Inside: Somerville Remembers 9/11 Alibrandis YBL Champs Again

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By Benjamin Klein After a long summer, the Somerville Alibrandis are once again the champions of the Yawkey Baseball League, the 13th time in the franchise's history. Somerville was the best team during the regular season and had little trouble through three playoff series. The Alibrandis defeated the Malden Bulldogs four games to one in the championship series. Going into the best-of-seven series against Taking count of Malden, Somerville was coming off of big our movements wins against the South Boston Saints in the quarterfinals and then the Stoneham Sabers page 7 in the semifinals. Somerville took the series opener 4-2 behind a great pitching performance by Jon Morse, only allowing two earned runs over six innings of work. Somerville scored four times in the bottom half of the fourth inning to take a 4-0 lead that Morse, along with Brian Tanguy wouldn't relinquish. Four Alibrandis batters had four hits on the day, with Mark Annese

Photo by Bobbie Toner driving in two runs. The second game of the series was a little bit of a wakeup call for Somerville’s annual candlelight vigil walk took place on Tuesday night.Turn to page 15 for more pictures. Continued on page 14

SPOKES 2012 hits the road Primary Election results tabulated pages 12-13 Provost retains State Senate seat; Curtatone new Register of Deeds

By Jim Clark Last Thursday's Primary Election is now in the history books, and the results are more than numerical. The hopes and aspirations of those seeking higher office, as well as those looking to retain their positions, hung in the balance as voters took to the polls to make their choices known. In the race for the Massachusetts State House, sitting Representative Denise Provost handily defeated challenger Harry Kortikere Celebrating a for the 27th Middlesex seat. Provost has post- musical genius ed 3,643 votes overall for 87% of the votes, compared to Kortikere's 545 votes, represent- page 21 ing 13% of the total tally. “I was glad to be out campaigning, talking to Newstalk ...... p.2 people I know, and meeting others.” Rep. The Week in Crime . . . .p.4 Provost said. “I'm grateful for the help of all the Commentary ...... p.8-9 volunteers and supporters who rallied around Beacon Hill Roll Call . .p.10 my re-election, and I'm extremely pleased at the TV Logs ...... p.22 outcome of my primary. I look forward to an- Off The Shelf ...... p.23 other term of representing Somerville in our Maria Curtatone celebrates with family and supporters as she learns of her victory in the race for state legislature.” Continued on page 3 Register of Deeds. 2 SEPTEMBER 12, 2012

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Response to New 2013 fleet of police vehicles hit the streets of Somerville

Robert Spinney says: This Saturday, September 17, the Fourth Annual Riverfest Looks great.. at Assembly Square, at Assembly Square Marketplace, beginning at 4 p.m. with food, entertainment. Federal Realty Sheila says: Investment Trust, with the City of Somerville, is celebrating the future of Assembly Row. The event will feature music, The Mayor is always making everything better and better!!! performers, family activities, and food. Riverfest will con- clude with a fireworks display along the Mystic River at ap- Ray Spitzer says: proximately 8 p.m. All Riverfest food sales will benefit Not Wow! The robocops are coming! Just Lego, a new after school program launching at Somerville's Arthur D. Healey School. A Moore says: ******************** Wished they would have spent the money on a fingerprinting kit so they could have found who Somerville Adult Evening School is back and registration stole 5 of my vehicles and my sons car and several vandalised vehicles and 5 breakins.. Now they dates are through to September 20 at Somerville High get to ride around in style. Not impressed at all. from 6 to 8 p.m. Classes begin Tuesday, September 25, and online registration is now available as well at Heidi Klum says: www.somerville.k12.ma.us/eveningschool. Check out the fall courses offered by the school directly online and register on- Black shoes with a navy suit? You look like a bruise, Mayor Joe! line. The school principal, Sohia Carafotes, is looking forward Brown shoes & navy suit looks so much better. to a large amount of interest in the courses offered. If you have a course you'd like to offer or see offered contact her. One j. connelly says: course, the real estate license course, will also be offered again Ray may be right…the vehicles are futuristic. The 1st DUI they pull over, the DUI will try to this semester. arrest the cop for impersonating a police cruiser… ******************** Wait till they get them for the fire department, with all that gear they wear responding it will What a great turnout for Somerville at the polls last Thurs- be…then again the men & women of the SFD are very resourceful…..Give then 10 minutes with day, considering it was on a Thursday. It was a good show of the jaws of life and they’ll make the vehicle accomodating to their needs……lol support for the various candidates on the ballot. Rep. Denise Provost won easily with 87% of the vote in her dis- Coco Chanel says: trict.Also doing well here was Alderman Maryann Heuston No way, Heidi – black shoes with navy suit is the only way to go. who won Somerville's voters over in the Registry of Deeds race, second here in Somerville to Maria Curtatone who shocked the entire county with her hard work which paid off Log onto TheSomervilleNews.com to leave your own comments in a large victory for her. Maria will fill the shoes of Eugene Brune at the Registry of Deeds, who is retiring. We are glad Maria did so well. She worked hard and had a large number TheSomervilleNews.com poll of the week of supporters throughout the county. In addition to breaking news, sports and opinion, TheSomervilleNews.com also features a daily poll in ******************** which you, the reader, tell us where you come down on local issues. Last week’s poll concerned your Continued on page 8 views on whether or not you went out and voted in Thursday's Primary. If you don’t agree with the results, simply log onto TheSomervilleNews.com.

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By Donald Norton Tom Bent started off the what they were not, and why. meeting giving a brief All of the Alderman in atten- A study requested by the City of overview of the process and dance praised both the Center Somerville on the Classification how they came to their find- and the Advisory members and Compensation for the city's ings and what their recom- present for the work done. The non-union personnel was pre- mendations would be. Also Chairperson of the Finance sented Monday night to the discussed was what cities Committee, Alderman Re- Board of Alderman Finance were used to doing compared bekah Gewirtz, suggested Committee and meeting of the with Somerville, both in job along with other Aldermen whole Board. description and job duties. that no vote be taken and to The report was sought by the The committee hired The Ed- hold another meeting after administration to find out what ward J. Collins Jr. Center for more data was obtained and re- Somerville could do to attract Public Management from the ported back to the Board Com- and retain qualified personnel. McCormack Graduate School mittee. All of the Aldermen The Municipal Compensation of policy and Global studies. agreed that more time was Advisory Committee was estab- Following Tom Bent in ex- needed to review the report and lished to come back to the city plaining the process was Mr. to determine if any more ques- with recommendations. Collins of the Center for Public tions might be needed. The committee was headed by management. After their pre- A copy of the report is avail- Tom Bent and included mem- sentations, various members of able to download by clicking the bers Sandra McGoldrick, Ger- the Board of Alderman asked link provided in the online ver- ald McCue, Phil Ercolini, and specific questions regarding sion of this article at www.the- Isaac Machado. what towns were used to and somervillenews.com. The city is looking at ways to attract and retain qualified personnel.

Primary Election results tabulated CONT. FROM PG 1 Provost will be unopposed in I am humbled and forever grate- record of supporting labor. I thank the people of Somerville The remaining Register of November's General Election ful for the faith they showed in would like to congratulate Maria for their vote of confidence in Deeds candidates' vote counts and will therefore retain her me and my candidacy. A special Curtatone on her victory, she me. With some very important are as follows: Concannon, position as 27th Middlesex thanks to Gene Brune for his worked hard and will do a great and exciting initiatives in store 10,390 overall, 188 from Representative. support, to the elected officials job as Register. I also want to for Ward 2 and the city as a Somerville; Antonelli, 9,598 In the hotly contested race for throughout the county for their commend the other candidates whole, I look forward to contin- overall, 393 from Somerville; Middlesex Southern Register endorsement, and for the sup- in the race, it was a pleasure to uing to the work ahead as the Ciano, 7,872 overall, 189 from of Deeds, Maria C. Curtatone port from many unions who saw get to know them and to run Ward 2 representative on the Somerville; and Doto, 5,007 prevailed over fellow Somervil- the value in a candidate with a with them. Finally, I want to Somerville Board of Aldermen.” overall, 287 from Somerville. liens, Ward 2 Alderman Maryann Heuston and Robert B. Antonelli, as well as three other candidates who had thrown their hats into the ring. Curtatone received 14,534 votes overall, including 2,216 from Somerville voters, while her closest challenger, Heuston, garnered 12,990 bal- lots in total, 3,467 of which came from Somerville. Heuston and Concannon ran a tight race for second. Remarking on her victory in the election, Curtatone said, “I am so very grateful for the vote of confidence placed in me by the citizens of Middlesex Coun- ty. My victory was possible because of the hard work of the many supporters I have. Special thanks is due to my mother, children and family members for their love and encouragement. I also want to acknowledge the other candidates for their efforts and for extending their congrat- ulatory messages to me. Though not formally opposed in the November election, Team Curtatone and I will continue to travel throughout the county in vigorous support of my candidacy and for the nominees of the Democratic Party.” Expressing her feelings, Alder- man Heuston said, “I would first like to thank the many volunteers, family, and friends who supported me in my campaign for election as Register of Deeds. 4 SEPTEMBER 12, 2012

By Jim Clark Weed whacker wielder wounded Police responded to a report police that he had been gar- Officers questioned the others wounds. The witness admitted came to the scene recommended that a woman had been struck dening at a Broadway resi- involved in the incident and one to throwing a beer bottle at that Tiernan be hospitalized for by a man with a weed whacker dence, using a weed whacker, stated that he had been outside Tiernan, but that this was in treatment but he reportedly re- last Sunday afternoon at a when neighbors began arguing of his residence with his wife and self-defense. fused to go. Broadway residence. with him. At some point one a friend looking at their garden. According to witness testimo- Tiernan was placed under ar- As officers arrived at the scene of them allegedly threw a beer Tiernan was reportedly weed ny, a 911 call was then placed rest and charged with assault they were informed that the al- bottle at him, causing him to whacking on the other side of a and Tiernan allegedly began and battery with a dangerous leged assailant had been chased lose his balance and lose con- shared fence and was asked to walking away. The witnesses weapon. to Bond St. by a group of men. trol of the weed whacker. He stop briefly, according to the then said that they followed Charges will also be filed Police spotted the suspect there, reportedly told officers that if witness, but that he refused and Tiernan so that he would not get against the alleged victims. One bloodied and not wearing a anyone got hurt by the power an argument ensued. away and that he physically at- man will be charged with as- shirt. He was surrounded by a tool that it was an accident The witness then alleged that tacked them. They further stat- sault and battery with a dan- group of males who were report- and not intentional. Tiernan began swinging the ed that they fought back in gerous weapon, a beer bottle. edly arguing with him loudly as Tiernan reportedly further weed whacker back and forth self-defense. The other man will be charged officers arrived. told police that one of the neigh- over the fence, threatening Police noted that Tiernan had with assault and battery. The The suspect, Robert Tier- bors approached and punched them. At one point the weed bruises on his stomach and back woman was taken to the nan, 50, of Medford, was ques- him in the face, then others whacker allegedly hit the wit- and a laceration on his face Somerville Hospital to have tioned and reportedly told joined in the assault. ness' wife's arm, causing visible above his eye. Paramedics who her injured arm treated.

Arrests: Harvard St., September 6, 4:08 Washington St. on multiple duct. reported a theft at Broadway. Nicole Palmer, 30, of 141 p.m., arrested at Craigie St. on charges of indecent assault and Robert Tiernan, 50, of 50 September 8, 3:09 a.m., police Pierce St., Malden, September a charge of disorderly conduct. battery on a child under 14, and Mangles St., Medford, Septem- reported a theft at Central St. 3, 3:12 p.m., arrested at 77 Luis Arroyo-Morales, 34, of a charge of assault to rape a ber 9, 5:22 p.m., arrested at 371 September 9, 2:05 p.m., police Middlesex Ave. on warrant 531 Hyde Park Ave., Roslin- child. Broadway on a charge of assault reported a theft at Porter St. charges of shoplifting by as- dale, September 6, 5:11 p.m., Johnson Thelemaque, 23, of and battery with a dangerous September 9, 3:33 p.m., police portation and larceny over arrested at 480 Mystic Ave. on 88 Gilman St., September 7, weapon. reported a theft at Davis Sq. $250. a charge of drug possession to 8:11 p.m., arrested at 30 James Miller, 39, of 29 Put- September 10, 8:41 a.m., po- Sergio Aparicio-Jimenez, 18, distribute. Memorial Rd. on warrant nam St., September 9, 7:44 lice reported a theft at Spring of 35 Jaques St., September 3, Sandro Osorio, 24, of 142 charges of threat to commit a p.m., arrested at home on a Hill Terr. School St., Everett, September crime and abuse prevention or- charge of assault and battery, 7:21 p.m., arrested at 10 Michi- Breaking & Entering: 7, 10:44 a.m., arrested at 304 der violation. and on a warrant charge of vio- gan Ave. on a warrant charge of September 5, 4:31 p.m., police Somerville Ave. on a charge of Kenneth Duffy, 58, of 404 lation of city ordinance open felony daytime breaking and reported a breaking & entering unlicensed operation of a motor Border St., E. Boston, Septem- container. entering. at Laurel St. vehicle. ber 8, 9:40 a.m., arrested at Mark Spatafore, 48, of 89 Incidents: September 5, 11:05 p.m., po- Polk St., Charlestown, Sep- Sergio Moreira, 63, of 11 Lo- Otis St. on a warrant charge of Theft: lice reported a breaking & en- tember 5, 11:22 a.m., arrested cust St., Everett, September 7, threat to commit a crime. September 4, 7:28 a.m., police tering at Concord Ave. at 693 McGrath Hwy. on war- 11:06 a.m., arrested at New Gerson Bautista Lara, 30, of reported a theft at Clyde St. September 8, 6:26 p.m., police rant charges of possession of a Washington St. on warrant 404 Border St., E. Boston, Sep- September 4, 9:17 a.m., police reported a breaking & entering class B drug, operation of a charges of unlicensed operation tember 8, 9:40 a.m., arrested at reported a theft at Mt. Vernon at Willow Ave. motor vehicle with a suspend- of a motor vehicle and obstruct- 1273 Broadway on charges of St. September 9, 9:29 p.m., police ed license, failure to stop or ed window. marked lanes violation, unli- September 4, 1:03 p.m., police reported a breaking & entering yield, and miscellaneous Catalino Rodriguez, 48, of 22 censed operation of a motor ve- reported a theft at Powder at Marion St. equipment violation. Allston St., Medford, Septem- hicle, and negligent operation of House Blvd. September 10, 8:35 p.m., po- Jennifer Turner, 28, of 300 ber 7, 11:29 a.m., arrested at a motor vehicle. September 4, 1:04 p.m., police lice reported a breaking & en- Commandant Way, Chelsea, College Ave. on charges of Adam Leal, 22, of 18 Pratt reported a theft at Giles Pkwy. tering at Virginia St. September 5, 4:55 p.m., arrest- speeding and operation of a St., Revere, September 8, 1:32 September 5, 8:36 a.m., police ed at Broadway on warrant motor vehicle with a suspended p.m., arrested at 52 Broadway Assault: reported a theft at Shore Dr. charges of no inspection sticker license. on a warrant charge of larceny September 7, 12:55 p.m., po- September 5, 3:13 p.m., police and operation of a motor vehi- Manuel Leal, 32, of 199 Pearl from a building. lice reported an assault at 91 reported a theft at Garrision cle with a suspended license. St., September 7, 12:11 p.m., Shawn St. Laurant, 33, Sep- Highland Ave. Ave. Stephen O’Neil, 28, of 159 arrested at 175 Fellsway on a tember 8, 2:08 p.m., arrested at September 8, 3:00 p.m., police September 5, 6:50 p.m., police Shirtlist St., Chelsea, Septem- warrant charge of aggravated Cross St. on warrant charges of reported an assault at Wash- reported a theft at 23 Cum- ber 5, 4:57 p.m., arrested at 175 assault and battery. shoplifting by asportation, car- ington St. mings St. Washington St. on warrant Kent Greene, 51, of 108 Ox- rying a dangerous weapon, dis- September 9, 2:17 a.m., police September 5, 11:36 p.m., po- charges of distribution of a class ford St., Cambridge, Septem- orderly conduct, attempt to reported an assault at Broad- lice reported a theft at Bond St. C drug and drug violation near ber 7, 5:29 p.m., arrested at commit a crime, and defacing way. September 6, 11:15 a.m., po- a school or park. Broadway on warrant charges property. September 9, 5:22 p.m., police lice reported a theft at Hall Alexander Matos, 20, of 61 of number plate violation, unin- Jose Lemus, 36, of 420 Med- reported an assault at Broad- Ave. Grove St., Chelsea, September sured motor vehicle or trailer, ford St., September 8, 2:46 way. September 7, 9:09 a.m., police 6, 1:52 p.m., arrested at 183 operation of a motor vehicle p.m., arrested at Pembroke St. September 9, 7:44 p.m., police reported a theft at Willow Ave. Powder House Blvd. on war- with a suspended registration, on a charge of operation of a reported an assault at Putnam September 7, 12:28 p.m., po- rant charges of taking and steal- receiving a stolen motor vehicle, motor vehicle under the influ- St. lice reported a theft at 180 ing a motor vehicle, aggravated receiving stolen property, and ence of liquor. Somerville Ave. Drug Violation: assault and battery, and witness unregistered motor vehicle. Robert Bachelder, 23, of 19 September 7, 2:03 p.m., police September 6, 4:17 p.m., police intimidation. Paul Lacharite, 65, of 25 Re- Short St., Medford, September reported a theft at Kent St. reported a drug violation at Edward Cottier, 44, of 37 vere St., Boston, September 7, 9, 1:37 a.m., arrested at Elm St. 5:49 p.m., arrested at 220 on a charge of disorderly con- September 7, 3:34 p.m., police Mystic Ave. SEPTEMBER 12, 2012 5

Armory asks ZBA for The Somerville News changes in regulations Historical Fact of the Week By Donald Norton Eagle Feathers #9 Struggling to survive, the prime tenant at the Armory, “Arts at the Armory,” a non- King Arthur profit organization, is now By Bob (Monty) Doherty seeking permission from the city's Zoning Board of Appeals Before Oprah, Ellen or Donahue dominated daytime TV, and to ease certain restrictions in Howard Stern or Howie Carr (a former Somerville resident, how they do business. by the way) dominated the radio, there was Arthur Godfrey, who totally dominated both mediums. Attorney Adam Dash, repre- He was considered by many to be the single most powerful senting the nonprofit, says that and influential person in the broadcasting business during the the situation at the Armory 1950's and, for years, lived right here in Somerville. He was with revenue is not working married at St. Catherine's Church. out well at this time. In order Arts at the Armory is seeking ways to increase revenue. Godfrey got his first broadcasting experience serving in for them to continue they are the U. S. Navy as a radio operator. His big break that land- asking the ZBA to allow them were placed on the Armory in in, suggested along with Alder- ed him a weekly radio program came when he performed at to extend their hours of opera- the past by the ZBA. man Tom Taylor, whose ward a talent show in Baltimore while serving in the Coast tion to midnight during the The hall was packed with resi- would be impacted as well, that Guard. Godfrey got into a serious car accident causing a week from Sunday to Thurs- dents who are directly abutted some kind of mediation process lengthy hospitalization. day, and to 1 a.m. on Fridays with the Armory and were op- be implemented. and Saturdays. posed to the lifting of the re- The President of the They are also seeking to in- strictions, citing the noise Somerville Chamber of Com- crease the general capacity from coming from the building at merce spoke in favor of the the current 390 to 495. They night, as well as the amount of proposal. Others from around want to be able to cook on the cars in the neighborhood. John the city expressed support as premises both for the Café and Sullivan, an abutter and com- well for the “Arts for the Ar- the hall itself. munity activist, along with sev- mory,” saying that we should Additionally, they are looking eral others, were very vocal on not lose “this valuable and to allow outside seating for the the ZBA not granting the Ar- wonderful resource” here in Café, not as an increase in over- mory their requests. Somerville. Many spoke in fa- all capacity, but to move 20 seats A few of the Aldermen that vor of the request. to the outside area in order to were present, White, Sullivan, The Board did not vote on give the Café more visibility. and Desmond, suggested that the matter, but will do so at its One thing that the neighbors the proposal was going too far next meeting. Attorney Dash are opposed to is having the and that easing the restrictions asked the Board not to delay ZBA lift the restrictions on the would not be good for the neigh- much longer since finances During his recuperation, he listened to radio shows and de- Armory applying for a full liquor bors. Alderman Sean O'Dono- were short and they needed to cided that the stiff delivery of the era was not a good way to license. All of these restrictions van, whose ward the Armory is get and answer soon. connect with listeners. So when he returned to radio, he brought with him a new and groundbreaking technique to the audience as if they were friends of his. This conversational ap- Former Somerville Priest proach to broadcasting was unheard of at the time, and it made him a star. arraigned on sex charges His fame exploded and, before long, he had more than one television program. One of his more famous shows was called An Episcopal Priest, formerly of Arthur Godfrey's Talent Scouts. This show was very much like St. James Episcopal Church in American Idol in certain ways. Different acts were performed Somerville, was arraigned on and the winners were determined by an applause meter. A ma- Tuesday on assault to rape a jor difference, however, was that the contestants on Ta l e n t Scouts went on to have more prominent careers than those on

child and indecent assault and Photo by Bobbie Toner battery on a child charges, Mid- Idol and in greater numbers. dlesex District Attorney Gerry Entertainers that graced Godfrey's stage included: Rosemary Clooney (that would be George's aunt, by the way, for you Leone informed the public. younger folks), Tony Bennett, Lenny Bruce, Buddy Holly, Reverend Paul A. LaCharite, Patsy Cline and Elvis Presley. And, surprisingly enough, on 65, of Boston, was arraigned in the night of his performance on the show, Elvis left the build- Somerville District Court on ing without first prize in tow. Despite his loss Godfrey's pro- one count of assault to rape a Reverend Paul A. LaCharite was affiliated with St. James Episcopal Church in gram, I do recall him going on to see some moderate success child and three counts of inde- Somerville. after that. cent assault and battery on a One of Godfrey's more famous fans included President child under the age of 14. The toring device, stay away from and that he cooperate with the Franklin Delano Roosevelt, who listened to his radio show Commonwealth requested that victim's home and work, no un- church's disciplinary process. faithfully. Arthur was featured on the covers of nearly every the defendant bail be set at supervised contact with children Somerville District Court Judge major magazine of the day, including Time. He appeared in $25,000 cash bail with condi- under 16, no work or volunteer Maurice Flynn ordered the de- various movies and countless TV shows throughout his career. tions the he wear a GPS moni- work with children under 16, fendant's bail set at $10,000 cash On top of all this, he was an accomplished pilot. Godfrey's bail with the following condi- fans were so endeared to his soothing voice that, during the Cold War, President Eisenhower commissioned Arthur to tions of release: defendant must make a “doomsday tape” to be played in the event that the U.S. stay away from victim's home fall under attack. Eisenhower wanted Godfrey's voice in- and work, have no unsupervised structing people what to do and where to take shelter because contact with children under the he believed that it would calm the public and decrease the odds age of 16, surrender his pass- of mass hysteria. So know that the man who conquered media port, report to probation as in the fifties and was hand selected in the last century lived over deemed appropriate by the Pro- at the corner of Cedar and Princeton. He died in 1983 and his bation Department, not possess body now rests in Virginia.

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By Cathleen Twardzik The Office of Strategic Plan- Safer bicycle and pedestrian ning and Community Devel- travel in Somerville will be ac- Have you ever wondered how opment designed this program, quired via this program, accord- many bicycles are ridden or how which was established as it ex- ing to the website. many pedestrians pound the ists at present, in the spring of “The most important goal of pavement around Somerville? 2010. Its purpose is “to gather the program is to get a good A bike and pedestrian count- data [about] how many cyclists snapshot of how many bikes and ing effort, which is entitled “City and pedestrians use our roads pedestrians are using our streets of Somerville Bike and Pedestri- each year,” said Sarah J. Spicer, and to track trends in use from an Counts,” will happen in Senior Transportation Plan- year to year, gaining a better idea Somerville in the near future. ner of the Mayor's Office of of whether and where residents The one hour of counting is re- Strategic Planning and Com- are taking different routes or dif- quired to occur between 7:15 munity Development of the ferent modes,” Spicer said. a.m. and 8:45 a.m. or between City of Somerville The program will take place 4:45 p.m. and 6:15 p.m. on one “That data will help to: Sup- once annually, beginning this Photo by Cathleen Twardzik of the following days: September plement 'Journey to Work' data year. Prior to 2012, a count was 18-20 and September 25- 27. from the U.S. Census. This taken biannually. Mayor Curtatone, the Office typically accounts for only 16 “We plan on carrying out of Strategic Planning and Com- percent of all trips taken and, these counts every year in Sep- munity Development, and com- therefore, getting out on these tember so that we can best munity partners are seeking sites and actually counting the compare the numbers year-to- Beacon Street is one of the most populous biking areas in the city. volunteers who would enjoy be- users on the street fills out the year,” said Spicer. coming involved in this project. rest of the picture. [It also If you are interested in view- more than one day or hour-long and Pedestrian Counting Pro- The information gathered will helps to] prioritize pedestrian ing the map and signing up for time slot. gram page on the City of help to identify pedestrian and investments, inform bicycle in- the program's scheduling poll, Additionally, information Somerville's website. cyclist “trends at 36 locations” frastructure decisions, provide then visit http://www.doo- about the project and data, Individuals who have further around Somerville. That data is context for larger planning ef- dle.com/quvt9cd8uatsgv3i. Be which was collected in the questions may contact Sarah essential for fundraising, the forts in the city, and support sure to include your email ad- past, as well as presentations Spicer at sspicer@somerville- identification of future needs, funding and grant application dress when you sign up. regarding previous results, ma.gov or at (617) 625-6600, and planning projects. efforts,” said Spicer. Volunteers may participate for may be found on the Bicycle ext. 2519.

Former Somerville Priest arraigned CONT. FROM PG 5 or dangerous weapons, must several indecent assault and bat- District Attorney's Office Child refrain from excessive use of teries and assaults with the in- Abuse Unit at 781-897-8400. alcohol or narcotics without tent rape a child, with the abuse The Episcopal Diocese of Mass- prescription, and abide by any finally ceasing when the victim achusetts is cooperating fully and all restraining orders if was a teenager due to the defen- with the investigation. applicable. dant leaving St. James. These charges are allegations, The defendant's next court The victim came forward to and the defendant is presumed date is October 22 for a proba- authorities to reveal the defen- innocent until proven guilty. ble cause hearing. dant's alleged long-time abuse of The prosecutor assigned to According to authorities, the him last week. An investigation this case is Assistant District victim and his family were long was immediately conducted into Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald, time parishioners at St. James the allegations and the defen- Deputy Chief of the Child Episcopal Church in Somerville. dant was arrested by Somerville Abuse Unit. The Victim Wit- In the 1990s, beginning when Police on Friday evening. ness Advocate is Susie Marshall. the victim was in elementary The investigation remains on- The Child Interview Specialist school, the defendant, a priest at going. Members of the public is Katie Nugent. This case is be- the church, began inappropri- who believe that they may have ing investigated by the ately touching the victim in his information that could be help- Somerville Police Department office. The defendant's conduct ful to the investigation can call and members of the Middlesex

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The Primary Election has come and wish her the best in the days tinue her work, representing the for contributing to the dialog making the effort to exercise and gone, and those who fought and weeks ahead as she prepares best interests of our community and debate, as we look forward their franchise in the process. long and hard - candidates and to take on the challenges that the and its surrounding environs. to noting the great work she will All the hooplah and hype, de- their supporters alike - are to be office will be presenting. We Her proven track record is like- continue to do in her Ward. bate and drama, would mean congratulated for once again af- know that she will rise to the ly to be exceeded by further Harry Kortikere and all the nothing if the common citizen firming our Democratic process task and bring all of her abun- achievements on our behalf up others vying for the State Repre- refused to get involved. in its best possible state. Alter- dant talent and expertise to the on Beacon Hill. sentative spot have also con- Democracy is the one system natives were presented and the job at hand. The challengers in these races tributed significantly in making that assures the little guy that he voters made their choices. That's Likewise, we offer heartfelt ku- should also be acknowledged for this election a model of a success- is, in fact, the big kid on the what it's all about. dos to Rep. Denise Provost on their superb contributions to the ful political system. Their efforts block after all. Public service to Middlesex County now has its her win in the challenge to her political process. Alderman should not be taken for granted. the public is the highest calling new Register of Deeds. We State Representative seat. She Maryann Heuston presented a Last but far from least, the vot- in the land. Let us once again warmly congratulate Maria Cur- has served our district well and credible case for her election and ers themselves should be give thanks that we enjoy this tatone on her victory in the race deserves the opportunity to con- ran a good race. We thank her thanked for taking the time and precious gift.

News Talk CONT. FROM PG 2

Congratulations to Somerville Police pleased to see many of his family and He's working very hard to see that the Our good friend and local Attorney Officer Sean Sylvester and Michelle friends present. Winter Hill section of the city is being Mike Dwyer recently returned from Sylvester on their recent marriage. Sean looked at for improvement and that another mini, well-deserved vacation in ******************** has finally settled down and it appears some progress happens. Holland to visit his daughter's school. he's enjoying married life. We wish the Speaking of the Spinosa family, the Mike sure gets around. A couple of ******************** two of them the very best. family's well-known member around months ago he was in the Middle East. the city, Ricky, was seen on Election Our good friend Bob McWaters does it ******************** ******************** Day standing in Ward 4 holding a sign all. He works two jobs and does them The 10th annual Tufts Community for his good friend Maria Curtatone. both great, but on election day he stood Happy Birthday to the following here in Day is set for Sunday, September 30, Speaking to him, you'd almost think he holding three signs for elected officials. the 'Ville: Our good friends Alderman from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Education and was going to ask Maria to marry him And then, after the elections ended at 8 Bob Trane is celebrating, as well as Al- entertainment for all ages, co-spon- now that she won. He's probably now p.m., he was up at City Hall working derman Tony Lafuente who hasn't sored by both cities of Somerville and one of Somerville's most eligible bach- hard along with the election commis- shown any gray hair from being Alder- Medford. For more information go to elors. Or is he? sion people, stamping those boxes com- man yet, like Bob has. School Commit- http://cday.tufts.edu. The location of ing in from the various precincts tee lady Maureen Cuff-Bastardi is ******************** the event will be on the Green at the around the city. He's everywhere! celebrating this week and our good top of the hill,. Free parking in garage We hear through the grapevine in Win- friend David Lebahn has another excuse ******************** at 419 Boston Avenue. ter Hill that there is something in the to buy himself a present. Matt Ferreira, works for the property owned by the The Paddock has been purchased and who works at DPW, is celebrating as ******************** Blumsack family on the corner of Tem- the new owners are the same owners of well as Cameron Fournier. To these and A surprise 90th Birthday Party was held ple and Broadway up to Langmaid Av- Oleana Restaurant on Hampshire Street all the other 'Villens this week we say for Dan Spinosa. His family and friends enue. Also, there may be progress at the in Cambridge. They have purchased the Happy Birthday. wanted to surprise him. The party was Star Market site. We heard there was Olde Paddock Restaurant. Oleana ******************** held this past Sunday at the Ralph & someone interested in moving into the Restaurant is renown with nationally Jenny Center on New Washington old Star building. When Ward 4 Al- known chefs. The restaurant will trans- Happy 40th Anniversary to our Street. He sure was surprised consider- derman Tony Lafuente was asked, he form Gilman Square and will open soon. “Somerville News Person of the Week” ing his birthday was in March. He was smiled and mentioned that he's hopeful. last week George ******************** Continued on page 14 SEPTEMBER 12, 2012 9

COMMENTARY

The views and opinions expressed in the commentaries of The Somerville News do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of The Somerville News, its publishers or staff. Somerville and 9/11 ism of New York's police offi- our police and firefighting still very much in evidence here jects the empty uselessness of cers and firefighters. We re- forces. While that effort must in Somerville. hatred, intolerance and closed member the inspirational and will continue for years to Despite our diversity and our minds. We bear witness to the courage of the passengers on come, Somerville is a significant- competing interests, we have superior strength of coopera- United Flight 93. ly safer city than it was in 2001, come together over the past tion, tolerance, diversity, intel- Over the years, we have tried to and we are far more capable of decade to create a truly amazing lectual curiosity and freedom. piece together the enduring sig- handling a wide range of emer- shared vision of what our city That's not to say that we don't nificance of 9/11. And we have gencies and disasters. can and should be. We have still argue and struggle. We tried to take its lessons to heart. 9/11 taught us to be wary and pushed forward on a complex know how to push each other's Over the years, communities to be prepared, and we have em- but cohesive effort to give our buttons. But we have created a like ours have come to recognize braced those lessons. city a stronger, better, brighter, positive identity and a plan for that 9/11 was a wake-up call and But if 9/11 reminded us that healthier future. We are build- our community that is attracting challenge to declare our values our complex society is fragile ing a city with more transit, attention even at the national and chart a new course. and vulnerable, it also reminded more housing, more school ca- and international levels. By Joseph A. Curtatone There's no doubt, for example, us of how much we depend on pacity, more businesses, and People talk about our energy, We still remember where we that it's shaped our thinking each other and how much we more investment. And the rea- our civic innovation, our com- were. We still remember the about public safety. As a com- have in common with our neigh- son we are getting those things mitment to healthy living, our shock and grief, and how the munity, we have made substan- bors. For a while at least, 9/11 because people want to live here. eclectic festivals, our unique world mourned with us. We re- tial investments over the past brought us closer to one anoth- Somerville is a place where peo- blend of cultures as far away as member the overwhelming sense eleven years in improving the er, and while it sometimes feels ple want to be. Washington (the city and the of injustice and of senseless loss. equipment, training, technolo- as if that sense of connection has By working together to im- state), as Canada, as Morocco, as We remember the selfless hero- gies and operating procedures of been lost at the national level, it's prove our future, Somerville re- Australia. Continued on page 17 The canonization of Ronald Reagan times they named the man who In 1996 the conservative paid that much attention to this whose Alzheimer's diagnosis was president then, they did so movement was dispirited, fac- kind of thing.” evoked widespread sympathy in positive terms. tionalized, and without a unify- The elements of the Reagan and who was perceived as moral- The non-fictionalized histor- ing hero. Public opinion rewrite were that he ly circumspect. ical record is clear: Ronald regarding Reagan was low. • Shrank government; Rush Limbaugh, his imitators, Reagan was a mediocre presi- In a survey by Arthur • Massively cut taxes, thereby and former Reagan aide Roger dent whose policies set in mo- Schlesinger Jr., 32 historians bringing economic prosperity; Ailes' Fox News avidly broad- tion disastrous trends. Yet scored Reagan's presidency as • Ended the cold war; cast the myth. George W. Bush, people who call themselves “average-low.” And Rating the • Was uncompromising; and who presented himself to the By William C. Shelton conservatives now believe that Presidents, a survey of 719 histo- • Was beloved by the people. GOP faithful as the next Ronald During the Republican Na- he should be on Mount Rush- rians, put Reagan at 26 out of The initial plan involved a se- Reagan, worked to energize it tional Convention, I heard more, and Barack Obama at- 42, behind Clinton and Bush 41. ries of efforts to put Reagan's throughout his campaign and speakers reverently intone, tempts to co-opt rather than That spring, right-wing ideo- name on National Airport, war presidency. “Ronald Reagan” to sanctify challenge revisionist history. logue Grover Norquist began ships, government buildings, Over time, people forgot his- slashing taxes, shrinking gov- The heroic reputations of the Ronald Reagan Legacy Pro- schools, streets, and the ten-dol- tory, the media didn't remind ernment, and savaging finan- those on Mount Rushmore ject and tapped illegal immigrant lar bill, and use these campaigns them, and voters increasingly cial industry regulation. emerged organically, through Michael Kamburowski to head to broadcast revisionist history. came of age who had little Last week, Democratic Na- historical perspective. The Rea- it. Kamburowski baldly told the Times were right to contrast a memory of the Reagan years. tional Convention speakers cit- gan myth comes to us through a Hartford Courant, “The left has Clinton presidency, mired in But the historical facts remain ed harmful trends that began calculated campaign conducted been far better at rewriting his- tawdry sexual misconduct and unchanged. thirty years ago. But the few by ideologues. tory. Conservatives just haven't perjury, with a past president Continued on page 17 On The Silly Side by Jimmy Del Ponte The Woodbridge Inn

“A c o m f o r t a b l e h o m e - l i k e That was the description of The entrance (I am describing the postcard who were male were grateful we never hotel for the tourist or Woodbridge Inn, also known as The photo). All I can remember from walking had to use the women's room after hear- permanent guest. All Woodbridge Hotel, from a 1944 pic- in and out of, and past, the grand struc- ing the tale of Seven Old Ladies. He is re- rooms have hot and cold ture postcard that I got on eBay. The ture for many, many years was a cool ferring to the Irish sing-along that tells of running water, some manager back then was a gentleman looking, old, humongous wooden build- the seven ladies who unfortunately got with baths. The hotel ac- named Frank E. W. Howe. I wonder if ing. The Woodbridge was destroyed by stuck in the lava'try. That was one of the commodates fifty guests. The first floor is de- he was related to our own John and fires in 1979 and 1980. many songs that Somerville legend Jim voted to the lobby, lounging room, office and Marie Howe? I often look at the I saw my first pitcher of green beer at Plunkett used to have the packed crowds banquet and dance hall. The big living room Ciampa Manor building on College The Woodbridge Inn. It was in the singing along with at the top of their with comfortable furnishings reflects the Ave. and say, “How could the Wood- downstairs lounge known as The Blarney lungs. He and his guitar got that place home-like atmosphere for which the hotel is bridge Inn have fit in that small space?” Stone Pub. Here is how one Somerville rocking. Another favorite was Charlie on known. Convenient to the activities of I recall it being pretty big. guy remembers the Blarney Stone. “It the MTA. Did he ever return? No, he Somerville and Boston, it offers you the I remember the great hotel being was The Blarney Stone that helped me never returned and his fate is still un- charm and seclusion available only in subur- brown, but on the postcard it is painted a through my early college years. Just a known. He may ride forever 'neath the ban hotels. The New Woodbridge Hotel is steel gray with red trim. The hotel great place, and, if memory serves me, streets of Boston, he's the man who nev- the Headquarters for Rotary, Kiwanis and wrapped around the corner onto never once did I see an outbreak of prob- er returned. I know a guy who remembers Lions Clubs. Ample parking is available for Winslow Ave. and had a huge porch. lems (fights, etc.). We all went, sang when some of the well lubed patrons guests at no extra charge.” There was also a green awning over the along and drank heartily. And those of us would actually Continued on page 11 10 SEPTEMBER 12, 2012

Beacon Hill Roll Call

Beacon Hill Roll Call can also be viewed on our Web site at www.thesomervillenews.com THE HOUSE AND SENATE. There were no roll ward 6, in the county of Suffolk; and Saugus, precincts LOCAL SENATORS' PER DIEMS FOR 2012 call votes in the House or Senate last week. 2, 6 and 10, in the county of Essex. The dollar figure next to the senator's name represents Our Legislators in the House and Senate for the total amount of per diem money the state has paid Somerville: him or her for 2011. The number in parentheses represents the number of days the senator certified he or she was at the Statehouse during that same period. Sen. Sal DiDomenico $0 (0 days) Sen. Patricia Jehlen $0 (0 days)

ALSO UP ON BEACON HILL Sen. Patricia Jehlen

DISTRICT REPRESENTED: SECOND MID- FUEL STAMPS, TERMINAL ILLNESS AND Rep. Denise Provost DLESEX. - Medford, Somerville, ward 1, precincts 2 DISABLED PERSONS - The Committee on Chil- and 3, ward 2, precincts 2 and 3, and wards 3 to 7, in- DISTRICT REPRESENTED: Twenty-seventh dren, Families and Persons with Disabilities has rec- clusive, Woburn, ward 2, and Winchester. Middlesex. - Consisting of precinct 3 of ward 2, all ommended that several bills be sent to a study precincts of ward 3, precinct 3 of ward 4, and all committee including legislation that would establish a precincts of wards 5 and 6, of the city of Somerville, in gasoline assistance program that issues “fuel stamps” for the county of Middlesex. Beacon Hill Roll Call has obtained the official list from free gas for senior citizens and handicapped persons the state treasurer's office of the “per diem” travel, meals who have owned a small business for six years or longer and lodging reimbursements collected by the Legisla- in which the use of their automobile is essential (H ture's 39 state senators from January 1, 2012 to Sep- 1864). Other bills include one that creates a pilot pro- tember 4, 2012. The list reveals that senators have gram that would provide up to a $10,000 one-time, collected a total of $33,863. state-funded low-interest loan to help 30 individuals in Massachusetts pay their expenses incurred as a result of Under state law, per diems are paid by the state to sen- their child being diagnosed with a terminal illness (H ators “for each day for travel from his place of residence 978). Another measure prohibits any state-funded to the Statehouse and return therefrom, while in the mental health programs or facilities for individuals with performance of his official duties, upon certification to disabilities from using any procedure on their patients the state treasurer that he was present at the State- Rep. Carl Sciortino that denies adequate sleep, food, shelter, bedding or house.” These reimbursements are given to senators bathroom facilities or causes physical pain like hitting, DISTRICT REPRESENTED: Thirty-fourth Mid- above and beyond their regular salaries. pinching and electric shock for the purposes of chang- dlesex. - Consisting of all precincts in wards 4 and 5, The amount of the per diem varies and is based on the ing the behavior of the person (H 77). Most measures precinct 1 of ward 7, and precinct 2 of ward 8, of the city or town in which a senator resides and its distance shipped off to a study committee are never actually city of Medford, precincts 1 and 2 of ward 4, and all from the Statehouse. The Legislature in 2000 approved studied and are essentially defeated. precincts of ward 7, of the city of Somerville, both in a law doubling these per diems to the current amounts. the county of Middlesex. The payments range from $10 per day for senators who reside in the Greater Boston area to $90 per day for WELFARE RECIPIENTS AND ELDERLY GAYS some Western Massachusetts lawmakers and $100 per - Other proposals that are headed for a study committee day for those in Nantucket. Senators who are from ar- include establishing a program for random drug testing eas that are a long distance from Boston's Statehouse of- of anyone receiving public assistance who has been con- ten collect the highest total of annual per diems. victed on any drug-related charge (H 974) and requiring the Department of Elder Affairs to work to improve ac- Supporters of the per diems say the system is fair and cess to services for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender note the rising costs of travel, food and lodging. They elders and caregivers (H 48). It requires all caregivers Rep. Timothy Toomey note many legislators spend a lot of money on traveling who receive funding from the department to be trained to Boston and some spend the night in Boston following DISTRICT REPRESENTED: Twenty-sixth Middle- in the field of providing services to these groups. late sessions. sex. - Consisting of all precincts of ward 1, precinct 1 of ward 2, precincts 1 and 2 of ward 3, and precinct 1 of Some opponents argue most other private sector and ward 6, of the city of Cambridge, and all precincts of state workers are not paid additional money for com- HIKE MINIMUM WAGE (H 2291) - The Labor ward 1 and precincts 1 and 2 of ward 2, of the city of muting. Others say the very idea of paying any per diem and Workforce Development Committee has recom- Somerville, both in the county of Middlesex. is outrageous when thousands of workers have lost their mended that legislation raising the minimum hourly jobs and homes and funding for important programs has wage from $8 to $10 over three years be shipped off to a been cut. study committee. The wage would rise to $8.75 the first year, $9.50 the second year and $10 in year three. The The 2012 statistics indicate that nine senators, have re- measure also provides that the $10 wage be automati- ceived reimbursements ranging from $2,052 to $7,470, cally raised annually to reflect increases in the Consumer while 30 senators have so far chosen not to apply for any Price Index. money. State law does not establish a deadline that senators must meet in order to collect the per diems. The senator who has received the most per diem money BED BUGS (H 109) - The Consumer Protection in 2012 is Sen. Benjamin Downing (D-Pittsfield) with Committee suggests a study committee be the fate of Sen. Sal DiDomenico $7,470. The other eight senators who received money a bill that would prohibit the sale of bed mattresses DISTRICT REPRESENTED: MIDDLESEX, SUF- include Sens. Michael Rodrigues (D-Westport), without an encasement designed to keep bed bugs FOLK AND ESSEX. - Cambridge, ward 3, precinct 2, $4,365; Stanley Rosenberg (D-Amherst), $4,080; from entering mattresses and/or to keep existing bed wards 6 and 7, ward 8, precincts 1 and 2, ward 9, Daniel Wolf (D-Harwich), $3,960; James Welch (D- bugs trapped. precinct 1, ward 10, precinct 2, Everett and Somerville, West Springfield), $3,762; Michael Knapik (R-West- ward 1, precinct 1, ward 2, precinct 1, in the county of field), $2,904; Jennifer Flanagan (D-Leominster), Middlesex; Boston, ward 2, ward 21, precincts 4, 6 and $2,722; Bruce Tarr (R-Gloucester), $2548; and MALE BREAST CANCER (H 4019) - The House 7, ward 22, precincts 1, 2 and 5, Chelsea and Revere, Michael Moore (D-Millbury), $2,052. and Senate gave final approval to and sent to Gov. Deval SEPTEMBER 12, 2012 11

Beacon Hill Roll Call continued

Patrick a measure designating the third week in October (AIM) Board of Economic Advisors commenting on the does not meet regularly or long enough to debate and of each year as Male Breast Cancer Awareness Week to three-point rise in the Business Confidence Index in August vote in public view on the thousands of pieces of legisla- raise awareness of the occurrence of breast cancer in men following an 8.5-point plunge in June. tion that have been filed. They note that the infrequen- and to encourage regular screenings. cy and brief length of sessions are misguided and lead to “You’re going to sit there and you’re going to listen to irresponsible late night sessions and a mad rush to act on this, okay?” – House Speaker Robert DeLeo talking to an dozens of bills in the days immediately preceding the QUOTABLE QUOTES empty chair at a Democratic National Convention break- end of an annual session. fast, mocking Clint Eastwood's speech at the Republican Na- During the week of September 3-7, the House met for a total “I think I would. I've learned a lot working alongside tional Convention during which the actor spoke to an empty of 41 minutes while the Senate met for a total of 45 minutes. Governor Patrick, seen a lot. You know, like anything chair that represented President Obama. else you learn as you do your job.” – Lt. Gov. Tim Mur- Mon. September 3 No House session ray who is considering a run for governor in 2014, when “Ask Osama bin Laden if he is better off now than he No Senate session asked if he would make a good governor. was four years ago.” – Sen. John Kerry addressing delegates at the Democratic National Convention. Tues. September 4 House 11:03 a.m. to 11:27 a.m. “A more recent study conducted by Stanford Universi- Senate 11:02 a.m. to 11:24 a.m. ty and University of Chicago shows that on the average Wed. September 5 No House session women in Congress introduce more bills, attract more HOW LONG WAS LAST WEEK'S SESSION? co-sponsors and bring home more money to their dis- Beacon Hill Roll Call tracks the length of time that the No Senate session tricts than the guys do.” – Barbara Lee, of the Cambridge- House and Senate were in session each week. Many leg- Thurs. September 6 House 11:02 a.m. to 11:19 a.m. based Barbara Lee Foundation that strives to advance islators say that legislative sessions are only one aspect of Senate 11:06 a.m. to 11:29 a.m. women’s equality and representation in American politics. the Legislature's job and that a lot of important work is done outside of the House and Senate chambers. They Fri. September 7 No House session “What we have seen in the past few months encapsulates note that their jobs also involve committee work, re- No Senate session the overall course of this economic recovery.” – Raymond search, constituent work and other matters that are im- Torto, Chair of Associated Businesses of Massachusetts' portant to their districts. Critics say that the Legislature Bob Katzen welcomes feedback at [email protected]

The Woodbridge Inn CONT. FROM PG 9 dance on the tables. Someone recalled a great place and we often talk about fabulous memories for a lot of us gutting it in its original form. One being at the Pub with Plunkett and those days.” Somerville kids. thing they can't ever do is burn pleas- singing Irish songs the night Richard Movie legend Tallulah Bankhead came I understand that the guy who owned ant memories out of our minds. Long Nixon resigned. I'll have to do an entire to Davis Square to perform at the and ran the Blarney Stone is still around live the Woodbridge Inn and The a story on my friend Jim Plunkett Somerville Theatre and stayed at the the Ball Square area. If you see him, don't Blarney Stone Pub! someday. He is still performing around Woodbridge Hotel back around 1919 tell him that I know someone who still Some facts were found in the book and he is as good as ever. and had to live at The Woodbridge for a has a Blarney Stone mug that accidental- Somerville, A Brief History by Dee Morris Some (retired) teachers from differ- while. She complained of the non-private ly followed him home one night. and Dora St. Martin. ent schools around the city used to bathrooms and having to climb up three I'm glad I don't have any bad memo- ______meet there on Friday afternoons after a flights of stairs. I guess they added the ries of seeing the sad, burnt remains of Please send me your ideas for articles and long week. They were such good cus- private baths by the time that postcard of the Woodbridge after the fires. All I stories. You can go to my Facebook page, tomers that they often got free appe- mine came out. have is nice memories of it, in a time email me at [email protected] or leave a tizers. They also reminded us that The When I first searched up The that was so much fun so long ago. The message at 617-623-0554. Blarney Stone had one of the best juke- Woodbridge Inn I came across a site Woodbridge went the way of the Cy- ______boxes evah! Another friend says, “I that featured an audio tape of the clone roller coaster at Revere Beach Jimmy is available to host your event, play worked upstairs and drank downstairs Somerville Fire Department jakes that ended up a burnt skeletal wreck. It music, or just spice up any party or function. and then walked home. Those were the who were at the fire in 1979. That was seems that when certain “geniuses” un- Call 617-623-0554 or [email protected] days!” A friend adds, “Sitting up front the end of a glorious era featuring that der the guise of “progress” want some- ______where the band was on a Friday night grand old wooden hotel that used to thing gone, it goes up in flames. It's You can email Jimmy directly at jimmy- was the place to be in the day. Jerry ran grace College Ave. It housed some probably easier and less expensive that [email protected].

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SPOKES 2012 took place Saturday, September 9, in Union Sq Plaza. The event featured free bike maintenance workshops, bicycle goods, info on bike ac- tivism/awareness, bike art and more. The Somerville Bicycle Committee lead a “Tasting Tour of Somerville” fundraising ride through the streets of Somerville at 3 p.m. followed by free bike workshops in the plaza. There was a free “bike-in movie screening of PeeWee's Big Adventure. Dinner/snacks sold by Lefty's Silver Food Cart, Culinary Cruisers and the TAZA Chococycle. There was music and at 9 p,m. and a post-event night ride through the city. SEPTEMBER 12, 2012 13

Photos by Bobbie Toner 14 SEPTEMBER 12, 2012

SOMERVILLE SPORTS

Alibrandis YBL champs again CONT. FROM PG 1 Somerville. They had been more insurance runs. A five-run cruising through the playoffs lead would be more than enough until Malden tied the series 1-1 as Somerville now only needed with a 14-3 beat-down. Malden two more victories. scored four runs in the first, Anthony Del Prete came into three in the second, five in the Game 4 looking to push the third and another in the fourth Bulldogs up against the wall. He to take an extremely large lead. did just that, going into the sixth The Somerville bats fell cold inning without allowing a hit. throughout the game and could- His no-hitter would eventually n't get much going. be broken up, but he still picked The Alibrandis would answer up the victory, in a 5-2 ballgame. the next night, though. Tanguy Mike Maguire, Ted Dziuba and took the mound and threw a DesRoches each had two hits for complete game three-hitter to Somerville. The Somerville Alibrandis are Yawkey Baseball League for the 13th time. give Somerville a two games to Somerville held a 3-1 advan- one lead over the Bulldogs. tage in the series and was defi- Malden would battle back and had the bases loaded when after an RBI groundout and Somerville held a 3-1 lead going nitely in the driver's seat, but hold a 3-1 lead going into the Maguire hit a bomb that just then a sacrifice fly by Bobby into the seventh before Marc wouldn't allow Malden to make bottom of the seventh inning. stayed in the park, but one run Barrett brought home Sal DesRoches hit a three-run a comeback. Somerville took an That's when things started to did come in to score. Mendonca to win the game and bomb to give Tanguy some early lead in the first, but get interesting. The Alibrandis Somerville would tie the game the league title. St. Clement H.S. Sports Update Ms.Cam’s Volleyball Catholic Central League last year Jamey Thompson (Somerville). The Lady Anchors started their and making it to the Division 3 Andrew Carvahlo (Somerville) season with a 1-2 record loosing semi finals with no graduating kicked the extra points. Alberto 2-3 against league Marian Mus- seniors. The team looks forward Lopez (Charlestown) added to tangs of Framingham. Senior to regrouping and facing the the score with a 22 yard TD Kristina Ofoedue (Methuen) Pope John of Everett and Mt. pass from Thompson making lead the effort against Marian Saint Joseph Academy this week. the score 13- 0 at the half. Dur- Olio - (noun) A miscellaneous with 6 kills and 3 blocks, but the ing the second half, Keefe Tech mixture, hodgepodge #334 Lady Anchors came up short in Football battled back bring the score 13- the last match loosing by 2 The St. Clement Anchormen 12 by capitalizing on costly 1. What movie was Oliv- 7. What is the Zodiac er’s Story the sequel to? sign from September 23 points. The team captured their anchored their first win of the penalties and missed St thru to October 22? first win of the year against the year beating Keefe Tech of Clement opportunities. The 2. What was the color of Cathedral Panthers going 3-0. Framingham 19-12 at Hormel Anchormen defense lead by Mr. Spock’s blood on 8. What two dates can Senior Allison Caloggero (Med- Stadium on Friday, September Paul Catalano (Roslindale) and Star Trek? the ides of a month fall ford) had 9 service points, 5 aces 7. After a scoreless first quarter John Posada (Charlestown) on? and 3 assists. While freshman the game was delayed two hours held Keefe tech leading the An- 3. Who was the reporter Katie Monestime (Somerville) due to heavy rain and lighten- chormen to a 9-12 victory. The that wrote the biography 9. To what state would lead the team with 12 service ing. The Anchormen dominat- Anchormen will prepare this of John Belushi called you have traveled to see points, 3 aces and 4 assists. The ed in the second quarter as week to face Old Colony Tech- Wind? Pike’s Peak? team is off to a disappointing Junior Oyaronbi (Chelsea) nical School away on Saturday, start after finishing second in the caught 60 yard TD pass from September 15 at 1 p.m. 4. What is the most pop- 10. Who was the TV de- ulous state capital in the tective that called people St. Clement Skills and Drills Clinic U.S.? “pussy-cat”? St. Clement School is offering a skills and drills basketball clinic for boys and girls ages 9 thru 14 on Sunday, September 16, 23, 30 and Sunday Oct. 7, 14, 21, at Saint School Gymnasium, 579 Boston Avenue, Medford, MA. Area coaches will 5. What is the only per- 11. What country teach kids the proper skills on how to ball handle, shoot, pass and play defense. Cost for the program is $50.00 and includes son to ever win two elec- launched the “Titanic”? a t-shirt. For more information and times, please call the Athletic Director, Ryan Murphy, at 339.221.1006 or email him tions as Vice-President at [email protected]. and two elections as Pres- 12. What did skate- ident? boarding surface in Cali- News Talk CONT. FROM PG 8 fornia as an alternative 6. Who is the author of for? Landers and his lovely bride starts at 11:00 a.m. and the and regards parenting as a the novels The Firm and Answers on page 19 Joan, who are celebrating 40 walk will begin at 12:00 p.m. “journey that begins the day The Client? years of bliss and happiness. at Trum Field on Broadway. you are born” and families as Registration fee is free. For in- “the most important institution ******************** formation please contact Nan- and the most valuable resource Bert Gay, the husband of former cy Medeiros at 617-460-2768 in a child's life.” Check them out Mayor Dot Gay, is undergoing or email at fancy- at www.familycenterinc.org. chemotherapy treatments this [email protected]. ******************** week and will continue for the ******************** next few months. We wish him Congratulations to our good well and say prayers for him. Parents head “back to school” friend Somerville resident Ja- to learn important lessons: The son Castle, a ten year veteran ******************** Family Center is now enrolling of the Somerville Auxiliary The Christopher Souza Re- for Fall Parenting Group Ses- Fire Department who has ward Fund Walk is being held sions. The Family Center in just been accepted for a posi- on Saturday, September 22. Somerville is a non-profit or- tion with the City of Cam- Want to write local Somerville stories? Please join them and help to ganization that has been serving bridge as a 911 call operator. Call 617-666-4010 get justice done for Christo- families in Greater Boston and We wish him all the best with and speak to the Assignment Editor pher Souza. Registration beyond for the past thirty years his new career. SEPTEMBER 12, 2012 15 Somerville Remembers 9/11 Somerville held its annual candlelight vigil walk Tuesday night in honor of the lives lost on September 11, 2001. Mayor Joseph Curtatone, elected officials, and members of the community started the walk at the Cedar St. end of the bike path accompanied by Somerville Police and Somerville Fire Honor Guard. The procession ended in Davis Square, where a short speaking program and moment of silence took place. Photos by Bobbie Toner

Person of the Week

Meet Maria Curtatone. That's right, we choose Maria this week for two reasons. For one, well, she's a nice lady. But, more importantly, she was elected by the voters of Middlesex County as its first woman Register of Deeds. Period. With a field of six candidates she won the election. The second place candidate was also a woman, Maryann Heuston. It's kind of nice that in a field of six the only two women running came in first and second, in that order. Maria is a lifelong resident. She ran for mayor of our city back in the early 90's and ran a pretty good campaign. When she lost, her brother, the present mayor, was going to college. He probably got the political bug from her when he ran for Alderman at Large and then won. Maria lives right here in Somerville on Prospect Hill. She practices law as well here in Somerville and around the district. Maria Curtatone worked extremely hard in this election and without the support of many political insiders, both here in the city and elsewhere. But oh, can she put a machine together, and she did. With massive support all over the county, she had signs, mailings, phone calls, standouts, billboards, paper ads and much more going. The always-smiling Maria Curtatone was smiling big on election night when the results To advertise in The Somerville News came in. Congratulations to her and to all her workers. That is why we picked Maria call Bobbie Toner: 617-666-4010 this week. 16 SEPTEMBER 12, 2012

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CITY OF SOMERVILLE, MASSACHUSETTS CITY OF SOMERVILLE, MASSACHUSETTS OFFICE OF STRATEGIC PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT OFFICE OF STRATEGIC PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT JOSEPH A. CURTATONE JOSEPH A. CURTATONE MAYOR MAYOR PLANNING DIVISION PLANNING DIVISION LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING OF PUBLIC HEARING The Zoning Board of Appeals will meet on Wednesday, September 19, 2012, at the Visiting Nurse Association, 259 Lowell Street, Community The Somerville Planning Board will hold a public hearing on Room, 3rd Floor, Somerville, at 6:00 p.m. to hear pending applications and to hold public hearings: Thursday, September 20, 2012 at 6:00 p.m. in the Aldermanic Chambers of Somerville City Hall, 93 Highland Avenue, Somerville, 99 Dover St: (Case #ZBA 2012-40-R1-8/2012) Applicant Bright Horizons Family Solutions, Inc. and Owner 99 Dover Street, LLC, seek a Revision to MA. a Special Permit (ZBA 2012-40) under SZO §5.3.8 to add a new condition to the Special Permit which would give Owner the as-of-right option to restore the loading dock door that would be removed as part of the originally awarded Special Permit. The original Special Permit was to make 167 Broadway: (Case #PB 2012-17) Applicant, Yenlin Chen, and alterations to the façade of a nonconforming structure including removing a loading dock door and replacing it with windows and an emer- Owner, Yungkuei Chen, seeks a Special Permit under SZO gency egress under SZO §4.4.1. CBD Zone. Ward 6. §6.1.22.D.5 to alter the façade of the building including new window and door openings, signage, and lighting, as well as a Special 70 Concord Ave: (Case #ZBA 2012-59) Applicants and Owners Antonio and Erma Miranda, seek a Special Permit to alter a nonconforming Permit under SZO §6.1.22.D.6 for exterior seasonal seating. CCD 55 structure under SZO §4.4.1 to alter the structure's third floor to create additional living space, including new window openings, and a Special zone. Ward 1. Permit under SZO §9.13.a for relief from one parking space at an existing two-family residence. RB zone. Ward 2. Copies of these petitions are available for review in the Office of 28-30 Newberne St: (Case #ZBA 2012-67) Applicants and Owners Andrew H. Kim and Jo Eun Choi, seek a Special Permit to alter a nonconform- Strategic Planning and Community Development, located on the ing structure under SZO §4.4.1 to enclose private outdoor space on the first floor of the north and south facades of an existing six unit residen- third floor of City Hall, 93 Highland Avenue, Somerville, MA, Mon- tial building. RC zone. Ward 6. Wed, 8:30 am-4:30 pm; Thurs, 8:30 am-7:30 pm; and Fri, 8:30 am- 12:30 pm; and at www.somervillema.gov/planningandzoning. As 453 Somerville Ave: (Case #ZBA 2012-71) Applicant Akimenko Meats and Owner Samylee LLC, seek a Special Permit under SZO §4.5.1 to cases may be continued to later dates, please check the agenda on change a nonconforming use (an automotive repair shop) to another nonconforming use in order to open a butcher shop (SZO §7.11.9.3.a). The the City's website or call before attending. Continued cases will not Applicant and Owner are also seeking a Special Permit under SZO §4.4.1 to make alterations to the façade of the existing nonconforming struc- be re-advertised. Interested persons may provide comments to the ture including new door openings. BA/RB zone. Ward 2. Planning Board at the hearing or by submitting written comments 48 Temple St: (Case #ZBA2012-72) Applicant, Miao Chang Fang, and Owner, White Cliffs LLC, seek a Special Permit to alter a nonconforming by mail to OSPCD, Planning Division, 93 Highland Avenue, structure under SZO §4.4.1 to relocate entry doors and windows on the front façade. RB zone. Ward 4. Somerville, MA 02143; by fax to 617-625-0722; or by email to [email protected]. 13 Elmwood St: (Case #ZBA 2012-73) Applicant, Franziska Amacher, and Owner, Chunga Cha, seek a Variance (SZO §5.5) in order to build a 1.5 foot extension of the first story of a porch into the front yard setback. RB zone. Ward 7. Attest: Kevin Prior, Chairman Copies of these petitions are available for review in the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development, located on To be published in the Somerville News 9/5/12 & 9/12/12. the third floor of City Hall, 93 Highland Avenue, Somerville, MA, Mon-Wed, 8:30 am-4:30 pm; Thurs, 8:30 am-7:30 pm; and Fri, 9/5/12, 9/12/12 The Somerville News 8:30 am-12:30 pm; and at somervillema.gov/planningandzoning. As cases may be continued to later dates, please check the agenda on the City's website or call before attending. Continued cases may not be re-advertised. Interested persons may provide comments to the Zoning Board of Appeals at the hearing or by submitting written comments by mail to OSPCD, Planning Division, 93 Highland Avenue, Somerville, MA 02143; by fax to 617-625-0722; or by email to [email protected]. Attest: Dawn Pereira, Administrative Assistant Published in Somerville News on 9/5/12 & 9/12/12. 9/5/12, 9/12/12 The Somerville News

CITY OF SOMERVILLE Commonwealth of Massachusetts Commonwealth of Massachusetts PURCHASING DEPARTMENT The Trial Court The Trial Court IFB # 13-29 Middlesex Probate and Family Court Middlesex Probate and Family Court 208 Cambridge Street 208 Cambridge Street The City of Somerville, through the Purchasing Department invites Cambridge, MA. 02141 Cambridge, MA. 02141 sealed bids for: (617) 768- 5800 (617) 768- 5800 Video System Expansion & Upgrade MIDDLESEX Division Docket No. MI 12P3399EA MIDDLESEX Division Docket No. MI 12P3401EA An invitation for bids (IFB) and specifications may be obtained at the Purchasing Department, City Hall, 93 Highland Ave., Somerville, INFORMAL PROBATE PUBLICATION NOTICE INFORMAL PROBATE PUBLICATION NOTICE MA. 02143 on or after: Wednesday, September 5, 2012. Sealed bids will be received at the above office until: Thursday, September 20, Estate of: Estate of: 2012 at 11:00 A.M. at which time sealed bids will be open. The Eva F. Cangiamila John J. Cangiamila Purchasing Director reserves the right to reject any or all proposals First Name Middle Name Last Name First Name Middle Name Last Name if, in her sole judgment, the best interest of the City of Somerville would be served by so doing. Also Known As: Eva Cangiamila Also Known As: John Cangiamila The contract term shall be from September 24, 2012 through Date of Death: November 2, 2011 Date of Death: January 23, 2012 September 23, 2013. To all persons interested in the above captioned estate, by Petition of To all persons interested in the above captioned estate, by Petition of Prevailing wage rates apply to this contract. A 5% Bid Deposit will be required. Petitioner Annmarie L. Sanstad of Reading MA Petitioner Vincent J. Cangiamila of Billerica MA First Name M.I. Last Name (City/Town) (State) First Name M.I. Last Name (City/Town) (State) Please contact Orazio DeLuca, MCPPO, Contract Manager x3407, or email [email protected], for information and bid [x] a Will has been admitted to informal probate. [x] a Will has been admitted to informal probate. packages. [x] Annmarie L. Sanstad of Reading MA [x] Vincent J. Cangiamila of Billerica MA Angela M. Allen Purchasing Director First Name M.I. Last Name (City/Town) (State) First Name M.I. Last Name (City/Town) (State) 617-625-6600 ext. 3400 has been informally appointed as the Personal Representative of has been informally appointed as the Personal Representative of 9/12/12 The Somerville News the estate to serve [ ] with [x] without surety on the bond. the estate to serve [ ] with [x] without surety on the bond. The estate is being administered under informal procedure by the The estate is being administered under informal procedure by the Personal Representative under the Massachusetts Uniform Personal Representative under the Massachusetts Uniform PATS TOWING Probate Code without supervision by the Court. Inventory and Probate Code without supervision by the Court. Inventory and accounts are not required to be filed with the Court, but interested accounts are not required to be filed with the Court, but interested ***************NOTICE TO OWNERS ONLY ************** parties are entitled to notice regarding the administration from the parties are entitled to notice regarding the administration from the The following abandoned and / or junk motor vehicles Personal Representative and can petition the Court in any matter Personal Representative and can petition the Court in any matter will be disposed of or sold, any questions regarding this relating to the estate, including distribution of assets and expens- relating to the estate, including distribution of assets and expens- matter please contact Pat's Towing. es of administration. Interested parties are entitled to petition the es of administration. Interested parties are entitled to petition the Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm Court to institute formal proceedings and to obtain orders termi- Court to institute formal proceedings and to obtain orders termi- Tel: 617-354-4000, Fax 617-623-4287 nating or restricting the powers of Personal Representative nating or restricting the powers of Personal Representative appointed under informal procedure. A copy of the Petition and appointed under informal procedure. A copy of the Petition and 1999 Audi A6 Vin WAUBA24B9XN019122 Will, if any, can be obtained from the Petitioner. Will, if any, can be obtained from the Petitioner. 1995 Chevrolet G30 Vin 1GCHG35K9SF140154 9/12/12 The Somerville News 9/12/12 The Somerville News 1999 Ford Windstar Vin 2FMZA514XXBB24946 1999 Buick Lasabre Vin 1G4HP52K1XH438740 1997 Honda Accord Vin 1HGCD5632VA107912 TO PLACE LEGAL ADVERTISMENTS IN 1995 Toyota Paseo Vin JT2EL45F1N0099770 1996 Nissan Pathfinder Vin JN8AR05Y3TW027093

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LEGAL NOTICES Somerville and 9/11 CONT. FROM PG 9 Locally, they just rank us as a top It is because we care about each that America is not about what Legal Notices can also be viewed on our place to live. other. As President Obama said can be done for us. It's about Web site at www.thesomervillenews.com So if the greatest lesson of 9/11 is in his address to the Democratic what can be done by us, togeth- that we must honor one another, Convention, “We, the people rec- er, through the hard and frus- work with one another, and build a ognize that we have responsibili- trating but necessary work of future together - not just for our- ties as well as rights; that our self-government.” selves but for our neighbors - then destinies are bound together; that Locally, nationally, and global- Somerville has learned that lesson. a freedom which asks only, ly, the best way to honor the

CITY OF SOMERVILLE And don't think for a minute that “What's in it for me?”, a freedom memory of 9/11 is to continue PURCHASING DEPARTMENT I take the credit for that achieve- without a commitment to others, our efforts to build a stronger fu- IFB # 13-30 ment. Somerville has done what it a freedom without love or charity ture founded on cooperation and The City of Somerville, through the Purchasing Department invites has done and is where it is today not or duty or patriotism, is unworthy mutual understanding. Here in sealed bids for: 2012 Street Reconstruction Project because of any one person or group, of our founding ideals, and those Somerville, we've taken that les- An invitation for bids (IFB) and specifications may be obtained at but because we have an active, en- who died in their defense. son to heart. And we will contin- the Purchasing Department, City Hall, 93 Highland Ave., Somerville, gaged and spirited community. “As citizens, we understand ue to bear witness. MA. 02143 on or after: Wednesday, September 12, 2012. Sealed bids will be received at the above office until: Wednesday, September 26, 2012 at 11:00 A.M. at which time sealed bids will be open. The The canonization of Ronald Reagan CONT. FROM PG 9 Purchasing Director reserves the right to reject any or all proposals if, in her sole judgment, the best interest of the City of Somerville Size of Government $141 billion. When he left, we beloved. In fact, his average approval would be served by so doing. The line that Reagan disciples most were the world's largest debtor na- rating while in office was 52.8%, be- A Pre-Bid Conference will be held on Wednesday September 19, often repeat is from his first inaugural. tion, owing a net of $533 billion. hind Eisenhower, Kennedy, Johnson, 2012 at 11:00AM, DPW 2nd Floor Conference Room, One Franey Road, Somerville, MA. “"In the present crisis, government is Clinton, and George H.W. Bush. The estimated project completion for 10 Streets and 7 Private not the solution to our problem; gov- Prosperity By the summer of 1992, just 24 Ways. ernment is the problem." By the late 1980s, middle-class percent of Americans said their The contract term shall be from October 1, 2012 through June 30. During his tenure, federal spend- incomes were barely higher than country was better off because of the 2014. ing increased by 2.5% per year, ad- they had been before Reagan, and Reagan years, while 40 percent said Prevailing wage rates apply to this contract. A 5% Bid Deposit will be required. justed for inflation. Federal families living in poverty increased it was worse off. One small reason Mass. Highway Pre-Qualification is required. government employment grew from by a third. But during his term, in- for this disenchantment was that 2.8 million to 3 million. (Bill Clin- come growth of the wealthiest 1% Reagan-era deregulation led directly Please contact Karen Mancini, Asst. Purchasing Director, x3412, or email [email protected], for information and bid ton subsequently trimmed it back to was ten times that of everyone else- to the savings and loan industry cri- packages. 2.7 million.) Although Reagan had 61.5% vs. 6.15%. sis and bailout, costing taxpayers Angela M. Allen pledged to eliminate two cabinet $124 billion. Purchasing Director 617-625-6600 ext. 3400 agencies, he added one instead. Cold War Listening to the RNC, you would The Soviet Union's collapse was never guess that Reagan inevitably 9/12/12 The Somerville News Taxes already underway when Reagan favored compromise over gridlock. During his first year in office, he took office. Soviet grain production Or that he signed into law a bill that A hearing for all persons interested will be given by the Somerville Licensing Commission on Monday, September 17, 2012 at the pushed through an income tax bill stagnated between 1966 and 1990. made 3 million illegal immigrants el- Senior Center, Tufts Administration Building, 167 Holland St., that cut the top marginal rate New Soviet oil and gas production igible for amnesty. Or that while ex- Somerville, MA at 6:00PM to consider accepting a proposed change to the SLC Rules and Regulation, requiring any applications wanting from 70% to 28%. Every year was insufficient to provide the hard ploiting and legitimating the to change the ownership of businesses who serve alcoholic bever- thereafter, he increased taxes-11 currency needed to buy grain religious right, he was not of it, hav- ages, be posted in the business's window as a public notice. times. He raised the gas tax and abroad. Mikhail Gorbachev's poli- ing signed a California bill that le- For the Commission levied the largest corporate tax in- cies of openness and restructuring galized abortion. Andrew Upton Vito Vaccaro crease in history. coincided with plummeting world The mythic Ronald Reagan exists John J. McKenna To keep Social Security solvent, he oil prices, and the hardliners were to bully moderate Republicans, Attest: Jenneen Pagliaro increased payroll taxes in 1993. The too weak to suppress revolt. unite the base, and con the ignorant. Administrative Assistant net effect left working Americans Force-feeding the Pentagon more The factual Ronald Reagan was nei- 9/5/12, 9/12/12 The Somerville News paying a higher percentage of their money than it wanted or could cost- ther an evil villain nor a secular saint. income in taxes, and wealthy Amer- effectively use only strengthened So- He was a charismatic leader with se- A hearing for all persons interested will be given by the Somerville icans paying a lower one. viet hardliners and delayed rious limitations and rigid beliefs. Licensing Commission on Monday, September 17, 2012 at the Senior Center, Tufts Administration Building, 167 Holland St., Gorbachev's policies. It had much Historians who have extensively Somerville, MA at 6:00PM on the application of Reliable Market, Economic Growth more impact on U.S. fiscal health interviewed his presidential staff tell Inc. to transfer the Wine and Malt Package Store license at 45 Union Sq. Somerville, MA to New Reliable Market, Inc., d/b/a Gross Domestic Product (GDP) than on U.S.S.R. survival. us that those beliefs were often im- Reliable Market. growth during Reagan's eight years Americans once understood this. pervious to evidence. His handlers For the Commission (31.7%) was less than the A USA Today poll taken four days lacked confidence in his judgment Andrew Upton Kennedy/Johnson years (47.1%) or after the fall of the Berlin Wall and capacities. He had difficulty dis- Vito Vaccaro John J. McKenna the Clinton years (33.1%). Tax-cut found that 43% of Americans tinguishing between fantasy and re- demagogues like to point to the 16 credited Gorbachev, while only ality. Incapable of analytical Attest: Jenneen Pagliaro Administrative Assistant million net new jobs created during 14% cited Reagan. thought, he understood things

9/5/12, 9/12/12 The Somerville News his term. But this was the worst job The ideologues like to forget that through moralistic parables. The growth of any administration be- the proxy war that he fought with better the story's plot, the stronger tween World War II and the George the USSR in Afghanistan cynically its heroes and villains, and the more A hearing for all persons interested will be given by the Somerville Licensing Commission on Monday, September 17, W. Bush administration. And a sub- armed, trained, equipped, funded, often he repeated it, the more he dis- 2012 at the Senior Center, Tufts Administration Building, 167 stantial portion of it came as a result and provided intelligence to the Is- missed contradictory evidence. Holland St., Somerville, MA at 6:00PM on the application of 381 Summer Street Restaurant, Inc. d/b/a Rosebud to transfer 100% of the economic stimulus provided by lamic fundamentalists who became Some attribute these characteris- of stock from Evangelos Nichols to William E. Nichols and for massive deficit spending. the Taliban and Al Qaeda. And tics to Alzheimer's disease. I think new officer and director. that when his indecisive interven- they were more likely the product For the Commission Andrew Upton National Debt tion in Lebanon got 241 Marines of a small-town guy whose con- Vito Vaccaro In 1981, the national debt was killed, he distracted the public by sciousness was shaped by Holly- John J. McKenna $700 billion. After Reagan's eight invading a tiny Caribbean island wood, where plots can be scripted Attest: Jenneen Pagliaro years, it was almost $3 trillion. that posed no threat to us. And to fit one's beliefs, and happy end- Administrative Assistant National debt as a percentage of that he violated the law by secretly ings can be decreed. 9/5/12, 9/12/12 The Somerville News GDP had declined under every selling weapons to Iran and using Too many Americans now share presidential administration since the profits to finance drug-dealing these characteristics. After 16 World War II, except for a tiny “anti-communist” terrorists in years of myth making, almost Nellie’s Wild Flowers 0.2% increase during the Central America, whom he equat- two-thirds approve of Reagan's When you want something unique Nixon/Ford years. As a percent- ed to our founding fathers. job performance. ef age of GDP, it rose by over 20% The myth may somehow com- JOYCE MCKENZIE under Reagan. Popularity fort them. But we continue to live 72 Holland Street When he took office the U.S. After that last fiasco, a third of with the dire consequences that 617.625.9453 s was the world's largest creditor Americans thought Reagan should come from confusing ideological nation, with net receivables of resign. But the myth is that he was fairy tales with verifiable fact. 18 SEPTEMBER 12, 2012

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FOR CHILDREN AND Jinx Bros.|The Bastard Sons The 360's|Pop Gun|A Terrible 335 Somerville Ave|617-666-3589 Free pool|Game Night|Interactive Beauty|The Elephants Trivia YOUTH 17 Holland St.|617-776-2004 The Burren 379 Summer St 381 Summer St Wednesday|September 12 Sally O'Brien's Bur Run|6:45 p.m. Flatt Rabbit grassy Thursdays |8 Saturday|September 15 Big Night Out|8 p.m. Radio Bar East Branch Library p.m. 247 Elm Street|617-776-6896 379 Summer St Preschool: Storytime Johnny D's 335 Somerville Ave|617-666-3589 Cantina la Mexicana 11 a.m.-11:30 a.m.| 115 Broadway Wreckless Eric & Amy Rigby|High On The Hill Tavern Salsa Dance Night The Burren Hopes Band|Dubbest 499 Broadway|617-629-5302 Central Library 7 p.m.|247 Washington St. Scattershot 80's Night 17 Holland St|617-776-2004 Teen Advisory Board Meeting PA'S Lounge 247 Elm Street|617-776-6896 Arts At The Armory 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.|79 Highland Avenue Sally O'Brien's 345 Somerville Ave|617-776-1557 Rock Therapy with Brendan Boogie! PA'S Lounge Halfway to St Paddy's Day! Celebrate Veteran's Memorial Rink Precinct Bar 7:30 p.m.|Cafe|191 Highland Ave The Relevant Elephants|Not w/ Irish boiled dinner and 3 favorite Free public skating 70 Union Sq|617-623-921 Bothered|The Mirror Neurons|Happy bands! 12 p.m.-1:50 p.m.|570 Somerville CLASSES AND GROUPS TIme Harry Johnnie Come Latelies|3 p.m. Bull McCabe's Pub Ave Wednesday|September 12 345 Somerville Ave|617-776-1557 Josh Lederman & the CSARs|6 p.m. Stump Team Trivia Thursday|September 13 One Thin Dime Tom Hagerty Band|9 8 p.m.|366A Somerville Ave|617-440- Central Library On The Hill Tavern p.m. 6045 Somerville Arts Council Grant Central Library Live DJ Music Meeting 335 Somerville Ave|617-666-3589 Rosebud Bar Preschool: Storytime for 3 to 5 year 499 Broadway|617-629-5302 Gregory Jenkins olds The Burren Closed Mondays Orleans Restaurant and Bar 617-625-6600 x2997 10:30 a.m.-11:15 a.m.|79 Highland Red Square 381 Summer St 65 Holland St|617-591-2100 3:30 p.m.- 5 p.m.|79 Highland Avenue 247 Elm Street|617-776-6896 Radio Bar Avenue Precinct Bar Friday|September 14 Precinct Bar 379 Summer St Elizabeth Warren for Senate Party Central Library Oh Snap! 80's 90's DJ Dance Party! Central Library 70 Union Sq|617-623-9211 Arts At The Armory Home Energy Workshop with Central Library Closed for Staff 70 Union Sq|617-623-9211 September Star Trek Series Somerville Climate Action and Next Bull McCabe's Pub Training Orleans Restaurant and Bar 7p.m.|Cafe|191 Highland Ave Step Living Dub Down Featuring The Scotch 9 a.m.-2 p.m.|79 Highland Avenue Karaoke John Massey Bonnet Band Tuesday|September 18 65 Holland St 617-513-1220 East Branch Library 366A Somerville Ave|617-440-6045 JohnnyD's 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m.|79 Highland East Branch Closed for Staff PA'S Lounge Joshua Tree Restaurant and Bar open-No bands Avenue Training No 256 Elm St. |617-623-9910 tonight 9 a.m.-2 p.m.| 115 Broadway Rescue|Surefire|Voluptuaries|Bedford 17 Holland St|617-776-2004 Third Life Studio Samba Bar & Grille Beyond beginning Belly Dance with Veteran's Memorial Rink Davis 608 Somerville Ave|617-718-9177 345 Somerville Ave|617-776-1557 Sally O'Brien's Bar Nadira Jamal Free public skating Panda Bar indie night: Bucky Bear, Rosebud Bar 7:30 p.m.|Level 2|33 Union 12 p.m.-1:50 p.m.|570 Somerville On The Hill Tavern Ksenia Mack |8 p.m. Best Chicken Ever Sq|www.nadirajamal.com Ave Live DJ Music 335 Somerville Ave|617-666-3589 381 Summer St. 499 Broadway|617-629-5302 Thursday|September 13 Saturday|September 15 The Burren Somerville Theatre West Branch Library Riverfest 2012 Bull McCabe's Pub Open Mic w/ Hugh McGowan Awkward Compliment's Thursday Learn English at the Library! All day fun Juliet & The Lonesome Romeos 4-7 247 Elm Street|617-776-6896 Night Comedy Night (Session 1) 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. Starts at noon p.m. 8 p.m.|55 Davis Square Ronan Quinn Band|10p.m. On The Hill Tavern (Session 2) 7:15 PM - 8:15 PM Assembly Row at Assembly Square Stump Trivia (with prizes) Radio Bar 366A Somerville Ave|617-440-6045 40 College Avenue Sunday|September 16 499 Broadway|617-629-5302 Tavonna Miller|Bassel & The Joshua Tree Swirl and Slice 3rd Annual Dog Festival Supernaturals|Dan & The 256 Elm St. |617-623-9910 PA'S Lounge 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.|Union Square Plaza 10 a.m.|Trum Field Wildfire|Whiskee Open Mic - Rock, Folk, R&B, Alt, Jazz Samba Bar & Grille First Church Somerville Tuesday|September 18 379 Summer St & Originals etc. Hosted by Tony 608 Somerville Ave|617-718-9177 Amaral Debtors Anonymous- a 12 Step Arts at the Armory program for people with problems West Branch Library Rosebud Bar 345 Somerville Ave|617-776-1557 Preschool Storytime Montana Skies with money and debt. 7 p.m.-8:30 Fennario Precinct Bar 11 p.m.-11:45 p.m.|40 College Ave 7 p.m.|Café|191 Highland Ave p.m.|89 College Ave (Upstairs Parlor). 381 Summer St UnRegular Radio Cantina la Mexicana For more info call: 781-762-6629 Wednesday|September 19 Casey's 70 Union Sq|617-623-9211 Little War Twins (plus two bands) Saturday|September 15 Entertainment every Saturday East Branch Library 9 p.m.|247 Washington St. Bull McCabe's Pub Preschool: Storytime 173 Broadway|617- 625-5195 Skiffy & The Ghetto People Band Union Square Farmer's Market Friday|September 14 9 a.m.- 1 p.m.|Union Square Plaza 11 a.m.-11:30 a.m.| 115 Broadway Cantina la Mexicana 366A Somerville Ave|617-440-6045 Veteran's Memorial Rink Johnny D's Private party Highland Kitchen Bagel Bards Free public skating Bottom Dollars|Hollows|Pressure 247 Washington St. Spelling Bee Night First Tuesday of Somerville Writers and Poets meet Cooker|The Agents weekly to discuss their work 12 p.m.-1:50 p.m.|570 Somerville Radio Bar the month 17 Holland St|617-776-2004 9 a.m.-12 p.m.|Au Bon Pain| 18-48 Ave Radio -Up: Videodrome $5 radio- 150 Highland Ave|617-625-1131 Sally O'Brien's Holland St MUSIC down: Jonny Pape|Greg Samba Bar & Grille Radioactive Rustlers |6 p.m. Kasabian|Keith Pierce|Billy Brown 608 Somerville Ave|617-718-9177 Sunday|September 16 Wednesday|September 12 Hillbilly Holiday with The Vivs $5 379 Summer St Unity Church of God cover |9 p.m. Rosebud Bar Johnny D's Fourth Step to Freedom Al-Anon 335 Somerville Ave|617-666-3589 Sunday|September 16 Karaoke Taylor Ho Bynum Sextet|Eric Family Groups Johnny D's 381 Summer St Horbauer Quartet The Burren 7:00 P.M. | 6 William Street Open Blues Jam|4:30 p.m. 17 Holland St|617-776-2004 Cover Up PJ Ryan's Enter upstairs, meeting is in 17 Holland St.|617-776-2004 Sally O'Brien's Bar 247 Elm Street|617-776-6896 Pub Quiz basement. Sally O'Brien's Bar 10 p.m.|239 Holland St.|617-625- Free Poker, lots of prizes|8 p.m. Orleans Restaurant and Bar Monday|September 17 Frank Drake Sunday Showcase|5 p.m. 8200 335 Somerville Ave|617-666-3589 DJ Paul Ahlstrand Quartet|8 p.m. Central Library The Burren 10 p.m.|65 Holland St Radio Bar 335 Somerville Ave|617-666-3589 379 Summer St New Democracy Meeting Pub Quiz 8-10 Precinct Bar Carol Bradford The Burren Comedy @10 Otis grove|Akashic Record Arts At The Armory 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.|79 Highland Burren Acoustic Music Series 247 Elm Street|617-776-6896 70 Union Sq|617-623-9211 The First and Last Word Poetry Series Avenue 247 Elm Street|617-776-6896 6 p.m.|Cafe|191 Highland Ave PA'S Lounge PA'S Lounge East Branch Library PA'S Lounge Andrew Clark Comedy Night Hollow Cross|The Tenafly Wednesday|September 19 Learn English at the Library! 345 Somerville Ave|617-776-1557 345 Somerville Ave|617-776-1557 Vipers|Wrought Iron Hex|Bedroom Johnny D's (Session 1) 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. On The Hill Tavern Rehab Corporation Precinct Bar Mike Henry and the Revolutionarys (Session 2) 7:15 p.m. - 8:15 p.m. Sports Trivia 345 Somerville Ave|617-776-1557 Eytan & The Embassy 17 Holland St|617-776-2004 115 Broadway 499 Broadway|617-629-5302 70 Union Sq|617-623-9211 On The Hill Tavern Sally O'Brien's Bar Third Life Studio Orleans Restaurant and Bar 499 Broadway |617-629-5302 Bull McCabe's Pub Free Poker, lots of prizes|8 p.m. Beginning Hawaiian Hula Dub Apocalypse Trivia Orleans Restaurant and Bar 335 Somerville Ave|617-666-3589 6 p.m.| 781-729-2252 65 Holland St|617-591-2100 366A Somerville Ave|617-440-6045 DJ starting at 10 p.m. The Burren Tuesday|September 18 65 Holland St|617-591-2100 Highland Kitchen Precinct Bar Pub Quiz 8-10 Central Library 150 Highland Ave|617-625-1131 3penny Open Mic Bull McCabe's Comedy @10 Learn English at the Library! 70 Union Sq|617-623-9211 Jess Tardy Band Rosebud Bar 247 Elm Street|617-776-6896 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.|79 Highland Bull McCabe's Pub 366A Somerville Ave|617-440-6045 Karoake PA'S Lounge Avenue 381 Summer St Dave Wells Presents Joshua Tree 345 Somerville Ave|617-776-1557 Third Life Studio 366A Somerville Ave|617-440-6045 256 Elm St. |617-623-9910 Orleans Restaurant and Bar On The Hill Tavern Vinyasa Flow Yoga & Meditation Game Night Highland Kitchen Samba Bar & Grille Sports Trivia 9:15 a.m.-10:15 a.m.|617-628-7884 65 Holland St|617-591-2100 TJ The DJ Presents The People's Live music 499 Broadway|617-629-5302 The Art of Singing Group Karaoke 9 p.m.|608 Somerville Ave|617-718- Radio Bar 7 p.m.-9:15 p.m.|33 Union Sq|617- 10 p.m.|150 Highland Ave|617-625- Orleans Restaurant and Bar 9177 Roy Sludge Trivia 628-0916 [email protected] 1131 379 Summer St Rosebud Bar 65 Holland St|617-591-2100 Wednesday|September 19 Samba Bar & Grille Axemunkee|Cal Cali's new experience Arts At The Armory Precinct Bar Central Library 608 Somerville Ave|617-718-9177 381Summer St Not So Silent Sundays! Featuring 3penny Open Mic Director's Series- Most Wanted: Buster Keaton's The General Rosebud Bar Casey's 70 Union Sq|617-623-9211 Pursuing Whitey Bulger, the Free pool|Game Night|Interactive 7:30 p.m.|Cafe|191 Highland Ave Entertainment every Friday Bull McCabe's Pub Murderous Mob Chief the FBI Trivia 173 Broadway|617- 625-5195 Monday|September 17 Secretly Pro 381 Summer St Dave Wells presents Cantina la Mexicana Johnny D's 366A Somerville Ave|617-440-6045 Maria Carpenter Radio Bar Houston Bernard and the Rip Roarin' Team Trivia|8:30 p.m. 617.623.5000 x2910 379 Summer St Highland Kitchen 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m.|79 Highland Buckaroos 17 Holland St | 617-776-2004 TJ The DJ Presents The People's Cantina la Mexicana 8:30 p.m.|247 Washington St. Avenue Salsa Dance Night Sally O'Brien's Bar Karaoke 10 p.m. |150 Highland Arts At The Armory Cheapshots Comedy Club open Ave|617-625-1131 Third Life Studio 7 p.m.|247 Washington St. Beyond beginning Belly Dance with Singing with the Seasons - Fall mike|7 p.m. Samba Bar & Grille Thursday|September 13 7p.m.|Café||191 Highland Ave Marley Mondays with the Duppy Nadira Jamal 608 Somerville Ave|617-718-9177 7:30 p.m.|Level 2|33 Union Johnny D's Conquerors|9:30 p.m. Radio Bar Rosebud Bar Sq|www.nadirajamal.com PLACES TO GO, THINGS TO DO! 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SENIOR CENTER HAPPENINGS: Surprise party

Welcome to our centers! Everyone 55+ are Cross Street Center encouraged to join us for fitness, culture, films, Center Closed lunch and Bingo. Check out our calendar and 165 Broadway|617-625-6600 x 2335 give a call with any questions or to make a Ralph & Jenny Center reservation. 617-625-6600 ext. 2300. Stay for Center Closed lunch and receive free transportation. 9 New Washington Street|617-666-5223 Holland Street Center - 167 Holland Street September 17 Ralph & Jenny Center - 9 New Washington Street Holland Street Center Gardening|9 a.m. Cross Street Center - 165 Broadway Singing - Moonlighters|10:30 a.m. Mosaic class - In collaboration with the Mosaic English Conversation|10:30 a.m. Studio of Arlington, we will be offering a 6- Gentle Yoga is back!|4:30 p.m. week mosaic class from 10/9 - 11/13 Tuesdays 167 Holland Street|617-625-6600 x. 2300 from 12:30 - 2:00. We need a minimum of 7 people so if you are interested, please let us Cross Street Center know. Price will range from $42 - $60 plus $25 Closed material fee. Still looking for a few more people 165 Broadway|617-625-6600 x 2335 to have the class. Ralph & Jenny Center Cabaret: Tales of Autumn in Song - We invite Indoor Exercise|10:30 a.m. you to our American Cabaret and Luncheon Bingo|12:45 p.m. show with a performance by the Boston 9 New Washington Street|617-666-5223 Association of Cabaret Artists on Monday, September 18 October 1st from 11:30 - 1:30 pm at Holland Street Center. Cost is $5 and includes burgers Holland Street Center with all the fixings and apple pie a la mode. Strengthening Exercises|9:15 a.m. Bowling is back! Join Flo on Wednesdays at SHINE (Medical insurance) by apt.|10 a.m. Flatbreads at 1:00 p.m. Belly Dancing|5 p.m. Caregiver's Group|6:30 p.m. Fall exercise class update: Belly Dancing 167 Holland Street|617-625-6600 x. 2300 began Tuesday September 11 at 5:00 at Holland Street. Yoga with Margaret is 4:30 at Cross Street Center Holland Street. Suzy is back with Zumba Gold Bingo|12:45 p.m. at Holland Street at 5:15 and Sue continues 165 Broadway|617-625-6600 x 2335 Zumba Gold at Ralph & Jenny at 11:30 on Ralph & Jenny Center Tuesdays. All classes are $5 per class payable to Cards and Cribbage|10 a.m. the instructor. Flexibility & Balance |10:30 a.m. LGBT Events - September 24 we are excited to Zumba GoldBingo|11:30 a.m. have Kate Chang, District Representative from 9 New Washington Street|617-666-5223 Congressman Michael Capuano's office come talk about “Life on the Campaign Trail.” Ms. September 19 Chang has worked on Hilary Clinton's, John Suffolk Downs Kerry's and Michael Capuano’s campaigns. All Hanscom AFB ages welcome. 167 Holland Street 6 - 8 pm. RSVP with Lisa at 2316. Holland Street Center Flexibility & Balance|9:30 a.m. A new season begins with the Moonlighters, Zumba Gold|5:15 p.m. our wonderful singing group. If you were at the 167 Holland Street|617-625-6600 x 2300 picnic you heard their wonderful voices. Come join us every Monday at 10:30 am. No Cross Street Center experience needed. Closed Farmer's Market - Every Thursday at Holland Ralph & Jenny Center Dan Spinosa's family and friends held a surpise birthday party for him last Sunday Street from 11:00 am - 1:00 p.m. 55+ half Cards & Cribbage|10 a.m. at the Ralph & Jenny Center. Born in 1922, Dan turned 90 on March 17. Top price. Bingo|12:45 p.m. picture: Richard Spinosa, Kim Mulligan, and Dan; Middle picture: Four 9 New Washington Street|617-666-5223 generations; Bottom picture: Two familiar faces. September 12 Computer Tutorial - Retired computer teacher Bowling at 1:00 at Flatbreads with Flo Barbara Marshall will be volunteering on select Holland Street Center Thursdays from 11 - 12 at the Holland Street Flexibility & Balance|9:30 a.m. Center to provide individualized computer Qi gong|1:15 p.m. training. To schedule an appointment, call Zumba Gold|5:15 p.m. 617-625-6600 ext. 2300. 167 Holland Street|617-625-6600 x 2300 Check out our Facebook site for photos from Cross Street Center our events and exercise and tips for everyday Closed healthy living at www.facebook.com/somervilleCOA Ralph & Jenny Center Cards & Cribbage|10 a.m. Bingo|12:45 p.m. COA Book Club 9 New Washington Street|617-666-5223

September 13 goes ‘Grey’ Answers from page 14 Farmer's Market at Holland Street! Ms.Cam’s Holland Street Current Events - all welcome!|10 a.m. Walking|11 a.m. Farmer's Market|11 a.m. Bingo|12:45 p.m. 167 Holland Street|617-625-6600 x 2300 Answers Cross Street Center 1. Love Story 7. Libra Indoor Exercise|10:30 a.m. Bingo|12:45 p.m, 165 Broadway|617-625-6600 x 2335 2. Green 8. 13th and 15th Ralph & Jenny Center Strength Exercises with Geoff|10 a.m. 3. Bob Woodward 9. Colorado Bingo|12:45 p.m. Somerville Council on Aging Book Club meets the 9 New Washington Street|617-666-5223 third Friday of every month.This month we are 4. Phoenix, Arizona 10. Kojak meeting September 21 at 10:00 a.m. at the Holland September 14 Street Center, 167 Holland Street. All new Holland Street Center members are welcome.This month's selection is 50 5. Richard Nixon 11. Ireland Shades of Grey by E. L. James. Next month's selection Indoor/Walking|11 a.m. is Paris Wife by Paula McLain on October 19. Bingo|12:45 p.m. Pictured here, Maria Carrocino and Flo Papagno 6. John Grisham 12. Surfing 167 Holland Street|617-625-6600 x 2300 enjoying a few excerpts from 50 Shades of Grey. 20 SEPTEMBER 12, 2012

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By Max Sullivan and performances, from discus- sions on Charles's involvement Since Somerville native Matt in both the black and blind com- Glaser's younger days in Upper munity, to performances by East Manhattan, the world many world renowned musi- renowned violinist and Berklee cians who have crossed paths Professor has worshipped, like with Charles or his music in many, at the feet of “The Genius.” some form or another. “A lot of the music I've tried to One performance will include make has been inspired by Ray a landmark onstage meeting of Charles” Glaser said. “Its like a two greats, bluegrass giant Ricky flame in the background for me.” Skaggs and renowned jazz gui- With such a flame as an inspi- tarist John Scofield. ration, it seemed a no brainer to “They've never played with hold a symposium on the histo- each other, but they're fans of ry of American roots music in each other,” Glaser said, “So I'm Charles's honor. A man who so really looking forward to the col- effectively and eloquently tied laborations that will take place the different forms of rural in this concert.” American music together. Since being named the Artistic The three day symposium, In- Director of the American Roots spired by Ray, to be held Sept 21- Music program at Berklee, “The Genius” of Ray Charles will be explored and celebrated at Berklee College of Music’s Inspired by Ray symposium. 23 at Berklee College of Music, Glaser has had it in mind to put will be a mix of presentations on a symposium which focuses on the different forms of Amer- Charles had on music. The tribute concert inspi- ican rural music. The trick was, “No, they don't at all,” Glaser RAYtion: A Tribute to Ray how do you fit blues, jazz, gospel said. “Somebody once said that Charles is set for Saturday, Sep- and country music into a three kids today, they don't know any- tember 22, at the Berklee Per- day event and do rural music thing. As a matter of fact, they formance Center. Along with history any justice? don't suspect anything.” Skaggs and Scofield, perform- Being a Ray Charles fanatic, it Surrounded by these young ers will include singer-song- dawned on him to make “The musicians who carry their writer Raul Midón, former Genius” the focus. iPhones and Apple laptops Raeletts Tonette McKinney, “It occurred to me, Ray Charles around the Berklee campus, en- Renee Georges, and Katrina really functioned as a great prism gulfed in today's easy access tech- Harper, Grammy-nominated through which to look at all these nology, Glaser sees so many vocalist Donna McElroy, things,” Glaser said. students submerging themselves Charles' former music director Charles, of course, is recog- into a variety of musical styles yet Victor Vanacore, Tracy Bon- nized for not only creating some understanding very little of the ham and Margaret Glaspy with of the most soulful music to historical significance they hold. the Wayfaring Strangers, and date, but for also simultaneously “They've gone deeply into a wide guitarist/songwriter Doug drawing from more areas of range of things that interest them, Wamble. American music than any other but they don't have a good histori- Tickets, $35, $25, $15 artist of his time. cal sense,” Glaser said. “As a cranky (reserved seating), are at Glaser admitted that many of old man now, this is my goal, to the Berklee Performance the kids he teaches day in and yell at these young kids and tell Center box office, at day out at the college have very them everything they don't know http://www.berklee.edu/BPC Berklee Professor Matt Glaser. little idea of what an impact about American music.” or by phone at 617 747-2261. LETTER OF THANKS

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SCAT Program Schedule for the Week

Wednesday, September 12 6:00 Al Jazeera 2:00 Tele Kreyol 1:00 Ablevision 12:00 Free Speech TV 7:00 Shrink Rap 3:00 Tele Magazine 1:30 Somerville Housing Authority 6:00 Somerville Biking News - Share The Road 7:30 (R) Greater Somerville w/Joe Lynch 3:30 Physician Focus 2:00 Somerville: Most Interesting Place 7:00 Drug Awareness 8:00 (LIVE) Fouye Zo Nan Kalalou 4:00 Somerville: Most Interesting Places 2:30 Somerville Back In The Day 8:00 Democracy Now! 9:30 Tonight's Special 4:30 Back In The Day 3:00 Exercise With Robyn & Max 9:00 Abugida TV 10:00 Somerville Rocks 5:00 Henry Parker Presents… 3:30 Esoteric Science 10:00 PorchFest 2012 10:30 National Wildlife Foundation 6:00 OPENAIR Circus 4:00 The Thom Hartmann 11:00 Somerville News Reading 11:00 Creepy Castle 8:00 David Parkman 5:00 Culture Club 12:00 Democracy Now! Friday, September 14 9:00 Nossa Gente e Costumes 5:30 Nepali Sakela Festival 1:00 Somerville: Back In The Day 12:00 Free Speech TV 10:00 Sonic Lobotomy 6:00 Al Jazeera TV 1:30 Somerville: Most Interesting Places 6:00 Live Response 11:00 GAY TV 6:30 Perils For Pedestrians 2:00 Culture Club 7:00 Bed Bugs Summit Sunday, September 16 7:00 Tango Festival 2:30 Life Matters 8:00 Democracy Now 12:00 Free Speech TV 8:00 MDOT McCarthy overpass 3:00 (LIVE) Medical Tutor 9:00 Truth About Drugs 6:00 Show De Faith 9:00 Dedilhando A Saudade 3:30 Inside Talk 10:00 Somerville Newspaper Reading 7:00 Flipside 4:00 Thom Hartman show 11:00 Back In The Day 8:00 Program Celebrai 10:00 Bate Papo con Shirley 5:00 Neighborhood Cooking 11:30 Somerville Housing 9:00 Heritage Baptist Church 11:00 Somerville Rocks 5:30 Cooking w/Georgia & Dez 12:00 OPENAIR Circus 10:00 International Church of God 11:30 Art@SCATV 6:00 Al Jazeera 1:00 Boston Tango Festival 10:30 Eckankar Tuesday, September 18 6:30 Affordable Housing 2:00 Bed Bug Summit 11:00 The Commonwealth Report 12:00 Free Speech TV 7:00 Tonight's Special 3:00 Brunch w/Senator Sanders 11:30 Somerville Housing 6:00 The Road to Recovery 8:00 (LIVE) Somerville Pundits 4:00 Thom Hartmann Show 12:00 The Entertainer Show 7:00 Perils For Pedestrians 8:30 Physician Focus 5:00 National Wildlife Foundation 12:30 Affordable Housing Mtg. 6/6/12 7:30 The Struggle 9:00 Somerville Rocks 5:30 Art@SCATV 1:00 Boston Tango Festival 8:00 Democracy Now! 9:30 Somerville Biking News - Share The Road 6:00 Al Jazeera TV 1:30 How To Travel The World Free 9:00 Somerville News Reading 10:30 Shrink Rap 6:30 The Struggle 2:00 Effort Pour Christ 10:00 Tele Kreyol 11:00 The Garage 7:00 Real Estate Answer Show 3:00 Rompendo en Fe 11:00 MDOT McCarthy Overpass 11:30 The Literary Scene 7:30 Affordable Housing 4:00 Dedilhando A Saudade 12:00n Democracy Now! Thursday, September 13 8:00 Visual Radio 5:00 Ethiopian Satellite TV 1:00 The Commonwealth Report 12:00 Free Speech TV 9:00 The Garage 6:00 Abugida TV 1:30 Somerville Housing 6:00 Peers Influencing Peers 9:30 Bandwidth TV 7:00 African National TV 2:00 Healthy Hypnosis 7:00 Somerville Biking News - Share The Road 10:00 Jeff TV 8:00 Active Aging 3:30 Active Aging 8:00 Democracy Now! 11:00 Somerville Rocks 8:30 Affordable Housing Mtg. 6/6/12 4:00 The Thom Hartmann 9:00 Somerville News reading 11:30 Porchfest 9:00 Tele Magazine 5:00 (LIVE) Poet to Poet 10:00 Active Aging Saturday, September 15 9:30 National Wildlife Foundation 5:30 Jeff Jam Sing Song Show 10:30 Jeff Jam Sing Along 12:00 Free Speech TV 10:00 AARP 6:00 Al Jazeera 11:00 Creating Cooperative Kids 6:00 Arabic Hour 11:30 SCATV 6:30 The Struggle 12:00 Democracy Now! 7:00 Creating Cooperative Kids Monday, September 17 7:00 Art @ SCAT 1:00 African Television 8:00 Jeff Jam Show 12:00 Free Speech TV 2:00 Healthy Hypnosis 8:30 Mystic Learning Center 6:00 Atheist Viewpoint 7:30 (LIVE) Greater Somerville w/Joe Lynch 2:30 Somerville: Most Interesting Places 9:00 Festival Kreyol 7:00 Creating Cooperative Kids 8:00 (LIVE) Dead Air Live 3:00 Somerville: Back in the Day 10:00 Tele Galaxie 8:00 Democracy Now! 9:00 Somerville Biking News 3:30 Art @ SCATV 11:00 (R) Dead Air Live 9:00 Gay TV 10:00 Perils For Pedestrians 4:00 Thom Hartmann 12:00 Reeling: the Movie Review Show 10:00 Somerville Newspaper Reading 10:30 The Gerry Leone Show 5:00 Ablevision 12:30 Somerville Housing Authority 11:00 Nosse Gente e Costumes 11:00 Talking About Somerville 5:30 Culture Club 1:00 (LIVE) Bongoman 12:00 Democracy Now! 11:30 SCATV City Cable TV Schedule for the Week

Wednesday, September 12 12:30am: (13/22) Hubway Launch in Somerville 12:50am: (13/22) The Mayor's Report 7:55pm: (13/22) Art Beat 2012 9:00am: (13/22) Davis Sq. Streetscapes 12:30am: (15) Kid Stuff 1:20am: (13/22) Somerville Fight Night 8:00pm: (15) New ESCS Walk-Through 9:00am: (15) Project STAR 1:00am: (15) Cradles to Crayons 2:00am: (15) New ESCS Walk-Through 9:00pm: (15) SHS Girls' Soccer vs Newton S. 11:30am: (15) Raising Families 1:30am: (15) Special Olympics 2012 12:00pm: (13/22) Senior Circuit 9:25pm: (13/22) Hubway Launch in Somerville 12:00pm: (13/22) School Committee Meeting - 9:00am: (13/22) Medication Tips for Seniors 12:00pm: (15) Our Schools, Our City Tuesday, September 18 REPLAY OF 9/10/12 9:00am: (15) Our Schools, Our CIty 12:30pm: (13/22) Somerville Fire Dept. Ride Along 12:00am: (13/22) The Gerry Leone Show 12:00pm: (15) Kid Stuff 12:00pm: (13/22) Kiley Barrel EPA Press Conference 12:30pm: (15) SHS Girls' Soccer vs Medford 12:00am: (15) Kid Stuff 12:30pm: (15) National Night Out 2012 12:00pm: (15) SHS Football vs Swampcott 12:45pm: (13/22) 9/11 Candlelight Vigil 12:30am: (13/22) Yarnstorming at Perry Park 1:30pm: (15) SHS Football vs Swampscott 12:40pm: (13/22) Going Green on Rt. 16 1:15pm: (13/22) Somerville Gives Back 12:30am: (15) Cradles to Crayons 7:00pm: (13/22) The Mayor's Report 12:50pm: (13/22) The Mayor's Report 2:00pm: (15) SHS Football vs Dracut 12:40am: (13/22) Somerville Fire Dept. Ride Along 7:00pm: (15) Special Olympics 2012 1:20pm: (13/22) Somerville Fight Night 7:00pm: (13/22) Senior Circuit 12:55am: (13/22) Art Beat 2012 7:30pm: (13/22) Yarnstorming at Perry Park 7:00pm: (13/22) Kiley Barrel EPA Press Conference 7:00pm: (15) Our Schools, Our City 1:00am: (15) New ESCS Walk-Through 7:40pm: (13/22) Going Green on Rt.16 7:00pm: (15) SHS Football vs Swampscott 7:30pm: (13/22) Somerville Fire Dept. Ride Along 2:00am: (15) SHS Girls' Soccer vs Newton S. 7:55pm: (13/22) Somerville Fight Night 7:40pm: (13/22) Going Green on Rt.16 7:30pm: (15) SHS Girls' Soccer vs Medford 2:25am: (13/22) Hubway Launch in Somerville 8:00pm: (15) Raising Families 7:50pm: (13/22) The Mayor's Report 7:45pm: (13/22) 9/11 Candlelight Vigil 9:00am: (13/22) 9/11 Candlelight Vigil 8:30pm: (15) SHS Girls' Soccer vs Newton S. 8:20pm: (13/22) Somerville Fight Night 8:15pm: (13/22) Somerville Gives Back 9:00am: (15) Kid Stuff Thursday, September 13 10:00pm: (15) SHS Football vs Dracut 8:30pm: (13/22) Board of Aldermen Meeting - 11:30am: (15) SHS Girls' Soccer vs Medford 12:00am: (13/22) The Mayor's Report REPLAY OF 9/13/12 Saturday, September 15 12:00am: (15) Special Olympics 2012 12:00pm: (13/22) Senior Circuit 12:00am: (13/22) Kiley Barrel EPA Press Conference 9:00pm: (15) SHS Football vs Dracut 12:30am: (13/22) Yarnstorming at Perry Park 12:30pm: (13/22) Davis Sq. Streetscapes 12:00am: (15) SHS Football vs Dracut Monday, September 17 12:40am: (13/22) Going Green on Rt.16 12:00am: (13/22) Senior Circuit 1:00pm: (15) Our Schools, Our City 12:40am: (13/22) Going Green on Rt.16 12:55am: (13/22) Somerville Fight Night 12:00am: (15) Our Schools, Our City 1:30pm: (13/22) 9/11 Candlelight Vigil 12:50am: (13/22) The Mayor's Report 1:00am: (15) Raising Families 12:30am: (13/22) Somerville Fire Dept. Ride Along 1:30pm: (15) Raising Families 1:20am: (13/22) Somerville Fight Night 1:30am: (15) SHS Girls' Soccer vs Newton S. 12:30am: (15) SHS Girls' Soccer vs Medford 2:00pm: (15) Kid Stuff 2:00am: (15) New ESCS Walk-Through 9:00am: (13/22) The Mayor's Report 12:45am: (13/22) 9/11 Candlelight Vigil 7:00pm: (13/22) Senior Circuit 12:00pm: (13/22) Kiley Barrel EPA Press Conference 9:00am: (15) Kid Stuff 1:15am: (13/22) Somerville Gives Back 7:00pm: (15) Special Olympics 2012 12:00pm: (15) SHS Football vs Dracut 11:30am: (15) String Camp Final Concert 2:00am: (15) SHS Football vs Dracut 7:30pm: (13/22) Somerville Fire Dept. Ride Along 12:40pm: (13/22) Going Green on Rt.16 12:00pm: (13/22) Senior Circuit 9:00am: (13/22) Somerville Fire Dept. Ride Along 7:45pm: (15) SHS Football vs Dracut 12:50pm: (13/22) The Mayor's Report 12:25pm: (15) National Night Out 2012 9:00am: (15) New ESCS Walk-Through 8:00pm: (13/22) Riverfest 1:20pm: (13/22) Somerville Fight Night 12:30pm: (13/22) Somerville Fight Night 11:30am: (15) SHS Football vs Dracut 8:30pm: (13/22) Voices of Somerville 2:00pm: (15) New ESCS Walk-Through 1:40pm: (15) Raising Families 12:00pm: (13/22) The Mayor's Report 9:00pm: (13/22) Kiley Barrel EPA Press Conference 7:00pm: (13/22) Kiley Barrel EPA Press Conference 3:00pm: (15) Our Schools, Our City - LIVE 12:30pm: (13/22) Going Green on Rt.16 9:45pm: (15) Project STAR 7:00pm: (15) SHS Football vs Dracut 7:00pm: (13/22) Board of Aldermen Meeting - LIVE 12:45pm: (13/22) Somerville Fire Dept. Ride Along 7:40pm: (13/22) Going Green on Rt.16 12:00am: (13/22) Senior Circuit 7:00pm: (15) Our Schools, Our City 1:00pm: (13/22) Davis Sq. Streetscapes 7:50pm: (13/22) The Mayor's Report 12:00am: (15) Special Olympics 2012 7:30pm: (15) Kid Stuff 1:20pm: (15) Project STAR 8:20pm: (13/22) Somerville Fight Night 12:30am: (13/22) Somerville Fire Dept. Ride Along 8:00pm: (15) Cradles to Crayons 7:00pm: (13/22) The Gerry Leone Show 9:00pm: (15) New ESCS Walk-Through 12:45am: (15) SHS Football vs Dracut 8:30pm: (15) Special Olympics 2012 7:00pm: (15) Kid Stuff Sunday, September 16 1:00am: (13/22) Riverfest Friday, September 14 12:00am: (13/22) Kiley Barrel EPA Press Conference 7:30pm: (13/22) Yarnstorming at Perry Park 1:30am: (13/22) Voices of Somerville 12:00am: (13/22) Medication Tips for Seniors 12:00am: (15) SHS Football vs Dracut 7:30pm: (15) Cradles to Crayons 2:00am: (13/22) Kiley Barrel EPA Press Conference 12:00am: (15) Our Schools, Our City 12:40am: (13/22) Going Green on Rt.16 7:40pm: (13/22) Somerville Fire Dept. Ride Along 2:45am: (15) Project STAR SEPTEMBER 12, 2012 23

OFF THE SHELF by Doug Holder Somerville Poet Cornered by Two Novelist Cops Yes. I was cornered by two cops. One was Kevin F. Branley of the Cambridge Special Investiga- tion Unit, and the other Bill Chipman, from the Harvard University police. What was my crime you ask? Have the skeletons jumped out my clos- et? No. I met both men of the law at the Bloc 11 Café on Bow St. Union Square, Somerville, where they cornered me for an interrogation at my usual window seat. However in this case the SOMERVILLE interrogation…I mean interview, was conducted by yours truly. edited by Doug Holder Bill Chipman, the Ivy league cop lives on the bor- Lyrical der of Somerville and Medford. He said “I sleep in We all have our public and private Somerville.” Chipman has written a novel Sucker's faces. Spare Change News Poetry Dance, a crime story about an insurance scam and Editor examines this split. murder, and is currently working on another book: Last Seen in the Caribbean.

The Split Man Kevin Branley is a native of Medford, Mass and the child of Irish immigrants. He told me: “I grew I am the happy married man the junkie in the street begging up in a large Irish family. At 17, you were out of the house-owner sitting at my computer the house and on your own.” His novel Mourning in the bathroom sticking a needle in my arm Tw i l i g h t deals with a disgruntled spirit that wreaks loving my wife wearing new clothes horror through the tunnel system of a psychiatric no shower in weeks, dirty underwear crying taking psychiatric meds so I don’t shoot dope hospital, modeled after the old Metropolitan State waiting on the corner for the dope man to fix me in Waltham. Branley, like yours truly, worked on

writing in the house while waiting for my hard-working wife the locked wards, while earning undergraduate smoking a cigarette down till it burns my fingers and graduate degrees from Northeastern Univer- watching a movie in bed with my wife alone in bed, cigarette burns on the sheets sity and U Mass Lowell respectively. Although both men are not graduates of tony I have everything I need, car, motorcycle, bicycle, there is a knapsack I carry with all my belongings in it MFA mills, they have had real life experienec that my wife and I eat at a very nice Chinese restaurant most graduates of the said institutions don't have. the coffee house on the corner has a bathroom I shoot dope in Both men have taken courses in Creative Writing I walk through my house, so many rooms, so many riches, however. Branley, at UMASS Boston with Pan- the holes in my shoes leak water when it rains I pray to a god that keeps me safe cho Savory, while Chipman has studied at the I believe in a packet of powder that takes my troubles away Harvard Extension School. my hearing aids help me to hear what I could not before Chipman's protagonist in his novel Sucker's I see the birds in the trees where I beg but I cannot hear them Dance is Cole Pierce. He told me his mother once making supper for my wife pleases me and she smiles in my little room there is a small empty refrigerator considered naming him Cole or Pierce, thus the name. Pierce is persistent and like all of us flawed. my wife and I go the the cape, to the country, we pray and play I unwrap my needle from the handkerchief, I am a prisoner Chipman told me: “We don't start out evil, it sort my daughter, my granddaughter, my wife, all the loves in my life, of creeps up on you one step at a time.” Chipman's I shake the powder into the spoon, I am alone in a dirty bathroom Pierce starts out as an idealistic cop, but he gets in- I sit at my new laptop writing this poem thinking of everything to a car accident, gets addicted to pills, and goes I close my eyes, smoke a cigarette, I have trouble urinating my wife and I are surrounded by our dreams and we touch down hill. But as Chipman said: “We all struggle I shudder awake, sweat on my skin, life is a nightmare with good and evil – it is the human condition.” I am a split man, this half of me dances with joy Branley's main character in Mourning Twilight is I am a split man, this half of me is dying day by day named Tommy Nevefka. The novel takes place in I can choose, I can stand by a lake holding the hand of my wife or my choices are gone, I probe my arm looking for a vein Medord, Mass. I asked Branley how he got the name. He smiled; “In Medford it is almost like you I am a split man, a split man, a split man, There is a medicine that knits me into one man are either Italian or Irish. Thus Tommy Nevefka.” but in my mind lurks a demon that wants to shoot heroin So an Irish first name and Italian last name is in if I stick the medicine under my tongue my wife and I will laugh. order. And given that Branley is Irish we know if I shoot heroin my wife will cry and I will go to the street why Tommy comes first. Branley's character a split man like me has all the choices in the world unless I take the powder road that takes my choice away struggles with the duality of good and evil. And a life, a wife, warmth and comfort, living and loving Branley like Chipman acknowledges the fact that a split man, a split man, I work to make myself whole each dwells in the other. yet the abyss looks into my soul and I must not gaze back Both men are busy with their professional ca- all my laughter will cease, my breath will become fetid if I split, if I split, my own life shall cease reers. Chipman, who holds an advanced degree from Harvard University's Kennedy School, has I’ll fall apart and become a beast, the sun will go down but my wife lights me up and I become whole, no more to deal with the recent rapes that have taken place will I split man, I’ll treasure my life, keeping my wife on the Harvard campus, and Branley has to deal the simplicity of domesticity is the true wealth that heals with illegal drug trade in the Central Square sec- the crack, I’d rather have clam chowder with my wife tion of Cambridge, Mass. and other areas. But be- than that awful powder that splits up my life. ware, like any writers worth their salt, they use ______– Marc D. Goldfinger fodder from all walks of their lives. And as it was Both Branley and Chipman will read from their work once said on a famous crime TV Show: at The Book Shop at Ball Square in Somerville...Sept To have your work considered for the Lyrical send it to: “There are a million stories in the Naked City....” And 22..check website for details. http://www.bookshop- Doug Holder, 25 School St.; Somerville, MA 02143. [email protected] in this case my friends you could be in one of them. somerville.com/ 24 SEPTEMBER 12, 2012