OCTOBER 2, 2019 TWENTY-FIVE CENTS Inside: City Council Affirms Support for Gas Safety and Renewable Energy Acts

VOL. 7 NO. 39 SOMERVILLE, MASS. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2019 TWENTY-FIVE CENTS Inside: City Council affirms support for gas safety and renewable energy acts

By Jim Clark The Somerville City Council, at its latest regular meeting last Thursday, voted on and approved two resolutions, one supporting House H.2848, an Act to Ensure Gas Safety and Consumer Fairness, and the other Sup- porting House H.2849 and Senate S.1940, an Act for Utility Transition to Using Renew- able Energy (Future). Living in TV Councilor At-Large William A. White, who Land originally sponsored the resolutions, told those page 3 in attendance at the meeting, "As you know, we have a committed group in the city known as Mothers Out Front who have been working quite hard to address the health impacts from natural gas leakage. And both of these two items were actually submitted by them by means of a request asking that the City Council move for- Mothers Out Front member Bonnie Cohen made an impassioned plea to the Somerville City Council last week asking for its support of legislation aimed at improving gas safety and promoting renewable energy. ward a resolution supporting Continued on page 4 Exploring historic Ball Square On Sunday, September 29, the Somerville His- toric Preservation Commission (HPC) hosted Boulders, Bricks, and Brunch: Exploring Somer- A party on the ville's Ball Square, a lively walking tour of Somer- block at Gilman ville's Ball Square led by Ed Gordon, President pages 12–13 of the New England Chapter of the Victorian Society in America, and HPC Executive Direc- tor Brandon Wilson. Dozens joined in, meeting up at the Field House in Nathan Tufts Park Sunday afternoon to explore highlights of this historic area. In addition to being a great neighborhood, there were two interior house tours, and com- plimentary refreshments at the end at House of Kebab where many joined in for dinner after the event. The mission of Historic Preservation is to promote and protect the historic elements of Somerville and to provide support to the Somerville Historic Preservation Commission. Adoption event of a Maintaining Somerville's historic resources and spcial kind its unique character will ultimately benefit all page 14 members of the community, in particular by The Somerville Historic Preservation Commission's walking tour of historic sites throughout the Ball drawing visitors to the city. Continued on page 8 Square area brought dozens of participants out on Sunday. — Photos by Jeanine Farley 2••OCTOBER 2, 2019

TheSomervilleTimes.com Comments of the Week Response to: Our View of the Times – September 25

janie says: The views and opinions expressed in Newstalk do not necessarily reflect those of The Somerville Times, its publisher or staff. The column has many contributors. It seems utterly ludicrous to create these new bus lanes, but to create them for only a few blocks seems totally meaningless. The amount of time it will save is miniscule. The lanes aren’t only for The Somerville Museum and Faith in a City will be pre- senting Faith in a City: Showcasing Local Religious Music buses by the way. They are also for bikes, school buses, and other small transport buses. How will on Sunday, October 6, 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. at Distler Per- a bus save time when it is behind a bike, or a school bus stopped to pick up someone? This is a formance Hall, Tufts University, 20 Talbot Ave, Medford. solution in search of a problem, nothing else. The concert will feature original music by Mina Cho, Con- temporary Music Director, Somerville Community Baptist Christopher says: Church, featuring church member and drummer George One thing that isn’t mentioned here is that there are very few buses to even use these new lanes. Lernis, bassist Manos Stratis and the Gugak Jazz Society; musicians of Gurdwara Sikh Sangat Boston; and Wylsner The dirty secret is that the MBTA bus service in Somerville is inadequate and is not meeting the Bastien, lead pianist, Sion Seventh Day Adventist Church. ever-growing demand. Tickets are available through Eventbrite. The only lines which run from McGrath and Main are the 89 and the 101. And both are notori- *********************** ously underscheduled. It is not uncommon for there to be gaps of up to 50 minutes between buses Happy birthday this week to several locals: Happy birthday to of a particular line during off hours. And it can often be 25 minutes or more before any bus passes AnnMarie Carey-Browne. We hope she has a great birthday a particular stop. Meanwhile, other primary roads that the MBTA serves may see buses pass a for herself with her great family. Happy birthday to Karen F. stop every 4-8 minutes. McWatters, who celebrates this week. We hope she has a great birthday. Happy birthday to John Rogan, who is celebrating So the result is, drivers are shut out from important travel lanes that they rarely if ever see a bus this week as well. Happy birthday to former Somerville guy actually utilizing. It’s no wonder people are upset. But the solution isn’t fewer dedicated lanes, but Sal DiDomenico, who is also celebrating this week. Happy more bus service to actually use them. birthday as well to Mike Capuano. We wish him a great birthday as well. To all former locals who are celebrating this week, A Moore says: we wish every one of them a very happy birthday. The red bus lanes do not work in this area. The traffic was backed up to Magoun Square so the *********************** Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone, the Somerville Commission buses cannot even get to the special red lanes. Plus the Temple and School Street backup is caus- for Women and RESPOND Inc. announce the annual Can- ing the same problem. Buses cannot get there. Then at the intersections they go to 2 lanes once dlelight Vigil in support of Domestic Violence Awareness across the intersection it goes back to one lane making another traffic jam. We need to use some Month tonight, Wednesday, October 2, from 6:30 to 7:30 common sense here. Broadway needs to be put back in workable order. Not the mess we have now. p.m. at Statue Park in Davis Square. The vigil is an annu- This afternoon they have a police car there. Why? Some people are getting warning tickets for al event bringing the community together in remembrance of being in the so called wrong lane when it is not being used for anything. Another famous city hall those who have lost their lives over the last year to domestic vi- screw up. Can’t we get anyone in office who has some sense? olence. In addition to the vigil, attendees will be invited to view the Clothesline Project, a visual display that honors survivors as well as victims of intimate partner violence. Sean says: *********************** I agree. I live right off Broadway and this a city hall nightmare. There is hardly ever buses there. Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone and the City Council invite Now Temple street is worse, Thurston etc. this is foolish. All the parking taken away. I have a residents to the Fall 2019 ResiStat Continued on page 11 driveway but I am lucky. Worse parking, no spots at retail & more traffic. Thanks a bunch City Hall & how much did it cost to put in parking meters last year and now I assume your going to rip them up because there’s no more parking on the other side Broadway. Spend our money on making things worse!

699 Broadway, Somerville, MA 02144 A Moore says: [email protected] They have that brand new building on the corner of Temple and the stores on the bottom and www.thesomervilletimes.com now they take away their parking. People that are not so mobile can no longer go to the nail place. I don’t recall if their are other businesses in there yet but that is really going to be a game changer. 617-666-4010 • Fax: 617-628-0422 And it’s tough when you go through all the work and money getting started. It’s hard to believe no www.facebook.com/ one desiging this did not see all the harm and trouble they brought to Winter Hill. @somervilletimes thesomervilletimes Bob says: – Somerset Valley Publishing Inc. Publisher I agree with Chris. Twice over the last week I witnessed several 89 buses on or attempting to tran- – Jim Clark Editor sit Cedar st. @ broadway stuck in standstill traffic. When the bus reaches the point to intersect Assignment Editor – Bobbie Toner with traffic, there is no place to go. Temple st. @ Mystic Ave backed up in all directions during the afternoon commute. Advertising Director – Bobbie Toner When I saw the headlines “Somerville’s first bus lane accident” I said to myself, so there will be Arts Editor – Doug Holder more? Think about the side streets that traffic overflow will be using. Two schools abut Broadway Writers: Jim Clark, Denise Keniston, where kids will be walking home or to school. The recent deaths with hit and runs were tragic to Jackson Ellison, Michael LoPilato, Marshall Collins say the least. Were they a result of traffic pattern change in an already congested city? Who’s to say Contributors: Jimmy Del Ponte, Dorothy Dimarzo, Blake Maddux, Bob Doherty, Ross Blouin, Donald Norton that a student on the way to school isn’t next! Are we truly willing to take that chance? One last thing about bus lanes. I’ve witnessed fire department ladder trucks trying to get as close Photographer: Claudia Ferro as possible to a building on fire. How far away will they be now if their ladder cannot reach The Somerville Times is published every Wednesday someone waiting to be rescued. Great thing about these comments, it creates a record. Someday A proud member of the following newspaper organizations: someone will get seriously hurt or die as a result and there will be accountability.

Life in the Ville by Jimmy Del Ponte Living in TV Land son’s theme song was spooky. I leave my bedroom TV on all night. It’s 2:04 a.m. and I’m watching Elvis Presley in the movie Clambake. Great color. That's all I really ever wanted out of life, along with good Stair lifts, hearing aids, reverse health and the wellbeing of mortgages, and walk in tubs. my family and friends ... and Welcome to my world. My TV food! Food to enjoy while world. When you watch a lot of watching TV. TV these are the ads you see. When I was tortured for Being retired, I have a lot of 12 years in grade school all I time on my hands. A lot of that dreamed of was playing hooky time is spent in front of my big and watching TV all day. And TV. I don’t mind the senior cit- I did. izens targeted advertisements, Turn the clock back to 1969. except the ones for final plan I’m 16 years old, in the tenth insurance. I’m too busy flicking grade and hating school. I wait around the channels. for my mother to leave for My part time job playing pia- work at 8:15 and climb up the no only takes up very few hours. back porch and into the house There’s still plenty of time for an (I didn’t want to be seen go- adequate workout at the gym, a ing in the front door by a nosy F-Troop, I Dream of Jeannie, I don’t watch too many new be to be able to watch some of bit of shopping and a trip or two neighbor who might rat me out The Odd Couple, and others on shows. I got tired of The Gold- those old shows, especially if you to Dunkies. I just make sure I to my parents!). DVD. Thanks to ME-TV, I can bergs quickly. I was never big were on one. don’t drive during rush hours. Then it was TV time! Daytime still watch a lot of my favorite on The Big Bang Theory. I enjoy The old standbys are still I find it very enjoyable to TV rocked. I watched The Bev- old shows like Leave it to Beaver. the NFL Network, NESN and around like Friends, Seinfeld watch a lot of TV. In the old erly Hillbillies, The Andy Griffith Match Game is on the Game ESPN. Raymond’s grumpy wife and of course The Three Stooges. days, my mother would never Show, Bewitched, That Girl, Let’s Show network like five times a is back in a new series. I’ll pass. Old friends that you can always have let me watch as much TV Make a Deal, The Newlywed day. That show really takes me When we were kids we had count on. as I do now. Her favorite shows Game, and Gomer Pyle U.S.M.C. back. I have a friend who has not great locally produced shows I may be taking some time off were David Susskind, Perry Ma- Today, not much has changed. missed an episode of General like Major Mudd, Bozo and from writing this weekly col- son, and Peyton Place. Perry Ma- I have complete seasons of Hospital in 30 years. Boomtown. How cool would it umn. Stay well my friends. Poetry in the Garden

On Sunday, October 6, from 3:30 – 5:00 p.m., Somerville Poet Laureate Lloyd Schwartz will be joined by David Surette, author of Malden, and Linda Fla- herty Haltmaier, poet laureate of Andover, to read selections of their poetry. A reception will follow.

This event will take place at the Somerville Community Growing Center, a 1/4- acre urban garden oasis in Union Square located at 22 Vinal Avenue. They are happy to welcome these talented writers and hope you will join in for this free event. 4••OCTOBER 2, 2019

By Jim Clark Drowsy driver too reckless for police Somerville Police officers were he observed Silvestri rear end to respond and seemed unco- had drank was consumed 45 Prior to administering any dispatched to the area of Pearl a vehicle at the intersection of ordinated to the officers. His minutes earlier. of the tests, the officers asked Street at Cross Street last week Pearl Street and Cross Street. speech was also slow, according The officers asked Silvestri if Silvestri if he had any medical on reports of an accident involv- When the witness went over to to police reports. he took any drugs or medica- or physical impairments that ing a man who was passed out check on Silvestri, it appeared Silvestri reportedly handed tions, and he stated he did not would prevent him from tak- behind the wheel. as though he was asleep behind the officers his medical canna- take drugs but took blood thin- ing the tests. The officers ex- Upon arrival, the officers the wheel. bis card. They informed Silves- ners. The officers reported that plained and demonstrated each met with a witness to the inci- The witness said he woke Sil- tri that they needed his driver's they could smell the very faint of the tests and asked Silvestri dent. Also on scene, standing vestri up and told him he was in license, not his medical canna- odor of some alcoholic beverage if he understood each one to outside of his vehicle, was the an accident, to which he report- bis card. Silvestri complied and on Silvestri's breath. They also be conducted, to which he said driver of who allegedly struck edly replied, "Oh, I will take handed over his license. noted that Silvestri's eyes were that he did. a parked vehicle, identified as care of it," then pulled over to During their interactions blood shot and droopy. According to reports, Silves- Gaetano Silvestri. the side of the road. The oper- with Silvestri, the officers The officers asked Silvestri to tri did not pass the field sobri- According to witness, he had ator of the vehicle that Silvestri observed that he nodded off perform a series of field sobri- ety tests and was subsequently observed a vehicle that looked was alleged to have rear ended while standing up. ety assessments. The area where placed under arrest on charges like the one Silvestri was operat- did not stay on scene. The officers asked Silvestri how the tests were conducted was of reckless operation of a motor ing side swipe a vehicle on Cross The officers approached Silves- much alcohol he had consumed, on a flat sidewalk, clear from vehicle and operation of a mo- Street a few minutes earlier. tri and asked him for his driver's and he stated the he had three any apparent defects, well lit by tor vehicle under the influence Additionally, the witness said license. He was reportedly slow beers, and that the last beer he street lights. of drugs.

Crime Tip Hotline: 617-776-7210 Help Keep Somerville Safe! SOMERVILLE POLICE CRIME LOG Arrests: a motor vehicle and operation St. on warrant charges of lar- Dunbar Way, Concord, Sep- of a class B drug. Rudney Morais, of 43 Glen- of a motor vehicle under the in- ceny over $1200 and utter false tember 27, 7:10 p.m., arrested Melvin Solis-Romero, of 27 wood St., Malden, September fluence of drugs. check. at Heath St. on charges of drug Dexter Ave., Watertown, Sep- 23, 9:08 a.m., arrested at Col- John Elwell, of 55 Dartmouth Stephen Dare, of 2B Skyline possession to distribute and tember 28, 2:04 a.m., arrested lege Ave. on charges of opera- St., September 27, 10:14 a.m., Dr., Braintree, September 27, trafficking over 28 grams of a at Bow St. on charges of oper- tion of a motor vehicle with a arrested at Broadway on a war- 4:16 p.m., arrested at Assembly class A drug, and on warrant ation of a motor vehicle with suspended license and speeding. rant charge of receiving stolen Row on warrant charges of op- charges of drug violation near a suspended license, assault Gaetano Silvestri, of 101 property over $1200. eration of a motor vehicle with a school, conspiracy to violate and battery with a dangerous Cross St., September 24, 8:45 Joel Rodriguez, of 15 Park a suspended license and drug drug law, drug possession to weapon, negligent operation of p.m., arrested at Cross St. on St., Lowell, September 27, possession to distribute. distribute, distribution of a a motor vehicle, and leaving the charges of reckless operation of 11:24 a.m., arrested at Foley Johnny McCloskey, of 14 class A drug, and distribution scene of property damage. City Council affirms support for gas safety and renewable energy acts CONT. FROM PG 1 these two items. It was before panied me to an action calling "So I share this story to re- "These acts enable the city, But we're working to end all war, my committee in Public Utili- out National Grid for failing to mind us all what Greta Thun- and other cities like ours, so no one gets hurt anymore. ties and Public Works, and the follow through on their agree- berg said so powerfully to to better manage road con- And now when comes upon administration actually sent ment to find and fix the biggest the UN General Assembly struction and public safety by something that doesn't seem these two resolutions to us. And leaks, seven percent of all the on Monday. Our children are working with gas companies right to him he asks me, 'Are then as a matter of basically a leaks around the state, that are watching us. And without bold more effectively in repairing we working to end that?' I love parliamentary slip-up on my spilling 50 percent of all the political action, what we are and monitoring gas leaks," that he has that expectation. part, it was not referred back to leaked methane." showing them is complicity in said Cohen. "They strengthen When it comes to flooding, sea the Public Utilities and Public "I talked to Shea about the the climate disaster," Cohen the voice of cities and towns level rise, mass extinction, dev- Works Committee, it was placed importance of keeping a prom- said. "Fracked gas is danger- and the Department of Pub- astation by storms, death by on file. So as a result I resubmit- ise, about our need to protect ous. Explosions like the one in lic Utilities, and provide the gas explosions, destruction by ted these two resolutions. each other and the earth, and the Merrimack Valley can hap- city with financial recourse for wild fires, and a continual pri- White then sponsored a rep- speak out about what we feel is pen in any town, with any gas trees killed by gas. And they oritization of short term prof- resentative from Mothers Out right," said Cohen. "He was ex- company." Cohen continued, strengthen our economy and its over all forms of life, we can Front, Bonnie Cohen, to address cited to be carrying the big col- "Leaking gas suffocates trees, create jobs by incentivizing gas bet our children will ask, 'Are the Council on the resolutions. orful sign, but it wasn't obvious and we towns pay to remove or companies to invest in and pro- we working to end this?' And "I'm a mom, a physician, and a to me at the time what he as a replace them. Our aging infra- vide renewable and affordable I want to be able – I imagine member of Mothers Out Front," four-year-old would take away structure compounds the prob- thermal energy and improve we all want to be able – to look Cohen said. "And I'm here to from the experience. Then, a lem with tens of thousands of energy efficiency." them in the eye and say em- urge the Council to pass these couple of days later when we gas leaks. And every year there "Back to my son, Shea," Cohen phatically, unequivocally, yes, two resolutions in support of were out driving, he called out are as many new leaks found as continued, "There are things we are doing everything we can the gas leaks bill and the future urgently to me from his car seat repaired. We've really made no I wish he would never have to to end this. So let's do this to- bill tonight." 'Mom!' he said, pointing to a significant progress on the total learn about. Like war, for exam- gether, unanimously." "In 11 days my son Shea will large dead tree, 'Leaking gas number of leaks in the last half ple. When I talk to him about The Council subsequently vot- turn five," Cohen continued. "A killed that tree! That's rude! decade, and we rate payers are things like this I tell him it's ed to approve the two resolu- couple of months ago he accom- Trees are important!'" paying for the leaked gas." wrong. It hurts a lot of people. tions, unanimously. OCTOBER 2, 2019••5 Taking action on Somerville's traffic problems

signage to help make expectations more clear to automobile drivers, particularly the many automobile drivers from out of town who use our city as a pass-through to get to Cambridge and Boston. On Monday, September 23, I spent about an hour at the intersection of Broadway and McGrath Highway, just By State Rep. Mike Connolly to observe the traffic conditions and the Over the past few weeks, my office has police response. I witnessed two troop- received numerous reports of intolera- ers doing everything they could to keep ble, chaotic traffic conditions on weekday the intersection clear, pulling over waves mornings at the intersections of Broad- of automobile drivers who were ignoring way and McGrath Highway, as well as the traffic signals and blocking the cross- Pearl and McGrath Highway and other walk. Keeping these crosswalks clear is nearby locations. In response, I reached particularly important for children and out to the Massachusetts State Police and families who are trying to get to the East requested a police detail to help ensure Somerville Community School and the drivers do not continue to block these Capuano Early Childhood Center. major intersections. State Police officers stepped in last month to assist in regulating traffic in the troubled McGrath Highway areas in Somerville. The State Police agreed to deploy a temporary traffic detail operation; two ...we need to make big or Joe Curtatone and we discussed the point out that this isn’t a long term solution state troopers began performing morn- investments in public potential for the City of Somerville to to the underlying problem of our metro- ing detail duty on Friday, September 20. transportation, multi- help provide a set of additional crossing politan area having the nation’s worst traf- The State Police advised that they wrote guards to help with the difficult Broad- fic. That’s a problem that’s been decades in a total of 42 tickets during that first modal/sustainable transit way-McGrath intersection. the making, and to fix it, we need to make detail operation. The State Police fur- infrastructure, and afford- I’m glad the State Police responded to big investments in public transportation, ther advised that they had troopers on my call to help restore order at the inter- multimodal/sustainable transit infrastruc- duty all last week, and they plan to have able housing near transit sections of Broadway and McGrath and ture, and affordable housing near transit. troopers on duty during the first week of Pearl and McGrath in East Somerville, Completion of the Green Line Extension October as well. While on location last week, the State and I want to say thank you to everyone should be a big help. I am now in conversations with the Police further advised that they noticed who has contacted me to offer feedback Constituents are always welcome to Massachusetts Department of Transpor- the timing of the traffic signals is off, and opinions. reach out to me directly via Mike.Con- tation (MassDOT) and other state and so we are now talking with MassDOT While we can take steps such as these to [email protected] or call my State city colleagues about additional measures, and other state and city officials regard- help ensure traffic signals are followed and House office (617-722-2060, ask for such as “Don’t Block The Box” pavement ing the need to recalibrate those traffic intersections are not perpetually blocked Rep. Connolly) with any questions or markings and “Don’t Block The Box” lights. Last week, I also met with May- during rush hour, it is also important to concerns about this or any other matter. League of Laughs On the first Saturday of every month Somer- ville’s legendary comic store Comicazi, con- verts its Davis Square showroom into a comedy club, appropriately named League of Laughs. A comedy show created for the geek in all of us, past performers have appeared on Netflix, Funny or Die, The Late Show, Conan, and Comedy Central while all sharing a singular credit, they are “nerds who tell jokes.” The club, located behind velvet curtains at the rear of Comicazi, is a nostalgia lover's dream. Filled floor to ceiling with collectibles this is the only place in the city where comedy fans can share space with all their favorite charac- ters from Star Wars, DC, Marvel, WWE and even the Muppets. Right in the heart of Davis Square, League of Laughs is the perfect mid-evening event with plenty of time to grab dinner before the show starts at 7:30 p.m. or drinks when it wraps around 9:00 p.m. League of Laughs is hosted by Elisha Siegel, a local comedian, pro-wrestling su- per-fan and avid comic book reader. He regularly wears a wrestling belt on stage and gives away comic books from his vast personal collection. Joining him is comedian David McLaughlin, the host of The Clean Comedy Show at ImprovBoston, whose writing credits include Funny or Die and the Rich Eisen Show. This month’s lineup features a showcase of Boston’s talented rising stars Sean Duffy, Daniel McRobbie, Rachel Jane Andelman, Shyam Subermanian, and Ricardo Perez. The next League of Laughs is coming up on October 5 at 7:30 p.m. and tickets are only $5. Comicazi is located at 407 Highland Ave in Davis Square, Somer- ville. For more information, email [email protected] or look for League of Laughs on Eventbrite. 6••OCTOBER 2, 2019

Beacon Hill Roll Call

Beacon Hill Roll Call can also be viewed on our website at www.thesomervilletimes.com THE HOUSE AND SENATE: Beacon Hill Roll Call problem,” said GOP Minority Leader Brad Jones ONE DEMOCRAT AND ONE REPUBLICAN (H records the votes of local representatives from the week (R-North Reading) who led the unsuccessful effort to 4087) of September 23-27, 2019. There were no important roll adopt several amendments. ”And it would unfairly limit House 39-119, rejected an amendment requiring at least calls in the Senate last week. or exclude the minority party’s ability to participate in one Democrat and one Republican on the commission. the selection process.” CHANGES IN CAMPAIGN FINANCE LAWS “By default, the proposed five-member commission FOR LEGISLATIVE CANDIDATE (H 4087) “There are a lot of good things in this bill that I sup- would include at least one Republican, namely Gov. Bak- House 121-35, approved and sent to the Senate a bill port, including a provision to bring the campaign finance er,” said Jones. “However, in the future, we could have a making changes in the state’s campaign finance rules reporting requirement for state legislators in line with Democratic governor, which would alter the equation. for candidates running for a seat in the Massachusetts those who hold statewide elected office by requiring leg- Even though the bill prohibits more than three commis- House or Senate. Provisions include requiring legisla- islative candidates to designate a bank as a depository for sioners from being enrolled in the same political party, tors and candidates for the state Legislature to set up their campaign finance funds,” Jones continued. “I would this does not guarantee a Republican will hold a seat be- depository committees with a bank, similar to statewide have voted for this bill if not for the ‘poison pill’ … that cause the remaining two commissioners could be unen- candidates; requiring itemized disclosures to be filed would severely diminish Republican input in selecting rolled or affiliated with some other political third party. quarterly for the first 18 months of the two-year election the director of the state’s Office of Campaign and Polit- By stipulating that at least one member be a Republican cycle, and before the primary and general elections of an ical Finance by removing the state party chair from the and at least one member be a Democrat, we can guaran- election year; and increasing the number of reports for nominating commission.” tee that the majority party and the minority party con- each candidate from five to nine per cycle. tinue to have a role to play in the process.” (A Yes" vote is for the bill. A "No" vote is against it.) The controversial part of the bill was changing how the “The point of the bill is to take political party leaders out director of the Office of Campaign and Political Finance Rep. Christine Barber Yes of the process,” said Cutler. [There is already] a require- (OCPF) is chosen. The controversy comes amidst spec- Rep. Mike Connolly Yes ment that one party can’t dominate. [We need] elected ulation that current OCPF Director Michael Sullivan, Rep. Denise Provost Yes accountable leaders making choices, not party insiders who has held the job since 1994, may soon retire. chosen only by their partisans.” MAKEUP OF COMMISSION (H 4087) Under current law, the director is appointed by a 4-mem- House 46-112, rejected an amendment that would leave (A Yes" vote is for the amendment. A "No" vote is ber committee including the state chair of the Demo- the current makeup of the commission intact. against it.) cratic party, the state chair of the Republican party, the secretary of state and the dean of a law school located “By all accounts, the existing system has worked well,” Rep. Christine Barber No in Massachusetts to be appointed by the governor. The said Jones. “The current makeup of the commission en- Rep. Mike Connolly No director must be appointed by a unanimous vote of the sures full participation and input by both Democrats Rep. Denise Provost No four members. and Republicans by requiring the state chairs of both parties to serve as voting members. If something isn’t ETHICS BACKGROUND (H 3087) Under the proposed legislation, the director is com- broken, then why try to fix a problem that doesn’t exist?” House 42-116, rejected an amendment requiring a back- prised of a 5-member committee including the governor, ground investigation to be conducted into the financial the attorney general, the secretary of state and two peo- "I think taking party chairs, both Democrats and Re- stability, integrity and responsibility of each candidate of ple appointed by that preceding trio, one who must be an publicans, out of the process is depoliticizing the pro- the commission, including the candidate's reputation for elected municipal official and the other an elected coun- cess,” said House Speaker Bob DeLeo (D-Winthrop). “I good character and honesty. The amendment also would ty official. The director must be appointed by at least a think it's the right thing to do.” make anyone who has been convicted of a felony ineligi- 4/5 vote of the five members and no more than three ble to serve on the commission. commissioners can be from the same political party. (A Yes" vote is for the amendment. A "No" vote is against it.) “The OCPF serves an important purpose by enforcing Rep. John Lawn (D-Watertown), the House chair of the campaign finance laws and making sure elected officials Elections Laws Committee and the Democratic leader- Rep. Christine Barber No and candidates for public office are fully transparent in ship in the House led the fight to change the makeup of Rep. Mike Connolly Yes reporting all of their campaign fundraising activities and the commission and to reduce to 4/5 the current unan- Rep. Denise Provost Yes expenditures,” Jones said. “Because the commission is imous requirement necessary to appoint the director. entrusted with nominating the director of OCPF, it is Republicans and a handful of Democrats voted in favor UNANIMOUS VOTE (H 4087) important that all of its members be held to a high moral of leaving the makeup of the committee intact and re- House 34-124, rejected an amendment that would re- and ethical standard, and that anyone convicted of a fel- quiring a unanimous vote for appointment. quire a unanimous instead of a 4/5 vote of the five com- ony be excluded from serving as a commissioner.” missioners to appoint the director. Lawn did not respond to repeated requests by Beacon “These things are certainly important but there is al- Hill Roll Call for a statement on the legislation. “Requiring a unanimous vote by the commission mem- ready a vetting process in place,” Cutler said. “And there bers to select an OCPF director offers a safeguard to are already ethics compliance steps in place.” “We are supportive of any initiatives that increase elec- prevent disenfranchising either political party,” said tion transparency and lessen the appearance of parti- Jones. “Since the proposed make-up of the new com- (A Yes" vote is for the amendment. A "No" vote is sanship,” said Democratic party chair Gus Bickford. “As mission does not explicitly guarantee minority party against it.) we have seen with the Trump Administration’s craven representation, it is important that we retain the cur- disabling of the Federal Elections Commission, voting rent requirement for a unanimous vote so that every Rep. Christine Barber No rights should exist free of any real or perceived partisan member has an equal say in the process, regardless of Rep. Mike Connolly No action. I applaud the legislature for looking into ways we their party affiliation.” Rep. Denise Provost No can protect our election process.” “Why?” asked Rep. Josh Cutler (D-Duxbury). “Just USE CAMPAIGN MONEY FOR CHILDCARE “This proposal further proves that the Democrats are means we could have gridlock like the Federal Elections (H 4087) shameless and will stop at nothing to maintain their Commission. Four-fifths is still a high bar.” House 155-0, approved an amendment that would es- stranglehold on power in the commonwealth,” Mas- tablish a special legislative commission to examine the sachusetts Republican Party Chair Jim Lyons said. (A Yes" vote is for the amendment. A "No" vote is feasibility of authorizing the use of campaign funds to “This is an obvious power play to eliminate any say against it.) pay for childcare services by candidates for state, county that the minority party has when it comes to selecting and municipal elected office. the next OCPF director.” Rep. Christine Barber No Rep. Mike Connolly No "As they currently exist, Massachusetts’ campaign fi- “This is nothing more than a solution in search of a Rep. Denise Provost No nance laws may discourage individuals, particularly OCTOBER 2, 2019••7

Beacon Hill Roll Call continued from page 6 based on gender and socioeconomic status, from run- $130 million in wages to the state of Massachusetts," "First of all, I didn't know about it … It's a lottery. It runs ning for office,” said the amendment’s sponsor Rep. Joan said the Vapor Technology Association, a trade group the same way the regular lottery does. It's a public draw- Meschino (D-Hull). “Childcare is a professional expense representing the vapor and e-cigarette industry. "We ing. Media is invited. The rest of the public can be there. " that unlocks economic potential, and in this case, opens stand ready to work with Gov. Baker on thoughtful — Gov. Baker on James and Nancy Coghlin of Shrewsbury the door to broader civic engagement and public service. and effective regulation." winning two low license plate numbers in the state’s annual I am grateful for the special legislative commission as a lottery which received 13,652 applications for 231 avail- mechanism to create opportunities to support a more PROHIBIT ELECTRIC SHOCK TREATMENT able plates this year. The couple has contributed to Baker’s diverse pool of candidates for public office." (H 123) – The Committee on Children, Families and campaign and many other Massachusetts campaigns. In Persons with Disabilities held a hearing on a bill that this year's lottery, officials received 13,652 applications for (A Yes" vote is for the amendment. A "No" vote is would prohibit any state or local facilities from using 231 available plates. against it.) electric shock therapy, hitting, pinching or any procedure which causes obvious signs of physical pain on in- “No working person should have to choose between the Rep. Christine Barber Yes dividuals with a physical, intellectual or developmental job they need and caring for the family they love. Mas- Rep. Mike Connolly Yes disability. The measure also bans any procedure which sachusetts workers are now one step closer to accessing Rep. Denise Provost Yes denies these individuals reasonable sleep, food, shelter, job-protected paid time off from work to take care of bedding, bathroom facilities and any other aspect ex- themselves or a family member after a medical emergen- ALSO UP ON BEACON HILL pected of a humane existence. cy or the birth or adoption of a new child. Massachu- setts now has the most comprehensive, worker-friendly BAKER ANNOUNCES 4-MONTH BAN ON 5 PERCENT OF PARKING SPACES FOR paid leave program in the nation – that’s something to SALE OF ALL VAPE PRODUCTS – Gov. Charlie HANDICAPPED (H 1794) - The Committee on celebrate! “ — Deb Fastino, executive director of the Coali- Baker declared a public health emergency in response Municipalities and Regional Government held a hear- tion for Social Justice on the state’s Family Leave Act thich to confirmed and suspected cases of severe lung dis- ing on legislation that would require that at least 5 per- starts in October. ease associated with the use of e-cigarettes and mari- cent of the parking spaces regulated by a city or town juana vaping products. The governor instituted a tem- be spaces for the handicapped and identified by the use HOW LONG WAS LAST WEEK'S SESSION? porary 4-month statewide ban on the sale of flavored of above-grade signs with white lettering against a blue Beacon Hill Roll Call tracks the length of time that the and non-flavored vaping products in both retail stores background and shall bear the words “Handicapped House and Senate were in session each week. Many leg- and online. The sales ban applies to all vaping prod- Parking: Special Plate Required.” islators say that legislative sessions are only one aspect of ucts and devices, including tobacco and marijuana the Legislature's job and that a lot of important work is and takes effect immediately and lasts through Jan- NO SMOKING (H 3475) – A bill heard by the Ju- done outside of the House and Senate chambers. They uary 25, 2020. diciary Committee would prohibit smoking within 100 note that their jobs also involve committee work, re- feet of a public monument or memorial. search, constituent work and other matters that are im- “The use of e-cigarettes and marijuana vaping products portant to their districts. Critics say that the Legislature is exploding and we are seeing reports of serious lung NO ROBOCALLS TO CELL PHONES (H 352) does not meet regularly or long enough to debate and illnesses, particularly in our young people,” said Baker. – The Consumer Protection and Professional Licen- vote in public view on the thousands of pieces of legisla- “The purpose of this public health emergency is to tem- sure Committee will hold a hearing on October 7 at 1 tion that have been filed. They note that the infrequency porarily pause all sales of vaping products so that we can p.m. in the Statehouse’s Gardner Auditorium on a bill and brief length of sessions are misguided and lead to work with our medical experts to identify what is mak- that would prohibit robocalls to cell phones and other irresponsible late-night sessions and a mad rush to act ing people sick and how to better regulate these prod- mobile electronic devices. The measure exempts mes- on dozens of bills in the days immediately preceding the ucts to protect the health of our residents.” sages from school districts to students, parents or em- end of an annual session. ployees; from companies advising employees of work “Not so fast.” said opponents of the ban. “While we schedules; from correctional facilities advising victims During the week of September 23-27, the House met share Gov. Baker's concern for public safety and his of the release of an offender; from municipalities and for a total of seven hours and 8 minutes while the Senate desire to address the epidemic of lung illnesses, we state government; from public utilities; and from per- met for a total of one hour and 53 minutes. are fearful of the unintended consequences of a ban sons concerning the care, services or supplies related to on the sale of state-regulated cannabis products used the health of an individual. Mon. Sept. 23 House 11:01 a.m. to 11:19 a.m. in vaporization devices,” the Cannabis Trade Feder- Senate 11:05 a.m. to 11:48 a.m. ation (CTF) said in a release. “By banning cannabis The measure would fine companies up to $10,000 if vape products that are produced according to state they make an illegal robocall and allow an individual Tues. Sept. 24 No House session regulations, it significantly increases the likelihood who is called more than once in a year to sue a company No Senate session. that individuals will seek to purchase those products for damages. from unregulated sources. Yet media reports suggest Wed. Sept. 25 House 11:03 a.m. to 5:39 p.m. that unregulated products containing THC may be The House gave initial approval to the bill in the 2017- No Senate session a primary source of the epidemic. Already, our mem- 2018 session but it died when the session ended. bers have heard from patients suffering with cancer, PTSD, and other conditions who are panicked about QUOTABLE QUOTES Thurs. Sept. 26 House 11:00 a.m. to 11:12 a.m. how they will obtain the medicine they need in an in- Senate 1:25 p.m. to 2:35 p.m. gestion method that they have found to be helpful. "Every day, we have attacks. Just to give you a frame of Their needs should not be ignored.” reference, we have implemented new technology in the Fri. Sept. 27 No House session state where we are kind of able to analyze everything No Senate session “Vaping is a public health crisis and it is imperative that that comes into the state network and I will say as of to- we understand its impact at both the individual and day on a daily basis we receive about 525 million probes Bob Katzen welcomes feedback at [email protected] overall health care system level,” said Health and Hu- a day from foreign soil. They're pinging our network, man Services Secretary Marylou Sudders. “As a result they're scanning our commonwealth network trying to of the public health emergency, the commonwealth is find a vulnerability." — Secretary Curt Wood of the state’s SUBSCRIBE TO MASSTERLIST – IT'S FREE! implementing a statewide standing order for nicotine Executive Office of Technology Services and Security Secre- Join more than 17,000 other people from movers and replacement products, like gum and patches, which will tary. 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SCES celebrates volunteers who support Aging in Place

the contributions of several By Nathan Lamb longtime volunteers: The contributions of volunteers • Mary Connolly, of Cam- who assist older adults took cen- bridge, who has volunteered ter stage at a special volunteer ap- with Money Management for preciation event hosted by Somer- nearly 18 years and was credit- ville-Cambridge Elder Services ed with always being patient and (SCES) on September 19. consistent in providing assis- In thanking those who attend- tance for clients. ed, Executive Director Paul • Bernard Fang, of Charles- Hollings noted that SCES has town, who has volunteered for more volunteers than employ- Money Management for 16 ees, saying they play an import- years and makes Thanksgiving ant role in helping local older Meals on Wheels deliveries. He adults maintain health and in- was credited with being kind, dependence. gentle, and always willing to help. Roughly 45 volunteers attended a special recognition event hosted by Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services at The Independent in Somerville on September 19. The recognition will become an annual event, going forward. “I just want to say thank you,” • John Jones, of Charles- said Hollings. “You all make a town, who has volunteered as and responsible volunteer who eries on Thanksgiving. local mayor. difference and you all extend a Medical Escort for 13 years, asks great questions. • Judith Gentile, of Somer- ______our mission.” and has a reputation for being • Daisy Monsalve, of Somer- ville, who was credited with al- Somerville-Cambridge Elder SCES works with roughly patient, friendly and well-liked ville, who has volunteered for ways going above and beyond Services (SCES) is a non-profit 230 volunteers through 18 pro- by his clients. the Money Management pro- for Money Management clients agency that supports the inde- grams, providing assistance with • Tom Vance, of Boston, who gram since 2006 and Medical over the past nine years. pendence and well-being of older medical appointments, nutri- has volunteered for Money Escort program since 2012, • Richard Bosel, of Cam- people in Somerville and Cam- tion, money management, and Management for 12 years, and and receives many compliments bridge, who was credited with bridge. For more information, more. Hollings also recognized was credited as a considerate from those she helps. always being pleasant and visit eldercare.org, follow us on • Holly Bodman, of Bedford, friendly as a Medical Escort Facebook and Twitter, or contact who has volunteered for the over the past nine years. the SCES Aging Information Money Management program The volunteer appreciation is Center at 617-628-2601 for free for 11 years and also serves on a new event, and SCES Direc- advice and guidance. the SCES Advisory Council. tor of Volunteers and Special • Doris Graney, of Somerville, Projects Colleen Morrissey who has contributed to virtually said it will become an annual every volunteer program at the celebration. agency over the past 10 years – “Our volunteers do amazing most notably Medical Advocate work every day in our commu- and Escort, Brown Bag, and nity, and we want them to know helping at the office. how much we appreciate them,” • Susann Wilkinson, of said Morrissey. “It was really Somerville, who has volunteered great getting everyone together. as an SCES board member I can’t wait until next year.” the past 10 years and currently In addition to the agency’s Volunteer Coordinator Lindsey Smilack (right) caught up with longtime volunteer serves as board president. She thanks, volunteers from Cam- Daisy Monsalve, of Somerville, at a recent volunteer appreciation event hosted by Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services. Monsalve has volunteered at SCES since has also consistently volunteered bridge and Somerville each 2006, helping the Medical Escort and Money Management Programs. to make Meals on Wheels deliv- received a citation from their

ESCS Students go on energy quest to learn about energy efficiency

Eversource recently returned to the East Somerville Community School with an inflatable home designed to help students learn about energy efficiency. ESCS middle grades students used -iP ads to explore rooms throughout the inflatable home and scanned different parts of the house where energy was being used. When students scanned a virtual appliance in the house, they learned about how that appliance can save on cost and energy. Students also had an opportunity to test their energy knowledge as they scanned energy-producing areas throughout the home, and earned points when answering questions correctly. Students enjoyed this interactive experience and left with some materials to take home with them that can help them make their own homes more energy efficient. Learn more about this and other ‘Eversource in School’ programs at: https://www.eversourceinschool.com/. 10••OCTOBER 2, 2019

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The views and opinions expressed in the commentaries and letters to the Editor ofThe Somerville Times do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions ofThe Somerville Times, its publishers or staff. Data Download with Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone important to remember that it High School students take an hard to get through, but it’s im- resources especially for teens can take many forms including anonymous health survey that portant. We need to remember and members of the LGBTQ physical abuse, sexual assault, includes questions about health, that behind all these statistics community. verbal and psychological abuse, drug and alcohol use, mental are people. It’s also a reminder and financial abuse. There is health, sexual behavior, and vi- that we must continue to offer Not 1 but many: If you are ex- no one model for domestic olence they may be experienc- resources to victims of domes- periencing intimate partner or abuse and no singular profile ing at home or in their relation- tic violence and end the stigma domestic violence, please know of victims or abusers. ships. In the 2017-2018 school around it so that more people that you are not alone. The num- year survey, 16% of responding feel they can seek help. ber of people available to help 54%: While overall statistics like students reported receiving ver- and who care is always greater By Joseph A. Curtatone the ones above give us a sense bal or emotional abuse from 7: Leaving an abusive situa- than just you alone. Speak to Taking a closer look at nota- of the magnitude of domestic a family member over the last tion can be extremely difficult. your doctor, call a hotline, or ble city data – and interesting violence in our communities, 12 months. Seven percent said Victims are often tied to their contact a local support center numbers. October is Domestic they don’t tell the whole story. they witnessed violence in their abuser financially, because like Respond. Please reach out Violence Awareness Month. It’s It’s important to remember that family and 3% reported being they have children together, or to access the support available heartbreaking each year to see intimate partner violence im- physically or sexually assault- are too afraid to leave. It takes to you. the statistics about domestic vio- pacts all races, ethnicities, gen- ed by a date. It’s worth noting an average of seven attempts lence, but it’s also necessary so we der identities, and every sexual that these numbers have been for a woman to permanently Data-based decision making is at can support victims of domestic orientation. Fifty-four percent declining since 2008, but they leave an abusive home. If you the core of how the City of Somer- violence in Somerville. of respondents to the 2015 U.S. remain concerning. or someone you know is the ville develops policy and sets prior- Transgender Survey reported victim of domestic or intimate ities. Every day we check the lat- 1 in 3 and 1 in 4: Nationally, experiencing some type of inti- 15: There has been an average partner violence and is look- est 311 stats, and throughout the 1 in 3 women and 1 in 4 men mate partner violence. Nearly of 15 domestic violence relating for help, one resource is week we meet for in-depth review have experienced physical vio- 44% of lesbian women and 61% ed-homicides in Massachusetts the Somerville Police Depart- of departmental data and city lence by an intimate partner. In of bisexual woman has experi- each year. Each year at the City’s ment’s Family Services Unit, trends. The Data Download col- Massachusetts, 1 in 3 women enced rape, physical violence, Domestic Violence Vigil we which can be reached at 617- umn shares some of the data we’ve have experienced rape, physi- and/or stalking by a partner. For read aloud the names of Massa- 625-1600 ext. 7279. You can been reviewing recently, as well as cal violence, and/or stalking by gay men it’s 26% and 37% for bi- chusetts residents who lost their also visit bit.ly/SomervilleD- interesting updates. To see more a partner. As we confront the sexual men. lives to domestic violence over VResources for more resourc- Somerville Data, visit the online issue of domestic violence and the past year. It’s an emotional es including 24-hour hotlines, Somerville Data Farm at www. intimate partner violence, it’s 16%: Each year Somerville part of the ceremony and very shelters, legal services, and somervillema.gov/datafarm.

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Dear Community Supporters, have gather each year to honor those and businesses. nation if it is more convenient. that served and continue to serve and This year, we seek community assis- The George Dilboy Post 529’s Annu- by providing toys for disadvantaged tance to continue this financial support Respectfully submitted by al Marie Corps Birthday Celebration children. in the form of money, gifts certificates or The Members and Auxiliary of will be held on November 10, 2019, all Last year we were able to provide raffle items. All gifts are tax deductible. George Dilboy V.F.W. Post No. 529 veterans are invited and encouraged to needed financial support to the Unit- Please make checks payable to George attend. This year marks the 244th an- ed States Marine Corps’ Toys for Tots Dilboy Post 529 c/o Toys for Tots or call All Branches of the Service are welcome! niversary of the United States Marine program which helps needy children, 617-666-8794 and we will make arrange- Corps. For the past 21 years, members thanks to the support of local donors ments for a club officer to pick up the do- P.S. Please do not send cash

Kennedy School’s Home of the Tigers gets a fresh, new look

The Kennedy School’s indoor and outdoor spaces were colorfully updated during the school day on Friday, September 20 during the second City Year/Biogen Care Deeply day of service in the district in as many weeks. Somerville Mayor Joe Curtatone, district Assistant Superintendent Chad Mazza, and several other Kennedy School and Somerville Public Schools staff offered words of appreciation to the City Year and Biogen team members during the opening ceremony.

Then Biogen and City Year workers broke into work teams. One group painted bright images of the Kennedy tiger on walls in the gym and outdoor lot. Another refreshed the four square and hopscotch games on the blacktop and repainted a world and U.S. map. Inside the building, a Biogen team assem- bled a new rowing machine for the Wellness Room, which also received a fresh coat of paint on the walls for meditation and relaxation, and a focus wall mural of blue mountains. Other teams worked on new coats of paint and murals in other areas of the school to provide a more calming feel, in line with the school’s focus on wellness and mindfulness.

As Sharla Randazzo, director of the school’s social emotional program, explains, “The Kennedy School benefitted from the hard work and dedication of an amazing team at Biogen and City Year who worked to make our social emotional wing more relaxing and welcoming. All of the calming areas have warm and cozy rugs to give students a much-needed space for a break and to encourage the use of self-regulation strategies.” The feelings of gratitude ran both ways. At the closing ceremony, one Biogen colleague said of the Kennedy School, it was “amazing and inspiring to see education in action.” OCTOBER 2, 2019••11

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Our View Of The Times

Who among us actually likes getting a fall victim to the merciless clutches of our cations throughout the city until the One quick jab in the arm or ... you know shot of any kind? There are certainly a microbiological nemeses. city’s supply of vaccine is exhausted. where ... can make a difference between given number of masochistic types out But the City of Somerville Depart- Go online right away to find enjoying a happy, healthy fall and winter there who don't mind taking a little jab in ment of Health and Human Services out the times and locations of or facing a miserably bleak one. Let's face the arm or ... elsewhere. (HHS) comes to the rescue with its the scheduled clinics at: https:// it, taking the time and effort to do this But many of us put off or completely annual flu vaccine clinics, beginning on www.somervillema.gov/news/get- will be well worth it. avoid the prickly deed for as long as we Thursday, October 17, offering free flu free-flu-vaccine-through-somer- And your family, friends, coworkers, can push it, until the cold and flu season vaccines for Somerville residents ages ville%E2%80%99s-annual-flu-clinics- and everyone else you regularly come into completely bypasses us altogether, or we four and older at various times and lo- offered-health-and-human-services. contact with will thank you too.

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Community Meetings, a twice-yearly or 617-625-6600 ext. 2620. This week tic River. Please dress appropriately for *********************** effort to share the latest city news, data, Ward 6 will hold theirs on October 2 the weather and wear close-toed shoes. Coming soon for all Somerville pet lov- and neighborhood updates directly at the Somerville Community Baptist Gloves and trash bags will be provided, ers: join East Somerville Main Streets with residents and gather their feed- Church, 31 College Ave. and Ward 2 as well as post-cleanup refreshments. on Saturday, October 19 (rain date of back. ResiStat is both a great way to will be held Thursday, October 3 at Please contact Cristina Kennedy at October 20) in East Somerville for the learn more about what’s happening in the Argenziano School Cafeteria, 290 [email protected] to sign up brand new Howl-o-ween Pet Parade your neighborhood and around Somer- Washington St. or for more information. and Costume Contest. Dress up your ville and a chance to talk with elected *********************** *********************** pet and parade around New Washing- officials, city staff, and neighbors. A The City of Somerville Elections De- Tracking the T: A Historic Bike Ride ton Street then walk the red carpet in social half hour before the meeting partment is seeking polling place work- in concert with the Somerville Bike front of a panel of judges. Prizes are and time after the meeting provide an ers for the Tuesday, November 5 mu- Committee takes place Sunday, Octo- awarded for Best of Show, Best Owner easy opportunity for one-on-one chats. nicipal election. To be eligible to work in ber 6, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. Meet at Somer- and Pet Combo, Most Creative, Spook- Pizza and kid-friendly, healthy snacks a polling place you must be a registered ville City Hall. In the event of rain, the iest, Best Group and Best Local Repre- will be served too. Seven neighborhood Massachusetts voter. Inspectors are paid bike ride will take place Sunday, October sentation. The parade starts promptly meetings, one in each ward, will be held $165 for the day and work from 6:30 13 at 2:00 p.m. at 1:00 p.m. and continues right into in the month of October. Mayor Curta- a.m. until shortly after the polls close *********************** the costume contest. Prize baskets fea- tone, ward and At-Large City Council- at 8 p.m. with a two-hour break. For The Candidate Climate Forum will turing gift cards and goodies will be ors, members of the Somerville Police more information, please contact Maria be held on Saturday, October 5, provided. There is a registration fee $5 and Somerville Fire Department, and Pierotti at 617-625-6600 ext. 4200 or 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at the VNA for each participant who would like to city staff will discuss issues that are [email protected]. community room, 259 Lowell St. bring a pet to join. It’s free for every- important to residents. Residents will *********************** Door opens at 10:45 a.m. All candi- one who wants to come and all are very also have time to ask about other issues Join the Somerville Conservation dates have been invited. Communi- welcome. This event is supported by that are important to them. Meetings Commission and the Mystic River Wa- ty members will be asking questions Stinky's Kittens & Doggies Too, Zen run from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m., with re- tershed Association to pick up trash relating to climate change. They will Dog Training, Compass Real Estate, freshments at 6:00 p.m. Not sure which at DCR’s Draw Seven Park as part publish a summary of the answers af- Last Hope K9 Rescue, Somerville ward you live in? Find out with the My- of the annual state-wide COASTS- terwards but will not be endorsing Dog Festival, and Somerville Media Somerville address lookup tool. Inter- WEEP cleanup. The event will take anyone. To RSVP, go to the Eventbrite Center. Event Schedule: 1:00 p.m. pretation into Spanish, Portuguese, and place on Saturday, October 5, from page: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ Contest Registration and Social Time; Haitian Creole will be provided upon 10:00 a.m. to noon (rain date October somerville-2019-candidate-climate-fo- 1:30 p.m. Dog Training 101: Training request. information about ResiStat, 6). Meet near the picnic area at the end rum-tickets-73041602399 and/or the Advice and Leash walking; 2:00 p.m. please contact ResiStat Coordinator, of the parking lot and join us to clean FB event page: https://www.facebook. Parade and Judging; 3:00 p.m. Contest Taylor Ko, at [email protected] up Draw 7, along the banks of the Mys- com/events/1220362254833407/. Winners Announced. 12••OCTOBER 2, 2019 OCTOBER 2, 2019••13

Gilman Square Block Party 2019

The second annual Gilman Square Block Party took place on Saturday, September 28. Hundreds of party people came down to enjoy food, beer, live music, crafts, and fun kid activities. It was a great time to celebrate the neighborhood, catch up on the Green Line Extension, street scapes design plans, and enjoy treats from some of our excellent local businesses.

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A little pet adoption event too

Stinky's Kittens & Doggies Too held a pet adoption event during the Ball Square Festival on September 22. Animal lovers got an opportunity to give forever homes to some special individuals. Stinky's Kittens & Doggies Too is located at 110 Bristol Rd., Somerville. — Photos by Claudia Ferro

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5. William Christensen 10. The VS-300 was a of Madison, New Jersey, type of what? has claimed to have the world’s biggest collection 11. What is the threshold of what? of noise-induced pain, measured in decibels? 6. In which decade did Billboard magazine first 12. What is a squab? publish an American chart? Answers on page 20

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CITY OF SOMERVILLE, MASSACHUSETTS CITY OF SOMERVILLE, MASSACHUSETTS OFFICE OF STRATEGIC PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT OFFICE OF STRATEGIC PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT JOSEPH A. CURTATONE JOSEPH A. CURTATONE MAYOR MAYOR GEORGE J. PROAKIS GEORGE J. PROAKIS 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, October 16, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. in the City A public hearing for all interested parties will be held by the Planning Council Chambers, 2nd Floor City Hall, 93Highland Avenue, Somerville, MA to discuss the following: Board on Thursday, October 17, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council 12 Flint Avenue (ZBA 2019-60): Applicant, Derick Snare, and Owner, Fiorillo Melades, seek special permits under §4.4.1 of the SZO to alter a Chambers, 2nd Floor Somerville City Hall, 93 Highland Avenue. non-conforming property. Special permits including but not limited to the upward and linear extension of a non-conforming left side yard setback, 28-44 Broadway (PB 2019-18) (re-advertisement): Applicant, Lower constructing rear decks within the right side yard setback. RB zone. Ward 1. Broadway Development, LLC, and Owners, Lower Broadway Devel- 57 Trull Street (ZBA 2019-85): Applicants and Owners, Timothy Buntel and Cynthia Graber, seek a special permit under SZO §4.4.1 to alter a non- opment, LLC and Fred Boulter, seek a special permit with site plan conforming structure by constructing a single story addition that is greater than 25% of the existing structures gross floor area and to extend the review (SPSR) under SZO §6.5.D to demolish the existing buildings structure upward within the nonconforming left side yard setback. RB Zone. Ward 5. on the site and construct a five-story mixed use building with 10,463 square feet of ground floor commercial space and 38 residential units. 87 Jaques Street (ZBA 2019-82): Applicant, North America Development, and Owner, Nelia DaCova-Pissarra, Trustee of the DaCova Family Trust, The proposal also requires a special permit under SZO §9.13 for park- seek a special permit under SZO §4.4.1 to alter the nonconforming structure by constructing a single story addition atop the existing structure and ing relief. TOD-55 Zone. Ward 1. by constructing a three-story addition in the rear that will increase the existing structures gross floor area by greater than 25%. A special permit under SZO §9.13 for parking relief is also required. The proposal will result in three dwelling units being located on the site. RB Zone. Ward 4. 328 Broadway (PB 2019-22): Applicant, Breck Bailey, and Owner, 328 Broadway LLC c/o John Holmes, seek a special permit under SZO 59 Linden Avenue (ZBA 2019-96): Applicants and Owners, Marc Wagner and Fan Wang, seek a special permit under SZO §4.4.1 to alter the non- §6.1.22 to install an outdoor walk-in refrigerator. CCD-55 Zone. Ward 4. conforming structure by constructing a 2.5-story addition in the rear that will increase the existing structures gross floor area by greater than 25%. The proposal will also extend the structure backward within the nonconforming left side yard setback. A special permit under SZO §9.13 for parking *** relief is also required. The proposal will result in two dwelling units being located on the site. RA Zone. Ward 5. Submittals may be viewed in-person in the Office of Strategic Plan- ning and Community Development, located on the third floor of City 24 Kensington Avenue (ZBA 2019-104): Applicant and Owner, Christie Xie, seeks a special permit under SZO §4.4.1 to alter a nonconforming struc- Hall, 93 Highland Avenue, Somerville, MA, Mon-Wed, 8:30 am-4:30 pm; ture by installing balconies within the nonconforming right side yard setback. RC Zone. Ward 1. Thurs, 8:30 am-7:30pm www.somervillema.gov/planningandzoning. 45 Cameron Avenue (ZBA 2018-81-R2-9/19): Applicant and Owner, Aroli Realty Trust, seeks a revision to a previous approved special permit (ZBA As cases may be continued to later dates, please check the agenda 2018-81) under SZO §5.3.8 to amend condition #19 regarding the pavement material. RB Zone. Ward 7. on the City’s website or call before attending a meeting. Continued *** cases will not be re-advertised. Interested persons may provide 103 Washington Street (ZBA 2019-97): Applicant and Owner, Clover Leaf Capital Holdings, LLC, seek seeks a Special Permit under Section 7.11 comments to the Planning Board at the hearing or by submitting to alter a nonconforming use (auto-body shop) and Section 4.4.1 to alter a nonconforming structure of the Somerville Zoning Ordinance (SZO) written comments by mail to OSPCD, Planning Division, 93 Highland structure to a 3-story mixed-use building, containing a commercial space and 6 dwelling units, with a request for parking relief under Section 9.13. Avenue, Somerville, MA 02143; by fax to 617-625-0722; or by email to RC Zone. Ward 1. [email protected]. 40 Belmont Street (ZBA 2019-101): Applicant, Derick Snare, and Owner, Diane Carson, seek special permits under §4.4.1 of the SZO. Alterations Attest: Michael Capuano, Chairman include but may not be limited to the upward extension of the non-conforming right side yard setback, extension of rear porch. Roof style to change As published in The Somerville Times on 10/2/19 and 10/9/19 from hip to gable. RB zone. Ward 3. 10/2/19 The Somerville Times 15 Carlton Street (ZBA 2019-98): Applicant and Owner, Yu Shu, seeks special permits to alter a non-conforming property under §4.4.1 of the SZO. Number of units to increase from three to four. Upward extension of the non-conforming right and front yard setbacks. Parking relief under Article 9. RC zone. Ward 2. Submittals may be viewed in-person 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-7:30pm 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 a meeting. Continued cases will not be re-advertised. Interested persons may provide comments to the Zoning Board of Appeals at the hearing or by submitting written comments by mail to OSPCD, Planning Division, 93 Highland Avenue, Somerville, MA 02143; by fax to 617-625-0722; or by email to [email protected]. Attest: Sarah Lewis, Planning Director CITY OF SOMERVILLE As published in The Somerville Times on 10/2/19 & 10/9/19 PURCHASING DEPARTMENT IFB#20-27 10/2/19 The Somerville Times The City of Somerville, through the Purchasing Department invites sealed bids for:

TO BE PUBLISHED IN THE SOMERVILLE TIMES Plow Truck Rentals NOTICE OF ACTIVITY AND USE LIMITATION An Invitation for Bid may be obtained online at http://www.somervillema.gov/departments/finance/purchasing/bids or from the Purchasing 298 SOMERVILLE AVENUE, SOMERVILLE, MA 02143 Department, Somerville City Hall, 93 Highland Ave., Somerville, MA, RELEASE TRACKING NUMBER 3-31291 02143 on or after 10/07/2019. Sealed bids will be received at the above office until:10/21/2019 2:00PM. A release of oil and/or hazardous materials has occurred at this location, which is a disposal site as defined by M.G.L. c. 21E, § 2 and the The Purchasing Director reserves the right to reject any or all propos- CITY OF SOMERVILLE, MASSACHUSETTS Massachusetts Contingency Plan, 310 CMR 40.0000. On September als if, in her sole judgment, the best interest of the City of Somerville OFFICE OF STRATEGIC PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 13, 2019, Union 2 Associates, LLC recorded with the Middlesex South would be served by so doing. JOSEPH A. CURTATONE County Registry of Deeds a NOTICE OF ACTIVITY AND USE LIM- The contract term shall be for a period of 1 year with 2 optional renew- MAYOR ITATION on the disposal site, pursuant to 310 CMR 40.1070 through als from 12/01/2019 to 05/30/2020. 40.1080. GEORGE J. PROAKIS Please contact Prajkta Waditwar at [email protected] EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR The NOTICE OF ACTIVITY AND USE LIMITATION limits the following for more information. site activities and uses on the above property: HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION Angela M. Allen The Somerville Historic Preservation Commission (SHPC) shall hold • There are no limitations on site activities or uses on the property. Purchasing Director a Public Hearing on Tuesday, October 15, 2019 at 6:40 p.m. in the 3rd However due to the presence of nonaqueous phase liquid (NAPL) 617-625-6600 x. 3400 floor Conference Room opposite the Community Room at the Visiting in a monitoring well within the Portion of the Property, it is pos- 10/2/19 The Somerville Times Nurse Association, 259 Lowell Street regarding proposals to demol- sible that construction or site improvements, including utility-re- ish: 1) the c. 1895 wood-frame house at 15 Woodbine Street and 2) lated activities, involving excavation may result in NAPL being encountered within any such excavation. If such is encountered, the c. 1890 wood-frame barn at 15 MacArthur Street by Sal Querusio; Notice of Self Storage Sale 3) the c. 1874 wood-frame house at 7 Central Street by the Hellenic worker health and safety practices pursuant to 310 CMR 40.0018 Association of Somerville; 4) the c. 1906 brick automotive building at would potentially apply and if soil is to be removed from the site Please take notice Prime Storage - Somerville located at 39R Med- 297 Medford Street by Frala Realty Trust; 5) the c. 1890 wood-frame from said excavation, it must be done so in accordance the Soil ford St., Somerville, MA 02143 intends to hold an auction to sell the barn at 59 Linden Avenue by Fan Wang & Marc Wagner; and 6) the Management procedures pursuant to 310 CMR 40.0030. goods stored by the following tenants at the storage facility. The sale c. 1895 wood-frame barn at 59 Albion Street by Daryl P. & Katherine Any person interested in obtaining additional information about the will occur as an online auction via www.storagetreasures.com on E. St. Laurent. NOTICE OF ACTIVITY AND USE LIMITATION may contact Jameson 10/14/2019 at 12:00 PM. Unless stated otherwise the description of the contents are household goods and furnishings. Osmond Helmand/ The subject of the hearing will be a review of the initial determina- Brown of Union 2 Associates, LLC, 39 Brighton Avenue, Boston, MA 02134; (617) 783-0039. Helmand Restaurant unit #0841; Francis Orlowski unit #260MZ; Wendy tion by the SHPC that under the City of Somerville Zoning Ordinance Gomez/Bulgarie Corp unit #277B; James Capobianco unit #4682. All Section 7-28b(2), the structures are considered “Significant”. Public The NOTICE OF ACTIVITY AND USE LIMITATION and the disposal property is being stored at the above self-storage facility. This sale testimony followed by discussion and a vote by the Commission will site file can be can be viewed at MassDEP website using Release may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Certain terms and con- be taken regarding if the building should be “Preferably Preserved”. Tracking Number (RTN) 3-31291 at https://eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us/ ditions apply. See manager for details. For further information, please contact Commission Staff Kristi Chase portal#!/search/wastesite/results?RTN=3-0031291 or at MassDEP, at (617) 625-6600 x 2525 ([email protected]), or Sarah White Northeast Regional Office, 205B Lowell Street, Wilmington, Massa- 9/25/19, 10/2/19 The Somerville Times at (617) 625-6600 x 2534 ([email protected]). chusetts 01887; Main Phone: 978-694-3200.

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NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS October 2, 2019 October 2, 2018 October 2, 2019 City of Somerville City of Somerville City of Somerville 93 Highland Ave 93 Highland Ave 93 Highland Ave Somerville, MA 02143 Somerville, MA 02143 Somerville, MA 02143 617-625-6600 617-625-6600 617-625-6600 On or about October 10, 2019 the City of Somerville will submit a re- On or about October 10, 2019 the City of Somerville will submit a re- On or about October 10, 2019 the City of Somerville will submit a request to the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) quest to the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) quest to the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the release of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for the release of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for the release of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act funds under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act funds under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, to undertake projects under the Green Infra- of 1974, as amended, and the HOME Investment Partnerships Pro- of 1974, as amended, to undertake projects under the Neighborhood structure and Urban Forestry Program which seeks to enhance and gram (HOME) authorized by Title II of the Cranston-Gonzalez National Infrastructure Program which seek to stabilize and revitalize diverse improve the urban environment. The program will continue to com- Affordable Act (NAHA) of 1990, as amended, to undertake a project neighborhoods by building communities of opportunity. Target areas pliment the City’s tree planting program in income eligible areas. The known as the Housing Preservation and Rehabilitation Program, for for the project include East Somerville, Union Square and Central amount of CDBG funds for the project is 90,000 dollars. the purpose of assisting low income households that will continue to Broadway and Gilman Square. Activities will include public improve- The activities proposed are categorically excluded under HUD regu- support the 100 Homes Program. CDBG funds will be primarily used ments such as streetscapes and infrastructure investments that will lations at 24 CFR Part 58 from the National Environmental Policy Act to undertake rehabilitation work but may also fund housing acquisi- improve pedestrian and multi-modal safety and provide equitable ac- (NEPA) requirements. Site specific reviews will be completed for tion activities on a limited basis. The program is bases on homeown- cess to transit. The amount of CDBG funds for the program and activ- those laws and authorities not included under this program notice er and/or tenant eligibility and therefore activities are city wide. The ities is 350,000 dollars. when addresses become known. An Environmental Review Record total estimated funding for this project is 625,750 dollars, The activi- The activities proposed are categorically excluded under HUD regu- (ERR) that documents the environmental determinations for this pro- ties proposed are categorically excluded under HUD regulations at lations at 24 CFR Part 58 from the National Environmental Policy Act gram is on file at the Mayor’s Office of Strategic Planning and Com- 24 CFR Part 58 from the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) (NEPA) requirements. Site specific reviews will be completed for munity Development, City of Somerville, 93 Highland Ave, Somerville, requirements. Additional environmental factors will be reviewed as those laws and authorities not included under this program notice MA and may be examined or copied weekdays: project sites are identified. An Environmental Review Record (ERR) when addresses become known. An Environmental Review Record that documents the environmental determinations for this project is (ERR) that documents the environmental determinations for this pro- Monday thru Wednesday: 8:30AM to 4:30PM, Thursday: 8:30AM to on file at the Mayor’s Office of Strategic Planning and Community -De 7:30PM, and Friday: 8:30AM to 12:30PM gram is on file at the Mayor’s Office of Strategic Planning and Com- velopment, City of Somerville, 93 Highland Ave, Somerville, MA and munity Development, City of Somerville, 93 Highland Ave, Somerville, PUBLIC COMMENTS may be examined or copied weekdays: MA and may be examined or copied weekdays: Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the Monday thru Wednesday: 8:30AM to 4:30PM, Thursday: 8:30AM to Monday thru Wednesday: 8:30AM to 4:30PM, Thursday: 8:30AM to ERR to the Mayor’s Office of Strategic Planning and Community Devel- 7:30PM, and Friday: 8:30AM to 12:30PM 7:30PM, and Friday: 8:30AM to 12:30PM opment. All comments received by October 9, 2019 will be considered PUBLIC COMMENTS by the City of Somerville prior to authorizing submission of a request PUBLIC COMMENTS for release of funds. Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to the Mayor’s Office of Strategic Planning and Community Devel- RELEASE OF FUNDS ERR to the Mayor’s Office of Strategic Planning and Community Devel- opment. All comments received by October 9, 2019 will be considered opment. All comments received by October 9, 2019 will be considered The City of Somerville certifies to HUD that Joseph Curtatone in his by the City of Somerville prior to authorizing submission of a request by the City of Somerville prior to authorizing submission of a request capacity as Mayor consents to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal for release of funds. for release of funds. Courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation RELEASE OF FUNDS to the environmental review process and that these responsibilities RELEASE OF FUNDS have been satisfied. HUD's approval of the certification satisfies its The City of Somerville certifies to HUD that Joseph Curtatone in his The City of Somerville certifies to HUD that Joseph Curtatone in his responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities, and al- capacity as Mayor consents to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal capacity as Mayor consents to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal lows the City of Somerville to use Program funds. Courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation Courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to the environmental review process and that these responsibilities OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS to the environmental review process and that these responsibilities have been satisfied. HUD's approval of the certification satisfies its have been satisfied. HUD's approval of the certification satisfies its HUD will consider objections to its release of funds and the City of responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities, and al- responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities, and al- Somerville’s certification for a period of fifteen days following its ac- lows the City of Somerville to use Program funds. lows the City of Somerville to use Program funds. tual receipt of the request (whichever is later) only if they are on one OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS of the following bases: (a) the certification was not executed by the OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS Certifying Officer of the City of Somerville; (b) the City has omitted a HUD will consider objections to its release of funds and the City of HUD will consider objections to its release of funds and the City of step or failed to make a decision or finding required by HUD regula- Somerville’s certification for a period of fifteen days following its ac- Somerville’s certification for a period of fifteen days following its ac- tions at 24 CFR Part 58; (c) the grant recipient or other participants in tual receipt of the request (whichever is later) only if they are on one tual receipt of the request (whichever is later) only if they are on one the project have committed funds or incurred costs not authorized of the following bases: (a) the certification was not executed by the of the following bases: (a) the certification was not executed by the by 24 CFR Part 58 before approval of a release of funds by HUD; or Certifying Officer of the City of Somerville; (b) the City has omitted a Certifying Officer of the City of Somerville; (b) the City has omitted a (d) another Federal agency acting pursuant to 40 CFR Part 1504 has step or failed to make a decision or finding required by HUD regula- step or failed to make a decision or finding required by HUD regula- submitted a written finding that the project is unsatisfactory from the tions at 24 CFR Part 58; (c) the grant recipient or other participants in tions at 24 CFR Part 58; (c) the grant recipient or other participants in standpoint of environmental quality. Objections must be prepared and the project have committed funds or incurred costs not authorized the project have committed funds or incurred costs not authorized submitted in accordance with the required procedures (24 CFR Part by 24 CFR Part 58 before approval of a release of funds by HUD; or by 24 CFR Part 58 before approval of a release of funds by HUD; or 58) and shall be addressed to HUD Office of Community Planning and (d) another Federal agency acting pursuant to 40 CFR Part 1504 has (d) another Federal agency acting pursuant to 40 CFR Part 1504 has Development at Thomas P. O'Neill, Jr. Federal Building 10 Causeway submitted a written finding that the project is unsatisfactory from the submitted a written finding that the project is unsatisfactory from the Street, 3rd Floor Boston, MA 02222-1092. Potential objectors should standpoint of environmental quality. Objections must be prepared and standpoint of environmental quality. Objections must be prepared and contact HUD to verify the actual last day of the objection period. submitted in accordance with the required procedures (24 CFR Part submitted in accordance with the required procedures (24 CFR Part 58) and shall be addressed to HUD Office of Community Planning and Joseph A. Curtatone, Mayor of the City of Somerville 58) and shall be addressed to HUD Office of Community Planning and Development at Thomas P. O'Neill, Jr. Federal Building 10 Causeway Development at Thomas P. O'Neill, Jr. Federal Building 10 Causeway 10/2/19 The Somerville Times Street, 3rd Floor Boston, MA 02222-1092. Potential objectors should Street, 3rd Floor Boston, MA 02222-1092. Potential objectors should contact HUD to verify the actual last day of the objection period. contact HUD to verify the actual last day of the objection period. Joseph A. Curtatone, Mayor of the City of Somerville Joseph A. Curtatone, Mayor of the City of Somerville 10/2/19 The Somerville Times 10/2/19 The Somerville Times

CITY OF SOMERVILLE PURCHASING DEPARTMENT RFP # 19-87-3 Acquisition of Commercial Office Space by Lease CITY OF SOMERVILLE CITY OF SOMERVILLE for Inspectional Services Department PURCHASING DEPARTMENT PURCHASING DEPARTMENT IFB#20-25 IFB#20-26 The City of Somerville, acting through the Purchasing Department invites sealed bids to relocate the Inspectional Services Department The City of Somerville, through the Purchasing Department invites The City of Somerville, through the Purchasing Department invites (ISD) offices in an effort to improve operations and the constituent sealed bids for: sealed bids for: experience. The proposal may offer an entire facility or a portion of a Lead Free Residential Water Meters Lead Free Brass Fittings facility. The City is seeking a minimum of 7,000 square foot space in order to accommodate the Inspectional Services Department offices. An Invitation for Bid may be obtained online at http://www.somerville- An Invitation for Bid may be obtained online at http://www.somervillema.gov/departments/finance/purchasing/bids or from the Purchasing ma.gov/departments/finance/purchasing/bids or from the Purchasing A request for proposals (RFP) and specifications may be obtained at Department, Somerville City Hall, 93 Highland Ave., Somerville, MA, Department, Somerville City Hall, 93 Highland Ave., Somerville, MA, the Purchasing Department, City Hall, 93 Highland Ave., Somerville, 02143 on or after 10/07/2019. Sealed bids will be received at the above 02143 on or after 10/07/2019. Sealed bids will be received at the above office until:10/22/2019 2:00PM EST. The Purchasing Director reserves office until:10/22/2019 1:00PM EST. The Purchasing Director reserves MA 02143 on or after Wednesday September 25th. Sealed propos- the right to reject any or all proposals if, in her sole judgment, the best the right to reject any or all proposals if, in her sole judgment, the best als will be received at the above office untilFriday October 25th at interest of the City of Somerville would be served by so doing. interest of the City of Somerville would be served by so doing. 11:00am. at which time sealed proposals will be opened. The Pur- chasing Director reserves the right to reject any or all proposals if, in The contract term shall be for a period of 1 year from 01/01/2020 to The contract term shall be for a period of 1 year from 12/01/2019 to her sole judgment, the best interest of the City of Somerville would be 12/31/2020 with 2 one year options to renew. 11/30/2020 with 2 one year options to renew. served by so doing. Please contact Prajkta Waditwar at [email protected] Please contact Prajkta Waditwar at [email protected] for more information. for more information. The City will only consider facilities that provide a minimum of 35 off street spaces for 35 vehicles within the City of Somerville. The desired Angela M. Allen Angela M. Allen lease term is three years plus options to extend the lease for up to two Purchasing Director Purchasing Director additional years. Lease start date shall be December 1st, 2019 and 617-625-6600 x. 3400 617-625-6600 x. 3400 end on November 30th, 2029. 10/2/19 The Somerville Times 10/2/19 The Somerville Times Angela M. Allen Purchasing Director 617-625-6600 x. 3400 9/25/19, 10/2/19 The Somerville Times Visit us online at www.TheSomervilleTimes.com 18••OCTOBER 2, 2019

• • • • VILLENS ON THE TOWN • • • • Aeronaut Brewing Co. 255 Elm St 6 p.m.|156 Highland Ave The Burren CHILDREN AND YOUTH Open Mic with Mike Morrissey Arts at the Armory Aeronaut Brewing Co. Front Room:Americana Session with: Wednesday|October 2 8 p.m.|14 Tyler Street Janet Connerney with Sweet Wednes- BYOP: Amy Kucharik & Friends|2 p.m. Grain Thief|9 p.m. East Branch Library Arts at the Armory day pindrop sessions season 3 opening: Backroom: The Jeremiahs|7 p.m. Preschool Storytime Wiretap Wednesday 8 p.m.|Café|191 Highland Ave madness unleashed with palaver Comedy Night with Arty P.|10 p.m. 11 a.m.-11:30 a.m.|115 Broadway 7 p.m.|Café|191 Highland Ave strings|7p.m.||14 Tyler Street 247 Elm Street|617-776-6896 Saturday|October 5 Central Library Arts at the Armory Orleans Restaurant and Bar Thursday|October 3 Sally O’Brien’s Homeschool Reading Group Just Winging It Podcast 65 Holland St|617-591-2100 10:15 a.m.-11:45 a.m. Sally O’Brien’s Stan Martin Band|6 p.m. 3 p.m.|Café Bull McCabe’s Pub Magic the Gathering BYOBluegrass with David Rizzuti Nashville's The Medium, Bong Wish, Multiverse: Exoplanetary (Multiverse The A-Beez 2 p.m.- 5 p.m. 7:30 p.m.|335 Somerville Ave|617- Headband |9 p.m. Concert Series) 10 p.m.|366A Somerville Ave|617- Teen Game Day 666-3589 335 Somerville Ave|617-666-3589 3 p.m.|Performance Hall||191 High- 440-6045 2:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m.|79 Highland Ave The Burren The Burren land Ave Thunder Road West at TAB Front Room:Americana Session with Front Room:Bluegrass Session|2 p.m. Monday|October 7 Bearly Dead – A Tribute To The Grate- Read to a Dog with Josie! Matt Borrello, Mike Verge & Compa- Hunter Americana|5 p.m.|Irish Ses- ful Dead 5 p.m.- 6 p.m.| 167 Holland St, 2nd ny |7 p.m. sion|2 p.m. Sally O’Brien’s Bar 8 p.m.|379 Somerville Ave floor Back Room: Jack & The Vox, Amy Back Room: Kids Open Mic|12 p.m. Comedy Night! The Up n Coming Kucharik|7 p.m. Jeff Jam Family Dance Party!|4 p.m. Open Mic|7 p.m. Once Somerville Thursday|October 3 Scattershots|10 p.m. An Evening With Bill Janovitz and Marley Monday with The Duppy Scream Along and GarageDogs Exile Central Library Orleans Restaurant and Bar Friends|7 p.m. Conquerors reggae|10 p.m. on Main St at ONCE Preschool Storytime for 3 to 5-year- 65 Holland St|617-591-2100 Pop Disaster|10 p.m. 335 Somerville Ave|617-666-3589 7 p.m.|156 Highland Ave olds 247 Elm Street|617-776-6896 Bull McCabe’s The Burren Highland Kitchen 10:30 a.m.-11:15 a.m. Krush Faktory(Dub Down) Orleans Restaurant and Bar Front Room: Bur-Run|6:45 p.m., Run, 150 Highland Ave|617-625-1131 Comic Book Drawing Workshop for Karaoke Helena Delaney & Friends|9:30 p.m. 10 p.m.|366A Somerville Ave|617- Aeronaut Brewing Co. Kids 65 Holland St Back Room:Stump Trivia|8:30 p.m. 440-6045 Emily and Jake 3 p.m.- 4 p.m.|79 Highland 247 Elm Street|617-776-6896 Thunder Road Bull McCabe’s 9 p.m.|14 Tyler Street Friday|October 4 Kong Thunderfunk Bull McCabe’s Pub STIG with special guests The Jive Arts at the Armory Central Library 10 p.m.|366A Somerville Ave|617- Jimmy James Trivia|8:30 p.m. Tribe, and Good Trees River Band Wiretap Wednesday Preschool Storytime for 2-year-olds 440-6045 366A Somerville Ave|617-440-6045 8 p.m.|379 Somerville Ave 7 p.m.|Café|191 Highland Ave 10:30 a.m.-11 a.m. Once Somerville Casey’s Thunder Road Teen Empowerment Library Leaders The Number Twelve Looks Like You, Entertainment every Saturday Magick Mondays: A Place To Binge CLASSES AND GROUPS meeting God Mother, Pound, RONG 173 Broadway|617- 625-5195 hosted by Binge Magick Wednesday|October 2 3:30 p.m.- 6 p.m.|79 Highland Ave 8 p.m|379 Somerville Ave 8 p.m.|156 Highland Ave Thunder Road Central Library Saturday|October 5 Aeronaut Brewing Co. 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CENTER LOCATIONS, TIMES & SCHEDULES October 20 - $423 per person double and $521 per Healthy Steps – 12:30 p.m. (H) Holland Street Senior Center: located at 167 Holland person single. Package includes roundtrip motorcoach Nutrition Class – 3:00 p.m. (H) Street (between Davis Square and Teele Square) transportation, 3 nights’ accommodations, 3 break- LBT Fit-4-Life, 6:00 p.m. (H) Monday through Wednesday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. fasts, 3 dinners and 2 concerts. Check in time is 6:30 Fridays: Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. a.m. on the 17 at our Ralph & Jenny Center with Fit-4-Life Group A – 8:45 a.m. (H) Fridays: 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. an approximate return time of 6:00 p.m. on the 20. Fit-4-Life Group B - 10:00 a.m. (H) 617-625-6600, ext. 2300 For more information please call Connie at 617-625- Adventure Group – Please call for details 6600, ext. 2300. Cross Street Center: located at 165 Broadway (East *All Fit-4-Life classes are $10 per month and require Somerville) Caregivers Support Series – at our Holland Street pre-registration* Mondays & Tuesdays – 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Center from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Thursdays for six Thursdays – 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. weeks. Oct. 17 – Tips on Bathing and Dressing, Oct. HOLLAND STREET GROUP INFORMATION Fridays – 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. 24 – Nutrition, Oct. 31 – Self Care, homecare resourc- 617-625-6600, ext. 2335 es and when is it unsafe to remain at home, Nov. 7 Book Club – Meets the third Friday of each month Fax: 617-625-1414 – Activities you can do together, Nov. 14 – Attend a from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. This group self-facilitates. Group members choose both fiction and non-fic- Ralph and Jenny Center: located at 9 New Washington Memory Café and Nov. 21 – Coping with the holidays tion titles on a quarterly basis. Books are available on Street (behind the Holiday Inn) and having honest discussions with family and friends. reserve at the Central Branch of the Somerville Library. Tuesday & Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. To reserve your spot please call Ashley at 617-625- If you are interested in joining, have any questions or 617- 666-5223 6600, ext. 2318. Dollar Days at the Movies – Tuesday, October 22 - require additional information please call 617-625- Main Office: located at 167 Holland Street (between 6600 ext. 2300. Davis Square and Teele Square.) movie starts at 12:00 p.m. door open at 11:30 a.m. Caregiver Support Group – Meets the third Tuesday Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This month’s movie is POMS. $1 per person for the of each month from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Our Social Thursday: 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. movie paid to the theatre. They will have the refresh- Worker, Ashley Speliotis, facilitates this group. Are you Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. ment stand open to make purchases on your own. caring for a parent, relative, spouse or close friend? 617-625-6600, ext. 2300 For more information or to RSVP call Josie at 617-625- Feeling isolated or overwhelmed? You are not alone! Fax: 617-625-0688 6600, ext. 2300. Come share your experience and practical support. TTY: 866-808-4851 Finances 50+ Workshop – Thursday, October 24 – 5:00 Open to all and new members are always welcome. UPCOMING EVENTS p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at our Holland Street Center. Finances 50+ Workshop was designed to help you make and keep If you are interested in joining, have any questions or Volunteers needed for the Engage for Brain Health smart money habits. To register please call 617-625- require additional information please call Ashley at Study. Are you starting to have problems with your 6600, ext. 2300. 617-625-6600 ext. 2318. memory or have trouble climbing stairs? Engage B Paint Day – Monday, November 4 – 10:00 a.m. at Conversations of the Heart – Meets bi-monthly on might be right for you! 24 week study for people 60 to Mondays from 1:00 to 2:00 P.M. at our Holland Street 89 years of age. Call Chris at 617-625-6600, ext. 2315 our Holland Street Center. $15 per person Seats are very limited. Payment due a time of reservation. Please Center. Social Worker, Natasha Naim, facilitates this or email him at [email protected] for ques- group. If you are interested in joining, have any questions and additional information. call Connie at 617-625-6600 ext. 2319 to make your reservation. tions or require additional information please call Nata- Fit-4-Life Nutrition Classes – Thursday afternoons sha at 617-625-6600 ext. 2317. Wrentham Outlets – Sunday, November 10 – check from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. with our Nutritionist Cribbage Club – Meets every Monday from 10:30 a.m. Caitlin McAfee. Learn about our new and upcoming in at 10:00 a.m. at Holland with an approximate return time of 5:00 p.m. $10 per person for transpor- to 11:30 a.m. This group is facilitated by volunteer Nort- nutrition programs including, Cooking with Caitlin, bert DeAmato. If you are interested in joining, have any Fit-4-Life Nutrition Class, Meal in a Mug and more. tation to the outlets; lunch is on your own. For more information or to sign up please call Connie at 617- questions or require additional information please call For more information call Caitlin at 617-625-6600, Josie at 617-625-6600, ext. 2300. ext. 2316. 625-6600, ext. 2300. Dollar Days at the Movies – Tuesday, November 19 Current Events Group – Meets every Thursday at 9:30 Healthy Steps – Thursdays – Holland Street from 12:30 a.m. Our Social Worker, Natasha Naim, facilitates this p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Healthy Steps is a therapeutic, gentle, - movie starts at 12:00 p.m. door open at 11:30 a.m. This month’s movie is A Dog’s Journey. $1 per person group. Join a group of your peers to discuss current movement class for anyone who needs to get moving, events. If you are interested in joining, have any particularly anyone recovering from surgery, frail elders for the movie paid to the theatre. They will have the refreshment stand open to make purchases on your questions or require additional information please call or those living with chronic fatigue or arthritis. Class is Natasha at 617-625-6600 ext. 2317. free. For additional information or questions to call 617- own. For more information or to RSVP call Josie at 617- De-cluttering support group – If you have concerns 625-6600, ext. 2300 625-6600, ext. 2300. Mamma Mia – Wednesday, November 20 at the around your clutter, this group may be for you. This Country Western Line Dancing – The 1st & 3rd Thurs- closed group meets both in the spring and fall for 6-8 day of each month- Holland Street Center . – class is Norwood Theatre. $38 dollars per person. Price includes lunch (a chicken dish, potatoes or rice, a weeks. This group is co-facilitated by Natasha Naim and free. No experience needed. For additional information Marina Colonas. If you are interested in joining, have or questions call at 617-625-6600, ext. 2300. small salad, a vegetable and a dessert) before the show (11:30 to 12:30.) Performance begins at 1:15 any questions or require additional information please Somerville Mobile Farmer’s Market – Running until p.m. and last approximately 2-1/2 hours. Space is call Natasha at 617-625-6600 ext. 2317. Saturday, October 19. Fridays: 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 limited. First come first serve. Payment due at time CROSS STREET GROUP INFORMATION p.m. at the Council on Aging Holland Street Center. of reservation. No refunds. Check in time is 10:00 Lunch is served every Monday, Tuesday & Thursday 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. East Somerville Commu- a.m. at Holland Street with an approximate return please call Maureen at 617-625-6600, ext. 2335 for nity School. Saturdays: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. time of 5:30 p.m. Please call Connie at 617-625- sign up. North Street Housing Development and 1:30 p.m. 6600, ext. 2300 to make your reservation. to 3:30 p.m. at the Mystic Housing Development.. Coffee & Conversation – Meets every Monday, Tuesday The Somerville Mobile Farmer’s Market sells fresh, LGBTQ EVENTS & Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Maureen affordable produce. 50% off for residents of Mystic LBT Women Fit-4-Life at Holland Street Center 167 Bastardi, Program Coordinator and Sandy Francis, Cross or North Street Housing, or for showing your SNAP, Holland Street - Fitness class is Thursday evenings start- Street Center Volunteer, work together to facilitate this MassHealth, WIC or Senior Coupons. Info: 617-625- ing at 6:00 P.M. $10 a month fee - scholarships available group. Come meet people from all over the world and 6600, ext. 4321. & it just might be covered under your insurance. We join in the discussion of a different topic every day. Con- versation is followed by the Fit-4-Life exercise program The Diabetes Support Group – Penne for Your have available slots and would love to have you. If have and then lunch. If you are interested in joining, have any Thoughts – Wednesday s- October 2 and 9 from 2:30 any questions or require additional information, please questions or require additional information please call to 3:30 p.m. at our Holland Street Center. Please join contact our Health & Wellness Coordinator, Chris Kow- Maureen at 617-625-6600, ext. 2335. our Nutritionist, Caitlin and Social Worker, Natasha as aleski at 617-625-6600 Ext. 2315. they explain common myths and facts about diabetes WEEKLY EXERCISE AND NUTRITION CLASS SCHED- Game Hour – Every Tuesday from noon to 1:00 p.m. and discuss strategies to help manage your diabetes. ULE (PLEASE CUT OUT AND SAVE) at our Cross Street Center. Join us for lunch and activi- To sign up please call Natasha at 617-625-6600, ext. Monday: ties. Immediately following lunch we will have a “Game 2317. Keep Moving Walking Club - 9:00 a.m. (H) Hour.” Yahtzee, Sorry, Jenga, Cards, Scrabble, Check- ers, Clue, Qwirkle, Dominoes, Uno & Connect 4 are Bowling – 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Sacco’s Bowl Tai Chi – 11:30 a.m. (H) available to play. Community Cooks provides us with a Haven at Flatbread Pizza located in Davis Square. Fit-4-Life – 11:00 a.m. (C) family style lunch on the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays and Food There is a $3 weekly fee which covers shoe rental, Fit-4-Life Group C - 1:00 p.m. (H) Services provides us with lunch on the off days. If you three strings candlepin bowling and due for a bowl- Tuesday: are interested in joining, please call Maureen at 617- ing banquet. For more information and to sign up Strengthening - 9:00 a.m. - $3 per class (H) 625-6600, ext. 2335. please contact Debby Higgins, Outreach Coordinator Fit-4-Life - 11:00 a.m. (C) at 617-625-6600, ext. 2321. Bike Club – 12:15 p.m. (H) Gardening Club – Meets the second Monday of each month starting at 9:00 a.m. Vilma Sullivan, facilitates Doc Talk – Monday, October 7 from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. Wednesdays: this group. There is a different topic each month at our Holland Street Center. Come talk with Veronica Fit-4-Life Group A (exercise) – 8:45 a.m. (H) ranging from gardening tips & secrets to inexpensive Nuzzolo, PhD, CACD. Gain strategies and empower- Fit-4-Life Group B (exercise) - 10:00 a.m. (H) greenhouses. Group runs for approximately an hour. ment skills to be able to ask your doctor the questions Fit-4-Life Group C (exercise) - 1:00 p.m. (H) If you are interested in joining, have any questions or that you are afraid to ask. RSVP by calling Ashely at Thursdays: require additional information please call 617-625-6600 617-625-6600, ext. 2318. Yoga - 9:00 a.m. (H) ext. 2300. Wildwood, NJ – Thursday, October 17 to Sunday, Fit-4-Life - 11:00 a.m. (C) 20••OCTOBER 2, 2019

Get a free flu vaccine through Community Media Week Somerville’s Annual Flu clinics

With students back in school and the cooler temperatures approaching, it’s a reminder that cold and flu season is quickly approaching and it’s time for the annual flu vaccine clinics offered by the City of Somer- ville Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). All clinics offer free flu vaccines for Somerville residents ages three and older (children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian). Clinics start on Thursday, October 17, and will be held at various times and locations in the community until the city’s supply of vaccine is exhausted. Somerville Media Center is celebrating all aspects of community media locally with Community Media Week, October 20 through October 27. Communi- Due to limited availability, vaccines will be offered during official flu clinic ty Media Week is a new fundraising endeavor where SMC television, radio hours only. While there is no charge for vaccinations, attendees are asked to and podcast producers will include special messaging in their programs (some bring an insurance card if available, including Medicaid cards. Residents requir- even doing special episodes) in an effort to raise awareness and encourage doing additional assistance or other accommodations should contact the Health nating funds toward media education activities at Somerville Media Center. and Human Services Department at 617-625-6600 ext. 4320. The city will add or adjust clinic schedules as necessary, and the most up to date information can Community Media Day is an annual celebration of voices that bring awareness always be found at www.somervillema.gov or by calling 311 (617-666-3311). to the importance of free speech and accessible media for all individuals to have their voices heard. Go to https://www.somervillema.gov/news/get-free-flu-vaccine-through-somer- In 2017, the Somerville City Council passed a proclamation to designate Oc- ville%E2%80%99s-annual-flu-clinics-offered-health-and-human-services for the tober 20 officially as Community Media Day and is meant to ensure that the current clinic schedules. media landscape remains inclusive for all artists, across all forms of media. Traditionally, SMC receives the majority of its funding from the city through contributions from cable franchise fees. The past several years have reflected a From on page 14 decline in cable viewership, and consequently SMC’s funding. In addition to the cord cutting phenomenon, SMC (and all Public, Education and Govern- Ms. Cam’s ment Media) funding is further threatened by a new FCC rule. This weeklong fundraising endeavor aims to increase the amount that we receive from donors made up of people who know the benefits of community media in Somerville. The full schedule of events for the community to participate: Answers Sunday, 10/20 from 12:00 to 6:00 p.m.: Video Launch with members and 1. A record store 7. The Joker supporters at City of Somerville Monster Mashed Up event Monday, 10/21 from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m.: SMC go LIVE from Somerville Pub- 2. David Seville 8. Golding lic Library with special guests

3 . York 9. Windshield wipers Tuesday, 10/22 from 8:00 to 9:00 p.m.: SMC in partnership with The Somer- ville Line a panel on “The Importance of Community Media with Communi- 4. Atrium 10. Helicopter ties of Color” and Underserved Voices". The public is welcome to be part of the studio audience. 5. Beer cans 11. 140db Wednesday, 10/23 from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.: Come enjoy a stroll down memory lane with the special throwback SCATV screening, Way Back Wednesday: The 6. 30s 12. A young pigeon Wonderful World of Public Access TV hosted at the Armory Cafe. that has not yet flown Sunday, 10/27 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.: Comedy Benefit Show at Comedy Stu- dio at Bow Market The finale event will bring together Boston-area comedians for a Comedy Ben- efit Show at The Comedy Studio in Bow Market on Sunday, October 27 from Bobby''s Dad Jokes Corner 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. This fundraiser is to help raise funds for youth programs, digital literacy workshops and community journalism programs at SMC. Get By Bobbygeorge Potaris tickets online at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-comedy-benefit-show-tickets-73370827119. Did you know that milk is the fastest liquid on Contact Erica Jones at [email protected] with any questions. earth? It’s pasteurized before you've even see it.

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(Free Speech TV) 9:30am Both Sides of the Bars 7:00pm Community Lens: SHC 5K Race 1:00pm Tele Magazine 9:00am Science 360 10:00am Poet to Poet, Writer to Writer 8:00pm LIVE - Our View 2:00pm Reeling Review 10:00am Somerville Neighborhood News 10:30am Somerville Neighborhood News 9:00pm PABFONE Closing Day Ceremony 3:00pm MA House of Representatives Formal Session 11:00am Our View 11:00am SNN Neighborhood Update 10:00pm Community Bulletin Board 4:00pm Tele Kreyol 12:00pm The Thom Hartman Show 11:30am From My Heart to Yours 10:30pm The World Fusion Show 5:00pm Henry Parker Presents 1:00pm SOM ARTS 12:00pm The Thom Hartman Show 11:00pm VOX POP Comedy Night 5:30pm Henry Parker Presents 1:30pm Somerville Storytellers 1:00pm Somerville Neighborhood News Friday, October 4 6:00pm Somerville Pundits 2:00pm NASA TV 1:30pm Somerville Neighborhood News 12:00am Heavy Leather Topless Dance Party 6:30pm The Somerville Labor Show 3:00pm Democracy Now! 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(Free Speech TV) 11:00pm SCATV Secret Stash 8:00pm LIVE -Somerville Overcoming Addiction 6:00pm Somerville Neighborhood News 9:00am DW Euromaxx 11:30pm Queer Cats 9:00pm Dedilhando au Saudade 6:30pm VOX POP: Somerville Connects 9:30am Strata Sunday, October 6 10:00pm Colores Latinos 7:00pm "The Cask of Amontillado" at VOX POP 10:00am NASA TV 12:00am Flotilla 11:00pm Heavy Leather Topless Dance Party 7:30pm Sidewalks Entertainment 11:00am SOM ARTS 1:00am NASA TV Tuesday, October 8 8:00pm LIVE - Somerville Pundits 11:30am Cambridge Calendar 1:30am NASA TV 12:00am Public Safety and Homeland Security Hearing 8:30pm DW Euromaxx 12:00pm The Thom Hartman Show 2:00am NASA TV 6:00am NASA TV 9:00pm Revolution Awakening at VOX POP 1:00pm Community Benefits Agreement 3:00am Free Speech TV 7:00am NASA TV 10:00pm LIVE - Heavy Leather Topless Dance Party 2:00pm Somerville Pundits 6:00am Bate Papo com Shirley 8:00am Democracy Now! 11:00pm Flotilla 2:30pm Autumn Reads with Somerville Public Library 7:00am Nossa Gentes e Costumes 9:00am The Chef’s Table Series Thursday, October 3 3:00pm Democracy Now! 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(Free Speech TV) 10:00pm Heavy Leather Topless Dance Party 5:00pm Gay USA 6:00pm Somerville Neighborhood News 9:00am DW Tomorrow Today 11:00pm Heavy Leather Music Video Show 6:00pm VOX POP: Somerville Connects 6:30pm From My Heart to Yours 9:30am Hello Neighbor Saturday, October 5 6:30pm DW Tomorrow Today 7:00pm The Somerville Labor Show 10:00am The Chef's Table Series 12:00am VOX POP Comedy Night 7:00pm Emergency Preparedness 7:30pm LIVE - Greater Somerville 10:30am The Chef's Table Series 1:00am Free Speech TV 8:00pm Dead Air Live 8:00pm LIVE - Dead Air Live 11:00am Joanna Bremis HMS Clinicals 2:00am Free Speech TV 9:00pm Tele Magazine 9:00pm The World Fusion Show 11:30am Joanna Bremis HMS Clinicals 3:00am Free Speech TV 10:00pm Community Lens: Somerville 5K Detour 10:00pm Totally Working Out 12:00pm The Thom Hartman Show 5:00am Free Speech TV 11:00pm TUTV 11:00pm Box House Productions Presents 1:00pm The Somerville Line 6:00am DW Focus on Europe 11:30pm SCATV Secret Stash 11:30pm SCATV Secret Stash CITY TV 22 (Comcast) | 13 (RCN) Schedule

Wednesday, October 2 9:30pm Central Hill Campus Plan Meeting - 9.23.19 3:00pm Central Hill Campus Plan Meeting - 9.23.19 9:30am What the Fluff Fest? 7:30am Raising Families "Youth Vaping & Smoking" 10:46pm SomerViva an Kreyòl Ayisyen - Miral Atis 4:17pm Flood & Stormwater PSA 11:00am SomerViva an Kreyòl Ayisyen - Miral Atis 8:00am Letters of World War II at Council on Aging 11:00pm SomerViva an Kreyòl Ayisyen 6:00pm 9/11 Vigil - 2019 11:11am SPD Ride Along 9:13am SPD Ride Along 11:30pm SPD Ride Along 6:19pm ESCS Field Ribbon Cutting 11:30am Ball Square Walking Tour - 9.29.19 9:30am Central Hill Campus Plan Meeting - 9.23.19 Friday, October 4 6:30pm SHS Topping Off Ceremony 1:00pm Mystic Ave. Safety Meeting - 10.1.19 11:30am SomerViva em Português - Sept. 2019 12:00am Senior Circuit "Cooking with Caitlin II" 7:00pm Land Use - Committee of the Whole 2:30pm SomerViva an Kreyòl Ayisyen 12:00pm What the Fluff Fest? 12:23am ESCS Field Ribbon Cutting 11:00pm SomerViva an Kreyòl Ayisyen 3:00pm Connecting Communities - Fire Safety 12:30pm Land Use - Committee of the Whole 12:30am What the Fluff Fest? 11:26pm Flood & Stormwater PSA 3:30pm SomerViva em Português - Sept. 2019 6:00pm SCAP Annual Meeting 2019 1:00am SomerStreets: Strike Up the Bands 11:30pm Connecting Communities - Fire Safety 7:00pm School Committee Meeting - 10.7.19 7:30pm Connecting Communities - Fire Safety 1:15am SPD Ride Along Sunday, October 6 Tuesday, October 8 8:00pm What the Fluff Fest? 1:30am SomerViva em Português - Sept. 2019 12:00am Celling Your Soul 12:00am Mystic Ave. Safety Meeting - 10.1.19 8:30pm Return to Italy 2:00am Ball Square Walking Tour - 9.29.19 2:00am SomerStreets: Strike Up the Bands 1:30am National Night Out 2019 9:30pm SomerStreets: Strike Up the Bands 7:30am Middlesex Update w/Marian Ryan 2:15am SPD Ride Along 2:09am SomerViva an Kreyòl Ayisyen - Miral Atis 9:45pm SomerViva an Kreyòl Ayisyen - Miral Atis 8:00am Letters of World War II at Council on Aging 2:30am Art Beat 2019 2:30am Connecting Communities - Fire Safety 9:56pm Flood & Stormwater PSA 9:13am Ball Square Walking Tour - 9.29.19 7:30am Milk Row Cemetery Tour - 5.23.19 3:00am SomerViva en Español - 9.19.19 10:00pm 9/11 Vigil - 2019 11:30am Mystic Ave. Safety Meeting - 10.1.19 9:00am Ball Square Walking Tour - 9.29.19 7:30am Return to Italy 10:30pm Evolution of Hip Hop 1:00pm City Council Meeting - 9.26.19 11:00am Connecting Communities - Fire Safety 8:19am SomerViva an Kreyòl Ayisyen - Miral Atis 11:00pm SomerViva em Português - Sept. 2019 6:30pm What the Fluff Fest? 11:30am SomerViva en Español - 9.19.19 8:30am 9/11 Vigil - 2019 11:30pm SHS Topping Off Ceremony 7:00pm Return to Italy 12:00pm Senior Circuit "Cooking with Caitlin II" 9:00am Overdose Awareness Vigil 7:49pm ESCS Field Ribbon Cutting 12:30pm Mystic Ave. Safety Meeting - 10.1.19 Thursday, October 3 9:18am ESCS Field Ribbon Cutting 8:00pm 9/11 Vigil - 2019 2:00pm CC-Land Use w/Planning Board Hearing 12:00am Central Hill Campus Plan Meeting 9:24am Flood & Stormwater PSA 8:19pm SomerViva an Kreyòl Ayisyen - Miral Atis 5:30pm Letters of World War II at Council on Aging 1:30am SomerViva en Español - 9.19.19 9:30am Mystic Ave. Safety Meeting - 10.1.19 8:30pm Connecting Communities - Fire Safety 6:43pm SomerViva an Kreyòl Ayisyen - Miral Atis 2:00am East Somerville Walking Tour - 6.16.19 11:00am What the Fluff Fest? 9:00pm Evolution of Hip Hop 6:55pm Flood & Stormwater PSA 7:30am Central Hill Campus Plan Meeting - 9.23.19 11:30am SomerViva em Português - Sept. 2019 9:30pm Overdose Awareness Vigil 7:00pm Senior Circuit "Cooking with Caitlin II" 8:46am ESCS Field Ribbon Cutting 12:01pm Senior Circuit "Cooking with Caitlin II" 9:00am SomerViva an Kreyòl Ayisyen - Miral Atis 10:00pm Powder House Blvd Community Update 7:23pm ESCS Field Ribbon Cutting 7:30pm SomerViva an Kreyòl Ayisyen 12:24pm Flood & Stormwater PSA 9:11am Ball Square Walking Tour - 9.29.19 Saturday, October 5 12:30pm Domestic Violence Vigil 10.2.19 11:30am Connecting Communities - Fire Safety 12:00am Connecting Communities - Fire Safety 8:00pm Ball Square Walking Tour - 9.29.19 10:00pm What the Fluff Fest? 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2:00am Overdose Awareness Vigil 7:00pm Senior Circuit "Cooking with Caitlin II" 11:30am Evolution of Hip Hop 2:30am Somerville Fight Night at Dilboy Wednesday, October 9 7:26pm Flood & Stormwater PSA 12:00pm Return to Italy 7:30am 9/11 Vigil - 2019 12:00am Senior Circuit "Cooking with Caitlin II" 7:30pm Mystic Ave. Safety Meeting - 10.1.19 1:00pm Mystic Ave. Safety Meeting - 10.1.19 8:00am Tuskegee Airmen 12:30am Letters of World War II at Council on Aging 9:00pm Connecting Communities - Fire Safety 2:30pm SomerViva em Português - Sept. 2019 9:00am Connecting Communities - Fire Safety 2:00am School Committee Meeting - 10.7.19 Educational TV 15 Schedule

Wednesday, October 2 10:00pm SHS Boys Soccer vs Swampscott 5:30pm El Sistema Year End Concert 10:30am Connecting Communities - Fire Safety 9:00am SHS Girls Soccer vs Matignon 11:30pm Our Schools, Our City - Welcome Back! 6:00pm SHS Football vs Malden 11:00am SHS Girls Soccer vs Everett 10:30am Connecting Communities - Fire Safety Friday, October 4 8:30pm SHS Girls Soccer vs Matignon 1:00pm SHS Girls Soccer vs Medford 11:00am SHS Girls Soccer vs Everett 12:00am SHS Football vs Malden 10:00pm SHS Football vs Ipswich 3:00pm SHS Girls Soccer vs Austin Prep 1:00pm SHS Girls Soccer vs Medford 9:00am SHS Girls Soccer vs Matignon Sunday, October 6 4:30pm Our Schools, Our City - Welcome Back! 3:00pm SHS Girls Soccer vs Austin Prep 11:00am SHS Boys Soccer vs Malden 12:30am SHS Girls Soccer vs Matignon 5:00pm SHS Girls Soccer vs Matignon 4:30pm Our Schools, Our City - Welcome Back! 1:00pm SHS Football vs Malden 2:00am Public Domain Theater [10.19] 6:30pm Connecting Communities - Fire Safety 5:00pm SHS Girls Soccer vs Matignon 3:30pm SHS Girls Soccer vs Everett 9:00am SHS Boys Soccer vs Malden 7:00pm SHS Girls Soccer vs Everett 6:30pm Connecting Communities - Fire Safety 5:00pm SHS Girls Soccer vs Matignon 10:30am SHS Boys Soccer vs Revere 9:00pm SHS Football vs Ipswich 7:00pm SHS Girls Soccer vs Everett 7:00pm SHS Boys Soccer vs Malden 12:01pm SHS Boys Soccer vs Swampscott Tuesday, October 8 9:00pm SHS Girls Soccer vs Medford 9:00pm SHS Football vs Malden 1:30pm Connecting Communities - Fire Safety 11:00pm SHS Girls Soccer vs Austin Prep 11:30pm SHS Girls Soccer vs Everett 2:00pm SHS Football vs Ipswich 12:00am SHS Girls Soccer vs Austin Prep 1:30am SHS Football vs Ipswich Thursday, October 3 Saturday, October 5 5:00pm SHS Boys Soccer vs Malden 6:30pm SHS Boys Soccer vs Revere 9:00am SHS Boys Soccer vs Malden 12:30am SHS Girls Soccer vs Matignon 1:00am SHS Football vs Falmouth 9.14.19 11:00am SHS Girls Soccer vs Matignon 9:00am SHS Boys Soccer vs Malden 3:30am Public Domain Theater [10.19] 8:01pm SHS Boys Soccer vs Swampscott 1:00pm SHS Football vs Ipswich 11:00am SHS Boys Soccer vs Revere 9:00am Connecting Communities - Fire Safety 9:30pm Connecting Communities - Fire Safety 4:00pm SHS Boys Soccer vs Tewksbury 1:00pm SHS Boys Soccer vs Swampscott 9:30am El Sistema Year End Concert 10:00pm SHS Girls Soccer vs Everett 6:00pm SHS Boys Soccer vs Malden 3:00pm SHS Football vs Malden 10:00am SHS Football vs Malden Monday, October 7 5:30pm Connecting Communities - Fire Safety 12:30pm SHS Girls Soccer vs Matignon 12:00am SHS Football vs Ipswich 8:00pm SHS Girls Soccer vs Matignon 6:00pm SHS Boys Soccer vs Malden 2:30pm SHS Football vs Ipswich 2:30am SHS Girls Soccer vs Matignon 10:00pm SHS Football vs Ipswich 8:00pm SHS Boys Soccer vs Revere 5:00pm Connecting Communities - Fire Safety 9:00am SHS Girls Soccer vs Matignon 1:00am SHS Boys Soccer vs Tewksbury

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OFF THE SHELF by Doug Holder That honking you hear is not a car horn: Interview with Ken Field about the HONK! Festival

SOMERVILLE yricaledited by Doug Holder LGary Margolis is the author of four poetry books, Raking the Winter Leaves: New and Selected Poems (Bauhan Publishing, 2013); Fire in the Orchard (Au- tumn House Press, 2002), which was nominated for the 2002 Pulitzer Prize for poetry; Falling Awake (University of Georgia Press, 1986); and The Day We Still Stand Here (University of Georgia Press, 1983). A Robert Frost Fellow at the Bread Loaf Writers’ Conference and a recipient of a Vermont Council on the Arts award, Margolis has published his poems in Poetry, American Scholar, Poetry Northwest, and other literary magazines.

Easter’s Ginsberg and Corso

“I moved ahead, eager to rejoin old company . . . I went to the movie of my life,” —Ginsberg

I’m reminded this day before Christ rose, Gregory Corso invited my friend, Doug Holder (L) and Frank Field (R) at Remnant Brewing. Peter, and me, to drive him to Ginsberg’s From the Honk! Festival website: in Somerville. Field likes music with a mission, and and Orlovsky’s farm, down state, Throughout the country and across the globe, here bands from all over the nation and world en- for Allen’s birthday. Peter lived in a commune with Gregory in Buffalo. a new type of street band movement is emerging gage the community. – outrageous and inclusive, brass and brash, per- Field told me his band is a "Second Line" brass Where that poet was loving his Methadone cussive and persuasive – reclaiming public space band. Second Line is funeral music from the New and heroin. Two lines in his high with a sound that is in your face and out of this Orleans Jazz tradition. The music can be somber poem. The one he promised he’d write world. Called everything from “avant-oompah!” to but also very uplifting, a celebration of life. on the drive down. If only we could a “brassroots revolution,” these bands draw inspi- The bands that perform at the festival have a po- see our way past what we’d find. ration from sources as diverse as Klezmer, Balkan litical message as well. Whether it be environmen- Men sitting around a dining room and Romani music, Brazilian Samba, Afrobeat tal, about labor issues, or gender issues, the music table, waiting for Gregory to arrive, and Highlife, Punk, Funk, and Hip Hop, as well can be a conduit for change. Field told me, "The rise with them. Once Allen began playing as the New Orleans second line tradition, and de- bands for the most part pay for their own expens- his harmonium, breathing life with his feet liver it with all the passion and spirit of Mardi es. They are independent bands, with their own Gras and Carnival. focus. We have bands from Austin, Texas to Rio in into its canvas lungs. Raising his voice, no one would call singing, really. Acoustic and mobile, these bands play at street Brazil. It is that expansive." If you weren’t stoned on love, level, usually for free, with no stages to elevate A young man at the bar overheard our conversa- them above the crowd and no sound systems or tion and came up to Field and talked to him about men’s love. Peter and I—am I remembering speaker columns to separate performers from the He seemed to be very pas- right—espoused in the abstract. Seeking School of HONK! advice, in those days, from the I Ching, participants. These bands don’t just play for the sionate about his experience there. Field sat back people; they play among the people and invite and dug the chatter. Although not directly con- those pictographs of sticks and stones, them to join the fun. They are active, activist, and nected with the HONK! Festival, Field teaches at their random messaging. Should we stay, deeply engaged in their communities, at times the He and other faculty teach should we go? Wondering if we could stand School of HONK! alongside unions and grassroots groups in out- aspiring HONK! musicians how to engage and listening to our backseat poet, droning right political protest, or in some form of com- play in the tradition of HONK! for hours on the Thruway. Driving munity-building activity, routinely performing Field, who left the high tech world to live the our crystal Christ, wearing a shawl and conducting workshops for educational and life of a working artist, told me, "I am basically and his court jester shoes, their tips curled. social service organizations of all kinds. making my living through my music." Field has an Gregory said Allen would have him Ken Field, a member of the core coordinating impressive resume. He has composed music for take off at the door. Said Peter and I could leave group for the HONK! Festival met me at Rem- Sesame Street, independent films, music for ani-

our clothes on, when the dancing began. nant Brewing in the Bow Street Market in Union mation and has performed widely in the Boston When, he wanted us to know, Square, Somerville. He has the low key, cool de- area and elsewhere. On November 12 you can there’d be more than one Christ meanor of a jazz musician, but nonetheless shows catch him with his group Birdsongs of the Meso- rising, coming down. Even if we left a red hot passion for all things HONK! Field was zoic at the Lizard Lounge. the car running all weekend, by the private gate. If we’d be there to drive him home. sharing a cool drink and a spot of lunch with me Field, like many artists I have interviewed, has a while we talked about the festival. Field (and par- mission and follows through here, in the Paris of — Gary Margolis don the pun) has played an instrumental role with New England. since 2006. ______*The poem will also appear in Margolis' bookMuseum of Islands: New and Selected HONK! Poems (Baughan Publishing) spring of 2020. Field was performing with his Revolutionary HONK! Festival, October 11-13. For more info, go Snake Ensemble for a while, but wanted to expand to http://honkfest.org/2019-festival/ To have your work considered for the Lyrical send it to: its horizons, so he hooked up with HONK! and For more info about Ken Field, go to https://ken- Doug Holder, 25 School St.; Somerville, MA 02143. [email protected] became a member of the coordinating committee field.org/ 24••OCTOBER 2, 2019