A Season of Crime: Home and Bicycle Thefts Spiking During Summer Months

VOL. 3 NO. 32 SOMERVILLE, MASS. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12, 2015 TWENTY-FIVE CENTS Inside: A season of crime: home and bicycle thefts spiking during summer months

By Jim Clark According to information being shared by the Somerville Police Department, incidents of theft involving bicycles and home break-ins take a sharp upward rise during the summer months. One can, however, minimize the risks of loss or damage to personal property by following some simple guidelines laid out by law enforcement professionals. Questions remain on In analyzing the statistics available, police have McGrath Hwy. page 3 determined that bicycle theft is definitely a sea- sonal issue. In 2014, 50% of all bike thefts occurred in the summer months (June-August), 75% including September and October. For the first two months of this summer (June and July), bike thefts ran 30% above last

Loss of bicycles and other personal property can be greatly minimized during the high-risk summer year’s average. Other communities have noted months by following a few simple guidelines, according to police crime analysts. — Photo by Bobbie Toner similar increases. Continued on page 4 New mural taking shape in East Somerville By Josie Grove Sebastian in Cross Street is a half-mile length of road be- the city page 7 tween Interstate 93 and the McGrath Highway. The East Somerville street’s single-story buildings, small bodegas, and Brazilian restaurants feel worlds away from the trendy eateries and artisan coffee of Davis Square. The neighborhood is hard to reach and easy to overlook, but Teresa Vazquez-Dodero hopes new art projects will change the neighborhood’s image. “East Somerville has been somewhat ostra- cized from the Somerville community, says Vazquez-Dodero, the director of East Somer- ville Main Streets. “Part of the mission of Main Streets is to make East Somerville a destination, make it a place where people know that it’s safe. And by creating events and festivals, that chang- es the perception of people.” The Mayor’s Senior East Somerville Main Streets is a nonprof- Picnic it organization working to promote business pages 12–13 development in the area, and to enhance East The This is East arts project is behind the Cross St. mural project underway in East Somerville. Somerville’s sense of itself Continued on page 6 — Photo by Josie Grove 2••AUGUST 12, 2015

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Response to: Somerville Delegation votes against annual state sales tax holiday

The 13th Annual Golf Tournament to benefit the Somer- Jason says: ville Homeless Coalition takes place on Thursday, Septem- Having worked in retail for a number of years in somerville, we always set record sales on tax holidays, always. ber 17th, beginning at 11 a.m. Registration opens at 12 noon. Shotgun start at Sandy Burr Country Club, Wayland. Phil 2015 says: Register to play here: http://bit.ly/1f5Uubt. Tournament I just don’t see how any elected official can vote against a tax-free weekend? fee includes hors d’ouevres, a boxed lunch, golf cart, 18 holes It does indeed help small business a lot more than large corporations, and that’s all that matters. of golf with complimentary beer and non-alcoholic drinks as well as snacks available during play, a buffet dinner as well John Q. says: as contests and prizes. Entries will be accepted as individuals, two, three or four person groups. The tournament is a This is a dog and pony show. Eliminating the sales tax for 2 days helps random people. If your washer or TV gives scramble format and shotgun start. out in May you’re not going to wait until August on the off chance you’ll save a few bucks. Why not cut the sales tax ********************* by a small percentage, so that everyone, no matter when they shop, will reap the benefits? Wait a minute, didn’t the Don’t forget tomorrow, Thursday the 13th, is the Annual Left- taxpayers already vote to decrease the tax rate? Hmmm…..wonder what happened to that? handers international Day, so remember to wish your friendly left hander (south paw) a happy day. We (I mean they) even Genie Geronimo says: have a web site: www.lefthandersday.com. Go take a look, even It’s been my observation that folks planning to buy big ticket items within a couple months of the day(s) will wait. though we (I mean they) are a minority, some pretty special Otherwise I’ve always regarded it as kind of a useless / BS event because you get better deals by waiting for stuff to go people are left handers. No more being punished for being a on sale, plus you don’t have to deal with huge mobs. But I guess the whole point of the holiday is to lure all the folks left hander. We (I mean they) even think a good “left handed compliment” is in order, but you have to be left handed to give who buy for the sake of buying whenever there’s a “special” day, however small the actual discount may be. They save one. Remember, left handers may be left handed, but they are 6.25% while buying 300% more than they needed / planned to get, & the stores do better, thus benefitting the retail always right! economy. I don’t think it was meant to be just a handout to shoppers two days a year. Curious if it’s possible to know ********************* how much benefit there actually is, economically. The 15th Annual John T. Forcellese Memorial Fund Golf Tournament will be held on Saturday, September 12 at the Oliver Seppo says: Falmouth Country Club. To get more information and to Just buy used stuff on the net and pay no sales tax at all! :) sign up go online at www.johns-team.org. A great event every year and a worthy cause. Get a group together and spend Joe says: a nice day down on the Cape. I think John Q has just about got it right. These “special” tax discount days are BS. If they want to do something good to ********************* Save the date, Saturday October 17 at the Holiday Inn when boost the economy then lower the rate across the board year round. Otherwise it is nothing but a show put on for voters. the SHS Scholarship Foundation will be celebrating its 25th Log onto TheSomervilleTimes.com to leave your own comments Anniversary. For updates go to their Facebook page. ********************* Happy Birthdays this week to some of our Villen friends as TheSomervilleTimes.com poll of the week well as friends of The Times: Happy Birthday to Brandon Wilson, who is well known here in the city for her saving In addition to breaking news, sports and opinion, TheSomervilleTimes.com also features a daily poll many properties and helping to preserve a lot of the history in which you, the reader, tell us where you come down on local issues. Last week’s poll concerned your of our city. Ms. Wilson is the Executive views on whether or not you support a two- day sales tax holiday in Massachusetts. If you don’t agree Continued on page 11 with the results, simply log onto TheSomervilleTimes.com.

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Writers: Jim Clark, Douglas Yu, Tom Bannister, Rebecca Danvers, Ross Blouin, Donald Norton Contributors: William C. Shelton, Josie Grove, Patrick McDonagh, Oliver Bok, Haley ED Houseman, Laura Stiffler, Mariya Manzhos, Dorothy Dimarzo, Bob Doherty Photographer: Claudia Ferro The Somerville Times is published every Wednesday A proud member of the following newspaper organizations: AUGUST 12, 2015••3 Unsatisfying McGrath In Memoriam Highway meeting Celebrating Jacqueline Marie Allen (Berry-Mitrano) By Donald Norton Ward 2 Alderman Maryann Heuston and the City’s Office of Strategic Plan- ning and Community Development (OSPCD) invited all interested residents to a community meeting to discuss construction updates and schedules for the ongoing McGrath Highway Interim Improvements project. The meeting was held in the Public Safety Building’s Acad- emy Room at 220 Washington St. from 7 A celebration of life for Jacqueline Marie Allen (Berry-Mitrano) was held on to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 11. er resolved. July 11, 2015 by her mother Muriel White, daugher Melissa Mitrano, son-in- Tuesday night’s hearing concerned the One other problem Rawon said he is law Hector Delgado, son Michael Mitrano, brother Michael Berry and hus- fiasco going on down at Medford Street going to look into is taking down the no band Richard Allen. Many friends and family came together to share mem- between Washington St. and Somerville parking signs after 2:30 a.m., so residents ories and laughter of her years growing up in Somerville and her many years Avenue. can park. in Winthrop. Her favorite things in life included time spent with her grand- A small but vocal group of proper- No follow up meeting was announced, daughter Sophia, family, music, reading, cooking, being near the ocean, as ty owners and residents from the area and you almost got the feeling that the well as sitting in Salem talking about the things she loved. Jacqueline touched showed up to ask questions, but they person representing the mayor’s office many lives during her short time on earth, she will forever be remembered were not happy. could not wait to get out of there and to and loved. The city was represented by Brad Raw- adjourn the meeting. son, Director of Strategic Planning and Maybe the city and state should meet Community Development at City Hall. up and be on the same page. We think Right away he got hit by some angry the first thing to do is to take down the comments. One property owner, Ron “no parking after 2:30 a.m.” signs. Tauro, told Rawson, “If you represent the The state’s people did say they were go- mayor, then let him know we are upset.” ing to take the off ramp of McGrath to Other comments were from John’s Auto Somerville Avenue down. Some suggest- owner who told them to go back to the ed taking it down and letting the neigh- drawing board because they didn’t know bors park. what the state people were talking about. Oh, and by the way, the cost – believe There were lots of questions, but in the it or not – to just fix the bridge recently end the issue of what was going to hap- was over $10M. What a great contract pen so that residents could park was nev- that was! Looking to identify:

Suspect wanted with regard to check fraud. Pictures were taken at a local ATM. Any information please contact Officer Teves at [email protected] or call 617-625-160 x7250. 4••AUGUST 12, 2015

By Jim Clark Hit-and-runner ran down in Somerville Police received a tip by phone vehicle was soon spotted and keys handed over. fused to cooperate with them. per spray, Blindman was finally that a possible drunk driver was stopped by officers in the area. When the officer asked for a Several attempts were made to subdued and taken into custody, heading into Union Square at The officers reportedly wit- driver’s license and vehicle regis- talk Blindman out of the vehicle, charged with operation of a mo- approximately 1:00 a.m. last nessed the driver, a female later tration, Blindman reportedly be- but she reportedly continued to tor vehicle under the influence Saturday. The witness was fol- identified as Viktoriya Blind- gan verbally abusing the officers refuse to cooperate and verbally of liquor second offense, disor- lowing the vehicle in question man, of Canton, attempt to while refusing to comply with abuse the officers. derly conduct, and assault and along Washington St. while fill- switch places with the male pas- their requests. Eventually, Blindman was re- battery on a police officer. ing police in on what was hap- senger sitting beside her. According to reports, the offi- moved from the vehicle by force It was later learned that Blind- pening. One of the officers open the cers detected the odor of alcohol as she continued to struggle and man’s vehicle was involved in a An alert was dispatched to driver’s side door and requested in the car as they questioned argue with the officers. hit and run accident in Boston patrol cars in the area and the that the car be turned off and the Blindman, who repeatedly re- After receiving a burst of pep- just prior to this incident. SOMERVILLE POLICE CRIME LOG Arrests: motor vehicle with a suspend- stolen property over $250 and offense, disorderly conduct, and misdemeanor breaking Eleazar Clayton, of 48 Clark- ed registration, failure to wear a larceny under $250. and assault and battery on a and entering. wood St., Boston, August 3, seatbelt, and failure to stop for Hector Rosario, of 39 Boyl- police officer. Thomas Magiera, of 47 Mar- 5:38 p.m., arrested at McGrath police. ston St., Boston, August 6, Mario Mijango-Reyes, of 67 shall St., August 8, 11:43 p.m., Hwy. on warrant charges of op- Teresa Colangeli, of 54 Syd- 1:58 p.m., arrested at Assembly Florence, August 8, 10:24 p.m., arrested at Pearl St. on a war- eration of a motor vehicle with ney St., August 4, 1:12 p.m., Row on charges of shoplifting arrested at home on charges of rant charge of assault and bat- a suspended license, marked arrested at Canal St. on charges over $100 by asportation and assault and battery and assault tery on a person over 60. lanes violation, negligent op- of receiving stolen property resisting arrest. with a dangerous weapon. Jose Reyes, of 36 Homer Rd., eration of a motor vehicle, and over $250 and larceny over Luis Cora, of 38 Sewall St., Christopher Tardo, of 62 Arlington, August 9, 2:44 a.m., leaving the scene of personal $250. August 6, 10:42 p.m., arrested Bradley St., August 8, 10:40 arrested at Main St. on a charge injury. Richard Mason, August 6, at Cross St. on charges of drug p.m., arrested at Bradley St. of operation of a motor vehicle Gerald Matthews, of 36 12:43 a.m., arrested at New possession to distribute and on warrant charges of re- under the influence of liquor. South St., Brockton, August Washington St. on charges drug violation near a school. ceiving stolen property over Jose Hernandez-Jacinto, 3, 9:03 p.m., arrested at Mystic of violation of city ordinance Viktoriya Blindman, of 6 $250, assault with a danger- of 30 Summer St., August 9, Ave. on warrant charges of op- open container and disorderly White Sisters Way, Canton, ous weapon, destruction of 11:58 p.m., arrested at Bow St. eration of a motor vehicle with conduct. August 8, 1:06 a.m., arrested property over $250, assault on warrant charges of posses- a suspended license, uninsured Shane Ryan, August 6, 6:12 at Bow St. on charges of oper- and battery with a dangerous sion of a class B drug and fur- motor vehicle, operation of a a.m., arrested at Highland Ave. ation of a motor vehicle under weapon, threat to commit a nishing a false name or Social on warrant charges of receiving the influence of liquor second crime, assault and battery, Security number. A season of crime: home and bicycle thefts spiking during summer months CONT. FROM PG 1 The Davis Sq. area is consid- to the police. This year, theft target areas with many students ered a hot spot for bicycle theft activity appears to be related or young professionals, who are due to the many commercial/ to groups of young males (15- more likely to have access to public racks in place there. The 24). Look out for groups or laptops or other portable elec- nearby residential areas on sur- individuals carrying bolt cut- tronics – the preferred target of rounding streets are also vulner- ters. Look out for individuals theft – and are less likely to have able points. Assembly Row is or groups with more bikes security precautions. also cited for similar reasons. than people. To help protect yourself from On nights and weekends, resi- Residential Burglary tends home invasion theft, make sure dential areas along major streets, to be consistent from April all external doors and windows, where bikes are secured out- through November, before drop- including common doors, have doors (front or back yard) are ping off in the winter months. functioning locks. often targeted. The summer months, however, Keep windows closed and According to the analysis, most pose unique challenges, as more locked when not at home. Win- thieves who steal bikes are roam- residents leave their windows dows with ACs, even on up- ing the region with bolt cutters. open during the day or install per level porches, or windows Use of cable locks should be air conditioners, which are easily that are frequently left opened avoided, in favor of the tougher pushed in by a burglar. should be prevented from open- tem. Good systems run under to the Police, specifically un- options that are available, such Residential burglary this year ing all the way. For example, $500. Consider adding camer- familiar individuals or groups as U-locks and heavy-duty web tends to occur in the evening use of through-the-frame nails, as or adopting a security sys- going into or out of driveways chain locks. (7–11 p.m.) Tuesday-Satur- across-the-frame security bars tem that streams video to your or backyards. It is strongly recommended day. Windows are the most fre- or wooden dowels is particular- phone if your home is entered. Report any breaking and en- that you store your bike indoors quent method of entry. Often, ly effective. These measures can Consider timed lights if out in tering incidents to the police as if at all possible, especially when burglars will push in an AC, also provide security for normal- the evening. soon as they are discovered. You at home. or cut the screen to access an ly locked windows and can act as Keep the serial numbers for may have scared off the burglar Law enforcement agencies ad- unlocked window at the side or a deterrent. portable electronics. Consider in the act and they may still be vise all bicycle owners register rear of a house. Cut away growth that con- registering electronics with your in the area. their bikes with their universi- Activity has been elevated ceals windows at the side of the university or the city (smoervil- By following these simple ties or with the city (somervil- from School St. to Teele Square, house, and avoid leaving furni- lema.gov/wrap-information). guidelines, authorities assure us lema.gov/bicycleregistration) to especially in the area between ture or trashcans out that might Consider adding tracking soft- that we can protect ourselves deter theft to aid in recovery. Central St & Davis Sq. be used to climb up to a window. ware to portable devices. and our property in a safe and Report suspicious parties Residential burglars prefer to Consider a home security sys- Report Suspicious Parties effective manner. AUGUST 12, 2015••5

Mobile Farmer’s Market hours: New and improved equitable community for ev- By Amy Swain eryone that lives in, works in, Somerville’s Mobile Farmers’ and visits the city.” Their goals Market has begun new hours. include methods of encour- Since 2013, Shape Up Somer- aging healthy lifestyles for the ville has been operating the Mo- people of Somerville.” The Mo- bile Farmers’ Market in order to bile Farmers’ Market is a large bring affordable produce to area part of this, along with a focus residents. As the market is only on health determinants, and open select times and places, encouraging increased physical knowing the hours and locations activity. The program began can help you to access healthy af- with a focus on decreasing obe- fordable food this summer. sity in the city’s youth, and has From now until October 31, been beneficial to those of all the mobile market can be found ages and income ranges. at the Somerville Council on Considering the low availabili- Aging, 167 Holland Street, from ty of government funding for the 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Then project, “citizenvestors” have pro- it will move to the Winter Hill vided much of the capital nec- Community Innovation School, essary to operate in its first two 115 Sycamore Street, between years. Continued patronage is 1:00 and 2:30 p.m. from now another way to contribute to the until August 28, and between 2 operation. Full priced purchas- and 3:30 p.m. from September 4 es, which are still considerably (just as school begins – pick up lower than most grocery stores, time!) until October 30. Satur- support the market’s practice of The Somerville Mobile Farmers’ Market is on the road again, through October 31. day times and locations remain helping those in need, offering as they have been; the market a 50% discount to anyone using will be at North Street Housing SNAP or WIC. Development from 11:00 a.m. There are many ways of access- to 12:30 p.m. and at the Mys- ing further information about tic Housing Development from Somerville’s Mobile Farm- 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. ers’ Market, including calling Shape Up Somerville is “a (617)625-6600 ext. 4321, and 15-year-old strategy to build visiting Shape Up Somerville’s and sustain a healthier, more Facebook page.

Pets in hot cars! Somerville housing boards need new members Commission also conducts cancies on the Commission: By Tom Bannister outreach to educate the pub- one low or moderate income According to the City of lic about state and federal fair resident, one representative Somerville, two housing housing laws and to minimize of a nonprofit communi- boards, charged with prevent- housing discrimination. ty-based organization, and ing housing discrimination There are five volunteer res- one City or Housing Author- in the city and with enforcing idents on the Commission, ity employee. Commissioners the condominium conversion appointed by the mayor and must live in Somerville. ordinance to protect renting confirmed by the Board of Al- The Somerville Condominium Last year Somerville Animal Control rescued more dogs from hot cars than any year previous. Please leave your pets at home on warm days if they cannot join tenants, have vacancies and the dermen for three-year terms, Review Board oversees applica- you at every stop you make. If you see a dog left in a car on a warm day, please call City invites interested candi- which must include a City or tions for the conversion of rental the local police non-emergency number and ask for and officer to be dispatched to your location. dates to apply and represent Housing Authority employee; units to condominium and for the community. a representative of a nonprofit the sale of a condominium unit Adopt a pet The Somerville Fair Hous- community-based organization; that has most recently been a this week ing Commission receives com- a local realtor or lender; a low rental unit, as required by the We encourage you to consider plaints about possible fair or moderate income tenant; and City’s condominium conversion adopting a pet in need of a home housing violations, and pro- a person with substantial civil ordinance. The Board also con- this week. A list of State of Mas- sachusetts approved shelter and vides information and assis- rights experience. The Com- ducts hearings, surveys and up- rescue organizations can be found tance to residents, including mission generally meets on the dates information about rental online at http://www.mass.gov/ eea/agencies/agr/animal-health/ referrals to the Massachusetts fourth Thursday of each month units in Somerville. shelter-and-rescue/massachu- Commission Against Discrim- from 12-1 p.m. at the Central There are five members on the setts-approved-shelter-and-res- ination and Cambridge and Library, 79 Highland Ave. Board, appointed by the Mayor and cue-organizations-generic.html. Somerville Legal Services. The There are currently three va- confirmed Continued on page 10 6••AUGUST 12, 2015

New mural CONT. FROM PG 1 Ignite! A global street both as a distinct neighborhood, nity design process. We invit- and as a part of Somerville. ed the whole community,” says food and fire festival Along with streetscape design Smith. Vazquez-Dodero clar- and local festivals, the group is ifies, “We obtained ideas from By Rebecca Danvers using public art to achieve these the community, we had an event Food from a dozen local restau- goals. A grant from the National where we invited members of rants, fire throwers, and roaming Endowment for the Arts is fund- the community. Laura and three street performers - at night in ing a series of public art projects, other artists came and did draw- Union Square! known together as This Is East. ings. And then Laura and Nate To celebrate Union Square’s siz- “This Is East is a big, commu- Swain [another artist] created zling food landscape, ArtsUnion nity-wide project that’s happen- the actual concept of how the will present Ignite, an evening of ing at a time of change in East mural is going to look, and the international eats, fire throwers, Somerville,” said Vazquez-Do- techniques that will be used to roving entertainment and a rau- dero. “This is part of a much larg- create that.” cous celebration of global culture er initiative that has to do with The mural started taking shape on Saturday, August 15, 6:00– the identity of East Somerville, last week. “We took photographs 10:00 p.m. exploring the identity of East of people and projected them on Just a few of the 2015 vendors Somerville in a time of change.” the wall. We started tracing the include Cantina La Mexicana, “Along with two other murals, silhouettes on the wall last week, Casa B (Latin American Tapas), This Is East also encapsulates and then also took people’s sil- Reliable Market (Korean), India a storytelling component,” said houettes in the moment, and Palace, Gracie’s Ice Cream and Laura Smith, the project’s artistic also traced them up on the wall.” the Arts Council’s Nibble Cu- director. “People are taking vid- The mural will feature silhou- linary Entrepreneurs, who will Start your ignitions! The festivities take place this Saturday, August 15. eos, and capturing videos with ettes of residents and their sto- be serving up: Mexican Tostadas longtime community members, ries in writing. “All of the murals de Tinga de Pollo and Brazilian Mouth” or the “Nose Olympics!” with your Food!” art activity and people who are important in contain images of people in the Acarajé. You will also be able to and check out the SAC’s Nib- and a stilting workshop courte- the community in East Somer- community, and they’re very lit- graze on Brazilian BBQ while ble book, which is filled with sy of Open Air Circus in Stone ville.” “And the business commu- erally about the identity of peo- sipping freshly squeezed sugar recipes, stories and art. Near- Park (behind the Independent nity,” added Vazquez-Dodero, ple in the community.” cane juice, or perhaps a vegetar- by there will be food demos: parking lot). Also visit Ground- who sees business development The orange-and-red mural tak- ian Indian dosa is more up your Mexican Cactus Juice, Brazilian works Somerville and the Com- as the most important part of ing shape on Cross Street has alley? They’ve got you covered. Acarajé and a how-to ferment munity Growing Center tables neighborhood development. already brought people together. There will also be plenty of extravaganza. There will also to learn more about their great “The Main Streets mission has Neighbors came out on Thurs- food activities: At the Arts be activities for children (6:00- food-related work. been to make sure businesses day and Friday as they walked Council table play “Ignite Your 8:00 p.m.), including a “Play Continued on page 15 thrive,” said Vazquez-Dode- by, or after seeing it on Facebook. ro. “With businesses thriving, “We’ve had a lot of different neighborhoods thrive. Crime is groups working on it,” said Smith lower, it’s just a chain reaction. as she poured water for a six- So that’s part of the mission.” year-old volunteer. “Next week, Dorothy’s Corner Art is already helping busi- people from the Council on Ag- BY DOROTHY DIMARZO nesses by marking the business ing are going to come out and district. Colorful “This Is East” paint, there are also some people Banana & Chocolate Chip banners hang on light poles from Teen Empowerment on along Broadway, defining the this, and there were all different Gelato boundaries of the district, and generations of people that came making it easier for outsiders to our mural design event.” While meandering through the cobble- to find. “The banners contain Despite the boarded-up church stone streets of the Trastevere section of some of the people who are also building on the corner, and the Rome, just south of Vatican City, on the painted, who are also telling interstate visible just blocks west bank of the Tiber, we came across their stories,” said Smith. “Not away, the mural makes the street a gelateria tucked away on a very narrow every single person, but there feel bright and cheerful. The cobblestone street. The store couldn’t are intersections between all of tucked-away place feels like a have been 50 square feet in total. That of the projects.” neighborhood secret, one locals which freezers took up most of the space. The mural’s design is a result of will be proud to show off. The vibrant colors and flavor combina- 4 large, firm bananas (1 reserved and cooperation between artists and The last community painting tions were abundant. chopped into 1/2” pieces, set aside) East Somerville residents over day for the mural will be August You may be wondering what the differ- 1 cup sugar the past. “We’ve done a commu- 13 from 4:00-8:00 p.m. ence is between ice cream and gelato. It all 3/4 cup milk comes down to creaminess, denseness, air, 1/2 cup heavy cream fat content and serving temperature. Gelato 1 tablespoon brandy or Cognac (optional) Rare Opportunity! is more creamy, and dense, (without using 1/2 teaspoon vanilla large amounts of cream or eggs), but con- 1/2 cup semi-sweet mini chocolate chips tains less air and fat as ice cream. Gelato is traditionally served at a higher temperature, Peel all the bananas, set one aside about 12 degrees warmer which makes it (chopped into 1/2” pieces), break apart the easier to scoop. Here’s a great and currently remaining 3 and add to a food processor or written article for NPR called The Salt. blender along with the sugar. Blend until http://www.npr.org/sections/the- liquified. Add the milk, heavy cream, bran- salt/2015/06/16/413223571/why- dy or Cognac and vanilla. Blend on high scream-for-gelato-instead-of-ice-cream- for 2 minutes. Fold in the banana pieces heres-the-scoop and the chocolate chips. Transfer to the ice The other night while I was reminiscing cream maker (optional), and let run for an about this wonderful trip, I decided to try hour until the mixture is thick. If you don’t Gorgeous Victorian 4-plex on 2.6 acres. my own hand at gelato. I opened up the have an ice cream maker just add the mix- Londonderry NH, $659,900. cabinet and collected ingredients and got to ture to your preferred, freezer safe contain- Call Jane Costello, 603-275-7777 work. This is what I came up with. I hope ers. This recipe yields about 1 & 1/3 quarts. BH&G/The Masiello Group. you give this recipe a try. Freeze for 6-8 hours or overnight. AUGUST 12, 2015••7

A John Sebastian summer in the city mental proficiency (harmonica, By Jim Clark guitar, and his trademark auto- Few, if any, can claim to have harp), along with band mates travelled the same musical roads Zal Yanovsky, Jan Carl and Steve as John Sebastian. As founder, Boone. front man, and principle com- Both Sebastian and Yanovsky poser of songs for the wildly had previously played together popular 60’s group The Lovin’ in The Mugwumps, which also Spoonful, and later with his own featured future The Mamas & successful solo career, Sebastian The Papas members Cass El- has forged a career as unique in liot and Denny Doherty. Yes, its nature as it is vast in its scope. that’s the Sebastian immortal- Local audiences will have a rare ized in The Mamas and The opportunity to savor the sweet Papas lyrics for Creeque Alley sounds of a true musical icon in (“In a coffee house Sebastian the intimate environs of Johnny sat, and after every number D’s on August 28. they’d pass the hat). Sebastian seems to have lived But where the Mugwumps a charmed life, as far as being floundered, The Lovin’ Spoon- swept up into the arms of the ful soared. After securing muses is concerned. Born into a record contract, the band an artistically accomplished achieved the unprecedented family, his mother was a radio feat of having their first seven scriptwriter and his father a singles chart in the top 10. This world-renowned classical har- in the formidable years that saw monica player. While his father’s the height of Beatlemania and musical influence is undeniable, the British Invasion. the younger Sebastian embraced Timeless classics such as Do The eternal troubadour, John B. Sebastian will be gracing the stage at Johnny D’s on August 28. blues and folk instead of classi- You Believe in Magic, You Didn’t cal, and mastered those forms. Have to Be So Nice, Daydream, chronicled the concert. charts. memories as well as the pulse As his playing on The Lovin’ Did You Ever Have to Make Up Later, in 1976, Sebastian Sebastian has continued do- of the present moment at John- Spoonful and solo recordings Your Mind?, Didn’t Want To gained new and broader pop- ing what he does best, playing, ny D’s on Friday, August 28. attest to his virtuosity, he has Have To Do It, Summer in the ularity after writing and per- singing and collaborating. His Don’t miss the opportunity to also been a much sought after City, Rain on the Roof, Nashville forming the theme song to the recent partnerings with David be entertained by a true legend session man in the studio. His Cats and Darling Be Home Soon TV comedy show Welcome Grisman have enjoyed great suc- of American popular music. A soaring riffs on The Doors’ Road ruled the airwaves across Amer- Back Kotter, appropriately titled cess with fans and critics alike. man whose legendary status is House Blues are as stirring today ica and abroad, all laid down in Welcome Back. Rarely has a TV Look for more such pairings in reaffirmed with every song he as when they were first recorded the studio between 1965–1967. theme song enjoyed such popu- the future. writes, plays and sings. And he nearly 50 years ago. Sebastian was the principal larity and high positions in the Sebastian will be playing the has plenty to go around. Growing up in Greenwich writer of all those great songs. Village, NY, he took in and ul- Additionally, their music was timately became a part of the used in the soundtracks for the explosive art and music scene films What’s Up Tiger Lilly (di- that emerged there in the 60s. rected by Woody Allen) and He played alongside Burl Ives, You’re a Big Boy Now (directed Woody Guthrie, and Bob Dylan. by Francis Ford Coppola). He explored and mastered all Sebastian left The Lovin’ the many forms of what is now Spoonful in 1968 to pursue a ca- termed Americana: blues, coun- reer as a solo artist and released try, jug band, jazz, and the newly a series of highly acclaimed al- emerging rock scene of the mid- bums such as John B. Sebastian 60s. and Tarzana Kid. The final result of this explo- His impromptu solo perfor- ration took the form of The mance at the Woodstock Fes- Lovin’ Spoonful, consisting of tival in 1969 was immortalized Sebastian and his multi-instru- in the documentary film that

The Lovin’ Spoonful, in their heyday in the 60s. 8••AUGUST 12, 2015

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Beacon Hill Roll Call can also be viewed on our website at www.thesomervilletimes.com Our Legislators in the House and Senate for $1 MILLION FOR ZOOS (H 3650) which offer a degree in veterinary medicine. They noted Somerville: House 124-32, Senate 35-3, overrode Gov. Baker’s $1 that the school also has three hospitals that treat an es- million veto reduction (from $4.9 million to $3.9) in timated 28,000 animals annually and conducts ground- funding for the nonprofit Commonwealth Zoological breaking research that benefits animals and people. Corporation that runs the Franklin Park Zoo in Boston and the Stone Zoo in Stoneham. In his veto message, Baker said that he reduced the funding to an amount projected to be necessary. Some oppo- Supporters of keeping the $1 million said that these nents questioned whether the state should be providing zoos depend on this state money. They noted that the millions of dollars to a private university. zoos are a valuable resource for children and adults across the state. (A “Yes” vote is for the $1 million. A “No” vote is against the $1 million.) Rep. Christine Barber In his veto message, Baker said that he reduced the fund- DISTRICT REPRESENTED: Thirty-fourth Mid- ing to an amount consistent with his original budget Rep. Christine Barber Yes dlesex. - Consisting of all precincts in wards 4 and 5, pre- recommendation. Some opponents of keeping the $1 Rep. Denise Provost No cinct 1 of ward 7, and precinct 2 of ward 8, of the city of million said that the state cannot afford the additional Rep. Timothy Toomey Yes Medford, precincts 1 and 2 of ward 4, and all precincts $1 million for zoos during these difficult economic times Sen. Patricia Jehlen Yes of ward 7, of the city of Somerville, both in the county when other more important programs are still under- of Middlesex. funded. $250,000 FOR PROSTATE CANCER (H 3650) House 156-0, Senate 37-1, overrode the governor’s (A “Yes” vote is for the $1 million. A “No” vote is against $250,000 veto reduction (from $500,000 to $250,000) the $1 million.) in funding for a prostate cancer awareness and education program focusing in particular on men with Afri- Rep. Christine Barber Yes can-American heritage, family history of the disease and Rep. Denise Provost Yes other men at high risk. Rep. Timothy Toomey Yes Sen. Patricia Jehlen Yes Override supporters said one out of every five men will get prostate cancer and argued the $250,000 will help $300,000 FOR “REACH OUT AND READ” PRO- save lives. Rep. Denise Provost GRAM (H 3650) DISTRICT REPRESENTED: Twenty-seventh Mid- House 146-10, Senate 38-0, overrode Gov. Bak- In his veto message, Baker said that he reduced the fund- dlesex. - Consisting of precinct 3 of ward 2, all precincts er’s $300,000 veto reduction (from $1 million to ing to an amount projected to be necessary. of ward 3, precinct 3 of ward 4, and all precincts of $700,000) in funding for the Reach Out and Read wards 5 and 6, of the city of Somerville, in the county (ROR) program. ROR is a national nonprofit group (A “Yes” vote is for the 250,000. A “No” vote is against of Middlesex. that began in 1989 at Boston Medical Center to ad- the $250,000.) dress the problem that most pediatricians’ waiting rooms did not have books available to read. The Mas- Rep. Christine Barber Yes sachusetts ROR program trains pediatricians and Rep. Denise Provost Yes nurses to advise parents about the importance of read- Rep. Timothy Toomey Yes ing aloud to their children in order to prepare them Sen. Patricia Jehlen Yes for school. The program also funds the purchase of books to give to children who are 6 months to 5 years old during their visits to their doctors. ALSO UP ON BEACON HILL Rep. Timothy Toomey DISTRICT REPRESENTED: Twenty-sixth Middle- Supporters of keeping the $300,000 said that this pro- INCREASING THE EARNED INCOME TAX sex. - Consisting of all precincts of ward 1, precinct 1 gram establishes a unique relationship between doctors, CREDIT (H 3671) - Gov. Baker signed into law legis- of ward 2, precincts 1 and 2 of ward 3, and precinct 1 parents and their children and helps encourage early lit- lation increasing the earned income tax credit for low-in- of ward 6, of the city of Cambridge, and all precincts of eracy skills. They noted that there are 254 hospitals and come working families with children living at home from ward 1 and precincts 1 and 2 of ward 2, of the city of clinics in Massachusetts that participate in the program, 15 percent to 23 percent of the federal credit and ex- Somerville, both in the county of Middlesex. serving 186,000 children and families. tending the maximum state credit from $951 to $1,459. The credit is applied toward the taxpayer’s liability, and In his veto message, Baker said that he reduced the fund- if it exceeds the liability, the taxpayer receives the excess ing to an amount consistent with his original budget rec- credit as a refund. ommendation. Supporters of the law said this increased earned income (A “Yes” vote is for the $300,000. A “No” vote is against tax credit will help some 400,000 low-income working the $300,000.) individuals and families who are struggling to make ends meet and will result in many of them paying little or no Rep. Christine Barber Yes state income tax. They noted the hike also begins to ad- Rep. Denise Provost Yes dress the growing problem of income inequality in the Sen. Patricia Jehlen Rep. Timothy Toomey Yes Bay State. DISTRICT REPRESENTED: Second Middlesex. Sen. Patricia Jehlen Yes - Consisting of the cities of Cambridge, wards 9 to 11, 2015 SALES TAX HOLIDAY (H 3659) - Consum- inclusive, Medford and Somerville, and the town of $1 MILLION FOR TUFTS VETERINARY ers will be able to buy most products that cost under Winchester, precincts 4 to 7, inclusive, in the county of SCHOOL (H 3650) $2,500 on Saturday, August 15, and Sunday, August 16, Middlesex. House 144-10, Senate 38-0, overrode Gov. Baker’s $1 without paying the state’s 6.25 percent sales tax. Gov. million veto reduction (from $5 million to $4 million) in Baker signed the measure into law last week. THE HOUSE AND SENATE: Beacon Hill Roll Call funding for Tufts Veterinary School in North Grafton. records the votes of local representatives and senators on Supporters of the law said the holiday would boost roll calls from prior legislative sessions before the sum- Supporters of keeping the $1 million said that the fund- retail sales and noted that consumers last year saved mer recess. All roll calls are on Gov. Charlie Baker’s ve- ing is important to this college that welcomes 300 new more than $24 million. They argued that increased rev- toes of funding in the $38.1 billion fiscal 2016 budget. students annually to its four-year academic programs enue from the meals and gas tax revenue generated by AUGUST 12, 2015••9

Beacon Hill Roll Call continued shoppers on those two days would help offset the state’s use by others over 21; requiring companies to give fe- rector, Citizens for Limited Taxation, on the increased tax. sales tax revenue loss. male employees eight weeks of maternal leave, including two of those weeks with pay; prohibiting any state, local “I don’t have a flat screen TV. The Baker family is think- Opponents of the law said the state cannot afford the or government entities from working with any Jewish, ing real hard about what’ll happen the weekend of Au- up to $30 million estimated revenue loss and argued Armenian or Ukrainian Holocaust Denial Groups; al- gust 15 and 16 at our house.” — Gov. Charlie Baker the holiday actually generates little additional revenue lowing the state to open up to 12 new Charter Schools thinking about buying a flat screen television during the for stores because consumers typically buy the products annually and legalizing the use of fireworks. sales tax holiday on August 15 and 16. even without the tax-free days. Several proposals to amend the state’s constitution were “As Republicans in Congress and in state legislatures A COLLEGE SAVINGS ACCOUNT FOR ALL also filed. The procedure for getting proposed constitu- across this country work to roll back the voting rights of KIDS (H 1067) - The Higher Education Committee tional amendments on the ballot is different than the the elderly, the impoverished, people of color and oth- will hold a hearing on September 16 at 10:30 a.m. in one for getting a proposed law on the ballot. Sponsors ers, we here at the Massachusetts Democratic Party are Room A-2 of the Statehouse on a bill requiring the state must still gather 64,750 voter signatures by December 2, proud to say we are working to expand voting access.” to open a college savings account for each new baby born 2015. The proposal then goes before the Legislature and — Massachusetts Democratic Party Chair Tom McGee on in Massachusetts. Families would be allowed to opt out goes on the 2018 ballot only if approved by 25 percent the 50th anniversary of Democratic President Lyndon B. of the program. The state would also be mandated to (50 members) of the 2015-2016 Legislature and the Johnson’s signing the Voting Rights Act of 1965. deposit $250 in the account of each child and annually 2017-2018 Legislature. would match donations of up to $250 made by the fami- “From Republican U.S. Sen. Edward Brooke’s strong ly of qualified children from low income families. One proposed constitutional amendment declares that defense of the Voting Rights Act in 1975, to Gov. Bak- corporations are not people and do not have the same er’s unprecedented effort to expand two-party politics Supporters say that these savings accounts will encour- rights as individuals and that money is not free speech in urban areas in 2014, the Massachusetts GOP has a age parents to plan for and contribute their own money and may be regulated. That amendment is in response long history of working toward a more inclusive political to college savings plans. They point to a study that found to the Supreme Court decision in Citizens United vs. system.” — Kirsten Hughes, chair of the state Republican that low- and middle-income students who had saved Federal Elections Commission, which allows corpora- Party. even a small amount of money for college were more tions to donate an unlimited amount of money to Super than three times more likely to go to college than stu- PACs that are formed to support or oppose candidates. HOW LONG WAS LAST WEEK’S SESSION? dents with no savings. The PAC is not allowed to communicate directly with Beacon Hill Roll Call tracks the length of time that the the candidate or his or her campaign. House and Senate were in session each week. Many leg- FREE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (H 1070) - Also islators say that legislative sessions are only one aspect of on the Higher Education Committee’s agenda at the Other proposed constitutional amendments would pro- the Legislature’s job and that a lot of important work is September 16 hearing is a bill to provide free tuition at hibit the public funding of abortions and impose an ad- done outside of the House and Senate chambers. They community colleges for every Massachusetts resident. ditional 4 percent income tax, in addition to the current note that their jobs also involve committee work, re- 5.15 percent tax, on earnings of more than $1 million. search, constituent work and other matters that are im- Supporters say that this would vastly increase the num- portant to their districts. Critics say that the Legislature ber of Bay State kids who go to college. They noted that In the 2014 election, 33 proposals were submitted, with does not meet regularly or long enough to debate and the state, not the community college itself, would be re- only four ultimately collecting sufficient signatures to vote in public view on the thousands of pieces of legisla- quired to pay for the free education. make it to the ballot. Only two of those were approved tion that have been filed. They note that the infrequency by voters and are law today. and brief length of sessions are misguided and lead to POSSIBLE 2016 BALLOT QUESTIONS - Spon- irresponsible late night sessions and a mad rush to act sors of possible ballot questions for the November 2016 A complete list and summary of each of the petitions on dozens of bills in the days immediately preceding the election faced their first deadline in the long process to can be found online at www.mass.gov/ago/govern- end of an annual session. get their proposed law or constitutional amendment on ment-resources/initiatives-and-other-ballot-questions/ the ballot. Sponsors had until August 4 to submit the current-petitions-filed.html During the week of August 3-7, the House met for a proposal and the signatures of ten citizens. total of 43 minutes while the Senate met for a total of 45 minutes. There were 35 initiative petitions for proposed laws or QUOTABLE QUOTES constitutional amendments filed with Attorney General Mon. August 3 House 11:03 a.m. to 11:36 a.m. Maura Healey’s Office, including 26 proposed laws and “Massachusetts has one of the largest income inequal- Senate 11:02 a.m. to 11:40 a.m. nine proposed constitutional amendments. Healey will ity problems in the country, and it’s getting worse. Yet decide by September 2 if the proposals pass muster and our highest-income residents, who have been the biggest Tues. August 4 No House session meet constitutional requirements. winners in the economy, pay the smallest share of their No Senate session income in state and local taxes.” — Arthur MacEwan, If a proposal for a law is certified by Healey, the next professor of Economic Emeritus at the University of Massa- Wed. August 5 No House session step is for supporters to gather 64,750 voter signatures chusetts Boston, on the proposed constitutional amendment No Senate session by December 2, 2015. The proposal would then be sent allowing a graduated income tax and imposing an addi- to the Legislature and if not approved by May 3, 2016, tional 4 percent income tax, in addition to the current 5.15 proponents must gather another 10,792 signatures by percent tax, on taxpayers earnings more than $1 million. Thurs. August 6 House 11:03 a.m. to 11:13 a.m July 6, 2016, in order for the question to appear on the Senate 11:06 a.m. to 11:13 a.m. 2016 ballot. “If the graduated income tax passes, it will virtually drive the most productive citizens out of Massachusetts. Once Fri. August 7 No House session Proposals for laws filed last week include legalizing, li- the takers have accomplished that, they will find ways to No Senate session censing, regulating and taxing marijuana and allowing go after more revenue (higher taxes) from the vast mid- adults over 21 to grow it for their personal use and the dle class of taxpayers.” — Chip Faulkner, Associate Di- Bob Katzen welcomes feedback at [email protected] Cambridge Health Alliance raises $100K golf Invitational on Monday, at CHA’s Cambridge, Somer- tient’s quality of life by pro- cant projects, including upgrades By Tom Bannister August 3, at the Oakley Coun- ville, and Whidden Hospitals. viding relief from the symp- to both their Maternity Suite Cambridge Health Alliance try Club in Watertown, Mass. Funds raised this year will toms, pain and stress that are and Whidden Hospital Emer- (CHA), an academic com- The event raised $100K to support CHA’s new palliative inevitably a byproduct of both gency Department, strength- munity health system that support CHA and its critical care program. Palliative care is the disease and the medical ening their digital communica- provides essential services to community health mission. a specialized form of medical intervention. tions with their patients, and the Cambridge, Somerville and Proceeds from the CHA In- care specifically designed for Since its first golf tournament purchase of much-needed new Boston’s metro-north commu- vitational will benefit Patient people with serious illnesses in 2004, CHA has raised nearly furniture for visiting families of nities, held its twelfth annual Experience of Care initiatives that aims to improve the pa- $1 million to help fund signifi- their patients. 10••AUGUST 12, 2015

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The views and opinions expressed in the commentaries ofThe Somerville Times do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions ofThe Somerville Times, its publishers or staff. Planning to preserve our history and heritage emergence as an artists’ enclave. preservation, along with open Siege of Boston in the Revolu- for boilers on trains, ships and And our community not only space and affordable housing. tionary War, with the Citadel in buildings. This designation stated its commitment to histor- You could see the demand this atop Prospect Hill serving as would make the complex eligi- ic preservation in SomerVision, past year, when the Commu- the American Army’s main for- ble for historic tax credits, and but made firm on that commit- nity Preservation Committee tress, within cannon shot of the thus incentivize rehabilitation. ment by overwhelmingly voting reviewed applications for CPA British troops on Bunker Hill in It’s not a large funding request in favor of the Community Pres- funding and makes recommen- Charlestown. compared to some of the oth- ervation Act (CPA). Now we are dations to myself and the Board Another large-scale project is ers submitted, but it could taking the next step by develop- of Aldermen. In this first-ever the rehabilitation of the Mystic spark a great revitalization of ing the City’s first-ever Historic round of CPA funding, there Water Works building on Ale- these beautiful industrial build- By Joseph A. Curtatone Preservation Plan. were over $2.6 million in his- wife Brook Parkway. This was ings that could harken back to Change is inevitable, and it is This plan will guide invest- toric preservation funding re- Somerville’s first water supply, Somerville’s past while housing necessary. As people return to ment in our community’s histor- quests—far exceeding the funds created in 1861 when Charles- our community’s future. the urban core seeking vibrant ic resources by identifying the available. So, we need a plan in town was granted the right to More than $3.7 million in urban neighborhoods that are resources we have, determining place that helps us identify our construct a dam at Mystic Lake CPA funding is available this walkable, bikeable and accessi- their significance and laying out historic resources and plan for and a reservoir to supply the coming year for historic preser- ble to transit, our community recommendations to preserve how to preserve them. city with water. The Somerville vation, open space, outdoor rec- has set forth a vision in a com- and protect our heritage. We’re In the coming year, we’ll al- Housing Authority will now reation and affordable housing prehensive plan for how we can developing the plan with the ready start to see the fruits of turn that historic building into projects, and we are once again both grow as well as improve community, too, by using our these commitments made by affordable housing for seniors, inviting residents, organizations our city according to our shared lauded Somerville by Design our community. The Commu- preserving our past while build- and businesses to submit their community values. In that same process that puts the formation nity Preservation Committee ul- ing toward our future. project proposals to see if they vision, however, our community of the plan into the hands of the timately recommended and the And sometimes a small proj- are eligible for funding. But even has made clear its commitment community. Having already held Board approved nearly $1.7 mil- ect can be the start of some- if you don’t have a historic pres- to preserving what we already two visioning sessions for the lion in funding for historic pres- thing big. One of the projects ervation project to pitch, join love about Somerville: our di- Historic Preservation Plan last ervation projects. Some of those awarded funding this past year the open house on Aug. 20 as versity, character and culture. month, we’ll hold an open house are large-scale projects, such as a was $7,500 to contract a his- we build our first-ever Historic We want to manage that inevi- at the Armory on Highland Av- renovation of the Prospect Hill toric preservation consultant Preservation Plan. You can also table change. Part of that is the enue on Aug. 20 to unveil a first Tower to coincide with a reha- to prepare a National Register fill out our Historic Resourc- rich history of our city, from its draft of the plan. bilitation of the surrounding Nomination for the American es Survey online in just a few significant role in the Revolu- We need a formal plan devel- park. The City originally bought Tube Works Complex outside minutes to help shape the plan. tionary War when we were still oped with the community es- that land in 1902 and completed Union Square. This company, Join in and help us stay true to part of Charlestown, to Somer- pecially since the passage of the the tower in 1903, serving as a founded in 1851, was the first the community’s commitment ville’s status as a major industri- CPA, which created a new dedi- monument for one of the most in the United States to man- to preserving our city’s character al center for the region, to our cated funding source for historic critical strongholds during the ufacture seamless tubes used and history.

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Dear Editor: ville Mayor immediately re- teristics reflected without the Gov on dealing with a policy terparts, for a spell, sit on a flects bad on the LA Gover- assumed superiority of a par- issue. Disagreement without bench, or in a coffee shop and “I love listening to Jindal, because nor, by associating him with ticular section of the country name-calling, particularly with visit with the folks there awhile. I swear if you didn’t know who what he thinks to be Southern exemplified by Mr. Curtatone’s a certain regional, cultural He might even pick up on some he is, you swear it was Gomer redneck ignoramuses, such as statement. I’m not that crazy twist, would appear to be the good manners and courtesy in Pyle,” the Democrat added. “We Gomer Pyle and Barney Fife. about Bobby Jindal for Presi- mark of good politician who the process. http://www.bar- shouldn’t lower ourselves to the The words that come to mind dent either, but it is interesting had a few of the characteristics neyfife.com/ lowest common denominator, on reflecting on the Andy Grif- that it appears to be politically of human kindness shown by and that’s the brain of … Bobby fith Show, Gomer Pyle and ok for the Mayor to go off on the Mayberry folks. Best Regards - Jindal.” Mayberry characters are the Southern character types in Suggest Mr. Curtatone go Rex Carey Interesting that the Somer- good natured human charac- showing disagreement with the down to Mayberry, or its coun- Midlothian, TX

Somerville housing boards need new members CONT. FROM PG 5 by the Board of Aldermen for at City Hall, 93 Highland Ave. of interest and resume: • For either board, applicants contact Vicki Wairi, Housing three-year terms, which must There are currently two va- • For the Fair Housing Com- can also drop off or mail their Program Specialist, at vwairi@ include two homeowners, two cancies on the Board: one mission, statements and re- statements and resumes to City somervillema.gov or 617-625- tenants, and one elderly, hand- homeowner representative sumes should be sent to vwairi@ of Somerville Housing Division, 6600 extension 2588. For more icapped or low or moderate in- and one tenant representative. somervillema.gov. 50 Evergreen Ave., Somerville, information about the Condo- come resident. Board members Board members must live in • For the Condominium Re- MA 02145. minium Review Board, contact receive a stipend. The Board Somerville. view Board, statements and re- Submissions are due by Aug. Russell Koty at rkoty@somer- generally meets the fourth Mon- Candidates for either board sumes should be sent to rkoty@ 31. For more information about villema.gov or 617-625-6600 day of each month at 5:30 p.m. must submit a written statement somervillema.gov. the Fair Housing Commission, extension 2568. Be sure to visit us online at www.TheSomervilleTimes.com and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/thesomervilletimes AUGUST 12, 2015••11

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The annual two-day sales tax holiday statewide are mostly exaggerated. They In a report issued by these opponents as far as this year’s sales tax holiday is was once again approved by the State say that shoppers tend to wait for the last week, it was noted that the Massa- concerned. This will be the 11th year of Senate last week, in spite of opposition “holiday” in order to bypass paying the chusetts Department of Revenue’s eval- the program and, in spite of the criticism, by a group of dissenting legislators who sales tax, which actually lowers revenues uations of the tax holidays consistently most seem to still be in favor of it. feel that the measure actually does more over the long term. show that they are a bad investment. That As the revenues lost in the process look harm than good. Among them were our Citing that in 2014 alone approximately the apparent benefits to the economy are to be a drop in the bucket compared to own Rep. Christine Barber, Rep. Denise $25M in revenue was lost due to the hol- merely a result of consumers shifting the the massive overall budget the state works Provost and Senator Patricia Jehlen. iday, its opponents argue that these mon- date they purchase items, rather than rep- with, perhaps it’s not such a bad thing to Critics of the program believe that ies could be used for important programs resenting an actual increase in total sales. offer just this one bit of respite to the con- claims of an overall boost to the economy that are in need of additional funding. These arguments are moot at this point, sumer, who really seems to appreciate it.

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Director of the Historic Preservation Uno’s in Kenmore Square and a ticket Candidate Charles Chisholm has been The Mayor’s 35 Annual Elderly Picnic Committee of the City of Somerville. to see the Red Sox take on the Roy- seen at Dunkin’ Donuts lately. His diet was a huge success, but we see that the Also, happy birthday to Robert DeV- als. The evening is open to everyone of working the streets for votes is ap- same alderman didn’t show up or donate asto, well known around the city for and provides a good opportunity to be parently working. We see him every- as usual. This year, Maryann Heuston, many years as one of the best mort- with local Rotarians and others from where, all over. Bob McWatters, Bill White and Den- gage brokers from Wells Fargo. Also, the 47 communities of the local Rotary ********************* nis Sullivan were the only four alder- happy birthday to Carol Fontana, also District. To register, contact Kevin Ba- Newcomer and candidate for School men to show up and to donate. Wonder well known here in the city as a real- con at the Porter Square Star Market, Committee in Ward 4, Jamie O’Leary, is why? We know for a fact that Heuston, tor with Remax Andrew. We wish her (617) 492-5566 or email Kevin at kev- also working hard. We ran into her cam- McWatters, White and Sullivan work the very best of birthdays this week. [email protected]. They hope paigning this past weekend and we like full time, so that can’t be an issue. But Joan Sullivan of Berkeley St. cele- you will join in. her candidacy, hard working. She has a Matt McLaughlin of Ward 1 wasn’t brates her 75th birthday today. We ********************* background as a teacher here in the city. there, Tony Lafuente of Ward 4 wasn’t wish her many more. If you see her On the political front, we heard that one You can read about Jamie O’Leary for there and Ward 5’s Mark Niedergang say “Hi” and wish her the best. Big of the candidates for Ward 6 Alderman Ward 4 school committee on her web- wasn’t there. One person we always like time happy birthday to a great guy, had her name removed from the Cam- site so when she gets to your door you’ll to see is our Middlesex District Attor- Sal Ferro who’s well known and well bridge voting list recently. Guess she know a little about this very smart and ney Marian Ryan, who is a Somerville liked in these parts. A nice guy with made up her mind where she wanted to committed lady running for office. Go to lady. It’s always nice to see her. a great family and, of course, his wife be politically active. http://jamiesue.wix.com/joward4. ********************* Claudia is a great photographer. We ********************* ********************* Don’t forget the mayor’s fundraiser wish Sal the very best on his birthday Alderman McWatters was out and Walking Dialogues with Police, Youth, over at the Winter Hill Yacht Club on coming up this weekend. about this past Sunday all over the and Community – coming up next the 19th, sponsored by the same per- ********************* Highland Avenue at the SomerStreets Wednesday the 19th at 6:00 p.m. this son who called the mayor delusional There’s a new web site in town. Check event, which was a success from what is the last one for the summer and will few weeks ago. Our sources will be it out at www.somervillema.com. The we saw. begin at Grimmons Park in the Ten present to see who attends. Winter Somerville Times is on the site. Also ********************* Hills. It’s a great idea, so when you see Hill Yacht Club, August 19 from 6:00 check out www.medfordma.com. Question: can city employees while on the kids and police walking the neigh- p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Again, how interest- ********************* the clock for the city, especially while on borhood make sure you stop and an- ing the same person who is hosting it The Rotary Club of Somerville is in- overtime, take pictures for a so-called swer the survey. Last time Alderman called the mayor delusional and again viting the community to join in for an newspaper on city time? We wonder if Bob McWatters was the only one of complained to City Hall about closing evening of baseball and friendship on they get compensated, and if so is that a the aldermen who showed up. Let’s see down his family property that lines Thursday, August 20. The $50 price conflict of interest? if an alderman shows up for this one. McGrath/Medford Streets. (Oh, that’s includes a buffet dinner at Pizzeria ********************* ********************* right, he didn’t Continued on page 23 12••AUGUST 12, 2015

Mayor’s Senior Picnic

Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone host the 35th annual Mayor’s Senior Picnic last Wednesday. It’s a wonderful day of dancing, music, entertainment and prizes, all taking place in beautiful weather. AUGUST 12, 2015••13

Photos by Claudia Ferro 14••AUGUST 12, 2015

SPORTS Somerville little leaguers take a swing at cancer Team playing in Jimmy Fund Little League

tournaments and fundraising ef- By Rebecca Danvers forts. These youngsters are given Children in Somerville are the opportunity to hone their among the thousands of boys athletic skills, build self-confi- and girls, ages 8-14, partici- dence, and, most importantly pating in Jimmy Fund Little help others by fundraising in League presented by Extra In- their local community. nings and Franklin Sports to “Youth baseball and softball help support adult and pediat- players from New England are ric cancer care and research at encouraged to participate in Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. Jimmy Fund Little League,” The Institute is asking for the said 2015 Jimmy Fund public’s support of Somerville Co-Captain and Red Sox 11 by generously helping them third baseman Brock Holt. take a swing at cancer. “These young athletes will Jimmy Fund Little League, learn about the importance of now in its 29th year, provides raising money for cancer care little leaguers of New England and research at Dana-Farber with the chance to continue to Cancer Institute while play- play baseball or softball after ing the game they love,” added the conclusion of their regular Jimmy Fund Co-Captain and season by participating in local Red Sox third baseman Pablo

Somerville kids are stepping up to participate in Jimmy Fund Little League to help battle cancer.

Sandoval. on-field opportunities at a Red Last summer, more than 5,000 Ms. Cam’s The top fundraising team Sox game, tickets to the Lowell children throughout Massachu- from each district will receive Spinners, North Shore Naviga- setts and New Hampshire par- tickets to the Saturday, Sept. 26 tors, and Brockton Rox, batting ticipated in Jimmy Fund Little Boston Red Sox vs. Baltimore cage sessions, private lessons, League and raised more than Orioles game at Fenway Park. autographed Red Sox gear, and $250,000. To support Somer- Olio - (noun) A miscellaneous Prizes for other top fundraising various prize packages from ville 11, visit jimmyfundlittlelea- mixture, hodgepodge teams and individuals include Extra Innings. gue.org. 1. What pet did Florence Nobel Prize was#487 first Nightingale carry around awarded in 1969? with her in her pocket? Night of Mics 7. What does a hotwalker 2. What objects were do? shaped like the lips of the Rolling Stones logo at 8. Can frogs live in salt a museum dedicated to water? them in Germany? 9. A single piece of coiled 3. The rice dish “paella” DNA is known as what? comes from what country? 10. To a competitive swimmer, what does the 4. Pure water has a pH abbreviation d.p.s. mean? level of around what number? 11. Octopus blood is what color? 5. In what year were first and second class stamps 12. What was the allies’ introduced in Britain? password on D-Day?

6. Which category of Answers on page 23

www.somervillema.com Calling all talented teens and young adults: Somerville Public Library (MA)and The Center for www.medfordma.com Teen Empowerment, Inc. have teamed up to host a series of open mics at the library. The first one is Wed., Aug. 12 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Come sing, dance, play an instrument, perform a poem, or crack some jokes - this is a judgement free zone! Night of the Mics will be held in the Central To advertise in Library, 79 Highland Ave. The Somerville Times call Want to write local Somerville stories? Leslie Macone: 617-666-4010 Call 617-666-4010 and speak to the Assignment Editor AUGUST 12, 2015••15 Innovative rain garden project this weekend Rain gardens are a sustainable gloves, a hat and sunscreen. By Tom Bannister approach to landscaping that is This project is funded by a The Massachusetts Workforce growing in popularity and is es- Healthy Communities grant Alliance, Groundwork Somer- pecially recommended for city from the EPA and is focused on ville, the City of Somerville, and landscapes. The demand for jobs developing job skills and promot- Land Escapes Design will install implementing such sustainable ing awareness about the work of two rain gardens on the cam- practices is on the rise. storm water management within pus of Somerville’s Mystic River Rain gardens catch rainwater the city of Somerville. Housing Development on Sat- and filter it as it soaks into the Contact: MWA Executive urday, August 15 at Somerville ground, watering plants and Director, Deborah Mutschler Housing Authority, 30 Memori- cleaning our local rivers and at 617-780-1770 for more in- al Road, Temple Street entrance. streams. Rain gardens are just formation. Training is 9:00–10:00 a.m., one of the green infrastruc- To register for the event please with hands-on installation at ture practices used by commu- visit the Groundwork Somer- 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. nities to help reduce flooding ville website: www.groundwork- The project will demonstrate and improve resiliency to cli- somerville.org or the Ground- the job, business and indus- mate change. work Somerville Facebook page. try creation potential in green Work will include raking, Partners: Massachusetts Work- infrastructure techniques of grading and planting the rain force Alliance, Groundwork storm water management. Vol- garden. Coffee and light snacks Somerville, Land Escapes De- unteers will be trained in in- will be provided to people that sign, Inc., City of Somerville, stallation techniques, build the attend the training. Tools and Somerville Housing Authority, structure and learn about jobs materials will be provided. Environmental Protection Agen- in the industry. Please wear boots and bring cy (EPA). Somerville kids enjoy Ignite! A global street food and fire festival CONT. FROM PG 6 harbor program Beyond food, there will be roving per- ages. The festival will be illuminated in formers, including belly dancers, Butoh high style by Todd Sargent. From the cheerleaders and musicians. Get ready global menu and fire to an 8-foot tiger for a salsa performance by Noche Latina head created by Pecan Nut, this festival Dance School and don’t miss the main guarantees thrills, international flavor – event: a fire throwing spectacular by the and a full stomach! Boston Circus Guild. All evening long, This event is free and open to the pub- visit the Uniun (next to backbar) where lic. Rain date: Sunday, August 16 from there will be a DJ and activities for all 6:00-10:00 p.m.

Over 80 kids from multiple different groups in Somerville visited the Boston Harbor Islands National Park in July as part of Save the Harbor/Save the Bay’s free All Access Boston Harbor program. Somer- ville groups that took part included Groundwork Somerville, Mystic Learning Center and Somerville YMCA. More than 5,000 youth and teens have taken part in the free program so far this summer, which brings area youth groups to Spectacle, Peddocks, and Georges Island for a fun filled day of environmental exploration and healthy outdoor activities, including fishing, crabbing, swimming and art on the shore. Pictured here: kids from Groundwork Somerville (top); kids from Mystic Learning Center in Somerville (middle); and kids from Somerville YMCA. 16••AUGUST 12, 2015

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NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS August 12, 2015 August 12, 2015 August 12, 2015 City of Somerville City of Somerville City of Somerville 93 Highland Ave 93 Highland Ave 93 Highland Ave Somerville, MA 02143 Somerville, MA 02143 Somerville, MA 02143 617-666-6600 617-625-6600 617-625-6600 On or about August 21, 2015 the City of Somerville will submit a re- On or about August 21, 2015 the City of Somerville will submit a re- On or about August 21, 2015 the City of Somerville will submit a request to the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) quest to the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) quest to the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the release of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for the release of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for the release of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act funds under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act funds under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of of 1974, as amended, to undertake a project known as the Somerville of 1974, as amended, and the HOME Investment Partnerships Pro- 1974, as amended, to undertake a project known as the Franklin Street Storefront Improvement Program (SIP), for the purpose of commercial gram (HOME) authorized by Title II of the Cranston-Gonzalez National Streetscape. The target area is Franklin Street between Broadway rehabilitation focused on improvement to the exterior of the proper- Affordable Act (NAHA) of 1990, as amended, to undertake a project and Pearl Street. The total estimated project costs for planning years ty. The target area for this program is East Somerville this includes known as the City-wide Housing Rehabilitation Program, for the pur- 2015-2016 is $250,000.00. Broadway between McGrath Highway (Route 28) and the Sullivan pose of repairs and improvements to single family rental and owner Square MBTA Orange Line Station and the Central Broadway corridor occupied housing units within the City of Somerville. The total esti- The activities proposed are categorically excluded under HUD regu- west of McGrath O’Brien Highway (Route 28) and extending south to mated project costs for planning years 2015-2016 is $340,000.00 lations at 24 CFR Part 58 from the National Environmental Policy Act Medford St. The total estimated project costs for planning years 2015- (NEPA) requirements. An Environmental Review Record (ERR) that 2016 is $150,000. The activities proposed are categorically excluded under HUD regu- documents the environmental determinations for this project is on file lations at 24 CFR Part 58 from the National Environmental Policy Act at the Mayor’s Office of Strategic Planning and Community Develop- The activities proposed are categorically excluded under HUD regu- (NEPA) requirements. An Environmental Review Record (ERR) that ment, City of Somerville, 93 Highland Ave, Somerville, MA and may be lations at 24 CFR Part 58 from the National Environmental Policy Act documents the environmental determinations for this project is on file examined or copied weekdays: (NEPA) requirements. An Environmental Review Record (ERR) that at the Mayor’s Office of Strategic Planning and Community Develop- documents the environmental determinations for this project is on file ment, City of Somerville, 93 Highland Ave, Somerville, MA and may be Monday thru Wednesday: 8:30AM to 4:30PM, Thursday: 8:30AM to at the Mayor’s Office of Strategic Planning and Community Develop- examined or copied weekdays: 7:30PM, and Friday: 8:30AM to 12:30PM ment, City of Somerville, 93 Highland Ave, Somerville, MA and may be PUBLIC COMMENTS examined or copied weekdays: Monday thru Wednesday: 8:30AM to 4:30PM, Thursday: 8:30AM to 7:30PM, and Friday: 8:30AM to 12:30PM Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the Monday thru Wednesday: 8:30AM to 4:30PM, Thursday: 8:30AM to PUBLIC COMMENTS ERR to the Mayor’s Office of Strategic Planning and Community Devel- 7:30PM, and Friday: 8:30AM to 12:30PM opment. All comments received by August 20, 2015 will be considered PUBLIC COMMENTS Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the by the City of Somerville prior to authorizing submission of a request ERR to the Mayor’s Office of Strategic Planning and Community Devel- for release of funds. Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the opment. All comments received by August 20, 2015 will be considered ERR to the Mayor’s Office of Strategic Planning and Community Devel- by the City of Somerville prior to authorizing submission of a request RELEASE OF FUNDS opment. All comments received by August 20, 2015 will be considered for release of funds. The City of Somerville certifies to HUD that Joseph Curtatone in his by the City of Somerville prior to authorizing submission of a request RELEASE OF FUNDS capacity as Mayor consents to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal for release of funds. Courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation RELEASE OF FUNDS The City of Somerville certifies to HUD that Joseph Curtatone in his to the environmental review process and that these responsibilities capacity as Mayor consents to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal have been satisfied. HUD’s approval of the certification satisfies its The City of Somerville certifies to HUD that Joseph Curtatone in his Courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities, and al- capacity as Mayor consents to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal to the environmental review process and that these responsibilities lows the City of Somerville to use Program funds. Courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation have been satisfied. HUD’s approval of the certification satisfies its to the environmental review process and that these responsibilities responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities, and al- OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS have been satisfied. HUD’s approval of the certification satisfies its lows the City of Somerville to use Program funds. HUD will consider objections to its release of funds and the City of responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities, and al- OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS Somerville’s certification for a period of fifteen days following its ac- lows the City of Somerville to use Program funds. tual receipt of the request (whichever is later) only if they are on one OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS HUD will consider objections to its release of funds and the City of of the following bases: (a) the certification was not executed by the Somerville’s certification for a period of fifteen days following its ac- Certifying Officer of the City of Somerville; (b) the City has omitted a HUD will consider objections to its release of funds and the City of tual receipt of the request (whichever is later) only if they are on one step or failed to make a decision or finding required by HUD regula- Somerville’s certification for a period of fifteen days following its ac- of the following bases: (a) the certification was not executed by the tions at 24 CFR Part 58; (c) the grant recipient or other participants in tual receipt of the request (whichever is later) only if they are on one Certifying Officer of the City of Somerville; (b) the City has omitted a the project have committed funds or incurred costs not authorized of the following bases: (a) the certification was not executed by the step or failed to make a decision or finding required by HUD regula- by 24 CFR Part 58 before approval of a release of funds by HUD; or Certifying Officer of the City of Somerville; (b) the City has omitted a tions at 24 CFR Part 58; (c) the grant recipient or other participants in (d) another Federal agency acting pursuant to 40 CFR Part 1504 has step or failed to make a decision or finding required by HUD regula- the project have committed funds or incurred costs not authorized submitted a written finding that the project is unsatisfactory from the tions at 24 CFR Part 58; (c) the grant recipient or other participants in by 24 CFR Part 58 before approval of a release of funds by HUD; or standpoint of environmental quality. Objections must be prepared and the project have committed funds or incurred costs not authorized (d) another Federal agency acting pursuant to 40 CFR Part 1504 has submitted in accordance with the required procedures (24 CFR Part by 24 CFR Part 58 before approval of a release of funds by HUD; or submitted a written finding that the project is unsatisfactory from the 58) and shall be addressed to HUD Office of Community Planning and (d) another Federal agency acting pursuant to 40 CFR Part 1504 has standpoint of environmental quality. Objections must be prepared and Development at Thomas P. O’Neill, Jr. Federal Building 10 Causeway submitted a written finding that the project is unsatisfactory from the submitted in accordance with the required procedures (24 CFR Part Street, 3rd Floor Boston, MA 02222-1092. Potential objectors should standpoint of environmental quality. Objections must be prepared and 58) and shall be addressed to HUD Office of Community Planning and contact HUD to verify the actual last day of the objection period. submitted in accordance with the required procedures (24 CFR Part Development at Thomas P. O’Neill, Jr. Federal Building 10 Causeway 58) and shall be addressed to HUD Office of Community Planning and Street, 3rd Floor Boston, MA 02222-1092. Potential objectors should Joseph A. Curtatone, Mayor of the City of Somerville Development at Thomas P. O’Neill, Jr. Federal Building 10 Causeway contact HUD to verify the actual last day of the objection period. 8/12/15 The Somerville Times Street, 3rd Floor Boston, MA 02222-1092. Potential objectors should contact HUD to verify the actual last day of the objection period. Joseph A. Curtatone, Mayor of the City of Somerville Joseph A. Curtatone, Mayor of the City of Somerville 8/12/15 The Somerville Times Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court 8/12/15 The Somerville Times Middlesex Probate and Family Court 208 Cambridge Street Cambridge, MA. 02141 (617) 768- 5800 INFORMAL PROBATE PUBLICATION NOTICE SOMERVILLE HOUSING AUTHORITY MIDDLESEX Division Docket No. MI15P3760EA 30 Memorial Road Somerville, Massachusetts 02145 Estate of : Telephone (617) 625-1152 Fax (617) 628-7057 TDD (617) 628-8889 Phillip Vaccaro First Name Middle Name Last Name CITY OF SOMERVILLE NOTICE FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES Also Known As: Phillip F. Vaccaro PURCHASING DEPARTMENT The Somerville Housing Authority is inviting proposals from registered IFB # 16-16 Engineering Firms to provide professional engineering services for Date of Death: April 1, 2015 The City of Somerville, through the Purchasing Department invites SHA Job No. 1518 , Elevator Modernization. At Weston Manor (AMP- sealed bids for: 2) in Somerville, Massachusetts. This is a fully occupied, federally as- To all persons interested in the above captioned estate, by Petition of sisted development containing 80 elderly apartments in an eight-story Otis Playground Renovation high-rise concrete panel exterior building. The total construction bud- Petitioner Elaine M. Stiehl of Somerville MA get is $200,000.00 First Name M.I. Last Name (City/Town) (State) An Invitation for Bids (IFB), including all specifications, may be obtained online: A/E fee negotiated not to exceed $25,000.00. [x ] a Will has been admitted to informal probate. http://www.somervillema.gov/departments/finance/purchasing/bids Application materials can be obtained from the Somerville Housing [x] Elaine M. Stiehl of Somerville MA Authority’s Modernization Department, 30 Memorial Road, Somerville, First Name M.I. Last Name (City/Town) (State) or from the Purchasing Department, Somerville City Hall, 93 Highland Massachusetts 02145, between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M. has been informally appointed as the Personal Representative of the Ave., Somerville, MA 02143 on or after August 14, 2015. There is no charge for the application materials, however request estate to serve Sealed bids will be received until Friday, September 4, 2015 at 11:00 to mail by calling (617) 625-1152 must be accompanied by a $10.00 [ ] with [x] without surety on the bond. A.M. The Purchasing Director reserves the right to reject any or all non-refundable check made payable to the Somerville Housing Au- The estate is being administered under informal procedure by the bids if, in her sole judgment, the best interest of the City of Somerville thority. The successful designer is required to provide suitable evi- Personal Representative under the Massachusetts Uniform Probate would be served by so doing. dence of professional liability insurance in the amount of at least $1 million. Award is subject to HUD guidelines. Code without supervision by the Court. Inventory and accounts are Please contact Alex Nosnik, Asst. Purchasing Director, x3400, or not required to be filed with the Court, but interested parties are en- email [email protected], for information, and bid packages. A site visit will be held on Wednesday August 19, 2015 at 10:00 A.M. titled to notice regarding the administration from the Personal Rep- For more information, contact Gabriel Ciccariello, Modernization De- resentative and can petition the Court in any matter relating to the Angela M. Allen partments Project Manager, at (617) 625-1152 ext. 330. Interested pro- estate, including distribution of assets and expenses of administra- Purchasing Director fessionals should submit proposals no later than 2:00 P.M. on Thurs- tion. Interested parties are entitled to petition the Court to institute 617-625-6600 x. 3400 day, August 27, 2015. formal proceedings and to obtain orders terminating or restricting 8/12/15 The Somerville Times 8/12/15 The Somerville Times the powers of Personal Representatives appointed under informal procedure. A copy of the Petition and Will, if any, can be obtained from the Petitioner. Legal Notices can be downloaded from our Web site: www.TheSomervilleTimes.com 8/12/15 The Somerville Times AUGUST 12, 2015••17

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SOMERVILLE HOUSING AUTHORITY 30 Memorial Road Somerville, Massachusetts 02145 Telephone (617) 625-1152 Fax (617) 628-7057 TDD (617) 628-8889 CITY OF SOMERVILLE, MASSACHUSETTS CITY OF SOMERVILLE, MASSACHUSETTS OFFICE OF STRATEGIC PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT OFFICE OF STRATEGIC PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADVERTISEMENT JOSEPH A. CURTATONE JOSEPH A. CURTATONE MAYOR MAYOR The Somerville Housing Authority invites sealed bids from contractors for the SHA Job No. 1519. (200-2) Mystic River Apartments, Road Re- MICHAEL F. GLAVIN MICHAEL F. GLAVIN surfacing & Repairs and all other incidental work necessary to com- EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR plete the project. PLANNING DIVISION PLANNING DIVISION Bids are subject to M.G.L. c.30 sec.39M and to minimum wage rates LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE as required by M.G.L. c.l49 §§26 to 27H inclusive. OF PUBLIC HEARING OF PUBLIC HEARING Sealed bids must be received no later than Thursday, August 27, 2015 A public hearing for all interested parties will be held by the Zoning A public hearing for all interested parties will be held by the Planning at 2:00 P.M. and may be hand delivered or mailed to the Somerville Board of Appeals on Wednesday, August 19, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. in the Board on Thursday, August 20, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. in the Aldermanic Housing Authority’s Modernization Department located at 30 Memo- Aldermanic Chambers, 2nd Floor, Somerville City Hall, 93 Highland Av- Chambers on the Second Floor of Somerville City Hall, 93 Highland rial Road, Somerville, MA 02145 and should be received no later than enue, Somerville, MA. Avenue, Somerville, MA. the date and time specified above. 1119-1133 Broadway: (Case #ZBA 2013-73-E1-7/2015) Applicant and 444 Somerville Ave: (Case #PB 2015-10) Applicant, Greentown Labs, The Project site will be available for inspection on Thursday, August Owner, Shree Ganesh Realty Trust, Laxmi Pradhan, Trustee, seeks a Inc., and Owner, Krisco Realty, LLC, seek a Special Permit with Site 20, 2015 at 9:30 A.M. time extension SZO §5.3.10 & mgl ch 40a for Variances (§5.5) for lot Plan Review to establish a manufacturing use including research and Bid Forms and Contract Documents will be available for pick-up at: area per dwelling unit (§8.5.B), floor area ratio (§8.5.E), and number development under SZO § 7.11.14.D.c, a Special Permit to alter a non- Somerville Housing Authority’s Modernization Department, 30 Memo- of parking spaces (§9.5). This is part of a previous Special Permit with conforming structure to add additional floors and windows and doors rial Road, Somerville, MA 02145 Site Plan Review to add 8 new units and a build an additional floor to under §4.4.1. Zones IA & AOD. Ward 2. the structure. BB zone. Ward 1. Questions or requests for an appointment to see the work site should Copies of these applications and amendments are available for re- be directed to Gabriel Ciccariello At (617) 625-1152 Ext. 330. 74 Morrison Ave: (Case #ZBA 2015-42) Applicant & Owner, Bust- view in the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development, er Bronze LLC, seeks a Special Permit to alter a nonconforming located on the third floor of City Hall, 93 Highland Avenue, Somerville, 8/12/15 The Somerville Times three-family structure to add a third floor to the rear porch, add a MA, Mon-Wed, 8:30 am-4:30 pm; Thurs, 8:30 am-7:30 pm; and Fri, 8:30 door to access the porch and add a dormer to the nonconforming side am-12:30 pm; and at www.somervillema.gov/planningandzoning. As yard. RA zone. Ward 6. cases may be continued to later dates, please check the agenda on the City’s website or call before attending. Continued cases will not 40 Evergreen Ave: (Case #ZBA 2015-45) Applicant & Owner, Burgundy be re-advertised. Interested persons may provide comments to the Realty, Vincent Lee, Manager, seek a Special Permit to alter a non- Planning Board at the hearing or by submitting written comments by conforming two-family structure by adding a second story to the front mail to OSPCD, Planning Division, 93 Highland Avenue, Somerville, porch, a window well, and new windows and doors under SZO §4.4.1 MA 02143; by fax to 617-625-0722; or by email to planning@somervil- ADVERTISEMENT and a Special Permit to not provide a parking space §9.13. RA zone. lema.gov. INVITATION FOR BIDS Ward 4. S.H. A. Job No. P- VEH-082015 Attest: Kevin Prior, Chairman Copies of these applications are available for review in the Office of To be published in The Somerville Times on 8/5/15 & 8/12/15. The Somerville Housing Authority invites sealed bids from Vendors Strategic Planning and Community Development, located on the third to supply and deliver two vehicles to our Somerville, Massachu- floor of City Hall, 93 Highland Avenue, Somerville, MA, Mon-Wed, 8:30 8/5/15, 8/12/15 The Somerville Times setts location/s, in accordance with the documents prepared by the am-4:30 pm; Thurs, 8:30 am-7:30 pm; and Fri, 8:30 am-12:30 pm; and Somerville Housing Authority Purchasing Department Job No. P- at www.somervillema.gov/planningandzoning. As cases may be con- VEH-082015 tinued to later dates, please check the agenda on the City’s website A hearing to all persons interested will be given by the Somerville Description of Work: or call before attending. Continued cases will not be re-advertised. Licensing Commission on Monday August 17, 2015 at the Senior Interested persons may provide comments to the Zoning Board of Center, Tufts Administration Building, 167 Holland St., Somerville, Supply and deliver two new vehicles. Deliver to Somerville, MA ad- Appeals at the hearing or by submitting written comments by mail to MA at 6:00PM on the application of BNV 6, Inc. d/b/a Southern Kin dress. OSPCD, Planning Division, 93 Highland Avenue, Somerville, MA 02143; Cookhouse and Bar, for an All Forms Restaurant License, a Common by fax to 617-625-0722; or by email to [email protected]. Victualler License and an Entertainment License by Devices at 500 Sealed Bids will be received until 10:00 A.M., on August 26, 2015 and Assembly Row, Somerville, MA opened forthwith. Attest: Dawn Pereira, Administrative Assistant For the Commission If mailed, send to Somerville Housing Authority, Purchasing Depart- As published in The Somerville Times on 8/5/15 & 8/12/15. Andrew Upton ment, Attention Anthony Crespo, 30 Memorial Road, Somerville, MA Vito Vaccaro 02145 no later than the time specified. 8/5/15, 8/12/15 The Somerville Times John J. McKenna Bid Forms and Specification will be available for pick-up at Somer- Attest: Jenneen Pagliaro ville Housing Authority, Administration Offices, at 30 Memorial Road, A hearing to all persons interested will be given by the Somerville Executive Secretary Somerville 02152 after 10:00 A.M., on August 12, 2015 Licensing Commission on Monday August 17, 2015 at the Senior Cen- 8/5/15, 8/12/15 The Somerville Times All inquiries regarding this bid shall be directed to the Purchasing De- ter, Tufts Administration Building, 167 Holland St., Somerville, MA at partment (617) 625-1152 Extension 336 or by email to Tonyc@sha-web. 6:00PM on the application of Muse Paintbar, LLC d/b/a Muse Paintbar, org. for an Wine & Malt Only Restaurant License, a Common Victualler License and an Entertainment License by Devices at 461 Artisan Way, 8/12/15 The Somerville Times Somerville, MA Nellie’s Wild Flowers For the Commission When you want something unique Andrew Upton ef TO PLACE LEGAL ADVERTISMENTS Vito Vaccaro John J. McKenna JOYCE MCKENZIE IN THE SOMERVILLE TIMES, Attest: Jenneen Pagliaro 72 Holland Street CONTACT US BY 12 PM MONDAY Executive Secretary 617.625.9453 8/5/15, 8/12/15 The Somerville Times s PH: 617.666.4010 • FAX: 617.628.0422

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Arts at the Armory Orleans Restaurant and Bar Friends Irish Session|9 p.m. Book Club for Kids Ages 6-9 $5 cover|9 p.m. Christopher Bell - Cellist and multi-in- 65 Holland St|617-591-2100 Back Room 335 Somerville Ave|617-666-3589 strumentalist Cathy Piantigini-617-623-5000 x2950 Science by the Pint Bull McCabe’s 7:30 p.m.|Café|191 Highland Ave 4 p.m.-5 p.m.| 79 Highland Avenue The Burren 247 Elm Street|617-776-6896 Dub Down Reggae Back Room Wednesday|August 19 366A Somerville Ave|617-440-6045 P.A.’s Lounge CLASSES AND GROUPS Scattershots East Branch Library Americana Mondays Joshua Tree 247 Elm Street|617-776-6896 Wednesday|August 12 Preschool: Storytime 8 p.m.|345 Somerville Ave 256 Elm St. |617-623-9910 P.A.’s Lounge Central Library 11 a.m.-11:30 a.m.| 115 Broadway On The Hill Tavern Samba Bar & Grille Cam Cotham|8 p.m. Night of the Mics West Branch Library 499 Broadway|617-629-5302 608 Somerville Ave|617-718-9177 The Other Stars Stephanie Santiago -617-625-6600 Sing Along with Matt Heaton Bull McCabe’s Pub ext.225 Somerville Theatre Dippin’ Sauce 11 a.m.-11:45 a.m.| 40 College Stump! 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SENIOR CENTER HAPPENINGS: Welcome to our centers. Everyone 55+ is encouraged ara Falls, Niagara on the Falls Vineyard Tours & Tasting, Mondays: to join us for fitness, culture, films, lunch and Bingo. Red Sox vs. Blue Jays baseball game seating – The Base- 8:30 Walking / Talking Group (H) Our centers are open to everyone from Somerville and ball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, NY, baggage & room 8:30 Fit-4-Life Group C (H) surrounding communities. Check out our calendar and tax. Check-in time is 6:30 A.M. at our Ralph & Jenny 12:00 Nutrition Counseling with Mimi (H) give a call with any questions or to make a reservation. Center on Thursday, September 17th with an approxi- 1:00 Fit-4-Life (H) 617-625-6600 ext. 2300. Stay for lunch and receive free mate return time of 8:00 P.M. on Saturday, September transportation. 19th. PASSPORT REQUIRED and upon registration a Tuesdays: 9:15 Strengthening - $3 per class (H) All clubs and groups welcome new members. copy is requested - Please contact Connie at 617-625- 10:30 Fit-4-Life Cross Street* (C) Holland Street: 167 Holland Street 6600 ext. 2300 1:00 Dalcroze Eurhythmics - $2.00 (H) Monday through Friday 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. 6:00 LBT Fit 4 Life (H) 617-625-6600 Ext. 2300 PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: Cross Street Center: 165 Broadway Friendly Caller Program - Do you know someone Wednesdays: Tuesday & Wednesday 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. who could benefit from a friendly call? Maybe you are 8:45 Fit 4 Life* Group A (H) (617) 625-6600 Ext. 2335 feeling isolated and want someone to talk to – or you 9:00 Fit 4 Life* Group B (H) 12:00 Fit 4 Life* Group C (H) Ralph and Jenny Center: 9 New Washington Street, just want someone to listen. Please call Natasha at 617- 5:15 Zumba for All - $3 per class (H) Monday through Thursday 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. 625-6600 ext. 2300 to sign up for our “Friendly Caller” (617) 666-5223. Program. Thursdays: The Farmers Market is back – Running through Friday, Please note our Cross Street Center is now open Tuesday 9:00 Yoga (H) October 30th. The Mobile Farmers Market will be at the through Thursday from 8:30 A.M. to 2:30 P.M. and the 9:30 Strengthening - $3 per class (RJ) Holland Street Center every Friday from 11:00 A.M. to events are listed in the “UPCOMING SCHEDULE.” 10:30 Fit 4 Life (C) 12:30 P.M. The Somerville Mobile Farmers Market sells Please note all Centers will be closed Tuesday, August 6:00 LBT Fit 4 Life* fresh, local and reasonably priced produce. Anyone us- 18th. Fridays: ing SNAP or WIC receives a 50% discount. Cash, credit, The Fun Friday trip to the JFK Museum for August 14th 8:45 Fit 4 Life* Group A debt & farmers market coupons accepted. is BOOKED SOLID. 9:55 Fit 4 Life* Group B Summer Fun Fridays – Museum and Cultural outings The trip to the Lowell Spinners scheduled on August 11:00 Nutrition Counseling with Mimi on the following Fridays –August 14th – John F. Kennedy 26th is SOLD OUT. *All Fit 4 Life classes are $10/month and require pre-reg- Library and Museum / August 28th – The Griffin Muse- The trip to Hart’s Turkey Farm, “Turkey Train” scheduled istration**If you are interested in our Yoga classes, please um of Photography. All trips depart from our Holland for October 8th is SOLD OUT. call Chris Kowaleski, our Health & Wellness Coordinator Street Center at 9:00 A.M. Trip prices will vary depend- The trip to New York City scheduled for November 7th at 617-625-6600, Ext. 2315 ing upon mode of transportation. Lunch is always on & 8th is SOLD OUT. your own and at your own expense. Space is extremely Upcoming Schedule LGBT EVENTS: limited so please call Janine Lotti at 617-625-6600 ext. Holland = (H) Ralph & Jenny = (RJ) Cross Street = (C) 2300 to reserve your spot. LGBT Advisory Group – Monday, September 14 – 4:30 P.M. at our Holland Street Center. We are looking for Wednesday|August 12 Revere Beach – Monday, August 17 – Departing our new members and would love to have you as part of 10:00 English Conversation (C) Holland Street Center at 9:30 A.M. and our Ralph & Jen- our group. This group meets the 2nd Monday of every 10:00 Cards (RJ) ny Center at 9:45 A.M. – Join us for the day as we take month excluding City Holidays and snow emergencies. 11:30 Lunch (H, RJ) a little walk along the beach or just sit back and relax, LGBT Monthly Lunch – Monday, September 14 – 11:30 12:00 Lunch (C) enjoying the ocean. A $5.- fee will cover transportation. 12:45 Bingo (RJ) A.M. at our Holland Street Center. A choice between Lunch is on your own. Approximate return time of 2:00 1:00 Drop in Stress Reduction (C) – Mandalas P.M. Please contact Connie at 617-625-6600 ext. 2300 hot and cold lunch provided by Somerville Cambridge to reserve your spot or if you should have any questions. Elder Services. As soon as the lunch options become Thursday|August 13 available they will be posted. This lunch happens the 10:00 Cards (RJ) Lowell Spinners – Wednesday, August 26 – departing 2nd Monday of every month excluding City Holidays 10:00 Scarves for Soldiers (RJ) our Holland Street Center at 3:30 P.M. with an approx- and snow emergencies. 10:00 Current Events (H) imate return time of 10:00 P.M. A fee of $30.- includes 11:00 Computer tutorial with Barbara (H) transportation, seating at the Lowell Spinners game and LGBT Monthly “Movies To Come Out To” – Monday, August 17 – 5:30 P.M. in the Atrium of our Holland 11:30 Lunch (H, RJ) an all you can eat BBQ. Game time is 7:05 P.M. Please 12:00 Fit-4-Life (C) Street Center. Showing “Were The World Mine” and contact Connie or Kim at 617-625-6600 ext. 2300 to 12:45 Bingo (RJ, H) dinner will be vegetable lasagna & salad dinner. This reserve your spot or for additional information. 1:00 Lunch (C) event happens the 3rd Monday of every month exclud- When Johnny Comes Marching Home (Again)…. – 1:30 English Conversation (C) ing City Holidays and snow emergencies. Monday, August 24 starting at 9:30 A.M. in the Atrium 4:00 Community Mural Painting on Cross Street East (C) of our Holland Street Center. This is the 3rd in the series LBT Women Fit-4-Life - Classes are Tuesday and Thurs- Intergenerational Day at Cross Street of our Foundations of Knowledge Lecture Series. Lec- day evenings starting at 6:00 P.M. $10 a month fee Programming with Teen Empowerment - scholarships available & it just might be covered under ture will be give by urban planner and lecturer at MIT Friday|August 14 your insurance. We have available slots and would Ezra Green. Examines housing in the U.S. in the 1940s, 10:30 Farmers Market (H) love to have you. If you have any questions or require in a period right after WWII. Come find out what he has 11:00 Nutrition Counseling with Mimi (H) additional information, please contact Chris Kowaleski at learned and how post-war decisions have shaped poli- 11:30 Lunch (H) 617-625-6600 Ext. 2300. cy-making since then. A nominal fee of $20 will include 12:45 Bingo (H) five, one-hour long lectures. Or, if you prefer to take in STAY ACTIVE: Monday|August 17 a variety of different subjects, each lecture we present Walking & Talking Group – Starting on Monday, May 8:30 Fit-4-Life Walking/Talking Group (H) cost $5. For details and information, please contact 4th at 8:30 A.M. – out of our Holland Street Center. 11:30 Lunch (H) Janine Lotti at 617-625-6600 ext. 2300. We’ll take a gentle 30 minute walk around the commu- 12:00 Individual Nutrition Counseling with Mimi (H) nity every Monday – meeting in the downstairs lobby of Afternoon At The Movies – Tuesday, August 25 – 12:30 5:30 LGBT Dinner & Movie Night (H) the Holland Street Center. Become more active – make P.M. in the Atrium of our Holland Street Center. “Wom- Revere Beach an in Gold” starring Helen Mirren, Ryan Reynolds and new friends – boost your brain power – feel healthier. Katie Holmes. This movie runs 1 hour and 49 minutes For more information or to sign up please contact Chris Tuesday|August 18 and is rated PG-13. Please call Josephine at 617-625- Kowaleski our Health & Wellness Coordinator at 617- ALL CENTERS CLOSED FOR TRAINING 6600, Ext. 2300 to RSVP. Free / no charges. 625-6600 ext. 2315. 6:00 Caregivers Support Group (H) Hampton Beach Seafood Festival – Sunday, September The award winning Fit-4-Life Program is NOW at our Wednesday|August 19 13 – Departing our Holland Street Center at 10:00 A.M. Cross Street Center – 165 Broadway – And there are 10:00 English Conversation (C) with an approximate return time of 6:00 P.M. A fee of still some open spots. A unique combination of exercise 10:00 Cards (RJ) $13. includes transportation only – Lunch, shopping and nutritional support opportunity under the direct 11:30 Lunch (H, RJ, C) and a $5. admission fee is on your own. There is a lot supervision of a certified exercise trainer and participate 12:45 Bingo (RJ) of walking, eating and shopping so put on your best in individual and group counseling with a nutritionist. 6:00 Bingo (H) walking shoes, bring your appetite and remember your The cost to you is $10.- a month that gives you access to fitness & nutritional Fit-4-Life classes each week. Lim- sunscreen. Please contact Connie at 617-625-6600 ext. DID YOU KNOW? 2300 to reserve your spot or for info. ited scholarships are available – Need more information? We have a Facebook page. Check us out at www.face- Please contact Chris Kowaleski our Health & Wellness Boston Red Sox vs. Toronto Blue Jays in Toronto book.com/somervilleCOA. – Thursday, September 17th – Saturday, September Coordinator at 617-625-6600 ext. 2315 or email him at You can receive our monthly newsletter that is always 19th - $479.-/DO $629.-/SO …Come join us as we [email protected] This is for older adults filled with useful and important information. For a $5.00 take in a Red Sox game and see the beauty of Niagara 55+ Space is limited so sign up early. yearly fee you can receive it via the U.S. Postal service or Falls as well as Cooperstown. 3 days / 2 nights include Weekly Exercise Class Schedule a free version can be sent electronically. Please contact roundtrip deluxe motorcoach – 2 nights at the Court- Holland = (H) Ralph & Jenny = (RJ) Cross Street = (C) Connie at 617-625-6600 Ext. 2300 to sign up. yard Marriott Hotel – 2 full American Breakfasts – Niag- 20••AUGUST 12, 2015

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Wednesday, August 12 6:00pm TBT: Throwback Thursday 12:30pm Taking Back Your Health 7:30am Somerville Neighborhood News 6:30am The Struggle 6:30pm Health is Wealth 1:00pm Art as Protest 8:00am Democracy Now! (Free Speech TV) 9:00am The Stephanie Miller Show 7:00am Somerville Film Group 7:00pm Taking Back your Health (Live call-in) 1:30pm MAPS Health Connector 10:00am Bay State Biking News 7:30am Somerville Neighborhood News 7:30pm Active Aging 2:00pm Henry Parker Presents 11:00am Pearls of Irregular Shape 8:00am Democracy Now! (Free Speech TV) 8:00pm Fouye Zo Nan Kalalou (Live call-in) 3:00pm Telemagazine 12:00pm The Thom Hartmann Show 9:00am Legacies 9:30pm The White House Chronicle 4:00pm Somerville Neighborhood News 1:00pm Somerville Film Group 10:00am Somerville Neighborhood News 10:00pm Somerville Film Group 4:30pm Culture Club 2:00pm Exercise with Robyn and Max 10:30am Art at SCATV 11:00pm Art as Protest 5:00pm Tele Kreyol 2:30pm Esoteric Science 11:00am Youth Media Friday, August 14 6:00pm Pearls of Irregular Shape 4:00pm Free Speech Television 12:00pm The Big Picture with Thom Hartmann Show 6:00pm Somerville Film Group 7:00pm Somerville Film Group 5:00pm Henry Parker Presents 1:30pm Physician Focus 7:30am Shrink Rap 7:30pm Creative Somerville 5:30pm Literati Scene 2:00pm SCATV Art bloc 8:00am Democracy Now! (Free Speech TV) 8:00pm David Pakman (Free Speech TV) 6:00pm Ville Pirates 4:00pm Free Speech Television 9:00am SCATV Presents Potluck and Lecture Series 9:00pm Nossa Gente e Costumes 6:30pm Youth Programing 5:00pm Energy Theater 10:00am Pearls of Irregular Shape 10:00pm Open Line News with Davey D 7:00pm Abugida TV 6:00pm Ville Pirates 11:00am Henry Parker Presents: 11:00pm Gay News USA (Free Speech TV) 8:00pm The Somerville Line 6:30pm Somerville Housing Authority 12:00pm Brunch with Sen. Bernie Sanders Sunday, August 16 9:00pm Dedilhando au Saudade 7:00pm Art as Protest 1:00pm Creative Somerville Series 6:00am Program Celebrai 10:00pm Bate Papo com Shirley 8:00pm Somerville Pundits 2:00pm SCATV Presents Art Beat 2015 7:00am Rompendo em Fe 11:00pm The Entertainer’s Show 8:30pm Meh Kyown Television Ship 3:00pm Democracy Now! (Free Speech TV) 8:00am Effort Pour Christ Tuesday, August 18 9:00pm Bay State Biking News 4:00pm The Thom Hartmann Show 9:00am Heritage Baptist Church 7:00am The Struggle 10:00pm Art at SCATV 5:00pm Hatian Poetry 10:00am Evangelico 8:00am Democracy Now! (Free Speech TV) 10:30pm Meh Kyown Television Ship 5:30pm Mystic Learning Center: Variety Hour 10:30am Active Aging 9:00am The Struggle 11:00pm Visual Radio 6:00pm Somerville Housing Authority 11:00am Poet to Poet/Writer to Writer 10:00am Shrink Wrap Thursday, August 13 6:30pm Art at SCATV 11:30am Taking Back Your Health 11:00am Road to Recovery 7:00pm Somerville Film Group 12:00pm Inside Talk 6:00am Atheist Viewpoint 11:30am Ablevision 8:00pm Dance Group 12:30pm Somerville Film Group 7:00am The Struggle 12:00pm The Thom Hartmann Show 9:00pm Energy Theater 1:00pm Somerville Neighborhood News 8:00am Democracy Now! (Free Speech TV) 1:00pm Art as Protest 9:30pm The Steve Katsos Show 1:30pm Somerville Journal & Times Reading 9:00am Creative Somerville 2:00pm Art at SCATV 10:00pm The Somerville Line 2:00pm Legacies - A SCATV Production 10:00am Dead Air Live 2:30pm Jeff Jam Sing Song Show 11:00pm Acronym TV (Free Speech TV) 2:30pm Life Matters 11:00am Greater Somerville 3:00pm Tele Galxie 11:30pm Visual Radio 3:00pm Rompendo em Fe 11:30am Ablevision 4:00pm Ring of Fire (Free Speech TV) Saturday, August 15 4:00pm Dedilhando a Saudade 12:00pm The Thom Hartman Show 5:00pm Poet to Poet/Writer to Writer 5:00pm Race, Community, and Police Relations 1pm-3pm SCATV Cooking Bloc 6:00am Arabic Hour 5:30pm The Literati Scene 1:00pm Chef’s Table Series 7:00am The Somerville Line 6:00pm Abugida TV 6:00pm Creative Somerville 2:00pm Neighborhood Cooking w/Candy 8:00am Jeff Jam Sing Song Show 7:00pm African Television Network 6:30pm Somerville Housing Authority 2:30pm Cooking with Georgia & Dez 8:30am Jeff Jam Sing Song Show 8:00pm Tele Magazine 7:00pm Somerville Neighborhood News 3:00pm Democracy Now! (Free Speech TV) 9:00am Festival Kreyol 9:00pm Effort Pour Christ 7:30pm Greater Somerville 4:00pm Free Speech Television 10:00am Tele Galaxie Monday, August 17 8:00pm Dead Air Live 5:00pm Jeff Jam Sing Song Show 11:00am Dead Air Live 6:00am Ablevision 9:00pm Energy Theater 5:30pm Eat Well Be Happy Cooking Show 12:00pm Honk Festival 6:30am Creating Cooperative Kids 11:00pm The David Pakman Show (Free Speech TV) City Cable TV Schedule for the Week

CITY TV 13/22 6:30pm: Congressional Update 1:45am: SomerViva en Español 3:30pm: String Camp & Camp HONK Wednesday, August 12 7:00pm: Haitian Community Engagement 2:15am: Milk Row Cemetery Tour Summer Concert 8:00pm: Union Sq. Civic Advisory Committee Meeting 5:00pm: Open Air Circus 2015 9:00am: Union Sq. Civic Advisory Committee Meeting EDUCATIONAL CHANNEL 15 9:45pm: Open Air Circus 7:00pm: SHS Hockey v Medford - 1/10 12:00pm: SomerViva en Español Wednesday, August 12 8:30pm: SHS Girls’ Basketball v Everett 12:30pm: Art Beat 2015 Sunday, August 16 9:00am: SHS Basketball v Belmont @ TD Garden 10:00pm: SHS Baseball v St. Clement 1:45pm: Senior Picnic 2015 12:00am: SomerViva em Português 11:00am: String Camp & Camp HONK 2:35pm: Jane’s Walk in Union Square 12:30am: Congressional Update Summer Concert Sunday, August 16 3:45pm: Taste of Somerville 1:00am: Milk Row Cemetery Tour 12:00pm: 94th Annual City Wide Track Meet 12:00am: String Camp & Camp HONK 6:30pm: Congressional Update 2:30am: Taste of Somerville 1:30pm: SHS Baseball v St. Clement Summer Concert 7:00pm: SomerStreets: Seize the Summer 2:45am: Open Air Circus 3:00pm: SHS Girls’ Basketball v Everett 1:00am: Open Air Circus 2015 7:30pm: Senior Picnic 2015 9:00am: Senior Circuit 2015 5:00pm: SHS Boys Basketball v Winchester 3:00am: Public Domain Theater 8:30pm: Open Air Circus 12:00pm: Senior Circuit 6:30pm: String Camp & Camp HONK 9:00am: String Camp & Camp HONK Summer Concert 10:10pm: SomerViva em Português 12:30pm: SomerViva em Português Summer Concert 10:00am: 7th & 8th Grade Girls’ 1:00pm: Open Air Circus Basketball Championship Thursday, August 13 7:30pm: Open Air Circus 2:30pm: Haitian Community Engagement 11:00am: 7th & 8th Grade Boys’ 12:00am: Senior Picnic 2015 10:00pm: SHS Girls Basketball v Saugus 3:30pm: SomerStreets: Seize the Summer Basketball Championship 1:00am: Open Air Circus Thursday, August 13 6:30pm: SomerViva an Kreyol 12:30pm: Open Air Circus 2015 2:40am: Congressional Update 12:00am: SHS Girls Basketball 2014-15 7:00pm: Senior Circuit 2:30pm: 94th Annual City Wide Track Meet 3:10am: Independence Day Celebration & Fireworks 12:30am: SHS Boys Basketball 2014-15 7:30pm: Senior Picnic 2015 4:00pm: String Camp & Camp HONK 4:00am: SomerStreets: Seize the Summer 1:00am: Public Domain Theater 8:30pm: SomerStreets: Seize the Summer Summer Concert 9:00am: SomerStreets: Seize the Summer 9:00am: String Camp & Camp HONK Summer Concert 9:00pm: SomerViva em Português 5:00pm: Playoff Football: SHS vs Marblehead 12:00pm: Senior Circuit 10:00am: 7th & 8th Grade Girls’ 9:30pm: Art Beat 2015 8:00pm: Open Air Circus 2015 12:30pm: SomerViva en Español Basketball Championship 10:00pm: SHS Basketball v Belmont @ TD Garden 1:00pm: Superintendent Pierantozzi’s Farewell Monday, August 17 11:00am: 7th & 8th Grade Boys’ 1:45pm: Somerville By Design: Union Sq. – 6.24.15 12:00am: Senior Circuit Basketball Championship Monday, August 17 3:25pm: Congressional Update 12:30am: Senior Picnic 2015 12:30pm: School Day Games - Special Olympics 12:00am: Somerville Rocks! 3:55pm: SomerViva en Español 1:30pm: SomerStreets: Seize the Summer 1:30pm: SHS Girls Soccer v Everett - 10/29 1:30am: WSNS Science Fair 6:30pm: Joe’s Jazz & Blues Fest 3:00pm: Art Beat 2015 3:00pm: 94th Annual City Wide Track Meet 2:30am: Public Domain Theater 7:50pm: Haitian Community Engagement 9:00am: Superintendent Pierantozzi’s Farewell 5:00pm: String Camp & Camp HONK 9:00am: SHS Football v Medford - 10/24 9:00pm: Art Beat 2015 12:00pm: Union Sq. Civic Advisory Summer Concert 12:00pm: Kennedy School 4-8 Spring Concert 10:15pm: Superintendent Pierantozzi’s Farewell Committee Meeting 6:00pm: 7th & 8th Grade Girls’ 1:00pm: Open Air Circus 2015 1:45pm: Open Air Circus 3:00pm: String Camp & Camp HONK Friday, August 14 Basketball Championship 3:20pm: Family Fun Day Summer Concert 12:00am: Art Beat 2015 7:00pm: 7th & 8th Grade Boys’ 3:30pm: Congressional Update 4:00pm: SHS Girls Soccer v Malden - 10/20 1:30am: Haitian Community Engagement Basketball Championship 6:30pm: The History of Agriculture in Somerville 5:30pm: SHS Football v Medford - 10/24 3:00am: Taste of Somerville 8:30pm: SHS Girls Soccer v Everett - 10/29 7:30pm: Congressional Update 8:00pm: Kennedy School 4-8 Spring Concert 9:00am: Open Air Circus 10:00pm: 94th Annual City Wide Track Meet 8:00pm: SomerViva em Português 9:00pm: Open Air Circus 2015 12:00pm: Congressional Update Friday, August 14 8:30pm: Union Sq. Civic Advisory Committee Meeting 11:00pm: String Camp & Camp HONK 12:30pm: SomerViva em Português 12:00am: SHS Basketball v Belmont @ TD Garden 10:15pm: Superintendent Pierantozzi’s Farewell Summer Concert 1:00pm: Union Sq. Civic Advisory Committee Meeting 2:00am: Public Domain Theater 2:45pm: Art Beat 2015 Tuesday, August 18 9:00am: Playoff Basketball: SHS Boys v Andover Tuesday, August 18 6:30pm: Union Sq. Civic Advisory Committee Meeting 12:00am: SomerViva en Español 10:30am: SCALE Awards Night & Graduation 12:00am: SHS Hockey v Salem 8:15pm: Senior Picnic 2015 12:30am: Open Air Circus 12:00pm: SHS Football v Cambridge RLS 2:00am: SHS Girls Basketball v Saugus 9:15pm: Open Air Circus 3:10am: The History of Agriculture in Somerville 3:00pm: Class of ‘15 Scholarship Awards Night 9:00am: SHS Basketball v Belmont @ TD Garden 10:45pm: SomerViva em Português 9:00am: The History of Agriculture in Somerville 5:30pm: SHS Boys Soccer v Cambridge - 10/25 11:00am: String Camp & Camp HONK 12:00pm: Senior Circuit Summer Concert Saturday, August 15 7:05pm: Playoff Basketball: SHS Boys v Andover 12:30pm: Senior Picnic 2015 12:00pm: 94th Annual City Wide Track Meet 12:00am: Open Air Circus 9:00pm: SCALE Awards Night & Graduation 1:30pm: Haitian Community Engagement 1:30pm: Open Air Circus 2015 1:40am: Somerville en Español 10:05pm: SHS Football v Cambridge RLS 2:30pm: Union Sq. Civic Advisory Committee Meeting 3:30pm: SHS Girls’ Basketball v Everett 2:10am: Congressional Update Saturday, August 15 6:30pm: SomerViva en Español 5:00pm: SHS Boys Basketball v Winchester 2:40am: SomerViva em Português 1:00am: Highlander Football 2014 7:00pm: Senior Circuit 6:30pm: String Camp & Camp HONK 9:00am: Jane’s Walk in Union Square 2:00am: Public Domain Theater 7:30pm: Open Air Circus Summer Concert 12:00pm: Congressional Update 9:00am: Open Air Circus 2015 9:00pm: Congressional Update 7:30pm: 94th Annual City Wide Track Meet 12:30pm: Art Beat 2015 11:00am: SHS Hockey v Medford - 1/10 9:30pm: Art Beat 2015 9:00pm: Open Air Circus 2015 2:00pm: Haitian Community Engagement 12:30pm: SHS Girls’ Basketball v Everett 12:00am: Senior Circuit 12:00am: SHS Hockey v Salem 3:00pm: Milk Row Cemetery Tour 2:00pm: SHS Baseball v St. Clement 12:30am: Art Beat 2015 2:00am: SHS Football v Durfee HS AUGUST 12, 2015••23

OFF THE SHELF by Doug Holder Somerville Writer Sarah Ignatius: Remembering the Armenian Genocide Somerville’s Sarah Ignatius met me on a warm spring morning, at my unofficial office in the backroom of the Bloc 11 Café in Union Square. Ignatius is the Executive Director of the Political Asylum/Immigration Representation Project in Boston, and also a Somerville Arts Council Grant Fellow, who presented a talk and visual presentation at the Somerville Public Library entitled Re- membering 1915: The 100-Year Commemoration of SOMERVILLE the Armenian Genocide. She is also the author of a young adult novel (not yet published) The Devil’s edited by Doug Holder Kaleidoscope. The novel concerns a 14-year-old Ar- yrical menian boy caught up in the genocide. LOur poet this week is Mary Schroth. She Ignatius has lived in a carriage house in the Union sent us her bio statement: “Mary Schroth Square section of Somerville since 1992. She was is a 19-year old college sophomore at born in Boston, but has lived in many other plac- Worcester State University. She is pursu- es. She told me, “I love Somerville, the communi- ing a bachelor’s degree in English due to ty events, the special dynamic that the city offers. her love of the written word. She is pas- Some of the homes here are so beautiful, and I love sionate about literature, writing, and hu- the public spaces.” along with a slideshow, which is meant for the Ar- manitarian efforts such as women’s rights, hunger awareness, Ignatius, in her role of the Executive Director of menian and non-Armenian. and the LGBTQ community. Her poetic style is generally lyrical the Immigration Representation Project, helps im- Ignatius’ young adult novel, The Devil’s Kaleido- in nature, and she prefers to write about abstract concepts that migrants from Africa, the Middle East, and else- scope, has as a 14-year-old boy as the protagonist, have a visceral, introspective origin. Schroth is fascinated by the where to achieve asylum in this country. She claims who is caught up in the genocide. According to concept of human emotions and relations, which is a common she has a 90% success rate. Prominent law firms Ignatius, “The book does not focus on violence, theme that she likes to explore in her poetry.” like Ropes & Gray and others send their young and is geared to promote peace in a world that is lawyers to train at the project, and in turn they often filled with blood lust.” Ignatius said she had provide valuable services for asylum-seekers. a great deal of help with her book from teachers Writing What’s Been Written The Armenian Genocide, Ignatius’ focus as of at Grub Street in Boston. And indeed, Ignatius late, occurred in 1915 when 1.5 million Arme- has another novel in the works that concerns two I fear that all I feel nians were slaughtered by the Turks. Ignatius told girls, 18 years old, Berkeley, the 70s—well you is unoriginal. me that she was delighted with the Pope’s deci- get the picture. sion to call the Armenian Holocaust a “genocide,” Ignatius wished me a quick goodbye, because like I wonder if there could possibly be a word that has been quite controversial as of late. most of us in the Paris of New England, we always something left unsaid by Ignatius’ presentation at the Somerville Public have a lot to do, people to meet, and many miles to creation’s vast history Library consisted of a PowerPoint presentation, go before we sleep. of clever minds

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