VOL. 3 NO. 39 SOMERVILLE, MASS. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2015 TWENTY-FIVE CENTS Inside: Proposal to ban synthetic drugs weighed by Board of Aldermen

By Josie Grove “As a new father, I want to make sure Somer- ville is as safe as it can be for young people,” says Alderman Dennis Sullivan. That’s why, at last week’s meeting of Somerville’s Board of Alder- men, Sullivan brought proposed an ordinance to ban synthetic cannabinoids in the city of Somerville. “I cannot see a reason to have this on the shelves in Somerville,” he says. ‘This is East’ Synthetic cannabinoids are chemicals that im- on screen itate the effects of those chemicals to produce a page 6 high allegedly similar to smoking cannabis. The chemicals are not regulated and not standard, so potency varies widely. Manufacturers spray the chemical onto dried leaves, and package the product as potpourri or incense. This intention- al mislabeling, and the package specification that the product are not for human consump- Synthetic cannabinoids and other chemical-based stimulants are being targeted for possible banning in the City of Somerville by the Board of Aldermen. tion, helps manufacturers Continued on page 4 10 Years of celebrating Fluff and creativity

City honors By Mariya Manzhos its own On Saturday afternoon thousands flocked to page 7 Union Square for Somerville’s quirkiest festiv- ity celebrating the invention of marshmallow fluff. From when just a couple of thousand people gathered in the Union Square plaza in 2005, “What the Fluff?” has grown into a mas- sive community celebration of local businesses, talent and creativity. This year’s Fluff Fest marks the 10th anniver- sary of Somerville’s beloved tradition, which pays tribute to Archibald Query who in 1917 concocted the marshmallow fluff recipe in the basement of his home in Union Square. “Fluff Fest is now a regional event,” said Mayor Joseph Curtatone at the festival. “It’s about the creation of Fluff, but it’s also celebrating the cre- Painting the ativity and originality of Somerville.” town Expecting over 10,000 people, the organiz- page 15 ers made a few changes this year to accommo- The 10th Annual “What the Fluff?” festival left its sticky mark on Union Square on Saturday. date the large crowds. The Continued on page 12 — Photo by Mariya Manzhos 2••SEPTEMBER 30, 2015

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Response to: Mayor Curtatone calls for leniency for ‘Somerville 18’

A.Moore says: This week, the Somerville Rotary club is having its an- nual “Comedy Nite” at Giggles Comedy Club, Rte. 1 in Bull. We have ways to protest properly. They chose this way and cost us much money and wasted police time when Saugus, on Thursday, October 1. Tickets are only $25 they could have been doing other things. They should pay dearly for this and for the problems and life threatening per person and there will be lots of fun and door prizes, situations they caused. They are criminals and should be fine very high and serve jail time. We don’t need this kind of along with baskets of good stuff to bid on. But the night lawlessness here. Next time learn to do it the right way and not put lives at risk. is at its best with the various comedians that show up and give a great performance, as always at Giggles. Join the Matt says: club and your neighbors here in the city for a great night I’m with you A. Moore. That said I don’t think what they did was worth us paying for them to spend time in prison, by contacting any of the members. Email Gilda Nogueira have them spend time doing community service actually giving back to the community. at [email protected]. *********************** The Somerville Homeless Coalition is holding its 20th Annual Oliver Seppo says: Somerville 5K Road Race on Saturday, October 3 at 9:00 a.m. Nonviolent protest methods in action! Way to go, fight the tyrannical forces! They are heroes. :) at Davis Square in Somerville. The race starts and ends at the Villenous says: end of the bike path, behind Rite Aid on Highland Avenue and Grove Street. A Buffet Brunch follows the race. You can further The DA has gone way overboard with these charges. I think a small fine and some community service on a judgment support the Somerville Homeless Coalition by getting pledges continued without a finding makes sense, which is basically what the Mayor is saying. for the race. Set up your own fundraising page here: http:// What I don’t like is the DA trying to set a new standard for how hard you can throw the book at a group of protesters. bit.ly/1R7Lovn. Read about their programs here: http://bit. I remember when public safety workers effectively shut down Boston by blocking the highways in the early 80s and no ly/1FVBSQe. Additional Info: The start is 9:00 a.m. sharp, one was charged. The double standard here is glaring. Also, don’t care one bit about the ambulance that got diverted. rain or shine. Registration and check in: On race day 7:30— Ambulances get diverted all the time because of traffic. 8:30 a.m. Wheelchairs must pre-register by September 20 to ensure safety precautions with local police. Early number pick- Who Dat says: up available the week before in Davis Square. Details on pick- Prison should not be on the table for the protestors. A fine, community service, and a deferred finding is in order. up option will be e-mailed at a later date. If they pay the fine, perform the community service, and stay out of trouble for a period of time decided on by the *********************** Saturday, October 17 at the Holiday Inn, the SHS Schol- justice system, then the charges can be dismissed and no criminal conviction will appear on a background check. arship Foundation will be celebrating its 25th Anniversa- They were wrong, but they should not go to prison or jail for this offense. What I want to see is justice. ry. Over the years, the foundation has been responsible for handing out thousands of dollars in scholarships to Log onto TheSomervilleTimes.com to leave your own comments­ deserving high school graduates. The Foundation idea was started by local publisher Robert J. L. Publicover, Tony TheSomervilleTimes.com poll of the week Fedele, the headmaster at the high school, former Mayor Gene Brune and several other dedicated and committed In addition to breaking news, sports and opinion, TheSomervilleTimes.com also features a daily poll community people. A Foundation that started with very in which you, the reader, tell us where you come down on local issues. Last week’s poll concerned little and has now grown to over $1M in scholarships. Call your views on whether you agree with Mayor Curtatone’s statement to the DA calling for the charges or go online to the Foundation’s Facebook site for reserva- against the “Somerville 18” protestors to be dropped. If you don’t agree with the results, simply log tions and cost of tickets. onto TheSomervilleTimes.com. *********************** Continued on page 11

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Happy 60th Wedding Anniversary to lifelong Somerville residents Margaret and James Burgholzer! Mar- ried on October 1st 1955 at Saint Polycarp’s Church, Peg and Jim have shared a wonderful life and are the loving parents of Paula Dabenigno, James Burgholzer, and Ellen and her husband Mark de Lellis, and grandparents of DJ and Michelle Dabenigno and John de Lellis. Peg and Jim are also blessed with two adorable granddogs, Brady and Bailey. Jim was the owner of Frank and Ed’s Service Station on Somer- ville Avenue and his bride was the bookkeeper for the business. Many of their customers became lifelong friends. After their retirement, they became members of the Winter Hill Yacht Club, where they spent many happy days. They have always been proud to call Somerville their home. Congratulations! 4••SEPTEMBER 30, 2015

By Jim Clark Disorder in the court While on uniformed duty in a woman, Faith Morgan, of but she entered the courtroom Instead of listening to what she civil manner. the Criminal Clerk’s Office at Stoneham, loudly arguing with before he reached her. was being told, Morgan report- She then entered the Criminal the Somerville District Court Clerk’s Office Supervisor. Mor- A short time later, Morgan edly continued shouting and Clerk’s Office and began shout- last Thursday, a Somerville gan was scheduled to appear exited the courtroom, followed causing a general distraction in ing and disrupting operations police officer took notice of a in court for a Probable Cause by several courtroom officers. the general area. there, police said. disturbance taking place in the Hearing she was appearing for, According to the officer, Mor- The officer attempted to The officer then placed -Mor courthouse lobby. according to reports. gan again seemed agitated as the calm Morgan down with no gan under arrest, charging her The officer entered the lob- The officer approached -Mor court staff tried to explain pro- success, ignoring his request with disorderly conduct and dis- by and reportedly observed gan intending to calm her down, cedural rules to her. to calm down and behave in a rupting court proceedings. 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

SOMERVILLE POLICE CRIME LOG Arrests: tember 22, 2:19 p.m., arrested failure to stop or yield. at Webster Ave. on a charge of 25, 9:38 a.m., arrested at Sum- Brian Daley, of 17 Coleman at Fellsway on charges of dis- Robert Silva, of 55 Spring- operation of a motor vehicle mer St. on a warrant charge of St., Malden, September 22, orderly conduct and disrupting field St., September 23, 9:36 under the influence of liquor. unlicensed operation of a mo- 12:59 p.m., arrested at Walk- court proceedings. p.m., arrested at Concord Ave. Adrianna Sousa, of 48 Lau- tor vehicle. er St. on charges of attempt Patrick McLaughlin, of 223 on a warrant charge of refus- rel St., September 24, 3:08 William Fiske, September to commit a crime and mali- Central St., Saugus, September al to provide DNA database p.m., arrested at Somerville 26, 8:31 p.m., arrested at Der- cious wanton defacement of 23, 5:47 p.m., arrested at Ar- sample. Ave. on a charge of shoplifting by St. on warrant charges of property. tisan Way on warrant charges Christine Boireau, of 13 Put- by concealing merchandise. failure to yield at an intersec- Faith Morgan, of 100 Moun- of operation of a motor vehicle nam Garden, Cambridge, Sep- Pedro Ramirez Cruz, of 185 tion and unlicensed operation tain View Dr., Stoneham, Sep- with a suspended license and tember 24, 4:58 a.m., arrested Main St., Malden, September of a motor vehicle.

• 100% completely anonymous • Easy and secure Powered by: • Text messages can be sent from anywhere at any time Text-A-Tip Simply text the phone number “TIP411” ( 847411 ) and put “617spd” at the beginning of your text message. If your message requires an emergency Text a Tip to the SPD from anywhere! response PLEASE DO NOT TEXT and instead call 9-1-1. Proposal to ban synthetic drugs weighed by Board of Aldermen CONT. FROM PG 1 skirt FDA regulations. Sullivan says he has seen CDC, the median age of users in A federal ban on synthetic synthetic cannabinoids in his the calls is 26. drugs has been in effect since work as a corrections officer Last month, the City of Bos- 2012, but it has proved diffi- in Boston. “I’ve seen the ef- ton banned the possession, sale, cult to enforce. As soon as one fects of it on people. Seizures, manufacture or distribution chemical compound is banned, paranoia, all types of issues,” he of synthetic cannabinoids last manufacturers switch to a dif- says. “People with clean medi- month. Violators face $300 fine ferent one. Since the chemistry cal records have had seizures. per incident, but no jail time. often changes, the drug’s po- I think it’s more harmful than Alderman Sullivan thinks this tency and effects are difficult to marijuana.” 335 of those 3,572 is an adequate deterrent. “I predict. “I know it keeps chang- calls, or just under ten percent, think a $300 fine is a huge deal ing, but we’ve got to tighten it involved life-threatening ef- for people in this economy,” he up,” said Sullivan. “I think the fects, and 15 of those died. The says. “I think that makes sense, main thing is to not have it sold CDC qualifies this number, and we have to mirror what in the city.” saying it is not possible to tell happens in Boston.” The Centers for Disease Con- whether those severe effects The alderman is optimistic trol and Prevention has been resulted from synthetic can- about the ban, even though the Alderman at Large Dennis Sullivan is leading the effort to have synthetic cannabi- collecting data about the drugs nabinoids alone, or if he drug federal ban has proven difficult noids banned in the city. from calls to poison control was used in conjunction with to enforce. “I think banning it centers across the country, and alcohol or other drugs. Most of is going to be effective. I don’t I think it’s another hurdle but to begin the process to pass released a report in June. Na- the 3,572 callers reported mi- think it’s going to be the cure- to make it more difficult for the ordinance. “The order called tionwide, there were 3,572 calls nor effects including agitation, all, but you’ll have to go to an- someone to obtain.” Sullivan for the city solicitor to draw up about synthetic cannabinoids rapid pulse, drowsiness, confu- other city, not Somerville and also mentioned working with language, banning it in Somer- between January and May 2015, sion, and vomiting. not Boston, somewhere else to community anti-drug groups ville,” said Alderman Sullivan. a 229% increase over the same Alderman Sullivan is con- get it,” said Sullivan. “If we ban to bring information about the “It would go before the Board period in 2014. Since not all us- cerned about the drug’s potential it, it could cause other people dangers of synthetic cannabi- of Aldermen and the commit- ers call poison control centers, appeal to young people. “It has to ban it too. I think it could noids to parents and schools. tee, probably Public Health and the number of calls are not nec- cartoons on it, such as Scooby only help. I don’t think it’s go- The Board of Aldermen ap- Public Safety, and they would essarily good indicators of how Doo and the Iron Hulk [sic], it’s ing to be the cure-all, I’m not proved of the measure proposed review it, tweak it, change it, and many people are actually using geared toward a younger popu- that naive to think that that’s last Thursday, not to ban syn- we’d vote on it, and the mayor the drugs. lation,” he says. According to the going to fix the problem, but thetic cannabinoids right away, has to sign it.” SEPTEMBER 30, 2015••5

Greenville Street fire The Somerville Times Historical Fact of the Week

Eagle Feathers #88

Our Connecticut Cousins By Bob (Monty) Doherty The historic Bunker Hill Monument has four entrances or gates. These honor each colony that contributed troops in that famous battle. They were New Hampshire, Massa- chusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut. The most mem- orable quote from the battle was credited to Connecticut’s General Israel Putnam who was in command at the battle on Bunker Hill. He bellowed out to his men, “Don’t fire until you see the whites of their eyes.”

The Somerville Fire Department responded to a fire at 9 Greenville Street at 11:50 a.m. on Thursday, September 24. Firefight- ers arrived to find a fire involving the contents of a construction dumpster located in the driveway. Heat from the fire resulted in considerable damage to the exterior of the three family home. — Photos courtesy of Somerville Fire Dept. Mayor Curtatone calls for Every shot had to count. He instructed his men to aim leniency for ‘Somerville 18’ for the British commanders first and then for the others. Make the center of the enemy’s cross straps your target. suit of social justice and an end clergy who this summer sent a By Jim Clark This was because gunpowder and shot were scarce, and to the well-documented unequal clear message to District Attor- the Americans had only the ammunition they brought Somerville Mayor Joseph Cur- and sometimes lethal treatment ney Marian T. Ryan: “As Black with them the night before. The British Navy’s guns had tatone issued an appeal via Face- of blacks by our nation’s law en- churches are burning across the stopped the Colonials from receiving any reinforcements book last Wednesday calling on forcement system, they blocked country, as Black people are be- from across Charlestown Neck or present-day Somerville. Middlesex District Attorney I-93. They went beyond the ing killed by police, and as we Despite this, General Putnam’s raw troops delivered terri- Marian Ryan to drop all charges usual sidewalk protest to be sure honor the lives taken in Charles- ble carnage to the British that day. against protesters who blocked they would be heard, just as area ton, we are asking you to drop After the withdrawal, his traffic on I-93 last January. police and firefighters did when the charges against these people Connecticut men built up de- The so-called “Somervillle they blocked our interstates of conscience,” they wrote. fenses on Cobble Hill. For the 18,” consisting of protesters and major roadways repeated- next nine months during the from Somerville and Boston, ly in the early 1980s to protest It is time for more political siege of Boston, this strong- shut down traffic in Milton and layoffs. Back then, not a single leaders to join our religious lead- hold protected the Charles Somerville in an action calculat- firefighter or police officer was ers in demanding fair treatment River. It was called “Putnam’s ed to bring attention to alleged arrested for their actions. The for the Somerville 18 as well, Impregnable Fortress.” One mistreatment of African Ameri- Boston Police commissioner at and I am adding my voice to that month after the Bunker Hill cans by law enforcement author- the time demonstrated respect call here and now. The job of the battle, General Putnam and ities. At the time of the arrests, for their right to protest. He was District Attorney is a difficult his soldiers were honored at the District Attorney said that right to do so. one and we must respect the the Prospect Hill Citadel. the protester’s actions “jeopar- If we allow the Somerville office’s ability to prosecute, but They were presented a flag dized public safety.” 18 to be treated differently to- the ability to prosecute must be to be flown at Prospect’s summit, which bore the motto Mayor Curtatone’s open letter day, we will all be in the wrong. weighed against the question of of Connecticut on one side and the motto of a thankful asking District Attorney Ryan There is no respect for the right whether or not justice is being Massachusetts on the other. This flag flew at Prospect Hill to dismiss charges against the to protest when the punishment done. We must hold injustice as for five months before the first American flag, our “Grand protesters reads as follows: proposed is completely dispro- more important than inconve- Union Flag” was raised. portionate to the action taken. nience. Connecticut-born DROP THE CHARGES The news cycle has moved on With full respect, I ask Dis- hero Nathan Hale, a AGAINST THE SOMER- for those inconvenienced by the trict Attorney Ryan to drop the Yale-educated teach- VILLE 18: We are a nation traffic delays, but the Somerville charges against the Somerville er, soldier, and spy founded upon and strengthened 18 face excessive charges for that 18, and I would remind us all of is eulogized as the by a long history of social activ- act of protest: 90 days in jail, Martin Luther King Jr.’s words first member of the ism and protest—from the Bos- nearly $15,000 in fines, and 18 about the role of the law during American Central ton Tea Party to the Freedom months’ probation—this when times of needed social change: Intelligence Agency. Marches for Civil Rights. When peaceful protesters are com- “Law and order exist for the pur- He spent the last year of his life training as an American something is profoundly wrong monly arrested but never even pose of establishing justice and Army Captain at Winter Hill and Prospect Hill. After a in this nation, our citizens speak booked, or at most are given a when they fail in this purpose volunteer spy mission for General Washington, he was up and act up peacefully to set it small fine. they become the dangerously captured and executed by the British. Nathan’s inspiring right, and our freedoms—free- The irony of protesters against structured dams that block the last words were, “I only regret that I have but one life to doms that are the envy of so unequal treatment by the law flow of social progress.” lose for my country.” many around the world—make enforcement system being treat- Colonel Thomas Knowlton of Connecticut was killed this possible. ed unequally by the law should No immediate response to the while under Washington’s command at This January 18 protesters ex- concern us all. It certainly con- mayor’s statement has yet been Continued on page 6 ercised those rights. In their pur- cerned the 91 members of the made by the D.A.’s office. 6••SEPTEMBER 30, 2015

All-America City This Is East Video Award celebration Project Premiere By Rebecca Danvers Help Somerville celebrate its newest All-America City Award on Sunday, Oct. 4, from 2:30 to 6 p.m., when the city hosts an event to honor our community’s commitment to youth achieve- ment, and showcase local young musicians and leaders through performances and workshops. The event will be held at the DCR Baxter Park at Assembly Row, and will feature live music by Somerville youth performing groups including the popular of our most vulnerable young World Percussion Ensemble people are given tools, resources, drum corps, Teen Empower- and opportunities for job readi- ment, and the Somerville High ness and peer leadership that are School Acapella Ensemble. Lo- strengthening our community cal cover band The Rockery will every day. The All-America City round out the celebration. Award celebrates every resident The celebration will also kick and stakeholder in Somerville, but off a year-long series of youth- this year, let’s especially honor the and community-engagement role our youngest citizens play in workshops, which will include making our city an exceptional youth-police dialogues and Walk- place to live, work, and play.” ing Dialogues with the Somerville Beginning in October and con- Police Department, music work- tinuing through June 2016, the shops, and a photo voice project City will celebrate the All-Amer- asking residents to display what ica City Award and its com- being an All-America City means mitment to youth by hosting a to you. The October kickoff event series of workshops focused on will include a free photo booth different topics of importance and commemorative All-America to youth, and youth enrichment. City t-shirt sales. Workshops will include music “Being named an All-America series, continuing youth-police City for the second time in six work, youth and peer leadership years is a tremendous honor, es- workshops with Teen Empow- pecially in 2015 with the award’s erment, and much more. Work- focus on youth,” said Mayor shops will be announced as they Curtatone. “Somerville’s com- become available. mitment to youth includes using The Oct. 4 event is free and music and art as mediums for so- open to the public. For more cial change, and through strong information, contact Jackie Ros- partnerships with organizations setti at 617-625-6600 ext. 2614, like Teen Empowerment, some or [email protected].

Sally O’Brien’s 335 Somerville Ave. 617-666-3589 Monday October 5 Shawn Carter’s Cheapshots Comedy Jam 7 p.m. Marley Mondays with Duppy Conquerors 10 p.m. The “This Is East” Video Project Premiere took place at Chuckie Harris Park on Saturday, September 24, as community Tuesday October 6 members and business owners told their stories of East Somerville. The video project is an active collaboration between Honkytonk Masquerade 7:30 p.m. East Somerville Main Streets and SCATV. — Photos by Claudia Ferro

Wednesday October 7 Free Poker, lots of prizes! 8 p.m. Historical Fact CONT. FROM PG 5 Thursday October 8 Paa Seck Diery Band $10 cover 8 p.m. the Battle of Long Island, Winthrop II, became the first New York. He is the namesake Governor of Connecticut. He, Friday October 9 of East Somerville’s Knowl- his fort, and his ships protect- Hashtag Hoedown 6 p.m. ton Street near the Capuano ed colonial Connecticut and Hear Now Live presents Daryl Hance Powermuse, Renegade Cartel, The Generous Poor $10 cover 9 p.m. School. Knowlton was a vet- Massachusetts from Dutch eran of the French and Indian expansion. Among other feats, Saturday October 10 Wars and the Battle of Bunker he also established the Saugus Tom Hagerty Band 6 p.m. Hill. While at Winter Hill, he Iron Works in 1644, the first in Hear Now Live presents Subpar Co-Star, Frequency 7, The Bugs $10 cover 9 p.m. formed and trained the first North America. American Ranger Battalion. He The memories of our Con- Sunday October 11 is often referred to as Connecti- necticut cousins … Putnam, The People an Alzheimer’s benefit! 6 p.m. cut’s forgotten hero. Hale, Knowlton and Winthrop NEVER A COVER!!! Ten Hills was the home of … though obscure in Somerville, www.sallyobriensbar.com John Winthrop, Governor of are vivid at the Capital Building honored with impressive statues Massachusetts. His son, John in Hartford. All four patriots are on its grounds. SEPTEMBER 30, 2015••7

GLX funding must ensure BOA citations development without displacement

their willingness to expend those that have been harmed. By Kristen Lucas and Van their own funds in the pre-de- We believe that the most effec- Hardy, on behalf of Union velopment period and in order tive way to do this is by doing United to bridge shortfalls.” The pres- impact studies in advance to de- At the end of the summer, Mass- ence of a Green Line station in termine harm, then negotiating DOT announced that the pro- Union Square will make US2’s terms that are acceptable to all jected costs for the Green Line development vastly more prof- affected parties. By virtue of the Extension are nearly $1 billion itable, which will increase the profit they will make from the more than previously antici- overall amount of money they development of Union Square pated, putting the future of the have to invest in communi- and the effects their project will project in question. One way to ty benefits. How and whether have on our lives, US2 has the address this shortfall is known the Green Line Extension gets obligation to undertake a CBA as “value capture,” a phrase that funded is a separate matter. The to mitigate displacement. was used frequently at the Sep- idea that the Green Line Exten- Union United is a coalition tember meeting of the Mass- sion and a community benefits of stakeholders working to DOT board. This could mean agreement are mutually exclu- ensure that the Union Square that Union Square master de- sive is a false choice. redevelopment brings tangible veloper US2 would contribute Funding of infrastructure is a benefits, not displacement, to to the costs of the Union Square business investment with tre- our community. GLX station. This model was mendous financial benefits to Coalition Members: Union used in Assembly Square, with US2. These benefits come at Square residents and business- FRIT contributing $25 million a cost to the people currently es, Community Action Agency to a new Orange Line station living and working here. If the of Somerville, Concord Ave through the Infrastructure In- Green Line comes and US2 de- Community Space, Fr. Ademir vestment Incentive Program, or velops without a CBA, many of Guerini of St. Anthony’s par- I-Cubed. us will be displaced, and the cur- ish, Fr. Richard Curran of St. The Board of Aldermen commended two outstanding individuals for their US2 has suggested that while rent community of immigrants Joseph’s, St. Catherine’s, & St. contributions to the City of Somerville at the Regular Meeting of the Board on Thursday, September 24. A citation was presented by Alderman White Jr., and they are willing to explore such and working-class people will Ann’s parishes, Groundwork the entire Board and the mayor commending Wendy Blom (pictured above), a contribution, it could limit not get to benefit from either the Somerville, Haitian Coalition who is leaving SCATV after 11 years of outstanding leadership as Executive their ability to contribute to GLX or the new development. of Somerville, Immigrant Ser- Director. Additionally, a citation was presented by Alderman Lafuente, and the entire Board and the mayor commending Tony Matarazzo (pictured be- community benefits. However, This would be bitterly ironic, vice Providers Group/Health, low), who is celebrating 67 years of cutting hair and being an irreplaceable part the City selected US2 in part since the impetus to build the IBEW Local 103, Last Hour of the Somerville community. — Photos by Donald Norton because they are “well capital- Green Line comes from Somer- Ministry Casa de Oração, ized and repeatedly stressed ville’s status as an environmental SEIU Local 888, Somerville justice community. Community Access Television, Because there is a nexus be- Somerville Community Cor- tween development and harm, poration, Somerville Homeless such as displacement, the de- Coalition, Somerville Labor veloper has a legal obligation to Coalition, Teen Empowerment, prevent, mitigate, or compensate The Welcome Project.

An Afternoon of Exotic Music The Tufts University Department of Music presents An After- noon of Exotic Music, a concert on Sunday, October 11, 2015 at 3 p.m. in the Distler Performance Hall at the Perry and Mar- ty Granoff Music Center. Performance faculty members Sarita Uranovsky, violin and Hisako Hiratsuka, piano will perform, featuring music by Debussy, Babajanian, Saygun, and Ravel. This concert is presented as part of the Sunday at Tufts - Com- munity Concert Series.

The Granoff Music Center is located at 20 Talbot Avenue on Tufts’ Medford/Somerville campus. Admission is free and open to the public. For more information, please visit go.tufts.edu/ musicevents or call the Granoff Music Center Box Office at 617.627.3679.

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Beacon Hill Roll Call

Volume 40-Report No. 38 • September 21-25, 2015 • Copyright © 2015 Beacon Hill Roll Call. All Rights Reserved. By Bob Katzen

Beacon Hill Roll Call can also be viewed on our website at www.thesomervilletimes.com Our Legislators in the House and Senate for PROHIBIT MINORS UNDER 18 FROM TAN- fund is currently funded by a $50 surcharge assessed Somerville: NING INDOORS (S 1994) against any person who seeks reinstatement of his or Senate 38-0, approved and sent to the House a bill that her driver’s license. The bill would raise the surcharge would prohibit anyone under 18 from operating or using to $100 for a second reinstatement and $150 for a third. an indoor tanning device. Current law prohibits teens age 16 and 17 from indoor tanning without parental Under the bill, the surcharge for the Spinal Cord Inju- permission and bans anyone under age 16 from tanning. ry Trust Fund will be in effect after three surchargeable events within a two-year period or seven surcharge- Supporters said these booths are dangerous and increase able events within a three-year period. Currently, the by 75 percent a person’s chances of getting melanoma, surcharge is triggered when there are five or more sur- a dangerous and sometimes fatal skin cancer. They said chargeable offenses within any three-year period. that while adults can make their own decisions, it is the Rep. Christine Barber state’s job to protect children. The measure requires that all revenue from the surcharge DISTRICT REPRESENTED: Thirty-fourth Mid- go to the fund. Under current law, the state’s General dlesex. - Consisting of all precincts in wards 4 and 5, pre- (A “Yes” vote is for the bill.) Fund receives some of the revenue. It also renames the cinct 1 of ward 7, and precinct 2 of ward 8, of the city of fund the Thomas P. Kennedy Spinal Cord Injury Trust Medford, precincts 1 and 2 of ward 4, and all precincts Sen. Patricia Jehlen Yes Fund, honoring the late state senator who was a quadri- of ward 7, of the city of Somerville, both in the county plegic confined to a wheelchair following an accident in of Middlesex. ALLOW YOUTHS TO WORK IN TANNING 1971. He passed away in June at the age of 63. SALONS (S 1994) Senate 6-32, rejected an amendment that would allow Supporters said the changes and hikes will result in more youths under 18 to operate a tanning device. money going to the spinal cord fund. They noted that in fiscal 2006, the fund received $119,675 from surcharges Amendment supporters said that the proposed ban and in fiscal 2015, it received only $23,600. prohibiting anyone under 18 from operating a tanning device would decrease job opportunities for 14- to Some opponents said Registry of Motor Vehicle fees are 17-year-olds, who are already facing high unemploy- already too high and the bill will have the effect of rais- ment. They argued that there is no research concluding ing registry fees for reinstatement of licenses for an es- that people who just operate the tanning device face timated 2,000 people annually. Others argued that they Rep. Denise Provost any danger of cancer. did not have enough information about who would be DISTRICT REPRESENTED: Twenty-seventh Mid- affected most by the higher surcharges, expressing con- dlesex. - Consisting of precinct 3 of ward 2, all precincts Amendment opponents said if you are not able to use a cern that it might be minorities who are more likely to be of ward 3, precinct 3 of ward 4, and all precincts of tanning device you shouldn’t be allowed to operate one. pulled over and eventually pay the surcharge. wards 5 and 6, of the city of Somerville, in the county They argued that allowing 14 to 17-year-olds to operate of Middlesex. a device could lead to them using the device themselves (A “Yes” vote is for the bill. A “No” vote is against it.) or bringing in underage friends to do so. Sen. Patricia Jehlen Yes (A “Yes” vote is for allowing youths under 18 to operate a tanning device. A “No” vote is against allowing it.) RAISE SURCHARGES TO FUND SPINAL CORD RESEARCH (S 1972) Sen. Patricia Jehlen No Senate 29-9, approved an amendment that would sole- ly hike the surcharge against any person who seeks re- DRUG OFFENSES AND DRIVER’S LICENSES instatement of his or her driver’s license from $50 for Rep. Timothy Toomey (S 1812) a first offense to $100 for a second reinstatement and DISTRICT REPRESENTED: Twenty-sixth Middle- Senate 38-0, approved and sent to the House a bill $150 for a third. sex. - Consisting of all precincts of ward 1, precinct 1 that would repeal a 1989 law that requires anyone of ward 2, precincts 1 and 2 of ward 3, and precinct 1 convicted of a non-violent drug crime to have his Supporters said this additional revenue will generate of ward 6, of the city of Cambridge, and all precincts of or her license suspended, regardless of whether the more funds for the important research paid for by the ward 1 and precincts 1 and 2 of ward 2, of the city of crime itself involved driving a vehicle. The measure Spinal Cord Injury Trust Fund. Somerville, both in the county of Middlesex. also requires the state Division of Insurance to con- duct a study on the feasibility of reducing the amount Opponents said the hikes were not necessary and would of time points remain on a driver’s Safe Driver In- further burden drivers who are already paying registry surance Plan (SDIP) record. These points result in fees that are too high. higher insurance rates for the driver. (A “Yes” vote is for the increased fines. A “No” vote is Supporters said this law has not worked well and has ac- against the increase.) tually harmed offenders when they are released from jail. They noted many ex-offenders cannot afford the $500 Sen. Patricia Jehlen No the state charges to reinstate a license. They noted that a driver’s license is a key component to an ex-offender ALSO UP ON BEACON HILL Sen. Patricia Jehlen re-entering society including getting a job, seeking med- DISTRICT REPRESENTED: Second Middlesex. ical care and driving their children to school. BAN STATE PENSION FUNDS FROM SUP- - Consisting of the cities of Cambridge, wards 9 to 11, PORTING BOYCOTT (no number yet) - A late-filed inclusive, Medford and Somerville, and the town of (A “Yes” vote is for the bill.) bill by Rep. Steve Howitt (R-Seekonk) would require Winchester, precincts 4 to 7, inclusive, in the county of the $50 billion plus state pension fund to divest all hold- Middlesex. Sen. Patricia Jehlen Yes ings from companies that engage in boycotts or other economic sanctions against Israel. THE HOUSE AND SENATE: Beacon Hill Roll Call SPINAL CORD INJURY TRUST FUND (S 1972) records local senators’ votes on roll calls from the week of Senate 34-4, approved and sent to the House a bill mak- Supporters say this will prevent the state from funding September 21-25. There were no roll calls in the House ing several changes in the operation of the Spinal Cord companies that pursue anti-Israel policies. last week. Injury Trust Fund that provides medical cure research services for individuals with spinal cord injuries. The Opponents say the Legislature should not be SEPTEMBER 30, 2015••9

Beacon Hill Roll Call continued micromanaging the pension fund and divestiture and argued that this money should be used to fund import- search, constituent work and other matters that are im- that no research has been done to determine how much ant state programs. portant to their districts. Critics say that the Legislature money the divestiture would cost the pension fund. does not meet regularly or long enough to debate and WAIVE COLLEGE TUITION FEES FOR VET- vote in public view on the thousands of pieces of legisla- TAX BREAKS FOR VIDEO GAME COMPANIES ERANS (H 1043) - The Higher Education Committee tion that have been filed. They note that the infrequency (H 2487) - The Revenue Committee held a hearing on will hold a hearing on October 7, 2015, at 10:30 a.m. and brief length of sessions are misguided and lead to a bill extending the 25 percent payroll tax credit to video in Room A-2 on legislation providing tuition and fee irresponsible late night sessions and a mad rush to act game developers. Currently, the tax credit is only avail- waivers at state universities for veterans and children of on dozens of bills in the days immediately preceding the able to movie production companies. veterans killed in action. The cost would be paid by the end of an annual session. state rather than the colleges. Supporters, noting some 2,000 people currently work in During the week of September 21-25, the House met this industry in the state, say offering tax credits to video QUOTABLE QUOTES for a total of one hour and 32 minutes while the Senate game developers will encourage the companies to remain met for a total of four hours and 28 minutes. in or move to Massachusetts. “[State] Sen. [Thomas] Kennedy was a man who lived with honesty and integrity. He was a tireless advocate Mon. September 21 House 11:03 a.m. to 12:23 p.m. INVESTMENT TAX CREDIT (H 2474) - Another for the people of our Commonwealth and a fine pub- Senate 11:01 a.m. to 11:08 a.m. proposal heard by the Revenue Committee would raise lic servant. This fund is a fitting tribute to a man who the state’s three percent investment tax credit to five per- overcame adversity to become a champion for his con- Tues. September 22 No House session cent and make it permanent. stituents.” — Sen. Marc Pacheco (D-Taunton), in support No Senate session of renaming the Spinal Cord Injury Trust Fund the Thomas Supporters say that this would be good for the state’s P. Kennedy Spinal Cord Injury Trust Fund to honor the Wed. September 23 No House session sagging economy. They argue that it would create jobs late state senator. Kennedy was a quadriplegic, confined to a No Senate session by helping to attract new companies to the state and en- wheelchair following an accident in 1971. couraging existing ones to remain here by spurring in- vestment in new buildings, manufacturing, and research HOW LONG WAS LAST WEEK’S SESSION? Thurs. September 24 House 11:02 a.m. to 11:14 a.m. and development. They noted that the tax revenue loss Beacon Hill Roll Call tracks the length of time that the Senate 11:06 a.m. to 3:27 p.m. would be offset by a growth in property, income and cor- House and Senate were in session each week. Many leg- porate excise taxes. islators say that legislative sessions are only one aspect of Fri. September 25 No House session the Legislature’s job and that a lot of important work is No Senate session Opponents say that the extension would cost millions of done outside of the House and Senate chambers. They dollars in revenue that the state cannot afford to lose and note that their jobs also involve committee work, re- Bob Katzen welcomes feedback at [email protected] LETTER TO THE EDITOR

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To: Somerville Retirement are concerned about the finan- London School of Economics committed to divesting some pension system and all the resi- Board cial health of the Somerville have suggested that all the un- or all of their funds from fossil dents of Somerville: pension fund. burnable fossil fuels owned by fuel stocks including Stanford How much money has Somer- On September 21, the Boston According to the report’s au- fossil fuel companies represents University, Syracuse University, ville lost as a result of maintain- Globe reported that the Mas- thors, the state’s losses are due a large market bubble. University of California, the cit- ing investments in the fossil fuel sachusetts state pension fund to the fact that the fossil fuel in- These concerns have now been ies of Oakland, CA and Seattle, industry over the last year and has lost over $500 million as a dustry has underperformed the echoed by many financial ex- WA, the state of California, and past three years? result of its investments in the market for the last several years. perts with reports from rating many others. Given the ongoing structural fossil fuel industry over just the Looking forward, the prospects agency Standard and Poor’s, In Massachusetts, there is changes in the energy sector last year, according to a review for a long-term recovery for investment banks HSBC and a bill in the state legislature and the pressing need to reduce by Trillium Asset Management. these stocks are not bright. As CITI, and investment firms (S1350 & H2269) to divest fossil fuel usage in response to This comes after a report by the easily accessible fossil fuel de- Aperio Group, IMPAX Asset the state pension fund. Unions global climate change, does the same group last month showing posits are exhausted, the cost of Management, and MSCI, all representing workers in the Retirement Board think these that the California state pension fossil fuel extraction continues recommending divestment from pension system, concerned stocks are likely to recover system had lost $5 billion by in- to rise. At the same time, tech- fossil fuel stocks. about the financial health of their value rather than contin- vesting in the fossil fuel industry nological advances are lowering In Somerville, the Retirement fund their members rely on for ue to decline? during the last year. the costs of alternatives, such Board has been charged with a secure retirement, have joined Can the Retirement Board “This is a material loss of mon- as solar and wind, which will the task of considering divest- environmental organizations in re-invest the money currently ey, which directly impacts the undercut increasingly expensive ment for the past year and a half, campaigning for divestment. invested in the fossil fuel indus- strength of the pension fund”, fossil fuels. In addition to these under pressure from the grass- Fortunately, Somerville is one try to better ensure the long- said Matthew Patsky, CEO of structural factors in the energy roots group Fossil Free Somer- of a minority of cities in Massa- term health of the Somerville Trillium Asset Management. sector, measures necessary to ad- ville. Action on divestment is chusetts to control its own pen- pension fund? “Fossil fuel stocks are volatile dress global climate change will already supported by the Mayor sion investments and therefore investments. Investors and fi- require dramatic reductions in and every member of the Board does not need to wait for this bill Sincerely, duciaries should take this mo- the use of fossil fuels in the near of Alderman. to pass in order to divest. ment to reassess their financial future, with research showing Beyond Somerville, a global Despite all this, the Somerville Katjana Ballantyne involvement in carbon pollution, that around 80% of all known fossil fuel divestment movement pension fund currently main- Ward 7 Alderman climate disruption and the fi- fossil fuel deposits must be left has been fueled by these serious tains millions of dollars invested nancial risk fossil fuels plays in in the ground. financial concerns in addition to in fossil fuel companies. We have Matthew McLaughlin their portfolio.” Jeremy Grantham, the major moral concern about investing serious concerns about wheth- These reports raise serious investor famous for being one of in an industry that constitutes a er this is consistent with the Mark Niedergang questions about how much the few people in the investment serious threat to the planet and Somerville Retirement Board’s Ward 5 Alderman money the City of Somerville community to predict both the that spends enormous sums of fiduciary duty to Somerville’s has lost on its own pension in- tech bubble and housing bubble, money lobbying against policies workers and retirees. Peter St. Clair vestments. As members of the has said that “if all this doesn’t needed to fight climate change We therefore request that the SRS Retiree Somerville Retirement System make these investments unprof- and funding climate change de- Somerville Retirement Board and elected officials represent- itable, they will be very lucky”, nial. Many institutions and cities provide answers to the following Patricia Wild ing members of the System, we and several reports from the around the world have already questions for members of the SRS Retiree 10••SEPTEMBER 30, 2015

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The views and opinions expressed in the commentaries ofThe Somerville Times do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions ofThe Somerville Times, its publishers or staff. First-of-its-kind program aims to develop bonds between police officers and students is again providing an example Community members help of- using social events, the annual the STEPS initiative, I hope we for others to follow through an ficers identify problems, draw Somerville Youth Peace Confer- can provide an example for oth- initiative that turns our police connections between issues, and ence, and other initiatives. Teens ers to follow in improving the officers into trusted advisors provide feedback on how the ap- built trusting relationships with relationship between local police for students throughout their proach to those problems and adults in our city, became leaders departments and the residents junior and high school careers. issues is or isn’t working. That among their peers and helped they serve. Believed to be the first pro- type of two-way communica- us solve the issues facing our Police Chief David Fallon, the gram of its kind, STEPS (Stu- tion and relationship is impossi- community. Teen Empower- five officers who are the first to dents & Teachers Engage Public ble without trust. Building that ment’s work has continued this participate in STEPS, and all Safety) has police officers each trust allows the kind of collab- year with new initiatives, from our rank-and-file officers de- adopting an entire sixth grade oration that challenges assump- a teen-police basketball game to serve to be lauded for their com- By Joseph A. Curtatone in each of our five schools. The tions on both sides. In the case walking dialogues with officers mitment to community policing More than a decade ago, faced officers will check in with the of STEPS—and all community held this past summer. and working in collaboration with an epidemic of drug over- students in their grade during policing, really—an officer can STEPS applies the lessons with the community. While doses, juvenile crime and teen lunch, recess and after school— see young people who are grap- we’ve learned through Teen Em- some other police departments suicides, our city learned an all part of their regular patrol pling with a variety of challenges powerment to every student who have increasingly militarized important lesson: just as we duties. And this isn’t a tempo- and provide support before bad passes through Somerville Pub- and, whether intended or not, cannot arrest our way out of rary buddy program. These of- decisions are made, while a stu- lic Schools, at a time when the instituted an “us vs. them” men- crime, an arrest or an overdose ficers will stay with their grade dent can see an officer not as a national conversation is focused tality with disastrous results, the survived will not necessarily re- until the students graduate punitive authority figure, but as on relationships between law en- Somerville Police Department sult in a young person making from high school in 2022. Each a trusted mentor who can help forcement officers and the com- has taken the opposite approach. positive changes and putting year, another five officers will be guide them through their for- munities they serve and protect. Our law enforcement officials his or her life on the right track. assigned another sixth grade, mative years. We are proud of our diversity in have recognized that education, When we stopped dealing with until ultimately every Somer- Although STEPS is a new Somerville, a city long known the economy, public health, and our problems in a narrow, re- ville student in grades 6-12 will initiative, this is already a tried- as the first stop for many immi- family services are all inextri- actionary way and addressed have a trusted Somerville Police and-true approach in Somer- grants pursuing their dreams in cably intertwined with public the problem through a holis- Officer that they can turn to ville. Teen Empowerment is the United States. Today, a quar- safety. In Somerville, we go to tic and proactive approach, we and talk to about the problems one of the great success stories ter of our residents were born the root of the issue, supporting were able to end that epidemic. and issues they are facing. of our community, and a crit- outside the U.S., more than strong family units, education Since then, the Somerville Po- These kinds of personal rela- ical contributor to our success 50 languages are spoken in our and opportunity for all our res- lice Department has contin- tionships are critical to effec- in ending that epidemic of a schools, and nearly three-quar- idents. With this initiative, we ued to evolve into a model of tive community policing, which decade ago. Youth organizers ters of our high school students look to lead the way again and community policing, based in is predicated upon two-way worked with our Police Depart- qualify for free or reduced lunch. give every child in our schools part on those lessons learned. communication between the ment to tear down the walls be- As a community with broad so- the support they need to become Now our Police Department community and police officers. tween adults, police and teens, cioeconomic diversity, through the best version of themselves. Francis and the path of love favor some over others. He loves road to avoid the unpleasant- last shall be first, and the first wholeheartedly follow Love’s the environment, “our common ness. But a Samaritan bound up last.” (Matthew 20:16) path. Understanding Francis’ home. “ He loves the poor. And his wounds, took him to an inn, Francis understands that for constraints is the second re- he loves all human beings, born and paid for his long-term care. love to be real, it must engage quirement for resolving his ap- and unborn. (Matthew 10:30-37) those loved as whole people, parent “contradictions.” Jesus had a lot to say about Samaritans were as despised not as demographic groups, or He leads an institution that love. He told his followers, “By by the Jews of that day as ille- opinion segments, or personas spans six continents and two this shall all men know that ye gal immigrants are despised by presented to obtain a job, or fill a millennia. Like the proverbial are my disciples, if ye have love certain Americans and Euro- role, or win a political office. supertanker captain, he cannot By William C. Shelton one to another.” (John 13:35) peans today. But Jesus said that In recent columns I’ve written abruptly and decisively change Throughout his visit to Cuba But Jesus’ love wasn’t just for the Samaritan and the Jew were about how we become fully hu- its direction, whether or not he and the United States, certain those who agreed with him. He “neighbors” who should love man in community, and how we may wish to. observers in the media have said, “Love your enemies, bless each other. lose community and might rec- Throughout Christianity’s first commented on “contradictions” them that curse you, do good And he made clear that love is reate it. Francis, too, tells us that, three centuries, being a Chris- in Pope Francis’ message. Antic- to them that hate you, and pray pragmatic, not abstract. He told “We must regain the conviction tian meant simultaneously being ipating his speech before Con- for them which despitefully use the rich to sell their goods and that we need one another, that a Jew and often risking one’s life. gress, they speculated that both you.” (Matthew 5:44) give them to the poor. When we have a shared responsibility But after Christianity became Republicans and Democrats Jesus summed up his teach- a wealthy young man became for others and for the world” the Roman Empire’s state reli- would take turns cheering and ings and those of the prophets unhappy with that admoni- He said that last week in gion, becoming a Christian was sitting in stony silence. who preceded him in two com- tion, Jesus said, “It is easier for Washington’s National Shrine no longer a life-risking com- In fact, the contradictions are mands: Love God and love your a camel to go through the eye of Basilica. And he implied that mitment, but could be a means in the embedded mental catego- neighbor as you love yourself. a needle, than for a rich man to what we find when we follow for those questing wealth and ries that observers impose on the (Matthew 22:40) When a law- enter into the kingdom of God.” the path of love is not “fun,” or influence to find favor among world, not in the Pope’s message. yer asked Jesus who his neighbor (Matthew 19:24) “happiness,” but joy. “Something the powerful. Comprehending this requires was, Jesus told a story about a So after his congressional deep within us invites us to re- Over the ensuing centuries, the understanding two things. Jewish traveler who was robbed, speech, Francis bypassed dining joice and tells us not to settle for Roman Catholic Church em- The first is that the essence beaten, and left naked and “half lavishly with the wealthy and placebos which simply keep us braced a variety of doctrines that of Francis’ message is love. He dead” beside the road. powerful in favor of eating with comfortable.” have nothing to do with Jesus’ loves all of God’s creations, re- Two spiritual leaders of the and serving the homeless, thus But all of us will encounter message of love. Prohibitions gardless of public policies that victim’s own faith crossed the evoking Jesus’ promise that “The institutional constraints if we against birth Continued on page 17 SEPTEMBER 30, 2015••11

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Our View Of The Times

Mayor Curtatone’s public statement call- inform and persuade the public and legal many who are unsure of what course of Ultimately, it will still be up to the ing for leniency for the so-called “Somer- authorities when an issue is perceived to action the legal system should pursue in District Attorney’s office to decide what ville 18” protesters last week took many be important enough to do so. dealing with the defendants in the case. course of action it shall follow. people by surprise, to say the least. Some have condemned the mayor, ac- Hardliners are demanding severe pun- The mayor’s opinion has been expressed Some were outraged by the statement. cusing him of grandstanding for political ishment, maintaining that an example and it has been heard. In the end, it is but Many consider the protester’s actions last gain, while others agree with him and should be made of the errant protesters, one person’s opinion. That this person January – blocking traffic on Interstate praise the stand he has taken in making while those with opposing points of view happens to be the chief administrator 93 – a criminal act. Others are more for- that appeal to the D.A.’s office. point to the relative harmlessness of the of our city and represents us as such has giving, citing the importance of such in- It is clearly an issue that has sharply di- incident and believe that the defendant’s escaped no one’s attention. We shall see stances of civil disobedience as a means to vided most of us, even though there are youth should be taken into account. how it all plays out, for better or worse.

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Rumor has it that the mayor is soon go- of retribution from the Director of the for Alderman at Large Sean Fitzger- she was Director. She will be missed by a ing to present to the Board of Aldermen Department and other higher-ups. We ald, were at a neighborhood meeting lot of people. We wish her the best in all his reasoning for why he wants artifi- have a solution - maybe cut the sala- for High St. and Alewife Brooke Park- her future endeavors. We’re sure she will cial turf in Lincoln Park. We also hear ry of the guy who couldn’t qualify for way (the former gas station now closed accomplish a lot in her career. he doesn’t have the votes in his favor on the job and give the inspectors a de- and fenced off ) which the owner wants *********************** the Board. Over a 1000 signatures on a cent living wage. On another note, we to make into a Dunkin’ Donuts. At the Ward 4 Alderman Tony Lafuente and petition to stop it from happening was hear that down there the gas allowance neighborhood meeting, several issues the entire Board of Aldermen and recently presented to members of the was taken away by the Personnel Di- were taken up and it looks like the Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone also con- Board as well. The mayor’s liaison Omar rector and the Department Director. neighbors are not in favor of it. The gratulated Winter Hill’s favorite bar- better be on the job working to get those Let’s see, the guy that didn’t qualify for claim is that it will create more traffic ber, Tony Matarazzo, celebrating his votes. We hear he’s got a lot of work to the job is now Department Head and in and out of the area. It looks like the 67th year of customer satisfaction, not do to turn around some votes. A solid is earning over $100K - and that in- owner wants to do a study on traffic to mention the local gossip that came majority is against it and it doesn’t look cludes a raise - while the inspectors are and how much more it will add to the out of the shop over the years. Tony like they are changing their minds any- paid out of all the cities and towns in neighborhood. The neighbors and Al- has lived in Somerville, and in particu- time soon. Maybe he should spend more Mass, way down at the bottom of the derman Ballantyne are trying to figure lar Winter Hill and Ten Hills section, time on working the aldermen instead of list. Maybe if you’re not qualified for out how to determine that since the for most of his life. The shop originally on those lunch breaks. a city job you to can earn over $100K place where they want to put the busi- belonged to his father in Winter Hill. *********************** but if you’re qualified don’t count on it. ness is not opened to in and out traffic. *********************** Part 4: Meanwhile, down at the In- *********************** It used to be a gas station and now has So, we were looking over the agenda for spectional Service Department, our The good Alderman from Ward 7, Kat- a fence around it. the Board of Aldermen meeting of last sources are telling us there are still jana Ballantyne, recently had a mishap *********************** week and we noticed that Alderman TWO empty desks. Again, another while on her bicycle. She has her arm Alderman at Large Bill White and the Bob McWatters of Ward 3 only had week gone by and no one has applied in a sling and received several stitches Board of Aldermen, along with the may- a small handful of requests. We asked for the job. And over at the Planning in her chin, but she looked great at the or, paid tribute to Wendy Blom, who around and found out why. It seems Department the personnel who aren’t recent Board meeting. We hope she re- was retiring as the Director of SCATV as though he is on top of his ward and certified and don’t know the require- covers real soon. after 11 years. The alderman praised her knows the issues. ments are holding up processing the *********************** work and efforts at the station all these *********************** many permits that were filed and ha- Speaking of Ward 7, Alderman Bal- years and presented her with a citation. Happy birthdays this week to some of ven’t moved to the next silly step. We lantyne’s recent injuries hasn’t slowed Wendy did a great job as Director and our Villen friends as well as friends of hear this costs residents here in the her down on her job representing the was very creative making the cable access The Times this week: Our good friend city a lot of money. Some people are residents of the ward. She, along with more assessable to the residents here in and a great salesman, Joe Bolognese, afraid to make any comments in fear Alderman Bill White and candidate the city. SCATV won many awards while who used to sell Continued on page 17 12••SEPTEMBER 30, 2015

10 Years of celebrating Fluff and creativity CONT. FROM PG 1 Shenanigans stage, the epicenter of Fluff messiness ways found marshmallows cute and huggable. Six with games such as Fluff jousting and a Fluff lick- years ago she decided to give the white sugary puff off, was moved into a more visible location. Knuckle- a personality. At the festival she displayed her col- bones replaced the inflatable bounce house to avoid lection of polymer clay “marshfellows,” decorative long lines for children. This year’s newbies, Brooklyn 2-inch figures who are reading, cooking, and sled- Boulders and Villari’s Martial Arts Center, occupied ding. The organizers reached out to Silva last year an additional side stage. inviting her to participate. “This year I was right on Esther Hanig, the new Executive Director of Union it,” says Silva. Square Main Streets, headed up the planning of this Ghostbusters, geared up with a toy figure of the year’s Fluff Fest, her first. “It’s a very rich event. A lot Stay Puft Marshmallow Man and bulky proton of moving parts and each moving part has its own packs, were some of the only costumed participants detail,” she said rushing to her office above The Inde- at Fluff Fest this year. Members of the unofficial pendent, her walkie-talkie buzzing with chatter. Massachusetts Ghostbusters club, they mostly do With about 45 vendors, there was no shortage of charity work in children’s hospitals. But for this Fluff Fluff-inspired deliciousness. Less adventurous eat- Fest they took ghostbusting a notch up. David Silva, ers could indulge in ubiquitous fluffernutters, Rice with the help of his three daughters, built a high- Krispies, and marshmallows on a stick covered in tech proton pack imitating the one from the new caramel and chocolate. Those with more intrep- Ghostbusters movie being filmed in Boston. Vivian, id tastes could visit the Fluff Fear Factor stand to 9, energetically showcased green ectoplasmic residue challenge their palette with extreme concoctions and psychomagnotheric pink slime. “We’re just a of Fluff with tuna, corn, spam and Cheez-its. The bunch of fans having fun, living the childhood dream Cooking Contest, made up of contributions from of being a ghostbuster,” says Silva. the community, included creations such as the Delicious aromas of ethnic cuisines wafted from pumpkin sriracha fluffernutters with tomato chut- the stand of the Somerville Arts Council’s Nibble ney and a chocolate fluffernutter noodle pudding. program, which empowers immigrants to be culi- But the most coveted treats at the Fluff Fest came nary entrepreneurs and promotes food and culture from Union Square Donuts with their special as a driving force of economic progress. Louisa from Fluffanutta’ donut. The line to their stand stayed Brazil, donning an intricate white bahiana dress, long for most of the event. cooked Brazilian shrimp fritters and plantains. “This Local pubs also churned out some new Fluff spe- festival gives me an opportunity to show my talent,” cials. Brass Union put out Fluff-Ferneter with said Louisa. marshmallow vodka, Irish cream and coconut fluff With her first Fluff Fest under her belt, Hanig foam and The Independent offered sweet potato from the Union Square Main Streets is thrilled to fries with candied bacon topped with Fluff, and the be an integral part of the community. “I love this job, fluffin’ tart. because the people in Union Square are so amazing. But some vendors and participants were a more When we need tents, they lend us tents. Everyone natural fit for the Fluff Fest. Autumn Silva has -al works together.” SEPTEMBER 30, 2015••13

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SPORTS St. Clement girls soccer starts hard and fast led in stellar play from seniors By Rebecca Danvers Erika Lydon and Kathiana Saint Clement High School Monestime. Lydon is the team girls varsity soccer program has goalie and has had five shutouts started the season with a very through the first nine games, impressive six and three record. and she has an impressive 1.33 The team consists of seventeen goals against average. Mones- players and is led by first year time has led the Lady Anchors coach Alyssa Murphy and third in scoring so far this season with year coach Ryan Murphy. The seven goals. The team hopes to team is a mix of girls from grade make the state tournament in four to grade twelve. girls soccer for only the second The Lady Anchors have been time in school history.

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1. What are the top 7. What was #494the world’s pumpkin-producing states first national park? in the U.S.? 8. What was the occupa- 2. What is the official tion of Edith Cavell, who currency of the Vatican was shot by the Germans City State? in WWI?

3. Gerhard Schroeder of 9. Who had a 1980s Germany, a 90s European No. 1 hit with Don’t You Prime Minister, has had (Forget About Me)? the most what? 10. Who made the album 4. The book,A Life Less Honky Tonk Angels with Ordinary by M. Scott Dolly Parton and Tammy Peck, had the longest stay Wynette? on the what? 11. In The Simpsons, The Lady Anchors star senior teammates Erika Lydon (left) and Kathiana Monestime (right). 5. Bob Hope was born in which Hollywood super- Craighton Road, Eltham star provided Maggie’s in what year? first word? New Master Model Builder the Master Builder Academy Osaka in February 2015. By Tom Bannister 6. The U.S. sitcom 12. The Suez Canal con- workshops, conducting media “We are thrilled to have Megan Dennis The Menace was nects the Mediterranean Following an intense day-long interviews and representing as our new Master Model Builder,” screened as what in the Sea to which other sea? competition, Malden resident LEGOLAND Discovery Cen- said David Gilmore, General Man- UK? Answers on page 16 and Sturbridge, Mass native ter Boston at events. Megan ager for LEGOLAND Discovery Megan Quigley has been named Quigley, who was formerly a Center Boston. “We had a lot of the next Master Model Builder duty manager at LEGOLAND great competitors today and it was for LEGOLAND® Discovery Discovery Center Boston and a definitely a tough decision. We Free basketball clinics Center Boston. The twenty- Brick Specialist at The LEGO® were very impressed with Megan’s six-year-old turned her love of Store in Burlington, will begin creativity, building skills and inter- The Somerville High School Boys’ Basketball Coaching LEGO® bricks into a full-time, her full-time position with LE- actions with the children during Staff with partnership of the Somerville Recreation Com- salaried job by beating several GOLAND Discovery Center the Brick Factor competition.” mission will be providing six free basketball clinics at the contestants over three rounds of Boston next month. “This really is a dream job,” SHS Field House. construction challenges during Megan becomes the third fe- said Megan Quigley, new Mas- All boys in Grade 4-8 are welcome. Brick Factor held today at LE- male to earn the title of LE- ter Model Builder for LEGO- Clinics will run from 6:30-8:30pm. GOLAND® Discovery Center GOLAND Discovery Center LAND Discovery Center Bos- Boston and Assembly Row. Master Model Builder. The first ton. “I’m so excited to start this Dates of the clinics are: Monday 9/28; Wednesday 9/30; As Master Model Builder, was Veronica Watson at LEGO- next chapter in my career where Monday 10/5; Wednesday 10/7; Wednesday 10/14; Megan Quigley will be respon- LAND Discovery Center West- I can build with LEGO bricks all Wednesday 10/21. sible for all the LEGO® builds chester in June 2014 and second day and share my passion with in the attraction including up- was Nakayama Kanna at LE- all the visitors at LEGOLAND dating MINILAND®, teaching GOLAND Discovery Center Discovery Center Boston.” To advertise in The Somerville Times call Leslie Macone: 617-666-4010 SEPTEMBER 30, 2015••15

What’s on Somerville East Somerville mural Neighborhood News painting event

Union United is a coalition of community organizations working to protect the interests of small business owners and residents who are at risk of being priced out of their neighborhoods. They recently hosted a forum on how to create development without displacement. More than sixty residents, city aldermen and candidates showed up to share their stories and concerns and to get support from the city officials. Jose and Stephanie Garcia own Ebi Sushi on Somerville Ave. Located next to the Dunkin Donuts at the corner of Prospect St. their building is a prime redevelopment site. They continue to run their business under a cloud of un- certainty. “Our concern is information. What’s going to happen to us? If there actually is development, how long is it going to take? We don’t want to leave our customers. We don’t want to leave Union Square,” said Stephanie Garcia. Ms. Garcia noted that most of their customers are from the neighborhood.

Somerville High School student Bukhari Brown reminded the group that not only adults are affected by redevelopment, but kids are displaced as well. He shared his story of having to move out of Somerville with his family when rents became unaffordable. He has now returned to the city because they share a house with his grandparents. Bukhari said, “I want to be the voice of the kids who have to get up at 5am or the kids who just aren’t in Somerville anymore.” Members of Somerville Overcoming Addiction and the general public joined in recently in painting a mural as part of East Somerville Main Streets and the Somerville Arts Council’s mural design event. Residents then turned the microphones over to the elected officials and can- The stated goal of the event is to bring together a wide variety of community members and organizations didates who expressed their support of the residents and their support for a to play a key role in developing a mural design that explores, celebrates, maintains and promotes East Somerville’s identity at a time of change for the neighborhood. Community Benefits Agreement or CBA between the city and US2, the Union — Photos by Claudia Ferro Square developer. Aldermen White, Sullivan, McLaughlin and Niedergang pointed out the lim- ited control that the Board of Alderman has over development. Ward 5 Alder- man Mark Niedergang noted that under the Mayoral system in Somerville the Board of Alderman has limited power. But, he added they do control zoning and the budget. He also expressed his willingness to sponsor and support a resolution calling for a Community Benefits Agreement to be negotiated that is driven by the community. Ward 1 Alderman Matt McLaughlin told the crowd, “It’s about negotiation, it’s about getting what we can for people in the neighborhood … it’s about get- ting what we need to survive.” Plans are currently being developed for two days of meetings between the de- veloper and city representatives to frame a Community Benefits Agreement. The question remains, who from the community will have a seat at the table? Somerville Neighborhood News is a production of Somerville Community Access Television, made by professional journalists, volunteers and staff. The half-hour news show has as its mission to provide a lively, informative newscast focusing on the events, issues and information impacting Somerville residents. Watch the episodes online at somervilleneighborhoodnews.org or on SCATV Ch.3 Tuesdays at 7 p.m.

Haitian Coalition open house Join in for an all-day open house information session in celebration of the re- opening of the Haitian Coalition service center on Monday, October 5, from 10:00 a.m. to 6 p.m. You can stop by anytime during the day for a personal tour of our newly renovated center and to learn about our upcoming service offerings and community partnership opportunities. Feel free to contact Lince at 617- 625-6400 or via email, [email protected] with any questions.

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DIVORCE SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION AND MAILING CITY OF SOMERVILLE, MASSACHUSETTS Bianca Gutierrez vs. Manual Valladares OFFICE OF STRATEGIC PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT . JOSEPH A. CURTATONE MAYOR To Defendant: Manuel Valladares MICHAEL F. GLAVIN 26 Fountain Ave EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Somerville,MA 02145 PLANNING DIVISION The Plaintiff has filed a Complaint for Divorce requesting that the LEGAL NOTICE Court grant a divorce for irretrievable breakdown of the marriage pur- OF PUBLIC HEARING suant to G.L.c. 208 Sec.1B A public hearing for all interested parties will be held by the Zoning Board of Appeals on Wednesday, October 7, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. in the Aldermanic The Complaint is on file at the Court. Chambers, 2nd Floor, Somerville City Hall, 93 Highland Avenue, Somerville, MA. An Automatic Restraining Order has been entered in this matter pre- 204 Morrison Ave: (Case #ZBA 2014-56-R1-9/2015) Applicants and Owners, Ronald and Linde Dynneson, seek a revision, SZO §5.3.8 to case ZBA venting you from taking any action which would negatively impact the 2014-56 to increase the amount of impervious area originally approved for the project. The original approval was for a Special Permit with Design current financial status of either party .SEE Supplemental Probate Review under SZO §7.11.3.g for a change in use to a Historic Bed and Breakfast. The Applicants also received a Special Permit under SZO §4.4.1 Court Rule 411 to alter a nonconforming structure, which included the addition of dormers and an enlargement of the existing rear addition. RA zone. Ward 7. You are hereby summoned and required to serve upon: 415 Medford St: (Case #ZBA 2015-74) Applicant, Somerville Bread Company LLC, and Owner, Double Disco Realty Trust, seek a Special Permit with Bianca Gutierrez Site Review to establish specialty food store use per SZO 7.11.9.3 for a bakery, and parking relief per SZO §9.4. Ward 4. 30 Fenno St 503B Medford St: (Case #ZBA 2015-71) Applicant & Owner, Broadway Investments, seeks a Special Permit for modification of parking require- Chelsea, MA 2150 ments in order to expand an existing restaurant (currently Churrasco) into an adjacent space that is currently an office use. your answer, if any on or before 11/19/2015. If you fail to do so, the 74 Morrison Ave: (Case #ZBA 2015-72) Applicant & Owner, Buster Bronze LLC, seeks a Special Permit to alter a nonconforming three-family struc- court will proceed to the hearing and adjudication of this action. You ture to add a dormer to the nonconforming side yard. RA zone. Ward 6. are also required to file a copy of your answer, if any, in the office of the Register of this Court. 44 Powder House Blvd: (Case #ZBA 2015-73) Applicants and owners Francis & Marjorie Lichentenberger seek a Special Permit to alter a nonconforming three-family structure by remodeling and adding a family room in the basement. RA Zone. Ward 6. Witness, Hon. Joan P. Armstrong, First Justice of this Court. Copies of these applications are available for review in the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development, located Date: September 10, 2015. on the third floor of City Hall, 93 Highland Avenue, Somerville, MA, Mon-Wed, 8:30 am-4:30 pm; Thurs, 8:30 am-7:30 pm; and Fri, Felix D. Arroyo 8:30 am-12:30 pm; and at www.somervillema.gov/planningandzoning. As cases may be continued to later dates, please check the Register of Probate agenda on the City’s website or call before attending. 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, 9/30/15 The Somerville Times 93 Highland Avenue, Somerville, MA 02143; by fax to 617-625-0722; or by email to [email protected]. Attest: Dawn Pereira, Administrative Assistant As published in The Somerville Times on 9/23/15 & 9/30/15. 9/23/15, 9/30/15 The Somerville Times

Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court Probate and Family Court Department TO PLACE LEGAL CITY OF SOMERVILLE 208 Cambridge Street PURCHASING DEPARTMENT Cambridge, MA 02141 IFB # 16-28 MIDDLESEX Division Docket No. MI 15W1286 The City of Somerville, through the Purchasing Department invites sealed bids for: SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION ADVERTISMENTS IN Fall 2015 Tree Planting (and three years of watering) Nancy J. Clougherty, Plaintiff(s) An Invitation for Bids (IFB), including all specifications, may be ob- v. tained online: Roberto H. Maldonado Defendant (s) . THE SOMERVILLE TIMES, http://www.somervillema.gov/departments/finance/purchasing/bids To the above named Defendant: Roberto H. Maldonado or from the Purchasing Department, Somerville City Hall, 93 Highland A Complaint has been presented to this Court by the Plaintiff, Nancy J. Ave., Somerville, MA 02143 on or after September 30, 2015. Clougherty, seeking Sole Legal and Physical Custody of the child: Ana CONTACT US Sealed bids will be received until Wednesday, October 14, 2015 at L. Maldonado Clougherty 11:00 A.M. The Purchasing Director reserves the right to reject any or You are required to serve upon Nancy J. Clougherty all bids if, in her sole judgment, the best interest of the City of Somer- ville would be served by so doing. -plantiff - whose address is 47 Derby St. Somerville, MA, 02145 BY 12 PM MONDAY Please contact Alex Nosnik, Asst. Purchasing Director, x3400, or your answer on or before October 27, 2015. If you fail to do so, the email [email protected], for information, and bid packages. court will proceed to the hearing and adjudication of this action. You are also required to file a copy of your answer in the office of the Angela M. Allen Register of this Court at Cambridge. Purchasing Director 617-625-6600 x. 3400 Witness, Hon. Edward F Donnelly, Jr., Esquire, First Justice of said PH: 617.666.4010 9/30/15 The Somerville Times Court at Cambridge, this 15 day of September, 2015. Tara E. De Christofaro Register of Probate FAX: 617.628.0422 Legal Notices can be downloaded from our Web site: 9/30/15 The Somerville Times www.TheSomervilleTimes.com

From on page 14 Community Conversations Series Ms. Cam’s way in showing how a city can reflect on • Wednesday, Oct. 7, 1-3 p.m., at By Tom Bannister itself and take action against injustice. I UCC, 89 College Ave. The City of Somerville has an- look forward to hearing from our resi- • Wednesday, Oct. 14, 6-8 p.m., nounced that it will host a new dents and working with the community Greater Works Church of God, 12 Answers round of its Community Conver- to ensure everyone has the same oppor- Marshall St. sations Series, focusing on race and tunities and is treated fairly.” • Tuesday, Oct. 20, 12:30-2:30 p.m., 1. Illinois, Indiana, racism in light of ongoing national Each conversation will be led by a at La Cantina, 247 Washington St. Ohio, Pennsylvania, 7. Yellowstone Na- conversations surrounding this top- trained facilitator and light refresh- • Thursday, Oct. 22, 10 a.m.-12 and California tional Park, in the ic, beginning on Oct. 5. ments will be served. Child care and p.m., at Connexion, 149 Broadway U.S.A. 2. The euro Organized by the Office of Health translations services will be provided • Monday, Oct. 26, 6-8 p.m., at Arts 8. Nurse and Human Services, the series will by request to enable more Somerville at the Armory, 191 Highland Ave. 3. Wives be held in each of the city’s seven residents to participate in the dialogue. If you would like to participate 9. Simple Minds 4. The New York wards. Residents are invited to join Community Conversations are in the Community Conversations, Times paperback 10. Loretta Lynn these small-group discussions to scheduled for: please RSVP to Director of Hu- bestsellers list share their experiences and learn • Monday., Oct. 5, 6-8 p.m., at Clar- man Services Nancy Bacci at nbac- 11. Elizabeth Taylor from their neighbors. endon Hill Presbyterian Church, [email protected] or 617-625- 5. 1903 12. The Red Sea “We, as a city, must do our part to 155 Powder House Blvd. 6600 x2250. When you RSVP, 6. Just Dennis move the national conversation on • Tuesday, Oct. 6, 6-8 p.m., at the please note if you will need child- race forward,” said Mayor Curtatone. Visiting Nurses Association, 259 care, translation services, or any “Somerville can and should lead the Lowell St. ADA accommodations. SEPTEMBER 30 , 2015••17 14 agencies collaborate on annual day of giving GivingTuesday Somerville: GiveLocal 2015! ness and funds for each other in By Rebecca Danvers a truly collaborative awareness The Somerville nonprofit com- and fundraising effort! Giv- munity has once again embarked ingTuesday Somerville: GiveLo- upon a journey of collaborative cal will host a celebratory event fundraising - GivingTuesday on December 1st at the Center Somerville: GiveLocal. This for the Arts at the Armory in holiday season, 14 nonprofit or- Somerville. This collaborative Arts at the Armory partner organizations on so- MA 02143. Please note Giv- ganizations are joining forces to fundraising effort will help to Boys and Girls Club of Mid- cial media, in the press, and ingTuesday Somerville in the collaborate on a second-annual raise $50,000 for the partici- dlesex County on our websites! Please share memo line. joint fundraising effort as part of pating nonprofit community of Somerville Community Access widely. We ask that residents, GivingTuesday Somerville is a the international GivingTuesday Somerville. Television (SCATV) businesses, neighbors and collaborative fundraising initia- program. GivingTuesday is an Participating organizations in- Somerville Community Cor- friends look to our website for tive of: SCM • Mystic Learning annual global day of giving that clude: poration more information and become Center • Somerville Local First • helps to raise funds and aware- Community Action Agency of Somerville Homeless Coali- a GivingTuesday Somerville: Second Chances • RESPOND ness for important causes every- Somerville tion GiveLocal sponsor today! Give • Groundwork Somerville • where. In our community, this Groundwork Somerville Somerville Local First a little more this season. #Give- Boys & Girls Clubs • Somer- effort is comprised of a series Massachusetts Alliance of Por- The Welcome Project MoreSomerville ville Community Corporation • of events , where each partner tuguese Speakers GivingTuesday Somerville To become an event sponsor, SCATV • Arts at the Armory • organization is highlighted for Mystic Learning Center takes place between Septem- please email jen@3gracespro- MAPS • The Welcome Project • a week throughout the fall. All Respond, Inc. ber 28 and December 1, 2015. ductions.com. Donations can be Somerville Homeless Coalition fourteen participating agencies Second Chances Please watch as we highlight sent to Groundwork Somerville, • Community Action Agency of are partnering to raise aware- SCM the important work of our 24 Park Street #7, Somerville, Somerville.

Francis and the path of love CONT. FROM PG 10 control, which do not exist in the trines are eternal. said, “Who am I to judge?” Since It seems to me that the love Lincoln called “our better an- Bible, became a Church tenet Francis told those who heard who he is, is the Pope, the impli- that Francis expounds would gels.” Our daily challenge is to only on December 31, 1930. his homily at the Basilica to cations are profound. guide us to listen to each oth- confront what the institutions Jesus said nothing against ho- “Embrace life as it is, and not In contrast, it is difficult for er and to the scientific evidence are with what they realistically mosexuality. And the Jewish and as you think it should be.” me to believe religious and po- that is God’s creation. Doing could be. Christian scriptures are both Heeding his own admonition, litical fundamentalists when so could produce caring solu- Thinking about how we do silent on the matter of abortion. Francis must work with the they say they are guided by love. tions that reject both extremes, that, I remember a conver- The Church has repudiated a Church, as it is, while doing Some, for example, will insist whether or not Francis is insti- sation I had with Junot Diaz variety of doctrines that contra- what he realistically can to that an undifferentiated mass tutionally capable of accepting at a Somerville Times Writers vened Jesus’ love, but which in make it what it should be. of cells is a human being that those solutions. Festival a few years ago. When past centuries were reinforced So when asked about homo- cannot be aborted. Others will All of us in our own ways face I asked him to write a dicho more brutally than the fore- sexuality among priests, he did deny that an unborn child that both Francis’ dilemma and his in my copy of his novel, he going prohibitions are today. not repudiate Church doctrine. has achieved some measure of opportunity because each of us wrote: “El sendero del amor es So it is reasonable to question Nor did he repudiate Jesus’ love consciousness is a human being functions within institutions el único.” That is, the path of whether today’s hurtful doc- by reciting Church doctrine. He worthy of life. that constrain what Abraham love is the only one.

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Val-Pak coupons here in Somerville is Ave, SHS Main Office from 6:00 - 8:00 own importance, a deep need for admi- is in his 90’s, Irving Johansen, who was celebrating. A nice guy and, again, he p.m. or check them out online at www. ration and a lack of empathy for oth- recently in MGH and is now home recu- was recognized as one of the top sellers somerville.k12.ma.us/eveningschool. ers. Sound familiar? perating. We wish him well and hope he in the network. Happy birthday, Joe. Classes begin: Tuesday, September 29 *********************** gets back on his feet real soon. *********************** and/or Thursday, October 1, 6:00 - Our 40th annual Best of Somerville *********************** Bob Publicover, the former owner/pub- 9:00 p.m. Classes include: Academic Awards will be done in October. A bal- Alderman At Large and Attorney Bill lisher of The Times/News, who passed Recovery, Drivers Ed. Sewing, Comput- lot will be in the paper, so make sure you White has moved his office to Da- away a couple of years ago, would be ers, Spanish, ESL, Real Estate License, fill it out and let us know who you like vis Square. He is now located at 402 celebrating his birthday this week. We Medical Interpretation and for the fol- the best in the many categories offered. Highland Avenue. He’s sharing offices know he’s looking down from upstairs lowing special Zumba or YOGA 5 class- If you don’t see a category you would like with Attorney Edwin Smith and Neil and watching out over his favorite place es for $25 or walk in $7Why not enroll listed and want to nominate someone in Berman. Three great attorneys here in Somerville. Best wishes from all of us at and begin your fall learning something it, feel free. Best of Somerville is done Somerville. We wish Bill the best of The Times and the many friends you left new. Real Estate 40 hour license course every year. You can go online to our web- luck in his new digs. We guess he heard behind here as well. offered by the school for more than half site and check out previous winners, and Davis Square was the place to be, with *********************** of what the cost is elsewhere. Hurry and maybe they will still be this year? all the restaurants. There’s a new web site in town. Check register in person or call the school for *********************** *********************** it out at www.somervillema.com. The further information at 617 625-6600 We hope our good friend, a nice guy, For all you vegans out there, a new shop Somerville Times is on the site. Also ask for “evening school.” Rick Willette is better soon, back on has opened up in the past couple of check out www.medfordma.com. *********************** his feet, and back to work at the DPW. weeks, selling vegan donuts and other *********************** Word of the Week – Narcissistic per- Rick returned home from the hospital assorted pastries as well as tacos. It’s a There’s still time to register for evening sonality disorder. Definition by Mayo recently after having surgery. couple of doors down from our favor- classes at the Somerville Adult Evening Clinic Staff: Narcissistic personality *********************** ite coffee shop, True Grounds in Ball School. Register in person at Somerville disorder is a mental disorder in which Also, our best wishes go out to a great Square. The donuts are wicked awesome High School located at 83 Highland people have an inflated sense of their guy and all around Somerville man who and will be a big hit here in Somerville.

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Pub Trivia|8:30 p.m. Avenue 255 Elm Street Symphony Orkestrar 608 Somerville Ave|617-718-9177 8 p.m.|255 Elm Street 17 Holland St | 617-776-2004 Central Library Thursday|October 1 Joshua Tree Bar & Grill Sally O’Brien’s Bar Middle School Writers’ Den Arts at the Armory Pub Trivia Johnny D’s Shawn Carter’s Cheapshots Comedy Alan Ball-617 636-9033 A Friday Night Jazz Serenade with 8:30 p.m.|256 Elm Street|(617) 623- Bill Blumenreich Presents : ZACH Jam |7 p.m. 6 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.|79 Highland Rinat Tregerman & Priya Carlberg 9910 SHERWIN Marley Mondays with The Duppy Avenue 8 p.m.|Café|191 Highland Ave Sarah Kay, Chris Duffy, and Elna Baker Conquerors|10 p.m. Arts at the Armory Central Library 17 Holland St|617-776-2004 Saturday|October 3 335 Somerville Ave|617-666-3589 Wiretap Wednesday Open Stage Girl Scouts: Troupe Organization 7 p.m.|Cafe|191 Highland Ave Sally O’Brien’s Johnny D’s The Burren Meeting BYOBluegrass Jam with David Rizzutti Jazz Brunch Front Room Davis Square Theatre Kim Lambert-617-352-0148 grassy Thursdays Lil Bee Dee & The Doo Rites Bur-Run Shit-Faced Shakespeare|7 p.m. 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. 79 Highland 335 Somerville Ave|617-666-3589 Danielle Nicole (of Trampled Under- Helena Delaney, Johnny O’Leary & 255 Elm Street Avenue The Burren foot) + Liz Vice (Soul / Rock) Friends Irish Session|9 p.m. Friday|October 2 Front Room 17 Holland St|617-776-2004 Back Room CLASSES AND GROUPS Central Library Acoustic/Bluegrass|9:30 p.m. Sally O’Brien’s Helena Delaney, Johnny O’Leary & Thursday| October 1 Preschool: Storytime for 2 year olds Back Room Stan Martin & Wicked Heart |6 p.m. Friends Irish Session West Branch Library 10:30 a.m.-11 a.m.| 79 Highland Scattershot The Condescendants $5 cover|9 247 Elm Street|617-776-6896 Learn English at the Library! Avenue 247 Elm Street|617-776-6896 p.m. P.A.’s Lounge (Session 1) 6 p.m.-7 p.m. P.A.’s Lounge 335 Somerville Ave|617-666-3589 Americana Mondays (Session 2) 7:15 p.m. - 8:15 p.m. Sunday|October 5 TBA The Burren 8 p.m.|345 Somerville Ave 40 College Ave Central Library Jackson Back Room On The Hill Tavern First Church Somerville To Mars and Beyond: Q&A with MIT Erl Grey & The Fatty Acids Fightin Fridays 499 Broadway|617-629-5302 Debtors Anonymous- a 12 Step Aerospace Engineers Minus World 247 Elm Street|617-776-6896 program for people with problems Cathy Piantigini-617-623-5000 x2954 Bull McCabe’s Pub 345 Somerville Ave P.A.’s Lounge with money and debt. 7 p.m.-8:30 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.|79 Highland Avenue Stump! Team Trivia On The Hill Tavern Miele 366A Somerville Ave|617-440-6045 p.m.|89 College Ave (Upstairs Parlor). Monday|October 5 Live DJ Music Falling Birds For more info call: 781-762-6629 499 Broadway|617-629-5302 The Maxims Tuesday|October 6 Central Library Saturday|October 3 Sing Along with Matt Heaton Orleans Restaurant and Bar Elm Grove Johnny D’s Bagel Bards Cathy Piantigini-617-623-5000 x2950 65 Holland St|617-591-2100 345 Somerville Ave Fruition (Folk-Rock, Americana, Soul, Somerville Writers and Poets meet 11 a.m.-11:45 a.m.|79 Highland Orleans Restaurant and Bar Blues) Bull McCabe’s weekly to discuss their work Avenue Karaoke 17 Holland St|617-776-2004 Dub Down Reggae 9 a.m.-12 p.m.|Au Bon Pain| 18-48 65 Holland St Sally O’Brien’s Bar Tuesday|October 6 366A Somerville Ave|617-440-6045 Holland St On the Hill Tavern Honkytonk Masquerade|7:30 p.m. Central Library Joshua Tree Live DJ Music 335 Somerville Ave|617-666-3589 Sunday|October 4 Homeschool Reading Group for Ages 256 Elm St. |617-623-9910 499 Broadway|617-629-5302 The Burren Central Library 12-14 Samba Bar & Grille Front Room To Mars and Beyond: Q&A with MIT Tammy McKanan 617-591-0216 608 Somerville Ave|617-718-9177 Bull McCabe’s 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m.|79 Highland TBA Jason Anick and the Swingers Swing/ Aerospace Engineers Somerville Theatre Avenue 366A Somerville Ave|617-440-6045 Jazz|8:30 p.m. Cathy Piantigini-617-623-5000 x2954 Awkward Compliment’s Thursday Back Room Joshua Tree 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.|79 Highland Avenue Central Library Night Comedy Night Open Mic w/ Hugh McGowan|8 DJ El Sid! 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SENIOR CENTER HAPPENINGS: Welcome to our centers. Everyone 55+ is encouraged tion – Please call Connie at 617-625-6600 ext. 2300 to 8:30 Walking / Talking Group (H) to join us for fitness, culture, films, lunch and Bingo. reserve your spot. 8:30 Fit-4-Life Group C (H) Our centers are open to everyone from Somerville and PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: 12:00 Nutrition Counseling with Mimi (H) surrounding communities. Check out our calendar and Friendly Caller Program - Do you know someone who 1:00 Fit-4-Life (H) give a call with any questions or to make a reservation. could benefit from a friendly call? Maybe you are feeling Tuesdays: 617-625-6600 ext. 2300. Stay for lunch and receive free isolated and want someone to talk to – or you just want 9:15 Strengthening - $3 per class (H) transportation. someone to listen. Please call Natasha at 617-625-6600 10:30 Fit-4-Life Cross Street* (C) All clubs and groups welcome new members. ext. 2300 to sign up for our “Friendly Caller” Program. 1:00 Dalcroze Eurhythmics - $2.00 (H) Holland Street: 167 Holland Street Halloween Super Bingo scheduled at our Ralph & Jenny 6:00 LBT Fit 4 Life (H) Monday through Friday 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Center for Wednesday, October 7th is SOLD OUT. Wednesdays: 617-625-6600 Ext. 2300 The trip to Hart’s Turkey Farm, “Turkey Train”, scheduled 8:45 Fit 4 Life* Group A (H) Cross Street Center: 165 Broadway for October 8th is SOLD OUT. 9:00 Fit 4 Life* Group B (H) Tuesday & Wednesday 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. The Halloween Celebration at the Winter Hill Yacht Club 12:00 Fit 4 Life* Group C (H) (617) 625-6600 Ext. 2335 scheduled for Monday, October 19th is SOLD OUT. 5:15 Zumba for All - $3 per class (H) Ralph and Jenny Center: 9 New Washington Street, The trip to New York City scheduled for November 7th Thursdays: Monday through Thursday 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. & 8th is SOLD OUT. (617) 666-5223. 9:00 Yoga (H) The Holiday celebration at the Winter Hill Yacht Club 9:30 Strengthening - $3 per class (RJ) Attention! The summer hiatus is over! Bowling, scheduled for Monday, December 14th is BOOKED 10:30 Fit 4 Life (C) Dalcroze Eurhythmics, Yoga and Walking Group are SOLID. back! Please call Chris Kowaleski at 617-625-6600 6:00 LBT Fit 4 Life* The trip to Atlantic City scheduled for January 10th, ext. 2300 for more information on any of our Health Fridays: 11th & 12th of 2016 is SOLD OUT. & Wellness programs, start dates and times and for 8:45 Fit 4 Life* Group A Please note that the Monday morning Fit-4-Life Walk- registration. 9:55 Fit 4 Life* Group B ing/Talking Group is now scheduled to start at 9:00 The Moonlighters are back – Running through June, 11:00 Nutrition Counseling with Mimi A.M. for the next seven weeks. 2016 – Somerville’s Swinging Singing Seniors will be *All Fit 4 Life classes are $10/month and require pre-reg- Bowling at Flatbreads has resumed on Wednesdays at meeting at our Holland Street Center from 10:30 – istration**If you are interested in our Yoga classes, please 1:00 P.M. 11:30 every Monday. Sing One – Sing All – Please con- call Chris Kowaleski, our Health & Wellness Coordinator LGBT EVENTS: tact Connie at 617-625-6600 ext. 2300 if you require at 617-625-6600, Ext. 2315. additional information. LGBTQ Advisory Group – Will not be meeting in Upcoming Schedule The Farmers Market is back – Running through Friday, October due to the Columbus Day Holiday. We are Holland = (H) Ralph & Jenny = (RJ) Cross Street = (C) October 30. The Mobile Farmers Market will be at the looking for new members and would love to have Holland Street Center every Friday from 11:00 A.M. to you as part of our group. This group meets the 2nd Wednesday|September 30 12:30 P.M. The Somerville Mobile Farmers Market sells Monday of every month excluding City Holidays and 10:00 English Conversation (C) fresh, local and reasonably priced produce. Anyone us- snow emergencies. 10:00 Cards (RJ) ing SNAP or WIC receives a 50% discount. Cash, credit, LGBTQ Monthly Lunch –Will not be happening in 11:30 Lunch (H, RJ, C) debt & farmers market coupons accepted. October due to the Columbus Day Holiday. This lunch 12:45 Bingo (RJ) Drop-in Creativity Time - At Cross Street Center, 165 happens the 2nd Monday of every month excluding 1:00 Bowling at Flatbreads Broadway, with Connectionlab Artist Emily Bhargava on City Holidays and snow emergencies. Bingo at Hanscom Air Force Base select Wednesday afternoons in October. Working with LGBTQ Monthly “Movies To Come Out To” – Monday, Thursday|October 1 art materials generously donated through Beautiful Stuff October 19th – 5:30 P.M. in the Atrium of our Holland 10:00 Cards (RJ) in East Somerville, you can work with Emily to create a Street Center. Yet to be determined dinner & movie. 10:00 Scarves for Soldiers (RJ) take-home art project. Wednesday, October 7 from 1-3 This event happens the 3rd Monday of every month 10:00 Current Events (H) p.m. and Wednesday, October 21 from 1-3 p.m. excluding City Holidays and snow emergencies. 10:00 English Conversation (C) Halloween Super Bingo – Wednesday, October 7 – at LBT Women Fit-4-Life - Classes are Tuesday and 11:00 Computer tutorial with Barbara (by appointment our Ralph & Jenny Center from 11:00 A.M. to 3:00 Thursday evenings starting at 6:00 P.M. $10 a month only) (H) P.M. – There is a $10. Fee – Price includes lunch, coffee, fee - scholarships available & it just might be covered 11:30 Lunch (H,RJ) dessert, cards and prizes. Limited seating and trans- under your insurance. We have available slots and would 12:30 Let’s Get Healthy Lunch with Mimi (C ) 12:45 Bingo (RJ, H) portation – Please call Kim Moss at 617-666-5223 to love to have you. If you have any questions or require reserve your spot. additional information, please contact Chris Kowaleski at Friday|October 2 All Aboard! Hart’s Turkey Farm & The Tilton Outlets 617-625-6600 Ext. 2300. 10:00 Book Club – Thursday, October 8 – Departing our Holland Street *If you require additional information or have any 10:30 Farmer’s Market (H) Center at 8:30 A.M. and our Ralph & Jenny Center at questions regarding the LGBT Lunch, Dinner & Movie 11:00 Nutrition Counseling with Mimi (H) 8:45 A.M. with an approximate return time of 5:30 or the Advisory Group please contact Maureen Bastardi 11:30 Lunch (H) P.M. A fee of $86. Includes, transportation & lunch in at 617-625-6600 Ext. 2316 or email her at MBastardi@ 12:45 Bingo (H) the dining car (roast turkey, whipped potatoes, butter- Somervillema.gov. Monday|October 5 nut squash, beverage an dessert.) Beautiful fall foli- STAY ACTIVE: 9:00 Walking & Talking Group (H) age, great gift shop and a mystery stop that is sure to Walking & Talking Group – Starting on Monday, May 9:30 Veterans Group(H) sweeten your day. Please call Connie at 617-625-6600 4th at 8:30 A.M. – out of our Holland Street Center. 10:30 Movie & Lunch (RJ) ext. 2300 to reserve your spot or if you would like any We’ll take a gentle 30 minute walk around the commu- 11:30 Lunch (H) additional information. nity every Monday – meeting in the downstairs lobby of Tuesday|October 6 Annual Health Fair - Thursday, October 15th, 9:00 a.m. the Holland Street Center. Become more active – make 10:00 English Conversation (C) – 12:00 p.m. at Holland Street. ALL CENTERS CLOSED new friends – boost your brain power – feel healthier. 10:00 Scarves for Soldiers (RJ) FOR REGULAR PROGRAMMING. Information and For more information or to sign up please contact Chris 10:00 Cards (RJ) demonstrations, as well as screenings for blood pressure, Kowaleski our Health & Wellness Coordinator at 617- 11:30 Lunch (RJ, C) glucose, cholesterol, posture, and hearing. Random 625-6600 ext. 2315. 12:00 Computer tutorial with Norbert (by appointment prize drawings all day. Keynote speakers: John Brusch, The award winning Fit-4-Life Program is NOW at our only) (H) MD, and Daphne Schneider, MD. Cross Street Center – 165 Broadway – And there are 12:45 Bingo (RJ) Fabulous array of vocal, cabaret, and instrumental still some open spots. A unique combination of exercise Wednesday|October 7 programs at Berklee School of Music. Dates: Monday, and nutritional support opportunity under the direct 10:00 English Conversation (C) October 19th: “A Tribute to Jazz, Blues, and Good supervision of a certified exercise trainer and participate 10:00 Cards (RJ) News; Thursday, October 22nd: Strings and Things; in individual and group counseling with a nutritionist. 11:30 Lunch (H, RJ, C) Tuesday, November 3rd: Vox One a cappella; Monday, The cost to you is $10.- a month that gives you access 12:45 Bingo (RJ) November 9th: Classical and Jazz Chamber Music; to fitness & nutritional Fit-4-Life classes each week. Lim- 1:00 Bowling at Flatbreads Monday, December 7th: Cabaret showcase; Monday, ited scholarships are available – Need more information? December 14th:: Backgrounds and Beyond background Please contact Chris Kowaleski our Health & Wellness DID YOU KNOW? vocal ensemble; and Tuesday, December 15th: Berklee Coordinator at 617-625-6600 ext. 2315 or email him We have a Facebook page. Check us out at www.face- Marimba Concerts 1 and 2. Space extremely limited. at [email protected] This is for older adults book.com/somervilleCOA. Please call Janine Lotti at (617) 625-6600, ext. 2300 for 55+ Space is limited so sign up early. You can receive our monthly newsletter that is always details and to sign up. Weekly Exercise Class Schedule filled with useful and important information. For a $5.00 Halloween Celebration – Monday, October 19 at the Holland = (H) Ralph & Jenny = (RJ) Cross Street = (C) yearly fee you can receive it via the U.S. Postal service or Winter Hill Yacht Club - from 11:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. a free version can be sent electronically. Please contact Mondays: – There is a fee of $10. Limited seating and transporta- Connie at 617-625-6600 Ext. 2300 to sign up. 20••SEPTEMBER 30, 2015

Annual Domestic Violence Corn Shucking Day!

Vigil to be held October 7 In celebration of National Farm to School Month, Somer- Washington St. The vigil walk information, contact Director of ville Public Schools students are invited to shuck local corn By Tom Bannister begins at 6 p.m. through Union Somerville Commissions, Sonja alongside school staff, community partners, and parent vol- Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone and Sq., concluding with a speak- Darai, at 617-625-6600 x2406 unteers on Thursday, October 1st. Farm fresh corn will be the Somerville Commission for ing agenda at the Public Safety or [email protected]. served at lunch at every school in the District that afternoon. Women announce the Annual Building at 6:30 p.m. For more information about Candlelight Vigil in honor of The vigil is an annual event domestic violence, contact RE- Corn-shucking takes place at the Capuano, Brown, and every Domestic Violence Awareness bringing the community togeth- SPOND at their Hotline num- K-8 school in the District from 7:30 to 8:00 a.m. Interested Month on Wednesday, Octo- er to remember those who have ber 617-623-5900 (TTY acces- volunteers should contact Karyn Novakowski at knovakows- ber 7 at 6 p.m. at the Somer- lost their lives over the last year sible for the hearing impaired), [email protected]. ville Public Safety Building, 220 to domestic violence. For more or visit www.respondinc.org. CLASSIFIEDS Place your classified ad today – only $1 per word! E-mail: [email protected]

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Wednesday, September 30 5:00pm Poet to Poet 2:00pm Taking Back Your Health 12:00pm The Thom Hartmann Show 6:00am Life Matters 5:30pm All Things Victorian 2:30pm Henry Parker Presents 1:00pm Somerville Film Group 6:30am Shrinkwrap! 6:00pm Color in your Life 3:00pm Telemagazine 2:00pm The Literati Scene 7:00am The Struggle 6:30pm SNN 4:00pm The Somerville line 2:30pm The Hollywood Show 7:30am Somerville Neighborhood News 7:00pm Taking Back your Health (Live call-in) 5:00pm Tele Kreyol 3:00pm Exercise With Robyn 8:00am Democracy Now! (Free Speech TV) 7:30pm Let’s talk about Real Estate 6:00pm Energy Theater 3:30pm Maps 9:00am Legacies 8:00pm Fouye Zo Nan Kalalou (Live call-in) 7:00pm JuPrey Productions 4:00pm Free Speech Television 9:30am All Things Victorian 9:30pm Henry Parker Presents 8:00pm David Pakman (Free Speech TV) 5:00pm Telegalaxie 10:00am Color In your Life 10:00pm Throwback Thursday! 9:00pm Nossa Gente e Costumes 6:00pm Public Access Block 10:30am Rare Groove Revolution 11:00pm Rare Groove Revolution 10:00pm Open Line News with Davey D 7:00pm Abugida TV 11:00am Chef’s Table Series Friday, October 2 11:00pm Gay News USA (Free Speech TV) 8:00pm The Somerville Line 12:00pm Free Speech TV 6:00pm Eckankar Sunday, October 4 9:00pm Dedilhando Au Saudade 1:30pm Physician Focus 6:30pm Healthy Hypnosis 6:00am Program Celebrai 10:00pm Bate Papo Com Shirley 2:00pm The Somerville Line 7:00am Poet to Poet 7:00am Rompendo em Fe 11:00pm Rare Groove Revolution 3:00pm Healthy Hypnosis 7:30am Color in your life 8:00am Effort Pour Christ 11:30pm Fallon’s Daily Toast 3:30pm Health is Wealth 8:00am Democracy Now! (Free Speech TV) 9:00am Heritage Baptist Church Tuesday, October 6 4:00pm Free Speech Television 9:00am Energy Theater 10:00am Eckankar 6:00am Art At Scat 5:00pm Program Celebrai 10:00am The Somerville Line 10:30am Life Matters 6:30am Esoteric Science 6:00pm Haitian Poetry 11:00am Henry Parker Presents: 11:00am Chef’s table Series 7:00am JuPrey Promotions 7:00pm Meet the Merchants 11:30am MAPS 12:00pm Baystate Biking news 8:00am Democracy Now! (Free Speech TV) 7:30pm MAPS on TV 12:00pm Free Speech TV 1:00pm Somerville Neighborhood News 8:00pm Somerville Pundits 1:00pm Health is Wealth 1:30pm Let’s Talk Real Estate! 9:00am Chef’s Table Series 8:30pm Fallon’s Daily Toast 1:30pm Hollywood Makeover show 2:00pm Legacies - A SCATV Production 9:30am Eat Well Be Happy 9:00pm Bay State Biking News 2:00pm Dead Air Live 2:30pm Life Matters 10:30am Cooking with Georgia and Dez 10:00pm Hollywood Makeover Show 3:00pm Democracy Now! (Free Speech TV) 3:00pm JuPrey Promotions 11:00am Road to Recovery 10:30pm Reeling Review 4:00pm The Thom Hartmann Show 4:00pm Dedilhando a Saudade 12:00pm The Thom Hartmann Show 11:00pm Visual Radio 5:00pm Haitian Poetry 5:00pm Dead Air Live 1:00pm Color in your life 1:30pm Somerville Pundits Thursday, October 1 6:00pm Bay State Biking news 6:00pm Abugida TV 2:00pm Exercise with Robyn 6:00am JuPrey Promotions 7:00pm All things Victorian 7:00pm African Television Network 2:30pm Healthy Hypnosis 7:00am The Struggle 7:30pm Reeling The Review 8:00pm Tele Magazine 3:00pm Taking Back Your Health 7:30am The Literati Scene 8:00pm Public Domain Movie Block 9:00pm Effort Pour Christ 8:00am Democracy Now! (Free Speech TV) 10:00pm Fallon’s Daily Toast 10:00pm MAPS 3:30pm Physicians Focus 9:00am Esoteric Science 11:00pm Acronym TV (Free Speech TV) 10:30pm Rare Groove Revolution 4:00pm Ring of Fire (Free Speech TV) 9:30am Somerville Pundits 11:30pm The Literati Scene 11:00pm Henry Parker presents 5:00pm Poet to Poet/Writer to Writer 10:00am Dead Air Live Saturday, October 3 Monday, October 5 5:30pm The Literati Scene 11:00am Somerville Pundits 6:00am Program Celebrai 6:00am Health is Wealth 6:00pm The Struggle 11:30am Art at SCATV 7:00am Fouye Zo Nan Kalalou 6:30am Taking Back Your Health 6:30pm SCATV: The Library 12:00pm The Thom Hartman Show 8:30am Jeff Jam Sing Song Show 7:00am Healthy Hypnosis 7:00pm Somerville Neighborhood News 1pm-3pm SCATV Cooking Bloc 9:00am Festival Kreyol 7:30am Reeling the Review Show 7:30pm Greater Somerville 1:00pm Chef’s Table Series 10:00am Tele Galaxie 8:00am Democracy Now! (Free Speech TV) 8:00pm Dead Air Live 2:00pm Cooking with Geogria & Dez 11:00am Dead Air Live 9:00am The Stephanie Miller Show 9:00pm Henry Parker Presents 2:30pm Eat Well Be Happy 12:00pm Public Domain block 10:00am Bay State Biking News 9:30pm Let’s Talk About Real Estate! 3:00pm Democracy Now! (Free Speech TV) 1:00pm MAPS 11:00am All Things Victorian 10:00pm Energy Theater 4:00pm Free Speech Television 1:30pm Exercise with Robyn 11:30am Art At Scat 11:00pm The David Pakman Show CITY TV 22 (Comcast) | 13 (RCN) Schedule

Wednesday, September 30 9:30pm: SomerViva en Español Septiembre 2015 1:55pm: ADA 25th Anniversary Celebration 12:31am: SomerViva en Español Septiembre 2015 9:00am: Pity Party in Union Square 9:49pm: The Mayor’s Report 2:49pm: Community Path Ribbon Cutting 12:51am: Pity Party in Union Square 12:00pm: School Committee Meeting 10:20pm: What the Fluff? 6:30pm: SomerViva em Português 1:21am: Union Square Walking Tour - 9.20.15 3:00pm: Aldermen at Work Friday, October 2 7:00pm: The Mayor’s Report 9:00am: What the Fluff 7:26pm: Connecting Communitites 3:31pm: SomerViva em Português 12:00am: 9/11 Vigil - 2015 9:30am: The Mayor’s Report 8:00pm: ADA 25th Anniversary Celebration 6:30pm: Pity Party in Union Square 12:30am: Pity Party in Union Square 12:00pm: ADA 25th Anniversary Celebration 9:00pm: Community Path Ribbon Cutting 7:00pm: 9/11 Vigil - 2015 1:00am: Union Sq Civic Advisory Meeting 12:53pm: Connecting Communitites 9:24pm: Somerville Boxing Club Fight Night 7:30pm: SomerViva en Español Septiembre 2015 9:00am: The Mayor’s Report 1:30pm: What the Fluff 8:00pm: SomerStreets: Strike Up the Bands 12:00pm: What the Fluff Sunday, October 4 2:00pm: 9/11 Vigil - 2015 8:30pm: The Mayor’s Report 12:30pm: ADA 25th Anniversary Celebration 12:05am: The Mayor’s Report 2:14pm: The Mayor’s Report 8:55pm: Connecting Communitites 1:23pm: Somerville Boxing Club Fight Night 12:31am: Haitian Community Engagement 2:40pm: The History of Agriculture in Somerville 9:23pm: Haitian Community Engagement 4:04 pm: Community Path Ribbon Cutting 2:01am: 9/11 Vigil - 2015 Thursday, October 1 6:30pm: SomerStreets: Strike Up the Bands 2:16am: Aldermen at Work Tuesday, October 6 12:00am: SomerViva en Español Septiembre 2015 7:00pm: SomerViva em Português 2:47am: The History of Agriculture in Somerville 12:00am: SomerViva em Português - 12:30am: SomerStreets: Strike Up the Bands 7:30pm: 9/11 Vigil - 2015 9:00am: The Mayor’s Report 12:30am: Open Air Circus 1:00am: The Mayor’s Report 8:00pm: What the Fluff 12:00pm: Senior Circuit Sept. 2015 2:30am: Somerville Boxing Club Fight Night 8:30pm: Haitian Community Engagement 12:31pm: Aldermen at Work 1:25am: Aldermen at Work 9:00am: SomerStreets: Strike Up the Bands 10:00pm: Community Path Ribbon Cutting 1:03pm: Somerville Boxing Club Fight Night 1:57am: 9/11 Vigil - 2015 9:16am: ADA 25th Anniversary Celebration 3:44pm: Haitian Community Engagement 2:12am: Somerville Boxing Club Fight Night Saturday, October 3 12:00pm: Senior Circuit Sept. 2015 9:00am: ADA 25th Anniversary Celebration 12:00am: SomerViva en Español Septiembre 2015 6:30pm: SomerViva em Português 12:31pm: Connecting Communitites 12:00 pm: Senior Circuit Sept. 2015 12:30am: Union Square Walking Tour - 9.20.15 7:00pm: Senior Circuit Sept. 2015 1:00pm: The Mayor’s Report 12:31pm: Union Square Walking Tour 2:00am: The Mayor’s Report 7:32pm: The Mayor’s Report 1:30pm: Haitian Community Engagement 2:01pm: SomerViva en Español Septiembre 2015 2:25am: Pity Party in Union Square 8:00pm: Aldermen at Work 2:21pm: Community Path Ribbon Cutting 9:00am: SomerViva en Español Septiembre 2015 8:31pm: What the Fluff 3:00pm: What the Fluff 2:45pm: SomerViva em Português 12:00pm: Pity Party in Union Square 9:01pm: ADA 25th Anniversary Celebration 6:30pm: Community Path Ribbon Cutting 6:30pm: Aldermen at Work 12:30pm: Connecting Communitites 10:00pm: Open Air Circus 7:00pm: Senior Circuit Sept. 2015 7:01pm: ADA 25th Anniversary Celebration 12:57pm: 9/11 Vigil - 2015 Monday, October 5 7:31pm: Connecting Communitites 8:00pm: Union Square Walking Tour 1:30pm: The Mayor’s Report 12:00am: Senior Circuit Sept. 2015 8:00pm: The Mayor’s Report Educational TV 15 Schedule

Wednesday, September 30 9:00pm: SHS Boys Soccer v Malden 1:00pm: Our Schools, Our City - 10:00am: SHS Boys Soccer v Billerica 9:00am: Our Schools, Our City - Whole Child Education 10:30pm: SHS Boys Soccer v Andover Whole Child Education 12:00pm: SHS Boys Soccer v Masconomet 10:00am: SHS Girls Soccer v Lowell Friday, October 2 2:00pm: SHS Boys Soccer v Masconomet 2:00pm: SHS Football v Malden 12:00pm: SHS Football v N. Reading 12:00am: Our Schools, Our City - 4:00pm: SHS Girls Soccer v Lowell 5:00pm: Our Schools, Our City - 2:00pm: Connecting Communities Whole Child Education 6:00pm: Connecting Communities Whole Child Education 3:00pm: SHS Boys Soccer v Billerica 12:30am: SHS Football v N. Reading 7:00pm: SHS Football v Malden 5:30pm: Connecting Communities 5:00pm: Our Schools, Our City - 2:30am: Public Domain Theater - October 10:00pm: Our Schools, Our City - 6:00pm: SHS Boys Soccer v Billerica Whole Child Education 9:00am: SHS Girls Soccer v Lowell Whole Child Education 8:00pm: SHS Boys Soccer v Masconomet 6:00pm: SHS Girls Soccer v Lowell 11:00am: Our Schools, Our City - 10:30pm: SHS Boys Soccer v Masconomet 9:30pm: SHS Football v Malden 8:00pm: SHS Football v N. Reading Whole Child Education Sunday, October 4 Tuesday, October 6 10:00pm: Connecting Communities 12:00pm: SHS Football v N. Reading 12:00am: SHS Girls Soccer v Lowell 12:00am: SHS Boys Soccer v Masconomet 10:30pm: SHS Boys Soccer v Billerica 2:00pm: SHS Boys Soccer v Masconomet 2:00am: Public Domain Theater - October 2:00am: SHS Boys Soccer v Billerica Thursday, October 1 4:00pm: SHS Girls Soccer v Lowell 9:00am: SHS Football v Greater Lawrence 9:00am: SHS Girls Soccer v Lowell 12:00am: SHS Football v N. Reading 6:00pm: Our Schools, Our City - 12:00pm: SHS Football v N. Reading 11:00am: Our Schools, Our City - 2:00am: SHS Girls Soccer v Lowell Whole Child Education 2:00pm: SHS Football v Malden Whole Child Education 9:00am: Connecting Communities 7:00pm: SHS Football v N. Reading 5:00pm: SHS Girls Soccer v Lowell 12:00pm: SHS Football v N. Reading 10:00am: SHS Boys Soccer v Brockton 10:00pm: Our Schools, Our City - 7:00pm: SHS Football v Greater Lawrence 2:00pm: SHS Boys Soccer v Masconomet 12:00pm: SHS Boys Soccer v Malden Whole Child Education 10:00pm: SHS Football v N. Reading 4:00pm: SHS Girls Soccer v Lowell 1:30pm: SHS Boys Soccer v Andover 10:30pm: SHS Football v Malden Monday, October 5 6:00pm: Our Schools, Our City - 3:00pm: Our Schools, Our City - Saturday, October 3 12:00am: SHS Football v Malden 7:00pm: SHS Football v N. Reading Whole Child Education 1:00am: SHS Football v Malden 3:00am: SHS Girls Soccer v Lowell 9:00pm: Our Schools, Our City 4:00pm: SHS Football v N. Reading 3:30am: Public Domain Theater - October 9:00am: Our Schools, Our City - 9:30pm: SHS Football v Malden 6:00pm: Connecting Communities 9:00am: Connecting Communities Whole Child Education 12:00am: SHS Football v Greater Lawrence 7:00pm: SHS Boys Soccer v Brockton 10:00am: SHS Football v Malden 9:30am: Connecting Communities 2:30am: SHS Boys Soccer v Malden SEPTEMBER 30, 2015••23

OFF THE SHELF by Doug Holder Film review of ‘Black Mass’ Our guest columnist this week is Somerville resi- dent William Falcetano. He chimes in on the new film “Black Mass” that concerns the notorious Whitey Bulger. ______Film Review of Black Mass By William Falcetano

Watching this film was a unedifying experience, though I think that was the director’s purpose – not A scene from Black Mass. to glamorize, but to cast a cold light on crime, brutal- SOMERVILLE ity, venality. fact that this was not a fictionalization of the Winter The actor who played John Connolly – Joel Edg- Hill gang, as previous movies had been, but a dra- edited by Doug Holder erton – almost stole the show from Johnny Depp. matic depiction of real events that were known to yrical His performance was nothing short of amazing; he have happened, down to the nap Bulger took after LTanisha Torres is a student at Endicott captured the swagger and the arrogance of the real he strangled Deborah Hussey, the girlfriend of his John Connolly – as well as the look, the hair, the College. She asks some very poignant confederate Steven “the Rifleman” Flemmi – who suits. At the core of this sad story is the star-struck stands by helpless to watch his partner in crime ring questions about identity. hero-worship Connolly has for Jim Bulger (a boy- the life out of her. Then he’s told to bury her in the hood friend from the Old Harbor Village projects basement. Everything in this movie was carefully of South Boston). lifted out of the public record and was served up Where do I belong? Edgerton shows us not only Connolly’s admiration without much embellishment. It was as if the direc- for the Irish-American mobster (tinged by a bit of tor had said: Just the facts will do – the facts will tell Where do I belong, tribal rivalry against the “damned dagos” running the the story; you can’t “improve” on them, so let them mafia in the North End), but also his venality: “I can speak for themselves. when I go back home from school and people look at my funny help you and you can help me”, he says in his pitch The film also managed to capture the US versus to Bulger when they first meet on a lonely pier over- THEM (South Boston vs. “Cambridge”) dynamic and tell me I act “white”? looking Boston Harbor. Later they drink a toast to in the thinking of John Connolly and the brothers “success”: two Southie boys, “project rats”, make it big. Bulger – the Southie boys. That “townie” attitude, They all had “The Look” of their real-life origi- which was so in evidence in the busing fiasco of the Where do I belong, nals, even the strange but mesmerizing face of Jes- 1970s, still managed to fuel the Bulger story from se Plemons captured something of Keven Weeks, a the 1970s into the 1990s. It’s as if it were the price when my ASL class final is to sign my favorite family vacation professional pugilist and Bulger’s feared driver and – a price – Boston had to pay for its long history of bodyguard. The unflattering banlon shirts, the state discrimination against, and ghettoization of, Irish and I can’t even figure out how to tell them I don’t have one? trooper sunglasses, the cowboy boots – these were all Catholics (and no one paid that price more than the copied faithfully from their real-life originals like a Irish-American communities in places like South Dutch master painting. The accents too passed mus- Boston, Charlestown, and Somerville). Where do I belong, ter by my ear. Finally what about the actress with the improbable Benedict Cumberbatch played a sly, deft, and yet beguiling name Juno Temple? Wasn’t she chan- when my family is so torn I can’t even make it to see everyone on clever William “Billy” Bulger, just as decisive and neling Marisa Tomei from My Cousin Vinny? And my once most prized holidays? just as cold and tough as his brother. Again, few the other women – all brilliant, including the actress liberties were taken; it was a spare performance who played Ma Bulger – but all had minor roles in but all the more effective due to the economy of what was essentially a movie about men and their word, action, movement. misdeeds. Women’s roles range from mother (Erica Where do I belong, Depp’s portrayal of Bulger was nothing short of a McDermott) to wife (Julianne Nicholson as Con- masterpiece of acting. Icy, menacing, tightly coiled nolly’s wife Marianne) to mistress (Dakota Johnson when my son can’t physically play with my generation’s new violence, yet undeniably charming, but in a deeply plays Lyndsey Cry, Bulger’s mistress and mother of born kids because I decided to have a baby so young; and I can’t unsettling way. It might prove to be the highpoint in his son) to whore (Juno Temple). All of these perfor- his brilliant career so far. mances were strong to excellent, as were those of all remember that last time I changed a diaper? They were all believable – even Kevin Bacon, who the male supporting and minor roles. manages to get into all of these movies (he was in The There were inevitable omissions – but these are Departed, and Mystic River). He had the gray-on-gray not critical; the violence was graphic but not dwelled Where do I belong, look of the slouch-shouldered, overworked government upon (as other directors have done in previous efforts bureaucrat just trying to get the job done but finding to treat the same material). The criticism of Jay Car- when I’m at the supermarket and the cashier in North Beverly himself outfoxed by a Southie boy who played the game ney, James Bulger’s brilliant defense attorney, that the by his own rule book. All the FBI scenes take place in a movie failed to tell the story of the widespread cor- mistakes my debit card for food stamps? brutalist concrete maze of offices and hallways lit by the ruption of the FBI (there being many more people on harsh glare of florescent lights, while the Winter Hill the payroll than the two miscreants who had speaking gang is embedded in smoky pubs and triple deckers, parts in the movie – John Connolly and John Mor- Where do I belong, hemmed in by claustrophobic, narrow hallways. ris) is allayed somewhat by a brief reference to all the Of course the dinner table scene in which John many people who had to be paid off to keep things when I don’t fit in my kid’s classroom parent population? Morris gives up the family secret recipe was sto- running smoothly as thick wads of twenty-dollar len from the famous Goodfellas original, in which bills are run through counting-machines and stuffed Joe Pesci asks Ray Liotta “How am I funny?” Even into envelopes. This is the closest Scott Cooper gets Where do I belong, the killing of John Callahan in Florida steals from to explaining why these terrible things happened. In- the scene in Goodfellas where the camera moves in stead he opts merely to show us how they happened, when I’ve been forced into the ‘adult’ mindset but I am still a slowly on the innocent-looking Cadillac in the early and leaves the deeper question of the ultimate cause morning light only to reveal the dead body inside. of such abominable evil an unsolved mystery. child at heart? The whole movie was like a Dutch masterpiece – ______a brilliant copy of an Italian Renaissance original – William Falcetano holds a PhD in Philosophy from — Tianisha Torres but clearly in its own distinctive hand and subdued Boston University. He has taught at Curry College, style. The director, Scott Cooper, has been credited To have your work considered for the Lyrical send it to: Endicott College, Merrimack College and elsewhere. Doug Holder, 25 School St.; Somerville, MA 02143. [email protected] with making an “elegantly understated” crime drama. He is a member of the literary group the “Bagel Bards” I agree. The documentary style was justified by the in Somerville, MA. 24••SEPTEMBER 30, 2015