VOL. 2 NO. 18 SOMERVILLE, MASS. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30, 2014 TWENTY-FIVE CENTS Inside: A new break in the Union Square Post Office controversy

By Jeremy F. van der Heiden An advisory council tasked by Congress has re- leased a new report on the legality and scope of the U.S. Postal Services’ (USPS) practices when selling its historic buildings. Over the past several years, post offices deemed historic have been closed nationwide and sold to various buyers as the USPS works to reconsol- idate its assets. In many cities, including Berke- BOA’s new casino ley, California, Winsted, Connecticut and right strategy here in Somerville, officials and residents have page 3 raised red flags because of the intrinsic commu- nal value the post offices possess. In Somerville, that historic value includes the

Photo by Harry Kane mural in the post office in Union Square, “A Skirmish Between British and Colonists Near Somerville in Revolutionary Times,” complet- ed by artist Ross Moffett in the late 1930s and commissioned under the Works Progress Ad- ministration during the Great Depression. The mural holds significant cultural and historic val- ue specifically tied to the city. Moffett, an -ac complished artist, has a wealth of work in the Smithsonian American Art Museum, includ-

Federal authorities are stepping in to see to it that historically significant post office buildings, such as the ing oil paintings that served as the guide for one in Union Square, are properly preserved or sold off by the USPS. the mural. Continued on page 7 Listening to the materials page 12 Retiring in ‘Stiles’ 40-year police officer commended for decades of service

By David R. Smith Nicholas “Nicky” Stiles made a lot of friends in his years – his 40 years – as an officer with the Somerville Police Department, so he wasn’t go- ing to sneak into retirement without just a little bit of fanfare from family, friends and even the mayor and Board of Aldermen, which present- ed him with a citation for his decades of service during its April 27 meeting. “It’s bittersweet tonight that I present this ci- Toy cameras earn tation,” Alderman at Large Dennis Sullivan said their respect as he and Ward 1 Alderman Matt McLaughlin page 13 presented Stiles with the citation last week. The 47-year-old Sullivan reflected on just how Newstalk...... p .2 long he has known Stiles, noting that he always The Week in Crime. . . . p .4 thought the now-retired officer always took a Commentary...... p .10-11 common-sense approach in dealing with him

Beacon Hill Roll Call . . . . p .8 and other kids in East Somerville. Sullivan, a sergeant with the state Department of Correc- TV Logs...... p .22 tions, credited officers like Stiles with helping to Off The Shelf...... p .23 Ward 1 Alderman Matt McLaughlin expressed the city’s gratitude to Stiles (right) as he was presented with shape his career goals. Continued on page 16 a citation honoring his 40 year career with the Somerville Police Department. 2••APRIL 30, 2014

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Anonymous says: Tonight (Wednesday, May 1) at 7, there will be a “Home Buyers Seminar” presented by The Norton Group RE, Another item from the city elected officials that is harmful to families and the elderly. First the law offices of O’Donovan & Dwyer, along with Barry of all, I will not use reusable bags because of the research I have read about the bacteria Shields of Primary Residential Mortgages. The seminar is that collects in them, which is harmful to children. This is about the young hipsters who free and takes place at 699 Broadway (Ball Square, The are shopping every few days for themselves. Try going to the grocery store with a couple Norton Group office). The event will explain the process of of toddlers in tow and carrrying enough reusable bags for a weeks’ worth of groceries for a buying, and a credit counselor will be on hand to help and family of 5 or 6. I don’t think this administration will be happy until all of the families and assist and give advice on how to get your credit score up. the elderly have moved on. The seminar is open to the public, and light refreshment will be served. ************************* gregtowne says: The Somerville Pop Warner Football and Cheer Banquet is How am I supposed to pick up after my dog? this coming Sunday, April 27, at 1 p.m. at Foss Park. They will be selling SomerVILLENS T-shirts during the free event, and Maybe... says: there will also be a sign-up table or the 2014 season. The rain- date is May 4. Is alderman Gewirtz willing to donate her alderman’s salary to help defray the cost of pro- ************************* viding a free cloth bag to all somerville residents? The Somerville Rotary Club here in the city is celebrating 90 years of service to our community with an anniversary Bambi says: dinner at Anthony’s of Malden this Friday, May 2. The cost Makes you wonder how generations survived before the invention of the plastic bag. is $50 per person. RSVP to [email protected]. If you’re a current member or past member -and in particu- lar a past president- you need to be at this special occasion. Ron Newman says: Somerville Rotary does a lot here for the community and is If this tax is implemented, you could just buy a few plastic bags for a nickel each and reuse constantly giving back to various organizations. The Rotary them on subsequent trips to the supermarket, instead of getting (and paying for) new bags. meets every Tuesday afternoon at 12:15 at the Mt. Vernon The tax is intended to encourage this behavior. Reuse is preferable to recycling, which is Restaurant on lower Broadway. The luncheon is always open preferable to throwing stuff in the trash. for potential candidates for membership. ************************* The annual Somerville High Scholarship raffle is getting closer Anna Peroni says: and tickets are still available for the big $10K drawing. It’s being Plastic bags are reusable. So, you bring your plastic bag with you and reuse it. Otherwise, planned by the committee for May 16 at the Highlander Café. you pay a small plastic bag fee. Enforce it, and people will adapt in no time. Again, like every year since 1990, the raffle is limited to 250 tickets at $100 each. The grand prize will be $10K, which is Log onto TheSomervilleTimes.com to leave your own comments­ the last number called. Get your tickets early and support this fine organization that helps to give students at the high school scholarships. Make check payable to the SHS Scholarship Foundation and mail to the following: S.H.S. Raffle c/o Joseph TheSomervilleTimes com. poll of the week Favaloro PO Box 440275 Somerville 02144. Upon receipt of In addition to breaking news, sports and opinion, TheSomervilleTimes.com also features a daily poll your check, your ticket will be mailed to you. You can also call in which you, the reader, tell us where you come down on local issues. Last week’s poll concerned your Gene Brune at 617-628-5835. Continued on page 11 views on whether or not you feel local authorities are doing enough to address the heroin problem in the city. If you don’t agree with the results, simply log onto TheSomervilleTimes.com.

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Executive Assistant – Cam Toner Advertising Director – Bobbie Toner Arts Editor – Doug Holder Writers: David R. Smith, Jim Clark, Tom Bannister Contributors: Jimmy Del Ponte,William C. Shelton Photographer: Claudia Ferro The Somerville Times is published every Wednesday APRIL 30, 2014••3 BOA hedges bet on casino not a set fee for the legal services, By David R. Smith nor was it a cap on what the ap- The city is not looking to gamble peal might cost to pursue. on the odds of whether Everett “Once you get into litigation, will be awarded the region’s sole you don’t know where you’ll end casino license. up,” he said. The Board of Aldermen voted The board also approved at the end of January to support $50,000 to pursue arbitra- Mayor Joseph Curtatone’s re- tion with Wynn’s company in quest to the state Executive Of- Somerville’s capacity as a sur- fice of Energy and Environmen- rounding community after fail- tal Affairs (EEA) to reconsider ing to come to an agreement by Photo courtesy of Wynn Resorts Photo courtesy of Wynn its approval of Everett’s 20-year the required deadline. Wright municipal harbor plan, which said the arbitration would be- includes accommodations for gin this week and should be developer Steve Wynn’s plans concluded, one way or the oth- for a casino resort and 19-sto- er, by the end of May. ry hotel on the Mystic River “It will be a very intensive pro- across from Assembly Square. cess,” he said. Artist’s rendering of the proposed Wynn Everett Esplanade and Winter Garden. The EEA rejected the request, Both legal efforts, board so the BOA approved $15,000 members and Wright acknowl- not yet gotten the license, we be a contender in this whole sce- good-faith effort towards resolu- at its April 27 meeting to retain edged, may ultimately be un- have to go through this hoop,” nario,” she said,” but I guess we tion, but that hasn’t happened yet.” attorney Steven Leonard, who necessary should the Wynn BOA President Bill White said. have to do it this way.” Wright noted that the work specializes in environmental law, proposal, which is in competi- “It will be possible for us to go Ward 6 Alderman Rebekah to stop development of the casi- in order to appeal the rejection tion with Mohegan Sun’s plans through this hoop, go through Gewirtz wondered whether no, or to ensure the city is fairly to Superior Court. to build a casino on the Revere arbitration and get whatever such a relatively small amount compensated should the Everett “Our opinion is there was a side of Suffolk Downs, fail to award there is, and then if Wynn would be effective when deal- plan be selected, has involved rush to judgment on that, and receive approval by the Massa- is not selected by the casino ing with Wynn’s considerably many city employees – and not it wasn’t properly vetted,” City chusetts Gaming Commission, commission to have that license, deeper pockets. She described just lawyers – who have worked Solicitor Frank Wright told the which is expected to reach a it’s sort of all for naught.” the situation as a “David versus many hours on the effort. board in reference to the approv- decision by August. Ward 2 Alderman Maryann Goliath scenario.” And in reference to Gewirtz’s al of the plan. “The crazy thing is that under Heuston echoed that sentiment. “This seems like a small amount comparison, he noted, “If you Wright said the $15,000 was the law, even though Wynn has “It’s ironic we have to go down of money given what we’re up remember David and Goliath, this road, and they may not even against,” she said. “We’ve made a David did win.” Peace Conference gives teens a voice The eighth annual Teen Em- powerment Somerville Youth Peace Conference takes place from 5 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, May 3, at the East Somerville Photo by Pamela Cyran Community School (50 Cross St.). This year’s theme is “Ris- ing from the Ashes: Movement of Improvement.” Tickets are $3 and can purchased at the TE office at 165 Broadway or from TE youth organizers. The event will feature origi- nal performances by Somerville teens based on their own lives, Joshua Ojo sang “I Have A Dream” with musician Jessie Holdenat during last year’s as well as a jobs and services fair. Teen Empowerment Somerville Youth Peace Conference. Attendees will share their expe- riences in an open-mic “Hope in 1993 as a way to bring togeth- ter for Teen Empowerment, and Healing Ceremony.” The er Boston teens to help solve Inc. seeks to empower youth conference will examine teen the epidemic of gang violence and adults as agents of positive violence, substance abuse, immi- occurring at the time. That first individual, institutional and gration, bullying, homelessness conference produced a lasting social change. Each year, TE and other issues. truce among five rival gangs and youth conduct over 150 ini- Inspiration for the conference set the stage for a dramatic im- tiatives involving some 6,000 comes from Teen Empower- provement in the lives of thou- youth and adults. For more ment Boston’s annual Youth sands of youth. information, visit www.teene- Peace Conference, which began Founded in 1992, The Cen- mpowerment.org. Conference schedule 5 p.m.: Doors open, ice cream reception, and the Jobs and Services Fair 6:15 p.m.: Conference Stage Show. Using original theater, dance, rap, speeches and spoken word, the entirely youth-performed stage show highlights the lives of Somerville youth: their concerns and struggles with family issues, substance abuse, education, violence and other issues. The show will be introduced by Mayor Joe Curtatone. 8 p.m. (approximately): Hope and Healing Ceremony. The stage show continues with an open-mic speak-out in which attendees can speak about their experiences and hopes for the future. 4••APRIL 30, 2014

By Jim Clark Too young to drink, too drunk to drive A police officer on patrol spot- reached the vehicle the passen- a vehicle stop. edly told the officer that the ly told the officers that the liquor ted a car stopped in the middle ger straightened up and closed The officer approached the car belonged to his wife, but belonged to them. of Walnut St. last Saturday eve- the door, at which time the car driver and asked to see his li- that he did not know where the As both individuals were un- ning and headed towards the sped away, police said. cense and registration. The registration was. der the age of 21 they were each area to get a closer look at what The patrol officer followed driver, Darin Carney, 19, of The officer, along with an ad- placed under arrest and charged was happening there. the vehicle as it turned on to Boston, reportedly told the of- ditional officer who had arrived with being persons under 21 in As the officer got closer to the Broadway, at which time the car ficer that he did not have a li- as backup, observed several bot- possession of liquor. Addition- scene he reportedly observed jumped the curb and blew out a cense, but he produced a State tles of liquor in the back seat of ally, Carney was cited for unli- a male leaning out of the open front tire, according to reports, of MA identity card. the car, two of which had been censed operation of a motor ve- passenger side door, facing at which time the officer activat- The vehicle’s passenger, Yose opened, according to reports. hicle and negligent operation of the ground. Before the officer ed his blue lights and conducted Sanabria, 20, of Revere report- Carney and Sanabria reported- a motor vehicle. She couldn’t keep the bumper on Police officers were dispatched proceeded to the Whole Foods coming from inside the car after Officers asked Mulrean how ber whether or not she had been to a Beacon St. location in the lot to try and find the driver and Mulrean rolled down the driver’s much she had to drink and she involved with the accident re- early morning hours of Saturday car responsible for the damage. side window. reportedly told them that she ported earlier. on reports of a hit and run ac- As they entered the parking When asked to produce her had two cocktails earlier that A witness to the accident told cident. They had been informed lot, the officers quickly spotted driver’s license and registration, evening in a local nightclub. officers that a car matching the that the vehicle responsible for a vehicle with heavy damage to she reportedly had trouble lo- When asked about the de- description of Mulrean’s vehicle the damage was parked in the its front end, with the bumper cating them as she searched tached front bumper, Mulrean had crashed into two cars on Whole Foods parking lot on completely off. through her purse. The car’s pas- reportedly told officers that it Beacon St. and then pulled into Beacon St. The driver of the car, Gabri- senger eventually helped Mul- had been working itself loose all the parking lot. Officers arrived at the scene of elle Mulrean, 22, of Brighton, rean to find the items. day and finally came off when Mulrean was placed under ar- the accident and reportedly ob- appeared to be intoxicated, ac- Police reported that Mulrean she entered the parking lot. rest and charged with operation served that two vehicles had sus- cording to police reports, and seemed to be glassy-eyed and Mulrean also reportedly told of a motor vehicle under the in- tained severe damage. They then that there was a smell of alcohol had slurred speech. police that she did not remem- fluence of liquor. SOMERVILLE POLICE CRIME LOG Arrests: ed registration. Beacon St. on a charge of oper- ported a theft at Davis Sq. man St. Roger Peguero, 26, of 4345 ation of a motor vehicle under April 22, 7:50 p.m., police re- Frantzcia Saintlouis, 25, of Assault: Washington St., Roslindale, the influence of liquor. ported a theft at Davis Sq. 40 Rock Valley Ave., Everett, April 26, 1:22 a.m., police re- April 25, 8:04 p.m., arrested at Timothy Quill, 42, of 8 Dal- April 22, 8:45 p.m., police re- April 22, 11:00 a.m., arrested ported an assault at Beacon St. Butler Dr. on warrant charges ton Ave., Magnolia, April 26, ported a theft at Broadway. at 640 Broadway on warrant April 26, 1:45 a.m., police of not in possession of drivers 3:18 p.m., arrested at Davis Sq. April 23, 9:55 a.m., police re- charges of failure to stop or reported an assault at 1366 license, operation of a motor on charges of disorderly con- ported a theft at Washington yield, unregistered motor vehi- Broadway. cle, and uninsured motor vehi- vehicle with a suspended reg- duct and resisting arrest. St. cle or trailer. istration, and crosswalk viola- Andrew Duncan, 25, of 26 April 23, 7:25 p.m., police re- Destruction of Property: Gregory Coughlin, 47, of 270 tion. Governors Ave., Medford, ported a theft at Cross St. April 21, 11:56 a.m., police Ridge Ave., Waltham, April 22, A juvenile, April 25, 10:55 April 26, 7:37 p.m., arrested April 24, 1:19 p.m., police re- reported a destruction of prop- 8:53 p.m., arrested at Highland p.m., arrested at Cross St. on at 500 Mystic Ave. on charges ported a theft at 77 Middlesex erty at Adrian St. Ave. on a charge of operation of multiple charges of nighttime of operation of a motor vehicle Ave. April 22, 9:10 a.m., police re- a motor vehicle under the influ- breaking and entering of a ve- with a suspended license and April 25, 8:31 a.m., police re- ported a destruction of proper- ence of liquor. hicle or boat. speeding. ported a theft at 211 Pearl St. ty at Belmont St. John Barowski, 43, of 202 Juan Ramos, 28, of 60 Bick- Stephen Larue, 21, of 14 April 25, 8:54 a.m., police re- April 24, 2:13 a.m., police re- Powder House Blvd., April 23, ford St., Jamaica Plain, April Menotomy Rd., Arlington, ported a theft at 775 McGrath ported a destruction of proper- 8:37 a.m., arrested at home on 25, 10:55 p.m., arrested at April 27, 1:49 a.m., arrested Hwy. ty at 247 Elm St. warrant charges of assault and Cross St. on warrant charges at 50 Broadway on charges of April 25, 1:00 p.m., police re- April 24, 8:54 a.m., police re- battery and unarmed robbery. of assault with a dangerous misdemeanor breaking and en- ported a theft at 406 Highland ported a destruction of proper- Tyler Agyemang, 20, of 36 weapon and threat to commit tering and destruction of prop- Ave. ty at Memorial Rd. a crime. erty over $250. April 25, 1:02 p.m., police re- Ashford St., West Haven, CT, Disorderly Conduct: Yose Sanabria, 20, of 77 Juan Molina, 27, April 27, ported a theft at Vinal Ave. April 24, 12:59 a.m., arrested April 26, 3:18 p.m., police re- Mountain Ave., Revere, April 2:11 p.m., arrested at 77 Mid- April 25, 8:36 p.m., police at 125 Powder House Blvd. ported a disorderly conduct at 26, 1:44 a.m., arrested at 269 dlesex Ave. on a warrant charge reported a theft at 220 Wash- on charges of felony entering a College Ave. building at night, criminal ha- Broadway on a charge of per- of disorderly conduct. ington St. son under 21 in possession of April 25, 9:03 p.m., police re- DUI: rassment, and trespassing. Incidents: A juvenile, April 24, 1:19 liquor. ported a theft at Broadway. April 22, 8:53 p.m., police re- Theft: p.m., arrested at 77 Middlesex Darin Carney, 19, of 453 April 26, 12:50 p.m., police ported a driving under the in- April 21, 11:00 p.m., police Ave. on a charge of shoplifting Old Colony Ave., Boston, April reported a theft at Broadway. fluence at Highland Ave. reported a theft at 14 McGrath by asportation. 26, 1:44 a.m., arrested at 269 April 26, 2:10 a.m., police re- Hwy. Breaking & Entering: Nicole Marino, 28, of 46 Broadway on a charge of per- ported a driving under the in- April 21, 12:08 p.m., police April 21, 10:58 p.m., police Bartlett St., Wakefield, April son under 21 in possession of fluence at Beacon St. reported a theft at Wheatland reported a breaking & entering 25, 11:08 a.m., arrested at 220 liquor and unlicensed opera- St. at Pearl St. Liquor: Washington St. on warrant tion of a motor vehicle. April 21, 2:52 p.m., police re- April 26, 1:44 a.m., police re- charges of uninsured motor ve- Gabrielle Mulrean, 22, of 51 Vehicle Theft: ported a theft at North St. ported a liquor law violation at hicle or trailer and operation of Fairbanks St., Brighton, April April 26, 7:34 p.m., police April 22, 7:39 p.m., police re- 269 Broadway. a motor vehicle with a suspend- 26, 2:10 a.m., arrested at 32 reported a vehicle theft at Gil- APRIL 30, 2014••5 District Attorney Ryan sponsors Narcan training for first responders Middlesex District Attorney Marian to have the experience to be able to Ryan recently sponsored a training ses- use it effectively, and that’s why we sion for police officers and firefighters convened this training.” from across Middlesex County in how to “Another Chance: Reversing the Effects use the drug Narcan for the treatment of of Opiate Overdoses” was a train-the- opioid overdoses. trainer initiative offered to first respond- In Middlesex County alone, more than ers in all Middlesex County communities. 45 people have died from fatal drug over- The training convened by Ryan Thursday, doses since January. April 17, included an in-depth medical “There is, however, yet another as- educational component led by pharma- pect of this deadly issue that we must cist David Morgan and emergency room be addressing and that is how to ef- physician Dr. Daniel Muse. Officers from fectively treat users who have over- the Stoughton Police Department then dosed,” Ryan said. “Nasal Naloxone led a hands-on session to give attendees is a safe treatment that reverses the practical experience with administering effects of an overdose and, when ad- Nasal Naloxone. ministered properly, it can mean the In Middlesex County in 2012, there difference between life and death. We were 65 fatal overdoses, and in 2013 want every community in Middlesex there were 80. First responders are learning how to offer new chances for survival for victims of opiate overdoses. Weekend fire at Stop & Shop

An alarm was received from the Stop & Shop at 779 McGrath Highway this weekend. Arriving firefighters found heavy smoke in the penthouse area of the building. The fire was confined to a natural gas powered generator and was extinguished using several fire extinguishers. The cause of the fire appears to be electrical wiring connected to the generator. A representative from the Board of Health and an electrical inspector were called to the scene. — Photos by Claudia Ferro Somerville police seek assault suspect On Monday, April 21, 2014, during the early morning hours, a woman reported to the Somerville Police that she was the victim of an assault near the 300 block of Beacon Street. She had departed the Porter Square MBTA Station and was walking alone on Beacon Street when her attacker grabbed her from behind and made an attempt to force her into a nearby alley. The victim was able to scream and fend off her attacker. The victim described her attacker as a thin black male, in his 30’s, 6-00, clean shaven, and wearing dark clothing. This incident is similar to an assault that was reported in Cambridge last week. On Wednesday, April 16, 2014, a woman reported to Cambridge Police that a man assaulted her after she too departed from the Porter Square MBTA Station and was walking home in Cambridge on Richdale Ave. Whether or not one suspect may be responsible for both incidents remains under investigation. “Police will be diligent in their investigative efforts to identify, apprehend, and prosecute the individual who is responsible for this incident,” said Somerville Police Chief Charles Femino. “If anyone has any information or sees anything suspicious, we encourage you to report it immediately to Somerville Police.” Somerville Police detectives are actively investigating this incident. If any- one has any information regarding this incident, please contact the Somerville Police Criminal Investigation Division at 617-625-1600, extension 7610. If you are a victim of a past sexual assault that has or has not been reported to the police for any reason, the Somerville Po- lice Department strongly encourages contacting the Boston Area Rape Crisis Center (BARCC) at the Cambridge office at 617.492.8306, at the 24-hour hotline 800.841.8371, by (TTY) 617.492.6434. Si usted habla español, porfavor llamenos al 800.223.5001 ó TTY 888.887.7130. If you want to learn more about the services BARCC has to offer victims of sexual violence you can visit their website at www.barcc.org. — Somerville Police Department

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A new break in the Union Square Post Office controversy CONT. FROM PG 1 The Somerville Times Historical Fact of the Week

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The Packers By Bob (Monty) Doherty The John P. Squire Company was established in 1842, the year the Bunker Hill monument was capped and the year Somerville broke away from Charlestown. Along with the North Packing & Provision Company, and the New Ross Moffett’s mural “A Skirmish Between British and Colonists Near Somerville in Revolutionary Times” embellishes the England Dressed Meat and Wool Company, they made interior of the now decommissioned Union Square post office. up the “Big Three.” The first packing company special- ized in beef products, the second in pork, and the third As a result of such concerns al Register of Historic Places more transparent. in lamb products. Their presence caused other spin-off and issues nationwide, the (the building in Union Square The next step, at least on the companies to be born in the Union Square area which, Obama administration and has been on the list since 1986), federal level, will be for Con- when combined, made Somerville the undisputed meat- Congress put together the Ad- if there are any cultural or his- gress to evaluate the informa- packing capital of New England. She was known as the visory Council on Historic toric materials located within, tion contained within the AH- Chicago of the east. Preservation, which spent the and if any actions taken will CP’s report and sign several -or past several months conducting hinder the historic value of all- of these recommendations research into the practices of the building itself or the ma- into law. Recent pressure tests the USPS in its sales of histor- terials inside. When any of and Congressional hearings ic buildings. The specific aim of these items come up positive, have indicated that the major- the study was to decide whether the USPS is required to con- ity of officials are motivated to the USPS violated Section 106 duct public meetings, monitor take actions that will further of the National Historic Pres- impacts and create mitigation protect historic buildings and ervation Act, which oversees the measures during construction force the USPS to become closure and disposal of historic -after obtaining the required more transparent. postal facilities. permits- while following the Back in Somerville, the Board Furthermore, the ACHP various components of Section of Aldermen’s Legislative Mat- sought to respond to explanato- 106 throughout the process. ters Committee brought up ry statements within the Con- As for compliance, public this topic at its regular meet- In the 1890’s, the most modern of the three packing solidated Appropriations Act of notices must be issued that ing April 21. David Shapiro, plants was Charles North’s Packing & Provision Compa- 2014, Division G. include mitigation plans, the assistant city solicitor, as well ny. Its buildings, one of them rising to nine stories high, The Somerville Historic NSHPA Section 106 process as Michael Glavin, the director covered over thirteen acres along lower Medford Street, Preservation Commission held initiated and excavation per- of the Mayor’s Office of Strate- opposite today’s Target store. It extended from Somerville a public hearing on the poten- mits acquired. gic Planning and Community Avenue to the Miller River, where it abutted the Squire tial sale of the Union Square In the ACHP’s report, which Development, explained to the Company on the Cambridge side. The livestock would ar- building back in March to came out in the middle of April, committee members that they rive at the Boynton Yards by rail, followed by processing, compile statements that would it made several recommenda- are still in the process of re- and then the product was marketed worldwide. After a then be forwarded to state of- tions to Congress, including the questing and collecting records destructive fire in 1878, the North Company was rebuilt ficials and, subsequently, the suspension of further USPS ac- from the USPS. to become the most complete packinghouse constructed in ACHP. The post office closed tions to relocate services out of Access to the mural, questions the country. It was also the largest Somerville employer, the beginning of April, and historic postal facilities and any regarding sorting and several with over 1,200 workers at that time. postal services were relocated disposal of the buildings until it other inquiries were included For years the company’s president and treasurer were to a building on Bow Street. implements new guidelines and in the city’s request for records the Swift brothers, who were very swift … to say the least The sale status of the Union compliance actions. Officials from the USPS, and Shapiro … in revamping their future operations. They stream- Square building is unclear. in the council also suggested explained that he is keeping in lined the business. Until then, cattle transportation was On the national level, the ad- the USPS expand and reorga- correspondence with the branch a world of cowboys, farmers, and teamsters. Gustavus F. visory council ascertained that nize its historic preservation manager, who will hopefully be Swift changed that. After moving to Chicago, he invented new public concerns, coupled program, working with the appearing for briefings at vari- the refrigerated train car, which revamped and central- with the continued efforts of the ACHP and other stakeholders ous meetings. ized much of the meatpacking industry. Some of North’s preservation community, have to identify opportunities for The aldermen on the commit- many meat bi-products were soaps, margarine, and lard. shown that the federal govern- stronger practices. tee stated that the matter will be Leaf lard was used in baking, sold in decorative tins, and ment must take further action The other 12 or so recommen- kept on the docket for the next found in every kitchen. to protect these buildings. dations virtually all tied back regular meeting, and Shapiro Work was always hard and Currently, under Section 106 into the complete overhaul of will be attending to disclose any dangerous in American pack- of the National Historic Pres- the USPS’s practices in selling further information discovered ing plants. Today, it is still ervation Act, the USPS has its historic buildings and items through the records request. one of the most dangerous to conduct a site evaluation to therein, with a specific focus on More needs to be done on occupations. In 1919, a young decide whether potential sale becoming more proactive in the the federal, state and local lev- meatpacker named Curly sites are listed in the Nation- process of making the strategies els in terms of investigating the Lambeau solicited funds from USPS’s sale of its buildings. his employer, The Indian Right now, it seems as though Packing Company of Wis- the most common and ag- consin. The money was to be gressive pursuit is simply dis- used to outfit a new football team. Appreciating the help covering what has been done, from his company and town, he named his team the Green whether the steps were taken in Bay Packers. This all-American team went on to win more compliance with Section 106 of league championships than any other NFL team plus four the NHPA, and what actions Super Bowls. It is the only publicly owned team in the will be put forth should Somer- league. The Super Bowl Trophy ville or Congress decide that the Continued on page 15 USPS broke preservation laws. 8••APRIL 30, 2014

Beacon Hill Roll Call

Volume 39-Report No. 17 • April 25, 2014 • Copyright © 2014 Beacon Hill Roll Call. All Rights Reserved. By Bob Katzen

Beacon Hill Roll Call can also be viewed on our website at www .thesomervilletimes .com THE HOUSE AND SENATE. Last week was April would hold up the resolutions and delay letting cities before a person is allowed to buy or adopt the pet. Oth- vacation week for all public schools in the state. Keep- and towns know how much they will receive. er provisions include establishing an anonymous animal ing with tradition, each branch held only brief, informal abuse tip hotline; increasing penalties for cruelty to an- sessions during school vacation weeks and there were no (A “Yes” vote is for the amendment. A “No” vote is imals; and allowing law enforcement officers, in cases of roll call votes. This week,Beacon Hill Roll Call reports against it.) emergency, to enter private property without a warrant the votes of local senators on three roll calls from prior to protect against the imminent death or serious injury sessions. Sen. Sal DiDomenico No of an animal. The bill was filed in response to the “Pup- Sen. Patricia Jehlen No py Doe” case in which a dog was euthanized in Septem- Our Legislators in the House and Senate for ber after she suffered extensive injuries, including a stab Somerville: REGISTRY MODERNIZATION (S 2023) wound to her eye and burns to her body. Senate 10-28, rejected an amendment that would pro- vide independent third-party oversight of a $63 million FLUFFERNUTTER (H 2868) - The House gave ini- program to improve and modernize the Registry of Mo- tial approval to a bill filed by former Rep. Kathi-Anne tor Vehicles (RMV). Reinstein of Revere that would make the Fluffernutter the state’s official sandwich. The Fluffernutter is a -sand Amendment supporters said this massive IT project wich made of peanut butter and Marshmallow Fluff, in- should have oversight to protect taxpayers’ dollars and vented by North Shore natives Allen Durkee and Fred interests. They pointed to major costly problems with a Mower and still locally owned and manufactured in recent IT project -- the state’s Health Care Connector Lynn. The bill has been filed for several years but has which has since cut ties with CGI Corp, the architect of never made it through the Legislature. Rep. Denise Provost the connector’s troubled website. DISTRICT REPRESENTED: Twenty-seventh Mid- The bill was first filed in 2009 in response to a proposal dlesex. - Consisting of precinct 3 of ward 2, all precincts Amendment opponents said oversight itself will not by Cambridge’s former Sen. Jarrett Barrios to limit the of ward 3, precinct 3 of ward 4, and all precincts of solve the problems. They urged the Senate to wait un- serving of Fluff to students in schools statewide to once wards 5 and 6, of the city of Somerville, in the county til the Legislature considers a comprehensive IT bill in- a week. At the time, Barrios said he learned that his son of Middlesex. cluding major reforms. had been served a Fluffernutter at his elementary school and that the sandwich is not a very healthy menu choice. (A “Yes” vote is for the amendment. A “No” vote is Reinstein subsequently filed her bill and said it was im- against it.) portant to defend and protect this local delicacy.

Sen. Sal DiDomenico No IMMUNITY FOR GIVING POOR RECOMMEN- Sen. Patricia Jehlen No DATION (H 4011) - The House gave initial approval to a bill giving civil immunity to school administrators BRIDGE REPAIRS FIRST (S 2023) who “in good faith” disclose information about a former Rep. Timothy Toomey Senate 4-34, rejected an amendment that would pre- teacher’s or other employee’s job performance to a pro- DISTRICT REPRESENTED: Twenty-sixth Middle- vent the undertaking of any new capital expansion spective employer. Supporters said this would help en- sex. - Consisting of all precincts of ward 1, precinct 1 transportation projects and instead prioritize projects sure that a school district could give a frank and honest of ward 2, precincts 1 and 2 of ward 3, and precinct 1 and make the repair of structurally deficient bridges response when asked for a reference check without fear of ward 6, of the city of Cambridge, and all precincts of the first priority. of successful lawsuit by a former employee. ward 1 and precincts 1 and 2 of ward 2, of the city of Somerville, both in the county of Middlesex. Amendment supporters said many bridges are in need ANTI-BULLYING (S 2055) - Gov. Patrick signed of repair and without it, an estimated 500 bridges across into law a bill adding some provisions to the state’s 2010 the state will continue to be dangerous. anti-bullying law that requires all public and private schools to develop and implement a plan to prevent bul- Amendment opponents said this ties the hands of Gov. lying and to discipline bullies. The new law requires that Deval Patrick, whose administration ultimately decides each plan provide specific and additional protections for which projects get funded. They noted this restriction students who may be more vulnerable to become targets would delay projects like the Green Line expansion, of bullying based on several factors including race, color, which is likely to get 90 percent reimbursement from religion, ancestry, national origin, sex and sexual orienta- the federal government. tion. It also requires schools to annually report bullying data to the state. Sen. Patricia Jehlen (A “Yes” vote is for the amendment. A “No” vote is DISTRICT REPRESENTED: Second Middlesex. against it.) Supporters said these changes will enhance the law and - Consisting of the cities of Cambridge, wards 9 to 11, save countless children from a lifetime of physical and inclusive, Medford and Somerville, and the town of Sen. Sal DiDomenico No emotional scars and worse. Winchester, precincts 4 to 7, inclusive, in the county of Sen. Patricia Jehlen No Middlesex. TOILETS AND SHOWERS MUST BE EFFI- CIENT (H 4007) - The House gave initial approval to MORE LOCAL AID OPTION (S 2039) ALSO UP ON BEACON HILL legislation that would prohibit the sale of any plumbing Senate 7-31, rejected an amendment to resolutions fixture, toilet or urinal in the Bay State unless it meets stating the intent of the Legislature to hike Chapter 70 LEGALIZE POT (H 1632) - The Judiciary Commit- the water-saving performance standards outlined in the school aid by $100 million and unrestricted local aid by tee heard testimony on a proposal that would legalize, legislation. Supporters said the bill will promote and en- $25 million. The amendment would provide that those license, regulate and tax marijuana and allow adults over sure water conservation. They argued the bill is well bal- amounts be the minimum amounts and allow the Legis- 21 to grow it for their personal use and the use by others anced and allows manufacturers to be environmentally lature to later increase funding. over 21. responsible while still providing a fair and reliable supply of products to consumers. Amendment supporters said this would simply allow PROTECT ANIMALS (S 1914) - The Judiciary flexibility to increase this local aid funding if possible. Committee also heard testimony on The Act Protecting HOUSING AUTHORITIES (H 2128) - The House Animal Welfare and Safety (PAWS) that would create a gave initial approval to a bill requiring local housing au- Amendment opponents said House and Senate lead- statewide registry of animal abusers that would have to thorities to post the names, addresses, phone numbers ers agreed on this amount and argued that any change be checked by animal shelters, pet stores and breeders and e-mail addresses of their commissioners on the wall APRIL 30, 2014••9

Beacon Hill Roll Call continued of the community center of each of their housing devel- “Sadly, the heinous crimes against Puppy Doe, a dog House and Senate were in session each week. Many leg- opments and on their state websites. who was left beaten, battered and alone in a Quincy islators say that legislative sessions are only one aspect of park, is far from the first animal to be cruelly tortured. the Legislature’s job and that a lot of important work is Supporters said that currently tenants who need help Multiple examples exist across the Commonwealth, done outside of the House and Senate chambers. They have to call the Massachusetts Housing Authority and and now is the time for the legislature to act swiftly note that their jobs also involve committee work, re- navigate through a maze of general information and lis- to take action against those who commit such heinous search, constituent work and other matters that are im- ten to an extensive recording before they can even begin crimes.” — Senate GOP Minority Leader Sen. Bruce portant to their districts. Critics say that the Legislature looking for simple assistance. They argued the bill would Tarr (R-Gloucester) on his bill that would create a state- does not meet regularly or long enough to debate and make it easier for tenants and applicants to reach their wide animal abuse registry of animal abusers and increase vote in public view on the thousands of pieces of legisla- local commissioners and to contact building managers. penalties for cruelty to animals. tion that have been filed. They note that the infrequency and brief length of sessions are misguided and lead to OFFICIAL COWBOY (S 1622) - The House gave “We’re very proud of the recognition received for our irresponsible late night sessions and a mad rush to act initial approval to a proposal making Rex Trailer the sustainability-based academic, research and outreach on dozens of bills in the days immediately preceding the official cowboy of Massachusetts. The late Trailer, who initiatives that share the goal of building a sustain- end of an annual session. died in January 2013, hosted the local children’s show able, eco-friendly future for ourselves and those who During the week of April 21-25, the House met for a “Boomtown” from 1956 to 1974 and was involved with follow us.” — UMass Dartmouth Chancellor Divina total of one hour and 44 minutes and the Senate met for many charitable causes. In 2012, before his death, the Grossman on a Princeton Review that the school is one a total of 23 minutes. Tourism Arts and Cultural Development Committee of the 332 most environmentally responsible colleges in recommended approval of the same bill. The measure the U.S. and Canada. Mon. April 21 No House session was then sent to the Senate Ethics and Rules and no fur- No Senate session ther action was taken on it. “I think I wanted to run to show my two kids and my nieces and nephews what the Boston Marathon is sup- Tues. April 22 House 11:05 a.m. to 12:24 p.m. QUOTABLE QUOTES posed to be ... a great sporting event for our city that Senate 11:03 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. brings out the best in people, and that’s what this year’s “Boring but important.” — Sen. Brian Joyce (D-Mil- race was all about.” — Sen. Anthony Petruccelli (D-East Wed. April 23 No House session ton) prior to chairing a hearing on a House-approved Boston) on his running in this year’s marathon. No Senate session $1.12 billion capital spending bill that borrows money for various projects. “Mr. Marathoner, welcome to the chamber.” — Acting Thurs. April 24 House 11:00 a.m. to 11:25 a.m. Senate President Jennifer Flanagan (D-Leominster) when Senate 11:03 a.m. to 11:14 a.m. “I’d love to try to do it if there is a way.” — Gov. Patrick, Petruccelli entered the Senate chamber three days after the who has never commuted a sentence or issued a pardon since marathon. Fri. April 25 No House session he took office in January 2009, on whether he might follow No Senate session President Barack Obama’s example and begin commuting HOW LONG WAS LAST WEEK’S SESSION? some sentences for non-violent drug offenders. Beacon Hill Roll Call tracks the length of time that the Bob Katzen welcomes feedback at [email protected] 10••APRIL 30, 2014

COMMENTARY

The views and opinions expressed in the commentaries ofThe Somerville Times do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions ofThe Somerville Times, its publishers or staff. Hubway, regional bike investments build community or bike to public transit, work, be incumbent on a single city, most noticeably in cities, and And when our businesses flour- stores and services. Families though, and fortunately Somer- Boston has the highest share ish our squares and nearby parks want options for getting to work ville is not alone. MassDOT’s of walking commuters. Mean- are filled—with our neighbors. that don’t include sitting in traf- rehabilitation of the Longfel- while, the long-term trend for Making our region walkable, fic, and want to live where it’s low Bridge between Boston and bicycling and pedestrian fatali- bikeable and transit-oriented easy for their children to lead Cambridge will make this heavily ties is downward, and biking is creates urban rooms—active active lifestyles. Young profes- trafficked commuter route better safer in larger cities where roads streetscapes supported by work- sionals crave walking routes and and safer for bicyclists and pe- are evolving to accommodate all ers during the day and residents bike lanes, along with access to destrians, and plans for the Cam- forms of travel. during the night. By Joseph A. Curtatone public transit. Retirees want to bridge Street bridge in Allston We need to seize this opportu- This isn’t just about biking. In early April I joined in the re- walk to the neighborhood store now include a cycle track with nity because developing our pe- This is about the kind of com- opening celebration of Hubway, and the local coffee shop. Ulti- dedicated bike lanes and barri- destrian and bike infrastructure, munity we want to build—eq- one of the smartest bicycle infra- mately, all of these groups want ers separating them from the car along with building near transit, uitable, connected, healthy and structure investments our region to live in the kind of vibrant, lanes. Elsewhere in the metro can eliminate traffic impacts and convenient for residents—and has made—and one of the most close-knit communities that are region, a 4.1 mile stretch of the over time shift more commuters a place where you bump into telling when it comes to under- created when faces aren’t blurs Northern Strand Community from the roads onto our side- friends on a street corner, chat standing how our city and our seen through car windows, but Trail has been paved from Mal- walks, subways and bike routes. with other parents at the neigh- nation are evolving. The country people out on sidewalks and in den to Everett, bringing us closer It helps achieve environmental borhood park, or wave to your is undergoing the greatest de- the streets and paths, walking, to a true seamless bike and walk- justice: a recent study by the Uni- barber when you walk by his mographic shift since the 1950s pushing strollers and biking. ing connection from Malden to versity of Minnesota found that shop. Economic health then when people fled cities for the Somerville is working to meet Somerville’s own Community non-white people inhale 38 per- follows suit. Thriving squares suburbs. Today that trend is re- that demand by making it easi- Path. And MetroWest commu- cent higher levels of air pollution filled with busy businesses cre- versing. People are returning to er, safer and more appealing to nities are getting closer to turn- than whites, and Greater Boston ates a resilient, self-sufficient the urban core at historic levels as bike and walk. On the biking ing a 23-mile abandoned rail line has the fourth highest pollution economic base for cities and the they seek the vibrancy and con- side, we have doubled our bike into a bike and walk path that disparity between whites and region. And when we make con- nectivity of bikeable, walkable, network that now has more than could reach the Waverly com- nonwhites. That’s particularly nections that move pedestrians transit-oriented urban neigh- 30 miles of bike lanes in a 4.1 muter rail station in Belmont— important to Somerville, where and cyclists between neighbor- borhoods. Somerville, and the square mile city, and added more not too far from where it could approximately 38,000 of our res- hoods, we create the growth and Boston region, are experiencing than 300 new bike parking spots also eventually connect to our idents live within environmen- vitality that will help us bring this shift too as we seek to make to city streets since 2011. Two Community Path. tal justice zones, shouldering a back historic neighborhoods Greater Boston the most bike- years ago, we joined the Hub- Greater Boston is creating a disproportionate burden of en- such as Brickbottom and Inner able and walkable region in the way bikeshare system with 12 biking and walking network, vironmental impacts caused by Belt. Hubway is one of a num- country. But it’s about far more stations, garnering thousands of and we’re seeing the effects of traffic and industry. ber of invaluable tools to make than sustainable transit. I believe rides monthly. And the soon-to- investment. In Somerville, bik- Building routes for bikes and and increase those connections. what’s driving this trend is also a be completed Community Path ing has risen by 56 percent over pedestrians also brings commu- I’m pleased that a new Hubway desire for community, which is at extension will connect it to the two years. Biking and walking nity because it builds the vibran- station is now open at Magoun the heart of what makes Somer- future Lowell Street Green Line to work continues to increase cy that comes when increased Square and I look forward to the ville the city we love. station and eventually to Cam- according to the Alliance for foot traffic helps the stores, expansion of Hubway eastward People today demand neigh- bridge, Boston and beyond. Biking and Walking’s biennial restaurants, cafes and services in our city. Spring is here—let’s borhoods where they can walk Meeting that demand cannot report released this past month, in our neighborhoods flourish. get out and ride. Life in the Ville by Jimmy Del Ponte Are you a Villen? A couple of years ago to call Somerville.” (I refuse to even write like any kind of change at all, no mat- I changed the name of that derogatory word because it burns me ter what it is. That’s understandable. my column from On up to no end. But if you want to know They have earned the right to be cranky the Silly Side to Life what it is, check out Somerville, Mass., in about change. But it’s the younger gen- in the Ville. “Ville” is Wikipedia.) While we are on the subject, eration who are setting the pace for the just a simple abbrevi- I think we should petition Wikipedia to excitement of the future. I want to stay ation for Somerville. A Villen (according have that horrible slang term removed. on their good side because these are the to the new pop culture) is someone from A lot of people who don’t like the new people who will eventually pick the care I Somerville. This Villen thing has calmed nicknames feel that Villen makes us will receive when that time comes. I love down lately, but when it first hit it was sound like thugs. Well, I can assure you thinking and acting young and with the all the rage. Everybody wanted a Villen that I am not a thug and neither are most times, so I am proud to be a Villen from sticker or a Villen shirt or hat. The Vil- of my friends! Somerville has a very the Ville (Hey, that sounds like it could len Cooperative Society came out as the colorful past. That’s true, but we have be a cool song!). “Back in The Ville” five years ago, which source for these items. They even copy- moved onto many exciting changes and There are lots of kids at Somerville was performed by Somerville’s Project righted the word “Villen.” Really? Isn’t innovations that have made Somerville High School with Villen stickers on their STAR. As a matter of fact, The Sunset- that like trying to copyright the word a very desirable place to live, work, play books, iPods and cellphones. You can ters will be including the title song this “Townie,” or “West Ender”? Neverthe- and raise a family (as the mayor says!). still get some stickers visiting The Villen summer as they hit the streets singing. less, the terms Ville and Villen are now Just look at what they did to Assembly Cooperative Society website. I happen to The words Ville and Villen are just a part of Somerville’s fabric, even though Square! And what about the Green Line have hoarded a bunch over the years. I amusing terms that some of us like to some old-time Somerville loyalists don’t Extension? Somerville is on the move in a have stuck them on my trailer, my truck, use. It means no disrespect. Anyone who like it. As one young lady stated to me, very positive way. the clock at work, even on the door to uses these terms is very proud to be from “The Ville is better than what they used Some longtime Somerville people don’t my house. I even wrote a musical called Somerville. APRIL 30, 2014••11

COMMENTARY

The View Of The Times

The United States Postal Service, as a some level of explanation. Nationwide, the cash-strapped agency lations angle, the abandonment – which federal agency, may not be legally bound Figuring out whether a property has has been selling off properties, in many is what it feels like - of the post office at to answer to local boards or individual been sold, never mind to whom it was cases, according to Congress, without al- a time when Union Square is preparing residents, but seeing how it has handled sold, should not be shrouded in mystery, ways following the proper procedures for for a significant makeover between the the closure of the post office in Union and that is even more the case with such doing so. coming of the Green Line and extensive Square and the subsequent delivery is- a prominent property. What Somerville The USPS, like any business, needs to redevelopment plans is inconvenient, in- sues residents claim have resulted from residents and officials are dealing with in do what it needs to do to cut costs and considerate and infuriating. moving operations out of the historic the midnight-move approach on the part improve efficiencies. No one would ques- The USPS, it appears, is as inept at de- building does, at the very least, merit of the USPS is not unique to the city. tion that. But aside from the public re- livering answers as it is mail.

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************************* went to school here is Anthony Frasers. where he grew up in, was a clown with ministration Building at 167 Holland That reunion we keep telling you We wish him a good day as well. A for- the Shriners up in Wilmington. He St. Dr. Bryan Hamlin, chairman of the about down in East Somerville is on mer real estate agent here in Somerville, was also an avid photographer for vari- Friends of the Middlesex Fells, will talk for sure and will be held at the Somer- Dane Chenery, has his own TV show in ous organizations around the area. He about the great variety of habitats as the ville City Club July 12. At last check, Boston and is also celebrating. Happy will be missed. basis for many plants and animals in the they raised over $1,000 for the event. birthday to good friend and great family ************************* Fells. He will show slides of the various If you’d like to donate, go online to man Mike Moccia of Ball Square Café We wish Tom Taylor and his family habitats found in the Fells, including Facebook and look up “East Somer- (who doesn’t like Mike?). He is the best the best and hope that Tom gets well mixed woodland, wetland, both swamp ville Reunion.” Should be a great public relations guy for any business soon. He’s been a hero of sorts down and pond-side, and rocky outcrop, as time. East Somerville was so unique (After all, you’d have to be pretty loyal in Ward 3 over the years fighting for well as the scores of flowering plants that in its character and makeup, more so to stand outside in the cold days while all the residents. have adapted to those particular habi- than the rest of the city. Everyone who he is smiling and bringing you a cup of ************************* tats. Bryan will lead a hike of the Fells grew up in Lower Broadway knew coffee. Although living in Forge Village The Healey School’s Young Artists in the following weekend. Meetings are on each other, even though they were (Westford), Ms. Linda Norton-Beebe Action Arts Gala (YAA!) will be held the second floor and are wheelchair ac- broken off into groups. Make sure to is celebrating. She was born here in the from 2 to 5 p.m. as part of the Somer- cessible. Parking is available on site and mark it on your calendar. Ville and lived here the first part of her ville Open Studios weekend. Admis- the building is a short walk from the Da- ************************* life (She is, of course, the niece of Pat sion is free, and there will be live music vis Square T station and is on the #87 Happy Birthday to some of our fans out and Don Norton). She’s celebrating her performances, indoor and outdoor art bus route. All Somerville Garden Club there, both here in the Ville and else- birthday this week as well. Finally, hap- activities for kids, shadow puppets, meetings are free, and the public is invit- where. Mrs. Florence Lewis, formerly of py birthday to Leo Saltman, a good guy face painting, refreshments and more. ed to attend. For additional information, East Somerville, is a very nice lady with who works at DPW here in the Ville. There is also an extensive silent auc- visit www.somervillegardenclub.org. a great family. We wish her a big HB. To To all others we haven’t mentioned, we tion featuring many local businesses ************************* Chris Cianci, who grew up here, grad- wish them all a great birthday. and services, restaurants, theatre sub- “School House Rock Live Jr.” will be uated from SHS and still is seen in the ************************* scriptions and Red Sox and Celtics held beginning at 6:30 p.m. Friday and Ville every week, happy birthday to you, A good friend and all around real nice tickets. The school is located at 5 Mea- Saturday, May 2 and 3, at the John F. as well. A good friend and lawyer over in guy recently passed away. Robert Skip cham St. All proceeds from the fund- Kennedy Elementary School, 5 Cherry Woburn, Frank J. Kautz II, is celebrat- Trahey had a stroke about two weeks raiser will go towards funding enrich- St. The suggested donation is $5. The ing this week (He’s also a great photog- ago, never pulled out of it and passed ment activities at the school and other Kennedy School Drama Club’s perfor- rapher amongst other things). We salute away in a coma. Arrangements hav- off-site learning opportunities. mance is a modern musical based on him. And happy birthday to Jim Bain, a en’t been set down, but we’re told they ************************* the Emmy award-winning 1970s Sat- well-known Wells Fargo mortgage rep- will be handled by Doherty’s Funeral The Somerville Garden Club’s May urday morning cartoon series. Parents resentative who’s here in the Ville all Home. Skip, as he was called by the meeting takes place from 7 to 9 p.m. and kids alike will thrill to sing along the time. Another guy who grew up and many who knew him from Somerville Wednesday, May 14, at the Tufts Ad- with such beloved Continued on page 23 12••APRIL 30, 2014 Artist Keith Maddy lets the materials speak to him

By Nidhi Mathson Four hundred artists in Somerville will open their doors to the public for the Somerville Open Studios event this week. Since artist studios are typically not open to the public on a regular basis - except by appointment - it’s an opportunity for art lov- ers to visit favored artists or discover new ones. Mixed-media artist Keith Maddy will be among the artists opening their studios to the public. “For people who love art, Somerville Open Studios is a great time to explore the depth of Boston’s art community, meet art- ists first hand in their studios, see a body of their work and learn more about their process,” Maddy explained. Maddy, who was featured in 100 Boston Artists by Chawky Frenn, was also recently chosen to be one of the 84 artists rep- resented in the 2014 Cambridge Art Association National Prize Show. The association received nearly 1,200 pieces of artwork, entered by 389 artists from 29 states. He has partici- pated in Somerville Open Studios since it began 15 years ago. His newest collages, “Cuckoo and American Boy ’64,” will be on display May 3 and 4, along with several other new pieces. Maddy works with familiar domestic materials such as textiles, wallpaper and placemats as a base. He chooses them based on color, pattern and the potential he sees in transforming them. “It’s collage-based art,” Maddy said. “Some are strictly collage and do develop into more mixed-media pieces. I start with an existing pattern or image; it could be an old flea market paint- ing that I picked up, and I start working on it. I commit to the art with a wood-burning tool and incorporate it into a new Jubilee. image.” According to Maddy, his art is more about the process than the finished product. He doesn’t plan for a specific outcome. Rather, he lets the material speak to him. “Most people say it has an organic, molecular, watery feeling, which could all be true, but it’s not specifically what I plan to do from the start.” Maddy graduated from Massachusetts College of Art and has exhibited his work throughout New England. He also teaches collage workshops in the Greater Boston area. His studio is located on 20 Vernon St. in Somerville. “Somerville has, per capita, the largest population of artists in the country,” he said. “It’s a very talented roster of artists and worth seeing.” Somerville Open Studios takes place from noon to 6 p.m. May 3 and 4. A free trolley will be available to take art lovers throughout Somerville to visit the various participating art- ist studios. More information is available at www.somerville- openstudios.org.

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Maddy Aquatic Promenade. APRIL 30, 2014••13 Second Annual Somerville Toy Camera Festival Lo-fi art fest takes over Somerville, MA. This June the second annual Somerville Toy Camera Festival (STCF) will take place at five locations throughout Somerville, making it among the largest toy camera festivals in the world. Showcasing the work of local, national and international pho- tographers, the STCF highlights the talents and creativity of artists using low tech tools to create high art images. The festival was launched in 2013 by members of the Nave Gallery and the Washington Street Art Center, two Somerville nonprofit artist-run arts organizations. Defined as any low-end, low-tech, limited-control camera, the “toy camera” has been a source of inspiration for both art spaces, with each having held a toy camera exhibition in the past. Juried by the toy camera photographer Isa Leshko, the 2013 festival exhib- ited the work of 40 local, national and international photographers at three locations: The Nave Gallery, Nave Gallery Annex and Washington Street Art Center. The festival expands this year to include Brickbottom Artists Associ- ation and the Somerville Museum, and is juried by Meg Birnbaum and Wheel of Fortune — Shero. Lee Kilpatrick, two Somerville-based fine art photographers. Birnbaum’s work has been juried into numerous national and international photog- raphy competitions, and she has hosted solo shows in Kobe, Japan, the Davis Orton Gallery, NY, Panopticon Gallery, Boston, Corden Potts Gallery, San Francisco and the Griffin Museum of Photography, among others. Kilpatrick is the director of the Washington Street Art Center and he works with both digital and film in conventional and panoramic format. His photography primarily focuses on documentary candids, and he shows regularly in the Boston area in both solo and group exhibitions. The Nave Gallery, Nave Gallery Annex, Washington Street Art Center and Brickbottom Gallery will display work selected by the jurors. In col- laboration with the Parts and Crafts Collective maker space, the Somer- ville Museum will host a workshop with local youth on toy camera pho- tography, encouraging them to take photos of their urban environment with low-tech digital keychain cameras. The results of their exploration will be on display during the festival. Artists, panel discussions and guest speakers to be announced.

Schedule of Exhibitions and Events: Somerville Museum Exhibition dates: June 5-28, 2014 Reception: Saturday, June 7, 2-5 p.m. Fear of forgetting 18 — Harmon. Gallery Hours: Thursday, 2-7 p.m.; Friday, 2-5 p.m.; Saturday, 12-5 p.m. 1 Westwood Road, Somerville, MA 02143

Brickbottom Gallery Exhibition dates: June 5-28, 2014 Reception: Sunday, June 8, 5-7 p.m. Gallery Hours: Thursday-Saturday, noon-5 p.m. 1 Fitchburg Street, Somerville, MA 02143

Nave Annex Exhibition dates: June 6-28, 2014 Reception: Friday June 6, 6-8p.m. Gallery Hours: Wednesday-Friday, 6-8 p.m.; Saturday, 2-8 p.m.; Sunday, 2-6 p.m. 53 Chester Street, Somerville, MA 02143

Washington Street Arts Center Exhibition dates: June 7-28, 2014 Reception: Saturday, June 7, 7-9 p.m. Gallery Hours: Saturday, noon-4 p.m. 321 Washington Street, Somerville, MA 02143

Nave Gallery Exhibition dates: June 7-29, 2014 Reception: Sunday, June 8, 3-5 p.m. Gallery Hours: Saturday & Sunday 1-5 p.m. Tuscany Road — Buzzichelli. 155 Powder House Blvd., Somerville, MA 02144 14••APRIL 30, 2014

SPORTS World Series trophy A big day at in Somerville Fenway Park

Thanks to a generous donation to the Somerville Masonic Lodge, one of our favorite Villens, Mike Browne, took his 7-year-old nephew Liam to his first Red Sox game against the Yankees on Wednesday, April 23. Mike and his wife AnnMarie were lucky enough to win the Red Sox/Bruins gift basket. The basket included Bruins and Red Sox tickets and was awarded to the Brownes at the recent Comedy Night fundraiser for the Masons. The raffle also included an early entry to Fenway where they enjoyed a private top to bottom tour of the park, an on field view of batting practice, an opportunity to catch some homerun The 2013 Red Sox World Series Trophy was on display last week at the Xfinity Customer Service Center balls on top of the Green Monster, an assortment of great gifts from Liam’s favorite player (David Ortiz) on Beacon Street. and a pair of VIP seats to watch the Sox beat the Yankees.

What’s on Somerville Neighborhood News Ms. Cam’s Union Square concerns Concerned over the pace of the Union Square redevelopment pro- cess, organizations, residents and local businesses have been organiz- Olio - (noun) A miscellaneous ing: circulating talking points, a pe- mixture, hodgepodge tition and lists of priorities. 1. What is Tiger Wood’s 7. What year #420did Freddie Meetings related to the Union real first name? Mercury (lead singer of Square redevelopment have been the band Queen) die? public, and many documents – in- 2. What letter appears on cluding the Union Square Develop- the most tiles in the game 8. What is Warner ment Plan and the Somervision plan, both finalized in 2012 – are available online. But many of Scrabble? Brothers oldest cartoon individuals, groups and associations have expressed concern at the manner and pace of deci- character? sion-making. 3. How many acres is At an April 9 meeting of the Community Advisory Committee (CAC) – the committee that is New York City’s Central 9. What was the name of recommending the master developer for the billion-dollar development of the Square – a group Park? the dog in Peter Pan? of associations spearheaded by the Somerville Community Corporation (SCC) presented the 20 members with a document called “Link Somerville Equity Standards.” 4. Who was the first U.S. 10. What is lygophobia More on this story at www.scatvsomerville.org/SNN. president to be born in a the fear of? hospital? Undocumented students in limbo 11. What disease used to Every year, 65,000 undocument- 5. How tall is the Eiffel be called consumption? ed youth graduate from U.S. high Tower? schools. With 66 percent of its stu- 12. What was the name dent body “minority,” many of them 6. Who played Rosemary of the first chimpan- immigrants, each class at Somer- Woodhouse in Rosemary’s zee sent into space by Baby? America? ville High School likely has a doz- Answers on page 23 en, or even several dozen, undocu- mented youth. Because immigration reform and the DREAM (Development, Re- To advertise in lief, and Education for Alien Minors) Act are both stalled in Washington, these young people are stuck in limbo. The Somerville Times “I was a soccer captain in my senior year,” an 18-year-old told Somerville Neighborhood News. call (His name is withheld to protect him and his family.) “I currently have a 3.5 GPA. The schools that are recruiting me are Merrimack, UMass Lowell, UMass Amherst.” Bobbie Toner: 617-666-4010 More on this story at www.scatvsomerville.org/SNN. APRIL 30, 2014••15

Somerville Full Circle High Sunsetters auditions School Participates in next week Eco-Carpentry Challenge

Auditions for the 2014 Sunsetters will be held on Wednesday, May 7, in the Somerville Cable TV studios next to Somerville High School (entrance is at the end of the SHS/City Hall parking lot below the SHS library). The Sunset- ters are Somerville’s longtime youth song and dance group that performs on the streets of Somerville throughout the summer. Kids ages 12 to 17 are invited to Somerville Full Circle High School recently participated in the Eco-Carpentry Challenge with The Furniture Trust. As part of audition for this paying position. Rehearsals will be Monday through Thursday the challenge, students from throughout Massachusetts were tasked with creating new products using gently used furniture do- for the months of May and June. Auditions start at 7 p.m. Come with a song nated by local corporations. The Furniture Trust delivered a suite of used office furniture, to each school, and in an effort to inspire prepared to sing. A CD player will be available. Bring your IPod or phone to creativity, allowed students free reign to develop their own projects. During an event on Thursday, April 10, students showcased sing along with. Good luck! For more info, contact Jimmy Del Ponte at jdelpon- their finished projects that ranged from a potting bench with tool storage and seat to a game room with modern gaming chair and [email protected] or 617-625-6600, ext. 2616. dartboard. Projects were judged during the event by a distinguished panel of industry experts in four categories. The students from Somerville Full Circle High School built a two-seater couch and a racecar bed for a toddler.

The Packers CONT. FROM PG 7 Accessibility study review honors Vince Lombardi, Green The community is invited to a community feedback on the you wish to request reasonable Bay’s most winning coach, and public meeting to provide feed- 2013 Pedestrian Accessibil- accommodations in order to the son of a butcher. Green Bay’s back on a report that details how ity Study available online at attend the meeting on May 15, games are played at Lambeau the city conducted its accessibili- http://www.somervillema.gov/ please contact Betsy Allen by 5 Field, named for their founder, ty Self-Evaluation for streets and departments/personnel/ADA p.m. on Friday, May 9. an American meatpacker. sidewalks, and the system used and by clicking “2013 Pedestri- To learn more about the City’s Unfortunately, because of to develop the curb ramp sched- an Accessibility Study” on the comprehensive plans to create their lard-saturated buildings, ule and reconstruction priorities right. Residents can also send and maintain equal access for most of the prime Somerville that ten alarms were struck for a for sidewalks. questions and comments to all and to participate in these plants met their demise by fire. Somerville fire. Most of build- The public meeting sched- ADA Coordinator Betsy Allen efforts, please contact ADA Co- The last was the J.P. Squire’s ings are gone now, but not for- uled for Thursday, May 15 at 6 via e-mail to ballen@somervil- ordinator Betsy Allen at 617- spectacular inferno that burned gotten … they were the cathe- p.m. in the Aldermanic Cham- lema.gov or by phone at (617) 625-6600 ext. 2323 or by email for two days from September drals to the blue-collar workers bers at City Hall will gather 625-6600 extension 2323. If at [email protected]. 1–3, 1978. It was the only time of Somerville and Cambridge.

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LEGAL NOTICES Legal Notices can also be viewed on our Web site at www .thesomervilletimes .com

CITY OF SOMERVILLE, MASSACHUSETTS CITY OF SOMERVILLE, MASSACHUSETTS OFFICE OF STRATEGIC PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT OFFICE OF STRATEGIC PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT JOSEPH A. CURTATONE JOSEPH A. CURTATONE MAYOR MAYOR MICHAEL F. GLAVIN MICHAEL F. GLAVIN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR PLANNING DIVISION PLANNING DIVISION LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING OF PUBLIC HEARING A public hearing for all interested parties will be held by the Zoning Board of Appeals on Wednesday, May 7, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. in the Aldermanic A public hearing for all interested parties will be held by the Planning Chambers, 2nd Floor, Somerville City Hall, 93 Highland Avenue, Somerville, MA. Board on Thursday, May 8, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. at the Visiting Nurse As- sociation, 259 Lowell Street, 3rd Floor, Community Room, Somerville, 44 Park St: (Case #ZBA 2014-03) Applicant, Claudia Murrow, seeks an Administrative Appeal per SZO §3.1.9, 3.2, and 3.2.3 from a decision from the MA. Inspectional Services Division that issued a temporary certificate of occupancy for a School for Instruction in Arts at 44 Park Street, Owner, Belam II LLC . RC Zone. Ward 2. 844 McGrath Hwy: (Case #PB 2014-10) Applicant, Sprint Spectrum, and Owner, Cummings-Middlesex Somerville, LLC, seek a Special 40 Pitman St: (Case #ZBA 2014-19) Applicant, 40 Pitman, LLC, and Owner Caroline & Aaron Becker, seek a Special Permit to establish 5 residential Permit under SZO §7.11.15.3 and SZO §14 to add equipment to a wire- units per SZO §7.11.1.c and parking relief and parking design standards per SZO §9.13 BA Zone. Ward 3. less communication facility which includes the installation of new 19 Cambria St: (Case #ZBA 2014-21) Applicant and Owner, Willard D. Cunningham, seeks a Variance under SZO §5.5, to increase the number of panel antennas and remote radio heads. ASMD zone. Ward 1. stories of the two-family structure from 2 ½ to 3 stories, and a Special Permit under §4.4.1 to alter the nonconforming structure by adding an approx 73-76 Union Sq: (Case #PB 2014-11) Applicant, The Independent, and 180sf addition and a rear deck. RA zone. Ward 3. Owner, Independent Realty Trust, seeks a Special Permit under SZO 114 Highland Ave: (Case #ZBA 2014-22) Applicant, Sprint Spectrum, and Owner Somerville Housing Authority, seek Special Permit Approval under §6.1.22.D.6 to establish an outdoor seating area. CCD 55 zone. Ward 3. SZO §7.11.15.3 and SZO §14 to add equipment to a wireless communication facility which includes the installation of new panel antennas and 2-8 Broaday/8 Mt. Pleasant St: (Case #PB 2014-12) Applicant and remote radio heads. RC zone. Ward 3. Owner, Lolastar, LLC, seek a Special Permit with Site Plan Review un- 94 Beacon St: (Case #ZBA 2014-23) Applicant, Sprint Spectrum, and Owner, Beacon Place Condominium Trust, seek a Special Permit under SZO der SZO §6.5.D.1 & 7.13.E to establish 19 residential units and under §7.11.15.3 and SZO §14 to add equipment to a wireless communication facility which includes the installation of new panel antennas and remote SZO §6.5.D.2 to establish by-right uses §7.13.B, and 7.13.C small and/or radio heads. RC zone. Ward 2. medium retail. The applicant seeks approval under SZO §9.17.2 for re- duced parking requirements and compact spaces, 9.15.4 modification 15 Weston Ave: (Case #ZBA 2014-24) Applicant, Sprint Spectrum, and Owner, Somerville Housing Authority, seek a Special Permit under SZO of the bicycle parking requirement, and §6.5.G.18 for the reduced lot §7.11.15.3 and SZO §14 to add equipment to a wireless communication facility which includes the installation of new panel antennas and remote area and §6.5.D.5 to alter facades and signage. Article 13 Inclusionary radio heads. RB zone. Ward 7. Housing will apply. TOD 55. Ward 1. 10 Beech St: (Case #ZBA 2014-25) Applicants and Owners, Ten Beech LLC, seek a Special Permit under SZO §4.4.1 to alter a nonconforming Copies of these applications are available for review in the Office of two-family structure to create a by-right third unit, which includes an addition, a gable roof, and various alterations to the windows and doors Strategic Planning and Community Development, located on the third that compose each façade. The Applicants also seek Special Permits under SZO §9.13.b to modify parking design standards to create tandem and floor of City Hall, 93 Highland Avenue, Somerville, MA, Mon-Wed, 8:30 compact parking spaces. RB zone. Ward 3. am-4:30 pm; Thurs, 8:30 am-7:30 pm; and Fri, 8:30 am-12:30 pm; and 14 Kidder Ave: (Case #ZBA 2014-26) Applicant and Owner, Richard Burck, seeks a Special Permit under SZO §4.4.1 to alter a nonconforming struc- at www.somervillema.gov/planningandzoning. As cases may be con- ture to create a closet on the left side of a single-family dwelling. RB zone. Ward 6. tinued to later dates, please check the agenda on the City’s website or call before attending. Continued cases will not be re-advertised. 85 Bromfield Rd: (Case #ZBA 2014-27) Applicant and Owners, Ihsan & Valerie Gurdal seek a Special Permit per SZO §4.4.1 to alter a nonconforming Interested persons may provide comments to the Planning Board at 3-family by extending a dormer within a nonconforming sideyard. RA Zone. Ward 7. the hearing or by submitting written comments by mail to OSPCD, 119 Rogers Ave: (Case #ZBA 2014-28) The Applicants and Owners, Jack Higham and Pam Hearon, seek a Special Permit under SZO §4.4.1 to alter Planning Division, 93 Highland Avenue, Somerville, MA 02143; by fax a nonconforming structure to add a gable dormer on the left side and modify windows on the front façade of a single-family dwelling. RA zone. to 617-625-0722; or by email to [email protected]. Ward 5. Attest: Kevin Prior, Chairman 204 Summer St: (Case #ZBA 2014-29) Applicant and Owner, Laura Baring-Gould, seeks a Special Permit under SZO §4.4.1 to alter a nonconforming To be published in The Somerville Times on 4/23/14 & 4/30/14. structure to by adding a second story and rear addition to convert the structure to a three-family dwelling and a Special Permit under §9.13.a to 4/23/14, 4/30/14 The Somerville Times provide relief from 1 parking space. RB zone. Ward 3. 83 Jaques St: (Case #ZBA 2014-30) Applicant and Owner, Jake & Cathy Wilson, seek a Special Permit per SZO §4.4.1 to build a second floor rear addition to a nonconforming sideyard. RB Zone. Ward 4. 206 Summer St: (Case #ZBA 2014-31) Applicant, Mark Silva, and Owner, Silva Realty, LLC, seek a Special Permit under SZO §4.4.1 to alter a noncon- forming three-family structure by expanding and adding a dormer, adding a rear deck and altering window and door locations. RB zone. Ward 3. Copies of these applications are available for review in the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development, located on the third floor of City Hall, 93 Highland Avenue, Somerville, MA, Mon-Wed, 8:30 am-4:30 pm; Thurs, 8:30 am-7:30 pm; and Fri, 8:30 am-12:30 pm; and at www.somervillema.gov/planningandzoning. As cases may be continued to later dates, please check the agenda on the City’s website or call before attending. Continued cases will not be re-advertised. Interested persons may provide CITY OF SOMERVILLE comments to the Zoning Board of Appeals at the hearing or by submitting written comments by mail to OSPCD, Planning Division, COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COMMITTEE 93 Highland Avenue, Somerville, MA 02143; by fax to 617-625-0722; or by email to [email protected]. Legal Notice of Public Hearing Attest: Dawn Pereira, Administrative Assistant The Community Preservation Committee will hold two public hearings As published in The Somerville Times on 4/23/14 & 4/30/14. for all interested parties on Wednesday, May 7, 2014 at 7:00pm in the cafeteria of the West Somerville Neighborhood School, 177 Powder 4/23/14, 4/30/14 The Somerville Times House Boulevard, and on Monday, May 12, 2014 at 7:00pm in the cafe- teria of the East Somerville Community School, 50 Cross Street. The Committee seeks public input on how the City should prioritize spending Community Preservation Act funding. Information on the Community Preservation Act is available at www.somervillema.gov/ TO PLACE LEGAL ADVERTISMENTS cpa. Interested persons may provide comments to the Communi- ty Preservation Committee at the hearings or by submitting written IN THE SOMERVILLE TIMES, comments through May 31st by mail to Emily Monea, SomerStat, 93 Highland Avenue, Somerville, MA 02143 or by email to emonea@ somervillema.gov. CONTACT CAM TONER BY 12 PM MONDAY Attest: Michael A. Capuano, Chair To be published by The Somerville Times on 4/23/14, 4/30/14 & 5/7/14 PH: 617.666.4010 • FAX: 617.628.0422 4/23/14, 4/30/14 The Somerville Times

Retiring in ‘Stiles’ CONT. FROM PG 1 “I think if we didn’t have offi- of trouble before they get into teenagers with Teen Empower- for the terrific work you did for man Tony Lafuente saying Stiles cers like Nicky Stiles patrolling trouble.” ment and others,” he said. “I’m the city.” is “really someone we identify the streets, I might not be where After BOA President Bill not leaving Somerville.” Ward 5 Alderman Mark Nie- with in Ward 1.” Alderman at I am today,” Sullivan said. “More White jokingly noted that Stiles When he finished speaking, he dergang, who worked as a grant Large Mary Jo Rosetti, for one, than a police officer, Nicky has had “never been short of words” received a standing ovation from manager for the police depart- thought Stiles would be an ideal been a lifelong resident and an in his years of service, Stiles ad- those in the audience and more ment in the ‘90s, shared how Stiles volunteer to have in the schools. active community member.” dressed the board from the po- words of praise from the board. was able to put people at ease. “The kids would benefit im- “I’m definitely saddened you dium as several officers and fam- Ward 3 Alderman Bob “He makes people feel com- mensely from your knowledge,” will no longer be with the ily members – who Stiles said McWatters, who works as a pro- fortable. He’s the ideal ambassa- she said. Somerville Police,” McLaughlin made it possible for him to have bation officer, said he was well dor for the police department,” “You never went through the said. “You really embody what it served as long as he had – filled aware of how tough being a po- he said.”It’s a loss for the police motions,” White said in closing. means to be a community police the seat behind him. lice officer is. department, but he’s a great per- “Your heart and soul were in- officer. It always meant a lot to “The thing I’m most proud of “I know you face harm’s way, son to have in this city.” vested in Ward 1; that was your us that there are police out there is that I was able to communi- and you did it for 40 years,” he Board members encouraged neighborhood, and your were looking out for the young peo- cate well with the citizens of said. “You were a terrific officer, Stiles to keep an active presence always on the lookout for its ple to make sure they stay out East Somerville, including the and you should be commended in the city, with Ward 4 Alder- best interests.” APRIL 30, 2014••17

LEGAL NOTICES On Friday May 2, the Irish American Police Officer’s Association of Massachusetts (IAPOA) will hold its 15th Legal Notices can also be viewed on our Annual Awards Dinner at the Malden Irish American Club, Web site at www .thesomervilletimes com. 177 West Street, Malden, MA, Their mission for the dinner is Commonwealth of Massachusetts to recognize the outstanding achievements and contributions of The Trial Court Middlesex Probate and Family Court local law enforcement officers during the previous year, and to 208 Cambridge Street honor those who died in the performance of their duties. This Cambridge, MA. 02141 (617) 768- 5800 year there are a total of (39) for (11) separate awards which Docket No. MI 14P1905GD include recipients from (11) different agencies. Many of this CITATION GIVING NOTICE OF PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF year’s recipients will be honored for their heroic actions on April GUARDIAN FOR INCAPACITATED PERSON PURSUANT TO G.L. c. 15, 2013 at the Boston Marathon Finish Line and subsequent 190B, §5-304 events on April 18 and 19 in Cambridge and Watertown, MA. In the matter of: Edmund Patrick Grabowski Of: Somerville, MA RESPONDENT 2014 IAPOA Awards Alleged Incapacitated Person To the named Respondent and all other interested persons, a petition Medal of Valor (Posthumously) has been filed by Officer Sean E. Collier - Nancy E. Grabowski of Somerville, MA Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Police Department in the above captioned matter alleging that Edmund Patrick Grabows- ki is in need of a Guardian and requesting that Medal of Valor Nancy E. Grabowski of Somerville, MA Officer Richard Donohue - MBTA Transit Police Department (or some other suitable person) be appointed as Guardian to serve WITHOUT SURETY on the bond. The petition asks the court to determine that the Respondent is inca- Humanitarian Award pacitated, that the appointment of a Guardian is necessary, and that Lieutenant Pauline Carter-Wells - Cambridge Police Department the proposed Guardian is appropriate. The petition is on file with this court and may contain a request for certain specific authority. You have the right to object to this proceeding. If you wish to do so, Lifesaving Award you or your attorney must file a written appearance at this court on or before 10:00 A.M. on the return date 05/15/2014. This day is NOT a Detective Kathryn McDaid - Somerville Police Department hearing date, but a deadline date by which you have a file the written appearance if you object to the petition. If you fail to file the written Officer Patrick Canty Somerville- Police Department appearance by the return date, action may be taken in this matter without further notice to you. In addition to filing the written appear- ance, you or your attorney must file a written affidavit stating the Medal of Valor specific facts and grounds of your objection within 30 days after the return date. Officer John Bernard Lynn- Police Department IMPORTANT NOTICE Officer Joshua Hilton Lynn- Police Department The outcome of this proceeding may limit or completely take away Officer Paul Scali - the above-named person’s right to make decisions about personal Lynn Police Department affairs or financial affairs or booth. The above-named person has the right to ask for a lawyer. Anyone may make this request on behalf of the above-named person. If the above-named person cannot afford a Medal of Valor lawyer, one may be appointed at State expense. Officer Sean Lee Middlesex- County Sheriff’s Office WITNESS, Hon. Edward F Donnelly, Jr., First Justice of this Court. Officer Jonathan Persson Middlesex- County Sheriff’s Office Date: April 17, 2014 Tara E. De Cristofaro Register of Probate ORDER OF NOTICE Investigative Award It is ORDERED that a copy of this citation be: Sergeant Barry Brodette - Massachusetts State Police Served, with a copy of the petition, in hand to Edmund Patrick Grabowski by a disinterested person at least Fourteen(14) days prior to the return date; and Investigative Award Served on the Department of Developmental Services and/or the Unit- Lieutenant Kevin Kennedy - Lincoln Police Department ed States Department of Veterans’ Affairs, if interested, and served on all other interested persons as defined in G.L. c. 190B, §5-304, at least Detective Thomas Sullivan -Massachusetts State Police Fourteen (14) days prior to the return date by delivering in hand or by Sergeant Sean Kennedy - mailing by certified, registered, or first-class mail as described in G.L. Lincoln Police Department c. 190B, §1-401; or by publishing a copy of the citation once in The Sergeant Peter Sennott - Massachusetts State Police Somerville Times Somerville, publication to be at least Seven (7) days prior to the return date. Detective John Wentworth - Lincoln Police Department See Standing Order 03-09: Notice in Guardianship of Incapacitated Trooper Michael Banks - Massachusetts State Police Persons and Conservatorship Matters Trooper Edward Keefe - Massachusetts State Police WITNESS, Hon. Edward F Donnelly, Jr., First Justice of this Court. Officer Ian Spencer Lincoln- Police Department Date: April 17, 2014 Tara E. De Cristofaro Register of Probate Asst. District Attorney Adrienne Lynch - Middlesex County District Attorney’s Office 4/30/14 The Somerville Times Lieutenant James O’Connor - Watertown Police Department - Medal of Honor Sergeant John McLellen - Watertown Police Department - Medal of Valor Sergeant Jeffrey Pugliese -Watertown Police Department - Medal of Valor Officer Michael Comick - Watertown Police Department - Medal of Honor Officer Miguel Colon Watertown- Police Department - Medal of Valor Officer Timothy Menton Watertown- Police Department - Medal of Valor CITY OF SOMERVILLE, MASSACHUSETTS Officer Joseph Reynolds - OFFICE OF STRATEGIC PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Watertown Police Department - Medal of Valor JOSEPH A. CURTATONE Officer Jean Sarkissian Watertown- Police Department - Meritorious Service Award MAYOR MICHAEL F. GLAVIN Officer Catherine Welch Watertown- Police Department - Meritorious Service Award EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trooper Christopher Dumont - Massachusetts State Police - Medal of Valor HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION The Somerville Historic Preservation Commission (SHPC) shall hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, May 20, 2014 at 6:40 p.m. in the Third Medal of Honor Floor Community Room, at the Visiting Nurses Association (259 Lowell Sergeant Christopher Connolly - Street) regarding the proposal by Applicant, Belmont Hill Corporation, Boston Police Department to demolish the c.1890 commercial structure at 314-316 Somerville Avenue. Officer Elvin Aviles Boston- Police Department - Meritorious Service Award The subject of the hearing will be a review of the initial determina- tion by the SHPC that under the City of Somerville Zoning Ordinance Officer Roy Broussard Boston- Police Department - Meritorious Service Award Section 7-28b(2), the structure is considered “Significant.” Public tes- timony followed by discussion and a vote by the Commission will be Officer James Clark Boston- Police Department - Meritorious Service Award taken regarding if the building should be “Preferably Preserved.” For Officer Clifford Connolly - further information, please contact (617) 625-6600 x 2500 or historic@ Boston Police Department - Lifesaving Award somervillema.gov. Officer Caitlin Haugh-Boston Police Department - Lifesaving Award 4/30/14 The Somerville Times Officer John Lomuscio Boston- Police Department - Lifesaving Award Officer Richard Moriarty Boston- Police Department - Lifesaving Award Legal Notices can be downloaded from our Web site: Officer John Noberini Boston- Police Department - Lifesaving Award www .TheSomervilleTimes com. 18••APRIL 30, 2014

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

11 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.|79 Highland Heart|Jarva Land Joshua Tree Casey’s FOR CHILDREN AND Avenue 345 Somerville Ave|617-776- 256 Elm St. |617-623-9910 Entertainment every Friday YOUTH Arts at the Armory 1557 Samba Bar & Grille 173 Broadway|617- 625-5195 Wednesday| April 30 Knucklebones On The Hill Tavern 608 Somerville Ave|617-718- Arts at the Armory East Branch Library 9:30 a.m.-11 a.m.|Performance 499 Broadway|617-629-5302 9177 Nedelka Prescod’s Acapella & Preschool: Día! Bilingual Story- Hall|191 Highland Ave Orleans Restaurant and Bar Somerville Theatre Gospel Ensembles time 65 Holland St|617-591-2100 Awkward Compliment’s Thursday 8 p.m.|Cafe|191 Highland Ave 11 a.m.-11:30 a.m.|115 Broad- Tuesday|May 6 Night Comedy Night Somerville Theatre way Central Library Precinct Bar 8 p.m.|55 Davis Square Sumeida’s Song Homeschool Reading Group for Closed for renovations Thursday|May 1 8 p.m.|55 Davis Square Ages 9-11 70 Union Sq|617-623-9211 Arts at the Armory Central Library Tammy McKanan|617-591-0216 Bull McCabe’s Pub Singers’ Open Mic with Celia Saturday|May 3 Preschool: Storytime for 3 to 5 Slattery and Bill Duffy 9:30 a.m.- 12 p.m.|79 Highland The Nephrok All Stars Johnny D’s year olds 7 p.m.|Cafe|191 Highland Ave Avenue 366A Somerville Ave|617-440- Memphis Rockabilly Band|7:30 10:30 a.m.-11:15 a.m.|79 High- West Branch Library 6045 p.m. land Avenue Friday|May 2 Preschool Storytime Highland Kitchen Johnny D’s Bob Marley Tribute with Dub West Branch Library 11 a.m.-11:45 a.m.|40 College 150 Highland Ave|617-625-1131 World Music Event featuring Station|10 p.m. Lego Club Avenue Martha Redbone|7:30 p.m. 17 Holland St|617-776-2004 Annamarie Almeida/ 617-623- Samba Bar & Grille Central Library Rock On! Concerts Presents: Sally O’Brien’s 5000 x2977 608 Somerville Ave|617-718- StoryCorps Interviews The Phreaks ? A Celebration Of Stan Martin & Wicked Heart |6 3:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m.|40 College 9177 Maria Carpenter|617-623-5000 Phish|10 p.m. p.m. Avenue Joshua Tree Bar & Grill x2910 17 Holland St|617-776-2004 The Low Sparks, Little Blood, Central Library Pub Trivia 2:30 p.m.-5 p.m.|79 Highland Sally O’Brien’s Trick Wallace Trio $5 cover |9 Lego Club 8:30 p.m.|256 Elm Street|(617) Avenue Les Sampou Trio|6 p.m. p.m. Cathy Piantigini/617-623-5000 623-9910 Northbound Train $5 cover 335 Somerville Ave|617-666- x2950 Wednesday|May 7 Thursday|May 1 335 Somerville Ave|617-666- 3589 3:30 p.m.- 4:30 p.m.|79 High- East Branch Library Johnny D’s 3589 The Burren land Avenue Preschool: Storytime Bill Blumenreich Presents, Bobcat Front Room 11 a.m.-11:30 a.m.|115 Broad- The Burren Friday| May 2 Goldthwait Irish Session|9:30 p.m. way Front Room Rockspring plus Edwards & Central Library Irish Session|9:30 p.m. Back Room Central Library Rawson Preschool: Storytime for 2 year Back Room Scattershot Middle School Writers’ Den 17 Holland St|617-776-2004 olds Cover Up 247 Elm Street|617-776-6896 Alan Ball/ 617 636-9033 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m|79 High- Sally O’Brien’s 247 Elm Street|617-776-6896 Precinct Bar 12:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m.| 79 High- land Ave Open jam @ BYOBluegrass Party Closed for renovations land Avenue Orleans Restaurant and Bar grassy Thursdays Veteran’s Memorial Rink DJ 70 Union Sq|617-623-9211 Central Library Mona’s Rock & Roll DJ Late Night Free public skating 10 p.m.|65 Holland St Orleans Restaurant and Bar Book Group for Kids Ages 9-12 335 Somerville Ave|617-666- 12 p.m.-1:50 p.m.|570 Somer- Karaoke Cathy Piantigini/ 617-623-5000 3589 Precinct Bar ville Ave 65 Holland St x2950 Closed for renovations The Burren Saturday|May 3 7p.m.- 8 p.m.|79 Highland 70 Union Sq|617-623-9211 PA’S Lounge Front Room Avenue 345 Somerville Ave|617-776- Central Library Acoustic/Bluegrass|9:30 p.m. PA’S Lounge Saturday Homework Help The Symbolics and special 1557 MUSIC Back Room Ron Castile/617-623-5000 x2969 Scattershot |10 p.m. guests|Duncan Pelletier|Kate On the Hill Tavern Wednesday|April 30 1 p.m.-2:30 p.m.|79 Highland 247 Elm Street|617-776-6896 Brule|Noah Young Live DJ Music Avenue Johnny D’s 345 Somerville Ave|617-776- 499 Broadway|617-629-5302 PA’S Lounge For The Sake Of The Song: A 1557 Central Library 345 Somerville Ave|617-776- Bull McCabe’s Tribute To Bob Dylan The Library Ride 1557 On The Hill Tavern 366A Somerville Ave|617-440- James Fox 17 Holland St|617-776-2004 499 Broadway |617-629-5302 6045 On The Hill Tavern 9 a.m.- 1 p.m.|79 Highland Sally O’Brien’s Bar Live DJ Music Orleans Restaurant and Bar Joshua Tree Avenue Free Poker, lots of prizes! 499 Broadway|617-629-5302 DJ starting at 10 p.m. DJ El Sid! 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• • • • VILLENS ON THE TOWN • • • • Somerville Theatre Sally O’Brien’s Bar Closed for renovations Highland Kitchen Central Library Sumeida’s Song Shawn Cater’s Cheapshots Com- 70 Union Sq|617-623-9211 150 Highland Ave|617-625-1131 The Library Ride 3 p.m./8 p.m.|55 Davis Square edy Jam |7 p.m. Bull McCabe’s Pub Samba Bar & Grille James Fox Marley Mondays with The Duppy 9 a.m.- 1 p.m.|79 Highland Sunday|May 4 The Ghetto People Band 608 Somerville Ave|617-718- Conquerors|10 p.m. 366A Somerville Ave|617-440- 9177 Avenue Johnny D’s 335 Somerville Ave|617-666- 6045 Bagel Bards No Blues Jam Today !|4 p.m. Joshua Tree Bar & Grill 3589 Somerville Writers and Poets Fuat Guner Featuring Husnu Highland Kitchen Pub Trivia The Burren meet weekly to discuss their work Senlendirici|8 p.m. First Tuesday of the Month|Spell- 8:30 p.m.|256 Elm Street|(617) Front Room 9 a.m.-12 p.m.|Au Bon Pain| 18- 17 Holland St.|617-776-2004 ing Bee Night 623-9910 Bur-Run 48 Holland St hosted by Victor and Nicole of Arts at the Armory Sally O’Brien’s Bar Helena Delaney, Johnny O’Leary Egoart. 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SENIOR CENTER HAPPENINGS: Welcome to our centers. Everyone 55+ is encouraged All available slots for Artwork with Clay that is sched- 10:00 Cards (RJ) to join us for fitness, culture, films, lunch and Bingo. uled to start Tuesday, May 4 are taken. 10:00 English Conversation (C) Our centers are open to everyone from Somerville and The trip to the Taj Mahal Resort in Atlantic City is 11:30 Lunch (H, RJ, C) surrounding communities. Check out our calendar and SOLD OUT. 12:45 Bingo (RJ) give a call with any questions or to make a reservation. The Charleston, SC & Savannah, GA trip scheduled for Hanscom Air Force Base 617-625-6600 ext. 2300. Stay for lunch and receive free May 4th to May 10th is SOLD OUT. transportation. Thursday, May 1 The Mohegan Sun trip scheduled for May 20 is SOLD All clubs and groups welcome new members. OUT. 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Monday, May 5 about working with clay – slabs, coils & pinching, as LGBT EVENTS: 9:30 Veterans Group (H) well as the addition of decorative elements including LGBT Lunch: Monday, May 12: 11:30 a.m. A special 10:00 Cards (RJ) texture and color. All thanks to a grant from the Tufts lunch as the students from the GSA (Gay/Straight Alli- 9:30 Moonlighters (H) University Neighborhood Service Fund and Mud Flat ance) at Somerville High School will be joining us. Pizza 11:30 Lunch (H, RJ) Studios. Enrollment is free and space is limited to 10 for all at no charge. RSVP and for additional information 12:45 Bingo (RJ) people. Slots will fill up fast so give Janine a call at 617- please contact Maureen at 617-625-6600 Ext. 2300 or 625-6600 Ext. 2300 if you are interested or if you have email at [email protected] Tuesday, May 6 any questions. LGBT Dinner & Movie night: Monday, May 19. May’s 10:00 SHINE by appt. (H) Mohegan Sun: Tuesday, May 20. 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Check in time is 9:45 a.m. at Please contact Chris at 617-625-6600 ext. 2300 for 11:30 Lunch (H, RJ, C) the Ralph & Jenny Center. Approximate return time is more information. We have available slots and would 12:45 Bingo (RJ) 5:00 p.m. For over 30 years North Shore Acappella has love to have you. DID YOU KNOW? excited audiences throughout the country adding an LGBT Advisory Group: Will now meet on the second We have a Facebook page. Check us out at www.face- experienced blend of harmony, rhythm and tempo to Monday of each month. If you are interested in serving book.com/somervilleCOA. songs from the 1940’s through today. Meal choice of on the Advisory Board please contact Maureen at 617- You can receive our monthly newsletter that is always Roast Pork Loin or Haddock and includes dessert and 625-6600 Ext. 2300 or email MBastardi@Somervillema. filled with useful and important information? For a coffee/tea. $79 per person. Please contact Connie or gov. Flo at 617-625-6600 Ext. 2300 to RSVP, meal choice or $5.00 yearly fee you can receive it via the U.S. Postal STAY ACTIVE: additional information. service or a free version can be sent electronically. Please Monday: Wii Bowling, noon, Free. (H); Taj Mahal Resort & Casino: Monday, October 13– contact Connie at 617-625-6600 Ext. 2300 to sign up. Wednesday, October 15. This resort, which is located on Fit 4 Life C, 1 p.m., $10/mo., pre-registration required. the boardwalk in Atlantic City, has world class restau- Tuesday: Strengthening, 9:15 a.m., $3 per class (H) rants, non-stop entertainment and a dazzling array of Dalcroze Eurhythmics, 1 p.m., (H) shops. Trip includes Motorcoach transportation, 2 nights LBT Fit 4 Life, 6 p.m., $10/mo., pre-registration required lodging and $45 Slot Dollars. $222 per person double (H). occupancy or $344 single. A $50 deposit per person on Wednesday: Fit 4 Life A, 8:45 a.m./B, 9 a.m/C, noon; or before May 5 is required. For more information or if $10/mo, pre-registration required. (H) you should have any questions, please contact Connie Bowling @ Flatbreads, 1 p.m., $10/week for shoes and or Flo at 617-625-6600 Ext. 2300. dues As part of an ongoing collaboration with Teen Em- Zumba for All, 5:15 p.m., $3 per class (H) powerment & The Boston Symphony Orchestra the Somerville Council on Aging is headed to the Boston Thursday: Strengthening, 9:30 a.m., $3 per class (RJ) Pops concert on Friday, May 9. This is the second in a LBT Fit 4 Life, 6 p.m., $10/mo, pre-registration required. three part event program known as the “Symphony for (H) Our City” program which includes special concerts and Friday: Fit 4 Life A, 8:45 a.m./B, 9:55 a.m., $10/month, pre-performance educational presentations. The third pre-registration required. (H) event will be an all day trip to Tanglewood on Sunday, Upcoming Schedule: July 27. If you are interested in attending the Tangle- Holland Street Center - 167 Holland Street = (H) wood trip please contact Janine at 617-625-6600 Ext. Ralph & Jenny Center - 9 New Washington Street = RJ 2300 or email Janine at [email protected] Cross Street Center - 165 Broadway =(C) PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT INFOR- MATION: Wednesday, April 30

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Somerville Community Access TV Ch 3. Programming Guide Celebrating 30 years of making grassroots community media for Somerville Want to learn TV production? Final Cut Pro? Soundtrack Pro? Green-screen? Call us today for more info! 617-628-8826 Wednesday, April 30 5:30pm The Folkorist 2:00pm Henry Parker Presents 11:00am Nossa gente e Costumes 7:30am Life Matters 6:00pm France 24 World News (Free Speech TV) 2:30pm Culture Club 12:00pm Democracy Now! (Free Speech TV) 8:00am Democracy Now! (Free Speech TV) 6:30pm Somerville Neighborhood News (re-run) 3:00pm Telemagazine 1:00pm Plastic Planet (Free Speech TV) 9:00am Somerville Journal & Somerville Times Reading 7:00pm Taking Back your Health 4:00pm Somerville Neighborhood News 2:00pm Tufts Films for Social Change Series 10:00am Somerville Neighborhood News 7:30pm Basic Buddha 4:30pm Somerville Housing Authority 2:30pm Copy Cat Festival (at the Arts at the Armory) 10:30am Art at SCATV: Chie Yasuda 8:00pm Fouye Zo Nan Kalalou 5:00pm Tele Kreyol 3:00pm Exercise with Robyn and Max 11:00am Abugida TV 10:00pm Penny’s Dreadful and Shilling Secrets 6:00pm Jeff Jam Sing Song Show 3:30pm Esoteric Science 12:00pm Democracy Now! (Free Speech TV) Friday, May 2 6:30pm Art at SCATV: Chie Yasuda 4:00pm The Thom Hartmann Show (Free Speech TV) 1:00pm Play by Play 7:30am Shrink Rap 7:00pm This is East 5:00pm Culture Club 1:30pm Henry Parker Presents 8:00am Democracy Now! (Free Speech TV) 8:00pm David Pakman (Free Speech TV) 6:00pm France 24 World News (Free Speech TV) 2:00pm Physician Focus 9:00am Somerville Journal & Somerville Times Reading 9:00pm Nossa Gente e Costumes 6:30pm Nepali Producers Group: 104 Anniversary 2:30pm Healthy Hypnosis 10:00am High School Peer Pressure 10:00pm Open Line News with Davey D of L. Devkota by INLS 3:00pm Medical Tutor 11:00am Sound Off 11:00pm Gay USA 8:00pm Outside the Lines 3:30pm The Kevin Murphy Show 11:30am Peace by Piece Sunday, May 4 8:30pm SCATV Special: Don Berwick, 4:00pm The Thom Hartmann Show (Free Speech TV) 12:00pm Somerville Housing Authority 6:00am Program Celebrai Candidate for MA Governor 5:00pm Health is Wealth 12:30pm Somerville Neighborhood News 7:00am Rompendo em Fe 9:00pm Dedilhando au Saudade 5:30pm Peace by Piece 1:00pm Climate Change in Somerville 8:00am Effort Pour Christ 10:00pm Bate Papo com Shirley 6:00pm France 24 World News (Free Speech TV) 2:30pm Art at SCATV: Chie Yasuda 9:00am Heritage Baptist Church 11:00pm The Entertainer’s Show 6:30pm Taking Back Your Health 3:00pm Brunch with Sen. Bernie Sanders 10:00am International Church of God Tuesday, May 6 7:00pm Net Neutrality and the Future of Internet Access 4:00pm The Thom Hartmann Show (Free Speech TV) 11:00am The Folklorist 7:00am The Struggle 8:00pm Somerville Pundits 5:00pm Greater Somerville: Mike Lake, 11:30am Basic Buddha 8:00am Democracy Now! (Free Speech TV) 8:30pm Perils for Pedestrians Lieutenant Gov. Candidate 12:00pm Play by Play 9:00am Somerville Journal & Somerville Times Reading 9:00pm Bay State Biking News 5:30pm Somerville Neighborhood News 1:00pm Somerville Neighborhood News 10:00am Contemporary Issues in Science 10:00pm Creepy Castle 6:00pm France 24 World News (Free Speech TV) 1:30pm Somerville Journal & Times Reading 11:30am Ablevision Thursday, May 1 6:30pm Reeling the Movie Review Show 2:30pm Life Matters 12:00pm Democracy Now! (Free Speech TV) 6:00am Atheist Viewpoint 7:00pm Real Estate Answers Show 3:00pm Rompendo em Fe 1:00pm Ring of Fire (Free Speech TV) 7:00am Creating Cooperative Kids 7:30pm Culture Club 4:00pm Dedilhando a Saudade 2:00pm The Bioneers program (Free Speech TV) 8:00am Democracy Now! (Free Speech TV) 8:00pm Visual Radio 5:00pm Greater Somerville: Mike Lake, 3:00pm Reeling Movie Show: a Movie Review program 9:00am Somerville Journal & Somerville Times Reading 9:00pm Porchfest Lieutenant Gov. Candidate 3:30pm Greater Somerville: Lieutenant Governor, 10:00am Somerville Neighborhood News (re-run) 10:00pm Independent Filmmaker Hour 6:00pm Abugida TV Mike Lake 10:30am Greater Somerville Special Edition: 10:30pm Somerville in Shorts (film series) 7:00pm African Television Network 4:00pm The Thom Hartmann Show (Free Speech TV) Candidate Mike Lake Saturday, May 3 8:00pm Tele Magazine 5:00pm Poet to Poet/Writer to Writer 11:00am Tufts University’s Films for Social Change Series 6:00am Arabic Hour 9:00pm Effort Pour Christ 5:30pm The Literati Scene 11:30am Ablevision 7:00am Net Neutrality and the Future of Internet Access 10:00pm Farrakhan Speaks 6:00pm France 24 World News (Free Speech TV) 12:00pm Democracy Now! (Free Speech TV) 8:00am Jeff Jam Sing Song Show 11:00pm No Film Film Festival 7:00pm Somerville Neighborhood News 1:00pm African Television 9:00am Festival Kreyol 11:30pm Independent Filmmaker Hour 7:30pm Greater Somerville 2:00pm Neighborhood Cooking w/ Candy 10:00am Tele Galaxie Monday, May 5 8:00pm Dead Air Live 2:30pm Cooking with Georgia & Dez 11:00am Dead Air Live 7:30am Eckankar 9:00pm Energy Theater 3:00pm Chef’s Table Series 12:00pm Reeling the Movie Review Show 8:00am Democracy Now! (Free Speech TV) 10:00pm Nepali Producers Group: 104 Anniversary 4:00pm The Thom Hartmann Show (Free Speech TV) 12:30pm Youth Violence in Society 9:00am The Stephanie Miller Show (Free Speech TV) of L. Devkota by INLS 5:00pm Jeff Jam Sing Song Show 1:00pm Play by Play 10:00am Bay State Biking News 11:00pm The David Pakman Show (Free Speech TV) City Cable TV Schedule for the Week

CITY TV 13/22 2:00am: Union Sq. Redevelopment Meeting VI 1:00pm: Women’s Commission 25th Anniversary Saturday, May 3 Wednesday, April 30 9:00am: Talking Business 1:35pm: Aldermen at Work 9:00am: Argenziano School Heritage Night Concert 12:00pm: Consumer Affairs w/Barbara Anthony 2:00pm: Talking Business 10:00am: Ages & Stages: Middle School Changes 9:00am: Patriots Day Celebration 12:30pm: Congressional Update 2:30pm: Voices of Somerville 10:00am: SHS Asian Night 12:00pm: Middle School Youth - Focus on Success 1:00pm: Talking Business 6:30pm: Voices of Somerville 1:00pm: Improbable Scholars Talk - David L. Kirp 12:00pm: Consumer Affairs w/Barbara Anthony 2:00pm: Somerville-Tufts Partnership Announcement 7:00pm: Senior Circuit 12:30pm: Seriously Somerville w/Jimmy Del Ponte 2:30pm: Lady Highlander Basketball 2013-14 2:35pm: 2014 Spring Clean Up 7:30pm: Talking Business 3:00pm: Highlander Forum - Scholarship 1:00pm: Voices of Somerville 3:00pm: Union Sq. Redevelopment Meeting VI 8:00pm: Patriots Day Celebration 1:30pm: SomerViva: Espanol 3:30pm: SHS Softball v Malden 6:30pm: Mayor’s Fitness Challenge 8:30pm: School Committee Meeting – 6:00pm: WSNS Science Fair 2:00pm: Greek Independence Day Celebration 7:00pm: Consumer Affairs w/Barbara Anthony REPLAY OF 5.4.14 6:30pm: Highlander Forum 7:00pm: Argenziano School Heritage Night Concert 7:30pm: SomerViva Espanol 12:00am: Senior Circuit 8:00pm: Ages & Stages: Middle School Changes 7:00pm: Aldermen at Work 8:00pm: Congressional Update 12:30am: School Committee Meeting – 7:30pm: Patriots Day Celebration 10:00pm: Middle School Youth - Focus on Success 8:30pm: Talking Business REPLAY OF 5.4.14 11:00pm: Lady Highlander Basketball 2013-14 8:30pm: Central Broadway Streetscape Meeting 8:45pm: 2014 Spring Clean Up 3:00am: Patriots Day Celebration Sunday, May 4 9:00pm: SHS Asian Night 9:00pm: Greek Independence Day 10:00pm: Seriously Somerville w/Jimmy Del Ponte EDUCATIONAL CHANNEL 15 9:00am: SHS CTE Open House Sunday, May 4 Wednesday, April 30 Thursday, May 1 10:00am: Our Schools, Our City - Tufts Partnership 12:00am: Highlander Forum 12:00am: Aldermen at Work 9:00am: SHS CTE Open House 11:00am: Lady Highlander Basketball 2013-14 12:30am: SomerViva: Portugues 10:00am: Our Schools, Our City - Tufts Partnership 12:00pm: SHS National Honor Society Induction 12:30am: The Mayor’s Report 1:00am: Congressional Update 1:00am: Congressional Update 11:00am: Lady Highlander Basketball 2013-14 1:30pm: SHS Baseball v Everett 1:30am: Somerville-Tufts Partnership Announcement 12:00pm: SHS National Honor Society Induction 3:30pm: Superintendent’s Awards: Argenziano School 1:30am: Patriots Day Celebration 2:05am: Seriously Somerville w/Jimmy Del Ponte 2:00am: SHS Asian Night 1:30pm: SHS Baseball v Everett 3:30pm: Superintendent’s Awards: ESCS 2:30am: Greek Independence Day 3:30pm: Superintendent’s Awards: Argenziano School 4:30pm: WSNS Science Fair 3:00pm: Seriously Somerville w/Jimmy Del Ponte 9:00am: Mayor’s Fitness Challenge Kickoff 9:00am: Mayor’s Fitness Challenge Kickoff 3:30pm: Superintendent’s Awards: ESCS 6:00pm: SHS CTE Open House 12:00pm: Senior Circuit 4:30pm: WSNS Science Fair 6:30pm: Our Schools, Our City - Tufts Partnership 9:30am: SomerViva: Portugues 12:30pm: Sit & Be Fit: Balance & Fall Prevention 12:00pm: Senior Circuit 6:00pm: SHS CTE Open House 7:00pm: Lady Highlander Basketball 2013-14 1:00pm: Talking Business 6:30pm: Our Schools, Our City - Tufts Partnership 8:30pm: Superintendent’s Awards: Argenziano School 12:30pm: Union Sq. Redevelopment Meeting VI 1:30pm: Voices of Somerville 2:30pm: SomerViva Portugues 7:00pm: Lady Highlander Basketball 2013-14 8:30pm: Superintendent’s Awards: ESCS 2:00pm: Aldermen at Work 8:30pm: Superintendent’s Awards: Argenziano 10:00pm: SHS Baseball v Everett 3:00pm: Somerville-Tufts Partnership Announcement 2:30pm: Union Sq. Development Meeting III 7:00pm: Voices of Somerville 8:30pm: Superintendent’s Awards: ESCS Monday, May 5 7:00pm: Senior Circuit 10:00pm: SHS Baseball v Everett 7:30pm: Patriots Day Celebration 7:30pm: Sit & Be Fit: Balance & Fall Prevention 9:00am: Highlander Boys Basketball 2013-14 Thursday, May 1 8:00pm: Union Sq. Redevelopment Meeting VI 8:00pm: Aldermen at Work 10:00am: Our Schools, Our City - Tufts Partnership 10:00pm: SomerViva Portugues 8:30pm: Talking Business 9:00am: Ages & Stages: Middle School Changes 11:00am: SHS Softball v Malden Friday, May 2 9:00pm: Voices of Somerville 11:00am: Our Schools, Our City - Tufts Partnership 1:00pm: WSNS Science Fair 12:00am: Union Sq. Redevelopment Meeting VI 9:30pm: Union Sq. Development Meeting III 12:00pm: Highlander Forum - Scholarship 2:00pm: Highlander Forum - Scholarship 12:30pm: kid stuff-Teen Empowerment 2:30pm: Argenziano School Heritage Night Concert 12:35am: Seriously Somerville w/Jimmy Del Ponte Monday, May 5 1:00am: The Mystic River: A Natural & Human Story 1:00pm: SHS National Honor Society Induction 3:30pm: Lady Highlander Basketball 2013-14 12:00am: Senior Circuit 2:30pm: WSNS Science Fair 4:00pm: SHS National Honor Society Induction 2:00am: SHS Asian Night 12:30am: Sit & Be Fit: Balance & Fall Prevention 3:00am: SomerViva: Espanol 3:30pm: SHS Multicultural Fair 5:30pm: Highlander Boys Basketball 2013-14 1:00am: Aldermen at Work 4:30pm: Lady Highlander Basketball 2013-14 6:30pm: Our Schools, Our City - Tufts Partnership 9:00am: The Mayor’s Report 1:30am: Talking Business 9:30am: SomerViva: Espanol 5:00pm: Ages & Stages: Middle School Changes 7:30pm: SHS Softball v Malden 2:00am: Voices of Somerville 7:00pm: Our Schools, Our City - Tufts Partnership 9:30pm: WSNS Science Fair 12:00pm: 2014 Spring Clean Up 2:30am: Union Sq. Redevelopment Meeting III 12:30pm: Talking Business 8:00pm: Highlander Forum - Scholarship 10:30pm: Highlander Forum - Scholarship 9:00am: Aldermen at Work 8:30pm: kid stuff-Teen Empowerment 11:00pm: Argenziano School Heritage Night Concert 1:30pm: The Mystic River: A Natural & Human Story 9:30am: Shape Up Somerville: Historic Overview 2:30pm: Women’s Commission 25th Anniversary 9:00pm: SHS National Honor Society Induction Tuesday, May 6 12:00pm: Consumer Affairs w/Barbara Anthony 10:30pm: WSNS Science Fair 3:30pm: Shape Up Somerville: Historic Overview 12:30pm: SomerViva: Espanol 12:00am: Lady Highlander Basketball 2013-14 Friday, May 2 6:30pm: Shape Up Somerville: Historic Overview 1:00pm: Aldermen at Work 12:30am: SHS National Honor Society Induction 7:00pm: Voices of Somerville 1:30pm: Congressional Update 9:00am: Argenziano School Heritage Night Concert 9:00am: Argenziano School Heritage Night Concert 7:30pm: The Mayor’s Report 2:00pm: Somerville Police Chief Search Public Meeting 10:00am: Ages & Stages: Middle School Changes 10:00am: Ages & Stages: Middle School Changes 8:00pm Talking Business 7:00pm: School Committee Meeting - LIVE 12:00pm: Middle School Youth - Focus on Success 12:00pm: Middle School Youth - Focus on Success 9:00pm: 2014 Spring Clean Up 1:00pm: SHS Softball v Malden 1:00pm: SHS Softball v Malden 9:15pm: Shape Up Somerville: Historic Overview Tuesday, May 6 2:30pm: Highlander Boys Basketball 2013-14 2:30pm: Highlander Boys Basketball 2013-14 9:30pm: Union Sq. Redevelopment Meeting VI 12:00am: Seriously Somerville w/Jimmy Del Ponte 3:00pm: Highlander Forum - Scholarship 3:00pm: Highlander Forum - Scholarship 12:30am: Women’s Commission 25th Anniversary Saturday, May 3 3:30pm: SHS Baseball v Everett 3:30pm: SHS Baseball v Everett 1:30am: Aldermen at Work 12:00am: The Mayor’s Report 5:30pm: WSNS Science Fair 5:30pm: WSNS Science Fair 2:00am: Talking Business 7:00pm: Argenziano School Heritage Night Concert 7:00pm: Argenziano School Heritage Night Concert 12:30am: Congressional Update 9:00am: Patriots Day Celebration 1:00am: Talking Business 8:00pm: Ages & Stages: Middle School Changes 8:00pm: Ages & Stages: Middle School Changes 12:00pm: Senior Circuit 10:00pm: SHS Softball v Malden 10:00pm: SHS Softball v Malden 1:30am: 2014 Spring Clean Up 12:30pm: Sit & Be Fit: Balance & Fall Prevention 1:45am: Shape Up Somerville: Historic Overview 11:00pm: Highlander Boys Basketball 2013-14 11:00pm: Highlander Boys Basketball 2013-14 APRIL 30, 2014••23

OFF THE SHELF by Doug Holder Poems That Make Grown Men Cry: 100 Men On The Words That Move Them Poems That Make Grown Men Cry: 100 Men On The Words That Move Them. Edited by Anthony and Ben Holden. ( Simon and Schuster) $25. Review by Doug Holder

Ben Holden, who along with his father Anthony SOMERVILLE Holden (Both accomplished writers in their own edited by Doug Holder right) are editors of the new poetry anthology yrical Poems that Make Grown Men Cry… Ben Holder LMary Rice, who died in 2011, was a Cambridge poet, Somer- points out in the introduction to the book that ville Bagel Bard, and for several years, poetry editor for the Charles Darwin was at a loss to explain “crying,” Somerville-based Ibbetson Street magazine. A convert to Ca- describing it as that “special expression” attribut- tholicism with a strong feminist bent, she was an admirer of the ed to humans. And this raw, mostly involuntary mode of expression is something we often try to radical feminist “theologian” Mary Daly (d. 2010). In Thoughts hide—at least in public. But there is something on the Death of Mary Daly, Rice speculates on Daly’s future in the life after this one, with her typically probing imagination blatantly honest about it in a world of artifice that makes us uncomfortable. We have all been and wit. Mary Rice’s poems are collected in her book Angels at the oh-so polite poetry readings where people and Anarchists, published early this year; for more information, contact Dorian Brooks, [email protected]. posture in poses of forced ecstasy and drone the perfunctory ah and um. Here, in this anthology, that poignant moment when you realize things the readers of these poems unabashedly cry. And have changed—you can’t go back—the die is cast. Thoughts on the Death of Mary Daly these aren’t just any readers. This collection is Here Kunitz gets a signal from nature: a survey of one hundred men of letters and the Did she then, the fierce ecstatic, arts—poets, critics, authors, directors, artists, Blue poured into summer blue, find heaven to her liking? Or etc., who don’t cry at the first blush of cheap sen- A hawk broke from his cloudless tower, was it a letdown, after the battles timent thrown at them. Their emotions cannot The roof of the silo blazed, and I knew she waged here on Earth? be bought for the price of salted peanuts and a That part of my life was over. cocktail. Such noted men as John Le Carre, Har- Going to the Light didn’t seem And as we all know there is always comedy pep- old Bloom, Chris Cooper, Clive James, Jonathan her style, and what was bliss pered in tragedy. The poet Jack Mapanje citesThe Franzen, Billy Collins and many others shed a without a body? Book Burnings, a beautiful piece by Bertolt Brecht well-considered tear here. with a delicious dollop of gallows humor. Here the Perhaps she went to the heaven As for me I didn’t cry. But I did have a wistful poet in the poem rages at the despotic powers that sigh; I experienced a haunting shudder; I noticed of her childhood, to spend eternity did not burn his book with the others: giving God the Father what for. my hands trembling clandestinely under the ta- ble—perhaps a transient burst of indigestion com- To his horror, that his books Or maybe she returned to the womb ing from the depths of my throat. Had been forgotten. He hurried to his desk of the goddess, enfolded, dreaming After browsing through this volume I found On wings of rage and wrote a letter to the powers of wonders like a cat, much to recommend to the reader. Terry George, that be. until the next time. a Belfast-born screenwriter cites the lamenting Burn me! He wrote, his pen flying, burn me! poem by Seamus Heaney, Requiem for the Croppies. Don’t do this to me. Don’t pass over me! Have I not — Mary Rice The poem deals with the Irish Rebellion of 1798. always told you Here the population revolted against British rule. The truth in my books? And now To have your work considered for the Lyrical send it to: Doug Holder, 25 School St.; Somerville, MA 02143. [email protected] As George writes: “…tramp priest and peasant… I am treated as a liar! they fought with farm tools against cannons.” The I order you: men were heroic; the results were tragic: Burn me! From on page 14 Terraced thousands died, shaking scythes at cannon. I wonder why this anthology only had weeping The hillside blushed, soaked in our broken wave. men. Maybe it is because men are perceived as less They buried us without shroud or coffin Ms. Cam’s emotionally accessible. However I am sure many And in August... the barley grew up out of our grave. women will do a discrete dab with their hankies, The novelist Nicholson Baker writes about Stan- when they read these evocative selections. ley Kunitz’s poem End of Summer. It deals with Highly Recommended. Answers CONT. FROM PG 11 1. Eldrick 7. 1991 Newstalk

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