VOL. 2 NO. 51 SOMERVILLE, MASS. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2014 TWENTY-FIVE CENTS Inside: Singalong with Rt . 93 health the mayor risks under assessment By Jim Clark The Committee on Public Health and Public Safety made a report to the Somerville Board What’s the meaning of Aldermen at its regular meeting on Dec. 11 of this? regarding its discussions with a representatives page 3 of the Community Assessment of Freeway Ex- posure and Health (CAFEH) Study and the Housing Department of the Office of Strate- gic Planning and Community Development addressing a $675,000 grant from the Kresge Foundation aimed at ways to deal with the health risks to Somerville residents from Route 93 in Somerville. It was reported that at the Committee’s Dec. 10 meeting, Professor of Public Health and Community Medicine Doug Brugge from Tufts University and President of the Somerville Transportation Equity Partnership Ellin Reis- The mayor and a number of other notable volunteers entertained seniors with Christmas carols last ner spoke on the item and explained that Tufts week at several live-in facilities in the city. More on p.6. — Photo by Claudia Ferro is the primary grantee and Continued on page 3 New rules for digging out page 5 Day After Christmas Concert at Johnny D’s

By Sanjeev Selvarajah Johnny D’s will be holding its 7th Annual Day After Christmas Concert this coming Friday at 7:45 p.m., at which time Hello Echo, Nighttime Sunshine, Grimis, and Four Legged Faithful will be performing. Once the kids have had their fun on Christ- mas Eve and Day, venture into Johnny D’s for this seasonal, 21 years and older special event, not only to celebrate gift-giving and good food but also to prepare for New Year’s. Hello Echo presides over the event. Con- sisting of Mike Silva, Sean Aylward, Mike Latest Sports Sarno, the indie rock band writes on their page 14 Facebook page, “We make big sounds with itty bitty red guitars.” Hello Echo’s interests include laserbeams, Newstalk...... p .2 drinking, and surfing. “There should be some- The Week in Crime. . . . p .4 thing for everyone,” says Sean Aylward, about Commentary...... p .10-11 the musical line-up. “I used to live around here, Beacon Hill Roll Call . . . . p .8 near Alewife. Davis is awesome. My dad was

TV Logs...... p .22 born and raised in Somerville. I hung out with my girlfriend of 6 years for the first time here in Off The Shelf...... p .23 Davis Square. So I like it! Continued on page 15 The Day After Christmas Concert will be held at Johnny D’s this coming Friday. 2••DECEMBER 24, 2014

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Response to: Our View of the Times – December 17

Sue says:

From all of us here at The Somerville Times, we wish every- During the run last weekend, a woman had on my street had a medical emergency. So while detoured cars were one in the Ville a very Merry Christmas and a Happy and being directed down the street, an ambulance blocked the street for about 20 minutes. Traffic was at a complete Prosperous New Year. standstill. This race also reached a new low when even pedestrians were blocked from crossing the street. What no one seems to realize is that not everyone is participating in these events. It was a week before Christmas and some *********************** Mayor Curtatone will announce today that Nicole Terez Dut- people simply cannot put their life on hold because Marathon Sports wants to use our streets for a for-profit event. ton has been chosen as the new Somerville Poet Laureate. The I would like the city to release how much is paid to the city by the sponsors of these events and what is the real, selection committee and founders of position, Harris Gardner, actual cost to the city of the event. Doug Holder, and Greg Jenkins of The Somerville Arts Coun- cil, did a great job. jake says: *********************** Marathon Sports is nothing but a cover for the real person running a few of these races and making up to $300,000 The School Committee signed on the new Superintendent a race. Some of these races have more than 7500 runners paying $40 each. There are very few costs associated and of Schools at Monday night’s Board meeting. Congratula- absolutely no reason these races can not be run by Assembly or Interbelt, with less disruption. This cash goes to tions to Mary Skipper. Welcome to Somerville. She came to support the campaigns of several of our “esteemed” officials, so there is no reason for transparency. us recently from the Boston School system. *********************** ritepride says: Happy Birthday this week to some of our readers: What a The common sense solution (then again this is Somerville..common sense??) is to have all these races to take place tough week to have a birthday. Easily lose out on presents as at Foss Park, around the perimeter area of the park. No street blocked problems, etc. a kid, wouldn’t you? This week we have big Happy Birthday You can bet if the IRS or the Mass Dept. of Revenue had their auditors check of the funds it would be found that greetings going out to our good friend George Landers, well the charity does not get the majority of money collected for each race. known around the city in many circles for his big smile when The parties that run these events appear to be the same for each race. he greets you. Have a great day for yourself. Also this week, WHY? You would think that each charity would have one of their people be assigned this duty. The person in a guy who is an avid reader of our paper and who knows the charge of the races should be from Recreation Dept. and assigned this task. political workings around the state house that nice guy, Jim Henry. Happy Birthday, Jim. Also this week Zach Atwell, orig- inally from Maine the fine city of Portland now settled down Ken Westhassel says: and family man, we hope you have a great week Zack. Happy One important item the Commentary on far too many road races blocking Somerville Streets and Davis Square Birthday to Kristen Chamberlain. Have a great day. To Kevin fails to mention is the fact that it also has the MBTA buses that go through the Square (the Route #96 from Med- Dickinson, who is a fan of our paper, we wish him the very ford, for example) dumping passengers to avoid the road closures OVER TWENTY BLOCKS from the Square best. To everyone else here in the Ville a very Happy Birthday telling elderly passengers, among others, to walk the distance! (The buses once took a turn onto Morrison Avenue, from all of us here at The Times. about 1 block from the Square; then started dumping us at PowderHouse, about 10 blocks from the Square; and *********************** now close to a mile (if not over?) away! Get real. So much for public transportation! Last week wasn’t a good one for a few of us here in the Ville. Our own Patti Norton suffered a massive heart attack late Log onto TheSomervilleTimes.com to leave your own comments­ night Thursday and was sent to Mass General Hospital where they immediately operated on her. Although she feels TheSomervilleTimes com. poll of the week a little better, she’s still there. They will be performing open heart surgery on her very soon. The doctors were extremely In addition to breaking news, sports and opinion, TheSomervilleTimes.com also features a daily poll in surprised she survived this recent attack (3 in 90 days), all which you, the reader, tell us where you come down on local issues. Last week’s poll concerned your views caused by extreme stress brought on by outside sources. The on whether or not you prefer real or artificial Christmas trees. If you don’t agree with the results, simply many prayers and best wishes for her worked and hopefully log onto TheSomervilleTimes.com.

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Writers: Jim Clark, Douglas Yu, Tom Bannister, Rebecca Danvers, Ross Blouin, Donald Norton Contributors: Jimmy Del Ponte,William C. Shelton Photographer: Claudia Ferro The Somerville Times is published every Wednesday DECEMBER 24, 2014••3 ‘Pocket Change’ to bring Please tell us why opportunities for young adults to eventually match the partici- The Pocket Change program is By Rebecca Danvers pant with full-time employment designed to connect low-income, According to an announcement opportunities. Job-posters can out-of-school young adults to by the city, Somerville’s “Pocket contact the Pocket Change case full-time employment opportu- Change” workforce development managers to provide feedback nities and reduce their chanc- program for low-income, out-of- when necessary. Several par- es of unemployment. Because school young adults has a new ticipants in the Pocket Change many of the program’s partic- partner—Help Around Town, program who applied for one- ipants have little formal work a website that allows business- off jobs with Somerville busi- experience, the program links es and residents to post one-off nesses through the site and have them with “micro-level” jobs jobs and part-time employment already transitioned into more around the city that provide a opportunities at no cost to them. permanent employment with a bit of “pocket change” and teach While the Pocket Change pro- local business. on-the-job skills. Pocket Change gram targets young adults aged On a broader level, the Help participants also take part in a 18-24 just entering the work- Around Town platform con- series of soft-skill workshops force, the Help Around Town nects local residents with others that focus on job readiness skills, platform can be utilized by all in their community, to provide such as interviewing, resume residents; anyone can post jobs support and job opportunities writing and group dynamics, and and/or apply to them. in a hyper-local way. When you hard-skill training such as CDL Young adults in the Pocket need a second set of hands on a licensing, restaurant training The sign at Sav-Mor Liquors piqued our curiosity this week. We are not sure of what “Blitzen” may have done to deserve the admonition, but we hope that all will soon be Change program can identi- project, this provides a new way and other certificate programs. forgiven. In the spirit of Christmas, of course. — Photo by Donald Norton fy their membership by using to ask your neighbors for help. The Working Cities Challenge a special badge, and employers Via a $7,500 contract through is an initiative with a two-fold Be sure to visit us online at can give preference to applicants April 2015, the city will pay goal: to advance collaborative with the Pocket Change badge for improvements to the Help leadership in Massachusetts’ www .TheSomervilleTimes .com on their profile. Pocket Change Around Town website platform smaller cities and to support participants get alerts when new that will allow the city to contin- ambitious work to improve the and on Facebook at jobs become available and case ue to use the site for the Pocket lives of low-income people in www .facebook .com/ managers help them to apply Change program through April those cities. and follow up. and beyond. Funding for the For more information, or for thesomervilletimes Through the site, Pocket contract and the Pocket Change businesses and residents inter- Change case managers can track program is provided through a ested in participating, please communication between job $100,000 Working Cities Chal- contact Amanda Maher, ama- applicants and employers, as- lenge Grant, awarded to the city [email protected], 617- sisting each applicant in the ap- in early 2014 by the Federal Re- 625-6600 x2528, or go to www. plication process as they work serve Bank of Boston. HelpAroundTown.com. City gets new Housing Division Director borhoods Initiative and in help- By Tom Bannister ing to achieve the City’s Somer- According to the City of Vision goal of adding 9,000 new To advertise in The Somerville Times Somerville, Michael Feloney units to Somerville’s housing has been appointed its new stock by 2030. call Bobbie Toner: 617-666-4010 Housing Director. “The extension of the Green A statement issued by the city Line and the major development stated: Feloney brings broad underway at Assembly Row and public and private sector expe- elsewhere offer both tremendous rience to the position includ- opportunities for housing devel- ing serving as the Executive opment and also great challeng- Director of Southwest Boston es in preserving Somerville as a Community Development Cor- diverse community affordable to Michael Feloney. poration (SWBCDC), a com- households all along the income munity-based nonprofit engaged spectrum,” said Feloney. positions with the Cambridge in community and housing Prior to his work with SWB- Housing Authority, including development in Boston’s Hyde CDC, Feloney spent three years the Director of Development Park and Roslindale neighbor- as a senior associate at the con- and Assistant Director of Plan- hoods. Feloney will play a key sulting firm Abt Associates, in ning and Development. role in implementing Mayor the Housing and Community Feloney holds a Master in City Joseph A. Curtatone’s recently Revitalization area. Addition- Planning from the Massachu- announced Sustainable Neigh- al past experience also includes setts Institute of Technology. Rt. 93 health risks under assessment CONT. FROM PG 1

Somerville is the secondary study are nearing completion committee be apprised of the grantee of a $45,000 grant from and more information will be plan’s release so that the com- the Kresge Foundation. forthcoming over the next 3-6 mittee might assist in getting It was further reported that months. the information out to the much data has been collected The Committee Chairman, public. and statistical models have been Alderman At Large Jack As soon as a plan is finalized, developed. Key pieces of the Connolly, requested that the there will be a public release. 4••DECEMBER 24, 2014

By Jim Clark Christmas party aftermath Police were dispatched to a Med- male, the driver of the car, were damage, Novoa reportedly said When asked if she had been The officers administered ford St. location on last week on standing nearby. that she did not know what drinking Novoa reportedly told standard field sobriety tests and reports of a vehicular accident The woman, Gladys Novoa, happened and that she had just the officers that she had three reportedly determined that No- with the driver being kept from 41, was asked if the damaged car left a Christmas party at her glasses of wine at the party. voa was alcohol impaired while leaving the scene. was hers and she reportedly ac- office in Cambridge. The witnesses reported- driving. Upon arrival, officers observed knowledged that it was. She fur- One of the witnesses told offi- ly told police that they had Novoa was placed under arrest that the vehicle in question had ther said that she did not know cers that he though Novoa had heard a crash and observed and charged with operation of a sustained severe damage on what happened and began to been drinking, and police said Novoa leaving the scene, but motor vehicle under the influ- the passenger side. Two men, apologize, police said. that the smell of alcohol was evi- they convinced her to stop and ence of liquor and leaving the who were witnesses, and a fe- After police pointed out the dent on Novoa’s person. wait for police. scene of property damage. Midnight car ‘ninjas’ nabbed Reports of two men dressed Reporting witnesses reported- two individuals in question, who The other male jumped onto the Cross Street Bridge but in dark clothing, checking out ly said that the men were look- began running from the area af- the train tracks that run paral- could not find the other male. parked cars in the area of James ing into cars and checking door ter they noticed the approaching lel to Medford Street and ran Francey was placed under arrest Street and Pearl Street brought handles. police vehicle. east towards the Walnut Street and charged with trespassing, police officers to that location As police arrived at the Med- One male, later identified as Bridge. Officers searched the attempt to commit a crime, and last Friday at approximately ford Street and School Street Keith Francey, 22, was captured train tracks from the area be- violation of city ordinance pos- 1:00 a.m. area they reportedly spotted the and detained by police. hind Medford Street down to session of a dangerous weapon. SOMERVILLE POLICE CRIME LOG Arrests: vehicle with a suspended li- older. Ave. December 18, 7:16 p.m., David Cormier, of 314 cense and on a warrant charge Geraldo Da Silva, of 94 Pearl December 19, 2:32 p.m., po- police reported an assault at Ocean Ave., Marblehead, De- of uninsured motor vehicle or St., December 20, 3:39 a.m., lice reported a theft at Leland Franklin St. cember 16, 1:36 p.m., arrested trailer. arrested at 163 Summer St. on St. December 19, 2:48 a.m., po- at 75 Mystic Ave. on charges Laura Hendsbee, of 83 Put- warrant charges of operation of December 19, 6:03 p.m., po- lice reported an assault at Mel- of conspiracy to violate drug nam Rd., December 18, 9:31 a motor vehicle with a suspend- lice reported a theft at 544 As- ville Rd. law and possession of a class B p.m., arrested at 90 Putnam ed license and operation of a sembly Row. December 20, 2:27 p.m., po- drug. Rd. on a charge of operation of motor vehicle with a suspended December 20, 4:59 p.m., lice reported an assault at Jose- Antonio Lee, of Bx 456, a motor vehicle under the influ- registration. police reported a theft at 400 phine Ave. ence of liquor. Luciano Soares, of 144 Lam- Somerville Ave. Weymouth, December 16, Destruction of Property: Keith Francey, of 18 Broad- ont, Springfield, December 21, December 20, 5:40 p.m., po- 1:36 p.m., arrested at 75 Mys- December 15, 6:51 a.m., po- way, December 19, 1:00 a.m., 12:23 a.m., arrested at Broad- lice reported a theft at Aldersey tic Ave. on charges of drug pos- lice reported a destruction of arrested at James St. on charges way on a warrant charge of op- St. session to distribute, violation property at 42 Joy St. of trespassing, attempt to com- eration of a motor vehicle with of city ordinance possession of Breaking & Entering: December 15, 7:36 a.m., po- mit a crime, and violation of a suspended license. a dangerous weapon, conspira- December 17, 6:04 p.m., po- lice reported a destruction of city ordinance possession of a Hector Duran, of 41 Frank- cy to violate drug law, and dis- lice reported a breaking & en- property at 15 Linwood St. dangerous weapon. lin St., December 21, 12:45 tribution of a class B drug. tering at Otis St. December 20, 5:53 a.m., po- Joy Jarvis, of 3 Newtowne a.m., arrested at home on war- Gladys Novoa, of 1 Dart- December 18, 12:26 p.m., lice reported a destruction of Court, Cambridge, December rant charges of destruction of mouth St., December 16, 8:48 police reported a breaking & property at North St. 19, 2:43 a.m., arrested at 18 property over $250, assault and p.m., arrested at 415 Medford entering at 2153 Mystic Valley December 21, 4:35 p.m., po- Union Sq. on warrant charges battery of a family member, St. on charges of operation of a Rd. lice reported a destruction of of unregistered motor vehicle, and threat to commit a crime. motor vehicle under the influ- December 18, 5:38 p.m., po- property at Sargent Ave. operation of a motor vehicle Lana Golinder, of 40 Peter- ence of liquor and leaving the lice reported a breaking & en- December 21, 4:42 p.m., po- with a suspended registration, borough St., Boston, Decem- scene of property damage. tering at Broadway. lice reported a destruction of operation of a motor vehicle ber 21, 11:37 a.m., arrested at Martin Wells, of 1 Susan property at Sydney St. Ave., Burlington, December with a suspended license, un- 709 McGrath Hwy. on a war- Vehicle Theft: 17, 1:54 p.m., arrested at 220 insured motor vehicle or trailer. rant charge of unlicensed oper- December 16, 5:19 p.m., po- Trespassing: Washington St. on warrant Beth Mackey, of 39 Berwick ation of a motor vehicle. lice reported a vehicle theft at December 19, 12:08 a.m., St., Melrose, December 19, 37 Mystic Ave. police reported a trespassing at charges of leaving the scene of Incidents: personal injury, negligent op- 2:48 a.m., arrested at 17 Mel- December 17, 7:42 a.m., po- Gilman St. Theft: eration of a motor vehicle, and ville Rd. on a charge of assault lice reported a vehicle theft at December 15, 8:08 a.m., po- Disorderly Conduct: leaving the scene of property and battery with a dangerous Assembly Row. lice reported a theft at Beacon December 16, 9:08 p.m., po- damage. weapon. December 20, 1:42 p.m., po- St. lice reported a disorderly con- Wanderson Amorim, of 7 Charles Roussopoulis, of lice reported a vehicle theft at December 16, 10:15 a.m., duct at Washington St. Columbus Ave., December 18, 17 Melville Rd., December College Ave. police reported a theft at 81 December 19, 3:37 a.m., po- 12:59 a.m., arrested at Bow 19, 3:37 a.m., arrested at 115 December 21, 3:58 p.m., po- Highland Ave. lice reported a disorderly con- St. on warrant charges of un- Shore Dr. on charges of resist- lice reported a vehicle theft at December 16, 10:37 a.m., duct at Shore Dr. licensed operation of a motor ing arrest and disorderly con- 30 Washington St. police reported a theft at 81 vehicle and operation of a mo- duct. December 21, 6:30 p.m., po- DUI: Highland Ave. tor vehicle with a suspended Ever Fabian, of 15 Rhode Is- lice reported a vehicle theft at December 16, 8:48 p.m., po- December 17, 8:59 a.m., po- license. land Ave., December 20, 2:25 30 Washington St. lice reported a driving under lice reported a theft at Lake St. Patrick Scully, of 394 Broad- a.m., arrested at 147 Broadway the influence at Medford St. December 17, 2:19 p.m., po- Assault: way, December 18, 6:17 p.m., on warrant charges of indecent December 18, 9:31 p.m., po- lice reported a theft at Lake St. December 15, 1:57 a.m., po- arrested at 511 Broadway on a exposure and indecent assault lice reported a driving under December 18, 6:27 p.m., po- lice reported an assault at Pearl charge of operation of a motor and battery on a person 14 or the influence at Putnam Rd. lice reported a theft at Waldo St. DECEMBER 24, 2014••5 New city snow shoveling policies announced The Somerville Times Historical Fact of the Week

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First Call By Bob (Monty) Doherty “It is my heart-warm and world-embracing Christmas hope and aspiration that all of us, the high, the low, the rich, the poor, the admired, the despised, the loved, the hated, the civilized, the savage (every man and brother of us all throughout the whole earth), may eventually be gathered together in a heaven of everlasting rest and peace and bliss, (except the inventor of the telephone.)” This was quoted from a letter Mark Twain sent to Gardiner Hubbard, fa- ther-in-law of Alexander Graham Bell, the inventor of the telephone. This was Twain’s reaction to phone usage in the 1890’s, much like today’s older generation’s reaction to the modern assault of today’s cell phone technology and its lack of ethics. shovel sidewalks before incur- it may take up to three days for By Tom Bannister ring fines. The new schedule is: owners to receive the citation. The City of Somerville has an- • If snow ceases to fall after The door hangers will be deliv- nounced its updated snow shov- sunrise (during daylight hours), ered immediately, and will help eling policies as follows:. property owners must shovel property owners to address the To ensure streets and side- sidewalks by 10 p.m. violation and avoid incurring walks remain safe and accessible • If snow ceases to fall after additional fines while helping to throughout the snowy winter sunset (overnight), property increase compliance with shovel- months, changes to the city’s owners must shovel sidewalks ing regulations. existing ordinance, effectiveby 10 a.m. “Clean and Lien” Program In- immediately, make shoveling In cases of extreme snowfall troduced timelines more predictable and and/or during snow emergen- After the third offense, the city understandable; increase fines cies, the city reserves the option will have the right to use its own for properties with un-cleared to alter the schedule as necessary. resources to clear sidewalks of sidewalks; and add a “clean and Fines for Un-Cleared Side- snow and ice, and to lien the af- lien” component, allowing the walks Increased fected property to recover costs city to address repeat offenders Fines for failure to shovel with- for time, labor, and resources. by removing snow and ice and in the allotted timeline have Youth Sought to Assist Senior placing liens on those properties doubled. Property owners are re- Citizens, Persons with Disabili- to recover associated costs. sponsible for clearing sidewalks ties with Shoveling Residents are reminded to re- abutting their property of snow The city is seeking Somerville view new and existing policies and ice to a minimum width of youth to participate in its annu- for snow removal, and snow 42 inches (a requirement of the al Snow Shoveling Assistance emergency procedures, by vis- Americans with Disabilities program. Interested youth will Like Mark Twain, we just have to grin and bear these iting www.somervillema.gov/ Act). Failure to shovel sidewalks be paired with senior citizens changes. This is called progress. This progression began snow, and encouraged to sign up within the timeline set in city or- or residents with disabilities when the world’s first outside telephone call was received to receive city alerts regarding dinance (see description above) who need assistance with snow at One Arlington Street, Somerville. Through the years, snow emergencies by visiting the will result in fines, which have shoveling. Youth will be paid by this house has been owned by Nathan Tufts in 1858, and website or by calling 311. doubled in amount for the 2014- the residents at a fixed rate per later by Charles Williams, Jr. in 1876. Bell invented this New Regulations for Shoveling 2015 winter season: storm. Interested Somerville device in Charles Williams‘ electrical shop at 109 Court Schedules • 1st offense: $50.00 youth should contact Sonja Da- Street, Boston, and tested it there by making the first call Property owners are respon- • 2nd offense: $100.00 rai in the Office of Commissions to Williams’ house in Somerville. The first words spoken sible for shoveling sidewalks • 3rd and subsequent offenses: at 617-625-6600 ext. 2406, or were “ahoy!” and later were replaced with the greeting “hel- abutting their property of snow $200.00 [email protected]. The lo!” Williams became the first mass producer of the tele- and ice. To ensure sidewalks To increase awareness of these program is run in partnership phone and owner of telephone #1 at his home and tele- remain accessible for all resi- policies and to expedite noti- with the Somerville Council phone phone #2 at his shop. dents, particularly senior citi- fication for residents who may on Aging and the Somerville Through the years, the name Tufts has often been syn- zens, residents with disabilities, receive violations, city inspectors Health Department. onymous with Somerville. Different branches and gen- and young children walking to will leave brightly colored notifi- For more information on all erations of the family left an indelible mark here. They and from schools, the city has cations on the doors of affected of the city’s snow removal poli- witnessed the original events of Patriots Day, Bunker Hill updated its allowable timeline properties. Because violations cies and procedures, visit www. Day, and the siege of Boston. Investing in grain, quarrying, in which property owners must are mailed to property owners, somervillema.gov. brick manufacturing, and farming, they once had extensive land holdings and operated businesses and farms through- ‘Black Lives Matter’ banner out the city. Today, the historic 300 year-old Oliver Tufts House (1714), is the city’s oldest home and proudly stands on Sycamore Street. Samuel Tufts donated Somerville’s hung at Somerville church first cemetery in 1804. Charles Tufts gave the land to build Christ), 89 College Avenue, 17, ministers and members of his namesake Tufts College in 1852. Also, Nathan Tufts’ By Rebecca Danvers Somerville, has hung a 14 foot the congregation gathered to family donated the beautiful 4½ acre park in his name In response to the recent in- by 8 foot banner proclaiming hoist the banner into place and which contains the historic Powderhouse which became cidents in Ferguson, MO and “Black Lives Matter” from the show solidarity with all those the city’s seal. Nathan was a successful businessman, a for- Statin Island, NY, First Church church tower. affected by the recent grand mer Selectman, Alderman, and Continued on page 17 Somerville (United Church of On Wednesday, December jury decisions. 6••DECEMBER 24, 2014

Holiday carols with the Mayor & Co . Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone was joined by Alderman At Large Mary Jo Rossetti, Jimmy Del Ponte, and City Hall staffers as they sang Christmas carols for residents of Lowell street VNA and the Little Sisters of the Poor on Tuesday, December 16. The residents joined in and had a great time. — Photos by Claudia Ferro DECEMBER 24, 2014••7 The Somerville Times Christmas Poem contest winners Here are the winners of our Christmas Poem contest, chosen by the staff of The Somerville Times. The winners will receive gift certificates four Mount Vernon restaurant in the amounts of: $100 for First Place; $75 for Second Place; and $50 for Third Place. Runners up will each $25 gift certificates. We thank everyone who participated and submitted their poems.

First Place winner: The Holiday Spirit By Francesca Zimmerman

As white little flakes fall down from the sky. Second Place winner: Excitement fills every boy and girls eyes. Winter Hill Third Place winner: Christmas is coming! By Karl Thidemann, SHS ‘78 The Tree Let the holiday songs play. By Mary Margaret Sawyer, age 9 It’s time to start decorating and count down the days. Leafless trees along the street Bootprints etched in frozen sleet All Christmas means to me The city workers come out to set up the tree; Mounds of snow, all soot encrusted Is Jesus born and garland on a tree For the Christmas Tree Lighting that fills people with glee. Salt corrosion, cars are rusted The tree All the kids gather with family and friends. School vacation, students cheer Dark green full of life, children We put aside our differences and make our amends. Teachers psyched, parents despair Gleam with delight In the houses, candles burning They sing, jump for it is He’s coming! He’s coming! All the kids scream. Lights aglow, hearts are yearning Christmas night presents Santa arrives to fulfill every kids dream. Holiday joy now fills the air Have been The whole city gathers and together we stand. Once again, that time of year Opened We light up the tree and in comes the band. Things to do and food to cook And the advent read Gift card for best-selling book This “Christmas means gifts”, some people may say. Friends, libations, mistletoe Is Others say “family” is what they love on Christmas day. Yield happiness and ho-ho-ho Christmas Whether it’s gifts, family or food we all share the same thing. Keeping cold and dark at bay To me! The love of the holidays and the joy that it brings. Till springtime brings a warmer day

The parents make hot chocolate while the kids play in snow. The family snuggles up while they watch Christmas shows. Keep yourselves warm and don’t let the cold bite. Happy Holidays to all and to all a goodnight.

First Runner-up: Return of the Christmas Season By Walter Ness Second Runner-up: I know it’s finally Christmas, A Christmas Poem for bells are ringing, voices are singing By Ed Hallet of love and peace, goodwill toward all, our hearts are filled with joy. Smiles now start showing I Remember Christmas, The happy Time of year. where once there were but frowns, because Santa Claus is coming to town. It came in late December and spread good will and cheer. I know he is for real, for me there is no doubt, because come Christmas season It was all about a Baby, born to love us all he uses my bank account. He buys toys for all the children, But now to praise and honor him, you have a lot of gall. goodies for boy and girlfriends, married folk, they love to talk People seem to forget, that one is not for all. of the things that Santa brought them. That jolly bearded fellow So let my Christmas be the same as it was when I was small has a good reason to laugh, come every Christmas season In those days it was okay to say Merry Christmas. he spends my money well. But now its Happy Holidays I wish I could dismiss it Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer must guide him to my vault, But I’m really getting rattled by all these politicians. how he manages to forge my name on checks is something I’ll never know. Who have the backbone of a fish and cave to end traditions He’s such a jolly fellow, and I would be one too, So Merry Christmas to one and all, that’s all I want to say if I could spend like crazy, and someone else would pay for it all. And if you don’t celebrate Christmas have a Happy Day! I know it’s finally Christmas, for bells are ringing, voices are singing of love and peace, goodwill toward all, our hearts are filled with joy. Smiles now start showing, where once there were but frowns, and money starts disappearing from my bank account. 8••DECEMBER 24, 2014

Beacon Hill Roll Call

Volume 39-Report No. 51 • December 19, 2014 • Copyright © 2014 Beacon Hill Roll Call. All Rights Reserved. By Bob Katzen

Beacon Hill Roll Call can also be viewed on our website at www .thesomervilletimes .com THE HOUSE AND SENATE. There were no roll average home sale price in the nation. They noted this (A “Yes” vote is for the bill.) calls in the House or Senate last week. package will help thousands of people remain in their homes or find new affordable housing in the state. Rep. Denise Provost Yes Our Legislators in the House and Senate for Rep. Timothy Toomey Yes Somerville: Opponents expressed concern that another $1.4 billion Sen. Sal DiDomenico Yes is being approved for housing without assurances that Sen. Patricia Jehlen Yes the benefits will be reserved for people with proper legal documentation. PROHIBIT SHACKLING OF FEMALE IN- MATES (S 3978) (A “Yes” vote is for the package. A “No” vote is against it.) House 146-0, Senate 39-0, approved a law that would prohibit the shackling of a female prisoner during preg- Rep. Denise Provost Yes nancy, labor and delivery except to prevent her from es- Rep. Timothy Toomey Yes caping or seriously injuring herself or others. It would Sen. Sal DiDomenico Yes also establish minimum standards for the treatment and Rep. Denise Provost Sen. Patricia Jehlen Yes medical care of pregnant prisoners to promote safe and DISTRICT REPRESENTED: Twenty-seventh Mid- healthy pregnancy outcomes, including adequate nutri- dlesex. - Consisting of precinct 3 of ward 2, all precincts $1.31 BILLION CAPITAL PROJECTS (H 4362) tion and prenatal care. of ward 3, precinct 3 of ward 4, and all precincts of House 147-3, Senate 40-0, approved a $1.31 billion wards 5 and 6, of the city of Somerville, in the county capital spending package that allows the state to borrow Supporters said that shackling a female prisoner during of Middlesex. funds for various projects including $378 million for birth is an archaic practice that should have been banned general state facility improvements; $312.5 million for years ago. They argued that all women deserve a safe, health and human services state facility projects; $25.5 healthy pregnancy and birth of their baby. million for accessibility improvements at state facilities; $50 million for the Massachusetts Cultural Fund; $60 (A “Yes” vote is for the bill.) million for State Police cruisers; $151 million for library projects; $15.6 million for cities and towns to renovate Rep. Denise Provost Yes police and fire stations; and $20 million each for reno- Rep. Timothy Toomey Yes vation and repairs to the Senate and House chambers. Sen. Sal DiDomenico Yes Rep. Timothy Toomey Sen. Patricia Jehlen Yes DISTRICT REPRESENTED: Twenty-sixth Middle- Hundreds of millions of dollars of earmarks to fund sex. - Consisting of all precincts of ward 1, precinct 1 projects proposed by individual legislators for their dis- BENEFITS FOR FALLEN FIREFIGHTERS AND of ward 2, precincts 1 and 2 of ward 3, and precinct 1 tricts were also included in the package. In reality, the POLICE OFFICERS (H 4023) of ward 6, of the city of Cambridge, and all precincts of projects are actually more of a “wish list.” The Patrick House 149-0, Senate 39-0, approved a law increasing ward 1 and precincts 1 and 2 of ward 2, of the city of administration is required to adhere to the state’s annual the benefits for families of public safety employees killed Somerville, both in the county of Middlesex. bond borrowing cap and ultimately decides which proj- in the line of duty from $100,000 to $150,000. This ects are affordable and actually get funded. change applies retroactively to the families of Firefight- er Michael Kennedy and Lt. Edward Walsh, who were Supporters said the package is a fiscally responsible one killed on March 26 while fighting a fire in Boston’s Back that funds important projects while maintaining the Bay, and Plymouth Police Officer Gregg Maloney, who state’s excellent bond rating. died in the line of duty on April 1.

Opponents urged the Legislature to rein in spending Supporters said it is time to increase this benefit, which and said the state’s debt is one of the highest in the na- has not been raised since 1994. They argued this should tion and will be a huge burden to our children. be approved quickly in honor and memory of these fall- en heroes, who made the ultimate sacrifice. Sen. Patricia Jehlen (A “Yes” vote is for the bill. A “No” vote is against it.) DISTRICT REPRESENTED: Second Middlesex. (A “Yes” vote is for the bill.) - Consisting of the cities of Cambridge, wards 9 to 11, Rep. Denise Provost Yes inclusive, Medford and Somerville, and the town of Rep. Timothy Toomey Yes Rep. Denise Provost Yes Winchester, precincts 4 to 7, inclusive, in the county of Sen. Sal DiDomenico Yes Rep. Timothy Toomey Yes Middlesex. Sen. Patricia Jehlen Yes Sen. Sal DiDomenico Yes Sen. Patricia Jehlen Yes This week, with the end of the 2013-2014 session ap- HELP MILITARY FAMILIES (S 2052) proaching, Beacon Hill Roll Call continues its series that House 146-0, Senate 39-0, approved the VALOR II MINIMUM WAGE HIKE TO BEGIN JANUARY takes a look at some of the bills approved by the Legis- Act, which expands financial and education benefits and 1 (S 2195) lature and signed into law by Gov. Deval Patrick in the many other services for veterans, active-duty military House 124-24, Senate 35-4, approved a law hiking the 2013-2014 session. personnel and their families. Provisions include increas- current $8 per hour minimum wage by $3 over the next ing penalties for disturbances of military funerals; allow- three years. The first hike to $9 will occur in just a few APPROVE $1.4 BILLION FOR HOUSING (H ing college students who are called to active duty the op- weeks on January 1, 2015. The wage will then go to $10 3727) tion to complete their courses at a later date or withdraw in 2016 and finally to $11 in July 2017. The measure House 151-2, Senate 39-0, approved a package allowing and receive a refund of all tuition and fees; and allowing also makes changes in the state’s unemployment insur- the Patrick administration to borrow $1.4 billion over private-sector employers to give preference to veterans ance system; creates a Council on the Underground five years for affordable public housing. Provisions in- and spouses of 100 percent disabled veterans. Economy to combat the growing exchange of goods and clude $500 million to renovate and modernize many of services that are conducted “off the books;” and raises the the state’s 45,000 public housing units; $55 million in Supporters noted that one in three homeless people in minimum hourly wage for tipped employees over three loan guarantees to assist homeowners with blindness or the nation are veterans, one in five Massachusetts vet- years from its current level of $2.63 to $3.75. severe disabilities to make their homes accessible; and erans suffer post-traumatic stress and 11 percent suffer $45 million for loans for the development of communi- traumatic brain injuries. They said the state should pro- Supporters said this pro-worker law would ensure eco- ty-based housing for individuals with mental illness and vide these additional benefits and opportunities to the nomic justice and help thousands of families who are intellectual disabilities. thousands of Bay State veterans who have served and are living near the poverty level despite the fact that the still serving our nation. breadwinner works in excess of 40 hours weekly. They Supporters said that Massachusetts has the 4th highest argued that a minimum wage hike is one of the best DECEMBER 24, 2014••9

Beacon Hill Roll Call continued anti-poverty programs available. ALSO UP ON BEACON HILL ual abuse including how to recognize signs, minimize risk and act on suspicions or disclosures. The task force Opponents said the hike is unfair to businesses that are CANCER VICTIMS AND DRIVER’S LICENSES would make recommendations to the Legislature. already faced with skyrocketing health care and energy (S 2417) - The Senate approved a bill giving cancer pa- costs and would also hurt consumers by forcing busi- tients who have lost their hair to treatment a one-year Only final approval in each branch is needed before the nesses to raise prices. Some said they supported a small- extension on having a new photo taken for their driver’s measure goes to the governor. er increase to $9.50. license. A Massachusetts driver’s license photo must be updated every ten years. GROWTH FOREST RESERVES (S 749) - The (A “Yes” vote is for the minimum wage hike. A “No” vote House approved and sent to the Senate a bill that is against it.) Supporters said that it is unfair and psychologically would protect old growth forests from logging and harmful that cancer patients who have lost their hair are development by establishing a system that would pro- Rep. Denise Provost Yes required to take a new photo while they are bald. They hibit new development, new or expanded recreational Rep. Timothy Toomey Yes noted it is a reminder of their illness and argued that the facilities and commercial timber cutting in these for- Sen. Sal DiDomenico Yes extension is compassionate and would give them time to ests. The Massachusetts Audubon Society describes Sen. Patricia Jehlen Yes grow back their hair for the photo. these extremely rare growth forests as “living labora- tories where students, scientists and the public can DOMESTIC VIOLENCE (S 2334) ACCOSTING AND ANNOYING (S 2362) - The learn more about forest development, tree genetics House 152-0, Senate 35-0, approved a law that allows House approved a Senate-approved bill that would and climate change.” employers with 50 or more employees to allow workers change a current law that makes it illegal to annoy or who are victims of domestic violence, stalking or sexu- accost people of the opposite sex with behavior that is Supporters said that of the three million acres forest- al assault to take a paid or unpaid annual 15-day leave deemed offensive and/or disorderly. The measure would ed in the Bay State, only 1,500 acres are currently old of absence to address court, housing, health and other allow the charges to be brought even if the victim was a growth forests. They noted that in these forests, which issues arising from the incident. Another key provision person of the same sex. have not been disturbed for hundreds of years, there are would prohibit the use of an “accord and satisfaction” canopy layers and fallen trees that create rich and diverse agreement in domestic violence cases. These agreements Supporters said the bill will change this antiquated law habitats for many species of birds, insects and reptiles. allow the courts to dismiss a domestic violence charge and is aimed at sex offenders who target children re- over the prosecutor’s objection if the victim acknowledg- gardless of gender. They cited an incident in Bellingham es in writing that he or she has signed an out-of-court in which a male offender accosted young boys but the QUOTABLE QUOTES - Special “Departing Represen- private agreement with the offender. charges were dismissed because under the law, it was tatives Make Farewell Speeches” Edition only a crime when it was against the opposite sex. Other provisions create a new charge for a first offense “After 25 years in the exciting but insane world of poli- of domestic assault and delay bail for domestic violence Only final approval in each branch is needed before the tics, I am as ready to retire as anything.” — Rep. Christine offenders by six hours, allowing victims an opportunity measure goes to the governor. Canavan (D-Brockton) to find a safe place and get the necessary help. TAX EXEMPTIONS OFFERED BY LOCAL “My wife and I ‘licked’ the competition. — Rep. Ryan Another provision requires local police departments to COMMUNITIES (H 4553) - The House approved Fattman (R-Webster) referring to his campaign brochure withhold from their public reports all the information and sent to the Senate a bill requiring all cities and with the controversial picture of Fattman licking his wife’s about domestic violence allegations including the iden- towns to submit to the state a list of all the exemptions, face. Fattman ousted incumbent Sen. Richard Moore and tity of the person arrested on these charges. Support- deferrals or other reductions from locally assessed tax- will move to the Senate in January. ers said this is designed to protect the confidentiality es that are available to individuals in that community. of domestic violence victims. Opponents, led by Rob- The state would then compile a complete list of what “I met a voter at her front door and was chatting with ert Ambrogi, executive director of the Massachusetts each city and town offers. Currently, the state only her only to see over her shoulder her very large dog Newspaper Publishers Association, said this would in tracks these tax exemptions and deferrals if they are re- climb onto her kitchen counter, devour two huge steaks fact violate freedom of the press and protect the alleged imbursed by the state. that were about to be put on the barbecue ... I ran back perpetrator by hiding his or her name. to my car, I went to the supermarket and I grabbed a Supporters said this will ensure that there is oversight couple of steaks. I drove back to the house ... and I said ... Supporters said this long-overdue law is a critical step and tracking of all these programs regardless of whether ‘Here’s a couple of steaks, I hope I can make things right toward protecting victims of domestic abuse. They ar- their costs are reimbursed by the state. here.’” — Rep. Tom Conroy (D-Wayland) telling a story gued it is time to ensure that victims don’t have to choose about going door-to-door on his first campaign. between dealing with problems from their assault and TASK FORCE ON CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE losing their jobs because of excess absences. PREVENTION (H 4305) - The Senate approved a “I hope I will continue to be invited back to the ‘Kow- House-approved proposal creating a task force on child loon Caucus’ as you have your meetings on the way (A “Yes” vote is for the bill.) sexual abuse prevention. The task force would develop home with the Republican caucus.” — Rep. John Keenan strategies to encourage organizations serving children (D-Salem) referring to the sometimes gathering of some Rep. Denise Provost Yes to create and implement sexual abuse prevention and GOP members at the Kowloon Restaurant, which is owned Rep. Timothy Toomey Yes intervention plans. The proposal would also develop a by Rep. Don Wong (R-Ipswich). Sen. Sal DiDomenico Yes five-year plan for using community education and other Sen. Patricia Jehlen Yes strategies to increase public awareness about child sex- Bob Katzen welcomes feedback at [email protected]

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COMMENTARY

The views and opinions expressed in the commentaries ofThe Somerville Times do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions ofThe Somerville Times, its publishers or staff. Reflecting on community for the holidays your morning coffee on the way promise of a new and exciting than a customer. You’re a regular. of a day that offers much more to work, all those familiar faces experience. You’re a neighbor. than reading, writing and arith- you regularly greet with a smile It’s all right around the corner It’s not only the day-to-day metic. and hello. in Somerville. This isn’t a city errands or the work commute Somerville is also a home These people are everywhere, where the student stronghold where you’ll see these faces. like none other because of our of course. What makes Somer- is on one side of town, the life- It’ll be at the block parties, or dedication to making an al- ville stand out as our home and long townies on another, and PorchFest and ArtBeat, when ready great city even easier to our community is the diversity the young professionals some- the Somerville Arts Council live, work and play in, and our of its people. Neighbors, busi- where in between—we don’t puts on display the vast artistic commitment to education and ness owners, teachers and city have the room in four square talent that’s proud to call the to families. And, our focus on By Joseph A. Curtatone employees: living in Somerville miles to spread everyone out. city home. It’s another example neighborhoods. Because neigh- Nothing says the holidays like is an unparalleled experience in And that’s a good thing. Every of the richness and depth of the borhoods are not defined by things we consider homey— multiculturalism. The people Somerville neighborhood, from cultural experience that is living geographic borders. They’re de- fireplaces, cups of cocoa, the you see every day that enrich Ten Hills to Davis Square, has in Somerville—right outside fined by the people there—your comfortable and cozy stuff that your life, who introduce you to an eclectic mix of neighbors your front door. neighbors, teachers, stylists and makes us feel like we’re home. foods you’ve never tried, songs spanning generations, national- Our kids experience it in chefs. And those people make Of course, what really makes you never knew, and wisdom ities and cultures. Somerville Public Schools, Somerville what it is: a home. something homey—and what you’ve never heard. When you live in Somerville, where they receive a full ed- That’s what we want to keep things like evenings by the fire- Living in Somerville is an you’re not flying through town ucation—from academics, to and build here. side remind us of—is people. education, regardless of your in your car on your way back sports, to music and visual Whatever you celebrate Home is about people. And age. Whether you’re a student from an errand, the building arts—and each day are part of this holiday season, wheth- that doesn’t mean just family, in Somerville Public Schools, outside nothing but a blur, until the unparalleled multicultural er Christmas, Hannukah, or or the people living with you. where more than 50 languag- you park, rush inside and hole experience that the city has to otherwise, I hope you enjoy It means your neighbor offering es from around the world are up inside your home. You’re offer. When students walk to spending time with your fam- to bring in your mail or watch spoken, or an adult trying the walking or biking to the store, one of our neighborhood ele- ily and have the opportunity to your pet while you’re away, the new mom-and-pop restaurant taking in a fantastic array of mentary schools, when the bell appreciate everyone who helps convenience store clerk who that opened down the street, choices offered by locally owned rings at our middle school and make our city the community greets you each day as you grab every day here holds the businesses where you’re more high school, it’s the beginning that it is today. Life in the Ville by Jimmy Del Ponte A very special gift Before December dancing their hearts out. 15th, I was checking Some members of The Moonlighters my gift list over and are well into their 80’s themselves and over in my head and for the residents to see folks that were of also looking at it on their own generation, singing Christmas my phone notebook. songs for them made them perk right up. “Did I get enough gifts for my grand When the beautiful woman who was go- daughter? Will the boys get some good ing to be 100 years old soon stood up and stuff?” I was planning a few last minute danced to Holly Jolly Christmas, it was a trips to Target and the mall just to make sight to see. Among the facilities visited sure everyone would be taken care of for were The Lowell Street VNA, the Ale- Christmas. Having enough gifts for ev- wife VNA, The Somerville Home and eryone seemed to be a crucial part of my last but not least, The Little Sisters of Christmas season even though I know The Poor. that it’s not about giving or receiving ma- The fabulous Little Sisters are a lov- terial things. But it actually took a few ing and nurturing order of nuns that are Christmas caroling visits to some of our themselves seniors. They are taking care local nursing homes and Visiting Nurses of a lot of our relatives, neighbors and Associations to discover what was really friends and doing it with gentle, sweet important about the holidays. understanding and patience. They greet- Mayor Joe Curtatone had the idea of ed our jovial crew of singers with open name!) who introduces himself as, “The cially for the sisters. I felt like I had assembling a Christmas troupe to ser- arms. The sisters also joined us in song. handsome gentleman with the beard,” led finally discovered the real meaning of enade our shut in seniors. The group As Mayor Joe joked, “We have The An- us with the “Hee Haws.” They all got a Christmas. consisted of an alderman, some city drew Sisters, The Lennon Sisters, and kick out of it. We all left there with a new outlook hall employees, and some members of The Little Sisters!” They brought us up After we sang on the second floor, on what Christmas can be. We set out Somerville’s Swinging Singing Seniors to the 2nd floor where the residents were the sisters asked if we could go up to simply share a small gift of Christmas also known as The Moonlighters. We having lunch. The smiles on the faces to the third floor where some of the music, but we were the ones who received showed up wearing Santa hats and Ru- were warm and genuine. more frail residents were. The smiles the best gift of all. dolph noses, and festive clothes of green, A few of the volunteer singers were new they shared with us brought a lump to If you are interested in joining us as red and gold. The true gold however was at performing in this environment but my throat. It’s amazing how Rudolph, we continue to visit our loving shut-in the gleam in the eyes of the precious se- they came through with flying colors. Jingle Bells, and White Christmas can seniors year round, please contact me niors who enjoyed seeing their mayor When we sang Dominick The Donkey, brighten people up. We even added a at [email protected]. Have a and his band of merry elves singing and Moonlighter Dominic, (yes, that’s his real couple of verses of Silent Night espe- very happy, healthy and safe Christmas!

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The View Of The Times

The shopping is done, the presents are of the list of things we like most at this in our convictions to see that through, us also give a little thought to extending (hopefully) wrapped, and the plans for time of year. then our world will be a better place for that warmth and sense of solidarity into the big day have been made. Now is the Whatever faith one may adhere to, we us all to share. the year to come. time to slow down, relax and enjoy the can all agree that the spirit of the mo- We try our best, and that is all that can We may certainly face adversity from holiday and all the finer things that come ment can be meaningful to one and all. be asked of us. time to time, but we can hold that spir- with it. Kindness, charity and camaraderie are Let us enjoy this holiday season to it of tolerance and magnanimity in our- Being with family, friends and loved ideals that we particularly embrace at the fullest. Exchange our gifts, hug our selves as we deal with it. ones and sharing warmth of the occa- this time, and wish to uphold through- loved ones, catch up on our big dramat- We are only human, and often fall short sion is unquestionably at or near the top out the year. If we can be firm enough ic doings in life, and all the rest. But let of it. But it is well worth the effort to try.

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or right afterwards, and awaiting an- A little trivia: Not that it has anything to the Ancient and Honorable Company Kensington Avenue in Somerville, host- other major surgery. do with Somerville, but how’s this? Both (first chartered in 1638), as well as the ed by Smiles By Rosie Family Dentistry *********************** current New York City Mayor DiBlaiso Charlestown militia. The American Le- in cooperation with Rite Aid Pharmacy. A couple of bullies were sent a clear and former Mayor Bloomberg are origi- gion Post 19 Honor Guard will lead a Several health and community organiza- message recently that they probably nally from Medford. Who knew? military salute as a commemorative flag tions will also be available. For more in- didn’t like. Most people here in the Ville *********************** is raised atop the Prospect Hill Tower. formation, please email info@vaccinate- know who we are referring to. The court City Hall will close at 12:30 p.m. on Light refreshments will be served, and somerville.com or call (617) 623-2100. system worked and justice was swiftly Wednesday, Dec. 24. Residential park- miniature replicas of the Grand Union *********************** served and. Now those particular peo- ing and parking meters will not be in Flag, both as a flag and a lapel pin, as well The Somerville High School Art Club ple and a few others might just move on effect. On Thursday, Dec., 25 city and as colonial-era tri-corner hats and his- has assembled a 2015 calendar show- with their own lives. Special thanks to school offices will be closed. There will toric Somerville books commemorating casing the outstanding visual arts all those who know the truth. It’s been a be no street sweeping and parking me- the event will be available for purchase. courses offered at SHS. The calendar horrible past few years, never mind few ters and residential parking will not be *********************** highlights student work in a wide va- past weeks. But again, in the end justice in effect. Thursday and Friday’s trash New winter Learn-To-Skate classes for riety of media, created through the prevailed! Merry Christmas. and recycling pickup will be on a hol- children ages 4 1/2 and up and adults Somerville High School course offer- *********************** iday schedule - put your carts out one are available at 11 Greater Boston ings. Calendars are available for pur- Coming up on Friday, January 16, at day later than usual. rink locations: Brookline – Cleveland chase for just $10 apiece. Funds raised the Somerville City Club, a Comedy *********************** Circle & Larz Anderson, Cambridge, from calendar sales will be used to Night to raise money for Rett Syn- Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone and Histor- Medford, Newton-Brighton, Quincy, fund Art Club projects, activities, and drome Research. Master of Ceremo- ic Preservation Commission Director Somerville, South Boston, Waltham, events. You can order your calendars by nies will be comedian Pete Costello, a Brandon Wilson announced that the West Roxbury and Weymouth. Use emailing Art Club Advisor, Sean Bian- regular and favorite at Foxwoods. He 239th annual “Grand Union” flag-raising hockey, recreational or figure skates. chi ([email protected]), has worked with the likes of Joan Riv- ceremony at Prospect Hill Park will be Beginner, intermediate and advanced and dropping off or mailing your pay- ers and The Beach Boys, to name a few. held on Thursday, January 1, 2015 at 12 classes taught by professional instruc- ment by check at the Somerville High Headliner Dave Russo (http://www. p.m. A processional led by a re-enactor tors. 46 Years Experience. For infor- School main office (81 Highland Av- daverusso.net/), a Boston comedy Fes- portraying General George Washing- mation and to register, call Bay State enue). Please include the following tival winner and co-host of NESN’s ton on horseback will leave from the Skating School at 781-890-8480 or with your order: your name, telephone Dirty Water TV, has also been seen on City Hall Concourse at 11:30 a.m. As visit online at www.BayStateSkating- number or email where you can be Comics Come Home with Denis Leary always, members of the public are in- School.org. Gift certificates available. reached, number of calendars you are and the E-TV series The Entertainer. vited to participate, and are encouraged *********************** ordering. Calendars will be printed af- The event will also feature comedian to wear traditional colonial clothing. A free community vaccination clinic for ter payment is received. Make checks Patty Gould and special guest Al Park. The afternoon’s program will include adults will be held on Wednesday, Janu- payable to: City of Somerville, and in- *********************** songs, readings, and participants from ary 7, 2015 from 8:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. at 6 clude Art Club in the memo section. 12••DECEMBER 24, 2014 DECEMBER 24, 2014••13 14••DECEMBER 24, 2014

SPORTS SHS Varsity loses against Westford Academy

The Somerville High School Varsity team lost in a match up with Westford Academy on Tuesday, December 16, with a score of 47-43. — Photos by Claudia Ferro

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1. The song White 7. In Charles Dickens’#454 Christmas was first novel A Christmas Carol, performed in which 1942 who was Scrooge’s dead film? business partner?

2. In the song The Twelve 8. What name is given Days of Christmas, ‘...my to the explosive death of true love brought to me a star? nine...’ what? 9. In what event did Dr. 3. The character Jack Benjamin Spock compete Skellington appears in in the 1924 Paris Olym- which 1993 Tim Burton pics? film? 10. Marc Bolan and 4. From which country David Bowie recorded as does the poinsettia plant who? originate? 11. In 1973, what was 5. What is the name of Thin Lizzy’s first hit? the cake traditionally eat- en in Italy at Christmas? 12. Robert Redford, Steve McQueen and Paul 6. What is New Year’s Newman all rejected what Eve called in Scotland? $4,000,000 movie role? Answers on page 23

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ESCS Holiday Shop What’s on Somerville Neighborhood News

We have some interesting headlines for the latest Somerville Neighborhood News show, a community news production brought to you by the dedicated staff, volunteers and interns at Somerville Community Access TV. Here are some headlines: Somerville Says: Black Lives Matter: Somerville’s residents, students, agencies and even the Somerville Police De- partment have been taking part in the nationwide discussion about the recent grand jury decisions where white police officers were not charged after they killed unarmed black men. Somervillians and members of Somerville Community Access TV have marched in Boston and, on December 5th, from Somerville to Cambridge. And they helped produce a discussion program called Community, Police, and Race in Somerville on Monday, November 24.

Behind the Scenes at the Illuminations Tour in Somerville: For the 18th year in a row, about 1,000 residents and visitors climbed aboard trollies to visit “illuminated” houses all over Somerville on December 13. The families who “deck the halls,” hang the lights, wire the facades and pay the extra-large electricity bills are artists as much as anyone else, according to Ra- East Somerville Community School held its Holiday Shop from December 15-17. chel Strutt of the Somerville Arts Council. — Photos by Claudia Ferro For these full news stories and more, watch SNN on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. on Ch. 3 if you have cable TV, or online at www.somervilleneighborhoodnews.org. Day After Christmas Concert at Johnny D’s CONT. FROM PG 1 I live in California so it’s always great to Four Legged Faithful has been together be back in this neighborhood.” for five years. “Our practices usually in- Hello Echo’s music, spiritual to a T, volve warming up with a few older songs stops traffic and lifts you heavenward. If that need the rust knocked off of them, you want goose bumps they’re the place followed by one of us teaching the other to start. It is not a stretch to say that Hel- three his new song. We all write our own lo Echo is what Coldplay should be if the songs so we are constantly working on latter wanted to respect the origins of the new songs,” says Jon Kaplan. Four Legged genre, and if those pop stars wanted folk Faithful is always busy. You might even or blues in their life. catch them in one of Somerville’s street “I am playing the Christmas show be- corners playing for the public. Their influ- cause Sean Aylward is one of my best ences, including Grateful Dead, are very friends in the world and he asked me to down to earth and specific, almost rare, perform, and I said sure,” said Jesse Gal- while also humble. lagher of Nighttime Sunshine. Gallagh- These groups do not just play music, er’s music is in the vein of Pink Floyd they also live, eat, and breathe it. Dave and Radiohead, during the latter’s Kid Tanklefsky of Grimis expresses his A and Amnesiac years. Jesse is playing enthusiasm for the Somerville scene as Nighttime Sunshine, but he is also very poignantly, richly and emotion- performing as DJ Nighttime Gallagh- ally: “Living in the area, I try to get er during a later set. Gallagher lives in out at least once or twice a week to Inman Square and runs the venue “the see local music if I can. It’s nice to just lilypad.” He’s starting a weekly residency play in the area and feel part of that at Johnny D’s in January. local community.” 16••DECEMBER 24, 2014

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NOTICE OF MORTGAGEE’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE By virtue of and in execution of the Power of Sale contained in a CITY OF SOMERVILLE, MASSACHUSETTS certain mortgage given by RICHARD A. PRUDENCIO a/k/a RICHARD OFFICE OF STRATEGIC PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PRUDENCIO and GRACE D. PRUDENCIO a/k/a GRACE PRUDENCIO JOSEPH A. CURTATONE a/k/a GRANCE D. PRUDENCIO to CORNERSTONE MORTGAGE CORP. MAYOR dated August 13, 2004, recorded with the Middlesex County (South- ern District) Registry of Deeds in Book 43519 at Page 382, of which MICHAEL F. GLAVIN mortgage TD BANK, N.A. (successor by acquisition to Boston Federal EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Savings Bank, successor by assignment from Cornerstone Mortgage PLANNING DIVISION Corp. by virtue of an assignment of mortgage dated August 13, 2004 LEGAL NOTICE and recorded with the Middlesex County (Southern District) Registry OF PUBLIC HEARING of Deeds in Book 43519 at Page 406) is the present holder, or is au- thorized by the present holder, for breach of the conditions of said A public hearing for all interested parties will be held by the Zoning Board of Appeals on Wednesday, January 7, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. at the Visiting mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing the same, the mortgaged Nurse Association, 259 Lowell Street, Third Floor, Community Room, Somerville, MA. premises known 25 Kensington Avenue, Unit 1, Somerville, Massa- chusetts will be sold at Public Auction at 1:00 P.M. on January 7, 2015, 485 Mystic Valley Pkwy: (Case #ZBA 2011-79-E1-12/2014) Applicant and Owner, the Somerville Housing Authority, seek a time extension (SZO on the mortgaged premises, all and singular the premises described §5.3.10) to a Comprehensive Permit (#ZBA 2011-79) under M.G.L. Chapter 40B for an Inclusionary Housing Development. The approval was for in said mortgage substantially as follows: 60 affordable one-bedroom residential dwelling units for seniors and person with disabilities in two buildings. The project would consist of the redevelopment and conversion of the existing Mystic Water Works into a 25 affordable housing unit rental apartment building and the demolition Unit No. of the 25 Kensington Avenue Condominium, situated in of the existing office and garage outbuilding to be replaced with a newly constructed 35 affordable housing unit rental apartment building. The Somerville, Middlesex County, Massachusetts and created pursuant Applicant is requesting waivers from various sections of the City’s ordinances and requirements, including but not limited to waivers from the to the provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 183A, by Master deed dated No- following sections of the SZO: §4.4.1, §4.5.3, §7.2, §7.3, §7.9, §7.11, §8.5.B, §8.5.C, §8.5.E, §8.5.F, §8.5.I, §9.4, §9.5.1.b, §9.6.1, §9.9, §9.11, §9.15, §10.5, and vember 14, 2002 and recorded with the County Registry of Deeds in §10.6. RA zone. Ward 7. Book 40121, Page 206 23 Ames St: (Case #ZBA 2014-114) Applicant and Owner, Cattello Battinelli II, seeks a Variance under SZO §8.6.17 to construct a pool less than 6’ Said Unit is shown on the “Site Plan” and “Floor Plans” referred to from the side property line. RA Zone. Ward 5. in the said Master Deed and any amendments thereto, creating said Condominium and made a part thereof, and on a copy of said Floor 11 Landers St: (Case #ZBA 2014-117) Applicant and Owners, John Murphy and John Berrigan, seek a Special Permit per SZO §4.4.1 to alter a non- Plans is affixed the verified statement of a Registered Land Surveyor conforming structure to extend a dormer, modify a rear addition, and add rear decks. RB Zone. Ward 2. in the form required by Section 9 of said Chapter 183A. 25 Ivaloo St: (Case #ZBA 2014-118) Applicant and Owner, Richard Williams and Jeane Segal, seek Special Permits under SZO§4.4.1 to alter a Said Unit is conveyed with an undivided percentage of the com- non-conforming structure to create a new single-family dwelling, and under SZO 9.13.a for one space of parking relief. RB zone. Ward 2. mon elements of the 25 Kensington Avenue Condominium established 315 Highland Ave: (Case #ZBA 2014-120) Applicants, Gwen Simpkins, Theresa Nibi, & 311 Highland LLC, along with Owner, the Diamond Club LLC, by the aforesaid Master Deed as amended. seek a Special Permit with Site Plan Review under SZO §7.11.1.c to construct a mixed-use building with seven (7) residential units and ground Being the premises conveyed to the mortgagors, Richard A. Pru- floor retail, Special Permits under SZO §4.4.1 to alter a non-conforming structure and under SZO §9.13.e to share parking, and a Variance under dencio and Grace D. Prudencio a/k/a Grance D. Prudencio, by deed of §9.5 for parking relief. RC zone. Ward 6. Asif and Pervin Babu, dated November 21, 2003 and recorded with the 18 Burnside Ave: (Case #ZBA 2014-128) Applicant, Peter Kochansky, and Owners , Peter Kochansky and Lauren Dias seek a Middlesex County (Southern District) Registry of Deeds in Book 41512, Special Permit per SZO §4.4.1 to alter a nonconforming structure by enclosing a front porch. RA Zone. Ward 6. at Page 67. Copies of these applications are available for review in the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development, located The premises will be sold and conveyed subject to and with the on the third floor of City Hall, 93 Highland Avenue, Somerville, MA, Mon-Wed, 8:30 am-4:30 pm; Thurs, 8:30 am-7:30 pm; and Fri, benefit of all rights, rights of way, restrictions, easements, reserva- 8:30 am-12:30 pm; and at www.somervillema.gov/planningandzoning. As cases may be continued to later dates, please check the tions, conditions, covenants, liens or claims in the nature of liens, im- agenda on the City’s website or call before attending. Continued cases will not be re-advertised. Interested persons may provide provements, public assessments, any and all unpaid taxes, tax titles, comments to the Zoning Board of Appeals at the hearing or by submitting written comments by mail to OSPCD, Planning Division, tax liens, water and sewer liens and any other municipal assessments 93 Highland Avenue, Somerville, MA 02143; by fax to 617-625-0722; or by email to [email protected]. or liens or existing encumbrances of record which are in force and are applicable, having priority over said mortgage, whether or not Attest: Dawn Pereira, Administrative Assistant reference to such restrictions, easements, improvements, liens or en- As published in The Somerville Times on 12/24/14 & 12/31/14. cumbrances is made in the deed. The premises are also sold subject to all tenancies and/or rights of parties in possession. 12/24/14 The Somerville Times TERMS OF SALE: A deposit of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) by cash, certified or Commonwealth of Massachusetts bank check will be required to be paid by the purchaser at the time The Trial Court and place of sale. The Mortgagee and its authorized representatives Probate and Family Court Department shall not be required to pay the deposit to bid. The balance is to be 208 Cambridge Street paid by certified or bank check at the law offices of Salter McGowan Cambridge, MA 02141 Sylvia & Leonard, Inc., 321 South Main Street, Suite 301, Providence, MIDDLESEX Division Docket No. MI 14D3945DR RI 02903 within thirty (30) days from the date of sale. Deed will be provided to purchaser for recording upon receipt of the full purchase DIVORCE SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION AND MAILING price. In the event of an error in this publication, the description of the CITY OF SOMERVILLE, MASSACHUSETTS premises contained in said mortgage shall control. OFFICE OF STRATEGIC PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Lisa Marie Doyle vs. Mark J Doyle, Jr. JOSEPH A. CURTATONE . Other terms, if any, to be announced at the sale. MAYOR To Defendant: TD Bank, N.A., MICHAEL F. GLAVIN The Plaintiff has filed a Complaint for Divorce requesting that the Present holder or authorized by the present EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Court grant a divorce for Irretrievable Breakdown of the Marriage 1B holder of said mortgage PLANNING DIVISION The Complaint is on file at the Court. By its Attorneys, LEGAL NOTICE An Automatic Restraining Order has been entered in this matter pre- Salter McGowan Sylvia & Leonard, Inc. OF PUBLIC HEARING venting you from taking any action which would negatively impact the 321 South Main Street, Suite 301 current financial status of either party .SEE Supplemental Probate Providence, RI 02903 A public hearing for all interested parties will be held by the Planning Court Rule 411 (401) 274-0300 Board on Thursday, January 8, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. in the Somerville High 12/10/14, 12/17/14, 12/24/14 The Somerville Times School Auditorium, 81 Highland Avenue, Somerville, MA. You are hereby summoned and required to serve upon: Stephanie Lyons, Esq. 779 McGrath Hwy: (Case #PB 2014- 31) Applicant, CPC-T Holdings, Law Office of Myra Lyons The Commonwealth of Massachusetts LLC, and Owner, The Stop & Shop Supermarket Company LLC, seek 49 Myrtle Street City of Somerville a Special Permit with Site Plan Review, final level approval of the Melrose, MA 02176 amended Planned Unit Development Preliminary Master Plan (PUD- Office of the Acting Treasurer/Collector your answer, if any on or before 01/22/2015. If you fail to do so, the PMP) approved by the Planning Board on Sept 6, 2001 and Nov 1, 2001 NOTICE OF TAKING and as revised on Dec 11, 2014. Applicant and owner seek approval court will proceed to the hearing and adjudication of this action. You under SZO Article §16.8.3 and §5.2, to construct an approx 107,597 sf are also required to file a copy of your answer, if any, in the office of TO THE OWNERS OF THE HEREUNDER DESCRIBED LAND AND TO 3-story residential building with 75 units and approx 100 parking spac- the Register of this Court. ALL OTHERS CONCERNED: YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that on January 9th, 2015 at 10:00 o’clock in the morning at the Collector’s es. Zone BA / PUD-B. Ward 1. Witness, Hon. Edward F Donnelly, Jr., First Justice of this Court. Office/Treasury, Somerville City Hall, 93 Highland Ave., Somerville, Copies of these applications and amendments are available for re- Date: December 11, 2014. MA 02143, pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 60, view in the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development, Tara E. De Christofaro Section 53, and by virtue of the authority vested in me as Collector located on the third floor of City Hall, 93 Highland Avenue, Somerville, Register of Probate of Taxes, the following described parcels of land will BE TAKEN MA, Mon-Wed, 8:30 am-4:30 pm; Thurs, 8:30 am-7:30 pm; and Fri, 8:30 FOR THE CITY OF SOMERVILLE for non-payment of the taxes due am-12:30 pm; and at www.somervillema.gov/planningandzoning. As 12/24/14 The Somerville Times thereon, with interest and incidental expenses and costs to the cases may be continued to later dates, please check the agenda on date of taking, unless the same shall have been paid in full before the City’s website or call before attending. Continued cases will not that date. Signed: Peter K. Forcellese, Jr. Treasurer/Collector. be re-advertised. Interested persons may provide comments to the Planning Board at the hearing or by submitting written comments by TO PLACE LEGAL mail to OSPCD, Planning Division, 93 Highland Avenue, Somerville, LOCATION OF PROPERTY: 275 HIGHLAND AVE MA 02143; by fax to 617-625-0722; or by email to planning@somervil- CURRENT & SUBSEQUENT OWNER(S): SAUL L. APPEL; TERRY K. lema.gov. ADVERTISMENTS IN ARMSTRONG; JESSICA FLOOD; BORIS EPSTEIN. ASSESSED OWNER: BEAUDET DOUGLAS Attest: Kevin Prior, Chairman DEMAND: 05/06/2013 PARCEL ID: 034-E.00059-000000 To be published in The Somerville Times on 12/24/14 & 12/31/14. THE SOMERVILLE TIMES, ALT. PARCELS/TAX ACCOUNT: 04180120 SQUARE FEET: 5,500 12/24/14 The Somerville Times CONTACT CAM TONER TITLE REFERENCE: Middlesex South Registry of Deeds, Book: 59908, Page: 434; Book: 60426, Page: 254; Book: 60592, Page: 316; Book: BY 12 PM MONDAY 60753, Page: 70; Book: 61073, Page: 124. Legal Notices can be downloaded Fiscal Year 2013 Taxes Remaining Unpaid $746.23 Interest to Date of Taking $176.89 from our Web site: PH: 617.666.4010 Incidental Expenses and Costs to Date of Taking $369.00 Total for which Land will be Taken $1,115.23 www .TheSomervilleTimes com. FAX: 617.628.0422 12/24/14 The Somerville Times DECEMBER 24, 2014••17

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Monday through Thursday 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. STAY ACTIVE: The RFP will be available form 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through (617) 666-5223 Weekly Exercise Class Schedule Thursday, 8:30 AM to 12:00 Noon, Fridays, at the Purchasing Depart- Holland = (H) Ralph & Jenny = (RJ) Cross Street = (C) ment, 1st Floor, City Hall, 93 Highland Avenue, Somerville, MA 02143 PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: starting Wednesday, December 24, 2014. The SCOA is NO LONGER excepting applications for Mondays: Sealed bids will be received at the Purchasing Department, 1st Floor, free smoke alarms / carbon monoxide detectors Wii Bowling, noon, Free. (H) City Hall, 93 Highland Avenue, Somerville, MA 02143 until January 14, 2015 at 11:00 a.m.. It is the hope of both the Somerville Fire Department Fit 4 Life* Group C, 1:00 P.M. (H) Please contact Alex Nosnik, Asst. Purchasing Director, x3400, or and the Somerville Council on Aging that we will Tuesdays: email [email protected], for information and bid packages. receive the grant again in the future. If you would like Strengthening, 9:15 A.M., $3 per class (H) Angela M. Allen your name put on a waiting list should this grant be Dalcroze Eurhythmics, $2.00, 1:00 P.M., (H) Purchasing Director received again, please contact Maureen Bastardi at the LBT Fit 4 Life*, 6:00 P.M., (H) 617-625-6600 x. 3400 Somerville Council on Aging at 617-625-6600, exten- 11/24/14 The Somerville Times Wednesdays: sion 2316. Fit 4 Life* Group A, 8:45 A.M (H) Please note all Centers close at noon on Wednesday, Fit 4 Life* Group B, 9:00 A.M. (H) Historical Fact CONT. FROM PG 5 December 24 and all Centers are closed on Thursday, Fit 4 Life* Group C, Noon (H) December Bowling @ Flatbreads, 1:00 P.M. The trip scheduled to Atlantic City on January 11th is Zumba for All, 5:15 P.M., $3 per class (H) SOLD OUT Thursdays: The trip scheduled to Wildwood, NJ on May 11th – Strengthening, 9:30 A.M., $3 per class (RJ) 15th is SOLD OUT LBT Fit 4 Life*, 6:00 P.M. IMPORTANT NEWS Fridays: The Ralph & Jenny Center will remain closed on Fit 4 Life* Group A, 8:45 A.M. Mondays and will resume Mondays after the first of the Fit 4 Life* Group B, 9:00 A.M. New Year. Fit 4 Life* Group C 12:00 P.M. Our Holland Street Center will be serving lunch on *All Fit 4 Life classes are $10/month and require Monday, Thursday & Fridays only until further notice. pre-registration. LGBT EVENTS: Upcoming Schedule LGBT Advisory Group – Meets on the 2nd Monday of Holland = (H) Ralph & Jenny = (RJ) Cross Street = (C) each month. Wednesday|December 24 LGBT Monthly Lunch – Monday, January 12, 11:30 Cross Street Center Closed Somerville’s first Chief Engineer of the Fire Depart- A.M., Somerville Cambridge Elder Services will provide Ralph & Jenny Center Closed ment. He was the man who built the handsome proper- a hot or cold lunch – suggested contribution of $2.00 All Centers close at Noon – No Bowling ty at number One Arlington Street. Ironically, this old, – RSVP required no later than 2:30 P.M. Thursday, Janu- stately house, the termination of the first outside tele- ary 8th. This event happens the 2nd Monday of every Thursday|December 25 phone line, is for sale and by today’s trends possibly could month excluding City Holidays and snow emergencies. All Centers Closed go wireless. LBT Women Fit-4-Life - Fitness and Nutrition Classes. Christmas If Mark Twain heard this, he might say, going wireless Classes are Tuesday and Thursday evenings starting at Friday|December 26 6 p.m. $10 a month fee - scholarships available & it … The pigeons who have been roosting on these historic 11:30 Lunch (H) just might be covered under your insurance. We have lines for the past 138 years will have to look for a new No Programming available slots and would love to have you. If you have No Fit 4 Life resting place! any questions or require additional information, please Ralph & Jenny Center Closed contact our Health & Wellness Coordinator, Chris Kow- aleski at 617-625-6600 Ext. 2300. Monday|December 29 The Moonlighters 11:30 Lunch (H) Have you heard of the SunSetters? How about the No Programming Moonlighters? The Moonlighters are an older version of No Fit 4 Life the Sunsetters! Interested in joining? Led by Somerville Ralph & Jenny Center Closed Youth Arts Coordinator, Jimmy Del Ponte, the Moon- Tuesday|December 30 lighters meet every Monday at 10:30 at our Holland 11:30 Lunch (H) Street Center and sometimes take their skills on the No Programming road. This year the Moonlighters will be performing No Fit 4 Life with the Powers School of Music for a Holiday Concert Ralph & Jenny Center Closed in December. Keep an eye open for more details. Wednesday|December 31 Back by popular demand are the Holiday Inn Danc- 11:30 Lunch (H) es. Lunch and dance to music provided by Hank our No Programming resident DJ. All dances are on Mondays and from 11:00 No Fit 4 Life A.M. to 2:00 P.M. December 15, January 26, February Cross Street Center Closed 23, March 23, April 13, May 18, June 29. A $15.00 fee Ralph & Jenny Center Closed is required along with a RSVP so please contact Connie at 617-625-6600 Ext. 2300 to make your reservation or DID YOU KNOW? if you have any questions. 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• • • • VILLENS ON THE TOWN • • • • The Burren Open Mic w/ Hugh McGowan Booty Vortex NYE 2015 Early and Samba Bar & Grille meet weekly to discuss their work Front Room 247 Elm Street|617-776-6896 Late shows 608 Somerville Ave|617-718- 9 a.m.-12 p.m.|Au Bon Pain| 18- Bur-Run On The Hill Tavern 17 Holland St|617-776-2004 9177 48 Holland St Helena Delaney, Johnny O’Leary Stump Trivia (with prizes) Sally O’Brien’s Bar Joshua Tree Bar & Grill Sunday|December 28 & Friends Irish Session|9 p.m. 499 Broadway|617-629-5302 Rockin New Years Eve! Pub Trivia Unity Church of God 247 Elm Street|617-776-6896 The Byrneouts|6 p.m. 8:30 p.m.|256 Elm Street|(617) PA’S Lounge Fourth Step to Freedom Al-Anon On The Hill Tavern Kristen Ford $10 cover|10 p.m. 623-9910 Open Mic Family Groups 499 Broadway|617-629-5302 335 Somerville Ave|617-666- 345 Somerville Ave|617-776- 7:00 P.M. | 6 William Street 3589 CLASSES AND GROUPS PA’S Lounge 1557 Enter upstairs, meeting is in Wednesday|December 24 Amerciana Monday Bull McCabe’s Pub The Burren basement. 345 Somerville Ave|617-776- Front Room Christmas Eve - Libraries Close The Ghetto People Band Third Life Studio 1557 Exile on Elm at 12:30 366A Somerville Ave|617-440- Discover Belly Dance with Nadira Happy new Year Bull McCabe’s Pub 6045 Thursday| December 25 Jamal Scattershot Stump! Team Trivia Highland Kitchen Christmas Day - Libraries 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.|33 Union 247 Elm Street|617-776-6896 366A Somerville Ave|617-440- First Tuesday of the Month|Spell- Closed Sq|www.nadirajamal.com 6045 PA’S Lounge First Church Somerville ing Bee Night Tuesday|December 30 hosted by Victor and Nicole of New Year’s Eve Show|Jason An- Debtors Anonymous- a 12 Step Tuesday|December 30 Arts at the Armory Egoart. derson & The Best program for people with prob- Johnny D’s Prenatal Yoga The fun starts at 10:00p.m. 345 Somerville Ave|617-776- lems with money and debt. 7 Eric Lindell plus Jesse Dee 7 p.m.|Mezzanine|191 Highland 150 Highland Ave|617-625-1131 1557 p.m.-8:30 p.m.|89 College Ave 17 Holland St|617-776-2004 Ave (Upstairs Parlor). Samba Bar & Grille On The Hill Tavern Sally O’Brien’s Bar For more info call: 781-762-6629 Third Life Studio 608 Somerville Ave|617-718- 499 Broadway|617-629-5302 Kristen Ford December Residency The Art of Group Singing For 9177 Orleans Restaurant and Bar Saturday|December 27 featuring stellar guests|8 p.m. Women 65 Holland St|617-591-2100 335 Somerville Ave|617-666- PJ Ryan’s Arts at the Armory with Susan Robbins, www.libana. 3589 Pub Quiz Bull McCabe’s Pub Somerville Winter Farmers’ com 10 p.m.|239 Holland St.|617- The Nephrok All Stars Market The Burren 7 p.m. - 9:15 p.m.|33 Union Sq 625-8200 366A Somerville Ave|617-440- 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m.|Performance Front Room 6045 Hall|191 Highland Ave Wednesday|December 31 Jason Anick and the Swing- Wednesday|December 31 New Year’s Eve - Libraries Close ers|8:30 p.m. Highland Kitchen Bagel Bards Johnny D’s at 5:00 Back Room 150 Highland Ave|617-625-1131 Somerville Writers and Poets Photo by Ethan Backer

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Wednesday, December 24 5:00pm Jeff Jam Sing Song Show 12:00pm Honk Festival 7:30am Eckankar 6:30am Road to Recovery 5:30pm Eat Well Be Happy Cooking Show 12:30pm Taking Back Your Health 8:00am Democracy Now! (Free Speech TV) 7:00am Somerville Film Group 6:00pm Tails of the City 1:00pm Somerville Times and Journal Reading 9:00am The Stephanie Miller Show (Free Speech TV) 7:30am Life Matters 6:30pm Health is Wealth 1:30pm MAPS Health Connector 10:00am Bay State Biking News 8:00am Democracy Now! (Free Speech TV) 7:00pm Taking Back your Health (Live call-in) 2:00pm Henry Parker Presents 11:00am Nossa gente e Costumes 9:00am SCATV Presents Potluck and Lecture Series 7:30pm Active Aging 3:00pm Telemagazine 12:00pm The Thom Hartmann Show (Free Speech TV) 10:00am Somerville Neighborhood News 8:00pm Fouye Zo Nan Kalalou (Live call-in) 4:00pm Somerville Neighborhood News 1:00pm Somerville Film Group: 10:30am Art at SCATV: Dixie Manley 9:30pm The Steve Katsos Show 4:30pm Culture Club 2:00pm Exercise with Robyn and Max 11:00am Abugida TV 10:00pm Somerville Film Group: Ways to Live Forever 5:00pm Tele Kreyol 2:30pm Esoteric Science 12:00pm The Big Picture with Thom Hartmann Show 11:00pm Bay State Biking News - Rerun 6:00pm SCATV Presents Telethon 4:00pm Free Speech Television 1:30pm Henry Parker Presents Friday, December 26 7:00pm Somerville Film Group 5:00pm Henry Parker Presents 2:00pm Physician Focus 6:00pm Somerville Film Group 7:30pm Fluff Festival 5:30pm Literati Scene 2:30pm Race, Community, and Police Relations 7:30am Shrink Rap 8:00pm David Pakman (Free Speech TV) 6:00pm Ville Pirates 3:30pm What the Fluff Festival 8:00am Democracy Now! (Free Speech TV) 9:00pm Nossa Gente e Costumes 6:30pm Youth Programing 4:00pm Free Speech Television 9:00am SCATV Presents Potluck and Lecture Series 10:00pm Open Line News with Davey D 7:00pm The Somerville Line 5:00pm Energy Theater 10:00am ArtBeat 2014 11:00pm Gay News USA (Free Speech TV) 8:00pm Abugida TV 6:00pm Trance: A Romantic Journey 11:00am The Art of Animation: a series of Karen Aqua Sunday, December 28 9:00pm Dedilhando au Saudade 6:30pm Somerville Housing Authority 12:00pm Brunch with Sen. Bernie Sanders 6:00am Program Celebrai 10:00pm Bate Papo com Shirley 7:00pm Mystic Youth Chorus 1:00pm Race, Community, and Police Relations 7:00am Rompendo em Fe 11:00pm The Entertainer’s Show 7:30pm Crossroads: A Search for An American Dream 2:00pm SCATV Presents Honk Festival 8:00am Effort Pour Christ Tuesday, December 30 8:00pm Somerville Pundits 3:00pm Democracy Now! (Free Speech TV) 9:00am Heritage Baptist Church 7:00am The Struggle 8:30pm The Steve Katsos Show 4:00pm The Thom Hartmann Show (Free Speech TV) 10:00am International Church of God 8:00am Democracy Now! (Free Speech TV) 9:00pm Bay State Biking News 5:00pm Somerville Jazz Festival 2014 10:30am Active Aging 9:00am The Struggle 10:00pm Art at SCATV: Dixie Manley 5:30pm Mystic Learning Center: Variety Hour 11:00am Poet to Poet/Writer to Writer 10:00am Shrink Wrap 10:30pm SCATV Presents Honk Festival 6:00pm France 24 World News (Free Speech TV) 11:30am Taking Back Your Health 11:00am Wicked Sober 11:00pm Visual Radio 6:30pm Art at SCATV: Dixie manley 12:00pm Inside Talk 11:30am Ablevision Thursday, December 25 7:00pm Somerville Film Group: 12:30pm Somerville Film Group 12:00pm The Thom Hartmann Show (Free Speech TV) 6:00am Atheist Viewpoint 8:00pm Friday Shorts 1:00pm Somerville Neighborhood News 1:00pm What the Fluff Festival? 7:00am Creating Cooperative Kids 9:00pm Energy Theater - haunted Halloween 1:30pm Somerville Journal & Times Reading 2:00pm Art at SCATV: Dixie Manley 8:00am Democracy Now! (Free Speech TV) 9:30pm The Steve Katsos Show 2:30pm Life Matters 2:30pm Jeff Jam Sing Song Show 9:00am Cancer Explained! 10:00pm The Somerville Line 3:00pm Rompendo em Fe 3:00pm Tele Galxie 9:30am Girls Talk 11:00pm Acronym TV (Free Speech TV) 4:00pm Dedilhando a Saudade 4:00pm Ring of Fire (Free Speech TV) 10:00am Dead Air Live 11:30pm Somerville ArtBeat 2014 5:00pm Race, Community, and Police Relations 5:00pm Poet to Poet/Writer to Writer (L) 11:00am Greater Somerville Saturday, December 27 6:00pm Abugida TV 5:30pm The Literati Scene 11:30am Ablevision 6:00am Arabic Hour 7:00pm African Television Network 6:00pm Tails of the City 12:00pm The Thom Hartman Show (Free Speech TV) 7:00am The Somerville Line 8:00pm Tele Magazine 6:30pm Culture Club 9:00pm Effort Pour Christ 1:00pm Chef’s Table Series 8:00am Jeff Jam Sing Song Show 7:00pm Somerville Neighborhood News 10:00pm Farrakhan Speaks 2:00pm Neighborhood Cooking w/Candy 8:30am Jeff Jam Sing Song Show 7:30pm Greater Somerville (L) 2:30pm Cooking with Georgia & Dez 9:00am Festival Kreyol Monday, December 29 8:00pm Dead Air Live 3:00pm Democracy Now! 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CITY TV 13/22 12:00pm: Voices of Somerville 3:30pm: Veterans Day Observance 10:30pm: ESCS Winter Concert Wednesday, December 24 1:00pm: Unearthing Lost Somerville 7:00pm: Illuminations Tour 2014 Saturday, December 27 2:00pm: Connecting Communities – Somerville PD 7:30pm: Seriously Somerville w/Jimmy Del Ponte 12:00am: SHS Hockey v Matignon 9:00am: City Hall Christmas Tree Lighting 2:30pm: Interfaith Panel & Discussion 8:00pm: Aldermen at Work 1:30am: SHS Boys’ Basketball v Westford Academy 12:00pm: Illuminations Tour 3:35pm: Talking Business 8:30pm: Connecting Communities – Somerville PD 3:00am: SHS Boys Basketball v Malden Catholic 1:00pm: A Very Seriously Somerville Christmas 6:30pm: Somerville ROCKS! 9:00pm: SomerViva em Portugues 9:00am: WHCS Winter Concert 1:15pm: Connecting Communities – Somerville PD 7:30pm Illuminations Tour 9:30pm: Haitian Community Meeting 10:00am: ESCS Winter Concert 1:45pm: Veterans Day Observance 8:30pm: Voices of Somerville 10:00pm: Interfaith Panel Discussion 11:00am: All-City Middle School Winter Concert 2:00pm: City Hall Christmas Tree Lighting 9:00pm: Partners Healthcare Groundbreaking 12:00am: Senior Circuit 12:00pm: SHS Boys Basketball v Malden Catholic 4:00pm: Voices of Somerville 9:30pm: Veterans’ Day Observance 12:30am: Keep Moving: Exercises for Older Adults 2:00pm: SHS Boys Basketball v Winchester 6:30pm: The Mayor’s Report – Year in Review 9:45pm: Annual Chamber of Commerce Dinner 1:00am: Aldermen at Work 5:00pm: SHS Boys Basketball v Winchester 7:00pm City Hall Christmas Tree Lighting 1:30am: Connecting Communities – Somerville PD Sunday, December 28 7:00pm: SHS Girls Hoopfest Tournament, Rd. 1 9:00pm: Illuminations Tour 2:00am: Haitian Community Meeting 10:00pm: A Very Seriously Somerville Christmas 12:00am: SomerViva en Espanol 10:00pm: SHS Girls Hoopfest Tournament, Rd. 1 12:30am: Connecting Communities – Somerville PD 2:30am: Interfaith Panel Discussion 10:15pm: Voices of Somerville Sunday, December 28 1:00am: Partners Healthcare Groundbreaking EDUCATIONAL CHANNEL 15 10:45pm: Illuminations Tour 12:00am: SHS Boys Basketball v Winchester 1:30am: A Very Seriously Somerville Christmas Wednesday, December 24 Thursday, December 25 2:00am: SHS Girls Hoopfest Tournament, Rd. 1 2:00am: Winter Hill Charrette: Housing 9:00am: Our Schools, Our City 12:00am: City Hall Christmas Tree Lighting 9:00am: The Mayor’s Report – Year in Review 3:30am: SHS Hockey v Cambridge 2:00am: Illuminations Tour 10:00am: ESCS Winter Concert 9:00am: Connecting Communities- Somerville PD 12:00pm: Senior Circuit 11:00am: Connecting Communities - Somerville PD 2:30am: A Very Seriously Somerville Christmas 9:30am: Our Schools, Our City 12:30pm: Keep Moving: Exercises for Older Adults 12:00pm: SHS Football v Cambridge RLS 2:45am: The Mayor’s Report – Year in Review 10:03am: SHS Hockey v Cambridge 1:00pm: City Hall Christmas Tree Lighting 3:00pm: Kennedy School K-3 Winter Concert 3:15am: A Very Seriously Somerville Christmas 11:30am: SHS Hockey v Matignon 1:30pm: SomerViva em Portugues 4:00pm: WHCS Winter Concert 12/17 3:30am: Connecting Communities – Somerville PD 1:00pm: Kennedy School K-3 Winter Concert 2:00pm: A Very Seriously Somerville Christmas 5:00pm: All-City Middle School Winter Concert 9:00am: A Very Seriously Somerville Christmas 1:30pm: SHS Winter Concert 2:15pm: Connecting Communities – Somerville PD 6:00pm: SHS Boys Basketball v Malden Catholic 9:10am: City Hall Christmas Tree Lighting 3:00pm: WHCS Winter Concert 2:45pm: Voices of Somerville 8:00pm: SHS Boys’ Basketball v Westford Academy 12:00pm: Senior Circuit 4:00pm: SHS Boys Basketball v Winchester 7:00pm: Senior Circuit 9:30pm: Kennedy School K-3 Winter Concert 12:30pm: Keep Moving: Exercises for Older Adults 6:00pm: SHS Girls Hoopfest Tournament, Rd. 1 7:30pm: Keep Moving: Exercises for Older Adults 10:30pm: WHCS Winter Concert 12/17 1:00pm: Aldermen at Work 8:00pm: SHS Boys Basketball v Malden Catholic 8:00pm: The Mayor’s Report – Year in Review 11:30pm: Our Schools, Our City 1:30pm: Voices of Somerville 8:30pm: A Very Seriously Somerville Christmas 10:00pm: SHS Boys’ Basketball v Westford Academy 2:00pm: The Mayor’s Report – Year in Review Thursday, December 25 8:45pm: City Hall Christmas Tree Lighting Monday, December 29 2:30pm: City Hall Christmas Tree Lighting 12:00am: SHS Boys’ Basketball v Westford Academy 12:00am: SHS Girls Hoopfest Tournament, Rd. 1 6:30pm: SomerViva en Espanol Monday, December 29 1:30am: SHS Boys Basketball v Winchester 7:00pm: City Hall Christmas Tree Lighting 12:00am: Senior Circuit 3:00am: SHS Hockey v Matignon - 12/17 1:30am: SHS Boys Basketball v Winchester 9:00pm: A Very Seriously Somerville Christmas 12:30am: Keep Moving: Exercises for Older Adults 4:30am: SHS Hockey v King Phillip - 12/13 3:00am: SHS Boys Basketball v Malden Catholic 9:15pm: Illuminations Tour 1:00am: The Mayor’s Report – Year in Review 9:00am: SHS Winter Concert 8:00am: Connecting Communities- Somerville PD 10:15pm Partners Healthcare Groundbreaking 1:30am: A Very Seriously Somerville Christmas 10:30am: All-City Middle School Winter Concert 9:00am: Our Schools, Our City 1:40am: Veterans Day Observance 9:30am: SHS Boys’ Basketball v Westford Academy Friday, December 26 11:30am: Kennedy School K-3 Winter Concert 2:00am: City Hall Christmas Tree Lighting 11:00am: SHS Boys Basketball v Malden Catholic 12:00am: City Hall Christmas Tree Lighting 1:00pm: Brown School Winter Concert 9:00am: Illuminations Tour 2014 1:00pm: SHS Boys Basketball v Winchester 2:00am: Voices of Somerville 2:00pm: WHCS Winter Concert 12/17 12:00pm: Interfaith Panel Discussion 3:30pm: SHS Girls Hoopfest Tournament, Rd. 1 2:00am: SomerViva an Kreyol Ayisyen 3:00pm: SHS Boys Basketball v Malden Catholic 1:00pm: City Hall Christmas Tree Lighting 5:30pm: SHS Girls Hoopfest Tournament, Rd. 2 2:15am: Somerville ROCKS! 5:00pm: SHS Boys Basketball v Winchester 3:00pm: The Mayor’s Report – Year in Review 7:00pm: SHS Girls Hoopfest Tournament, Rd. 2 9:00am: Superintendent Selection 7:00pm: SHS Winter Concert 3:30pm: SomerViva em Portugues 8:30pm: All-City Middle School Winter Concert 10:00pm: SHS Girls Hoopfest Tournament, Rd. 2 12:00pm: Partners Healthcare Groundbreaking 6:30pm: Somerville ROCKS! 9:30pm: Kennedy School K-3 Winter Concert Tuesday, December 30 12:30pm: Illuminations Tour 7:30pm: Superintendent Selection 11:00pm: Brown School Winter Concert 12:00am: SHS Girls Hoopfest Tournament, Rd. 1 1:30pm: Voices of Somerville 9:15pm: Voices of Somerville 2:00am: SHS Girls Hoopfest Tournament, Rd. 2 2:00pm: Connecting Communities – Somerville PD 9:45pm: Partners Healthcare Groundbreaking Friday, December 26 3:30am: Kennedy School K-3 Winter Concert 2:30pm: Unearthing Lost Somerville 10:15pm: A Very Seriously Somerville Christmas 12:00am: SHS Boys Basketball v Malden Catholic 6:30pm: SomerViva en Espanol 2:00am: SHS Boys Basketball v Winchester 9:00am: ESCS Winter Concert 7:00pm: Talking Business Tuesday, December 30 3:00am: SHS Hockey v Matignon - 12/17 10:00am: Kennedy School K-3 Winter Concert 7:30pm: Partners Healthcare Groundbreaking 12:00am: Superintendent Selection 9:00am: Our Schools, Our City 11:00am: All-City Middle School Winter Concert 8:00pm: Illuminations Tour 1:45am: Interfaith Panel Discussion 10:00am: Connecting Communities- Somerville PD 12:00pm: WHCS Winter Concert 9:00pm: Haitian Community Meeting 2:45am: Partners Healthcare Groundbreaking 11:00am: SHS Hockey v King Phillip - 12/13 1:00pm: SHS Hockey v Cambridge 3:15am: Talking Business 9:30pm: Superintendent Selection 12:30pm: SHS Boys Basketball v Malden Catholic 2:30pm: SHS Hockey v Matignon 3:40am: A Very Seriously Somerville Christmas 2:30pm: SHS Hockey v Matignon - 12/17 4:00pm: Our Schools, Our City Saturday, December 27 9:00am: The Mayor’s Report – Year in Review 4:00pm: SHS Boys’ Basketball v Westford Academy 5:00pm: SHS Boys Basketball v Winchester 12:00am: SomerViva em Portugues 12:00pm: Senior Circuit 5:30pm: Our Schools, Our City 7:00pm: SHS Boys Basketball v Arlington 12:30am: Aldermen at Work 12:30pm: Keep Moving: Exercises for Older Adults 6:00pm: Connecting Communities- Somerville PD 10:00pm: SHS Boys Basketball v Arlington 1:00am: Partners Healthcare Groundbreaking 1:00pm: Winter Hill Charrette: Housing 6:30pm: SHS Hockey v King Phillip 12:00am: SHS Boys Basketball v Arlington 1:30am: Connecting Communities – Somerville PD 2:00pm: Talking Business 8:00pm: SHS Boys Basketball v Malden Catholic 2:00am: SHS Hockey v Cambridge 2:00am: Interfaith Panel Discussion 2:30pm: Annual Chamber of Commerce Dinner 9:00am: Interfaith Panel Discussion 9:30pm: WHCS Winter Concert 3:30am: SHS Boys Basketball v Winchester DECEMBER 24, 2014••23

OFF THE SHELF by Doug Holder Kate Chadbourne: An Irish Gal for All Seasons Kate Chadbourne is about all things Irish. She ra- diates warmth and a passion for Irish folklore, mu- sic, literature, poetry, food … in short everything the Emerald Isle has to offer. Chadbourne is a singer, storyteller, and poet whose performances combine traditional tales with music for voice, harp, flutes, and piano. She holds a PhD in Celtic Languages and Literature from Harvard where she teaches courses in Irish SOMERVILLE language and folklore – but the heart of her un- derstanding of Irish folk tradition comes from en- Kate Chadbourne with her constant companion. edited by Doug Holder counters with singers, storytellers, and great talk- yrical ers in Ireland. friend looked at me and said, “You look like a harp- LSinger/Songwriter Jennifer Matthews She has been a “tradition bearer” in the Revels Sa- er.” So when I was back in the states, my ex-hus- responds to the massacre of school chil- lon series and in the Gaelic Roots Concert Series band bought a harp, because it was his dream dren in Pakistan with this poem. at Boston College. Her music was featured recent- to play one. So I kept my hands off it. He never ly on NPR’s programs, Cartalk and All Songs Con- played it, but eventually I did. I was going to play sidered, and songs from her latest CD, The Irishy music in an assisted living home and I asked him Girl, are played on Irish radio programs through- to borrow his harp to make some chords. And that THE MOTH out the country. The Harp-Boat, a collection of po- was the beginning of my affair with the harp. I lost ems about her father, a Maine lobster man, won my husband, but I gained a harp. (Laugh) As the moth squeezes through the cracking debris... the Kulupi Press 2007 Sense of Place Chapbook DH: How do you integrate your music and we stop in silence and pray Contest and was published in 2008. poetry? Whether she is singing, telling stories, teach- KC: I integrate it all the time. When I tell a tra- we pray for those we cannot save ing, or sharing a poem, she aims to leave her ditional Irish story, I bring up some poetry. I am we pray for those we cannot face audiences moved, enlivened, and eager for their crazy for putting poems to music. Not so much we pray for, we pray for, we pray for, we pray own adventures. mine but others’. I do it with poems that speak to I had the pleasure to speak to her on my Somer- me. I get seized with the desire, and then I hear it As the moth gets through, her wings become weighted... ville Public TV show Poet to Poet/Writer to Writer. in my head. I just love the process. Song writing ______we pray for those in confinement is like poetry writing. You are trying to access this we pray for those who kill in the name of God Doug Holder: Kate you have a PhD in Celtic bedrock of truth and feeling. Studies, you have taught at Harvard – you are a DH: You started this online website the Bardic we pray for the innocent children who lost their lives scholar. But in fact you said you learned more from Academy http://www.bardicacademy.org Tell us taken by radicalized violence... your informal education – talking to regular folks about this. in Ireland than in your scholarly pursuits. KC: I view it as a resource for writers and mu- it is this that shatters the wings of the moth Kate Chadbourne: I think you need to learn sicians. It is a website for my school where I give stains the flesh of the cloth from both. You need to do your book learning, but lessons in voice, harping, poetry, piano playing— maims the house of the heart then you have to get out and around. I was walking singing in the Irish language. I also compose ingrains impurity of thought in the hills of eastern Ireland and I meet this cheer- well-wishing poems, to make my music useful. ful, little man. I was fresh out of doing folklore re- People send me letters, about a sick loved one, their wife, etc. I hold it my mind, then I let it rip on — Jennifer Matthews search at the Folklore Archive in Dublin. I asked him: “What do you do for fun in the evening?” He the piano. I send a recording to the person. replied, “Oh, we talk, play cards or fight.” And it so DH: Reading your poems I get the sense that To have your work considered for the Lyrical send it to: Doug Holder, 25 School St.; Somerville, MA 02143. [email protected] happens I was looking at things like ritualized con- you do not manipulate nature, but you sit back flict and there it was. So this was the payoff from and learn. the scholarly work. So I listened to what people KC: I love that. I have a great deal of trust in na- ture – human nature too. I love the integrity and From on page 14 were saying about their lives. And this is when it all comes together. I am mad about the music, poetry holiness of the world. and the storytelling of the Irish. I want to hear it in Ms. Cam’s life. Like when you are in a pub, and the fiddler is How are Sea and Ocean Different? playing slowly, and you observe the etiquette of the moment – and it comes together. Ocean is the realer thing- DH: You have an award-winning collection of brine with real salt that dries the lips poetry The Harp Boat that is about your late lob- and sun off the wave knits a web in the eye. Answers ster man father in Maine. The sea, I am sure you Men spend a life drenched through their waders, 1. Holiday Inn 8. Supernova will agree is a good source for poetry- we are often hauling up empty pots, eyeing the chickens. transfixed by it. Did your father instill in you a love Good ones hanging offshore; the hull needs work. 2. Ladies dancing 9. Rowing – he won a of poetry? gold medal as a member of KC: My father would have said he was the far- Sea is the wind between two planets, 3. The Nightmare Before the Yale team thest thing from a poet and yet there were rhythms the silver place on ancient maps, Christmas spuming with narwhals and dolphins, 10. Dib Cochran and the in his speech and his swearing that were poetic. Or 4. Mexico Earwigs just the way he could complain. I really got a sense collared with green lace and hung with pearls. of season and time. My father was with nature. Ships there go with quiet sails, 5. Panettone 11. Whiskey In The Jar Hey – you reach a certain point in life, and this all and the wind is kind to travelers. comes together. 6. Hogmanay 12. Superman - Christo- DH: You play the harp – quite impressively – I have sailed a life at sea pher Reeve was paid 200K how did this come about? while my father works the ocean. 7. Jacob Marley KC: I have worked with harpers for 10 or 11 years now. When I was doing research in 2003, a — Kate Chadbourne 24••DECEMBER 24, 2014