VOL. 2 NO. 29 SOMERVILLE, MASS. WEDNESDAY, JULY 16, 2014 TWENTY-FIVE CENTS Inside: MBTA reviews GLX project’s Equivalent Facilitation request

By Douglas Yu In order to apply for funding for a Full Fund- ing Grant Agreement with Federal Transit Administration (FTA), the GLX project team requested an Equivalent Facilitation that aims to permit the development of improvements in vehicle, facility, or equipment design that pro- vides for equal or greater accessibility. On Thursday, July 10, the MBTA held a pub- Is it protection lic hearing to review the Equivalent Facilitation or a trap? in Somerville. page 5 Randy Henke from the GLX project team said that the project starts at Gilmore Bridge. “The Green Line Extension covers three communi- ties: Cambridge, Somerville, Medford. Most of what we are hearing tonight is about roadways and traffic improvements in and around the new stations and how we can get to from the stations,” Henke said. The important issues when it comes to road- ways and traffic improvements have to do with running slope and cross slope, Henke said.

Photo by Douglas Yu “We’ve got a bridge on Washington Street with approach on each side, and the approach is Last Thursday’s public meeting held by the MBTA allowed GLX project team members and concerned citi- fairly steep. Again, the [construction] code calls zens review and discuss the impact of the Equivalent Facilitation request. for a 5 percent maximum Continued on page 3 Assembly Row Summer 2014 page 7 East Somerville pride gathers for reunion

By Donald Norton Those of us who grew up in East Somerville back in the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s certainly feel the pride we take in our various neighborhoods there. From Charlestown line to McGrath Highway, it was not merely just another section of Somerville, it was a close knit community and still is, which makes it unique to other sec- tions of our city. Coming up with the idea of a reunion, and the actual person to get it done, was Dan Rogovich, a guy originally from Franklin Street who hung Alibrandis takes around Glenn Park. Dan tells us that he got the another win idea from going to a lot of funerals over the past page 14 several years and thinking it would be better to see everyone under different circumstances, so he started out months ago making plans to get Newstalk...... p .2 it done. The Week in Crime. . . . p .4 What a great evening it was for the over 150 Commentary...... p .10-11 present and former East SomerVillens this past Beacon Hill Roll Call . . . . p .8 Saturday, June 12, at the City Club. The idea

TV Logs...... p .22 turned into one of the most memorable eve- nings of old times growing up in the area. Off The Shelf...... p .23 East Somerville friends and acquaintances came together in celebration of the community they know and Somerville pride brought Continued on page 12 love as their own this past Saturday evening. — Photo by Donald Norton 2••JULY 16, 2014

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This Friday and Saturday is the annual Arts Beat Festival Uncle Rocco says: 2014. ArtBeat is a massive arts hootenanny, with a slew of Dear Artists bands, dance troupes, 75 craft vendors, food and visual arts. This year’s theme is HATCH, so expect to see creativity Thank you for helping me to create an image of Somerville as ‘hip and happening’. It was quite hatching galore. Decorate an egg and pop it in the Hatch-O- a struggle there for years. Now that the real estate speculators and people that make way more Matic contraption. Check out the newly born MUSCRAT money than you’ll ever dream of have fallen for it, your services will no longer be needed. art bus. Behold recently hatched creatures including a baby But thanks for everything. And best of luck in Lynn and Brockton . . . alligator! $3 donation requested. Friday night: 6-10 p.m., Sat: 11 a.m-6 p.m. For the full schedule and descriptions: Love Joe http://somervilleartscouncil.org/artbeat/2014/schedule. *************************** James says: Tonight, Wednesday the 16th, Somerville Open Studios and I think this is a fantastic proposal. Daddy Jones Bar are hosting the first Summer Social. Come on To respond to the critics, what’s your idea? You just want to hand the keys over to the develpers by, meet artists and see what Magoun Square and SOS2015 has to offer. Daddy Jones will be creating a special cocktail es- and say good luck? pecially for the event. Make sure you taste some of their awe- some treats, especially the macaroni-cheese, you’ll love it. Dad- Villenous says: dy Jones is located at 525 Medford Street in Magoun Square. Artists have done more for Somerville than the whiners in this comments section. Guess what? *************************** All the artists leave Somerville and this city would be dreary (again). All of you leave Somerville This Thursday, the 17th, at the Chuckie Harris Park in East Somerville is the monthly “3rd Thursday Block Party World and no one will shed a tear. You’re the parasites. You’re the ones doing nothing while other peo- Groove Dance Party,” 7 to 8:30 p.m. ple make this an actual better place to live. *************************** Also this Thursday, 7-9 p.m., come to SCATV for the next important to society? says: Potluck & Lecture Series with Arlington International Film yes, art is important to society. so is youth employment, recreation for all, affordable day care, Festival. This is co-organized by their colleagues at Arlington Community Media, Inc. Come mingle and network with oth- substance abuse prevention, veterans, social services, libraries, I could go on and on. Artists er media and film geeks. Tour the HD studios at Somerville seems to think they hold the only place of importance in our community. They are so, so, wrong Community Access TV and get to know others in the indus- try. Learn how you can utilize SCATV as a media and film Log onto TheSomervilleTimes.com to leave your own comments­ resource and get involved at a widely popular state of the art multi-media center. Guest speakers are the organizers of the TheSomervilleTimes com. poll of the week Arlington International Film Festival. They will share with us some insider’s tips about organizing this very popular festival, In addition to breaking news, sports and opinion, TheSomervilleTimes.com also features a daily the challenges and successes, and they will also screen some of poll in which you, the reader, tell us where you come down on local issues. Last week’s poll con- previous festival’s film submissions. The event’s layout: 7:00- cerned your views on what you think about the undercover crosswalk sting the Somerville police is 7:30 p.m. Mingle and network with other peers in the indus- doing to catch drivers that fail to stop for pedestrians. If you don’t agree with the results, simply log try while indulging in tasty refreshments and people’s special onto TheSomervilleTimes.com. dishes. 7:30-8:30 p.m. Hear from presenters about AIFF along with film screenings and a Q & A. 8:30-9:00 p.m. Close out

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favor of the law were Aldermen By Jim Clark Rebekah Gewirtz, Matt Mc- The Board of Alderman voted Laughlin, Katjana Ballantyne, on a long-discussed law that Mark Niedergang, Bill White, would limit campaign contri- Tony Lafuente, and Dennis Sul- butions by property developers livan. Those who voted against to $250, compared to the cur- it were Aldermen Bob McWat- rent limit of $500, at last weeks ters, Mary Jo Rossetti, Maryann general meeting on Thursday. Heuston, and Jack Connolly. The law affects those who de- The law must be voted on velop 10,000 square feet or and passed twice in order to more in the city. take effect. While last week’s The aldermen took more than 7-4 vote in favor of the pro- a year to study and discuss two posal set the stage for final versions of the campaign reform passage in September’s vote plan, one put forward by Mayor on the matter, there was not a Curtatone, featuring measures large enough majority of votes that would restrict city employ- to avert a veto by the mayor, ee contributions, and another which he has said he would do. fashioned by Alderman-at-Large The Board lacked one vote in and Board President William A. assuring that the mayor could White, which focuses on limiting not impose a veto on the law. donations by developers. Addi- The mayor told the Board tionally, each plan proposed plac- that he was in favor of finance Mayor Curtatone voiced strong opposition to the Board of Alderman plan for campaign finance reform, suggesting that he would veto the law if necessary. ing restrictions on companies and reform, but he was concerned individuals that sought to gain that the proposed law would volved in political decisions. Conversely, Alderman White by circumventing due process contracts with the city. impose too many restrictions The mayor warned the Board argued that the political pro- when it comes to zoning and It was decided that a vote and negatively affect those who that the law would negatively cess was open to all, but that his planning decisions. would be taken on the pro- would run for office as well as impact the ability of first-time concern was for developers who The law will be further de- posal put forward by Alder- set the stage for the zoning and candidates to get involved in might exert undue influence bated and voted on again in man-at-Large White. Voting in planning boards to become in- the system. and gain political power, there- September.

MBTA reviews GLX project’s Equivalent Facilitation request CONT. FROM PG 1 [of slope]. Because we are in 7 hills of Station, accessible path issues at Wash- Somerville, the 15th densest populated ington Street Station, Union Square area in the U.S. and the second densest Station, Gilman Square Station, Lowell area by population in New York City, we Street Station, Ball Square Station and are trying to match it with the existing to- College Avenue Station. pography.” Henken said. John Winske, Executive Director of Henke used the slope right outside Disability Policy Consortium suggested the Argenziano School in Somerville that the stations should have escalators as an example to explain the definition go both directions. “We have a lot of of cross slope. “The slope is running 7 troubles with accessibility in Somerville,” percent. How can you get it to 2 percent Winske said. without creating a ski jump for cars?” Rachel Tanenhaus, Program Coordi- Henken said. nator III at Massachusetts Department Other issues to address is that there of Public Health, said during the public are a couple of handrail extensions testimony that the MBTA should test sticking out of the walkway, and the the signage near the stations to make sure MBTA is looking for exceptions to get there is not glare, for readability’s sake. rid of them so it can ensure the safety “Some of the stations are politely de- of the pedestrians; the path of travel to scribed as a cluster, and perhaps [the sta- the elevator at Gilman is slightly longer tions] are not so easy to navigate, so I’m whereas the paths of travel is equal dis- glad that MBTA is looking at where the Executive Director of Disability Policy Consortium John Winske addressed accessibility issues. tance at every station. traffic is going.” Tanenhaus said. “I’d also The MBTA’s presentation about Equiv- like to make a recommendation in gener- yellow dot or line near the bus stop, so alent Facilitation covers all the GLX sta- al. As someone with low vision, I always you can see the shape of a T stop sign. tions that include the relocated Lechmere thought it would be awesome to paint a Sometimes I miss the bus because I’m standing at the wrong place.” Medford resident Ken Krause shared the similar thoughts with Tananhaus about signage. “I identify the accessi- ble pathway far in advance for someone who’s approaching, so they could avoid the slope. I also thought that Broadway Bridge is one of the bridges that are sup- posed to be rebuilt.” The public is encouraged to send com- ments to the GLX Project through email and address, which are listed on the Equivalent Facilitation Request at http:// greenlineextension.eot.state.ma.us/doc- uments/PubMtgs/Equivalent_Facilita- Massachusetts Department of Public Health’s Rachel Tanenhaus weighed in on station signage plans. tion_Request.pdf. 4••JULY 16, 2014

By Jim Clark She almost got her money back Police were dispatched to a The victims reportedly told to keep Pederson from entering took money that was in the ve- the officer that apprehended her Bow St. location last Friday in police that Pederson had been through the gate. hicle’s console then left the area, that she took the money because response to reports of a dispute arguing with them and became Unable to get at the man, the at which time the police were the alleged victim had stolen in progress. physically abusive. At one point victims described to police how called to the scene. from her in the past. Upon arrival, they were met by Pederson is said to have chased Pederson then broke into the A dispatch was broadcast to Pederson was placed under two men, both alleged victims of the friend down the street, man’s vehicle and rifled through nearby patrol units and Ped- arrest and charged with felony assault by a woman, Cheryl Ped- shouting that she would kill him. its contents, throwing things out erson was soon located. The daytime breaking and entering erson, 39, who was described as The friend said that he bar- into the street in the process, ac- arresting officer said that Ped- of a boat or motor vehicle, threat the girlfriend of one of the men ricaded himself inside a chain- cording to reports. erson had the stolen money on to commit a crime, and larceny and a friend of the other. link fenced area and forcibly had The victim said that Pederson her person. She reportedly told under $250. Tricky shopper gets nailed Water bottle A reported case of larceny chandise in order to make away When Basisity attempted to brought police to the Home with a relatively expensive item purchase the nail gun for the wielder nabbed Depot store on Mystic Ave. at a much lower price than lower price he was detained by Officers in the vicinity of Police edly observed one of the wom- last week. would normally be charged. loss prevention personnel and Headquarters on Somerville en, Danielle Fiore, 23, strike the The responding officers were Basisity was reportedly ob- escorted to their office, with- Ave. reacted last week to what other woman with both hands. briefed by loss prevention per- served by a loss prevention offi- out incident, to await arrival of sounded to them like a brawl Fiore was holding a plastic sonnel and advised that a man, cer as he removed a bar code tag the police. Alexander Basisity, 48, of W. from a $54 box of nails, which Basisity was placed under ar- taking place nearby. water bottle, and marks on the Newton, had attempted to he then taped to the box for a rest and charged with larceny Officers located two females other woman’s skin appeared to switch price tags on store mer- $449 flooring nail gun. over $250. who were reportedly engaged in be consistent with wounds at- a physical altercation. The wom- tributable to that type of object. en were ordered to cease their Although both women claimed Crime Tip Hotline: 617-776-7210 fighting, and eventually calmed that they were just having an ar- Help keep Somerville safe! down after several warnings. gument, Fiore was placed under One of the officers had report- arrest for assault and battery. SOMERVILLE POLICE CRIME LOG Arrests: Berkshire St., Cambridge, July threat to commit a crime. July 9, 8:42 a.m., police re- ported a vehicle theft at George Danielle Fiore, 23, of 16 10, 10:08 a.m., arrested on a Miguel Gonzales, 26, of 3151 ported a theft at New Wash- St. charge of unarmed robbery. Washington St., Jamaica Plain, ington St. Heath St., July 7, 11:43 p.m., Assault: Richard Smith, 27, of 7 July 12, 1:30 p.m., arrested at July 9, 9:15 a.m., police re- arrested at 252 Somerville July 8, 10:20 p.m., police re- Louise St., Saco, ME, July 10, 25 Sewall St. on charges of fail- ported a theft at Davis Sq. Ave. on a charge of assault and ported an assault at Washing- 12:46 p.m., arrested on a war- ure to signal, drug possession July 9, 12:59 p.m., police re- battery. ton St. rant charge of possession of a to distribute, and unlicensed ported a theft at Washington St. Alexander Basisity, 48, of 15 July 9, 10:24 p.m., police re- class B drug. operation of a motor vehicle. July 9, 2:41 p.m., police re- Smith Ct., W. Newton, July 8, ported an assault at Davis Sq. Benjamin Chacon-Lopez, Amina Casey, 26, of 49 Bat- ported a theft at 440 Somer- 3:11 p.m., arrested at 75 Mys- July 10, 4:09 p.m., police re- 28, of 52 Glen St., July 10, tles St., Brockton, July 12, 3:03 ville Ave. tic Ave. on a charge of larceny ported an assault at Glen St. 4:09 p.m., arrested at home on p.m., arrested at 40 Howard St. July 13, 6:35 p.m., police re- over $250. July 10, 11:55 p.m., police re- charges of assault with a dan- on a warrant charge of sexual ported a theft at 300 Canal St. Geraldo Silva, 44, July 9, 2:11 ported an assault at 1 Davis Sq. gerous weapon and armed as- conduct for a fee. July 13, 10:46 p.m., police re- p.m., arrested on a charge of July 13, 4:59 p.m., police report- sault to murder. Laura Johnson, 34, July 13, ported a theft at 120 Broadway. protection of an incapacitated ed an assault at Ten Hills Rd. Elisa Pino, 39, of 3 Everett 1:07 p.m., arrested at 540 person and on warrant charges Robbery: Ave., July 11, 12:50 p.m., ar- Broadway on warrant charges Destruction of Property: of operation of a motor vehicle July 9, 8:53 p.m., police re- rested at Broadway on warrant of operation of a motor vehicle July 10, 9:47 a.m., police re- with a suspended license and ported a robbery at Buena Vis- charges of assault and battery with a suspended license, unin- ported a destruction of proper- operation of a motor vehicle ta Rd. with a dangerous weapon, fel- sured motor vehicle or trailer, ty at Holland St. with a suspended registration. July 11, 9:09 p.m., police re- ony larceny, reckless operation and unregistered motor vehicle. July 13, 1:04 p.m., police re- Marquille Morrisey, 26, of 9 ported a robbery at 230 High- of a motor vehicle, shoplifting Daniel Caruso, 47, of 97 Ten ported a destruction of proper- Oliver St., Everett, July 9, 8:23 land Ave. p.m., arrested at 11 Elliot St. by concealing merchandise, as- Hills Rd., July 13, 4:59 p.m., ty at Cottage Ave. on charges of drug possession sault and battery, and leaving arrested at home on a charge Breaking & Entering: July 13, 1:50 p.m., police re- to distribute, possession of a the scene of personal injury. of assault with a dangerous July 8, 3:00 a.m., police re- ported a destruction of proper- class B drug, and violation of Cheryl Pederson, 39, of 8 Ol- weapon. ported a breaking & entering at ty at Oak St. iver St., July 11, 1:19 p.m., ar- Tyler Jacquard, 29, of 11 76 Middlesex Ave. city ordinance possession of Disorderly Conduct: rested at 25 Bow St. on charges Beacon Pl., Melrose, July 13, July 8, 3:08 p.m., police re- a dangerous weapon, and on July 13, 9:53 a.m., police re- of felony daytime breaking and 6:50 p.m., arrested at 55 Wal- ported a breaking & entering at warrant charges of aggravated ported a disorderly conduct at entering of a boat or motor ve- lace St. on a charge of open and 300 Beacon St. assault and battery and assault Osgood St. hicle, threat to commit a crime, gross lewdness. July 9, 1:19 p.m., police re- and battery with a dangerous July 13, 6:50 p.m., police re- and larceny under $250. ported a breaking & entering at weapon. Incidents: ported a disorderly conduct at Samantha Merrill, 26, of 130 Aaron McGee, 24, of 15 Webster Ave. Theft: Wallace St. Morrison, July 9, 8:53 p.m., ar- Glenwood Rd., July 12, 11:25 July 10, 1:51 p.m., police re- July 8, 3:11 p.m., police re- rested at Buena Vista Rd. on a a.m., arrested at Broadway on ported a breaking & entering at Drug Violation: ported a theft at 75 Mystic Ave. charge of abuse prevention or- warrant charges of assault and Tufts St. July 12, 1:30 p.m., police battery, resisting arrest, assault July 8, 6:52 p.m., police re- reported a drug violation at der violation. Vehicle Theft: with a dangerous weapon, and ported a theft at Glen St. Sewall St. Jaaron McKinney, 21, of 56 July 9, 7:41 p.m., police re- JULY 16, 2014••5 Robbery suspect arrested Police Chief finalists By Jim Clark narrowed down to two Somerville Police have arrested a man suspected in the July 4 robbery of an el- derly Somerville woman. On Thursday morning, July 10, Jaaron McKinney, 21, of 56 Berkshire St., Cam- bridge, was taken into custody by Boston Police and formally placed under arrest by the Somerville Police and charged with unarmed robbery. McKinney is alleged to have forcefully taken money out of the woman’s hands as she waited on a bench at the Twin City Mall in Somerville. She was reportedly counting her money at the time, which amounted to $710, according to police Robbery suspect Jaaron McKinney. Current Somerville Police Deputy Chief of Operations David Fallon (left) and Current Manchester, NH accounts. Police Chief David Mara (right). A photo of the suspect was publicized crime, and our thanks go out to the media The finalists for Somerville Chief of Po- the future. I look forward to visiting with by local media outlets, and after several that quickly put out a call for information lice have been narrowed to two: Somer- Deputy Chief Fallon here in Somerville tips came in an identification was made. and to the citizens who assisted in mak- ville Deputy Chief of Operations David and Chief Mara in Manchester to learn McKinney was arraigned at the Somer- ing this identification possible.” Fallon and Manchester, NH, Chief of more before selecting our new chief.” ville District Court on Friday, July 11. He A collection fund has been established Police David Mara, Mayor Joseph A. The city selected Waters Consulting was held on $5000 cash bail. for the victim, and nearly $2000 has al- Curtatone announced last week. Group through a request for proposals In a public statement, Somerville Police ready been donated to her. Following a public hearing with the in December to assist in the search for Chief Charles Femino said, “I commend Those interested in donating to the four initial finalists selected by the Police a new police chief. Working with the our investigators for their diligent efforts fund can contact the Somerville Police Chief Search Committee—Fallon, Mara, Police Chief Search Committee, Waters to identify the person responsible for this Department for further information. Somerville Deputy Chief of Support Mi- Consulting representative Chuck Rohre chael Cabral, and Hamden, CT, Chief of interviewed city officials and over 40 Police Thomas Wydra—the committee constituent group representatives, held a Safety concerns or submitted a final written assessment of public hearing and conducted a citywide each candidate to Mayor Curtatone for survey that had more than 200 responses revenue generator? consideration. A team of City officials in- to obtain input on the qualities and char- cluding the Mayor, Director of Personnel acteristics desired of the next police chief. crosswalk regulations as well to ensure resi- Bill Roche, Superintendent of Schools By the April deadline, 37 candidates ap- By Jim Clark dent safety, especially the safety of children Tony Pierantozzi, and Teen Empower- plied for the position, which the Search A bit of a controversy has been brewing and seniors. This intersection has seen a ment Executive Director Stanley Pol- Committee narrowed down to the four concerning a Somerville Police Depart- number of pedestrian and cyclist accidents lock interviewed each of the candidates initial finalists. The public hearing with ment sting operation involving pedestrian over the years and was recently identified following the public hearing before nar- the four candidates was held on June safety in crosswalks in the city. as one of the top intersections of concern in rowing the finalists down to Fallon and 25, with the public submitting questions Undercover “pedestrians” are sent walk- the city. At intersections such as this where Mara. Together with a team of city offi- through the city website and in writing at ing through a clearly marked crosswalk drivers clearly are not stopping as required, cials, Mayor Curtatone will conduct site locations around the city. for which oncoming vehicular traffic we prefer to have an officer out there rather visits on July 28 and 31, with the goal of should give right-of-way. If a vehicle dis- than wait for an unsuspecting resident to presenting a new Chief of Police to the regards the pedestrian and goes through risk getting hit. Board of Aldermen at the Board’s meet- an awaiting patrol car pulls the driver The Somerville Police Department worked ing on Aug. 28. over and issues a citation. with state and federal transportation and Experience and education of the two fi- Some have criticized the operation as public safety agencies to target this area spe- nalists (full resumes are available online) being too excessive and focused on gen- cifically to improve pedestrian and bicyclist include: erating revenue for the city. The police safety. • David Fallon: Current Somerville Po- department insists that the program is Additionally, the city restriped or added lice Deputy Chief of Operations. Former- intended to raise awareness of pedestrian more than 2,000 crosswalks citywide, add- ly captain, lieutenant, sergeant and pa- rights and safety concerns. ed or repaired more than 1,800 damaged or trolman with the Somerville Police, and The SPD have released the following faded traffic signs, and installed about 300 security police with the U.S. Air Force. statement: reflective signs for added visibility on pedes- Fallon holds a master’s degree in crimi- The City of Somerville takes safety very trian and stop signs. We’re trying to make it nal justice from Western New England seriously and pedestrian safety is no excep- easier for drivers to see pedestrians in cross- College, a bachelor’s degree in exercise tion. Somerville experiences on average 47 walks and know when to stop. But when physiology from University of Massachu- pedestrian accidents per year, and a pedes- they fail to do so, it is our duty to enforce the setts-Boston, and an associate degree in trian was killed just last month in a cross- laws that keep our residents safe. applied science from Community College walk in Davis Square. As the cars speed- A video posted on YouTube by a citizen of the Air Force. ing by the pedestrian in this video show, who is skeptical of the city’s motives in • David Mara: Current Manchester, increased enforcement is clearly needed for implementing this program has garnered NH Police Chief. Formerly administra- crosswalks. Just as we enforce stop signs, a lot of attention. It can be found here: tive captain, prosecutor, patrol sergeant speeding and red lights, we must enforce http://youtu.be/iGZd1AbSMfQ and officer with Manchester Police, and prosecuting attorney with the City of Manchester’s Office of the City Solicitor. Mara holds a bachelor’s degree in crim- inal justice from Northeastern Universi- ty and a juris doctor from New England School of Law. “We had four extremely qualified and excellent candidates for Somerville’s next Chief of Police and it was difficult to nar- row down the list,” said Mayor Curtatone. “I want to thank Deputy Chief Cabral and Chief Wydra—two outstanding candidates—for taking part in this pro- Clearly marked pedestrian crossings like this one are reportedly being heavily monitored by police. cess and wish them the best of success in

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~ Notary Public ~ Justice of the Peace ~ MARIE HOWE REAL ESTATE 617-666-4040 JULY 16, 2014••7 Assembly Row Summer Series begins July 24 members living in these envi- By Jeremy F. van der Heiden ronments, making the brand Assembly Row is one of the hot- new Assembly Row an excep- test areas in Somerville today, as tional venue for these types of the shops and restaurants have discussions. already started to open and the In an interview with The new MBTA station is set to be Somerville Times, Sam Aquilla- functional within the next few no, the co-founder and execu- months. While the attractions tive director of Design Museum have already started to attract Boston, affirmed that the devel- more Somervillians and others opers involved in the creation from neighboring towns, sever- and management of Assembly al events will likely send traffic Row have had the proper mind- soaring even higher. set throughout the various stag- The Design Museum Bos- es that have taken place. ton, along with the support “We work with a lot of differ- of the Federal Realty Invest- ent developers and you do not ment Trust, will be putting hear the word ‘people’ a lot, it’s on a Summer Series that will all about buildings and it’s not have several events at Assem- about the human-centered ap- Assembly Row Summer Series is right around the corner, so get ready to have some fun in the sun – and the shade. bly Row. The first, a free event proach,” Aquillano explained. open to the public, will feature “I think that’s what I’ve heard a you can design a city to make filmmaker. where,’ and it affects every aspect an urban design keynote from lot from the Federal Realty folks people happier, and you’re going The final event will be an of our lives, from the design of Vancouver-based writer Chris- - how are people going to inter- to be sitting in a new neighbor- Urban Design Panel that will our phones to the design of our tine McLaren and will take act with the space - they know hood that is being built to make thus far include senior ur- buildings and neighborhoods. place on July 24 between 6:30 that it’s at a different scale than people happy,” he added. “You’re ban designer and architect at You might not be designing your and 8:30 p.m. at 1 Assembly Somerville is used to … it is like in this context of a new neighbor- the Boston Redevelopment neighborhood, but if you aren’t a Row in the amphitheater. building an entirely new neigh- hood being built and designed, Authority Corey Zehnge- part of that, someone is going to McLaren was the lead re- borhood from scratch.” and you’ll have this presenter bot, Landscape Architect and be making the decisions for you searcher for Happy City, a He also pointed out that the basically talking about the latest Principal at Sasaki Gina Ford, … we’re trying to educate people forthcoming book by celebrat- developers have been specifically thinking and thought leadership Senior Vice President of Fed- that everything around them is ed Canadian journalist Charles focused on street-level aspects of behind designing cities.” eral Realty Trust Don Briggs important to curate.” Montgomery, which hones in on the environments along with the McLaren’s keynote speech will and Architecture and Design All of the events at Assembly the impact urban design has on buildings themselves, helping to mark the start of the Design principal at ADD Inc. B.K. Row are free and open to the the livelihood of those living in create a mixed-use space that Museum Boston’s Assembly Boley. This will take place on general public, while the De- the areas. At the Urban Design can act as a central hub for com- Row Summer Series, which will September 25 at 6:30 p.m. sign Museum Boston is putting Keynote next Thursday, July 24, merce and the community itself. be followed up by a screening When asked why Somervil- on several other events around McLaren will provide insights As for the opening event for of The Human Scale, a Danish lians should be interested in the Boston area throughout the related to environmental issues the Summer Series, Aquillano film that discusses urban area the design going into Assembly summer as well. More informa- and urban planning as they in- highlighted some of the reasons optimization on August 29 be- Row and other areas through- tion about the series and the tersect with local populations. why Somervillians would want tween 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. This out the city, Aquillano said the Design Museum Boston itself All of the events will focus to come out and listen to Mc- event will also feature a live following: can be found through the orga- on this interaction between ur- Laren’s keynote. question and answer component “From our perspective, our nization’s main website, design- ban design and the community “She’s going to talk about how conducted via Skype with the whole tagline is ‘design is every- museumboston.org. COMMENTARY

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A Boston Globe op-ed from July fication plan. It will take strong with her family on Carlton at least five businesses have left with the Union Square Station 1 claimed that “at heart, Somer- community involvement and Street. “We want to live in a Union Square. According to a Associates (US2) development ville’s Union Square redevelop- proactive anti-displacement safe neighborhood with afford- recent report by the Metropoli- team and other stakeholders so ment is an anti-gentrification measures to make it one. able businesses, parks and open tan Area Planning Council, 113 that those most at risk of dis- plan. The only way to moderate Since the 1980s, Somerville space for our children, and apartments in Union Square are placement have access to the spiking rents is to build more.” has become both more diverse above all rents that are with- at risk of condo conversion, and opportunities created by the Unfortunately, the redevelop- and more gentrified, with a mix in our reach. We want Union the rest will see staggering rent redevelopment. In the words ment itself is not an anti-gentri- of artists, professionals, immi- Square to continue being our increases. Without strong an- of Dirce Silva, a local busi- grants (over 25 percent of the home. This is a multicultural ti-displacement measures, many ness owner, “I’m part of Union population is foreign-born), and community of people who work people will be displaced from United because I want to be working-class residents. In re- hard every day to bring oppor- Union Square and the rest of the informed about what’s going cent years, the City has worked tunity to our families.” GLX corridor by rising costs. on, support my community, hard to bolster its economic Changes in Somerville threat- Since the redevelopment was and grow my business. I went standing by increasing the com- en to displace people like Brid- announced, more than ten com- through hard times in Union mercial tax base and encourag- get. Property values and taxes munity groups, twelve busi- Square during the economic ing development. As the op-ed have increased an average of 10 nesses, and 25 residents have crisis, and I want to be here for shows, the strategy is paying off percent per year over the last formed the Union United Coa- the good times too.” and Somerville is finally poised two decades, and will skyrock- lition and are drafting a Com- Our proposed CBA will in- to achieve its economic goals. et with the arrival of the Green munity Benefits Agreement clude specific requirements for But at what cost? Line. Corresponding rent in- (CBA) based on principles of affordable housing, local busi- “I am part of the immigrant creases have already begun to equity that calls for concrete ac- nesses, local jobs, workers’ rights, community of Union Square,” displace residents and busi- tions to prevent displacement. green space, art and culture, pub-

says Bridget Breton, who lives nesses – in the last six months, We look forward to working lic safety, and Continued on page 21 8••JULY 16, 2014

Beacon Hill Roll Call

Volume 39-Report No. 28 • July 7-11, 2014 • Copyright © 2014 Beacon Hill Roll Call. All Rights Reserved. By Bob Katzen

Beacon Hill Roll Call can also be viewed on our website at www .thesomervilletimes .com THE HOUSE AND SENATE. Beacon Hill Roll Call by the House. committed between their 14th and 18th birthdays eli- records the votes of local representatives on three roll gible for parole after serving 20 to 30 years in prison. calls and local senators on five roll calls from the week (A “Yes” vote is for postponement. A “No” vote is against It also makes juveniles convicted of first-degree murder of July 7-11. postponement.) with “extreme atrocity” eligible for parole after 30 years. The bill was filed in response to last year’s Supreme Judi- Our Legislators in the House and Senate for Rep. Denise Provost No cial Court ruling that life sentences without the possibil- Somerville: Rep. Timothy Toomey No ity for parole for juveniles were unconstitutional.

GUNS (H 4278) Supporters said this range of strict minimum sentences House 112-38, approved and sent to the Senate a bill is a balanced approach that protects the public while rec- making changes in the state’s gun laws. A key provi- ognizing the special circumstances that the court point- sion allows police chiefs to deny a firearm identification ed out about the developmental differences between (FID) card if there is credible information that the ap- children and adults. plicant poses a public safety risk. Opponents said the sentences are too harsh and not- Other provisions prohibit a convicted felon from acquir- ed that serving 15 years before being eligible for parole ing an FID card; require gun dealers to obtain a CORI would be a fairer choice. They noted the international Rep. Denise Provost check when hiring workers; increase the fine for failure average maximum sentence for juvenile murderers is 20 DISTRICT REPRESENTED: Twenty-seventh Mid- to report a lost or stolen firearm; require school districts years. dlesex. - Consisting of precinct 3 of ward 2, all precincts to have a school resource officer to provide security ser- of ward 3, precinct 3 of ward 4, and all precincts of vices and to develop plans to address the mental health The House has approved a different version of the bill. wards 5 and 6, of the city of Somerville, in the county needs of their students; and increase the penalty for car- A House-Senate conference committee will attempt to of Middlesex. rying a firearm on school grounds. work out a compromise version.

Supporters said this comprehensive proposal is a (A “Yes” vote is for the bill. A “No” vote is against it.) well-balanced update of current gun laws that will re- move the unnecessary burden placed on gun owners Sen. Sal DiDomenico Yes while taking action to eliminate firearm violence in the Sen. Patricia Jehlen Yes state. ELIGIBLE AFTER 35 YEARS (S 2246) Some opponents said they opposed the bill because Senate 16-23, rejected an amendment increasing the Rep. Timothy Toomey they did not have sufficient time to read it since it was 20 to 30 year range that juvenile first-degree murderers DISTRICT REPRESENTED: Twenty-sixth Middle- brought up for a vote only a few hours after legislators must serve before being eligible for parole to a flat 35 sex. - Consisting of all precincts of ward 1, precinct 1 received a copy of it. Others said the bill goes too far and years. of ward 2, precincts 1 and 2 of ward 3, and precinct 1 infringes on the rights of lawful gun owners and imposes of ward 6, of the city of Cambridge, and all precincts of unfunded mandates on schools. Amendment supporters said 35 years is a fair sentence ward 1 and precincts 1 and 2 of ward 2, of the city of given the severity of the crimes and the inability to sen- Somerville, both in the county of Middlesex. (A “Yes” vote is for the bill. A “No” vote is against it.) tence these murderers to life without parole.

Rep. Denise Provost Yes Amendment opponents said 35 years is excessive and Rep. Timothy Toomey Yes most said they supported the 20 to 30 years range.

REQUIRE LEGISLATIVE APPROVAL FOR (A “Yes” vote is for waiting 35 years. A “No” vote is GUN CHANGES (H 4278) against it.) House 30-120, rejected an amendment that would pro- hibit any new requirements to be placed on gun owners Sen. Sal DiDomenico No by any state authority or constitutional officer without Sen. Patricia Jehlen No the approval of the Legislature. Sen. Patricia Jehlen 30 YEARS IF EXTREME ATROCITY (S 2246) DISTRICT REPRESENTED: Second Middlesex. Amendment supporters said this will ensure the Leg- Senate 34-5, approved an amendment increasing the - Consisting of the cities of Cambridge, wards 9 to 11, islature retains its power to regulate guns and prohibit 20 to 30 year range that juvenile first-degree murderers inclusive, Medford and Somerville, and the town of other officials from making changes without legislative must serve before being eligible for parole to a flat 30 Winchester, precincts 4 to 7, inclusive, in the county of approval. They argued it has no effect on the power of years if the murder was committed with extreme atroc- Middlesex. local police chiefs. ity or cruelty.

POSTPONE GUN BILL FOR ONE WEEK Amendment opponents said it would take some discre- Amendment supporters said juveniles convicted of mur- House 57-92, rejected a motion to postpone for one tion away from local police chiefs who, when denying an der with atrocity or cruelty should have to serve more week debate and a vote on the bill making changes in the FID card, would be required to list the credible informa- years prior to being eligible for parole than other cases of state’s gun laws. tion that an applicant poses a public safety risk. They ar- first-degree murder. gued the amendment might require the chiefs to obtain Postponement supporters said the bill has only been legislative approval for the denial. Some amendment opponents said the 30 years is exces- available to members to read for a very short period of sive and argued that the 20 to 30 year range gives more time. They argued it is undemocratic and irresponsible (A Yes” vote is for the amendment. A “No” vote is flexibility. Others said they support an even shorter pe- to debate and vote on this important bill without giving against it.) riod of 15 years. legislators a chance to read it and get input from their constituents. Rep. Denise Provost No (A “Yes” vote is for the increase to 30 years. A “No” vote Rep. Timothy Toomey No is against the increase.) Postponement opponents the gun issue has been around for years and every member has had input on this bill. JUVENILE KILLERS (S 2246) Sen. Sal DiDomenico Yes They argued that this bill has had more discussion, de- Senate 37-2, approved a bill making juveniles convicted Sen. Patricia Jehlen Yes liberation and input than any other bill being considered of first-degree felony murder or premeditated murder JULY 16, 2014••9

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REGULATE PORTABLE ROCK CLIMBING (S products or services with an EBT card. The measure QUOTABLE QUOTES 2253) also mandates that applicants search for a job prior to Senate 38-1, approved and sent to the House a bill re- receiving cash assistance. Current law gives recipients a “Local managers remain fearful of making a ‘wrong deci- quiring companies that set up portable rock climbing 60-day window after they start receiving benefits before sion’ that could find them responsible for the next Jere- walls higher than 12 feet to be equipped with an inflat- they are required to look for employment. miah Oliver.” — Peter MacKinnon, president of the SEIU able protective base and guardrail surrounding the base Local 509 representing social workers, on the morale of so- of the wall. The measure also requires that all climbers Other provisions reduce the period for an extension of cial workers at the Department of Children and Families. use a safety harness and a helmet. benefits beyond the 24-month period from six months Jeremiah Oliver is the 5-year-old Fitchburg boy who went to three months; create a job diversion program to con- missing and was later found dead. Supporters said this highly unregulated industry should nect able-bodied individuals with full-time jobs before be regulated in order to ensure safety, prevent injuries they start receiving benefits; and change the school at- “With this legislation, we will go from the state where and save lives. tendance requirement from age 14 to age 16. an unregulated pharmacy compounded a substance that killed dozens of people and caused more than 700 to deal The lone opponent said the bill is another example of WARNING SYSTEM AT BEACHES (S 2247) - with serious illness, to the state which provides patients unnecessary government intrusion. He noted it would The Senate approved and sent to the House a bill creat- with the best safety standards in the country.” — Sen. hurt many of these companies because it would not al- ing a program that uses different colored flags to advise John Keenan (D-Quincy) on the new law increasing the low them to use their existing walls and will result in the beachgoers of the safety conditions at their beach. This state’s oversight and regulation of compounding pharmacies. purchase of new equipment. uniform warning system would be required at all public beaches maintained by the Department of Conservation “At a time when employers and the state are struggling (A “Yes” vote is for the bill. A “No” vote is against and Recreation. Cities and towns would have the option with the high cost of health care, adopting new mandat- the bill.) of using the flags for their local beaches. ed benefits will exacerbate the challenge Massachusetts businesses face in finding affordable options.”— Jon Sen. Sal DiDomenico Yes The bill was filed at the urging of Anthony Harrison, Hurst, president of Retailers Association of Massachusetts, Sen. Patricia Jehlen Yes the father of Caleigh Anderson, the 2-year-old girl who on pending legislation that mandates that health insurance went missing while at the beach in 2012 and is believed companies provide additional benefits for coverage mandat- $1.9 BILLION ENVIRONMENTAL BOND BILL to have been swept out to sea. Supporters said the flag ed by the state. (S 2250) system might have saved Caleigh’s life and should be- Senate 38-0, approved a $1.9 billion environmental bond come law in order to save the lives of others. “If she was wearing a helmet, she would not have died.” package allowing the state to borrow funds to finance — Sen. Thomas McGee (D-Lynn) on a bill requiring climb- various environmental projects. The Senate during floor LOTTERY FOR LOW LICENSE PLATES - The ers using portable rock climbing walls to wear a helmet. He debate added an estimated $200 million in extra spend- Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) announced it is was referring to the May 2005 death of Stacey Sarrette, ing, many for projects in individual districts. The mea- now accepting applications for the 2014 Low Number then 24, of Saugus who died of injuries suffered in a fall sure includes dozens of earmarks costing hundreds of License Plate Lottery. This year’s batch includes 160 low from one of those walls. millions of dollars proposed by individual senators and number license plates including 351, D88, 6777 and designed to fund projects in their districts. The projects 7000. Applications are available at all RMV branches HOW LONG WAS LAST WEEK’S SESSION? are actually more of a “wish list”: The Patrick adminis- and online at www.mass.gov/rmv. All entries must be Beacon Hill Roll Call tracks the length of time that the tration is required to adhere to the state’s annual bond mailed and postmarked by August 11. No date for the House and Senate were in session each week. Many leg- borrowing cap and ultimately decides which projects are drawing has been set. islators say that legislative sessions are only one aspect of affordable and actually get funded. the Legislature’s job and that a lot of important work is MIXED MARTIAL ARTS LICENSES FOR done outside of the House and Senate chambers. They Supporters said this landmark environmental legisla- NON-CITIZENS (H 3946) - The House and Sen- note that their jobs also involve committee work, re- tion package is a fiscally responsible fair and balanced ate have agreed on a version of a bill that would make it search, constituent work and other matters that are im- one that provides for important projects in all parts of easier for non-citizens to obtain a license to compete in portant to their districts. Critics say that the Legislature the state and will help the state and local communities mixed martial arts, boxing and kickboxing competitions does not meet regularly or long enough to debate and improve the environment. in Massachusetts. Current law requires the fighter to ob- vote in public view on the thousands of pieces of legisla- tain a social security number. The bill would allow the tion that have been filed. They note that the infrequency (A “Yes” vote is for the bill.) use of a form of identification “sufficient to identify the and brief length of sessions are misguided and lead to applicant.” Only final approval is needed in each cham- irresponsible late night sessions and a mad rush to act Sen. Sal DiDomenico Yes ber until the measure goes to the governor. on dozens of bills in the days immediately preceding the Sen. Patricia Jehlen Yes end of an annual session. Supporters said the social security number requirement discourages many major competitions from holding During the week of July 7-11, the House met for a total ALSO UP ON BEACON HILL events in the Bay State because it is a long process to get of nine hours and 55 minutes and the Senate met for a a social security number. total of 11 hours and 54 minutes. GOV. PATRICK SIGNS $36.5 BILLION FISCAL 2015 STATE BUDGET (H 4001) - Gov. Deval Pat- COMPOUNDING PHARMACIES (H 4235) - Mon. July 7 House 11:03 a.m. to 11:13 a.m. rick vetoed $16.1 million in spending and then signed Gov. Patrick signed into law a bill that would increase Senate 11:06 a.m. to 11:12 a.m. into law a $36.5 billion fiscal 2015 budget that increases the state’s oversight and regulation of compounding spending by 5.5 percent. pharmacies that create a specific product to fit the unique Tues. July 8 No House session needs of a patient. The bill comes more than a year af- Senate 1:00 p.m. to 6:25 p.m. Supporters said the budget is a fiscally responsible and ter the State Board of Pharmacy voted to permanently balanced one that makes vital investments in the state revoke the license of the New England Compounding Wed. July 9 House 11:01 a.m. to 8:14 p.m. while continuing fiscal responsibility. Center in Framingham, the pharmacy at the center of No Senate session the 2012 spread of fungal meningitis that infected hun- Opponents said the budget is excessive and does not in- dreds of people across the nation and killed 64. Thurs. July 10 House 11:07 a.m. to 11:39 a.m. clude sufficient reforms. Senate 1:02 p.m. to 6:46 p.m. Supporters said the bill will save lives by setting many WELFARE CHANGES (S 2211) - Gov. Patrick new standards and requiring more transparency from Fri. July 11 No House session signed into law a bill making changes in the state’s wel- compounding pharmacies. They argued it would help Senate 11:01 a.m. to 11:40 a.m. fare system including increasing penalties for store own- prevent an event like the meningitis outbreak of 2012 ers who knowingly allow the purchase of prohibited from ever happening again. Bob Katzen welcomes feedback at [email protected]

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COMMENTARY

The views and opinions expressed in the commentaries ofThe Somerville Times do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions ofThe Somerville Times, its publishers or staff. Community engagement critical to Union Square revitalization revitalization of key properties 100 days—and beyond—must utives from Magellan Develop- ly on to have a full-time project in Union Square that will com- include community engagement ment and senior real estate per- manager in Somerville, have a plement this historic neighbor- if we are to realize our collective sonnel from Mesirow Financial, US2 principal establish a home hood, while realizing our vision goals for Union Square. the two firms that partnered to here, and to open a local office in of more jobs, more housing with Fortunately, US2 has already form US2. the heart of Union Square. a range of affordability, and more demonstrated a commitment to They have reached out to the This kind of hands-on ap- green space. I want to thank the community engagement from community, solicited as much proach from US2’s top officials Union Square Civic Advisory the start of the master develop- feedback as possible and taken and open door policy has been Committee, the Redevelopment er selection process. When the the time to truly understand gratifying to see, because in Authority, city staff and every Redevelopment Authority first Union Square’s unique character Somerville, we’ve seen how an in- By Joseph A. Curtatone community member who pro- began receiving applications for and challenges. The ‘early activa- clusive, engaged approach yields After months of public meet- vided insight and thoughtful cri- a Union Square master develop- tion’ strategy that US2 sketched the best results. It’s also gratify- ings, presentations, community tiques over the past six months. er partner in January, US2 may out during this process demon- ing to see because we have made feedback and visits to projects But that was just the first step. have been the biggest mystery strates that they get what Union it clear in the request for quali- across the country, we took our We need that insightful partici- among the firms that applied, Square is today—a place where fications that solicited master first big step in Union Square. pation to continue. but their team quickly turned creativity flourishes among in- developer partner applications In June, the Somerville Rede- In the coming weeks, US2 will that around. As noted in both novators, makers and artists in that we expect community en- velopment Authority selected schedule a kickoff event in the the CAC’s report and a city staff a neighborhood made vibrant gagement and public participa- US2 to undertake perhaps the square and lay out a 100-day report, the US2 team had a no- through local businesses and the tion to be an integral part of the most important and most sensi- plan that will launch this project. table presence on the ground in diversity of its residents. They revitalization of Union Square. tive project in Somerville—the A major component of the next Somerville, including top exec- also made the commitment ear- The CAC Continued on page 21 Rules of Thumb The crossbar on a bicycle the thickness of its slices. system in feet. divided by five, is the number of should just come to your crotch, When you are conversing with New arrivals to Somerville re- miles you are away from it. standing flat-footed with your people who don’t speak English, main politically inert for seven Any time a mechanic begins shoes off. assume that they understand years unless they have children by telling you how lucky you Spring moves north about 13 about half as much as they look who are in public schools. are that you brought your car in miles per day. like they understand. In half the cases, an employee when you did, plan on spending When trying to get somewhere A developer who buys a resi- calling in sick is actually sick. at least $500. in Somerville without direc- dential lot or property in Somer- We tend to do to others what If for some reason you need to tions, take a turn at every major ville will obtain permission form has been done to us. wear a tuxedo more than once By William C. Shelton intersection. On Cape Cod, go the Zoning Board of Appeals to To estimate the number of cal- every year, it is cheaper to buy Any man in Davis or Union straight and look for signs. build more units that the Zon- ories that you consume each day, than to rent. Squares on a Friday night who If a knife’s edge reflects light, ing Code allows. multiply your weight by 15. To Somerville government costs is drinking Pabst Blue Ribbon, take it to Siraco’s van in Union Those units will cost more than gain or lose weight, increase or $132,000 per year for every tax- discussing obscure bands and Square on the last Farmer’s the homes that surround them. decrease this number by 20%. able acre of land. movies, and wearing Converse Market of the month. Don’t enter a poker game un- A used tool in good condition A 3/4 front view makes the All-Stars, a plaid shirt, tight You will recognize the obvious less you have fifty times the bet- should cost no more than half best photo for selling a car. jeans, heavy-rimmed glasses and much sooner than the experts. ting limit in your pocket. the price of a new one. A ball hit to left field by a facial hair will declare that he is The intensity of a cheese’s fla- The diameter of a tree trunk in The number of seconds be- left-handed hitter will slice to- not a hipster. vor is inversely proportional to inches is the radius of the root tween lightning and thunder, ward the Continued on page 21 Life in the Ville by Jimmy Del Ponte Wait until your father gets home!

Originally published were many more. If your friends were jumping off the July 17, 2010 I asked my buddies to toss out a few Ball Square bridge would you jump too? ______gems from their parents that we could When you’re old enough to have your My kids had turned have a laugh about, and here they are. As own home you can do what you want, but just about every light always, thanks to all my Facebook friends! as long as you live in my house you’ll do in the house on and Don’t cross your eyes or they will stay what I tell you to. went out. When they came back I said, that way. Eat your broccoli. There are Don’t run away from me. Get over here! “Who do you think I am, Rockefeller?” children starving in China. When you Why don’t you try using your head for They looked at me with a very strange live under my roof, you live under my something besides a hat rack? If you fall expression. I should have updated it to rules. I’m going to count to 3. 1 ... 2... out of that tree and break your leg don’t Donald Trump. When they used your full name you coming running to me. I find the same words my parents said were really in trouble, like ... James Steven Stop spinning that channel knob so fast, to me as a kid are now coming out of my Del Ponte, you get over here this instant! you’re going to break it. Your room looks own mouth. My father always threatened I’ll give you something to cry about young like a cyclone hit it! Wipe that smirk off that someday the roof was going to fall in man! Now, go back down to Lionel’s Bar- your face right now young man or I’ll on me, and that my big mouth was going ber shop and get a real haircut! Because wipe it off for you! Don’t get smart with to get me in a lot of trouble. My mom I’m the mother and I say so, that’s why. me! Don’t give me any of your lip. Who used to say, “I hope your children treat I didn’t just fall off of the turnip truck! do you think you are? you the same way you treat me.” There Children should be seen and not heard! Don’t talk with Continued on page 19 JULY 16, 2014••11

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The View Of The Times

The process of finding a replacement for Chief David Mara have the experience enjoy the full support of the public and will get the nod and be allowed to prove our outgoing Chief of Police has been and skills needed to take the helm at the city officials. his worth to the city and its people. quite an undertaking. From a “nationwide Somerville Police Department. His record of service to the communi- Perhaps, too, that revolving door that search” – yielding four New Englanders The question before us now is who will ty is outstanding, and the combination has been on the move so often in re- as final contenders, as it happens – to a be the best choice overall, given the chal- of education, practical experience, and cent years will finally be given a rest, thorough vetting process involving city lenges and demands that go with the job. innate talent fits the bill perfectly in as we welcome a true local presence in officials and the general public, we have After careful consideration, we are pre- our estimation. the office that is so important to the before us now two finalists who are excel- pared to endorse David Fallon as our While we extend the utmost respect community. lent candidates for the position. choice to fill the position. and appreciation to Chief Mara, and We eagerly look forward to seeing Da- Both Deputy Chief of Operations Da- The Deputy Chief is local, knows the thank him for his interest in serving our vid Fallon take his place as our Police De- vid Fallon and Manchester, NH Police city and the Department, and should city, we hope that Deputy Chief Fallon partment’s new Commander-in-Chief.

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and networking. Please RSVP to this week is Joe Vanessa a nice guy and the who knows, maybe next year we will what a great opporutnity for someone event. https://www.facebook.com/ obviously successful owner of Mod- see more candidates for office on the to gain knowledge from these owners. events/1421512128112654/?ref elo’s Meat Market in Maguon Square. ward level from various points of view. Who knows? The next “Cake Boss” *************************** Many happy returns, Joe! *************************** might just be from here in the city. Happy Birthday this week to some *************************** Congratulations to former Mayor Dor- *************************** of our friends and fans here at The We have to say the East Somerville re- othy Kelly-Gay on being appointed to Do you want to help set the direction Times. A Happy Birthday to Ali union was such a great time and it was the Planning Board by Mayor Joe. Dor- for Somerville’s anti-poverty agency? (Koty) Fernandes, who is celebrating nice to see how well we aged. We were othy will bring a good perspective to The Community Action Agency of this week. It’s hard to believe all these very surprised to see how many still live the board and we wish her the very best Somerville (CAAS) is seeking candi- years fly by. We remember her back on here in the city. Talk to anyone from of luck. dates for its Board elections, coming Ohio LN. Another special person this East Somerville and they will tell you *************************** up in September. “We’re at a critical week, Charlotte Pye, who is very well the same thing, it’s a special place and it A new Somerville Police Chief will time in the history of Somerville and known here in Somerville and on the was great to have it as home while grow- be selected real soon, if not already CAAS. Without strong voices advo- North Shore. What a great lady. We ing up. To the many others who couldn’t this week. We’re going for the local cating for our low-income communi- wish her many happy returns. Another be there for many reasons, if it happens guy, Dep. Chief David Fallon. Both ty, we may lose much of the diversity large Somerville family member, Paula again, make sure you attend and take candidates Fallon and Mara are ex- which makes Somerville such a great, MacLeod-Woodfill, is celebrating this that walk down memory lane. cellent choices. strong place to live,” said Board Pres- week as well. From a great family and *************************** *************************** ident Rev. Justin Hildebrandt. “In or- a nice lady. We wish many more great Well, an interesting thing is about to Don’t forget the Mt. Vernon Restaurant der to be a board member you must be and happy birthdays. Happy Birthday happen here in the city. For the first and their great meals and prices. Cut out a Somerville resident with a commit- to Steve Soares, who is celebrating this time in many years the mayor just the coupon in our paper today and get ment to the well-being of Somerville’s week. And one person who we’re still might have to veto a recent vote by the yourself down for a fine twin lobster din- low-income persons and households.” waiting for a certain phone call from Board of Alderman regarding cam- ner for only $16.99. The Board normally meets on the who is celebrating this week, Richard paign contributions. A majority of al- *************************** fourth Tuesday evening at 6:00 p.m. Spinosa, a lifelong Villen and from a dermen want to decrease the amount What a great opportunity for a job of each month. If you are interested great family here in the Ville. We hear of contributions to campaigns from someone might need on their resume. in serving, please contact Justin Hil- Dad’s here for the summer. Maybe this $500 to $250. The vote was 7-4, but We hear that Patsy’s Pasty shop on debrandt, Board President (617-863- year there is a barbeque? To Mr. Ken needs an 8-3 majority to ordain it and Lower Broadway is going to remain 7381 or [email protected]) Manzi, who lived here all his life up for it to go before the mayor. Unfor- open at least through to next spring or Lisa Brukilacchio, Board Member until recently, is having his birthday tunately the mayor is having a bumpy and they are looking for a baker to (617-591-6940 or lbrukilacchio@ this week as well. Also celebrating this ride with some of the aldermen, so come and work with them. Again, challiance.org) by August 22nd. 12••JULY 16, 2014

East Somerville pride gathers for reunion

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many from away places such as Florida, Tennessee and California and some not so far away in the south shore and north shore and still plenty that continue to still live here in Somerville. The event started of rather slowly, but the crowds kept coming, and by 8 o’clock it started to get real noisy and crowded. The talk was loud and emotions ran deep. Happy emotions of meeting for the first time in over 30 to 40 years in some cases, talking and getting everyone caught up to date with their lives. Conversation ran about growing up in East Somerville and hanging out in places like Glen Park, Prescott-Hanson School, Little Flower, Florence Street Park, down back, The Three Bells, Steve’s, Tip-Top. And, of course, everyone in East Somerville knew about “Joe Izzy” and his special place as well as the Cross Street Drug Store that many of us used to go to on Sunday’s to get those not so high prices on those special bargains. The tar pits off Washington Street and, yes, some talk even took place about the Bucket of Blood and Tin Roof, two of East Somerville’s no- torious locations. Buying cloths at Tucks, going to the Broadway show for 25cents and the long walk to Northeastern Junior High and those crazy train rides home after school. Monsg. Hogan and his rants. Great memories, and it was great to connect with those from our past. The reunion may have been inspired by Dan Rogovich, but he credits three East Somerville ladies to making sure it was going to happen: Rita DiRusso, Susan Carter-Craghead and Susan Mangherini. Dan said this could not have happened without their help all along the way. He credits them with putting it all together. Also, he credits those who made the donations to get the hall and food so that it was a no cost event for those attending. There were lots of laughs, good times and good memories of a com- munity that everyone from East Somerville loved. There was some talk that maybe this will happen again, and who knows? Keep and eye on Facebook. We hear that maybe a new page will be started and maybe some others will step in and help to coordinate a second reunion in the next year or so. The sign on the door was not missed by anyone coming and going: “We are East Somerville” — and to think about it, we always will be! JULY 16, 2014••13

Photos by Donald Norton 14••JULY 16, 2014

SPORTS Somerville Youth Soccer Boys Team finishes third best in state finals The Somerville Youth Soccer state championship. BU12-1 team completed their On a related note, teammate Spring 2014 season on a high Ben Lopez has been chosen to note, finishing third best in the play for the Region 1 Olympic Massachusetts Tournament of Development Program (ODP). Champions (MTOC). The ODP has only four geographical boys-under-12 team earned regions across the US. Ben was their MTOC ticket with a 9-1- the only player from Massachu- 0 regular season record and first setts to be selected for the Region place finish in the 2014 MYSL 1 ODP team. ODP is charged Commissioners Cup. with finding and developing the The team won their first 3 best youth soccer players in the MTOC playoff games against country who will then compete other league champions before with other top athletes to earn a losing a close semifinal game potential roster spot on the US (2-1) to a strong Ludlow team. National Team and represent The third place finish is mo- our country in future Olympic tivation for the upcoming fall and World Cup matches. season; the team is determined Ben attends the Argenziano to become the first Somerville School and is excited about his boys team to win an MTOC ODP opportunity. Says Coach

Ms. Cam’s Back row: Coach Paul Clarke, Tarekgn O’Neill, Luca Duclos-Orsello, Ben Lopez, Diego Garcia, Tyler Whitney-Ellis, Coach Julio Veliz. Front row: Jeremy Rodriguez, Oliver Clarke, Alexis Figuerroa, Diego Nolasco, Owen Sheehy.

Paul Clarke, “Ben is hard work- great strength, and a tremen- attributes will serve him well. Olio - (noun) A miscellaneous ing athlete. He has great skill, dous soccer IQ. All of these Ben’s future is bright.” mixture, hodgepodge

1. There are 33 words 7. What do seals#431 live in? on the back of a bottle of Alibrandis edge South End what brand of beer? 8. What is the common name for Yuca Brevifolia? By Ben Cassidy 2. What requires seven Last Thursday night, the signatures in red ink? 9. What Las Vegas Somerville Alibrandis defeated crooner spent $75,000 to 3. Who created Tarzan in refurbish his pet penguins’ the South End Astros 4-3 at Jim 1914? pond? Rice Field in Roxbury. The vic- tory moved the Alibrandis to 15- 4. On which ship did 10. How did Jeff Bezos 7-1. As of Sunday, Somerville President Nixon welcome pick the name for his trailed Stoneham and Revere the astronauts back from e-commerce company, in the Ted Williams Division of the moon? Amazon.com? the Yawkey Baseball League. Somerville started and finished 5. What base did Babe 11. What soccer player strong against South End. The Ruth touch for luck while was voted World Player Alibrandis scored three runs in running from the outfield of the Century by the the first inning and broke a 3-3 tie between innings? International Federation with a run in the seventh, which of Football History & proved to be enough to squeak 6. What US Congress- Statistics? by the middling Astros (10-11-1 man had roles in Hair- spray and Airplane II 12. What was the only as of Sunday). Ted Dziuba had before winning his seat in language beat writer Jack two of the Alibrandis’ eight hits, congress? Kerouac spoke until the including his first home run of age of six? the season, and Marc DesRoches Answers on page 20 provided two more knocks from the fifth spot in the order. Vladi- mir Camacho pitched a scoreless sixth and picked up his second win of the season, and Brian Tan- guy notched his fourth save of the season. The Astros were able to hang around because Somerville The Alibrandis victory over South End gives the team a 15-7-1 lead for the time being. was uncharacteristically slop- py in the field. Over the first club had four miscues. Minutemen on Friday at Trum 22 games of the season, the The Alibrandis play the Brigh- Field. The Alibrandis were to Alibrandis had committed 35 ton Black Sox tonight at Rog- have played Monday at East errors. Against South End, the ers Park and host the Brighton Boston. JULY 16, 2014••15

What’s on Somerville Somerville Sunsetters Neighborhood News performances for Somerville Neighborhood News is a production of Somerville Community Access Television, made by professional journalists, volunteers and staff. The half-hour news show has as its mission to provide a lively, informative newscast July 2014 focusing on the events, issues and information impacting Somerville residents.

The Sunsetters will be performing at the following locations through the month of July: July 16 — 70 Perkins St; July 17 — Windsor Rd.; July 21 — Palmacci Park; July 22 — Little Sisters (indoors); July 23 — Pearl Street Park; July 24 — 21 Hall Ave.; July 28 — 22 Rose St.; July 29 — Cobble Hill Apts; July 30 — Chandler Street; July 31 — 20 Kensington Ave. — Photo by Claudia Ferro

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Somerville YMCA CIT/LIT Job Readiness Program openings available

A few spots are still open for the second program will cover, the youth will learn session of the Somerville CIT/LIT Job how to fill out job applications, create re- Readiness program. The program serves sumes, go on mock job interviews, as well approximately 24 13-15 year olds in each as learn to set up bank accounts. of the two 4 weeklong sessions, for a total During the program teens spend time of 48 youth in eight weeks. as counselors in training for a few hours With partnership from the Somerville at the YMCA and other local summer YMCA, Somerville Community Youth day camp programs. At the end of Program, SCALE Program and the the four week session the participat- Teen Empowerment Program this mo- ing youth will receive a certificate of tivational program provides youth lead- achievement and stipend for complet- ership, team building, and job readiness ing the program. training activities. The second session runs from July 29 The purpose of the program is to train to August 22. Applications are still being youth for future employment in a sum- accepted for this session. Applications are mer camp program or other job opportu- available at the Somerville YMCA, 101 nities when they are age appropriate. The Highland Ave., Somerville, MA 02143 program runs 30 hours a week, 9:00 a.m. as well as online at www.somervilley- to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. mca.org. For more information please The facility is the Scale Program locat- contact Matt O’Donnell / Joe Pinto at ed in the Tufts Administration Building, the YMCA (617) 625-5050 or jpinto@ 167 Holland Street near Davis Square. somervilleymca.org, citlit@somervilley- In addition to the many aspects the mca.org. 16••JULY 16, 2014

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CITY OF SOMERVILLE CITY OF SOMERVILLE, MASSACHUSETTS PURCHASING DEPARTMENT CITY OF SOMERVILLE, MASSACHUSETTS CONSERVATION COMMISSION IFB # 15-04 OFFICE OF STRATEGIC PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT JOSEPH A. CURTATONE JOSEPH A. CURTATONE MAYOR The City of Somerville, through the Purchasing Department invites MAYOR sealed bids for: LEGAL NOTICE MICHAEL F. GLAVIN Capuano Field Lights Construction Somerville Conservation Commission EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Public Hearing Nature and scope of work: Capuano Field is located at 150 Glen Street PLANNING DIVISION Applicant: Partners Health Care, 101 Merrimac, 8th Floor, in Somerville. The scope of work is to install four new brand light Street Boston, MA 02145 poles and footings, and new sport netting poles, cables and nets. The LEGAL NOTICE Agent: VHB, 101 Walnut Street, Box 9151, lights, poles and footings are not included in this bid. The vendor shall OF PUBLIC HEARING be responsible for the purchase of all other items. Work is intended to Watertown, MA 02471 A public hearing for all interested parties will be held by the Planning Location: 399 Revolution Drive, Somerville, MA 02145 extend the hours of play at this very popular field and to protect the adjacent school building from soccer balls. Board on Thursday, July 24, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. at the Visiting Nurse The Somerville Conservation Commission will hold a public hear- Association, 259 Lowell Street, 3rd Floor, Community Room, Somer- ing on Tuesday July 22, 2014, at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall, 3rd floor, 93 Plans and specifications will be available form 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, ville, MA. Highland Avenue, Somerville, MA, regarding a Notice of Intent filed Monday through Thursday, 8:30 AM to 12:00 Noon, Fridays, at the Purchasing Department, 1st Floor, City Hall, 93 Highland Avenue, 337 Broadway: (Case #PB 2014-20) Applicant, Back Bay Sign for Care- pursuant to the Wetlands Protection Act, G.L. c. 131, § 40, for work well Urgent Care, and Owner, Corporation, seek a Special Permit un- described below. Somerville, MA 02143 starting Thursday, July 17, 2014, upon deposit of non-refundable fee of $ 50.00 for each set of Plans & Spec’s, in the der SZO §6.1.22, for new signage and awnings. CCD 45 zone. Ward 4. Partners Health Care is proposing the redevelopment of parcel 11A form of a check made payable to the City of Somerville. Any person Copies of these applications and amendments are available for re- within the Assembly Square Planned Unit Development (PUD). The requesting more than two sets will be required to pay a nonrefund- view in the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development, Project consists of the construction of two mixed-use buildings with able fee in the form of a separate check for each additional set in the located on the third floor of City Hall, 93 Highland Avenue, Somerville, ground level retail/restaurant space and upper floor office space, a amount of $ 50.00 per set. MA, Mon-Wed, 8:30 am-4:30 pm; Thurs, 8:30 am-7:30 pm; and Fri, 8:30 daycare center, and a stand-alone 7-story parking garage. Sealed Bids will be received at the Purchasing Department, 1st Floor, am-12:30 pm; and at www.somervillema.gov/planningandzoning. As The site stormwater management system connect to the roadway City Hall, 93 Highland Avenue, Somerville, MA 02143 until August cases may be continued to later dates, please check the agenda on stormwater system which in turn connects to the 72 inch stormwa- 5, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at which time all general bids will be publicly the City’s website or call before attending. Continued cases will not ter outfall that discharges to the Mystic River and was previously opened and read aloud. be re-advertised. Interested persons may provide comments to the approved by the Somerville Conservation Commission (DEP File No. Planning Board at the hearing or by submitting written comments by 0287-0028 – See Attachment C). Condition 62 of the 72 inch outfall All bids shall be accompanied by a bid deposit in the form of a cer- mail to OSPCD, Planning Division, 93 Highland Avenue, Somerville, Order of Conditions requires that all future stormwater connections tified, cashier’s or treasurer’s check issued by a responsible bank or MA 02143; by fax to 617-625-0722; or by email to planning@somervil- to the 72 inch outfall from new development must demonstrate com- trust company made payable to the City of Somerville or a bid bond, in lema.gov. pliance with the Massachusetts Stormwater Management Standards an amount not less than five percent (5%) of the value of the bid. Pre- vailing Wage and Davis Bacon Wage Rates apply to this procurement. Attest: Kevin Prior, Chairman in effect at the time of permitting. In addition, any new development To be published in The Somerville Times on 7/9/14 & 7/16/14. area connected to the 72 inch outfall must be reviewed and approved Please contact Alex Nosnik, Asst. Purchasing Director, x3412, or by the Somerville Conservation Commission as an Amendment to the email [email protected], for information and bid packages. 7/9/14, 7/16/14 The Somerville Times existing outfall Order or receive a new Order of Conditions. Angela M. Allen The application can be viewed at the Mayor’s Office Strategic Plan- Purchasing Director Commonwealth of Massachusetts ning and Community Development, 93 Highland Avenue, Somerville. 617-625-6600 x. 3400 The Trial Court Contact Rachel Kelly, Conservation Agent, at 617-625-6600 x2516 for 7/16/14 The Somerville Times Middlesex Probate and Family Court more information. 208 Cambridge Street 7/16/14 The Somerville Times Cambridge, MA. 02141 Commonwealth of Massachusetts (617) 768- 5800 The Trial Court MIDDLESEX Division Docket No. MI 11P4768EA Commonwealth of Massachusetts Middlesex Probate and Family Court The Trial Court 208 Cambridge Street CITATION ON PETITION FOR ORDER OF COMPLETE Middlesex Probate and Family Court Cambridge, MA. 02141 SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE 208 Cambridge Street (617) 768- 5800 Cambridge, MA. 02141 Estate of: INFORMAL PROBATE PUBLICATION NOTICE (617) 768- 5800 Eleanore H. Larson MIDDLESEX Division Docket No. MI 14P2810EA Also known as: Eleanore Hazel Larson MIDDLESEX Division Docket No. MI 10P4319 EA Date of Death: 08/11/2011 CITATION ON PETITION FOR ORDER OF COMPLETE SETTLEMENT Estate of : Paul LeBlanc To all interested person: In the Interests of: Julia M. Brown First Name Middle Name Last Name Late of Somerville in the County of Massachusetts A Petition has been filed by, Also Known As: Elaine Koury of Somerville MA To all interested person: Date of Death: January 7, 2014 requesting that an Order of Complete Settlement of the estate issue A Petition has been filed by, including to approve an accounting, compel or approve a distribution, To all persons interested in the above captioned estate, by Petition of James J. McAvoy, Jr. of Melrose, MA as Public Administrator adjudicate a final settlement and other such relief as may be request- of the Amended 1st, 2nd & Final Accounts Petitioner Barry A McGrory of Bedford MA ed in the Petition. First Name M.I. Last Name (City/Town) (State) ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– requesting that an Order of Complete Settlement of the estate issue You have the right to obtain a copy of the Petition from the Petitioner approve an accounting, determine heirs, compel or approve a distri- [x] Barry A McGrory of Bedford MA or at the Court. You have a right to object to this proceeding. To do so, bution, adjudicate a final settlement and other such relief as may be First Name M.I. Last Name (City/Town) (State) you or your attorney must file a written appearance and objection at requested in the Petition. this Court before has been informally appointed as the Personal Representative of the ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 10:00 a.m. on 07/24/2014. You have the right to obtain a copy of the Petition from the Petitioner estate to serve or at the Court. You have a right to object to this proceeding. To do so, [ ] with [x] without surety on the bond. This is NOT a hearing date, but, a deadline by which you must file a you or your attorney must file a written appearance and objection at written appearance and objection if you object to this proceeding. If The estate is being administered under informal procedure by the this Court before you fail to file a timely written appearance and objection followed by Personal Representative under the Massachusetts Uniform Probate 10:00 a.m. on 08/08/2014. an Affidavit of Objections within thirty (30) days of the return date, Code without supervision by the Court. Inventory and accounts are action may be taken without further notice to you. This is NOT a hearing date, but, a deadline by which you must file a not required to be filed with the Court, but interested parties are en- written appearance and objection if you object to this proceeding. If titled to notice regarding the administration from the Personal Rep- Witness, Hon Edward F. Donnelly, First Justice of this Court. you fail to file a timely written appearance and objection followed by resentative and can petition the Court in any matter relating to the an Affidavit of Objections within thirty (30) days of the return date, estate, including distribution of assets and expenses of administra- Tara E. De Cristofaro action may be taken without further notice to you. tion. Interested parties are entitled to petition the Court to institute Date: June 17, 2014 Register of Probate formal proceedings and to obtain orders terminating or restricting Witness, Hon. Edward F Donnelly Jr., First Justice of this Court. the powers of Personal Representative appointed under informal 7/16/14 The Somerville Times Tara E. De Cristofaro procedure. A copy of the Petition and Will, if any, can be obtained Date: July 2, 2014 Register of Probate from the Petitioner. COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS 7/16/14 The Somerville Times 7/16/14 The Somerville Times THE TRIAL COURT THE PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT DEPARTMENT SALE OF REAL ESTATE A hearing to all persons interested will be given by the Somerville A hearing to all persons interested will be given by the Somerville CONSERVATOR-INVESTMENT Licensing Commission on Monday July 21, 2014 at the Senior Cen- Licensing Commission on Monday July 21, 2014 at the Senior Cen- ter, Tufts Administration Building, 167 Holland St., Somerville, MA at ter, Tufts Administration Building, 167 Holland St., Somerville, MA at MIDDLESEX, SS, DIVISION Docket: MI 13P3563PM 6:00PM on the application of Tasting Counter Inc., for a new All Forms 6:00PM on the application of Demeter Hospitality LLC, d/b/a Daddy SALE OF REAL ESTATE Alcoholic Beverages Restaurant License and Entertainment License Jones Bar, for an Alteration of Premises for service of alcoholic bev- NOTICE consisting of Entertainment by devices at 14 Tyler St., Somerville MA. erages in the outdoor seating area at 525 Medford St., Somerville, MA. To all persons interested in the estate of a protected person, Jenovi- For the Commission For the Commission na Petroni, of Somerville in the County of Middlesex, a petition has Andrew Upton Andrew Upton been presented in the above captioned matter praying that the Con- Vito Vaccaro Vito Vaccaro servators, Robin Portle of Somerville in the County of Middlesex John J. McKenna John J. McKenna may be licensed to sell at –private sale – certain real estate situated Attest: Jenneen Pagliaro Attest: Jenneen Pagliaro in Somerville for his/her investment. Executive Secretary Executive Secretary If you desire to object to the allowance of said petition, you or your 7/9/14, 7/16/14 The Somerville Times 7/9/14, 7/16/14 The Somerville Times attorney must file a written appearance in said Court at Cambridge before Ten o’clock in the forenoon on July 21st, 2014, the return date of this citation. TO PLACE LEGAL ADVERTISMENTS IN THE SOMERVILLE TIMES, Witness Hon. Edward F. Donnelly Jr., First Justice of said Court, this 10th day of July, 2014. CONTACT CAM TONER BY 12 PM MONDAY Tara E. De Christofaro Register of Probate PH: 617.666.4010 • FAX: 617.628.0422 7/16/14 The Somerville Times JULY 16, 2014••17

SENIOR CENTER HAPPENINGS: Welcome to our centers. Everyone 55+ is encouraged mined Dinner & Movie – more information to follow. day at 10:00 A.M. to 11:30 A.M. at our Cross Street to join us for fitness, culture, films, lunch and Bingo. LGBT Advisory Group – Meets on the 2nd Monday of Center located at 165 Broadway. Ana Price, our Cross Our centers are open to everyone from Somerville and each month. Our next meeting is Monday, July 14 at Street Director, leads this group. No books, no tests, no surrounding communities. Check out our calendar and 4:30 P.M. stress – just a great group of older adults from all over give a call with any questions or to make a reservation. *If you require additional information or have any the world who help each other to listen, speak and learn 617-625-6600 ext. 2300. Stay for lunch and receive free questions regarding the LGBT Lunch, Dinner & Movie English. transportation. or the Advisory Group please contact Maureen Bastardi STAY ACTIVE: All clubs and groups welcome new members. at 617-625-6600 Ext. 2316 or email her at MBastardi@ Mondays: Holland Street Center - 167 Holland Street Somervillema.gov Wii Bowling, noon, Free. (H) Ralph & Jenny Center - 9 New Washington Street LBT Women Fit-4-Life - Fitness and Nutrition Classes. Fit 4 Life* Group C, 1:00 P.M. (H) Cross Street Center - 165 Broadway Classes are Tuesday and Thursday evenings starting at Tuesdays: 6:00 P.M. $10 a month fee - scholarships available & it Some exciting events in the coming weeks: Strengthening, 9:15 A.M., $3 per class (H) just might be covered under your insurance. We have Monday Afternoon at the Movies: Monday, July 28 available slots and would love to have you. If you have Dalcroze Eurhythmics, Free, 1:00 P.M., (H) – Holland Street Atrium – 12:30 P.M. Due to popular any questions or require additional information, please LBT Fit 4 Life*, 6:00 P.M., (H) demand we have decided to extend our “Monday After- contact our Health & Wellness Coordinator, Chris Kow- Wednesdays: noon at the Movies” program. July 28 we will be featur- aleski at 617-625-6600 Ext. 2300. ing the movie Frozen – August 25 will be Philomena – Fit 4 Life* Group A, 8:45 A.M (H) September 29 will be Saving Mr. Banks and October 27 GROUP INFORMATION: Fit 4 Life* Group B, 9:00 A.M. (H) will be The Monuments Men. Please call 617-625-6600 Men’s Group – Meets the first Tuesday of each month Fit 4 Life* Group C, Noon (H) from 10:30 to 11:30 A.M. This group is led by our Ext. 2300 to reserve your spot. Bowling @ Flatbreads, 1:00 P.M., $10/week for shoes volunteer, Norbert DeAmato. Are you recently retired? Quaking Up. Duck Adventures: Wednesday, July and dues Looking to connect with other men in the community? 16 – For a price of $77.00 you will enjoy a historical Zumba for All, 5:15 P.M., $3 per class (H) adventure of Portland, Maine with the Downeast Duck Join our men’s group where you can connect with old Thursdays: Adventures, the Amphibious Vessels that show Portland friends and make new ones. All men 55 and over are by land and by sea. Then you will be off to the Dun- welcome. Come chat about what is on your mind. If you Strengthening, 9:30 A.M., $3 per class (RJ) stan School Restaurant, which features, “Maine’s finest have any questions or require additional information, LBT Fit 4 Life*, 6:00 P.M. please give us a call at 617-625-6600 Ext. 2300. All You Can Eat Buffet” with over 100 items including Fridays: Caregiver Support Group – Meets the third Tuesday of salads, seafood, shellfish, roasts, hot & cold entrees and Fit 4 Life* Group A, 8:45 A.M. dessert. Finally, you will be visiting When Pigs Fly Bakery each month from 6:00 to 7:30 P.M. Our Social Worker, Fit 4 Life* Group B, 9:00 A.M. where you can taste test and purchase their fresh artisan Suzanne Norton, leads this group. Are you caring for a Fit 4 Life* Group C 12:00 P.M. breads. Check in time is 7:00 A.M. at Holland Street and parent, relative, spouse or close friend? Feeling isolated 7:30 A.M. at Ralph & Jenny with an approximate return or overwhelmed? You are not alone. Come share your *All Fit 4 Life classes are $10/month and require pre-reg- time of 5:30 P.M. Please contact Connie or Flo at 617- experience and practical support. Open to all and new istration. 625-6600 Ext. 2300 to RSVP or if you have additional members are always welcome. If you are interested in Upcoming Schedule: questions. joining, have any questions or require additional infor- Holland = (H) Ralph & Jenny = (RJ) Cross Street = (C) mation please call 617-625-6600 Ext. 2300 and ask to PLAY BALL. Tour Fenway Park & Take in a Red Sox Wednesday, July 16 speak to Suzanne. Game: Monday, July 28 – For a price of $75.00 you will 10:00 Cards (RJ) take a tour of the Nation’s oldest & most historic ball- Veterans Group – Meets the third Monday of each 10:00 English Conversation (C) park, home of the 2013 World Champion Boston Red month from 9:30 to 10:30 A.M. Our Social Worker, Su- Sox. The tour of Fenway includes visiting the press box, zanne Norton, leads this group. Are you a veteran? The 11:30 Lunch (H, RJ, C) the Green Monster and the retired numbers atop the Veterans Group is the perfect opportunity to socialize, 12:45 Bingo (RJ) Right Field Roof Deck. After the tour, enjoy dinner on have solidarity, to reminisce and to meet other veterans. Downeast Duck Adventures in Portland, Maine trip If you are interested or require additional information, your own followed by a night game against the Toronto Thursday, July 17 Blue Jays. TICKETS ARE LIMITED. Check in at Holland please call 617-625-6600 Ext. 2300 and ask for Su- 10:00 Current Events Group (H) Street at 2:45 P.M. with an approximate return time of zanne. 11:00 P.M. For more information and to RSVP please Low Vision Support Group – Meets the second (2nd) 10:00 Cards (RJ) contact Connie or Flo at 617-625-6600 Ext. 2300. Tuesday of each month from 10:30 to 11:30 A.M. Our 10:00 Blood Pressure Screening (H) Lowell Spinners: Thursday, August 28 – For just $31.00 Social Worker, Suzanne Norton, leads this group. Do 11:00 Computer tutorial with Barbara (by appointment you receive your transportation, seating, all you can eat you know someone who has trouble seeing? Do you only) (H) BBQ and a night of America’s favorite pastime – Base- have low vision? Join our Low Vision Support Group 11:30 Lunch (H, RJ) for educational and informative information and peer ball. Check in time is 4:00 P.M. at Holland Street with 12:45 Bingo (H, RJ) an approximate return time of 10:00 P.M. Game time is support in a confidential environment. Lunch and 1:00 Mobile Farmer’s Market (H) 7:05 P.M. Please contact Connie or Flo at 617-625-6600 transportation may be available on request. Please call Friday, July 18 Ext. 2300 to RSVP or for additional information. Suzanne at 617-625-6600 Ext. 2300 if you are interest- 11:30 Lunch (H) Hampton Beach Seafood Festival: Sunday, September ed in attending, have any questions or require addition- 7 – Trip includes transportation ONLY. You are responsi- al information. 12:45 Bingo (H) ble for lunch, shopping & the $5. admission fee. There Current Events Group – Meets every Thursday from Revere Beach Trip is a lot of walking, eating and shopping so put on your 10:00 to 11:00 A.M. Our Social Worker intern, Simone Sand Sculptures Martell, leads this group. Join a group of your peers to best walking shoes and bring your appetite. You will be Monday, July 21 able to try every kind of seafood imaginable for a very discuss current events. Please call us at 617-625-6600 9:30 Veterans (H) affordable price. Check in time is 10:00 A.M. at the Hol- Ext. 2300 for additional information or if you have any land Street Center with an approximate return time of questions. 10:00 Cards (RJ) 6:00 P.M. Please contact Flo or Connie at 617-625-6600 Book Club – Meets the first Friday of each month from 11:30 Lunch (H, RJ) Ext. 2300 to RSVP or if you have any questions. 10:00 to 11:30 A.M. Senior Project Manager, Janine Lot- 12:45 Bingo (RJ) PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: ti, leads this group. Join this group to read and discuss a 5:30 LGBT Dinner & Movie (H) different book each month. In most cases, copies of the Both Free Fun Fridays, Sandwich Glass Musuem – July Tuesday, July 22 18 & Battleship Cove – July 25 are BOOKED. book are available in the COA office. Contact Janine at 617-625-6600 Ext. 2321 or [email protected] if 10:00 English Conversation (C) Revere Beach on Friday the 18 is SOLD OUT. you require additional information. 10:00 SHINE by appointment only (H) The Tanglewood trip scheduled in July is SOLD OUT. Gardening Club – Meets the second Monday of each 10:00 Cards (RJ) The trip to Foxwoods on July 22 is SOLD OUT. month starting at 9:00 A.M. and running for an hour 11:30 Lunch (RJ, C) The trip to Foster’s Clambake scheduled for August 18 is most times. Our volunteer, Vilma Sullivan, leads this 12:00 Computer tutorial with Norbert (by appointment SOLD OUT. group. A different topic each month ranging from only) (H) The trip to the Taj Mahal Resort in Atlantic City sched- gardening tips & secrets to inexpensive “greenhous- 12:45 Bingo (H) uled for October is SOLD OUT. es.” Please contact Senior Project Manager, Janine Foxwood trip MARK YOUR CALENDARS: Lotti at 617-625-6600 Ext. 2321 or JLotti@Somerville- ma.gov if you have any questions or require addition- Wednesday, July 23 The Mobile Farmer’s Market is at our Holland Street al information. 10:00 Cards (RJ) Center every Thursday throughout the summer from 1:00 to 3:30 PM. Brain Games – Meets the first Tuesday of each month 10:00 English Conversation (C) starting at 10:00 A.M. This group is led by our volun- The Mayor’s Annual Picnic is scheduled for Wednesday, 11:30 Lunch (H, RJ, C) teers Eileen Jones & Jan Ciganelli. Engaging as a group August 6. 12:45 Bingo (RJ) in brain healthy activities. Proven that keeping the mind DID YOU KNOW? Suffolk Downs – Wednesday, August 20 & Wednesday, active can actually reverse the signs of aging and im- September 17. prove memory and cognitive functioning. Contact the We have a Facebook page. Check us out at www.face- LGBT EVENTS: main office at 617-625-6600 Ext. 2300 to sign up. book.com/somervilleCOA. LGBT Lunch – Monday, August 11 – 11:30 A.M. Somer- *All these groups meet at our Holland Street Center You can receive our monthly newsletter that is always ville Cambridge Elder Services will provided a hot or located at 167 Holland Street filled with useful and important information. For a $5 yearly fee you can receive it via the U.S. Postal service or cold lunch – suggested contribution of $2.00 – RSVP GROUP INFORMATION: required no later than 2:30 P.M. Thursday, August 7. a free version can be sent electronically. Please contact English Conversations – Meets every Tuesday & Wednes- LGBT Dinner & Movie night – July 21 – Yet to be deter- Connie at 617-625-6600 Ext. 2300 to sign up. 18••JULY 16, 2014

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Sing Along with Rock On! Concerts Presents : Arts at the Armory 17 Holland St.|617-776-2004 Ed Morgan Rising Appalachia|7 p.m. Johnny D’s Red Cross Blood Drive Sally O’Brien’s Bar Meghan Forsell/617-623-5000 Free Friday featuring The Tins The Fools|7 p.m. 2 p.m. -7 p.m.|Café The Hip Swayers |6 p.m x2970 plus Bridges & Powerlines|10 Bob Marley Tribute with Duppy Extremely Casual II 335 Somerville Ave|617-666- 11 a.m.-12 p.m.|115 Broadway 17 Holland St|617-776-2004 Conquerors|10 p.m. 7 p.m.-9 p.m.|Cafe| 191 High- 17 Holland St|617-776-2004 3589 Central Library Sally O’Brien’s PLACES TO GO, THINGS TO DO! JULY 16, 2014••19

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The Burren & Friends Irish Session|9 p.m. 9177 Wednesday|July 16 Sunday|July 20 Front Room 247 Elm Street|617-776-6896 PJ Ryan’s Central Library Unity Church of God Sunday Americana with Sean On The Hill Tavern Pub Quiz BUSY Fourth Step to Freedom Al-Anon Staples, Eric Royer, Tim Gearan, 499 Broadway|617-629-5302 10 p.m.|239 Holland St.|617- 11 a.m.-12 p.m.|79 Highland Family Groups Dave Westner and Dan Keller|7 PA’S Lounge 625-8200 Avenue 7:00 P.M. | 6 William Street p.m. Americana Night Third Life Studio Enter upstairs, meeting is in Back Room Wednesday|July 23 345 Somerville Ave|617-776- Beyond beginning Belly Dance basement. Burren Acoustic Music Series Johnny D’s 1557 with Nadira Jamal Third Life Studio 247 Elm Street|617-776-6896 Boston Jewish Music Festival pres- Bull McCabe’s Pub 7:30 p.m.|Level 2|33 Union Sq|w- Discover Belly Dance with Nadira PA’S Lounge ents A Multimedia tribute to Amy Stump! Team Trivia ww.nadirajamal.com Jamal 345 Somerville Ave|617-776- Winehouse plus Ingrid Gerdes 366A Somerville Ave|617-440- 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.|33 Union 1557 17 Holland St|617-776-2004 Thursday|July 17 6045 Sq|www.nadirajamal.com Bull McCabe’s Pub Sally O’Brien’s Bar West Branch Library Monday|July 21 Dub Apocalypse Tuesday|July 22 Free Poker, lots of prizes!|8 p.m. Learn English at the Library! 366A Somerville Ave|617-440- Johnny D’s 335 Somerville Ave|617-666- (Session 1)6 p.m. - 7 p.m. East Branch Library 6045 Pine Leaf Boys 3589 (Session 2) 7:15 p.m. - 8:15 p.m. Learn English at the Library! 40 College Avenue Session 1|6 p.m.-7 p.m. Highland Kitchen 17 Holland St|617-776-2004 The Burren Session 2|7:15 p.m.-8:15 p.m. Sunday Brunch Live Country & Sally O’Brien’s Bar Front Room Central Library 115 Broadway Bluegrass Mike Gent and The Rapid Shave Exile on Elm Drop-In Meditation Sunday Night Live Music 335 Somerville Ave|617-666- Back Room Ron Castile|617-623-5000 x2969 Central Library 150 Highland Ave|617-625-1131 3589 Comedy@10 1 p.m.-2 p.m.|79 Highland Book Group: Books-into-Movies 247 Elm Street|617-776-6896 Avenue Discussion Group Orleans Restaurant and Bar The Burren 7:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.|79 Highland Game Night Front Room PA’S Lounge Central Library Avenue 65 Holland St|617-591-2100 Jason Anick and the Swing- WEMF Radio presents: “CD Muslim Journeys: Prince Among Swap” Slaves Third Life Studio Samba Bar & Grille ers|8:30 p.m. 345 Somerville Ave|617-776- 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m.|79 Highland Discover Belly Dance with Nadi- Live Band & DJ Back Room 1557 Avenue ra Jamal 608 Somerville Ave|617-718- Open Mic w/ Hugh McGowan 6 p.m.|33 Union Sq|www.nadira- 9177 247 Elm Street|617-776-6896 On The Hill Tavern First Church Somerville 499 Broadway|617-629-5302 Debtors Anonymous- a 12 Step jamal.com Arts at the Armory On The Hill Tavern program for people with prob- Love/Affairs: Songs of Infatuation Stump Trivia (with prizes) Orleans Restaurant and Bar Tuesday|July 22 lems with money and debt. 7 and Infidelit 499 Broadway|617-629-5302 65 Holland St|617-591-2100 Central Library p.m.-8:30 p.m.|89 College Ave 5 - 7 p.m.|191 Highland Ave PA’S Lounge Bull McCabe’s Pub Learn English at the Library! (Upstairs Parlor). Open Mic - Rock, Folk, R&B, The Nephrok All Stars 6 p.m.-7:30 p.m.|79 Highland Monday|July 21 For more info call: 781-762-6629 Alt, Jazz & Originals etc. Hosted 366A Somerville Ave|617-440- Avenue Johnny D’s Third Life Studio by Tony Amaral 345 Somerville 6045 Arts at the Armory Johnny D’s Comedy Showcase Roots and Rhythm Ave|617-776-1557 Highland Kitchen Prenatal Yoga Presents: Tight Five|7 p.m. 33 Unions Sq.| www.libana.com Bull McCabe’s Pub 150 Highland Ave|617-625-1131 7 p.m.|Mezzanine|191 Highland Stump! Pub Trivia|8:30 p.m. The Ghetto People Band Saturday|July 19 Ave 17 Holland St | 617-776-2004 Samba Bar & Grille 366A Somerville Ave|617-440- 608 Somerville Ave|617-718- Bagel Bards Third Life Studio Sally O’Brien’s Bar 6045 9177 Somerville Writers and Poets The Art of Group Singing For Shawn Cater’s Cheapshots Com- Highland Kitchen meet weekly to discuss their work Women with Susan Robbins, edy Jam |7 p.m. Joshua Tree Bar & Grill First Tuesday of the Month|Spell- 9 a.m.-12 p.m.|Au Bon Pain| 18- www.libana.com Marley Mondays with The Duppy Pub Trivia ing Bee Night 48 Holland St 7 p.m. - 9:15 p.m.|33 Union Sq Conquerors|10 p.m. 8:30 p.m.|256 Elm Street|(617) hosted by Victor and Nicole of 335 Somerville Ave|617-666- 623-9910 Third Life Studio Wednesday|July 23 Egoart. Jazz Dance Brunch! 3589 Arts at the Armory Third Life Studio The fun starts at 10:00p.m. A Six Week Jazz Dance Class The Burren Luke Carlino and Quarterly Beyond beginning Belly Dance 150 Highland Ave|617-625-1131 Series with Jen Farrell Front Room 7:30 p.m.|Cafe|191 Highland Ave with Nadira Jamal Samba Bar & Grille January 25 through March 1 Bur-Run 7:30 p.m.|Level 2|33 Union Sq|w- 608 Somerville Ave|617-718- 10:30am-12:00pm|33 Union Sq Helena Delaney, Johnny O’Leary CLASSES AND GROUPS ww.nadirajamal.com PLACES TO GO, THINGS TO DO!

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Some ideas for preventing gentrification in Union Sq. CONT. FROM PG 7 transparency throughout the re- Line will bring. it affect? How will the city of- them an opportunity to earn a local stakeholders a voice. The development process. We have “We are not opposed to the re- fer affordable housing to those good-paying wage.” Union Square redevelopment looked at CBAs from across the development,” says Ed Halloran, who can no longer sustain the By building strong relation- isn’t an anti-gentrification plan country, and we know they work president of the Somerville Mu- rising costs of living in the city ships with other local groups yet — but it could be. best when the community and nicipal Employees Association they love? We need the redevel- like Union Square Neighbors, Bridget Breton the developer reach an agree- and co-chair of the Somerville opment to provide good-paying Union Square Main Streets, and Dirce Silva ment that is enforceable and Labor Coalition. “The Green union jobs where workers have the City-appointed Civic Advi- Ed Halloran widely supported. If all commu- Line Extension is something fair rights, and partnerships like sory Committee, and by lever- Rand Wilson nity members have a seat at the many of us have hoped for. Our the one recently created with aging a CBA with the developer, Ben Echevarría table, more of them will be able concern is: how many business- the City and MBTA that train Union United seeks to ensure a Van Hardy to enjoy the benefits the Green es, residents, and workers will Somerville residents and give transparent process that gives Karen Narefsky

Community engagement critical to Union Sq. revitalization CONT. FROM PG 10 is a huge part of that. We took how we got here in the first SomerVision followed the 2009 the coming Green Line station, have bigger ideas in Somerville. care to ensure that the commu- place. We are on the cusp of a community-driven rezoning of and with Parsons Brinkerhoff We know that starting with the nity members, advocates and project that can provide us with Union Square, a process that for the in-depth roadway and community’s goals, rather than Union Square business owners tremendous benefits including codified the community’s desire infrastructure improvement the market’s goals, we can realize who serve on this committee the ability to manage the market to realize more jobs and more plan for Union Square. Part more jobs and economic growth, provide a wide-range of skill sets forces that would have changed housing in the neighborhood of US2’s 100-day plan will be more homes with a range of af- and perspectives, and can both the face of Union Square even by capitalizing on key underuti- jumpstarting the master plan- fordability, a more walkable and represent the community in without this plan. We devel- lized properties. Now that com- ning process so that the sched- bikeable square with more pub- an official capacity, providing a oped SomerVision through an munity-driven work will con- ules coordinate. But every step lic green space, while still pre- sounding board for US2’s ideas intensive two-year community tinue as we take the hopes and of the way, the community will serving Union Square’s soul and and proposals, and serve as an process that asked not what we dreams laid out in SomerVision, be involved. identity. Managing this change additional forum for public in- want to build in Union Square the framework created through Market forces have been means starting with you—your put beyond public participation and across the city but who we our rezoning, and apply it to a changing Greater Boston, and ideas, your feedback and your at Redevelopment Authority want to be—a city that cap- tangible, physical product. sometimes only to benefit a de- vision. So I ask you to commit and city board meetings. italizes on our economic po- This work needs to coordinate veloper’s bottom line, regard- now to take part. I can’t wait to Community engagement is tential without losing our soul. with the MBTA’s schedule for less of community impact. We see what we envision next.

Rules of Thumb CONT. FROM PG 10 left-field line, and vice versa. On government multiple-choice exams, The speed that allows the most cars to The average car loses half its market val- The third restaurant that goes into a the longest answer is usually the correct use a road at once is 22 mph. ue every four years. space is usually the one that succeeds. one. Ten people will raise the tempera- If fewer than 8 of the 11 aldermen vote During a job interview, don’t spend The most offensive people are also usu- ture of a medium sized room 1 degree for a measure, it means that the mayor more than 60 seconds answering any one ally the most easily offended. per hour. doesn’t care if it passes. question. When the temperature at sunset is 50 To blow a tree stump out of the ground, degrees or less, there will probably be a use one stick of dynamite for every four frost. inches in stump diameter. A garment is probably well made if When writing an ad, keep each sen- stripes and plaids are matched at the tence to twelve words or less. A billboard seams. should have not more than seven words If something that is not human bites and two things to look at. you, it is probably female. Someone speaking in passive voice is If you can’t see a car’s rear tires at a probably concealing something. Doubt stoplight, or if you can read its odometer, anyone who seems to be speaking with you’re too close. strong emotion, but whose shoulders are You can always find one good reason to relaxed. do anything. Find at least two.

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(Free Speech TV) 9:00am Somerville Journal & Somerville Times Reading 6:00pm France 24 World News (Free Speech TV) 12:30pm Taking Back Your Health 9:00am The Stephanie Miller Show (Free Speech TV) 10:00am Somerville Neighborhood News 6:30pm Health is Wealth 1:00pm Play by Play 10:00am Bay State Biking News 10:30am Art at SCATV: Mark Manne 7:00pm Taking Back your Health (Live call-in) 2:00pm Henry Parker Presents 11:00am Nossa gente e Costumes 11:00am Abugida TV 7:30pm Active Aging 3:00pm Telemagazine 12:00pm The Thom Hartmann Show (Free Speech TV) 12:00pm Democracy Now! (Free Speech TV) 8:00pm Fouye Zo Nan Kalalou (Live call-in) 4:00pm Somerville Neighborhood News 1:00pm Dead Air Live 1:00pm Play by Play 9:30pm Meh Kyown’s Television Ship 4:30pm Somerville Housing Authority 2:00pm Greater Somerville 1:30pm Henry Parker Presents 10:00pm Greater Somerville: Mike Lake, 5:00pm Tele Kreyol 3:00pm Exercise with Robyn and Max 2:00pm Physician Focus Lieutenant Gov. Candidate 6:00pm SCATV: a year in review 3:30pm Esoteric Science 2:30pm Healthy Hypnosis 10:30pm Art at SCATV 6:30pm Origins of SCATV 4:00pm Free Speech Television 3:00pm Active Aging 11:00pm Nossa Gente e Costumes 7:00pm This is East 5:00pm Henry Parker Presents: Mass Incarceration 3:30pm The Kevin Murphy Show Friday, July 18 8:00pm David Pakman (Free Speech TV) 6:00pm France 24 World News (Free Speech TV) 4:00pm Free Speech Television 7:30am Shrink Rap 9:00pm Nossa Gente e Costumes 6:30pm International School of Boston Presents 5:00pm Health is Wealth 8:00am Democracy Now! 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CITY TV 13/22 6:00pm: Joe’s Jazz & Blues Fest 9:00pm: Independence Day Fireworks & Celebration 6:00pm: 7th & 8th Grade Girls’ Basketball Finals Wednesday, July 16 7:00pm: Voices of Somerville 12:00am: Senior Circuit 6:45pm: 7th & 8th Grade Boys’ Basketball Finals 7:30pm: Walter Shute Square Dedication 12:30am: Sit & Be Fit: All American Workout 8:00pm: Little League 75th Anniversary 9:00am: Independence Day Celebration & Fireworks 8:00pm: Family Fun Day 1:00am: Independence Day Celebration & Fireworks 9:30pm: kid stuff - Boathouse 12:00pm: Voices of Somerville 8:15pm Pride Flag Raising 3:00am: Somerville Redevelopment Public Meeting 10:00pm: All City Middle School Spring Concert 12:30pm: Taste of Somerville 8:30pm: Independence Day Fireworks & Celebration 11:00pm: Brown School Spring Concert 1:00pm: 2014 Somerville Preservation Awards EDUCATIONAL CHANNEL 15 2:30pm: SomerViva em Portugues Sunday, July 20 Wednesday, July 16 Sunday, July 20 3:00pm: SomerStreets: Carnival 12:00am: Voices of Somerville 9:00am: WHCIS Moving Forward Ceremony 12:00am: SHS Boys Soccer vs. W Springfield 6:30pm: SomerViva em Portugues 12:30am: Joe’s Jazz & Blues Fest 10:00am: SCALE Graduation 2014 3:00am: Chris Herren Speaks to SHS 7:00pm: Legoland Ribbon Cutting at Assembly Row 1:00am: SomerViva em Portugues 11:00am: SHS Boys Soccer vs. Cambridge 9:00am: SCALE Graduation 2014 7:30pm: Somerville Redevelopment Public Meeting 1:30am: Family Fun Day 1:00pm: 7th & 8th Grade Girls’ Basketball Finals 10:00am: WHCIS Moving Forward Ceremony 6.26.14 1:45am: Pride Flag Raising 1:45am: 7th & 8th Grade Boys’ Basketball Finals 11:00am: Healey School K-2 Spring Concert 8:30pm: Seriously Somerville w/Jimmy Del Ponte 2:00am: Independence Day Fireworks & Celebration 3:00pm: All City District Track Meet, Grades 3-8 11:30am: Argenziano School Memorial Day Concert 9:00pm: Voices of Somerville 9:00am: SomerViva em Portuguese 5:00pm: Capuano Center Kindergarten Concert 12:00pm: Chris Herren Speaks to SHS 9:30pm: 2014 Somerville Preservation Awards 9:30am: 2014 Somerville Preservation Awards 6:00pm: WHCIS Moving Forward Ceremony 1:00pm: Somerville School Day Games 12:00pm: Senior Circuit 2:00pm: Little League 75th Anniversary Thursday, July 17 7:00pm: SCALE Graduation 2014 12:30pm: Sit & Be Fit: All American Workout 4:00pm: SCALE Graduation 2014 12:00am: SomerViva em Portugues 8:00pm: SHS Boys Soccer vs. Cambridge 1:00pm: SomerStreets: Carnival 5:00pm: WHCIS Moving Forward Ceremony 12:30am: Somerville Redevelopment Public Meeting 10:00pm: 7th & 8th Grade Girls’ Basketball Finals 1:30pm: Secure Communities Press Conference 6:00pm: Healey School K-2 Spring Concert 1:30am: Voices of Somerville 10:45pm: 7th & 8th Grade Boys’ Basketball Finals 2:00pm: Walter Shute Square Dedication 6:30pm: Argenziano School Memorial Day Concert 2:00am: Seriously Somerville w/Jimmy Del Ponte Thursday, July 17 7:00pm: Senior Circuit 7:00pm: Chris Herren Speaks to SHS 2:30am: Family Fun Day 12:00am: All City District Track Meet, Grades 3-8 7:30pm: Sit & Be Fit: All American Workout 8:00pm: Somerville School Day Games 9:00am: Joe’s Jazz & Blues Fest 2:00am: Capuano Center Kindergarten Spring Concert 8:00pm: Legoland Ribbon Cutting at Assembly Row 9:00pm: Little League 75th Anniversary 10:00am: SomerViva: Haitian Creole 9:00am: WHCIS Spring Concert 8:30pm: Mayor’s Business Town Meeting 12:00pm: Senior Circuit 10:00am: All City Middle School Spring Concert Monday, July 21 10:00pm: SomerViva: Haitian Creole 12:30pm: Sit & Be Fit: All American Workout 11:00am: ESCS Spring Concert 12:00am: SCALE Graduation 2014 1:00pm: Public Hearing on Police Chief Selection Monday, July 21 1:00pm: WSNS Annual Spring Concert 1:00am: Somerville School Day Games 3:00pm: Consumer Affairs w/ Barbara Anthony 12:00am: Senior Circuit 1:30pm: SHS Boys Soccer vs. Brookline 9:00am: Kennedy School K-3 Spring Concert 6:30pm: Ward 5 Spring ResisStat Meeting 12:30am: Sit & Be Fit: All American Workout 3:30pm: SHS Boys Soccer vs. Malden 9:30am: Kennedy School 4-8 Spring Concert 8:30pm: SomerViva em Portuguese 1:00am: Legoland Ribbon Cutting at Assembly Row 6:00pm: WHCIS Spring Concert 10:30am: kid stuff - Boathouse 9:00pm: Walter Shute Square Dedication 1:30pm: Mayor’s Business Town Meeting 7:00pm: All City Middle School Spring Concert 11:00am: SCALE Graduation 2014 3:00pm: SomerViva: Haitian Creole Friday, July 18 8:00pm: ESCS Spring Concert 12:00pm: SHS Boys Soccer vs Cambridge 9:00am: SomerViva: Haitian Creole 12:00am: SomerViva em Portuguese 9:30pm: WSNS Annual Spring Concert 2:00pm: 7th & 8th Grade Girls’ Basketball Finals 12:00pm: Ward 3 Spring ResiStat Meeting 12:30am: Talking Business 10:00pm: SHS Boys Soccer vs Brookline 2:45pm: 7th & 8th Grade Boys’ Basketball Finals 1:30pm: Taste of Somerville 1:00am: Independence Day Fireworks & Celebration Friday, July 18 4:00pm: All City District Track Meet, Grades 3-8 2:00pm: Public Hearing on Police Chief Selection 9:00am: Independence Day Fireworks & Celebration 12:00am: SHS Boys Soccer vs. Malden 6:00pm: Capuano Center Kindergarten Concert 6:30pm: Voices of Somerville 12:00pm: Sit & Be Fit: All American Workout 2:00am: Little League 75th Anniversary 7:00pm: WHCIS Moving Forward Ceremony 7:00pm: Public Hearing on Police Chief Selection 12:30pm: Voices of Somerville 9:00am: 2014 SHS Class Day 8:00pm: Somerville School Day Games 9:05pm: Taste of Somerville 1:00pm: Youth Peace Conference 11:00am: 2014 SHS Graduation 9:00pm: WHCIS Spring Concert 9:30pm: Ward 3 Spring ResiStat Meeting 3:00pm: Safe Streets, Smart Trips 1:00pm: Raising Families - Wicked Sober 10:00pm: 7th & 8th Grade Girls’ Basketball Finals 6:30pm: Joe’s Jazz & Blues Fest Tuesday, July 22 2:00pm: SHS Boys Soccer vs. St Johns Prep 10:45pm: 7th & 8th Grade Boys’ Basketball Finals 12:00am: Voices of Somerville 7:30pm: Safe Streets, Smart Trips 4:00pm: SHS Boys Soccer vs. Silver Lake Tuesday, July 22 12:30am: Public Hearing on Police Chief Selection 8:00pm: Taste of Somerville 6:00pm: 2014 SHS Class Day 12:00am: 2014 SHS Spring Concert 2:35am: SomDog Spring Fling 8:30pm: Secure Communities Press Conference 8:00pm: 2014 SHS Graduation 2:00am: SHS Vocational Senior Awards Banquet 3:00am: East Somerville Walking Tour 9:00pm: Walter Shute Square Dedication 10:00pm: SHS Boys Soccer vs. St Johns Prep 9:00am: 2014 SHS Class Day 9:00am: Legoland Ribbon Cutting at Assembly Row Saturday, July 19 Saturday, July 19 11:00am: 2014 SHS Graduation 9:30am: Walter Shute Square Dedication 12:00am: Joe’s Jazz & Blues Fest 12:00am: SHS Boys Soccer vs. Silver Lake 1:00pm: Raising Families - Wicked Sober 12:00pm: Senior Circuit 1:00am: Safe Streets, Smart Trips 2:00am: SCALE Graduation 2014 2:00pm: SHS Boys Soccer vs. St Johns Prep 12:30pm: Sit & Be Fit: Diabetes Workout 1:30am: Taste of Somerville 9:00am: 7th & 8th Grade Girls’ Basketball Finals 4:00pm: SHS Boys Soccer vs. Silver Lake 1:00pm: Independence Day Fireworks & Celebration 2:00am: East Somerville Walking Tour 9:45am: 7th & 8th Grade Boys’ Basketball Finals 6:00pm: 2014 SHS Class Day 3:00pm: SomDog Spring Fling 9:00am: Joe’s Jazz & Blues Fest 11:00am: Little League 75th Anniversary 8:00pm: 2014 SHS Graduation 6:30pm: SomerViva em Portuguese 12:00pm: Walter Shute Square Dedication 12:30pm: kid stuff - Boathouse 10:00pm: 2SHS Boys Soccer vs. St Johns Prep 7:00pm: Senior Circuit 12:30pm: SomerViva en Espanol 1:00pm: All City Middle School Spring Concert 12:00am: 2014 SHS Class Day 7:30pm: Sit & Be Fit: All American Workout 1:00pm: Public Hearing on Police Chief Selection 2:00pm: Brown School Spring Concert 1:59am: 2014 SHS Graduation 8:00pm: Somerville Redevelopment Public Meeting 3:00pm: SomerStreets: Carnival 3:00pm: SHS Boys Soccer vs. W Springfield 4:00am: Raising Families - 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OFF THE SHELF by Doug Holder Mark Redmond: A curator of jazz at The Green Room in Somerville

SOMERVILLE yricaledited by Doug Holder LA good poet like Keith Tornheim can latch onto a certain image (in this case fireflies) that can — pardon the pun — light up a poem.

Fireflies

Do you remember when

the summer skies were full of stars

and competing clouds of fireflies, Mark Redmond looks more like a lumberjack than well as Somerville vocalist Laura Grill, who re- a jazz aficionado. This tall, imposing man with a cently appeared at Somerville’s Joe’s Jazz & Blues and we walked and talked thick beard joined me at my usual table in the back Festival. Matt Glaser, a violinist who directed of the Bloc11 Café in Union Square to talk about the string department at Berklee for decades and of everything his relatively new series: “Jazz at The Green Room.” founded their American Roots Music depart- The Green Room is at 62 Bow St. in Union Square ment, will bring a trio in the fall. till kisses interrupted words? and was founded by Somerville musicians and vo- Redmond told me he has had a long love affair calists Michael and Anney Barrett. The space, ac- with jazz. He used to listen to his father’s al- In honor of that time, cording to Redmond, was a former dry cleaning bums when he was a kid. He listed some of his establishment. It hosts a variety of events that lean early influences as: Miles Davis, Charlie Parker, now nearly fifty years ago, toward the classical side, but not exclusively. Bill Evans and other classics. I asked Redmond Redmond said Union Square Somerville is a about the genres of jazz has he hosted. He said: each night before we go to sleep, great place for his venue. The Green Room is an “I’ve booked folks who play straight-ahead tra- I reach an arm across the bed “intimate” space which Redmond feels is a perfect ditional jazz, avant garde stuff, bebop, Gypsy fit for the intimate art of jazz. He likes the vibrant Jazz. I like a variety of music—I like the energy to hold you close for just a moment; scene here in Somerville, with places like Sally and creativity it brings.” O’Brien’s, Bull McCabe’s, P.A.’s Lounge and others Before the interview I did a little research on then you present your lips in close proximity. “All these places cater to a vari- Redmond. I noticed he works as an existential- ety of musical tastes,” Redmond said. ly-oriented psychotherapist. Visions of Sartre, for that short kiss Redmond told me that his series started in late the meaningless of existence, and the connection November of last year. He has hosted many jazz to jazz ran through my pretentious head. But that echoes years of longer ones. musicians, including a number from Somerville. Redmond, a straight-no-chaser sort of guy, said: “I Garrison Fewell, a Somerville resident and a not- don’t know about the connection between the two, Now we hope to sleep till dawn, ed jazz guitarist and educator, as well as Somer- but live music, that sacred place in time, the energy, ville denizen Jean-marie-Corrois, an accom- the movement, is a vital element for me.” but we remember once plished drummer, have been on stage. Another The good news is that The Green Room is we walked all night through fireflies Somerville resident of note is saxophonist Russ owned by the Barretts—so when the gentrifica- Gershon, founder of the famed Either/Orchestra tion of Union Square is complete they won’t be to greet the next day’s sun. and impresario of the Accurate Records label. He forced out by the skyrocketing rents that will dis- and the pianist Rusty Scott played for Redmond place many others. — Keith Tornheim and said of the experience: “The Green Room is Redmond has several events scheduled this like a nano-concert hall—intimate, creative, great summer and into the fall. They are usually held sound and good piano.” Other musicians of note on weekend evenings, and the admission is ten who have featured there are Bert Seager, who dollars. To find out more about his series: http:// To have your work considered for the Lyrical send it to: Doug Holder, 25 School St.; Somerville, MA 02143. [email protected] teaches at the New England Conservatory, as www.jazzatthegreenroom.com.

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