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VOL. 3 NO. 10 SOMERVILLE, MASS. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11, 2015 TWENTY-FIVE CENTS Inside: Terror cyber-attack in Somerville? By Jim Clark Staff and visitors to the website of Backbar, a Union Square drinking establishment, got quite a shock on Saturday when they pulled up its homepage only to discover that the site had been hacked with a message purportedly placed there by the extremist group ISIS. The proprietors of Backbar confirmed that the site had been compromised and an image put on the homepage that stated “Hacked by Islam- ic State – we are everywhere.” Community health Investigators said that they have no direct ev- youth summit idence that the hack was carried out by the Is- page 3 lamic State, and that it might be the work of a prankster seeking public attention. A number of similar “virtual graffiti” incidents have occurred across the country involving various businesses and organizations. Backbar’s website was restored to its former state, and its staff is cooperating with the FBI in They may not be everywhere, but hackers did get into Backbar’s website this past weekend. its ongoing investigation into the matter. Katrina Leskanich rides a 30-year wave of sunshine to Johnny D’s

By Blake Maddux SHS science on exhibit In the summer of 1985, Katrina Leskanich and page 12 her band The Waves were ubiquitous on radio and MTV thanks to the worldwide smash hit Walking on Sunshine. Thirty years later, the song is no less familiar to subsequent generations due to its continued rotation on radio and inclusion in countless movies and television shows. (In 2011, Katrina & The Waves threatened legal action against Michelle Bachman after the Minnesota con- gresswoman played the song at a rally). It addition to her work with The Waves, who enjoyed a bit of a resurgence in 1997 upon being named the United Kingdom’s winner of the Eurovision Song Contest, Leskanich has sung back-up vocals on songs by artists as di- ‘Flashback verse as Finnish hard rock band Hanoi Rocks, Friday’ English progressive rock keyboardist Rick page 13 Wakeman, and Australian singer-songwriter Natalie Imbruglia. Continued on page 17 Katrina Leskanich wiil be entertaining at Johnnie D’s on Wednesday, March 18. 2••MARCH 11, 2015

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Response to: Snow emergency in effect, March 7 update

ritepride says: Somerville Pop Warner is hosting a Cookies and Cocoa The TV weathercasters in April will be yelling that we are in a drought. Registration at Clarendon Hill Towers Wednesday (today) from 6-8 p.m. at the community room, 1374 Broad- Meanwhile the Capitol Hill Gang will be placing the American citizens in harms way by playing games with our lives way. Somerville Pop Warner and Cheerleading registra- with their uselessness on Capitol Hill. minimizing Homeland Security, our military, while congress continues to play tion for boys and girls, aged 5–15, by July 31. Fee: $20. in the sandbox instead of dong their jobs. Time to impeach them all. Scholarships available. No child is ever turned away for inability to pay. LindaS says: *********************** We heard that Ward 6 Alderman, Rebekah Gewritz is return- For anyone who’s bummed about this, I can tell you that I was driving through Medford yesterday, and it was HOR- ing from her leave of absence (recently having had a baby) to RIBLE. the Board of Alderman this month. It will be nice to see her back. We hear also that she’s been very active in keeping on top It doesn’t look like they’ve done ANY snow removal whatsoever other than on Main Street, streets are narrow, loaded of things in Ward 6 while she was on leave, tracking the snow with snow on both sides and going down Main street was still a hazard because of the narrower space, with 2-way removal in Davis Square and the rest of her ward. traffic trying to get past one another and not side-swipe as you go by. *********************** For all my complaints about the City of Somerville during this harsh winter, seeing how bad the residents in Medford Again, we can’t say it enough. If you think for an instant that the Somerville DPW didn’t do a good job, weeks now af- still have it make me appreciate what the City has gotten done so far. ter the first two feet of snow fell, then go over and see the Don’t they have any decent snow removal procedures in Medford? If I lived there, I’d be furious, especially since it’s conditions on Medford’s streets. What a mess, including the been at least 2 weeks since the last significant snowfall. potholes on the narrow streets. Good job to Commissioner Stan Koty and the men and women of the Somerville DPW. Guess we should count our blessings. *********************** Speaking of snow removal, if you want to see a sight go to Tem- Julie Bee says:

ple Rd. and Mystic Ave. under I-93 and look at all the snow Thank you yuppies! :D piled up under the highway that will eventually melt, leaving a mess later on. But the sight of the piles of snow under the highway is something else. driveways says: *********************** Driveway owners have as much right to street parking as the guy who was too cheap or poor to get a place with a We want to wish the following Villens here and from here a driveway. If you want guaranteed parking you pay for it otherwise you suffer with the rest of the em. very Happy Birthday: Lifelong resident and all around great guy – not to mention great Real Estate agent – John Pratti is celebrating this week, and we wish him the very best. An- Log onto TheSomervilleTimes.com to leave your own comments other long time resident and well-known family member is celebrating this week, Marc Piro. We wish him the very best. Even though he moved to NH, his roots and family are still TheSomervilleTimes.com poll of the week here. Well-known Shriners clown Donald Coutoumas is cel- In addition to breaking news, sports and opinion, TheSomervilleTimes.com also features a daily poll ebrating this week. Realtor Nick Kondilis of Bremis Realty, in which you, the reader, tell us where you come down on local issues. Last week’s poll concerned your a good guy, is celebrating this week as well. Another well- views on whether or not the time change has an effect on you. If you don’t agree with the results, simply known name is celebrating this week, Dennis Fischman. We log onto TheSomervilleTimes.com. wish him the very best as well. A lady whose roots are also

here in Somerville, Pat Crawford, Continued on page 11

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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 MARCH 11, 2015••3 Youth and community members come together for summit

well being the community and By Haley Houseman its young people. The group For the first time, CHNA and will be focused on challenges in Teen Empowerment, in con- health, uniting passionate mem- junction with Mount Auburn bers of the community across Hospital, will host a Commu- city lines. nity Health Youth Summit With funding from Mount for Thursday, March 19, in Auburn Hospital, CHNA 17 Cambridge. It will draw par- funds the ten Youth Leadership ticipants from six surrounding and Community Health Grant towns, including Arlington, winners, whose work will be Belmont, Cambridge, Somer- highlighted at the summit. The ville, Waltham, and Watertown. ten Youth Leadership grantees These cities involved are con- include Teen Empowerment, nected through CHNA 17, a Somerville Groundworks, the coalition made up of represen- Margaret Fuller House and tatives from public, non-profit the Cambridge Prevention Co- and private sectors from all six alition. Other participants are communities. Somerville Cares About Pre- The youth and adults, among vention, and the Cambridge Teen Empowerment has a long history of bringing area youth and community leaders together to establish dialogs that help each them students, police officers, Health Alliance/Somerville side to better understand the other’s wants, needs and expectations. city workers and community Public Schools. advocates are all invested in the “These young people are leaders in their school and commu- tionships around this traditional- mental and physical. nities, they care and actively ly strained relationship. The desire is to galvanize work to bring awareness and im- In the upcoming summit the change in the community by plement solutions to some of the organizations hope to share and connecting passionate members most pressing health issues,” says learn from youth leadership and of the community of all ages and Heang Ly. Ly is the director of community projects in order to backgrounds. In the wake of par- Consulting and Training for the better address health issues. In ticular moments of protests and Center for Teen Empowerment. building a constructive dialogue tensions within the community, Teen Empowerment uses they will be teaching leadership the summit hopes to build a prof- workshops to teach group skills and stress management skills for itable and supportive dialogue. and cooperation. The organiza- both youth and adults. To learn more about the Youth tion has recently been contract- Among the issues they hope to Summit, its programs and spon- ed to support and work with all tackle are relationship violence sors, visit www.tinyurl.com/ city departments in Somerville and homelessness, as well as youthsummit2015. to direct outreach programs for drug and alcohol abuse and re- Community Health Youth Sum- young people. Most recently, they productive issues. They will also mit for Thursday, March 19, brought together with great suc- discuss school-related concerns 5-8:30 p.m. at the Dante Alighieri cess a group of youth, community such as bullying, and the avail- Italian Cultural Center, 41 members and police to build rela- ability of health resources both Hampshire Street in Cambridge.

Loans Available for Snow-impacted Somerville Small Businesses Pi Night at the Healey School

Somerville small businesses impacted by snow this winter can apply for $5,000 to $10,000 micro-loans through a new fund, Gov. Charlie Baker and the Massachusetts Growth Capital Cor- poration (MGCC) announced. The MGCC, a quasi-public agency charged with spurring economic development across Massachusetts, will make up to $1 million available through a snow storm loan fund intended to help small business regain their financial stability. The program will run through May 2015. More information and the application can be found on the MGCC website at www.massgcc.com/ about/article/application-storm-loan-fund. Businesses will need approval and signoff from a local partner entity, and local signoffs for Somerville can be completed by the City of Somerville’s Economic Development office. For signoffs or additional questions, contact Max MacCarthy at 617-625- 6600 x2515 or [email protected].

6th, 7th and 8th grade students from throughout the district and their families are invited to celebrate Family Math Night by joining the fun at Pi Night at the Healey School on Friday, March 13. The annual event, sponsored by the Somerville Mathemat- ics Fund, will focus on π (pi), the ratio of a circle’s circumference to its diameter. There will be various pi-related activity stations where participants can actually win a delicious pie. There will also be “pizza-pi” for attendees, and everyone gets to take home a small pie as well. — Rebecca Danvers 4••MARCH 11, 2015

By Jim Clark Police chase down one hot car, passenger While on patrol last Thurs- cers signaled for the car to pull officers gave chase and eventu- ted that he knew the car was keys, and two cell phones. One day evening, police performed over, but instead it took off at a ally caught up with one of the stolen and that he had been of the cell phones reportedly a routine RMV inquiry on a high rate of speed onto Route men, the passenger, who they riding around in it for a few displayed a photo of the driver vehicle that had pulled along- 28 and then abruptly turned detained for questioning. days, and identified the driver that had gotten away on foot. A side the police cruiser near the onto Blakely Ave., crossing The passenger was identified for police. warrant for the man was imme- intersection of Broadway and over Garfield Ave., where the as Joel Lopez, of Cambridge. When the car was searched, diately activated. Cross St. street dead ends. When asked why he ran he at a number of personal items Lopez was placed under arrest As the vehicle in question The driver of the car and a first said that he was told to were reportedly found scat- and charged with receiving a was reported as stolen out of passenger reportedly got out do so by the driver of the vehi- tered around inside, including stolen motor vehicle and resist- Arlington on Feb. 23, the offi- and began fleeing on foot. The cle. Later he reportedly admit- two knives, a few sets of car ing arrest. Feisty bar patron removed from premises Police were dispatched to Mi- officers and the woman. woman. One officer reportedly sive manner. Although he was his gun belt, as well as a police chael’s bar on Washington St. Courtney was repeatedly asked turned to Courtney and asked repeatedly asked to calm down, radio microphone. last week on a check condi- to go back into the bar and leave him again to go back inside the Courtney reportedly continued Pepper spray was used to tion call. the officers alone, according to bar and not to push him again. this behavior and he eventually distract Courtney and he was Upon arrival, other officers reports, and the woman being Courtney then assumed a fight- had to be physically restrained eventually handcuffed. He were spotted escorting a woman led away asked that Courtney be ing stance while patrons in the after being taken to the ground. was subsequently placed un- out of the bar while a man, later kept away from her. bar urged him on, police said. According to reports, Court- der arrest and charged with identified as Patrick Courtney, Courtney reportedly pushed According to reports, Court- ney continued to kick and flail resisting arrest, assault and of Malden, reportedly kept try- his way past the officers as he ney cursed at the officer and con- as he was held to the ground and battery on a police officer, and ing to place himself between the attempted to approach the tinued to behave in an aggres- pulled an officer’s holster off of disorderly conduct. Crime Tip Hotline: 617-776-7210 Do your part - Leave a message on our tip hotline answering machine – All calls are confidential – Your Privacy is Assured. If you choose, you can leave your name and phone number and your call will be returned (not required). Also, if you prefer you may e-mail directly with your crime tip. We will follow up on all information provided to the best of our ability. Thank you for your assistance. Help Keep Somerville Safe! SOMERVILLE POLICE CRIME LOG Arrests: Ash Ave., March 6, 5:24 a.m., ported a theft at Washington ported a breaking & entering at ported a destruction of proper- Patrick Courtney, of 202 arrested at 253 Medford St. on St. Revolution Dr. ty at Ten Hills Rd. a charge of operation of a mo- March 4, 11:53 a.m., police March 5, 10:06 p.m., police Oliver St., Malden, March Vehicle Theft: tor vehicle under the influence reported a theft at Beacon St. reported a destruction of prop- 2, 10:22 p.m., arrested at 97 March 5, 10:48 p.m., po- of liquor. March 5, 9:21 a.m., police re- erty at Sewall St. Washington St. on charges lice reported a vehicle theft at Ronald Collins, of 7 Memo- ported a theft at 77 Middlesex March 6, 7:50 a.m., police re- of resisting arrest, assault and Broadway. battery on a police officer, and rial Rd., March 7, 12:33 a.m., Ave. ported a destruction of proper- disorderly conduct. arrested at home on warrant March 5, 10:44 a.m., police Assault: ty at Linden St. Christopher MacInnes, charges of assault and battery, reported a theft at Fountain March 3, 8:42 p.m., police March 6, 4:54 p.m., police re- of 64 Gibbon St., Medford, defacing property, assault and Ave. reported an assault at Oakland ported a destruction of proper- March 3, 11:21 a.m., arrested battery on a family or house- March 5, 2:18 p.m., police re- Ave. ty at Pitman St. at 65 Holland St. on warrant hold member, and assault ported a theft at 250 Elm St. March 4, 10:57 p.m., police March 8, 8:30 p.m., police re- charges of possession of a class and battery with a dangerous March 5, 3:11 p.m., police re- reported an assault at Summer ported a destruction of proper- A drug and shoplifting by as- weapon. ported a theft at Central St. St. ty at Marshall St. portation. Rafael Rodriguez Martinez, March 6, 4:26 p.m., police re- March 7, 7:52 p.m., police March 9, 8:01 a.m., police re- Felipe Guimaraes, of 20 Ke- of 55A Dunstable, Charles- ported a theft at Perry St. reported an assault at 701 ported a destruction of proper- nilworth, Malden, March 5, town, March 8, 9:33 p.m., ar- March 6, 5:32 p.m., police re- Somerville Ave. ty at Broadway. rested at 55 Mystic Ave. on a ported a theft at 75 Mystic Ave. 1:56 a.m., arrested at McGrath Destruction of Property: Drug Violation: charge of unlicensed operation March 8, 4:59 p.m., police Hwy. on warrant charges of March 3, 10:30 p.m., police March 3, 7:54 p.m., police re- of a motor vehicle. reported a theft at 570 Somer- speeding and unlicensed oper- reported a destruction of prop- ported a drug violation at Bea- ville Ave. ation of a motor vehicle. Incidents: erty at Greenville St. con St. Joel Lopez, of 8 Museum March 8, 11:12 p.m., police Theft: March 5, 8:04 a.m., police re- March 4, 5:10 p.m., police Way, Cambridge, March 5, reported a theft at Davis Sq. March 3, 8:13 a.m., police reported a destruction of proper- reported a drug violation at 10:48 p.m., arrested at Broad- ported a theft at Broadway. Breaking & Entering: ty at Dimick St. Parker St. way on charges of receiving a March 3, 8:42 a.m., police re- March 5, 5:50 p.m., police re- March 3, 10:41 a.m., police DUI: stolen motor vehicle and reported a breaking & entering at ported a destruction of proper- reported a theft at Tennyson March 6, 5:24 a.m., police sisting arrest. Perkins St. ty at Ten Hills Rd. St. reported a driving under the Holbein Santiagos, of 49 March 5, 7:02 a.m., police re- March 5, 6:24 p.m., police re- March 3, 4:27 p.m., police re- influence at Medford St.

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Somerville student among poster award winners

Somerville High School’s own Alexi Delcid was among the top five winners of the 2015 Poster Project, co-sponsored by Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan and Middlesex Partnerships for Youth, Inc.

More than 190 posters from which make individuals unique. the Middlesex District Attor- as share the latest information By Rebecca Danvers middle and high school students “We will be using the posters ney’s Office and Middlesex Part- and resources. Such interac- Middlesex District Attorney throughout Middlesex Coun- created by these students as part nerships for Youth. Students in tions provide the foundation Marian Ryan and Middlesex ty were submitted for the 2015 of this office’s outreach cam- middle and high schools across for creating solution-oriented, Partnerships for Youth, Inc., are Poster Project. The winners paign to other young people,” the county are invited to submit community-based, multi-disci- pleased to announce that Tristan were selected by a panel of judg- said District Attorney Ryan. videos they create for public plinary approaches to address- Khim, a student at Nashoba es which included art teachers, “When my office hosts work- service announcements. This ing youth violence, substance Valley Technical High School police officers, school adminis- shops based on our ‘I’m Worth year’s PSA Project theme is abuse, child abuse and neglect, in Westford is the winner of trators, and staff of the Middle- More’ theme, our message will also, “I’m Worth More.” In- hate crimes, and harassment the third annual 2015 Poster sex District Attorney’s Office be reinforced by the visual im- formation about the contest across Middlesex County. For Project. Honorable Mention and Middlesex Partnerships for ages on these winning posters. may be found at www.middle- more information on preven- Certificates were awarded to: Youth. This year’s poster contest They encourage young people sexpartnershipsforyouth.com/ tion and intervention programs Nick Rioux, a student at Keefe theme was, “I’m Worth More.” to stand up for themselves and about. The deadline to enter is visit www.middlesexda.com and Technical High School in Fram- This theme emphasizes the im- to resist peer pressure when May 1, 2015. www.middlesexpartnershipsfo- ingham; Chormrern Chan from portance of self-confidence and they are being pulled toward Middlesex Partnerships ryouth.org. Greater Lowell Technical High stresses that healthy personal re- negative behavior which may be for Youth, Inc. (MPY) is a Middlesex County is the larg- School in Tyngsborough; and lationships are based upon mu- unsafe and even criminal.” non-profit organization which est county in Massachusetts and Alexi Delcid from Somerville tual respect, acceptance, and an (Attached to this email is a provides prevention and inter- one of the largest counties in the High School. appreciation of the differences photograph taken today at the vention resources and training country with 54 cities and towns awards ceremony held at the to Middlesex school districts and 26 colleges in urban, subur- Middlesex District Attorney’s and communities. District At- ban, and rural areas, comprising Office, 15 Commonwealth Ave- torney Ryan is the Chair of the over one quarter of the popu- nue, Woburn. Seen in this pho- MPY Board of Directors. lation of Massachusetts. The tograph are, from left to right: Through the efforts of District Middlesex District Attorney’s Tristan Khim, Alexi Delcid, Attorney Ryan and MPY, edu- Office has offices throughout the District Attorney Ryan, Chorm- cators, parents, and students can county, including in Ayer, Cam- rern Chan, and Nick Rioux. ) regularly engage in collaborative bridge, Concord, Framingham, In addition to the Poster Proj- trainings with law enforcement, Lowell, Malden, Marlborough, ect, a companion program, the social services, and communi- Newton, Somerville, Waltham PSA Project, is held yearly by ty-based organizations as well and Woburn. Grand Jury indictments Cameron Bourque, 20, was Allen Harmon, 36, was charged By Tom Bannister charged with possession of a with assault to rape, assault and Middlesex District Attorney sawed-off shotgun and posses- battery with a dangerous weap- Marian Ryan has announced sion of ammunition without a on, and indecent assault and grand jury indictments against the license. The Assistant District battery. The Assistant District following Somerville residents: Attorney is Brian Doxtader. Attorney is Kate Kleimola.

Want to write local Somerville stories? Call 617-666-4010 and speak to the Assignment Editor Be sure to visit us online at www.TheSomervilleTimes.com 6••MARCH 11, 2015 MassBike thanks legislative supporters hard-won bike lanes being used By Tom Bannister for everything from deliveries The Massachusetts Bicycle Coa- to taxi lines to double-parking lition (“MassBike”) recently ex- spaces.” pressed its deep appreciation of The second piece of legislation each of the state legislators that is a Vulnerable Road Users Bill, sponsored bills to make road- which brings together pedestri- ways safer and more convenient ans, cyclists, road workers, tow for bicyclists. Among them, 27th truck operators, police officers, Middlesex Rep. Denise Provost and emergency personnel as vul- supported both bills that were nerable road users and defines presented, and 34th Middlesex what is a safe-passing distance. Rep. Christine Barber support- “This is landmark legislation ed the Bike Lane Protection Bill. that makes our entire state safer,” The newly appointed Execu- said Fries. tive Director of MassBike Rich- 42 lawmakers signed on as ard Fries said in a statement re- sponsors or co-sponsors for leased on Monday said, “I want each of the bills, representing 25 to acknowledge and thank them percent of the State Senate and for showing the political courage 21 percent of the State House. to support cycling and cyclists in “This support will not go unno- Massachusetts. Please join me in ticed,” Fries said. “For too long, thanking your senators and rep- bicyclists have been simply tol- resentatives for sponsoring these erated by the transportation sys- important bills.” tem. This legislation, if passed, According to Fries, “Things will show that the Bay State The Executive Director of MassBike Richard Fries praised state legislators for their support of improved conditions and safety are changing for the better for - which has so much to gain by measures for Massachusetts cycling enthusiasts. bicycling here in the world’s integrating pedestrians and cy- largest college town, Massachu- clists into its streetscape - is not setts. Working with our former looking to just tolerate bicyclists executive director and current but also to welcome and protect government affairs advisor, Da- them as an important part of the Dorothy’s Corner vid Watson, we filed two bills transportation grid.” BY DOROTHY DIMARZO for the new legislative session Fries further stated that these on Beacon Hill. The first was lawmakers recognize that for Springing ahead with Irish Soda a Bike Lane Protection Bill, the Bay State to be a leader in Bread which makes it illegal for mo- transportation, the bicycle is torists to block established bike an important part of the street- To make a truly authentic Irish Soda Bread, lanes. Every cyclist has experi- scape, roadways, and transpor- only four ingredients are needed: flour, salt, enced frustration with those tation grid. baking soda and sour milk. There are many variations of soda bread recipes that have Be sure to visit us online at been passed down through generations, www.TheSomervilleTimes.com some family specific. Some include adding butter, raisins, sugar, orange zest and even all dry ingredients, optional ones too, if and on Facebook at caraway seeds, these ingredients, bring their you decide to use them. Add the preferred www.facebook.com/ own uniqueness of flavors and textures to liquid of soured milk* or buttermilk and the bread. 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Nancy Hewitt with Michael Bean 7:30 p.m. Hillbilly Holiday, The Weisstronauts, Jack Grace 9 p.m. 4 cups flour I like to serve the bread or tea cake with Friday March 20 1 1/2 teaspoons salt orange marmalade or strawberry preserves Larry Flint & The Road Scholars 6 p.m. 1 teaspoon baking soda along with a steaming cup of English New Million Box, Spongy, Steve Walther Orchestra 9 p.m. 2 cups soured milk* (see note below) or Breakfast Tea. Saturday March 21 buttermilk Please see the website for The Society Kevin & The Byrneouts 6 p.m. 1 cup raisins (optional) for the Preservation of Irish Soda Bread One Thin Dime $5 cover 9:30 p.m. 1/2 tablespoon caraway seeds (optional) at www.sodabread.info for a full history of Sunday March 22 Irish Soda Bread. Amy Kucharik & friends 6 p.m. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Line a baking sheet with slightly greased parch- The above recipe was adapted from The NEVER A COVER!!! ment paper. 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Somerville’s Maple Syrup Boil Down Festival pours it on sweetly

By Douglas Yu Few people equate good quality syrup with Somerville. But when the Maple Syrup Boil Down Festival was first held in the city 16 years ago, many locals in- stantly pushed their Somervillian pride a bit further. The annual festival, organized by Groundwork Somerville, took place on Saturday at the Somerville Community Growing Center, situated in a quarter of a gently sloped hillside near Union Square. After a series of record winter storms, this community green space was blanket- ed with a thick layer of snow. However, it didn’t stop people from all across the city from tasting a hot sample of the freshly tapped tree sap. Stephen Pichardo, who volunteered for the festival, helped set up the syrup boiler at the event. “We show people the process of how maple syrup is made. The process Volunteers come out to help boil down the sweet maple tree sap, while others come to sample the resulting syrup. — Photos by Douglas Yu is kind of hard, because it takes about 40 gallons of sap to make one gallon of syr- Somerville doesn’t have a local syrup The movement of tree sap is seasonal. that and the end product,” Liou said, add- up,” he said. manufacturing company. However, at When the temperature is warm enough, ing that events like the Maple Syrup Boil For many local residents, it was their the festival several types of syrup were especially during the spring, the trees will Down Festival makes Somerville resi- first time to witness a syrup boiler in per- displayed from Vermont, including Ver- transport sap from the roots toward the dents come together and socialize. son, and many of them were amazed at mont Fancy that was made in 1999 and leaves in order to provide enough nutri- how much sap needs to evaporate in or- “A” Dark Amber, made in 1999 as well, to tion for plants to grow. der to distill the final product. compare with Somerville’s counterpart. An explanatory graphic at the event Standing right next to Pichardo was an “Somerville’s syrup has a great balance. showed that most trees have four layers be- old-fashioned rusty boiler with labels af- It doesn’t taste too heavy or too light,” one fore reaching the heartwood, which is the fixed to it, the words barely recognizable. resident said at the festival. spine of the plants. From the outermost Chris Mancini, Executive Director of The local flavor of boiled syrup was not part toward the innermost, there is bark, Groundwork Somerville, said the ma- the only thing for people to taste at the phloem, cambium and xylem. Xylem is the chine had been used for 10 years. event. Children and adults also welcomed part of the tree that transports tree sap. “Inside the boiler, it’s firewood burn- the unboiled, freshly milked tree sap, “Every tree has sap in it, but certain ing to heat the whole thing up,” Pichardo which filled half of a bucket. trees like the maple have higher percent- said, explaining the functionality of the “The reason why there’s not a whole lot age of syrup in their sap,” Pichardo said. boil machine that’s about the size of two right now is because the sap that flows in “Maples are very easy to find here.” washing machines. “All you put on top is the trees depends upon the temperatures The Maple Syrup Boil Down Festi- just the sap. And the sap is 98 percent wa- that are above and below freezing,” Nick val started in 2000, and Mancini took ter, and all the water will eventually end Pittman, a volunteer from Groundwork over the festival in 2005. “People think up evaporating out,” he said. Somerville, explained, while handing out of making syrup in Canada and New After the water in the sap is dried out, samples of sap to the public. Because of Hampshire, but you can do this in the the syrup will automatically come out of the recent cold weather, the sap mostly densest city in New England,” he said. a faucet attached to the boiler. “It’ll imme- sits in the bottom of trees. That makes it Groundwork’s environmental youth diately taste sweet,” Pichardo said. hard to drill the sap out of the trees. employment program, the Green Team, helped drill the maple trees at the Tufts campus. During the festival, they were standing at the entrance of the Commu- nity Growing Center, selling Somerville syrup and pancakes to the residents. “It’s a fun event. People get to see the food cycle from the harvest to the product,” Mancini said. Alice Liou, a Somerville resident, made her first visit to the syrup making festival. When she tasted a slice of pancake after dipping it into a cup of local syrup, she only had good things to say about the event. “The syrup is sweet and the pancakes are good. I can taste the sap over there. And that’s directly from the trees at Tufts. A jug of some of Somerville’s finest. It’s cool to taste the difference between 8••MARCH 11, 2015

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Beacon Hill Roll Call can also be viewed on our website at www.thesomervilletimes.com Our Legislators in the House and Senate for SYSTEM TO INFORM MEMBERS (H 2015) in 48 hours on the Legislature’s website. The current rule Somerville: House 36-119, rejected a rule that would require the is vague and requires committee votes to be “kept in the House Clerk to prepare and post on the Legislature’s offices of the committee and be available for public -in website for both formal and informal sessions a cal- spection.” The House has already approved this rule but endar that includes matters that are on the House it only applies to House committees. This would apply it agenda. Current rules only require this to be done for to all House-Senate joint committees. formal sessions. Supporters said this long-overdue proposal would pro- Informal sessions are ones in which there can be no roll mote transparency and give the public immediate access call votes and a single legislator can hold up consider- to the committee votes of their legislators. They noted ation of a bill until the next formal session. The rule under current rules, a person has to come to the State- would also require the clerk to e-mail and tell the mem- house in Boston during regular business hours in order Rep. Christine Barber bers that the calendar is online at least 30 minutes before to obtain this information. DISTRICT REPRESENTED: Thirty-fourth Mid- the session begins. Current rules only require the e-mail dlesex. - Consisting of all precincts in wards 4 and 5, pre- to be sent “reasonably promptly.” (A “Yes” vote is for the rule.) cinct 1 of ward 7, and precinct 2 of ward 8, of the city of Medford, precincts 1 and 2 of ward 4, and all precincts Supporters said the rule would ensure that members are Rep. Christine Barber Yes of ward 7, of the city of Somerville, both in the county better informed about matters that might be taken up at Rep. Denise Provost Yes of Middlesex. a House session. Rep. Timothy Toomey Yes

Opponents said the proposed rule would just create ALSO UP ON BEACON HILL more confusion and bureaucracy and argued this re- sponsibility and power should remain in the hands of $38.062 BILLION FISCAL 2015 BUDGET - Gov. the House Clerk, a nonpartisan position elected by both Charlie Baker fired the first shot in the likely six-month parties. battle over the state budget. He filed a $38.062 billion state budget for the fiscal year that begins on July 1, (A “Yes” vote is for the rule. A “No” vote is against it.) 2015 -- a 3 percent increase over last year. The House will hold hearings on the governor’s package and then Rep. Christine Barber No draft its own version that will be debated and amended Rep. Denise Provost Rep. Denise Provost No on the House floor. The Senate will follow suit with its DISTRICT REPRESENTED: Twenty-seventh Mid- Rep. Timothy Toomey No own draft, and a House-Senate conference committee dlesex. - Consisting of precinct 3 of ward 2, all precincts will eventually craft a plan that will be presented to the of ward 3, precinct 3 of ward 4, and all precincts of CONSOLIDATED AMENDMENTS (H 2105) House and Senate for consideration and then sent to the wards 5 and 6, of the city of Somerville, in the county House 34-121, rejected a rule that would prohibit more governor. of Middlesex. than one consolidated amendment from being considered in a single vote. The consolidated amendment sys- HAZARDOUS WASTE (S 2105) - Effective March tem works as follows when the House is considering 16, a new law will amend a current law that requires the state budget: Individual representatives file dozens companies responsible for hazardous materials spills to of amendments on the same general subject matters in- reimburse the city or town for the cost of its emergency cluding local aid, social services and public safety. They response. The new law would expand current law and are then invited to “subject meetings” in Room 348 at require reimbursement even for the “threat” of release of which they pitch their amendments to Democratic lead- the materials. ers who draft “consolidated amendments” that include Rep. Timothy Toomey some of the individual representatives’ amendments Another provision releases private homeowners and DISTRICT REPRESENTED: Twenty-sixth Middle- while excluding others. Current rules allow several of renters from reimbursing the community for the cost of sex. - Consisting of all precincts of ward 1, precinct 1 these consolidated amendments, each on different sub- any cleanup of oil or hazardous material on their proper- of ward 2, precincts 1 and 2 of ward 3, and precinct 1 jects, to be lumped together into a single, omnibus con- ty if they notify the local fire department of the incident of ward 6, of the city of Cambridge, and all precincts of solidated amendment and put to a vote. The proposed immediately, the home was only used as a residence, and ward 1 and precincts 1 and 2 of ward 2, of the city of rule would prohibit that practice. the owner or renter was not grossly negligent and did Somerville, both in the county of Middlesex. not illegally possess oil or hazardous materials. Supporters said the omnibus consolidated amendment creates a dilemma for legislators who support one or Supporters say currently communities use lots of re- more of the consolidated amendments contained within sources and dollars to respond to these calls but are not the omnibus consolidated amendment but oppose the reimbursed unless there is an actual spill. They note others. They argued members should have the right to that non-commercial private homeowners and tenants vote on each consolidated amendment separately. should not be liable for cleanup costs if they meet certain conditions. Opponents said that current rules already allow a single member to separate his or her amendment from any BED COUNT (H 2050) - Effective March 19, hos- consolidated amendment and request an up or down in- pitals will no longer be required to de-license beds if Sen. Patricia Jehlen dividual vote on that amendment. their annual occupancy rate falls below a certain level. DISTRICT REPRESENTED: Second Middlesex. De-licensing means that the bed is no longer available - Consisting of the cities of Cambridge, wards 9 to 11, (A “Yes” vote is for the rule. A “No” vote is against it.) for patient use. Under current law, when the occupancy inclusive, Medford and Somerville, and the town of rate decreases a certain amount, hospitals are required to Winchester, precincts 4 to 7, inclusive, in the county of Rep. Christine Barber No de-license beds. Middlesex. Rep. Denise Provost No Rep. Timothy Toomey No Supporters say current law often affects hospitals in THE HOUSE AND SENATE: Beacon Hill Roll Call tourist areas at which bed counts fluctuate because of records local representatives’ votes on roll calls from pri- COMMITTEE ROLL CALLS ON WEBSITE (H seasonal population changes. They noted that while the or sessions on the debate on legislative operating rules 2017) beds can be reinstated, it is not an easy process and takes for 2015-2016. There were no roll calls in the House or House 154-0, approved a rule that would require all time away from administrators who could be doing more Senate last week. joint House-Senate committee votes to be posted with- important tasks. MARCH 11, 2015••9

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COURT UPHOLDS STUN GUN BAN - The Su- recovery options. The panel’s eight Democrats and two end of an annual session. preme Judicial Court upheld the 2011 conviction Republicans are charged with finding ways to further During the week of March 2-6, the House met for a to- of Jamie Caetano who was convicted of possessing strengthen opioid abuse prevention, intervention, treat- tal of one hour and 24 minutes and the Senate met for a a stun gun. Caetano had argued that the state’s ban ment and recovery options. total of two hours and two minutes. on private ownership of these weapons violated her Second Amendment right to bear arms. She said she HOW LONG WAS LAST WEEK’S SESSION? Mon. March 2 House 11:03 a.m. to 11:09 a.m. carried the weapon that administers incapacitating Beacon Hill Roll Call tracks the length of time that the Senate 11:00 a.m. to 11:43 a.m. electrical shocks to defend herself against an abusive House and Senate were in session each week. Many leg- former boyfriend. islators say that legislative sessions are only one aspect of Tues. March 3 No House session the Legislature’s job and that a lot of important work is No Senate session The court unanimously ruled that stun guns are not the done outside of the House and Senate chambers. They Wed. March 4 No House session type of weapons subject to the Second Amendment and note that their jobs also involve committee work, re- No Senate session said the Legislature retains its right to determine wheth- search, constituent work and other matters that are im- er stun guns are banned. According to Jim Wallace, portant to their districts. Critics say that the Legislature Thurs. March 5 House 11:03 a.m. to 12:21 p.m. executive director of the Gun Owners’ Action League does not meet regularly or long enough to debate and Senate 11:05 a.m. to 12:24 p.m. (GOAL), 42 states do not have a ban on stun guns. vote in public view on the thousands of pieces of legislation that have been filed. They note that the infrequency Fri. March 6 No House session OPIOID ADDICTION - The Senate created a and brief length of sessions are misguided and lead to No Senate session 10-member special committee to make an investigation irresponsible late night sessions and a mad rush to act and study of opioid addiction prevention, treatment and on dozens of bills in the days immediately preceding the Bob Katzen welcomes feedback at [email protected] New blood for Union Sq. Civic Advisory Committee ville’s clean energy economy, the Viva liaison, and former shape the terms of a master land tegic planning decisions and de- By Tom Bannister city’s faith-based community, Somerville Public Schools fam- disposition agreement between velopment in the Union Square The Union Square Civic Advi- and members of neighborhood ily liaison, with a background in the Somerville Redevelopment area, including areas such as sory Committee (CAC) will be organizations including Union community organizing. Parent Authority and US2. economic development, land use, welcoming eight new members Square Neighbors and Union organizer for Sociedad Latina. The neighborhood plan that housing diversity, transporta- into its ranks. The committee is United. The new members of Native of El Salvador. will be created through the ongo- tion, open space, quality of life, looking to expand and broaden the CAC are: Chris Mancini, executive direc- ing community planning process and preservation of the square’s its experience, diversity, and rep- Angelica Benatti, owner of tor of Groundwork Somerville. will serve as the foundation of character. At the start of this pro- resentation of the neighborhood, Master Printing & Signs in Member of Union United, the that land disposition agreement, cess, the CAC evaluated Union as the community planning pro- Union Square. Member of Union steering committees of Mystic and the CAC will also provide Square master developer appli- cess for the square continues. United and native of Brazil. River Watershed and Shape Up input for individual land agree- cants, recommended four final- The new community members, Jennifer Blundell, finance pro- Somerville, and the Somerville ments that detail the timing and ists and, after participating in due local advocates and business own- fessional and Union Square res- Food Security Coalition. nature of development on the diligence trips to projects com- ers with a range of skill sets and ident. Has served in an advisory Emily Reichert, executive di- seven blocks identified for rede- pleted by those finalists, submit- perspectives were sought by the capacity to a number of banks rector of Greentown Labs in velopment in the state-approved ted an evaluation of each finalist city to both fill vacancies on the and investment firms. Union Square. Experience with Union Square Revitalization and final recommendations to CAC created after some original Pokye Casserly, owner of Re- green tech, the maker movement Plan. In addition, the CAC will the Somerville Redevelopment members resigned, and to expand liable Market in Union Square. and manufacturing. prioritize components of a com- Authority (SRA), which ulti- and broaden the committee itself. Member of Union United and Shu Talun, designer and proj- munity benefits agreement be- mately voted to select US2. According to the city, the ex- the Somerville Chamber of ect architect. Founding member tween US2 and the city, address- The CAC’s monthly meetings panded CAC continues to in- Commerce. of Union Square Neighbors. ing matters including affordable are open to the public. Update clude local residents, business Richard Curran, St. Joseph’s Fluent in Mandarin. housing, open space, job training on their progress as well as fur- owners, members of the Somer- Church. Member of Union The CAC will serve as a public and employment opportunities, ther information on the project ville Community Corporation, United and active participant sounding board for master de- support for local businesses, and and how to become engaged can the Somerville Chamber of in past CAC meetings on issues veloper partner Union Square financial support of needed in- be found at their website www. Commerce and the city’s mak- affecting St. Joseph parishioners. Station Associates (US2) over frastructure improvements. unionsquarefutures.org. The er movement. New members of Irma Flores, City of Somer- the next year, while providing Formed in January 2014, the next meeting is scheduled for the committee represent Somer- ville’s Spanish language Somer- feedback and input that will CAC is advising the city on stra- Tuesday, March 24 at 6 p.m.

LETTER TO THE MAYOR Dear Mayor Curtatone, understand that several vacan- and offer current members the chitecture, landscape design, As always, we would be pleased cies and expired appointments chance to reapply for the posi- and transit oriented develop- to meet with you or members of We wish to thank you and the remain, and we are eager to see tion. USN believes the City’s ment. It is also important that your staff to discuss our per- Office of Strategic Planning and these positions filled, including: open application process sets members share the values of spective in more detail. We wish Community Development (OS- • Somerville Redevelopment good policy because it encour- Union Square and Somerville to thank you for your ongoing PCD) for undertaking a com- Authority: 2 vacancies ages broad community interest as a whole. These values, which leadership and look forward to munity-wide search for appli- • Zoning Board of Appeals: 4 and participation. It also under- are articulated in SomerVision, seeing these community boards cants to fill vacancies on several expired appointments scores the continued importance include our community’s com- working at full capacity. community boards related to de- • Historic Preservation Com- of board members exercising mitment to economic growth, velopment including the Plan- mission: 1 vacancy, 3 expired ap- decision-making authority that diversity, arts and innovation, Sincerely, ning Board, Zoning Board of pointments is sensitive to the concerns and open space, affordable housing, Tim Talun, Chairperson Appeals, Historic Preservation Given the increased devel- input of the community. multi-modal transit, and histor- Union Square Neighbors Commission, and the Somer- opment pressures occurring in We are strongly supportive ic preservation. There are many USN Steering Committee: ville Redevelopment Authority. Somerville, we believe it is all of filling these vacancies and talented and committed individ- Tim Talun (Chairperson), JT We hope that your office re- the more important that these expired appointments with in- uals in Somerville who can bring Scott (Vice Chairperson), Rob ceived a healthy pool of qualified community boards have a fully dividuals who have knowledge a wealth of relevant expertise Buchanan (Secretary), Andy candidates to fill these positions. appointed membership and that of the City’s zoning code and to these boards. We believe it Greenspon (Treasurer), Su- Since the search process began the members are serving under have expertise in areas such as is important that these boards zanne Bremer, Stuart Dash, in November, Union Square a current appointment. When real estate development and include representation by mem- Sam Engelstad, Jim McGinnis, Neighbors (USN) understands an appointment approaches ex- finance (including residential bers with expertise to help guide Annette McGloin, Philip Par- that one vacancy has been filled piration, it presents an oppor- and commercial development), the realization of these commu- sons, Shu Talun, and Bonnie on the Planning Board. We also tunity to solicit new members urban planning and design, ar- nity values. Tominack . 10••MARCH 11, 2015

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The views and opinions expressed in the commentaries ofThe Somerville Times do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions ofThe Somerville Times, its publishers or staff. Growing a sustainable local economy by supporting local businesses ronment they thrive in and seek. zoned for arts and maker spac- previous year, bringing in $1.24 in 2030. Whenever we’re faced These days, that includes being es only, and by including built- million through November—a with a decision, our first ques- a walkable, bikeable community in supports and requirements sign not only of new restaurants tion is always: Does this help us connected by public transpor- to establish creative spaces as a opening in the city, but that reach our goals in SomerVision? tation. As a community, we’ve percentage of designated new our community is increasingly Those values are what is guid- developed SomerVision goals construction. Meanwhile, with known for its food scene. Last ing the creation of Somerville’s that call for vibrant, mixed-use a fairly small investment, our fiscal year, we saw the most new newest neighborhood, Assem- neighborhood-style develop- pilot Small Business Suite has growth in more than a decade. bly Row, where this past year the ment around transit centers that brought large benefits to neigh- We’re projected to surpass that first new T station in a genera- creates housing—including af- borhood Winter Hill and Ma- this fiscal year, and over the next tion opened, the first high-tech By Joseph A. Curtatone fordable housing—and jobs. We goun Square businesses looking decade we should see years in tenant moved in and Partners This week, I once again had the set those goals because our res- to grow with the community. which our new growth is double HealthCare broke ground on its pleasure of speaking to Somer- idents want them for their own And thanks to our partners at and even triple what we will renew home. This is what is guid- ville’s business community at life quality. But it also attracts US2, that program is being ceive in new growth revenue this ing and will guide the growing of the Somerville Chamber of businesses that bring benefits expanded to Union Square to year. And the commercial share Union Square, where Somerville Commerce’s annual Business too. Transit-oriented develop- provide long-time businesses of our tax base that pays for our by Design is working with the Town Meeting, about how we’re ment makes room for more with support from business best children’s education, public safe- community—including through working to support and protect businesses and offices that bring practices to understanding ad- ty, roads and city services is like- a visioning session held in five our local businesses. Our local in an active daytime population, vertising to social media train- wise projected to increase over languages simultaneously—to businesses are the lifeblood of which in turn supports local ing. The city’s three SomerViva the next decade, as we continue develop plans for the seven key our neighborhoods and squares. businesses. Successful business- language liaisons have expanded to attract larger enterprises that blocks targeted for revitalization. Not only do local residents rely es bring more commercial tax the reach of the program as well alleviate property tax pressure SomerVision guided the creation on them for goods and services revenue that allows us to invest by assisting Portuguese, Spanish on both residents and small of our draft plan for the Inner but more and more are becom- in our schools, our infrastruc- and Haitian Creole- speaking business owners. This is Somer- Belt and Brickbottom and guides ing destinations that draw visi- ture and city services that we business owners in taking part. Vision in action. our continuing expansion of mo- tors from across Somerville and all rely on. All these pieces fit Finally, we are connecting local So again, it’s important to re- bility, from the Green Line Ex- the region. They fill our neigh- together to ultimately create a workers with local jobs and vice member why SomerVision is tension, to more and better bike borhoods with people, and be- sustainable local economy and versa through our First Source key here. With so many factors and pedestrian infrastructure. come the places where we meet desirable community. workforce development efforts, and pieces that go into building Somerville is growing, and as and greet our neighbors. Local Another way we keep our strengthening our businesses a strong foundation for a local we do, we want to make sure we businesses build community— local businesses thriving is to and our residents at the same economy, planning is critical. are tending to what makes our on a personal level, but also on invest in them and create in- time. And we’re continuing to That’s why we spent years as a city great. That includes those a financial level. They create the centives and supports for them, make it easier for businesses to community creating our plan— local, small businesses that help strong economic foundation that which is a core mission of our apply for permits and licenses SomerVision, a single stop that define our neighborhoods and allows us to continue investing SomerVision plan. Our pro- through our online CitizenServe brings together the planning build our community. So while in the people of Somerville, but posed customer-friendly zon- portal, with renewals now avail- for every area, from housing to we expand our economy and these benefits don’t happen by ing overhaul includes incentives able through that service. transportation, sustainability, envision a thriving future, we accident. They happen when we for small local businesses and Our efforts are paying off. All green space, diversity and jobs. will keep working to protect plan for, attract and support our checks against chains and big- the financial signs are pointing It codifies not what we want those local businesses that have businesses as well. box stores. It also supports our in the right direction. Last year, to build, but what we value as helped make us who we are to- One way we plan for business- arts and creative economy with our local option meals tax reve- a community and the kind of day—and will help us create es is to create the type of envi- fabrication districts that will be nue was up 14 percent over the the community we want to be that thriving future. Life in the Ville by Jimmy Del Ponte Best day ever Previously published on lo Mr. Lamb, Mr. Butler, Mr. and Mrs. round traffic stand right in the middle of March 14, 2012. Pine, and Mrs. Foster.” DJ Sullivan’s dog the square. Perhaps we would be stopped ______“Shep” would run over for a quick pat on at the railroad crossing while a freight If I had the one day the head! I would watch a few episodes of train rolled by. to live over again, The Three Stooges the way I used to just One of the best memories was when and I could do any- about every morning before school. Dad took us to Fort Devens and we got thing I wanted, I’d blend together all Speaking of school, part of my best day a VIP tour. I can’t help but think that the best parts of my life in Somerville ever would be marching with the rest of Dad told them he was a big wig for the into 24 hours. the class of 1971 at our class day cele- city of Somerville. Come to think of it, he I would start the day with one of my bration with a fast-forward to gradua- was sort of the unofficial mayor of Davis favorite breakfasts that my Dad also tion day at Dilboy Stadium. Of course Square for a while. How about a mov- liked. He would make “a whole mess” for lunch I would grab an Italian sub at ie? I would have to pick A Hard Day’s of scrambled eggs and cut up hot dogs. Bella Meos in Powder House Square or Night at the Somerville Theatre. Maybe Oh yes, Dad is back for my special day, a meatball sub at Todis in Ball Square or my special day could be on July 4th so we along with the rest of my family. For maybe both! We would drive over to my could get a free Hoodsie that the elected such a special day, maybe we would grandma and grandpas’ house and pick officials used to give out to all the kids. and have a Somerfest concert with Shad- splurge and eat breakfast at the Wal- some grapes while visiting. (everyone is It wouldn’t be the best day ever with- owfax! For old time’s sake, I would come dorf in Davis Square. alive again!) We would stop at the BP sta- out a performance of Oliver by Project in the house when the streetlights came As we were walking to Davis Square, tion and gas up Dad’s 1967 Dodge Dart. STAR, 1969. I was Artful Dodger in that on, but only to shower and get dressed for we would say “hi” to our neighbors. “Hel- We would give a honk to the cop in the awesome show. Let’s block off the street a night out in Continued on page 20 MARCH 11, 2015••11

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Who thought this thing up anyway? But back to the main question at hand, entomologist (bug lover) who highly val- extra hour of sunshine going when spring Spring forward, fall back. Or is that fall who did think this up? ued his daylight time and detested those finally...springs. But how much fun is it forward, spring back? The only way we Popular belief has it that it’s all about who slept away those precious sun filled when the reverse is the case and we sud- can ever be sure is if we’re early or late for farming and the agrarian lifestyle that hours of summer. Long story short, he denly end up plunged into darkness by church Sunday morning, or whatever it is dominated western societies for the past got the ball rolling, and some hundred or late afternoon? you do on Sunday morning. few hundred years. Digging a little deep- so years later we’re still locked into that It’s all above the average person’s pay To be fair, there’s usually someone er, it turns out that the whole thing was bug-loving cycle of spring forward (or grade to know just what to make of it, around smart enough to know the differ- invented by a gentleman from New Zea- backward) and back again. Year after year. and why we keep at it year after year. ence, if it isn’t you yourself. land named George Vernon Hudson, an There is a lot to be said for getting that It’s just what we do, isn’t it?

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is also celebrating this week. Another wonderful showing of support from and short films. Beer and wine will 5:30-6:30 p.m. For more information well-known guy, John Ciriello, is cele- the community here in the city with be served. They are also pleased to be please call: 617-629-5476 or 617- brating his birthday this week. And we her very first campaign kickoff/fund- hosting a Red Cross Blood Drive on 625-6600 x6449. Sponsored in col- wish to say Happy Birthday to Linda raiser upon her serving her first term Wednesday, March 18 from 2-7 p.m. laboration with the Somerville Public Pye Greene who is celebrating this in office as Alderman At Large. It’s the No appointment is necessary. Schools Physical Education Program week as well. Finally, we want to say season; this year is city elections so a *********************** (PEP) Grant and Somerville Commu- Happy Birthday to the father of Rod lot of candidates in and out of office Learn about Somerville High nity Schools. Kreimeyer (our favorite pest control) will be hosting several of these events. School’s Center for Career and Tech- *********************** guy. His father Roy is 92 this week and *********************** nical Education programs at the 2015 Adults and high school students are still lives alone and gets on very well by Notice the new heading on our paper? CTE Vocational Fair on Saturday, needed to help plan and execute the himself. To all others we wish a very It’s the first of several changes being March 21. Guests will get an inside city’s annual Patriots Day event, a Co- special birthday this week, too. made over the next several weeks here at look at the CTE’s 13 trade programs, lonial Fair at Foss Park on Monday, *********************** The Somerville Times. A new format and and have an opportunity to partici- April 20. Volunteers are needed in Our good friend and former Ward 3 Al- look to keep up with the times. Also, pate in hands-on activities. The day’s several areas, including: community derman Tom Taylor is having a rough we want to make sure we look different events include tours led by CTE Stu- outreach; working with youth to cre- time of it recently in and out of treat- than some other so-called newspapers. dent Ambassadors. Somerville High ate drawings about the event and our ment. We know everyone wishes him The Times here in Somerville is always School’s CTE programs are prepar- community in Colonial times; and as- the very best. His wife Celia and family changing, always looking to improve. Let ing students for success beyond high sistance with event logistics, by leading would like to have a so-called “celebra- us know what you think of our new look. school, using the latest technology Colonial era games, serving refresh- tion of life” for Tom while he is still with And also feel free to give us ideas. If you and the most cutting-edge tech- ments, and distributing and stamping us. The event will take place Sunday, would like to contribute to The Times, niques. Stop in on March 21 between Colonial Passports. For more informa- April 26 at the Somerville City Club, either as a writer of articles or opinion 9:00 a.m. and noon to find out more. tion or to volunteer, contact Brandon 4-8 p.m. It will also be Tom and Celia’s pieces, give us a call or email us. Free and open to the public. Wilson at 617-625-6600 ext 2532, or 25th anniversary on May 12. The invi- *********************** *********************** [email protected]. tations went out on Facebook, but if the The Arts at the Armory have part- Join in for a family workshop focused *********************** family missed anyone please feel free to nered with The Surfrider Foundation on student learning and family fitness. Leaders of Somerville’s faith commu- add yourself to this event. It’s a surprise, to host The New England Expression The workshop takes place at the West nities are invited by Mayor Joseph A. so don’t say you read it here. The family Session: A Night of Surf Art and a Somerville Neighborhood School, 177 Curtatone and the Somerville Health will need some help with food, drinks, Silent Auction, happening Saturday, Powderhouse Blvd., and is open to all and Human Services Department to desserts. They would like EVERY ONE March 14 from 7-10 p.m. at The Ar- Somerville families. A light supper will the first meeting of the newly reorga- to come! mory. This exhibition will feature over be served from 5:00-5:30 p.m. (regis- nized Inter-Faith Council. The meet- *********************** twenty local artists, a performance by tration required), followed by Family ing will be held tonight, March 11 Last week, Mary Jo Rossetti had a the local band Squirrelly Bird, live art, Fitness and Learning Activities from from 6 to 8 p.m. Continued on page 23 12••MARCH 11, 2015 Somerville High School Science and Engineering Fair and Exhibition

method and engineering design pro- members toured the projects and lis- ville High School on Saturday, March By Tom Bannister cess that they have gained in their tened to students present their research 14th, 9:00am to noon at the SHS Field Seventy-eight Somerville High School classes to an authentic scientific prob- and discuss their findings. House. Winners of local school fairs students representing 45 projects com- lem. Projects and presentations were While all of the projects reflect the will compete at Region IV for an op- peted in this year’s Science and Engi- judged by 19 judges from various students’ hard work and effort, only portunity to advance to the Massachu- neering fair, hosted by the Somerville universities and industries including those projects earning the highest setts State Science Fair at MIT in May. High School Science Department on Artisan’s Asylum, Beryllium, Biogen scores advance to the Region IV Sci- Judging for the March 14 competition Thursday, March 5. IDEC, Re-Seed, Sigma-Aldrich, and ence and Engineering Fair where they at Somerville High School will be from Students from every grade level Tufts University. compete against other high school 9 a.m. to noon. work on a project for several months, Students were also able to show- winners from all over northern Mas- Exhibits will be open for public view- which allows them to explore ideas case their work and knowledge at the sachusetts for entry into the State ing from 1-3 p.m., and the Awards Cer- and curiosities they have about a sci- first-ever Science and Engineering Fair Science and Engineering Fair held at emony is scheduled to take place from ence topic of their choice. It also gives Exhibition Night, held that evening at MIT in May. 3-4 p.m. Six Regional Science Fairs students an opportunity to apply the Somerville High. The Region IV Science and Engi- serve as qualifying competitions for the skills and knowledge of the scientific Parents, teachers, and community neering Fair will take place at Somer- May state event. MARCH 11, 2015••13

‘Flashback Friday’ at the City Club “Flashback Friday” blasted off at the City Club on Friday, March 6. Participant took a journey back in time and danced the night away to songs from the 60s, 70s, 80s and 90’s. All proceeds benefit The Somerville PTA Scholarship Dinner Dance.

Photos by Claudia Ferro 14••MARCH 11, 2015

SPORTS Full Circle’s Gabrielle Etienne excels at finals Etienne’s previous best of By Rebecca Danvers 37’8” came in a 4th-place fin- Gabrielle Etienne, a junior at ish at the Massachusetts Inter- Full Circle and member of scholastic Athletic Association Somerville’s Varsity Girls’ Track (MIAA) State Finals held at Team, heaved a personal best the Reggie Lewis Center on of 40’0” at the New England Saturday, February 21. Track Finals on Friday, February Her personal best throw at the 27 to earn a 6th-place finish in State meet took her from 7th the shot put event. She topped place to 4th place, and qualified her previous personal record by her for the New England Finals more than 2 feet. the following week.

Ms. Cam’s

Olio - (noun) A miscellaneous Full Circle’s Gabrielle Etienne had good cause to celebrate after her outstanding performance at the New England Track Finals. mixture, hodgepodge

1. Bill Clinton’s presiden- 7. Which of Christopher#465 tial campaign served as Columbus’ three ships basis for what documen- never made it back to Ras na hEireann USA 5K tary? Spain after his first voyage to the New World? set for this coming Sunday 2. What animal is found on Kentucky’s state 8. FBI agents are also quarter? known as “G-men” – what ‘The Race of Ireland & U.S.A.’ does the “G” stand for? 3. Who are the two flyboys pictured on North 9. What fuzzy little fruit Carolina’s quarter? share its name with New Zealand’s national bird? 4. Sterling silver is an alloy of 92.5 % silver and 10. Which word can 7.5% of what other metal? mean a cliff or a hill with a broad, steep face? 5. “Water water everywhere, not any drop to 11. Soldiers in ancient drink” is a quote by what Rome were paid part of English poet? their salary with what seasoning? 6. What do you call a ro- bot designed to resemble 12. What’s the Italian city a human? hiding in “Andromeda?” Answers on page 23

The organizers of the Ras na hEireann USA 5K refer to it as the most genuine Irish race this side of the Atlantic. The race will be held on Sunday, March 15, starting at 11:00 a.m., beginning and ending in Davis Square. There will be loads of Craic - a celebration and appreciation of heritage and history, the magic and mystery that move everyone to be Irish on St. Patrick’s Day. Go online at http://baevents.com/rasnaheireann/ for details and registration information. MARCH 11, 2015••15

Marathon Sports What’s on Somerville recreation donation Neighborhood News

Here are the latest headlines for Somerville Neighborhood News #35: Learn how a Union Square neighbor is helping homeless women and meet one who will probably change your opinion on the issue, check out the Somer- ville High School drafting class, hear what folks in Union Square think about recently announced building plans, hear how and why some projects in the city will soon benefit from a $2 million dollar fund, and get the latest on the Lincoln Park renovations.

The 2014 Marathon Sports Somerville Jingle Run and 2015 Ras na hEireann U.S.A. 5Km “The Race of These stories and more on Somerville Neighborhood News #35, watch on Ireland” was pleased to recently donate $3,500 to the Somerville Recreation Youth Foundation founded by Channel 3 if you have cable TV, or online at http://www.somervilleneighbor- Dave Mangan. George Scarpelli of the Somerville Recreation Department accepted the check on behalf of the Somerville Recreation Youth Foundation. Go to http://somervilleyouthrecf.org/ for more information hoodnews.org. on this local organization doing great things for our local youth.

Courtney O’Keefe: Decision Made

Dear Friends & Supporters, I hope this message finds you doing well and looking forward to the spring season. I know I am! I wanted to take a moment and address recent published reports regarding my aspirations in 2015. After much thought, conversations with family and a weekend in Maine to think, I have decided not to pursue political office in the City of Somerville this election year. Between family obligations and a very fulfilling professional opportunity I have had since last fall, my time is being taken up by the things I love and the goals I would like to achieve. In the coming months, I look forward to continued change on Somerville’s political scene and learning more about candidates running for various seats on the School Committee, Board of Aldermen and/or Mayor. I will be spending this campaign season publishing my thoughts and meeting recaps on my blog: Ward 5 Online, supporting local businesses as a member of Somerville Local First’s Board of Directors and reaching out to the community in my professional capacity for the Community Credit Union. Fitting in time with my beautiful nieces, Shannon and Shayne, will be rounding out this busy life of mine. I cherish my role as an Aunty! I am certainly keeping my options open and have not ruled out a future run for office including a campaign for Mayor. Somerville has been my home all 34 years of my life and I am excited about giving back to the community that has given me so much. I would like to thank everyone for their continued support of me as a person and as a candidate and would like to wish all entering the 2015 campaign season the best of luck!

Sláinte Mhaith, Courtney O’Keefe 16••MARCH 11, 2015

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Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court Middlesex Probate and Family Court 208 Cambridge Street Cambridge, MA. 02141 (617) 768- 5800 INFORMAL PROBATE PUBLICATION NOTICE CITY OF SOMERVILLE CITY OF SOMERVILLE, MASSACHUSETTS MIDDLESEX Division Docket No. MI 15P0609EA PURCHASING DEPARTMENT OFFICE OF STRATEGIC PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Estate of: IFB # 15-79 JOSEPH A. CURTATONE Margaret Frazier MAYOR The City of Somerville, through the Purchasing Department invites First Name Middle Name Last Name sealed bids for: MICHAEL F. GLAVIN Additional Green Bike Lane Painting EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Also Known As: Nature and scope of work: Furnishing labor, equipment, materials, PLANNING DIVISION Date of Death: 09/08/2014 and layout for additional bike lane painting throughout the City of LEGAL NOTICE To all persons interested in the above captioned estate, by Petition of Somerville. Contract is for 1 year, from 4/15/2015 through 4/14/2016, OF PUBLIC HEARING with two (2) one (1) year options to renew. Petitioner Albert Frazier of Somerville MA A public hearing for all interested parties will be held by the Zoning First Name M.I. Last Name (City/Town) (State) An Invitation for Bids (IFB), including all specifications, may be ob- Board of Appeals on Wednesday, March 18, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. in the tained online: Aldermanic Chambers, 2nd Floor, Somerville City Hall, 93 Highland [x] Albert Frazier of Somerville MA http://www.somervillema.gov/departments/finance/purchasing/bids Avenue, Somerville, MA. First Name M.I. Last Name (City/Town) (State) or from the Purchasing Department, Somerville City Hall, 93 Highland 12 Berkeley Street: (Case #ZBA 2015-07) Applicant & Owner, Brent has been informally appointed as the Personal Representative of the Ave., Somerville, MA 02143 on or after March 11, 2015. 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Katrina Leskanich rides a 30-year wave of sunshine to Johnny D’s CONT. FROM PG 1

Leskanich is currently prepar- would just leave. And there was group were English, plus the fact ing to tour the United States in suddenly this interest in us be- that we lived in England made support of the recently released cause I think people were won- everybody think that we were Blisland, her first solo album in dering, “OK, The Bangles have an English group. [Leskanich a decade. She will be performing got Going Down to Liverpool, was born in Topeka, Kansas, at Johnny D’s on Wednesday, now where does that song come and lived in eight different states March 18. from?” before moving with her family to Katrina, as she is more fa- We’d been together for five Europe in 1972 and to England mously known, spoke to The years before we had success with four years later] Somerville Times by phone from Walking on Sunshine. That’s a We were all really surprised her home in London, where – lot of gigs, that’s a lot of trial because we thought Walking on she says – “they have one snow and error, that’s a lot of stink- Sunshine was more of a novelty plough” and “it is about 65 de- ing it up, but of course you’re so song for us, because we thought grees.” hungry and you’re so happy that we were really cool, you know. The Somerville Times: What you’re just in the music business We thought we were The Velvet are some of the more interesting and able to do it. I was wash- Underground, you know, like or surprising instances in which ing dishes on an American base The Ramones. I thought I was you have heard Walking on Sun- [her father was a colonel in the [Velvet Underground vocalist] shine played? United States Air Force] at the Nico with the black turtleneck Katrina Leskanich: American chow hall for five years during and eyeliner. You can kind of see Psycho is one. That was a bit of our rise. Our bass player was from the first album the vibe that a surprise, because it was done drilling holes in bowling balls we were going for: no smiling, in such a kind of a cool, ironic for the bowling alley on base. taking it quite seriously. Then way, and I thought, “Well, that’s Kimberley Rew was a postman, Walking on Sunshine hit and ev- sort of a refreshing take.” Dol- and Alex Cooper, our drummer, ery TV show, every interview, ly Parton’s cover of Walking on was working at a mortuary. He’s everything that we did after that Sunshine, the mash-up with Be- a really strong guy, so he was car- photographers would be like, yoncé [on Glee] was good and rying dead bodies around. “Come you guys, do some smil- at the time, they were all com- but in the 80s nobody talked to interesting. Where it pops up ST: Did you release Walking ing. Do some jumping around! ing with original material, and anybody else. I’m only talking to in movies is always fun. I guess on Sunshine with the expecta- We’re gonna do this one on the I thought, “Uh oh, I don’t have people like Howard Jones and when people say it was played tion, or at least the hope, that it beach. Take your sunglasses off. any original material!” So it re- Tom Bailey from The Thomp- at somebody’s funeral is a little would break you worldwide? Why aren’t you guys smiling and ally inspired me to get down and son Twins and Midge Ure now bit different, but I get it. People KL: Well, it was interesting being happy?” write all the material on Blisland, because everybody’s chilled out want to send their loved ones when we started off that a song ST: Did it require several takes which is my new album. I wasn’t and everybody’s of a certain age out on a high. called Do You Want Crying? was in the studio? If so, how did you sure what was going to happen where we’re all just so grateful ST: What was your career with supposed to be the first single keep up the required amount of or how it was going to work out that anybody like you would The Waves like prior to 1985? and Capitol had identified that energy to get it right? or what the process was going to want to talk to us and take the KL: The song that got us rec- single, we were going to go with KL: I’ve got a very low bore- be or anything, but I didn’t have time to find out stuff. It’s very ognized to begin with was a song it, we made video for it. And dom threshold. I would sing a too much time to sit around and precious, and also there’s a time called Going Down to Liverpool, Capitol sent out a demo tape to song once, which was supposed contemplate, work it out, or la- limit, you know, your voice gives and that was covered by The all the DJs that had four tracks to be like the run-through, and bor over it, and so the writing for out or you’re too old to do it or Bangles. They were signed on on it. And the DJs came back it would always end up being the that came very, very quickly. And you get sick or you lose interest Columbia Records, and it was and said, we don’t want to go one. And then I could never re- it sort of transformed my life: or whatever. I’m really grateful at a time when we were signed with Do You Want Crying?, we ally be bothered to sing it many to finally, after 10 years of not for the way things worked out. with Attic Records, which was want to go with the Sunshine more times. That’s the first take, recording any original material, ST: Tell me about your book a Canadian label. So we made a song. It’s got the drums at the be- and even in the line where I go, writing something and releasing Peggy Lee Loves London. couple of albums for them and ginning that they could talk over “And I just can’t wait for the day it as a record. KL: This is a photographic ended up touring Canada for and do the big announcement when you know on my door,” I’m I saw that there was a chasm, book. I’ve lived in London near- three years until we started no- up to that “OWWW!” and that sort of smiling because at the there was an emptiness that ly 30 years. I have my cool spots, ticing people sitting in the cor- was kind of exciting for them. It time Vince de la Cruz, the bass needed to be filled by some- my favorites: pubs, bars, clubs, ner, kind of dressed with dark was at time in 1985 when there player, was shooting a moon thing. I wasn’t quite sure what even bakeries, parks, whatever. shades on and in a suit, taking were a lot English bands coming through the window of the con- it was or what it should be, and I know all the coolest places to notes. Some would come and over, and we were part of that trol room into the studio. And when I got down to writing the go. I took a picture of them and say hello afterwards and others because two members of the that why I’ve got a smile on my material for Blisland, I thought, let my little poodle, Peggy Lee, face. I’ve got a smile on my voice, this is it. This is what’s been be the model for them, because is what it should be. missing from my life. I real- I don’t want to get my old mug ST: The last person whom ly do need to feel a part of the in there. And it was just kind of I interviewed in advance of a creative process of contributing a really fun thing to do. show at Johnny D’s was Midge something musically and not ST: Do you have any plans for Ure. The two of you were on the always being about something a follow-up? Retro Futura tour last year along that retrospective or happened KL: I was thinking about doing with The Thompson Twins and 30 years ago or whatever. So it’s a book, Peggy Lee Loves America Howard Jones. How did you been really fun. It’s hard work and have 50 pages in it and get come to be part of that bill? when you’re doing it on your a picture of her in some iconic KL: They obviously needed a own because you don’t have a situation relating to each Amer- woman, so my phone rang and deal, but at the same time the ican state and the say something it’s the first time that my phone power that you get of having about it, even if it’s really basic, had rung for a gig in America total control is quite fun. like “The capital is this, the pop- in 20 years. It was the first time ST: Had you worked or been ulation is this, known for this,” that I had performed there in in contact with any members and then just have a sweet little 20 years. The Thompson Twins, of the Retro Futura tour in the picture of her. Howard Jones, Midge Ure, it was 1980s? ______a really good bill. And I thought, KL: You pass these people. Katrina Leskanich. Wednesday, “Well, this will be fun and a You do TV shows, especially in March 18 at Johnny Ds. Doors good way of getting back into Germany, and you know they’re at 5:30, show at 7:30. $20 in ad- Leskanich’s latest album, Blisland. the American scene.” And also in the dressing room next you, vance, $25 day of show. 18••MARCH 11, 2015

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Dominique Stassart-617-784-8163 173 Broadway|617- 625-5195 Special St. Patrick’s Day shows For more info call: 781-762-6629 10:30 a.m.| 79 Highland Avenue Joshua Tree (including Meal) 256 Elm St. |617-623-9910 Arts at the Armory Saturday|March 14 Monday|March 16 The Two Ricks 247 Elm Street|617-776-6896 Samba Bar & Grille Central Library Central Library 10:30 a.m.|Café On The Hill Tavern 608 Somerville Ave|617-718-9177 Massachusetts Parent Teachers Associ- Sing-along with Fred Griffeth David Johnston Stump Trivia (with prizes) ation Leadership Board Meeting 11 a.m.|79 Highland Avenue Somerville Theatre 1 p.m.|Café 499 Broadway|617-629-5302 Awkward Compliment’s Thursday Jackie Coogan The Unheard Showcase Bull McCabe’s Pub Tuesday|March 17 Night Comedy Night 1 p.m.-4p.m.|79 Highland Avenue 7 p.m.|Café The Ghetto People Band Central Library 8 p.m.|55 Davis Square Arts at the Armory New England Expression Session: a 366A Somerville Ave|617-440-6045 Homeschool Reading Group for Ages Arts at the Armory night of surf art and silent auction Somerville Winter Farmers’ Market Highland Kitchen 11-13 Carolyn Waters Cafe Concert for 7 p.m.|Performance Hall|191 High- 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m.|Performance First Tuesday of the Month|Spelling Tammy McKanan FOLK New England land Ave Hall|191 Highland Ave Bee Night 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m.|79 Highland 7:30 p.m.|Café|191 Highland Ave Bagel Bards Davis Square Theatre hosted by Victor and Nicole of Avenue Somerville Writers and Poets meet Friday|March 13 Comedysportz Boston Egoart. West Branch Library weekly to discuss their work 7 p.m.|255 Elm Street The fun starts at 10:00p.m. Preschool Storytime Johnny D’s 9 a.m.-12 p.m.|Au Bon Pain| 18-48 Honky Tonk Knights (Rockabilly Trio) Sunday|March 15 150 Highland Ave|617-625-1131 11 a.m.-11:45 a.m.|40 College Holland St Avenue Roots of Creation (The Reggae/Rock Johnny D’s Samba Bar & Grille Dubtronica Hybrid) PLUS Kuf Knotz Jazz Brunch 608 Somerville Ave|617-718-9177 Sunday|March 15 Central Library 17 Holland St|617-776-2004 Open Blues Jam! featuring Matthew Somerville High School Anime Club PJ Ryan’s Central Library Smart Band Meeting Sally O’Brien’s Pub Quiz Constellations 4 Poetry Reading The Grand Slambovians Emmanuel-8572583920 Bucky Bear & The Titanium Hipsters 10 p.m.|239 Holland St.|617-625- Ann Cassesso-617 623-5000 17 Holland St.|617-776-2004 3:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m.|79 Highland |6 p.m. 8200 2 p.m.-4p.m.|79 Highland Avenue Thrust Club, Band Without Hands, Avenue Sally O’Brien’s Bar Arts at the Armory Unity Church of God Unstraight + DJ sets by Very Lumar Pre-St Paddy’s Bash, food specials all Youth Arts Arise: Stop-Motion Ani- Fourth Step to Freedom Al-Anon Wednesday|March 18 $10|9 p.m. day! mation Family Groups 335 Somerville Ave|617-666-3589 East Branch Library Johnny Come Latelies|6 p.m. 3:30 p.m.|Mezzanine 7:00 P.M. | 6 William Street Preschool: Storytime The Burren 335 Somerville Ave|617-666-3589 First and Last Word Poetry Series Enter upstairs, meeting is in base- 11 a.m.-11:30 a.m.|115 Broadway Front Room The Burren 7 p.m.| Cafe|191 Highland Ave ment. Irish Session|9:30 p.m. Central Library Front Room Third Life Studio Back Room Wednesday|March 18 Middle School Writers’ Den Sunday Americana with Sean Staples, Discover Belly Dance with Nadira Alan Ball-617 636-9033 Red Square Johnny D’s Eric Royer, Tim Gearan, Dave Westner Jamal 6 p.m.-6:30 p.m.|79 Highland 247 Elm Street|617-776-6896 Katrina (ex katrina & The Waves) and Dan Keller|7 p.m. 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.|33 Union Avenue 17 Holland St|617-776-2004 Orleans Restaurant and Bar Back Room Sq|www.nadirajamal.com DJ Burren Acoustic Music Series Sally O’Brien’s Bar MUSIC|ARTS 10 p.m.|65 Holland St 247 Elm Street|617-776-6896 Free Poker, lots of prizes! Monday|March 16 Wednesday|March 11 335 Somerville Ave|617-666-3589 On The Hill Tavern Bull McCabe’s Pub East Branch Library Johnny D’s 499 Broadway |617-629-5302 Dub Apocalypse The Burren Learn English at the Library! Boston Jewish Music Festival presents 366A Somerville Ave|617-440-6045 Front Room (Session 1)6 .m.-7 p.m. Orleans Restaurant and Bar Saints and Tzaddiks with Susan McK- Exile on Elm (Session 2)7:15 p.m. - 8:15 p.m. DJ starting at 10 p.m. Highland Kitchen eown and Lorin Sklamberg Back Room 115 Broadway 65 Holland St|617-591-2100 Sunday Brunch Live Country & 17 Holland St|617-776-2004 Bluegrass Comedy@10 Bull McCabe’s Tuesday|March 17 Sally O’Brien’s Bar Sunday Night Live Music 247 Elm Street|617-776-6896 TBA Central Library Free Poker, lots of prizes! 150 Highland Ave|617-625-1131 On The Hill Tavern 366A Somerville Ave|617-440-6045 Learn English at the Library! 335 Somerville Ave|617-666-3589 Orleans Restaurant and Bar 499 Broadway|617-629-5302 Joshua Tree 6 p.m.-7:30 p.m.| 79 Highland The Burren Game Night Orleans Restaurant and Bar DJ McRiddleton Avenue Front Room 65 Holland St|617-591-2100 65 Holland St|617-591-2100 256 Elm St. |617-623-9910 Arts at the Armory Exile on Elm Samba Bar & Grille Bull McCabe’s Pub Prenatal Yoga Back Room Samba Bar & Grille Live Band & DJ The Nephrok All Stars Comedy@10 Live music 7 p.m.|Mezzanine|191 Highland Ave 608 Somerville Ave|617-718-9177 366A Somerville Ave|617-440-6045 247 Elm Street|617-776-6896 9 p.m.|608 Somerville Ave|617-718- Third Life Studio 9177 Arts at the Armory Highland Kitchen On The Hill Tavern The Art of Group Singing For Women When Cultures Converge, part 1 - A 150 Highland Ave|617-625-1131 499 Broadway|617-629-5302 Casey’s with Susan Robbins, www.libana.com Sunday Afternoon with the MIlena Entertainment every Friday Samba Bar & Grille 7 p.m. - 9:15 p.m.|33 Union Sq Orleans Restaurant and Bar Jancuric Trio & the Elinor Speirs Trio 173 Broadway|617- 625-5195 608 Somerville Ave|617-718-9177 65 Holland St|617-591-2100 4 p.m.|Cafe|191 Highland Ave Wednesday|March 18 Arts at the Armory Joshua Tree Bar & Grill Bull McCabe’s Pub Third Life Studio Free Musicians Clinics Monday|March 16 Pub Trivia The Nephrok All Stars Belly Dance performance preparation 9 a.m.|Mezzanine Johnny D’s 8:30 p.m.|256 Elm Street|(617) 623- 366A Somerville Ave|617-440-6045 with Nadira Jamal Scubaphone Johnny D’s Comedy Showcase Pres- 9910 Highland Kitchen 6 p.m.-7:30 p.m.|Level 3|33 Union 6:30 p.m.|Café|191 Highland Ave ents: Storyteller Cafe Arts at the Armory 150 Highland Ave|617-625-1131 q|www.nadirajamal.com PLACES TO GO, THINGS TO DO! 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SENIOR CENTER HAPPENINGS: Welcome to our centers. Everyone 55+ is encouraged and talented musicians representing all of Somerville’s Wednesdays: to join us for fitness, culture, films, lunch and Bingo. elementary schools as they present a wide variety of Fit 4 Life* Group A, 8:45 A.M (H) Our centers are open to everyone from Somerville and selections you are sure to enjoy. This is a free event. Fit 4 Life* Group B, 9:00 A.M. (H) surrounding communities. Check out our calendar and Please contact Janine Lotti at 617-625-6600 ext. 2300 Fit 4 Life* Group C, Noon (H) give a call with any questions or to make a reservation. for additional information or to register. Bowling @ Flatbreads, 1:00 P.M., $10/week for shoes 617-625-6600 ext. 2300. Stay for lunch and receive free The SCOA is NO LONGER excepting applications for and dues transportation. free smoke alarms / carbon monoxide detectors. It is Zumba for All, 5:15 P.M., $3 per class (H) All clubs and groups welcome new members. the hope of both the Somerville Fire Department and Thursdays: Holland Street: 167 Holland Street the Somerville Council on Aging that we will receive Strengthening, 9:30 A.M., $3 per class (RJ) Monday through Friday 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. the grant again in the future. If you would like your LBT Fit 4 Life*, 6:00 P.M. 617-625-6600 Ext. 2300 name put on a waiting list should this grant be received Fridays: Cross Street Center: 165 Broadway again, please contact Maureen Bastardi at the Somerville Fit 4 Life* Group A, 8:45 A.M. Tuesday & Wednesday 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Council on Aging at 617-625-6600, extension 2316. Fit 4 Life* Group B, 9:00 A.M. (617) 625-6600 Ext. 2335 The trip to the Boston Flower & Garden Show sched- Fit 4 Life* Group C 12:00 P.M. Ralph and Jenny Center: 9 New Washington Street, uled for March 12 is SOLD OUT. *Fit 4 Life classes $10/month, pre-registration required. Monday through Thursday 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. March Madness Super Bingo scheduled for Tuesday, Upcoming Schedule (617) 666-5223 March 17th at the Ralph & Jenny Center is SOLD OUT. Holland = (H) Ralph & Jenny = (RJ) Cross Street = (C) PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: The St. Patrick’s Day Celebration at the WHYC sched- IF THE CITY CALLS A SNOW EMERGENCY AND THE uled for Thursday, March 19th is SOLD OUT. Wednesday|March 11 PUBLIC SCHOOLS ARE CLOSED THE SCOA WILL The trip scheduled to Wildwood, NJ on May 11th – 10:00 English Conversation (C) ALSO BE CLOSED AND ALL PROGRAMS, GROUPS, 15th is SOLD OUT. But we have added a second bus 10:00 Cards (RJ) EXERCISE CLASSES & EVENTS SCHEDULED FOR THAT and it is filling up fast. Only 13 seats left! Please call 11:30 Lunch (RJ, C, H) DAY WILL BE CANCELLED. Connie at 617-625-6600, Ext. 2300 to reserve your seat. 12:45 Bingo (RJ) 1:00 Bowling at Flatbreads The award winning Fit-4-Life Program is coming to LGBT EVENTS “Hopey Changey Thing” – Stoneham Theatre our Cross Street Center – 165 Broadway – Starting in LGBT Pizza & Movie Night – Monday, March 16th – March – A unique combination of exercise and nutri- 5:30 P.M. at our Holland Street Center. At approximate- Thursday|March 12 tional support opportunity under the direct supervision ly 5:30 we will be having a pizza & salad dinner with 9:00 Yoga (H) of a certified exercise trainer and participate in individual a little time to socialize followed by a showing of a yet 10:00 Current Events Group (H) and group counseling with a nutritionist. The cost to to be determined movie. Move details to follow. This 10:00 Cards (RJ) you is $10.- a month that gives you access to fitness & event happens the 3rd Monday of every month exclud- 10:00 Knitting Scarves for Soldiers (RJ) nutritional Fit-4-Life classes each week. Limited schol- ing City Holidays and snow emergencies. 11:00 Computer tutorial with Barbara (by appointment arships are available – Need more information? Please LGBT Monthly Lunch – Monday, April 13 – 11:30 only) (H) contact Chris Kowaleski our Health & Wellness Coor- A.M. at our Holland Street Center. Hot & Cold lunch 11:30 Lunch (H, RJ) dinator at 617-625-6600, ext. 2315 or email him at options available – food provided by Somerville Cam- 12:45 Bingo (H, RJ) [email protected] This is for older adults bridge Elder services – suggested donation of $2.00. Flower Show 55+ Space is limited so sign up early! RSVP required by 2:30 P.M. Thursday, April 9th. Please Friday|March 13 Boston Flower & Garden Show – Thursday, March contact Maureen Bastardi at 617-625-6600, Ext. 2316 11:30 Lunch (H) 12th – Departing our Holland Street Center at 9:30 A.M. or [email protected] This event happens the 12:45 Bingo (H) with an approximate return time of 3:00 P.M. A fee 2nd Monday of every month excluding City Holidays of $26.- includes tickets and round trip SCM trans- and snow emergencies. Monday|March 16 portation. Lunch at a waterfront area restaurant is an LBT Women Fit-4-Life - Fitness and Nutrition Classes. 9:30 Veterans (H) additional cost. This year’s theme is “Season of En- Classes are Tuesday and Thursday evenings starting at 10:30 Moonlighters (H) chantment.” Gardening, cooking, floral design demos, 6:00 P.M. $10 a month fee - scholarships available & it 11:30 Lunch (H) lectures and so much more. To reserve your spot or if just might be covered under your insurance. We have 5:30 LGBT Pizza & Movie Night (H-Atrium) you have any questions please contact Janine Lotti at available slots and would love to have you. If you have Tuesday|March 17 617-625-6600, Ext. 2300. any questions or require additional information, please 10:00 English Conversation (C) Afternoon at the Movies is Back! – Monday, March 16 contact our Health & Wellness Coordinator, Chris Kow- 10:00 Scarves for Soldiers (RJ) – 12:30 P.M. in the atrium of our Holland Street Center. aleski at 617-625-6600 Ext. 2300. 10:00 Cards (RJ) This month we are showing the comedy / drama “This IMPORTANT NEWS: 10:30 Low Vision Group (H) is Where I Leave You” starring Jason Bateman, Tina Fey 11:30 Lunch (RJ, C) Our Holland Street Center will be serving lunch on Mon- & Jane Fonda. Please RSVP to Kim or Connie at 617- 12:00 Computer tutorial with Norbert (by appointment day, Thursday & Fridays only until further notice. 625-6600 ext. 2300. only) (H) Just Make Something – Tuesday, March 24 – 6:00 P.M. The Ralph & Jenny Center will remain closed on Mon- 6:00 Caregivers Support Group (H) at our Cross Street Center located at 165 Broadway. days and will resume Mondays after the first of the March Madness Super Bingo (RJ) This is a hands-on art workshop with Artist Miranda New Year. Wednesday|March 18 Aisling Hynes. Turning basic art & recycled materials Please note in the “Upcoming Schedule” section several into non-traditional art. There is a $4.00 fee for mate- changes in the times that our Cross Street Center and 10:00 English Conversation (C) rials. For additional information and to sign up for the our Ralph & Jenny Center are open over the next couple 10:00 Cards (RJ) workshop, please contact Janine Lotti at 617-625-6600, of weeks. 11:30 Lunch (RJ, C, H) Ext. 2300. 12:45 Bingo (RJ) STAY ACTIVE: 1:00 Bowling at Flatbreads Mohegan Sun, Uncasville, CT – Monday, March 30 – Check in time: 8:00 A.M. at Holland Street and Weekly Exercise Class Schedule 8:15 at the Ralph & Jenny Center with an approxi- Holland = (H) Ralph & Jenny = (RJ) Cross Street = (C) DID YOU KNOW? mate return time of 8:00 P.M. – A $25.- fee includes Mondays: We have a Facebook page. Check us out at www.face- transportation, $10.- food coupon and $10.- free bet Wii Bowling, noon, Free. (H) book.com/somervilleCOA. / Please contact Connie at 617-625-6600, Ext. 2300 Fit 4 Life* Group C, 1:00 P.M. (H) You can receive our monthly newsletter that is always to reserve your spot. Tuesdays: filled with useful and important information. For a $5.00 Somerville’s All City Band – Tuesday, March 31 – 3:00 Strengthening, 9:15 A.M., $3 per class (H) yearly fee you can receive it via the U.S. Postal service or P.M. at our Cross Street Center located at 165 Broad- Dalcroze Eurhythmics, $2.00, 1:00 P.M., (H) a free version can be sent electronically. Please contact way. Please join Rosemary Sears and Richard Romanoff LBT Fit 4 Life*, 6:00 P.M., (H) Connie at 617-625-6600 Ext. 2300 to sign up.

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Wednesday, March 11 5:30pm Eat Well Be Happy Cooking Show 1:00pm Evangelico 9:00am The Stephanie Miller Show (Free Speech TV) 6:30am Road to Recovery 6:00pm TBT: Throwback Thursday a SCATV Production 1:30pm MAPS Health Connector 10:00am Bay State Biking News 7:00am Somerville Film Group 6:30pm Health is Wealth 2:00pm Henry Parker Presents 11:00am Pearls of Irregular Shape 7:30am Life Matters 7:00pm Taking Back your Health (Live call-in) 3:00pm Telemagazine 12:00pm The Thom Hartmann Show (Free Speech TV) 7:30pm Active Aging 4:00pm Somerville Neighborhood News 8:00am Democracy Now! (Free Speech TV) 1:00pm Somerville Film Group: 8:00pm Fouye Zo Nan Kalalou (Live call-in) 4:30pm Culture Club 9:00am SCATV Presents Potluck and Lecture Series 2:00pm Exercise with Robyn and Max 9:30pm The Steve Katsos Show 5:00pm Tele Kreyol 10:00am Somerville Neighborhood News 2:30pm Esoteric Science 10:00pm Somerville Film Group 6:00pm Pearls of Irregular Shape 10:30am Art at SCATV 4:00pm Free Speech Television 11:00am Abugida TV 11:00pm Pearls of Irregular Shape 7:00pm Somerville Film Group 5:00pm Henry Parker Presents 12:00pm The Big Picture with Thom Hartmann Show Friday, March 13 7:30pm Fluff Festival 5:30pm Literati Scene 1:30pm Henry Parker Presents 6:00pm Somerville Film Group 8:00pm David Pakman (Free Speech TV) 6:00pm Ville Pirates 2:00pm Physician Focus 7:30am Shrink Rap 9:00pm Nossa Gente e Costumes 2:30pm Race, Community, and Police Relations 8:00am Democracy Now! (Free Speech TV) 10:00pm Open Line News with Davey D 6:30pm Youth Programing 3:30pm What the Fluff Festival 9:00am SCATV Presents Potluck and Lecture Series 11:00pm Gay News USA (Free Speech TV) 7:00pm The Somerville Line 4:00pm Free Speech Television 10:00am Pearls of Irregular Shape Sunday, March 15 8:00pm Abugida TV 5:00pm Energy Theater 11:00am Henry Parker Presents: 6:00am Program Celebrai 9:00pm Dedilhando au Saudade 6:00pm Trance: A Romantic Journey 12:00pm Brunch with Sen. Bernie Sanders 7:00am Rompendo em Fe 10:00pm Bate Papo com Shirley 6:30pm Somerville Housing Authority 1:00pm Race, Community, and Police Relations 8:00am Effort Pour Christ 11:00pm The Entertainer’s Show 7:00pm Mystic Youth Chorus 2:00pm SCATV Presents Honk Festival 9:00am Heritage Baptist Church Tuesday, March 17 7:30pm Crossroads: a Search for An American Dream 3:00pm Democracy Now! (Free Speech TV) 10:00am Evangelico 8:00pm Somerville Pundits 4:00pm The Thom Hartmann Show (Free Speech TV) 10:30am Active Aging 7:00am The Struggle 8:30pm The Steve Katsos Show 5:00pm Somerville Jazz Festival 2014 11:00am Poet to Poet/Writer to Writer 8:00am Democracy Now! (Free Speech TV) 9:00pm Bay State Biking News 5:30pm Mystic Learning Center: Variety Hour 11:30am Taking Back Your Health 9:00am The Struggle 10:00pm Art at SCATV 6:00pm Somerville Housing Authority 12:00pm Inside Talk 10:00am Shrink Wrap 10:30pm SCATV Presents Honk Festival 6:30pm Art at SCATV 12:30pm Somerville Film Group 11:00am Wicked Sober 11:00pm Visual Radio 7:00pm Somerville Film Group: 1:00pm Somerville Neighborhood News 11:30am Ablevision Thursday, March 12 8:00pm Pearls of Irregular Shape 1:30pm Somerville Journal & Times Reading 12:00pm The Thom Hartmann Show (Free Speech TV) 6:00am Atheist Viewpoint 9:00pm Energy Theater 2:00pm Legacies - A SCATV Production 1:00pm What the Fluff Festival? 9:30pm The Steve Katsos Show 2:30pm Life Matters 7:00am Creating Cooperative Kids 2:00pm Art at SCATV 10:00pm The Somerville Line 3:00pm Rompendo em Fe 8:00am Democracy Now! (Free Speech TV) 2:30pm Jeff Jam Sing Song Show 11:00pm Acronym TV (Free Speech TV) 4:00pm Dedilhando a Saudade 9:00am Cancer Explained! TV show 3:00pm Tele Galxie 11:30pm Wikiest link 5:00pm Race, Community, and Police Relations 9:30am Girls Talk 4:00pm Ring of Fire (Free Speech TV) 10:00am Dead Air Live Saturday, March 14 6:00pm Abugida TV 5:00pm Poet to Poet/Writer to Writer (L) 11:00am Greater Somerville 6:00am Arabic Hour 7:00pm African Television Network 5:30pm The Literati Scene 11:30am Ablevision 7:00am The Somerville Line 8:00pm Tele Magazine 6:00pm Tails of the City 12:00pm The Thom Hartman Show (Free Speech TV) 8:00am Jeff Jam Sing Song Show 9:00pm Effort Pour Christ 1:00pm Chef’s Table Series 8:30am Jeff Jam Sing Song Show 10:00pm Farrakhan Speaks 6:30pm Culture Club 2:00pm Neighborhood Cooking w/Candy 9:00am Festival Kreyol Monday, March 16 7:00pm Somerville Neighborhood News 2:30pm Cooking with Georgia & Dez 10:00am Tele Galaxie 6:00am Ablevision 7:30pm Greater Somerville (L) 3:00pm Democracy Now! (Free Speech TV) 11:00am Dead Air Live 6:30am Creating Cooperative Kids 8:00pm Dead Air Live 4:00pm Free Speech Television 12:00pm Honk Festival 7:30am Eckankar 9:00pm Energy Theater 5:00pm Jeff Jam Sing Song Show 12:30pm Taking Back Your Health 8:00am Democracy Now! (Free Speech TV) 11:00pm The David Pakman Show (Free Speech TV) City Cable TV Schedule for the Week

CITY TV 13/22 6:30pm: SomerViva en Espanol 12:00pm: SHS College & Career Night 12:00am: Connecting Communities - Wednesday, March 11 7:00pm: Aldermen at Work – Mary Jo Rossetti 1:00pm: Playoff Hockey: SHS v Marblehead Teen Empowerment 7:30pm: Somerville By Design: Union Sq. Charette I 3:00pm: Capuano Kindergarten Winter Concert 12:30am: Teen-Police Basketball Game 9:00am: SomerViva en Espanol 9:00pm: Connecting Communities - Housing 4:00pm: SCAP Youth Risk Behavior Game Show 1:35am: SHS Hockey v Gloucester - 1/19 9:15am: Connecting Communities - Housing 9:30pm: 2015 Mayor’s Business Town Meeting 5:00pm: Boys’ Middle School Intramural Soccer Finals 9:00am: Girls’ Intramural Middle School Soccer Finals 12:00pm: Somerville By Design – Massing & 6:00pm: Girls’ Intramural Middle School Soccer Finals 10:00am: Boys’ Middle School Intramural Soccer Finals Program Workshop Sunday, March 15 12:00am: Connecting Communities - Housing 8:00pm: SHS College & Career Night 11:00am: Connecting Communities - 1:30pm: SomerViva en Espanol 9:00pm: Playoff Hockey: SHS v Marblehead Teen Empowerment 2:00pm: Raising Families 12:30am: Voices of Somerville - GLASS 1:00am: Somerville By Design: Union Sq. Charette I 11:00pm: Capuano Kindergarten Winter Concert 12:00pm: Playoff Hockey: SHS v Marblehead 2:30pm: Voices of Somerville – GLASS 1:30pm: SHS Hockey v Latin Academy - 1/24 3:00pm: Green Line Funding Announcement 2:30am: Raising Families Thursday, March 12 3:00am: Aldermen at Work – Mary Jo Rossetti 12:00am: SCAP Youth Risk Behavior Game Show 3:00pm: ESCS Black History Month Concert 6:30pm: Somerville By Design: Union Sq. 4:30pm: Raising Families- Smoking Cessation Visioning – PORTUGUESE 9:00am: 2015 Mayor’s Business Town Meeting 12:30am: Argenziano School MLK Concert 12:00pm: Senior Circuit 9:00am: ESCS Black History Month Concert 5:00pm: Girls’ Intramural Middle School Soccer Finals 7:45pm: Voices of Somerville - GLASS 6:06pm: Boys’ Middle School Intramural Soccer Finals 8:15pm: Connecting Communities – Housing 12:30pm: Keep Moving: Exercises for Older Adults 11:00am: Raising Families- Smoking Cessation 1:00pm: SomerViva em Portugues 11:30am: SHS Hockey v Salem 7:00pm: Connecting Communities - 8:45pm: SomerViva en Espanol Teen Empowerment 9:10pm: 3.12.15 BOA Meeting Agenda 1:30pm: 2015 Mayor’s Business Town Meeting 1:00pm: SHS Hockey v Methuen 3:30pm: Somerville By Design – 2:30pm: SHS Hockey v Latin Academy - 1/24 8:00pm: Playoff Hockey: SHS v Marblehead Thursday, March 12 Development Opportunities 4:00pm: SHS Hockey v Gloucester - 1/19 9:30pm: SHS Hockey v Latin Academy - 1/24 12:00am: Connecting Communities - Housing 6:30pm: Voices of Somerville - GLASS 5:30pm: ESCS Black History Month Concert 11:00pm: ESCS Black History Month Concert 12:30am: Aldermen at Work – Mary Jo Rossetti 7:00pm: Senior Circuit 6:30pm: Raising Families- Smoking Cessation Monday, March 16 1:00am: Somerville By Design – Union Sq. Visioning 7:30pm: SomerViva em Portugues 7:00pm: SHS Hockey v Salem 12:30am: Raising Families- Smoking Cessation 2:15am: Raising Families 8:00pm: Raising Families 9:00pm: SHS Hockey v Methuen 1:00am: Kennedy School Grades 4-8 Winter Concert 2:45am: Somerville By Design – Union Sq. 8:30pm: Board of Aldermen Meeting – REPLAY 10:30pm: SHS Hockey v Latin Academy - 1/24 2:00am: SCAP Youth Risk Behavior Game Show Visioning - ESPANOL 3:00am: Argenziano School MLK Concert 9:00am: Aldermen at Work – Mary Jo Rossetti Monday, March 16 Friday, March 13 12:00am: Senior Circuit 12:00am: SHS Hockey v Gloucester - 1/19 9:00am: Connecting Communities - 12:00pm: Senior Circuit Teen Empowerment 12:30pm: Keep Moving: Exercises for Older Adults 12:30am: Keep Moving: Exercises for Older Adults 1:30am: SHS Hockey v Medford - 1/10 1:00am: SomerViva em Portugues 9:00am: Connecting Communities - 10:00am: Raising Families- Smoking Cessation 1:00pm: Land Use Committee – Public Hearing 11:00am: SHS College & Career Night 7:00pm: Board of Aldermen Meeting – LIVE 1:30pm: Board of Aldermen Meeting – REPLAY Teen Empowerment 9:00am: Raising Families 10:00am: SHS Girls Hoopfest v Hampshire Regional 12:00pm: Girls’ Intramural Middle School Soccer Finals Friday, March 13 12:00pm: Board of Aldermen Meeting – REPLAY 11:30am: SHS Girls Hoopfest v Fontbonne 1:00pm: Playoff Basketball: SHS Boys v Andover 12:00am: Raising Families 3:30pm: SomerViva en Espanol 1:00pm: SHS Girls’ Basketball v Cambridge 3:00pm: Boys’ Middle School Intramural Soccer Finals 12:30am: SomerViva en Espanol 6:00pm: Voices of Somerville - GLASS 2:30pm: Girls’ Intramural Middle School Soccer Finals 4:00pm: SHS Girls’ Basketball v Medford - 1/13 1:00am: Land Use Committee – Public Hearing 7:00pm: School Committee Meeting - LIVE 4:00pm: SHS Girls’ Basketball v Everett 6:00pm: Connecting Communities - 9:00am: Raising Families 5:30pm: Connecting Communities - Teen Empowerment 12:00pm: Somerville By Design: Massing & Tuesday, March 17 7:00pm: Raising Families- Smoking Cessation 12:00am: SomerViva en Espanol Teen Empowerment Program Workshop 6:00pm: Boys’ Middle School Intramural Soccer Finals 8:00pm: SHS College & Career Night 1:20pm: Raising Families 12:30am: Connecting Communities - Housing 9:00pm: Girls’ Intramural Middle School Soccer Finals 1:00am: Somerville By Design: Traffic, Parking, 7:00pm: SHS Girls Hoopfest v Hampshire Regional 2:00pm: Aldermen at Work – Mary Jo Rossetti 9:00pm: SHS Girls Hoopfest v Fontbonne 10:00pm: Playoff Basketball: SHS Boys v Andover 2:30pm: Somerville By Design: Union Sq. Charette I & Brownfields 3:00am: Green Line Extension Funding Agreement 10:30pm: SHS Girls’ Basketball v Cambridge Tuesday, March 17 12:00am: Boys’ Middle School Intramural Soccer Finals 6:30pm: Aldermen at Work – Mary Jo Rossetti 9:00am: Connecting Communities - Housing Saturday, March 14 12:00pm: Senior Circuit 12:00am: SHS Girls’ Basketball v Everett 1:00am: SHS Girls’ Basketball v Medford - 1/13 7:00pm: Somerville By Design: Union Sq. Charette I 2:46am: SHS Boys Basketball v Medford 8:30pm: Raising Families 12:30pm: Keep Moving: Exercises for Older Adults 3:00am: Chris Herren Speaks to SHS 1:00pm: Somerville By Design – Union Sq. Visioning 4:00am: Raising Families- Smoking Cessation 9:00am: Boys’ Middle School Intramural Soccer Finals 9:00pm: Voices of Somerville - GLASS 10:00am: ESCS Black History Month Concert 9:30pm: Connecting Communities – Housing 2:15pm: 2015 Mayor’s Business Town Meeting 9:00am: SHS College & Career Night 4:00pm: Somerville By Design: Union Sq. Charette I 10:00am: ESCS Black History Month Concert 11:30am: Girls’ Intramural Middle School Soccer Finals 10:00pm: Somerville By Design: Massing & 1:00pm: SHS College & Career Night Program Workshop 7:00pm: Senior Circuit 11:30am: Raising Families- Smoking Cessation 7:30pm: Raising Families 12:00pm: SHS Boys’ Basketball v Westford Academy 2:00pm: Raising Families- Smoking Cessation Saturday, March 14 8:00pm: Aldermen at Work – Mary Jo Rossetti 1:30pm: SHS Boys Basketball v Peabody 3:00pm: Connecting Communities - 12:00am: Raising Families 8:30pm: School Committee Meeting – REPLAY 3:00pm: SHS Boys Basketball v Medford Teen Empowerment 12:30am: Voices of Somerville - GLASS 12:00am: Senior Circuit 4:30pm: Connecting Communities - 4:00pm: Playoff Basketball: SHS Boys v Andover 1:00am: Connecting Communities - Housing 12:30am: Keep Moving: Exercises for Older Adults Teen Empowerment 6:00pm: Boys’ Middle School Intramural Soccer Finals 1:30am: Somerville By Design: Union Sq. Charette I 1:00am: Raising Families 5:00pm: SHS College & Career Night 7:00pm: ESCS Black History Month Concert 9:00am: Somerville By Design: Union Sq. Charette I 1:30am: Aldermen at Work – Mary Jo Rossetti 6:00pm: ESCS Black History Month Concert 8:30pm: Girls’ Intramural Middle School Soccer Finals 12:00pm: Aldermen at Work – Mary Jo Rossetti 2:00pm: School Committee Meeting – REPLAY 7:30pm: Raising Families- Smoking Cessation 10:00pm: SHS College & Career Night 12:30pm: SomerViva en Espanol 8:00pm: SHS Boys’ Basketball v Westford Academy 11:00pm: Raising Families- Smoking Cessation 1:00pm: Somerville By Design: Union Sq. Charette I EDUCATIONAL CHANNEL 15 12:00am: Connecting Communities - Wednesday, March 11 9:30pm: SHS Boys Basketball v Peabody 2:30pm: Voices of Somerville - GLASS 10:45pm: SHS Boys Basketball v Medford Teen Empowerment 3:00pm: Raising Families 9:00am: Boys’ Middle School Intramural Soccer Finals 1:00am: Playoff Basketball: SHS Boys v Andover 3:30pm: Connecting Communities - Housing 10:00am: Girls’ Intramural Middle School Soccer Finals Sunday, March 15 2:30am: SHS Basketball v Belmont @ TD Garden MARCH 11, 2015••23

OFF THE SHELF by Doug Holder Theatre@First: A Nurturing Arts Organization in the heart of Somerville There is something to be said about sitting at your vote on the most important manuscripts. The pro- favorite table, beside a fireplace, having a bagel, gram provides the playwrights help with drafting, with the requisite smoked fish – tomatoes and the play, rehearsals, etc. onions, and a dark roast. Of course, I am talking Hunter told me that the organization is a about my favorite haunt, Bloc 11 Cafe in Union non-profit, but they get most of their their Square, Somerville. My guests on this cold win- funding through ticket sales. They perform at a ter’s morning were the founder of Somerville’s number of venues in Somerville, like the Eliz- SOMERVILLE Theatre@First, Elizabeth Hunter and playwright abeth Peabody House, the Unity (church), the Andrea Humez. Somerville Theater, and elsewhere. They have edited by Doug Holder Hunter, a gregarious woman somewhere in her extensive experience performing Shakespeare yrical 40s, moved with her husband from the hinterlands (As You Like It, A Winter’s Tale, etc.), and have LSusan Tepper sent us what we hope will be of Arlington to the Paris of New England a cou- received press coverage in The Boston Globe and the last winter poem for awhile. ple of years ago. She lives behind Davis Square, other media outlets. and finds Somerville “An intense city, interactive, Hunter is a graduate of Wellesley College, and with a strong sense of community.” Hunter started has acting and directing experience in college and Away the Winter Theatre@First in 2003, and their first production community theater settings. She had an acting role was “Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead,” by as the psychiatrist in Equus – a role traditionally

Tom Stoppard. played by a male. Hunter reflected, “Being a wom- As with the maple your leaves Besides producing plays, Hunter and director an changed the relationship with the protagonist. come off in silent streams Andrea Humez have started a new program, First- It brought in a maternal element, a relationship Works. that provides workshopping opportunities with a sympathetic woman.” for playwrights to receive feedback on their new Humez is an educational researcher, and is fin- Litter the bed and on the floor scripts from experienced directors and actors, and ishing up her PhD. She had her first directing ex- crunching where you from the audience itself. Their first staged reading perience at MIT in 1997, and has been involved in meant to keep is titled That Night in the Field, by Christopher theater ever since. Lockheardt, that is described on the website as a Hunter is excited about doing theater in Somer-

play that involves “A black envelope, a visit from a ville. She said, “There is a huge explosion of play- away the winter summer fling ... recriminations at a family gather- writing–conversation–engagement, and audiences ing, etc...” that are willing to pay attention to all of this.” hiding behind curtains According to Humez, First Works has a reading For more information go to: http://www.the- committee of theater professionals who review and atreatfirst.org. crouched in the rafters

Have you heard the windows gasp— cold and so dark surely they have died too.

— Susan Tepper

Originally published in ROPES, Galway 2012

To have your work considered for the Lyrical send it to: Doug Holder, 25 School St.; Somerville, MA 02143. [email protected]

From on page 14 Ms. Cam’s

Answers Left to Right: Andrea Humez and Elizabeth Hunter. — Photo by Jason Merill 1. The War Room 7. The Santa Maria Newstalk CONT. FROM PG 11 2. A racehorse 8. Government in the Aldermanic Chambers at City Hall, and for effective communication, written materials 3. Orville and Wilbur 9. Kiwi fruit will discuss issues faced by each organization, in alternative formats, or reasonable modifica- Wright plans to address issues, and to share informa- tions in policies and procedures, in order to ac- 10. Bluff tion about city and organization services and cess the programs and activities of the City of 4. Copper resources. The Somerville Inter-Faith Council Somerville or to attend meetings, should con- 11. Salt is an opportunity for leaders in the faith com- tact the City’s ADA Coordinator, Betsy Allen, 5. Samuel Taylor Coleridge munities in Somerville to regularly meet and at extension 2323 or ballen@somervillema. 12. Rome share ideas and opportunities with the Mayor gov. Please confirm your attendance by con- 6. A humanoid or android and members of his staff. Individuals with dis- tacting Nancy Bacci at NBacci@somervillema. abilities who need auxiliary aids and services gov, or 617-625-6600 ext. 2250. 24••MARCH 11, 2015