AUGUST 4, 2021 TWENTY-FIVE CENTS Inside: Indoor Masking Strongly Recommended by City

VOL. 9 NO. 31 SOMERVILLE, MASS. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 4, 2021 TWENTY-FIVE CENTS Inside: Indoor masking strongly recommended by city

By Jim Clark On Friday, July 30, the City of Somerville an- nounced that, given the increasing case numbers of COVID-19, both locally and nationally, due to the emergence of the Delta variant, and in light of the CDC’s updated guidance on masking, it is strongly recommending all people wear face coverings in indoor public settings regardless of whether they have been vaccinated against the virus. The stars come out in Somerville In a public press release, the city’s Deputy Di- page 3 rector of Communications, Meghann Acker- man, issued the following statement: While vaccinated individuals have vastly better protection against being infected by the coronavirus and suffering severe COVID symptoms, it is still possible for them to get infected with and transmit the virus. This was demonstrated by a re- Due to the ongoing threat of COVID-19 variants, the City of Somerville is recommending the wearing of face coverings in most public indoor settings. cent outbreak in Provincetown Continued on page 4 Donations needed for new mural coming to Somerville

By Rachael Hines Cannabis retailer seeking approval Nonprofit group East Somerville Main Streets page 5 is creating a new food-themed mural for Dea- no’s Pizza, located at 15 Garfield Ave., in the east Somerville business district. The mural is currently expected to be com- pleted by the end of summer, and will feature the artwork of acclaimed artist and storyteller Michael Talbot. "My aim and approach with this mural was to not just to highlight the business and what they do, but provide for the viewers an introspective dialogue to the statement ‘You are what you love,’” said Talbot. A large portion of the mural’s cost was covered by a grant from the Somerville Arts Coun- cil, but individual donations are still needed to Rally for Tufts complete the project in time. To donate online dining workers or to find more information on ESMS, see east- page 11 somervillemainstreets.org/murals. Michael Talbot's artwork will be gracing the premises at Deano's Pizza in Somerville, funded in part by East East Somerville Main Streets Continued on page 9 Somerville Main Streets. 2••AUGUST 4, 2021

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Wednesday Cloudy 79°/66° 23% 18% SE 10 mph August 4 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. Thursday Rain 74°/65° 67% 37% NNE 11 mph The deadline toregister to vote or update your party affilia- August 5 tion or address for the September 14 preliminary election is Friday Wednesday, August 25, at 8 p.m. Massachusetts voters have Sunny 86°/68° 15% 10% WSW 9 mph August 6 the option to register online or via a paper form. To register by mail you can call (617) 625-6600 ext. 4200 and request a form Saturday Cloudy 87°/67° 11% 6% SW 11 mph be mailed to you, or you can download one from the Elections August 7 website. Don’t forget that your form must be returned to the Somerville Elections Department by 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Sunday Partly Cloudy 81°/65° 24% 11% NNE 9 mph August 25. You can also visit the Elections Department in City August 8 Hall to register to vote. Please note face coverings are required in all City buildings. This year there will be preliminary votes Monday Partly Cloudy 79°/67° 20% 13% ENE 9 mph held to narrow the field of candidates for Mayor, Ward 5 City August 9 Councilor, and Ward 7 City Councilor. Tuesday *********************************** Partly Cloudy 86°/69° 23% 9% SW 10 mph The Somerville High Class of 1961 is holding their 60th re- August 10 union on September 28, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. at Seasons 52, 6 NOTE: Conditions subject to change. Always check a daily forecast prior to activities that can be affected by the weather. Wayside Rd., Burlington. The cost is $40, you can mail checks to SHS Class of 1961 c/o 30 Murray Hill Rd, Cambridge, MA, 02140. *********************************** Help to reimagine the Union Square Plaza and join in for TheSomervilleTimes.com an in-the-plaza session this Saturday, August 7, 11:00 a.m. Comments of the Week – 2:00 p.m. (rain date, Sunday, August 8, 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.) on the Union Square Plaza. Come on out and join the Response to: Demolitions/construction approved at conversation: Learn more about the Union Square Plaza and Historic Preservation Commission meeting Streetscape redesign project and more ways to get involved at https://voice.somervillema.gov/union-square-p-and-s?fb- BMac says: clid=IwAR0qPEqfxtJ5kEvmaMt8ckW-Lmc8eDOZ5jI8ooI- Shame. I mean most of the original crown molding was destroyed by leak in the upstairs bathroom, AE70vLl4VQ2pabDWnc5A but still a beautiful old house. Supposedly owned by the Tufts family a hundred or so years ago. *********************************** The shed out back still has, or at least had when it was sold, a stone watering trough for the horses. Happy birthday this week to several locals: Happy birthday to a Beautiful, carved out of one big slab of stone. local guy, Zach Zasloff. We wish him a great day. Happy birthday to Maria Mancini, formerly of Winter Hill. We hope she has a great birthday. Wishing a very happy birthday to our own Response to: ONCE Somerville hosting events at Boynton Bobby Potaris' daughter Natalia. We wish her a very special Yards day. To Kaitlin Norton, we wish her a very Continued on page 7 BeantownDavid says: While I am glad that ONCE has survived – I have to question the widom of holding even *outdoor* live music events during the Delta variant-induced COVID surge. We’re only a few weeks into that – but the rise in area COVID hospitalizations is already concerning. Not everybody is vaccinated, after all. And while the vaccines certainly do reduce the severity of the 699 Broadway, Somerville, MA 02144 illness – they are limited in their ability to prevent infection or prevent transmission by the infected. I’ve no doubt that ONCE will follow CDC guidelines for large outdoor events – but there is grow- [email protected] ing reason to believe that these guildelines will soon be modified to advise against such gatherings. www.thesomervilletimes.com I would hate to heap yet another financial crisis upon Ms. Gonson and her employees, but it doesn’t seem like responsible public health guidelines should allow for these shows to be held at the present Phone: 857-488-5138 time. www.facebook.com/ @somervilletimes thesomervilletimes Response to: Summers gone by BMac says: Publisher – Somerset Valley Publishing Inc. Editor – Jim Clark 6 kids in the back of a Rambler Rebel Wagon going to the Mystic Lakes for the day. Get a ticket and probably a child endangerment charge now. – Bobbie Toner Assignment Editor Somerville Hospital used to have a cook out every summer at Canobie Lake Park. You got a ticket with so many stars on it and the punched out a certain number for each ride. Was about the only Advertising Director – Bobbie Toner time we went to the park, but I remember going for a number of years. Arts Editor – Doug Holder

Writers: Jim Clark, Denise Keniston, Response to: Urban development progresses in Union Isabel Sami, Rachel Berets, Elizabeth Long Square area Contributors: Jimmy Del Ponte, Dorothy Dimarzo, Joe Creason, Bob Doherty, Ross Blouin union jobs says: Photographer: Claudia Ferro “One of the most outstanding concerns that I have, and that many in the community share is that there are currently hundreds of residents employed by Royal Hospitality and the fate of those jobs The Somerville Times is published every Wednesday is unclear if and when this project moves forward,” I think we all know the fate of those jobs. High A proud member of the following newspaper organizations: paying jobs for locals typically doesn’t translate to union based, labor intensive jobs for people that speak little to no English.

Life in the Ville by Jimmy Del Ponte Somerville – where the stars come out

This article was first ton Bill Laimbeer a beer at the Surrey published on March Room. Celtics legend Bill Russell was at a 19, 2013. Somerville corner store years ago. ______Cambridge Rindge and Latin alum Pat- We all know by rick Ewing was seen frequently in the now that President Ville. A friend told me she crashed her Obama once lived car into his once. Former Red Sox pitch- in Somerville. But er Luis Tiant was hanging out at a house there are lots of on Belmont St., and Mo Vaughn was at other famous people that have been in Lincoln Park Community School. Hulk and out of Somerville as well. I am tak- Hogan actually dropped into my daugh- ing everyone’s word that the following ter’s birthday party at the Holiday Inn in events are true. Somerville back around 1994. the High School? Actors Patty Duke and used to see L.B. in Redbones). Cowboy I recently asked my friends who was the Actor Chris Evans was at the Mount John Astin were former customers. Kevin and music legend Roy Rogers appeared at most famous person they had ever seen Vernon for his grandmother's' birthday Spacey performed his Bobby Darin act at Somerville High years ago. Former Celt- visiting Somerville. I got a flood of very party. He is Somerville coach Tom Hel- The Somerville Theatre and a guy I work ics star Hank Finkel was in Mama Gina's interesting responses. len’s cousin. with saw Tom Cruise at a house party in around 1975. The ill-fated 1985 Super The people mentioned that I was most A select number of people got the priv- the early 1980’s. Bowl bound New England Patriots were impressed by were actually members of the ilege of seeing U2 at The Somerville I also heard that Robert Urich drove allegedly bar hopping in Somerville be- same family, The Kennedys. One guy who Theatre back in 2009, but rock stars have his famous green Mustang through some fore the big game. lives on my street saw John F. Kennedy and always hung around Somerville. The J Somerville streets while filming an epi- I met Arlo Guthrie and James Taylor his brother Robert in Davis Square. Ted Geils Band played at Somerville High de- sode of Spenser for Hire. And I love this after a concert at Tufts. I got Arlo’s auto- visited Somerville High School and Davis cades ago and Aerosmith had a rehearsal next sighting. Mr. T was signing auto- graph on a dollar bill, then framed it. Square also. Another friend saw Jackie O space on Lowell St. for years. They also graphs at the opening of the Brooks Phar- Somerville is lucky to have produced on Temple Street in 1960. used the Somerville Police prison cell to macy on Somerville Ave. Someone said talented entertainers such as Bobby “Bo- Hillary Clinton visited the Edgerly for an album photo shoot. Other famous they saw The French Chef Julia Child ris” Pickett and my good friend actor and school years ago. rockers who performed in the Ville were shopping at McKinnon’s in Davis Square comedian Tony V. Ben Affleck, Jimmy One of my favorite experiences was Bo Diddley, Peter Tork of The Monkees, (she lived in Cambridge). Farrah Fawcett Tingle and Lenny Clarke are also talents when Dick Enberg and Merlin Olsen The Guess Who, and The Grass Roots. Majors was supposedly at Memory Lane. that frequent the Ville. spent a couple of hours at The Embassy “Da Schnoz” himself, Jimmy Durante Rex Trailer rode a horse in Somerville’s So you see, Somerville is a popular place Lounge on Somerville Ave. in the late visited Somerville High once, and former Memorial Day parade one year. Queen for famous people to hang around. It all 70’ or early 80’s. They were in town to fitness guru and actress Jane Fonda was Latifah was in Casey’s. started long ago with Paul Revere and broadcast a Pat’s game and just popped seen at Brighams on Winter Hill in 1980. Cam Neely and Lyndon Byers were George Washington, and it just keeps in. A friend bought former Detroit Pis- Remember Nan’s Sub shop across from seen in the Ville a lot back in the day (I getting better. 4••AUGUST 4, 2021

By Jim Clark She was just upset Somerville Police officers were cuffs for safety reasons because formed that the bar was not attempted to stop her. During An officer asked Dos Santos to dispatched to a Broadway loca- she reportedly continued behav- open yet but she could return this time Dos Santos bit the first explain what happen and she re- tion on reports of a person in- ing erratically. later in the evening. man on the forearm, causing the portedly stated, "Nothing, I was side throwing bottles. The officers spoke with both According to the man, Dos skin to break. just upset." Upon arrival, the officers ob- men, one of whom stated he Santos was not happy with the The man punched Dos Santos All parties were offered med- served two elderly men attempt- was opening up for business response. She grabbed a half a in order to make her let go. The ical attention and advised. Dos ing to restrain a female party. when the female, identified as gallon bottle of Jameson Irish second man came around from Santos was placed under arrest The officers took control of the Lorena Dos Santos, came in Whiskey off the bar and threw the register to assist first man, on a charge of assault and bat- scene and separated everyone. and sat at the bar asking for it at the other man, and missed because Dos Santos was alleged- tery with a dangerous weapon The female was placed in hand- a drink. Dos Santos was in- striking him while the first man ly behaving erratically on a person over 60. Crime Tip Hotline: 617-776-7210 Do your part - Leave a message on our tip hotline answering machine – All calls are confidential – Your Privacy is Assured. If you choose, you can leave your name and phone number and your call will be returned (not required). Also, if you prefer you may e-mail directly with your crime tip. We will follow up on all information provided to the best of our ability. Thank you for your assistance. Help Keep Somerville Safe!

Commission continues to debate cannabis retailer license CONT. FROM PG 1 that featured numerous breakthrough settings. There are people of all ages with role on public health issues. We haven’t Factors such as the threat posed by infections among vaccinated individuals. assorted health conditions for whom this reached a final determination at this emerging variants will be weighed in All Somerville City buildings currently disease poses a real threat and the simple moment, but it is important that we making the final decision, and input require staff and visitors to wear masks act of wearing a mask when you’re inside a make it known the matter is receiving from departments and unions is being that cover their nose and mouth. Indoor public space can help prevent this disease serious consideration.” gathered. masking of staff and students is also re- from spreading to them. If case numbers quired for current summer programs in keep trending in the wrong direction, we Somerville schools and is expected to will consider an indoor mask mandate to continue for the return of full classes in keep our community safe.” the fall. While Middlesex County does The threat posed by the Delta vari- not currently have substantial or high ant also underscores the necessity for transmission rates of the coronavirus, those still in need of a vaccination to the Delta variant is significantly more get one immediately. As of last week, contagious than earlier variants of the 54,520 Somerville residents (72% of virus. Suffolk County, located right next the city’s total population) were fully to Somerville, and Cape Cod, where vaccinated and 58,790 (78%) had re- many people visit during the summer, ceived at least one dose. do qualify as higher transmission areas “The vaccines are proving to be high- where the CDC is urging indoor mask- ly effective in preventing serious cases ing in public spaces. of COVID-19, even with the variants,” “This is about keeping coronavirus on a said Somerville’s Health and Human leash,” said Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone. Services Director Doug Kress. “That is “The disease is spreading more easily. We why it is vital for everyone to get their still have a substantial number of people, vaccine. There are still tens of thou- including children, who’ve yet to be vac- sands of people locally and more than cinated against this virus. Wearing a face 150 million people nationally who do covering when you’re in indoor public set- not have this protection just as a highly tings will help prevent you from picking contagious variant threatens to cause a up this virus and spreading it around. We new round of outbreaks. Until we have have worked hard to reach the point we’re the overwhelming majority of our pop- at where we can get out and do most ev- ulation vaccinated, the potential for this erything we did before this pandemic hit. virus to do serious harm will persist.” In order to keep that going, we’re going to Vaccine Requirements for City and need people to take basic precautions like School Staff Under Consideration wearing a mask indoors. It’s something Additionally, Mayor Curtatone and the we’ve all done and it’s not a difficult thing City’s Incident Command Structure to do. It’s a basic preventative measure (ICS) team are considering a COVID-19 that can make a real difference.” vaccine requirement for all City and Currently in Massachusetts the dis- school employees. It is being reviewed ease is spreading quickest among those as a basic protocol for maintaining a safe ages 20-39. and healthy work environment. “We’re not cutting back at this moment “The vaccines have proven safe and on what people can do and we’d like to effective,” Curtatone said. “We are a avoid that,” Curtatone said. “Just recog- public entity, and with that comes the nize how to do things safely in public expectation that we will play a leading AUGUST 4, 2021••5 Commission continues to debate cannabis retailer license informational meetings for fel- any restrictions that are placed By Joe Creason low businesses in Ball Square. on us are enforced on other The City of Somerville Licens- According to Pelletier, sustained businesses within a mile of us ing Commission held a special community outreach including so there are no competitive meeting on August 2. The fo- a petition with 387 signatures advantages,” said Advesa MA cus of the special meeting was from residents supporting the part-owner Shanel Lindsay. further public debate on the ap- Advesa location in Ball Square Lindsay says that her reason for proval of a Group A New Mar- and a neighborhood meeting on voicing this concern comes as a ijuana Retailer License for the July 31 yielded a breakthrough result of the many requirements, cannabis retailer Advesa, MA on in understanding. constraints and regulations that Broadway in Ball Square. “Advesa does not just want are enforced by the state on Eco- Advesa MA has been certi- to be another business in Ball nomic Empowerment Priority fied an Economic Empower- Square, but an active member Applicants, which could make ment Priority Applicant by the of the square and good neigh- Advesa less competitive when Advesa MA continues its quest to gain approval from the Somerville Licensing Commission to open a retail outlet at 690 Broadway. Cannabis Control Commis- bor to the residential neigh- compared to other businesses. sion for demonstrating busi- bors and businesses alike,” The public comment portion size and the points of sale. As a there were also strong voices of ness practices that promote Pelletier said. of the meeting provided a wide father I walk around ball square support for Advesa from Ball economic empowerment in According to Pelletier, Ad- range of perspectives on the issue. with my kids and I ask that you Square residents. commutes harmed by cannabis vesa more than meets the cri- “If Advesa is approved at the not approve this license as is.” “I met these guys at their open prohibition. teria set forth in the licensing current size, it will be the larg- According to Chanoff, who house and I believe they have “Starting from my team's ear- ordinance and that they have est store in Ball Square by far, lives just a block from Ball the right attitude and will be a liest days in the cannabis indus- developed a good relationship please shrink the square foot- Square, says he is concerned positive addition to the cannabis try, it has been a dream of all of with the surrounding commu- age” said Somerville resident about the largest retail space be- conversation as well as my Ball ours to open and operate a can- nity despite what the local op- Bodell Thomas. ing a cannabis store. He says that Square Neighborhood,” said nabis store that embodies eco- position group would like the Other reservations were voiced when he reviewed the impact re- David Anneck. nomic empowerment and equi- commission to believe. by residents. port of the NETA dispensary in Anneck, a board-certified prac- ty,” said Advesa MA part-owner “As Advesa is an economic “It was a really productive and Brookline, many who approved ticing psychiatrist, says that while Jessica Pelletier. empowerment applicant and is cordial discussion with Advesa,” that license did not realize the there are dangers with cannabis Over the past few months, Ad- willing to meet the conditions said Sasha Chanoff. “The con- impact that would be had on the usage, he believes that Advesa vesa MA has held virtual com- set by the licensing commis- cerns that I raised and that I surrounding area. has wellness and a mature per- munity outreach, open houses, sion, we want to make sure that continued to have are around the While there were reservations, spective at heart. Three Somerville polling locations relocated Three of Somerville’s polling places have been relocated for the upcoming election cycle. All other polling locations will remain the same as they were last year. Before voting in the September 14 preliminary election, don’t forget to double-check your polling location. The new polling locations are as follows: Ward 3 Precinct 1 New Location: A room in Properzi Manor, 13-25 Warren Ave. Former Location: Central Library, 79 Highland Ave. Ward 6 Precinct 3 New Location: A room in the West Branch Library, 40 College Ave. Former Location: West Somerville Neighborhood School, 177 Powder House Blvd. Ward 7 Precinct 3 New Location: A room in the VNA Assisted Living Facility, 405 Alewife Brook Parkway Former Location: West Somerville Neighborhood School, 177 Powder House Blvd. You can look up your polling location by visiting www.somervillema.gov/mysomerville and entering your address. You can also call 311 for assistance. All polling locations are open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. for the preliminary election on September 14.

Dorothy’s Corner BY DOROTHY DIMARZO Orange, Peach, and 6 Mint leaves, plus garnish Mint Fruit Salad Segment the orange into a bowl. Use this video for segmenting all cit- This fruit salad recipe can be used as rus fruit. https://www.youtube.com/ a dessert or breakfast topping. I like it watch?v=kQr9QQLtBU0 This will over cottage cheese or Greek yogurt. surely impress your friends! Add the It also goes well with lemon sorbet. lime zest and juice to the bowl and It’s tart, sweet, and refreshing. drizzle with the honey or agave. Add the peach and sliced mint leaves and 1 Orange, segmented, juice reserved gently coat with the juices. Garnish 1 Peach, sliced thin with mint. Serves 2. Lime zest ______Juice of 1/2 Lime Visit Dorothy’s website at http://ddi- 1 Teaspoon honey, or agave, optional marzo2002.wix.com/thymethief. 6••AUGUST 4, 2021

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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. A look at the races in Wards 5 and 7 husband moved to Somerville Somerville a better and more of community organizations in- ported thousands of women and in 2003. They quickly devel- equitable community for all. For cluding the Somerville Commu- people of color to run for office oped a strong connection to the example, she was on the city’s nity Corporation and Somer- and serve their communities Somerville community, which is Design and Review Committee ville Youth Soccer. through their political leader- the main reason she decided to for the Maxwell Green devel- Judy Pineda Neufeld describes ship.” In addition, since April of run for city council. As Beatriz opment project, she helped to herself as the “proud daughter of 2020, Judy has led Somerville’s puts it, "I love this city, which bring state and local officials to immigrants.” Her mother was Immigrant Services Unit as part was built by immigrants and the a meeting to address the lack of born and raised in Mexico City of the city’s response to the crisis working class. This is a time of repairs to Foss Park, and more and immigrated to Los Angeles created by Covid-19. great opportunities for Somer- recently advocated for improving as a single mom with her family If she is elected to the City By Ken Brociner ville, and I believe that together, school building management, when she was 26 years old. Judy Council, Judy will focus on cre- This fall, voters in Wards 5 and we can build a vibrant, sustain- communications and transpar- says that got her “feminist roots” ating more affordable housing, 7 have the opportunity to take a able and equitable future for ency during the COVID pan- from her mom. increasing financial support for historic and long overdue step everyone in this city. I want to demic. Furthermore, by collabo- Her father, a child of Ho- low-income residents and small towards making Somerville’s put my skills and experience to rating with a diverse network of locaust survivors, was born businesses, expanding services city government more reflective work for Ward 5, which is being Somervillians, she has been in- in a displaced persons camp to meet the needs of Somerville’s of the racial and ethnic make-up transformed by the Green Line strumental in identifying social after WWII. As a teenager, immigrant population, and cre- of our community. Until now, expansion. The GLX has creat- inequities and language barriers he worked in the civil rights ating safer streets for pedestri- no Latino or Latina has ever ed enormous development op- impacting immigrant and Lati- movement in New York City ans and bicyclists. been elected to public office in portunities, but also new chal- no/x families. first raising funds among high Because there are two oth- Somerville. However, this year lenges. We need to ensure that If elected, some of the issues school students for the Stu- er candidates running for City we may see not one, but two working-class and middle-class that Gómez-Mouakad wants to dent Nonviolent Coordinating Council in Ward 5 and three Latinas elected to the Somer- people in our community are focus on are: helping to make Committee’s voter registration others running in Ward 7, Beat- ville City Council. not priced out, and that we have our streets safer for both pedes- projects in Alabama and Mis- riz and Judy will need to finish in Now I would be the last per- the right infrastructure to meet trians and bicyclists; addressing sissippi. As an adult, he devoted the top two in the September 14 son to urge anyone to vote for ei- everyone's needs." the ongoing inequities in educa- his life to the fight for civil and primary in order to qualify for ther Beatriz Gómez-Mouakad And Gómez-Mouakad’s skills tional programs for immigrants labor rights. Judy calls her dad the November election. While (in Ward 5) or Judy Pineda and experience are as impressive in both our public schools as her “political mentor.” I fully expect that both of them Neufeld (in Ward 7) solely be- as anyone who has run for office well as in programs that serve Judy has lived in Somerville will make it past the September cause their elections would rep- in Somerville in recent memo- adults; helping to break down for 15 of the last 20 years and primary, they will need all the resent a breakthrough for racial ry. She’s has worn so many hats the cultural barriers that all too has packed more progressive support they can get on Nov. 2 and ethnic diversity. A much throughout her impressive ca- often divide people in our com- activism in her 38 years than to become the first two Latinas more important reason is that reer that she would be a valuable munity; and promoting equita- just about any of my contem- ever elected to public office in Beatriz and Judy are extraordi- asset to practically every com- ble and sustainable development poraries (and I just turned 72). the history of Somerville. narily qualified to represent the mittee and agency throughout that creates affordable housing To say that she would add a I don’t live in either Ward, but residents of Wards 5 and 7 on city government. To cite just and ensures accessibility. terrific blend of energy, com- if I did, I think you can guess the City Council. a few of her accomplishments In addition to her many pro- mitment, and expertise to the who I’d be voting for. Gómez-Mouakad was born and credentials: Beatriz has fessional accomplishments, Be- city council would be quite an ______and raised in Puerto Rico. Her held upper-level professional atriz and her husband are the understatement. Ken Brociner has lived in mother was a high school chem- positions in the fields of archi- proud parents of two children, As she has explained on her Somerville since 1975. His es- istry teacher and her father a tecture, affordable housing, and both of whom are students in campaign website, “Through says, columns, and reviews have university physicist. project management. the Somerville Public Schools. my work with the non -profit appeared in Dissent, In These Beatriz came to the U.S. to Notably, Gómez-Mouakad On top of all of her other activ- Emerge, and the National Dem- Times, the Boston Phoenix, and attend college in 1988, got mar- has already applied her skills in ities, she also makes the time to ocratic Training Committee, I the Somerville Journal, among ried in 1999 and she and her a number of ways to help make serve on the boards of a number have recruited, trained, and sup- other publications. Somerville’s first ever Yart Sale planned for August 14 Did your children make tons of macaroni artwork during quarantine? Did you find the postcard collections from your great-, great-, great-grandparents in your basement? Or are you an artist making lots of artwork and need to sell or exhibit? Yart Sale is an opportunity for you to showcase or sell artwork from the comfort of your yards, driveways, and porches and for art lovers to browse new work and maybe pick up a new piece or two. Think of it as a yard sale for art. Yart Sale will take place on Saturday, August 14 (rain date August 15), from noon to 6:00 p.m. Depending on their location in the city, artists will be displaying work or merchandise at the following times: • Noon to 2:00 p.m. - West Zone (west of Willow Ave.) • 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. - Central Zone (between Willow Ave. and Central St.) • 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. - East Zone (east of Central St.) How does Yart Sale work? To participate as an exhibitor, sign up using the Somerville Arts Council’s (SAC) online form. SAC will then create a Google map that art lovers will be able to access at www.somervilleartscouncil.org/yartsale starting Friday, August 13. The deadline to sign up is Sunday, August 8. Exhibitors are encouraged to be creative with their displays, but remain respectful of their neighbors by not blocking any streets or sidewalks. Examples of things that can be part of the Yart Sale: Any art medium (paintings, photography, collage, projections, ceramics, etc.); Handmade objects (jewelry, pottery, quilts, knitted items, etc.); Family artwork; Collectible items (coins, postcards, baseball cards, instruments, magnets, etc.); Plants; Musician/band merchandise; Art tools, supplies, and books For questions, please contact Iaritza Menjivar at [email protected]. AUGUST 4, 2021••7

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It can sometimes seem overwhelming, the world's foremost authorities on viral emerging, we are advised to wear masks er businesses that were once shuttered keeping up with all the latest orders and infections are still contending with the or facial coverings whenever we gather in have reopened, all hoping to stay active advisories that are issued as we all deal wild fluctuations of infections, even as so indoor spaces, whether vaccinated or not. through the remainder of the pandemic. with the daunting task of protecting many are getting vaccinated. We are constantly adapting to the ups However frustrating it may be to keep ourselves and others against the further So, we are still taking whatever mea- and downs of the situation as we go about masking up, it is still important to do so. spread of the COVID-19 virus. sures we need to take in order to keep our day to day lives. While we double We must all remain flexible and adapt- And yet it must be recognized and ac- ourselves safe and as free from risk as down on vaccinations alongside the wear- able to the ever-changing parameters of knowledged that this is an entirely flu- possible. Social distancing and stay-ating of masks, we are also taking tiny steps this crisis that we're working through. id situation, a thing that is so new and home guidelines were the beginning. towards returning to some semblance of We'll get through this thing best by work- maddeningly unpredictable that even Now, as deadly variants of the virus are normalcy as restaurants, bars, and oth- ing together as a real community.

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happy birthday. We know she will en- Economic Development Assistant, at live on GovTV, RCN channel 13 and noon to 6:00 p.m. Visit https://somer- joy it with her family. And finally, hap- [email protected]. Comcast channel 22, and at youtube. villeartscouncil.org/ for more informa- py birthday to Alicia Lafuente, we *********************************** com/somervillecitytv. They will also be tion. Deadline to sign up is August 8. wish her the very best. We wish all of The Somerville High Class of 1971 is rebroadcast on GovTV and available to *********************************** our Facebook friends, such as Michele looking for classmates for their 50th re- watch later on YouTube. All city buildings are now open, with Oliphant Spinale, Jane Sherrill, Zach union on Saturday, October 23, at An- *********************************** limited staffing. Both visitors to city Corey, Keith Anderson, John Alan thony's Function Hall in Malden from Groundwork Somerville is excited to buildings as well as staff will be re- Roderick, Heather Hanson, Heather 7:00 to 11:00 p.m. The price is $65 per announce their 2021 South St. Farm quired to wear face coverings while in- Marie Driscoll and Dale Hodgkins a person. Please contact Rosalie DeLu- Open Hours. Stop by any Saturday be- side the buildings. Staff will be available very happy birthday. We hope everyone cia or Jimmy Del Ponte, or the SHS71 tween July and September, 11:00 a.m. on a walk-in basis in all departments has a great day. To all the others we may page on Facebook for more information. – 1:00 p.m., 138 South St., and check for quick transactions like paying a bill have missed, we sincerely wish them the Wave high your guilded banners as SHS out Somerville's very own urban farm. or picking up a document. For matters very best of birthdays. 71 celebrates their 50th! This time is set aside for our community that will take longer, residents will need *********************************** *********************************** to tour the farm, enjoy the green space, to schedule an appointment with city The City of Somerville’s Economic A town hall meeting focused on the volunteer, or have a picnic. No registra- staff. Many city services are also avail- Development Division recently pub- potential impacts of a supervised con- tion is required, just come by. http:// able online and, whenever possible, lished its second Diversity Catalog, sumption site (SCS) on neighbors and www.groundworksomerville.org. residents are encouraged to continue to which highlights women-, minority-, businesses originally planned for Tues- *********************************** use online services. veteran-, and LGBTQIA-owned busi- day, July 27, has been postponed to Did your children make tons of macaro- *********************************** nesses in the city. The Diversity Catalog Thursday, August 12 at 6:00 p.m. At- ni artwork during quarantine? Did you The Somerville Flea kicked off their can be found at www.somervillema.gov/ tend the town hall online or by phone: find the post card collections from your 10th year in Davis Sq. on Sunday, Au- diversitycatalog. The catalog serves as a The meeting will be hosted on Zoom, great, great, great grandparents in your gust 1, at 10:00 a.m., 56 Holland St. The marketing tool for Somerville business- and there will also be an option to call basement? Or are you an artist making best local vintage purveyors and artisans es that want to offer their products and into the meeting from a phone. Visit lots of artwork and need to sell or ex- are back. Come on out and support them services to customers throughout the somervillema.gov/virtualtownhall at the hibit? Bring your quarantine artwork after a year-long hiatus. Shop local! region and the information gathered to start time of the meeting to join live or outdoors. Yart Sale is an opportuni- *********************************** create it helps Economic Development get call-in information. Call-in informa- ty for you to showcase or sell from the Enjoy Live Music Fridays at Assembly staff design business support programs tion will also be available on the day of comfort of your yards, driveways and Row at Assembly Square. Join them on that meet the needs of local businesses. the meeting on GovTV, RCN channel porch. Think of a yard sale but with art. the new green space, located between For more information about the Diver- 13 and Comcast channel 22, or by calling Yart Sale will take place on Saturday, Night Shift's Owl's Nest and PKL Bos- sity Catalog, contact Daniela Carrillo, 311. All of the town halls will be shown August 14 (rain date August 15), from ton, for free, live Continued on page 15 8••AUGUST 4, 2021

FUN & GAMES

The Somerville Times Useless Facts of the Week Ms. Cam’s 1. The Automated Teller Machine (ATM) was introduced in England in 1965. 2. About 200,000,000 M&Ms are sold each day in the United States.

STATEPOINT CROSSWORD Olio - (noun) A miscellaneous TV THEME SONGS mixture, hodgepodge #789 ACROSS 1. What was the tile 7. Which company has 1. ____'s razor of the season one's first the motto “You’re in 6. Credit card-related acronym 9. Goes with rave episode of The Walking good hands”? 13. Garlic mayo Dead? 14. "Jack and the Beanstalk" exclamation 8. What MTV reality 15. Echo sounder 16. Beauty shop 2. What is Cher’s show features Ashton 17. European Economic Community maiden name? Kutcher pulling pranks 18. Falstaffian in body 19. "Scooby-Dooby-Doo, where are on celebrities? you? We got some work ____" 3. What was Radio- 21. "So no one told you life was gonna head's first hit? 9. How many feet be ______" 23. Pocket watch chain separate the stakes in a 24. Uncouth one 4. What iconic world game of horseshoes? 25. Place to get a massage 28. Boozer landmark is situated in 30. Pie nuts Lisbon, Portugal? 10. Which actress has 35. Sharpen won the most Oscars? 37. Orange powder drink mix 39. Tennis-affected joint 5. "Come on over, and 40. Bright thought do the twist" is in what 11. Who played Neo in 41. Reputation-damaging gossip 43. Symphony member Nirvana song? The Matrix? 44. Famous Beethoven symphony 46. Microsoft browser 6. Construction hard 12. In which film did 47. "Young Frankenstein" leading actor 48. Dines at home hats were first used on Humphrey Bogart say, 50. Telephoned what project in 1933? "We'll always have Paris"? 52. Up to present time 4. Remote in manner away on my way to where the air is 53. Neat 5. S.S. ____ of "Gilligan's Island" ____" Answers on page 11 55. Diamond stat 6. Not many (2 words) 36. "Good ____" cooking show 57. "Gee, our old ____ ran great, those 7. "Movin' on up to the east side, we fi- 38. Lady nÈe Stefani Joanne Angelina were the days" nally got a piece of the ____" Germanotta 61. "...through the courtesy of Fred's 8. Right-hand page 42. Extend subscription ______" 9. Schneider and Reiner 45. Infamous German leader 65. Loosen laces 10. Afresh 49. Naught 66. Opposite of vend 11. Astronaut's insignia 51. Barley kernels 68. Kind of artery 12. Three pointer 54. Financial woes 69. One Beatle 15. Evening party 56. Where there's trouble? 70. Recipe amt. 20. Sad newspaper notices 57. Verdant 71. Opposite of atonal 22. Goes with skip and a jump 58. Initial stake 72. "Where the kisses are hers and ____ 24. Without a trace of moisture 59. Hollywood Walk of Fame honor and his, Three's company too" 25. "Everybody finds a way to ____" 60. A snob puts them on 73. Sigma Alpha Epsilon 26. Podium, pl. 61. Use a keyboard 74. Rosetta Stone, e.g. 27. Concerning, archaic 62. Marine eagle 29. "Sometimes you wanna go where 63. Bibliographical abbr. Down everybody knows your ____" 64. "Just sit right back and you'll hear a 1. Brewer's kiln 31. Heidi's "Magic Wooden Shoe" ____" 2. "Ta-ta!" in Italy 32. The Beatles' "____ Road" 67. "Oh boy it's swell to say, Good 3. "If you're out on the road feeling lone- 33. Not a soul (2 words) morning ____!" ly, and so ____" 34. "Sunny day, sweepin' the clouds Solution in the next edition of The Somerville Times.

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OBITUARY Safety improvements coming to Fred Maynard Whitaker Powder House Circle in August from Stanford in 1953 with honors, he began a 68 year career as a life, health Improvements to Powder House Circle will be officially underway in mid-Au- and disability insurance broker with ac- gust as the City of Somerville makes a series of safety upgrades to benefit all tive clients until the day he passed away. road users. Powder House Circle is a high-crash intersection with an anti- In the 1950s he was the National Pres- quated design. The city will convert the high-speed, chaotic rotary into a mod- ident of Episcopal Young Laymen, and ern roundabout intersection using low-cost “quick-build” materials including being transferred to Los Angeles in 1957 pavement markings, signage, and flex posts. by Travelers, he met the President of the Key design elements of the safety project include shortened crosswalks, relo- Christopher’s Group at All Saint’s Epis- cated bus stops, and protected bike lanes. A single travel lane around the circle copal Church in Beverly Hills – Jane will reduce dangerous weaving behavior. The work will proceed as a quick-build Manning. They were married on Decem- project with no heavy construction, bringing immediate safety improvements ber 31, 1960 and remained married until to this intersection and allowing the city to plan more permanent changes like her passing in 2007. curb extensions and the addition of new green space. A full visual breakdown Fred & Jane had two sons, Fred and of the project can be viewed at somervillema.gov/PowderHouseCircle. Charles, establishing a life of service for over 33 years in Glendale, CA. “This is Vision Zero in action,” said Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone, referring to Fred Maynard Whitaker – Born July In addition to Jane’s public service in the City's strategic plan to eliminate crashes that result in severe injuries and 29, 1925, in Cambridge, Massachusetts, community groups and 16 years as fatalities. “Our community asks us to take bold and proactive steps to reduce to Sidney and Alva Maynard Whitaker, an elected member of the Glendale risk at locations like Powder House Circle. This new design will make the Fred passed away on June 22, 2021 at St. School Board, Fred served in many intersection safer and more predictable for all users. It will also address a ma- Joseph’s Hospital in Orange, CA. places of community leadership. He jor barrier for Somerville families who wish to walk or bike to our wonderful Fred always described his childhood served 17 years on the Republican Par- public schools.” growing up in Somerville, Massachusetts ty Central Committee with 3 different One of the key elements of the new configuration is that pedestrians no longer and Hamilton, Ohio with idyllic stories. terms as Chairman. He was on the will be able to cut through the center of the rotary, which stops vehicle traffic Committee of 100. He was also a Sun- His father Sidney Whitaker, a veteran of and increases the potential for pedestrians to be struck by motorists seeking to day School Teacher at St. Mark’s Epis- World War I was very involved in civic navigate the circle. A safer, more efficient pedestrian passage around the outer copal Church in Glendale, Chief of his leadership on the vestry of their church, rim of the circle will be created. the Elks, the Masons, and the Ameri- sons’ Indian Guides tribe, President of can Legion. The family was proud of its the Fellowship Club at St. Mark’s, and For drivers, the new design should enable a steady flow of traffic at reduced heritage going back to the founding of President of the President’s Advisory speeds, limiting the potential for collisions. Cyclists will have their own sepa- Massachusetts and service from the Rev- Council in Glendale. rate lanes leading into and around the circle. olution to the Civil War, and World War Although he was a member of the 87th “Somerville residents have advocated for a safer, slower Powder House Cir- I. It was this legacy of service that Fred Infantry Division Association for many cle,” said City Mobility Division Director Brad Rawson. “Our staff are excit- followed his entire life and later instilled years, it was Saving Private Ryan and ed to implement the community’s vision, and we’re working hard to complete in his own sons. Tom Brokaw’s book The Greatest Gen- these changes in time for the start of school this fall. I want to thank our When World War II arrived, duty eration that inspired Fred to become stakeholders who have been engaged in this project and other safe streets called, and Fred volunteered as a 17 even more active as a veteran. Shortly initiatives in Somerville.” year old, asking his parents to sign thereafter, he became Commander of the permission form, being under age. the American Legion Post 127 in Glen- Immediately after high school gradua- dale, National Commander of the 87th tion in 1943 and still not 18, the Army Infantry Association, Commander of shipped him to Engineering school at the LA Chapter of the Veterans of the Stanford University. As the war heat- Battle of the Bulge, and after moving ed up, they needed more infantry and to Orange County in 2002 to be clos- Fred volunteered, but those credits al- er to family - Treasurer of the Freedom lowed him automatic admission later Committee of Orange County. It is the to Stanford after the war. latter where he dedicated almost 20 Assigned to the 87th Infantry Divi- years to speaking to school children in sion of Patton’s 3rd Army, Fred trained the 5th, 8th and 11th grades all over at Fort Benning Georgia then travelled Orange County and the Inland Empire to England on the Queen Elizabeth. The about his war experiences. He translat- 87th was inserted into Europe during ed that ethic of service and doing hard the campaign for the Saar Valley in things to life lessons for students. His late 1944, they then went on to the Ar- vivid story telling and analogies to ev- dennes (Battle of the Bulge) where Fred ery day life made him one of the most was wounded on Christmas Day 1944, sought after speakers. the campaign for the Rhineland, and fi- After Jane’s death in 2007, Fred mar- nally the Campaign for Central Europe ried Arlene Springe of Villa Park, CA in cutting through the heart of Germany, 2009, and was married until her death Docent tour of Old Powder House ending with the liberation of the Death in 2020. They enjoyed traveling togeth- Thursday, August 5, 2021, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Powderhouse Park, Somerville. Camp at Buchenwald. er. Fred is survived by his son’s Fred and Sponsored by the Somerville Historic Preservation Commission and the Fred’s military decorations include the Charles, daughter in law Mignon, and Somerville Museum www.somervillema.gov/historicpreservation & http:// Distinguished Unit Citation (formerly his three adult grandchildren – Jayne, somervillemuseum.org Presidential Unit Citation) for the night Anne, and Jack. time crossing of the Rhine under fire, Burial will be private. A memorial ser- the Bronze Star with V, Purple Heart, vice with military honors will be held on Donations needed for new mural WWII Victory Medal, Combat Infantry August 14, 2021 at Trinity Episcopal Badge, and the French Legion of Honor. Church in Orange. coming to Somerville CONT. FROM PG 1 After the war, Fred sought adventure, In lieu of Flowers, the family asks that canoeing in Canada for several months, donations be made in his memory to the (ESMS) is a non-profit group that is ed assistance to local businesses, by of- working in Alaska, and hitchhiking charities he chose to recognize in his es- working to promote business, culture, fering assistance with COVID-19 relief across America twice. He started his tate, your choice of the Freedom Com- and tradition in the east Somerville area. funding and adjusting to the new normal. own business in Glendale, CA then re- mittee of Orange County, The Com- In addition to art projects, ESMS of- For more information about Talbot turned to Stanford University in 1950 munity Foundation of the Verdugos, or fers technical help and assists local store and his work, go to talbotsart.com, before the GI Bill ran out. Graduating Trinity Episcopal Church of Orange. owners with business improvements. In or check out Talbot’s instagram, @ 2021, ESMS has offered pandemic relat- talbotsart. 10••AUGUST 4, 2021

LEGAL NOTICES

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SOMERVILLE HOUSING AUTHORITY SOMERVILLE HOUSING AUTHORITY 30 Memorial Road 30 Memorial Road Somerville, Massachusetts 02145 Somerville, Massachusetts 02145 Telephone (617) 625-1152 Telephone (617) 625-1152 EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY Request for Proposals-Rooftop Antennas Request for Proposals-Rooftop Antennas 1.INTRODUCTION 1.INTRODUCTION CITY OF SOMERVILLE, MASSACHUSETTS This Request for Proposal is issued by the Somerville Housing Author- This Request for Proposal is issued by the Somerville Housing Author- MAYOR'S OFFICE OF STRATEGIC PLANNING & COMMUNITY ity (herein after the “Authority”) to solicit proposals for the lease of ity (herein after the “Authority”) to solicit proposals for the lease of DEVELOPMENT available rooftop and penthouse space. These spaces are available available rooftop and penthouse space. These spaces are available JOSEPH A. CURTATONE for the installation and operation of communication facilities. These for the installation and operation of communication facilities. These MAYOR facilities are not limited to ,Cellular Telephone, Personal Communica- facilities are not limited to ,Cellular Telephone, Personal Communica- GEORGE J. PROAKIS, AICP tion Systems, Paging , Land Mobile Radio, and Internet Antenna’s. The tion Systems, Paging , Land Mobile Radio, and Internet Antenna’s. The EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR lease of these spaces will be on a non exclusive basis. lease of these spaces will be on a non exclusive basis. LEGAL NOTICE - HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION (HPC) 2. PREMISES TO BE LEASED 2. PREMISES TO BE LEASED The Somerville Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) will The Authority has rooftop and penthouse space for lease at 27 Col- The Authority has rooftop and penthouse space for lease at 15 hold a public meeting and public hearings on Tuesday, August 17, 2021 lege Ave. in Somerville, Ma. Included in this document is a layout of Weston Ave. in Somerville, Ma. Included in this document is a layout at 6:45pm on the following applications, in accordance with the His- the roof at this site. Specific locations on the roof or penthouse for of the roof at this site. Specific locations on the roof or penthouse for toric Districts Act, Chapter 40C of the Massachusetts General Laws, installation of equipment will be viewed in the field and negotiated installation of equipment will be viewed in the field and negotiated as amended, and/or the City of Somerville Code of Ordinances, Pt. II, as such. as such. Chap. 7, Sections 7-16 – 7-28. 3. LEASE TERM 3. LEASE TERM Pursuant to Chapter 20 of the Acts of 2021, this meeting of the Historic Lease Terms are negotiable. Lease Terms are negotiable. Preservation Commission will be conducted via remote participation. 4. LEASE RATES AND PAYMENT SCHEDULES 4. LEASE RATES AND PAYMENT SCHEDULES An audio recording of these proceedings will be available upon re- The monthly rent is subject to negotiation as is the yearly escalator. The monthly rent is subject to negotiation as is the yearly escalator. quest to [email protected]. TO USE A COMPUTER 5. EVALUATION CRITERIA 5. EVALUATION CRITERIA Registration URL: A. Respondent must have been in business for at least five A. Respondent must have been in business for at least five https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/606923138542819085 years. years. B. Respondents must supply a list of references complete with B. Respondents must supply a list of references complete with Webinar ID: 958-676-707 Names of Owners and locations of other sites where they Names of Owners and locations of other sites where they TO CALL IN currently lease rooftop space for antenna equipment. currently lease rooftop space for antenna equipment. C. Respondents must supply a monthly rental rate for proposed C. Respondents must supply a monthly rental rate for proposed Phone Number: 1 (415) 655-0052 installed equipment, an annual escalator and a length of lease. installed equipment, an annual escalator and a length of lease. Access Code: 917-068-120 D. Respondents must include in their bid a full description of D. Respondents must include in their bid a full description of antenna equipment to be installed including space mounting antenna equipment to be installed including space mounting ALL OF THE CASES ADVERTISED BELOW HAVE A PUBLIC HEARING requirements. requirements. COMPONENT 6. RFP Packages are available by email from [email protected] as 6. RFP Packages are available by email from [email protected] as DETERMINATIONS OF APPROPRIATENESS (LOCAL HISTORIC DIS- of Thursday August 5th, at 11:00 AM. of Thursday August 5th, at 11:00 AM. TRICT PROPERTIES) RFP’s will be received by email to [email protected] by September RFP’s will be received by email to [email protected] by September HPC.ALT 2021.44 – 22 Porter Street 8th, 2021 at 1:00 PM. 8th, 2021 at 1:00 PM. Applicant: Melissa Gomez, Great Sky Solar Owner: Daniel Mikesh 8/4//21 The Somerville Times 8/4//21 The Somerville Times Installation of solar panels DETERMINATIONS OF PREFERABLY PRESERVED (STEP 2 IN THE DEMOLITION REVIEW PROCESS) HPC.DMO 2021.15 – 108–110 Prospect Street Applicant: 108-110 Prospect Street, LLC Owner: Same as applicant Demolish principal structure BID HPC.DMO 2021.17 – 383 Broadway ADVERTISEMENT Applicant: Broadway Somerville Apartments, LLC The Somerville Housing Authority invites bids from contractors for CITY OF SOMERVILLE Owner: Same as applicant the 705-1 Fountain Ave. Asphalt Roof Replacement Project and all PURCHASING DEPARTMENT Demolish garage other incidental work necessary to complete the project. Rebid IFB#21-64 Please see the City website at The Project consists of: The removal and disposal existing asphalt The City of Somerville, through the Procurement & Contracting https://www.somervillema.gov/departments/historic-preservation/hpc-cases roofing and installing new ice and water shield ,replacing any dam- Services Department, invites sealed bids for: to look up case information.Cases may be continued to a later date; aged sheathing and installing new 50 year asphalt shingles. Work is Sidewalk Repairs for the City please check the agenda (posted 48 hours in advance of the meeting) estimated to cost $15,000.00 on the City website or email [email protected] to inquire if A bid package may be obtained online at Bids are subject to prevailing wage rates as required by M.G.L. c.l49 specific cases will be heard.Continued cases will not be re-adver- https://www.somervillema.gov/departments/finance/purchasing or §§26 to 27H inclusive. tised. Note: Written comments due to [email protected] NO on https://www.bidexpress.com/businesses/33100/home LATER THAN NOON one week prior to the meeting date. Email General Bids will be received until 11:00 p.m., Thursday August 19th, or from the Procurement Department, Somerville City Hall, 93 High- [email protected] with inquiries. 2021. Email submissions only will be accepted. land Ave., Somerville, MA, 02143 on or after August 4, 2021. Sealed 7/28/21, 8/4/21 The Somerville Times Bid Forms and Contract Documents will be available by emailing bids will be received via BidExpress or at the above office until: [email protected] on or after August 5th,2021 at 11:00 AM 1:00PM, August 18, 2021. The Chief Procurement Officer reserves the right to reject any or all proposals if, in her sole judgment, the best The Project site will be available for inspection on Wednesday August interest of the City of Somerville would be served by so doing. 11th,10:00 AM at 6 Fountain Ave. Somerville,Ma. Massachusetts Prevailing wage rates apply. A 5% bid deposit is Questions should be directed to Brian Langton required. [email protected] or by phone at 617 625 1152 ext 331 Please contact Thupten Chukhatsang at The Somerville Housing Authority reserves the right to waive any in- [email protected] formalities in or to reject any and all bids, or to waive any informalities in the bidding. No bid shall be withdrawn for a period of thirty (30) Thupten Chukhatsang Procurement Analyst CITY OF SOMERVILLE days, Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays excluded, after approval PROCUREMENT & CONTRACTING SERVICES (PCS) DEPARTMENT of the award by the Somerville Housing Authority without written con- 8/4/21 The Somerville Times sent of the Somerville Housing Authority. PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING PROJECT 8/4/21 The Somerville Times REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) #22-03 A Public Hearing for all persons interested will be given by the Somer- The City of Somerville is prequalifying construction management (CM) ville Licensing Commission on Monday, August 16, 2021 at 6:00PM, to firms (under MGL c.149A) to develop and build a new public safety A Public Hearing for all persons interested will be given by the Somer- be held by remote participation, on the Application for Vinal Bakery building at 90 Washington Street. The new 80,000ft2 facility will serve ville Licensing Commission on Monday, August 16, 2021 at 6:00PM, to LLC d/b/a Vinal General Store for an Enhancement Area Wine and as police and fire headquarters and create a multi-story parking ga- be held by remote participation, on the Application for Sweetgreen Malt 7 Day Alcohol License, a Common Victualler License and an En- rage. Estimated total construction cost is $51M and project duration Boston, LLC d/b/a Sweetgreen, for an Entertainment by Devices Li- tertainment by Devices License, Indoors and a Sunday Hours License is 24 months. This project is currently in Schematic Design Phase. cense, Outdoors at 345 Assembly Row, Somerville, MA. For instruc- at 220 Somerville Ave., Somerville, MA. For instructions on testifying Design Development is scheduled for completion by the end of 2021. tions on testifying this public hearing go to the calendar at www. this public hearing go to the calendar at www.somervillema.gov or Site remediation and preparation will begin in Fall 2021. All firms must somervillema.gov or contact the City Clerk’s Office. contact the City Clerk’s Office. be prequalified in order to bid on this project. The City intends to utilize the selected CM for preconstruction services to include site remedia- For the Commission For the Commission tion, construction of New Washington St. modifications to site utilities Christopher Allen Christopher Allen and infrastructure, in addition to those “pre-construction” services Christine Lindgren Christine Lindgren customarily performed during the design and bidding phases of a Joseph P. Lynch Jr. Joseph P. Lynch Jr. building project. Attest: Lori Batzek Attest: Lori Batzek Access this RFQ online starting on 4 August 2021 at Administrative Assistant Administrative Assistant https://www.somervillema.gov/departments/finance/purchasing or at 8/4/21 The Somerville Times 8/4/21 The Somerville Times https://www.bidexpress.com/businesses/33100/home. Parties intend- ing to submit SOQs must email [email protected] stating that they want to be added to the prospective bidders list. Optional briefing session is at11:00AM on 8/11/21 at the project site. The deadline for submission of Statements of Qualifications (SOQ) is TO PLACE LEGAL ADVERTISMENTS IN Wednesday, August 25, 2021 at 2:00PM. Anticipated completion of the prequalification process is inSeptember 2021. THE SOMERVILLE TIMES, Angela M. Allen Chief Procurement Officer 617-625-6600 x. 3400 CONTACT US BY 12 PM MONDAY 8/4/21 The Somerville Times PHONE: 857-488-5138 Legal Notices can be downloaded from our website: www.TheSomervilleTimes.com AUGUST 4, 2021••11

LEGAL NOTICES Tufts Labor Coalition and Legal Notices can also be viewed on our website at www.thesomervilletimes.com supporters hold rally

A Public Hearing for all persons interested will be given by the Somer- ville Licensing Commission on Monday, August 16, 2021 at 6:00PM, to for dining workers be held by remote participation, on the Application for the Transfer of an All Forms 7 Day Alcohol License, from The Thirsty Scholar Pub, LLC d/b/a The Thirsty Scholar Pub, at 70 Beacon St., to Thirsty Scholar Barroom LLC d/b/a The Thirsty Scholar a Common Victualler License, By Camille Andersen an Entertainment by Devices and Performers License, Indoors and a Sunday Hours License at 70 Beacon St., Somerville, MA. For instruc- Tufts Labor Coalition (TLC) held a tions on testifying this public hearing go to the calendar at www. rally on Friday, July 30, to stand with somervillema.gov or contact the City Clerk’s Office. the Tufts dining workers as they de- For the Commission Christopher Allen mand the university pay them for Christine Lindgren the summer months. Joseph P. Lynch Jr. TLC is a student organization that Attest: Lori Batzek Administrative Assistant works to promote solidarity with all 8/4/21 The Somerville Times Tufts workers including janitorial staff, facility workers, and dining staff. A Public Hearing for all persons interested will be given by the Somer- TLC has events to bring students ville Licensing Commission on Monday, August 16, 2021 at 6:00PM, to be held by remote participation, on the Application for Mavericks and workers together and organizes at Washington, LLC d/b/a Juliet for an Enhancement Area All Forms around issues concerning workers. 7 Day Alcohol License, a Common Victualler License and a Sunday Hours License at 263 Washington St., Somerville, MA. For instructions The rally on Friday was part of the on testifying this public hearing go to the calendar at www.somervil- current campaign to get Tufts to lema.gov or contact the City Clerk’s Office. pay its dining workers who have not Members of neighboring communities joined the Tufts Labor Coalition in supporting Tufts For the Commission dining workers’ demands for summer pay. — Photos courtesy of Tufts Labor Coalition Christopher Allen been given an opportunity to work Christine Lindgren this summer. Over 130 workers have Over 80 people attended the ral- Marianne Walles who is the co-chair Joseph P. Lynch Jr. not received summer hours and are ly on Friday including Tufts stu- of the Our Revolution Somerville Attest: Lori Batzek Administrative Assistant unable to collect unemployment due dents, dining workers, Medford and PILOT working group. The rally 8/4/21 The Somerville Times to the university contesting their un- Somerville community members, marched from the dining hall past employment requests. and elected officials from the area. Tufts’ President Anthony Monaco’s

A Public Hearing for all persons interested will be given by the Somer- These workers have been left with- The group gathered in front of De- house and ended at Ballou Hall. ville Licensing Commission on Monday, August 16, 2021 at 6:00PM, to out a paycheck for two months. wick-Macphie Dining Center on the Tufts has not responded to TLC be held by remote participation, on the Application for Adhkari, Inc. d/b/a India Palace for an Enhancement Area Wine and Malt 7 Day TLC’s demand is that Tufts pays Tufts campus. The speakers includ- or the dining workers yet. Several Alcohol License and a Sunday Hours License at 233 Elm St., Somer- for the entirety of summer 2021 ed one TLC member David Bou- students and one dining worker are ville, MA. For instructions on testifying this public hearing go to the calendar at www.somervillema.gov or contact the City Clerk’s Office. for dining workers who are not em- let-Gercourt, two dining workers meeting with members of the Tufts For the Commission ployed since they have been unable Tricia O’Brien and Christine Trin- administration on Wednesday, Au- Christopher Allen to collect unemployment. gale, and one community member gust 4, to discuss the issue Christine Lindgren Joseph P. Lynch Jr. Attest: Lori Batzek Administrative Assistant 8/4/21 The Somerville Times

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Candidates forums for mayor and City Council will discuss housing issues in Somerville The Somerville Renters’ Committee and the Community Action Agency of Somerville (CAAS) will hold three virtual forums in August to discuss housing issues in the City of Somerville, MA. Events will start with the Somerville Mayoral Candidates on Housing, on Sunday, August 8, from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm, which will be open to the public. The Mayoral forum will be streamed on Zoom with simultaneous translation from English into Portuguese, Spanish, Haitian Creole. On Wednesday, August 11, the “Ward Council Candidates Forum” will be held from 7:00 to 9:00 pm, and on Friday, August 16th, the “At-Large Council Candidates Forum” will be held from 7:00 to 9:00 pm. The City Council candidate forums will be closed to the public but open to interested media. All forums will be recorded on Zoom and then posted online for public viewing, along with the housing questionnaires submitted by the public. The goal of the forums is to understand candidates' proposals for housing issues in the City of Somerville. At- tendees will have the opportunity to see candidates address the housing challenges, concerns, and aspirations facing working class, low-income, and immigrant renters. The forums are taking place at a very opportune time, as this year Somerville will have a municipal election to elect a new mayor for the first time in nearly two decades, along with new councilors for the City Council. In this election there are four candidates for Mayor, and 21 candidates running for Ward Council and At-Large Council seats. Somerville is also at the center of the affordable housing crisis facing this region. Development has made the city wealthier, but it has caused massive displacement of lower income households. Renters make up 64% of Somerville's population, so the Somerville Renters Committee wishes to hear how candidates will fight for their needs and help them remain in the city that they love. "The Community Action Agency of Somerville (CAAS) is very proud to partner with the Somerville Renters Committee for the candidates forum on housing," said Nicole Eigbrett, CAAS director of community organizing. "We are organizing for a municipal government that fights for the needs and aspirations of our vulnerable residents. We want Somerville to truly be a city for everyone, and that means ensuring that quality, affordable, and dignified housing is a human right.” Andrew Livolsi, a resident of Somerville and a member of the Somerville Renters Committee, also affirms the importance of the forum for the discussion of housing. “The goal is to ensure that everyone in Somerville who is disabled or veterans knows their rights and that everyone has the right to a safe place to live, even low-income people,” he says. Yolanda Montiel, a mother and immigrant from El Salvador who is also a member of the Somerville Renters Committee, speaking through an interpreter added: “Come and meet the Mayor and Council candidates of our city. As residents of Somerville, we want to be part of this forum. It is very important for our community and our families, and we want you to know that [the Somerville Renters Committee and CAAS] is a group of people interested in the well-being of our community.” SCHEDULE Somerville Mayoral Candidates Forum on Housing Sunday, August 8, 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm (On zoom, open to the public) Link to register: bit.ly/SomervilleRentersForum This event will have simultaneous translation into Portuguese, Spanish, Haitian Creole. Somerville Ward Council Candidates Forum Wednesday, August 11, 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm (Recorded and available soon) This event will have simultaneous translation into Spanish for Somerville Renters Committee members. At-Large Council Candidate Forum Friday, August 16, 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm (Recorded and available soon) This event will have simultaneous translation into Spanish for Somerville Renters Committee members. ABOUT CAAS The Community Action Agency of Somerville (CAAS) is a federally designated anti-poverty agency that has served Somerville, Massachusetts, since 1981. The mis- sion of CAAS is to help local families and individuals achieve financial security while working to eliminate the root causes of economic injustice. Contact us: 617-623-7370 - www.caasomerville.org

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Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone, Ward 2 City Councilor J.T. Scott, Ward 3 City Councilor Ben Ew- en-Campen, and the Union Square Community Design Team invite you to participate in a series of community engagement pop-ups to inform the future of Union Square’s public spaces. The Community Design Team is a diverse group of 11 Somerville residents leading the research and engagement effort for the Union Square Plaza and Streetscape Redesign project. This team is using participatory action research (PAR) to engage community members to imagine and share new ideas for Union Square. The Community Design Team has been hosting pop-up events with activities designed to collect public opinions about Union Square’s streets, plaza, and public spaces. Join in for the final Pop-Up event on Saturday, August 7, 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., Union Square Plaza (rain date: Sunday, August 8, 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.) For more information, visit bit.ly/UnionSqRedesign. 14••AUGUST 4, 2021

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OFF THE SHELF by Doug Holder 'The Wind's Tale' by Paul Steven Stone The Wind’s Tale, by Paul Steven Stone, illus- trated by Carla Carey, transports the reader to a magical place as seen through the eyes of Bobby, a young boy confined to a wheelchair and unable to speak. Through Bobby’s eyes we see gorgeous sunsets and, as the shadows of night approach, an imaginary world of bandits, wild horses and jungles. All of these images come alive in Stone’s story SOMERVILLE and in the gorgeous watercolor illustrations of edited by Doug Holder Carey. yrical Bobby sees the world as a vibrant and en- LAs a seven-year-old boy I visited my grandparents on Manida Street in the Bronx. Now, chanted place and yet only his older brother, I hear it is a historical district. It was a magical place for me back then. In my career as a as he looks deeply into Bobby’s eyes, seems to poet, I have written a number of poems about the Bronx. truly understand the richness of his disabled Manida Street Bronx 1962 brother’s world. A story that conveys the magic of the natural and As a boy I viewed it imaginary world, as well as the deep bond between as magic two brothers, The Wind’s Tale is a book children far and adults will be sure to treasure. from the antiseptic ______of the Long Island Touched by Homelessness and the forthcoming chil- suburbs. Bio: Lee Varon – Co-editor of Spare Change News dren’s book My Brother is not a Monster: A Story of

Ye s Poems: An Anthology by Homeless People and those Addiction and Recovery. horse carts still on the street Newstalk CONT. FROM PG 7 the croon from the vendors, performances on select Friday to pre-register or make an ap- parent or guardian can ei- "get your tomatahs for your tomatah!" nights, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. pointment. There are walk-in ther accompany a minor age ************************ vaccination sites all around 16 or 17 to their vaccine ap- And with my grandmother Visit the East Somerville Somerville, and just outside pointment, or fill out a con- the butcher wrapped in white Market this Sunday, August it as well. Cambridge Health sent form that the minor can a freshly butchered 8, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 Alliance vaccine clinics have then bring with them to the limp whole chicken p.m. at Deano's Pasta park- larger supplies of doses and appointment. Consent forms looking for all the world ing lot, 15 Garfield Ave. Shop can vaccinate kids ages 12 in multiple languages are like some comic local small businesses, pre-or- – 17. You do not need to be available at the state’s web- prop in a burlesque dering is available. For a full a CHA patient to use these site. Parents must accompany comedian's bag. list of participating vendors clinics. They are free and open children ages 12 – 15 to their visit https://www.eastsomer- to all. Local CVS pharmacies vaccine appointments. My grandmother told me villemainstreets.org. and the Stop & Shop on Mc- ************************ a chicken lived ************************ Grath Hwy. are also offering Help support your neigh- a whole week The City of Somerville’s walk-in vaccines. Local Wal- bors through the Somer- with his cut off I loved her.. annual SomerMovie Fest greens pharmacies require ville Cares Fund. If you’re I believed returns this year with a se- a brief pre-registration, but lucky enough to have some her. ries of seven family-friendly can process people quickly if extra money, please consid- At night you films being shown in parks they have open slots and you er a donation to the Somer- would hear around Somerville. Screen- walk in. Here are the CHA ville Cares Fund. This do- the occasional cry from the ings begin at sundown and walk-in sites: CHA Somer- nation-based fund provides girl's reform school the remaining schedule is as ville Vaccine Center at 176 direct assistance to Somer- across the street. follows: Thursday, August 5, Somerville Avenue in Somer- ville residents, workers, and I would sneak down Coco, East Somerville Com- ville, Mon. – Thurs. 8:30 a.m. parents of school children so to our tenement basement munity School; Thursday, to 6:30 p.m., Fri. 8:30 a.m. to that they can cover basic ex- to an ancient, defunct nightclub August 12, Black Panther, 3:30 p.m. Tufts University penses like housing, food, and wrapped my self Baxter State Park; Thursday, Gantcher Center at 161 Col- utility bills. If you’re unable in a spaghetti of confetti August 19, Guardians of the lege Ave. in Medford, Wed to donate you can still help by and looked at the empty whiskey bottles Galaxy, Seven Hills Park. – Thurs. 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 sharing information about the the dusty elegance While attendees are not re- p.m. Encore Boston Harbor Somerville Cares Fund with of cocktail glasses. quired to wear masks, anyone at 1 Broadway Center in Ever- your friends and family. Imagining the Prohibition who is not fully vaccinated is ett, Mon. – Thurs. 8:30 a.m. ************************ revelers. advised to wear one whenever to 6:30 p.m., Fri. 8:30 a.m. to Don’t forget, if you would like

Such ghosts. they are in a crowd. 3:30 p.m. to subscribe to receive a digital I prayed ************************ ************************ edition of our paper, go direct- I would Walk-in vaccinations are Individuals younger than ly online to our website over to never have to leave. available at multiple locations: 18 will need parental or the right side and fill out your You now can get a COVID-19 guardian consent to receive email address to receive a free, — Doug Holder vaccination without having the COVID-19 vaccine. A full PDF copy of the paper.

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