VOL. 7 NO. 21 SOMERVILLE, MASS. WEDNESDAY, MAY 29, 2019 TWENTY-FIVE CENTS Inside: Students address gentrification at Somerville City Council meeting
By Jennifer Grimes The first to address their agenda to the Somer- ville City Council on May 23, were four middle school girls. Emily Aravalo, Maria Benavides, Seline Pierre, Leiosha O’Conner-Vital and Aid- sa Rivera Arias stood courageously together at the podium, with a poster board in tow, to speak on behalf of those in their community who are struggling with the rising rents. Robbery suspect Though young, they were very clear: the rents arrested in the Somerville neighborhoods are rising and page 5 one of the major factors contributing to this problem is the extension of the Green Line. The girls went on to talk about the role their school played in the choice to advocate for their community. As a part of the Program Citizen Schools the four girls were able to join a group called Actives Art. “We talk about real world is- Four Somerville girls presented their views on rising rents and gentrification in the city to the City Council at their latest meeting last Thursday. sues and put them into art to Continued on page 4 Somerville farmers markets open for the summer
By Melissa Rosales Memorial Day celebration Every Saturday morning from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 pages 12–13 p.m. at Union Square Plaza, Union Square Farmers Market serves the local community fresh local food and products for the summer from May 18 – November 23, rain or shine. Correction: The market is in a separate area aligned with We regret that there were trees, and tents with friendly vendors selling some significant inaccu- everything from produce, plants, to authentic racies in the May 22 page Lebanese hummus, to smoked fish, cider, and 1 article Short term rental more. Under the sun, parents push their stroll- ordinance set for recommen- ers, and people walk their dogs, while shopping dation to the City Council." and listening to live music. The article was based on “It’s really one of the best farmer’s markets in an earlier draft of the or- all of greater Boston,” said Stephen Gillies. Ev- dinance. The short term ery Saturday morning, Gillies walks over from rental ordinance did pass Cambridge with his friend Sujata Whaley, the City Council on May 23. That version can be where they grab a cup of coffee or pastry, then found at www.somerville- walk over to the market together. They buy ma.gov/strs everything there: vegetables, bread, cider, and The summertime farmers market season is arriving, and those who enjoy taking part in shopping for fresh sometimes meat. Continued on page 8 produces and other products are primed to take full advantage. — Photo by Melissa Rosales 2••MAY 29, 2019
TheSomervilleTimes.com Comments of the Week Response to: How the City of Somerville is struggling to meet its own ambitious ‘open space’ goals
The views and opinions expressed in Newstalk do not necessarily reflect those of Frank J Kelly says: The Somerville Times, its publisher or staff. The column has many contributors. I am cautiously optimistic with Lincoln park reopening soon, Foss Park coming online with a new Less than a month away, it's the Third East Somerville Re- turf field, Conway reopening and the development of Draw 7 and potentially work with fields union, set for Saturday, June 15, at the Somerville City Club, for the Healey that at least the kids will get places to play. Good job by Somerville and the sports across from Holiday Inn on Innerbelt Road. Thanks to hard leagues in the city pushing that forward slowly but surely. work and efforts put into this by Dan Rogovich and his small but dedicated bunch of helpers, it should be a great one once LindaS says: again for one and all. The last time was two years ago and well over 100 to 150 attendees showed up from all over the state Funny how we never had this problem before “gentrification” and allowing greedy developers to and across the country. Lots of people who grew up in East take over the city, isn’t it? Somerville have missed the last two but wanted to have a third. The City created this problem, and now they tell us it’s not going to be easy to solve it. I think this Some of us here at The Somerville Times are from East Somer- one’s a no-brainer. STOP developing. Doesn’t anyone think we have enough of that already? ville we will be there and have already reached out to others. A small group of “down backers” behind the Bucket who grew up Kelly Rush says: there in the 60’s will all be there. They meet every four or so Id be more interested in hearing abkut how they’re.gping to be re-commting to the original goal of months to talk about old times and great times. Help make this actual affordable housing. Cost of a 2BR went from $2K/month to $3K in three years. No ones a success. Go online to Facebook to check it out. Ask Dan what income increases like that in the time span. you can do to help. He is looking for the food, entertainment and just plain East Somerville fun. Villenous says: ************************* Come on people, let's support all the businesses that are be- My bar for whether any local pol cares about more open space and doing something about rising ing affected by the bridge closings, including Lyndell’s Bakery housing costs is will they pass new zoning? It’s the most fundamental thing we can do to help in and Ball Sq. Liquors in Ball Sq. They need people to show both areas, but we’re getting no action.Stop talking about it and do something about it. up. These places are open and can’t afford to lose business for a whole year. We need to support Ball Square, as well as lower Magic Mike says: Washington St. and other places across the city. There is no “housing crisis” in Somerville, unless you think it’s a crisis that people can’t live here ************************* because they cannot afford to. Using that criteria, there is a “crisis” in Back Bay, because I cannot Celebrating their birthdays this week: Happy birthday to one afford to own a brownstone there. of Somerville’s nicest moms, Mary Kane Hart, who is celebrat- ing this week. She's still working and enjoying it. We hope she has a great birthday with all the kids, grandkids and cousins. Response to: Data Download with Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone Happy birthday to Dan Rogovich, from East Somerville, who is working hard to get the third East Somerville reunion off TheoNasays: to a great start. Happy Birthday Dan, you're doing a great job, The dedicated bus lane on Prospect Street is a clear example of implementing a desired solution enjoy your birthday. Happy birthday another East Somerville before conducting an unbiased analysis on the outcome of the change. It has led to long traffic guy who loves Somerville, Russell J. Smithe Sr., who grew up backups on Webster Ave and Prospect Street, increasing commuting time for all, as well as an on Pearl St., between Pinckney and Florence. We wish Rusty increase in air pollution from the cars idling in traffic. As currently defined, we’re essentially -dou a very happy birthday and many more. Continued on page 11 bling the cost of maintaining a usable lane of roadway to support a lane that is used no more than one percent of the time. A better solution would have been to define it as a bus and HOV lane during certain key bus travel hours. Instead it stands as a testament to poor planning and a misuse of public funds.
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Life in the Ville by Jimmy Del Ponte The faker exactly a full blown hypochondriac, but let’s say she was very protective and took no chances with the health of her family. We saw our family Pediatrician a lot. He made house calls too, a lot. He even had a favorite chair in our living room. Recently, I had to go into Cambridge Fast forward to the next day and I’m at Health Alliances’ emergency room when Somerville Hospital being examined by a a close friend was rushed there. Thank- surgeon! Are you kidding? A doctor in a fully, they were okay, but then my mind hospital is now trying to find the source started to go back to my early youth. I have quite a few remembrances from when it was still Somerville Hospital. Next thing you As a matter of fact, I was at that hospital a lot. Too many times. Many times as a know, I’m getting patient, but more times in the ER with a family member or close friend. There my appendix out! were several with tragic results. I always hated school, especially the 8 years in parochial school with nuns. of my fake stomach ache. I was getting Some were real nice, most were real scary very nervous. It wasn’t going as planned. er ailment to get out of school. I never of a stitch visible on my leg scar. and school was run with the utmost Next thing you know, I’m getting my ap- dreamed my luck could stink twice. So One of my dad’s favorite things to sternness. Sister school in the 60’s was se- pendix out! My pretend stomach ache I complained about a pain in my leg. I say to me was, “Some day that mouth rious business. We managed to come out turned into in-patient surgery. even developed a fake limp. I ended up of yours is going to get you in trou- of it with some fun memories but for the I remembered getting my tonsils out back at Somerville Hospital, same sur- ble!” And it has, believe you me. My big most part, I dreaded almost every day. So years earlier and it was no picnic. My lit- geon, and you guessed it. Doctor “In- mouth, and dumb schemes gone wrong I had to devise an escape plan. tle brother and I went through our ton- vento” found a “Bakers Cyst” behind my problems started at an early age. My big I came up with an idea to get myself out sillectomies together and It was a very right knee. There was no pain, I made it mouth still gets me in trouble today and of school for a day or two. It seemed sim- frightening memory for me. Now I was up again, but eight stitches later, anoth- I still love a good scheme. ple. I was about 9 years old in 1962 and back in the hospital and terrified. I re- er hospital stay, crutches, and one more For a while, Somerville Hospital also tried to hatch a cockamamie plan to bang member promising God that I’d never lie uneven scar, and I have part two of my had a detox unit and hosted Alcoholics out sick. I would complain to my parents again, but out the appendix came. I got fake pain story. The boy who cried wolf Anonymous meetings. There’s also a li- that I had a stomach ache. I figured they presents, and visitors, and Ice cream and twice. The boy who never learned. The quor store directly across the street. You would just let me stay home, give me more than the one or two days off from boy who hated school. There is still part can’t make this stuff up. some Brioschi or Pepto and worst case school I’d planned. It was very painful scenario, see our family pediatrician, Dr. caring for those stitches and recovering Goldenberg. I thought about how great slowly. I couldn’t believe that a made up it would be skipping school for even fake pain took such a serious detour. 1125 Massachusetts Avenue just one glorious day. Perhaps I’d watch Boy, did that show me. A kick in the Arlington, MA 02476 something on one of the 3 channels on pants lesson in what lying can get you (781) 602-6100 our huge mahogany black and white TV! into. The doctor yanked my appendix Maybe I’d have ice cream while enjoying out even though I made up the ache. Did The 3 Stooges, or Yo g i B e a r cartoons. the surgeon also pull a fake out? Did he My dad worked 3-11 so he and my remove my appendix for the money, or mom were both home the morning I because he didn’t want to look stupid for started my academy award performance. not finding the real source of my “pain?” It was about 7:00 a.m. when my fake Was my appendix in fact in need of re- stomach ache routine began. “Ow! Mom! moval? I doubt it. My stomach hurts!” My mother was not Two years later I tried to fake anoth-
Assembly Row Pride Banner Unveiling The First Annual Assembly Row Pride Banner Unveiling will take place on Thursday, May 30, 4:00 p.m., at Assembly Row’s Iconic Trusses, across from 661 Assembly Row, Somerville. For the first time, Assembly Row owner and developer, Federal Realty Investment Trust, will unveil a Pride ban- ner to kick off LGBTQ+ Pride Month. The ceremony kicks off a slate of events for the month of June, including a Silent Disco and an outdoor screening of the movie, Love, Simon. Expected attendees include City Council President Katjana Ballantyne, Boston Pride President Linda DiMarco, LGBTQ+ Liaison for the City of Somerville Lauren McShane, Assembly Row General Manager David Middleton, and As- sembly Row Assistant Marketing Manager Vanessa Martinez. The ceremony symbolizes support for Somerville’s LGBTQ+ community.
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By Jim Clark Flying bricks and TV sets on Powderhouse Police officers were dispatched the residence for new tenants. approach officers aggressively screen television that had been legedly began to yell and scream to a Powderhouse Blvd. loca- According to the resident, and make incoherent state- sitting on the porch and hurled at her incoherently. She said that tion on reports of a dispute one of the cleaners reported to ments. The officers escorted it into the driveway in the di- Kipchumba threw at least two involving damage to a motor him that someone was throw- him to the front stairs and rection of the vehicle that was glass bottles and then a brick at vehicle. Officers en route were ing objects at her vehicle which asked him to sit down as they already struck with the brick. her car, which landed on the ve- advised that the individuals in- was parked in the driveway were concerned that he would The television instead struck hicle's roof, leaving scratches and volved were Tufts students and from the second floor porch fall due to his obvious state of a resident's vehicle causing a dent. She said that she had no that Tufts Police was already at and screaming at her. intoxication, but he reportedly damage to the front passenger idea why Kipchumba threw the the location. The residents went downstairs refused to sit. side bumper. items at her vehicle. Somerville Police officersto see what was going on and at- An ambulance was called for The officers attempted to sub- Kipchumba was placed un- joined the Tufts officers at the tempt to resolve the dispute and to have Kipchumba medically due Kipchumba's tumultuous der arrest on charges of ma- residence and were already found that an individual who evaluated. behavior and placed him into licious wanton defacement of standing by in the front yard was temporarily staying with an- As police attempted to ques- handcuffs. property and disorderly con- where three different groups of other of their roommates, Brian tion the cleaner whose car was The officers were finally able to duct and taken to the police individuals were separated. Kipchumba, had thrown a brick apparently struck by items interview the cleaner, who was station for booking. Residents of the building were onto the roof of the cleaner's thrown by Kipchumba, he sud- visibly shaken. She explained The television destroyed by asked to explain to me what had vehicle. That's when the police denly lunged onto the front that she was carrying cleaning Kipchumba was his own and occurred and they stated that were called in. porch despite officers' attempts items from the house into her the resident victim asked that one of them had hired a cleaning According to reports, Kip- to control his movement. car which was parked in the Brian not be charged for the company to come to his home chumba appeared to be intox- Kipchumba then began to driveway. Kipchumba stood on damage to his vehicle caused by and clean as they were preparing icated, and he continued to scream and took a 32-inch flat the second floor porch and al- the thrown television. SOMERVILLE POLICE CRIME LOG Arrests: mond Ave., May 21, 12:31 operation of a motor vehicle. sex Ave. on charges of shoplift- Roslyn St., Salem, May 26, William McNeill, of 209 p.m., arrested at Powder House Carlton Buscemi, of 22 Wel- ing by concealing merchandise 9:24 p.m., arrested at Mid- School St., Woburn, May 20, Blvd. on charges of malicious lington Ave., May 24, 8:38 and receiving stolen property dlesex Ave. on charges of 12:52 p.m., arrested at Wash- wanton defacement of property a.m., arrested at Franklin St. on under $1200, and on multiple conspiracy and shoplifting ington St. on a warrant charge and disorderly conduct. warrant charges of assault and warrant charges of larceny over by asportation, and on war- of leaving the scene of property Luciano Castro, May 22, battery, assault and battery on $1200. rant charges of possession of damage. 7:29 p.m., arrested at Broad- a person over 60 or disabled, Daniel DaSilva, of 97 Perkins a firearm with defaced num- Leonardo DeOliveira, of way on charges of violation of assault and battery on a police St., May 25, 11:16 p.m., arrest- ber, possession of a firearm 109A Broadmeadow St., Marl- city ordinance open container officer, assault and battery with ed at Florence St. on charges of without FID card, improp- boro, May 20, 5:10 p.m., arrest- and assault and battery. a dangerous weapon, and re- unlicensed operation of a mo- er storage of a large capacity ed at Cross St. on a charge of Sardou Nerette, of 44 Ches- sisting arrest. tor vehicle and operation of a firearm, possession of ammu- unlicensed operation of a mo- ter Ave., Waltham, May 22, Anthony Malanson, of 30 motor vehicle under the influ- nition without FID card, and tor vehicle. 7:53 p.m., arrested at Assembly Dean St., Norwood, May 24, ence of liquor. possession of a large capacity Brian Kipchumba, of 9 Ray- Row on a charge of negligent 3:06 p.m., arrested at Middle- Laurent Beaubrun, of 39 firearm.
Students address gentrification at Somerville City Council meeting CONT. FROM PG 1 shine more light on them,” Pierre said. After they chose to tack- “Our goal is to le affordable housing and the gentrification affecting many increase the close friends and community members of Somerville, the affordable housing girls took a poll. Aidsa gave the City Council members the in- in Somerville” formation her and her friends collected, “90 percent of parents Benavides said, “Our goal is to fear the rise in rent” while “60 increase the affordable housing percent of parents are worried in Somerville.” In doing so these about becoming homeless.” girls are using their creativity and For these girls it is a concern, their voices to advocate for their one that could push families community. The Somerville City out of their homes and into the Council members applauded the streets. Some of them spoke girls for their bravery and activ- about how it felt to lose a friend ism. They did not say what they at school because of the price tag planned to do in order to lower on their homes. The unafford- the prices of housing, but they ability is forcing families to leave thought the topic that the girls their community and their chil- brought up at the meeting was dren to relocate schools. definitely one worth advocacy. Infographic depicting the effects of gentrification in Somerville presented at last week's City Council meeting. MAY 29, 2019••5
Bluntly Speaking by Ross E. Blouin, Publisher The Somerville Times
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. Proposed bike path on Powderhouse Blvd. A large group of property own- The meeting soon turned into a ended with the disgruntled prop- cially when Tufts is in session. al Home. It quickly became ap- ers in Ward 7 showed up for the shouting match as the residents erty owners leaving without the Many property owners were parent that the proposed ideas Wednesday night meeting at attempted to be heard over city answers they wanted. also outraged at what this would were unworkable at best and the West Somerville Commu- officials who tried to string the If a bike path, suggested 10- do to property values and tenan- hair-brained at worst. nity School. There were more meeting out with deflecting foot width, ran from the Pow- cies. Questions were also raised If the bike path were imple- than 120 in attendance and the topics and unnecessary talking derhouse rotary up to the corner concerning elderly residents mented it would have to run in residents were in no mood to points that attempted to derail of Curtis Street it would require who would have to walk farther. front of a church, a daycare cen- take in the dog and pony show the thrust of the property own- parking to be eliminated on at Many of those attending were ter and the Community School. put on by Community Devel- ers to stay on point. Their point least one side, supposedly the also concerned with the implica- Again the city had no explana- opment and Ward 7 Councilor was that the city had no plans right side, the result would be tions involving Doherty’s Funer- tion on how the bike path would Katjana Ballantyne. of where to put the 150 dis- narrowing the auto lanes down al Home...the last funeral home extend through this area ... it The city powers have decided placed automobiles. Councilor to as little as 10 feet in each di- in Somerville. The parking di- would become “The Bike Path to put in a bike path on Pow- Ballantyne did her best to avoid rection. The property owners lemma at Doherty’s barely drew To Nowhere”. Many property derhouse Blvd. and this would the question of Tufts University believe that this would ruin the mention by city officials. Again owners felt that Powderhouse necessitate a parking ban on one occupying both sides of Packard existing wide expanse of the there were no city contingencies Boulevard is fine just the way side of Powderhouse Blvd. The Ave. by a prior unknown arrange- Boulevard and create an unnec- for the displaced cars or accom- it is and there is no need for “A residents thought otherwise. ment with the city. The meeting essary strain on parking espe- modations for Doherty’s Funer- Bike Path To Nowhere”. R.I. man arrested for Somerville armed robbery A Rhode Island man was arrest- Thanks to the extraordinary man, later identified as Rosado, ed and charged in federal court courage of a concerned citizen, entered the Middlesex Feder- in Boston on Thursday, May 23, who attempted to tackle Ro- al Savings Bank in Somerville, in connection with an armed sado, causing him to drop his brandished a handgun, fired a bank robbery in Somerville on backpack, we were able to de- shot into the ceiling, and point- May 1, 2019, that resulted in termine his identity. This case ed the firearm at customers and shots fired. demonstrates our commitment bank employees. It is alleged Daniel Rosado, 32, of Prov- to bringing to justice those who that Rosado yelled: “Get down!”, idence, R.I., was charged with commit violent acts against our “Everybody on the ground!”, one count of armed bank rob- fellow law enforcement officers “Second Drawer, Hurry Up!”, bery, one count of brandishing and hard-working citizens.” “Give me money or I’ll shoot!” and discharging a firearm during “I commend all the partner Customers and bank employees a crime of violence, and one agencies involved in this in- laid on the floor, while the rob- count of being a felon in pos- vestigation, and would like to ber approached a teller window, session of a firearm. Rosado will recognize the MSP Troop- threw a backpack at the teller, appear in federal court in Boston ers, our K9 teams and the Air and demanded money. last Thursday. Wing crew who took part in While the teller filled the “Today’s arrest and charges the initial search for the sus- backpack with money, a cus- Daniel Rosado was placed under arrest and charged in connection with the May 1 put an end to a three week pect, our Troopers who serve tomer exited the bank and armed robbery at the Middlesex Federal Savings Bank in Somerville. search for a dangerous and on the FBI’s Violent Crimes flagged down a marked police reckless individual,” U.S. Attor- task force who assisted in the cruiser occupied by a uniformed pack, linked the DNA profile other sentence imposed, and a ney Andrew E. Lelling said on subsequent investigation, and Somerville Police officer. The found on the backpack to Ro- fine of $250,000. The charge Thursday. “No one should feel our State Police Crime Lab officer entered the bank, point- sado. A subsequent review of of being a felon in possession afraid to do the everyday, basic personnel who helped develop ed his gun at the robber, and Rosado’s driver’s license photo of a firearm provides for a sen- American errands we all need forensic evidence vital to the ordered him to freeze. In re- matched the images of the rob- tence of no greater than 10 to do. But on May 1, it’s alleged identification of the suspect,” sponse, it is alleged that Rosa- ber captured on video surveil- years in prison, three years of that one man callously threat- said Colonel Kerry A. Gilpin, do faced the officer, pointed his lance at Middlesex Bank. supervised release, and a fine ened the lives of dozens of in- Superintendent of the Massa- gun in the officer’s direction, According to court records, of $250,000. Sentences are nocent people who were doing chusetts State Police. “Their and fired one shot. The officer Rosado has prior felony convic- imposed by a federal district just that. By not just brandish- diligence and that of our fed- shot back. During the exchange tions, such as negligent opera- court judge based upon the ing, but actually discharging his eral and local law enforcement of gunfire, Rosado exited the tion of a motor vehicle, larceny U.S. Sentencing Guidelines weapon – twice – the alleged partners, and the partnership bank and fled on foot, and the from a person and witness in- and other statutory factors. defendant instilled fear and en- among our agencies, are why officer chased after him on foot. timidation, and assault by means U.S. Attorney Lelling; FBI dangered the lives of members this case was solved.” According to the charging of a dangerous weapon. Due to SAC Bonavolonta; Colonel of our community for his own “I would like to thank our fed- document, as Rosado fled down these prior convictions, Rosado Gilpin; and Somerville Po- greed and selfishness. My office eral and state partners for their College Avenue, a bystander, is prohibited from possessing a lice Chief Fallon made the an- is committed to prosecuting vi- collaboration in this investi- noticing that Rosado was be- firearm or ammunition. nouncement today. Valuable olent individuals to the fullest gation,” said Somerville Police ing pursued by a police officer, The charge of armed bank assistance was provided by the extent of the law.” Chief David Fallon. “Violent attempted to tackle Rosado, robbery provides for a sentence United States Attorney’s Office “As alleged, Mr. Rosado terror- acts, such as the one which took which caused Rosado to drop of no greater than 25 years in for the District of Rhode Island ized bank employees, shot at a place on the morning of May 1, his backpack. Rosado kept run- prison, five years of supervised and the Providence (R.I.) Po- Somerville police officer, and put 2019, here in Somerville, reck- ning, and witnesses eventually release, and a fine of $250,000; lice Department. Assistant U.S. the lives of innocent bystanders lessly endanger the lives of the lost sight of him. the charge of brandishing and Attorney Lindsey E. Weinstein at risk,” said Joseph R. Bonavo- public and the police. This in- Upon review of the backpack, discharging a firearm during a of Lelling’s Major Crimes Unit lonta, Special Agent in Charge vestigation is a great example law enforcement found a We- crime of violence provides for is prosecuting the case. of the Federal Bureau of Investi- of collaboration between law bley revolver, loaded with four a mandatory minimum seven The details contained in the gation, Boston Field Office. enforcement agencies in our unfired rounds of ammunition, year sentence for brandishing charging documents are alle- “The FBI’s Violent Crimes combined efforts to protect our and two cartridge casings, as and a mandatory minimum gations. The defendant is pre- Task Force is extremely grateful communities.” well as more than $500. 10 year sentence for discharg- sumed innocent unless and until that we were able to apprehend According to the charging Further investigation, includ- ing and up to life in prison, to proven guilty beyond a reason- him before anyone got hurt. document, on May 1, 2019, a ing forensic analysis of the back- be served consecutive to any able doubt in a court of law. 6••MAY 29, 2019
Beacon Hill Roll Call
Volume 44-Report No. 21 • May 20-24, 2019 • Copyright © 2019 Beacon Hill Roll Call. All Rights Reserved. By Bob Katzen
Beacon Hill Roll Call can also be viewed on our website at www.thesomervilletimes.com THE HOUSE AND SENATE: Beacon Hill Roll Call matches about 11 percent because of a lack of funding. “There are suburban and rural communities that are records local senators' votes on roll calls from the week unfairly represented in the chapter 70 education fund- of May 20-24. There were no roll calls in the House “I have been trying to increase revenue for the state CPA ing formula and rely upon minimum aid funding per last week. matching funds for several sessions,” said Sen. Cindy student in the state budget,” said Sen. Ryan Fattman Creem (D-Newton), the sponsor of the amendment. (R-Webster). "One hundred and eighty-two districts All Senate roll calls are on the Senate debate of the “Over 170 communities are waiting for us to keep our across the commonwealth are minimum aid districts $42.8 billion fiscal 2020 state budget. Many of the 1142 state’s promise to meaningfully partner with them for with declining student enrollment and $100 per student amendments filed by senators never came to a roll call housing, historic preservation, open space and recre- would have adequately helped these districts which suf- vote and were simply approved or rejected one at a time ation. Raising the match from 11 percent to 30 percent fer from a broken education funding mechanism.” on voice votes without debate. will help move these important projects along.” "I was encouraged by the Senate’s commitment to in- To move things along even faster, the Senate also did its “I do not support making housing transaction costs in vest in our public school system,” said Sen. Vinny de- usual “bundling” of many amendments. Instead of act- the commonwealth more expensive when not all cities Macedo (R-Plymouth). “However, the Senate's $300 ing on the amendments one at a time, hundreds of the and towns are opted into the CPA program,” said Sen. million investment would have had a minimal effect proposed amendments are bundled and put into two Ryan Fattman (R-Webster). “Massachusetts housing on the communities I represent. As minimum aid piles—one pile that will be approved and the other that and closing costs are already consistently highest in communities they would benefit most from a higher will be rejected with a single vote on each pile. the nation.” per pupil commitment. By spending $100 per pupil the Senate would have been able to better meet the Senate President Karen Spilka, or the senator who is “The state is realizing record tax revenue exceeding our budget needs of my communities and the educational filling in for her at the podium, orchestrates the approval benchmark by over 900 million dollars,” said Sen. Dean goals of their students.” and rejection of the bundled amendments with a simple: Tran (R-Leominster). “This is indicative of a strong “All those in favor say ‘aye,’ those opposed say ‘no.’ The economy and an example of why we should put an em- Some amendment opponents said that even districts re- ayes have it and the amendments are approved.” Or, “All phasis on economic development, creating jobs and help ceiving the minimum will still see an increase in Chapter those in favor say ‘aye,’ those opposed say ‘no.’ The no’s put people to work so that they can provide for their 70 aid next year. They noted that the education aid in have it and the amendments are rejected.” families. It is not the time to raise taxes and fees.” the Senate is significantly higher than the plan proposed by Gov. Baker and the one approved by the House last Senators don’t actually vote yes or no and, in fact, they (A “Yes” vote is for raising the surcharge. A “No” vote is month. Others said the Senate should tackle the broader don't say a word. The outcome was determined earlier against raising it.) issue of school funding through legislation now pending behind closed doors. that will update and make major changes in the school Sen. Patricia Jehlen Yes funding formula. $42.8 BILLION FISCAL 2019 BUDGET (S 3) Senate 40-0, approved an estimated $42.8 billion fiscal SECURITY OF ELECTIONS (S 3) “The Senate fiscal year 2020 budget provides $268 mil- 2020 budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1. Over Senate 9-30, rejected an amendment that would require lion more in Chapter 70 funding to our local school dis- a three-day period, the Senate added an estimated $74 the secretary of state, in consultation with the United tricts than in fiscal year 2019, the largest annual increase million to the original version of the budget and consid- States Election Assistance Commission (EAC), to de- in two decades,” said Sen. Jason Lewis (D-Winchester) ered and voted on more than 1,100 proposed amend- velop new rules and standards to ensure the cyber-se- who opposed the amendment. “This budget also makes ments. curity and general security of elections in the com- significant progress in implementing the recommenda- monwealth to combat election fraud and other election tions of the Foundation Budget Review Commission, in Supporters said the budget is a fiscally responsible and security threats. The bill requires the rules to comply order to ensure that our public schools are adequately balanced one that makes vital investments in the state with those established by the United States Department and equitably funded so that every student across the while continuing fiscal responsibility. of Homeland Security. commonwealth has access to a great education.”
“We can be really proud of the work we have accom- Amendment supporters said the integrity of our democ- (A “Yes” vote is for the $100 per pupil. A “No” vote is plished,” said Senate President Karen Spilka (D-Ash- racy and voting system must be protected. They noted against it.) land). “We expressed our best hopes for the future of that the state has received $7.9 million from the federal our commonwealth and together we made the hard de- government for the state to spend on election security Sen. Patricia Jehlen No cisions to produce a fiscally responsible budget that truly but has only spent $1 million. reflects our Senate values.” $1.5 MILLION FOR CIVICS EDUCATION (S 3) Amendment opponents said the EAC and the Depart- Senate 39-0, approved an amendment providing $1.5 The House has approved a different version of the bud- ment of Homeland Security have not yet issued any million for the Civics Project Trust Fund to promote get. A House-Senate conference committee will hammer guidelines for the state to follow. They noted they sup- civics education in the state. out a compromise version and send it to the governor. port improving election security but argued the state will have to wait until the federal government can get its Amendment supporters said that this funding is a be- (A “Yes” vote is for the budget.) act together so we can use the funds allocated to us to ginning and will capitalize the Civics Project Trust work on these issues with them. Fund, created by the Legislature last year as part of a Sen. Patricia Jehlen Yes broader civics bill, to support the infrastructure, curric- (A “Yes” vote is for the amendment. A “No” vote is ulum resources and professional development needed to INCREASE IN REGISTER OF DEEDS FEES against it.) integrate high-quality civics education into our schools (S 3) beginning in September 2020. Senate 38-2, approved an amendment that would raise Sen. Patricia Jehlen No the existing surcharge on most Registry of Deeds’ real “This money is a down payment on the future of civics estate transaction fees by $30 (from $20 to $50). This RAISE MINIMUM EDUCATION AID TO CIT- education in Massachusetts,” said Sen. Harriette Chan- money helps to fund the Community Preservation Act IES AND TOWNS (S 3 ) dler (D-Worcester), the sponsor of the amendment. (CPA) which helps cities and towns preserve open space Senate 7-32, rejected an amendment that would in- “The students that will take these history courses and and historic sites, create affordable housing and develop crease the minimum Chapter 70 education aid each city participate in these civics projects are the future leaders outdoor recreational facilities. and town receives from $30 per pupil to $100 per pupil. of this state. The future leaders of this state deserve a curriculum that has received robust investment.” Amendment supporters said that when the fund was Amendment supporters said that despite the $268 mil- created in 2000, the state was able to provide communi- lion increase in education aid in the budget, more than The civics education law that was signed into law last ties with a 100 percent match of the funds the commu- 180 school districts would see a hike of only $30 per stu- year added more topics the civics courses must cover nity raised through their local option surcharge of up to dent this year. They argued that the $30 figure is unfair including the function and composition of the branch- 3 percent of the local property tax. The state now only and insufficient for those districts’ needs. es of local, state and federal government; the roles and MAY 29, 2019••7
Beacon Hill Roll Call continued from page 6 responsibilities of a citizen in a democracy; the devel- of early college seats available to high school students. healthy relationships among young people and prevent opment of skills to access, analyze and evaluate writ- During the 2018-2019 school year, an estimated 1,500 sexual assault and domestic violence. ten and digital media as it relates to history and civics; students were enrolled in designated early college pro- community diversity and historical trends in voter reg- grams around the state. Enrollment is expected to jump Provisions include increasing awareness about what istration; civic participation relative to disenfranchised to 2,280 for the 2019-2020 school year. constitutes a healthy relationship by defining charac- voter populations; opportunities to identify and debate teristics using examples of acceptable vs. unacceptable issues relative to power, economic status and the com- According to the state’s Higher Education website, “the behaviors; focusing on promoting healthy relationships mon good in democracy. program combines traditional high school classes with and confronting the issues around healthy boundaries college courses through a local public college or universi- and behaviors while communicating key components Other provisions include requiring each public school ty to give students knowledge and exposure to an area of around respect and honesty through short videos with serving grades eight to 12 to provide at least one stu- study, while earning up to 12 college credits – equivalent modern animations conveying a clear message on social dent-led civics project for each student; and requiring to one semester – for free. Early college boosts college media platforms that teens are using every day; and en- the state to provide information to cities and promote completion rates for low-income students, minority stu- couraging parents, caregivers and adults in youth-serving youth membership on municipal boards, committees dents, and first-generation college-goers by exposing stu- organizations (educators, mentors and school resource and commissions. dents to college-level work and different career pathways officers, among others) to have open, honest, non-judg- before they graduate high school. The college courses are mental and continuous conversations with youth about (A “Yes” vote is for the $1.5 million.) designed to fulfill high school graduation requirements respect in friendships and romantic relationships and award college credit.” Sen. Patricia Jehlen Yes “The ‘RESPECTfully’ campaign builds upon the hard “By offering the opportunity for high school students to work that Lt. Gov. Polito and the [Governor’s] Council $500,000 FOR SECURITY (S 3) earn no-cost college credits, the Early College program have done to address prevention, protect Massachusetts’ Senate 40-0, approved an amendment that would pro- exposes students who are traditionally underrepresented youth and expand programs for survivors,” said Gov. vide $500,000 for a nonprofit security grant program to in higher education to rigorous college coursework and Baker. “I am proud to launch this initiative to provide provide support for target hardening and other physical boosts their chances of earning a postsecondary degree,” children in Massachusetts with the tools they need to security enhancements to nonprofit organizations that said Rep. Alice Peisch (D-Wellesley), the bill’s sponsor. succeed and encourage parents and youth-serving orga- are at high risk of terrorist attacks or hate crimes and are “This bill would codify the state’s existing program to nizations to engage and promote the campaign through- ineligible for the United States Department of Home- promote its expansion, placing more students on a path out the commonwealth.” land Security’s Nonprofit Security Urban Area Grant to college success.” Program based on their location. The campaign spots will be on social media channels in- DENY MEDICALLY NECESSARY SERVICES – cluding Instagram, Snapchat and YouTube from the end “Unfortunately, we have seen a troubling rise in hate Attorney General Maura Healey today joined a coalition of May through October. The campaign images will also crimes across Massachusetts,” said Sen. Eric Lesser of 23 states, cities and counties in filing a lawsuit against appear on transit stations, Registry of Motor Vehicle (D-Longmeadow), the sponsor of the amendment. the Trump administration over its new rule granting locations, MassPort Digital Panels, convenience stores “These incidents are meant to intimidate some people in health care providers the authority to deny medically and billboards throughout the state. our communities, and they tear at the fabric of who we necessary treatments, services and information on the are as a country based on the equal right of everyone to basis of religious or moral views. For more information about the program, go to www. participate in our democracy. With these security grants mass.gov/RESPECTfully for synagogues, mosques, community centers and other “Access to medically accurate and necessary health care organizations, we have made clear that hate has no place is a basic civil right,” Healey said. “Providers should not HOW LONG WAS LAST WEEK'S SESSION? in our commonwealth.” be able to use their personal beliefs as an excuse to deny Beacon Hill Roll Call tracks the length of time that the needed care. We are suing to protect the lives and health House and Senate were in session each week. Many leg- (A “Yes” vote is for the $500,000.) of our residents.” islators say that legislative sessions are only one aspect of the Legislature's job and that a lot of important work is Sen. Patricia Jehlen Yes “The rule opens the door for a physician and other done outside of the House and Senate chambers. They practitioners to bring his or her bias into a patient en- note that their jobs also involve committee work, re- ALSO UP ON BEACON HILL counter and justify denial of care based on the patient’s search, constituent work and other matters that are im- racial identification, national or ethnic origin, sexual portant to their districts. Critics say that the Legislature DEFAULT ON STUDENT LOANS (S 737) – A orientation, gender identity, religious affiliation, dis- does not meet regularly or long enough to debate and bill before the Judiciary Committee would repeal a ability, immigration status, or economic status,” said vote in public view on the thousands of pieces of legisla- current law passed in 1990, which created profession- Dr. Maryanne Bombaugh, President of the Massachu- tion that have been filed. They note that the infrequency al licensure consequences for anyone who defaults on setts Medical Society. and brief length of sessions are misguided and lead to their student loan. Under existing law, the Massachu- irresponsible late-night sessions and a mad rush to act setts Educational Financing Authority and the Amer- “Healey's lawsuit has more to do with political posturing on dozens of bills in the days immediately preceding the ican Student Assistance can request that a borrower’s than legal redress,” said Catholic Action League Exec- end of an annual session. state-issued professional or occupational certificate, utive Director C.J. Doyle. “The attorney general knows registration, or license be suspended, revoked or can- fully well that in 1991 the U. S. Supreme Court, in Rust During the week of May 20-24, the House met for a celled for default on educational loans made or admin- v. Sullivan, upheld the right of the Reagan Administra- total of one hour and 28 minutes while the Senate met istered by either group. tion to enact the very same compliance integrity mea- for a total of 32 hours and 51 minutes. sures now prescribed by the Trump Administration.” “Taking away a borrower’s ability to engage in their pro- Mon. May 20 House 11:00 a.m. to 11:41 a.m. fession does not put them in a better position to be able “For Healey, it is also about serving a powerful special Senate 11:08 a.m. to 11:43 a.m. to repay the loan,” said Sen. Will Brownsberger (D-Bel- interest which has advanced her career in elective office,” mont), lead sponsor of the bill in the Senate. continued Doyle. “As Maura Healey was endorsed by Tues. May 21 No House session the Planned Parenthood Advocacy Fund of Massachu- Senate 10:50 a.m. to 8:26 p.m. EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL PRO- setts in both 2014 and 2018, it is unsurprising that she GRAMS (H 1238) – A bill before the Higher Edu- would seek to block the Trump Administration from Wed. May 22 No House session cation Committee would put the state’s Early College withdrawing tens of millions of taxpayer dollars from an Senate 11:06 a.m. to 9:56 p.m. High School Program into state law. The program was organization whose support for her candidacy she de- formed administratively by the Board of Elementary and scribed as a game changer for our campaign.” Secondary Education and the Board of Higher Educa- Thurs. May 23 House 11:02 a.m. to 11:49 a.m. tion. In 2017 the two boards launched a joint initiative YOUTH PUBLIC AWARENESS CAMPAIGN: Senate 10:46 a.m. to 10:28 p.m. to establish guiding principles and designation standards “RESPECTFULLY” – Gov. Charlie Baker announced for Early College High School programs. the launch of “RESPECTfully,” a $500,000 statewide Fri. May 24 No House session public awareness and prevention campaign to promote No Senate session In March 2017, Gov. Charlie Baker announced the state healthy relationships among middle school and high would make efforts to significantly increase the number school students. The campaign’s goal is to promote Bob Katzen welcomes feedback at [email protected] 8••MAY 29, 2019
Somerville farmers markets open for the summer CONT. FROM PG 1 Luke Mahoney, owner of market she said, “the sunshine, Wednesday from 12:00 – 6:00 Brookford Farm, serves the mar- the delicious fresh produce, p.m. The market is open from ket fresh vegetables, dairy prod- and friendly people carrying May 15 – November 27, rain or ucts, and meat for five years. He plants around.” shine, holiday or not. said the market changed their fi- The local is a generally intro- Bow Market located at 1 Bow nancial life and he loves working verted person, but she finds her- Market Way, is an innovative there. “I just love the people. I self feel really welcomed at the new public courtyard market love Somerville. I feel welcomed market when she sees shoppers that sells independent food, art, and I feel like they appreciate excited about plants and “nerdy, and retail shops. The next Bow what I do and do it by buying sweet things” like she does. Market Fridays is on May 31 stuff from us,” Mahoney said. Charlier bought three different from 12:00 to 11:59 p.m. The Union Square Farmers Mar- colored violets, oregano, rose- inaugural Oysterfest, a celebra- ket supports small, local busi- mary, and sage plants that smell tion of the finest local oyster nesses, such as Bauman’s Best amazing. Union Square Farm- farms, will be held on June 9 Botanicals. The company is run ers Market is where she usually 12-6 p.m. Oysters like Wellf- by Adam Bauman and his wife. buys her plants. leet, Island Creek, Pleasnt Bay, They sell natural vinegars for di- “Just having people in public Katama Bay, and Old Cove gestion, salad dressings, cocktail spaces, interacting with each costs $2 each. mixers, and more for three years. other, and meeting strangers, The Somerville Mobile Farm- Bauman wears a shrub hat on his and striking up conversations, ers Market opens every Friday head while he sells to customer. you don’t see that happen in oth- and Saturday from July 12 to “[The market]’s organized well. er spaces,” Charlier said. “Specif- October 19. The market sells The community is very, very ically having spaces for people to fresh local produce and offers friendly. I like that everyone meet and mingle is really sweet.” an unlimited 50% discount for brings their own bag. It’s a good Davis Square Farmers Mar- North Street or Mystic Hous- place to do business,” he said. ket on the corner of Herbert St ing, or showing SNAP, WIC, When Camiller Charlier was and Day St, sell fresh fruit, veg- or Senior Farmers’ Market asked what brings her to the etables, and baked goods every Coupons.
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Dorothy’s Corner BY DOROTHY DIMARZO Chimichurri 1/2 Tsp. Kosher Salt 1/2 Tsp. Freshly Ground Black Pep- A refreshing sauce that adds multilay- per ers of complex flavors to grilled skirt 1/4 Cup Red Wine Vinegar steak, flank steak and so much more. 2 Tsps. Sambal Oelek (Chili Paste) Just let your imagination run wild 1-1/4 Cups Extra Virgin Olive Oil, with this one! preferably a fruity one I’ve tried a few variations of this reci- pe using different herbs and red pep- In a medium sized mixing bowl, add per flakes for a little kick, but I found all the ingredients, blend well and let using the herbs listed below with the sit at room temperature for an hour, addition of scallions and the Sam- allowing all the flavors to marry. If bal Oelek, an Indonesian chili paste you don’t want to do all that chopping comes out just right. The Sambal by hand, a food processor works well. Oelek can be found in your local gro- First add the garlic cloves and pulse cery store or any Asian market. until a paste forms. Add the rest of the ingredients except for the olive 1 Bunch Parsley, finely chopped oil and pulse until the herbs are finely 1 Bunch Cilantro, finely chopped chopped. Add the olive oil slowly to 3 Scallions, finely sliced the mixture. Transfer to a bowl until 2 Garlic Cloves, use a garlic press or you’re ready to serve. mince until a paste forms ______1 Lime, zested and juiced Visit Dorothy’s website at http://ddi- 1/2 Teaspoon Cumin marzo2002.wix. MAY 29, 2019••9
Mitigating elder abuse through mental health awareness tions of this problem that we see relatives with mental health day, June 20 from 1 to 3 p.m. By Norah Al-Wetaid and are depression and older adults and substance misuse issues. at the Cambridge Citywide Se- Susan Pacheco trying to help family members There are often conflicting nior Center (806 Massachusetts Older adults are disproportion- with mental health issues. feelings about wanting to pro- Avenue). Free and open to the ately underserved when it comes Depression is not a normal tect an adult child, and also general public, this event will to mental health issues, and this part of aging, but it’s quite com- wanting them to thrive and be feature a resource fair, expert-led often contributes to elder abuse mon. A recent study by the independent. Unfortunately, discussion, and a performance or neglect. Tufts Health Plan Foundation there are not much in the way by True Story Theatre. For more The good news is that resourc- found that roughly one out of of social norms to help older information about this event, es are available to help. But both three older adults was diagnosed adults here. It’s often hard to call 617-349-6220 or email spa- of these common issues typical- with depression. Worse, it often know the best course of action, [email protected]. ly fly under the radar, making goes undetected, because older but help is available. We hope to see you there. awareness a key barrier. adults are not routinely screened June is Elder Abuse Aware- But in any event, know that if The first thing to understand for mental health issues and the ness Month. For the fifth you have concerns about elder is that elder abuse and mental symptoms can present different- straight year, the Cambridge abuse, neglect, self-neglect or health issues know no bound- ly than in younger patients. Council on Aging and Somer- financial exploitation you can Purple ribbons are the symbol of elder aries. They are in every com- Depression can be both a con- ville-Cambridge Elder Ser- call the Mass Elder Abuse Ho- abuse awareness. SCES and the Cam- munity, more often than people bridge Council on Aging will distribute tributing factor and effect of vices are marking the occasion tline at 1-800-922-2275. The them in June, as part of Elder Abuse usually think. By most accounts, abuse; it often leads to isola- by working together to raise hotline is a gateway to your Awareness Month. one in 10 older adults experi- tion, which is a significant risk awareness on these issues and local Adult Protective Services ence some form of elder abuse, factor for abuse. Similarly, elder help connect people with local program, which is dedicated to Aging, which works to promote the which can mean physical abuse, abuse survivors are more like- resources. We are doing this working with older adults to health and independence of local financial or sexual exploitation, ly to experience depression or with a purple ribbon campaign, mitigate risk factors. older adults by providing meaning- neglect or self-neglect. anxiety. Fortunately, the Cen- by distributing that symbol of Elder abuse and mental health ful social and recreational options. The National Alliance on Men- ters for Disease Control now elder abuse awareness, along issues are often linked. But by Norah Al-Wetaid, LICSW is a tal Illness estimates one in five lists depression as the most suc- with information on the top- raising awareness and connect- Senior Elder Protective Services adults experiences some form cessfully treated illness – but it ic and resources to contact if ing people with resources, we Worker at Somerville-Cambridge of mental illness each year, with starts with getting people the there are concerns. can make a real impact on those Elder Services, a non-profit dedi- one in 25 cases being serious help they need. We are also hosting a special issues in our community. cated to supporting independence enough to substantially interfere Older adults often face a sim- event: Enhancing Wellness: ______and well-being of older adults and with major life activities. The ilar challenge when trying to Mental Health and the Impact Susan Pacheco is Executive Direc- people with disabilities. two most common manifesta- help adult children or other on your Community, on Thurs- tor of the Cambridge Council on Call for Entry: Somerville Toy Camera Fest The Somerville Toy Camera Festival seeks entries for its seventh annual celebration of toy and lo-fi photography. Images of any subject matter, made with a “toy” camera – any low-tech camera with no or very limited exposure control, such as pinhole, Holga, Diana/Diana clones, Brownie, Ansco, disposable cameras – are eligible. The key criteria are plastic lenses and a lack of reliable exposure control. Straight Polaroid-type images, or images made with cell phones, digital cameras, or film cameras with full ex- posure control (such as the Lomo LC series), will not be considered. Deadline: June 24. Juror: Gordon Stettinius. Locations: Brickbottom Gallery, Nave Gallery, and Washington Street Gallery. For more information, visit http://www. somervilletoycamera.org/call-for-entries.
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Dear Editor: considered one of the most im- some of our healthiest and most We need Massachusetts to pass portant of these problems, and important crops, including al- House Bill 763, An Act to Pro- Over the past year, it’s been one that requires an urgent re- monds, strawberries, broccoli, tect Pollinators, which would heartening to finally see some sponse from beacon hill and our the alfalfa used to feed dairy ban the most common and trou- broad public concern in this federal government. cows, and so much more. bling uses of these chemicals country about the myriad en- Bees are dying at alarming One of the major causes is a statewide -- because if there are vironmental crises we face. The rates, and there are major conse- widely used class of pesticides no bees, there’s no food. mass die-off of bees and other quences for our food supply. Just called neonics. Canada is phas- pollinators across the US -- and 100 crops provide 90 percent ing out these bee-killing pesti- Sincerely, the threat that die-off poses to of the world’s food, and we rely cides. Connecticut and Mary- our ability to grow some of our on bees to pollinate 71 of them. land have banned the sale of Jake Taber most critical crops -- should be We’re talking about the loss of them to consumers. Somerville 10••MAY 29, 2019
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The views and opinions expressed in the commentaries and letters to the Editor ofThe Somerville Times do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions ofThe Somerville Times, its publishers or staff. Data Download with Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone food. It started with just a few working to start a business. So cil and Union Square Main ing and entrepreneur devel- small programs. Now, more than far, 18 entrepreneurs have gone Streets events. Vending at a opment classes will continue 6,000 people attend Nibble’s through the program with 75% variety of events helped entre- there. If you’re interested in annual Ignite Street Food and earning their ServSafe certifica- preneurs and Arts Council staff learning more about the Nibble Fire Fest each year in Union tion – a must for working in the figure out what works best. For program in person or are inter- Square. More than 800 people culinary world. example, after crunching the ested in being a future Nibble have taken one of Nibble’s in- numbers, they figured out that entrepreneur, stop by the Nib- ternational market tours, and 13 countries: Nibble entrepre- serving food to go at events and ble Open House on Tuesday, more than 400 people have tak- neurs represent 13 countries (so pop-ups netted more profit than May 28, from 6 to 8 p.m. at en a Nibble-sponsored cooking far), including Venezuela, India, hosting sit-down meals. In May, Bow Market. Or check out the By Joseph A. Curtatone class – and counting. Most re- Mexico, Colombia, Somalia, Nibble hosted a Cinco de Mayo Nibble website at www.somer- Taking a closer look at notable cently, attendees learned how to Panama, and Ethiopia. With pop-up event at Bow Market villeartscouncil.org/nibble/. city data—and interesting num- make a full vegetarian Ethiopi- so much culinary diversity and featuring Mexican cuisine. To bers. This week’s focus is the City’s an meal. You could say Nibble connections to the food industry, know what’s popping up next Data-based decision making is at Nibble program run by the Arts is opening doors and minds one the Nibble program has also put subscribe to the Arts Council the core of how the City of Somer- Council. dish at a time. on more than 40 cooking class- newsletter at www.somervil- ville develops policy and sets prior- es. Attendees have learned how leartscouncil.org/nibble. ities. Every day we check the lat- More than 6,000 attendees: Twice as likely: Immigrants to make dishes from around the est 311 stats, and throughout the The Arts Council’s Nibble pro- are twice as likely to start busi- world like Mexican cactus dish- 400-square-foot kitchen: This week we meet for in-depth review gram started in 2012 with a nesses as persons born in the es, Syrian banadora soup, and summer, the Nibble program of departmental data and city mission to facilitate cultural United States, and those busi- Salvadorian pupusas. will be opening a permanent trends. The Data Download col- exchange, encourage cultur- nesses are often culinary. To home in Bow Market with a umn shares some of the data we’ve al economic development, and support these burgeoning busi- 75 vending events: Over the 400-square-foot commercial been reviewing recently, as well as support immigrant culinary ness owners, Nibble offers the years, Nibble has helped entre- kitchen. Nibble entrepreneurs interesting updates. To see more entrepreneurs with opportuni- Nibble Entrepreneur Program, preneurs sell their food at 75 will be able to make and sell Somerville Data, visit the online ties and training and immigrant which provides business and events, which include 30 pop-up food at the Bow Market space Somerville Data Farm at www. communities overall through culinary training to immigrants restaurants and 45 Arts Coun- and the Nibble program’s cook- somervillema.gov/datafarm. Davis Square - the current situation: unsafe, unappealing, and unnecessary
The Central Business District the repairs necessary to restore in the Square over the next ten in Davis Square has declined to the dignity of the Square. They (10) years. There are long-term a state of chronic disrepair that created a 60-page “punchlist”, plans for more extensive infra- adversely impacts the safety of complete with photographs and structure work in Davis Square, all who traverse it while neg- history, presented to City offi- but they are projected to be atively impacting commercial cials in the Fall of 2018. Their more than a decade away and are rents and the ability to attract volunteer efforts alone saved the not currently budgeted. If mon- and retain businesses. The state City tens of thousands of dol- ey is not allocated to repair the of disrepair of the sidewalks, lars in professional planning and square now, it won't happen. crosswalks, trees, landscaping, staff time. These two homeown- To continue to allow the signage, public art, lighting is ers, along with a small band of Square to decay will only cost not just unattractive, it is unsafe. others, have gathered informa- the city more money in the fu- But, as rough as the current con- tion on appropriate vendors and ture. A lawsuit from one per- ditions are for residents, visitors, timeline for the work. In doing son alone who trips and injures and businesses, they can be fixed so, they have provided informa- themselves on the bricks could fairly quickly (within the cur- tion that corrects some false as- result in legal/settlement fees for rent fiscal year) and for a mod- sumptions (such as the viability the City that are several times est investment (approximately of repairing existing brick side- the cost of the entire repair. It's $750,000). walks) that previously stalled only by luck that the city has For a City that has risen to na- repairs. not been sued already despite tional prominence for its innova- Now, we are ready to urge the numerous falls. Why continue tive planning and quality of life, City on to the next step: com- to gamble against the inevita- the state of Davis Square seems pletion of the “punchlist”. The ble accident? Let's address this an aberration, an oversight that one thing we need to move the problem now. It's a complete can easily be corrected. And the project forward is an allocation win-win scenario: it improves time to do it is now. of $750,000 in the 2020 fiscal safety, aesthetics, and quality of The Fix: Timeline and Price year budget for the project. life for residents, businesses and One of Somerville's greatest The Urgency of Inclusion in visitors. It helps us market our well. The “punchlist” repairs will Rosemary Broome-Bingham resources is its dedicated, tal- the FY 2020 City Budget city more effectively to residents, be noticed and appreciated by all Marcie Campbell ented citizenry. One such resi- Although Davis Square brings businesses, and visitors. It puts on a daily basis. Jack Connolly dent, Chris Iwerks, an architect in a very large share of the City's investment back into the area of Lynne Doncaster by profession, along with retired residential tax base as well as a our city that produces most of Davis Square Steering Commit- Chris Iwerks businessperson Alan Bingham, stable commercial tax base, the the residential tax revenue. As tee, Ulysses Lateiner has led the charge in diagnos- city has not committed funds to a bonus, it has great public rela- Lee Auspitz Sandra McGoldrick ing, documenting, and pricing undertake any capital projects tions and quality-of-life value as Alan Bingham Thalia Tringo
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Practically everyone is pumped as we those golden days with a warm sense of special and meaningful for their kids. We should encourage our youngsters head into the bright, sunny days of sum- nostalgia and a longing to return to the Planning and taking a family vacation can to seek out those activities, on their mer after Memorial Day weekend. carefree days that linger now only in our forge stronger bonds and create everlast- own, that keep them engaged and active. What is more appealing to a child than memories. And yet, we can live those ing memories that could never be bought Whether it is sports, arts activities, taking that savory and unrivaled treat, summer times again vicariously as we engage with or traded with gadgets, games, or videos. up a new hobby, or any number of other vacation? A well-deserved reward for all the present younger generation that will Community activities such as the up- options that kids are able to enjoy. They the hard work and irreplaceable time in- be making its own special memories. coming SomerStreets events are valuable, should be made aware of how precious vested in the previous school year. Parents need to take as much time as too, in making vacation time a rich and this time is and urged to make the most As adults, we can look back fondly on they can to help make the summer break rewarding experience for all. of it. It's the least we can do for them.
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Happy birthday to two realtors who are closed. Can this be true? Then add in the p.m. The purpose of the Meeting is to out to Roger Desrochers at 617-838- also good friends, Joanna Webster, out construction on Powderhouse Blvd., present the Draft Public Involvement 2145 with any questions. of Andover, and Nelson Zide, out of the new High School, Union Square, Plan (PIP) for the Site in accordance ************************* Framingham. To those that are celebrat- McGrath Highway, and Mystic Avenue with 310 CMR 40.1405 (5)(a)(2), The Ryan Harrington Foundation ing this week, and we didn’t post, again and let’s just throw in some side streets. provide an update with respect to Site hosts their 4th Annual Just One Run we wish you the best of birthdays. If you’re upset like everyone else, it's an activities, and to solicit feedback from 5K in memory of James “PJ” Pefine, ************************* election year, and there's still time to take the public. Licensed site professionals on Sunday, June 2. The run begins at Next Wednesday (mark it down in your out nomination papers. Weston & Sampson and City staff will 10:00 a.m. and starts at the Blessing of calendar), The Committee to Elect ************************* discuss the PIP plan, testing results, and the Bay Boathouse on Shore Drive in Mary Marshall for Ward 3 School In case you haven’t heard, the city ad- next steps as well as answer questions. Somerville. The event includes aKids’ Committee is hosting her campaign ministration along with the City Coun- Representatives from the Environmen- Fun Run as well as a 5K Run/Walk. kickoff fundraiser. June 5, 5:30 – 7:30 cil are making big changes to our roads. tal Protection Agency (EPA) and the To learn how you can participate in and p.m. at The Neighborhood Restau- It looks like one lane for cars each way. Massachusetts Department of Envi- support this event, visit: http://www.ry- rant in Union Square. All are welcome One lane for cars and just as wide for ronmental Protection (DEP), who have anharringtonfoundation.org/just-one- to attend. You can find out more about a bike lane. We heard there is approxi- oversight over the testing and mitigation run-in-memory-of-james-pj-pefine. For Mary’s campaign platform by going to mately 50K to 60K registered autos in process, are also expected. more information, visit www.ryanhar- her website: MaryVMarshall.com. Somerville. They pay an “excise tax” of ************************* ringtonfoundation.org. ************************* maybe an average of $100 a year, some El Sistema Somerville's End of Year ************************* If any candidate is having a fundraiser more and some less. What do the bik- Celebration Concert will take place on SomerStreets: Carnaval returns for the or campaign kickoff let us know and we ers pay? When we were kids you would June 11, 6:30 p.m. in the East Somer- 10th year of shaking up East Somerville. will add it to Newstalk. Good luck to all have to register your bike with the po- ville Community School Auditorium, SomerStreets will kick off the 2019 sea- that pulled out papers to run for office. lice station and pay for a license. Is that 50 Cross St. Free admission, donations son Sunday, June 2, from 2:00 to 6:00 There is still time to go online to and still happening? Traffic in the city is very welcome. Visit www.elsistemasomer- p.m. (rain date: Sunday, June 9). Enjoy check out who is running for what of- bad with all the construction and closed ville.org for more information. the best of the East Broadway Business fice at www.somervillema.gov. We need bridges. And now a one lane Broadway? ************************* District and community including food, more candidates. Powderhouse Blvd.? Are you upset? Somerville Pop Warner Football and music, and activities from around the ************************* ************************* Cheer registration takes place on world. Programming will extend along Say it ain’t so. Ball Square bridge closed, A public information session regarding Wednesday, May 29 from 6:00 to 8:00 East Broadway from McGrath High- Washington St. bridge closed, Med- contamination at Conway Park will be p.m. at the Mystic Learning Center, way to Pennsylvania Ave. The festival ford St. bridge closed, and we heard to- held on Wednesday, May 29, at the 530 Mystic Avenue. All families are wel- kicks off with an opening parade at 2:00 day that right after school is out for the Public Safety Building (Police Head- come and we can't wait to welcome new p.m. beginning at the corner of Kensing- summer the School bridge is going to be quarters) at 220 Washington St., at 6:30 families to our program. Please reach ton Ave. and Broadway. 12••MAY 29, 2019 MAY 29, 2019••13
Memorial Day celebration A new event to honor the service and heroism of those service men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice while in service to our country took place on Memorial Day at Sylvester Baxter State Park at Assembly Row. “Memorial on the Mystic” featured an outdoor musical tribute presented by the Metropolitan Wind Symphony, N’Harmony, and the Somerville High School Chorus followed by a spectacu- lar fireworks tribute as the evening’s finale.
Go to www.thesomervilletimes.com for more photos Photos by Claudia Ferro 14••MAY 29, 2019 Getting ready for Kindergarten Across Somerville, Wednesday, languages to encourage atten- May 22 was a much-anticipat- dance and to begin the process ed day for rising Kindergart- of building strong relationships eners and their families. It was with families.” Kindergarten Transition Day, For parents and guardians, it’s the opportunity for some of a chance to meet one another, Somerville’s youngest learners meet the Kindergarten teach- to visit the schools they will at- ers, and have their questions tend in the fall. answered and any concerns For educators, the event is addressed. Students explore in weeks in the making. As Meghan their new classroom with their Bouchard, SFLC Family and new classmates. Every rising Liaison Program Coordinator, kindergartener leaves with a explains, “there is a lot of coor- goodie bag full of art materials dination and outreach involved to use and a book to read over in getting ready for the event. the summer. Teachers are preparing to meet “The transition event offers and welcome new students and the chance for both students families, administrative teams and parents/guardians to be- are rearranging schedules, ready- come familiar and comfort- ing the schools, and many SFLC able with their new school, Family Liaisons are making contributing to each student’s phone calls in several different readiness for kindergarten and
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helping to lay the foundation ers themselves? When one was in detail, but not in intent. As for an exciting life-long love asked the best part of his morn- Meghan Bouchard summariz- Olio - (noun) A miscellaneous of learning,” explains Nancy ing, he said, “I can’t wait to go to es, “The goal is for all Somer- mixture, hodgepodge Holmes, School Readiness school with my big sister.” ville families to feel included Transition Specialist. Each school’s Transition Day and engaged in our schools 1. Who was the first 7. Who was the#681 first And for the Kindergarten- activities may differ slightly right from the start.” American to burn his female member of the draft card? Harlem Globetrotters?
2. How many legs does a 8. In what coffee shop Annual Special Olympics ladybug have? would you order a drink by the size names tall, School Day Games 3. What musician has the grande, venti, and trenta? birth name Marvin Lee Aday? 9. What is the official currency of India? 4. What was the name of the hurricane that devas- 10. On what Beatles tated Florida in August album will you find the 1992? song Helter Skelter?
5. What tennis star was 11. What Neil Young stabbed on court in 1993? album featured members of Pearl Jam? 6. How many children did singer Madonna 12. What role did Heath adopt from Africa? Ledger play in the 2008 filmThe Dark Knight? Answers on page 17
www.somervillema.com www.medfordma.com The weather was perfect on Thursday morning, May 23, setting the stage for the annual Special Olympics School Day Games event at Somerville’s Trum Field. The festivities were hosted by the Somerville Public Schools’ Special Education Department and the Health and Physical Ed- ucation Department. Opening ceremonies included a Somerville Police motorcycle escort, and a bagpipe accompaniment to students, educators, and volunteers parading behind banners decorat- ed by each school in the district. Superintendent Mary Skipper kicked off this year’s Games, with master of ceremonies Bill MacDonald and Supervisor of Health and Physical Education Sheila Freitas-Haley also offering words of encouragement before the sporting events began. Students rotated through eight stations such as scooter and running relay races, batting tees, and an ob- stacle course. The stations were staffed by student volunteers from the Winter Hill Best Buddies program and the Somerville High School CTE Health Careers program. Just before noon, at the closing ceremony, the student volunteers handed out medals to the day’s participants, bring another fun and inspiring Special Olympics event to a close. MAY 29, 2019••15
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Section 00.11.00 ADVERTISEMENT TO BID The Somerville Housing Authority, the Awarding Authority, invites CITY OF SOMERVILLE, MASSACHUSETTS sealed bids from Contractors for the Partial Roof Replacement Phase OFFICE OF STRATEGIC PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 3 in Somerville, Massachusetts, in accordance with the documents JOSEPH A. CURTATONE prepared by CBI Consulting LLC. MAYOR The Project consists of: The replacement of existing low-sloped mod- GEORGE J. PROAKIS ified bitumen roofing at precast concrete modular additions. The proj- EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ect will also consist of removal and replacement of all existing metail coping, counterflashing and sheet metal flashing. PLANNING DIVISION LEGAL NOTICE The work is estimated to cost $185,000. OF PUBLIC HEARING Bids are subject to M.G.L. c.149 §44A-J & to minimum wage rates as A public hearing for all interested parties will be held by the Zoning Board of Appeals on Wednesday, June 5, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. at the Visiting required by M.G.L. c.l49 §§26 to 27H inclusive. Nurses Association (VNA), 259 Lowell Street, Somerville, MA, 3rd Floor Community Room. THIS PROJECT IS BEING ELECTRONICALLY BID AND HARD COPY *** Cases are sometimes postponed to later dates. Check the ZBA agendas online 48 hours prior to the hearing start time to check the status of BIDS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Please review the instructions in the the case in which you are interested.*** bid documents on how to register as an electronic bidder. The bids 44-46 Prescott Street (ZBA 2019-48): Applicant, Mitrano Erasmo G & Lisa Trustees, and Owner, Mitrano Realty Trust, seek a special permit under are to be prepared and submitted at www.biddocsonline.com . Tutori- SZO §4.4.1 to alter a nonconforming structure by constructing a ground-level vestibule in the rear. RA Zone. Ward 3. als and instructions on how to complete the electronic bid documents are available online (click on the “Tutorial” tab at the bottom footer). 337 Somerville Avenue (ZBA 2016-116 R2-04/2019): Applicant, BwB-Square & Owner, GNJ Real Estate Holdings, LLC, seek to revise Special Permit #ZBA 2016-116 under §5.3.8 of the SZO. The applicant seeks to amend condition #5 (a condition that corresponds only to the NB-zoned portion of General bidders must be certified by the Division of Capital Asset the property) such that the brewing establishment ceases outside activities at 12am, which coincides with their liquor license restrictions. NB Management and Maintenance (DCAMM) in the following catego- zone. Ward 2. ry of work, Roofing, and must submit a current DCAMM Certificate of Eligibility and signed DCAMM Prime/General Contractor Update 106 Bromfield Road (ZBA 2019-44): Applicant, Cristian dos Santos, and owner, David L. Jennings, III, seek Special Permits under §4.4.1 of the SZO Statement. to alter a non-conforming property. Alterations may include rear egress stairs and changes to a non-conforming rear deck. General Bids will be received until 2:00 PM on Wednesday, 12 June 419 Broadway (ZBA 2017-06-E1-4/19): Applicants and Owners, Thomas Sullivan & Maria del Carmen Sullivan, request a one-year extension under 2019 and publicly opened online, forthwith. §5.3.10 of the SZO to extend their previously-granted special permits. RC zone. Ward 5. Filed Sub-bids for the trades listed below will be received until on and 187 Central Street (ZBA 2019-29): Applicant and Owner, Nora, LLC, seeks a Special Permit with Site Plan Review (SPSR) under §7.3.3 of the SZO to publicly opened online, forthwith. increase the number of dwelling units from one to four where one of these units will be affordable. Parking relive under Article 9 of the SZO. RA zone. Ward 4. SUBTRADES 31 Heath Street (ZBA 2019-39): Applicants and Owners, Sunnia Ko Davis & Marlon Davis, seek Variances under §5.5 of the SZO and Special Permits NONE under § 4.4.1, 8.5 to convert an existing two-story accessory structure into two floors of finished living space with a bathroom on each floor. RB All Bids should be submitted online at www.biddocsonline.com and zone. Ward 4. received no later than the date and time specified above. 137 Summer Street (ZBA 2019-40): Applicant and Owner, 137 Summer Street, LLC, seeks special permits under §4.4.1 of the SZO to alter a non-con- General bids and sub-bids shall be accompanied by a bid deposit that forming structure by increasing the GFA by more than 25% and constructing a 3-story addition within the left side yard setback. Parking relief under is not less than five (5%) of the greatest possible bid amount (con- Article 9 of the SZO. Number of units will increase from two to three. RB zone. Ward 3. sidering all alternates), and made payable to the Somerville Housing Authority. 65 Bailey Road (ZBA 2019-27): Applicants and Owners, Jose F. and Ligia L. Couto, seek Special Permits under §4.4.1 of the SZO to alter a non-con- forming structure by constructing a dormer within the left side yard setback. Parking relief under Article 9. RA zone. Ward 4. Bid Forms and Contract Documents will be available for pick-up at www.biddocsonline.com (may be viewed electronically and hardcopy 156 Hudson Street (ZBA 2019-36): Applicant, North America Development, and Owners, Hudson and Lisa Santana, seek a special permit under SZO requested) or at Nashoba Blue, Inc. at 433 Main Street, Hudson, MA §4.4.1 to alter a nonconforming structure by constructing an addition, adding a third story, and converting it into a two-family dwelling. A special 01749 (978-568-1167). permit for parking relief is also being sought under SZO §9.13. RB Zone. Ward 5. There is a plan deposit of $50.00 per set (maximum of 2 sets) payable 50-54 Murdock Street (ZBA 2018-19-R1-4/19): Applicant, Roberto Grieco, and Owner, Alida Elena Grieco, Trustee of the Fifty Murdock Investment to BidDocs ONLINE Inc. Trust, seek a revision to a previously approved special permit (ZBA 2018-19) under SZO §5.3.8 to make changes to the right side of the building. RB Zone. Ward 5. Plan deposits may be electronically paid or by check. This deposit will be refunded for up to two sets for general bidders and for one set 7 Summer Street (ZBA 2018-107-R1-5/19): Applicant / Owner, 35atSummer, LLC, seeks a revision to a previously approved special permit (ZBA 2018- for sub-bidders upon return of the sets in good condition within thirty 107) under SZO §5.3.8 to make changes to the building including raising the height by 2.8 feet, adding rear entry stairs, an ADA compliant ramp, (30) days of receipt of general bids. Otherwise the deposit shall be the stone retaining wall, and added/removed windows. NB Zone. Ward 3. property of the Awarding Authority. Additional sets may be purchased for $50.00 29 Ward Street (ZBA 2019-42): Applicant / Owner, Scott Flanagan, seeks a special permit under SZO §4.4.1 to alter a nonconforming structure by constructing a third story and adding a third dwelling unit. A special permit is also being sought under SZO §9.13 for parking relief. BA Zone. Ward 2. Bidders requesting Contract Documents to be mailed to them shall include a separate check for $40.00 per set for UPS Ground (or $65.00 346 Somerville Avenue (ZBA 2019-19) (re-advertise): Applicant, 346 Somerville Ave., LLC, and Owner, Palmac Realty Corp proposes a project that per set for UPS overnight), nonrefundable, payable to the BidDocs requires zoning relief from two boards: the Planning Board and the ZBA. All special permitting for this project falls under the purview of the Plan- ONLINE Inc., to cover mail handling costs. ning Board. The ZBA is the only board that can grant variances. The Applicant seeks variances from the ZBA including lot area per dwelling unit, height, and number of stories. CCD-55. Ward 2. General bidders must agree to contract with minority and women business enterprises as certified by the Supplier Diversity Office 60 Vernon Street (ZBA 2019-38): Applicant, Joel Luis, and Owner, Avelino Luis, seek special permits to alter a non-conforming property by adding (SDO), formerly known as SOMWBA. The combined participation an addition within the setbacks for a second living unit. GFA increase of more than 25%. Parking relief under Article 9 of the SZO. RB zone. Ward 5. benchmark reserved for such enterprises shall not be less than 10.4% *** of the final contract price including accepted alternates. Request for Submittals may be viewed in-person in the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development, located on the third floor of City Hall, 93 waivers must be sent to DHCD ([email protected]) 5 calen- Highland Avenue, Somerville, MA, Mon-Wed, 8:30 am-4:30 pm; Thurs, 8:30 am-7:30pm www.somervillema.gov/planningandzoning. dar days prior to the General Bid date if the work is estimated to cost As cases may be continued to later dates, please check the agenda on the City’s website or call before attending a meeting. Continued cases will less than $500,000 OR 10 calendar days prior to the General Bid date not be re-advertised. Interested persons may provide comments to the Zoning Board of Appeals at the hearing or by submitting written comments if the work is estimated to cost $500,000 or more – NO WAIVERS WILL by mail to OSPCD, Planning Division, 93 Highland Avenue, Somerville, MA 02143; by fax to 617-625-0722; or by email to [email protected]. BE GRANTED AFTER THE BID DATE. See Contract Documents - Arti- cle 3 of the Instructions to Bidders. Attest: Sarah Lewis, Planning Director As published in The Somerville Times on 5/22/19 & 5/29/19 PRE-BID CONFERENCE / SITE VISIT: Date and Time: Monday, 3 June 2019 at 1:00 PM 5/22/19, 5/29/19 The Somerville Times Address: Somerville Housing Authority Modernization Office 30 Memorial Drive, Somerville MA 02145 Instructions: SITE VISIT BY APPOINTMENT: NONE The Contract Documents may be seen, but not removed at: Somerville Housing Authority Nashoba Blue Inc. 30 Memorial Road 433 Main Street Somerville, MA 02145 Hudson, MA 01749 617-625-1152 978-568-1167 NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING CITY OF SOMERVILLE, MASSACHUSETTS 5/29/19 The Somerville Times OFFICE OF STRATEGIC PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Removal of Public Shade Trees JOSEPH A. CURTATONE City of Somerville MAYOR A Public Hearing for all persons interested will be given by the Somer- GEORGE J. PROAKIS Pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 87, the City of Somerville will hold a pub- ville Licensing Commission on Monday, June 10, 2019 in the Senior EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR lic hearing on Tuesday, June 11, 2019 at 5:30 p.m. in the Department Center, Tufts Administration Building, 167 Holland St., Somerville, MA of Public Works Water Department Conference Room, 17 Franey HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION at 6:00PM on the Application of a 7 Day All Forms Alcohol Restaurant Road, Somerville, MA. to consider the removal of the following pub- License for the Assembly Row Area to Assembly River Bar LLC d/b/a The Somerville Historic Preservation Commission (SHPC) shall hold lic shade tree(s): The River Bar, and a Common Victualler License, an Entertainment a Public Hearing on Tuesday, June 18, 2019 at 6:40 p.m. in the 3rd floor 1. Revolution Drive, median near Mystic Avenue – Removal of by Devices, Sunday Hours and Outdoor Private Patio License, for 661 Community Room at the Visiting Nurse Association, 259 Lowell Street Assembly Row, Somerville, MA regarding a proposal by Applicants: Peixinho Realty Trust to demol- three (3) Callery Pear trees (10”, 7”, and 9” diameter) for street ish the pre-1852 Greek Revival wood-framed house at 430 McGrath improvements. For the Commission Highway; RJM Development, LLC to demolish the c. 1869 workers cot- 2. Grand Union Boulevard, near Revolution Drive – Removal Christopher Allen tage at 28 Clyde Street; and 501 MVP, LLC to demolish the 1949 brick of six (6) London Plane trees (6”, 6”, 6”, 8”, 5”, and 6” diameter) Joseph P. Lynch Jr. mid-century modern house at 501 Mystic Valley Parkway. for new roadway and building development. Location will be John J. McKenna replanted. The subject of the hearing will be a review of the initial determination Attest: Lori Batzek by the SHPC that under the City of Somerville Zoning Ordinance Sec- The trees identified above have been posted for public inspection. Administrative Assistant In accordance with M.G.L. Chapter 87, any objections to the re- tion 7-28b(2), the structure is considered “Significant”. Public testi- 5/29/19 The Somerville Times mony followed by discussion and a vote by the Commission will be moval of any of these trees must be submitted in writing to the City taken regarding if the building should be “Preferably Preserved”. For Urban Forester prior to or at the public hearing. The mailing ad- further information, please contact Commission Staff Kristi Chase at dress for the Urban Forester is City of Somerville, 93 Highland Ave., Legal Notices can be downloaded (617) 625-6600 x 2525 ([email protected]), or Sarah White at Somerville, MA. 02143; email: [email protected]; phone 617- from our website: (617) 625-6600 x 2534 ([email protected]). 625-6600. 5/29/19 The Somerville Times 5/29/19 The Somerville Times www.TheSomervilleTimes.com MAY 29, 2019••17
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Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court Probate and Family Court Department 208 Cambridge Street Cambridge, MA 02141 MIDDLESEX Division Docket No. MI18D3126DR
DIVORCE SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION AND MAILING CITY OF SOMERVILLE CITY OF SOMERVILLE, MASSACHUSETTS PURCHASING DEPARTMENT OFFICE OF STRATEGIC PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Blanca I Pardo vs. Miguel A Arias RFP #19-93 JOSEPH A. CURTATONE . MAYOR To Defendant: The City of Somerville, through the Purchasing Department, invites proposals for: GEORGE J. PROAKIS The Plaintiff has filed a Complaint for Divorce requesting that the EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Court grant a divorce for Irretrievable Breakdown of the Marriage 1B Website Hosting Services PLANNING DIVISION The Complaint is on file at the Court. Proposal packages for may be obtained online at https://www.somer- villema.gov/departments/finance/purchasing beginning on Wednes- LEGAL NOTICE An Automatic Restraining Order has been entered in this matter pre- day, May 29th, 2019. OF PUBLIC HEARING venting you from taking any action which would negatively impact the A public hearing for all interested parties will be held by the Planning current financial status of either party .SEE Supplemental Probate Sealed proposals must be submitted at the Purchasing Department, Board on Thursday, June 6, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. at the Visiting Nurses Court Rule 411 Somerville City Hall, 93 Highland Avenue, First Floor, Somerville, MA Association (VNA), 259 Lowell Street, Somerville, MA 3rd Floor Com- You are hereby summoned and required to serve upon: 02143 no later than 2:00 P.M. Wednesday June 12th, 2019. munity Room. Blanca I Pardo Please contact Thupten Chukhatsang, Procurement Analyst, 617-625- 61 Mountain St 434 McGrath Hwy (PB 2014-23-R1-4/19): Applicant, Somerville Come- 6600 x 3412, or email [email protected] for information Woburn, MA 01801 dy Group, LLC, and Owner, Prospect Commons, LLC, seek a revision to and to be added to the bid holder’s list. a previously approved special permit (PB 2014-23) under SZO §5.3.8 to your answer, if any on or before 06/07/2019. If you fail to do so, the Angela M. Allen change a previously approved ground floor retail use into a comedy court will proceed to the hearing and adjudication of this action. You Purchasing Director club and for parking relief under SZO §9.13. CCD-45 Zone. Ward 3. are also required to file a copy of your answer, if any, in the office of 617-625-6600 x. 3400 the Register of this Court. *** 5/29/19 The Somerville Times Submittals may be viewed in-person in the Office of Strategic Plan- Witness, Hon. Maureen H Monks, First Justice of this Court. ning and Community Development, located on the third floor of City Date: April 26, 2019. Hall, 93 Highland Avenue, Somerville, MA, Mon-Wed, 8:30 am-4:30 pm; Tara E. De Christofaro A Public Hearing for all persons interested will be given by the Somer- Thurs, 8:30 am-7:30pm www.somervillema.gov/planningandzoning. Register of Probate ville Licensing Commission on Monday, June 10, 2019 in the Senior Center, Tufts Administration Building, 167 Holland St., Somerville, MA As cases may be continued to later dates, please check the agenda 5/29/19 The Somerville Times at 6:00PM on the Application of a 7 Day All Forms Alcohol Restau- on the City’s website or call before attending a meeting. Continued rant License for the Enhancement Area to Joss Mgmt. Co. d/b/a Jae’s cases will not be re-advertised. Interested persons may provide com- Cafe, and a Common Victualler License, an Entertainment by Devices ments to the Planning Board at the hearing or by submitting written License, and Sunday Hours License, for 243 Elm St., Somerville, MA comments by mail to OSPCD, Planning Division, 93 Highland Avenue, A Public Hearing for all persons interested will be given by the Somer- Somerville, MA 02143; by fax to 617-625-0722; or by email to planning@ ville Licensing Commission on Monday, June 10, 2019 in the Senior For the Commission somervillema.gov. Center, Tufts Administration Building, 167 Holland St., Somerville, Christopher Allen MA at 6:00PM on the Application of a New 7 Day All Forms Alcohol Joseph P. Lynch Jr. Attest: Michael Capuano, Chairman Restaurant License for the City Wide Area to Highland Cuisine Inc. John J. McKenna As published in The Somerville Times on 5/22/19 and 5/29/19 d/b/a Highland Cuisine, an Entertainment by Devices License and Sunday Hours License, at 2 Highland Ave., Somerville, MA Attest: Lori Batzek 5/22/19, 5/29/19 The Somerville Times Administrative Assistant For the Commission Christopher Allen 5/29/19 The Somerville Times Joseph P. Lynch Jr. A Public Hearing for all persons interested will be given by the Somer- John J. McKenna ville Licensing Commission on Monday, June 10, 2019 in the Senior Center, Tufts Administration Building, 167 Holland St., Somerville, MA Attest: Lori Batzek Notice of Self Storage Sale at 6:00PM on the Application of a 7 Day All Forms Alcohol Restaurant Administrative Assistant Please take notice Prime Storage - Somerville located at 39R Med- License for the Enhancement Area to Barra.Bars LLC d/b/a Barra. Somerville, and a Common Victualler License and an Entertainment 5/29/19 The Somerville Times ford St., Somerville, MA 02143 intends to hold an auction to sell the by Devices, for 23A Bow St., Somerville, MA goods stored by the following tenants at the storage facility. The sale will occur as an online auction via www.storagetreasures.com For the Commission A Public Hearing for all persons interested will be given by the Somer- on 6/12/2019 at 12:00 PM. Unless stated otherwise the description of Christopher Allen ville Licensing Commission on Monday, June 10, 2019 in the Senior the contents are household goods and furnishings. Wendy Gomez/ Joseph P. Lynch Jr. Center, Tufts Administration Building, 167 Holland St., Somerville, MA Bulgarie Corp unit #277B; East End House unit #3383. All property John J. McKenna at 6:00PM on the Application of a 7 Day All Forms Alcohol Restaurant is being stored at the above self-storage facility. This sale may be Attest: Lori Batzek License for the Enhancement Area to OGinger Davis Sq. Inc. d/b/a O withdrawn at any time without notice. Certain terms and conditions Administrative Assistant Ginger, and an Entertainment by Devices License, and Sunday Hours apply. See manager for details. License, for 263 Elm St., Somerville, MA 5/29/19 The Somerville Times 5/29/19 The Somerville Times For the Commission Christopher Allen Joseph P. Lynch Jr. A Public Hearing for all persons interested will be given by the Somer- TO PLACE LEGAL ADVERTISMENTS IN ville Licensing Commission on Monday, June 10, 2019 in the Senior John J. McKenna Center, Tufts Administration Building, 167 Holland St., Somerville, MA Attest: Lori Batzek THE SOMERVILLE TIMES, CONTACT US at 6:00PM on the Application of an Alteration of Premises for Pepe Administrative Assistant Bocca Italian Specialty Market, Inc. d/b/a Pepe Bocca, at 414-418 BY 12 PM MONDAY Highland Ave., Somerville, MA 5/29/19 The Somerville Times PH: 617.666.4010 • FAX: 617.628.0422 For the Commission Christopher Allen Joseph P. Lynch Jr. John J. McKenna SHS music students, faculty connect Attest: Lori Batzek Administrative Assistant 5/29/19 The Somerville Times community at benefit concert Music lovers from across Somerville heard Freddie Hubbard’s “Little Sunflower,” “All of Me,” and traditional
From on page 14 Irish tunes such as “Swallowt ail” performed by SHS students and faculty at the East Somerville Community School auditorium late last month. The occasion was a benefit concert to support the Somerville Homeless Ms. Cam’s Coalition and Save Our Homes Walk Coalition and it was the brainchild of Andrew Blickenderfer, the SHS Orchestra Director.
When asked how the event came about, Mr. Blickenderfer explained that when the SHS Orchestra travels to Washington, DC, they typically try to include a community performance component. Because they were un- able to procure a venue this year, Mr. Blickenderfer continues, “The thought occurred to me that the orchestra Answers students could perform community service right here in Somerville. Many of our students know friends and 1. Eugene Keyes set 7. Lynette Woodard families who have been directly impacted by affordable housing shortages, rising rents, or found themselves fire to his card on 8. Starbucks temporarily without any shelter. The Somerville Homeless Coalition (SHC) seemed like a perfect partner to Christmas Day, 1963, in Champaign, Illinois 9. Indian Rupee address this ongoing issue, and give meaningful social context for the wonderful music our students create each day. Joining us at the concert was Ellen Schachter, Director of Somerville's Office of Housing Stability, whose 2. Six 10. 1968 double al- mission and work dovetails with that of the SHC.” bum The Beatles - "The 3. Meatloaf White Album" 4. Andrew 11. Mirror Ball Logistical and student support was provided by instrumental music faculty Joanne Sadler, Ethan Fallis, and 5. Monica Seles Evan Perry as well as Rick Saunders, Somerville Public Schools Music Director. Special guest, Irish fiddler 12. The Joker 6. Four Cliodhna Fields, also performed as did the SHS Orchestra, SHS Jazz Trio, and SHS String Faculty. The con- cert raised over $1,200 for the Somerville Homeless Coalition and Save Our Homes Walk Coalition. 18••MAY 29, 2019
• • • • VILLENS ON THE TOWN • • • • 7 p.m.|Café|191 Highland Ave Saturday|June 1 Arts at the Armory Thunder Road CHILDREN AND YOUTH Sally O’Brien’s Herbstalk 2019! Bearly Dead – Wednesday Night Wednesday|May 29 Thursday|May 30 Stan Martin Band|6 p.m. 9 a.m.|Performance Hall|191 High- Residency Sally O’Brien’s East Branch Library The Bliss, Kitka (Sweden), FEN - $12 land Ave 8 p.m.|379 Somerville Ave BT ALC Big Band - $10 cover Preschool Story Time cover|9 p.m. 7 p.m.|335 Somerville Ave|617-666- Monday|June 3 Once Somerville 11 a.m.-11:45 a.m.|115 Broadway 335 Somerville Ave|617-666-3589 3589 Sally O’Brien’s Bar Facs Central Library The Burren Shawn Carter's Cheapshots Come- Thalia Zedek, Far Corners Somerville High School Anime Club The Burren Front Room:Bluegrass Session|2 dy|7 p.m. 9 p.m.|156 Highland Ave 2:45 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Front Room:Americana Session with p.m.Hunter Americana|5 p.m.|Irish Marley Monday with The Duppy Highland Kitchen Somerville Cares about Prevention Matt Borrello, Mike Verge & Compa- Session|2 p.m. Conquerors reggae|10 p.m. 150 Highland Ave|617-625-1131 Annual Coalition Celebration ny |7 p.m. Back Room: Eddie Scheer & The Love 335 Somerville Ave|617-666-3589 Back Room: Will Dailey|7 p.m. Aeronaut Brewing Co. 4:45 p.m.-6:45 p.m.|79 Highland Ave Dogs - 25th Anniversary Show!|7p.m. Scattershots|10 p.m. The Burren Open Mic with Mike Morrissey Thursday|May 30 Jimmys Down|10 p.m. Front Room: Bur-Run|6:45 p.m., Run, 8 p.m.|14 Tyler Street Orleans Restaurant and Bar 247 Elm Street|617-776-6896 Central Library Helena Delaney & Friends|9:30 p.m. 65 Holland St|617-591-2100 Preschool Storytime for 3 to 5-year- Orleans Restaurant and Bar Back Room: Stump Trivia|8:30 CLASSES AND GROUPS Bull McCabe’s olds Karaoke p.m. Wednesday|May 29 10:30 a.m.-11:15 a.m. Krush Faktory(Dub Down) 65 Holland St 247 Elm Street|617-776-6896 10 p.m.|366A Somerville Ave|617- Central Library TELL (Teen Library Leaders) Meeting Bull McCabe’s Bull McCabe’s Pub 440-6045 Drop in Knitting and Needlecraft 3:45 p.m.-5:45 p.m.|79 Highland Ave 10 p.m.|366A Somerville Ave|617- Jimmy James Trivia|8:30 p.m. 12 p.m.-2 p.m.|79 Highland Ave Thunder Road Friday|May 31 440-6045 366A Somerville Ave|617-440-6045 Binge Magick with special guests Thursday|May 30 Central Library Casey’s Thunder Road Chenny Britt and The Humans Being Ciampa Manor Preschool Storytime for 2-year-olds Entertainment every Saturday 379 Somerville Ave 8 p.m.|379 Somerville Ave 173 Broadway|617- 625-5195 Learn English with the Library! 10:30 a.m.-11 a.m. |79 Highland Ave Once Somerville Once Somerville 6 p.m.-8 p.m.|27 College Avenue Thunder Road 156 Highland Ave Saturday|June 1 SING, Marcela Cruz, Avanti Nagral, The Big Queer Show: Pride Kickoff Central Library The Sunset Kings, Rebecca Zama Aeronaut Brewing Co. Central Library with Shallow Pools, Hyber, Ruby Luna Yoga at the Library 9 p.m.|156 Highland Ave Board Game Bonanza EchoKids Music and The Fox, and Erika Hansen 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.|79 Highland Ave 6:30 p.m.|14 Tyler Street 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.|79 Highland Aeronaut Brewing Co. 8 p.m.|379 Somerville Ave First Church Somerville Ave Van Dam 4 Arts at the Armory Once Somerville Debtors Anonymous- a 12 Step 8 p.m.|14 Tyler Street Queer Tango Monday|June 3 Kaiju Big Battel - KaiJune program for people with problems 6:30 p.m.|Café|191 Highland Ave Central Library The Rockwell 8 p.m.|156 Highland Ave with money and debt. 7 p.m.-8:30 Supper Club At Saloon Tuesday|June 4 Sing-Along with Jeremy Arts at the Armory p.m.|89 College Ave (Upstairs Parlor). Shit-faced Shakespeare®: Macbeth 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.|79 Highland Herbstalk 2019! Sally O’Brien’s Bar For more info call: 781-762-6629 Ave 7 p.m.|255 Elm St Christian McNeill & Tim Gearan 9 a.m.|Performance Hall Saturday|June 1 Friday|May 31 Rick and Friends 8 p.m.|335 Somerville Ave|617-666- Tuesday|June 4 Union Square Farmers Market 10 a.m.|Café 3589 Somerville Community Baptist Sally O’Brien’s 9 a.m.- 1 p.m.|Union Square Plaza Somerville Songwriter Sessions The Burren Church Jimmy Ryan Band|6 p.m. 7:30 p.m.|Cafe|191 Highland Ave Front Room: Jason Anick & The Bagel Bards Preschool Storytime Hear Now Live / Tiny Oak present Swingers|8:30 p.m. Somerville Writers and Poets meet 11 a.m.-11:30 a.m.| 31 College Ave Uranium Daughters, The Four Point The Rockwell weekly to discuss their work Restraints, Fire for Cavemen - $10 Shit-faced Shakespeare®: Macbeth|7 247 Elm Street|617-776-6896 Wednesday|June 5 9 a.m.-12 p.m Au Bon Pain| 18-48 cover|9pm p.m. Bull McCabe’s Pub Holland St East Branch Library 335 Somerville Ave|617-666-3589 Smoke & Shadows: Burlesque & Ghetto People Band Preschool Story Time The Burren Variety Show|9 p.m. 10 p.m.|366A Somerville Ave|617- Sunday|June 2 11 a.m.-11:45 a.m.|115 Broadway 255 Elm St 440-6045 Front Room: Irish Session|9:30 p.m. Central Library Central Library Backroom: The Carleans, Chris Ross & Sunday|June 2 Highland Kitchen Community Conversation with the Teen Game Day The North|7 p.m. Sally O’Brien’s Bar First Tuesday of the Month|Spelling SPL 2:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m.|79 Highland Ave Pop Disaster| 10 p.m. Brunch! Roundtable Acoustic Series: Bee Night 3 p.m. – 5 p.m.|79 Highland Ave 247 Elm Street|617-776-6896 hosted by Victor and Nicole of The Eggmen|11 a.m. Fourth Step to Freedom Al-Anon MUSIC/ARTS Egoart. Once Somerville The Natural Wonders|4:30 p.m Family Groups Wednesday|May 29 The fun starts at 10:00p.m. Bell of the Brawl: Boston League of African Night, SambaLolo and 7:00 P.M. | 6 William Street Sally O’Brien’s Bar Wicked Wrestlers and Friends 150 Highland Ave|617-625-1131 guests|10 p.m. Unity Church of God Free Poker, lots of prizes! 9 p.m.|156 Highland Ave 335 Somerville Ave|617-666-3589 PJ Ryan’s Enter upstairs, meeting is in basement 8 p.m.|335 Somerville Ave|617-666- Orleans Restaurant and Bar The Burren Pub Quiz 3589 Monday|June 3 DJ starting at 10 p.m. Front Room: John Gannon & 10 p.m.|239 Holland St.|617-625- The Burren 65 Holland St|617-591-2100 Friends|2 p.m., Alan Kaufman & 8200 East Branch Library Front Room:Americana Session with: Chair Yoga Bull McCabe’s Friends|6 p.m., Los Goutos|9 p.m.. Thunder Road Grain Thief|9 p.m. 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.|115 Broadway Tom Appleman Band Backroom: Clare HorganA Singer Neighbor Tuesdays in Union Square, Backroom: Back West with Tommy & 10 p.m.|366A Somerville Ave|617- Apart|4 p.m. Somerville! Central Library Louise & Special Friends|7:30 p.m. 440-6045 Gogofski|7:30 p.m. 7 p.m.|379 Somerville Ave Creative Drama Workshop with Comedy Night with Arty P.|10 p.m. 247 Elm Street|617-776-6896 Once Somerville Laurie! 247 Elm Street|617-776-6896 Joshua Tree DJ McRiddleton Bull McCabe’s Pub 156 Highland Ave 4 p.m.-5 p.m.|79 Highland Ave Orleans Restaurant and Bar 256 Elm St. |617-623-9910 Dub Apocalypse Aeronaut Brewing Co East Branch Library 65 Holland St|617-591-2100 366A Somerville Ave|617-440-6045 Casey’s Indie Trivia Learn English at the Library! Bull McCabe’s Pub Entertainment every Friday Highland Kitchen 8 p.m.|14 Tyler Street 6 p.m.- 8 p.m.|115 Broadway Nephrok Allstar Sunday Brunch Live Country & 173 Broadway|617- 625-5195 Wednesday|June 5 Central Library 10 p.m.|366A Somerville Ave|617- Bluegrass Thunder Road Chess Night 440-6045 Sunday Night Live Music Sally O’Brien’s Bar Boston BeauTease Burlesque Beach 7 p.m.-8:45 p.m.|79 Highland Ave Thunder Road 150 Highland Ave|617-625-1131 Free Poker, lots of prizes! Party with special guest The Wave- 8 p.m.|335 Somerville Ave|617-666- Tuesday|June 4 Bearly Dead – Wednesday Night Orleans Restaurant and Bar riders – Sponsored by Deacon Giles 3589 Residency Central Library Distillery Game Night 8 p.m.|379 Somerville Ave The Burren 8 p.m.|379 Somerville Ave 65 Holland St|617-591-2100 CPA Application Workshop Front Room:Americana Session with: 6:15 p.m.-7:45 p.m.|79 Highland Ave Once Somerville Thunder Road Aeronaut Brewing Co. Grain Thief|9 p.m. Chaos Chaos Americana Sundays Central Library Luke DeRoy Backroom: Cillian Vallely with David Carroll 8 p.m.|379 Somerville Ave Learn English with the Library! 8 p.m.|14 Tyler Street and Patrick Doocey|7:30 p.m. 9 p.m.|156 Highland Ave 6 p.m.-7:30 p.m.|79 Highland Ave Union Tavern Once Somerville Comedy Night with Arty P.|10 Highland Kitchen Charles Delta / The Winter Project / Junebug Buzz Market|11 a.m. p.m. Wednesday|June 5 150 Highland Ave|617-625-1131 Lissa Schneckenburger CD Release|7 Mindset 247 Elm Street|617-776-6896 Central Library Aeronaut Brewing Co. p.m. 9 p.m.|345 Somerville Ave Orleans Restaurant and Bar Drop in Knitting and Needlecraft Last Wednesday Residency: Hannah 156 Highland Ave The Rockwell 65 Holland St|617-591-2100 12 p.m.-2 p.m.|79 Highland Ave Bates Shit-faced Shakespeare®: Macbeth|7 Aeronaut Brewing Co. 8 p.m.|14 Tyler Street Bull McCabe’s Pub Central Library p.m. The Boston Harbor Bhoys 10 p.m.|366A Somerville Ave|617- CPA Application Workshop Arts at the Armory The Kerfuffle|9:30 p.m. 2 p.m.|14 Tyler Street 440-6045 12:45 p.m.-2 p.m.|79 Highland Ave Poetry of Attention: A Poetry Reading 255 Elm St PLACES TO GO, THINGS TO DO! 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SENIOR CENTER HAPPENINGS:
CENTER LOCATIONS, TIMES & SCHEDULES 617-625-6600, ext. 2300. tions or require additional information please call Nata- Holland Street Senior Center: located at 167 Holland Dollar Days at the Movies – Tuesday, June 18 – sha at 617-625-6600 Ext. 2317. Street (between Davis Square and Teele Square) doors open at 11:30 a.m. movie starts at 12:00 p.m. Current Events Group – Meets every Thursday at Monday through Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Somerville Theatre - $1 per person paid to the theater. 9:30 a.m. Our Social Worker, Natasha Naim, facili- Fridays: 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Refreshment stand will be open so you may purchase tates this group. Join a group of your peers to discuss 617-625-6600, Ext. 2300 snacks on your own. This month’s movie is Ocean’s 8. If current events. If you are interested in joining, have any Cross Street Center: located at 165 Broadway you require additional information, have any questions questions or require additional information please call (East Somerville) or want to reserve your spot please call Josie or Vivian at Natasha at 617-625-6600 Ext. 2317. Mondays & Tuesdays - 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. 617-625-6600, ext. 2300. De-cluttering support group - If you have concerns Thursdays - 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Atlantic City Boys – Wednesday, September 18 at the around your clutter, this group may be for you. This 617-625-6600, Ext. 2335 Fax: 617-625-1414 Davensport Yacht Club. $69 per person includes trans- closed group meets both in spring and fall for 6-8 Ralph and Jenny Center: located at 9 New Washington portation, lunch, show, taxes and gratuity. Meal choice weeks. This group is co-facilitated by Natasha Naim and Street (behind the Holiday Inn) of stuffed breast of chicken or baked scrod.Time to be Marina Colonas. If you are interested in joining, have Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. determined.If you require additional information, have any questions or require additional information please 617- 666-5223 any questions or want to reserve your spot please call at call Natasha at 617-625-6600 Ext. 2317. Main Office: located at 167 Holland Street 617-625-6600, ext. 2300. Low Vision Support Group – Meets the second Tues- (between Davis Square and Teele Square.) Blood Pressure Screening – Cross Street Center located day of each month from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Our Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at 165 Broadway from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Up- Social Worker, Ashley Speliotis, facilitates this group. Thursday: 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. coming Dates: June 13. If you require additional infor- Do you know someone who has trouble seeing? Do Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. mation please contact Debby Higgins at 617-625-6600, you have low vision? Join our Low Vision Support 617-625-6600, Ext. 2300 Fax: 617-625-0688 ext. 2321 or email [email protected]. Group for educational and informative information TTY: 866-808-4851 LGBTQ EVENTS and peer support in a confidential environment. Lunch UPCOMING EVENTS LBT Women Fit-4-Life - Fitness Class is Thursday eve- and transportation may be available on request. If you are interested in joining, have any questions or require Volunteers needed for the Engage for Brain Health nings starting at 6:00 P.M. $10 a month fee - scholar- additional information please call Ashley at 617-625- Study – Are you starting to have problems with your ships available & it just might be covered under your in- 6600 Ext. 2318. memory or have trouble climbing stairs? Engage B surance. We have available slots and would love to have might be right for you! 24 week study for people 60 to you. If you have any questions or require additional info, Memory Café – Meets the second Thursday of every 89 years of age. Call Chris at 617-625-6600, ext. 2315 please contact our Health & Wellness Coordinator, Chris month from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Mt. Vernon. or email him at [email protected] for ques- Kowaleski at 617-625-6600 Ext. 2315. Our Social Worker, Ashley Speliotis, facilitates this group. tions and additional information. LGBTQ Monthy Lunch – 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. A welcoming place for people with forgetfulness and their family and friends to share a meal and create new Fit-4-Life Nutrition Classes – Thursday afternoons from All are welcome to join. Call Debby Higgins, Outreach memories. If you are interested in joining, have any 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. with our Nutritionist Caitlin Coordinator at 617-625-6600 ext. 2321 to sign up. questions or require additional information please call McAfee. Learn about our new and upcoming nutrition Upcoming Date: June 19. Ashley at 617-625-6600 Ext. 2318. programs including, Cooking with Caitlin, Fit-4-Life WEEKLY EXERCISE AND NUTRITION CLASS SCHED- Nutrition Class, Meal in a Mug and more. For more ULE (Please cut out and save) Mens Group – Meets the first Tuesday of each month from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. This group is facilitated information call Caitlin at 617-625-6600, ext. 2316. Monday: by our volunteer, Norbert DeAmato. Are you recently Healthy Steps – Thursdays – Ralph & Jenny Center from Keep Moving Walking Club** - 9:00 a.m. (H) retired? Looking to connect with other men in the com- 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Healthy Steps is a therapeutic, Tai Chi – 11:30 a.m. (H) munity? Join our men’s group where you can connect gentle, movement class for anyone who needs to get Fit-4-Life Group C - 1:00 p.m. (H) with old friends and make new ones. All men 55 and moving, particularly anyone recovering from surgery, Tuesday: over are welcome. If you are interested please call 617- frail elders or those living with chronic fatigue or arthri- Strengthening - 9:00 a.m. (H) 625-6600 Ext. 2300. tis. Class is free. For additional information or questions $3 per class (H) to call 617-625-6600, ext. 2300. Signing with Bryan – Meets Mondays at the Holland Fit-4-Life - 11:00 a.m. (C) Street Center 167 Holland Street from 10:00 a.m. to Monthly Book Club Selections – Meets the 3rd Friday Bike Club – 12:15 p.m. (H) 11:00 a.m. For more information or to join the fun call of each month from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Wednesdays: 617-625-6600 ext. 2300. Country Western Line Dancing – The 1st & 3rd Thurs- Fit-4-Life Group A (exercise) - 9:00 a.m. (H) Veterans Group – Meets the third Monday of each day of each month- Holland Street Center. $3 per class Fit-4-Life Group B (nutrition) - 9 a.m. (H) month from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Our volunteer, – no experience needed. For additional information or Fit-4-Life Group B (exercise) - 10:00 a.m. (H) Norbert DeAmato, facilitates this group. Are you a questions call at 617-625-6600, ext. 2300. Fit-4-Life Group C (nutrition) - noon (H) veteran? The Veterans Group is the perfect opportunity New York City – Saturday, Sunday and Monday, Fit-4-Life Group C (exercise) - 1:00 p.m. (H) to socialize, have solidarity, to reminisce and to meet June 1, 2 and 3. Check in time is Saturday, June 1, Zumba 4 All - 5:15 p.m. - $3/class (H) other veterans. If you are interested in joining, have any at 6:45 a.m. at Ralph & Jenny with an approximate Thursdays: questions or require additional information please call return time of 4:00 p.m. on Monday the 3rd. $315/ 617-625-6600 ext. 2300. pp double or $458/pp single. Package includes round Yoga - 9:00 a.m. (H) CROSS STREET GROUP INFORMATION trip motorcoach transportation, two nights deluxe Fit-4-Life - 11:15 a.m. (C) accommodations, two hotel breakfasts and guided LBT Fit-4-Life, 6:00 p.m. (H) Lunch is served – every Monday, Tuesday and Thurs- tour of NYC. For questions, additional information or Fridays: day please call Maureen at 617-625-6600, ext. 2335 for sign up. to reserve your spot please call Connie at 617-625- Fit-4-Life Group A - 9:00 a.m. (H) 6600, ext. 2300. Fit-4-Life Group B - 10:00 a.m. (H) Coffee & Conversation – Meets every Monday, Tuesday Revere Beach – Friday, June 7 from 8:45 a.m. to 1:00 Fit-4-Life Group A (nutrition) 10:00 a.m. (H) and Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Maureen Bastardi, Program Coordinator and Sandy Francis, Cross p.m. Transportation provide – lunch is on your own. $5 Adventure Group – Please call for details Street Center Volunteer, work together to facilitate this - If you have questions, need additional information or *All Fit-4-Life classes are $10 per month and require group. Come meet people from all over the world and want to RSVP please call 617-625-6600, ext. 2300. pre-registration join in the discussion of a different topic every day. Con- Mystery Trip – Monday, June 10 - $20 per person HOLLAND STREET GROUP INFORMATION versation is followed by the Fit-4-Life exercise program includes luxury air-conditioned motorcoach transporta- Book Club – Meets the third Friday of each month from and then lunch. If you are interested in joining, have any tion, an activity and lunch. Lunch choices are chicken 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. This group self-facilitates. questions or require additional information please call picatta, Tuscan steak tips or baked cod with cracker Group members choose both fiction and non-fiction Maureen at 617-625-6600, ext. 2335. crust, chef’s choice of potato, vegetable and dessert. titles on a quarterly basis. Books are available on reserve Also includes coffee, tea, iced tea, lemonade and water. Game Hour – Every Tuesday from noon to 1:00 p.m. at the Central Branch of the Somerville Library. If inter- Don’t delay this will sell out fast. Please call Connie at at our Cross Street Center. Join us for lunch and activi- ested please call 617-625-6600 Ext. 2300. 617-625-6600, ext. 2300 to join in the mystery. ties. Immediately following lunch we will have a “Game Caregiver Support Group – Meets the third Tuesday Hour.” Yahtzee, Sorry, Jenga, Cards, Scrabble, Check- Happy Wedding Anniversary – Tuesday, June 11 from of each month from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Our Social ers, Clue, Qwirkle, Dominoes, Uno & Connect 4 are 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Dilboy Post located at 371 Worker, Ashley Speliotis, facilitates this group. Are you available to play. Community Cooks provides us with a Summer Street. Are you a married couple celebrating 50 caring for a parent, relative, s pouse or close friend? family style lunch on the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays and Food years or more of marriage? Join us for a wonderful cele- Feeling isolated or overwhelmed? You are not alone! Services provides us with lunch on the off days. If you bration. Couples celebrating 50 years or more are free! Come share your experience and practical support. are interested in joining, have any questions or require Friends and family are $15 per person. If you require Open to all and new members are always welcome. additional information please call Maureen at 617-625- additional info, have any questions or want to reserve If you are interested in joining, have any questions or 6600, ext. 2335. your spot please call at 617-625-6600, ext. 2300. require additional information please call Ashley at 617- RALPH & JENNY GROUP INFORMATION Finances 50+ Workshop – Thursday, June 13 from 4:30 625-6600 Ext. 2318. p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at our Holland Street Center. This Knitting Blankets – Every Tuesday & Thursdays from Conversations of the Heart – Meets bi-monthly on workshop was designed to help you make and keep 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Join us as we knit blankets for Mondays from 1:00 to 2:00 P.M. at our Holland Street smart money habits. A light dinner to follow. If you babies. If you are interested in joining, have any ques- Center. Social Worker, Natasha Naim, facilitates this require additional information, have any questions or tions or require additional information please call Judy at group. If you are interested in joining, have any ques- want to reserve your spot please call Josie or Vivian at 617-625-6600, ext. 2300 20••MAY 29, 2019
Farmers To You celebrates Symposium on National Gardening Week white supremacy
Somerville Media Center and Let’s Talk About Race have announced a sympo- sium entitled White Supremacy: Where Do We Go From Here?
The public invited to a free public symposium that will address the role of white males in dismantling white supremacy in America and beyond
When: Saturday, June 8 from 11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Location: Somerville Media Center, 90 Union Square Farmers To You will host a seed share and plant swap on Wednesday, June 5, Panelists: Larry Aaronson, Bill Cavellini, Lew Gitelman and Alex Pirie, along and Thursday, June 6, at their regular weekly pickup sites in celebration of Na- with host and facilitator Diane Wong. tional Gardening Week. RSVP HERE: http://tinyurl.com/talkaboutracesmc
Join these festive gatherings to get to learn about growing food in your own Since November 2017, Somerville/Cambridge residents Diane Wong and Pha- backyard or in pots on your front step. raoh Saunders have produced a live radio broadcast at Somerville Media Cen- Seeds from High Mowing Seed Company will be provided to all who attend, ter (SMC) called Let’s Talk About Race (LTAR), inviting folks from a variety and participants are encouraged to dig up plants from their home garden and of demographics to engage in challenging conversations about racial justice. On bring them to the event to swap. January 19, 2019 SMC in collaboration with LTAR producers Wong and Saun- ders live streamed a symposium entitled Let’s Talk About Race: Where are we The Somerville pickup site is at The Armory, 191 Highland Ave. now? featuring a diverse group of panelists presenting on racial issues followed by “Local, seasonal food is always the best – flavorful and fresh. And one of the breakout race dialogues. Over 50 people attended, and many audience members best ways to enjoy eating local food is to grow something yourself. Start with were then invited to come on the LTAR radio show and continue the racial dia- a window box of your favorite herbs or a few tomato plants, or come to one of logues that began at the January symposium. our plant swaps and see what looks good to add to your garden,” says Christine On June 8 from 11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. at Somerville Media Center, they will Alaimo, Community Engagement and Events Manager for Farmers To You. hold a follow up symposium to the January event titled White Supremacy: Farmers To You is a year-round online farmers market that connects over 80 Where do we go from here? regional farms with customers throughout the greater Boston area with weekly home deliveries or pick-ups at 30 neighborhood sites. Customers choose from This symposium offers our first of four affinity groups (in this case, white males) a wide variety of foods including pasture raised meats, fresh fish, artisan cheese, the opportunity to talk about their commitment to racial equity. Larry Aaron- organic produce, European style breads, pantry items and much more. son, Bill Cavellini, Lew Gitelman and Alex Pirie join the discussion (read their full bios online here). All four panelists are white men who attended the January More information and a list of Farmers To You pick up sites can be found at symposium and have been featured on the LTAR radio show. farmerstoyou.com. These four panelists will share ideas around how white folks can use their specific skills, work amongst themselves, form collaborations and find effec- ' tive ways to engage the system to dismantle the structures and institutions Bobby' s Dad Jokes Corner of white supremacy. By Bobbygeorge Potaris The event is free and open to the public, although they will be accepting do- nations to go towards the development of a six video series set that includes What do you call a fat physhic? four separate affinity group panels (white males/black males, black females/ A four-chin teller! white females) to discuss ways each group contemplates race-related con- cerns while seeking to engage in the dismantling of white supremacy. The event will also include a community meal and race dialogue which partici- pants are encouraged to attend.
To advertise in Schedule of events: The 10:30 a.m.: Doors open 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.: Panel discussion Somerville 12:00 – 12:30 p.m.: Community meal Times 12:30 – 1:30 p.m.: Breakout dialogues call Find out more about Let’s Talk About Race at soundcloud.com/healingwithdiane. Bobbie Toner Find out more about Somerville Media Center at www.somervillemedia.org. This event is generously supported by the Somerville Arts Council and the Massa- 617-666-4010 chusetts Cultural Council MAY 29, 2019••21
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Wednesday, May 29 7:00pm LIVE - The Boston Medium 1:00pm Tele Magazine 8:00am Democracy Now! (Free Speech TV) 12:00am Free Speech TV 8:00pm Startup TV Boston 2:00pm The Beantown Beatdown 9:00am The Stephanie Miller Show 9:00pm The Beantown Beatdown 3:00pm Democracy Now! 10:00am Both Sides of the Bars 6:00am SCATV Community Bulletin Board 10:00pm The Chatman Booth 4:00pm New England Pride TV 10:30am SOM Arts 7:00am Esoteric Science 10:30pm TUTV 4:30pm What's New Massachusetts? 11:00am Art Seen at SMC 7:30am DW In Good Shape 11:00pm DIWHY The show 5:00pm Reeling Review 11:30am DW Conflict Zone 8:00am Democracy Now! (Free Speech TV) 5:30pm Both Sides of the Bars 12:00pm The Thom Hartman Show (Free Speech TV) 9:00am DW Global 3000 Friday, May 31 12:00am Heavy Leather Topless Dance Party 6:00pm The World Fusion Show 1:00pm The Kamla Show 9:30am Both Sides of the Bars 6:30pm The Literati Scene 1:30pm DW Global 3000 10:00am Poet to Poet, Writer to Writer 1:00am SCATV Secret Stash 1:30am SCATV Secret Stash 7:00pm Poet to Poet, Writer to Writer 2:00pm NASA TV Silicon Valley Live 10:30am Somerville Storytellers 7:30pm SOM ARTS 3:00pm Democracy Now! (Free Speech TV) 11:00am LIVE - Fallon’s Daily Roast 2:00am Free Speech TV 6:00am SCATV Community Bulletin Board 8:00pm Special SCATV Programming 4:00pm DW Euromaxx 12:00pm The Thom Hartman Show (Free Speech TV) 8:30pm Henry Parker Presents 4:30pm Legacies 1:00pm Health is Wealth 7:00am The Bill Press Show (Free Speech TV) 8:00am Democracy Now! 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(Free Speech TV) 6:00pm The Grandstanders Saturday, June 1 4:00pm SMC Youth Media 9:00am DW Tomorrow Today 6:30pm Teen Empowerment 12:00am DIWHY The Show 4:30pm Henry Parker Presents 9:30am Hello Neighbor 7:00pm Cinema Somerville 1:00am Boston Come Through 5:00pm LIVE - Poet to Poet, Writer to Writer 10:00am Legacies 8:30pm Somerville Neighborhood News 2:00am Heavy Leather Topless Dance Party 5:30pm What’s New Massachusetts? 10:30am Somerville Pundits 9:00pm Tele Magazine 3:00am Free Speech TV 6:00pm Community Lens 11:00am Teen Empowerment 10:00pm The Boston Medium 5:00am Effort Pour Christ 6:30pm Art & Ideas 11:30am Art & Ideas 11:00pm Box House Productions Presents 6:00am SCATV Community Bulletin Board 7:00pm Art Seen at SMC 12:00pm The Thom Hartman Show (Free Speech TV) 11:30pm SCATV Secret Stash 1:00pm The Somerville Line 7:00am Road to Recovery 7:30pm LIVE - Greater Somerville 3:00pm Democracy Now! (Free Speech TV) 8:00am Democracy Now! (Free Speech TV) Monday, June 3 8:00pm LIVE - Dead Air Live 4:00pm Hello Neighbor! 9:00am SMC Youth Media 12:00am Free Speech TV 9:00pm The Somerville Line 4:30pm The Struggle 9:30am Somerville Storytellers 5:00am Evangelista Camillo Fodera 10:00pm TUTV 5:00pm Words on Film with Dan Burke 10:00am Dead Air Live 6:00am Community Bulletin Board 10:30pm Public Access Boyz 6:00pm Community Lens 11:00am Haitian Poetry in 3 Languages 7:00am Perils for Pedestrians 11:00pm Box House Productions Presents 6:30pm Somerville Pundits 12:00pm TeleGalaxie 7:30am Going Postal 11:30pm Ojo Rojo CITY TV 22 (Comcast) | 13 (RCN) Schedule
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Review by Renuka Raghavan, author of "Out of the Blue" (Big Table Publishing, 2018)
Meditative, vulnerable, and elusive, the poetry of Julia Carlson’s Little Creatures thwarts the con- ventional doggerel, composed instead to develop SOMERVILLE significance from contemporary-themed narra- tives. Replete with thoughts concerning the world edited by Doug Holder around us, be them natural or political, Carlson’s yrical poems illuminate a world charged with the deli- LNina Rubinstein Alonso, Editor of cate vulnerability of quiet rage, past relationships, Constellations, has published in Plough- and ongoing remembrance. shares, The New Yorker, Sumac, Avatar, The book opens with an untitled, short quip Women-Poems, U. Mass. Review, and where the narrator finds satisfaction in sweet can- New Boston Review, among other plac- dy to compensate for life’s other unsatisfactory un- es, and her first book,This Body, was certainties. An interesting, if not, an offbeat choice printed by Godine Press. She taught to launch Carlson’s second poetic collection. After English literature at Brandeis Univer- all, it’s always the little things in life, right? It does, sity and U. Mass., Boston, while continuing training in bal- however, segue into a poem that appears to be the let and exploring modern dance. Saturated with academia, real heart of the book. she taught at Boston Ballet for eleven years, and performed Black Hole juxtaposes the worries that seem to over-arching theme of metaphysical existence. The in their Nutcracker, until sidelined by injuries. She makes her burden us only during the darkest hours of the lines and stanzas of the villanelle fold into each living teaching at Fresh Pond Ballet in Cambridge, MA. She night, amidst the cacophony of neighborhoods, other, mimicking the way life’s knowledge folds says, “Now is the time for fresh voices in poetry and fiction. I’m homes, and lives searching for rest and peace. In into itself, one way or another, regardless of the looking for a new constellation.” reality, the poem attempts to explore something type of creature. The lyrical language tenderly im- much deeper, and something that the overall col- plies violence is a part of that knowing: Aqua Saucepan lection drives straight into – existential medita- “…sharpened talons can only maim…things that tion, au courant. never change…the hawk’s within hunting range.” Before leaving DC As a scholar and clinical social worker, Carlson Carlson’s Little Creatures exhibits a contempo- has dug deep into her rich life and presented us rary, tactile, and corporeal poetic voice that opens I bought an aqua saucepan with poems that transition from page to page as a way to understand the duality of a world capable for my next life the timeline of a seasoned narrator’s life story. Po- of producing appalling travesties of life as well as ems like Children Of War, Tithe, Emergency In The awesome feats of beauty. ______hid it in a suitcase To m b s , and Thin, carry with them the burden of darkness and while the pain they seek to assimi- Renuka Raghavan’s previ- packed with messy secrets late is evolving and universal, the historical back- ous work has appeared in careful to provide no hints ground is wholly personal. Boston Literary Magazine, “Get drunk … obsess … think about Jesus,” odd- Jersey Devil Press, Blink- waiting my chance ball solutions presented in Methods To Put The Ink, Star 82 Review, Down World Away, one of a handful of poems that evoke in the Dirt Literary Maga- to escape as he refuses to comical whimsy, perhaps to break the heaviness of zine, Chicago Literati, and agree it’s over somber obligations in poems like Room 512, Let- Gravel, among others. She ters From, and the aptly titled, Girl Gives Birth In is the author of Out of the I’m in a magical crowd Her Room While Her Parents Watch TV. In Sex, Blue (Big Table Publishing, 2017), a collection of po- two lovers appreciate the act of physical emotion, etry and prose. She is a co-founder of the Poetry Sis- heartened by Martin’s dream surrendering completely and unabashed. ters Collective and serves as the fiction book reviewer lifted by Joan’s song Then there’s the title poem, Little Creatures, at Cervena Barva Press. She writes and lives in Mas- a villanelle that meditates on the book’s larger, sachusetts, with her family and beloved beagle. gathering strength to push forward next day while he’s at work El Sistema Somerville End of Year Celebration Concert take a cab to the airport El Sistema Somerville is presenting its End crash on a friend’s of Year Celebration couch no idea where Concert on June 11 at 6:30 p.m., dinner I’ll live or when it’ll feel at 5:00 p.m. Free ad- mission – donations safe to stop running welcome. At the East kick off my shoes breathe Somerville Commu- heat up a can of soup. nity School Auditori- um, 50 Cross Street, — Nina Rubinstein Alonso Somerville. Find out more at www.elsiste- To have your work considered for the Lyrical send it to: Doug Holder, 25 School St.; Somerville, MA 02143. [email protected] masomerville.org. 24••MAY 29, 2019