the victim with the Tel (617)666-5692 on location, I observed the arrest age 24 above mentioned defendant knife in an attempt to stab him. Tel (617)666-0448 Somerville MA 02143 Computadores who was later The victim was able to fend off the knife-wielding Smith briefly Email: Sales & Service New and Used On January 9th, 2015 at ap- identified as Mr. Jared Callen Smith arrest age 52 Sob Medida but, at some point, stumbled, [email protected] proximately 6:13 a.m., I, Officer yelling and swearing on the Para Voce fell to the ground, and was Goncalves, assigned to area sidewalk. Mr. Callen was also On Tuesday, January 6, 2015, Computers Repaired PC’s and Mac’s stabbed by Smith. East 2, along with Officer waving his arms and pointing I, Detective Paul Duffy, was By this time, according to the Khoury (East 3) were dis- towards individuals standing in assigned to Detective Unit victim, operators of the several patched to the U-Haul building front of the Burren Pub. It ap- D2 and working the 400pm- ______cars that were behind Smith’s, located at 151 peared that Mr. Cullen wanted MacInnes arrest age 1200am shift. At approximately had exited their cars and tried Linwood St. for a check condi- to go back to that establish- 5:30pm I was dispatched to 32 to help him. One of these tion, Lt. Campbell (S9) also ment but was being held back Marshall Street for a report of a Mount Vernon operators was able to get the responded. Upon our arrival, by an unidentified individual. “road rage” On January 6, 2015 at 10:50 knife out of Smith’s hand, after we were met with the reporting This individual appeared to incident which resulted in a a.m., Assembly Row Mall Secu- he had stabbed the victim, and party and general manager of be pleading with Mr. Callen stabbing. Upon arrival, I met Restaurant & Pub rity personnel called Somerville throw it as far away as he could. U-Haul. He stated that when he to leave the area which he did with the stabbing victim, who Police to report a shoplifting When this happened, Smith arrived to work, the main door upon observing our presence. was in the back of a Cataldo suspect fleeing from one of jumped back in his vehicle and of the building was unlocked, I then approached the door ambulance being given intra- their stores. The caller stated fled the scene. Shorty thereaf- 14 Broadway, Somerville, MA 02145 once he proceeded inside he man at the Foundry. This in- venous fluids by paramedics. I that one of their officers located ter, emergency response unit saw a naked male standing at dividual pointed to Mr. Callen observed a stab wound on his the suspect in the area of Mys- showed up on scene. (617) 666-3830 the main desk, this male was who was now walking away and tic Avenue and Temple Street in right arm with heavy bleeding. identified as Alexander Oliva- stated ” he punched one of the Somerville. Because of his condition, and Continued to page 14 Hours: Monday 8:00 am – 10:00 pm res Thompson. bouncers.” Myself and Officer Moments later, Patrolman Bill the paramedics insistence that Upon speaking to Mr. Thomp- Guillen then proceed after Mr. Carr and I arrived at that loca- he need to be rushed to Mas- son I noticed a heavy odor of Callen. Mr. Callen was found sachusetts General Hospital 8 Tuesday January 20th, 2015 The Somerville News Weekly The Somerville News Weekly Tuesday January 20th, 2015 9 Business Directory CARROLL The Somerville News Weekly Newstalk Shout Out continued from page 2 Instant Shoe Repair More Newstalk Shout Out take place in both the Elementary and American Fresh Brewhouse. & Jenny Center on Thursday, April (617)628-7065 SONS INC continued from page 2 School (Pre-K – Grade Six) and Ju- Guests can indulge in any or all, and 30th with an approximate return nior Senior High School from 12:30 will have a chance to vote for their time between 10:00 – 10:30 P.M. 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TELEPHONE: (617)666-8200 Fax: (617)776-5435 EMAIL: [email protected] 424 BROADWAY SOMERVILLE, MA 02145 Tuesday January 20th, 2015 The Somerville News Weekly Tuesday January 20th, 2015 11 10 The Somerville News Weekly

Beacon Hill Roll Call Somerville Public Schools Scheduled to Participate in Somerville High Girls Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Track News: Coordinated Program Review Division 2 State Relays

The Department’s Coor- development plan. Districts dinated Program Review are provided with technical will audit the following assistance from the Depart- Somerville Public Schools ment in developing a cor- Allows town moderators, after tive care live longer and more support the legislation and Denice Provost Volume 40 – Report No. 2 programs: Special Education, rective action plan. Both the consultation with local public comfortable lives with reduced sponsor it along with his or Rep January 12-16, 2015 English Learner Education, Department’s report and the By Bob Katzen safety officials and selectmen, symptoms including less pain her constituent. Other times, a D Somerville to recess and continue a town and nausea. legislator might disagree with Civil Rights, and Career/ corrective action plan are State House meeting at a future time, date PATIENTS’ RIGHTS (H 3804) the bill proposed by a citizen but Vocational Technical Educa- public information and will THE HOUSE AND SENATE: Room 473B and place because of a weather- – Requires Bay State inpatient will file it anyway as a courtesy. tion. After reviewing school be available to the public Gov. Deval Patrick was very Boston, MA 02133 related or public safety emer- mental health facilities to In those cases, the bill is listed as busy on Beacon Hill before he district procedures for these upon request. Program gency. The bill also repeals the provide reasonable daily access being filed “by request” — indi- Phone: 617-722-2263 left office and signed several programs, a Department Review Final Reports are current law that requires the to the outdoors in a man- cating that he or she is doing so bills that were approved by the moderator to be present at the ner consistent with a patient’s at the request of the citizen and team will make its onsite also available on the Depart- Legislature in the waning days of physical location of the town clinical condition and safety as does not necessarily support it. visit, during which it will ment’s website at http://www. the 2014 session. The new laws meeting in order to declare the determined by the treating clini- Citizens who are interested in Somerville, MA – Superinten- review records, interview doe.mass.edu/pqa/review/ include the following: recess. cian. The Department of Mental filing legislation should contact dent of Schools, Tony Pier- REPORT DRIVERS WITH administrators, teachers and cpr/reports/. Supporters cited the example of Health would issue regulations their own or any other represen- SUSPENDED OR REVOKED antozzi, was informed by the paraprofessional staff, survey Any member of the public the town of Georgetown, which defining what constitutes rea- tative or senator. LICENSES (H 4521) – Requires Department of Elementary and had to postpone its town meet- sonable access. PATRICK TO MIT, COAKLEY parents and observe instruc- may request to be inter- the Registry of Motor Vehicles Secondary Education (Depart- ing during Hurricane Sunday Supporters said this will ensure TO HARVARD – The Massa- tional spaces. After the onsite viewed by telephone by a to notify the local police depart- ment) of an upcoming but could only legally do so if that these patients get outdoors chusetts Institute of Technology visit, the Department team member of the Department’s ment when the driver’s license Coordinated Program Review the moderator actually braved and are not stuck inside. They announced that former Gov. of a local resident is suspended will prepare a report for the visiting team. Those wishing the hurricane and went to the noted that fresh air has been Patrick will be a visiting fellow that will be taking place this By Charles O’Rourke or revoked. The notification is superintendent and school to be interviewed should call location of the meeting. They shown to have a therapeutic ef- at the school’s Innovation Initia- school year. only required when the offense said this is unnecessary and fect on patients. tive. Harvard University’s Insti- committee, with detailed the superintendent’s office at Christine Barber is a specific crime committed by The Somerville High Girls Track Team dangerous. MAKE MATERNITY LEAVE tute of Politics (IOP) at the John findings for each program. (617) 625-6600, ext. 6006 no Rep the offender including vehicular As part of this Coordinated STERILIZE MUSICAL IN- GENDER-NEUTRAL (S 865) – F. Kennedy School of Govern- Using a scale of ratings rang- later than January 30, 2015 to competed in the Division 2 State Relays homicide and drunken driving, Program Review, Depart- D Medford-Somerville STRUMENTS (H 4384) – Gives Changes the state’s female-only ment revealed that outgoing At- on Sunday January 11, 2015. The High- and if the person is a habitual ment staff will visit the ing from “Commendable” to leave their name and phone State House local cities and towns the choice maternity leave law to a gender- torney General Martha Coakley lander Shot Put relay Team of Gabrielle traffic offender or poses an im- “Not Implemented,” the re- number, or they may call the Room 472 to opt into a law requiring that neutral one. The law gives has been selected as one of five Somerville Public Schools mediate threat to public safety. Etienne, Iesha Guerrier and Brenda schools inform parents of chil- parents of a newborn or adopted 2015 IOP Spring Resident Fel- during the week of March 9, port will rate the implemen- Department of Elementary Included in the notification Nguyen finished in 5th place. Gabby dren who are using a borrowed child eight weeks off, with or lows. The IOP was established in tation of each requirement and Secondary Education at would be the offender’s name, 2015. Such visits are routine- wind instrument that while the without pay at the discretion 1966 as a memorial to President reviewed by the Department. (781) 338-3735. A member threw 33’0″, Iesha threw 27’3″ , and address, license plate number, ly conducted by the Depart- instrument has been sanitized, of the employer, and the right Kennedy and aims to inspire, Brenda 26’9″. All of these throws were type of car and driving record. ment to satisfy Federal and Where requirements are of the visiting team will con- parents have the option to also to return to their job after that motivate and encourage under- either a personal best or was very close to Supporters said this would found not implemented or tact each person desiring an have it sterilized to eradicate all period. graduates to consider careers in State requirements for the enable local police to spot and a personal best. microbial life within the instru- Supporters said this would bring politics and public service. periodic review of specific only partially implemented, interview within two weeks track drivers who are driving This Thursday, January 15th, the High- ment. The school would arrange this law into the current century. According to an MIT press the district must propose to after the completion of the without a license. They noted education programs and to have the instrument steril- They noted it is outrageous that release, the Innovation Initiative the Department corrective onsite visit. If an individual is landers will face defending GBL Champi- this could prevent injuries and services in schools through- ized but the parent would be coverage is currently reserved provides “formal cross-campus on Malden HS at 6:30 in the Fieldhouse. even save lives. out the Commonwealth. The action to bring those areas not comfortable communi- required to pay the cost. The law for women. organization and a correspond- On Saturday January 17th, the Highland- WINE SALES (H 4571)- Re- into compliance with statutes cating in English or requires would only take effect in cities ALSO UP ON BEACON HILL ing set of programs expanding Department is reviewing sev- instates a law allowing small ers travel to Rhode Island to compete in or towns that choose to adopt BAKER TEMPORARILY BANS the Institute’s capacity to con- eral programs during a single and regulations. Districts some other accommodation, farmer wineries and cider mak- the East Coast Invitational. it. Wind instruments include NEW STATE REGS – Gov. tribute to global innovation. It and schools are encour- the Department will make ers in the Bay State to continue visit in order to use Depart- the flute, piccolo, clarinet, oboe, Charlie Baker announced a aims to enhance MIT’s ‘innova- aged to incorporate the arrangements to communi- to sell their products directly to ment and school staff’s time Timoty Toomey trumpet and trombone. temporary ban until March 31 tion infrastructure’ by accelerat- restaurants and liquor stores. most efficiently and to en- corrective action into their cate appropriately with that Rep The measure has been proposed on any new state regulations ing the process for moving basic This law was repealed by a sec- district and school improve- individual. for several years but has never except for ones that are essential research out of the lab and into courage strong connections D Cambridge-Somerville tion of a separate law approved made it through the entire legis- for public health and safety or the market.” The release notes among the programs. ment plans and professional State House in July 2013 that ended the ban lative process until this year. In ones that repeal current onerous that in layman’s terms, this Room 238 on direct shipments of out-of- past years, some versions of the regulations. This ban comes on means creating partnerships Boston, MA 02133 state wine to Massachusetts bill were stricter and would have the heels of the Baker Admin- among academia, industry and Phone: 617-722-2380 customers. Legislative leaders CONSTRUCTION TO BEGIN ON SOMERVILLE The Somerville News Weekly Now has a required all schools that opt into istration’s recently announced government. say the repeal was unintentional Fax: 617-626-0668 the law to sterilize each wind in- hiring freeze in the executive Patrick will have formal office and an oversight. BRIDGES IN PREPARATION FOR GLX “Drive-thru” on the Run at Email:Timothy.Toomey@ strument and also pay the cost. branch of state government. hours and is expected to make Supporters said that without mahouse.gov Supporters of the tougher ver- During the gubernatorial regular appearances at campus Union Square Gulf Service Station this fix, these farmers would be sion point to studies showing campaign, Baker said that the events and seminars. When you’re on the run and need a Somerville News Week- required to sell only through that bacteria that cause strep regulatory environment in Mas- As a Resident Fellow, Coakley third-party distributors who ly simply drive into the heart of Union Square at Union and staph infections can thrive sachusetts is one of the factors will interact with students, might not even be willing to get Square Gulf Service Station thats located next to the old for months inside the instru- routinely cited by businesses develop and lead weekly study involved in the low-volume sales ment. as making it a difficult state in groups and have many oppor- Union Square Post Office and simply ask for your “Somer- of these items. Supporters of the local option which to start or grow a busi- tunities to participate in the Bridges at School St., Medford St., Ball Sq. to undergo construction to make way for new ville News Weekly Print Edition Newspaper” with a friendly TAX EXEMPTIONS OFFERED version argued it is a reasonable ness. intellectual life of the Harvard Green Line stops. Intermittent lane, sidewalk closures may apply. smile! BY LOCAL COMMUNITIES compromise and noted there “WRITE YOUR OWN LAW”- community. SOMERVILLE – The Green Line is coming! The Green Line is coming! Beginning in Janu- (H 4553) – Requires all cit- And don’t forget to get you vehicle “Inspection Sticker!” is no proof anyone has ever Friday, January 16, at 5 p.m. was FORMER STATE SEN. DICK ary 2015, necessary repair work will begin at rail bridges throughout the City to make way ies and towns to submit to the While you’re sitting back reading your Somerville News contracted an infection from a the deadline for legislators and MOORE MAY JOIN OBAMA for the impending Green Line Extension project (GLX), which will bring six new rail stops state a list of all the exemptions, musical instrument. citizens to file legislation for ADMINISTRATION – The to Somerville. Weekly for a few relaxing minutes the good people of Union deferrals or other reductions EXPAND PALLIATIVE CARE consideration during the 2015- resignation of Christie Hager, Starting on Jan. 19 and continuing through May 2015, construction on the Broadway Bridge Square Gulf Service Station will inspect your vehicle and from locally assessed taxes that (H 4520) – Establishes a State 2016 legislative session. The the previous regional director in Ball Sq. will require the closure of the southbound vehicle and bicycle travel lane as well have you on your way within minutes! Patricia D. Jehlen are available to individuals in Advisory Council on Palliative deadline, however, is not set in of U.S. Department of Health as the sidewalk for pedestrians in order to construct a temporary utility bridge. Two-way Senator that community. The state would Care and Quality of Life and a stone as many late-filed bills are and Human Services (HHS), vehicle travel will still be accommodated, in narrower lanes, during this time and all users D Somerville then compile a complete list of Palliative Care Consumer and admitted to the Legislature fol- has left an opening that ex-Sen. are advised to use caution and to follow posted signage and detours, particularly during high Next to the Old Union Square Post Office State House what each city and town offers. Professional Information and lowing the deadline but the vast Dick Moore (D-Uxbridge) has travel times in the morning and evening. Currently, the state only tracks Room 513 Education Program. majority of proposals are filed by applied to fill. Moore, formerly Work is already underway in Union Sq. for the spur stop and full Green Line station to be these tax exemptions and defer- Boston, MA 02133 Supporters said the law will January 16. a powerful part of the Senate constructed on Prospect St. near the intersection with Somerville Ave. Additional work sites rals if they are reimbursed by Phone: 617-722-1578 expand awareness of pallia- Massachusetts offers citizens the leadership team, was defeated in will include the School St. Bridge, the Medford St. Bridge in Gilman Sq., and the Broadway the state. Fax: 617-722-1117 tive care services and access to “right of free petition” — the his re-election bid in November Bridge in Ball Sq. near the intersection with Boston Ave. Supporters said this will ensure this system of patient-centered, power to propose their own by GOP Sen. Ryan Fattman. The A full schedule including work dates, potential impacts, and other information can always that there is oversight and family-focused care for those legislation. A citizen’s proposal director is appointed by Presi- be found at http://www.somervillema.gov/alerts/detours-and-construction-updates, or tracking of all these programs fighting cancer and other must be filed in conjunction dent Barack Obama. by calling 311. Residents and businesses in these areas will be notified if and when street whether their costs are reim- deadly illnesses. They noted that with a representative or sena- closures or other disruptions may be expected. To sign up for City alerts, visit http://www. bursed by the state or not. patients who receive pallia- tor. Sometimes a legislator will somervillema.gov. TOWN MEETINGS (S 2121) – Continued to page 32 12 Tuesday January 20th, 2015 The Somerville News Weekly The Somerville News Weekly Tuesday January 20th, 2015 13

All centers will be closed on connect with other men in the Please contact Senior Project will remain closed on Mondays Somerville Monday, January 19th due to community? Join our men’s Manager, Janine Lotti at 617- until further notice. Check Out Real Life Somerville Police Stories www.TheSomervilleNewsweekly.com Council on the holiday. group where you can connect 625-6600 Ext. 2321 or JLotti@ STAY ACTIVE The SCOA is NO LONGER with old friends and make new Somervillema.gov if you have Weekly Exercise Class Schedule Aging excepting applications for free ones. All men 55 and over are any questions or require ad- Holland = (H) Ralph & Jenny = smoke alarms / carbon monox- welcome. Come chat about ditional information. (RJ) Cross Street = (C) Calendar ide detectors what is on your mind! If you The Moonlighters – Meets ev- Mondays: It is the hope of both the have any questions or require ery Monday at 10:30 A.M. and Wii Bowling, noon, Free. (H) of Events Somerville Fire Department additional information, please runs September through June. Fit 4 Life* Group C, 1:00 P.M. and the Somerville Council give us a call at 617-625-6600 Led by Somerville Youth Arts (H) Gold’s Gym Somerville OPEN 24/7 (617) 625-9566 on Aging that we will receive Ext. 2300. Coordinator, Jimmy DelPonte, Tuesdays: the grant again in the future. If Caregiver Support Group – the Moonlighters are an older Strengthening, 9:15 A.M., $3 you would like your name put Meets the third Tuesday of each version of the SunSetters. If you per class (H) on a waiting list should this month from 6:00 to 7:30 P.M. like to sing then this group is Dalcroze Eurhythmics, $2.00, grant be received again, please Our Social Worker, Natasha for you. Sometimes taking their 1:00 P.M., (H) contact Maureen Bastardi at the Naim, facilitates this group. Are skills on the road and this year LBT Fit 4 Life*, 6:00 P.M., (H) Somerville Council on Aging at you caring for a parent, relative, The Moonlighters will be per- Wednesdays: 617-625-6600, extension 2316. spouse or close friend? Feel- forming with the Powers School Fit 4 Life* Group A, 8:45 A.M The Tuesday, January 27th lun- ing isolated or overwhelmed? of Music for a Holiday Concert (H) cheon at the Highlander Café is You are not alone! Come share in December. Contact our main Fit 4 Life* Group B, 9:00 A.M. SAVE THE DATE SOLD OUT. your experience and practical office at 617-625-6600 Ext. 2300 (H) Free Hearing Screening – The trip scheduled to Wild- support. Open to all and new if you should require additional Fit 4 Life* Group C, Noon (H) Thursday, January 29th from wood, NJ on May 11th – 15th is members are always welcome. information. Bowling @ Flatbreads, 1:00 11:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. – At SOLD OUT If you are interested in joining, Brain Games – Meets the first P.M., $10/week for shoes and Our Holland Street Center will have any questions or require Tuesday of each month start- dues 14 McGrath Hwy, Twin City Plaza, Somerville, MA 02143, Email: [email protected] Gym our Ralph & Jenny Center be serving lunch on Monday, additional information please ing at 10:00 A.M. This group Zumba for All, 5:15 P.M., $3 per Hours Mon – Sun: 24 hours, Kids Club Hours Mon – Fri: 4:00pm – 8:30pm Sat – Sun: Closed located at 9 New Washington Street (2nd floor) – Available Thursday & Fridays only until call 617-625-6600 Ext. 2300 and is facilitated by our volunteers class (H) to all Somerville Seniors by ap- further notice. ask to speak to Suzanne. Eileen Jones & Jan Ciganelli. Thursdays: pointment only – The screening LGBT EVENTS Veterans Group – Meets the Engaging as a group in brain Strengthening, 9:30 A.M., $3 provided by Mass Audiology LGBT Monthly Lunch – Mon- third Monday of each month healthy activities. Proven that per class (RJ) will include hearing screen- day, – February 9th, 11:30 from 9:30 to 10:30 A.M. Our keeping the mind active can LBT Fit 4 Life*, 6:00 P.M. A.M., Somerville Cambridge Social Worker, Suzanne Norton, actually reverse the signs of ag- Fridays: The Somerville News Weekly on the ing, hearing aide cleanings and changing hearing aide batter- Elder Services will provide a facilitates this group. Are you ing and improve memory and Fit 4 Life* Group A, 8:45 A.M. Richard G. Di Girolamo Run at Angelina’s Authentic Italian ies. Space is limited so please hot or cold lunch – suggested a veteran? The Veterans Group cognitive functioning. Contact Fit 4 Life* Group B, 9:00 A.M. Pizzeria contact Kim Moss at either the contribution of $2.00 – RSVP is the perfect opportunity to the main office at 617-625-6600 *All Fit 4 Life classes are $10/ Ralph & Jenny Center, 617- required no later than 2:30 P.M. socialize, have solidarity, to Ext. 2300 to sign up! month and require pre-regis- Anne M. Vigorito 666-5223 or 617-625-6600, Ext. Thursday, February 5th. This reminisce and to meet other *All these groups meet at our tration. 2300. event happens the 2nd Monday veterans. If you are interested or Holland Street Center located at UPCOMING SCHEDULE Washington, D.C. Patriotic / of every month excluding City require additional information, 167 Holland Street Holland = (H) Ralph & Jenny = Americana Tour – Thursday, Holidays and snow emergen- please call 617-625-6600 Ext. GROUP INFORMATION (RJ) Cross Street = (C) ATTORNEYS-AT-LAW April 30th to Sunday, May cies. 2300 and ask for Suzanne. English Conversations – Meets Monday, January 12th 3rd – Visit Historic Washing- LGBT Advisory Group – Our Low Vision Support Group every Tuesday & Wednesday at 9:30 Veterans Group (H) ton, D.C., WWII Memorial, next Advisory Group meeting – Meets the second (2nd) 10:00 A.M. to 11:30 A.M. at our 11:30 Lunch (H) Arlington Cemetary, Vietnam, will be on Monday, February Tuesday of each month from Cross Street Center located at Tuesday, January 13th Korea, Iwo Jima, FDR, Lin- 9th at 4:30 P.M. We are looking 10:30 to 11:30 A.M. Our Social 165 Broadway. Sandy Francis, 10:00 English Conversation (C) coln and Jefferson Memorials. for new members and would Worker, Suzanne Norton, our Cross Street Center Volun- 10:00 Scarves for Soldiers (RJ) Illuminated night tour of the love to have you as part of our facilitates this group. Do you teer, facilitates this group. No 10:00 Cards (RJ) monuments and many many group. This group meets the know someone who has trouble books, no tests, no stress – just 10:30 Low Vision Group (H) more stops. Trip includes: 2nd Monday of every month seeing? Do you have low vi- a great group of older adults 11:30 Lunch (RJ, C) professional tour director, hotal excluding City Holidays and sion? Join our Low Vision from all over the world who 12:00 Computer tutorial with accommodations, transporta- snow emergencies. Support Group for educational help each other to listen, speak Norbert (by appointment only) tion, 3 breakfasts, 1 luncheon, LGBT Dinner & Movie –There and informative information and learn English. (H) 2 dinners, including dinner is no LGBT Dinner & Movie and peer support in a confiden- CENTER LOCATIONS, 12:45 Bingo (RJ) theatre, admission to Wash- night in January because the tial environment. Lunch and TIMES & SCHEDULES Wednesday, January 14th ington touring, including tour 3rd Monday falls on a City transportation may be available Welcome to our centers! Every- 10:00 English Conversation (C) mobile transportation, tax & Holiday – MLK Day. This event on request. Please call Suzanne one 55+ is encouraged to join 11:30 Lunch (RJ, C) gratuity. $589.- double or triple happens the 3rd Monday of at 617-625-6600 Ext. 2300 if us for fitness, culture, films, 12:45 Bingo (RJ) Criminal Defense occupancy, $749.- single oc- every month excluding City you are interested in attending, lunch and Bingo. Our centers 1:00 Whist (H) Stop in at Angelina’s in Somerville and pick cupancy, deposit of $150.- per Holidays and snow emergen- have any questions or require are open to everyone from 1:00 Bowling at Flatbreads cies. additional information. Somerville and sur- Thursday, January 15th Civil Litigation up your free copy of the Somerville News person with the final payment *If you require additional Current Events Group – Meets rounding communities. Check 10:00 Current Events Group Weekly! due on April 1st. Check in time Personal Injury information or have any ques- every Thursday from 10:00 to out our calendar and give us (H) And while you’re there try some of the will be 6:00 A.M. at the Ralph & Jenny Center on Thursday, tions regarding the LGBT 11:00 A.M. Our Social Worker a call with any questions or to 10:00 Blood Pressure Screening Somerville’s best Subs and pizzas! Family Law April 30th with an approximate Lunch, Dinner & Movie or the intern, Natasha Naim, facilitates make a reservation! 617-625- (H) While you’re sitting back reading your Real Estate Law return time between 10:00 – Advisory Group please contact this group. Join a group of your 6600 ext. 2300. Stay for lunch 10:00 Cards (RJ) Somerville News Weekly for a few relaxing 10:30 P.M. on Sunday, May 3rd. Maureen Bastardi at 617-625- peers to discuss current events. and receive free transportation. 10:00 Knitting Scarves for Zoning minutes the good people of Angelina’s will Please contact Connie at 617- 6600 Ext. 2316 or email her at Please call us at 617-625- Holland Street: located at 167 Soldiers (RJ) prepare a nice fresh sub to satisfy your crav- 625-6600, Ext. 2300. [email protected] 6600 Ext. 2300 for additional Holland Street 11:00 Computer tutorial with ings within minutes! Some exciting events in the LBT Women Fit-4-Life – Fit- information or if you have any (between Davis Square and Barbara (by appointment only) “Eat in or Take Out” coming weeks: ness and Nutrition Classes. questions. Teele Square) (H) Classes are Tuesday and Book Club – Meets the first *Monday through Friday 9:00 11:30 Lunch (H, RJ) TELEPHONE: (617)666-8200 (617)776-1240 Back by popular demand are the Holiday Inn Dances. Lunch Thursday evenings starting at Friday of each month from A.M. – 3:00 P.M. 12:45 Bingo (H, RJ) Fax: (617)776-5435 Check them out at 230 Holland Street, 6:00 P.M. $10 a month fee – 10:00 to 11:30 A.M. Senior 617-625-6600 Ext. 2300 Friday, January 16th Somerville and tell them we sent you! and dance to music provided EMAIL: [email protected] by Hank our resident DJ. All scholarships available & it just Project Manager, Janine Lotti, *Our Holland Street Center will 10:30 Brain Games (H) dances are on Mondays and might be covered under your facilitates this group. Join this be serving lunch on Monday, 11:30 Lunch (H) 424 BROADWAY from 11:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. insurance. We have available group to read and discuss a Thursday & Fridays only until 12:45 Bingo (H) January 26th slots and would love to have different book each month. In further notice. Monday, January 19th SOMERVILLE, MA 02145 February 23rd you. If you have any questions most cases, copies of the book Cross Street Center: located at ALL CENTERS CLOSED March 23rd or require additional informa- are available in the COA office. 165 Broadway​ MLK JR. DAY April 13th tion, please contact our Health Contact Janine at 617-625-6600 (East Somerville) Tuesday, January 20th May 18th & Wellness Coordinator, Chris Ext. 2321 or JLotti@Somervil- Tuesday & Wednesday 10:00 10:00 English Conversation (C) June 29th Kowaleski at 617-625-6600 Ext. lema.gov if you require addi- A.M. – 1:00 P.M. 10:00 Scarves for Soldiers (RJ) A $15.00 fee is required along 2300. tional information. 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Real Life Somerville civil disobedience has the conspiracy. The individuals Police Stories legal right to trespass on a who were arraigned on these roadway with the intention charges are: Continued from page 7 of blocking traffic, let alone · Ana Cancino, of the South ______a major highway such as 93 End, Before the victim was taken during the morning com- · Jackson Chan, of the Back away to MGH, he told me mute.” Bay, the man who stabbed him Authorities say the activities · Sabrina Ghaus, of Dorches- was white, in his 50’s, about of these individuals resulted ter, 5’10-6’00 tall, 180-200lbs, Eighteen People Arraigned in all southbound vehicles · Nancy Griffin, of Brighton, wearing all dark green In Somerville District Court being stopped or slowed · Johannes Huessy, of Rox- clothes. He also stated to Congratulations to the Lady Highlander’s girls team with their first win of the season. It was a double win , as the team also won with wel- In Connection With Alleg- down for several hours. Au- bury, me, “this guy was trying to coming back Junior Captain Brooke Metivier Who played in her first game tonight after recovering from recent surgery. edly Blocking Traffic On thorities say that on numer- · Kendra Jae, of Jamaica Somerville Looking to Hire kill me…he had a crazy look Playing Malden in Malden, although it was a low scoring game, the team brought home their first win of the season. FinalScore 35-31 Interstate 93 In Medford ous occasions they asked the Plain, More Crossing Guards and he kept stabbing and In order players name and i’m going to put with your senior junior sophomore. First Pic Jr.Fwd. C. #24 Brooke Metivier, 2nd pic Sr. Fwd. individuals to leave the area · Mallory Kaczmarek, of slashing at me.. thank God C. #15 Alyssa Hachey Jr. Fwd. #12 Tamika Michel, 3rdpic Fr. G. #5 Melina Pimentel Jr. Fwd. #24 Brooke Metivier, Middlesex District Attorney but the individuals refused. Roxbury, The City of Somerville seeks that guy (WITNESS) got the 4th Pic Jr. #24 Brooke Metivier Sr. G. #10 Haley Rao Marian Ryan has announced After using equipment to · Jacquelyn Lemus, of East qualified candidates to work knife away from him…”. that 18 people have been separate those individuals Boston, as a Crossing Guard for the While I was interviewing the arraigned on charges in who were part of the “hu- · Diana Mai, of Allston, current school year. Morn- victim, I learned that a wit- connection with allegedly man chain,” law enforce- · Monica Majewski, of ing shift is 7:30 AM – 8:30 ness had made note of the blocking four lanes of south- ment officers transported Dorchester, AM; afternoon shift is 2:30 plate number of the suspect’s bound traffic this the suspects to the Medford · Thu Nguyen, of Jamaica PM – 3:15 PM. Assignments vehicle-MA REG 111GJ2, morning on Interstate 93 in State Police Barracks to be Plain, to specific work sites will a green Ford Explorer. A Medford. processed. This afternoon, · Katharine Seitz, of be determined. Must pass RMV check was run of this Authorities say that at ap- 18 suspects were arraigned Dorchester, a pre-employment CORI plate and it came back to proximately 7:30 a.m., police on charges in Somerville · Kathryn Selcraig, of and drug screen. Salary is David Smith of Sycamore received a phone call that a District Court. Judge Mau- Somerville, and, $33.00 per day for working Street, Somerville. Several group of people had gath- rice Flynn ordered the de- · David Voutour, of Somer- both morning and afternoon SPD units responded there ered at Interstate 93 in the fendants to return for a next ville. shifts. and located this vehicle, vicinity of Exit 30, near the court hearing on Tuesday, The Assistant District At- as well as David Smith, in The Somerville Police Department Welcomed a New Police Officer This Week Century Bank building in February 20. torney assigned to this case Applications must be sub- front of Sycamore Street. Medford. When State Police Of the 18 suspects arrested is Mary F. P. O’Neill. The mitted to and are available Officer Soares observed that arrived they saw a crowd in this incident today one case was investigated by at the City Hall Personnel David Smith had large blood of people on the highway is charged with a count of Massachusetts State Police, Office, 93 Highland Avenue, stains on his green jeans and and they requested that the carrying a weapon. He is Medford Police Depart- Somerville MA 02143. You noticed that, although the individuals leave the area Andrew Murray of Byfield, ment, and Somerville Police can also fax (617-666-4426) temperature was hovering but that the individuals al- who faces charges of carry- Department. Medford and or email resume to: em- around 12 degrees, Smith legedly refused. In addition, ing a dangerous weapon (an Somerville Fire Depart- ployment_opportunities@ had taken OFF his green, State Police encountered a expandable baton), disor- ments provided assistance somervillema.gov or to the blood-soaked hoodie and “human chain” of apparent derly conduct, trespassing, on the scene in separating Somerville Police Safety was carrying it. Subsequent- protesters who were linked and conspiracy. individuals who allegedly Officer: ssylvester@police. ly, Sgt. Scott Whalen con- together with PVC pipes, Three other defendants face were linked together. ducted a “show-up” where somerville.ma.us metal chains, ropes, and three charges and those ______the witness, who had pried ______carabineers, which prevent- individuals are: Benjamin the knife from Smith’s hands ed law enforcement from Woods of Jamaica Plain, Ian and copied down his plate separating members of the Trefethen of Hyde Park, and number, positively identi- group. Jessica Lowell of Arlington. fied David Smith as the man “While we respect the right They face charges of disor- who had stabbed the victim. of individuals to protest, this derly conduct, trespassing, After learning this, I asked action jeopardized public and conspiracy. Sgt. Whalen to place Da- safety,” said District Attor- 14 suspects face four charges vid Smith under arrest for ney Ryan. “This incident was in connection with allegedly Armed Assault with intent more than an exercise of free being part of the “human to Murder. speech; someone protesting chain” and reportedly block- or someone driving a vehicle ing traffic. The charges are could have been seriously resisting arrest, disorderly Continued to page 22 injured. No one involved in conduct, trespassing, and

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Although the training is sponsored by the Boston Police Department, through their K-9 headquarters in Jamaica Plain, training took place all over the state. According to Officer Sullivan: The class is physically demanding, and if you don’t end up bruising or spraining something, you’re probably not doing it right. Train- ing isn’t done sitting at a desk. It’s done outside and in all sorts of weather. I remember being in Middleton and receiving an emergency alert on my phone, indicating we were in a “flash flood zone.” I laughed, got out of the cruiser with my rubber boots and rain gear on, and made my way out into the field to lay a track for Jax. In the beginning, he was totally dependent on me, but as the training program progressed, I was dependent on him. Trusting Jax’s instincts and abilities is what will make us a successful team. Chief Fallon would especially like to thank the Boston Police Department for training Jax, and Steve Kelley of P.T. Kelley for putting aside all work and donating his services to immediately construct a shelter for Jax.

Finally, Chief Fallon would like to thank Doctors Adam Parker and John Bujalski, of Porter Square Veterinarian, for their unwavering support of the Department’s K-9 program, and for donating their services to care for our K-9 partners. 16 Tuesday January 20th, 2015 The Somerville News Weekly The Somerville News Weekly Tuesday January 20th, 2015 17

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The new zoning “Our community has set ambi- o Incentivizes infill and rede- nesses (chains) and big-box • Harnesses the demand for codifies the community’s pri- tious goals for itself—more velopment projects to assist stores (retail over 10,000 residential housing to redevel- orities including an expansion housing, more jobs, and more in funding City programs to square feet) by special permit. op underutilized areas of the of inclusionary (affordable) tax-paying businesses all in a produce affordable housing in Arts & Creative Economy city as new neighborhoods. housing, preservation of neigh- way that still feels like home. existing neighborhoods. • Work and creative space Implements standards for new, borhood character, zoning for In short: building more of o Adjusts calculations so that a o Requires new buildings developer-built streets, open Alex Capobianco of Benoit Real Estate arts and creative economy, and our community,” said Mayor proportion of affordable hous- in certain districts (includ- space, and other infrastructure streamlined permitting for Curtatone. “This proposed ing is priced for middle income ing Brickbottom, InnerBelt, in transformational areas. 39 Davis Square, Somerville MA small, independently owned overhaul supports that goal by households, without decreas- most of Boynton Yards) to set • Requires the commercial/ Real Estate Sales Agent / Consultant businesses. making it easier for families ing the rate units are produced aside 5% of gross floor area as residential development mix [email protected] The introduction of the ordi- to grow in and stay in their for low and moderate income leasable arts and creative use called for by SomerVision. nance follows three years of homes without facing red tape households. spaces. 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This past making development even • Increases the diversity of at home and not just in certain of existing and future MBTA summer, city staff led 12 topic- more transparent and pre- housing types, unit size, and districts by permitting creative transit stations. based public zoning workshops dictable, so we can build the price points by promoting a studios in the Neighborhood • Coordinates zoning with the to seek community input into homes, offices, open space and range of building types permit- Residence districts. community-driven neighbor- key zoning provisions. With more that we need.” ted in each district. • Work/Live Artist housing hood planning of Somerville an ordinance now submitted, “Our current zoning ordi- • Promotes the development of o Permits certified artists to by Design. 18 Tuesday January 20th, 2015 The Somerville News Weekly The Somerville News Weekly Tuesday January 20th, 2015 19

Here’s this Week’s Village Idiots of The Week” Choice and You Decide! SOMERVILLE’S MLK DAY CEREMONY The Somerville Annual MLK Day ceremony included live entertainment,American Red Cross Blood Drive and much more.

This week’s “Village Idiot” candidates are those morons who were arrested for stopping traffic on I-93 on the area of the Medford/Somer- ville line and arraigned in Somerville District Court this past week. This stunt caused a commuter’s nightmare for thousands of people making them late for work and detouring ambulances to alternate medical facility’s endangering their patient’s lives. All this because they decided to handcuff themselves to each other through barrels filled with concrete!

The candidates are:

Ana Cancino, of the South End Jackson Chan, 22, of Back Bay... Sabrina Ghaus, 22, of Dorchester Nancy Griffin, 47, of Brighton Johannes Huessy, 33, of Roxbury Kendra Jae, 25, of Jamaica Plain SOMERVILLE – Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone, the Somerville Office of Commissions and the Somerville Public Schools held its annual Martin Mallory Kaczmarek, 29, of Roxbury Luther King, Jr. Celebration event, entitled, “Music: Our MLK Jr. Dream by Song” this past Monday, Jan. 19, in observance of national Martin Jacquelyn Lemus, 24, of East Boston Luther King Day. Diana Mai, 25, of Allston The 2015 event was held at the East Somerville Community School auditorium (50 Cross St.) at 11 a.m., and included performances by the Monica Majewski, 25, of Dorchester Somerville High School World Percussion Ensemble, El Sistema Somerville Youth Orchestra, MLK Jr. Somerville Interfaith Choir, SheBoom, Thu Nguyen, 23, of Jamaica Plain the Center for Arabic Culture Children’s Choir, the Somerville High School Dance Club, and the first official appearance by Somerville’s first- Katharine Seitz, of Dorchester ever Poet Laureate, Nicole Terez Dutton. The event was free and open to the public. Kathryn Selcraig, 22, of Somerville David Voutour, 30, of Somerville The American Red Cross joined the City of Somerville and MLK Jr. Day Committee for the third annual “Day of Service” and blood drive at Three were charged with disorderly conduct, trespassing and conspiracy: the East Somerville Community School. The American Red Cross mobile unit was stationed outside of the school from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Benjamin Woods, 31, of Jamaica Plain Attendees were also encouraged to bring non-perishable food items for the event’s Food Drive for local food pantries as part of the Day of Ian Trefethen, 33, of Hyde Park Service. Jessica Lowell, 29, of Arlington The event was organized in cooperation with the City of Somerville Health and Human Services Department, Somerville Public Schools, the And one was charged with carrying a dangerous weapon (an expandable baton), disorderly conduct, trespassing and conspiracy: Somerville Human Rights Commission, the Somerville Commission for Women, Naveo Credit Union, and Winter Hill Bank. Andrew Murray, 26, of Byfield

All were arraigned at the Somerville District Court. A Letter from Somerville Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone

Sent in by our readers: today. on measurable standards, Does this group deserve to be the “Village idiots of the Week”, we don’t know who does so you decide! In Somerville, we take We know what we want so that everyone knows This news tip was sent in by our readers! pride in our culture of zoning to achieve: con- what to expect ahead of civic participation. From servation of our great time. Send Us Your Choice for This Week’s Somerville News Weekly “Village Idiot of the Week!” the days of the American residential neighborhoods, In the spirit of open gov- Who is the most deserving of that title for the world to see for any recent idiotic thing that they may have recently accomplished! Revolution to the modern enhancement of our funky ernment and innovation, Send all your “Village Idiot” candidate choices to:[email protected] or call: (617)293-2016. All calls and contacts are kept era of Somerville’s “reform squares and commercial we are “Crowd-Sourcing” strictly confidential! mayors,” our identity is main streets, and transfor- public comment on the rooted in people power – mation of industrial areas new ordinance. I invite you (The opinions and views expressed in the commentaries of The Somerville News Weekly and Boston News Group belong solely to the authors of those commentaries neighbors working togeth- into new human-scaled to browse the draft using and do not reflect the views or opinions of The Somerville News Weekly or Boston News Group, its staff or publishers) er to guide change in this neighborhoods. This is the convenient OpenCom- great city. what the grassroots-creat- ment app, where you can Today, I am proud to ed SomerVision Compre- make and share comments, announce that our open hensive Plan calls for. questions, and concerns. government movement has With community input, This draft document has finally reached the Somer- we’re rewriting the new been two years in the ville Zoning Ordinance. zoning ordinance from the making, with more than Chowder Competition at Assembly Row Somerville For four decades, we have ground up, to be transpar- 50 public meetings so far. been cleaning up and re- ent and predictable. It uses Even so, we need your The Chowdah Pot, scheduled Jan. 28 from 6-8 p.m. at American Fresh Brewhouse, will feature chow- forming the way our local everyday language, so our ideas to make sure this is der recipes from six different Assembly Row establishments. There will house government runs. Yet an residents and business- the most clear, predictable recipes from Earls Kitchen + Bar and Tony Cs, a Wood Roasted Chicken, Hatch Chili and Grilled outdated zoning code has persons can understand and user-friendly zoning Corn Chowder from Papagayo Mexican Kitchen and other twists from River Bar, Fuji and American continued to exclude our what they (and their ordinance in America. Af- Fresh Brewhouse. Guests can indulge in any or all, and will have a chance to vote for their favorite. They also can enjoy free ice residents from meaningful neighbors) can and can’t ter all, this is Somerville. cream from J.P. Licks and beverages from American Fresh. Tickets are $5 and are limited to 150 people. They participation in land use do. It includes hundreds of can be purchased at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-chowdah-pot-tickets-15155324985 and development issues. pictures, since most people Joseph Curtatone That dynamic changes are visual learners. It relies 20 Tuesday January 20th, 2015 The Somerville News Weekly The Somerville News Weekly Tuesday January 20th, 2015 21

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The Request for Proposals (RFP) may be obtained via e-mail or in person from the Purchasing Department, City Hall, 93 Highland Ave., Somerville, MA 02143 on or after Monday, January 19, 2015. Separately sealed Price and Non- Price Proposals will be received at the above office until Thursday, February 5, 2015 11:00 AM at which time sealed non-price proposals will be opened. The Purchasing Director reserves the right to reject any or all proposals if, in her sole judgment, the best interest of the City of Somerville would be served by so Man Seriously Hurt After Being Stabbed In Somerville doing.

Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan has announced that a man has suf- For information and proposal packages, please contact Orazio DeLuca, MCP- PO by e-mail [email protected] or by phone as indicated below. fered serious injuries after being stabbed in Somerville early Saturday morn- Angela Allen Purchasing Director 617-625-6600 x. 3400 ing. Somerville News Weekly (01/20/2015) At approximately 1:25 a.m., police responded to a 911 phone call report- ing a person on the ground on Broadway near the intersection of Hinkley Street. Authorities say when they arrived, they found a man suffering from CITY OF SOMERVILLE life threatening injuries and the victim was then transported to Massachusetts PURCHASING DEPARTMENT General Hospital. IFB # 15-69 The victim has been identified as a 27 year-old resident of Somerville. The City of Somerville, through the Purchasing Department invites sealed bids for: “This is an active investigation,” said District Attorney Ryan. “Evidence Fence Repairs and Installation gathered so far indicates that the victim may have been with an acquaintance An Invitation for Bid (IFB) and specifications may be obtained at the walking down the street shortly before the stabbing occurred. Anyone who Performed by local singer / songwriters in “The Loop”. This Purchasing Department, City Hall, 93 Highland Ave., Somerville, MA. 02143 may have seen something in the area of the Dunkin Donuts store on Broad- Thursday, Jan 22, 7:30-10:00 pm on or after: way early this morning is asked to come forward in order to assist in appre- Wednesday, January 21, 2015. Sealed bids will be received at the above office until: Wednesday, February 4, 2015 at 11:00 A.M. at which time sealed bids hending the person or the people responsible for this crime.” will be opened. The Purchasing Director reserves the right to reject any or Authorities say a preliminary investigation indicates that the victim was The CAMBRIDGE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA will be per- all proposals if, in her sole judgment, the best interest of the City of Somerville stabbed on Hinkley Street and that the victim then traveled on foot to Broad- forming their annual Family Concert at the Armory this Sunday, would be served by so doing. way where he collapsed on the ground. There are indications that the victim Jan. 25, 4-6 pm. was seen walking with another individual before the stabbing occurred. Don’t miss the thrill of the Orchestra Overture to Swan Lake, The contract term shall be for a period of 3 years, from 02/05/2015 through 02/04/2018. This case is being investigated by the Somerville Police Department. Anyone featuring thirteen-year-old flutist Maxime Pitchon. with information regarding this incident is asked to call Somerville Police Tickets are available at http://cambridgesymphony.org/ Prevailing Wage Rates Apply. 5% Bid Deposit Required. Department Detective Ernest Nadile at (617) 625-1600, extension 7235. The prosecutor assigned to this case is Assistant District Attorney Nicole Al- Angela M. Allen Purchasing Director 617-625-6600 x. 3400 lain. Somerville News Weekly (01/20/2015) The Somerville News Weekly Tuesday January 20th, 2015 25 24 Tuesday January 20th, 2015 The Somerville News Weekly Cooking with Jonathan By Jonathan Jolicoeur

Jonathan’s spatzle recipe cooking oil and pancetta peek into the mind of a chef. 2 cups​All purpose flour in pan. Allow fat to render, Thank You 1 tsp​Sea salt roughly 5 minutes. Increase Jonathan Jolicoeur is a chef Somerville News Weekly 2 whole​Eggs, beaten heat to medium and cook at A Tavola – an Italian res- 4 oz​Water pancetta until crispy. Re- taurant on Church Street in We Just Hit 8,000 Facebook Likes 1 tbsp​Thyme, fresh, chopped move from pan and set aside. Winchester – which focuses 1 tsp​Black pepper, freshly Add your onions and cook on “farm to table” style of Thank You Somerville! cracked until the onion starts to cooking. Jonathan was born Mix flour, salt, thyme and caramelize, turning golden in Somerville, lives in Wo- pepper in a medium-sized brown. Sprinkle onions burn and has a degree from bowl. Add eggs and mix until with flour and cook for 2-3 Le Cordon Bleu College of incorporated. Slowly pour in minutes. Slowly whisk in the Culinary Arts. water as needed until dough milk until the milk begins to is light, smooth and firm. bubble and thicken. Gradu- Set aside for 10 minutes. ally sprinkle your gruyere Meanwhile, place a large pot cheese into the mixture until full of salted water over high fully incorporated. Season heat and allow to come to a with sea salt and freshly In this weekly culinary 1 tsp​Salt boil. Push dough through cracked pepper. Toss spatzle column, I will be focusing on 1 whole​Egg,beaten the holes of a metal colander in enough sauce to fully coat. one dish – giving the reader 2 oz​Water directly into the boiling wa- Sprinkle with crispy pancetta a quick history of the dish, Mix flour and salt in a me- ter. If the dough is too firm and chives. Serve warm and the classical preparation of it, dium-sized bowl. Add eggs it can be pushed through a enjoy. and of course, my own spin and mix until incorporated. ricer. Once noodles start to Whether you choose to on the classic Slowly pour in water as float, remove them from the prepare the classic, my twist This week I have chosen needed until dough is light, water with a slotted spoon. or your own interpretation, to cover spatzle – which smooth and firm. Set aside Serve room temp with your remember that food is about translates to English as “little for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, favorite sauces. bringing people together sparrows” from the German place a large pot full of salted Jonathan’s spatzle sauce and that the act of cooking is dialect of Swabian. Spatzle water over high heat and 8 oz​Pancetta, ½ in dice about caring and as long as are a soft egg noodle that allow to come to a boil. Push 1 whole​Onion, sliced your heart is in the dish you can be found throughout dough through the holes of 1 cup​Whole milk prepare, the people you are Central Europe, specifically a metal colander directly 1 tbsp​All purpose flour cooking for will appreciate it in the cuisines of Germany, into the boiling water. If the ½ cup​Gruyere cheese, shred- (and you). Austria, Switzerland and dough is too firm it can be ded If you have any questions for Hungary. This first mention pushed through a ricer. Once 1 tbsp​Chives, minced me or would like to see me of spatzle in history can be noodles start to float, remove 1 tsp​Cooking oil cover any particular dish in found in documents dating them from the water with a to taste​Sea salt, freshly this column, feel free to write back to 1725. slotted spoon. Serve room cracked black pepper me, care of this publication. Traditional spatzle recipe temp with your favorite Warm a large saute pan over From my kitchen to yours, it 1 cup​All purpose flour sauces. low-medium heat. Place is my pleasure to give you a C. B. Scoops Welcome to Psychic View Points Medford Town & Country Congratulations to SHS High- Over 30 Years Experience lander Gabrielle Etienne Ask About Our Guaranteed One Week Installations Bathrooms FirstLic# 075263 GE AUTO REPAIR MECANICA EM GERAL O Ge e Joia! * Insured 781.831.1034 631 Somerville Avenue Somerville MA 02143 (781)789-7346 GREEN CAB & YELLOW CAB OF SOMERVILLE

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Four New York Individuals Arrested; Tickets advertised via Craigslist On Thursday, January 15, 2015, Somerville Police received a call from Billerica Police relating that a Billerica resident had reported that he had bought counterfeit Patriots tickets (for the AFC championship game on 1/17/15) from a person via Craigslist. This transaction had taken place at the Holiday Inn, Somerville, earlier in the day. He had paid $900 for the four counterfeit tickets. Somerville Police Detective Sergeant Warren Chaille and Detective Paul Duffy conducted an investigation that led to the arrests of three men and a juvenile from New York, including the seizure of additional counterfeit tickets and thousands of dollars in cash. The individuals identified below were charged in Somerville District Court with violating MA General Laws Ch. 266 s.30A Larceny Over $250. and Ch. 274 s.6 Attempt to Commit a Crime. They are currently held on bail at the Billerica House of Correction. The Somerville Police Department worked in conjunction with the Billerica Police Department, New England Patriots and the National Football League as part of this investigation. Jatquan HYMAN Age 20 1208 Clay Ave 1N New York, NY, Jarrell INGE Age 26 1260 Web- ster Ave 14E New York, NY, Jose and LOPEZ Age 22 1194 Clay Ave 4S New York, NY

Somerville:Circle Of Hope COMMUNITY MEMBERS INVITED TO TAKE SURVEY TO INFORM COMING REDESIGN OF CITY WEBSITE

Somerville Community Note: Responses provided through the survey now so that we to ensure the site provides Monday, Feb. 2, will help can build a better website for a good user experience and Somerville Hair Cuttery Salon to Public Safety Information guide design and feature them to use later,” said Denise that all code is open source so Provide Haircuts for the Homeless On Monday evening, Dec. 1, at approximately 6 p.m., two men claiming to be representing the choices for full redesign of Taylor, Director of Commu- that other cities will be able Somerville Water Department gained access to a private residence and committed a larceny. somervillema.gov nications and Community to borrow for free from—and While this appears to be an isolated ​SOMERVILLE – If you use Engagement. in turn improve on—site incident, the City of Somerville and Somerville Police Department remind residents that any If you are a family member or loved one affected by ad- the City of Somerville website The survey is the first in a features. employee of the Water Department requiring access to any property will always show identifi- diction by offering Hope and support Our support group somervillema.gov, now’s your series of opportunities that Take the City of Somerville cation. If someone claiming to be from the Water Department attempts to gain access to your is anonymous we meet Sunday 6-7 221 Washington Street chance to help make it better. community members will Website Survey home and cannot provide identification, do not let them in, and call 911 immediately. at The Somerville Police Station Parking is free on Sun- To kick off the coming full have to provide feedback for • Visit somervillema.gov/ redesign of the site, com- the new website. User-testing surveys (deadline through days. munity members are being sessions will be held through- Monday, Feb. 2) asked to take a quick survey. out the process for all inter- • Visit the Council on Aging Questions cover how site visi- ested, and occasional calls for (COA) to take the survey tors use the site, features they feedback will be issued via online or on paper: would like to see and issues requests on the website and o Every Thursday and Friday with the current site that they via the City newsletter, social though Jan. 30 from 9 to would like to see addressed. media and other outlets. A 10:30 a.m. at The TAB Build- Somerville, MA, Jan. 12, 2015 – On February 2nd and 3rd The survey is available online talented and motivated group ing, 167 Holland St. Hair Cuttery will host Share-A-Haircut for the homeless. through Monday, Feb. 2, at of 13 resident volunteers was o Every Wednesday through Every time an adult or child receives a haircut at any of the somervillema.gov/surveys, also selected for the Somer- Jan. 29 from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at Hair Cuttery salons in New England, including the salon in and it will also be distributed ville Website Inspiration and Ralph & Jenny, 9 New Wash- Somerville, a free haircut certificate will be donated to a via the Council on Aging, Feedback Team (SWIFT) in ington St. homeless person in the community. By partnering with lo- the Disabilities Commission December, and in January o At the COA breakfast on cal shelters and community organizations, Hair Cuttery will and the City’s SomerViva SWIFT began actively advis- Monday, Feb. 2 (Call Cindy work to distribute certificates to those who need them most. immigrant outreach program ing and consulting on the Hickey, 617-625-6600 x2310, “Last year’s expanded Share a Haircut program was an (details below). project. for more information) enormous success, to date the program has reached more “The City website is our vir- Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone • For persons with disabilities, than 1 million people,” said Dennis Ratner, Founder and tual city hall where residents announced in November the ADA Coordinator will CEO of Hair Cuttery. “This year we plan to continue that should be able to easily take that the City would under- send the survey to the ADA momentum, helping those less fortunate the best way we care of city business like pay- take a full, user-centered, mailing list or contact Betsy know how, with a haircut. Our stylists hope to help inspire ing bills online, leaving feed- open-source redesign of the Allen, ballen@somervillema. confidence by giving back in this way.” back, or quickly finding all website. In December, the gov, 617-625-6600 x2323 This February alone, Hair Cuttery hopes to reach 35,000 the information they need on Somerville-based digital • SomerViva Language Liai- homeless people in the communities it serves. Haircut city programs and events. But agency Velir, which among sons will be distributing the certificate donations since the inception of the program are to make sure the new website other services specializes in survey in Spanish, Portuguese valued at $16.3 million. does this well, we need to website design and develop- and Haitian Creole, for infor- Hair Cuttery has an established history of charitable giving, better understand how our ment, was selected via a com- mation contact Jhenny Saint- supporting a range of local and national causes, includ- residents and business owners petitive process to carry out Surin, jsaintsurin@somervil- ing St. Baldrick’s Foundation, American Red Cross, The use the site and what their the first phase of the project: lema.gov, 617-625-6600 x2622 National Network to End Domestic Violence, American preferences are. We’re hoping design and site infrastructure. For more information on the Cancer Society, Susan G. Komen for the Cure and Girls on Find The Somerville News Weekly at Patsy’s Pastry! most of our website users The City and Velir are part- website redesign, visit Somer- the Run. will take a few minutes for nering with Code for Boston villema.gov/reboot. 28 Tuesday January 20th, 2015 The Somerville News Weekly The Somerville News Weekly Tuesday January 20th, 2015 29

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Good evening. President White and But our community’s aspirations have lenges if we are going to realize our Somerville is one of only eight local we faced an epidemic of opioid abuse Vice President Ballantyne; Chair- always been more than simply having shared hopes and dreams. We. Aim. governments in the nation chosen among our youth. We beat back that man Sweeting and Vice Chairwoman an efficient and effective government. Higher. to partner with Code for America in epidemic through a collaborative Normand; Honorable members of the We know that government can do Those hopes and dreams start and end 2015. Code for America fellows will approach that tapped into the wealth Board of Aldermen, School Commit- more. It can change people’s lives for with one idea: Every person who wants help us take our student data system to of resources in our community and tee and members of our Delegation; the better. to live in Somerville should be able to the next level. . ​ addressed the problem from every Superintendent Pierantozzi; Honored Cities cannot be led by mere manag- live in Somerville. Every person. Our We are also going to transform the angle—and before addiction began. guests, friends, family and fellow ers, seeking the highest rate of return. diversity is at the very heart of who we way we move. Let’s take a moment to Today, the entire nation faces an citizens: As Robert F. Kennedy pointed out are as a community. It is our soul. We celebrate the transportation milestones epidemic, and we are not immune. I want to wish you all a Happy New in 1968, our Gross National Product cannot lose it. We will not lose it. that were reached this year. Assem- Our first responders are now equipped Year. I stand before you humbled, and “measures everything in short, except This past year, I put forth and the bly Station is open. The Green Line with Narcan. But the work of saving resolute. I am humbled that every day, that which makes life worthwhile.” Board of Aldermen passed two impor- Extension broke ground. The Green a life starts long before anyone dials for the past 11 years, I have had the Government has a critical role to play tant bills. Somerville homeowners now Line Extension is funded. The Obama 911–and continues long after. We need privilege of representing our com- in the shaping the future of every receive the largest residential property Administration signed, sealed, and will as a region, state and nation to invest munity. It is a serious task, sober and person who lives in our community. tax break in the Commonwealth. No deliver $1 billion to build the Green in prevention, education, intervention, demanding, but also one filled with When it comes to improving the lives one else saves more. And developers Line Extension. It’s done. We heard a treatment, and support for those in great joy. of our people, government is not just will now contribute more in linkage lot of people over the years say that we recovery. In Somerville, we will not Quality used cars for sale in Somerville Boston Framingham Worcester, MA | Top Gear Motor Group | (617) 625-1122 I am indebted to my wife Nancy; our an essential player—it is the essential fees, raising an expected $1 million per would never get a station at Assem- only treat the symptoms. We will treat sons Cosmo, Joey, Patrick and James; player. year that is dedicated solely to creating bly. We heard a lot of people say the the disease of opioid addiction. To- my mother; and all of my family for One year ago, at the inauguration, I affordable housing. Green Line Extension would never get gether with our community partners, their patience and support. Before I vowed that we would intensify afford- But housing costs are only part of funded. You knew they were wrong. with victims and survivors, and their am a mayor, I am a father, and a hus- able housing efforts and that we would the affordability puzzle. A resilient, We kept fighting for it. Assembly Sta- friends and their families, we will once band. Every day when I go home, it is do what few cities have done: we sustainable local economy is needed, tion is open. The Green Line Extension again beat back this epidemic. my family that reminds me why public would expand those efforts to include too. The groundwork we have laid, is happening. Our greatness is not measured by what service is my vocation: It is our job as middle-income families so that our matching our community’s vision And alongside the Green Line Exten- we own and acquire, but each other. It public servants to make the lives of the working middle-class is not squeezed with careful planning, has led to great sion, the state has agreed to fund and is not what we build that makes a city families and people in our community out of the city. We then launched the milestones in the past year in build- build the Community Path Exten- great. People make cities great. It is better. Sustainable Neighborhoods initia- ing that sustainable economy. Phase sion to Lechmere. We passed the first people that we must lift up – economi- Last week, we lost one of those tive, and we submitted a proposed One of Assembly Row is open. The complete streets ordinance in the cally, environmentally and education- dedicated public servants when Jimmy zoning code that goes beyond a simple development has its first high-tech Commonwealth. We were ranked ally. We must care for the health and McCarthy passed away. I’d like to take expansion of our housing efforts. Our tenant, SmartBear, for its built-at-spec the #1 bike commuting city in the wellness of all our people, and have a moment to honor him. Jimmy served proposed code includes some of the office space. Partners HealthCare has northeast. We launched the Parkmo- tolerance and inclusion for all. We his country and city with pride and most ambitious inclusionary housing broken ground on its new administra- bile app, making us the first city in the began measuring the well-being of dedication. He served on the school requirements in the nation–and that tive offices. region to offer payment by phone at our people by becoming the first city committee, and then the Board of includes requiring the creation of These businesses coming here didn’t every parking space in the city. And in the nation to measure resident Aldermen where he was the first alder- homes permanently affordable for happen by accident. We studied how we completed our first-ever citywide happiness. This year, we will take the man to be elected president in his first middle-income households. 21st century businesses were making accessibility survey. next logical step and become the first year, and he remained dedicated to the I said we would preserve artist and decisions, created the environment We are not done. We look to the com- city in North America to gauge our city until he passed by serving on the maker spaces and live-work buildings that made them want to come here, munity’s shared hopes in SomerVi- progress with a Social Progress Index. Somerville Redevelopment Authority. through new fabrication and arts and then recruited. Now our commer- sion. This year, we’re going to think We will measure success not in dollars He cared greatly about the city, cared districts. We then submitted a zoning cial tax base is growing in Assembly bigger. We aim higher. Like every issue and cents alone, but also by the kind about the community, and he was ordinance overhaul that accomplishes Square, and those new businesses are we face, transportation is a complex of life afforded to everyone who calls deeply proud of this city. We too are just that, and that goes further to creating local jobs, for local people. system. So we will create a mobility Somerville home. proud of him. require that new buildings in transfor- Our successes at Assembly Square are plan that lays out the long-term, com- Kennedy spoke about how the Gross We are all also proud of our schools in mational districts like InnerBelt and not by accident. They are the result of prehensive vision for our community’s National Product was then over $800 no small part due to the outstanding Brickbottom reserve 5% of their floor years of planning and work. We’re go- transportation system. As the popula- billion dollars a year, but that it did not service of another public servant who space as leasable creative and maker ing to undertake that same, communi- tion of cities grows, we need to rethink measure “the health of our children, will retire this summer. Tony Pieran- space. ty-based work in Union Square in the the infrastructure that gets us around. the quality of their education or the tozzi’s leadership of the Somerville I said we’d launch a program to link coming months. And as we build a transportation joy of their play. It does not include the Public Schools has been a decade of local jobs with local people. We The challenge is different – Assembly infrastructure for the 21st century, beauty of our poetry or the strength of continuously better education, better then launched our First Source jobs is a brand new neighborhood built we must address water, sewer and our marriages, the intelligence of our results for our kids, and better futures program with our partners at the SCC. upon a largely blank slate; Union is building infrastructure that was built public debate or the integrity of our for our families. Today, Somerville We partnered with Federal Realty & already a great neighborhood. But our for the 20th century—and is aging public officials.” Today, I say, envision Visit our new larger location located at 24 Joy Street in Somerville Beginning October 1st! is the best performing urban school SCC on job fairs at Assembly Row and community’s goals are the same: More rapidly. We need new buildings. Our a city that says our greatness is not ______district in the state. Thank you Tony, as a direct result close to 50 percent businesses, more housing, more eco- Police and Fire Departments in Union only determined by production and for embracing Somerville and becom- of all new hires were from Somer- nomic growth, more open space and Square are operating out of a building wealth, but by high levels of tolerance, We specialize in auto finance. ing Somerville. ville, exceeding national local source more public amenities. Our proposed that began as an MBTA car barn in inclusion, sustainability, health and ad- As Tony leaves us, new leaders arise, standards. We launched our Pocket zoning code reflects those same values 1927. Somerville High School was vanced education–and that is what we Our multiple finance sources and experience in financing is unparalleled re-energizing our efforts. We welcome Change program and Help Around and goals. It will not only make it easi- originally built in 1872, and has not will measure. We should–and will–be the new leader of our schools who of- Town online job board to connect lo- er for small businesses and homeown- been updated in almost 30 years. We that city. And while we pursue these With an excellent credit history you can be “Assured of the best rates in the market” ficially takes the reigns from Tony this cal businesses with local job seekers. ers to make needed improvements, are moving forward with the state to long-term goals, we will continue NO CREDIT? BAD CREDIT??? NO PROBLEM!!! summer – Mary Skipper. I said we would expand our City’s it will make development even more conduct a feasibility study for the high to improve core basic services. In We also welcomed another leader, and ethics ordinance so that Somerville transparent and predictable, so we can school, and we have located a rare land our pursuit of ever-better customer Call (617) 625-1122 and tell them The Somerville News Weekly Sent You! he is one that we are fortunate to have has the toughest ethics laws in Mas- build the homes, offices, open space opportunity on Somerville Avenue to service for all of our residents, we have known for years – our new Chief of sachusetts, and I am working with the and more that we need as we preserve create a new fire station. And we will expanded our award-winning com- Bad things happen to good people and we understand that. Our special finance officers are well-equipped to make sure Police, David Fallon. Board of Aldermen to do just that. I our neighborhoods while pushing be working to find a new home for munity engagement efforts to include In his 16 years on the force, Chief announced a community budgeting development to our transformative our Police Department, which will full-time Portuguese, Spanish and you drive away in a choice car. Call (617) 625-1122 or complete the form below and one of our expert finance managers Fallon has exemplified the commu- process and then based on the priori- areas. CPA funds will help us reach give them the location and physical Haitian Creole language liaisons. Our will contact you right away! nity-based approach to protecting ties you shared through that process, these goals as well. Our community’s resources they need to keep our com- Assessing Office undertook unprec- our people that is the foundation of we increased our investments in support of the Community Preserva- munity safe. The majority of our active edented outreach to better serve prop- today’s Somerville Police Department. education, arts, culture, recreation and tion Act has yielded nearly $5 million sewers were constructed before 1920 erty owners. The new CitizenServe That approach is evident in the steps public health. in funds from residents, the City, and as a combined system, carrying both portal now allows everyone to apply taken this past year. All Somerville One year ago, we said. And then we the state available for affordable hous- sewer and storm water. We are de- for building and health permits online. West 7 Bistro Police cruisers are fully equipped with did. We followed through on each ing, open space, historic preservation, veloping a 15-year plan for our sewer Vital records like birth and marriage Narcan, enabling officers to save the promise. and recreation projects this year. system, and this past year we created certificates can also now be purchased lives of some of our most vulnerable We also looked back at what we ac- Bond rating agencies specifically a new water and sewer stabilization online. This year, we will build a new, residents. complished together over the past cited our conservative budgeting and fund to address the need to continue user-friendly and accessible City web- We were the first city in Massachusetts decade – the establishment of Somer- economic development strategy, when separating our storm water and sewer site. We will establish a Technology to pass a local TRUST Act, to improve ville’s new legacy as a model of smart, Standard & Poor’s raised our bond systems to improve performance and Leadership Council to ensure that as public safety and prevent the flawed efficient and effective government. We rating last year two spots on its scale help mitigate flooding. technology advances that we integrate and now-ended federal Secure Com- established that legacy by measuring, to its second highest rating—and we The issue of flooding brought on by the most useful new tools into our munities program from breaking apart and then managing. But budgets do will get to the highest rating. We will increasing severe weather speaks to work. We will reintroduce our Mystery families. not tell whole story of a community. If get to AAA. Moody’s also reaffirmed a larger problem than physical infra- Shopper program to test our services. Today is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. we hold Kennedy’s words dear to us, our highest ever rating. Those agencies structure. It speaks to climate change. And we will continue to collaborate Day, when we celebrate a man who, we cannot be satisfied with good man- cited our conservative budgeting. This past year, we set our goal to with organizations, from Harvard, from jail, wrote, “Nonviolent direct agement. We’re going to aim higher. There is not a single dollar in our become carbon neutral by 2050. Some MIT, Tufts and other universities to action seeks to create such a crisis and We aim to tackle not just issues that we budget that has not been scrutinized, would call that ambitious. Those pay- private businesses and service provid- establish such creative tension that a face in Somerville, but the seemingly weighed and measured. ing attention rightly call it absolutely ers, to maximize our efficiency. We community that has consistently re- intractable questions that plague every The budget reflects our values, which necessary. We will not abandon our want good ideas—no matter where fused to negotiate is forced to confront city. Affordability. Education. Climate is why our schools remain the larg- children and our children’s children they come from. the issue. It seeks so to dramatize the Change. Mobility. Public Health. The est piece of the budget. Somerville to a world devastated by the scientific Together we have achieved a level of issue that it can no longer be ignored.” social progress of all our people. We’ve Schools have realized envious accom- fact of climate change. Somerville will success that nobody outside these 4 Nonviolent protesters in the spirit learned how to think different. Now, plishments this past year. Our schools do its part. And we must aim higher. square miles thought we could – but of Dr. King demonstrated through we need to challenge ourselves to are in the top 15% of all Massachusetts This year, we will complete an inven- we knew we could. We all fought for Somerville last month in the wake of think bigger. We have to. Our nation is districts for student growth. We are tory of our city’s carbon output. We the Green Line Extension. We fought the grand jury decisions in Ferguson undergoing the greatest demographic the only urban district in the top 15%. are soliciting ideas from green tech for Assembly Station. We fought to and Staten Island. They were able shift since the 1950s with a historic Our universal kindergarten readiness companies for projects we can pilot bring more businesses and jobs to our to express their concerns about this return to the urban core. The cities strategy is accelerating: We have our in Somerville. We are still asking our city. We are succeeding. That makes systemic issue that can no longer be that plan and build for that future are first Director of Early Education on Retirement Board to Divest from fossil things more complex, and new chal- ignored and they did so safely thanks the cities that will be successful. board. And the innovative new Somer- fuels. And this spring, we will launch lenges arise. But we have achieved to the thoughtful planning and peace- Somerville will be successful. Why? ville + Tufts Enhancing Leadership, a new Green Tech Program that will today’s successes together. And we will ful approach of the Somerville Police Because we have always dreamed big. Literacy and Readiness program with nurture the creativity of 21st century tackle these new challenges together. Department. I am proud that the Because, as Kennedy also once said, Tufts University has begun, which entrepreneurs while helping us reach We will continue to invest in our com- Somerville Police Department leads we dare to fail greatly, so that we can will further improve the education our carbon goals, so that our future munity, and invest in people. People the way in upholding justice for all achieve greatly. We have an entrepre- our youngest learners receive in our will be a healthy one—for our planet, are what make a city great. You make our people, with honor, dignity and neurial spirit. We have a passion for classrooms. for our children and for all who come this city great. integrity. curiosity. Somerville is not a com- Our schools are already thinking big, after us. A year ago at the inauguration Our reform of our police department munity satisfied with pat answers. We and are going to think bigger. The Similar to climate change, the long- ceremonies, we celebrated a decade 1137 Broadway, Somerville, MA 02144 into a model of community policing is understand that there is no such thing SomerPromise initiative is accelerating term health of our community needs of progress together. Tonight, we one of many accomplishments that we as a simple answer to these complex its goal to use data taken from track- a holistic approach. The opioid addic- challenge ourselves to achieve another Phone:(617) 776-2800 have achieved together. Another acco- questions. Systemic problems require ing student improvement, analyzing tion crisis we face today needs that decade of progress together – and for Hours: Open today · 4:00 pm – 12:00 am lade we can rightly be proud of is: “The systemic solutions. We must do the it and using the results to shape our holistic, community-wide approach, all of Somerville. Let’s aim higher. Best Run City in Massachusetts.” hard work to solve our complex chal- educational programs and priorities. too. A little more than a decade ago, Thank you. 32 Tuesday January 20th, 2015 The Somerville News Weekly The Somerville News Weekly Tuesday January 20th, 2015 33

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Norton connection with the reader and and delusional outlook on life. before the beginning of the out in the suburbs and starting not sound so preachy, I have to So sad to waste so much time. year) and spent a whirlwind a business together. I finally Winter Hill Bank Somerville make sure I add plenty of self Well I’m done with that. It’s honeymoon in Ireland. My began tooling around with deprecation. The point being not worth my time or energy. beautiful granddaughter Naomi making some headway on both that you can’t possibly laugh at Believe whatever you’d like was born and I got the chance a novel and a screenplay. We someone else’s issues unless you to believe, but feel free to ask to spend some time with her are figuring out where we will highlight your own and toss me anything you’d like. I will and my kids right after she was vacation this year and when we A wonderful year ends and a yourself into the grinder. answer honestly. born. On the drive from Boston can go see Naomi again. There new beginning is underway. So here is the part where I It’s time to let go – it’s time to Southern Illinois and back, are some really good things in Welcome to 2015. would usually jump right in and to bask in the warmth of a my wife and I stopped in several the works in the Norton home Over the last decade or so, I toss both direct and indirect wonderful life and stop regret- cities along the way and made today. For that I am grateful. have written many columns insults at people, places and ting the past or keep trying to some unbelievable memories I hope you have a blessed 2015 in this and other publications, things that have irked me since understand what drives people together – seeing the Rock and and remember to make the best typically with a very snarky the last time I wrote a column. to do what they do and think Roll Hall of Fame and Niagara out of every situation, good or tone to them and clearly Last year I paid particular atten- what they think. It doesn’t affect Falls to point out a couple. bad, that comes your way and directed towards people and tion to people who really pissed my life anymore and I feel very So the new year has come keep plugging away – don’t ever situations that I felt deserved me off and I blamed them for liberated. and me wife and I are now give up, even when faced with Learn something new in 2015:Somerville Adult Evening School attention for whatever reason. my problems to some extent. It Last year saw so many wonder- starting to make plans for the insurmountable odds. To quote What I learned many years ago was probably out of frustration ful things happen to me and future – there have been talks Rob Schneider: “You can do it!” Whether you want to find a new hobby, learn a new language, or continue your education, Somerville Adult Evening School has a class for you. Registration opens today, so is that in order to maintain a for their completely fabricated my family. I got married (just about buying a home further #GMK visit the link below and see if any classes pique your curiosity. This will be the final discount this semester 10% off ALL classes Discount ends January 31st from the Principal Welcome back to Adult Education! Why not a new experience to last a lifetime? Winter is a great time to indulge in the adventure of learning and returning to school. Treat yourself and a loved one to a course in art, cooking, furniture making, sewing, languages, computers, dance and/or exercise. What about Charlie? By Neil W. McCabe Whatever interests you; this is a great time to enjoy any one of the many classes currently offered in our program. This winter, we will continue offering Virtual Education Academic Courses which allow you to go at your own pace. Interested in teaching a course? We’re always looking for new instructors. Whatever your interests, we hope you are able to join us this winter and drive the blues away by said their self-censorship by Andres Serrano of a opportunity pass. America and Americans heading back-to-school with Somerville Adult Evening School. was a matter of taste or an crucifix in a cup of the Ser- As for the Jan. 7 attacks on are under attack. There may Don’t delay, apply online, Sophia Carafotes Principal, Somerville Adult Evening School Contact: Monday and Friday from 8am to 3pm at (617)628-2594. Tuesday and Thursday from 6pm to 9pm at endorsement of restraining rano’s own urine and, please, the Paris offices of Charlie be good reasons, but as an (617)629-5250. public discourse. The reason how many fancies and swells Hebdo magazine and a ko- American, I am not interest- was: We are afraid of Mus- lined up to praise and defend sher grocery store, the White ed in having that discussion. lims killing us. that piece of work? A: All of House condemned the at- The French tried to have that Somerville Chamber of Commerce Rocks the Foundry on Elm Not my words. Theirs. #ouch them. tacks as inexcusable. discussion and, well, look From my own perspective, In fact, ask 10 or 20 people This is in stark contrast to what they got for it. talk of terrorism or a danger- in Diesel Café right now if White House’s 2012 con- Whether the swells want to ous religion are quite differ- they think “Piss Christ” is demnation of Charlie Hebdo acknowledge it or not, it is ent from when I was growing offensive. Believe me, you for its habit of ridiculing the bigger than cartoons. up. will find they all are fans. Prophet Mohammad. Back in those days, whenever Now, ask the same question Methinks, the 2012 condem- I heard the word “terrorism,” in a coffee shop in Dracut, nation is a lot closer to the I assumed it was a sideways Foxborough or Sturbridge— president’s true heart. Con- knock against the Irish and but, I digress. sider that the only action the any talk of the dangers of re- Our own President Barack president took in response The reluctance of the main- ligious fervor was a reference Obama is certainly uncom- the Sept. 11, 2012 attack on stream media to publish to the Catholic Church and a fortable associating Islam our diplomatic compound offensive cartoons portraying misguided interpretation of with terrorism. Obama clas- in Benghazi was to arrest the the Prophet Mohammad tells the Crusades, the Inquisition sified the Nov. 5, 2009 Fort idiot who posted a video he By William Tauro you all you need to know or one of her many stands Hood, Texas, shooting as made about Mohammad on This past Thursday night, The Somerville Chamber of Commerce hosted its monthly and first of 2015, “Business After Hours” event at the Foundry on Elm Street. about how our elites operate. against an encroaching gov- workplace violence—despite YouTub e. Dozens of Somerville’s business community leaders were there in numbers meeting and greeting while enjoying the evening. This is an excellent networking event featuring free appetizers and Over and over again we are ernment. all evidence to the contrary. That guy was held in a free business card drawing with cash bar. This event was sponsored by Cambridge Savings Bank. Hosted by Somerville Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours Chair Dana Iacopucci of told that Muslims are peace- The days of anybody being The president reluctance is jail without hearing for Cubby Oil & Energy. To join the Somerville Chamber of Commerce contact: Stephan Mackey 2 Alpine Street, Somerville, MA, p 617-776-4100 · f 617-776-1157 loving and that Islam is a afraid to ridicule Catholics so steadfast that although months—and his insults of peaceful religion. But, when and the Catholic Church are Congress has authorized the Mohammad were directly Somerville:NEW MEMBERS SOUGHT FOR UNION SQUARE CIVIC ADVISORY COMMITTEE their own personal safety is long over, but after 26 years, Pentagon to award Purple blamed by the U.S. Gov- at stake, our leading news- the Associated Press finally Heart to the soldiers killed ernment for the murder of CAC to help shape agreements square. Attributes and skills de- benefit agreements between the should submit a short letter of and development in the Union papers, news channels and took down its photo of “Piss that day by a gunman in the American ambassador over the next year that will sired by the City and the CAC Somerville Redevelopment Au- intent detailing their interest, Square area, including areas news websites absolutely Christ.” I think they did it touch with Al Qaeda scream- to Libya and three other guide Union Square develop- might include understanding thority (SRA) and US2. These applicable skills or knowl- such as economic development refuse to publish anything yesterday after being called ing phrases in praise of Al- Americans. ment of local population diversity; agreements will be based on edge, and resume by email to and job creation, land use, SOMERVILLE –Through green, blue, and open space community participation in and [email protected], housing diversity, transporta- would offend Muslims. out as hypocrites. lah, Obama’s Department of Well, so what? some recent resignations from advocacy; emerging economic reactions to the Union Square or by mail to Amanda Maher, tion, open space, quality of Make no mistake. No one “Piss Christ” is a photograph Defense continues to let the The bottom line is that original members, as well as the sectors expertise; fiscal analyt- Somerville by Design com- Senior Economic Development life, and preservation of the desire to expand and broaden ics; or other applicable experi- munity planning process that Specialist, 93 Highland Ave., square’s character. The CAC has the committee, the City of ences. is now underway. The CAC’s Somerville, MA 02145. Please evaluated Union Square master Somerville seeks community Over the next year, the CAC input will also shape individual include contact information, developer applicants, recom- City of Somerville Zoning Overhaul:A once in a generation opportunity members, local advocates and will serve as a public sound- land agreements that detail the with your phone number and mended four finalists and, after business owners with a range ing board for master developer timing and nature of develop- e-mail address. The deadline for participating in due diligence An overhauled ordinance 1990s, so your input will opportunity to review the of skill sets and perspectives partner Union Square Sta- ment on the seven blocks iden- applications is Thursday, Febru- trips to projects completed to fill vacancies on the Union tion Associates (US2), while tified for redevelopment in the ary 5th, with earlier applica- by those finalists, submitted an aimed at making zoning help create a long-lasting code and map and discuss Square Civic Advisory Com- providing feedback and input state-approved Union Square tions strongly encouraged. evaluation of each finalist and final more predictable and fair policy that will shape the them with city staff. mittee (CAC) and represent the that will shape the terms of Revitalization Plan. Formed in January 2014, the recommendations to the Somer- while enacting more than future of Somerville. Click We’re rewriting the new public throughout the planning a master land disposition Community members inter- CAC is advising the City on ville Redevelopment Authority process for revitalization of the agreement and/or community ested in serving on the CAC strategic planning decisions (SRA), which ultimately voted to 100 policies and goals below to see the proposed Somerville Zoning Ordi- select US2. called for by the commu- ordinance and give your nance from the ground nity in the SomerVision feedback. Additionally, the up. We need your ideas to Comprehensive Plan, has Office of Strategic Plan- make sure it reflects our Star Market Supports been submitted by Mayor ning and Community community values and is Curtatone to the Development will hold an the most clear, predictable, Somerville Youth Hockey Association Board of Aldermen, and information session on and user-friendly zoning Thanks to the Twin City Star Market for their generous support of the City is seeking public Tuesday, Jan. 20, at 6:30 ordinance in America. Somerville Youth Hockey. input and feedback on the p.m. at the Somerville Ar- SOMERVILLEMA.GOV The Supermarket presented Somerville Youth Hockey with a check for ordinance. mory, 191 Highland Ave., $500.00 on January 17th. Somerville’s last big zon- which will include a pre- ing overhaul was in the sentation followed by an 40 Tuesday January 20th, 2015 The Somerville News Weekly

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