FEBRUARY 12, 2020 TWENTY-FIVE CENTS Inside: City Addresses Youth Violence, Restorative Justice, and Gang Activity

VOL. 8 NO. 7 SOMERVILLE, MASS. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2020 TWENTY-FIVE CENTS Inside: City addresses youth violence, restorative justice, and gang activity

By Anna Schaeffer Members of the Somerville community and Somerville City Council Public Health and Public Safety Committee gathered on Wednes- day, January 29, in the City Hall Sub-Commit- tee Room to discuss matters of public health and safety. First to be discussed was a request for information from the Somerville Police Department regarding a new restorative justice program Happy 128th formed in early 2019, similar to that used in Grandpa Cambridge, Arlington, and Boston. page 3 Restorative Justice programs are a method of criminal justice that focuses on the rehabilita- tion of offenders and reconciliation with the community at large. In response to the request, Chief of Police David Fallon said, “About three or four months ago we reached out to commu- Somerville Police have been exploring measures aimed at mitigating gang violence among the city's youth, nities for restorative justice and have collabo- according to a report to the Public Health and Public Safety Committee by Chief David Fallon. rated with Cambridge. Continued on page 4 Bringing nature to the city

By Isabel Sami The Somerville Public Library hosted an event on urban gardening held at Remnant Brewery Hopeful Hearts at on Wednesday, February 5. Speaking at the Connexion event was Lindsay Allen, a farmer and educator pages 12–13 who is currently the farm manager at Boston Medical Center’s rooftop farm and also opera- tions director at Higher Ground Farm. Allen says the people at BMC believe that food is medicine, so all the produce harvested from the rooftop farm is donated to the food pantry in the hospital. Patients with food inse- curity are able to use the pantry, with the added opportunity to take free cooking classes by licensed dieticians in BMC’s teaching kitchen to learn how to cook what they take home. Other functions from the rooftop farm, which is about 7000 square feet and started nearly four years ago, include an affordable in-hospital Here comes farmers market once a week, a summer camp 'Principal America' for young patients and Boston School District page 17 students, tours and volunteer work, and bee- Boston Medical Center’s rooftop farm manager Lindsay Allen spoke at an event sponsored by the Somer- keeping. All activities and Continued on page 8 ville Public Library where the benefits of urban rooftop gardening were discussed. 2••FEBRUARY 12, 2020

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Wednesday Partly Cloudy 44°/33° 0% 47% W 11 mph February 12 The views and opinions expressed in Newstalk do not necessarily reflect those of The Somerville Times, its publisher or staff. The column has many contributors. Thursday Rain 43°/27° 90% 82% N 8 mph Happy Valentine’s Day to all our readers and fans. We hope February 13 everyone has a great day with their significant other or with Friday close family and friends. Enjoy the day! Sunny 30°/8° 0% 42% NW 12 mph February 14 *************************** AARP is taking appointments to help with income tax prepa- Saturday Sunny 32°/24° 0% 33% WSW 11 mph rations starting February 10 at the Holland Street Senior February 15 Center at 167 Holland Street. Please call Josephine to schedule an appointment at 617-625-6600 ext. 2300. Sunday Partly Cloudy 45°/28° 20% 54% SW 13 mph *************************** February 16 Happy birthday this week to the following: Happy birthday to Elaine Hill, formerly of Ball Square and now in Florida. We Monday Sunny 44°/26° 10% 59% WNW 11 mph wish Elaine the very best on this, her birthday. Happy birthday February 17 to Lou Ferrara, a lifelong resident. We wish Lou the very best Tuesday on his birthday. Happy birthday to Patricia Latham, formerly Rain 48°/42° 40% 63% S 11 mph of Somerville. We wish Patty the best on her birthday. Happy February 18 birthday to a great lady, the very popular Cheryle Snow. We NOTE: Conditions subject to change. Always check a daily forecast prior to activities that can be affected by the weather. wish Cheryle the very best on her birthday. Happy Birthday to Albert Piacentini, we hope he has a great day. Happy birthday to a well-known commercial real estate agent, Bernard Gibbons of ABG Realty. We wish him the very best on his birthday. To the many others not mentioned here but in our TheSomervilleTimes.com thoughts, we wish you a very happy birthday. *************************** Comments of the Week Join Mystic River Theatre Company teens for their first fundraiser. They will presentMisfit Love at the Café at the Somer- Response to: Open Letter to the City ville Armory, 191 Highland Ave., on February 19, 7:00 – 9:00 A Moore says: p.m. Misfit Love will be filled with songs of not-fitting-in from Broadway and beyond. Silent auction and 50/50 raffle. Food I am in total agreement. They had been talking about that for years. The city wants it’s way, not and beverages for sale at the Armory Café. For more info, go what the property owner wants. This is America and one should have say on their own property. to http://mysticrivertheater.org/ and www.gofundme.com/f/ It is a gross overstep of power. And I say this regardless of what I may want for that site. I believe mystic-river-theater-first-show. this will be a battle for along time. *************************** Join the City of Somerville, Ward 6 Councilor Lance Davis, rich V says: and Ward 7 Councilor Katjana Ballantyne for a communi- so true. city out of control. need Market Basket ty meeting on Monday, February 24, to discuss planned improvements to Holland St. and College Continued on page 11 BroadwayJoe says: that’s what happens if you don’t want to play ball with the mayor

joe says: Complete agreement. 699 Broadway, Somerville, MA 02144 The right to property is fundamental. The city has shown little respect for private owners’ [email protected] rights, and I would encourage the author (being an attorney) to get involved in challenging clear overreaches such as Star Market eminent domain and the tree ordinance. I’d certainly support www.thesomervilletimes.com such action, and more generally would support candidates for Somerville office who are more 617-666-4010 • Fax: 617-628-0422 moderate and certainly mindful of owners’ rights than the current politicians who seemingly run unchallenged. www.facebook.com/ @somervilletimes thesomervilletimes Response to: Lessons learned? What the destruction of Publisher – Somerset Valley Publishing Inc. Boston’s West End should teach us today – Jim Clark Editor Jason says: Assignment Editor – Bobbie Toner The problems are the costs of living/doing business in the city. The average person simply can no Advertising Director – Bobbie Toner longer absorb the rising taxes and fees. This in addition to dealing with the unnecessary traffic and lack of parking caused by the policies of the city. Arts Editor – Doug Holder

Writers: Jim Clark, Denise Keniston, Villenous says: Jackson Ellison, Michael LoPilato, Marshall Collins The West End ripped down housing and replaced it with almost no housing. That should not be Contributors: Jimmy Del Ponte, Dorothy Dimarzo, Blake Maddux, Bob Doherty, Ross Blouin confused with replacing post-industrial blight with housing, which is almost the opposite. I’d like Photographer: Claudia Ferro to see a broader mix of housing types in those areas, something that would house people with a broader range of incomes, but if a city didn’t change from when you were a kid and now you’re old, The Somerville Times is published every Wednesday then you’re living in a dying city. A proud member of the following newspaper organizations: My kids have gone to one of those new schools. Glad they’re here. Excited to see the new high school.

Life in the Ville by Jimmy Del Ponte Happy 128th birthday Grandpa

I’m writing this on say something, then Carol would trans- my Grandpa’s birth- late it for grandma. She had to practically day. He was born on yell the question because grandma was February 10, 1892. pretty deaf. I loved those interactions and He would have I do a great imitation of Carol acting like been 128 years old. translator for our grandparents. I knew him until I There are a few stories about my grand- was 11 years old in 1964 when he passed. pa that I found interesting. He was a very My grandpa, Giuseppe (Joe) Del Pon- proud man and a good provider for his te smoked a cigar just about 24/7 and he wife and six kids. It was actually eight and his house smelled like cigars. He used children but the two oldest sadly died to hug us with the cigar in his mouth or when they were toddlers. That’s a story in his hand. That took skill. What I re- for another time. member most about my grandpa was that Grandpa had various occupations in- he was always happy and smiling and he cluding custodian at the Bingham School beamed when his grandkids were around. formerly on Lowell St. He also tended to When Grandpa saw us he would gleeful- the boilers there, keeping all those school ly say in broken English, “well-a, well-a, kids warm. Running steam boilers was a well-a” and give us a big hug. “Nice-a profession my dad followed him in. I re- boy!" or "Nice-a girl!” He really loved us. member dad telling me that grandpa used My grandparents landed in Somerville to be a cowboy in South America for a from Italy and bought their house in while. He lost a lung due to poison gas, 1918. That house on Elmwood St be- fighting in France during World War I. I tween Davis and Teele Square is still in still have his helmet. the family. My cousin Carol grew up in When my dad was about 19 or 20, my that house with her parents, our aunts Grandpa went to visit his brother in Ar- and uncle, and our grandparents. My gentina. While he was away my dad sold brother and sister and I always thought the family piano and bought a TV. Grand- instant coffee) into his mug and leave the the staff and students at The Bingham she was so lucky to live with Grandma pa was fit to be tied when he came home spoon in for him. He liked to be waited School. He was loved by his children and Grandpa. but soon became a big fan of television. on. Whenever he had a 10 cent glass of and especially the grandkids he was alive She learned to speak Italian and was Grandpa was very set in his ways. One beer at the bar on Mass Ave. after work, to meet. Our memories of our grandpa always our interpreter, especially after of my cousin Carol’s jobs was to have his he would bring a container of ice cream are all happy. He had a very special way Grandpa passed and we would visit our coffee cup ready every morning. She had home for his kids. That was a ritual. of singing Jingle Bells that all of us kids grandma. We would look at grandma and to put a teaspoon of Sanka (decaffeinated And this one kills me. Every Sunday remembered being delighted by. He was he would sit down with the TV section the perfect grandfather. I wish we got to that came in The Sunday Record Amer- have him longer but we are grateful for ican and check every show he intended the time we had. to watch that week. No one was allowed Happy 128th Birthday to you Grandpa, to watch anything else and no one could also known as “Pa” and Giuseppe (Joe) touch the TV. It was Bonanza, Rawhide, Del Ponte. The house he bought in 1918 Gunsmoke and The Rifleman and shows now has a plaque across the street declar- like that. He was the king and keeper of ing the area Del Ponte Square. Grandpa the television. My cousin Carol had to was in World War I, my dad was in World beg him to let her watch The Flintstones War II and my uncle Joe fought in Korea. when they came out. He later learned to Since grandpa started the name Joe, there enjoy that show too. have been five Joes in my family, so far. Grandpa was very demanding. He ex- Grandpa and grandma started our fami- pected things to be run his way. Pa, as his ly in 1918 in Somerville and there are still kids called him, hated when things were a bunch of us living here. And as I said, out of order. If he went by a chair in the the house is still in the family being very kitchen and it had anything on it like a well taken care of by my cousin Carol. book, a jacket or keys, he would simply To us, it’s more like the family museum. tip the chair over and knock the items There are still many one-hundred-year- onto the floor without a word. old tools, household items, wine making All his children (my dad, aunts, and devices and even an ice box in the cellar. uncle), were expected to be in their seats But most of all, priceless memories. at supper time. Once, my dad’s younger To this day cigar smoke still reminds me brother, my uncle Joe (the former Somer- of my Grandpa. I wonder what smell my ville fireman and glass guy) was late for grandkids will remember me by? May- dinner. Grandpa casually threw a loaf of be Dunkin’ coffee or Old Spice red, or French bread at him. Uncle Joe ducked the TV clicker. Hopefully, they will re- and it hit the glass door behind him but member me as fondly as I remember my didn’t break. Auntie Jill got “the look” Grandpa. Buon compleanno, Grandpa. from Grandpa for laughing. Grandpa did pretty good living into his mid 70’s with just one lung and smoking cigars. The last thing I remembered was when they brought us up to his bedroom to say goodbye when he was sick. I re- call that day in 1964 very vividly. When grandpa passed it was the first time I ever saw my dad cry. My Grandpa was very well liked by 4••FEBRUARY 12, 2020

By Jim Clark Denied the use of a phone but not a chair Police officers were dispatched grabbed his cell phone and put it tion went by the name of "Emma." This is when the employee called left the Dunkin' Donuts, and she to the Dunkin' Donuts at 220 in his pocket, as he did not want Somerville Police Dispatch the police. reportedly stated that she had. Broadway last Friday evening on the woman to use it. She then also advised the officers that the The employee stated that he is Police asked Wile what had reports of a woman having hit a reportedly began screaming and woman in question was a female very familiar with this woman, transpired there, and she report- man with a chair. picked up a chair and swung it by the name of "Emma." Police as she regularly loiters at that edly told them that nothing had Upon arrival, the officers were forcefully at the victim. reports noted that "Emma" is particular Dunkin' Donuts. The happened there. She was asked met by the victim, who told In defense, the victim put his well known to them from past employee said the woman left if she had hit anyone with a chair them that while he was sitting hands up to attempt to stop the encounters and that she fre- and walked eastbound down and she denied it, saying that the inside the Dunkin' Donuts, con- blow from the chair, which re- quents that particular Dunkin' Broadway. patrons inside there had been versing with friends, a woman sulted in his being struck in the Donuts and the general area. Shortly thereafter, officers -en calling her names but that she approached the group and asked arms and wrists. The woman The officers then spoke with an countered the female in ques- never hit anyone with a chair. to use a cell phone. then left the Dunkin' Donuts. employee at the Dunkin' Donuts tion, approximately four blocks Wile was transported to the The victim had his cell phone While speaking with the other who told them that when he was away from the incident. Somerville Police Headquarters on top of the table in front of patrons inside Dunkin' Donuts, coming out from the back room The woman was subsequently and booked on a charge of as- him, and the woman attempted multiple individuals informed the he observed a woman swing a identified as Emma Wile. The of- sault and battery with a danger- to reach for it. The victim then officers that the woman in ques- chair and strike a male customer. ficers asked Wile if she had just ous weapon.

Crime Tip Hotline: 617-776-7210 Leave a message on our tip hotline answering machine – All calls are confidential Help Keep Somerville Safe! SOMERVILLE POLICE CRIME LOG Arrests: liquor, negligent operation of battery with a dangerous weap- lanes violation. way on a charge of assault Kelly Carrillo, of Somer- a motor vehicle, and willful- on, and disorderly conduct. Paul Martins, of Cam- and battery with a dangerous ville, February 3, 9:48 a.m., ly obstructing an emergency Nicholas Farrell, of Boston, bridge, February 7, 3:53 weapon. arrested at Tower St. on war- vehicle. February 5, 11:54 a.m., arrest- p.m., arrested at Loring St. Pablo Santiago, of Chelsea, rant charges of destruction of Amber Yanakopulos, of ed at Greenville St. on warrant on charges of larceny from a February 8, 7:15 p.m., arrest- property over $1200, assault Medford, February 4, 12:33 charges of operation of a mo- building and receiving stolen ed at Broadway on charges of and battery with a dangerous a.m., arrested at Elm St. on tor vehicle with a suspended property under $1200. failure to stop or yield and op- weapon, operation of a motor charges of assault and battery license, unsafe operation of Emma Wile, February 7, eration of a motor vehicle with vehicle under the influence of on a police officer, assault and a motor vehicle, and marked 5:59 p.m., arrested at Broad- a suspended license.

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We worked on three cases and Avenue Housing department think that having positive inter- formed three restorative cir- and expanded the Junior Police actions with law enforcement of- cles. I attended two of them Academy to three weeks, as part ficials when they’re young is very personally.” of a plan to move from enforce- important.” Following the discussion on ment to involvement as a means Programs like ROCA, which restorative justice, a request was of curbing youth crime rates. assist high-risk young men to made that the Somerville Police Changing response to crimes build lives outside of gang ac- Department, Director of Health committed by minors and tivity are also being utilized and Human services, the Direc- young adults is also a priori- to mitigate youth violence in tor of Parks and Recreation and ty for Somerville police. Chief Somerville. all other relevant groups discuss Fallon said, “We want to ensure Closely related to youth vio- strategies to prevent youth vio- that there are consequences for lence, Chief Fallon reported to lence and gun possession. actions but also make sure that the council the state of affairs Chief Fallon stated first that it’s something they can over- relating to ongoing gang activ- prevention is the primary strat- come in the future.” ity in Somerville. Fallon said, A restorative justice program was discussed at the latest meeting of the city's Public egy used by the police depart- Among the numerous com- “We do have gangs or cliques Health and Public Safety Committee. ment to combat violence and munity programs cited, Senior in the city that do at times feud large gangs like MS13.” Howev- ent, maybe the allure is there. weapon possession in Somer- Crime Analyst Meredith Willis with area gangs in Cambridge er, the fluidity and shifting na- That’s the frustrating part, they ville's youth. Fallon cited the also mentioned the importance and Chelsea.” ture of gangs make measuring can be so fluid.” Cadet program, which seeks to of the police department engag- However, gang activity num- exact numbers and statistics of Also discussed at the meet- engage graduating high school ing positively with members of bers are shrinking according gang activity difficult. ing was the Licensing Com- students with careers in public the community early on. “A lot of to Willis, who went on to say, Ward 4 Councilor Jesse Clin- mission's investigation of the safety as a success in this regard. our individuals who have been “While the gangs, or more like gan said, “Gangs can be folkloric, serving of alcohol to inebriated Also, the Somerville Police arrested with firearms, their groups or cliques, need to be where kids will spray paint the customers on East Broadway Department established a bas- first-ever interaction with po- taken seriously, they’re not com- names on sidewalks, and even in hopes of addressing littering ketball program at the Mystic lice is negative," said Willis. "So I parable in size or organization to though the gang itself isn’t pres- and over-serving. FEBRUARY 12, 2020••5 Calls for state and Encore partnership on Mystic River Pedestrian and Bicycle Bridge

A February 6 article in the Boston Globe safe non-motorized routes are increas- described Encore Boston Harbor’s pro- ingly necessary as our region grapples posal to replace an 800-foot pedestrian with gridlock and the need to cut car- bridge connecting Assembly Row across bon emissions. the Mystic River to the casino with an With Encore having committed con- aerial gondola. The next day, the Bak- siderable resources to getting its em- er-Polito Administration announced a ployees from the Orange Line to its $13.7 million contract to complete the facility, the MRWA is saying that the 11.5-mile Northern Strand Trail, which Commonwealth has a "can’t-miss op- would now dead-end at the site of this portunity" for a public-private partner- long-anticipated bridge. ship to complete this critical infrastruc- The Mystic River Watershed Associa- ture. They are calling on the MBTA, tion (MRWA) – along with more than MassDCR and MassEOEEA to work a dozen walking/biking advocacy orga- with Encore on a solution that fully nizations – has been advocating for the serves both public and private trans- completion of the Mystic River Pedestri- portation needs. an and Bicycle Bridge for years. According to the MRWA, the public A workhorse piece of public infra- benefits of the Mystic River Pedestrian structure, the bridge will connect resi- and Bicycle Bridge include: dents of Lynn, Saugus, Revere, Malden • Unlocking high-capacity, non-mo- 3,000-mile, Maine-to-Florida East Coast For more information on the MRWA'a and Everett with Somerville, Boston torized access to the Orange Line, thus Greenway. proposal, contact Amber Christoffersen, and Cambridge. It will be to peo- reducing automobile trips and vehicu- • Connecting Somerville’s Baxter MyRWA Greenways Director at amber. ple-powered commuters as the Zakim lar traffic. Park and Draw 7 Park and Everett’s [email protected], or phone and Tobin Bridges are to drivers. Such • Closing a highlighted gap in the Gateway Park. 703-472-4403. Hall St. infrastructure upgrades community meeting

Join Ward 5 Councilor Mark Niedergang and the Somerville Engineering Department on Wednesday, February 26, for a community meeting to discuss water, sewer, and roadway upgrades planned on Hall St. The meeting will be held from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. in the Kennedy School cafeteria, 5 Cherry St. The water and sewer mains on Hall St. date back to 1900. As part of the Hall St. Infrastructure Upgrades project, both the water and sewer mains will be replaced to provide better system functionality. After those underground improvements have been made, some aboveground roadway upgrades are planned, including constructing new cement concrete sidewalks, curb ramps, and raised crosswalks for ADA compliance and improved safety.

Carbon monoxide detector saves Somerville elderly resident The Somerville Fire Depart- ment recently responded to a Central Street address to investigate a fire alarm sound- ing. Upon arrival, firefighters discovered a carbon monoxide detector activated in the basement of the home. Using meters, firefighters detected elevated levels of carbon monoxide. A rotted vent pipe from the furnace to the chimney was discovered as the source of the hazard. Carbon monoxide is an odorless, colorless gas which can build up indoors and poison occupants who breathe it. The carbon monoxide detector which alerted the elderly occupant to the elevated levels of carbon monoxide, had been installed by Somerville firefighters in July,2014. It was done as part of a combination of a federal and state grant program run in close collaboration with the Somerville Council on Aging. Over 200 homes occupied by elderly residents were visited by firefighters, inspected for fire safety and provided with smoke and carbon monoxide alarms which were installed free of charge. The Somerville Fire Department continues to collaborate with the Somer- ville Council on Aging regarding fire safety for our senior residents. The Somerville Fire Department was recently awarded $2930.00 from the state as a Senior SAFE grant. Any Somerville senior resident in need of smoke or carbon monoxide detectors should contact Debra Higgins at the Council on Aging. She can be contacted at 617-625-6600 x2321 or by email at dhig- [email protected] — Somerville Fire Department 6••FEBRUARY 12, 2020

Beacon Hill Roll Call

Beacon Hill Roll Call can also be viewed on our website at www.thesomervilletimes.com THE HOUSE AND SENATE. Beacon Hill Roll power that this legislation would provide.” an idea that you believe is worthy of a robust public de- Call records votes of local representatives from the bate that will reshape the bill. Although it won’t pass this week of February 3-7. There were no roll calls in the “I believe that towns should be in charge of their own session and may never pass at all, I believe mandatory Senate last week. destiny,” said Rep. Shawn Dooley (R-Norfolk) who vot- voting is an idea worth debate and consideration at the ed against the measure. “The elected officials of a town Statehouse and by thoughtful citizens across the state PROTECT DISABLED PERSONS – NICKY’S are much better suited to understanding the individu- because it drives at questions fundamental to our society, BILL (H 4296) al needs and complexities of their community than by which is whether civic participation in democracy is a House 154-0, Senate on a voice vote without a roll call, some appointed board in Boston.” duty or a right. I filed this bill to spark that debate.” gave final approval to and sent to Gov. Charlie Baker a measure that would establish a registry that identifies in- “The bill empowers the Cannabis Control Commis- “[This] proposed further imposition upon citizens by dividuals who have been found to have committed abuse sion to ‘review, regulate and enforce,’ all host community Rep. Fernandes, would require "all eligible voters in against persons with disabilities. The measure was filed agreements and allows the state agency to reject certain the commonwealth . . . To cast a ballot" under threat by Sen. Mike Moore (D-Millbury) at the request of a provisions in these agreements by deeming them unen- of legal penalty,” said Chip Ford, Executive Director constituent who is the mother of Nicky, an intellectu- forceable even if such agreements meet the requirements of Citizens for Limited Taxation. “The First Amend- ally disabled and non-verbal individual. Nicky had been of the law’ said Rep. Hannah Kane (R-Shrewsbury) The ment protects freedom of speech, which includes free- inappropriately restrained and struck multiple times by expansion of this regulatory power granted to the Can- dom from participating in speech. Voting is a right her caretaker. Under current law, unless the offender is nabis Control Commission impedes on the right of par- of citizenship, exercised – or not – freely.” This bill criminally convicted, no system exists to identify care- ties to freely contract and for this fundamental reason exemplifies Massachusetts’ political penchant for en- takers and prevent them from finding employment with – I voted against the legislation.” croaching overreach, where everything not prohibited another provider licensed by the state. by law must become mandatory.” (A “Yes” vote is for the bill. A “No” vote is against it.) “Enacting this registry will help disrupt a cycle of abuse “It’s encouraging to see that a little common sense pre- of individuals with disabilities and put in place com- Rep. Christine Barber Yes vailed at the Statehouse,” said Paul Craney, executive mon-sense protections that families in the common- Rep. Mike Connolly Yes director of the Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance. “The idea wealth deserve,” said Moore. “There are clear benefits Rep. Denise Provost Yes that the state government could have the power to tax to screening prospective employees who intend to work you if you didn’t vote is sinister. Every voter should have within the licensed caretaker field and I am hopeful that ALSO UP ON BEACON HILL the freedom to vote however he or she wishes, including the bill will advance to the governor’s desk to help pro- having the choice of not voting. Some Beacon Hill law- tect our most vulnerable residents like Nicky.” ALLOW COLLEGE ATHLETES TO BE PAID makers want to control every aspect of your life, includ- (S 2454) – The Higher Education Committee held a ing who you vote for.” (A “Yes” vote is for the bill.) hearing on legislation that would allow college student athletes in Massachusetts to have representation and re- ALLOW 16- AND 17-YEAR-OLD YOUTHS TO Rep. Christine Barber Yes ceive compensation for the use of their name, image and VOTE IN LOCAL ELECTIONS (H 657) - Allows Rep. Mike Connolly Yes likeness. The bill also requires each college to establish cities and towns to permit people aged 16- and 17-year Rep. Denise Provost Yes an injured athlete fund to help student-athletes who suf- to vote in their local city and town elections. Current law fer a career-ending or long-term injury. requires that voters be 18. GIVE POWER TO CANNABIS CONTROL COMMISSION (H 4367) “As a former college athlete, I believe that if a school is The sponsors Reps. Sean Garballey (D-Arlington) and House 122-33, approved and sent to the Senate leg- using a student athlete’s name to make a huge profit, that Jack Lewis (D-Framingham) did not respond to repeat- islation a bill that would give the Cannabis Control student should be entitled to receive compensation,” said ed requests by Beacon Hill Roll Call to comment on Commission (CCC) the power to review, regulate and the bill’s sponsor Sen. Barry Finegold (D-Andover). their proposal. enforce Home Community Agreements (HCAs) and “We’ve heard countless stories of student athletes who stop municipalities from demanding payments beyond are household names because their school is promot- “We filed this bill because we believe in local control,” what the law allows. Business owners have complained ing them, but who struggle to afford food or textbooks. said Rep. Andy Vargas (D-Haverhill), a House co-spon- that cities or towns are demanding more from business- That’s just not right. The bill would also allow students sor of a similar proposal. “At least nine cities and towns es than state laws allow. to continue to be eligible to play for their schools as they have asked for the authority to lower the voting age for are drafted by professional teams, which allows a lot of their municipal elections, but the state has essentially Current law requires a business that applies for a mar- them to graduate. At the end of the day, the majority ignored these requests. If cities and towns want youth ijuana business licenses to enter into an HCA before of these student athletes don't make it in professional voices to be heard at the ballot box, the state shouldn’t the CCC will consider an application. The law stipu- sports, but by that point they've also given up a degree stand in the way of their local intent. In the same fash- lates that those agreements cannot run for more than and therefore future job prospects.” ion, no city or town will be required to lower its voting five years and that the community impact fee paid to the age under this bill. Cities and towns that are content municipality by the licensee cannot exceed 3 percent of MANY BILLS SENT TO STUDY COMMITTEE with their current voting age can simply carry on.” the establishment's gross sales. – Many legislative committees shipped off several bills to a study committee where bills are never ac- “Encouraging more civic engagement by allowing 16- "What we heard from some of the folks where there was tually studied and are essentially defeated. Here are and 17-year-olds to vote in local elections may be worth no clarification as to enforcement, where they could go if some of the bills: investigating, but imposing a statewide mandate is prob- they felt that they were wrong and some felt that the leg- ably not the best way to go about doing this,” said House islation as is right now wasn't clear enough," said House PAY FINE FOR NOT VOTING (H 653) – Requires GOP Minority Leader Brad Jones (R-North Reading). Speaker Bob DeLeo (D-Winthrop)."So I think that eligible voters to cast a ballot in every November Gen- There are a myriad of ways for young people to get in- this today was meant strictly, not so much to reopen the eral Election or face a fine of $15 that would be add- volved in the electoral process and advocate in impactful whole discussion or debate relative to, you know, mari- ed to the non-voter’s state tax liability for each election ways on issues of concern and importance to them.” juana sales but to clarify the powers that the Cannabis missed. The measure also clarifies that the voter does not Control Commission has." have to actually vote for anyone and is allowed to leave SMARTPHONES FOR FOSTER KIDS (H 91) – the ballot blank. Gives foster children over age 8 a state-funded smart- “This legislation is clearly necessary in order to prevent phone that is limited to four pre-programmed phone municipalities from demanding cannabis operators to “There are two schools of thought when filing legislation,” numbers, including 9-1-1 and the number of the foster make payments beyond what the law allows,” said Jim said the bill’s sponsor Rep. Dylan Fernandes (D-Fal- child's caseworker. The phone would include a limited Borghesani, former communications director for the mouth) when the bill had a hearing in June. “One is fil- video application that allows the child to have a face- 2016 marijuana legalization campaign. “I hope the Sen- ing a bill that is rigorously vetted, that has been combed to-face video discussion with his or her caseworker. ate passes the measure and that the governor signs it. I line by line and that you hope only receives marginal The proposal bars the phone from having any Internet also hope the Cannabis Control Commission uses the edits through the committee process. The other is filing browsing capability. FEBRUARY 12, 2020••7

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Bringing nature to the city CONT. FROM PG 1 programs on the farm are free members interested in grow- for the community. ing their own food in gardens BMC aims to be carbon neu- at home. Her main tip is to tral by 2021, an initiative made get creative. If a house doesn’t possible due to the environmen- have space for a garden, people tal benefits of the rooftop farm. can plant pepper seeds in jars The farm reduces the heating or buckets outside their front and cooling needs of the build- door. Using vertical spaces is ing by 20 percent, captures rain- another way to get creative, water, and reduces the distance such as by making herb spirals food travels. or hanging potted plants. For Allen has worked in agricul- renters, sack gardens are tem- ture for over 10 years and at porary and portable planters. BMC’s rooftop farm for the past She says planting inside any- three-and-a-half years. She says thing that holds soil and allows she’s an urban gardener because drainage is acceptable as long she’s interested in connecting as it allows enough root space. communities with the factors Allen advises making gar- that sustain us, such as food and dens in front yards instead of water, which are hard to connect backyards. “I feel like there’s to in a city context. “Gardens this garden shaming where and farms are a place where we everyone wants to put their can reconnect with those things gardens in the backyard and I and be in a deeper relationship think it’s a missed opportuni- with them,” Allen said. ty for so much,” she says, add- of connection between neigh- raised beds solve this issue. Allen is motivated by the cli- Allen gave tips to community ing that gardens are a point bors who may normally never Factors Allen says to consider mate crisis and food access speak or see each other, allow- when planting any crop are space in low-income communities. ing people to teach each other and light. Some plants need Growing food in cities so food about gardening. more space for roots than oth- doesn’t have to travel lowers the Testing soil before planting di- ers, so research if a plant needs rate of emissions, and it becomes rectly in the earth is also import- 12 inches for roots compared to more accessible to people who ant so food won’t contain lead six inches before planting. Some cannot always afford costly or- or chemicals that may be found plants may need light for be- ganic produce. in dirt. UMass Amherst has a tween four to eight hours a day, “Right now, gardening is a soil testing lab where people can and if they are planted in a space privilege, but I think it should send samples of their dirt and where they only get light for two be a right,” Allen says. “We all receive results about levels of hours, they will not thrive. Sea- should have a right to grow lead or nutrients. More infor- sonal changes also affect light, so our own food, and to have that mation can be found at soiltest. testing the lighting in different connection to the things that umass.edu. If the soil has lead, areas of the yard is crucial. sustain us.”

Dorothy’s Corner BY DOROTHY DIMARZO Roasted Cauliflower 2 Tablespoons Nutritional Yeast 1/4 Teaspoon Garlic Powder with Faux Parmesan 2 Teaspoons Smoked Paprika I thought I would share a recipe I 1/2 Teaspoon Kosher Salt came up with that’s not only vegan 1/2 Teaspoon Freshly Ground Black friendly, but full of flavor and packed Pepper with many vitamins that most of us struggle to get into our everyday diet. Preheat oven to 425°. Prepare the It’s called nutritional yeast. Nutrition- cauliflower and place the pieces into a al yeast is gluten free, dairy free, Ko- medium bowl. Add the olive oil and sher, vegan, sugar free, and is low in 1/2 teaspoon salt and toss until com- sodium. It’s high in vitamins B6, B12, pletely coated. Transfer to a sheet pan, thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, and folate and place in the oven for 20 minutes, 752mcg DFE. And it’s serving size is or until almost fork tender but still only 1 tablespoon. has some crunch. Although I certainly do not claim In a food processor, add the raw this will in any way beat the flavor of cashews, and pulse about 8-10 times Parmesan cheese, for those who can’t until you have small granules. Add eat dairy or choose not to, this is a the cashews to a small bowl and add great alternative. It’s definitely worth a the nutritional yeast, garlic powder, try. I even add this mixture to popcorn. paprika, salt and pepper. Mix well. Once the cauliflower is done, add it to 1 Medium Head Cauliflower, Cut a bowl and add 3 tablespoons of the into bite size pieces faux Parmesan to the cauliflower and 2 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil toss until fully coated. 1/2 Teaspoon Kosher Salt Serves 2-3. ______Faux Parmesan Mixture Visit Dorothy’s website at http://ddi- 1/2 Cup Raw Cashews marzo2002.wix. FEBRUARY 12, 2020••9

OBITUARY Mary Rita ‘Marita’ (Clark) Doherty Staples Connect opens in Somerville Marylou Clark, the late Nancy Clark, Geraldine Casey Clark and Ereyna Spreen.Loving “Nanee” of Caitlin Neri and her husband Adam Espino- la, Mairen Marshall and her husband Sean, Brent Neri and his fiancée Hannah Kalten- bach, Michael, Hannah, and Errie Kelly, Kevin and Kelly Doherty, Ashley, George IV and Kelsey Doherty. DOHERTY, Mary Rita Caring great grandmother “Marita” (Clark) – 90, Passed of Shelby Lillian and Brynn away peacefully with her chil- Eleanor Espinola, Patrick dren by her side on Monday, Sean, Keegan George and February 3, 2020. She was Brooke Caitlin Marshall. from Somerville, Ogunquit, Also survived by her daugh- Maine, Fort Lauderdale, FL ter in law Carol Doherty of and formerly of Arlington Woburn as well as many lov- where she lived most of her life ing nieces, nephews, and her and raised her family with her dear friends Frances “Sis” beloved late husband George Gregorio, AnnMarie Carnes The Grand Opening of Staples Connect in Somerville took place on Wednesday, February 5. Sta- L. Doherty, Jr. and Barbara McBride. Mar- ples representatives were joined by Somerville City Councilors Jesse Clingan and Katjana Ballan- Cherished mother of Nan- ita was strong, loyal, loving, tyne to “turn on the wi-fi” and officially open the doors to the new Staples Connect. cy Doherty-Neri of Andover kind, good, caring, fun, and Staples Connect is a reinvented store with coworking, podcasting and community event spaces and her husband Steven, Resa an amazing wife, mother where professionals, teachers and students alike can connect and grow together. The new store M. Doherty of Andover, Pat- and friend. She always loved concept is built around the ever-evolving needs of the retail customer with a focus on community, rick M. Doherty of Woburn, a good time and we were so hands-on learning and solutions. George L. Doherty III of very lucky to have her for as The Somerville location is at 165 Middlesex Ave. More information about Staples Connect can be Stoneham and his wife Col- long as we did. found at https://www.staplesconnect.com/. leen, and J. David Doherty. Calling Hours at the George Dear sister of Richard N. L. Doherty Funeral Home, Clark and his wife Cindy of 855 Broadway (Powder Sally O’Brien’s Sarasota, FL, Leonard “Skip” House Sq.) Somerville were 335 Somerville Ave. Clark of Portsmouth, RI, the held Saturday morning, Inter- 617-666-3589 late Leo V. Clark, Jr. and his ment was private. If you wish wife Loretta, James E. Clark, donations may be made in MONDAY February 17 Philip G. Clark and his sur- Marita’s name to Dana Farber Comedy Night! The Up n Coming Open Mic 7 p.m. viving wife Frances B “Fran” of Cancer Institute, 10 Brookline Marley Monday with The Duppy Conquerors 10 p.m. Ogunquit, Maine. Place West, 6th floor, Brook- TUESDAY February 18 She was a sister in law to line, MA 02445. Tim Gearan & The Shrikes 8 p.m.

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we hold elections just on one ties saw bigger turnouts as well. if you’re unable to make it to the and there are bills working their day, during the week, and when About one million Massachu- polls, I hope everyone who can way through Beacon Hill that many people work. To help setts voters – that’s more than will exercise their right to vote would give all Massachusetts address that, in 2016 Massa- 22% of the state’s registered and make 2020 a year of record cities and towns the option to chusetts voters had their first voters – voted early. turnout. do the same. It’s a move to let opportunity to vote early, and This year, for the first time, It’s important to remember more people have a say in the it turns out that when you give Massachusetts voters will be that early voting is just one of issues and decisions that affect people more options for when able to cast an early ballot for many ways to increase partic- their day-to-day lives. they can vote, they take advan- the presidential primary. Along ipation in democracy. In 2018 To uphold our democracy, we tage of them. with Election Day on Tuesday, Somerville’s Clean and Open need as many people as possible By Joseph A. Curtatone Although early voting was put March 3, Somerville voters can Elections Task Force issued a to get involved with government Voting is one of the most fun- into place for state elections, take advantage of early voting report with a series of recom- at all levels. One of the most ba- damental aspects of our de- 2016 coincided with a presi- hours at City Hall during the mendations for how we can sic ways to do that is with your mocracy, so it makes sense that dential election. Normally we last week of February: increase voter participation, vote, and it’s on us – local, state, throughout history the trend see the highest voter turnouts • Monday, February 24, 8:30 increase the number and diver- and federal government – to has been to expand voting rights. during presidential elections, so a.m. to 4:30 p.m. sity of candidates running for continue to look at voting and But along with expanding voting it wasn’t a surprise that 2016’s • Tuesday, February 25, 8:30 public office, and increase the elections to make sure they’re ac- rights, we need to keep looking turnout was high. But even a.m. to 4:30 p.m. openness and transparency of cessible, fair, and allow everyone at how we can make it easier for compared to other presiden- • Wednesday, February 26, elections. who is able to participate. everyone to participate in elec- tial elections, 2016 stood out 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. One of those suggestions tions. There are often barriers – 30,430 ballots were cast in • Thursday, February 27, 8:30 that I’ve recently been advo- For more information about vot- that keep people away from the 2004; 33,061 in 2008; 35,450 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. cating for is to allow 16- and ing early or other election-relat- polls, but when we remove them in 2012; and 57,316 in 2016 • Friday, February 28, 8:30 17-year-olds to vote in local ed matters, visit the Elections we get broader participation in with more than 16,000 voters a.m. to 12:30 p.m. elections. Somerville has sub- Department website at www. our democracy. taking advantage of early vot- With six days of voting and the mitted a home rule petition to somervillema.gov/elections or by One of those barriers is when ing. Statewide, many communi- option to use an absentee ballot the state to allow us to do that calling 311. Davis Square: Now or Never I’m City Council President, away from Davis’ unique charac- increase customers for these businesses will come and go, representing the opposite side ter. That is why the City Council businesses. In order to do that, and Davis Square will thrive. of town. Davis Square looks passed city-wide zoning reform we have to accept that some But what about those who are nothing like it did even a short to allow development on our change is inevitable. not benefiting from our urban time ago, and hardly anyone I terms. Somerville is now requir- No one wants to lose Comi- renaissance? Resisting change grew up with still lives there. ing a 20 percent affordable hous- cazi (formerly Disk Diggers) now is not persevering neigh- Change came at the expense of ing rate, linkage fees for jobs and or Mr. Crepe (formerly Some- borhood character; it is block- people like me, yet some who housing, strong open space re- day Café) or the Painted Bur- ing the diversity and equity our criticized us for fearing change quirements, an off street parking row (formerly Gargoyles) or progressive city claims to sup- are now fearful of change ban for new developments and a Five Horses (formerly Sagra, port. Neighborhood character By Matthew McLaughlin themselves. potential transfer fee for afford- which replaced Yee’s Village) is not defined by four versus City Council President Somerville’s planning depart- able housing. We now have the or Snappy Kitchen (formerly six stories; it is defined by the Davis Square ain’t what it used ment recently proposed chang- groundwork to harness the inev- Iyo, which replaced Farmer’s people who live here. We need to be. es in Davis Square to increase itable changes on the horizon to Bounty). But what about the every neighborhood to do their That is good or bad depend- commercial and residential uses. our shared benefit. Middlesex Savings Bank next part in addressing the afford- ing on your perspective. When I These changes were met with People fear that rising prop- to the T stop? What about able housing crisis, especially grew up outside of Davis it was a resistance from residents and erty values will displace small Rite Aid or any of the name- neighborhoods that reaped the collection of rundown buildings removed from the zoning over- businesses but that is happen- less one story buildings around benefits of transit access and and dive bars. Later it became haul. The main grievance was ing regardless of development. Davis that do nothing to add commercial development. the “Paris of the 90’s,” the eco- that increasing buildings from There is little we can do to pre- to “neighborhood character?” Davis Square has changed nomic and social hub of Somer- four stories to five or six stories vent a private landowner from Are these buildings so import- repeatedly. It will continue to ville. That boom was followed by would impact “neighborhood displacing businesses. We can’t ant that we can’t allow housing, change. It may become anoth- rapid displacement that forced character.” This is an interest- stop the owner of Johnny D’s even with the highest afford- er Harvard Square, a soulless people like me out of the neigh- ing concern for the Paris of the from retiring or prevent Star- able housing rate in the state remnant of its past glory. But borhood we grew up in. 90’s. I know a city covered with bucks from competing against and all our environmental and if we do nothing we will have a This inspired me to form Save five and six story buildings that local coffee shops. But we do traffic restrictions? square of banks and bars with Our Somerville, an advocacy maintained its character for over have an opportunity to use I understand the fear that no diversity of businesses or group that hoped to preserve a thousand years: Paris. zoning and other tools to cre- comes with change. I was on people. We have an opportunity affordability. While many new There are legitimate concerns ate an environment in Davis the receiving end of that change to increase investment in Davis residents supported us, we were that Davis residents have that Square that will help current and feared it as well. But where- Square, build affordable housing met with skepticism from others should be addressed. No one and future small business- as people like me were neg- and commercial office space and who insisted change is inevitable wants a luxury college dorm es succeed. We can also use atively impacted by changes, make Davis Square better than and accused us of being ignorant built at the expense of losing zoning to incentivize afford- the opponents to change today ever. If we want Davis Square to and xenophobic. McKinnons or Sligos. No one able housing near our biggest will be just fine. Property val- be a diverse, inclusive communi- Fast forward years later and wants ugly buildings that take train stop, which in turn will ues will continue to climb, hip ty, it’s now or never.

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Valentine's Day is coming around once who mean so much to them. Remember when we were kids, and part co-workers, colleagues, etc.? Embarrass- again, an occasion that many hold dear Whatever one's personal view, it's dif- of the day was spent passing out those ing? Endearing? Who can say? You'll nev- and cherish. For some, in fact, it is one of ficult to disagree with the idea that we store bought or handmade "Be My Valen- er really know unless you try it. their favorite days of the year. could all use a soft touch and a few gentle tine" cards at school? Some did so, while If nothing else, take a moment or two Sure, many people think it's a corny words in these times of contentious bick- others didn't. Still, it was a nice ritual that on this day to smile at a stranger as you tradition. Just another gimmick to ramp ering and extreme divisiveness. It doesn't brought us all a little closer and exposed pass them by. Open a door for another. up sales of candies, cards, wine and what- take a box of chocolates or a 32 stanza us to some rudimentary social skills, so Find ways to show that you have love not. For others, it's a special time that love poem to show a little appreciation important for a developing child. within you. This can be far more satis- provides an opportunity to express their for one's friends and family, or that one What would it be like as adults to fying than giving or getting a mere box deepest affections to the one – or many – special someone. swap such tokens of sentiment with our of chocolates.

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Ave. The meeting will be held in the Cee Stitchery is a newly launched fiber walks for ADA compliance and im- gle/oXwjsvfKp7YU4P7m7. Atrium Room of the Tufts Adminis- arts practice by Tori Costa. Inspired by proved safety. Construction is tentatively *************************** tration Building, 167 Holland St., from the quilters of Gee's Bend, Tori creates expected to start this summer and finish Somerville middle schoolers (grades 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. City staff will intro- contemporary textile art using tradition- by the end of the year, with final pav- 6-8) are invited again this year to par- duce the purpose and scope of this proj- al techniques of quilting, embroidery ing planned for the spring of 2021.For ticipate in workshops to help them ect, provide existing conditions data, and and more. Drawn to color, texture and more information, contact Haleemah become powerful public speakers and present concepts for potential roadway pattern, Tori uses abandoned fabric – Qureshi at [email protected] debaters. Hosted by Debate Spaces, improvements to support sustainable, old clothes, neglected ties, torn denim or 617-625-6600 ext. 5411. an award-winning, Harvard-affiliated multi-modal transportation and improve and upholstery samples – as her medi- *************************** non-profit, workshops will take place on traffic safety. Community members are um. On view at Somerville Media Cen- The Somerville Arts Council is looking February 29, March 14, and April 11, invited to provide input about the con- ter, 90 Union Square, Somerville, from for musicians to perform at their annual 10:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. at Suffolk Uni- ceptual designs and priority locations February 18 through March 28. jazz and blues festival. Get involved so versity. Past workshops have included for different types of improvements. *************************** you don’t miss out. The application dead- students from the Argenziano and East Plans for the project include resurfacing Join Ward 5 Councilor Mark Nieder- line March 9. Joe’s Jazz and Blues Festi- Somerville Community School. Stu- the roadways and sidewalks on Holland gang and the Somerville Engineering val is back this year with an all-day free dents will participate in skill-building St. (from Davis Square to Teele Square) Department on Wednesday, February concert at Powderhouse Park on June games, a debate round, and community and College Ave. (from Davis Square to 26, for a community meeting to discuss 20 (rain date June 21) and is looking for activism projects. Most students attend Powder House Circle). For more infor- water, sewer, and roadway upgrades talent to perform. This is an exciting op- all three sessions though it is possible mation or if you have any questions, visit planned on Hall St. The meeting will be portunity to showcase your unique jazz to attend only one or two. Scholarships https://somervoice.somervillema.gov/ held from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. in the Ken- and blues sounds. Past performances available. No prior public speaking or hollandandcollege or email transporta- nedy School cafeteria, 5 Cherry St. The have included everything from swampy debate experience is necessary. For more [email protected] water and sewer mains on Hall St. date Cajun to Ethiopian Jazz. Preference will information, visit www.debatespaces. *************************** back to 1900. As part of the Hall St. In- be given to bands with a Somerville con- org, or email [email protected]. Our sincerest condolences go out to the frastructure Upgrades project, both the nection. Please note, they are only con- *************************** family and friends of Mary Rita "Mari- water and sewer mains will be replaced sidering applicants who haven’t played at The Somerville Community Growing ta" (Clark) Doherty, who passed away to provide better system functionality. this event in the last two years. Bring a Center is polling its supporters and on Monday, February 3. She will be After those underground improvements friend, blanket, and a picnic for a great friends regarding what the Center's missed by all he knew and loved her. have been made, some aboveground afternoon under the trees in one of the theme for 2020 should be. Every year, *************************** roadway upgrades are planned, includ- nicest parks in Somerville. If you are in- the Growing Center selects a theme Join Somerville Media Center at their ing constructing new cement concrete terested in performing, please fill out the around which to develop and orient first Art Wall reception of 2020. Tee - sidewalks, curb ramps, and raised cross- call to musicians here: https://forms. programming, and Continued on page 16 12••FEBRUARY 12, 2020 FEBRUARY 12, 2020••13

Hopeful Hearts & Local Arts Hosted by Connexion, Hopeful Hearts & Local Arts, a market featuring a curated collection of makers, artists, designers, and small business owners took place Satur- day, February 8, at Connexion, 149 Broadway. In addition, there was food, music and a raffle. Raffle ticket funds and all donations were pledged to help Connexion continue to be a staple in the Somerville community through its many works. For more information about Connexion, go to https:// connexionumc.org/

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The Somerville Times Useless Facts of the Week Ms. Cam’s 1. In the 17th century, the value of pi was known to 35 decimal places. Today, to 1.2411 trillion. 2. In the average lifetime, a person will walk the equivalent of 5 times around the equator.

STATEPOINT CROSSWORD Olio - (noun) A miscellaneous THEME: BLACK HISTORY mixture, hodgepodge #717 MONTH 1. Who are the only car awarded? ACROSS two recipients of a 1. Sell illegally posthumous Academy 7. In what year did 6. Crime scene evidence Award for acting? Grubhub begin 9. "From California to the New York offering delivery for Island," e.g. 2. Where did the first restaurants? 13. Berth deck in relation to poop deck Academy Awards pre- 14. Poetic over sentation take place? 8. Who was the first 15. Chocolate cake ingredient president to name a 16. Like Solitaire player 17. Go a-courting 3. For what film did woman to his cabinet? 18. Packing Julie Andrews pick 19. "Go Tell It on the Mountain" author up the Oscar for Best 9. What U.S. Pres- 21. *South Africa's first black president Actress after her first ident had the most 23. Bag, ‡ Paris film performance? children? 24. Schooner pole 25. #1 on Billboards Chart, e.g. 4. What actor won 10. Which singer 28. One way to memorize an Oscar for the Best was in the movie Mad 30. Civil rights activist and Ferguson Actor award consec- Max: Beyond The opponent utively for 1993 and Thunderdome? 35. Single pip cards 1994? 37. Give a shot of novocaine 39. Call forth 11. What do the 40. Long John Silver's walk 5. Who was the first British call zucchini? 41. Sauna product actor to receive the 43. Dashing style Juvenile Oscar? 12. What profitable 44. Pariah, for medical reasons business did George 46. Back arrow key 6. In what year was Washington own? 47. As opposed to gross 3. Absent without leave 33. *On Debi Thomas' foot when she the last Juvenile Os- Answers on page 23 48. Kane and Goldberg, TV characters 4. Gives a helping hand won Olympic medal 50. Georgia ____ university 5. Antebellum 34. Busybody, in Yiddish 52. Poseidon's domain 6. Pillow filler 36. Work detail 53. MXN, as in currency 7. ____colonial or ____classical 38. Bid, past tense 55. Snowman Olaf's favorite thing 8. Oven emanation? 42. Coffee shop order 57. 2019 eponymous movie character 9. Lady's man 45. D'Artagnan's weapon of choice 61. Errand runner, at court 10. Ne plus ultra 49. Get the picture 65. Matter of debate 11. Famous Coward 51. *Harlem Renaissance poet 66. Harry Potter's Hedwig 12. Man Ray's genre 54. Fur shawl 68. Ineffectual vomiting 15. Back of a saddle 56. Canada flyers 69. Giblets part 20. Popular Byzantine artwork 57. Handle of #45 Down 70. Famous movie director, Spike 22. Nile viper 58. Most populous continent 71. Ruhr's industrial center 24. Reminder of times past 59. Invitation request 72. Played at military funerals 25. First African American to win Best 60. Regrets 73. Flow alternative Actress Oscar 61. Commoner 74. Nostradamus and such 26. More slippery 62. Diamond's corner 27. Allegro and lento, in music 63. Walkie-talkie word DOWN 29. Nobel Peace Prize laureate, 1984 64. Japanese money, pl. 1. Hunk of something 31. Like fair share 67. Du Bois 2. Flavored with kola nuts 32. Arch and ball location, pl. Answers in the next edition of The Somerville Times.

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Bid Advertisement SOMERVILLE HOUSING AUTHORITY SOMERVILLE HOUSING AUTHORITY The Somerville Housing Authority, the Awarding Authority, invites 30 Memorial Road 30 Memorial Road sealed bids for SHA Project number 1904, Mystic Activity Center (MAC Center) Roof Replacement at 530 Mystic Avenue in Somerville, Somerville, MA 02145 Somerville, MA 02145 Massachusetts, in accordance with the Plans and Specifications pre- PROJECT# 2004 PROJECT# 2005 pared by EHA Design, Inc. 284 North Avenue, Weston, Massachusetts 02493. Invitation for Quotes for the Weston Manor Parking Lot Invitation for Quotes for the Brady Towers Parking Lot Improvement Improvement Project at 15 Weston Avenue, Somerville, MA 02144. Project at 252 Medford Street, Somerville, MA 02144. The scope of work includes: Removal and legal disposal of the existing ballasted membrane roof, all associated membrane flashings, The Somerville Housing Authority, the Awarding Authority, invites The Somerville Housing Authority, the Awarding Authority, invites sealants, metal flashing and sheet metal, as required for the instal- quotes from General Contractors for SHA Job No. 2004 in accordance quotes from General Contractors for SHA Job No. 2005 in accordance lation of a new .090" EPDM, 25 year warranty roofing system that in- with the documents prepared by the Somerville Housing Authority’s with the documents prepared by the Somerville Housing Authority’s cludes, but is not limited to, the installation of all membrane flashings, Modernization Department. Modernization Department. metal flashings and all other associated work required for a complete The project consists of labor, materials, equipment and supervision The project consists of labor, materials, equipment and supervision and thorough installation. necessary to complete grind existing pavement and install new as- necessary to complete grind existing pavement and install new as- The work on site is to start on March 30, 2020. phalt paving with striping. phalt paving with striping. The work is estimated to cost $225,000.00, and take 60 calendar days The estimated project cost is $46,000.00 The estimated project cost is $74,000.00 to complete. Bids are subject to HUD Procurement Regulation #7460.8 Quotes are subject to the Federal Davis-Bacon Act (DBA) Wage Quotes are subject to the Federal Davis-Bacon Act (DBA) Wage Rev.2 and 24 CFR Part 85, and to the minimum wage rates required by Determinations. The project is subject to Title VI of the Civil rights Determinations. The project is subject to Title VI of the Civil rights U.S. Department of Labor's minimum Federal Wage Rates. Act of 1964, Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of Act of 1964, Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of THIS PROJECT IS BEING ELECTRONICALLY BID AND HARD COPY 1968 and the Somerville Housing Authority is an Equal Opportunity 1968 and the Somerville Housing Authority is an Equal Opportunity BIDS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Please review the instructions in the Employer. Employer. bid documents on how to register as an electronic bidder. The bids Quotes will be received until February 27th, 2020 @ 2:00 PM and Quotes will be received until February 27th, 2020 @ 2:00 PM and are to be prepared and submitted at www.biddocsonline.com. Tutori- should be emailed or hand delivered to the Somerville Housing Au- should be emailed or hand delivered to the Somerville Housing Au- als and instruction on how to complete the electronic bid documents thority’s Modernization Department, 30 Memorial Road, Somerville, thority’s Modernization Department, 30 Memorial Road, Somerville, are available online (click on the “Tutorial” tab at the bottom footer). MA 02145. Quotes shall be emailed to Manny St. Louis at mannys@ MA 02145. Quotes shall be emailed to Manny St. Louis at mannys@ General Bids will be received until 2:00 p.m. Thursday, February 27, sha-web.org sha-web.org 2020 and publicly opened online forthwith. All Bids will be submitted There will be a pre-bid walkthrough on February 20th, 2020 at pre- There will be a pre-bid walkthrough on February 20th, 2020 at pre- online at www.biddocsonline.com and received no later than the date cisely 11:00 AM. Contractors should meet at the project site at 15 cisely 10:00AM. Contractors should meet at the project site at 252 and time specified above. Weston Avenue, Somerville, MA. Medford Street., Somerville, MA. Bid Forms and Contract Documents will be available for pick-up at Project documents can be obtained by emailing or calling Manny St. Project documents can be obtained by emailing or calling Manny St. www.biddocsonline.com (may be viewed electronically and hardcopy Louis. Any questions or concerns shall be emailed five days before Louis. Any questions or concerns shall be emailed five days before requested) or at Nashoba Blue, Inc. at 433 Main Street, Hudson, MA the quote deadline to [email protected] or call at 617-625-1152 the quote deadline to [email protected] or call at 617-625-1152 01749 (978-568-1167). ext. 330. ext. 330. There is a plan deposit of $50.00 per set (maximum of 2 sets) payable The Somerville Housing Authority reserves the right to waive minor The Somerville Housing Authority reserves the right to waive minor to BidDocs ONLINE, Inc. informalities and/or to reject any and all bids, if it is to be determined informalities and/or to reject any and all bids, if it is to be determined Plan deposits may be electronically paid or by check. to be in the best interest of the Somerville Housing Authority. to be in the best interest of the Somerville Housing Authority. The deposit will be refunded for up to two sets for general bidders and No bid shall be withdrawn for a period of thirty (30) days, Saturdays, No bid shall be withdrawn for a period of thirty (30) days, Saturdays, for one set for sub-bidders upon the return of the sets in good condi- Sundays and legal holidays excluded, after approval of the award Sundays and legal holidays excluded, after approval of the award tion within thirty (30) days of receipt of general bids. Otherwise, the by the Somerville Housing Authority without written consent of the by the Somerville Housing Authority without written consent of the deposit shall be the property of the Awarding Authority. Additional Somerville Housing Authority. Somerville Housing Authority. sets may be purchased for $50.00. Bidders requesting Contract Doc- uments to be mailed to them shall include a separate check for $ 40.00 2/12/20 The Somerville Times 2/12/20 The Somerville Times per set for UPS Ground (or $65 per set for UPS overnight), payable to BidDocs ONLINE, Inc., to cover mail handling costs. Commonwealth of Massachusetts General bidders shall be certified by the Massachusetts Division of The Trial Court Capital Asset Management and Maintenance (DCAMM) for the cat- Suffolk Probate and Family Court egory of Roofing. General bids shall be accompanied by a DCAMM Certificate of Eligibility for the appropriate category, and an Update 24 New Chardon Street Statement. Failure to provide a DCAMM Certificate of Eligibility and Boston, MA 02114 Update Statement will result in the bid being rejected. SUFFOLK Division Docket No. 20A0012 SU18E0268QC General bidders shall be required to fill out the following forms as part CITY OF SOMERVILLE of the electronic bidding of this project: SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION PURCHASING DEPARTMENT 1. HUD 5369-A Representations, Certifications and IFB#20-56 Other Statements Kevin David Mejia Ulloa vs. Juan Ramon Mejia Rivas The City of Somerville, through the Purchasing Department, invites 2. Non-Collusive Affidavit . 3. Resident Employment Provisions (REP) Forms 1 through 7 sealed bids for: 4. DCAMM Update Statement Supplement Form To the above Defendant: Sidewalk Repairs 5. HUD 2530 A Complaint has been presented to this Court by the Plaintiff, Kev- 6. Unit Prices An Invitation for Bid may be obtained online at http://www.somerville- in David Mejia Ulloa seeking a Complaint for Dependency filed on ma.gov/departments/finance/purchasing/bids or from the Purchasing General Bids shall be accompanied by a bid deposit that is not less 01/15/2020. Department, Somerville City Hall, 93 Highland Ave., Somerville, MA, than 5% of the greatest possible bid amount. Bid deposits shall be in 02143 on or after 02/12/2020. the form of a bid bond, cash, certified check, or a treasurer’s or ca- The Plaintiff is also seeking an Order of Special Findings declaring shier’s check issued by a responsible bank or trust company, payable that the Defendant neglected and abandoned the Plaintiff. The City will offer pre-bid conference on 03/04/2020, 9:00PM EST at Somerville City Hall. Sealed bids will be received at the above office to the Somerville Housing Authority. You are required to serve your answer upon Plaintiff whose Address until: 03/10/2020 2:00PM. The Purchasing Director reserves the right to is: 104 Washington Street Apt#3 Somerville, MA 02143 A pre-submission site visit will be held at the MAC Center, 530 Mystic reject any or all proposals if, in her sole judgment, the best interest of Ave., Somerville, MA 02145 on Thursday, February 20, 2020 at 10:00 If you fail to do so, the court will proceed to the hearing and adjudi- the City of Somerville would be served by so doing. AM, at which time access to the roof will be made available to pro- cation of this action. You are also required to file a copy your answer Prevailing wage rates apply. 5% bid deposit required. spective bidders. It is strongly recommended that prospective bidders in the office of the Register of this Court at Boston: (24 New Chardon attend. Street, Boston, MA 02114) Please contact Prajkta Waditwar at [email protected] / For additional information regarding this project contact the Somer- [email protected] for more information or any questions Witness, Brian J. Dunn, Esquire, First Judge of said Court, this 17th ville Modernization Department, at 617-625-1152. related to this bid. day of January of the year 2020. 2/12/20 The Somerville Times Prajkta Waditwar Felix D. Arroyo Construction Procurement Manager Register of Probate 617-625-6600 x. 3407 Legal Notices can be downloaded from our website: www.TheSomervilleTimes.com 2/12/20 The Somerville Times 2/12/20 The Somerville Times

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CITY OF SOMERVILLE City of Somerville City of Somerville PURCHASING DEPARTMENT PLANNING BOARD ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS RFP 20-57 City Hall 3rd Floor, 93 Highland Avenue, Somerville MA 02143 City Hall 3rd Floor, 93 Highland Avenue, Somerville MA 02143 The City of Somerville, through the Purchasing Department, invites PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE sealed proposals for: The Somerville Planning Board will hold a public hearing on Thurs- The Somerville Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing Regional Climate Assessment day, February 27, 2020 at 6:00pm at the Visiting Nurse Association, on Wednesday, February 26, 2020 at 6:00pm at the Visiting Nurse 3rd Floor Community Room, 259 Lowell Street, Somerville, MA to Association, 3rd Floor Community Room, 259 Lowell Street, Somer- A request for proposals (RFP) may be obtained online https://www. consider the following pursuant to M.G.L. 40A and the Somerville ville, MA to consider the following pursuant to M.G.L. 40A and the somervillema.gov/departments/finance/purchasing on or after Zoning Ordinance: Somerville Zoning Ordinance: 2/10/2020. Separately sealed price and technical proposals will be received at the above office until:3/6/2020 at 2:00 p.m. ET. The Pur- 74 Middlesex Ave & 515 Somerville Ave. - Applicant, Claudia Murrow, seeks an appeal chasing Director reserves the right to reject any or all proposals if, in 845 McGrath Hwy - (PB2017-27-EXT1) Applicant and Owner, 845 of the building inspector’s decision of her sole judgment, the best interest of the City of Somerville would be Riverview LLC., c/o McDermott, Quilty & Miller, December 12, 2019. The applicant is served by so doing. LLP, seeks a time extension to a Planned Unit appealing from the building inspector’s Development – Preliminary Master Plan (PUD- refusal to take action on her enforcement The City of Somerville, with partners Boston, Chelsea, Everett, Re- PMP) approved on April 5, 2018, to develop a request relative to property located at 515 vere, Winthrop, and the Mystic River Watershed Association, have transit-oriented mixed-use development in two Somerville Avenue and a building permit received a grant to conduct two related assessments over the course buildings, with relief granted for an increase in issued with respect to that property. of an 18-month period: an Infrastructure Assessment and a Social building height to 147’ to allow for 180 hotel Vulnerability Assessment. These assessments will help municipal- rooms, an increase in building height to 235’ Development review application submittal materials and other doc- ities and infrastructure managers prioritize capital and operational to allow for 215 residential units, 9,472 square umentation may be viewed online at https://www.somervillema.gov/ improvements needed to protect people and assets during and after feet of ground floor restaurant/retail space, departments/ospcd/planning-and-zoning/reports-and-decisions or coastal storms. in-person in the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Devel- and parking relief to provide 293 structured Please contact [email protected] for more information. parking spaces. Assembly Square Mixed Use opment, 3rd Floor City Hall, 93 Highland Avenue, Somerville, MA. District (ASMD). Ward 1. Interested persons may provide comments to the Planning Board at Angela M. Allen the hearing or by submitting written comments by mail to Planning & Purchasing Director 74 Middlesex Ave & 617-625-6600 x. 3400 845 McGrath Hwy – (PB2018-09-EXT1) Applicant and Owner, 845 Zoning Division, 3rd Floor City Hall, 93 Highland Avenue, Somerville, Riverview LLC., c/o McDermott, Quilty & MA 02143; or by email to [email protected]. 2/12/20 The Somerville Times Miller, LLP, seeks a time extension to a Special 2/12/20 The Somerville Times Permit with Site Plan Review-A , approved on May 15, 2018, to develop a transit-oriented mixed-use development on 0.85 acres under an approved PUD-PMP to create 368,030 square feet in two buildings, one of 147’ high, containing up to 180 hotel rooms, and the other TO PLACE LEGAL 235’ high containing up to 215 residential units, supported by 9,472 square feet of ground floor restaurant/retail space, and 293 structured CITY OF SOMERVILLE parking spaces. Assembly Square Mixed Use ADVERTISMENTS PURCHASING DEPARTMENT District (ASMD). Ward 1. REBID IFB#20-09 Development review application submittal materials and other doc- The City of Somerville, through the Purchasing Department, invites umentation may be viewed online at https://www.somervillema.gov/ IN THE sealed bids for: departments/ospcd/planning-and-zoning/reports-and-decisions or in-person in the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Devel- Replacement of Filters at Kennedy Pool opment, 3rd Floor City Hall, 93 Highland Avenue, Somerville, MA. SOMERVILLE TIMES, An Invitation for Bid may be obtained online at http://www.somerville- Interested persons may provide comments to the Planning Board at ma.gov/departments/finance/purchasing/bids or from the Purchasing the hearing or by submitting written comments by mail to Planning & Department, Somerville City Hall, 93 Highland Ave., Somerville, MA, Zoning Division, 3rd Floor City Hall, 93 Highland Avenue, Somerville, 02143 on or after 02/12/2020. Sealed bids will be received at the above MA 02143; or by email to [email protected]. CONTACT US office until: 02/26/2020 2:00PM. The Purchasing Director reserves the right to reject any or all proposals if, in her sole judgment, the best 2/12/20 The Somerville Times interest of the City of Somerville would be served by so doing. BY 12 PM MONDAY Prevailing wage rates apply. 5% bid deposit required. Please contact Prajkta Waditwar at [email protected] / Want to write local [email protected] for more information or any questions PH: 617.666.4010 related to this bid. Somerville stories? Prajkta Waditwar Call 617-666-4010 Construction Procurement Manager FAX: 617.628.0422 617-625-6600 x. 3407 and speak to the Assignment Editor 2/12/20 The Somerville Times

Plastic straw and stirrer ordinance goes into effect 'Principal America'

In May of 2019, the Somerville City Council passed an ordinance banning the use of plastic straws and/or stirrers in all food and retail establishments within the City of Somerville. This ordinance went into effect on February 9, 2020; however, during the first six months, only warnings will be issued to give businesses a chance to substitute alternative products. This ordinance is the latest step that the City of Somerville has taken to protect the marine environment, advance solid waste reduction, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and protect waterways. To date, the City of Somerville has also enacted plastic bag bans and Styrofoam bans toward the same goals. Under this ordinance, retail establishments will no longer be permitted to offer customers plastic, single-use plastic straws or stirrers at the point-of-purchase or at self-serve food or beverage stations, unless a specific request is made by a customer. If retailers or restaurants do plan to provide plastic straws or stirrers, upon request only, they must also post a printed sign in any area where other single-use items, such as utensils, are provided. If a retail establishment is found to be non-compliant with this ordinance, the first violation will result in a warning. Subsequent viola- tions will carry a fine. The students of West Somerville Neighborhood School held their fundraiser to raise money for field trips, including an overnight one More information on the ordinance is available on the city's website at https://www.somervillema.gov/plas- to Washington, D.C . School Principal Kathleen Seward challenged them to get pledges from all 50 states and whichever class got the ticstraws. If you have questions regarding enforcement of this ordinance or other regulations, please contact most would be able to tell her which super hero she would have to the Inspectional Services Department, Health Division at (617) 625-6600 x4331. dress up as. Kate Anaya's kindergarten class won and they chose Cap- tain America for her. — Photo by Claudia Ferro 18••FEBRUARY 12, 2020

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Sally O’Brien’s Good Luck Comedy | Where's the 2 p.m.|14 Tyler Street Pub Session with: Grain Thief|9 p.m. CHILDREN AND YOUTH 335 Somerville Ave|617-666-3589 love?|9:30 p.m. Back Room: Comedy Night with Janet Wednesday|February 12 Monday|February 17 The Burren 255 Elm St McNamara|10 p.m. Central Library Sally O’Brien’s Bar 247 Elm Street|617-776-6896 WFOC Album Release Show, w/ Saturday|February 15 Homeschool Reading Group Comedy Night! The Up n Coming Housecat and Matty Sun|7 p.m. Orleans Restaurant and Bar 10:15 a.m.-11:45 a.m. Sally O’Brien’s Open Mic|7 p.m. Scattershot|10 p.m. 65 Holland St|617-591-2100 David Johnston Band|6 p.m. Marley Monday with The Duppy Somerville High School Anime Club 247 Elm St 2:45 p.m.- 4:30 p.m.|79 Highland HolyStone|9 p.m. Conquerors reggae|10 p.m. Bull McCabe’s Pub Orleans Restaurant and Bar Ave 335 Somerville Ave|617-666-3589 335 Somerville Ave|617-666-3589 The A-Beez 65 Holland St|617-591-2100 10 p.m.|366A Somerville Ave|617- East Branch Library The Burren The Burren Bull McCabe’s 440-6045 Preschool Storytime Front Room:Bluegrass Session|2 p.m. Front Room: Bur-Run|6:45 p.m., Run, Krush Faktory(Dub Down) 11 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Hunter Americana|5 p.m.|Irish Ses- Helena Delaney & Friends|9:30 p.m. Thunder Road GOOD CRAFTernoon with the Button 10 p.m.|366A Somerville Ave|617- sion|2 p.m. Back Room: Matt Heaton|3:30 p.m. Bearly Dead – A Tribute To The Grate- Maker! 440-6045 Back Room: Kinds of Love: with the Stump Trivia|8:30 p.m. ful Dead 12:30 p.m.- 4 p.m.|115 Broadway Thunder Road Alex Fam Collective, Sadie Gus- 247 Elm Street|617-776-6896 8 p.m.|379 Somerville Ave tafson-Zook, and Lindsay Foote|7 The Koopa Kids with special guests Bull McCabe’s Pub Once Somerville Thursday|February 13 p.m. Set The Nation, and I Was Awake Jimmy James Trivia|8:30 p.m. Papooz Central Library Scattershots|10 p.m. 8 p.m.|379 Somerville Ave Catch A Dinosaur|10 p.m. 8 p.m.|156 Highland Ave Preschool Storytime for 3 to 5-year- 247 Elm Street|617-776-6896 366A Somerville Ave|617-440-6045 Once Somerville The Jungle Community Music Club olds Orleans Restaurant and Bar Galentine's Day at ONCE Thunder Road Open Mic at The Jungle 10:30 a.m.- 11:15 a.m. Karaoke 7 p.m.|156 Highland Ave 379 Somerville Ave. 7 p.m.|6 Sanborn Ct Comic Book Drawing Workshop 65 Holland St 3 p.m.- 5 p.m.|79 Highland Ave The Jungle Community Music Club Once Somerville Highland Kitchen Bull McCabe’s Sober Curious Night with Henry 156 Highland Ave 150 Highland Ave|617-625-1131 Friday|February 14 McIntyre + Band, Font Club|6 p.m. GramJam Aeronaut Brewing Co. Aeronaut Brewing Co. Central Library Heavy Necker, At the Hands of Man, 366A Somerville Ave|617-440-6045 Board Game Bonanza Jack Byrne Preschool Storytime for 2-year-olds Square Ape|8 p.m.| Casey’s 6:30 p.m.|14 Tyler Street 8 p.m.|14 Tyler Street 10:30 a.m.-11 a.m. 6 Sanborn Ct Entertainment every Saturday Teen Empowerment Library Leaders The Jungle Community Music Club Somerville Theatre Aeronaut Brewing Co. 173 Broadway|617- 625-5195 meeting ThisBodyIs / UnnamedColors / Jean- Banff Mountain Film Festival World Paper Waiter Thunder Road 3:30 p.m.-6 p.m.|79 Highland Ave PaulJeanPaul / Ben Shaw Tour 8 p.m.|14 Tyler Street Binge Magick with special guests 7 p.m.|6 Sanborn Ct 7:30 p.m.|55 Davis Sq Saturday|February 15 TBA! Arts at the Armory Arts at the Armory 8 p.m.|379 Somerville Ave Central Library Pub Sing Queer Tango Boston CLASSES AND GROUPS Books of Hope 6 p.m|Café|191 Highland Ave Once Somerville 6:30 p.m.|Café|191 Highland Ave Wednesday|February 12 2 p.m.-4 p.m.|79 Highland Ave The Rockwell Playin Dead at ONCE Ballroom 8 p.m.|156 Highland Ave Tuesday|February 18 Central Library Monday|February 17 Supper Club Drop in Knitting and Needlecraft Shit-faced Shakespeare®: A Midsum- Aeronaut Brewing Co. Sally O’Brien’s Bar Libraries closed 12 p.m.-2 p.m. mer Night's Dream The Gallerist Tim Gearan & The Shrikes P2P Technologies: A Series Tuesday|February 18 7 p.m.|255 Elm St 8 p.m.|14 Tyler Street 8 p.m|335 Somerville Ave|617-666- 6:30 p.m.- 8:30 p.m.|79 Highland Somerville Community Baptist 3589 Friday|February 14 The Jungle Community Music Club Ave Church Toddler Dance Party |5 p.m. The Burren Sally O’Brien’s Preschool Storytime We Are Space Horses / Motel Black Front Room: Jason Anick & The Thursday|February 13 Sneaky Pint|6 p.m. 11 a.m.-11:30 a.m.|31 College Ave / Verdegree / MyGoodFriendTom| 7 Swingers|8:30 p.m. Ciampa Manor Hear Now Live presents The Oth- p.m. Backroom| Common Sound, Ele- Learn English with the Library! Wednesday|February 19 ership, Buck Lonesome, Table For 6 Sanborn Ct vate|7p.m. 6 p.m.- 8 p.m.|27 College Avenue East Branch Library One|9 p.m. 247 Elm Street|617-776-6896 Rosalita's Puppets : The Sea Story 335 Somerville Ave|617-666-3589 The Rockwell West at TAB Shit-faced Shakespeare®: A Midsum- Bull McCabe’s Pub Books to Movies Club 11 a.m.-11:30 a.m.|115 Broadway The Burren mer Night's Dream|7 p.m. Ghetto People Band 6:30 p.m.-7:30p.m.|167 Holland St Front Room: Irish Session|9:30 p.m. MUSIC|ARTS Boston Comedy Festival: Valentine's 10 p.m.|366A Somerville Ave|617- Backroom| Wild Maple, The Lied East Branch Library Comedy Show|9:30 p.m. 440-6045 Wednesday|February 12 To's|7 p.m. East Eats / Fasika 255 Elm St Sally O’Brien’s Bar Spike the Punch|10 p.m. Highland Kitchen 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.|115 Broadway First Tuesday of the Month|Spelling free poker, lots of prizes! 247 Elm Street|617-776-6896 Sunday|February 16 First Church Somerville Bee Night 8 p.m.|335 Somerville Ave|617-666- Once Somerville Sally O’Brien’s Bar Debtors Anonymous- a 12 Step hosted by Victor and Nicole of 3589 Slow Hollows Natural Wonders|4:30 p.m. program for people with problems Egoart. The Burren 8 p.m.|156 Highland Ave African Night, SambaLolo and with money and debt. 7 p.m.-8:30 The fun starts at 10:00p.m. Pub Session with: Grain Thief|9 p.m. guests|10 p.m. p.m.|89 College Ave (Upstairs Parlor). Orleans Restaurant and Bar 150 Highland Ave|617-625-1131 Back Room: Waypoint, Sweet Petunia DJ starting at 10 p.m. 335 Somerville Ave|617-666-3589 For more info call: 781-762-6629 PJ Ryan’s |7 p.m. 65 Holland St|617-591-2100 The Burren Pub Quiz Saturday|February 15 Comedy Night with Janet Mc- Front Room: John Gannon & Bull McCabe’s 10 p.m.|239 Holland St.|617-625- Arts at the Armory Namara|10 p.m. Friends|2 p.m., Alan Kaufman & Kevin Connolly Mules| 7-9 8200 Somerville Winter Farmers Market 247 Elm Street|617-776-6896 Friends|6 p.m., Los Goutos|9 p.m. Jen Kearney 2nd Fridays |10 p.m. 9:30 p.m.- 2 p.m.|Performance Orleans Restaurant and Bar Backroom: Dietrich Strause with J.E. Thunder Road 366A Somerville Ave|617-440-6045 Hall|191 Highland Ave 65 Holland St|617-591-2100 Sunde|7 p.m. Neighbor Lite – A Unique Evening Joshua Tree with Neighbor Minus 1 Player! Bagel Bards Bull McCabe’s Pub 247 Elm Street|617-776-6896 DJ McRiddleton 8 p.m.|379 Somerville Ave Somerville Writers and Poets meet The A-Beez Bull McCabe’s Pub 256 Elm St. |617-623-9910 weekly to discuss their work 10 p.m.|366A Somerville Ave|617- Sundown Session 6-8 Once Somerville Casey’s 9 a.m.-12 p.m Au Bon Pain| 18-48 440-6045 Dub Apocalypse ArtHouse Entertainment every Friday Havins, Lina Cooper Holland St Thunder Road 366A Somerville Ave|617-440-6045 173 Broadway|617- 625-5195 8 p.m.|156 Highland Ave Bearly Dead – A Tribute To The Grate- Highland Kitchen Sunday|February 16 Thunder Road The Jungle Community Music Club ful Dead Sunday Brunch Live Country & Fourth Step to Freedom Al-Anon Cris Jacobs Band with special guests Black History Artist Showcase 8 p.m.|379 Somerville Ave Bluegrass Family Groups Jay Psaros Band and TBA! 7:30 p.m.|6 Sanborn Ct Sunday Night Live Music 7:00 P.M. | 6 William Street Once Somerville 8 p.m.|379 Somerville Ave Juliana Hatfield 150 Highland Ave|617-625-1131 Aeronaut Brewing Co Unity Church of God Aeronaut Brewing Co. Will Dailey Orleans Restaurant and Bar Indie Trivia Enter upstairs, meeting is in basement Brian Friedland Trio 7 p.m.|156 Highland Ave Game Night 8 p.m.|14 Tyler Street 8 p.m.|14 Tyler Street Monday|February 17 The Jungle Community Music Club 65 Holland St|617-591-2100 Arts at the Armory The Jungle Community Music Club Libraries Closed Open Mic at The Jungle Thunder Road First and Last Word Poetry Fire In The Field, Myth Is King, The 7 p.m.|6 Sanborn Ct 379 Somerville Ave 7 p.m.|café|191 Highland Ave Tuesday|February 18 Medicinal Purpose Somerville Theatre Central Library Highland Kitchen 8 p.m.|6 Sanborn Ct Once Somerville Learn English at the Library! 150 Highland Ave|617-625-1131 BLOWW: Nether Regionals 2020 Banff Mountain Film Festival World Arts at the Armory 7 p.m.|156 Highland Ave Tour 6 p.m.-7:30 p.m.|79 Highland Ave Aeronaut Brewing Co. Tongue in Cheek Valentine's Day 7:30 p.m.|55 Davis Sq Aeronaut Brewing Company Alper Tuzcu 7:30 p.m.|Performance Hall The Jungle Community Music Club Books & Brews Book Club 8 p.m.|14 Tyler Street Dandelion Surfers Valentine's Day Plant Nite: Lily Bowl|6 p.m. Wednesday|February 19 Purple Moon (Pink Floyd Tribute) at 6:15 p.m.-7:15 p.m.|14 Tyler St Arts at the Armory Show Sally O’Brien’s Bar The Jungle| 8 p.m. Been Out Here: Teen Open Mic 8 p.m.|Cafe|191 Highland Ave free poker, lots of prizes! Wednesday|February 19 6 Sanborn Ct 8 p.m.|335 Somerville Ave|617-666- 6 p.m.|Café|191 Highland Ave The Rockwell Central Library Aeronaut Brewing Co. 3589 Thursday|February 13 Shit-faced Shakespeare®: A Midsum- Drop in Knitting and Needlecraft mer Night's Dream|7 p.m. Americana Picnic: Possum The Burren 12 p.m.-2 p.m.|79 Highland Ave PLACES TO GO, THINGS TO DO! FEBRUARY 12, 2020••19

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CENTER LOCATIONS, TIMES & SCHEDULES Monday Madness – Gaelic Celebration – Monday, ested in joining, have any questions or require additional Main Office: 167 Holland Street March 2 – 9:00 a.m. at our Holland Street Center. information please call 617-625-6600 ext. 2300. (Between Davis Square and Teele Square.) Starting off with a catered breakfast from Renee’s Café De-cluttering support group – If you have concerns Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. followed by Leprechaun Magic and activities. $3 to be around your clutter, this group may be for you. This Thursday: 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. paid at time of reservation. Seating is limited. RSVP a closed group will be meeting in the fall for 6-8 weeks. Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. must. Call 617-625-6600, ext. 2300 for more info. This group is co-facilitated by Natasha Naim and Ma- 617-625-6600, ext. 2300 Watercolors with Frames – Monday, March 9 from rina Colonas. If you are interested in joining, have any Fax: 617-625-0688 TTY: 866-808-4851 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at our Holland Street Center. questions or require additional information please call Holland Street Senior Center: 167 Holland Street Class taught by Linda Cohen. Class size is limited. All Natasha at 617-625-6600 ext. 2317. (Between Davis Square and Teele Square) supplies will be provided. Please call Josie at617-625- Gardening Club – Meets the second Monday of each Monday through Wednesday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 6600, ext. 2300 to register for this class. month starting at 9:00 a.m. Vilma Sullivan facilitates this Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Living YOUR Best Life – starting Tuesday, March 10 at group. There is a different topic each month ranging Fridays: 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. 9:00 a.m. This course runs until April 14. Enroll in the from gardening tips and secrets to inexpensive green- 617-625-6600, ext. 2300 Living YOUR Best Life course and learn how to become houses. Group runs for approximately an hour. If you are Cross Street Center: 165 Broadway stronger and more resilient. Contact Ashley at 617-625- interested in joining, have any questions or require addi- (East Somerville) 6600, ext. 2318 to enroll. Lunch will be served. tional information please call 617-625-6600 ext. 2300. Mondays & Tuesdays – 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Boston Flower & Garden Show – Wednesday, March Low Vision Support Group – Meets the second Tues- Thursdays – 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. 11 at the Seaport World Trade Center.$16 per person day of each month from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Our Fridays – 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. due at time of reservation.Limited tickets available. Pick Social Worker, Ashley Speliotis, facilitates this group. Do 617-625-6600, ext. 2335 up time at Holland Street at 10:00 a.m. with an approx- you know someone who has trouble seeing? Do you Fax: 617-625-1414 imate return time of 1:30 p.m. For more information have low vision? Join our Low Vision Support Group for Ralph and Jenny Center: 9 New Washington Street, please call 617-625-6600, ext. 2300. educational and informative information and peer sup- (Behind the Holiday Inn) St. Patrick’s Day Celebration – Monday, March 16 at port in a confidential environment. Lunch and transpor- Tuesday & Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Dilboy Post located at 351 Summer Street from 11:00 tation may be available on request. If you are interested 617- 666-5223 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. $12 Limited seating and transporta- in joining, have any questions or require additional in- UPCOMING EVENTS/TRIPS tion. For more information please call Connie at 617- formation please call Ashley at 617-625-6600 ext. 2318. Volunteers needed for the Engage for Brain Health 625-6600, ext. 2300. Memory Café – Meets the second Thursday of every Study - Are you starting to have problems with your Foxwoods Casino – Monday, March 30 - $25 includes month from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Holland memory or have trouble climbing stairs? Engage B transportation and a yet to be determined package. Street Center. Our Social Worker, Ashley Speliotis, might be right for you! 24 week study for people 60 to Check in time 7:00 a.m. at Ralph and Jenny with an facilitates this group. A welcoming place for people with 89 years of age. Call Chris at 617-625-6600, ext. 2315 approximate return time of 7:00 p.m. For more infor- forgetfulness and their family and friends to share a or email him at [email protected] for ques- mation please contact Connie by calling 617-625-6600, meal and create new memories. If you are interested in tions and additional information. ext. 2300. joining, have any questions or require additional information please call Ashley at 617-625-6600 ext. 2318. Fit-4-Life Nutrition Class – Thursday afternoons from Mohegan Sun – Tuesday, April 21 - $25 includes trans- 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. with our Nutritionist Caitlin portation, $10 food coupon and $10 free bet. Check in Men’s Group – Meets the first Tuesday of each month McAfee. Learn about our new and upcoming nutrition time at Ralph & Jenny at 8:00 a.m. with an approximate from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. This group is facilitated programs including, Cooking with Caitlin, Fit-4-Life return time of 7:00 p.m. For more information please by our volunteer, Norbert DeAmato. Are you recent- Nutrition Class, Meal in a Mug and more. Next Class contact Connie by calling 617-625-6600, ext. 2300. ly retired? Looking to connect with other men in the December 5 For more information call Caitlin at 617- LGBTQ EVENTS community? Join our men’s group where you can connect with old friends and make new ones. All men 625-6600, ext. 2316. LBT Women Fit-4-Life – at Holland Street Center 167 55 and over are welcome. Come chat about what is Healthy Steps – Thursdays, Holland Street from 12:30 Holland Street - Fitness class is Thursday evenings start- on your mind! If you are interested in joining, have any p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Healthy Steps is a therapeutic, gentle, ing at 6:00 P.M. $10 a month fee - scholarships avail- questions or require additional information please call movement class for anyone who needs to get moving, able & it just might be covered under your insurance. 617-625-6600 ext. 2300. particularly anyone recovering from surgery, frail elders We have available slots and would love to have you. If or those living with chronic fatigue or arthritis. Upcom- you have any questions or require additional informa- Veterans Group – Meets the third Monday of each ing date: December 5. Class is $3. For additional infor- tion, please contact our Health & Wellness Coordinator, month from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Our volunteer, mation or questions call 617-625-6600, ext. 2300. Chris Kowaleski at 617-625-6600 Ext. 2315. Norbert DeAmato, facilitates this group. Are you a vet- eran? The Veterans Group is the perfect opportunity to Line Dancing – The first and third Thursday of each WEEKLY EXERCISE AND NUTRITION CLASS SCHED- socialize, have solidarity, to reminisce and to meet other month- Holland Street Center . Class is free. No expe- ULE veterans. For info please call 617-625-6600 ext. 2300. rience needed. For additional info or questions call at (PLEASE CUT OUT AND SAVE) CROSS STREET GROUP INFORMATION 617-625-6600, ext. 2300. Monday: Cross Street Center is Closed the Week of November 22. Bowling – Wednesdays from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Keep Moving Walking Club - 9:00 a.m. (H) – On Hiatus Sacco’s Bowl Haven at Flatbread Pizza located in Davis until Spring Lunch is served every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday Square. There is a $3 weekly fee which covers shoe Tai Chi – 11:30 a.m. (H) – On Hiatus please call Maureen at 617-625-6600, ext. 2335 for sign up. rental, three strings candlepin bowling and dues for a Fit-4-Life – 11:00 a.m. (C) Coffee & Conversation – Meets every Monday, Tuesday bowling banquet. For more information and to sign up Fit-4-Life Group C - 1:00 p.m. (H) and Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Maureen please contact Debby Higgins, Outreach Coordinator at Tuesday: Bastardi, Program Coordinator facilitates this group. 617-625-6600, ext. 2321. Strengthening - 9:00 a.m. - $3 per class (H) Come meet people from all over the world and join in Music & Movement with Steve Gintz – at our Holland Fit-4-Life - 11:00 a.m. (C) the discussion of a different topic every day. Conversa- tion is followed by the Fit-4-Life exercise program and Street Center from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Come create Wednesdays: then lunch. If you are interested in joining, have any magical movements through music. Please call Ashley at Fit-4-Life Group A – 8:45 a.m. (H) questions or require additional information please call 617-625-6600, ext. 2318 for more information. Upcom- Fit-4-Life Group B - 10:00 a.m. (H) Maureen at 617-625-6600, ext. 2335. ing dates: January 27 and February 24. Fit-4-Life Group C - 1:00 p.m. (H) Game Hour – Every Tuesday from noon to 1:00 p.m. Caregivers Series For Those Who Live Independent- Thursdays: at our Cross Street Center. Join us for lunch and activi- ly – each Thursday in February from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 Yoga - 9:00 a.m. (H) ties. Immediately following lunch we will have a “Game a.m. at our Holland Street Center. Please call Ashley at Fit-4-Life - 11:00 a.m. (C) Hour.” Yahtzee, Sorry, Jenga, Cards, Scrabble, Check- 617-625-6600, ext. 2318 for additional information. Nutrition Class – 3:00 p.m. (H) ers, Clue, Qwirkle, Dominoes, Uno & Connect 4 are Senior Tax Preparation – AARP is taking appointments LBT Fit-4-Life–6:00 p.m. (H) available to play. Community Cooks provides us with to help with income tax preparations at our Holland Fridays: Street Center. Appointments are 1 hour starting at 9:00 a family style lunch on the first and third Tuesdays and Fit-4-Life Group A – 8:45 a.m. (H) Food Services provides us with lunch on the off days. a.m. with the last one being at 1:00 p.m. No tax prepa- Fit-4-Life Group B - 10:00 a.m. (H) rations on Monday the 17 due to the holiday. Please If you are interested in joining, have any questions or *All Fit-4-Life classes are $10 per month and require call Josephine to schedule an appointment at 617-625- require additional information please call Maureen at pre-registration 6600, ext. 2300. 617-625-6600, ext. 2335. HOLLAND STREET GROUP INFORMATION Movie & Pizza Day – Tuesday, February 18 starting at Computer Time – Meets every Tuesday starting on 10:00 a.m. at our Ralph & Jenny Center located at 9 Book Club – Meets the third Friday of each month from January 7 from 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Need to learn New Washington Street. This month’s movie is Driving 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. This group self-facilitates. how to use a computer? Want to set up social media Miss Daisy. Pizza to follow movie. $3 per person due at Group members choose both fiction and non-fiction titles accounts? Learn Microsoft Word? Or just have free com- time of reservation. For more information or to reserve on a quarterly basis. Books are available on reserve at the puter time. Call Maureen at 617-625-6600, ext. 2335 your spot please call 617-625-6600, ext. 2300. Central Branch of the Somerville Library. If you are inter- for additional information. 20••FEBRUARY 12, 2020 Data reveals how nutrition programs support Aging in Place

more than 200 participants who By Meghan Ostrander and responded to the survey, to help Nathan Lamb us assess the quality and impact Elder services is about providing of our services. The respons- supports that help people main- es shed some light on several tain health and independence. meaningful topics: The assistance Somerville-Cam- Supporting Health 84% of bridge Elder Services (SCES) Meals on Wheels recipients provides is often life changing, felt the program improved and we had a vivid reminder of their health, with more than that through a recent survey that three-quarters of participants illustrates how nutrition pro- saying it also helps them main- grams support Aging in Place. tain a health condition, feel bet- Perhaps the most compelling ter, meet weight goals, and eat statistic: fully 90 percent of re- healthier foods. Among congre- spondents said that Meals on gate meals patrons, 74% said it Wheels helps them live inde- improved their health. pendently. That’s quite a num- Reducing isolation Half of the ber, when you consider we deliv- Meals on Wheels recipients live ered more than 235,000 meals alone, with no one to check on L to R: Director of Nutrition at Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services (SCES) Meghan Ostrander and Director of Outreach and Community relations at SCES Nathan Lamb. last year. In many cases, we are them but their drivers. Some serving isolated older adults who 73% of home delivered meals re- very important, and it is gratify- meals to a friend. for eligible households. cannot prepare their own meals, cipients said they feel less lone- ing to hear that we are making The Meals on Wheels and There are many ways SCES and those who might otherwise ly because of their driver—and an impact there. Congregate Dining Site pro- nutrition programs support go hungry for financial reasons. 97% of home delivered meal Avoiding malnutrition Some grams are open to residents of healthy Aging in Place. Please The common thread is improv- recipient rated their interaction 48% of home delivered meals Cambridge and Somerville who feel free to get in touch if you ing nutrition, while reducing with nutrition program staff as recipients reported they would are age 60 or over. Meals on think we can help. hunger and isolation. excellent or good. Some 97% of have a shortage of food without Wheels is also available for cli- ______Patrons of congregate meals congregate meals patrons said the program. And 77% of home- ent spouses or dependents with Meghan Ostrander is Director program also participated in they feel less lonely from visiting bound recipients said the home disabilities who may be under of Nutrition at Somerville-Cam- the survey and reported sim- our meal site. delivered meal was their main 60. There is no charge, but we do bridge Elder Services (SCES). ilar impacts from more than Research published by the meal of the day, with more than request a voluntary donation to Nathan Lamb is Director of 60,000 meals we served at 10 National Institute on Aging in half of congregate meals sites re- help support the program. Outreach and Community rela- local congregate meal sites over 2019 linked loneliness and iso- porting the same. Malnutrition is a common tions at SCES. For more infor- the past year. lation to a variety of negative We also received positive feed- problem for older adults. To mation about SCES nutrition All told, we provided meals health impacts, including high back on the food, with nearly help reverse that trend, we also programs, contact our Aging In- for more than 1,000 local older blood pressure, heart disease, 80% saying the meals are ex- offer nutrition counseling, low formation Center by calling 617- adults and people under 60 with depression, and cognitive de- cellent or good and 86% say- cost nutrition supplements and 628-2601. Or visit our website, disabilities. I want to thank the cline. The socialization piece is ing they would recommend the a monthly grocery supplement eldercare.org.

Serve and Inspire Volunteer Orientation Enhance your professional Attend an orientation to learn about district schools and how Somerville Pub- lic Schools volunteers serve, inspire, and support student learning on Thursday, skills with SMC February 13, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at the SFLC Cummings School Building, 42 SMC offers plenty of fun and educational opportunities to learn how to create Prescott St., Rm. 12. Please contact SPS Volunteer Coordinator Jen Capuano locally made media and to enhance your professional skills. They welcome the at [email protected] or call (617) 629-5475 for more info. everyone in the community to become a member with SMC and take advantage of their youth and adult education workshops. Here are just a couple of the educational opportunities they are currently offering: Bobby''s Dad Jokes Corner By Bobbygeorge Potaris

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To advertise in The Grant Seeking and Grant Writing Workshops Somerville When: Tuesday, February 25, 6:30 – 9:00 p.m. (Grant Writing) Location: Somerville Media Center (90 Union Square) Times Cost: $75 for each workshop session call Somerville Media Center is offering workshops with experienced grant writer and educator Ellen Gugel. The workshops are geared to non-profit professionals, Bobbie Toner artists and community members who are interested in learning how to research applicable grants and create successful proposals. The February 25 workshop 617-666-4010 will cover grant writing. FEBRUARY 12, 2020••21

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(Free Speech TV) 9:30am Both Sides of the Bars 7:00pm Community Lens: SHC 5K Race 1:00pm Tele Magazine 9:00am Science 360 10:00am Poet to Poet, Writer to Writer 8:00pm LIVE - Our View 2:00pm Reeling Review 10:00am Somerville Neighborhood News 10:30am Somerville Neighborhood News 9:00pm PABFONE Closing Day Ceremony 3:00pm MA House of Representatives Formal Session 11:00am Our View 11:00am SNN Neighborhood Update 10:00pm Community Bulletin Board 4:00pm Tele Kreyol 12:00pm The Thom Hartman Show 11:30am From My Heart to Yours 10:30pm The World Fusion Show 5:00pm Henry Parker Presents 1:00pm SOM ARTS 12:00pm The Thom Hartman Show 11:00pm VOX POP Comedy Night 5:30pm Henry Parker Presents 1:30pm Somerville Storytellers 1:00pm Somerville Neighborhood News Friday, February 14 6:00pm Somerville Pundits 2:00pm NASA TV 1:30pm Somerville Neighborhood News 12:00am Heavy Leather Topless Dance Party 6:30pm The Somerville Labor Show 3:00pm Democracy Now! 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(Free Speech TV) 11:00pm SCATV Secret Stash 8:00pm LIVE -Somerville Overcoming Addiction 6:00pm Somerville Neighborhood News 9:00am DW Euromaxx 11:30pm Queer Cats 9:00pm Dedilhando au Saudade 6:30pm VOX POP: Somerville Connects 9:30am Strata Sunday, February 16 10:00pm Colores Latinos 7:00pm "The Cask of Amontillado" at VOX POP 10:00am NASA TV 12:00am Flotilla 11:00pm Heavy Leather Topless Dance Party 7:30pm Sidewalks Entertainment 11:00am SOM ARTS 1:00am NASA TV Tuesday, February 18 8:00pm LIVE - Somerville Pundits 11:30am Cambridge Calendar 1:30am NASA TV 12:00am Public Safety/Homeland Security Hearing 8:30pm DW Euromaxx 12:00pm The Thom Hartman Show 2:00am NASA TV 6:00am NASA TV 9:00pm Revolution Awakening at VOX POP 1:00pm Community Benefits Agreement 3:00am Free Speech TV 7:00am NASA TV 10:00pm LIVE - Heavy Leather Topless Dance Party 2:00pm Somerville Pundits 6:00am Bate Papo com Shirley 8:00am Democracy Now! 11:00pm Flotilla 2:30pm Autumn Reads with Somerville Public Library 7:00am Nossa Gentes e Costumes 9:00am The Chef’s Table Series Thursday, February 13 3:00pm Democracy Now! (Free Speech TV) 8:00am Effort Pour Christ 10:00am Strata 12:00am SCATV Secret Stash 4:00pm Gay USA 9:00am NASA TV 11:00am Joanna Bremis HMS Clinicals 12:30am SCATV Secret Stash 5:00pm DW Global 3000 10:00am Tele Kreyol 12:00pm The Thom Hartman Show 1:00am Free Speech TV 5:30pm What’s New Massachusetts? 11:00am MA House of Representatives Formal Session 1:00pm Revolution Awakening at VOX POP 1:30am Free Speech TV 6:00pm Grandstanders 12:00pm Sidewalks Entertainment 2:00pm Somerville Overcoming Addiction 2:00am Free Speech TV 7:00pm Emergency Preparedness 1:00pm SOM ARTS 3:00pm Democracy Now! 3:00am Free Speech TV 7:30pm The Somerville Labor Show 1:30pm SNN Neighborhood Update 4:00pm SMC Youth Media 6:00am Bate Papo com Shirley 8:00pm LIVE - Greater Somerville 2:00pm Chico and B-Man 4:30pm Going Postal 7:00am DW Conflict Zone 8:30pm Greater Somerville 3:00pm African Television Network 5:00pm LIVE - Poet to Poet, Writer to Writer 7:30am DW Euromaxx 9:00pm Fur, Fins and Feathers 4:00pm Dedilhando a Saudade 5:30pm What’s New Massachusetts? 8:00am Democracy Now! (Free Speech TV) 10:00pm Heavy Leather Topless Dance Party 5:00pm Gay USA 6:00pm Somerville Neighborhood News 9:00am DW Tomorrow Today 11:00pm Heavy Leather Music Video Show 6:00pm VOX POP: Somerville Connects 6:30pm From My Heart to Yours 9:30am Hello Neighbor Saturday, February 15 6:30pm DW Tomorrow Today 7:00pm The Somerville Labor Show 10:00am The Chef's Table Series 12:00am VOX POP Comedy Night 7:00pm Emergency Preparedness 7:30pm LIVE - Greater Somerville 10:30am The Chef's Table Series 1:00am Free Speech TV 8:00pm Dead Air Live 8:00pm LIVE - Dead Air Live 11:00am Joanna Bremis HMS Clinicals 2:00am Free Speech TV 9:00pm Tele Magazine 9:00pm The World Fusion Show 11:30am Joanna Bremis HMS Clinicals 3:00am Free Speech TV 10:00pm Community Lens: Somerville 5K Detour 10:00pm Totally Working Out 12:00pm The Thom Hartman Show 5:00am Free Speech TV 11:00pm TUTV 11:00pm Box House Productions Presents 1:00pm The Somerville Line 6:00am DW Focus on Europe 11:30pm SCATV Secret Stash 11:30pm SCATV Secret Stash CITY TV 22 (Comcast) | 13 (RCN) Schedule

Wednesday, February 12 3:00pm City Council Spotlight - Mary Jo Rossetti 5:30pm Raising Families "Youth Vaping & Smoking" 1:00am Licensing Commission Meeting - 2.10.20 7:30am Student Health Survey, Trivia, & Discussion 4:00pm Upcoming Meeting Agenda 6:00pm Student Health Survey, Trivia, & Discussion 7:30am Middlesex Update w/Marian Ryan 8:15am SPD Ride Along 7:00pm City Council Meeting - LIVE 6:45pm Transgender Day of Remembrance 8:00am Haitian Cultural Celebration 2020 8:30am Middlesex Update w/Marian Ryan Friday, February 14 7:00pm Faith In a City 9:00am Licensing Commission Meeting - 2.10.20 9:00am SomerViva an Kreyòl Ayisyen 12:00am Student Health Survey, Trivia, & Discussion 8:00pm Central Hill Campus Phase I Meeting 11:30am City Council Spotlight - Mary Jo Rossetti 10:00pm Somerville Heroes' Salute 2019 9:15am School Committee Meeting - 2.3.20 12:45am Transgender Day of Remembrance 12:00pm City Council Meeting 2.13.20 11:21pm Flood & Stormwater PSA 11:30am City Council Spotlight - Mary Jo Rossetti 1:00am Three Kings Festival at St. Benedict's 4:00pm Talking Business 12:00pm Haitian Cultural Celebration 2020 1:56am Flood & Stormwater PSA en Espanol 11:24pm Flood & Stormwater PSA em Portugues 11:30pm City Council Spotlight - Mary Jo Rossetti 6:00pm Student Health Survey, Trivia, & Discussion 12:48pm Flood & Stormwater PSA an Kreyòl Ayisyen 2:00am School Committee Meeting - 2.3.20 6:45pm SPD Ride Along 1:00pm Faith In a City 7:30am Raising Families "Youth Vaping & Smoking" Sunday, February 16 7:00pm School Committee Meeting - 2.3.20 2:00pm Spring Hill Sewer Separation Meeting 8:00am Student Health Survey, Trivia, & Discussion 12:00am Faith In a City: Faith & Community 3:30pm SomerViva em Português - Censo 2020 8:45am Transgender Day of Remembrance 12:45am SPD Ride Along 8:55pm Flood & Stormwater PSA 5:30pm Raising Families "Youth Vaping & Smoking" 9:00am Spring Hill Sewer Separation Meeting 1:00am School Committee Meeting - 2.3.20 9:00pm Three Kings Festival at St. Benedict's 5:56pm Flood & Stormwater PSA 10:00am Haitian Cultural Celebration 2020 3:00am SomerViva an Kreyòl Ayisyen 9:56pm Flood & Stormwater PSA en Espanol 6:00pm The Firstamerican Flag 11:30am City Council Spotlight - Mary Jo Rossetti 3:15am SomerViva an Kreyòl Ayisyen - Miral Atis 10:00pm Central Hill Campus Phase I Meeting 7:30pm SomerViva an Kreyòl Ayisyen 12:00pm Senior Circuit - "Shape Up Somerville" 7:30am Fit-4-Life #2 Tuesday, February 18 7:45pm SomerViva an Kreyòl Ayisyen - Miral Atis 12:30pm Faith In a City 8:00am Faith In a City 12:00am Licensing Commission Meeting - 2.10.20 8:00pm Licensing Commission Meeting - 2.10.20 1:30pm SomerVision 2040: Values & Equity 2019 9:00am Three Kings Festival at St. Benedict's 3:00am 2020 First Flag Raising at Prospect Hill 11:30pm Talking Business 2:00pm 2020 Inaugural Ceremonies 9:56am Flood & Stormwater PSA en Espanol Thursday, February 13 6:00pm School Committee Meeting - 2.3.20 11:00am Spring Hill Sewer Separation Meeting 7:30am The Firstamerican Flag 8:00pm Talking Business 12:00pm Senior Circuit - "Shape Up Somerville" 9:00am 2020 Inaugural Ceremonies 12:00am Spring Hill Sewer Separation Meeting 11:30am SomerViva an Kreyòl Ayisyen 1:00am SomerViva em Português - Censo 2020 8:30pm 2020 Inaugural Ceremonies 12:30pm City Council Spotlight - Mary Jo Rossetti 11:45am SomerViva an Kreyòl Ayisyen - Miral Atis 1:30am SomerViva an Kreyòl Ayisyen 10:30pm SomerViva em Português - Censo 2020 1:00pm Student Health Survey, Trivia, & Discussion 1:45am SomerViva an Kreyòl Ayisyen - Miral Atis 11:00pm Faith In a City: Faith & Community 1:45pm Transgender Day of Remembrance 12:00pm Senator Ed Markey's Town Hall at SHS 2:00am Haitian Cultural Celebration 2020 11:45pm Transgender Day of Remembrance 2:00pm SomerViva em Português - Censo 2020 2:30pm Spring Hill Sewer Separation Meeting 3:00am SPD Ride Along Saturday, February 15 2:30pm Spring Hill Sewer Separation Meeting 5:30pm SomerViva em Português - Censo 2020 7:00am Somerville Heroes' Salute 2019 12:00am Letters of World War II at Council on Aging 5:30pm Student Health Survey, Trivia, & Discussion 6:00pm Spring Hill Sewer Separation Meeting 8:21am Push Ups for Veterans 1:30am Tuskegee Airmen 6:30pm SomerViva em Português - Censo 2020 7:00pm Senior Circuit - "Shape Up Somerville" 7:00pm Senior Circuit - "Shape Up Somerville" 8:30am SPD Ride Along 2:30am Somerville Heroes' Salute 2019 7:30pm Senator Ed Markey's Town Hall at SHS 7:25pm Flood & Stormwater PSA 8:45am Transgender Day of Remembrance 7:30am Fit-4-Life #4 10:00pm Faith In a City: Fire & Roses 9:00am Faith In a City 7:50am 2020 First Flag Raising at Prospect Hill 7:30pm Talking Business 7:47pm Flood & Stormwater PSA 11:17pm Flood & Stormwater PSA 10:00am SomerViva an Kreyòl Ayisyen 9:00am Haitian Cultural Celebration 2020 11:30pm SPD Ride Along 11:00am Three Kings Festival at St. Benedict's 9:48am SomerViva an Kreyòl Ayisyen - Miral Atis 8:00pm City Council Spotlight - Mary Jo Rossetti Wednesday, February 1 12:00pm Senior Circuit - "Shape Up Somerville" 11:00am Student Health Survey, Trivia, & Discussion 8:30pm City Council Meeting 2.13.20 12:25pm Flood & Stormwater PSA 11:45am SPD Ride Along Monday, February 17 12:00am Senior Circuit - "Shape Up Somerville" 12:30pm Raising Families "Youth Vaping & Smoking" 12:00pm Licensing Commission Meeting - 2.10.20 12:00am Senior Circuit - "Shape Up Somerville" 12:30am Senator Ed Markey's Town Hall at SHS 1:00pm 2020 Inaugural Ceremonies 3:30pm SomerViva em Português - Censo 2020 12:30am SomerViva em Português - Censo 2020 3:00am Letters of World War II at Council on Aging Educational TV 15 Schedule Wednesday, February 12 7:00pm Our Schools, Our City -Educational Redesign 2:00pm SHS Girls' Basketball vs Malden 10:30am Argenziano School's MLK Celebration 9:00am Our Schools, Our City -Educational Redesign 7:31pm Student of the Qtr. Awards - ESCS 3:30pm SHS Boys' Basketball vs Everett 11:30am SHS Boys' Basketball vs Everett 9:31am Student of the Qtr. Awards - WHCS 8:00pm Student of the Qtr. - WSNS 5:00pm SHS Boys Basketball vs Malden 1:00pm SHS Hockey vs Medford 2:28pm Our Schools, Our City -Educational Redesign 10:00am SHS Hockey vs St. Joe's Prep 8:30pm Student of the Qtr. Awards - Healey School 6:15pm SHS Hockey vs Medford 3:00pm SHS Girls' Basketball vs Lynn Classical 12:00pm SHS Girls' Basketball vs Malden 9:00pm SHS Hockey vs Mal.-Rev. Co-op 7:30pm SHS Hockey vs St. Joe's Prep 5:00pm Student of the Qtr. - Healey School 2:00pm SHS Boys' Basketball vs Everett 10:30pm SHS Hockey vs St. Joe's Prep 9:00pm SHS Hockey vs Swampscott 5:30pm Student of the Qtr. - WHCS 3:30pm Student of the Qtr. - Kennedy School Friday, February 14 10:30pm SHS Girls' Basketball vs Revere Sunday, February 16 6:00pm Student of the Qtr. - Kennedy School 4:00pm SHS Hockey vs Swampscott 12:00am SHS Girls' Basketball vs Malden 6:30pm WSNS Winter Concert 5:30pm Student of the Qtr. - WSNS 1:30am SHS Boys' Basketball vs Everett 12:00am SHS Girls' Basketball vs Malden 7:30pm Argenziano School's MLK Celebration 6:00pm Our Schools, Our City -Educational Redesign 8:00am Our Schools, Our City -Educational Redesign 1:30am SHS Boys' Basketball vs Everett 8:30pm SHS Boys' Basketball vs Everett 6:31pm Student of the Qtr. Awards - WHCS 9:00am SHS Girls' Basketball vs Malden 3:00am SHS Boys Basketball vs Malden 10:00pm SHS Girls' Basketball vs Lynn Classical 7:00pm SHS Hockey vs St. Joe's Prep 10:30am SHS Boys' Basketball vs Everett 8:00am SHS Boys' Basketball vs Everett 11:30pm SHS Hockey vs Medford 8:30pm SHS Girls' Basketball vs Malden 12:00pm SHS Girls' Basketball vs Revere 9:30am Student of the Qtr. - WHCS Tuesday, February 18 10:00pm SHS Boys' Basketball vs Everett 1:30pm SHS Hockey vs Medford 10:00am SHS Boys Basketball vs Algonquin Thursday, February 13 3:00pm SHS Girls' Basketball vs Medford @ Tufts 12:00pm SHS Girls' Basketball vs Revere 1:00am SHS Girls' Basketball vs Lynn Classical 4:30pm SHS Boys' Basketball vs Medford @ Tufts 1:30pm SHS Girls' Basketball vs Watertown 8:00am SHS Boys' Basketball vs Everett 12:00am SHS Boys' Basketball vs Everett 9:30am Our Schools, Our City -Educational Redesign 1:30am SHS Hockey vs Swampscott 6:00pm Our Schools, Our City -Educational Redesign 3:00pm SHS Hockey vs Medford 6:31pm Student of the Qtr. Awards - Healey School 4:30pm SHS Hockey vs St. Joe's Prep 10:00am SHS Girls' Basketball vs Lynn Classical 8:00am Student of the Qtr. Awards - WHCS 11:30am SHS Hockey vs Medford 8:30am Student of the Qtr. - Argenziano School 7:00pm SHS Boys' Basketball vs Everett 6:00pm SHS Boys' Basketball vs Everett 9:00pm SHS Hockey vs Medford 7:30pm Student of the Qtr. - WHCS 1:00pm WSNS Winter Concert 9:00am Our Schools, Our City -Educational Redesign 2:00pm Argenziano School's MLK Celebration 9:31am Student of the Qtr. Awards - ESCS 10:30pm Student of the Qtr. Awards - WHCS 8:00pm SHS Boys Basketball vs Algonquin 11:00pm SHS Girls' Basketball vs Malden 10:00pm SHS Girls' Basketball vs Revere 3:00pm SHS Hockey vs Latin Academy 10:00am SHS Hockey vs Mal.-Rev. Co-op 4:30pm SHS Girls' Basketball vs Lynn Classical 11:30am SHS Hockey vs St. Joe's Prep Saturday, February 15 11:30pm SHS Girls' Basketball vs Watertown Monday, February 17 6:00pm SHS Boys' Basketball vs Everett 1:00pm SHS Boys' Basketball vs Everett 12:30am SHS Hockey vs Medford 7:30pm Our Schools, Our City -Educational Redesign 3:00pm Student of the Qtr. Awards - WHCS 2:00am SHS Boys' Basketball vs Everett 1:00am SHS Hockey vs Medford 8:00pm SHS Girls' Basketball vs Lynn Classical 3:30pm Student of the Qtr. - Healey School 4:00am Public Domain Theater 2:30am SHS Hockey vs St. Joe's Prep 9:30pm SHS Hockey vs Medford 4:00pm SHS Hockey vs Swampscott 8:00am SHS Hockey vs Medford 8:00am Student of the Qtr. - Healey School 11:00pm WSNS Winter Concert 5:30pm Student of the Qtr. - Kennedy School 9:30am SHS Hockey vs St. Joe's Prep 8:30am Student of the Qtr. - WHCS 12:00am Argenziano School's MLK Celebration 6:00pm Student of the Qtr. - WHCS 11:00am SHS Hockey vs Swampscott 9:00am Student of the Qtr. - Kennedy School 1:00am SHS Hockey vs Latin Academy 6:30pm Student of the Qtr. - Argenziano School 12:30pm SHS Girls' Basketball vs Revere 9:30am WSNS Winter Concert 2:30am SHS Girls' Basketball vs Lynn Classical

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OFF THE SHELF by Doug Holder 'Ibbetson Street (#46)' Ibbetson Street (#46) Shakespeare’s high-rank- Out of Somerville, MA, 2019. ing Sonnet 94, which itself Doug Holder, Editor. smells to high heaven, and Edited by Harris Gardner, and Julia Cirgnano presents a presumably far- Design: Steve Glines cical but accurate footnote Front/Back Cover Photos: Bonnie Matthews Brock to his own un-poem. Arts/Editor Jennifer Matthews Speaking of fun, Diana Cole’s My Father’s An- Review by Marcia D. Ross nual Stint in the National Guard presents the prob- If there were a contest of best first lines in Ibbetson Street lem of whiskers in a mar- (#46), the winner would have to be a toss-up between riage. Managing to induce several contenders. Mary Buchinger’s brief Song begins even pathos, Cole’s verse trips through the awkwardness SOMERVILLE with "The river didn’t say" – an effortless glide into the -ex and hilarity of a couple’s difference of opinion about the quisite (but never fancy) river of the language of imagery value of a moustache. The effect upon the observant and edited by Doug Holder and sound that comprises the entire poem. In a distinctly loving daughter (poet) is both priceless and cautionary. yrical different way, Denise Provost’s first line, "You might have Another impressive yet slightly off-kilter poem is the LSusan Tepper is a twenty-year writer and crept up, grabbed us by surprise–" is, like the rest of the beautifully written Acolytes of Terpsichore, by Harris the author of eight published books of poem, in fetching Petrarchan sonnet-form, trying to fend Gardner. Not rude or ugly or vain or guilty or clumsily fiction and poetry.What Drives Men is off a brutal hurricane’s dreaded arrival. These two have losing control, it is an accomplished and attractive poem, a quirky road novel and her most recent many rivals, but first lines are important. with fine, dazzling imagery and luscious sound. It may book that came out from Wilderness As for last best lines, another tie. Michael Ansara’s clos- have been written as a specimen of artifice or even sleight House Press in June, and was shortlist- ing for his tender poem, As a Child I Felt the Wind, echoes of hand, with glittering twirling ballerinas vacantly but and resolves the entire drama of learning how to listen in perfectly dancing around in circles – in which case it ed at American Book Fest. Tepper has the last lines "...that passed quickly / As a sigh, skimming has achieved his deliberation; it’s damned good, but its worked a variety of jobs that include ac- the surface of this, my one, life." By contrast and equally ex- elegant and artificial beauties may be marred by an over- tress, singer, flight attendant, marketing ceptional, Dennis Daly’s final line inThe Harrowing of Hell indulgence in uncommon words. For a perfect poem, its manager, cable TV producer, interior decorator, rescue worker produces a gaze of sudden desire: "Eve, bedazzled, eyes stanzas split jarringly in new directions or purposes. To and more. A new poetry book will be coming out in April. Tep- transfigured Adam" (eyes is a verb here). This line ends the be fair, this poem is unquestionably meant to be artificial per is a native New Yorker. www.susantepper.com packed and powerful poem that never lets up for a second, and pristine, and to be read with a dictionary handy. It and finally crashes into the lustful ruin and guilt of the reminds me of one of those perfect dresses that cannot Slice world’s first couple. And, as for pure and brilliant finale, express the real woman wearing it. I’m not sure how a Take this heart and slice there is Harris Gardner’s “This masquerade unmasked in masquerade is unmasked, either, though I admire the empyrean au bade” at the end of four full dancing stanzas, sound of it. Altogether impressive. from north to south— in Acolytes of Terpsichore. A very different kind of poem in this edition captures Assuming the heart Not counting Doug Holder’s gold nugget interview with one’s entire attention while never for a moment explaining contains specific the esteemed Ifeanyi Menkiti, there are 62 entries in the fall itself. It’s so slender, it doesn’t even have the time! Isabelle territorial positions 2019 publication of Ibbetson Street. Of these, if I may say Kenyon’s Breakfast Is an Important Part Of the Afternoon Can be measured so, at least half are worthy of the ink for printing the issue, puts sensual pleasure and indulgence hand in hand with the and fixed despite and half again of those are worth reading at least twice (or discomfort and anxieties of the body in a hot Italian town. severity of wounds sometimes twelve times); a handful can make your head Along with these are indefinable hints of timelessness, de- Is not the wolf cry spin and cause you to shift in your seat, and a final few that sire, discomfort, bliss, unavailability, and physical pain. It are right up there with Milton’s “fittest though few.” even has pretty polka dot spider bites and sweet hands that or bat hanging in the attic My growing feeling is that to read a poem once is to have touch the sores. However, the sores seem to be spreading. the fish flapping on docks looked at only the gift wrap on a package, which, as we all In contrast, a plain but exquisite poem by Zvi Sesling, in all weather. know can be a poor representation of the quality of the Ghostly Memories, produces an old sock from a drawer Eyes, unnoticed, turned inward. gift itself, or even a garish overstatement. Even with such that becomes a portal or arena for the return of long-held limitations there are many more poems here than can be but heretofore distant memories. In another drawer, an — Susan Tepper given their due. The poets themselves range in age from instruction manual for a short-wave radio signals anguish grownups to grandparents and write with everything from for all the fine things that time has kicked aside, discarded To have your work considered for the Lyrical send it to: urgency and anger to humorous winks or grateful or subtle and useless. Towards the end of the poem, long-deceased Doug Holder, 25 School St.; Somerville, MA 02143. [email protected] praise for life itself. parents are about reappear, and the speaker casts an eye on They also vary in world view, sexual definition, and polit- bones sunk in a La Brea tar pit, embodying the worst of all ical positions, if any. All of the usual subjects are here, with possible endings in a life: separation. From page 14 mothers perhaps outnumbering fathers, then, in no order, There are many more poems that should be included in children, friends, lovers, siblings, uncles, neighbors, ghosts this discussion. The delightful and perfect Full Service, Ted or cats and dogs, crows, bicycles, smells, desire, Zen, death, Kooser’s amused and poignant meditation on a windshield Ms. Cam’s rivers, weather, clothing, food, crops, ageing, grief, rage, re- washing at an ordinary gas station, observed from inside venge and Fine! I’ll not go on. (You’re welcome). the car. There’s a sad but surprised smile in this poem, with By virtue of basic arithmetic, each of these fewer-than-62 its hint of troubled vision. subjects has its very own own poet. Some of these poets We also have Gary Metras’s very physical yet mysti- are well known, some are unknown or ingénue or gifted, cal poem of line-casting for a fish at the ocean, in As If Answers and some could benefit from examining what makes a a Dream. In the midst of repetitive casting motions and 1. Peter Finch and Heath poem a poem or simply practicing their craft with more physical sensations, suddenly the speaker’s dead mother’s diligence. (And of course the writer of this review has been voice cries out, "Let me go." And the speaker complies: "I Ledger 7. 2014 known to be dead wrong.) cut the line." Linda Fischer’s poem, As a Season Ends, is Having said that, I want to present several poets’ work, succinct, wise, and witty. "How much is finite!" she writes: 2. Hollywood Roosevelt 8. Franklin D. Roosevelt and have a go at saying something meaningful about them. Even the universe threatens Hotel, 1929 For starters, there are poets included in Ibbetson St. (#46) to self-destruct as everything 9. President John Tyler who, although famous, are continuing to experiment with we know flies off into space— 3. Mary Poppins had 15 children the genre, in this case to great comic effect. Dewitt Hen- defying gravity, eroding ry’s On Rank is breathlessly clever and essentially an es- the pillars of faith. 4. Tom Hanks 10. Tina Turner say in poetic form, a riff on Shakespeare, and a rollicking Finally, in case (like me) you are forgetful, Steven Os- tease. It also has the funniest line in the entire collection. trowski’s Old Woman presents a brief encounter between 5. Shirley Temple 11. Courgette Rounding up plethora of nasty smells, the speaker spews an old wizened woman in her "sunbox garden" and our out: "Pee-yew!" Then again, that may be a Court Jester speaker, perhaps a young poet who happens by, not for 6. Hayley Mills received 12. Whiskey distillery speaking, a very low “rank”ing Fool right out of Lear or the first time, not realizing he is learning to listen. In the last one in 1961 Hamlet, although Hamlet himself fooled around with the her mirthful voice she responds to his question about varieties of rotting flesh; his noted mention of “thinks,” how she knows about next year’s weather: "Remember. rhymes of course with “stinks.” Henry’s poem fools with Remember I told you." 24••FEBRUARY 12, 2020