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VOL. 7 NO. 28 SOMERVILLE, MASS. WEDNESDAY, JULY 17, 2019 TWENTY-FIVE CENTS Inside: Somerville positions itself as region’s next world-class tech hub

By Denise Keniston On Tuesday, July 11, the Somerville Planning Board took a big step forward in advancing the massive Union Square Revitalization of fifteen acres in Union Square. The board approved the application for a seven-story life science building, included in phase one - a four-acre parcel located on the corner of Prospect Street and Somerville Avenue. Two other buildings and an open space are also part of phase one and their Cool it with applications will be voted on separately in the the dogs! coming months. page 3 "We are thankful to the Planning Board for their thoughtful consideration and approval. This will help to kickstart the revitalization of Union Square and unlock the neighborhood's potential as an employment center and regional economic driver," said Greg Karczewski, Presi- Phase one includes three buildings and an open space. Completion will coincide with the opening of the Union Square Green Line MBTA stop in 2021, an initiative of SomerVision 2030. dent of Union Square Station Associates. — Photo courtesy of US2 Planning Board member Continued on page 4 Sacred Paws claw their way to Somerville

Beyond the March: By Blake Maddux Jane Sherrill In 2013, Rauri Maclean, Lorna Gilfedder, Ei- page 9 lidh Rodgers, and Rachel Aggs released the eponymous debut album by their band Golden Grrrls. As gratifying as its 28 minutes of breezy, upbeat pop were, it would prove to be the Scot- tish quartet’s only record. Fortunately, guitarist Aggs and drummer Rodgers had already started working together as Sacred Paws. Aggs lived in London and Rod- gers in Glasgow, but the long-distance working relationship paid considerable dividends when their first album,Strike A Match, won the 2017 Scottish Album of the Year award. Sacred Paws returned this year when the es- teemed indie label Merge issued Run Around the Sun in May. Like Strike A Match, this 10-track ArtBeat Festival offering mixes brass, woodwinds, and synthesiz- 2019 ers into a West Africa-inspired guitar and drum pages 12–13 foundation. Rather than serving as a radical de- parture, Run Around the Sun Continued on page 3 Sacred Paws performs this Wednesday, July 17, at ONCE Somerville. — Photo by Katherine Rose 2••JULY 17, 2019

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The views and opinions expressed in Newstalk do not necessarily reflect those of Eddie says: The Somerville Times, its publisher or staff. The column has many contributors. Unless they widen the roads dramatically there will never be enough room for bikes and cars. Both Community Meeting: A Cultural District for East are angry. A car has to swerve into the oncoming traffic to avoid hitting cyclists. Most cyclist have a Somerville, at Cross Street Center, 165 Broadway, July 18 chip on their shoulder and taunt drivers. It’s just a crowded dangerous mess. Cyclists seem to hog at 6:00 p.m. Would East Somerville benefit from a Cultur- the road. Drivers are afraid of hitting them. Driving sucks, period. Then there’s the joggers on the al District designation? Come to the community meeting, sidewalks. Common courtesy does NOT. Exist in Somerville. Sad. learn about what Cultural Districts are and what they can do for the local community. Somerville Sam says: *********************** Eddie, it’s really telling how you criticize cyclists but don’t criticize drivers. Sure, cyclists do have a Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone, Ward 2 City Councilor J.T. chip on their shoulder. Wouldn’t you if your life was threatened by two tons of steel not following Scott, and Ward 3 City Councilor Ben Ewen-Campen in- the rules of the road? If a cyclist breaks a law, who loses? Maybe the cyclist. And if he does, it’s his vite you to a public meeting for an update on the Somerville fault. But he’s not putting others at risk. If a driver runs a red light (which I witness every single Ave. Utilities and Streetscape Improvements project and day at just about every single intersection), he’s putting not only himself at risk but others, too. It’s ongoing construction in the Union Square area. The meeting will be held Thursday, July 18, at 6:00 p.m. in the Academy not an equivalency. Room at the Somerville Public Safety Building, 220 Wash- ington St. Project staff will outline progress of construction Andrew says: thus far and the planned sequence of work through the rest of Eddie – motorist should pass only when safe — one of the first rules that people learn while the year. For more information about this project, please vis- preparing to take the drivers license written test. So, if there’s oncoming traffic when passing then it somervilleMA.gov/SomervilleAve, email construction@ the motorist is driving unsafely and is bound to cause a crash. It is not the fault of the bicyclist but SomervilleMA.gov, or call the Engineering Department at rather the motorist who should learn to wait until it is safe to pass. 617-625-6600 ext. 5400. *********************** Old Taxpayer says: We’re wondering why with all the construction and bridge clos- The population of cars here is increasing each and every year. Not breaking even or going down. ings in the city there isn’t a Professional Traffic Engineer (the I have biked this city for over 50 years and have yet to have a problem by being careful and using last one retired but with no replacement) overseeing the man- common sense. There is a percentage of bad bikers and drivers that is probably unlikely to change. agement of traffic flow on the streets. Bureaucrats with little or I don’t know if it is about the same amount for both or not but I would guess it would be. I do no training are facilitating the oversight and some might think know I would rather skip the stupid painting of the city streets for bike and use the money for it’s a disaster traversing city streets through all the construction paving at least the side of the road that is used for biking. We would at least a better place to bike. and bridge closures. We hope a Traffic Engineer is hired to help Although I can longer do this do to mobility issues. Our work and personal time is dependent on mitigate and ameliorate the problem. But who knows, they're cars and there is no way around it. Carrying medical equipment and making many calls a day just too busy hiring political hacks of the mayor for T&P. Oh, and leaves public transportation out of it besides not having the ability to bike anymore. The landscape don’t forget Inspectional Services. But then, he doesn’t need of this city means we will have to get along somehow as the roads are too small to do accommodate the votes for those positions – or does he? both. It is a pain but there is really no other way until technology changes to where we have better *********************** The City of Somerville Planning Board initially approved a alternatives. My biggest pet peeve is that bikers are not responsible for their actions. They need to permit for US2. This community process was long and hard be insured. and may have prevented other potential Continued on page 11 Villenous says: I own a car and I ride a bike. 1. Pretty much every time I’m driving my car, I wish I had taken my bike instead (or walked). Cars are a terrible way to get around Somerville. You get where you’re going faster on a bike and you don’t have to hunt for parking. 699 Broadway, Somerville, MA 02144 2. Riding a bike gives you an appreciation for just how terrible drivers are. You spend a lot of time [email protected] dodging idiots who’ve cut right in front of you or parked in the bike lane or who are paying no attention to what’s going on around them. You don’t have that luxury of being oblivious on a bike. www.thesomervilletimes.com Paying attention is essential to your safety. 617-666-4010 • Fax: 617-628-0422 3. Cyclists get angry when you do something that endangers them. 4. Safest time for me to roll through an intersection is when it’s empty or there’s no cross-traffic. www.facebook.com/ That way I don’t have to worry about knuckleheads coming from the same direction I am either @somervilletimes thesomervilletimes turning or drifting into me. It also helps get cars through the intersection more quickly when they get the light or after they brake for the stop sign. So, you’re welcome. Publisher – Somerset Valley Publishing Inc. 5. Cars pass constantly pass bikes on the left. We make way so you can do it. Cyclists aren’t shaking Editor – Jim Clark their fists and getting worked up about that. Meanwhile, I’ve heard the gripes of many motorists Assignment Editor – Bobbie Toner peeved I’m passing them on the right when they’re stuck in traffic behind a line of other cars. See #1. You should have ridden a bike. Advertising Director – Bobbie Toner 6. Agree completely with the letter. I’d like to see more residential streets turned into one-ways Arts Editor – Doug Holder with the sidewalks bumped out, more trees planted, the parking limited to one side and a bike lane added (though a sharrow is also fine on a one-way). Writers: Jim Clark, Denise Keniston, 7. Cities in Europe way older than Somerville have figured out how to prioritize public transit and Jackson Ellison, Michael LoPilato, Marshall Collins bikes on their streets, with rotaries and narrow streets and the whole nine yards. It has been done. Contributors: Jimmy Del Ponte, Dorothy Dimarzo, Blake Maddux, Bob Doherty, Ross Blouin, Donald Norton We’re not unique. Photographer: Claudia Ferro Bob Ross says: The Somerville Times is published every Wednesday Maybe we should just go back to horse-drawn buggies? A proud member of the following newspaper organizations: The horses would emit zero carbons and at the same time they would provide free fertilizer which in turn would help fortify green space. Think about it, it could work?

Life in the Ville by Jimmy Del Ponte DogBeat I’ll always be de- In quotes are comments by other con- bated when I voice cerned people: my opinion about “So many pets there today. It looked like bicycle safety. My they were about to pass out at any minute. feelings about jog- Not cool.” “What is the matter with peo- ger and pedestrian ple. Leave your pets home and let people courtesy can also be enjoy a nice day. Some people just don't subject to discussion. I will always bend really care about their animals! Idiots!” a little when I talk about what the proper “All these people with dogs at ArtBeat term is ... sauce or gravy. There are a lot of should be made to walk barefoot with battles that I will never win but I try to fur coats on. Some people shouldn't have pick them. A lot of subjects are open to pets. Hot asphalt on a summer day can rebuttal but the following feelings are not. burn the skin off a dog's feet in minutes.” This time It’s cut and dry. And one more: “Same as the jerks that On Saturday, July 13, I met my family take them to the fireworks!” at ArtBeat. At around 12:30 the tem- Somerville is so quick to issue parking perature was in the high 80’s, plus some fines, snow shoveling fines etc., etc., etc. offensive humidity. Small children were Why don’t they fine those who bring their getting a bit cranky, the crowds were poor dogs to ArtBeat and other events thickening and walking was arm to arm. held in sweltering heat? Once again, pri- biking, jogging, walking or driving. I don’t and proper care of helpless animals. So why in God’s Holy name would any- orities in the wrong places! Bikes! De- care if you walk blindly into a crosswalk. Bless the beasts and the children. Oh, one bring a dog to Davis Square under tours! Traffic! Taxes! Please! Take care of I couldn’t care less that you hog the road and by the way, the red stuff you put these conditions (excluding necessary the poor animals. It’s summer and it’s hot. and don’t obey traffic laws while cycling. I on pasta, sausages and meatballs is service animals)? I don’t care if you wear earbuds while do however care greatly about the safety called sauce.

Sacred Paws claw their way to Somerville CONT. FROM PG 1 maintains the substantial mo- wanted to make. mentum garnered by its prede- TST: What distinguishes Sa- cessor’s success. cred Paws music from that of Aggs and Rodgers spoke to Golden Grrrls? The Somerville Times via Skype ER: It’s probably more about in advance of their new band’s the interplay between just the first U.S. tour, which stops at drums and guitar and finding a ONCE on Wednesday. way to kind of structure a song The Somerville Times: How with just that. did your former band get a name RA: I was really into the way that referenced an American sit- that Eilidh plays drums and com from the 1980s? I wanted to do something in Eilidh Rodgers: I guess it which she could go wild a bit was just a joke. I think peo- more. There were certain Gold- ple are aware of the show over en Grrrls songs, not ones that I here, so… wrote, where the drumming was Rachel Aggs: I must say I was a bit more offbeat, and I was kin- not! I’ve still never seen the show da like, “I just want to do that!” and have no idea what it is. TST: Who are some of your Eilidh: Rachel wasn’t in the favorite Scottish bands that band initially, and I really didn’t Americans have probably never name it either. I guess our heard of? — Photo by Katherine Rose friends Rauri and Lorna kinda ER: Our favorites are proba- came up with it. It was also kind bly all ones that America hasn’t We were both pretty surprised TST: But you did prepare a ly trying to make it sound dif- of a play on the riot grrrl thing, heard of yet! We kind of find, by that, but it was obviously a speech, right? ferent, because I think we were with the “r”s. weirdly, that a lot of our friends good surprise. ER: No, we definitely did not really pleased that people liked TST: Why did Golden Grrrls are making the most exciting TST: What was your reaction prepare a speech! (laughs) Strike A Match. So, we were like, record only one album? kind of music. A band called when you heard that it had been TST: What, if anything, let’s do that again! (laughs) ER: I think we got a bit Free Love, our friends Lew- nominated? did you do differently onRun TST: Did the attention that bored. Rachel and I had al- is [Cook] and Suzi [Rodden], ER: I think we were both pret- Around the Sun in order to differ- the first album received put any ready started Sacred Paws, and are kind of a synth, more elec- ty confused. (laughs) entiate it from Strike A Match? pressure on you? I think we were both enjoying tronic thing. Lewis also played RA: That album was great to RA: I think it was all much RA: Maybe a little bit, but not that a bit more. on both of our records. They’re do, but I don’t think we had this more self-contained because we really. It wasn’t a huge thing. RA: I wasn’t an original song- really great. huge plan for putting out our first knew that we needed to write ER: I think, if anything, it kind writer in that band, so me and RA: Our guitarist, Jack [Mel- album. It just sort of happened. It another album rather than it of made us feel more comforted Eilidh wanted to write our own lin], plays in a band called Spin- was a culmination of everything just being, like I said, a collec- by the thought that people liked songs together. I was definitely ning Coin. They’re a really good we’d done up to that point. tion of our songs up to that date. the other one and kind of tried excited to do that. We started guitar band. TST: What about when they It was definitely a much more to just do the same thing within doing that even while Golden ER: Elo Orleans is another called your name and it sank in self-contained process of writing our capabilities again. Grrrls was still a thing, and then one. She’s really great. that you had won? songs and really thinking about ______it just sort of fizzled out. TST: Did you fully expect ER: It felt very surreal. And how they would go together on Sacred Paws with Prior Panic, Ba- ER: I think we found Sacred Strike A Match to win Scottish then we had to give a speech. I an album. So because of that, it nana, Wednesday, July 17, 8:00 Paws a bit more exciting. It was Album of the Year? didn’t say anything, I just froze. probably sounds a bit different. p.m., at ONCE Somerville, 156 more the kind of music that we ER: Definitely not! (laughs) Rachel gave the speech. (laughs) But we weren’t really conscious- Highland Ave.

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By Jim Clark Alleged shoplifters chased down and arrested A Somerville Police officer on The officer radioed Somerville ground and place her hands be- son remained irate and threat- $1200, credit card fraud over duty and assigned to uniform Police dispatch and requested a hind her back. She reportedly ened to fight him. $1200, larceny from a building, patrol at Assembly Row last warrant check on Carey, and he began to comply, but then began Many families were in close assault and battery on a police Thursday evening spotted an was subsequently notified that to flee across the crowded patio proximity, and children began officer, resisting arrest, receiv- allegedly known shoplifter, Kel- she had 12 active warrants for of JP Licks towards Tony C's. to cry due to the actions of Car- ing stolen property over $1200, ly Carey, of Quincy, inside the her arrest. After a short foot pursuit, Car- ey and Ferguson. Because of possession of a class B drug, Nike store. As the officer received this ey began to lose her balance, and Ferguson's irate behavior and furnishing false ID, trespassing, According to police, her boy- information, Carey left Nike both she and the officer fell to continued threats of an assault, felony daytime breaking and friend, Jayson Ferguson, travels and walked to JP Licks, where the ground. the officers placed him under entering, possession of a class with her, and is reportedly also a she was observed meeting The officer was able to place arrest for disorderly conduct E drug, misdemeanor breaking known shoplifter. with Ferguson on the cement Carey in handcuffs, but during and taken to jail. and entering, and a carrying a Both Carey and Ferguson have wall seating. this struggle Ferguson rushed the Carey was booked for the 12 dangerous weapon as well as re- both been arrested in the As- The officer called out to Carey officer in an aggressive manner. warrants that included charges sisting arrest. sembly Row shopping area for and informed her that she had Another officer positioned of possession of a burglarious Carey and Ferguson were both theft related charges in the past, warrants for her arrest and she herself between Ferguson and instrument, larceny over $1200, trespassed from all Federal Real- according to reports. needed to put her bag on the the arresting officer, but Fergu- destruction of property over ty property at Assembly Row. SOMERVILLE POLICE CRIME LOG Arrests: 12:45 p.m., arrested at Pow- Row on a charge of disorderly destruction of property over ing, possession of a class E Jordende Pierre, of 25 Sewall der House Blvd. on warrant conduct. $1200, credit card fraud drug, misdemeanor breaking St., July 9, 6:12 p.m., arrested at charges of trespassing, mu- Kelly Carey, of 933 Quin- over $1200, larceny from a and entering, and a carrying Beacon St. on warrant charges nicipal bylaw or ordinance vi- cy Shore Dr., Quincy, July building, assault and battery a dangerous weapon. of leaving the scene of proper- olation, possession of a class 11, 7:13 p.m., arrested at on a police officer, resisting Deandre Singletary, of 795 ty damage and operation of a B drug, and shoplifting over Assembly Row on a charge arrest, receiving stolen prop- Cummings Hwy., Boston, motor vehicle with a suspended $250 by asportation. of resisting arrest, and on erty over $1200, possession July 14, 6:53 p.m., arrested at registration. Jason Ferguson, of 39 Boyl- warrant charges of posses- of a class B drug, furnishing Broadway on charges of receiv- Michael Ford, of 66 ston St., Boston, July 11, 7:13 sion of a burglarious instru- false ID, trespassing, felony ing a stolen motor vehicle and Bowden St., Malden, July 11, p.m., arrested at Assembly ment, larceny over $1200, daytime breaking and enter- failure to stop or yield. Somerville positions itself as region’s next world-class tech hub CONT. FROM PG 1

Dorothy Kelly Gay voted in fa- buildings included in this huge vor and applauded the develop- project, and we still believe the er's efforts. "I think you've [the Somerville Planning Board has developer] done a fantastic job many opportunities to insist on and you've done exactly what we more sustainability and demand asked for [modifications to the something spectacular, like what application]. I'm very much in we see in Kendall Square." support." Last week, MEPA (Massachu- Not everyone at the meeting setts Environmental Protection was as enthusiastic. Tori An- Act) office certified the building tonino lives on Prospect Hill plans and affirmed the project - a seven-minute walk from complies with state laws and is the project. She is an environ- ready to move forward with the mental activist and a founding permit approval process. US2 is member of Green and Open working towards a LEED Gold Somerville. "I'm disappointed certification and says the build- in the Planning Board for ap- ing will feature a "blue roof" as a proving the life sciences build- water retention strategy, achieve ing," she says. "Sustainability a reduction in greenhouse gas- was our number one issue and es through above-code perfor- the plans put forth by the de- mance. The building will also fea- veloper, US2, fall way short of ture 8,900 square feet of arts and Activist Tori Antonino says Somerville's Planning Board missed an opportunity to insist on more green initiatives like this rooftop garden in Kendall Square. — Photo courtesy of Google Maps any of our major concerns. We creative space, rotating exterior wanted to see underground art walls, and ground-floor retail. acre plan will include 2.4 mil- 40 residential development we've seen Cambridge and great- parking, affordable housing, "Our vision for this project is lion square feet of new biotech, and includes over 3.5 acres of er Boston get all the funding and and more green spaces, like to make Union Square into a lab, office, residential and retail open space. The project also financial benefits," he says. "It's what we see in Kendall Square." destination for employers, cre- space that will support generat- aligns with Mayor Joseph Cur- time Somerville has a piece. This Comparisons with Kendall ate more green space, achieve ing 5,300 new permanent jobs, tatone's SomerVision 2030, a building will be like no other as a Square are inevitable. Antonino housing goals with a range of along with more than 4,000 guide for the city's policy and huge addition to Somerville." says hopes of urban gardening affordability, and preserve the new construction jobs and will planning since 2009. The next Somerville Planning and rooftop gardens, like the neighborhood character that ev- generate $11.3 million annual- Steve Mackey, chairman, and Board meeting is scheduled for Kendall Square Roof Garden, erybody loves today." ly in new property tax revenue. CEO of the Somerville Cham- August 8. Public hearings will are fading. "The life sciences The completed project could The project will be comprised ber of Commerce applauded be held on buildings 2 and 3, building is just one of several take twenty years. The 15.7- of 60 percent commercial and the board's decision. "For years along with the open space. JULY 17, 2019••5 City commends Dave Powers' heroic action tion, Mayor Curtatone stepped By Jennifer Grimes up to the podium to say a few The Somerville City Council words before awarding Pow- recently commended bystander ers a commendation plaque. Dave Powers for his heroic acts The mayor, who saw the secu- on May 1 of this year when he rity tape that caught Powers saw someone in Davis Sq. sprint in action, described his heroic past him and had a feeling that and successful efforts to take something was wrong. down the suspect as “the perfect Powers’ suspicion was con- hockey check, which dislodged firmed when a police officer ran a backpack that had evidence past him in pursuit of the run- inside to lead to the suspect. ning suspect. Powers jumped When I spoke to Mr. Powers into action without hesitation. after the incident I asked him In doing so, his actions led to ‘how did you know what to do?’ the capturing of a suspect in an He replied by saying, ‘I just saw armed robbery of the Middlesex someone running real fast, an Federal Savings Bank. officer chasing him, and I knew During the Council’s presenta- something was wrong. I knew I

David Powers was commended by the city for his brave actions that led to the arrest of a bank robbery suspect back in May of this year.

had to stop him.’” someone in trouble. She said, gifts to help in some way when After Powers accepted his “It’s inspirational to us to know we see the need.” award from the City Council, that when we see something “I appreciate the recognition, Councilor Hirsh, who also that needs attention we should and thank you to the family and watched the tape, commented just jump into the fray, it could friends who showed up for this, about how she felt inspired. be a kid struggling on the play- thanks again,” said Powers. She spoke from the heart about ground or someone struggling The plaque he received reads, how Powers is a great example in some way. It’s inspirational “The Councilors and the Mayor of someone who has and may to know that someone can do offer their genuine gratitude for continue to act when he spots that and that we can all use our his courageous efforts.” Somerville Bicycle Advisory Committee sets focus on master bike plan

but concrete plans are what By Kori Stewart matter.” Many members of the The Somerville Bicycle Advisory committee also mentioned the Committee started talks about a need for the plan to convert master bike plan Thursday. The into solid results. committee is tasked with creat- Another key point focused on ing an advisory plan for the city was the idea of short term versus to overhaul the urban biking sys- long term goals and plan for the tem and pinpoint improvements city. Committee member Alan to be made. Moore highlighted the impor- For Fiscal Year 2020 the city tance of having a timeline built has set aside about $200,000 into the plan. While other mem- towards improving the bicycle bers would like the plan to in- infrastructure and the Somer- clude outlines for different time ville Bicycle Committee (SBC) frames; three, five, and ten year will devise a plan on how to plans were all mentioned. allocate funds pending city Along with the master plan approval. The plan is in its in- talks, Thursday’s meeting also fancy, with Thursday meeting included updates about ongo- being the first one to include ing project around the city of talks about it. Somerville. Some notable move- However, even initially it ments in city updates include A master bike plan for Somerville is currently being developed by the Somerville Bicycle Advisory Committee. is clear there are many ideas the painted bike lanes on Cam- among the committee on how eron Avenue being completed. the Edgerly School, Spring Hill child passengers rode five miles historic ride and the theme is to spend the increased bud- As well as the marking and sign and Craigie, and Porter Square through the city. Tracking the T. get. Thought was also put into work starting at Central Broad- at Elm and White. The next organized ride will be The next Somerville Bicycle how to make the plan as effi- way in August. The meeting wrapped up with in September and will be a back- Committee meeting will be held cient for the future as it is in Additionally, Somerville will be a recap of the SBC’s last or- to-school ride and a joint effort August 1 at the Somerville Po- the present with Secretary Ted adding seven Blue Bike stations ganized ride, Tour de Somer- between the SBC and Shape lice Department on Washington Lester saying, “goals are great to the city. Including stations at ville. About 30 riders and 10 Up. The October ride will be a Street starting at 6:30 p.m. Be sure to visit us online at www.TheSomervilleTimes.com and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/thesomervilletimes 6••JULY 17, 2019

Beacon Hill Roll Call

Beacon Hill Roll Call can also be viewed on our website at www.thesomervilletimes.com THE HOUSE AND SENATE: Beacon Hill Roll Call for Councils on Aging by $484,875 (from $16,740,125 STOP HOSPITALS FROM A SPECIFIC COL- records local senator's votes on roll calls from recent ses- to $17,225,000.) Sen. Becca Rausch (D-Needham), the LECTION TACTIC (S 167) – The Revenue Commit- sions. There were no roll calls in the House or Senate amendment’s sponsor said the money will fund inno- tee held a hearing on a bill that would direct the Depart- last week. vation grants to municipal Councils on Aging and will ment of Public Health to adopt regulations prohibiting benefit seniors statewide. hospital and community health centers from seeking an $300,000 FOR FAMILIES OF SUBSTANCE execution against the personal residence or motor ve- ABUSED NEWBORNS (S 3) “Our collective moral compass is set, at least in part, by hicle of a patient in order to collect money on unpaid Senate 39-0, approved an amendment that would pro- whether and how we respect our elders,” said Rausch. bills. An execution is an order signed by the court to the vide $300,000 to the Health Policy Commission for a “Not only do our elders want to age in their chosen com- sheriff telling the sheriff to seize a debtor’s property, sell childhood grant program to support and care for fam- munities, but also … this approach to aging builds com- it and deliver the money received to the creditor in order ilies with substance-exposed newborns that suffer from munity, reduces costs, enriches lives and improves health to satisfy the debt. A creditor can seek an execution only Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS). This syndrome outcomes by notably reducing isolation.” after the case has gone to court and a judgment has been is a group of problems a baby experiences when with- granted in favor of the creditor and against the debtor. drawing from exposure to narcotics. (A “Yes” vote is for the amendment.) “I filed this legislation in response to unscrupulous debt Sen. Vinny deMacedo (R-Plymouth), the sponsor of Sen. Patricia Jehlen Yes collection tactics by some greedy hospitals that include the amendment, said that newborns that are born with placing executions on patient’s homes,” said Sen. Mark NAS, experience the same withdrawal symptoms that ALSO UP ON BEACON HILL Montigny (D-New Bedford), the sponsor of the propos- adults with the same dependency would experience [in- al. “No patient, particularly those facing debilitating and cluding] GI upset, muscle rigidity and sensory hyper- STUDENT LOANS (S 16) -The Education Com- life-threatening medical conditions which leave them sensitivity, and can suffer from long term consequences mittee held a hearing on legislation that would create unable to work, should be worried about an execution such as behavioral problems, vision impairments and a Student Loan Bill of Rights and require student loan being placed on their home. Hospitals in Massachusetts motor skill delays. servicers to be licensed by the state just like any other generate hundreds of millions of dollars in annual reve- business. The measure allows state officials to investigate nue and have stockpiled over a billion dollars in offshore “This amendment and the funding it included will be in- student loan servicers and act against those that violate accounts, all the while operating under the auspices of strumental in targeting communities and assisting fami- the state’s banking and consumer protection laws. A key a nonprofit enterprise. It is about time we start making lies that are in need of support and whose children are in provision creates a Student Loan Ombudsman that will them act like one.“ need of treatment,” explained deMacedo. “Not only will collect state student loan data and information and help this program offer intervention and support, it will be a students understand their rights and responsibilities in DISCLOSE TOXIC CHEMICALS (H 248) – The crucial step in collecting quantitative data on the long loan agreements. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure Com- term needs of these children experiencing NAS and will mittee’s agenda last week included a bill that would re- allow future children to receive better, more targeted “We have nearly 900,000 student debt borrowers in quire manufacturers to disclose to the Department of treatment and prevention in the future.” Massachusetts who, on average, owe $39,000 each,” said Environmental Protection (DEP) if any harmful chem- Sen. Eric Lesser (D-Longmeadow) the sponsor of the icals are in children’s items and consumer items includ- (A “Yes” vote is for the amendment.) proposal. “This is crowding out other elements of our ing cleaning products, cosmetics and coating materials economy, and it is a poison on an entire generation's that are sold as consistent mixtures of chemicals. The Sen. Patricia Jehlen Yes ability to participate in this economy fully. Student debt list of toxic chemicals that must be reported would be is a problem that demands solutions, and this bill is one developed by the Toxic Use Reduction Institute. This in- $5 MILLION FOR SUBSTANCE ABUSE (S 3) solution to helping borrowers get fair treatment in man- formation would be made available to the public on the Senate 39-0, approved an amendment to implement $5 aging these loans,” concluded Lesser. department website. Currently, manufacturers are not million in programs recommended by the Harm Reduc- required to disclose this information. tion Commission created by the Legislature in 2018. STATE TAX CHECKOFF TO HELP COUN- Provisions include $1.5 million to increase the availabil- TRIES MOST AFFECTED BY CLIMATE Rep. Jim Hawkins (D-Attleboro), the sponsor of the ity of sterile and safe injection equipment and syringe CHANGE (H 2414, S 1602) – The Revenue Com- proposal said states like Maine, Washington and Ver- disposal services; $150,000 for a pilot program to pro- mittee heard testimony on legislation that would allow mont have already enacted similar legislation. He noted vide access to fentanyl testing strips or other drug check- taxpayers on their state tax return to donate to the Mas- the bill will not hurt business since all it requires is re- ing equipment; and $300,000 to increase the availabil- sachusetts Fund for Vulnerable Countries Most Affect- porting. ity of nasal naloxone (brand name Narcan) rescue kits ed by Climate Change. The state would then send the prior to discharge from a facility after treatment for an funds raised to the United Nations Least Developed “Parents unwittingly expose their children to develop- opioid overdose. Naloxone rescue kits include naloxone Countries Fund. mental toxins, carcinogens and endocrine disruptors,” and other items used for the emergency treatment of a said Hawkins. known or suspected opioid overdose. “Donations are purely voluntary, as is true in the cases of the six ‘checkoffs’ already printed on income tax forms,” QUOTABLE QUOTES - Special Ride Hailing Edition “For close to two decades, the opioid epidemic has con- said the bill’s Senate sponsor Sen. Mike Barrett (D-Lex- sumed communities across the commonwealth,” said ington). “What’s new here is the focus on climate change Gov. Charlie Baker proposed legislation under which Sen. Julian Cyr (D-Truro), the sponsor of the amend- and on helping poor countries maintain themselves. For ride-hailing companies such as Uber and Lyft would face ment. “We need to focus on what we can do to save lives the individual Massachusetts taxpayer, this is an oppor- a range of new safety and data-collection regulations. and harm reduction is an evidence-based approach used tunity, not an obligation, and it doesn’t affect state reve- Here are some interesting figures on the companies: to keep people using opioids alive and safe until they nue.” progress into clinical treatment … Harm reduction it- 81.3 million — Number of rides provided by Uber, Lyft self should not be seen as a way to end opioid use, but “As the threats of climate change loom particularly heavy and other ride-hailing companies in the Bay State in 2018. rather as a valuable survival plan, one that has started to over the globe's 51 most poverty-stricken countries des- gain consensus across the political spectrum as the right ignated as part of the United Nations Least Developed 210,000 — Since January 2017, the number of people thing to do to save lives.” Countries Fund, this bill allows Massachusetts residents the state has approved as ride-hailing drivers following full to actively engage with the rest of the world to enhance background checks. (A “Yes” vote is for the amendment.) global resiliency and sustainability efforts,” said Rep. Tony Cabral (D- New Bedford), the House sponsor of 12 — The number of incidents in Massachusetts in which a Sen. Patricia Jehlen Yes the bill. ride-hailing driver assaulted or harassed a current or former passenger. $484,875 FOR GRANTS TO COUNCILS ON "There's no cost to the state,” said Larry Yu, the co-chair AGING (S 3) of Al Gore's Climate Reality Project in Boston. “There's 2.5 — The maximum number of years in prison in Bak- Senate 39-0, approved an amendment increasing funding kind of no downside and the impact is limitless.” er’s proposal for drivers who illegally “rent out” their ride- JULY 17, 2019••7

Somerville Theatre hosts Boston Short Film Festival intimate space so filmmakers By Melissa Rosales and moviegoers can experience Locals and filmmakers gathered the films together. Tarkovski to celebrate the Boston Short Ltd. runs BSFF as well as oth- Film Festival (BSFF) at Somer- er festivals. The company always ville Theatre’s Microcinema. The tries to find historic theaters, free event showed 54 films out like Somerville Theatre, to host of 2,000 worldwide submissions their events. from July 8 to 12. Since 2015, “It’s [Somerville Theatre] my BSFF focuses on showcasing favorite theater so I’m excited unconventional and intuitive to be able to come to something short films “with an edge.” in the neighborhood,” local film “The Boston Short Film Fes- festival fan Liz Francis said. tival is not your typical film Francis had never been to a festival. It doesn't have a red film festival exclusively of shorts. carpet. It doesn't have separate She found the variety of anima- repeat, none of that fancy after tion, drama, documentary, and parties. It's all about the film- experimental films interesting. maker,” Maarten Cornelis host “I think my favorite one was of the festival said. the easy funeral film Dispersion. The festival accepts local sub- Just because I thought it was missions for free while others beautiful to look at and provoca- submit with prices at about $10. tive and succinct,” she said. The main goal of the festival is to The eight-minute short film fol- The Boston Short Film Festival showcased 54 short films from around the world at the Somerville Theatre’s Microcinema last week. — Photo by Melissa Rosales give filmmakers exposure. lows a man using an automated “We tried to make a platform funeral homes company to bury submitted a three-minute short friends, family, and boyfriend to tell him “I’m actually a little for a lot of experimental film- his mother. Dispersion was sub- animated film that had sketched see the film since most of them nervous. I’ve never been to a film makers,” Cornelis said. “A lot of mitted from Switzerland by film- warp and grid distorts. weren’t able to when it first pre- festival.” Cornelis said that the people want to say something, maker Basile Vuillemin. Other “It's really exciting to be in a miered in California. Detached festival wants to be free so other want to bring over their vision, films showcased were from Bel- festival that's local. I can have my is about a mother and daughter people like this man would not try something new, but don't real- gium, Australia, India, and more. friends and family come and see reuniting for the daughter’s eye be intimidated to go to film fes- ly have a platform to bring it on.” Frances Love’s film Detached it,” Love said. surgery. The film won the Best tivals that are usually expensive. Microcinema only has a seat- premiered for the first time in The Rhode Island School of Animated Film award. “We want to inspire more peo- ing capacity of 31 people. The Massachusetts at the festival. Design (RISD) graduate was Cornelis recounted a man com- ple to make movies, experiment, sold out film festival chose the The Cambridge-born filmmaker looking forward to having her ing up to him during the festival and do new things,” Cornelis said. Free meals all summer for Somerville youth Enjoy free breakfast and lunch prepared by Somerville’s award-winning Food and Nutrition Ser- vices Department, available all summer for youth under the age of 19. Provided by Somerville Public Schools Food and Nutrition Services Department and by the Somerville Recreation De- partment. Here’s a list of locations and times where you can enjoy a nutritious meal this summer: Free breakfast Foss Park Pool (McGrath and Broadway), 7/1 – 8/9, 10:00-10:15 a.m., Monday-Friday; Kid- Stop at Powderhouse Park (Broadway and College), 7/1 – 8/8, 9:30-10:00 a.m., Mon- day-Thursday Free lunch Albion Park (Albion Street), 7/22 – 7/26, 11:30-12:00 p.m., Monday-Friday; Blessing of the Bay Boat House (32 Shore Drive), 7/1 – 8/9, 11:30-11:45 a.m., Monday-Friday; Dilboy Pool (324 Alewife Brook Parkway), 7/1 – 8/9, 11:30-11:45 a.m., Monday-Friday; Dilboy Stadium (110 Alewife Brook Parkway), 7/1 – 8/9, 11:15-11:30 a.m., Monday-Friday; Foss Park (McGrath and Broadway), 7/8 – 7/12 11:30-12:00 p.m., Monday-Friday; Foss Park Pool (McGrath and Broad- way), 7/1 – 8/9 12:05-12:30 p.m., Monday-Friday; Grimmons Park (Governor Winthrop Rd), 7/29 – 8/2, 11:30-12:00 p.m., Monday-Friday; Lincoln Park (290 Washington Street), 7/15 – 7/19, 11:30-12:00 p.m., Monday-Friday; Mystic Housing & Playground (Mystic Avenue), 7/1 – 8/9, 11:00-11:15 a.m., Monday-Friday; Trum Park (541 Broadway), 8/5 – 8/9, 11:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m., Monday-Friday.

Beacon Hill Roll Call continued from page 6 sharing accounts to someone who has not passed a back- and vote in public view on the thousands of pieces of Tues. July 9 House 11:02 a.m. to 12:12 p.m. ground check. legislation that have been filed. They note that the -in Senate 11:05 a.m. to 11:10 a.m. frequency and brief length of sessions are misguided HOW LONG WAS LAST WEEK'S SESSION? and lead to irresponsible late-night sessions and a mad Wed. July 10 House 10:59 a.m. to 1:51 p.m. Beacon Hill Roll Call tracks the length of time that the rush to act on dozens of bills in the days immediate- Senate 11:11 a.m. to 11:56 a.m. House and Senate were in session each week. Many leg- ly preceding the end of an annual session. During the islators say that legislative sessions are only one aspect week of July 8-12, the House met for a total of 10 Thurs. July 11 House 11:01 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. of the Legislature's job and that a lot of important work hours and 35 minutes while the Senate met for a total Senate 11:15 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. is done outside of the House and Senate chambers. of one hours and 27 minutes. They note that their jobs also involve committee work, Fri. July 12 House 11:00 a.m. to 1:51 p.m. research, constituent work and other matters that are Mon. July 8 House 11:02 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Senate 2:13 p.m. to 2:19 p.m. important to their districts. Critics say that the Legis- Senate 11:08 a.m. to 11:24 a.m. lature does not meet regularly or long enough to debate Bob Katzen welcomes feedback at [email protected] 8••JULY 17, 2019

Somerville Sunsetters on Boston Street Mary Marshall, Ward 3 School Committee candidate, hosted the Somerville Sunsetters at her The Somerville Times home on Boston Street this past Thursday, July 11. The Somerville Sunsetters perform popular show tunes and current top hits on Somerville streets and in public parks two nights per week Historical Fact of the Week on evenings in July in August, at sunset. The group was originally created and very popular in the 1970’s and 1980’s, and was reinstated by Mayor Joe Curtatone in 2004. Go to the city's website for the schedule of performances: http://www.somervillema.gov. — Photos by Claudia Ferro Eagle Feathers #183

Tales from the Tree Tops By Bob (Monty) Doherty

Somerville natives have always loved their trees, from the evergreens that Governor Winthrop hewn in building his ship, The Blessing of the Bay, to today’s dissent over how much shade they will cast over Beacon Street. Almost all of her trees were lost during the American Revolution when they were used to shelter thousands of English and Hes- sian troops imprisoned here.

Through the years, trees have embraced the city and its inhabitants in a myriad of ways. The first-known Europe- an shelter in Somerville was a wooden stockade built in the early 1620s. It was constructed in the Dane Street area and was protected by a palisade log fence.

Before the revolution, permission from a king’s representative was required to fell a tree. The tall oaks and pines were earmarked for the British Navy. The only other op- tion was a windfall or godsend, which was a tree that fell during a storm. In that case, the first person to find it could lay claim for its valuable wide planking. While at Ten Hills, John Winthrop Jr. established the Saugus Iron Works where in 1652 the dies for the first American coinage were cast. These were the Mas- sachusetts Bay Colony’s Pine Tree, Oak Tree, and Willow Tree shillings. On April 19, 1775, the British troops Continued on page 20 Go to www.thesomervilletimes.com for more photos JULY 17, 2019••9

Beyond the March: Visions of a more woman-led America “It was not a very nice commu- matic drawings. On the Cape, I By JT Thompson nity at that time. We lived on the started doing it more seriously, Jane Sherrill, a painter and mixed wrong side of the tracks. We’re I started showing. I found a gal- media artist, has been working in Jewish and there was a lot of an- lery to work with. But I’m self- the same studio in Vernon Street ti-Semitism.” taught. I did take an art class Studios for over thirty years. She Bob Dylan became a hero to when I was an undergraduate, speaks with the gentle thoughtful- Sherrill when she was young. and the professor gave me a D,” ness and cheerful self-confidence of “The first time I saw him was she laughs. “So funny to think someone who has looked for and in Asbury Park, New Jersey. Joan of that now, after so many years found happiness in life. Baez brought him out. He start- of being an artist, but it wasn’t “I moved to Somerville from ed singing, and my first reaction funny at the time. Now, my stu- the Cape because I wanted to was, Oh my god, that’s awful,” dio is my real home. For over 30 be in a city, I wanted some- Sherrill laughs. “Then, Oh my years! I feel like I’m breathing thing to bump up against. The god, he really touched me." in here, I’m alive. I don’t have to Cape was too easy, too beauti- “I was a miserable kid, I was worry about a lot of junk, how I ful. I’d lived in Chicago, New the rebel. My sister could do look, stuff like that. I feel like I’m York. And Somerville is open, no wrong, I was always at log- breathing freely." you can get involved. You can gerheads with my parents. I “I’m moving now into mixed get to know the mayor, the city started buying Dylan’s albums, media, but I still love to paint. councilors. You can really be a and I remember sitting on the When I’m in my studio I feel like part of it, of what’s happening front lawn of our suburban my whole being is being used. in the city. And there’s a big home reading the back of his al- I’m true, I’m real, I’m whole.” arts community." bum covers. I memorized all the What was your experience of the “I didn’t come for that, that words, I loved him – he seemed Women’s March? wasn’t here 30 years ago. It used to be talking about real things, “I loved it. I loved it. I was to be a tough city, there were a his words were real to me. I scared before going, I thought lot of racial tensions. And people came to like his strange voice, something awful would happen. who hadn’t grown up in the city and how he used it. I think he’s “It was packed, but people Somerville artist Jane Sherrill. were called Barneys. It’s changed an excellent singer.” were happy, everyone was so a lot. But I don’t like all the lux- Sherrill first began thinking nice. There were so many people borhood was that the gang kept en can be like that too. But I ury condos that are being built. of herself as an artist when she I couldn’t hear the speakers. But things safe." think we cooperate with each You can’t afford to live here any- was living on the Cape in the everyone was happy, so it was “I got friendly with one of other more. But women who’ve more, artists are moving out.” late ‘70s. great being there. We had been the gang members, Jimbo, we wanted to be Continued on page 16 Sherrill grew up in Westfield, “When I was living in New so miserable after the election, used to sit on the stoop and New Jersey. York City, I started doing auto- and it was a great feeling of we talk. One of the gang, Michael, are a people, we matter." used to make pig sounds, ani- “I stayed for the whole thing, mal sounds, when I walked by. I Sally O’Brien’s and when the March moved would grimace, it just turned my 335 Somerville Ave. 617-666-3589 down into the streets, there were stomach." people hanging out from build- “Michael would get angry at MONDAY July 22 ing windows cheering, truck- my reaction, and kept getting 7 p.m. Shawn Carter's Cheapshots Comedy ers were honking their horns, angrier, and one day Jimbo asked 10 p.m. Marley Monday with The Duppy Conquerors a church was playing We Shall me 'What’s going on with you TUESDAY July 23 Overcome. and Michael?'" 8 p.m. Christian McNeill & Tim Gearan “And it was great seeing so “Jimbo had Michael come sit many men there. Men need to with us to talk it through. Mi- WEDNESDAY July 24 stand up for women – to make chael thought he was giving me 8 p.m. Free Poker, lots of prizes! change happen. The same with the ultimate compliment. I ex- THURSDAY July 25 racism, white people need to plained how it made me feel, and 7 p.m. BT ALC Big Band - $10 cover stand up for black people. The he stopped doing it." people in power have to say this “Then Jimbo disappeared, FRIDAY July 26 is not right – this is what’s right." went to jail. I don’t know what 6 p.m. Tom Hagerty Acoustic Band “The March was just lovely, he did but what a shame. He had 9 p.m Jason Bennett and The Resistance, more! such a happy experience.” a lot of skills with people. He SATURDAY July 27 What’s your perspective on the could have helped people with 6 p.m. Patsy Hamel Band #metoo movement? those skills. He could have been 9 p.m. Ghost Truckers, Murphy & The Mess, “I was delighted,” Sherrill important in this world.” Speedfossil – $10 cover laughs. “All of us women have What do you think a more wom- had those issues. It just goes an-led America would be like? SUNDAY July 28 on and on. “Oh boy,” Sherrill laughs. 1 p.m. Roundtable Acoustic Series: Betty & The Bellhops “When I lived in NYC, you “We’ve never had it. So who 6 p.m. Roy Sludge Trio always got catcalls on the street. knows? But I do think women 9:30 p.m. African Night, I lived on the Lower East Side. are more collaborative. We’ve SambaLolo and guests There was a gang that used become a top of the mountain, www.sallyobriensbar.com to hang out near St. Mark’s sports game, winner take all so- Church. The joke in the neigh- ciety, full of competition. Wom- 10••JULY 17, 2019

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The views and opinions expressed in the commentaries and letters to the Editor ofThe Somerville Times do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions ofThe Somerville Times, its publishers or staff. Data Download with Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone come dehydrated in extreme by 2100, our area could see 26 tion doesn’t help with energy hours and schedules are avail- heat and it’s important to watch day per year that feel like 100 efficiency. That’s an issue we’ve able at www.somervillerec.com. out for the signs of heat stroke degrees or higher. While 2100 had to face in working to make For even more ways to keep cool and heat exhaustion. Visit www. feels a long way off, we’re likely City buildings more energy effi- this summer, visit www.somer- cdc.gov to learn more about to see more extreme heat soon- cient. Older buildings are chal- villema.gov when high tem- staying safe in extreme heat. er. By 2030 the number of days lenging, but from 2014 to 2018 peratures are in the forecast. In above 90 degrees could double we’ve been able to reduce energy extreme heat we sometimes offer Summer 2018: If you feel like and by 2070 most summer days use in City buildings by 16%. extended hours at the pools and it’s getting hotter each summer, could be above 90 degrees. The If you’re interested in learning air conditioned public buildings you’re not alone. Based on his- good news is that these projects about ways you can make your like the library. By Joseph A. Curtatone toric temperature data, the Na- are based on a continued high home more energy efficient, visit Taking a closer look at notable city tional Oceanic and Atmospher- greenhouse gas emissions sce- www.somervillema.gov/housing. Data-based decision making is at data – and interesting numbers. ic Administration (NOAA) nario. We may not be able to roll the core of how the City of Somer- found that 2018 was the hottest back the damage already done, 19 parks: If you’re looking to ville develops policy and sets prior- 90 degrees or more: When the summer on record in the Bos- but by shrinking our carbon cool down this summer, con- ities. Every day we check the lat- temperature stays above 90s de- ton area. Several other recent footprint we can keep extreme sider stopping by one of our est 311 stats, and throughout the grees for a few days that’s con- years are also among the top heat in check. 19 parks that has a water fea- week we meet for in-depth review sidered extreme heat. Extreme ten. We are seeing and feeling ture. You can find a full list of of departmental data and city heat isn’t just an uncomfortable the effects of climate change 16% reduction: Two thirds of Somerville’s parks and their trends. The Data Download col- inconvenience. Sustained high right now, and they will only get Somerville’s total greenhouse amenities at www.somervillema. umn shares some of the data we’ve temperatures can be a health worse if we ignore them. gas emissions come from build- gov/parks. The City also has the been reviewing recently, as well as risk, especially to children, se- ing energy use – that includes Kennedy Pool and Dilboy Pool interesting updates. To see more niors, people with certain med- 26 days of extreme heat: A heating, cooling, and electricity. for anyone who’d like to cool off Somerville Data, visit the online ical conditions, and those who new report from the Union of Somerville is a city of old build- with a swim (the pool at Foss Somerville Data Farm at www. work outside. It’s easier to be- Concerned Scientists found that ings and often older construc- Park is owned by the state). Pool somervillema.gov/datafarm. District Attorney Ryan teaches campers Somerville Junior Police Academy about smart choices Middlesex District Attorney District Attorney Ryan spoke Marian Ryan recently visited about good decision making and 30 campers in the 6th, 7th and offered preventative tips on how 8th grade at the Somerville Ju- to address potentially challeng- nior Police Academy to teach ing situations that adolescents them about how they can make may find themselves in. District smart choices when confronted Attorney Ryan reminded youth with important decisions. Dis- that the best way of staying out trict Attorney Ryan was joined of trouble is valuing themselves by Captain David Stiltner of and their relationships. The chil- the Somerville Fire Depart- dren reflected on the relation- ment and Deputy Chief Steve ships that they are proudest of. Caribino of the Somerville Po- As part of the program, Dis- lice Department. trict Attorney Ryan provided

From left to right: Somerville Junior Police Academy, District Attorney Ryan, Deputy Chief Caribino, Captain Stiltner.

the campers with a series of hy- how they would approach the dlesex District Attorney's Office pothetical situations they may different scenarios and made Smart Choices Program, a coun- encounter in their daily lives and determinations as to what they ty-wide initiative, which focuses during interactions with their believe would be the safest and on educating children on good friends and peers. Campers then healthiest response. decision making before they are described their rationales for The visit was part of the Mid- faced with hard decisions. SomerVision 2040 Youth Forum We want to hear ideas from young people about the future of Somerville. Teens are invited to share their thoughts and concerns about important topics like housing, education, and job training and access at a SomerVision 2040 Youth Forum on Wednesday, July 31, at 5 p.m., in the Central Library auditorium, 79 Highland Ave. SomerVision 2040 is an ongoing effort to reexamine and update Somerville’s comprehensive plan – SomerVision. The community-developed plan set priorities around many issues, including housing, open space, transportation, sustainability, the local economy, and education. To learn more about the ongoing SomerVision 2040 process, visit www.somervision2040.com. While there, you can also sign up to get SomerVision 2040 updates. JULY 17, 2019••11

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Our View Of The Times

There’s a comforting something in the dwells a population of 70,000 or so, The costs alone are daunting. And portantly, how would this affect the aver- imagery of health conscious, nature lov- with the majority of us choosing to op- what becomes of a bike lane in the win- age citizen on the whole? ing individuals shunning their oversized, erate our motor vehicles, mostly out of ter when it has been plowed over with These are questions which must be gas guzzling automobiles and SUVs in shear necessity. snow? Or does anyone actually ride their weighed, debated, and resolved. We all favor of pedaling their way to their jobs, As one of the most densely populated bike in winter anyway? We’re talking want a clean, sustainable environment, schools, and marketplaces in the soft, pas- areas in the country, we may not enjoy about a lot of expense and hassle for the and we all want to enjoy mobility in the toral glow of self-satisfaction at hopefully having the same options that other cities benefit of a relative few. manner of our own personal choosing. “making a difference.” have at hand. Putting in additional bike Ultimately, how many of us would ben- Perhaps a well thought out minimal One real difference, though, is that lanes may be highly desirable to a certain efit from expanded bicycle access on the network of bike routes that can get cy- Somerville is far from being pastoral. number of us, but it can be problematic, roadways? Would both cyclists and mo- clists through the city in all directions is a Within its roughly four square miles to say the least. torists be equally well served? Most im- fair goal to go for. Let's think it through.

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commercial development from happen- Celebrating their birthdays this week: ter asking for donations. Gene is a great open a place here in the city? We heard ing in Somerville. Other cities like Bos- Happy birthday to a lifelong resident guy and we hope he has many more. 11 places around the city are hoping to ton and Cambridge are more amenable and wonderful lady, Judy Podymaitis, First the Board of Health, then several get the green line from what committee to development, and less have fewer de- who celebrates this week. We wish her years as Alderman from Ward 6, just in the city? mands on development well and many more. Happy birthday about 10 years as mayor and then Reg- *********************** *********************** to a good friend of ours who is travel- istrar of Deeds for so many more years We heard that a group from the city is The Friday Night Fight this year is ing the county and also celebrating this since 1990. hiring an attorney to sue the city over scheduled for Saturday, August 17, at week, Michael Stenger. A good friend *********************** the recent ordinance which goes into Dilboy, hosted by Somerville Youth from one of Somerville’s finest families, Down in Ward 3, we only hear from effect on July 31. Every property here Development & Boxing Club, locat- Richard Spinosa celebrates this week. Mary Marshall who is running for in Somerville when sold and the per- ed at 18 Otis Street. The event starts We wish him the very best of birthdays. School Committee there, where she son or developer wants to convert it at 5:00 p.m. and will run most likely to But what do you get for a guy who has appears to be very active. We heard that or sell as condos, you have to wait 12 10:00 p.m. Tickets will be on sale shortly. everything? Happy birthday to Cheryl she has quite the campaign workers, months in one instance. Watch prices Meanwhile, you can go to their Facebook Chaille Horan, of Green Cab fame. We about 20 of them were coming out of fall in Somerville if that law gets OK’d. page and let them know you are coming. wish her the very best. Happy birthday a place last Saturday for campaigning. A developer buys a four family he or she *********************** to local Eileen Costa. To those that are It's good to see and hear a candidate is will have wait 12 months to remove the There are Lots of potholes in Ward 3. celebrating this week, and we didn’t post, working hard to get elected, and Mary is present tenants or even if he or she buys We noticed that Munroe Street was lit- again we wish you the best of birthdays. doing that. Once again, we would like to it empty, the same wait for 12 months. tered with them. Maybe Stan Koty, the *********************** hear from various campaigns and what So, as an example, you buy a house and DPW Commissioner, is too busy now Last week the Newstalker who usu- or how they are doing. Imagine if they want to rehab it and make it condos you that he has to run a campaign for the ally does the happy birthdays was out all had the spirit of Mary Marshall. Let will have to wait, empty or not, for 12 mayor and recently lost his assistant. sick – LOL. We would be remiss not us know what you’re doing in the other months and sometimes 5 years to do What is wrong with the city? They even to acknowledge former Mayor Eugene campaigns here in the city. the work. Imagine carrying a mortgage have a special truck – you’ve seen it – it Brune, who turned 90 (it seems like he *********************** on four units maybe 2M for the person. even says pothole truck on the sides. We never looks older). His old staff from One family which is applying for a li- Who is going to do that? Would you? understand when they get a call from the City Hall and the Registry of Deeds cense to sell marijuana is the Curta- *********************** councilors, who tell residents to call 311. threw him a happy birthday party. Be- tones, but the mayor has made it clear Next, the City Council is willing to pass Wouldn’t be faster if a call was made di- lated happy birthday Gene, and many he’s not on the Trust of McGrath nor is an ordinance giving the city 2% of the rectly to DPW Commissioner Koty? more. You do so much for our city, it's he Beneficiary, at least not yet. Who is sale, 1% from the seller and 1% from the *********************** hard not to find you on a fundraiser let- the other political family that wants to buyer. Won’t that Continued on page 17 12••JULY 17, 2019 JULY 17, 2019••13

ArtBeat Festival 2019 The City of Somerville and the Somerville Arts Council presented the annual ArtBeat Festival on July13, throughout Davis Square, including Seven Hills Park, Elm Street, and Holland Street. The Arts Council teamed up with the city’s Office of Sus- tainability and Environment to investigate how artists and climate activists can collaborate in ways that encourage all of us to consume less, affect positive change, and have fun along the way. There was also the usual barrage of bands, art, dance, food, a parade – and much more.

Go to www.thesomervilletimes.com for more photos Photos by Claudia Ferro 14••JULY 17, 2019 Former railway substation transformed into office and residential space

50 years. When the MBTA fi- By Marian Berkowitz nally offered it for sale, a local ar- School Street is familiar to many chitect, Sebastian Marascal, who residents as it is well-traversed, likes old, brick utility buildings, connecting the Winter Hill, decided to purchase it in 2016. Central Hill, and Union Square He reported that “they would neighborhoods. It’s a typical not even let me see the inside densely developed residential but required me to buy it first, street, until you come down perhaps because it was consid- the hill and approach Summer ered so unsafe.” Sebastian, how- Street. On the right corner of ever, did not object. Avon Street, there is an old util- After taking ownership, and ity brick building. As a Union going inside for the first time, he Square resident I have regularly thought, despite its terrible con-

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2. What is the official 8. In what sport would state fruit of New Hamp- you find a banana kick? shire? 9. What Honolulu born 3. What was Fred Flint- singer had the hit song stone's job on The Flint- Tiny Bubbles? stones TV show? 10. Who is quoted as 4. Which acid is found in saying "Give me liberty, or Vinegar? give me death"?

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www.somervillema.com www.medfordma.com gone past this abandoned build- dition, it was beautiful! A large ing and always wondered about skylight window was shattered its former purpose. This past and the old machinery from year I noticed with excitement the plant remained. Sebastian decided to retain all of the oration” with the building. He building's past. that someone had brought it nonetheless saw its potential openness of the massive space. wanted to respect the original As part of the Somerville His- back to life. and wanted to take advantage Walnut wood panels warm the and minimize the impact of toric Preservation Commission’s I learned that it’s the former of the dramatic interior that was interior and the interior walls restoration work, while still cre- annual Ceremony for Preserva- Boston Elevated Railway Sub- entirely open and approximate- of the residences are only 7 feet ating very inviting and livable tion Month, Sebastian received station built in the 1920's Clas- ly three stories high with a steel high, enabling one to still look space. The old machinery was a 2019 Director’s Award at the sic Revival style. Neighbors bridge, possibly used in the past above. The steel bridge now con- removed except for a piece left Somerville Armory for his dis- considered it to be an eyesore to move machinery. nects two bedrooms. Sebastian outside as a sculptural piece to tinctive work and tribute to because it was in disuse for over In his renovation plans, he describes his work as a “collab- represent and pay homage to the Somerville’s past. JULY 17, 2019••15

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NOTICE OF MORTGAGEE’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court By virtue and in execution of the Power of Sale contained in a certain Middlesex Probate and Family Court mortgage given by Stephen Stenson to Mortgage Electronic Registra- 208 Cambridge Street tion Systems, Inc., as nominee for Sallie Mae Home Loans, Inc., dated Cambridge, MA. 02141 May 16, 2006, and recorded in Middlesex County (Southern District) (617) 768- 5800 Registry of Deeds in Book 47461, at Page 79, as affected by Loan Mod- ification Agreement, dated May 18, 2018, and recorded in said Regis- INFORMAL PROBATE PUBLICATION NOTICE CITY OF SOMERVILLE try of Deeds in Book 71239, at Page 459, of which mortgage Bayview MIDDLESEX Division Docket No. MI19P3261EA Loan Servicing, LLC is the present holder, by Assignment of Mortgage PURCHASING DEPARTMENT from Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Estate of : RFP 20-02 Sallie Mae Home Loans, Inc. to JPMorgan Chase Bank, National As- Anna E Moran The City of Somerville, through the Purchasing Department, invites sociation, dated February 25, 2015, and recorded in said Registry of First Name Middle Name Last Name sealed proposals for: Deeds in Book 65008, at Page 89, as further assigned by JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. to Bayview Loan Servicing, LLC by Assignment of Also Known As: Tenant Outreach and Education Mortgage dated July 1, 2016 and recorded in said Registry of Deeds Date of Death: April 29, 2019 The City seeks proposals to provide high quality tenant outreach in Book 67657, at Page 336, for breach of the conditions of said mort- and education services to ensure that Somerville tenants under- gage and for the purpose of foreclosing the same will be sold at Public To all persons interested in the above captioned estate, by Petition of stand their rights and responsibilities, and understand their options Auction at 12:00 o’clock P.M. on the 30th day of July, 2019 on the mort- for responding to violations of those rights and other threats to their Petitioner Edwin J. Smith of Somerville MA gaged premises located at 170 Walnut Street, Somerville, Middlesex housing stability. County, Massachusetts, all and singular the premises described in First Name M.I. Last Name (City/Town) (State) said mortgage, to wit: A request for proposals (RFP) may be obtained online at http://www. [x] Edwin J. Smith of Somerville MA somervillema.gov/departments/finance/purchasing or from the Pur- The land in Somerville, Middlesex County, Commonwealth of Mas- First Name M.I. Last Name (City/Town) (State) chasing Department, Somerville City Hall, 93 Highland Ave., Somer- sachusetts, with the buildings thereon situated, being known and has been informally appointed as the Personal Representative of the ville, MA, 02143 on or after July 10th, 2019. numbered 170-R Walnut Street, being Lot 6 on a plan entitled “Plan of estate to serve Sealed proposals will be received at the above office until:August Land in Somerville, Massachusetts, T. Corcoran, Civil Engineer, dated [ ] with [x] without surety on the bond. January 9, 1952,” and recorded with Middlesex South District Regis- 14th, 2019 at 2:00pm ET. The Purchasing Director reserves the right to try of Deeds, Book 7853, Page 547; being a resubdivision of land as The estate is being administered under informal procedure by the reject any or all proposals if, in her sole judgment, the best interest of shown on a plan entitled “Plan of Land in Somerville, Massachusetts, Personal Representative under the Massachusetts Uniform Probate the City of Somerville would be served by so doing. belonging to the Estate of Albert E. Kenneson” dated June 3, 1935, Code without supervision by the Court. Inventory and accounts are Please email [email protected] for more information. John Falvey, C.E., duly recorded with Middlesex South District Regis- not required to be filed with the Court, but interested parties are en- try of Deeds, Book 5943, Page 293, and more particularly bounded and titled to notice regarding the administration from the Personal Rep- Thupten Chukhatsang described as follows: resentative and can petition the Court in any matter relating to the Procurement Analyst Lot 6: estate, including distribution of assets and expenses of administra- 617-625-6600 x. 3400 BEGINNING at a point where Lot 5 adjoins Lot 6 on said plan, eighty- tion. Interested parties are entitled to petition the Court to institute 7/17/19 The Somerville Times one and 17/100 (81.17) feet; formal proceedings and to obtain orders terminating or restricting the THENCE Northwesterly of the Northeasterly side of said Walnut powers of Personal Representatives appointed under informal pro- Street; cedure. A copy of the Petition and Will, if any, can be obtained from THENCE Northwesterly by Lot 7 on said plan, fifty-three and 73/100 the Petitioner. (53.73) feet; THENCE Southwesterly by land of owners unknown, forty-two and 7/17/19 The Somerville Times 45/100 (42.45) feet; THENCE Southeasterly by land now or formerly of Anna White and/or Margaret A. Johnson, fifty-six and 52/100 (56.52) feet; THENCE Northeasterly by Lot 5 on said plan forty-two and 90/100 (42.90) feet to the point and place of BEGINNING. CITY OF SOMERVILLE Containing two thousand three hundred forty-nine (2,349) square feet PURCHASING DEPARTMENT of land, more or less, according to said plan and numbered 170-R Wal- RFQ 20-04 nut Street. The City of Somerville, through the Purchasing Department, For title see Deed recorded in B. 42100, P. 243 invites qualifications for: In the event of any typographical error and/or discrepancy between CITY OF SOMERVILLE DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE BENJAMIN G. BROWN SCHOOL AND the legal description set forth herein in the legal description of the PURCHASING DEPARTMENT THE WEST SOMERVILLE NEIGHBORHOOD SCHOOL premises, the description as set forth and contained in the mortgage RFP #20-03 shall control by reference. A request for qualifications may be obtained online athttp://www. The City of Somerville, through the Purchasing Department, invites somervillema.gov/departments/finance/purchasing/bids or from The Mortgagee reserves the right to postpone the sale to a later date sealed proposals for: the Purchasing Department, Somerville City Hall, 93 Highland Ave., by public proclamation at the time and date appointed for the sale and Scenario Planning Software Somerville, MA, 02143 on or after July 17th, 2019. Sealed bids will be to further postpone at any adjourned sale date by public proclamation received at the above office until:August 8th, 2019 at 1:30pm. The at the time and date appointed for the adjourned sale date. A request for proposals (RFP) may be obtained online at http://www. Purchasing Director reserves the right to reject any or all proposals somervillema.gov/departments/finance/purchasing or from the Pur- if, in her sole judgment, the best interest of the City of Somerville Said premises will be sold subject to and with the benefit of all re- chasing Department, Somerville City Hall, 93 Highland Ave., Somer- would be served by so doing. strictions, easements, improvements, outstanding tax titles, mortgag- ville, MA, 02143 beginning on Thursday July 11th, 2019. es, liens, rights of tenants and parties in possession, unpaid taxes, Please contact Michael Richards at [email protected] municipal liens, and other public taxes, assessments or liens, having Sealed proposals will be received at the above office until:2:00 PM, for more information. priority over the mortgage described herein, if any, whether or not Wednesday, August 7th, 2019. The Purchasing Director reserves the Angela Allen reference to such restrictions, easements, improvements, liens or right to reject any or all proposals if, in her sole judgment, the best Purchasing Director encumbrances is made in the deed or otherwise noticed at the sale. interest of the City of Somerville would be served by so doing. 617-625-6600 x. 3400 In the event that the successful bidder at the foreclosure sale shall Please email [email protected] for more information 7/17/19 The Somerville Times default in purchasing the within described property according to the and to register for the RFP package. terms of this Notice of Sale and/or the terms of the Memorandum of Thupten Chukhatsang Sale executed at the time of the foreclosure, the Mortgagee reserves Procurement Analyst the right to sell the property by Foreclosure Deed to the second high- 617-625-6600 x. 3400 est bidder provided that the second highest bidder shall deposit with the Mortgagee’s attorneys, O’Connell, Attmore & Morris, LLC, the 7/17/19 The Somerville Times amount of the required deposit as set forth herein within three (3) business days after written notice of default of the previous highest bidder and title shall be conveyed to said second highest bidder within twenty (20) days of said written notice. TO PLACE LEGAL City of Somerville Terms of sale: A deposit of five thousand dollars ($5,000) by certified or bank check will be required to be paid by the purchaser at the PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE time and place of sale. The balance is to be paid by certified or bank ADVERTISMENTS IN THE Pursuant to the Wetlands Protection Act, M.G.L. c. 131 § 40, the check at the law office of O’Connell, Attmore & Morris, LLC, 1500 Main SOMERVILLE CONSERVATION COMMISSION will hold a Public Street, Suite 1710, P.O. Box 15309, Springfield, MA 01115 within thirty SOMERVILLE TIMES, Hearing on July 30th, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. in the 3rd floor conference (30) days from the date of sale. Deed will be provided to purchaser for room at City Hall, 93 Highland Avenue, Somerville, MA, to review recording upon receipt in full of the purchase price. the Notice of Intent for DEP File No. 287-00XX submitted by submit- Other terms, if any, to be announced at the sale. CONTACT US ted by Fort Point Associates, Inc. on behalf of applicant Massachu- setts Property, LLC. for the construction of the Mystic River Bicycle Bayview Loan Servicing, LLC, and Pedestrian Crossing. The project entails the construction of Present holder of said mortgage BY 12 PM MONDAY a pier-supported bicycle and pedestrian bridge that will span the its Attorneys, Mystic River between Somerville and Everett. Copies of the applica- O’Connell, Attmore & Morris, LLC tion can be viewed at the Mayor’s Office of Strategic Planning and 1500 Main Street, Suite 1710 PH: 617.666.4010 Community Development, 93 Highland Avenue, Somerville, MA. Con- P.O. Box 15309 tact Malik Drayton, Conservation Agent, at 617-625-6600 x2514, or Springfield, MA 01115 FAX: 617.628.0422 send an email to [email protected] for more information. 7/3/19, 7/10/19, 7/17/19 The Somerville Times 7/17/19 The Somerville Times

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Beyond the March: Visions of a more woman led America CONT. FROM PG 9 in power have had to play the zy lot. And if you’ve been want- women in America today? bachelorette party. As a gift I “At the wedding, after the vows, man’s game. There’s always a ca- ing power, you get schooled in “I have to think about that a wrote a performance piece— the bride just started shouting. veat, you can’t generalize." the ways of getting it. But even minute,” Sherrill laughs. She Advice From The Old Crone At first no one knew what was “But I feel, with more women Hillary Clinton, when she was a pauses, then continues. To The Bride-To-Be. I played going on but those of us who in power, there would be more New York senator, worked with “I remember a performance the old crone in me. At the end were at the party understood. concern for people, for kids, for people from the other side, and piece I wrote for a woman who I told her to make noise, make We all laughed.” schools, for everyone. But who worked well with them.” was getting married. This was plenty of noise, and don’t let Sherrill smiles a big smile. “I knows, human beings are a cra- What would you like to say to many years ago. It was for her anybody shut you up!" loved that.” JULY 17, 2019••17 National Night Out in Somerville scheduled for August 6 at Foss Park

Join in for Somerville's 16th “National Night Out pro- annual National Night Out vides a great opportunity to Against Crime and Drugs on bring law enforcement and Tuesday, August 6, from 5:30 to community members together 7:30 p.m. at Foss Park. Hosted under positive circumstances,” by Somerville Prevention Ser- said Somerville’s Prevention vices & Somerville Cares About Services Manager, Matthew Prevention (SCAP) in partner- Mitchell. “It was amazing to see ship with the Somerville Police the turn out last year and we are Department & Mayor Joseph looking forward to seeing even A. Curtatone, National Night more residents and community Out will include Fire, Police, partners this year.” & EMS vehicles, a presenta- For more information or to tion from the Massachusetts become involved with strate- State Police K-9 unit, per- gies to reduce substance abuse, formances, youth activities/ please contact Matthew Mitch- games, and resource tables ell, Prevention Services Manag- from over thirty city depart- er, at (617) 625-6600 x 2570 or ments & community partners. [email protected].

Community meeting to discuss Central Hill Campus Plan Please join the Somerville Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development and Ward 3 Councilor Ben Ewen-Campen on Monday evening, July 22, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. for a community meeting to discuss the plan for the Central Hill Campus (Phase I). The meeting will be held in the Central Library, 71 Highland Ave. Phase I of the Central Hill Campus Master Plan includes the renovation of Central Hill Playground and the installation of Memorial Walk East, a celebratory walk for the Korean and Vietnam War Memorials, and a new Service Memorial. For more information about the project, visit www.somervillema.gov/departments/central-hill-plan, or contact Cortney Kirk at [email protected].

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sting? So now you had a nest years to come. 617-623-6600 or email don- Ms. Cam’s egg and suffered with your *********************** [email protected]. Cen- property over the good and A very nice man who a lot of tury 21 North East has over 45 bad years, you have to pay 1% people liked over the years, offices here in Massachusetts, to the city for the privilege of passed away recently. Marvin Rhode Island, Connecticut, selling and having a retirement Ethough was a wonderfully New Hampshire and Maine. Answers fund. So the Council is saying guy and quietly helped a lot of It's the fastest growing com- 1. John McEnroe 1902 in so many words, we want people. We send our condo- pany around, headed by Jim- what we want and we don’t lences to the family of Marvin, my D ’Amico, originally from 2. The pumpkin 7. Irving Berlin care what it cost the residents. he will be missed. Chelsea. Find out why so far, *********************** *********************** since January 1 of this year, 3. Bronto-crane opera- 8. Soccer Congratulations to Rosa and Looking for a job as a real over 100 agents – both new tor at the Slate Rock and Victor Moccia of Victor's estate professional here in and existing – have joined with Gravel Company 9. Don Ho Deli fame in Ball Square. They the Greater Boston area and C21 North East's more than are are celebrating 49 years of Somerville? Contact Centu- 800 agents. It’s all about fami- 4. Acetic acid 10. Patrick Henry marriage this week. They real- ry 21 North East – Norton ly and good business sense. A 5. John F. Kennedy (Ken- 11. Cracker Jacks ly are the perfect couple. May Group RE, 699 Broadway grand opening will be coming nedy Space Center) they celebrate many more Somerville Ball Square. Phone up sometime soon. 12. Mystic Pizza 6. J.C Penney, April 14, Be sure to visit us online at www.TheSomervilleTimes.com 18••JULY 17, 2019

• • • • VILLENS ON THE TOWN • • • • Once Somerville The Roughs/Happy Monday/To- 2 p.m.|14 Tyler Street 65 Holland St|617-591-2100 CHILDREN AND YOUTH Sacred Paws morrowland Transit Authority Wednesday|July 17 Monday|July 22 Bull McCabe’s Pub Prior Panic, Banana 9 p.m.|345 Somerville Ave 366A Somerville Ave|617-440- Central Library 8 p.m.|156 Highland Ave Sally O’Brien’s Bar Saturday|July 20 Shawn Carter's Cheapshots Com- 6045 Stuffed Animal Sleepover - Pickup Highland Kitchen Sally O’Brien’s edy|7 p.m. Thunder Road & Breakfast 150 Highland Ave|617-625-1131 10 a.m.- 12 p.m.|79 Highland One Thin Dime |6 p.m. Marley Monday with The Duppy Bearly Dead – Wednesday Night Aeronaut Brewing Co. Ave David Anthony (Nemes), Mister Conquerors reggae|10 p.m. Residency That One Eyed Kid Vertigo, Radium Girls, Motel Art - 335 Somerville Ave|617-666- East Branch Library 8 p.m.|379 Somerville Ave 8 p.m.|14 Tyler Street $10 cover |9 p.m. 3589 Preschool Storytime Once Somerville Sunsetters 335 Somerville Ave|617-666- 11 a.m.-11:30 a.m.|115 Broad- The Burren Rozwell Kid 141 Hudson Street|7 p.m. 3589 way Front Room: Bur-Run|6:45 Perspective, A Lovely Hand To The Burren p.m., Run, Helena Delaney & Davis Square Farmers Market Thursday|July 18 Hold, Pet Fox, Dog Stuff Front Room:Bluegrass Session|2 Friends|9:30 p.m. Farmers Market Fun! Sally O’Brien’s 7 p.m.|156 Highland Ave p.m.Hunter Americana|5 p.m.|Ir- Back Room: Irish Session with 12 p.m.-1:30 p.m.|Day & Herbert The Ways And Means Committee ish Session|2 p.m. Frank Horrigan|6 p.m. Highland Kitchen Streets and guests Back Room: Jeff Jam Family Stump Trivia|8:30 p.m. 150 Highland Ave|617-625-1131 8 p.m.|335 Somerville Ave|617- Thursday|July 17 Dance Party!|4 p.m. 247 Elm Street|617-776-6896 Aeronaut Brewing Co. 666-3589 Central Library Jittery Jack, The Dogmatics And Bull McCabe’s Pub Mike Morrissey The Burren Preschool Storytime for 3 to Stop Calling Me Frank |7p.m. Jimmy James Trivia|8:30 p.m. 8:30 p.m.|14 Tyler Street Front Room:Americana Session 5-year-olds Scattershots|10 p.m. 366A Somerville Ave|617-440- with Matt Borrello, Mike Verge & Sunsetters 10:30 a.m.-11:15 a.m. 247 Elm Street|617-776-6896 6045 Company |7 p.m. 141 Hudson Street|7 p.m. TELL (Teen Library Leaders) Orleans Restaurant and Bar Back Room: Liz Frame & The Thunder Road Meeting Karaoke Kickers |7 p.m. 379 Somerville Ave CLASSES AND GROUPS 12 p.m.-2 p.m.|79 Highland Ave 65 Holland St Scattershots|10 p.m. Once Somerville Wednesday|July 17 East Branch Library Bull McCabe’s Orleans Restaurant and Bar An Horse Central Library GOOD CRAFTernoon! The Startendersoki 65 Holland St|617-591-2100 7 p.m.|156 Highland Ave Drop in Knitting and Needlecraft 3 p.m.- 4 p.m.|115 Broadway 10 p.m.|366A Somerville Bull McCabe’s Aeronaut Brewing Co. 12 p.m.-2 p.m.|79 Highland Ave West at TAB Ave|617-440-6045 Krush Faktory(Dub Down) Board Game Bonanza Davis Square Farmers Market Stuffed Animal Sleepover Casey’s 10 p.m.|366A Somerville 6:30 p.m.|14 Tyler Street 12 p.m.-6 p.m.|Day & Herbert 3 p.m.- 6 p.m.| 167 Holland St, Entertainment every Saturday Ave|617-440-6045 Arts at the Armory 2nd floor 173 Broadway|617- 625-5195 Streets Thunder Road Queer Tango Thunder Road Thursday| July 18 Friday|July 19 Juniper. with special guests 6:30 p.m.|Café|191 Highland Ave Bleach The Sky with special Central Library Lizzy McAlpine, Hush Club, and Sunsetters Ciampa Manor guests Roll Over White and TBA! Preschool Storytime for 2-year- Drobakid 22 Josephine Avenue|7 p.m. Learn English with the Library! 8 p.m.|379 Somerville Ave olds 8 p.m.|379 Somerville Ave 6 p.m.-8 p.m.|27 College Ave Once Somerville Tuesday|July 23 10:30 a.m-11 a.m.|79 Highland Once Somerville First Church Somerville Summer of Boston Rock Event Sally O’Brien’s Bar Ave Tomb Mold Debtors Anonymous- a 12 Step 2019 Christian McNeill & Tim Gearan Superstition program for people with prob- Monday|July 22 8 p.m.|156 Highland Ave 8 p.m.|335 Somerville Ave|617- 8 p.m.|156 Highland Ave lems with money and debt. 7 West at TAB Aeronaut Brewing Co. 666-3589 The Rockwell p.m.-8:30 p.m.|89 College Ave STEAM (Science, Technology, En- The Erlenmeyers The Burren Yael Gavish: Israeli Wonder Com- (Upstairs Parlor). gineering, Art, and Math) Party! 8 p.m.|14 Tyler Street Front Room: Jason Anick & The edy Show For more info call: 781-762-6629 6 p.m.- 8 p.m.| 167 Holland St, Swingers|8:30 p.m. 2nd floor 9 p.m.|255 Elm St Arts at the Armory Rick and Friends 247 Elm Street|617-776-6896 Saturday|July 20 Aeronaut Brewing Co. Tuesday|July 23 10 a.m.|Café Bull McCabe’s Pub Central Library Lawn The Josiah Reibstein Quintet Somerville Community Baptist Alex Johnson and Steve Westfield Ghetto People Band Gardening Workshop with Green 8 p.m.|14 Tyler Street Church 7 p.m.|Cafe|191 Highland Ave 10 p.m.|366A Somerville City Growers Singalong with Matt Heaton Friday|July 19 The Rockwell Ave|617-440-6045 2 p.m.-3 p.m.|79 Highland Ave 11 a.m.-11:30 a.m.| 31 College Sally O’Brien’s Kerplunk|11 a.m. Highland Kitchen Union Square Farmers Market Ave Ken Clark Trio|6 p.m. 255 Elm St First Tuesday of the Month|Spell- 9 a.m.- 1 p.m.|Union Square Wednesday|July 24 Sex Ambulance, The Unoriginals - Sunday|July 21 ing Bee Night Plaza $5 cover |9pm hosted by Victor and Nicole of East Branch Library Bagel Bards 335 Somerville Ave|617-666- Sally O’Brien’s Bar Egoart. Preschool Storytime Somerville Writers and Poets 3589 Roundtable Acoustic Series: Betty The fun starts at 10:00p.m. 11 a.m.-11:30 a.m. & The Bellhops |1 p.m. meet weekly to discuss their work The Burren 150 Highland Ave|617-625-1131 Sound Explorers! The Natural Wonders|4:30 p.m. 9 a.m.-12 p.m Au Bon Pain| 18- Front Room: Irish Session|9:30 PJ Ryan’s 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.|115 African Night, SambaLolo and 48 Holland St p.m. Pub Quiz Broadway guests|10 p.m. Backroom: Erica Leigh w/ special 10 p.m.|239 Holland St.|617- Sunday|July 21 Central Library 335 Somerville Ave|617-666- guest Dan HL Of Dan & The 625-8200 Middle School Summer Writers' 3589 Fourth Step to Freedom Al- Wildfire |7 p.m. Thunder Road Anon Family Groups Den The Burren Rip Cord| 10 p.m. Neighbor Tuesdays in Union 7:00 P.M. | 6 William Street 5:30 p.m.-8 p.m.|79 Highland Front Room: John Gannon & 247 Elm Street|617-776-6896 Square, Somerville! Unity Church of God Ave Friends|2 p.m., Alan Kaufman Once Somerville 7 p.m.|379 Somerville Ave & Friends|6 p.m., Los Goutos|9 Enter upstairs, meeting is in Kleptokrat|6 p.m. MUSIC|ARTS p.m. Once Somerville basement The Cotones Wednesday|July 17 Back Room: Adam Sherman Iron Chic Sad & Boujee|9 p.m. Monday|July 22 Sally O’Brien’s Bar Band, Jennifer Matthews and her Toys That Kill, Ramona, Laika's 156 Highland Ave Central Library Diamonds, Dave Allison, Gull band, Bird Mancini |7:30 p.m. Orbit Creative Drama Workshop with Boy, The Mickey Bliss Band Orleans Restaurant and Bar 247 Elm Street|617-776-6896 8 p.m.|156 Highland Ave DJ starting at 10 p.m. Laurie! (Mickey Bliss backed by Johnnie Bull McCabe’s Pub Aeronaut Brewing Co 65 Holland St|617-591-2100 4 p.m.- 5 p.m.|79 Highland Ave and the Foodmasters)" Dub Apocalypse Indie Trivia 8 p.m.|335 Somerville Ave|617- Bull McCabe’s 366A Somerville Ave|617-440- 8 p.m.|14 Tyler Street East Branch Library Learn English at the Library! 666-3589 366A Somerville Ave|617-440- 6045 Sunsetters 6045 6 p.m.-8 p.m.|115 Broadway The Burren Highland Kitchen Capen Court VNA|7 p.m. Front Room:Americana Session Joshua Tree Central Library Sunday Brunch Live Country & Wednesday|July 24 with: Grain Thief|9 p.m. DJ McRiddleton Bluegrass Central Hill Campus Public Backroom: Kilough & Co., 256 Elm St. |617-623-9910 Sunday Night Live Music Sally O’Brien’s Bar Meeting Free Poker, lots of prizes! Beane|7:30 p.m. Casey’s 150 Highland Ave|617-625-1131 5:30 p.m.- 8 p.m.|79 Highland Comedy Night with Arty P.|10 8 p.m.|335 Somerville Ave|617- Entertainment every Friday Orleans Restaurant and Bar Ave p.m. 666-3589 173 Broadway|617- 625-5195 Game Night 247 Elm Street|617-776-6896 The Burren Tuesday|July 23 Thunder Road 65 Holland St|617-591-2100 Orleans Restaurant and Bar Front Room:Americana Session Central Library 379 Somerville Ave Thunder Road 65 Holland St|617-591-2100 with: Grain Thief|9 p.m. Learn English with the Library! Aeronaut Brewing Co. Americana Sundays 3rd Anniver- Backroom: Lindsay Foote, Han- 6 p.m.-7:30 p.m.|79 Highland Bull McCabe’s Pub Havins sary Party! nah Siglin, Alisa Amador|7:30 366A Somerville Ave|617-440- Ave 8 p.m.|14 Tyler Street 7 p.m.|379 Somerville Ave p.m. 6045 Wednesday|July 24 The Rockwell Once Somerville Comedy Night with Arty P.|10 Thunder Road Good Luck Comedy 156 Highland Ave p.m. Central Library Bearly Dead – Wednesday Night 9 p.m.|255 Elm St Aeronaut Brewing Co. 247 Elm Street|617-776-6896 Drop in Knitting and Needlecraft Residency Hawthorn Orleans Restaurant and Bar 12 p.m.-2 p.m.|79 Highland Ave 8 p.m.|379 Somerville Ave Union Tavern PLACES TO GO, THINGS TO DO! JULY 17, 2019••19

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CENTER LOCATIONS, TIMES & SCHEDULES haddock or seafood casserole. Check in time is 8:00 Healthy Steps – 12:30 p.m. (H) Holland Street Senior Center: located at 167 Holland a.m. at Ralph & Jenny with an approximate return Nutrition Class – 3:00 p.m. (H) Street (between Davis Square and Teele Square) time of 5:30 p.m. Please RSVP to Connie at 617-625- LBT Fit-4-Life, 6:00 p.m. (H) Monday through Wednesday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 6600, ext. 2300. Fridays: Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Arts & Crafts with Judy – Wednesday, July 24 from 9:30 Fit-4-Life Group A – 8:45 a.m. (H) Fridays: 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at our Holland Street Center. Bingo Fit-4-Life Group B - 10:00 a.m. (H) 617-625-6600, ext. 2300 and lunch will follow. Please call 617-625-6600, ext. Adventure Group – Please call for details Cross Street Center: located at 165 Broadway (East 2300 for more information or to sign up. *All Fit-4-Life classes are $10 per month and require Somerville) Foxwoods Casino – Monday, July 29 - $25 per per- pre-registration* Mondays & Tuesdays – 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. son includes roundtrip transportation and a yet to be Thursdays – 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. determined bonus package. Check in time is 7:00 a.m. HOLLAND STREET GROUP INFORMATION Fridays – 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Holland Street and 7:30 a.m. at Ralph & Jenny with Book Club – Meets the third Friday of each month 617-625-6600, ext. 2335 an approximate return time of 7:00 p.m. Sign up with from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. This group self-facili- Fax: 617-625-1414 Connie by calling 617-625-6600, ext. 2300. tates. Group members choose both fiction and non-fic- Ralph and Jenny Center: located at 9 New Washington Summer Sizzle Super Bingo – Wednesday, July 31 at tion titles on a quarterly basis. Books are available on Street (behind the Holiday Inn) our Holland Street Center. 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. $12 reserve at the Central Branch of the Somerville Library. Tuesday & Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. includes lunch, coffee, dessert, cards and prizes. Sign up If you are interested in joining, have any questions or 617- 666-5223 with Connie by calling 617-625-6600, ext. 2300. require additional information please call 617-625- Main Office: located at 167 Holland Street (between BBQ at the Cross Street Center – Tuesday, August 6 6600 ext. 2300. Davis Square and Teele Square.) starting at 10:00 a.m. 165 Broadway. Join us for a BBQ Caregiver Support Group – Meets the third Tuesday Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. of hot dogs and hamburgers and Bingo too. Please call of each month from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Our Social Thursday: 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Maureen to RSVP at 617-625-6600, ext. 2335. Worker, Ashley Speliotis, facilitates this group. Are you Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Essex, Gloucester & Rockport – Wednesday, August caring for a parent, relative, spouse or close friend? 617-625-6600, ext. 2300 14 - $55 per person includes motorcoach transpor- Feeling isolated or overwhelmed? You are not alone! Fax: 617-625-0688 tation, lunch and shopping on your own. Lunch Come share your experience and practical support. TTY: 866-808-4851 at Village Restaurant. Lunch choices are steak tips, Open to all and new members are always welcome. UPCOMING EVENTS seafood medley or oven roasted chicken, Space is If you are interested in joining, have any questions or Volunteers needed for the Engage for Brain Health limited. Check in time is 10:00 a.m. at Holland Street require additional information please call Ashley at Study. Are you starting to have problems with your with an approximate return time of 4:00 p.m. For 617-625-6600 ext. 2318. memory or have trouble climbing stairs? Engage B more information or to sign up please call Connie at Conversations of the Heart – Meets bi-monthly on might be right for you! 24 week study for people 60 to 617-625-6600, ext. 2300. Mondays from 1:00 to 2:00 P.M. at our Holland Street 89 years of age. Call Chris at 617-625-6600, ext. 2315 Afternoon at the Theatre – La Cage Aux Folles – Center. Social Worker, Natasha Naim, facilitates this or email him at [email protected] for ques- Thursday, August 15 at 2:00 p.m. $33 per person. First group. If you are interested in joining, have any questions and additional information. come – first serve, space is limited, no refunds. Check tions or require additional information please call Nata- Fit-4-Life Nutrition Classes – Thursday afternoons from in time is 12:30 p.m. at Holland Street with an approx- sha at 617-625-6600 ext. 2317. 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. with our Nutritionist Caitlin imate return time of 5:00 p.m. Payment due at time Cribbage Club – Meets every Monday from 10:30 a.m. McAfee. Learn about our new and upcoming nutrition of reservation. Please call 617-625-6600, ext. 2300 for to 11:30 a.m. This group is facilitated by volunteer Nort- programs including, Cooking with Caitlin, Fit-4-Life more information. bert DeAmato. If you are interested in joining, have any Nutrition Class, Meal in a Mug and more. For more Movie Day Tuesday – August 20 starting at 10:30 a.m. questions or require additional information please call information call Caitlin at 617-625-6600, ext. 2316. Sister Act starring Whoopi Goldberg. Lunch and Bingo Josie at 617-625-6600, ext. 2300. Healthy Steps – Thursdays – Holland Street from 12:30 to follow. Please call Josie at 617-625-6600, ext. 2300 to Current Events Group – Meets every Thursday at 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Healthy Steps is a therapeutic, gentle, reserve your spot. a.m. Our Social Worker, Natasha Naim, facilitates this movement class for anyone who needs to get moving, Arts & Crafts with Judy – Wednesday, August 21 from group. Join a group of your peers to discuss current particularly anyone recovering from surgery, frail elders 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at our Holland Street Center. events. If you are interested in joining, have any or those living with chronic fatigue or arthritis. Class is Bingo and lunch will follow. Please call 617-625-6600, questions or require additional information please call free. For additional information or questions to call 617- ext. 2300 for more information or to sign up. Natasha at 617-625-6600 ext. 2317. 625-6600, ext. 2300 BBQ at the Ralph & Jenny Center – Thursday, August De-cluttering support group – If you have concerns Country Western Line Dancing – The 1st & 3rd Thurs- 22 starting at 10:00 a.m. 9 New Washington Street. Join around your clutter, this group may be for you. This day of each month- Holland Street Center . – class is us for a BBQ of hot dogs and hamburgers and Bingo closed group meets both in the spring and fall for 6-8 free. No experience needed. For additional information too. Please call Josie or Vivian at 617-625-6600, ext. weeks. This group is co-facilitated by Natasha Naim and or questions call at 617-625-6600, ext. 2300. 2300 to RSVP. Marina Colonas. If you are interested in joining, have Somerville Mobile Farmer’s Market – Running until Twin Rivers Casino – Monday, August 26 - $25 per any questions or require additional information please Saturday, October 19. Fridays: 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 person includes roundtrip transportation and a yet to call Natasha at 617-625-6600 ext. 2317. p.m. at the Council on Aging Holland Street Center. be determined bonus package. Check in time is 9:00 CROSS STREET GROUP INFORMATION 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. East Somerville Community a.m. at Holland Street and 9:30 a.m. at Ralph & Jenny Lunch is served every Monday, Tuesday & Thursday School. Saturdays: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. North with an approximate return time of 6:00 p.m. For more please call Maureen at 617-625-6600, ext. 2335 for Street Housing Development and 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 information or to sign up please call Connie at 617-625- sign up. p.m. at the Mystic Housing Development.. The 6600, ext. 2300. Coffee & Conversation – Meets every Monday, Tuesday Somerville Mobile Farmer’s Market sells fresh, afford- LGBTQ EVENTS & Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Maureen able produce. 50% off for residents of Mystic or North LBT Women Fit-4-Life at Holland Street Center 167 Bastardi, Program Coordinator and Sandy Francis, Cross Street Housing, or for showing your SNAP, MassHealth, Holland Street - Fitness class is Thursday evenings start- Street Center Volunteer, work together to facilitate this WIC or Senior Coupons. Questions please call 617-625- ing at 6:00 P.M. $10 a month fee - scholarships available group. Come meet people from all over the world and 6600, ext. 4321. & it just might be covered under your insurance. We join in the discussion of a different topic every day. Con- Somerville Mobile Farmer’s Market Senior Coupons have available slots and would love to have you. If you versation is followed by the Fit-4-Life exercise program – Thursday, July 25 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at have any questions or require additional information, and then lunch. If you are interested in joining, have any the Ralph & Jenny Center, 9 New Washington Street. please contact our Health & Wellness Coordinator, Chris questions or require additional information please call Thursday, July 25th from 11:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Kowaleski at 617-625-6600 Ext. 2315. Maureen at 617-625-6600, ext. 2335. the Cross Street Center, 165 Broadway. Friday, July 26 Game Hour – Every Tuesday from noon to 1:00 p.m. WEEKLY EXERCISE AND NUTRITION CLASS SCHED- from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the Holland Street at our Cross Street Center. Join us for lunch and activi- ULE (PLEASE CUT OUT AND SAVE) Center, 167 Holland Street. If coupons run out you ties. Immediately following lunch we will have a “Game may request to be put on a waiting list if more become Monday: Hour.” Yahtzee, Sorry, Jenga, Cards, Scrabble, Check- available. Call Somerville Cambridge Elder Services at Keep Moving Walking Club - 9:00 a.m. (H) ers, Clue, Qwirkle, Dominoes, Uno & Connect 4 are 617-628-2601with questions or concerns. Tai Chi – 11:30 a.m. (H) available to play. Community Cooks provides us with a Afternoon at the Reagle Theatre – The Sound of Fit-4-Life – 11:00 a.m. (C) family style lunch on the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays and Food Music – Thursday, July 18 at 2:00 p.m. $33 per person. Fit-4-Life Group C - 1:00 p.m. (H) Services provides us with lunch on the off days. If you First come – first serve, space is limited, no refunds. Tuesday: are interested in joining, have any questions or require Check in time is 12:30 p.m. at Holland Street with an Strengthening - 9:00 a.m. - $3 per class (H) additional information please call Maureen at 617-625- approximate return time of 5:00 p.m. Payment due at Fit-4-Life - 11:00 a.m. (C) 6600, ext. 2335. time of reservation. Please call 617-625-6600, ext. 2300 Bike Club – 12:15 p.m. (H) Gardening Club – Meets the second Monday of each for more information. Wednesdays: month starting at 9:00 a.m. Vilma Sullivan, facilitates Granite State Chocolate & Wine Tour – Tuesday, Fit-4-Life Group A (exercise) – 8:45 a.m. (H) this group. There is a different topic each month July 23. $89 per person. Includes luxury coach trans- Fit-4-Life Group B (exercise) - 10:00 a.m. (H) ranging from gardening tips & secrets to inexpensive portation, Sanborn Fine Candies in Hampton Beach, Fit-4-Life Group C (exercise) - 1:00 p.m. (H) greenhouses. Group runs for approximately an hour. Warren’s Lobster House for a full course luncheon and Thursdays: If you are interested in joining, have any questions or The Flag Hill Winery for a wine tasting. Lunch options Yoga - 9:00 a.m. (H) require additional information please call 617-625- are crab crusted salmon, top sirloin steak, ritzy filet of Fit-4-Life - 11:00 a.m. (C) 6600 ext. 2300. 20••JULY 17, 2019

Historical Fact CONT. FROM PG 8 Upcoming VOX POP events

Classic Movie Night series: “Superman" Cartoon Marathon (1940s) Thursday, July 18, 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. Somerville Media Center presents a Throwback Classic Movie Series at VOX commenced their land march to Lex- Not long ago, every young Somerville POP this Summer on the third Thursdays through August. The Fleischer ington through Somerville. It was over student was familiar with the beautiful Superman cartoons are a series of seventeen animated short films released in a corduroy or log-made road leading poem, Trees, by Joyce Kilmer. Sergeant Technicolor by Paramount Pictures and based upon the comic book character through the marsh into Union Square Kilmer was a young National Guard Superman, making them his first animated appearance. and beyond. Within two months after soldier killed in World War I in France the battles of Concord and Bunker Hill, a century ago. For many years it was the Americans had built seven earthen said to be America’s most popular poem forts made of wood in preparation for and was made more popular when Af- the year long Siege of Boston. rican American baritone Paul Robeson Banes of colonial firefighters were trees put it to music. and wood-thatched roofs. Combustible We don’t know how many trees there wood provided necessary lodging, shel- are in this city, but we do know that there ter, furniture and tools. Oddly, trees pro- are over 12,000 public trees alone and vided wood for fighting fires in the form the biggest one is on Morrison Avenue. of hydrants, ladders, water pipes, fire Some of these arbors we understand tubs and pumps. Today, the department were scaled and pruned by an acclaimed honors the mighty oak with its acorn- writer who lived in Somerville while he shaped badges. was a tree cutter and climber. His name Somerville identifies many of her trees is Sebastian Junger, the author of The with street signs. Exploring the city, you Perfect Storm and Fire, a story about will find a forest of them which includes smoke jumping fire fighters, and other Cherry Street, Oak, Poplar, Maple, Wil- international best sellers. low, Chestnut, Ash, Cedar, Cypress, Somerville loves her trees. From the Beech, and Elm Street just to name a days when wooden protectors were few. Prospect Street was originally called put in place to stop horses from eat- Pine Street; Wilson Square was formally ing through their bark, to today's boot Superman Cartoon (1940s) Lineup: known as Oak Square and Tufts College protection of young trees from auto • The Mechanical Monsters (10 mins.) was built on Walnut Hill. emissions. • The Mad Scientist (10 mins.) • Electric Earthquake (10 mins.) Want to write local Somerville stories? • Eleventh Hour (10mins.) Call 617-666-4010 and speak to the Assignment Editor Each film will begin at 7:00 p.m. and will be followed by a post-movie discussion led by film industry scholars, filmmakers and enthusiasts. The public is welcome to join any of the movie nights (the panel discussion will be recorded for TV).

Bobby''s Dad Jokes Corner VOX POP Hours of Operation: May 8, 2019 – Aug 31, 2019: By Bobbygeorge Potaris Monday: 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. Wednesday: 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. Thursday: 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. Third Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Why do you never see elephants hiding in trees? *There may be select events outside these hours Because they are so good at it.

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Wednesday, July 17 7:00pm LIVE - The Boston Medium 1:00pm Tele Magazine 8:00am Democracy Now! (Free Speech TV) 12:00am Free Speech TV 8:00pm Startup TV Boston 2:00pm The Beantown Beatdown 9:00am The Stephanie Miller Show 9:00pm The Beantown Beatdown 3:00pm Democracy Now! 10:00am Both Sides of the Bars 6:00am SCATV Community Bulletin Board 10:00pm The Chatman Booth 4:00pm New England Pride TV 10:30am SOM Arts 7:00am Esoteric Science 10:30pm TUTV 4:30pm What's New Massachusetts? 11:00am Art Seen at SMC 7:30am DW In Good Shape 11:00pm DIWHY The show 5:00pm Reeling Review 11:30am DW Conflict Zone 8:00am Democracy Now! (Free Speech TV) 5:30pm Both Sides of the Bars 12:00pm The Thom Hartman Show (Free Speech TV) 9:00am DW Global 3000 Friday, July 19 12:00am Heavy Leather Topless Dance Party 6:00pm The World Fusion Show 1:00pm The Kamla Show 9:30am Both Sides of the Bars 6:30pm The Literati Scene 1:30pm DW Global 3000 10:00am Poet to Poet, Writer to Writer 1:00am SCATV Secret Stash 1:30am SCATV Secret Stash 7:00pm Poet to Poet, Writer to Writer 2:00pm NASA TV Silicon Valley Live 10:30am Somerville Storytellers 7:30pm SOM ARTS 3:00pm Democracy Now! (Free Speech TV) 11:00am LIVE - Fallon’s Daily Roast 2:00am Free Speech TV 6:00am SCATV Community Bulletin Board 8:00pm Special SCATV Programming 4:00pm DW Euromaxx 12:00pm The Thom Hartman Show (Free Speech TV) 8:30pm Henry Parker Presents 4:30pm Legacies 1:00pm Health is Wealth 7:00am The Bill Press Show (Free Speech TV) 8:00am Democracy Now! (Free Speech TV) 9:00pm Nossa Gente e Costumes 5:00pm TeleGalaxie 1:30pm Art Seen at SMC 10:00pm DIWHY The Show 6:00pm Going Postal 2:00pm Science 360 9:00am Esoteric Science 9:30am Cambridge Calendar 11:00pm SCATV Secret Stash 6:30pm The Last Sip 3:00pm Democracy Now! (Free Speech TV) 11:30pm TUTV 7:00pm LIVE - The Yellow Jacket Lady 4:00pm Speak Up! Somerville 10:00am NASA TV 11:00am SOM ARTS Sunday, July 21 7:30pm Henry Parker Presents 4:30pm The Literati Scene 8:00pm LIVE - Somerville Overcoming Addiction 5:00pm Hello Neighbor 11:30am DW Tomorrow Today 12:00am Flotilla 9:00pm Dedillhando au Saudade 5:30pm Women2Women Today 12:00pm The Thom Hartman Show (Free Speech TV) 1:00am SCATV Secret Stash 10:00pm Duck Village Stage Sessions 6:00pm Speak Up! Somerville 1:00pm The Yellow Jacket Lady 1:30am SCATV Secret Stash 11:00pm Boston Come Through 6:30pm Off the Shelf 1:30pm Speak Up! Somerville 2:00am Heavy Leather Topless Dance Party 7:00pm Haitian Poetry in 3 Languages 2:00pm The Kamla Show 3:00am Free Speech TV Tuesday, July 23 8:00pm LIVE - Somerville Pundits 2:30pm SMC Youth Media 6:00am Community Bulletin Board 12:00am Free Speech TV 8:30pm Speak Up! Somerville 3:00pm Democracy Now! (Free Speech TV) 7:00am Nossa Gentes e Costumes 6:00am Community Bulletin Board 9:00pm Boston Come Through 4:00pm Gay USA 8:00am Effort Pour Christ 7:00am DW Euromaxx 10:00pm LIVE - Heavy Leather Topless Dance Party 5:00pm The Chatman Booth 9:00am Tele Kreyol 7:30am Esoteric Science 11:00pm Flotilla 5:30pm What’s New Massachusetts? 10:00am Evangelista Camillo Fodera 8:00am Democracy Now! (Free Speech TV) 6:00pm LIVE - Fallon's Daily Toast 11:00am The Chef’s Table Series Thursday, July 18 9:00am The Chef’s Table Series 7:00pm SOM ARTS 12:00pm Gentle Belly Dancing 10:00am Road to Recovery 12:00am SCATV Secret Stash 7:30pm Art Seen at SMC 1:00pm Off the Shelf 12:30am SCATV Secret Stash 11:00am Graphic Content 8:00pm The Grandstanders 1:30pm DW Conflict Zone 11:30am DW In Good Shape 1:00am Free Speech TV 8:30pm Greater Somerville 2:00pm Startup TV Boston 6:00am SCATV Community Bulletin Board 12:00pm The Thom Hartman Show 9:00pm The Boston Medium 3:00pm African Television Network 1:00pm Words on Film with Dan Burke 7:00am Perils for Pedestrians 10:00pm Heavy Leather Topless Dance Party 4:00pm Dedilhando a Saudade 7:30am DW Focus on Europe 2:00pm Somerville Overcoming Addiction 11:00pm Totally Working Out 5:00pm Gay USA 3:00pm Democracy Now! (Free Speech TV) 8:00am Democracy Now! (Free Speech TV) 6:00pm The Grandstanders Saturday, July 20 4:00pm SMC Youth Media 9:00am DW Tomorrow Today 6:30pm Teen Empowerment 12:00am DIWHY The Show 4:30pm Henry Parker Presents 9:30am Hello Neighbor 7:00pm Cinema Somerville 1:00am Boston Come Through 5:00pm LIVE - Poet to Poet, Writer to Writer 10:00am Legacies 8:30pm Somerville Neighborhood News 2:00am Heavy Leather Topless Dance Party 5:30pm What’s New Massachusetts? 10:30am Somerville Pundits 9:00pm Tele Magazine 3:00am Free Speech TV 6:00pm Community Lens 11:00am Teen Empowerment 10:00pm The Boston Medium 5:00am Effort Pour Christ 6:30pm Art & Ideas 11:30am Art & Ideas 11:00pm Box House Productions Presents 6:00am SCATV Community Bulletin Board 7:00pm Art Seen at SMC 12:00pm The Thom Hartman Show (Free Speech TV) 11:30pm SCATV Secret Stash 1:00pm The Somerville Line 7:00am Road to Recovery 7:30pm LIVE - Greater Somerville 3:00pm Democracy Now! (Free Speech TV) 8:00am Democracy Now! (Free Speech TV) Monday, July 22 8:00pm LIVE - Dead Air Live 4:00pm Hello Neighbor! 9:00am SMC Youth Media 12:00am Free Speech TV 9:00pm The Somerville Line 4:30pm The Struggle 9:30am Somerville Storytellers 5:00am Evangelista Camillo Fodera 10:00pm TUTV 5:00pm Words on Film with Dan Burke 10:00am Dead Air Live 6:00am Community Bulletin Board 10:30pm Public Access Boyz 6:00pm Community Lens 11:00am Haitian Poetry in 3 Languages 7:00am Perils for Pedestrians 11:00pm Box House Productions Presents 6:30pm Somerville Pundits 12:00pm TeleGalaxie 7:30am Going Postal 11:30pm Ojo Rojo CITY TV 22 (Comcast) | 13 (RCN) Schedule

Wednesday, July 17 Friday, July 19 7:00pm SomerVision 2040: Values & Equity 2019 11:00am POW Veterans' Cemetery Ceremony 7:30am Middlesex Update w/Marian Ryan 12:00am Letters of World War II at Council on Aging 7:30pm Haiti in the 'Ville 11:30am Connecting Communities - June 2019 8:00am Haiti in the 'Ville 1:30am POW Veterans' Cemetery Ceremony 8:13pm SomerVision 2040: Parameters - 4.5.19 12:00pm City Council Meeting - 7.11.19 9:00am Independence Day Celebration & Fireworks 2:00am Joe's Jazz & Blues Fest - 6.15.19 9:00pm Art Beat 2019 3:30pm Jane's Walk 2019 11:30am Joe's Jazz & Blues Fest - 6.15.19 3:00am SomerViva em Português 10:00pm Joe's Jazz & Blues Fest - 6.15.19 6:30pm Historic Preservation Awards 12:30pm Jane's Walk 2019 7:30am Fit-4-Life #6 11:00pm SomerViva em Português 8:00pm POW Veterans' Cemetery Ceremony 2:15pm Pride Flag Raising 8:00am Raising Families "Youth Vaping & Smoking" Sunday, July 21 8:30pm East Somerville Walking Tour - 6.16.19 2:30pm SCAP Annual Meeting 2019 8:30am SomerViva en Español 12:00am Rally Point "Women In the Military" 10:00pm Middlesex Update w/Marian Ryan 6:00pm Roll Call of Heroes 2019 9:00am Art Beat 2019 12:30am SomerViva en Español 10:30pm SomerVision 2040 - Development 101 6:35pm Talking Business "Bow Market" 10:00am Memorial on the Mystic 2019 1:00am SomerVision 2040 Tuesday, July 23 7:00pm City Council Meeting - 7.11.19 12:00pm City Council Meeting - 7.11.19 2:00am SomerVision 2040: Parameters - 4.5.19 12:00am Letters of World War II at Council on Aging Thursday, July 18 6:00pm Raising Families "Youth Vaping & Smoking" 7:30am Middlesex Update w/Marian Ryan 1:30am Historic Preservation Awards 12:00am Independence Day Celebration & Fireworks 6:30pm Independence Day Celebration & Fireworks 8:00am Fit-4-Life Home Exercise Program #7 2:45am Pride Flag Raising 2:00am Connecting Communities - June 2019 8:30pm POW Veterans' Cemetery Ceremony 8:30am Independence Day Celebration & Fireworks 7:30am Sit & Be Fit Fibromyalgia Workout 2:30am SomerViva en Español 9:00pm Art Beat 2019 11:00am SomerVision 2040: Parameters - 4.5.19 8:00am Conway Park & PIP Plan Info Session 3:00am The Bilingual Brain: Benefits of Bilingualism 10:00pm SomerVision 2040 - Development 101 12:00pm Senior Circuit - June 2019 10:00am Independence Day Celebration & Fireworks 7:30am SomerViva en Español 11:08pm Talking Business "Bow Market" 12:30pm Art Beat 2019 12:00pm Senior Circuit - June 2019 8:00am East Somerville Walking Tour - 6.16.19 11:30pm Pride Flag Raising 1:30pm CC Finance Committee - FY20 Budget 12:30pm Connecting Communities - June 2019 9:30am Connecting Communities - June 2019 Saturday, July 20 6:30pm Raising Families "Youth Vaping & Smoking" 1:00pm Evolving Face of East Somerville Walking Tour 11:00am Haiti in the 'Ville 12:00am Independence Day Celebration & Fireworks 7:00pm Senior Circuit - June 2019 2:30pm SomerViva em Português 11:43am Pride Flag Raising 2:00am Connecting Communities - June 2019 7:30pm Art Beat 2019 3:00pm City Council Spotlight - Ben Ewen Campen 12:00pm Senior Circuit - June 2019 2:30am Jane's Walk 2019 8:30pm CC Finance Committee - FY20 Budget9 6:00pm Pride Flag Raising 12:30pm Copp's Hill Burying Ground 7:30am Conway Park & PIP Plan Info Session Monday, July 22 6:30pm Raising Families "Special Needs Education" 1:30pm Historic Preservation Awards 9:08am Connecting Communities - June 2019 12:30am Senior Circuit - June 2019 7:00pm Senior Circuit - June 2019 2:45pm Push Ups for Veterans 11:00am McGrath Blvd. Community Meeting 1:00am Haiti in the 'Ville 7:30pm Independence Day Celebration & Fireworks 3:00pm SCAP Annual Meeting 2019 12:30pm Art Beat 2019 1:43am Pride Flag Raising 9:30pm School Committee Meeting - 6.10.19 6:00pm Roll Call of Heroes 2019 1:30pm Historic Preservation Awards 2:00am POW Veterans' Cemetery Ceremony 11:09pm Talking Business "Bow Market" 6:35pm Talking Business "Bow Market" 3:00pm Copp's Hill Burying Ground 2:30am Roll Call of Heroes 2019 12:00am Senior Circuit - June 2019 7:00pm Art Beat 2019 6:00pm POW Veterans' Cemetery Ceremony 7:30am Memorial on the Mystic 2019 12:30am Art Beat 2019 8:00pm CC Finance Committee - FY20 Budget 6:30pm Connecting Communities - June 2019 9:05am Art Beat 2019 1:30am Haiti in the 'Ville 2:30am CC Finance Committee - FY20 Budget Educational TV 15 Schedule

Wednesday, July 17 6:00pm Argenziano School Spring Concert 4:30pm SHS Highlander Boys' Basketball 2018-19 12:00pm SCALE Graduation 2019 9:00am Boys Intramural Basketball Championship 7:00pm Rec All City Track Meet 5:00pm Kennedy School K-3 Spring Concert 1:30pm Rec All City Track Meet 10:00am Girls Intramural Basketball Championship 8:30pm El Sistema Year End Concert 6:00pm WSNS Moving On Ceremony 3:00pm El Sistema Year End Concert 11:00am WHCS Spring Concert 9:00pm SCALE Graduation 2019 7:00pm WHCIS Moving On Ceremony 3:57pm ESCS Spring Concert 12:00pm SHS Volleyball vs Greater Lowell Tech 10:30pm Kennedy School K-3 Spring Concert 8:00pm SCALE Graduation 2019 5:00pm SING! Somerville 1:00pm Highlander Football 2018 11:00pm ESCS Spring Concert 9:30pm SHS Highlander Boys' Basketball 2018-19 6:00pm WSNS Science Fair Winners 1:30pm SHS Chamber Concert Friday, July 19 10:00pm An Evening of Song 7:00pm Argenziano School Spring Concert 2:30pm Student of the Qtr. - Kennedy School 12:05am WSNS Science Fair Winners 11:00pm Brown School Spring Concert 8:00pm SCALE Graduation 2019 3:00pm All-City Middle School Spring Concert 1:00am Argenziano School Spring Concert Sunday, July 21 9:30pm Rec All City Track Meet 4:00pm WSNS Science Fair Winners 5:00am Public Domain Theater 12:05am SHS Volleyball vs Greater Lowell Tech 11:00pm El Sistema Year End Concert 5:00pm Boys Intramural Basketball Championship 9:00am Argenziano School Spring Concert 1:00am Public Domain Theater Tuesday, July 23 6:00pm Girls Intramural Basketball Championship 10:00am WSNS Science Fair Winners 9:00am Spring String Fling 12:00am SING! Somerville 7:00pm WHCS Spring Concert 11:00am WSNS Spring Concert 10:00am SHS Baseball vs Pope John 1:00am ESCS Spring Concert 8:00pm SHS Volleyball vs Greater Lowell Tech 12:00pm Brown School Spring Concert 11:30am Student of the Qtr. - Brown School 2:05am Public Domain Theater 9:00pm Highlander Football 2018 1:05pm Class Day 2019 12:00pm Boys Intramural Basketball Championship 9:00am WSNS Science Fair Winners 9:30pm SHS Chamber Concert 3:30pm SHS Graduation 2019 1:00pm Girls Intramural Basketball Championship 10:00am Argenziano School Spring Concert 10:30pm Student of the Qtr. - Kennedy School 5:30pm El Sistema Year End Concert 2:00pm SHS Graduation 2019 11:00am Rec All City Track Meet 11:00pm All-City Middle School Spring Concert 6:00pm Argenziano School Spring Concert 4:00pm Kennedy School 4-8 Spring Concert 12:30pm El Sistema Year End Concert Thursday, July 18 7:00pm WSNS Science Fair Winners 5:00pm Spring String Fling 1:00pm SCALE Graduation 2019 12:00am Rec All City Track Meet 8:00pm WSNS Spring Concert 6:00pm SHS Baseball vs Pope John 2:30pm Kennedy School K-3 Spring Concert 1:30am SHS Graduation 2019 9:00pm Brown School Spring Concert 7:30pm Student of the Qtr. - Brown School 3:00pm ESCS Spring Concert 3:30am Public Domain Theater 10:05pm Class Day 2019 8:00pm Boys Intramural Basketball Championship 4:30pm Healey School Spring Concert 9:00am WSNS Science Fair Winners Saturday, July 20 9:00pm Girls Intramural Basketball Championship 5:00pm WSNS Science Fair Winners 10:00am Argenziano School Spring Concert 12:30am El Sistema Year End Concert 10:00pm SHS Graduation 2019 6:00pm Argenziano School Spring Concert 11:00am Rec All City Track Meet 1:00am All-City Middle School Spring Concert Monday, July 22 7:00pm Rec All City Track Meet 12:30pm El Sistema Year End Concert 9:00am Kennedy School K-3 Spring Concert 12:00am Kennedy School 4-8 Spring Concert 8:30pm El Sistema Year End Concert 1:00pm SCALE Graduation 2019 10:00am WSNS Moving On Ceremony 1:00am WSNS Science Fair Winners 9:00pm SCALE Graduation 2019 2:30pm Kennedy School K-3 Spring Concert 11:00am WHCIS Moving On Ceremony 2:00am Rec All City Track Meet 10:30pm Kennedy School K-3 Spring Concert 3:00pm ESCS Spring Concert 12:00pm SCALE Graduation 2019 9:00am SING! Somerville 11:00pm ESCS Spring Concert 4:30pm Healey School Spring Concert 2:00pm An Evening of Song 10:00am WSNS Science Fair Winners 12:02am Boys Intramural Basketball Championship 5:00pm WSNS Science Fair Winners 3:00pm Brown School Spring Concert 11:00am Argenziano School Spring Concert 1:05am Girls Intramural Basketball Championship

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OFF THE SHELF by Doug Holder Sarah Jensen talks about Maynard James Keenan, founder of the band Tool in the 'Neighborhood' Sarah Jensen met me at the Neighborhood Restaurant in Union Square, Somerville, to talk about her book A Perfect Union Of Contrary Things. The book is a biography of Maynard SOMERVILLE James Keenan, the founder of the iconoclastic edited by Doug Holder band Tool, not to mention a well-regarded vint- yrical ner, and Renaissance man. A Perfect Union of LSomerville resident Bridget Seley Contrary Things(Backbeat Books) debuted at Galway has a new book of poet- number 10 on the New York Times best seller list ry out, What Moments Yield. She in 2016 and has since been translated into French writes, "The poem Coyote is about a and Italian and is forthcoming in Hungarian. past experience in 2003, while still According to Jensen, "The authorized biography living in Provincetown. It defines so of musician and vintner Maynard James Keenan, much of who I am, and what I find an intimate portrait of a multifaceted man far most precious in this life. There is more remarkable than his public persona suggests. a quote by Mark Strand about the The story of his journey to his place in the inter- meaning of poetry, which defines national spotlight, the book explores his isolated perfectly how I feel, and what in- and stultifying childhood, his doubts and joys, spires me to write: 'A poem is a the difficult decisions he faced and how he sur- place where the conditions of be- mounted them, and his influence on contemporary yondness and withinness are made palpable, where to imagine music and regional wine-making. The narrative is is to feel shat is to be. It allows us to have the life we are denied enhanced by the small details that transform per- In her book, Jensen wanted to get behind his because we are too busy living. Even more paradoxically, poetry sonal reminiscence to universal tale: the songs that image as a rock star, to the more nuanced man permits us to live in ourselves as if we were just out of reach sustained him, the species of birds he watched take beneath. Jensen told me, “He reads a lot, philoso- of ourselves.' 'Here' is a poem which relates to what Lawrence seeds from his father’s hand, the wines he sampled phy, he studies ancient geometry, and is a big fan Kessenich described on the back of the book. I will paraphrase on a Somerville roof deck.” of Joseph Campbell." a bit along with his quote. The physical details of my poetry 'are It was fitting that we met at the Neighborhood, Jensen told me that Keenan worked at Stan- interwoven with a deep longing from many losses along the way'. over a bowl of their renowned cream of wheat. It hope Framers in Union square. She said, “It was a Yet those losses are the channel to recognize the beauty which is was here that Keenan hung out (and still visits steady gig, but the work was too intense, and in- still present, and honors what is lost." when he is in town) with his high school friend volved meticulous attention to detail. He learned who lived in Somerville at the time. They be- about merchandising and other things that The Coyote came acquainted with each other back in Lud- proved valuable for his career when he worked ington, Michigan, a small town about a five- for Boston Pet in Boston. hour drive from Chicago. The Neighborhood restaurant was the real focal On my way home Through her brother Kjiirt, Jensen became long- point for Keenan in Somerville. Jensen smiled, in the quiet darkness before morning time friends with Keenan. She knew him vague- “It was home for him and my brother. Shelia ly years back, but the first time she really became Borgess, who has run her family restaurant for in my aloneness aware of him was when he came to visit her in the years joined Jensen and me. She impressed me when I am connected to everything North End of Boston, where she once lived. as a down-to-earth woman who likes to laugh Her first impression of Keenan was that, “He was and seems to revel in her work environment. As I looked up from my shadow. very punk. He was dressed all in black. We became for Keenan, she said, “We were both outsiders. I fast friends. I spent a lot of time with Keenan and came up from new Jersey to help run the family my brother in Somerville.” Keenan had an appreci- business, and Maynard was from a small town in There you were in the near distance ation of wine, and good food. Jensen can recall sit- Ohio. He was really a genuine and regular guy. A Beautiful creature glistening silver in the moonlight ting on a Somerville rooftop, drinking good wine, guy you felt great being around.” having great conversation, and eating good cuisine. In the book Borgess is q uoted: "Maynard was still as a statue owning the road. Keenan's love of wine eventually led him to quiet,” Sheila would recall. “You didn’t hear too become an award-winning vintner. He has a a much from him, but he was a funny, sly, quick-wit- vineyard and restaurant in Jerome, Arizona, and ted kid, and so accepting. He must have been going Our eyes fixed upon one another, other locations. through his own Michigan withdrawal and being I asked Jensen about Tool's music, she said, out of his comfort zone. I was out of mine, but we measuring the space between us. “There is really no way to describe it. It has been found each other and got through those years. described as progressive, art rock, etc. It is sym- I asked Jensen why she thought people should phonic, it is at times simply noise, but there is read her book. She replied, “Because it is about all I stood still as you in this proof- nothing cliché about it. The message is, “Thanks of us. It is a metaphor for our lives. He followed that all time is held in moments for yourself. If you have talent you owe it to the his own bliss, and what he believed in. He stayed universe to share it." true to himself.” before we lose sight of each other. — Bridget Seley Galway Follow us on Twitter To have your work considered for the Lyrical send it to: Doug Holder, 25 School St.; Somerville, MA 02143. [email protected] @somervilletimes 24••JULY 17, 2019