City Government Reconvenes, Organizes for Its 2020 Session

VOL. 8 NO. 2 SOMERVILLE, MASS. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 8, 2020 TWENTY-FIVE CENTS Inside: City government reconvenes, organizes for its 2020 session

By Jim Clark The City of Somerville's governmental body emerged from its deep winter holiday break this week to forge ahead with the business of the city and its people. Public officials gathered for an "organizational meeting" on Monday night in the city's Coun- cil Chambers to elect officers, adopt rules, and deliver addresses, all in the spirit of beginning the year anew, followed by the formal inaugu- Pats on caps ral event held at the Somerville High School page 3 auditorium. At the City Council organizational meeting, the Election Commissioner submitted the results of the City Election held on November 5, 2019. Ward 1 Councilor Matthew McLaughlin was subsequently elected by the Council to serve as Mayor Curtatone offered his views on the state of the city and how public policy should be shaped in the year to come at Monday night's inaugural ceremonies. its President for the 2020 Continued on page 4 Somerville raises the flag on Prospect Hill for the New Year

All Mod Cons in By Shira Laucharoen Somerville Ringing in the New Year with aplomb, the page 5 City of Somerville held its annual tradition of raising the Grand Union flag at Prospect Hill Tower, on January 1. The reenactment ceremony, which has been held since the year 2000, honored the 244th anniversary of the hoisting of the flag, which was said to have been the nation’s first official one. The commemoration began with a proces- sion from City Hall, led by a costumed George Washington on horseback, up to Prospect Hill Park. There, Councilor At-Large Will Mbah described how the flag represents “a beautiful symbol” of history, offering inspiration, even in a contemporary context, and inviting spectators to remember the country’s past. New life for Jeanne “No matter how humble or how different our Jugan Residence origins, if we keep our ideals and unity, then page 17 we shall indeed create a more perfect union,” The City of Somerville celebrated the 244th anniversary of the raising of the Grand Union Flag on said Mbah. Continued on page 12 January 1. Photo by Shira Laucharoen 2••JANUARY 8, 2020

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Janet Macero says: The views and opinions expressed in Newstalk do not necessarily reflect those of Don’t ever stop writing your stories. I along with so many others, I’m sure, The Somerville Times, its publisher or staff. The column has many contributors. really enjoy reading your column. Thank you for giving us something enjoyable to read and re- Congratulations to all our local public servants who were member! Janet M. sworn in for another term this week. Let's wish them the best and hope that they serve all of our interests as fairly and effec- Steve says: tively as possible. Always a great read, Jimmy. I check every week or so to see if there’s a new column, but have you ******************** ever considered tweeting out a link to each new one to your Twitter account followers? That way, Also, congratulations the winners of our Best of Somerville we’d be sure we don’t miss them. Thanks and keep up the good work! 2019 survey, as voted for by you, our readers (find the list of winners on page 13). They do indeed represent the best that Response to: 'Twas the night before Christmas and all the city has to offer. Be sure to partake of their products or ser- through the Ville vices, and let them know you heard about their being honored here in The Somerville Times. Joe Sylva says: ******************** this is really good ! i loved reading it. Please join the Somerville Public Space and Urban Forest- Nerry Christmas to you and yours, ry Division, and Ward 3 Councilor Ben Ewen-Campen on Joe Wednesday evening, January 8, from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. for a community meeting to discuss the final landscape plan for Chris K says: the Central Hill Campus (Phase I). The meeting will be held Outstanding as always Jimmy! in the Somerville High School cafeteria, 81 Highland Ave. Phase I of the Central Hill Campus Master Plan includes the Debby H says: renovation of Central Hill Playground and the installation of Always enjoy reading your articles! This one touches all the bases. Memorial Walk East, a celebratory walk for the Korean and Vietnam War Memorials, and a new Service Memorial. For Merry Christmas!! more information about the project, visit www.somervillema. Patti Byrnes says: gov/departments/central-hill-plan, or contact Cortney Kirk at [email protected]. Merry Christmas Jimmy ******************** Mary Teresa RENZI says: Happy birthday this week to several locals: Happy birthday to a good guy, Matt Hoey. We wish him the very best on this his I loved this as well as all the other articles birthday week. Happy birthday to former East Somerville, now makes me SMILE!!! Magoun Sq., sign guy, Dominick Silvestri Jr. We wish him the Big hugs very best. Happy birthday to Theresa Rodriques, who is cel- Happy Healthy New Year 2020 ebrating this week. Happy birthday to Bonnie Raboin Carri- ger, who is also celebrating this week. We hope she enjoyed her Rick Carvalho says: day. Finally, to an all-around nice guy, Kevin O’Donovan. We Excellent rendition ! You always crack me up Jimmy. wish him a great birthday. Happy birthday to everyone here and from the city who is celebrating this Continued on page 11 Jimmy D says: Thank you for all the nice comments! Happy 2020 to all!

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699 Broadway, Somerville, MA 02144 Really?? says: [email protected] The T has added bus trips to the two lightly scheduled bus routes merely because there is a 4-block www.thesomervilletimes.com bus lane? I’d love to see the documents from the T on that one. Speedier? It’s already been reported that the buses are saving a minute or less per trip. Fewer vehicles? They’re kidding themselves. 617-666-4010 • Fax: 617-628-0422 Check the surrounding streets. People don’t/can’t change jobs or family obligations because the city creates a ‘deterrent’ to vehicles. The cars are still there, they are just avoiding Broadway when- www.facebook.com/ @somervilletimes ever they can. thesomervilletimes A Moore says: Publisher – Somerset Valley Publishing Inc. It says enable, does not mean better or more. They cut out some bus stops. All I heard was a sav- – Jim Clark Editor ings of 25 seconds. All they have done so far is create more congestion and cripple local businesses. Assignment Editor – Bobbie Toner Response to: Poet Lyn Lifshin has passed at 77 Advertising Director – Bobbie Toner Arts Editor – Doug Holder Gaspar Fomento says:

Writers: Jim Clark, Denise Keniston, She looks like all my ex-girlfriends rolled into one. Jackson Ellison, Michael LoPilato, Marshall Collins Contributors: Jimmy Del Ponte, Dorothy Dimarzo, Response to: Somerville School Committee approves Blake Maddux, Bob Doherty, Ross Blouin equity-focused long-term goals Photographer: Claudia Ferro Same old, same old says: The Somerville Times is published every Wednesday Improve diversity, hire more people of color. Once again disability is invisible to the city of Somer- A proud member of the following newspaper organizations: ville. So sick of this. Color is the only thing that matters. Imagine students working with a teacher who has a disability. No, it’ll never happen here. Happening many other cities, but not here

Life in the Ville by Jimmy Del Ponte Pats on caps They held games at BU’s Nick- weren’t collecting themselves) erson Field, Fenway Park, and save the caps for us. Harvard Stadium, eventually The secret weapon to retriev- moving games to Schaefer Sta- ing the sacred bottle caps was a dium and finally Gillette. magnet on a string. We would Back then the big name play- drop the magnet into the bot- ers weren’t Tom Brady, Tedy tle receptacle and pull out the We’re all a little bummed out Bruschi, and Rob Gronkowski. sticky caps. It was like fishing for that the Pats’ season ended on a The stars of the old Boston Pa- gold! I’ll never forget the feeling low note. But when I was a kid triots were Babe Parilla, Nick of excitement we had when we we had nothing like all the ex- Buonoconti, and Gino Cappel- hooked a few treasured Patriots citement the Patriots have given leti (Pisans!). As I said, we never bottle caps. us over the past 20 years. had anything that even slightly Growing up in the 60’s we resembled the incredible run of tossed a football around the yard our modern day Patriots or oth- The secret weapon after school. We had no Super er Boston teams. The closest we Bowl runs, and the most thrills came was collecting bottle caps. to retrieving the we got from football were the Huh? sacred bottle caps pickup games out in the middle In the early 1960’s the Coca of the street. Cola company sponsored a pro- was a magnet The Boston Patriots, as they motion involving bottle caps. were known back then, played About 35 Patriots players’ like- on a string bridge seeking the valuable Coke the kick I got when that magnet their games at various venues. nesses were on the inside of bottle caps. Thanks to dad and on a string pulled up a couple of Coke bottle caps. If you saved The completed set of bottle caps, my magnet on a string I ended Boston Patriots bottle caps that I the entire set, pasted them on when glued onto the official sheet up with about four full sets net- needed to complete a set. the official collector's sheet and could be cashed in for a football at ting me four footballs. The thrill of the hunt, the smell turned it in you’d get a real leath- the old Coca Cola Bottling Com- Back in my youth, we had noth- of mucilage glue and a brand er football. Pretty sweet deal. pany on Memorial Drive. ing like the string of professional new free football was great! So how did my friends and I We would hit all the local gas sports championships. I still re- And just for the record, I hope gather these special Patriots bot- stations including Tony Bents, member crying when I was 14 Tom Brady stays here in New tle caps? Well. we couldn’t very Bowie’s Sunoco, and Tony Gras- and the 1967 Red Sox lost the England and retires after his well drink 35 bottles of Coke! so’s. My dad would even drive World Series. Thankfully, our seventh Super Bowl win. That But we could have all our aunts, me around to gas stations in great Boston teams made up for would be the perfect way to ... uncles, cousins and friends (who Medford, Arlington and Cam- it big time. But I’ll never forget cap off a stellar career. 4••JANUARY 8, 2020

By Jim Clark Crossing guard foils drug deal On Friday, December 20, up to a high school student and what he saw. search of Aceto and felt some on him because he did not see Somerville Police officers were sell him drugs. The police officers asked Ace- objects in both pockets of his anything. dispatched to the Mobil gas sta- The reporting party then stat- to to remove his hands from his pants. In his right pocket he had Aceto reportedly stated that tion at 360 Medford St. on re- ed that he stopped the student pockets so they could see them. a cell phone and a plastic ID it was heroin and it was on the ports of a drug related offense. and asked him what he just He reportedly stated that he did card, and in his left pocket he floor near the officer's foot. The Officers located the suspect, bought and the student showed not have anything and would had two lighters, a small plastic officer picked up the folded piece later identified as John Aceto, him a small glassine bag of a not remove his hands. green straw, and a piece of foil of foil and found a small bag and held inside the gas station as brown powder substance, which The officers then ordered him that was folded. with a brown powdered sub- they investigated the situation. was about the size of a dime. to take his hands out of his When the officer took the stance inside it, which the offi- A man, who is a crossing The reporting party let the stu- pockets, at which time he com- objects out of Aceto's pocket cers believed to be heroin. guard for the city of Somerville dent leave the area and followed plied while stating that he had they fell on the ground. The Aceto was subsequently placed and was the reporting party, Aceto to the gas station, after something in his pocket. officer picked up the objects under arrest on a charge of pos- stated that he saw Aceto walk which he informed police of An officer conducted a pat and asked Aceto what he had session of a class A drug. Crime Tip Hotline: 617-776-7210 Help Keep Somerville Safe! SOMERVILLE POLICE CRIME LOG Arrests: possession of a class A drug. failure to stop or yield and un- a.m., arrested at Middlesex Ave., Quincy, January 3, 9:35 Lindayanne Dasilva, of 23 Steven Shea, of 11 Avon St., licensed operation of a motor Ave. on warrant charges of mis- p.m., arrested at Broadway on Ferry St., Everett, December Everett, December 31, 2:48 vehicle. demeanor breaking and enter- warrant charges of miscella- 30, 5:42 p.m., arrested at Mys- p.m., arrested at Somerville Luis Felicier, of 72 Mountain ing and trespassing. neous statutory violation and tic Ave. on a warrant charge of Ave. on warrant charges of Ave., Malden, January 2, 9:44 Abulaiti Adili, of 111 Elm cruelty to animal by custodian. City government reconvenes, organizes for its 2020 session

CONT. FROM PG 1 session, after having previously served as ficials, and other notable guest speakers. Vice President. The city's elected officials were joined Councilor At-Large Mary Jo Rossetti onstage by U.S. Senator Ed Markey, will serve as the City Council's Vice Pres- State Senator Pat Jehlen, State Represen- ident for the 2020 session, the first time tatives Denise Provost and Mike Connol- she has been elected to this position. ly, Cambridge Mayor Marc McGovern, The organizational meeting for the Somerville Mayor Emeritus Gene Brune, School Committee took place immedi- and former Somerville Mayor the Hon- ately following the election of Council of- orable Dorothy Kelly Gay. ficers, followed by addresses by the elect- Also in attendance were School Super- ed officials, along with orders, ordinances, intendent Mary Skipper, Police Depart- resolutions and motions put forward by ment Chief David Fallon, and Fire De- the members. partment Chief Charles Breen. The Rules of the City Council for 2020 After the official swearing in cere- as approved on December 12, 2019 were mony, speeches were given by newly then formally adopted, and the drawing appointed School Committee Chair- of seats in the Council Chambers for each person Carrie Normand, City Council member took place. President Matt McLaughlin, and May- The proceedings then moved to the or Joseph Curtatone. Somerville High School Centennial A transcript of the mayor's full speech, Auditorium for the formal inauguration as well as links to a video of the inaugu- ceremonies, attended by members of the ral ceremonies can be found on the city's general public as well as local and state of- website at www.somervillema.gov. JANUARY 8, 2020••5 All Mod Cons bring it back home one last time project. Together, they would gone on By Blake Maddux to play in non-New England cities such Musician Glenn Matto, who has lived in as New York, Philadelphia, and Las Ve- Somerville for 20 years, remembers first gas, tour England several times, and do hearing The Jam at the home of his friend a three-city Guinness-sponsored trek of and fellow Framingham High School Canada in 2000. classmate Barry Pugatch, whose parents On Friday, Pugatch (lead vocals, guitar), and grandparents were Somerville na- Matto (bass, vocals), and AJ Beaulieu tives. They were listening to the band’s (drums) will play the final Boston area gig 1980 release, Sound Affects. of their three-decade career at ONCE. The Jam – which comprised lead sing- “You can only play a 20-year-old for so er/guitarist Paul Weller, bassist/vocalist long!” says Matto. “We have one more Bruce Foxton, and drummer Rick Buck- show in Las Vegas that we’re doing in ler – was the most popular British band March, and then I think we’re good!” of the late 1970s and early 1980s. added Pugatch. Of the 18 top 40 singles that they scored The two longtime friends spoke to in their native land from 1977-1982, The Somerville Times by phone in ad- four reached #1. However, the trio nev- vance of their farewell gig, which has er achieved the renown in the U.S. that been moved from the ONCE Lounge All Mod Cons brings its tribute to the music of The Jam to ONCE Ballroom this coming Friday, January British contemporaries like The Clash to the Ballroom due to higher-than- 10 at 8:00 p.m. — Photo by Ivano Bonfanti and the Sex Pistols did. (Sound Affects, planned ticket demand. which soared to #2 in Great Britain, The Somerville Times: What was it BP: Glenn and I both wanted to play 1,000-seat places. needed to reach only #72 in the Ameri- like to play five shows in England last the Hope & Anchor. The Jam had played GM: The big one was The Marquee. We ca for it be the highest Billboard Top 200 October? there, and The Clash and the Sex Pistols sold out The Marquee. entry of the band’s career.) Barry Pugatch: It had been 15 years used to play there, so it’s kind of an En- TST: What would you say has kept Still, The Jam's respectably sized fan since we’d been in England, so it was great glish CBGB, if you will. We didn’t real- people coming out in droves to see All base in the States included many Boston to have the opportunity to go back and ize the place holds maybe 125 people or Mod Cons over the decades? musicians who enthusiastically welcomed play in London as well as other towns something like that. It’s not a huge club. BP: It’s a great testament to these songs them to The Rathskeller, the Paradise and actually have people show up. We So for us it was like, “Hey look, it’s full!” that people really love hearing them Rock Club, The Channel, and the Or- had a guy show up wearing one of our My son’s there and he’s like, “Alright dad, again. There are a lot of people in their pheum Theatre. T-shirts that he bought in 1994. That it’s a sell-out!” And it was so much fun. 50s, but there are people still in their 20s. Matto and Pugatch wrote for and per- was a great thrill, to be 56 and still have The best part of this particular tour was We even had some teenagers that were at formed in several local bands throughout the chance to play again in front of people we saw a lot of people that had seen us 15, a few of the shows. Ultimately, Glenn and the 1980s. Despite not making it to any that appreciated it. 20 years ago. I are fans. We don’t do it for money. We’re of The Jam's shows, they started a tribute TST: Other than The Fiery Bird in The Glenn Matto: There was one guy at always happy to break even if possible. group in 1989 called All Mod Cons (the Jam’s hometown of Woking, were any the Hastings show who said, “This is the GM: Or lose money! name of the third Jam record) as a side venues particularly exciting to play? fourth time I’ve seen you!” TST: What have the members of The TST: When did you first tour the UK? Jam themselves said about your band? BP: We originally started doing The BP: The Jam have always been very Jam stuff in England in ’92; I think that supportive of us. We had Vic Copper- was our first time over. And nobody had smith-Heaven, who produced All Mod really done a Jam tribute in the U.K., let Cons [and four other Jam albums], come alone an American group. We had no idea to some shows. Rick Buckler, the drum- if people would love it or hate it, so it was mer of The Jam, not only came to a show, a test. We did four shows and they went he actually helped us carry our stuff. really, really well. That opened the door GM: And went out for Chinese food for more tours. In ’93, we were selling out with us later! Continued on page 17

City of Somerville Announcing New Enhanced Online Bill Pay Services The City of Somerville’s Online Bill Pay Services will look a little different the next time you use the “Pay a Bill” link at Somervillema.gov. The new system offers added enhancements and new features that will make paying and viewing your tax and utility bills online with City of Somerville more convenient and helpful. Online features include e-billing, single shopping cart for multiple bill types, as well as giving our customers the ability to view and print original bill copies for this current or past fiscal year. Customers may register to receive an email notification of their bill, and it would take effect with their next billing cycle. This initiative is part of City of Somerville’s vision to make Somerville a 21st century city by utilizing state-of-the-art software solutions that are secure, efficient and cost-effective. The new vendor is City Hall Systems, and taxpayers will have access to their top-notch customer service team should they have any online payment questions or wish to make a payment by phone. City Hall Systems customer service can be reach by phone at 508- 381-5455, by email at [email protected] or by multilin- gual online chat. 6••JANUARY 8, 2020

Beacon Hill Roll Call

Beacon Hill Roll Call can also be viewed on our website at www.thesomervilletimes.com With today's edition, The Somerville Times begins cov- erett), Rady Mom (D-Lowell), Frank Moran (D-Law- glitch is revealing of what’s so wrong on Beacon Hill. erage of the 2020 Massachusetts legislative session with rence), James Murphy (D-Weymouth), David Nangle Good catch Beacon Hill Roll Call.” our weekly Beacon Hill Roll Call report. This feature is (D-Lowell), Harold Naughton (D-Worcester), James a clear and concise compilation of the voting records of O'Day (D-West Boylston), Jerald Parisella (D-Bev- "Too often, House Democrats will vote in lockstep with local state representatives and senators. erly), Smitty Pignatelli (D-Lenox), Dave Robertson the speaker, whether he's right or wrong, without doing (D-Tewksbury), Paul Schmid (D-Westport), Alan Sil- their own due diligence about what they are, in fact, vot- Beacon Hill Roll Call provides an unbiased summary of via (D-Fall River), Theodore Speliotis (D-Danvers), ing on,” said Jonathan Cohn, Chair of the Issues Com- bills and amendments, arguments from floor debate on Thomas Stanley (D-Waltham), Jose Tosado (D-Spring- mittee of Progressive Massachusetts. “Legislators should both sides of the issue and each legislator's vote or lack field), Paul Tucker (D-Salem), Chynah Tyler (D-Rox- come to their own conclusions about bills and amend- of vote on the matter. This information gives readers an bury), Andres Xavier Vargas (D-Haverhill), Aaron Vega ments based on their own promises and principles and opportunity to monitor their elected officials' actions on (D-Holyoke), John Velis (D-Westfield), RoseLee Vin- the input from advocates, policy experts, and their own Beacon Hill. Many bills are reported on in their early cent (D-Revere), Thomas Walsh (D-Peabody), Susan- constituents – not just on how the speaker chooses to stages, giving readers the opportunity to contact their nah Whipps (U -Athol). vote … The House had a long debate about its rules, but legislators and express an opinion prior to the measure for the rest of the session, there needs to be a serious being brought up for final action. Beacon Hill Roll Call sent an e-mail to and asked the debate about the norms by which the chamber operates opinion of the 94 representatives who had not switched and how badly they are in need of a change." The feature "Also Up on Beacon Hill" informs readers of their votes and seemed to vote “yes” from the begin- other important matters at the Statehouse. ning. Only three of those members responded. A vet- PERCENTAGE OF TIMES REPRESNTATIVES eran Statehouse observer, who spoke on condition of VOTED WITH THEIR PARTY’S LEADERSHIP Beacon Hill Roll Call is written and provided by owner/ anonymity said that is not surprising because those 94 IN 2019 publisher Bob Katzen, a former Boston radio talk show representatives do want to antagonize the speaker by The percentage next to the represerntative's name rep- host at WRKO, WITS and WMRE. Bob has been pro- talking about “Follow the Leader.” resents the percentage of times the representative sup- viding this feature to hundreds of newspapers across the ported his or her party’s leadership. The number in Bay State for 45 years since 1975. “Welcome to the House of Representatives,” said Rep. parentheses represents the number of times the repre- Russell Holmes (D-Boston). “This is exactly how the sentative opposed his or her party’s leadership. Bob invented the “Bagel Route” when he was 10 years House runs itself and the members should be ashamed. old. It’s like a paper route but Bob took pre-orders from The speaker is like a shepherd leading a flock of sheep. Some representatives voted on all 121 roll call votes. neighbors and delivered bagels every Sunday morning. Some members may have known what they were voting Others missed one or more roll call. The percentage for on and may have even agreed with Brad Jones. Howev- each representative is calculated based on the number of THE HOUSE AND SENATE. The House and Sen- er, agreement with Brad does not matter if it conflicts roll calls on which he or she voted and does not count ate began the 2020 legislative session last week with its with the speaker. This is particularly the case in the rules the roll calls for which he or she was absent. usual ceremonies, always with much pomp and circum- debate as the speaker has given orders to all Democrats stance. There were no roll calls in the House or Senate. that he wants no changes and that he is taking notice for Rep. Christine Barber 100 percent (0) This week Beacon Hill Roll Call reports on how often consideration of leadership and committee assignments. Rep. Mike Connolly 85.1 percent (18) local representatives voted with their party's leadership We term the statements and speeches in rules debate as Rep. Denise Provost 83.0 percent (19) in 2019. ‘community auditions.’” ALSO UP ON BEACON HILL The votes of the 2019 membership of 31 Republicans “The public is well informed,” continued Holmes. “Many were compared with those of GOP House Minority know that the only reason these Democrats changed their PLASTIC STRAWS BY REQUEST ONLY (S 2450) Leader Brad Jones (R-North Reading). The votes of the votes is because they await their instructions on all votes – The Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture 2019 membership of 126 Democrats were compared to from the speaker. Members do not think of what is in the Committee endorsed a bill that would prohibit all Mas- House Speaker Bob DeLeo (D-Winthrop). Beacon Hill best interest of their districts but instead they consider sachusetts businesses, including full-service restaurants, Roll Call uses 121 votes from the 2019 House session as what is in the best interest of themselves by voting with food trucks, self-service and fast-food establishments the basis for this report. This includes all roll calls that the speaker. This disenfranchises the voters who sent and convenience stores from distributing disposal plastic were not quorum calls or votes on local issues. them to the Statehouse. I refuse to arrive in the building straws unless requested by the customer. Reusable drink- and hand over the voice and power of my constituents to ing straws or a straw made of non-plastic or biodegrad- A total of 82 (65 percent) of the 126 Democrats voted with the speaker. The best way to eliminate this hypocrisy is to able materials including paper, pasta, sugar cane, wood or DeLeo 100 percent of the time. That means that nearly bring pay equity to the building and pay all the members bamboo would be exempt from the proposed law. two-thirds of the Democrats always voted with DeLeo. the same regardless of positions in leadership or committee. I was a ‘yes’ vote and voting with Brad before seeing "One of the Sierra Club's top priorities is reducing sin- The Democratic representative who voted the lowest how the speaker voted. Ideas should rule the day.” gle-use plastic, especially at food service establishments,” percentage of times with DeLeo is Rep. Colleen Garry said Sierra Club Massachusetts Chapter Director Deb (D-Dracut) who voted with DeLeo only 73.2 percent "I think that every representative has had the experience Pasternak. “We applaud the committee for favorably of the time. She is followed by Reps. Patrick Kearney at one time or another of casting a vote only to have a reporting out this bill, which is essentially the same as (D-Scituate) 76.1 percent; Russell Holmes (D-Boston) colleague come and talk to them and explain an issue per- those we have been supporting this session. We look for- 77.9 percent; Angelo Scaccia (D-Boston) 81.6 percent; haps in different terms which may cause them to change ward to working with the committee on other opportu- Denise Provost (D-Somerville) 83 percent. their mind,” said Rep. Joe McKenna (R-Webster). “I nities to reduce solid waste." think that is okay. Unfortunately, what we saw during the Only two (6.4 percent) of the 31 GOP members voted rules debate is entirely different and is something that we “The release of the plastic straw bill is another great step with Jones 100 percent of the time. have seen numerous times in my two-plus terms. It's sim- taken towards reducing plastic waste in Massachusetts,” ply a 'follow-the-leader' mentality where members seem said Rep. Smitty Pignatelli (D-Lenox), the House chair The Republican representative who voted the lowest to take their sole direction from the color of the light next of the Committee on Environment, Natural Resources percentage of times with Jones was Rep. Mike Soter to the speaker's name with apparently little awareness and Agriculture. “I was happy to file one of these plas- (R-Bellingham) who voted with Jones only 88.5 percent or concern for the matter being voted on or its content. tic straw bills on behalf of a constituent of mine, who is of the time. He is followed by Reps. David DeCoste Leaning on colleagues for guidance and advice is okay, in high school. I think it is extremely encouraging when (R-Norwell) and Peter Durant (R-Spencer), both at but the type of blind following we saw takes it too far." young people are getting involved in the legislative pro- 90 percent; and David Vieira (R Falmouth) and Tim cess and stepping up to lead, especially when it comes to Whelan (R-Brewster) both at 91.5 percent. Chip Ford, Executive Director of Citizens for Lim- the important issue of waste reduction.” ited Taxation: “Captured red-handed on video doing (D-Boston), Elizabeth Malia (D-Boston), Ronald Mari- what The Best Legislators Money Can Buy do best The National Federation of Independent Business's ano (D-Quincy), Paul Mark (D-Peru), Christopher – mindlessly following the leader. What a real-time (NFIB) Massachusetts chapter opposes the bill and Markey (D-Dartmouth), Joseph McGonagle (D-Ev- votes tote board exposed through an embarrassing tweeted that the ban was “ridiculous.” “Small businesses JANUARY 8, 2020••7

Beacon Hill Roll Call continued from page 6 want to ensure the customer is always happy yet setting implementation of a standard or reduced fee after the House and Senate were in session each week. Many leg- strict limits on the distribution of plastic straws is likely time limit expires. islators say that legislative sessions are only one aspect of to ruin the experience for many consumers,” said NFIB the Legislature's job and that a lot of important work is Massachusetts State Director Christopher Carlozzi. Supporters said this is a law worth considering and not- done outside of the House and Senate chambers. They “While some more formal restaurant settings are con- ed the commission would invite comments and input note that their jobs also involve committee work, re- ducive to a “by request” system for straws, it would be from interested parties and receive testimony from ex- search, constituent work and other matters that are im- nearly impossible for many take-out and drive-through perts and the general public, as well as look at the po- portant to their districts. Critics say that the Legislature businesses not to hand out plastic straws with every bev- tential implementation of a standard or reduced fee after does not meet regularly or long enough to debate and erage order. Customers will be upset if they drive away the time limit expires. vote in public view on the thousands of pieces of legisla- realizing they didn’t request a straw for their iced coffee tion that have been filed. They note that the infrequency or milkshake. The alternatives allowed under this bill are QUOTABLE QUOTES and brief length of sessions are misguided and lead to far more costly and will negatively impact the operation irresponsible late-night sessions and a mad rush to act of small restaurants that, for the most part, operate on “There has been a surge in interest in refinancing this on dozens of bills in the days immediately preceding the razor-thin profit margin,” concluded Carlozzi. year, especially among younger homeowners who end of an annual session. bought their homes during the times of higher interest “Many restaurants have already moved to a straw only rates. As we prepare for this New Year, it is a great time During the week of December 30-January 3, the House upon request standard already,” said Bob Kuz Presi- to start thinking about getting your finances in order met for a total of one hour and two minutes while the dent and CEO of the Massachusetts Restaurant As- and explore your options when it comes to refinancing. Senate met for a total of one hour and 20 minutes. sociation. ”We are not even certain a bill like this how — Secretary of State Bill Galvin urging any homeowners this would be regulated – will there be undercover interested in refinancing their mortgage to use the calculator Mon. December 30 House 11:03 a.m. to 11:10 a.m. straw sting operations?” on his website www.sec.state.ma.us/rod/ Senate 11:08 a.m. to 11:21 a.m.

STUDY ESTABLISHING A TIME LIMIT FOR “Our for-profit regulations protect students and en- Tues. December 31 No House session HANDICAPPED PARKING AT METERS (H sure that schools are transparent about what they of- No Senate session 2963) – The Transportation Committee’s hearing fer and about job placement figures so that students also included a bill that would create a special com- can make informed choices about their education. This Wed. January 1 House 11:00 a.m. to 11:01 a.m. mission to conduct an investigation and study of the settlement will provide hundreds of Bay State students Senate 11:28 a.m. to 11:47 a.m. feasibility of allowing cities and towns to establish a who were harmed by the school’s alleged practices with time limit for handicapped parking placard use in me- much-needed relief.” — Attorney General Maura Healey tered spots. Under current law, a handicapped placard announcing that Bay State College, a for-profit university Thurs. January 2 House 11:03 a.m. to 11:57 a.m. allows a driver to park for an unlimited time in a me- will provide $1.1 million in relief to hundreds of former stu- Senate 11:10 a.m. to 11:58 a.m. tered space at no cost. dents to resolve allegations that the school violated the attorney general’s For-Profit School Regulations. Fri. January 3 No House session The commission would be charged with examining and No Senate session analyzing the potential benefits of allowing communi- HOW LONG WAS LAST WEEK'S SESSION? ties to establish a time limit as well as the potential Beacon Hill Roll Call tracks the length of time that the Bob Katzen welcomes feedback at [email protected] 8••JANUARY 8, 2020

KSL donation to Little Sisters of the Poor The Somerville Times On December 20, 2019, the members of King Solomon's Lodge AF & AM presented a donation of $500 to Little Sisters of the Poor in Memory of Donald F. Norton. Historical Fact of the Week Donald Norton, who passed away on October 9, 2019, was a long time benefactor of Little Sis- ters of the Poor in Somerville. Donald was a member of King Solomon's Lodge for four decades, serving as their Secretary for nearly 30 years, and was a founder of the Highland Masonic Temple Eagle Feathers #195 Association, the lodge's building association. Members of King Solomon's Lodge, Master Zachary Atwell, Senior Warden John Kendzierski, Junior Warden Mark AuBuchon, President of the Highland Masonic Temple Association Chris King George Kenney presented a donation of $500 from King Solomon’s Lodge to Sister Patrice and Sister By Bob (Monty) Doherty Ophelia of Little Sisters of the Poor in Somerville. At the end of the victorious eight-year American Revo- These funds were raised by the brothers who attended the King Solomon's Lodge 2nd Annual lutionary War, some of his officers wanted to crown him Axe Throwing Night at Urban Axes in Union Square with the addition of a matching donation by “King.” They had grown to love and respect their leader anonymous members of the lodge. The sisters were delighted with the donation and thanked King and wanted him to continue to lead the country that they Solomon's Lodge for its generosity. had fought for. General George Washington, the object of their honor and devotion, resolutely turned them down. He reminded them that they had just fought and won a war for freedom, not for a monarchy.

Reflecting back to the war’s beginning, his original di- rective had been to organize the first American Army, which was made up primarily of ragtag farmers and L to R: Zachary Atwell, Sister Patrice, John Kendzierski, Mark AuBuchon. frontiersmen. He then rescued Boston, which was oc- cupied by the British Army. From his headquarters in Cambridge and his Prospect Hill summit, he planned and executed what was to be his first famous victory ... the bloodless evacuation of Boston. Who was he? • At the early age of 16, this Vir- ginian was already a gifted horse- man. He later became the Assis- tant Surveyor of the Shenandoah Valley and the following year became its official Surveyor. • He became part of the Virgin- ia Militia, rose to the rank of Col- onel, and was responsible for its frontier defenses. He joined the staff of the British during the French and Indian War and tried to instruct them to fight like the Indians, instead of marching into battle in close formation wearing brilliantly colored uniforms. • When fighting and bloodshed followed the passing of the Boston Port Bill, he told the Virginia Assembly, “I will

L to R: Chris Kenney, Zachary Atwell, Sister Ophelia, John Kendzierski, Mark AuBuchon. raise one thousand men, subsist them at my own expense, and march, myself at their head, for the relief of Boston.” • He was forty-two and a Virginia delegate when the First Continental Congress met in Philadelphia on September Follow us on Twitter 5, 1774. This meeting was three days after the British at- @somervilletimes tack on our Powder House, Continued on page 20 JANUARY 8, 2020••9

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The views and opinions expressed in the commentaries and letters to the Editor ofThe Somerville Times do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions ofThe Somerville Times, its publishers or staff. Climate change and artificial turf not a good mix they look at four communities, the elderly, people who work athletes have already suffered We have to face reality. Our By Renée Scott including Somerville, and how outdoors, athletes, and those heat stroke playing on the artifi- planet is heating up at historic Our region will feel many im- they can best prepare and live with lower income who may not cial turf surface at the Capuano rates. Our region is seeing in- pacts from climate change in the with the extreme heat we will all have access to air conditioning or School. Is your child’s coach pay- creasingly hotter temperatures coming years but the one we will feel. They quote the Union Of other ways to stay cool. Unfortu- ing attention? Are they trained every year. Our city is one of the all face, no matter how close we Concerned Scientists speaking nately, the Living with Heat re- in monitoring the conditions as very hottest in the Greater Bos- live to a flood zone, how much about the urban implications port explains that Somerville is well as what to do if any of the ton area. This is the reality. We money we make, our access to of this increased heat, who say especially vulnerable to urban kids in their charge show signs do not have the luxury to delay. health care, or our proximity that “extreme heat is poised to heat island impacts because of of heat-related illness? What if We do not have the luxury to to a highway, is heat. Since the rise steeply in frequency and se- our excessive pavement and lack your kids have gone off on their choose the optimal surface for 1980s, each successive decade verity over the coming decades, of tree canopy and open spaces. own to play with friends, not a particular sport given a partic- has been warmer than any pre- bringing unprecedented health monitored by a trained adult? ular weather condition. We do ceding decade since the 1850s. risks for people and communi- Now, if you don’t have kids not have the luxury to do any- Worldwide (and in our region), ties across the country.” They ... when we cover a who play on these fields, you’re thing other than make our town July 2019 was the hottest month explain that urban heat islands grass field with ar- probably wondering why you’ve as cool as possible to give our in recorded history. increase the heat because “on hot read this far. Unfortunately, the residents a fighting chance to The trend is not our friend on days, roof and pavement surface tificial turf, we not decision to install artificial turf be healthy and comfortable. It’s this statistic. Somerville’s Cli- temperatures in metropolitan ar- only add a very hot does not just affect those who no longer a discussion of which mate Change Vulnerability As- eas can be 50–90°F (27–50°C) use the fields. Adding insult to surface holds up best under ex- sessment says that in ten short hotter than the air, while those of surface, we also take injury, when we cover a grass treme demand. The discussion years we will have 40 days each nearby shaded or moist surfaces field with artificial turf, we not needs to be which surface holds year over 90 degrees. Remember remain close to air temperatures.” away a cool one only add a very hot surface, we up under extreme heat. That how hot it was in Somerville last This extreme heat, without re- also take away a cool one. It’s a surface is not artificial turf. summer? We had only ten days lief, reduces the human body’s Despite these undisputed double whammy. ______of 90 degrees or more. This will ability to cool itself and can facts, our city continues to push So why are we still considering Renée Scott is a Somerville resi- be an extraordinary increase in lead to heat exhaustion, con- to install artificial turf, replacing artificial turf fields? We are told dent, mother, and co-founder of a very short time. The Urban fusion, heat stroke, and even our grass fields. Artificial turf is that our grass fields can’t take Green & Open Somerville. Land Institute just released a re- death. Those most vulnerable to frequently 40 to 70 degrees hot- the use demanded of them and port on living with heat in which heat-related illness are children, ter than grass, which rarely gets stay in good shape. We are told over 100 degrees. The National that our children deserve the Recreation and Park Association best. But is scaldingly hot arti- Sally O’Brien’s recommends that caution be tak- ficial turf really the best? Is the 335 Somerville Ave. 617-666-3589 en with air temps over 80 degrees danger of heat stroke and hotter when playing on artificial turf - neighborhoods really worth the MONDAY January 13 and when 90 or higher, to avoid risk just so we don’t have rain- Comedy Night! The Up n Coming Open Mic 7 p.m. use between noon and 5pm. They outs? Do we really understand Marley Monday with The Duppy Conquerors 10 p.m. also recommend signage, caution- the seriousness of the heat we ing users to the potential for ex- will continue to experience with TUESDAY January 14 treme heat on these surfaces. more and more frequency? Tim Gearan & The Shrikes 8 p.m. The Massachusetts Interscho- The fact that the city wants lastic Athletic Association has artificial turf on Conway says guidelines on avoiding heat-re- that we really do not get it. Our WEDNESDAY January 15 lated illness in our young ath- mayor says that climate change Free poker, lots of prizes! 8 p.m. letes. Their chart shows that is the greatest existential threat at a humidity level of 65% or we face, yet continues to plan for THURSDAY January 16 more, which is normal for our our cool grass fields to be covered TBA area in the summer months, air in a plastic surface that can eas- temps in the low to mid-80s ily get to 150 degrees on a nor- FRIDAY January 17 create conditions where only fit mal warm, sunny day. There is a Sneaky Pint 6 p.m. and heat-acclimatized athletes role for artificial turf - it’s a great should participate. But what surface for indoor, climate con- SATURDAY January 18 happens when you consider the trolled, year-round athletic facil- One Thin Dime 6 p.m. additional 40 to 70 degrees of ities. If we care about children’s heat from an artificial turf field? athletic opportunity and their SUNDAY Janaury 19 At 100 degrees there is no level safety, let’s invest in creating that Natural Wonders 4:30 p.m. of humidity where non-heat-ac- kind of facility. But we cannot African Night, SambaLolo and guests 10 p.m. climatized athletes should play. replace our few remaining grass Our children are already being surfaces with artificial turf with- www.sallyobriensbar.com impacted by heat on artificial out making our heat issues worse turf here in Somerville. Youth and endangering our children. 10••JANUARY 8, 2020

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The views and opinions expressed in the commentaries and letters to the Editor ofThe Somerville Times do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions ofThe Somerville Times, its publishers or staff. ‘If our values are under assault, then let’s roll up our sleeves and fix it’ federal and state government But I learned that although live and where their children at- safe and sustainable transporta- have failed our residents on this people visit these sites to use tend school to make sure they’re tion in Somerville. front and it’s up to us - the local drugs, there are people there getting the support and services This year we will create a new officials, government employees, who can intervene in case of they need to stay - and contrib- Transportation Department and residents, who are seeing an overdose. There are also ute - in our community. that will put the best talent, this crisis play out in our neigh- people there who can point We’re going to continue to help the most effective solutions, the borhoods - to do something. visitors to recovery services them open businesses, get job smartest mobility policies, and In Somerville, we’re lucky to when they are ready. training, apply for housing, and your input and ideas to work for have residents and a state del- And it turns out, when you find legal help when they need it. us right here in Somerville. egation that understand the treat people with compassion, We’re going to ensure im- We’ve made our Climate For- By Joseph A. Curtatone severity of the housing crisis. I show them you value their life, migrants continue to breathe ward commitment. Since the Mayor Curtatone was sworn in want to thank the community and try to understand their life and hope into the fabric first days of Shape Up Somer- for his ninth term on Monday, for speaking up and Sen. Jehlen, needs, they respond. Data from of our city. ville, we’ve been fighting for January 6. Below are excerpts and Representatives Barber, Canada and Europe show de- Climate Change healthy options for how we get from his inaugural address. You Connolly, and Provost for their creases in overdose deaths when The time to shift to clean power around. And we have joined can find the full speech at www. tireless efforts on this issue. a supervised consumption site is generation is now. roughly 40 other U.S. cities in somervillema.gov. Make no mistake, our repre- opened, as well as increases in The technology is here and vowing to pursue VisionZero, sentatives are fighting for us at people seeking treatment. the prices will continue to drop. meaning we are striving to put It is just as much of an honor to the State House, There is no excuse to put it off. an end to traffic deaths and seri- serve you now as it was back in just as U.S. Senators Markey Fossil fuel is a relic of the past ous injuries in our cities. 2004 when I was first sworn in. and Warren are fighting for us in We’ve been dubbed and one we cannot afford to We must now match our re- The importance of the daily Washington… keep around. sources to the enormity and work we do to provide core ser- In the new session, I hope to the Best Run City We also have to take on the the importance of those crit- vices has not changed. Things see swift action on Rep. Connol- gas leaks dotting our neighbor- ical tasks. like offering flu shots, picking ly’s bill to restore the ability of in Massachusetts hoods. For too long, natural College Tuition up the garbage, stretching ev- city government to implement gas leaks have been accepted. For many, college can be a step ery dollar in the City budget, rent control. California and Or- and I aim to keep It would be easy to throw our in fighting back against a system and educating our children. egon recently passed statewide hands up and say cities can’t do stacked against them. But too People are just as concerned rent control measures because it that way... anything about it, but we have to many people are barred from about those things today as they work. take a stand. higher education and econom- they were during my first cam- All we’re proposing in Massa- We will continue to work with ic opportunities because of the paign for Mayor. chusetts is the freedom to do it Just as we will continue to of- advocates such as Mothers Out cost of college. And I’m still just as deter- at the local level... fer and expand our traditional Front to push for an end to gas We must change this… mined that Somerville does Renters need stability. They recovery and support services, leaks, but also the outdated use Our schools already strive those things better than anyone need immediate relief. And I’m and just as we will continue to of gas to heat our buildings. for excellence in our vocation- else. We’ve been dubbed the Best confident that cities and towns police with a focus on recovery, This year, I will work with the al training, and we’ve launched Run City in Massachusetts and can develop rent control poli- not criminalization, we are also City Council to create restric- programs so that our current I aim to keep it that way… cies that still allow landlords to moving with purpose toward tions on new natural gas hook- students can take free college But residents don’t want us just protect their investments and having a supervised consump- ups - and we will create a model courses. That’s a start. But right to provide those core services; earn rental income while also tion facility in Somerville, hope- for doing this with an eye to eq- here, right now I’m proposing they also want us to defend our protecting our residents from fully this year. uity. We can’t live in a Somerville our next big opportunity to community’s values… steep rent increases. Immigration where clean, efficient homes are make a bold difference. I heard from so many who are And if the state is going to For anyone who insists their an- just for those who can afford it. I am calling on us to make worried, angry, or cynical, about drag its feet on this, we need to cestors came here and followed Transportation sure that any Somerville High how federal policy is failing us. take rent control to a statewide the rules and it was fine, they We’ll be providing core trans- School student who wants to Frankly, I’m angry too. ballot. didn’t have rules like this. For portation services while con- attend college can do so. Last But the amazing thing - the Opioid Crisis anyone who says, “Why don’t tinuing to push for the big ideas month, the Superintendent thing that should make ev- We need to think differently they stand in line like my ances- - like free fares on public transit - and I submitted a proposal to ery one of us so proud to be in about addiction treatment and tors did?” let me be clear - there that could spark a huge mobility the city’s Job Creation and Re- Somerville - is this. The message drug policy. We need to admit is no line to stand in. shift. It’s time to figure out how tention Trust, which is funded that came loud and clear from that what we’ve been doing is The rule now is the Trump to put big ideas into action. by developer fees. We’ve asked you wasn’t defeat. not working and look for new administration wants you out, To do that we need more re- them to allocate funds to pay It was: If our values are under strategies. and however they’ve got to stack sources and more staff work- for community college tui- assault, then let’s roll up our We need to do things different- things against you to make that ing on transportation issues. tion for any and all Somerville sleeves and fix it. ly, but we don’t have to reinvent happen, that’s what they’ll do… We must match our invest- High School graduates who Housing the wheel. Outside of the U.S., So that immigrants in our city ments to our values. I’ve heard choose to go. So, let’s start with the housing several countries have adopted and the rest of Massachusetts that from you. I’ve seen it on The outsize cost of college crisis that has put all of greater more humane drug policies. don’t have to live in fear, it’s time our streets. Our City Council has been baking inequality into Boston in jeopardy. Nothing else I have to admit, I was a little for the State to pass the Safe has voiced this. Our staff have our society for far too long, but we do here matters for someone skeptical when I started learning Communities Act. studied this. in Somerville, I say we can - who can’t afford to live here. about some of their strategies We are going to continue to en- It’s time to take this to the next and will - ensure the door to Costs are exploding in every around harm reduction, like su- gage our immigrant residents in level. I am calling for an unprec- higher ed is open for all of our city and town in this region. The pervised consumption sites. the neighborhoods where they edented focus and investment in graduates.

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In spite of the vastly divergent range of wrestle with the day-to-day and long and productive ways possible. as they do their jobs. opinions held by all of us here in Somer- term issues that impact our lives to It is an unenviable task that is always When all is said and done, we will ville and in our neighboring communi- greater or lesser degrees. We can ques- harder to achieve than is clearly imag- choose sides, argue our personal points of ties, we can unite in the spirit of hope and tion and kibitz and complain until we inable by the average citizen. Before view, and question authority appropriate- bipartisanship as we congratulate and are blue in the face. At the end of the day, voicing any severe criticisms for policies ly. But let us now offer our sincere good honor those who took their respective it is those men and women who have advanced and propagated by these pub- wishes for positive results in the term to oaths of office this week. taken up the burden of leadership who lic servants, we would be well advised to come for those who have chosen to serve It is so easy to sit back and play “arm- must deliver on their promise to serve give long and deliberate consideration to as best they can. After all, where would chair quarterback” as our city officials our best interests in the most efficient the actual challenges confronting them we be without them?

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week. We wish every one of them a very icies aimed at preventing displacement ability and use of opioids have impacted Sistema Somerville and the Somerville happy birthday. and informing those facing eviction of the lives of many individuals, especially High School World Percussion Ensem- ******************** their rights. To learn about your rights here locally and around the state. It also ble, as well as readings by the winners Our sincere condolences go out to the and avoid violations, you can read a addresses various pathways to recovery of the student essay contest. A keynote family and friends of Mary-Louise A. summary of the new rules at bit.ly/ and resources that exist to help the tran- address will be given by Aba Taylor, a (Gordon) Daly, who sadly passed away housingupdates. To make sure you don't sition back into society. HHS and SMC social justice educator, facilitator and or- on January 1. Daly was extremely active miss important updates like this, sign partnered with local organizations to ganizer. Following the speaking program, in the community, being affiliated with up for the City e-newsletter at www. host free screenings of the short docu- the Beautiful Stuff Project will facilitate many local non-profit and charitable somervillema.gov/newsletter. mentary (about 25 minutes) throughout the creation of a community mosaic. This organizations. She was recognized and ******************** the city with a Q&A with representa- year, the Somerville Human Rights honored by these groups and many more We are happy to report that the street tives from individuals who were part Commission will hold a drive to benefit throughout her lifetime here in the city. sweepers are officially in hibernation. of production. Screening events are Project Soup during the event. Attend- She will be missed by all who knew her. Somerville street sweeping ended on scheduled as follows: January 16, 6:30 ees are invited to bring toiletries such as Go to our website at www.the somervil- December 31 and will resume on April p.m., at MOAR- Massachusetts Or- shampoos, toilet paper and soap. letimes.com to read her full obituary. 1, 2020. ganization for Addiction Recovery, 9 ******************** ******************** ******************** New Washington St.; February 6, 5:00 Music Meeting: Reigniting the Boston It seems as though “Medford/Tufts” will For those of you who may be property p.m., at Council on Aging, 167 Holland Music Conversation will be held on be the name of the new Green Line station owners here in Somerville, Council- St.; March 6, 6:30 p.m., at Connexion, January 23 at The Jungle Community at the intersection of College and Boston or At-Large Mary Jo Rossetti shared 149 Broadway; and April 15, 6:00 p.m., Music Club, 6 Sanborn Ct., Somerville, Avenues in Medford following an agree- a link to the Assessor's Office, created Somerville Library, 79 Highland Ave. which is relaunching a series of meeting/ ment recently announced between Tufts to assist in answering any questions you ******************** meet-ups. In this first round, talk about University and the MBTA. The station, may have regarding the tax bill mailed Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone, the Somer- the Do-It-Yourself (DIY) concept and near the Medford/Somerville city line, will out this week: https://www.somerville- ville Health and Human Services De- working on a sustainable foundation; serve as the terminus for the Green Line ma.gov/departments/finance/assessing. partment and the Somerville Public old favorites like promoting in the dig- extension project, scheduled to be com- ******************** Schools announce the annual Martin ital age, booking (uh-oh), and looking pleted in 2021. More information about The City of Somerville’s Health and Luther King, Jr. Celebration event, to be outside one's own genres. Guests will be the station and the name are available in Human Services Department (HHS) held on Monday, January 20. The annu- with guests Edrie Edrie of Walter Sick- the announcement here: https://now. and Somerville Media Center (SMC) al event will be held at the East Somer- ert & the Army of Broken Toys, Jenny tufts.edu/articles/new-mbta-green-line- are excited to announce the 2020 ville Community School, 50 Cross St., Bergman of The Secret Bureau of Art station-be-named-medfordtufts. Screening Series of From My Heart to beginning at 10:00 a.m. The celebration & Design, Bridget Duggan of ONCE ******************** Yo u r s . This short educational film pro- will be emceed by Marcus Santos, and Somerville, Carissa Johnson of Fuel Residents should be aware of new pol- vides an intimate look at how the avail- will feature musical performances by El Heart Productions Continued on page 16 12••JANUARY 8, 2020 JANUARY 8, 2020••13

Somerville raises the The winners of The Somerville Times Reader’s Choice results for flag on Prospect Hill THE BEST OF SOMERVILLE 2019 for the New Year Congratulations to the winners! Please support their businesses and let them know you saw them in The Somerville Times CONT. FROM PG 1

As militia men and participants in ment to independence. Readers choices for 2019 18th century garb stood by, Chap- The origins of what is believed to Best Idea in 2019: lain Matthew Mees gave an invoca- be the country’s first flag are still Somerville municipal Best Law Firm: Law Office of Sean O’Donovan, 741 Broadway tion, while City Council President somewhat enveloped in mystery. buildings being Best Attorney: Edwin Smith, Rumery & Smith 403 Highland Ave. and Ward 7 Councilor Katjana Bal- Scholars like Peter Ansoff, who equipped with Narcan Best Paralegal: Paula LeBlanc, O’Donovan Law Office, 741 Broadway lantyne explained how the flag was wrote the paper The Flag on Prospect Worst Idea in 2019: once “raised in a time of uncertainty, Hill, have questioned what flag de- Best Insurance Agency: Wedgewood-Crane & Connolly, 19 College Ave. Bus lanes on Broadway a symbol of hope for a better future.” sign was actually flown, arguing that Best Bank: Winter Hill Bank, winterhillbank.com She said that it was important to it was actually most likely a British Best Somerville Food & Restaurants: Best Bank President: Sandra L. McGoldrick, Winter Hill Bank honor the tradition in modern times, flag and not the Grand Union Flag. Best Breakfast: Neighborhood Restaurant, 25 Bow St. while citizens are “fighting for values Ansoff studies primary sources, in- Best Branch Manager: Lisa Ramos, Century Bank today, as ordinary people willing to cluding a letter by Washington him- Best Combination Breakfast & Lunch: Ball Sq. Cafe, 708 Broadway speak out, to challenge injustice.” self, to investigate the true identity Best Italian Food: Vinny’s Ristorante, 76 Broadway Best Real Estate Company: Century 21, North East, Norton Group, Executive Director of the Historic of the flag that was raised in 1776. 699 Broadway Best Italian Specialty Store: Capone Foods, 14 Bow St. Preservation Commission Brandon Meanwhile, author Byron DeLear Best Real Estate Broker/Agent: Donald Norton, Century 21, North East, Wilson introduced speakers who upholds the traditional history of Best Portuguese Restaurant: J and J Restaurant & Takeout, Norton Group, 699 Broadway elaborated on the historic back- the flag in his bookThe First Ameri- 157 Washington St. ground of the tradition. can Flag: Revisiting the Grand Union Best Real Estate Rental Agent: Len Ferrari, Century 21, North East, Best Brazilian Restaurant: Oliveira's Steak House, 120 Washington St. On January 1, 1776, George Wash- at Prospect Hill. Norton Group, 699 Broadway ington ordered the first American Wilson affirms that the ceremony, Best Chinese Food: China Delight, 524 Somerville Ave. Best Florist: Wagner Floral Designs, 508 Somerville Ave. flag to be raised on the mast of a ship which was made possible with the Best Mexican Food: Rincón Mexicano, 99 Broadway at Prospect Hill. The banner preced- support of Mayor Joseph Curtatone, Best Waiter/Waitress: Mount Vernon Waitstaff, 14 Broadway Best Caribbean Restaurant: Sunrise Cuisine, 76 Middlesex Ave. ed the flag that we know today and still holds meaning for the city of Best Cook: Omar Djebbouri, Ball Sq Café, 708 Broadway featured a British Union Jack in its Somerville. Best Variety and All Around Restaurant: Mount Vernon Restaurant, canton, accompanied by 13 red and “It’s a way to commemorate and Best Laundromat: Spin Cycle, 6 Main St. 14 Broadway white stripes. celebrate the major contributions to Best Liquor Store: Proof, 10 Main St. Americans had been fighting for the creation of our nation,” said Wil- Best Seafood Restaurant: Out of the Blue, 215 Elm St. Best Barbershop: Alibrandi’s Barber Shop, 194 Holland St. their emancipation from England, son. “It was a unifying symbol for the Best Local Deli: Victor’s Deli, 710 Broadway and the Siege of Boston had been beginning of our country, as separate Best Hair Salon: Amal Niccoli, 731 Broadway Best Irish Pub: The Burren, 247 Elm St. going on for eight months, before from the British. It demonstrates Best Gas Station: Good Gas, 345 Medford St. Washington requested that the flag Somerville pride and our reputation Best Hamburger: RF O’Sullivan & Son, 282 Beacon St. Best Mechanic: Pat Lydon, Auto Plus, 229A Lowell St. be created. It was hoisted to repre- for being a community that likes to Best Roast Beef Sandwich: Hot Box, 1 Bow Market Way sent colonial unity and remind the be pioneering in its policies, pro- Best Auto Body: A Plus Autobody,297 Medford St. Best Bar Food: Highland Kitchen, 150 Highland Ave. British of the new nation’s commit- grams, and events.” Best Handyman: Bill Faber, Main St. Best Pizza: Mama Lisa’s, 312 Broadway Best Contractor: Bobby Potaris, Potaris Construction Best Detroit style Pizza: Avenue Kitchen and Bar, 158 Boston Ave. Best Pest Exterminator: Best Pest Control Services, 63 Elm St. Best Sub Shop: Leone’s Sub and Pizza, 292 Broadway Best Dry Cleaners: Mystic Cleaners and Tailors, 282 Broadway Best Sandwiches: Thurston Spa, 393 Medford St. Best of Somerville Municipal Services: Best Chocolate: Taza Chocolate, 561 Windsor St. Best Somerville Department: Health and Human Services Best Donuts: Davis Square Hand Crafted Donuts & Bagels, Best Somerville DPW Supervisor: Foreman Jimmy DiFraia, DPW-Highway 377 Summer St. Best City Employee DPW: Tom Barry, DPW-Highway Best Muffins:Magnificent Muffin & Bagel Shoppe, 1118 Broadway Best City Employee City Hall/Annex: Sarah M. White, City Planner / Best Scones and Biscuits: 3 Little Figs, 278 Broadway Preservation Planner Best Bakery: Lyndell’s, 720 Broadway Best City Elected Politician: Mary Jo Rossetti, Councilor At-Large Photos by Shira Laucharoen Best Pies: Petsi Pies, 285 Beacon St. Best Teacher: Victoria Macrokanis, Best Cheesecake: 7ATE9 Bakery, 199C Highland Ave. West Somerville Neighborhood School Best Local Coffee Shop: True Grounds, 717 Broadway Best Nurse: Mary Hart, Cambridge Health Alliance Best Bar for Bands: Once, 156 Highland Ave. Best Police Officer:Police Captain Chris Ward Best Bar/Entertainment: Urban Axes Boston, 2 Union Square Best Firefighter:Firefighter Rudy Revilla Best Brewery: Remnant Brewing, 2 Bow Market Way Best of Somerville Arts/Entertainment: Best Bar/Creative Drinks: backbar, 7 Sanborn Ct. Best Somerville Poet: Doug Holder Best local Bar: Sally O’Brien’s, 335 Somerville Ave. Best Photographer: Claudia Ferro Best of Somerville Services: Best Food Columnist: Dorothy DiMarzo, Dorothy’s Corner Best Doctor: Dr. Gullapalli, 40 Holland St. Best Somerville Stories: Jimmy Del Ponte Best Medical Services: CHA Broadway Care Center, 300 Broadway Best Somerville Historian: Bob “Monty” Doherty Best Wellness Clinic: KenkoDo, 735 Broadway Best Somerville Non-Profit Agency:Greater Somerville Homeless Best Dental Office:Somerville Family Dental, 23 Bow St. Coalition, 1 Davis Square Best Electricians: David Falcone Best Somerville Charity: Little Sisters of the Poor, 186 Highland Ave. Best Plumber: Mario, T.J. Sillari, Inc., 99 Albion St. 14••JANUARY 8, 2020

COMMENTARY

The views and opinions expressed in the commentaries and letters to the Editor ofThe Somerville Times do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions ofThe Somerville Times, its publishers or staff. Somerville teaching paraprofessionals seek higher wages Meeting the needs of all of our for students after bathroom ac- time as mayor3, our parapro- we say we are, we must come By Rami Bridge students requires more educa- cidents and take care of many fessionals have not experienced together to support the talented Some of our most valued educators in each classroom. Many other daily needs too. the same investment. If the city professionals that we are taking tors in Somerville, our parapro- students in our schools learn Our educators are our schools. had invested in their salaries at for granted. fessionals, are paid poverty-level from lead teachers in conjunc- No educator in a class by them- this same rate then their start- Our schools belong to all of wages, even while the cost of liv- tion with paraprofessionals. selves can give all their students ing salary would be just under us. If you value the profession- ing in our area has skyrocketed. On a typical day paraprofes- the support they need. It takes a $25,000, which is the STA’s als who we entrust with our This is wrong and does not re- sionals provide a range of vital team of dedicated professionals. proposal. The School Commit- children, and if you believe that flect our values. The Somerville classroom services, including: Paraprofessionals are the glue tee has responded to our pro- the prosperity of our city should Teachers Association (STA) is support to a small group of that holds the team together. posal by requesting a mediator be reinvested in the people who fighting for a contract that guar- struggling readers, teaching Our schools would not function from the Department of Labor build it, then let School Com- antees a respectful salary for all class when the teacher is ab- without them. And yet the start- Relations. This is a step taken in mittee know. Join me, wear- educators. The classrooms that I sent, helping dysregulated stu- ing salary of a paraprofessional negotiations when the two sides ing red, at the next Somerville grew up in were led by a single dents while the class continues in Somerville is $20,680. The cannot find common ground School Committee Meeting teacher, usually standing in the uninterrupted, working on a pay scale tops out at $25,502, without outside help. Our elect- at City Hall on Monday, Janu- front of the room leading the project with a small group of which is less than the feder- ed officials are so opposed to a ary 13, at 6:45 p.m. Educators whole class in a single activity. students in the hall while the al poverty level for a family of $25,000 starting salary that they and community members will In our schools today this is often rest of the class is working in four1. Many paraprofessionals believe we cannot even talk to be speaking on behalf of para- no longer the case. We recognize the classroom, and providing are forced to work second and one another. professionals in advance of the that not all students learn the special education support. They third jobs to make ends meet. Somerville is thriving. Assem- next negotiation session. Call same way or at the same pace. are the ones to find dry clothes The STA is currently in nego- bly Row has been transformed or email your representatives to tiations with the Somerville into a booming shopping and the School Committee. Sign our School Committee for a new business center. Union Square is pledge of support for parapro- paraprofessional contract. We about to begin its own transfor- fessionals, which you can find at have proposed a starting salary mation, and the Green Line will https://tinyurl.com/yzwp7o4v. Ms. Cam’s of $25,000. As a community we connect Somerville to Boston Make your voice heard and tell have an opportunity to address like never before. Those of us for- our elected officials that every- the injustice of paying full-time tunate enough to own homes in one working in our schools de- educators so little. this city are benefitting exponen- serves a respectful salary. In his 2018 inaugural ad- tially from this amazing growth. ______Olio - (noun) A miscellaneous dress2, Mayor Joe Curtatone In this moment where our city 1https://www.thebalance.com/fed- mixture, hodgepodge said, “Standing up for things is changing dramatically, our eral-poverty-level-definition-guide- 1. What is the Golden what candy? #712 based on our community val- choices define the values we hold lines-chart-3305843 Globe awarded for? ues is what we do best here in as a community. It is up to us to 2https://joecurtatone.com/2018-inau- 7. What is the medical Somerville. Nowhere will you decide who benefits from this gural-address/ 2. What is the title of the definition of epiphora? find a better example than in our growth and who is left behind. 3https://drive.google.com/ person handing out the schools.” And in many ways, this Our paraprofessionals deserve file/d/17CpbpdjHp4bkDEePXGjgh- Golden Globe trophies? 8. Who played the Joker is true. Somerville is right to be to be compensated for the in- SHj1YH8oSKe/view in the 1960 in the TV proud of our schools. We do an valuable role they play in our ______3. What flavors was the series Batman? excellent job of educating all of schools. Our students deserve Rami Bridge is a Somerville Res- 3 Musketeers candy bar our students – because of our educators who come to school ident, 7th and 8th Grade Math made of orginially? 9. What is the longest educators. While Mayor Cur- fresh and ready to teach. Edu- Teacher at West Somerville Neigh- running radio show in the tatone has proudly stated that 4. At what college would U.S.? cator working conditions are stu- borhood School, and President of you find the Skull and our school budget has increased dent learning conditions. If we the Somerville Teachers Associa- Bones secret student 10. Who were the found- more than 70 percent over his truly are the community that tion. www.somervilleteachers.com. society? ers of McDonald's?

5. Which actress starred 11. Keith Urban is a citi- alongside Dustin Hoff- zen of of what countries? Final 'Topping Off' ceremony man in the film The Graduate? 12. French blue cheese for SHS Building Project “Roquefort” is made from 6. Red Vines is a brand of which animal milk? Despite the bitter cold, the final Topping Off ceremony for the Somerville High School Building Answers on page 23 Project on December 19 signaled a time for celebration as the highest beam in the east wing of the project was set in place. Guests had an opportunity to sign the beam before the start of the ceremony. Members of the Somerville High School band kicked off the ceremony with a brief rendition of “Somerville Want to write local Somerville stories? Leads the Way”, following by the traditional Topping Off event in which the highest structural element is set into place. Call 617-666-4010 A short speaking ceremony highlighted the importance of the project and paid tribute to Leo and speak to the Assignment Editor DeSimone, who unexpectedly passed away the Tuesday before Thanksgiving. Mr. DeSimone was Associate Principal and Director of the Career and Technical Education (CTE) program at Somerville High School. He was also the Somerville High School lead on the building project. CTE students engraved a metal plate bearing his signature, which was welded onto the beam. www.somervillema.com You can watch the Topping Off ceremony at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UVGuH- www.medfordma.com jCRsd4. JANUARY 8, 2020••15

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LEGAL NOTICE CITY OF SOMERVILLE, MASSACHUSETTS City of Somerville OFFICE OF STRATEGIC PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Mayor’s Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development JOSEPH A. CURTATONE (OSPCD) MAYOR invites sealed proposals for the 2020-2021 HUD Action Plan for the: GEORGE J. PROAKIS Community Development Block Grant Program EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Emergency Solutions Grant Program PLANNING DIVISION Community Development Block Grant Program: LEGAL NOTICE Proposals must be for programs that provide Public Services to low- OF PUBLIC HEARING and moderate-income residents of the City of Somerville. RFP # 20- PS1 CD A public hearing for all interested parties will be held by the Zoning Board of Appeals on Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 93 Highland Avenue, Somerville, MA. Emergency Solutions Grant Program: Proposals must address the needs of homeless individuals and fami- ***** lies in the City of Somerville. Funds for the Emergency Solutions Grant Clarendon Hill (North Street) Comprehensive Permit – Applicants, POAH, Redgate, and SCC, and Owner, Somerville Housing Authority, seek a are provided by the federal Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assis- Comprehensive Permit under M.G.L. Chapter 40B for an Inclusionary Housing Development. The proposal would create a total of 591 residential tance Act. RFP # 20-ESG1 CD units spread throughout 4 new residential buildings and a cluster of townhouses. The project is a redevelopment of the existing 216-unit Somerville Request for Proposals will be available at 8:30 A.M. Monday, January Housing Authority project. The Applicant is requesting waivers from various sections of the City’s ordinances and requirements, including but not 27, 2020 at somervillema.gov/departments/ospcd/administration limited to waivers relating to the following sections of the SZO: maximum density; maximum height; minimum front, side, and rear setbacks; parking or may be picked up at Somerville City Hall, OSPCD, 93 Highland Ave- requirements. The Applicant is also seeking a waiver to have the review required by various sections of the Code of Ordinances to be conducted nue, Third Floor, Somerville, MA 02143 by the Zoning Board. Urban Residence District. Ward 7. Proposers should submit an electronic PDF file to OSPCD@somervil- 327 Highland Avenue – Applicant, Alex Genovese, and Owner Nora LLC seek four (4) Hardship Variances under Article 15.2.3 to construct an lema.gov and hard copies of proposal to address provided above no awning with a nonconforming valance and with an awning sign with nonconforming valance lettering and signage on both closed ends. Neighbor- later than: hood Residence District and Small Business Overlay District. Ward 6. 11:00 A.M. Thursday, February 27, 2020 for Community Development 175 Beacon Street – Applicant New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC (“AT&T”), and Owner, Beacon Associates, Inc., seek a Special Permit under Article Block Grant 10.12 to modify and establish wireless communication antennas and structures. Urban Residence District and Small business Overlay District. Ward 2. 1:00 P.M. Thursday, February 27, 2020 for Emergency Solutions Grant 0 & 20 Inner Belt Rd and 56 Roland Street - Applicant, CPC-T Innerbelt, LLC c/o Criterion Development Partners, and Owners, Paradigm Direct For information and proposal please contact Nalani Brown, Program Roland, LLC c/o Kevin McCall and the Somerville City Club c/o Frank Dardeno, Jr. Esq., seeks a time extension to variances granted on February 20, Compliance Officer [email protected] 2019 for minimum lot area per dwelling unit, maximum ground coverage, floor area ratio (FAR), maximum height, minimum front yard, and minimum George Proakis rear yard. The proposed project is to construct a seven-story mixed use building that will include 205 residential units, a private, non-profit club or Executive Director lodge for members only, and an attached shared parking garage. (Formerly BB / IA) CI Zone. Ward 1. 617- 625-6600, x 2500 56 Roland Street - Applicant, CPC-T Innerbelt, LLC c/o Criterion Development Partners, and Owner, Paradigm Direct Roland, LLC c/o Kevin McCall, 1/8/20 The Somerville Times seeks a time extension to variances granted on February 20, 2019 for landscaped area, floor area ratio (FAR), maximum height, minimum front yard, and minimum rear yard. The proposed project is to construct a six-story 120-room extended stay hotel. (Formerly BB) CI Zone. Ward 1. ***** Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court Submittals may be viewed in-person in the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development, located on the third floor of City Hall, 93 Probate and Family Court Department Highland Avenue, Somerville, MA, Mon-Wed, 8:30 am-4:30 pm; Thurs, 8:30 am-7:30pm www.somervillema.gov/planningandzoning. 208 Cambridge Street As cases may be continued to later dates, please check the agenda on the City’s website or call before attending a meeting. 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and Steve Theo of Pirate Promotions. ******************** share their writing. Publishing oppor- cept vacation weeks or if schools close Music at 8:00 p.m. with The Shirts And Writer’s Den is a free weekly evening tunities and snacks. Co-Directors Alan due to inclement weather). Visit the Shoes, War On Alexandria, and Lay Low creative writing workshop open to all Ball, Cara Feinberg, and Allyson Sher- district website (www.somerville.k12. Moon. The meeting is free to all from 6:00 Somerville students in grades 4-8. Cre- lock invite all students in grades 4-8 to ma.us/events/calendar) for Writer’s Den to 8:00 p.m. Live music is at 8:00 p.m. $6 ative weekly activities and fun writing join the fun. Parent/guardian permis- meeting dates for the rest of the school in advance, $10 day of the show. For more prompts, storytelling, script writing and sion required. Writer’s Den takes place year. The workshops take place at the info, visit www.thejunglemusicclub.com. more keep students eager to write and Wednesdays and some Mondays (ex- Healey School Library, 5 Meacham St. JANUARY 8, 2020••17 Visiting Nurse Foundation to purchase Jeanne Jugan Residence

Linda S. Cornell, President tial options for Seniors in our and CEO, has announced that community. In addition, it is an Visiting Nurse Foundation has honor to continue the tradition reached an agreement with the of compassionate care that has Little Sisters of the Poor to characterized the ministry of purchase Jeanne Jugan Resi- the Little Sisters of the Poor to dence. The Little Sisters have their residents for well over a operated the facility for more century The Little Sisters have than a century, providing com- rendered extraordinary service passionate care to the elderly of to the residents, their families modest means in Somerville, and the community; we hope to Massachusetts. continue that tradition of com- The Visiting Nurse Associa- passionate care to Seniors for tion has served the Somerville many years to come.” community continuously since The facility, situated on a 3.8- 1906. Since 2000, the VNA acre campus on Highland Av- has operating assisted living enue in Somerville, is currently and senior living residences licensed for 26 skilled nursing in Somerville, along with the beds and 58 residential care community-based services for beds. In addition, the Home which the VNA is tradition- offers 27 independent living ally known. This purchase of apartments. All of the current Jeanne Jugan Residence will al- residents will be able to remain low the Foundation to expand in their current residences. its services to Seniors needing “The Little Sisters of the Poor dent living facility for Seniors,” of the Visiting Nurse Associa- believe that our residents will skilled nursing and residential are delighted that the Visiting commented Sister Maureen tion and have visited their resi- continue to receive excellent care care living options. Nurse Foundation has agreed Weiss, L.S.P., Administrator of dential facilities, we have been so after the transfer of the facility “This is a truly exciting time to purchase Jeanne Jugan Resi- Jeanne Jugan Residence and Lo- impressed by the quality of care and for many years to come.” for VNA” commented Ms. Cor- dence and to continue to ensure cal Superior of the Little Sisters provided to the residents and The transfer of ownership nell. “It is an opportunity for that it operates as a skilled nurs- of the Poor in Somerville. “As we the dignity and respect afforded of the facility is slated for late us to offer additional residen- ing, residential care and indepen- have come to know the mission to the residents by the staff. We spring 2020. City of Somerville seeking Climate Forward Ambassadors The City of Somerville is seeking community members interested in learning more about climate change, and the City’s actions toward addressing its challenges. In 2019, the city’s Office of Sustainability and Environment (OSE) launched a Climate Forward Ambassador Program, stemming from Somerville Climate Forward, the city’s climate action plan, to educate residents about climate change and increase the community’s capacity to engage in climate action. In 2020, OSE seeks to expand the program by offering the opportunity to a new cohort of climate ambassadors.

• Have you been hearing about climate change in the news and wondering what can be done about it? • Do you find climate change too complex or intimidating to talk about? • Are you curious about what is happening in Somerville to address climate change and how you could play a meaningful role? • Do you want to get more involved in your community and join a group of Somerville residents who are working on climate action together? Become a Somerville Climate Forward Ambassador! Up to 30 participants will be selected by OSE to train as ambassadors. The group will meet with OSE staff five times between February and May to learn together about climate change, including what is happening globally and locally in Somerville and what can be done about it. Each evening meeting will include a presentation and group discussion on a specific topic. The program will wrap up with a public celebration where the ambassadors will briefly share topics and projects of their choosing. Ambassadors do not need any prior knowledge about climate change to participate – in fact, the ideal group will have a range of expertise and knowledge on the topic. To learn more and to apply, visit www.somervillema.gov/cfa. Applications are due by Friday, January 17, 2020. For more information, contact Hannah Payne, Somerville Sustainability Coordinator at 617-625-660 x2422 or [email protected].

All Mod Cons bring it back home one last time CONT. FROM PG 5 BP: And we did get mentions in a couple Party, which is a big deal. To be the enter- I. We’ve been playing with him for 16 GM: We’ve been friends with John of the Jam books [including Our Story by tainment for all these famous real Boston years. A real key to our sound is that Surette from Boys Life for a few years Bruce Foxton and Rick Buckler], which musicians: The Neighborhoods and The AJ is a tremendously awesome drum- now. Boys Life opened for The Jam was nice. And in my dining room is an au- Outlets and all these people. mer. Getting AJ in the band was kind at The Channel and again at the Or- tographed picture of Paul Weller hanging GM: We actually saw Ben Orr from of like getting a fresh set of batteries. pheum in ’82, which was their final tour. behind my bust of Beethoven that says, The Cars walk in that night. He hits incredibly hard. The fans love So there’s that connection. We figured “To Barry and All Mod Cons: Stay cool, BP: We also played Bunratty’s, the him. A journalist who saw us in Hast- that would be great to bring in to this won’t you?” Common Ground, The Phoenix Land- ings said, “AJ is a better drummer than because not everybody knows that. So TST: What were the prospects for a ing, The Abbey Lounge in Somerville… Rick Buckler ever was in his prime.” we’re going to pay a little bit of tribute Jam cover band from Boston when you GM: …and Mama Kin. We agree with that. People gravitate to Boys Life because they were a great formed in 1989? TST: Your drummer, AJ Beaulieu, will to watching AJ. He is just such a heavy Boston band. BP: It wasn’t bad. We had some won- be pulling double duty at the ONCE player. Essentially, he’s like punk rock ______derful gigs. We’ve done the Middle East show, right? drummer. All Mod Cons with Didn’t Planet and Downstairs. The first gig that we ever BP: AJ is also in one of the other bands TST: The poster for the show says, The Cretins. ONCE Ballroom, 156 High- played was The Channel in Boston. We that is playing called The Cretins. AJ is “Plus Special Guests.” Can you say any- land Ave., Somerville. Friday, January 10. even played The Rathskeller Christmas about 10 years younger than Glenn and thing about whom that might be? Doors at 8:00 p.m. 18••JANUARY 8, 2020

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Aeronaut Brewing Co. The Jungle Community Music 247 Elm Street|617-776-6896 CHILDREN AND YOUTH Saturday|January 11 Redwood Rain Sally O’Brien’s Club Orleans Restaurant and Bar Wednesday|January 8 8 p.m.|14 Tyler Street Tom Hagerty Band |6 p.m. Sleen / Ignis / Austin Bullock / 65 Holland St|617-591-2100 East Branch Library DNA's Evolution at The Jungle Arts at the Armory Ween tribute band Joppa Road - Bull McCabe’s Pub Preschool Storytime 8 p.m.|6 Sanborn Ct Been Out Here: Teen Open Mic $10/$15|9 p.m. The A-Beez 11 a.m.- 11:45 a.m.|115 Broad- 7 p.m.|Café|191 Highland Ave 335 Somerville Ave|617-666- Monday|January 13 10 p.m.|366A Somerville way 3589 Thursday|January 9 Sally O’Brien’s Bar Ave|617-440-6045 Central Library The Burren Comedy Night! The Up n Com- Sally O’Brien’s Thunder Road Somerville Positive Forces Front Room:Bluegrass Session|2 ing Open Mic|7 p.m. 335 Somerville Ave|617-666- Bearly Dead – A Tribute To The 1 p.m.- 3 p.m.|79 Highland Ave p.m. Marley Monday with The Duppy 3589 Grateful Dead Thursday|January 9 Hunter Americana|5 p.m.|Irish Conquerors reggae|10 p.m. 8 p.m.|379 Somerville Ave The Burren Session|2 p.m. 335 Somerville Ave|617-666- Central Library Once Somerville Jessye DeSilva, CiCi Eberlee, Kerr Back Room: Jeff Jam Family 3589 Preschool Storytime for 3 to 156 Highland Ave Griffin, JBJ|7 p.m. Dance Party! |4 p.m. 5-year-olds The Burren Scattershot|10 p.m. Miriam, Creek River String Band Highland Kitchen 10:30 a.m.- 11:15 a.m. Front Room: Bur-Run|6:45 247 Elm St |7 p.m. 150 Highland Ave|617-625-1131 Comic Book Drawing Workshop p.m., Run, Helena Delaney & Orleans Restaurant and Bar Spittin Vinnies|10 p.m. 3 p.m.- 5 p.m.|79 Highland Ave Friends|9:30 p.m. Aeronaut Brewing Co. 65 Holland St|617-591-2100 247 Elm Street|617-776-6896 Back Room:Stump Trivia|8:30 Matt Heaton & the Electric Friday|January 10 Bull McCabe’s Orleans Restaurant and Bar p.m. Heaters Central Library Krush Faktory(Dub Down) Karaoke 247 Elm Street|617-776-6896 8 p.m.|14 Tyler Street Preschool Storytime for 2-year- 10 p.m.|366A Somerville 65 Holland St Bull McCabe’s Pub CLASSES AND GROUPS olds Ave|617-440-6045 Bull McCabe’s Jimmy James Trivia|8:30 p.m. 10:30 a.m.-11 a.m. Thunder Road 366A Somerville Ave|617-440- Catch A Dinosaur|10 p.m. Wednesday|January 8 Teen Empowerment Library Lead- 90’s Tribute Night with Five 6045 366A Somerville Ave|617-440- Central Library ers meeting Drop in Knitting and Needlecraft Against None and Stone Temple Casey’s 6045 3:30 p.m.-6 p.m.|79 Highland 12 p.m.-2 p.m. Posers Entertainment every Saturday Thunder Road Ave P2P Technologies: A Series 8 p.m.|379 Somerville Ave 173 Broadway|617- 625-5195 379 Somerville Ave. 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.|79 Highland Saturday|January 11 Once Somerville Thunder Road Once Somerville Ave Central Library Abbie Barrett Band Pressure Cooker with special Toddlerbilly Takeover |5 p.m. Magic the Gathering Card Game The Hats, Bearmonster guests JSN Grooves! Geeks Who Drink Pub Quiz at Thursday|January 9 2 p.m.- 4 p.m.|79 Highland Ave 7 p.m.|156 Highland Ave 8 p.m.|379 Somerville Ave ONCE Lounge|7 p.m. Ciampa Manor Monday|January 13 The Jungle Community Music Once Somerville 156 Highland Ave Learn English with the Library! Club 6 p.m.- 8 p.m.|27 College Ave- Central Library Space Age Exotica Lounge Party Aeronaut Brewing Co. Sober Curious Night with Elliot nue Sing Along 8 p.m.|156 Highland Ave Board Game Bonanza Wren and Henry McIntyre|6 p.m. 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.|79 High- Aeronaut Brewing Co. 6:30 p.m.|14 Tyler Street Central Library The Endorphins, Heavy Hands, land Ave Amy Kucharik The Jungle Community Music Graduates of Climate Forward Year of the Clam|9 p.m. 8 p.m.|14 Tyler Street Club Ambassadors Meeting Tuesday|January 14 6 Sanborn Ct 6 p.m.- 8 p.m.|79 Highland Ave The Jungle Community Music Will Roos / Rasputin / The Daily Somerville Community Baptist Aeronaut Brewing Co. Club Pravda / Ben Hoke First Church Somerville Church Andrew Stern Trio Leir / The Cotones / Above The 7:30 p.m.|6 Sanborn Ct. Debtors Anonymous- a 12 Step Preschool Storytime 8 p.m.|14 Tyler Street program for people with prob- 11 a.m.-11:30 a.m.|31 College Din / We Are Space Horses Tuesday|January 14 Friday|January 10 7:30 p.m.|6 Sanborn Ct lems with money and debt. 7 Ave Sally O’Brien’s Bar p.m.-8:30 p.m.|89 College Ave Sally O’Brien’s Arts at the Armory Central Library Tim Gearan & The Shrikes (Upstairs Parlor). Royer Family Band |6 p.m. Irish Session Teen Empowerment 8 p.m.|335 Somerville Ave|617- For more info call: 781-762-6629 Hear Now Live presents - $10 2:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m.|79 Highland 2 p.m.|Café|191 Highland Ave 666-3589 cover |9 p.m. Saturday|January 11 Ave Sunday|January 12 The Burren 335 Somerville Ave|617-666- Arts at the Armory East Branch Library Sally O’Brien’s Bar Front Room: Jason Anick & The 3589 Somerville Winter Farmers Market Paws, to Read! Natural Wonders|4:30 p.m. Swingers|8:30 p.m. The Burren 9:30 p.m.- 2 p.m.|Performance 3 p.m.-4 p.m.|115 Broadway African Night, SambaLolo and Backroom|Silver Arrow Band|8 Front Room: Irish Session|9:30 Hall|191 Highland Ave guests|10 p.m. p.m. Wednesday|January 15 p.m. 335 Somerville Ave|617-666- 247 Elm Street|617-776-6896 Bagel Bards Backroom| The Electric Heaters & East Branch Library 3589 Bull McCabe’s Pub Somerville Writers and Poets Music with Matt! PreK Sing- The Derangers |7 p.m. meet weekly to discuss their work The Burren Ghetto People Band Along with Matt Heaton Jimmy’s Down|10 p.m. 9 a.m.-12 p.m Au Bon Pain| 18- Front Room: John Gannon & 10 p.m.|366A Somerville 11 a.m.- 11:45 a.m.|115 Broad- 247 Elm Street|617-776-6896 48 Holland St Friends|2 p.m., Alan Kaufman Ave|617-440-6045 way Once Somerville & Friends|6 p.m., Los Goutos|9 Highland Kitchen Sunday|January 12 Central Library All Mod Cons p.m. First Tuesday of the Month|Spell- Fourth Step to Freedom Al- Teen Game Day The Cretins, Didn't Planet "Let's Do Lunch" with Linda ing Bee Night Anon Family Groups 2:30 p.m.- 4:30 p.m.|79 High- 8 p.m.|156 Highland Ave Marks, Rick Drost, Mark Bishop hosted by Victor and Nicole of 7:00 P.M. | 6 William Street land Ave Orleans Restaurant and Bar Evans, Craig Sonnenfeld |12 p.m. Egoart. Unity Church of God DJ starting at 10 p.m. Alasdair Fraser and Natalie Haas The fun starts at 10:00p.m. Enter upstairs, meeting is in MUSIC|ARTS 65 Holland St|617-591-2100 |4 p.m./6:30 p.m. 150 Highland Ave|617-625-1131 basement Wednesday|January 8 Bull McCabe’s 247 Elm Street|617-776-6896 PJ Ryan’s Monday|Janaury 13 Sally O’Brien’s Bar 366A Somerville Ave|617-440- Bull McCabe’s Pub Pub Quiz free poker, lots of prizes! 6045 Dub Apocalypse 10 p.m.|239 Holland St.|617- Central Library Creative Drama Workshop with 8 p.m.|335 Somerville Ave|617- Joshua Tree 366A Somerville Ave|617-440- 625-8200 666-3589 Laurie! DJ McRiddleton 6045 Thunder Road 4 p.m.- 5 p.m.Yoga at the library The Burren 256 Elm St. |617-623-9910 Neighbor Tuesdays in Union Highland Kitchen 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.Science Fic- Pub Session with: Grain Thief|9 Square, Somerville! Casey’s Sunday Brunch Live Country & tion and Fantasy Book Group p.m Entertainment every Friday Bluegrass 8 p.m.|379 Somerville Ave 247 Elm Street|617-776-6896 7 p.m.- 8 p.m.|79 Highland Ave 173 Broadway|617- 625-5195 Sunday Night Live Music Once Somerville East Branch Library Orleans Restaurant and Bar 150 Highland Ave|617-625-1131 Intimacy: Ezra Furman Residency Thunder Road Learn English at the Library! 65 Holland St|617-591-2100 w/Haus of Delicious (hosted by The Young Americans – A David Orleans Restaurant and Bar 6 p.m.-8 p.m.|115 Broadway Bull McCabe’s Pub Bowie Celebration Game Night Monstera) The A-Beez 8 p.m.|379 Somerville Ave 65 Holland St|617-591-2100 7 p.m.|156 Highland Ave Tuesday|January 14 10 p.m.|366A Somerville Aeronaut Brewing Co. Thunder Road Aeronaut Brewing Co Central Library Ave|617-440-6045 Air Congo 379 Somerville Ave Indie Trivia Learn English at the Library! 6 p.m.-7:30 p.m.|79 Highland Thunder Road 8 p.m.|14 Tyler Street Once Somerville 8 p.m.|14 Tyler Street Bearly Dead – A Tribute To The Ave The Jungle Community Music Catch a Dinosaur Wednesday|January 15 Grateful Dead Club The Deadliners Wednesday|January 15 8 p.m.|379 Somerville Ave Sally O’Brien’s Bar Gradient Descent, Rachel Alix, Deadly Nightshade Family free poker, lots of prizes! Central Library Once Somerville Entangled Mind 6:30 p.m.|156 Highland Ave 8 p.m.|335 Somerville Ave|617- Drop in Knitting and Needlecraft Toth 9 p.m.|6 Sanborn Ct. Aeronaut Brewing Co. 666-3589 12 p.m.-2 p.m. Mal Devisa The Rockwell Americana Picnic: Hillbilly Holiday Gerrior Square Annual Home 8 p.m.|156 Highland Ave The Burren Good Luck Comedy with Justine's Threads Pub Session with: Grain Thief|9 Owners Association Meeting Highland Kitchen 10 p.m.|255 Elm St 2 p.m.|14 Tyler Street p.m 5:15 p.m.- 8 p.m.|79 Highland 150 Highland Ave|617-625-1131 Ave PLACES TO GO, THINGS TO DO! JANUARY 8, 2020••19

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CENTER LOCATIONS, TIMES & SCHEDULES going to the DTA office to enroll in benefits. The SCOA’s *All Fit-4-Life classes are $10 per month and require Main Office: 167 Holland Street Social Workers will be hosting walk-in-hours to help pre-registration (Between Davis Square and Teele Square.) facilitate applications. No appointment necessary, please HOLLAND STREET GROUP INFORMATION Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. bring a valid ID and proof of income. For questions or Book Club – Meets the third Friday of each month from Thursday: 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. additional information please call Ashley at 617-625- 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. This group self-facilitates. Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. 6600, ext. 2318. Group members choose both fiction and non-fiction titles 617-625-6600, ext. 2300 Valentine’s Day Super Bingo – Thursday, February 6 on a quarterly basis. Books are available on reserve at the Fax: 617-625-0688 TTY: 866-808-4851 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at our Cross Street Center Central Branch of the Somerville Library. If you are inter- Holland Street Senior Center: 167 Holland Street located at 165 Broadway. $14 includes lunch, coffee, ested in joining, have any questions or require additional (Between Davis Square and Teele Square) dessert, cards and prizes. Come and have a fun filled information please call 617-625-6600 ext. 2300. Monday through Wednesday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. day. Limited seating and transportation. For more infor- De-cluttering support group – If you have concerns Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. mation please Connie at 617-625-6600, ext. 2300. around your clutter, this group may be for you. This Fridays: 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Caregivers Series For Those Who Live Independent- closed group will be meeting in the fall for 6-8 weeks. 617-625-6600, ext. 2300 ly – each Thursday in February from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 This group is co-facilitated by Natasha Naim and Ma- Cross Street Center: 165 Broadway a.m. at our Holland Street Center. Please call Ashley at rina Colonas. If you are interested in joining, have any (East Somerville) 617-625-6600, ext. 2318 for additional information. questions or require additional information please call Mondays & Tuesdays – 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. St. Valentine’s Day Celebration – Monday, February 10 at Natasha at 617-625-6600 ext. 2317. Thursdays – 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Dilboy Post from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Limited seating Gardening Club – Meets the second Monday of each Fridays – 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and transportation. This event is made possible through month starting at 9:00 a.m. Vilma Sullivan facilitates this 617-625-6600, ext. 2335 the Somerville Police and Somerville Fire Departments. For group. There is a different topic each month ranging Fax: 617-625-1414 more info call Josie at 617-625-6600, ext. 2300. from gardening tips and secrets to inexpensive green- Ralph and Jenny Center: 9 New Washington Street, Powers Music School – Tuesday, February 11 starting houses. Group runs for approximately an hour. If you are (Behind the Holiday Inn) at 10:00 a.m. at our Holland Street Center. Featuring interested in joining, have any questions or require addi- Tuesday & Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. the Andromedia Quintet. Lunch and bingo to follow. To tional information please call 617-625-6600 ext. 2300. 617- 666-5223 RSVP call Josie at 617-625-6600, ext. 2300. Low Vision Support Group – Meets the second Tues- UPCOMING EVENTS/TRIPS Movie & Pizza Day – Tuesday, February 18 starting at day of each month from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Our Volunteers needed for the Engage for Brain Health 10:00 a.m. at our Ralph & Jenny Center located at 9 Social Worker, Ashley Speliotis, facilitates this group. Do Study - Are you starting to have problems with your New Washington Street. This month’s movie is Driving you know someone who has trouble seeing? Do you memory or have trouble climbing stairs? Engage B Miss Daisy. Pizza to follow movie. $3 per person due at have low vision? Join our Low Vision Support Group for might be right for you! 24 week study for people 60 to time of reservation. For more information or to reserve educational and informative information and peer sup- 89 years of age. Call Chris at 617-625-6600, ext. 2315 your spot please call 617-625-6600, ext. 2300. port in a confidential environment. Lunch and transpor- or email him at [email protected] for ques- Resorts Casino Hotel Atlantic City, NJ – Sunday, Febru- tation may be available on request. If you are interested tions and additional information. ary 23 to Tuesday, February 25. $219 per person double in joining, have any questions or require additional in- Fit-4-Life Nutrition Class – Thursday afternoons from and $299 per person single – trip includes: motorcoach formation please call Ashley at 617-625-6600 ext. 2318. 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. with our Nutritionist Caitlin transportation, 2 nights lodging, $50 slot dollars, $50 Memory Café – Meets the second Thursday of every McAfee. Learn about our new and upcoming nutrition meal credits and two casino shows. Check in at Ralph month from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Holland programs including, Cooking with Caitlin, Fit-4-Life and Jenny at 6:30 a.m. on Sunday with an approximate Street Center. Our Social Worker, Ashley Speliotis, Nutrition Class, Meal in a Mug and more. Next Class return time of 9:00 p.m. on Tuesday. For more informa- facilitates this group. A welcoming place for people with December 5 For more information call Caitlin at 617- tion please call Connie at 617-625-6600, ext. 2300. forgetfulness and their family and friends to share a 625-6600, ext. 2316. Pizza and a Movie – Tuesday, January 14 starting at meal and create new memories. If you are interested in Healthy Steps – Thursdays, Holland Street from 12:30 10:30 a.m. at our Holland Street Center, Atrium. We joining, have any questions or require additional infor- p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Healthy Steps is a therapeutic, gentle, will be showing Jack Frost and pizza to follow. $3 per mation please call Ashley at 617-625-6600 ext. 2318. movement class for anyone who needs to get moving, person. Payment due at time of reservation. To RSVP Men’s Group – Meets the first Tuesday of each month particularly anyone recovering from surgery, frail elders please call 617-625-6600, ext. 2300. from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. This group is facilitated or those living with chronic fatigue or arthritis. Upcom- Chinese New Year “Year of the Rat” Bingo – Wednes- by our volunteer, Norbert DeAmato. Are you recent- ing date: December 5. Class is $3. For additional infor- day, January 29 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at our ly retired? Looking to connect with other men in the mation or questions call 617-625-6600, ext. 2300. Holland Street Center. $12 price includes lunch, coffee, community? Join our men’s group where you can Line Dancing – The first and third Thursday of each dessert and bingo. Limited seating and transportation. connect with old friends and make new ones. All men month- Holland Street Center . Class is free. No expe- For more information please call Connie at 617-625- 55 and over are welcome. Come chat about what is rience needed. For additional info or questions call at 6600, ext. 2300. on your mind! If you are interested in joining, have any 617-625-6600, ext. 2300. LGBTQ EVENTS questions or require additional information please call 617-625-6600 ext. 2300. Bowling – Wednesdays from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at LBT Women Fit-4-Life – at Holland Street Center 167 Sacco’s Bowl Haven at Flatbread Pizza located in Davis Holland Street - Fitness class is Thursday evenings start- Veterans Group – Meets the third Monday of each Square. There is a $3 weekly fee which covers shoe ing at 6:00 P.M. $10 a month fee - scholarships avail- month from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Our volunteer, rental, three strings candlepin bowling and dues for a able & it just might be covered under your insurance. Norbert DeAmato, facilitates this group. Are you a bowling banquet. For more information and to sign up We have available slots and would love to have you. If veteran? The Veterans Group is the perfect opportunity please contact Debby Higgins, Outreach Coordinator at you have any questions or require additional informa- to socialize, have solidarity, to reminisce and to meet 617-625-6600, ext. 2321. tion, please contact our Health & Wellness Coordinator, other veterans. If you are interested in joining, have any questions or require additional information please call Pizza and a Movie – Tuesday, January 14 starting at Chris Kowaleski at 617-625-6600 Ext. 2315. 617-625-6600 ext. 2300. 10:30 a.m. at our Holland Street Center, Atrium. We will WEEKLY EXERCISE AND NUTRITION CLASS SCHED- be showing Jack Frost and pizza to follow. $3 per per- ULE CROSS STREET GROUP INFORMATION son. Payment due at time of reservation. To RSVP please (PLEASE CUT OUT AND SAVE) Cross Street Center is Closed the Week of November 22. call 617-625-6600, ext. 2300. Monday: Lunch is served every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday Live YOUR Life Well – Tuesday, January 21 starting at Keep Moving Walking Club - 9:00 a.m. (H) – On Hiatus please call Maureen at 617-625-6600, ext. 2335 for sign up. 10:00 a.m. at our Holland Street Center. To help us all until Spring Coffee & Conversation – Meets every Monday, Tuesday live our best lives. Please join the celebration and regis- Tai Chi – 11:30 a.m. (H) – On Hiatus and Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Maureen ter for the course by calling 617-625-6600, ext. 2300. Fit-4-Life – 11:00 a.m. (C) Bastardi, Program Coordinator facilitates this group. Music & Movement with Steve Gintz – at our Holland Fit-4-Life Group C - 1:00 p.m. (H) Come meet people from all over the world and join in Street Center from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Come create Tuesday: the discussion of a different topic every day. Conversa- magical movements through music. Please call Ashley at Strengthening - 9:00 a.m. - $3 per class (H) tion is followed by the Fit-4-Life exercise program and 617-625-6600, ext. 2318 for more information. Upcom- Fit-4-Life - 11:00 a.m. (C) then lunch. If you are interested in joining, have any questions or require additional information please call ing dates: January 27 and February 24. Wednesdays: Maureen at 617-625-6600, ext. 2335. Chinese New Year “Year of the Rat” Bingo – Wednes- Fit-4-Life Group A – 8:45 a.m. (H) day, January 29 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at our Fit-4-Life Group B - 10:00 a.m. (H) Game Hour – Every Tuesday from noon to 1:00 p.m. Holland Street Center. $12 price includes lunch, coffee, Fit-4-Life Group C - 1:00 p.m. (H) at our Cross Street Center. Join us for lunch and activities. Immediately following lunch we will have a “Game dessert and bingo. Limited seating and transportation. Thursdays: Hour.” Yahtzee, Sorry, Jenga, Cards, Scrabble, Check- For more information please call Connie at 617-625- Yoga - 9:00 a.m. (H) ers, Clue, Qwirkle, Dominoes, Uno & Connect 4 are 6600, ext. 2300. Fit-4-Life - 11:00 a.m. (C) available to play. Community Cooks provides us with Food Stamp Application Walk-In-Hours – Monday, Nutrition Class – 3:00 p.m. (H) a family style lunch on the first and third Tuesdays and February 3 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at our LBT Fit-4-Life–6:00 p.m. (H) Holland Street Center. The Department of Transitional Food Services provides us with lunch on the off days. Fridays: If you are interested in joining, have any questions or Assistance has placed a food stamp application Kiosk Fit-4-Life Group A – 8:45 a.m. (H) at the Holland Street Center which takes the place of require additional information please call Maureen at Fit-4-Life Group B - 10:00 a.m. (H) 617-625-6600, ext. 2335. 20••JANUARY 8, 2020

SHS trio places third at 2019 Junior 'From My Heart to Yours' Achievement Stock Market Challenge Screening Series

The City of Somerville’s Health and Human Services Department (HHS) and Somerville Media Center (SMC) are excited to announce the 2020 Screening Series of From My Heart to Yours. Somerville High School’s Personal Finance class team of Joseph Carey, Jon- This short educational film provides an intimate look at how the availability and athan Chan, and Theo Tourlentes placed third out of 35 teams at the Junior use of opioids have impacted the lives of many individuals, especially here locally Achievement’s Stock Market Challenge held on Thursday, December 12, 2019 and around the state. It also addresses various pathways to recovery and resourc- at the new headquarters for State Street Corporation in Boston. es that exist to help the transition back into society. Also making a good showing at the competition were the Somerville High HHS and SMC partnered with local organizations to host free screenings of the School teams of Eric Lemus, Michael Rivillas Escalante, and Marco White, short documentary (about 25 minutes) throughout the city with a Q&A with who finished fourteenth in the competition; as well as Joseph Amari, Erik representatives from individuals who were part of production. (Matteus) Anell, and Andrew DaCosta who placed twenty-third. Screening events are scheduled as follows: The Stock Market Challenge is a fast-paced competition in which students use their collaboration, communication, and critical thinking skills to achieve the January 16, 6:30 p.m., at MOAR- Massachusetts Organization for Addiction greatest rate of return on their investments over a 60-day market cycle. Recovery, 9 New Washington St. Each team begins with a hypothetical account balance of $500,000. Somer- February 6, 5:00 p.m., at Council on Aging, 167 Holland St. ville’s winning team was among the top five spots from the beginning of the March 6, 6:30 p.m., at Connexion, 149 Broadway competition and ended with a portfolio value of $619,669. April 15, 6:00 p.m., Somerville Library, 79 Highland Ave. Students interested in more information on how to get involved in next year’s competition are encouraged to contact Business Teacher, Michele Harney ([email protected]). Historical Fact CONT. FROM PG 8

Brown School first-graders share bridge building project with families

Just before the winter recess, first grade students at the Benjamin G. Brown School proudly displayed the bridges they had been busy designing, building, and writing about. As a culminating activity of this project-based learning experience, students enjoyed a Bridge Breakfast publishing party with their families the Thursday before the break. Their bridges were on display, and students had an opportunity to share their work and their thought process with their parents.

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which drew over twenty thousand armed leaders at Cambridge. Six months later on To advertise in patriots to the location. It proved to be January 1, 1776, he raised the first Amer- the dress rehearsal of the Concord and ican flag on that site. The Lexington Battle eight months later. It is said that King George III stated • On hearing reports of the Battle of that General Washington would be “The Somerville Lexington and Concord, Washington greatest man in the world” if he retired Times originally refused to lead the Patri- after the Revolutionary War. Americans ots. He viewed the conflict as a skir- agreed and elected him our first Presi- call mish. But after hearing the results of dent. He is considered the father of our the Battle of Bunker Hill, he agreed to country. Bobbie Toner lead them. George Washington... • On arrival in Massachusetts, he want- “First in War” 617-666-4010 ed to see the view of Boston from Pros- “First in Peace” pect Hill before he met with colonial “First in the Hearts of his Countrymen” JANUARY 8, 2020••21

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Wednesday, January 8 Friday, January 10 6:30pm Somerville Heroes' Salute 2019 8:00am 2020 First Flag Raising at Prospect Hill 7:00am City Hall Menorah Lighting 2019 12:00am 2020 Organizational Meeting 1.6.20 8:00pm Faith In a City: Faith & Community 9:03am Henry Hansen and the Battle of Iwo Jima 7:30am Middlesex Update w/Marian Ryan 1:00am 2020 Inaugural Ceremonies 9:00pm Henry Hansen and the Battle of Iwo Jima 10:00am SomerViva em Portugues - Jan. 2020 10:30am Dance for Dignity 8:00am 2020 First Flag Raising at Prospect Hill 3:30am SPD Ride Along 10:00pm 2020 Inaugural Ceremonies 11:25am Flood & Stormwater PSA em Portugues 9:00am 2020 Organizational Meeting 1.6.20 7:00am Chamber of Commerce Dinner 2019 Sunday, January 12 12:00pm City Council Meeting - 1.9.20 9:30am 2020 Inaugural Ceremonies 8:15am Transgender Day of Remembrance 12:00am Faith In a City: Faith & Community 4:30pm SomerViva em Portugues - Jan. 2020 12:00pm Conway Park Community Meeting 8:30am SomerViva en Español 1:00am 2020 First Flag Raising at Prospect Hill 7:00pm School Committee Meeting - 1.13.20 2:00pm SomerViva an Kreyòl Ayisyen - Oct. 2019 9:00am 2020 First Flag Raising at Prospect Hill 2:03am The Firstamerican Flag 11:30pm Talking Business 2:18pm Flood & Stormwater PSA an Kreyòl Ayisyen 11:00am City Hall Menorah Lighting 2019 7:30am MassWorks Infrastructure Grant 2:30pm Talking Business 11:30am SomerVision 2040: Values & Equity 2019 8:04am Talking Business Tuesday, January 14 3:00pm Faith In a City: Talking About Religion 12:00pm City Council Meeting - 12.12.19 8:30am Transgender Day of Remembrance 12:00am Faith In a City: Faith & Community 6:00pm Raising Families "Youth Vaping & Smoking" 6:00pm City Hall Menorah Lighting 2019 8:45am SPD Ride Along 1:00am 2020 Inaugural Ceremonies 6:30pm MassWorks Infrastructure Grant 6:30pm SHS Topping Off Ceremony 12.19.19 9:00am 2020 Organizational Meeting 1.6.20 3:00am SPD Ride Along 7:04pm 2020 Organizational Meeting 1.6.20 6:49pm Flood & Stormwater PSA 10:00am SomerViva em Português 7:30am 2020 First Flag Raising at Prospect Hill 8:00pm 2020 Inaugural Ceremonies 7:00pm 2020 Inaugural Ceremonies 10:15am Transgender Day of Remembrance 8:30am SomerViva em Portugues - Jan. 2020 10:00pm SomerViva em Português 9:00pm 2020 First Flag Raising at Prospect Hill 11:30am Talking Business 9:00am 2020 Inaugural Ceremonies 10:15pm SPD Ride Along 10:03pm MassWorks Infrastructure Grant 11:47am Flood & Stormwater PSA 12:00pm Senior Circuit - December 2019 10:30pm Somerville Heroes' Salute 2019 10:38pm Talking Business 12:00pm Senior Circuit - December 2019 12:30pm Faith In a City: Faith & Community Thursday, January 9 11:00pm Dance for Dignity 12:30pm City Council Meeting - 1.9.20 1:30pm 2020 First Flag Raising at Prospect Hill 2:33pm Talking Business 12:00am City Hall Menorah Lighting 2019 11:55pm Flood & Stormwater PSA en Espanol 6:00pm Transgender Day of Remembrance 3:00pm SPD Ride Along 12:30am SHS Topping Off Ceremony 12.19.19 6:15pm SPD Ride Along Saturday, January 11 3:15pm Transgender Day of Remembrance 1:00am 2020 First Flag Raising at Prospect Hill 6:30pm SomerViva em Portugues - Jan. 2020 12:00am MassWorks Infrastructure Grant 6:00pm 2020 First Flag Raising at Prospect Hill 2:03am Land Use Joint Meeting w/Planning Board 7:00pm Senior Circuit - December 2019 12:34am City Council Meeting - 12.12.19 7:03pm Senior Circuit - December 2019 7:30am Somerville Heroes' Salute 2019 7:30pm MassWorks Infrastructure Grant 7:30am Sit & Be Fit Fibromyalgia Workout 7:31pm Faith In a City: Faith & Community 9:00am Senior Circuit - December 2019 8:10pm Talking Business 8:00am 2020 Organizational Meeting 1.6.20 8:31pm School Committee Meeting - 1.13.20 9:30am Talking Business 8:30pm City Council Meeting - 1.9.20 11:00am 2020 Organizational Meeting 1.6.20 9:00am 2020 Inaugural Ceremonies 11:30pm Transgender Day of Remembrance 12:00pm Senior Circuit - December 2019 11:30am Talking Business Monday, January 13 11:45pm SPD Ride Along 12:30pm 2020 Inaugural Ceremonies 11:47am Flood & Stormwater PSA 12:00am Senior Circuit - December 2019 Wednesday, January 15 3:00pm SomerViva em Português 12:00pm City Council Meeting - 1.9.20 12:30am 2020 First Flag Raising at Prospect Hill 12:00am Senior Circuit - December 2019 3:15pm SPD Ride Along 4:00pm Transgender Day of Remembrance 1:33am Dance for Dignity 12:30am 2020 First Flag Raising at Prospect Hill 4:00pm Upcoming Meeting Agenda 4:15pm SPD Ride Along 2:30am MassWorks Infrastructure Grant 1:33am MassWorks Infrastructure Grant 7:00pm City Council Meeting - LIVE 6:00pm City Hall Menorah Lighting 2019 7:30am Raising Families "Youth Vaping & Smoking" 2:30am 2020 Inaugural Ceremonies Educational TV 15 Schedule Wednesday, January 8 Friday, January 10 6:00pm SHS Hockey vs Mal.-Rev. Co-op 11:30am Final SHS Topping Off Ceremony 9:00am Final SHS Topping Off Ceremony 12:00am SHS Hockey vs Mal.-Rev. Co-op 7:30pm Our Schools, Our City 12:00pm SHS Boys Basketball vs Brighton 9:30am SHS Winter Concert 1:15am SHS Boys Basketball vs Brighton 8:00pm Healey School Gr. 3-8 Winter Concert 1:30pm ESCS Winter Concert 11:00am Argenziano School Winter Concert 9:00am Our Schools, Our City 9:00pm SHS Boys Basketball vs Revere 2:30pm Argenziano School Winter Concert 12:00pm SHS Boys Basketball vs Lynn Classical 9:30am Final SHS Topping Off Ceremony 11:00pm Argenziano School Winter Concert 3:30pm SHS Hockey vs Mal.-Rev. Co-op 1:30pm SHS Boys Basketball vs Brighton 10:00am SHS Hockey vs Mal.-Rev. Co-op Sunday, January 12 5:00pm SHS Boys Basketball vs Revere 3:00pm SHS Boys Basketball vs Revere 11:30am SHS Boys Basketball vs Revere 12:00am SHS Boys Basketball vs Lynn Classical 7:00pm El Sistema Winter Bash 5:00pm Final SHS Topping Off Ceremony 1:30pm Healey School Gr. 3-8 Winter Concert 1:30am SHS Winter Concert 7:30pm Final SHS Topping Off Ceremony 5:30pm SHS Winter Concert 2:30pm ESCS Winter Concert 4:00am Public Domain Theater 8:00pm SHS Boys Basketball vs Brighton 7:00pm Argenziano School Winter Concert 3:30pm SHS Boys Basketball vs Brighton 8:00am SHS Boys Basketball vs Revere 9:30pm ESCS Winter Concert 8:00pm SHS Boys Basketball vs Lynn Classical 5:00pm SHS Boys Basketball vs Lynn Classical 10:00am SHS Boys Basketball vs Lynn Classical 10:30pm Argenziano School Winter Concert 9:30pm SHS Boys Basketball vs Brighton 6:29pm El Sistema Winter Bash 11:30am Our Schools, Our City Tuesday, January 14 11:00pm SHS Boys Basketball vs Revere 7:00pm Our Schools, Our City 12:00pm SHS Boys Basketball vs Brighton 12:00am SHS Hockey vs Lynn Class. Thursday, January 9 7:30pm Final SHS Topping Off Ceremony 1:30pm SHS Hockey vs Mal.-Rev. Co-op 1:30am SHS Hockey vs Mal.-Rev. Co-op 1:00am SHS Hockey vs Mal.-Rev. Co-op 8:00pm SHS Hockey vs Mal.-Rev. Co-op 3:00pm ESCS Winter Concert 5:00am Public Domain Theater 2:30am Public Domain Theater 9:15pm Kennedy School Gr 4-8 Winter Concert 4:00pm All City Middle School Winter Concert 9:00am SHS Hockey vs Lynn Class. 9:00am SHS Boys Basketball vs Revere 10:00pm SHS Boys Basketball vs Revere 5:00pm SHS Winter Concert 10:30am Our Schools, Our City 11:00am El Sistema Winter Bash Saturday, January 11 6:30pm Final SHS Topping Off Ceremony 11:00am Healey School Gr. 3-8 Winter Concert 11:30am Final SHS Topping Off Ceremony 12:00am SHS Boys Basketball vs Brighton 7:00pm SHS Boys Basketball vs Revere 12:00pm SHS Boys Basketball vs Revere 12:00pm SHS Boys Basketball vs Brighton 1:30am SHS Boys Basketball vs Lynn Classical 9:00pm SHS Boys Basketball vs Lynn Classical 2:00pm Argenziano School Winter Concert 1:30pm ESCS Winter Concert 3:00am Public Domain Theater 10:30pm Our Schools, Our City 3:00pm Healey School Gr. 3-8 Winter Concert 2:30pm Argenziano School Winter Concert 9:00am SHS Hockey vs Mal.-Rev. Co-op 11:00pm SHS Boys Basketball vs Brighton 4:00pm SHS Winter Concert 3:30pm SHS Hockey vs Mal.-Rev. Co-op 10:30am Our Schools, Our City Monday, January 13 5:30pm Final SHS Topping Off Ceremony 5:00pm SHS Boys Basketball vs Revere 11:00am Healey School Gr. 3-8 Winter Concert 12:30am SHS Hockey vs Mal.-Rev. Co-op 6:00pm SHS Hockey vs Lynn Class. 7:00pm El Sistema Winter Bash 12:00pm SHS Boys Basketball vs Revere 2:00am ESCS Winter Concert 7:30pm Our Schools, Our City 7:30pm Final SHS Topping Off Ceremony 2:00pm Argenziano School Winter Concert 3:00am All City Middle School Winter Concert 8:00pm Healey School Gr. 3-8 Winter Concert 8:00pm SHS Boys Basketball vs Brighton 3:00pm Healey School Gr. 3-8 Winter Concert 4:00am SHS Winter Concert 9:00pm SHS Boys Basketball vs Revere 9:30pm ESCS Winter Concert 4:00pm SHS Winter Concert 9:00am SHS Boys Basketball vs Revere 11:00pm Argenziano School Winter Concert 10:30pm Argenziano School Winter Concert 5:30pm Final SHS Topping Off Ceremony 11:00am El Sistema Winter Bash 12:00am SHS Boys Basketball vs Revere 2:00am SHS Hockey vs Lynn Class.

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OFF THE SHELF by Doug Holder Somerville's Matthew Martino: Approaches his work with 'Savage Grace'

SOMERVILLE yricaledited by Doug Holder LMeg Smith is a writer, journalist, dancer and events producer living in Lowell, MA. Her poetry has recently appeared in Lyr- ical Somerville in The Somerville Times, The Cafe Review, Poet- ry Bay, The Horror Zine, Star*Line, Good Fat Poetry Zine,and more. Her poetry books, Dear Deepest Ghost and This Scarlet Dancing are available on Amazon.

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We took our winter to the river walk; seagulls mingled with wood ducks, and a cormorant declared an island of driftwood, all night wings to the farthest. I'm keeping this mark for you. Matthew Martino at the Bloc 11 Cafe. A mirror-forest I met lighting designer, filmmaker Matthew Mar- violence, but then went on to be a cult favorite. It with no leaves, tino at my backroom respite in the Bloc 11 Cafe was a regular midnight feature at the Bleecker or memory, in Union Square, Somerville. Martino, a 40ish Street Cinemas in New York City in 1985. The op- revels in the wake. man, brought an abundance of energy and focus eration was run by director Lloyd Kaufman, an “old to our interview, and certainly these same qualities hippie kind of guy,” according to Martino. Martino — Meg Smith inform his work for his production company, Sav- continued, "The movies he produced were horror age Grace Entertainment, based at 545 McGrath films that were cheap to make. They were filled with To have your work considered for the Lyrical send it to: Highway in our city. ample doses of sex, schlock, and had a consistently Doug Holder, 25 School St.; Somerville, MA 02143. [email protected] Martino is a fourth generation Somervillian. He low budget.” Martino did many things there, in- recently purchased a building in Somerville that cluding managing human chickens – people made houses both him and his production studio for his up to look like chickens – with makeup and the ap- From on page 14 business. Martino told me that, “Since rents are pointment of these strange birds in their cages. skyrocketing in the city, the only way to stay here Martino said it is hard to make a living as a the- Ms. Cam’s was to buy a building.” And so now Martino's feet atrical lighting designer in Boston, so to make are firmly place on the ground, here in our burg. the daily nut he works as a corporate lighting Martino has long been involved in the Somerville designer. He lights events, meeting, award cer- arts scene. His has worked with the Somerville emonies for many major lights in the corporate Arts Council's ArtBeat Festival, he has brought world in these parts. Answers “movie nights” to the city, and has been involved Martino has finished producing and releasing a 1. Excellence in film and 6. Red licorice with Carnavale, a multicultural street festival, that movie, Chainsaw Maidens from Hell, and is in the television is very popular in our neck of the woods. planning stages for a sequel. He is proud how his 7. Watering of the eyes Martino has an interesting background. Back in movie Chainsaw... has reached certain filmmaker 2. Golden Globe Ambas- the day, he helped with the lighting of The Mika- industry benchmarks. His company has a strong sador 8. Cesar Romero do at the North Shore Music Festival, as well as educational component as well. He teaches basic Death and the Powers: The Robots’ Opera with Tod stage combat techniques, has educational out- 3. It had three pieces 9. The Grand Ole Opry Machover and Robert Pinsky, working under my reach in large swaths of the state, and is available in one package, flavored chocolate, strawberry and 10. Richard and Maurice own Tony Award winning lighting designer broth- to help stage, produce, light, etc., a wide variety of vanilla McDonald er Don Holder. productions. He is well known for his work with Martino cut his teeth with the iconoclastic, indie youth organizations. 4. Yale University 11. New Zealand, Austra- film company Troma Entertainment based in New Martino said, "I want more local producers on lia and the United States York City. Many well-known actors who were just the scene here, instead of the all folks from Los 5. Anne Bancroft starting out passed through there. “One that comes Angeles who come here, make a movie, and then 12. Sheep to mind is Kevin Costner,” Martino said. One of go back to L.A." Troma's noted movies it produced was The Toxic And indeed Martino is determined to make that Avenger. This film was first ignored because of its a reality, here, in the "Paris of New England." 24••JANUARY 8, 2020