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Vol. 41 No. 20 • MAY 16, 2012 Somerville’s only independent community newspaper [email protected] Inside: IKEA or not IKEA Somerville store plans still in the air

By Elizabeth Sheeran If IKEA ever breaks ground on long-standing plans for a Somerville store, the college fresh- men shopping for dorm room accessories at the grand opening will be kids who weren't even born yet when the retail giant first came to town in the 1990s. And locals are starting to wonder if that “if” will ever become a “when.” “It seems to be the number one question now as I walk around the neighborhood: 'Is IKEA New England coming or not?,'” said Ward One Alderman archetypes William Roche at last Thursday's meeting of the Board of Alderman, which voted to for- page 5 mally ask Mayor Joseph Curtatone for an up- dated status report on plans for a Somerville IKEA store. After a decade full of speed bumps for IKEA in Somerville, the pieces finally fell into place in 2009, when IKEA completed a land swap with Assembly Row developer Federal Realty, mov- ing IKEA away from the waterfront to its cur- rent site behind Home Depot, and clearing the way to revamp the entire area, complete with upgraded riverfront parkland and a new Orange Is there really an IKEA store in Assembly Row’s future? Only time will tell. Line T station. But by Continued on page 11

Prom night 2012 On your mark – get set – commute! pages 12-13 Rush Hour Race from Davis to Kendall Square

By Elizabeth Sheeran A motorist, a cyclist and a T-rider meet up at Redbones in Davis Square… No, that's not the set-up for a local-flavor joke. Rather, it was the scene at the starting line of

Somerville's first-ever Rush Hour Race. Photo by Elizabeth Sheeran Just after 8:30 on Monday morning, Ken Carl- son pulled away from Redbones in his Volvo station wagon, Josh Zisson hopped on his sin- gle-speed bike, and Laurie Deitemeyer set off on foot for the Davis Square Red Line station. ‘Mr. Dave’ comes Their goal: to see who could be first “to work” in to town Kendall Square, Cambridge, without breaking page 21 any laws. “It's going to be a tight one, but I predict that Newstalk ...... p.2 I'm going to get there first,” said cyclist Zisson, The Week in Crime . . . .p.4 an attorney who advocates for bike safety on his Commentary ...... p.8-9 bikesafeboston.com website. Zisson was unde- Beacon Hill Roll Call . .p.10 terred by Google Maps estimates that put cy- TV Logs ...... p.22 cling time for the route - mostly along Beacon Josh Zisson (the cyclist), Laurie Deitemeyer (the T-rider) and Ken Carlson (the motorist) get set to Off The Shelf ...... p.23 and Cambridge streets - at nearly twice the trav- race from Davis Square to Kendall Square on different modes of transportation during Monday el time by car. “Google's Continued on page 15 morning rush hour. 2 MAY 16, 2012

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Response to Intolerance and arson

Annie Jo says:

Don’t forget the Somerville High Scholarship Foundation’s Controlling immigration, Illegal or Legal, is not intolerance, it is the right of every sovereign na- annual fundraiser this Friday evening at the Somerville tion. This constant attack, on America and our U.S. citizens, as being intolerant, xenophobic, High School Café over by the gym. There are lots of prizes racist, or whatever other Anti-American bigoted slur, haters use, is intolerant hatred. along with the big prize of $10K on $100 tickets. You can show up Friday, May 18, at 7 p.m. and buy your ticket, es- We have over 310,000,000 U.S. citizens. It is not 200 years, ago. We have the right, to say, pecially if you feel lucky. We will be there since the roots of enough is enough. It is no ones human right, to come to our nation. Each and every single per- the foundation go way back to the beginning with The News son, in the world, has a country. The one, they are in. You can help your neighbor, without them founder Bob Publicover and present Publisher Donald Nor- ton on the original committees. moving into your home, and destroying your home. It is better, that our neighbors, stay in their homes (countries) and we help them, to become self-sufficient, there. ************************* Our American children, have the same equal rights, as those in other countries. The right to their This coming Tuesday morning the Government Affairs com- mittee of the Somerville Chamber of Commerce is hosting it own, sovereign nation and homeland. This country has been won with the blood and sacrifice of new start up Breakfast at the Holiday Inn off Washington Americans, and we have the right to preserve it, for our descendants. Street. This month’s guest speaker is Michael Glavin, who is the Executive Director of the Office Strategic Planning and Bonnie Burke says: Community Development. Chamber members $25. Non- members $30. For reservations contact by email Very good article. I am a CT native, but lived in Somervile and Medford from 1987-2002. be- [email protected]. fore I lived in Somerville, I had never heard about the burning of the convent. It appears that peo- ************************* ple never learn, do they? It’s very disheartening at times. Then, on the same night across the street, Candidate for Thank goodness for people like Edward Cutter. Registrar of Deeds, Maryann Heuston, is having a fundrais- er “campaign kick-off event”hosted by the present Registrar I am sharing your article. of Deeds, our own and popular Gene Brune. Next Tuesday evening, May 22, 6-8 p.m. at the Somerville City Club. Winter Hill Barney says: Maryann is working very hard for the seat being vacated by Gene, so she’s hoping a lot of locals will show up and show Very interesting history. I can’t see that it has any relevance to the issue of illegal immigration, their support for her. though. *************************

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Writers: Elizabeth Sheeran, Harry Kane, Cathleen Twardzik Contributors – Jimmy Del Ponte,William C. Shelton, Jim Clark, Max Sullivan, Savath Yong The Somerville News is published every Wednesday MAY 16, 2012 3 Boston MPO approves funding for Route 16 GLX stop

By Jeremy F. van der Heiden Route 16 extension, as the project, legal- ly, had viewed College Avenue as the ter- For years now, the City of Somerville, minus. The MPO's approval sealed the along with representatives of several oth- Route 16 stop as one with the entire er areas in the eastern region of Massa- GLX project, as opposed to a separate chusetts, have fought to expand the project to be created at the overarching Green Line further to reach more resi- programs completion. Many involved be- dents. Mayor Joseph Curtatone recently lieved it would likely never happen if talks announced a victory for this battle, ap- would not resume until around 2016. plauding the Boston Region Metropoli- “It's important to remember that the tan Planning Organization's (MPO) Route 16 stop was originally planned to decision to approve a substantial piece of be the terminus because it is ideal,” Rep- funding for this transportation project. resentative Sciortino explained. “It's lo- According to a release from the May- cated in an incredibly dense or's office, the MPO recently approved neighborhood at the intersection of $8.1 million worth of funding to go to- Somerville, Medford, and Arlington, ward the research, development and right on the Route 16, Alewife Brook and construction of a Rt. 16 Green Line stop Mystic River biking-pedestrian pathway, as part of the Green Line Extension Pro- which will be a feature of the stop.” ject (GLX). The vote, nineteen to two in “The land use at that location has in- favor of the project, was in support of credible economic development poten- Governor Deval Patrick's desire to make tial, and integrating it into the plan this part of the state's Federal Fiscal generates revenue back into the area, po-

Years 2013-2016 Transportation Im- tentially funding more affordable housing Photo by Bobbie Toner provement Project (TIP). for the neighborhood,” he continued. Communications from Massachusetts Representative Sciortino knew that by The Boston Region Metropolitan Planning Organization is helping to push through plans to include the proposed GLX stop for Route 16. State Representative Carl Sciortino, 34th keeping consistent and strong pressure Middlesex District, indicate that last year on the Boston MPO, as well as showing of the public from Arlington, Somerville, will continue to fight to ensure the pro- officials were able to establish the pro- the huge amount of support for the Cambridge and Medford coming out, as ject's successful completion. ject's foothold in the 2016-2020 Federal project that has been around since the they have so many times, to support the The project is now in the public hearing Fiscal Years TIP. The recent decision, beginning of the GLX talks, the region Green Line Extension,” he said. phase, while the final hearing regarding made at a Boston MPO April 19 meet- could come out with a victory. He also The Mayor expressed his gratitude for the decision will occur before month's ing, will expedite the project and boast explained that this was a group effort by the MPO's endorsement as well as the end. More information on this project many rewards for those currently living in a variety of departments and individu- support from MassDOT, and explained can be found at the City of Somerville's the target region. als, and expressed his gratitude for these that he and the entirety of the delegation website: http://www.somervillema.gov/ After getting word that the aforemen- parties' resolve. tioned meeting might be an integral mo- Mayor Curtatone, a key player in this ment for the success or failure of the public triumph, described how the project, Representative Sciortino de- Route 16 stop will impact residents clared a call to action to attend the across the state. Person of the Week meeting and exhibit support of the “This is a project with incredible envi- GLX's Rt. 16 project. Had the most re- ronmental benefits and for our quality cent decision not been made in its favor, of life, and also has a huge economic up- Sciortino believed that it would have side for the entire Commonwealth, cre- been much harder to keep the project ating tens of thousands of net new jobs alive down the road when the 2016 fis- and millions of dollars in new revenue,” cal year rolled around. Additionally, he explained. this would have halted the important Additionally, Mayor Curtatone noted developmental operations that must be the strength of those he works with, carried out to solidify the plan, such as across the region, to accomplish this goal. further research of the area, surveying “The whole delegation has been strong of the land, and more. advocates and are great partners to work Had the decision not gone this way, it with on this particular project. It was al- might have served a finishing blow to the so impressive to have so many members

Meet Frank Senesi, lifelong resident of Somerville, who lives, works, and raised his family here. Frank is married to Cathy, who is also from Somerville. Both are from East Somerville on the Charlestown line. Frank recently retired as Director of Veterans Services. When he took over the job he took it to the next level. He is truly a great Somerville resident who brought back the Memorial Day parade to a level of excellence not seen in this city in decades. He was personally instrumental in making sure veterans who served our country in many wars and conflicts were recognized here in the city. In his capacity as Director he was all over the city and when a dedication was being planned he made sure it went off with ease, making the family members proud of their relative's service to their country and to Somerville. Frank and Cathy are seen all over the city even now in retirement, probably helping out his replacement. And what shoes that guy has to fill with Frank being on the job. Mayor Joe Curtatone made a wise choice in selecting Frank years ago when he first became mayor and the job opened up. Personally, Frank is a real nice guy, smiles a lot and is also cheerful and respectful when listening to people. He is, in our opinion, another great choice as Person of the Week here in Somerville. We know he won't just retire but will remains active in many of the things going on throughout the city. So, if you see him say “Hi” and thank him for his dedication to the city and to all the veterans here. 4 MAY 16, 2012

By Jim Clark Random assault and vandalism investigated Police were called to the parking friend had chased an individual wood was found inside the jack- friend's car and that he was also the restaurant. lot at 111 South St. last week on to the nearby La Hacienda et, police said. struck with a club by the man Based on witness testimony reports of fighting in progress at Restaurant. The alleged victim reportedly being held by police. and that of the alleged victim po- that location. Police checked the restaurant told police that he and his friend The alleged victim further stat- lice placed the man found in the Upon arrival, officers were in- and found a man fitting the al- had been accosted by a group of ed that three of the four as- restaurant, Daniel Nelligan, 23, formed by the reporting party leged victim's description inside four men as they were talking, sailants get into a vehicle and of Whitman, under arrest and that he was chasing a man who the back kitchen area. At the one of which was the suspect drove away, but that one of the charged him with assault and had just physically assaulted him man's feet was a black jacket found at the La Hacienda men had been left behind and battery with a dangerous and vandalized his car. The man with a white pentagram design Restaurant. He said that the that is when the alleged victim weapon and malicious damage reportedly said that he and a on the back. A rounded piece of men smashed windows of his and his friend chased the man to to a motor vehicle. Police chase down juvenile car theft suspect A reported stolen motor vehicle Police spotted the young man cording to reports. The suspect reportedly backyard of the residence. brought police officers to Tem- in question, along with a com- The young man accused of the climbed over several chain link The suspect, identified as a 15 ple Street last week to investi- panion. As the two approached vehicle theft became the primary fences throughout the area in an year-old, was taken into custody gate the complaint. the officers they were ordered to subject of the pursuit and he was attempt to evade police. after an initial attempt was made As police arrived they observed stop for questioning but instead reportedly chased through sev- At one point, police report that to flee once more. the alleged victim pointing to a took off running in opposite di- eral backyards along Heath the suspect had climbed over a The suspect was charged young man and shouting, rections, police said. Street and Langmaid Avenue fence but landed on a wooden with receiving a stolen mo- “That's him, that's him. The guy Officers immediately gave before recklessly crossing over seat swing, destroying it in the tor vehicle, defacing proper- in the red shorts, he was operat- chase by foot and a description the median strip directly in front process. It was at this Howe St. ty, receiving a stolen credit ing my stolen Grand Caravan, of the suspect was radioed to of the Citizens Bank located at location that police caught up card, disorderly conduct, get him.” other units in the vicinity, ac- 330 Broadway. with the suspect as he hid in the and resisting arrest.

Arrests: weapon and malicious damage Mark Spatafore, 48, of 1753 Ave. ported a vehicle theft at Albion Craig Stewart, 33, of 149 to a motor vehicle. Broadway, Saugus, May 10, May 11, 8:55 p.m., police re- St. Windsor St., Cambridge, May A juvenile, May 9, 11:46 a.m., 6:03 p.m., arrested at Broadway ported a theft at Central St. May 9, 11:46 a.m., police re- 7, 9:06 a.m., arrested at 14 Mc- arrested at 15 Howe St. on on warrant charges of operating May 12, 2:08 p.m., police re- ported a vehicle theft at Howe Grath Hwy. on warrant charges charges of receiving a stolen a motor vehicle with a suspend- ported a theft at 22 McGrath St. of destruction of property over motor vehicle, defacing proper- ed license, failure to stop or Hwy. May 10, 11:53 a.m., police re- $250, operation of a motor ve- ty, receiving a stolen credit card, yield, and miscellaneous equip- May 12, 8:09 p.m., police re- ported a vehicle theft at Colum- hicle with a suspended license, disorderly conduct, and resist- ment violation. ported a theft at Pearson Rd. bia St. and assault and battery. ing arrest. Oscar Hernandez-Rivera, May 12, 10:48 p.m., police re- May 11, 10:04 a.m., police re- Jesse Robbins, 29, of 32 Bald- Michael Hasberry, 48, of 625 24, of 291 Eustis St., Roxbury, ported a theft at Jaques St. ported a vehicle theft at River pate Rd., Georgetown, May 7, Morton St., Mattapan, May 9, May 12, 2:08 p.m., arrested at May 14, 10:26 a.m., police re- Rd. 9:10 a.m., arrested at Blakeley 2:09 p.m., arrested at 75 Mystic 22 McGrath Hwy. on a charge ported a theft at 191 Highland May 14, 10:25 a.m., police re- Ave. on a warrant charge of op- Ave. on a charge of larceny over of shoplifting by asportation. Ave. ported a vehicle theft at Broad- $250. May 14, 12:27 a.m., police re- way. eration of a motor vehicle with Incidents: a suspended license. Natalia Silva, 25, of 10 Lin- ported a theft at Holland St. May 14, 1:39 p.m., police re- Theft: Mary Ann Huff, 27, of 120 coln St., Medford, May 9, 6:17 ported a vehicle theft at Mc- May 8, 1:31 p.m., police re- Robbery: Capen St., Medford, May 7, p.m., arrested at 503A Medford Grath Hwy. ported a theft at 245 Elm St. May 8, 12:18 p.m., police re- 4:08 p.m., arrested at 111 St. on a charge of sexual con- May 14, 1:40 p.m., police re- May 8, 3:54 p.m., police re- ported a robbery at Alewife South St. on a charge of abuse duct for a fee. ported a vehicle theft at Central ported a theft at Broadway. Brook Pky. prevention order violation. Dwayne Rose, 42, of 141 St. May 9, 6:10 a.m., police re- May 10, 10:48 p.m., police re- A juvenile, May 8, 3:50 p.m., Pearl St., May 10, 12:58 a.m., May 14, 9:11 p.m., police re- ported a theft at Inner Belt Rd. ported a robbery at Grant St. arrested at 256 Elm St. on arrested at 220 Washington St. ported a vehicle theft at Jaques May 9, 10:49 a.m., police re- May 12, 9:39 p.m., police re- charges of disorderly conduct on charges of assault and bat- St. ported a theft at Hudson St. ported a robbery at Hudson St. and resisting arrest. tery, rape, and assault with a May 9, 11:31 a.m., police re- May 13, 4:16 p.m., police re- Assault: Susan Carroll, 50, of 270 dangerous weapon. ported a theft at 0 Davis Sq. ported a robbery at Mystic Ave. May 9, 11:37 a.m., police re- Washington St., May 8, 5:05 Elisha Siegel, 29, of 29 Inman May 9, 1:09 p.m., police re- ported an assault at 111 South p.m., arrested at 47 Webster St., Cambridge, May 10, 4:55 Breaking & Entering: ported a theft at 75 Mystic Ave. St. Ave. on charges of disorderly a.m., arrested at 40 Central St. May 9, 6:02 p.m., police re- May 10, 8:24 a.m., police re- May 9, 2:35 p.m., police re- conduct and resisting arrest. on a charge of operating a mo- ported a breaking & entering at ported a theft at Browning Rd. ported an assault at Windsor Debra Higgins, 45, of 11 tor vehicle under the influence Summer St. May 10, 8:43 p.m., police re- Pl. Dresden Cir., May 8, 6:02 p.m., of liquor. May 9, 8:44 p.m., police re- ported a theft at 256 Elm St. May 14, 12:26 a.m., police re- arrested at 225 Elm St. on war- Jason Souza, 29, of 90 De- ported a breaking & entering at May 10, 11:54 p.m., police re- ported an assault at 258 Broad- rant charges of number plate vi- catur St., Charlestown, May 10, Chandler St. ported a theft at 165 Middlesex way. olation to conceal, uninsured 10:17 a.m., arrested at Mc- May 11, 8:46 a.m., police re- Ave. May 14, 8:11 a.m., police re- motor vehicle, and unregistered Grath Hwy. on a warrant ported a breaking & entering at May 11, 12:28 p.m., police re- ported an assault at Canal La. motor vehicle. charge of unarmed robbery. 372 Mystic Ave. ported a theft at 1 Davis Sq. May 14, 8:15 a.m., police re- Daniel Nelligan, 23, of 39 In- Christopher Hicks, 23, of 55 May 12, 11:51 a.m., police re- May 11, 3:49 p.m., police re- ported an assault at Heath St. dian Trail, Whitman, May 9, Columbia St., Cambridge, May ported a breaking & entering at ported a theft at 701 Somerville 11:37 a.m., arrested at 111 10, 1:15 p.m., arrested at 35A Broadway. Drug Violation: Ave. South St. on charges of assault Memorial Rd. on charges of vi- May 10, 6:03 p.m., police re- May 11, 6:43 p.m., police re- Vehicle Theft: and battery with a dangerous olation of city ordinance open ported a drug violation at ported a theft at 400 Somerville May 9, 6:14 a.m., police re- container and resisting arrest. Broadway. MAY 16, 2012 5

A New England building archetype

By Amanda Rhodes developed. Three-decker apart- ment buildings allowed builders Around 25 people gathered on to construct residences without a beautiful Mother's Day to complying with tenement guide- find out more about an icon of lines, the most influential being New England architecture and that a building was a tenement if to celebrate National Preserva- it housed more than three fami- tion Month. The Somerville lies. The apartments were also Museum hosted the lecture, an improvement from the tene- entitled The Menace of the ments that created health and Three-Decker: The History and sanitation issues in a crowded Architecture of a New England urban fabric. Icon by Dr. Stuart Brorson, an This new style was a natural electronics and systems engi- evolution from the two-story neer with an avid interest in ar- building with a mansard roof. By chitecture. He and his wife are providing a full story on the top heavily involved with the Ar- floor, landlords could rent an lington Historical Society, additional apartment for more where they are members. rental income. The apartments The triple-decker of today appealed to the residents' grow- was originally called the three- ing aspirations for a middle-class decker and was named after a life by including detailed wood- warship that had three rows of work, cornice details, beautiful guns. The structures were entryways, and glasswork. Many built in New England during of the three-deckers also includ- the 1870's - 1920's. It was an ed generous daylight by includ- important housing option for ing bay windows. Often, they Boston and its suburb commu- also provided china cabinets to nities, including Somerville. display the new amenities of The typical three-decker is a middle-class life. building with three one-story Although the three-decker apartments on top of one an- appeared to be an ideal hous- other, with balconies off the ing situation, many communi- back and often on the front of ty leaders were against them the apartments as well. The and fought hard to ban and detached buildings were eco- eliminate them. As Dr. Bror- nomical and served as entry- son mentioned, he read many Photo by Amanda Rhodes level apartments meant to be a newspaper articles from the A typical three-decker off Highland Ave. steppingstone for immigrants early 20th century that indi- and newcomers. Often extend- cated the level of concern over and living conditions in the new construction. The style This is just one event honoring ed families would share a this building type. One major apartments, as well as their that is unique to New England National Preservation Month. three-decker, with the oldest concern was fire. Large parts of property values. is reemerging and providing The Somerville Museum is family members living on the Boston, Salem, and Chelsea Beginning in 1912, housing those same opportunities for holding many other events. To bottom floor. were destroyed by fire and acts began changed the rules growing families. As Dr. Bror- find out more information, visit At the time of its development, there was concern that these and made three-decker apart- son said, “what's not to like the website at http://somerville- the country was mired in a pro- buildings were constructed too ments cost-prohibitive and about a three-decker?” museum.org/. gressive movement comprised of close to each other and that the challenging. Eventually the af- various social movements aimed wood frame construction fordability and popularity of at reforming the social ills of the would lead to dangerous fires. the automobile allowed resi- time. Sanitation and housing re- There was also great concern dents to move further into the form were key areas that needed over the moral denigration of suburbs and three-deckers improvement. Although there the kinds of people who lived were no longer built. were no zoning laws at the time, in these structures, primarily Today, the style is again pop- the overcrowding of tenements immigrants. Long-time resi- ular and the buildings are being in cities led to regulations being dents complained about trash restored and even emulated in

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By Cathleen Twardzik did he decide to participate in the fest this year? “Why not? I The second Somerville Porch- did it last year and it was a great Fest will occur on May 19 from time,” said Bianchi. 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. The fest will The people who run Porch- feature musicians and bands, and Fest created the ambitious musi- it will celebrate and utilize an un- cal event in 2011. The idea was derused public venue: The porch. inspired by individuals who sit Photos by Andrew Firestone A rain date of May 20 is set. on their porches and hear a Three time slots for perform- neighbor strumming a guitar on ances are based on three quad- their porch. This is not a festival rants of the city: East to Walnut per se, but rather a community Street will occur from 12 p.m. to event, at which Somerville resi- 2 p.m., Walnut Street to Wil- dents will share their love of low Avenue will occur from 2 playing and listening to music. p.m. to 4 p.m., and west of Wil- Attendees are welcome to sing low Avenue will finish the day along with a live band for a from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Porch-i-oke. This year, more than 85 acts, PorchFest originated in Ithaca, which range from Bollywood NY, four years ago. When Nan- Y’all come back now, ya hear? – to the second Somerville PorchFest, that is, this coming Saturday. funk, to cosmic Americana, to cy Goodman of Somerville dis- killer blues, to Afrobeat, to Mo- covered that event, she thought the large music talent in the people to watch the vast array of year, we updated our Web site, roccan, to Balkan, to American that Somerville should partake. city,” said Gregory Jenkins, Ex- music, as well as porches, in- so the bands could post/register space rock, to clawhammer ban- She contacted the Somerville ecutive Director of the crease in number. To experience on their own,” said Jenkins. jo, and even to a video game trib- Arts Council last year, and the Somerville Arts Council. “It that, click on each band's name The event was curated by the ute, will serenade passersby from process took off rapidly. provides a forum for folks to just to access detailed profiles, or Somerville Arts Council and porches throughout Somerville. Goodman decided to start play music for neighbors and click on an address to highlight Mayor Curtatone. For more than 10 years, Tom PorchFest here because, “It friends. It's more about the joy various locations on the map. Interested individuals may Bianchi of the Baker Thomas seemed like a natural for of sharing music than the pro- “Chris Mancini of the Pennies contact Nancy Goodman, Orig- Band has been doing The Bur- Somerville. We have a lot of mu- duction of music,” he said. worked on the Google online inator of Somerville PorchFest, ren Back-room Music Series in sicians, here, and certainly, porch- In the future, Prochfest may map and listing last year. This at (617) 501-8543. Davis Square. His band, the es. It seemed like a good fit.” add more amateurs, more multi- Baker Thomas Band, will per- There were 35 people at the generational groups and families form at PorchFest at 2 p.m. at initial planning meeting, and and more youth and seniors. 12 Warwick St. 75 musicians and acts regis- If you are a musician and Bianchi plays bass and sings all tered to perform for the inau- would like to participate, as well of the songs. “The band is a big gural event in 2011. as to be listed on the online map, ol' party band, including drums, The fest “seemed like a great, then create a Somerville Arts guitars, strings and horns.” Why decentralized way to showcase Council (SAC) user account. Individuals who are interest- ed in registering are encour- aged to include a good written description of their band, a photo, an mp3 and a website. This information will appear on each participant's individual PorchFest profile. To see a full lineup of acts, to register to perform at the event, or to view the online map, visit, www.somervilleartscouncil.org/ porchFest. Additionally, the map allows 8 MAY 16, 2012

COMMENTARY

The View From Prospect Hill

New ideas are sometimes diffi- ing program, currently under- tomed to approaching a park- and just want to stop, get out, claim that the program will cre- cult to embrace with an atti- way as a pilot test on Bow St., ing space head-on, giving little feed the meter, and be on our ate more parking spaces, im- tude of acceptance and an represents a good example of extra thought whether or not way. Oh, the humanity. prove safety for vehicles, expectation of successful re- something that may look good we should face in, out, up, It does seem like a somewhat pedestrians and cyclists, and is sults. We are most comfortable on paper or ring well in our down, or sideways. This new odd maneuver, backing into the easier to perform than tradition- with the familiar. Most at ease ears when touted by propo- variation adds a little wrinkle parking space. But we do this in al parallel parking. with the routine. Breaking old nents, but in the end may take into the process and, there- other circumstances, don't we? All we can do is give it a fair habits can sometimes be a hard some serious getting used to by fore, taxes our cognitive abili- Backing into a driveway, for ex- test and see how it goes. thing to deal with. Such is hu- local residents and by visitors ties at just the most ample. It can't be that difficult, Here's hoping that our brave man nature. to our fair city. inopportune moment: when after all. test pilots will come through The Head-Out Angled Park- Let's face it, we are accus- we've reached our destination Proponents of this scheme their trials A-OK.

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One of our senators here from bounced back and is looking well. and prayers sent to her were well received ************************* Somerville (small but vocal part of the and she thanks everyone. ************************* The City of Somerville is seeking craft city), Sal DiDomenico, who is also co- ************************* vendors, musicians, performance chair on the Committee on Communi- Big Time Happy Birthdays to some of artists, dancers, visual artists, story- ty Development and Small Businesses, our fans as well as famous ‘Villens. To Some very lucky people here in the tellers and other creative artists to is sponsoring “Small Business Week” - Melissa Hurley, wife of our own Alder- ‘Ville received that special invitation participate in SomerStreets, one of beginning with a Small Business Re- man At Large Dennis Sullivan. We to Bob and Dave’s wedding on June the area’s largest public events where source Fair on Wednesday, May 23, wish her happy birthday. Also, to 17, a special day for both of them.You we close the streets to cars and open from 9 to 11 at the Great Hall of Flags, newcomer and great guy, a recent grad- can spot Bob around the city now. them to residents for walking, cycling, the State House. You can call Sen. Sal uate of MIT, Brian Whally. How can He’s up and in good spirits and running, etc. The 2012 schedule is: DiDomenico’s office for more details. we miss the well known attorney Edwin health. We recently found him at the Carnaval on East Broadway: Sunday, Smith who is also celebrating his birth- Armory Coffee Café. ************************* June 3, Temple Street to Pennsylvania day this week? Scott Diamond is cel- ************************* Avenue; Seize the Summer: Sunday, Our sincere condolences to both Ray and ebrating his birthday this week as well. July 29, Walnut Street to Cedar Street; Gayle Doane who recently lost their son And Mark Macleod of the famous East OMG, how are some parents supposed Going Green on Rt. 16: Sunday, Au- Ray Douglas Doane, who passed away Somerville MacLeod family. A great to afford their children’s Somerville gust 19, Dilboy Field to Broadway; this past week. Our deepest sympathy to young man who has grown up and we High School portrait photos for gradua- Rolling on the Mystic: Saturday, Sep- the family and all that knew him. He was hear is now a family man of his own. tion? We heard that the local photogra- tember 15, Location TBD; Monster- a great young man and son. Robyn Vailliant is celebrating this week pher who’s contracted to take the photos Mashed Up on Somerville Avenue: as well. Megan Foster, who used to is charging up to almost $700 plus for ************************* Sunday, October 28th, Washington serve on the School Board from Ward student portrait packages. You would Street to Beacon Street. Events are Happy Anniversary to our good friends 5 and is now a teacher over in Malden, think in this economy that this local pho- noon-4:00 p.m. and are rain or Tom and Barbara Carli of Carli Fence, also celebrates this week. tographer would get it. Someone who which was started here in Somerville. has had this sweetheart of a deal for shine. For more information or ven- ************************* They are celebrating 31 years of wed- many years here in the ‘Ville should have dor applications, please visit ded bliss. We wish them many more. Back home and resting this week from a heart and do the right thing by lower- http://www.somervillema.gov/alerts/ Mass General is Patti Norton, who will ing his outrageously inflated prices so 2012-somerstreets-series or contact ************************* be back to MGH this Thursday for day that some cash strapped parents can af- Carlene Campbell-Hegarty, Director We are very pleased to see Bert Gay surgery, one of several being planned ford their children’s 2012 class portraits of Community Relations at ccamp- around the city lately. He’s gone through over the next several weeks. She wants to without selling the farm. Not to mention [email protected] or (617) 625- a lot of surgery and hospital stays but has let everyone know that your thoughts the up to $75 sitting fees! Wow! 6600 ext. 2615. MAY 16, 2012 9

COMMENTARY

The views and opinions expressed in the commentaries of The Somerville News do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of The Somerville News, its publishers or staff. Why we like bikes Yet this is why in Somerville sic transportation. The expense happier and more productive. If sion was all of the bicycles we pay more attention to bicy- and hassle of a car does not ap- a little bit of planning on our parked at various locations in cling than just during one week peal to them. Instead they try to part can help people be happier that area. When you bring in or month of the year. We've all live close to where they work so and more productive, then bikes, you bring in people with surely noticed the increasing they can get there on two wheels shame on us if we don't do it. them. Bicycles are a feature of an number of cyclists on the roads or via public transportation, We care about bicycling be- active, livable community, the these days. sometimes a mix of both. As a cause it is good for the environ- kind of place people frequent The world has changed. More Mayor, it is a basic public safety ment. Every time you see a and spend lots of time. If you and more, people ride bicycles to issue to make sure they are not bicycle on the road, that is one own a business, that is exactly get around. And complaining in harm's way on our streets. less car burning fuel and spewing where you want to be located. about it or ignoring it is not going That is why we are increasing exhaust into the atmosphere. It As we extend the Community to stop it from happening. From our network of bike lanes up to also means one less care to back Path, institute municipal bike here to end of your life motorists 30 miles this year. up traffic, causing even more fu- sharing and open up new T sta- will be sharing the road with large We care about bicycling be- el to be burned and more ex- tions (which will act as nerve By Joseph A. Curtatone numbers of bicycles. cause we are committed to haust to be spewed. And don't centers for bicycle activity), cy- This article first appeared in the Yet we also see a number of building a health-conscious city. even get me started on noise pol- cling will flourish all around the May 18, 2011, edition of The benefits from all these bikes We do not just pay lip service to lution. I'm not saying cars are city, making Somerville an even Somerville News out on the roads. So I want to healthy living; we consider it in bad and bicycles are good, but if better place to do business. ______explain why we care about bi- everything we do in city govern- you want fresher air, less back- We want businesses to invest This is supposed to be Bike to cycling. ment. In order for people to get ground noise and cleaner rivers and flourish in this community, Work Week, but they plan We care about bicycling be- out the door to play and exer- then riding a bike is one way to and cycling is an excellent these things ahead of time not cause our residents ride bicycles. cise, they need places to play and help get us there. method of delivering people to knowing what the weather will More than 40% of our city are exercise. If you can bike to work We care about bicycling be- your business' front door. At be. It has been a little too wet young adults aged 21-35 and or to school, or while running cause it is good for local busi- the end of the day, bicycling and miserable this week for roughly 30% is foreign born. your errands, that makes exer- ness. A measure of the relative keeps us fit, helps improve the many to consider riding a bike to These are two populations that cise part of your normal routine. economic health of Davis environment and improves the work every day. frequently ride a bicycle for ba- And healthier people tend to be Square during the recent reces- local business climate. On The Silly Side by Jimmy Del Ponte Hotel motel time!

That was one of the clothes were saturated with a potpourri as I said, who can remember? A lot of my Beacon St. and Marshal Hall was at the phrases Johnny used of aromas . One might have said that you memories are fuzzy. Feel free to correct corner of Marshall and Broadway. The to use when it was smelled like an ashtray. You reeked of me. The Railside, Pine Tree,Venice, 318 Lounge became Pal Joey’s, (Crusher closing time at the Lucky Strikes, Camels, Pall Malls, and Johnny D’s, and The Gaslight were on Casey’s) and El Cid’s. There was The Embassy Lounge at booze and it was hard to deny that you Holland Street. Continental on Somerville Ave, the 524 Somerville Ave. had been in a “gin mill.” That was what The bartenders ruled the roost. They Town House, The Glendore in Union “Drink ‘em up! Come on. Let’s go. I don’t my dad called Pat Connolly’s in Davis were behind the bar and could shut off Sq, and Pareses (spelling?) on Washing- care where ya go but ya can’t stay here, Square. I can still hear him saying, that he patrons whenever they seemed fit. I fond- ton St. Ball Square had Deco’s, Obrien’s you follow me?” I am going to mention as was going down the gin mill. Pat’s became ly remember, The Skipper, Uncle Paul, and the Willow. The Shady Hill was on many old bars and lounges as I can recall, Mahoney’s and then Sligo. I remember Paul H, Ricky S, Sweet Lou, Koo Koo Washington St. with the help of my friends. This will not 25-cent draft beers in the Rosebud. We Charlie, Franny D, and Uncle Louie, to Anyone who frequented any of those be an all inclusive list, just as many as we would hit it near closing. The aforemen- name a few. I saw one bartender holding joints will have tons of unbelievable sto- can recall. I am not including some cur- tioned Embassy Lounge on Somerville an unruly patron over his head like he was ries. Sit down with them and let them tell rent bars because they already get enough Ave is now China Delight. Before it was wrestling star Bruno Sammartino getting you about the days when a bar was a bar. publicity but you know where they are. The Embassy it was Smitty’s. It became ready to toss and opponent out of the There weren’t 100 different fancy This is by no means a complete list. I Sky Bar for a while also. Down the street ring. No names! One bartender/manager “brews” but there were hundreds of col- wish I knew what all the old bar names near Union Square where Choices is now used to keep a Louislville slugger behind orful characters. Those of us who were were, but we have done our best. I am go- was a rock club known as Jasper’s. Rock the bar. If any clientele got unruly he there are lucky. It was a golden age to be ing on memory and hearsay! and Roll had come to the ‘Ville! would grab the bat and sternly ask if they sure. There may be a lot of bars in the If you think there are a lot of busy To be a real joint in Somerville, there would like to “go a few innings?” We had ‘Ville now, but the flavor and atmosphere bars/restaurants in Somerville now, you had to be a big jar of pickled eggs behind a variety of lovely barmaid/waitresses of those days of high balls and boilermak- should have been around in their heyday! the bar. I never actually saw anyone eat too. There was Jo Anne, Gail, Marie, ers will never return. They will live on Just for starters, Redbones on Chester one. Rudy’s in Teele Square used to be Grace, and Gale just to name a few. forever in the “ginmills” of our minds. Street used to be known as Barnaby’s. Be- Art and Bob’s and The Jumbo (with Daley’s Bucket of Blood was where The ______fore that it was the Coronet. The old Brothers Four) was on the side where Somerville Holiday Inn is now. Across Jimmy is available to host your event, fashioned Somerville barroom had a spe- Amelia’s Kitchen and that new Indian from The Hess Station on Washington play music, or just spice up any party cial feel. The cast of regulars were the Restaurant are now. The Genoa was near St. was Parker Tavern and The Royal or function. Call 617-623-0554 or stuff sitcoms are made of. There were the corner of North Street and Broadway Café on the Somerville Charlestown line. [email protected] many characters and lots of distinct per- and there are condos there now. Markys The Shady Tree Pub was on Washing- ______sonalities. All smoking was done inside so was near there also. To be honest, I ton Street near Lincoln Park Communi- You can email Jimmy directly at jimmy- when you left one of those joints, your thought Markys was the Genoa because, ty School. The Abbyfield Café was on [email protected].

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Beacon Hill Roll Call

Volume 38-Report No. 19 • May 7-11, 2012 • Copyright © 2012 Beacon Hill Roll Call. All Rights Reserved. By Bob Katzen

Beacon Hill Roll Call can also be viewed on our Web site at www.thesomervillenews.com THE HOUSE AND SENATE. Beacon Hill Roll Call 7, ward 22, precincts 1, 2 and 5, Chelsea and Revere, lowing optometrists in Massachusetts to treat glaucoma. records the votes of local representatives and senators on ward 6, in the county of Suffolk; and Saugus, precincts Another key provision allows optometrists who meet one roll call from the week of May 7-11. 2, 6 and 10, in the county of Essex. certain education requirements and pass an exam to use and prescribe some oral and topical medications for the Our Legislators in the House and Senate for treatment of eye disease. Somerville: Supporters said the Bay State is the only state in the na- tion that does not allow optometrists to treat glaucoma.

AVOID FORECLOSURES (H 1219) - The Com- mittee on Financial Services has recommended passage of a bill prohibiting banks from pursuing foreclosure on a homeowner unless it has first taken “reasonable steps Sen. Patricia Jehlen and good faith efforts to avoid foreclosure.” A key pro- DISTRICT REPRESENTED: SECOND MID- vision requires the bank to offer a modified loan to the Rep. Denise Provost DLESEX. - Medford, Somerville, ward 1, precincts 2 borrower if it is more profitable than the amount the and 3, ward 2, precincts 2 and 3, and wards 3 to 7, in- bank would recover through foreclosure. The measure DISTRICT REPRESENTED: Twenty-seventh clusive, Woburn, ward 2, and Winchester. also requires banks to produce documentation that they Middlesex. - Consisting of precinct 3 of ward 2, all are the legal holders of the mortgage before foreclosing. precincts of ward 3, precinct 3 of ward 4, and all precincts of wards 5 and 6, of the city of Somerville, in SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET INCLUDING AL- the county of Middlesex. LOWING BAKE SALES IN SCHOOLS (H 4079) FREE PARKING FOR HANDICAPPED (H 4059) - The Committee on Transportation will hold a hearing House 147-4, Senate 34-0, approved slightly different on May 29 on legislation that would prohibit cities and version of a $72 million fiscal 2012 supplemental budg- towns from charging disabled veterans and handicapped et to pay expenses for the current fiscal year. Both persons for parking in municipal parking facilities. branches later agreed on a version and sent it to Gov. Deval Patrick. Provisions in both versions include $27 million to pro- AMBULANCE COSTS (H 3917) - The House ap- vide legal representation to indigent persons in criminal proved and sent to the Senate a bill that would prohibit and civil court cases, $11 million for the Department of insurance companies from sending checks directly to the Transitional Assistance (Welfare Department) for sup- policyholder for out-of-network private ambulance rides Rep. Carl Sciortino plemental security income programs for the aged and rather than to the ambulance company. DISTRICT REPRESENTED: Thirty-fourth Mid- disabled, $6 million for youth-at-risk programs targeted This practice of paying the policyholder directly was dlesex. - Consisting of all precincts in wards 4 and 5, at reducing juvenile delinquency in high-risk areas and started in 2011 by Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) as precinct 1 of ward 7, and precinct 2 of ward 8, of the to fund $27 million for family shelters and congregate part of a plan to force ambulance companies to chase the city of Medford, precincts 1 and 2 of ward 4, and all emergency housing programs. consumer for payment. The goal was to pressure out-of- precincts of ward 7, of the city of Somerville, both in Another key provision allows local cities and towns to network ambulance companies to sign contracts with the county of Middlesex. decide whether to adopt the new Department of Public BCBS that would force the ambulance companies to ac- Health regulations that prohibit schools from selling cept the typically reduced reimbursement rates offered non-nutritional snacks like cupcakes, cookies and by BCBS. brownies at booster sales, concession stands and other school-sponsored or school-related fundraisers and events. Gov. Patrick later expressed his support for the SALES TAX ON INTERNET SALES - A bill Legislature’s local option amendment. Later, the De- backed by local retailers and unions that would impose partment of Public Health announced it would adopt the state’s 6.25 percent sales tax on many goods con- amendments at its June meeting that would remove the sumers buy on the Internet has not moved since it was Rep. Timothy Toomey ban on selling the treats at bake sales and other school- given a favorable report by the Revenue Committee is DISTRICT REPRESENTED: Twenty-sixth Middle- sponsored events. August. Currently, Internet companies are exempt from sex. - Consisting of all precincts of ward 1, precinct 1 of collecting the tax under a 1992 U.S. Supreme Court rul- Supporters said the package is fiscally responsible and ward 2, precincts 1 and 2 of ward 3, and precinct 1 of ing that Internet retailers only have to charge sales tax in funds necessary programs including several that are run- ward 6, of the city of Cambridge, and all precincts of states in which they have a “physical presence.” ning out of money. They noted banning bake sales ward 1 and precincts 1 and 2 of ward 2, of the city of would hurt school groups and organizations that de- The bill would expand the definition of physical pres- Somerville, both in the county of Middlesex. pend on them for their extracurricular activities, uni- ence to include some 5,000 affiliates, with physical of- forms and equipment. fices in Massachusetts, that are associated with online retailers. This would result in these retailers being re- Opponents offered no arguments. (A “Yes” vote is for quired to collect the sales tax. the budget. A “No” vote is against the budget.) Supporters of imposing the tax say retailers in Massa- Rep. Denise Provost Yes chusetts are losing millions of dollars in annual sales and Rep. Carl Sciortino Yes the state is missing out on millions in tax revenue. They Rep. Timothy Toomey Yes argue consumers often go to brick-and-mortar retail Sen. Sal DiDomenico Yes stores to see items and then buy them on the Internet in Sen. Patricia Jehlen Yes order to get a lower price and also save the sales tax. Sen. Sal DiDomenico Opponents say imposing the tax on Internet sales will DISTRICT REPRESENTED: MIDDLESEX, SUF- simply result in many of the 5,000 affiliates closing up FOLK AND ESSEX. - Cambridge, ward 3, precinct 2, ALSO UP ON BEACON HILL shop in Massachusetts and the loss of many jobs. wards 6 and 7, ward 8, precincts 1 and 2, ward 9, precinct 1, ward 10, precinct 2, Everett and Somerville, If signed into law, the bill would not take effect in Mass- ward 1, precinct 1, ward 2, precinct 1, in the county of EXPAND ROLE OF OPTOMETRISTS (S 2249) - achusetts and 24 others states that have passed similar Middlesex; Boston, ward 2, ward 21, precincts 4, 6 and The Senate approved and sent to the House a bill al- bills, unless the U.S. Congress approves legislation MAY 16, 2012 11

Beacon Hill Roll Call continued allowing states to impose the tax. “President Obama has once again affirmed that we are a HOW LONG WAS LAST WEEK’S SESSION? country that stands for the basic values of equality and Beacon Hill Roll Call tracks the length of time the House opportunity ... The President’s words today give same- and Senate were in session each week. Many legislators FLAGS AT HALF MAST (H 1749) - A bill that sex couples across the country still awaiting those rights say legislative sessions are only one aspect of the Legis- would require the state flag to be flown at half mast an- a powerful reason to feel hopeful.” – Gov. Patrick. lature’s job and that a lot of important work is done out- nually on September 11 in memory of the thousands side of the House and Senate chambers. They note that who perished on that date has been stuck in the Bills in their jobs also involve committee work, research, con- Third Reading Committee since the House gave it ini- “My position is the same on gay marriage as it’s been stituent work and other matters that are important to tial approval on December 15. The same bill last year well, from the beginning, and that is that marriage is a their districts. Critics say the Legislature does not meet was given initial approval by the House but it remained relation between a man and a woman. That’s the posture regularly or long enough to debate and vote in public in a House committee and eventually died. that I had as governor and I have that today.” – Pre- view on the thousands of pieces of legislation that have sumptive GOP presidential nominee and former Massa- been filed. They note that the infrequency and brief chusetts Gov. Mitt Romney. length of sessions are misguided and lead to irresponsi- QUOTABLE QUOTES - Special Same-Sex Marriage ble late night sessions and a mad rush to act on dozens Edition of bills in the days immediately preceding the end of an “President Obama is to be commended for changing his annual session. personal view on this matter, even as he reiterated his President Obama expressed his support for same-sex During the week of May 7-11, the House met for a to- support for the right of states to do as they please re- marriage, reversing the position he took against it dur- tal of 11 hours and one minute while the Senate met for garding gay marriage. I would urge President Obama to ing the 2008 presidential election campaign, which re- a total of nine hours and 52 minutes. versed his 1996 position supporting it during his run for work with people in both parties to lessen the fear sur- rounding this issue and to avoid its use for political gain.” the Illinois Senate. Mon. May 7 House 11:01 a.m. to 12:18 p.m. – Richard Tisei, a former Republican state senator and cur- Senate 11:00 a.m. to 11:10 a.m. rent Congressional candidate. “It’s hard to imagine anything more significant to the Tues. May 8 No House session marriage equality movement than the most powerful Senate 12:59 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. leader in the world declaring his support for the right to “Here in Massachusetts, gay marriage has been settled marry for all Americans. It’s a powerful affirmation be- law for nearly a decade, and Senator Brown continues to Wed. May 9 House 11:01 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. fore the country and world of the basic human dignity of believe that states should be able to decide this issue.” – Senate 11:00 a.m. to 2:40 p.m. same-sex couples and their families.” – MassEquality Ex- Marcie Kinzel, spokeswoman for Sen. Scott Brown. ecutive Director Kara Suffredini. Thurs. May 10 House 11:01 a.m. to 5:31 p.m. Senate 1:01 p.m. to 5:32 p.m.

“It would appear that this is nothing more than an “I am proud to stand with President Obama on this im- Fri. May 11 No House session election year change designed to shore up support portant issue, and I hope the President’s leadership will No Senate session from one of his core liberal constituencies and one that encourage people all across this country to support mar- has deep pockets.” – Massachusetts Family Institute riage equality.” – Elizabeth Warren, candidate for the De- President Kris Mineau. mocratic nomination to challenge Brown in November. Bob Katzen welcomes feedback at [email protected]

IKEA or not IKEA CONT. FROM PG 1 then, retailers were facing a to happen to the roughly 10- have to have a revised plan sent port. The only thing that's “We have made it very clear to worldwide recession. acre property that IKEA is sit- to this board to then go to the changed is that the expiration them that we are not going to al- When IKEA asked the city ting on adjacent to the state to get approval to govern dates for our permits is get- low that land to be left in for a one-year extension of its Assembly Row development. how those bonds are issued.” ting closer,” said Roth. He abeyance in perpetuity,” said Special Permits last summer, it “Quite frankly, personally, I re- But if the Aldermen are look- added, “based on the permits Curtatone. “We will be very ag- made its case for hardship by ally don't care if they come or ing for a “Yes” or “No” answer expiring, we may need to gressive in ensuring that devel- citing “macroeconomic forces” not, because there are such good on IKEA's plans for Somerville, make a decision.” opment happens there in a and the need to get infrastruc- things happening down there the response from IKEA is a Mayor Joseph Curtatone this manner that's consistent with ture in place. A July letter to the that if they don't come, that land firm…“Maybe.” week said any speculation the city's vision for the Assembly Mayor stated, “IKEA's present will be utilized to its fullest,” said “There still remains an interest about what will happen to the Square neighborhood.” intention continues to be to de- Roche. “So if they don't want to in opening a second Boston area IKEA site is premature as long The Mayor said IKEA had velop the land and construct an come, let them bow out and let's store,” said Joseph Roth of as the company is still working been a “good and cooperative IKEA store, seek internal ap- move on. But I think one way or IKEA USA, referring to the re- through their internal decision partner,” and that if they did provals therefore and to extend another we should have an an- tailer's Stoughton store opened process. “We're not there yet. eventually decide to withdraw IKEA's Special Permits for swer about the future of IKEA in 2005, “but we can't commit to There's been no announce- from Somerville, he expects such purpose and not to land- down there.” a timeframe.“ ment from IKEA,” said the them to work with the city to bank the property.” Alderman-At-Large William Roth said IKEA continues to Mayor. “Nothing's changed. determine an appropriate dis- But a targeted store opening White expressed concern about evaluate the project, which in- They are still going through position for the land, al- date came and went in 2011 the bonds the state issued to volves decision-making at all lev- their due diligence.” though with Assembly Row with no new date announced. fund infrastructure at the site, els of the company and is But he also said the city was moving full speed ahead, in- Now, with only three months with the assumption IKEA influenced by factors at the local, not going to let the land sit va- terested parties shouldn't be left before the expiration of would be up and running and national and international level. cant forever, especially given the hard to find. the existing Special Permits, generating sales tax revenue. “It's He said the company had not amount of public and private in- “If IKEA comes, great. If they IKEA has given no sign of very important that we do get to reached any new decisions about vestment that has gone into un- don't come, great. We're pre- moving forward, prompting the bottom of it because if IKEA its future in Somerville. locking the economic potential pared to move forward either many to wonder what's going isn't coming then we're going to “There's nothing new to re- of the area along the Mystic. way,” he said. 12 MAY 16, 2012

Photos by William Tauro, and SHS ELL Guidance Councilor and Community Service Club Coordinator An MAY 16, 2012 13

nne Herzberg and special thanks to SHS Guidance Councilor Cathy Wood for coordinating with the media. 14 MAY 16, 2012

SOMERVILLE SPORTS 10th Annual M.O.M’s Race Photo by Bobbie Toner Ms.Cam’s

Olio - (noun) A miscellaneous mixture, hodgepodge #317 1. If the Chinese calendar 7. What monument is on year of the Dragon began the back of the five dollar in 2000, when will it oc- bill? cur again? 8. Where is the “Bay of 2. Where did Panama Fundy” located? hats originate? 9. What does the “E” 3. In the children’s stand for in “GEICO”? primer reading books Jane and Dick, what is the 10. Who was the name of the dog? “singing brakeman” that was nicknamed the “Fa- 4. In the game of Golf, ther of Country Music”? what is the grass fair play between the tee and green 11. What Country singer M.O.M's 5k Run and Walk for Cancer is inspired by Mary (Pilotte) O'Brien, a longtime Somerville resident who lost her brief battle to cancer on November 19, 2002. Mary was involved in many local organizations throughout her life and dedicated called? sang Stand by Your Man - much of her time to helping others. even though she married 5. In 1804, what U.S. five times? Vice President shot a man? 12. The back of what State Coaches Meet at state quarter has Wash- 6. What is the area ington crossing the Dilboy a great success called where Colorado, Delaware? Utah , Arizona, and New The Massachusetts Boys and team placed third with a time competed in the Shot Put Mexico all meet? Answers on page 23 Girls State Coaches Meet was of 50.17. Running for SHS with a best throw of 29'9. held on Saturday, May 12, at was Alison Kaba, Gelynne The meet was a showcase Dilboy Stadium. The Meet, Berger, Michel-le Meranda for what a great track and which was sponsored by and Nicole Genard. Emma field facility Dilboy Stadium Somerville High School, fea- Youte competed in the long is. The Recreation Staff of tured 188 teams and over jump with a best jump of Commissioner Jim Halloran 1700 of the best track and 15'10 and Gelynne Berger al- and Dilboy Supervisor Fred field athletes from all over so jumped 14'6. Gelynne Shamshak and his crew did a Massachusetts. made it to the semi-finals in great job preparing the facil- Nicole Genard performed at the 200m with a best time of ity for the meet. Their atten- her usual high level by win- 27.4 and freshman Saragrace tion to detail and hard work ning the Javelin with a throw Magre ran a personal best helped make this meet a of 120' 9". The 4x100m relay time of 28.8. Natalie David great success. MAY 16, 2012 15 The iBall: Keeping it Surreal - for sure “The iBall: Keeping it Surreal” Performances during the main fundraiser for the Center for event included funk/brass band Arts at the Armory was a huge Revolutionary Snake Ensemble, success. The event took place at led by saxophonist Ken Field, the Armory, located at 191 and Boston rock institution Highland Avenue in Somerville, Willie “Loco” Alexander. on Thursday evening. The inaugural Arts at the Ar- This spring marks the third mory Billy Ruane Awards were anniversary of The Armory presented to some of the organi- opening as a community arts zation's big champions, includ- center under the leadership of ing the Saters from the Middle the non-profit organization East Restaurant, and Mario Center for Arts at the Armory. Leon from Somerville restau- Funds raised will benefit Arts rant Dali. Ruane and his family at the Armory's cultural pro- have been ardent supporters of gramming, which provides Arts at the Armory and this is a some of the most inventive fitting way to honor Ruane, who music, theater, dance, poetry, meant so much to the music talks and more in the Boston scene and Boston. area. Events have included Former Somerville Mayor TEDx Somerville, the City's Gene Brune was the special Inaugural Celebration, and the speaker of the evening as well as Somerville Winter Farmer's presenter of the awards. Market. Providing educational Ray Zonghetti was one of the programming for adults and three recipients presented an

children is also at the core of award for helping the Armory Photos by William Tauro its mission. build their organization.

On your mark - get set - commute! CONT. FROM PG 1 been wrong about a lot of work. “When I'm biking to leaving Redbones. go by me.” of the different options they things,” he said, noting that work, I'm usually passing cars Deitemeyer, who said she had And it wasn't just cycling and have,” said Alex Epstein, chair of bikes aren't subject to rush hour stuck in traffic.” to wait six or seven minutes on public transit that turned out to the Somerville Bike Committee, gridlock. Deitemeyer, who tweets the platform at Davis Square for be a better bet than driving for which partnered with the Cam- Zisson was far from alone in about public transit at @Ride- the next train, crossed the finish the Davis-to-Kendall commute. bridge Bike Committee, the Liv- predicting victory for the bike LikeCharlie, said it would be line a full nine minutes later. Runner John Wichers was un- able Streets Alliance, Redbones commute. In fact, that was the tough to beat the cyclist, espe- Carlson arrived still later - able to sign on to the race in an and Genzyme to bring the com- consensus forecast among the cially since wet weather could just over half an hour after the official capacity, but left Red- muter race idea to life, and test crowd gathered for pre-race fes- cause delays in her commute start of the race - despite shav- bones at the same time as the the theory that other options tivities on Chester Street. on the T. “When's the last ing a few minutes off the com- three official participants and can easily compete with cars as “I think as the driver I'm go- time the Red Line ran on mute by taking side streets to still arrived ahead of both Deit- efficient ways to get to work. ing to get bogged down in traf- schedule?” she asked. avoid stop lights, and easily emeyer and Carlson. “We wanted to prove they're fic,” said Carlson, a regular Their predictions were borne finding a parking spot in the All that's good news for the competitive, and we've just bike commuter and member of out just a short time later, when building garage. “It was a event organizers, who said proven that they are,” said the Somerville bicycle com- Zisson sailed into Kendall breeze through Kendall they're not against people who Epstein. mittee, which co-sponsored Square, locked up his bike, and Square, but really slow around drive to work; they just want To see what the race looked the event as a way to kick off strolled through the finish line Porter and Inman,” said Carl- commuters to consider other like for the driver or the cyclist, Bay State Bike Week and pro- in the lobby of a Genzyme office son. “It was interesting being ways to get there. check out “helmet cam” video at mote alternative ways to get to building, just 20 minutes after in a car and watching cyclists “We wanted to raise awareness livablestreets.info. 16 MAY 16, 2012

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THE TRAFFIC COMMISSION BY THE POWER VESTED IN IT CITY OF SOMERVILLE CITY OF SOMERVILLE, MASSACHUSETTS THROUGH A SPECIAL ACT OF THE LEGISLATURE, CHAPTER 397 OF PURCHASING DEPARTMENT CONSERVATION COMMISSION THE ACTS OF 1978, HEREBY AMENDS THE TRAFFIC ORDINANCES RFP # 12-71 JOSEPH A. CURTATONE WITH THE ADDITION OF THE FOLLOWING REGULATIONS: MAYOR The City of Somerville, through the Purchasing Department invites 2012-16 Article VI Section 6-1 “One Way Streets” is amended as sealed proposals for: LEGAL NOTICE follows: rescind a portion of 2011-12 by removing the trial period ADA Transition Plan Somerville Conservation Commission for the one way on Alpine St, the one way pattern is now perma- Public Hearing nent An Request for Proposals (RFP) and specifications may be obtained at the Purchasing Department, Somerville City Hall, 93 Highland Applicant: Patrick Herron, Mystic River Watershed Association, 20 2012-17 Article V Section 5-11 “Bus Stops” is amended as follows: Ave., Somerville, MA. 02143 on or after: Wednesday, May 16, 2012. Academy Street, Suite 306, Arlington, MA relocate the bus stop on Bow St @ Wesley Park to 3-5 Summer St Sealed proposals will be received at the above office until: Location: Mystic River, Somerville, MA 2012-18 Article V Section 5-5 “Parking Locations and Prohibitions” Monday, June 11, 2012 at 11:00 AM. The Purchasing Director reserves the right to reject any or all proposals if, in her sole judg- The Somerville Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing is amended as follows: 2 Hour Parking Except by Permit 8am- on Tuesday, May 22, 2012, at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall, 3rd floor, 93 2:30am at 40 Summer St and 112 Albion St (spaces will revert back ment, the best interest of the City of Somerville would be served by so doing. Highland Avenue, Somerville, MA, regarding a Request for to Resident Permit Parking Only from 2:30am-8am) Determination filed pursuant to the Wetlands Protection Act, G.L. c. 131, § 40, for work described below. 2012-29 Article V Section 5-5 “Parking Locations and Prohibitions” The City of Somerville is seeking a consultant to prepare a Self is amended as follows: 2 Hour Parking Except by Permit 8:30am- Evaluation and Transition Plan that wholly complies with the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 The Mystic River Watershed Association will be conducting Water 6pm at 83 Albion St (space will revert back to Resident Permit Chestnut pulling throughout the Mystic River in an effort to curb Parking Only from 6pm to 8:30am) (ADA), including the modifications made by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008. The City intends to enter into a this invasive species. Pulling will be done by hand and with a mechanical harvester. 2012-30 Article V Section 5-15 “Handicapped Parking” is amended contract for professional Engineering Services to provide these services. with the addition of the following location: 9 Virginia St (90 day The application can be viewed at the Mayor's Office Strategic trial) The successful offeror must be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Planning and Community Development, 93 Highland Avenue, Somerville. Contact Rachel Kelly, Conservation Agent, at 617-625- 2012-31 Article V Section 5-2 “Loading/Service Zones” is amended 6600 x2516 for more information. as follows: Loading Zone, Mon-Sat, 7am-4pm adjacent to the CVS Please contact Karen Mancini, Asst. Purchasing Director, x3412, building in Magoun Square at the exit onto Medford St or email [email protected], for information and proposal packages. 5/16/12 The Somerville News 2012-32 Article V Section 5-2 “Loading/Service Zones” is amended as follows: extend the existing loading zone on the south side of Angela M. Allen Bow St at Walnut St to include the two adjacent metered spaces Purchasing Director during the hours of 8am to 11am and revert back to metered 617-625-6600 ext. 3400 spaces after 11am (90 day trial) 5/16/12 The Somerville News 2012-33 Article V Section 5-15 “Handicapped Parking” is amended as follows: remove the trial period for the spaces at 104 Prospect LEGAL NOTICE St and 29 Sunset Rd (restriction now permanent) In accordance with the provisions of Massachusetts & Middlesex County 2012-34 Article V Section 5-5 “Parking Locations and Prohibitions” CITY OF SOMERVILLE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to the person herein after named and to is amended as follows: remove the trial for No Parking 8:30am-5pm OFFICE OF CITY CLERK restrictions in front of and opposite 16 Glen St (restrictions now all whom it may concern. The contents of leased units are subject permanent) to our lien for non-payment of rent and other charges. You are BOARD OF ALDERMEN denied access to that unit. There will be a Public Hearing before the Board of Aldermen's 2012-35 Article V Section 5-9.4 “Parking Meter Locations and You can redeem such goods on or before 9:00am June 7, 2012. The Regulations” is amended as follows: remove the trial period for the Committee on Licenses and Permits on Wednesday, May 23, 2012, goods you have stored after this time will be sold at auction to the at 6:00 PM, in the Committee Room on the 2nd Floor of City Hall, 93 removed meter on Glen St (80 ft south of Broadway) space is now highest bidder. The sale will take place at: 495 Columbia Street Resident Permit Parking Only Highland Avenue, on the Petition for Extended Operating Hours for Somerville MA 02143 617-623-7700, on June 7, 2012. The Markandeshwar LLC dba Jimbo's Roast Beef Seafood and Pizza, 40 2012-36 Article V Section 5-2 “Loading/Service Zones” is amended facility/auctioneer reserves the right to cancel a sale at any time Bow Street, which seeks to operate on seven days per week until 3 as follows: remove the trial period for the elimination of the loading for any reason. AM for deliveries only. zone on Glen St (100 ft south of Broadway) space is now Resident The name of the lessees, the unit number and charges due: Permit Parking Only Julie Collins Unit # 11, household goods, Charges due $675.00 THE PUBLIC IS INVITED TO ATTEND AND BE HEARD. Nikki VanNoy Unit #21 & 36, household goods, Charges due PROMULGATED: APRIL 19, 2012 $1760.00 JOHN J. LONG CITY CLERK ADVERTISED: MAY 9, 2012 Paul L. Maglio Auctioneer , Storage Auction Solutions: CT Chapter MAY 16, 2012 743; MA Lic. #350 (NH Lic. #4001; ME Lic. # AUC1416; RI Lic. #1734; 5/16/12 The Somerville News MAY 23, 2012 NY Lic. #1339067; VT Lic.# 0570002429 PAY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE EFFECTIVE: MAY 31, 2012 – CHARGES CONTINUE TO ACCUMULATE. PATS TOWING MATTHEW DIAS Precision Moving Company 495 Columbia Street Somerville MA ACTING DIRECTOR 02143 ***************NOTICE TO OWNERS ONLY ************** 5/9/12, 5/16/12 The Somerville News 5/16/12 The Somerville News The following abandoned and / or junk motor vehicles will be disposed of or sold, any questions regarding this matter please contact Pat's Towing. Commonwealth of Massachusetts A hearing for all persons interested will be given by the Somerville Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm The Trial Court Licensing Commission on Monday, May 21, 2012 at the Senior Tel: 617-354-4000, Fax 617-623-4287 Middlesex Probate and Family Court Center, Tufts Administration Building, 167 Holland St., Somerville, 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass Vin# 1G3AJ81N0KG357957 208 Cambridge Street MA at 6:00PM on the application of Punjab Grill, 236 Elm St. for an Cambridge, MA. 02141 Entertainment license consisting of Entertainment by devices. 1997 Honda Civic Vin# 1HGEJ6225VL106231 (617) 768- 5800 For the Commission 2000 Hyundai Elantra Vin# KMHJF35F3YU953366 MIDDLESEX Division Docket No. 12 P-1960 Andrew Upton 5/16/12, 5/23/12, 5/30/12 The Somerville News Vito Vaccaro Estate of: John J. McKenna Francis J. Coffey First Name Middle Name Last Name Attest: Jenneen Pagliaro LEGAL AD Administrative Assistant Also Known As: In compliment to the disposition established legally by a divorce, 5/9/12, 5/16/12 The Somerville News has been published the following: That Ms. MICHELLE LAR- Date of Death: March 22, 2012 RACUENTE presented a divorce in city of Providence, Rhode Island, against Mr. JUAN LARRACUENTE, appointed by Attorney Emili To all persons interested in the above captioned estate, by Petition of A hearing for all persons interested will be given by the Somerville Vaziri Located on 160 Plainfield Street Providence, R.I. 02909. Licensing Commission on Monday, May 21, 2012 at the Senior Petitioner Kathleen M. Brady of Goffstown N.H. Center, Tufts Administration Building, 167 Holland St., Somerville, Date the 22nd day of May 2012 at 9:00 am has an appointment at First Name M.I. Last Name (City/Town) (State) MA at 6:00PM on the application of Kamal Rebecca Singh, Inc. Family Court in Providence, Rhode Island. [x] a Will has been admitted to informal probate. d/b/a Yak & Yeti, 719 Broadway for an Entertainment license con- 5/16/12 The Somerville News sisting of Entertainment by devices. [x] Kathleen M. Brady of Goffstown N.H. First Name M.I. Last Name (City/Town) (State) For the Commission Andrew Upton has been informally appointed as the Personal Representative of Vito Vaccaro TO PLACE LEGAL the estate to serve [ ] with [x] without surety on the bond. John J. McKenna Attest: Jenneen Pagliaro ADVERTISMENTS IN The estate is being administered under informal procedure by the Administrative Assistant Personal Representative under the Massachusetts Uniform THE SOMERVILLE NEWS, Probate Code without supervision by the Court. Inventory and 5/9/12, 5/16/12 The Somerville News accounts are not required to be filed with the Court, but interested CONTACT parties are entitled to notice regarding the administration from the Personal Representative and can petition the Court in any matter LEGAL NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY TO STUDENTS CAM TONER relating to the estate, including distribution of assets and expens- Network Technology Academy Institute admits students of any race, es of administration. Interested parties are entitled to petition the color, national and ethnic origin to all rights, privileges , programs, and Court to institute formal proceedings and to obtain orders termi- activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. BY 12 PM MONDAY nating or restricting the powers of Personal Representative It does not discriminate on the basis of of race, color, national and ethnic appointed under informal procedure. A copy of the Petition and origin in administration of its educational policies, scholarship, and loan PH: 617.666.4010 Will, if any, can be obtained from the Petitioner. programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs. 5/16/12 The Somerville News 5/16/12 The Somerville News FAX: 617.628.0422 MAY 16, 2012 17

SENIOR CENTER The Sunsetters HAPPENINGS: are back Welcome to our centers! Everyone 55+ are 165 Broadway|617-625-6600 x 2335 encouraged to join us for fitness, culture, films, Ralph & Jenny Center lunch and Bingo. Check out our calendar and Strengthening Exercises|9 a.m. give a call with any questions or to make a Cards and games|10 a.m. reservation! 617-625-6600 ext. 2300. Stay for Crochet |10:45 a.m. lunch and receive free transportation. Bingo|12:45 p.m. Holland Street Center - 167 Holland Street 9 New Washington Street|617-666-5223 Ralph & Jenny Center - 9 New Washington May 18 Street Holland Street Center Cross Street Center - 165 Broadway Book Club - Come join us for a great Knitting Group – Knitter extraordinaire Sandy discussion!|10 a.m. Costa is volunteering her time and talents to Indoor Exercises|11 a.m. run a kitting group and share her knitting Bingo|12:45 p.m. know-how with anyone who is interested. The 167 Holland Street|617-625-6600 x 2300 group will meet the first and third Tuesday of the month from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at the Holland Cross Street Center Street Center. For more information, contact Center Closed Janine at 617-625-6600, ext. 2321. 165 Broadway|617-625-6600 x 2335 May 21st is our monthly dance at the Ralph & Jenny Center Holiday Inn. Show off those moves that you Center Closed have been learning at the Line Dancing class! 9 New Washington Street|617-666-5223 The doors open at 11 am and DJ “Handsome May 21 Hank” will be spinning the tunes! If you The 2012 version of Somerville's historic Sunsetters held auditions Monday night in haven’t been to Line Dancing or unsure of Holiday Inn Dance! the Somerville High School auditorium. A lot of seasoned Sunsetters showed up as some of the dance moves, come to Holland Holland Street Center well as some new faces. Back for his fourth year as director, Jimmy Del Ponte told us Center every Tuesday from 3 - 4 and learn the Veteran’s Group|9:30 a.m. it was tougher this year because the bar has been raised. Jimmy said,“The Sunsetters moves while getting fit! Singing Moonlighters |10:30 a.m. have a reputation dating back to the 70's of providing quality performances and we Musical Conversation with Alan is coming English Conversation|10:30 a.m. try to carry on that tradition.This year the songs are more difficult.The dances will May 22. The theme is “Tradition.” Explore this also be more intricate this year.The rehearsals are the real deal and they promise to Chair Yoga|4:30 p.m. be quite grueling. Grueling but fun.”Project STAR, Somerville's summer theatre theme with Alan. 12:30 at Holland Center. 167 Holland Street|617-625-6600 x. 2300 camp, serves as a preparation for The Sunsetters. Once again this year there are RSVP welcomed! Cross Street Center several STAR actors entering The Sunsetters. A few actors participate in Project Interested in learning how to blog? Join us Center Closed STAR and The Sunsetters simultaneously.You can see The Sunsetters perform at the annual fireworks celebration, Artbeat, and on the streets of Somerville. Check at 1:30 right after Musical Conversation! Learn 165 Broadway|617-625-6600 x 2335 what it is, start your own blog or be part of our out the Project STAR registration info on the city's website under recreation. If you team of bloggers from the Council! May 22nd! Ralph & Jenny Center would like to request a Sunsetter performance on your street, call the mayor's office Center closed for dance at 617-625-6600 ext. 2100. Join us in our exercise classes: 9 New Washington Street|617-666-5223 Chair Yoga - This class focuses on relaxation, stretching. If you have aches, pains, stress, May 22 ‘Reaching for the anxiety - this class may be for you. Monday Musical conversation with Alan 4:30 - 5:30 at Holland Street $5 Holland Street Center Chair Yoga - Tuesdays at Holland Street from Strengthening Exercise|9:15 a.m. Stars’ auditions 10:15 - 11:15. $5 per class. All levels welcome. SHINE by appt.|10 a.m. The Center for Arts at the Ar- test. Jimmy Del Ponte, Holli Line Dancing - Tuesday 3:00 - 4:00 Holland CHAIR YOGA - note new date and time|10:15 mory hosted an incredible Banks and Gordon Michaels Street $5 All levels welcome. a.m. group of talented vocalists this presided over the evening, as Zumba Gold - Wednesday 5:15 - 6:15 Holland Low vision Group|10:30 a.m. Street $5 Musical Conversations|12:30 p.m. past Thursday, May 10th as hopeful singers threw their Learn how to blog! Be a blogger for Somerville we kicked off the first night of hats in the ring for the oppor- QiGong - Wednesdays at Holland Street from Patch!|1:30 p.m. 1:15 - 2:00 pm. Stretching and moving. live auditions for Reaching for tunity to land on the big stage Line Dancing|3 p.m. the Stars, our singing competi- in our Finals on June 22. Win- Flexibility & Balance - all three centers 167 Holland Street|617-625-6600 x. 2300 tion. Our three esteemed ners from May 10th include Ja- Strength with Geoff - Tuesdays at Holland and Cross Street Center Thursdays and Ralph & Jenny Indoor/Walking Club|10:30 a.m. judges have a combined 60 maal-Clark Turpin, Tavonna Indoor Exercises/Walking Club - all three centers Bingo|12:45 p.m. years of on-stage and on-air Miller and Hillary Simpson. Walking Club has begun again! Check at each 165 Broadway|617-625-6600 x 2335 musical experience and really Following please find the event center for the schedule! Ralph & Jenny Center brought an element of profes- listing. Registration is still Cards and Games|10 a.m. May 16 sionalism and style to our con- open for May 17, 24, and 31. Flexibility & Balance|10:30 a.m. Holland Street Center Bingo|12:45 p.m. Flexibility & Balance|9:30 a.m. 9 New Washington Street|617-666-5223 Reaching for the Stars Audition Phase! Women’s Group|10:30 a.m. Seeking serious vocalists for a singing competition at QiGong|1:15 p.m. May 23 Zumba Gold|5:15 p.m. Holland Street Center Arts at the Armory in Somerville. 167 Holland Street|617-625-6600 x 2300 Flexibility & Balance|9:30 p.m. This series take place over 4 weeks of live auditions and will “Law Day” with Mike Dwyer|10:30 p.m. Cross Street Center be followed by semi-finals (12 participants) and finals (6 Center Closed Women’s Group|10:30 p.m. Bingo at Flatbreads|1 p.m. QiGong|1:15 p.m. participants). 165 Broadway|617-625-6600 x 2335 Zumba Gold|5:15 p.m. 167 Holland Street|617-625-6600 x. 2300 Contestants will be judged in four categories and will have 90 Ralph & Jenny Center seconds to perform an a capella number. Cards & Games|10 a.m. Cross Street Center Center Closed Bingo|12:45 p.m. 1st Prize: $500, two-song demo at Q Division and solo per- 9 New Washington Street|617-666-5223 Bowling at Flatbread|1 p.m. 165 Broadway|617-625-6600 x 2335 formance at the Arts at the Armory Café. May 17 Ralph & Jenny Center 2nd prize: $100.00 and two free 45 minute voice lessons with Holland Street Center Cards and Games|10 a.m. Gordon Michaels. Walking Club is back!|9:15 a.m. Bingo|12:30 p.m. Current Events Group - new members 9 New Washington Street|617-666-5223 3rd prize: Gift certificate to the delicious Arts at the welcome! Come join us as we discuss what’s Armory Cafe. going on in Somerville, the United States and Computer Tutorial - Retired computer teacher World events.|10 a.m. Barbara Marshall will be volunteering on select How to Enter: Indoor Exercises|11 a.m. Thursdays from 11 - 12 at the Holland Street www.artsatthearmory.org Musical Meet-up - play an instrument? Come Center to provide individualized computer $30 one-time audition fee join us!|12 p.m. training. To schedule an appointment, call Bereavement Support Group|12:15 p.m. 617-625-6600 ext. 2300. Audience tickets available! $5/show Bingo|12:45 p.m. Check out our Facebook site for photos from Audition Dates: May 17, 24, 31 167 Holland Street|617-625-6600 x 2300 our events and exercise and tips for everyday Semi-Finals: June 14th Cross Street Center healthy living at Center Closed www.facebook.com/somervilleCOA Finals: June 22nd 18 MAY 16, 2012

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FOR CHILDREN AND Free public skating 17 Holland St.|617-776-2004 Johnny D's Prajna Yoga: Activating the Five YOUTH 12 p.m.-1:50 p.m.|570 Sally O'Brien's David Lindley Sheaths with Tias Little Somerville Ave 17 Holland St|617-776-2004 2 p.m.|Performance Hall Wednesday|May 16 Greg Klyma|8 p.m. Ashley Wells and Mark Lipman MUSIC 335 Somerville Ave|617-666- Sally O'Brien's East Branch Library 3589 Larry Flint & The Road Scholars|6 7:30 p.m.|191 Highland Ave Preschool Storytime Wednesday|May 16 The Burren p.m. Saturday|May 19 11 a.m.- 11:30 a.m.|115 Johnny D's Surf Night! The Derangers, The Scattershot 80's Night Johnny D's Broadway Julien Kasper Electric Heaters, more $5 cover| 247 Elm Street|617-776-6896 Beatlejuice East Branch Library 17 Holland St|617-776-2004 9 p.m. PA'S Lounge 17 Holland St|617-776-2004 Community Art Workshop for Sally O'Brien's Bar 335 Somerville Ave|617-666- H|Arthur|Surprise Party|Sub-Par Carnaval @ SomerSTREETS Free Poker, lots of prizes! 3589 Sally O'Brien's Co-Star 1 p.m.-3 p.m.|115 Broadway 335 Somerville Ave|617-666- Les Sampou Band|6 p.m. 345 Somerville Ave|617-776- The Burren Veteran's Memorial Rink 3589 Cover Up The Moving Company|9 p.m. 1557 335 Somerville Ave|617-666- Free public skating The Burren 247 Elm Street|617-776-6896 On The Hill Tavern 3589 12 p.m.-1:50 p.m.|570 Pub Quiz 8-10 Live DJ Music Orleans Restaurant and Bar Somerville Ave Comedy @10 The Burren 499 Broadway|617-629-5302 Live Acoustic Music Thursday|May 17 247 Elm Street|617-776-6896 8 p.m.|65 Holland St Jimmy's Down Orleans Restaurant and Bar 247 Elm Street|617-776-6896 PA'S Lounge Central Library Live music starting at 8:00pm Precinct Bar Butlertron|Spot Mary|Sheez Precinct Bar Preschool: Storytime for 3 to 5 from Maxi Hear Now Live Presents:All Good Late|The Canoes Ryan Taylor Band (front bar) 5 year olds 65 Holland St|617-591-2100 Feel Good Collective|Big 10:30 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.|79 345 Somerville Ave|617-776- Trees|Dirty Water Brass Band p.m|Hear Now Live Precinct Bar Highland Avenue 1557 70 Union Sq|617-623-9211 Presents:|Anthony Savino|Adrian Merrimack Delta Dub Set|Sour Emberley|Slowdim|Baby Made On The Hill Tavern PA'S Lounge Friday|May 18 D|DCLA|DJ Saint Julian Rebel|The Field Effect Sports Trivia TM Recordings Presents!Sonny Central Library 70 Union Sq|617-623-9211 70 Union Sq|617-623-9211 499 Broadway|617-629-5302 Vincent & The Bad Preschool: Storytime for 2 year Bull McCabe's Pub Reactions|White Pages|Foster Orleans Restaurant and Bar olds Orleans Restaurant and Bar Dub Down Featuring The Scotch Care|Guilty Party|Courters DJ every Saturday 10:30 a.m.-11 a.m.|79 Highland Trivia Bonnet Band 345 Somerville Ave|617-776- 9p.m.|65 Holland St Ave 65 Holland St|617-591-2100 366A Somerville Ave|617-440- 1557 PA'S Lounge Veteran's Memorial Rink Precinct Bar 6045 Jeff Rowe|P.J. Bond|Matt On The Hill Tavern Twitch Productions & Free public skating PJ Ryan's Murphy|Larcenist 499 Broadway |617-629-5302 PaperPanda Present!|Drama 12 p.m.-1:50 p.m.|570 Live Music 70 Union Sq|617-623-9211 featuring DJ's|DJ Diver|False Somerville Ave 239 Holland St|617-625-8200 Orleans Restaurant and Bar Witness Bull McCabe's Pub Live music starting at 8:00pm. Sunday|May 20 Joshua Tree Dave Wells & Friends Featuring Dave Scott and friends 345 Somerville Ave|617-776- 256 Elm St. |617-623-9910 Central Library 366A Somerville Ave|617-440- 65 Holland St|617-591-2100 1557 Kidcasso Art 6045 Samba Bar & Grille Bull McCabe's On The Hill Tavern 2 p.m.-3:30 p.m.|79 Highland 608 Somerville Ave|617-718- Highland Kitchen Jess Tardy Band Live DJ Music Ave 9177 TJ The DJ Presents The People's 366A Somerville Ave|617-440- 499 Broadway|617-629-5302 Monday|May 21 Karaoke Rosebud Bar 6045 Bull McCabe's Pub Artie and the Amoebas|The Central Library 10 p.m.|150 Highland Ave|617- Joshua Tree Ronan Quinn Band Fearless Leaders Preschool: Sing Along with 625-1131 256 Elm St. |617-623-9910 366A Somerville Ave|617-440- 381 Summer St. Alastair Moock Samba Bar & Grille Samba Bar & Grille 6045 11 a.m.-11:45 a.m.|79 Highland 608 Somerville Ave|617-718- Somerville Theatre Live music Joshua Tree Awkward Compliment's Thursday Ave 9177 9 p.m.|608 Somerville Ave|617- 256 Elm St. |617-623-9910 Night Comedy Night Veteran's Memorial Rink Rosebud Bar 718-9177 8 p.m.|55 Davis Square Samba Bar & Grille Free public skating Bion|The Strechers|The Workers Rosebud Bar 608 Somerville Ave|617-718- Arts At The Armory 12 p.m.-1:50 p.m.|570 381 Summer St Classic Ruins|Jetset|Lyres|Tusami 9177 Reaching for the Stars - Auditions Somerville Ave Somerville Theatre of Sound Day 2! Registration still open Rosebud Bar Bowery Boston Presents Counterpoint Wednesday|May 23 6:30 p.m. Classic Ruins|Jetset|Lyres|Tusami Justin Townes Earle w/Tristen 381Summer St East Branch Library Somerville Climate Action of Sound 8pm|55 Davis Square Preschool Storytime presents: There Once Was an Casey's 381 Summer St 11 a.m.- 11:30 a.m.|115 Thursday|May 17 Island Entertainment every Friday 173 Broadway|617- 625-5195 Casey's Broadway Johnny D's 7 p.m.|191 Highland Ave Entertainment every Saturday Veteran's Memorial Rink Tom Appleman Band Friday|May 18 Arts At The Armory 173 Broadway|617- 625-5195 PLACES TO GO, THINGS TO DO! MAY 16, 2012 19

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Wednesday, May 16 6:00pm Al Jazeera TV 12:30pm Somerville Housing Authority 1:30pm Somerville Housing Authority 12:00am Free Speech TV 6:30pm Somerville Biking News 1:00pm (LIVE) Bongoman 2:00pm Somerville Rocks 6:00pm Somerville Biking News 7:00pm (LIVE) Tele Magazine 2:00pm Greater Somerville Bicycing 2:30pm Somerville Biking News 6:30am The Struggle 7:30pm The Nicole Show 2:30pm Somerville Biking News 3:00pm Robyn & Max Exercise 7:00am Drug Awareness 8:00pm (LIVE) Fouye Zo Nan Kalalou 3:00pm Portraits of Somerville 3:30pm Esoteric Science 8:00am Democracy Now! 9:30pm Cultural Club 3:30pm Henry Parker Presents... 4:00pm Thom Hartmann Show 9:00am Somerville News Reading 10:00pm Somerville Rocks 4:00pm Most Interesting Place 5:00pm Culture Club 10:00am Abugida TV 10:30pm How To Travel The World For Free 4:30pm Back In The Day 5:30pm Somerville Back In The Day 12:00pm Democracy Now! 11:00pm Somerville Biking News 5:00pm Tele Kreyol 6:00pm Al Jazeera TV 1:00pm Somerville Biking News 11:30pm Perils For Pedestrians 6:00pm Tele Magazine 7:00pm Discover The Law 1:30pm Somerville: Most Interesting Places Friday, May 18 8:00pm SCATV ANNUAL MEETING 7:30pm The Commonwealth Report 2:00pm Back in The Day 12:00am Free Speech TV 9:00pm Nossa Gente e Costumes 8:00pm Right Here, Right Now 2:30pm Life Matters 6:00am Live Response 10:00pm Wrestling Talk 8:30pm Steve Katsos Show 3:00pm (LIVE) Medical Tutor 7:00am Culture Club 11:00pm GAY TV 9:00pm Dedilhando A Saudade 3:30pm Inside Talk 7:30am Talk About Somerville Sunday, May 20 4:00pm Thom Hartman show 8:00am Democracy Now! 12:00am Free Speech TV 10:00pm Bate Papo con Shirley 4:30pm Healthy Hypnosis 9:00am Creating Cooperative Kids 6:00am Show de Fe 11:00pm Visual Radio 5:00pm Active Aging 10:00am Somerville Newspaper Reading 7:00am Vida Na TV Tuesday, May 22 5:30pm Somerville Housing 12:00pm Democracy Now! 8:00am Eckankar 12:00am Free Speech TV 6:00pm Al Jazeera 1:00pm Never 2 Late 2 Play 8:30am Healer in Every Home 6:00am Greater Somerville Bicycling 6:30pm Somerville Biking News 2:00pm Somerville Housing 9:00am Heritage Baptist Church 7:00pm Perils For Pedestrians 7:00pm (LIVE) Chita Tande 2:30pm Neighborhood Cookin W/Candy 10:00am International Church of God 7:30am The Struggle 8:00pm (LIVE) Somerville Pundits 3:00pm Brunch w/Senator Sanders 11:00am The Commonwealth Report 8:00am Democracy Now! 8:30pm (LIVE) Grasping Nature 4:00pm Thom Hartmann Show 11:30am Somerville Housing Auth. 9:00am Somerville News Reading 9:00pm Somerville Rocks 5:00pm SCATV Promo's 12noon The Entertainer's Show 10:00am Tele Kreyol 9:30pm Shrink Rap 5:30pm Art@SCATV 1:00pm Waltham Philharmonic Orch. 11:00am SCTV Promos 10:30pm The Smoki Dick Show 6:00pm Greater Somerville Bicycling 2:00pm Effort Pour Christ 12:00pm Democracy Now! 11:00pm The Garage 6:30pm Somerville Biking News 3:00pm Rompendo em Fe 1:00pm Commonwealth Report 11:30pm Art @ SCATV 7:00pm Real Estate Answer Show 4:00pm Dedilhando A Saudade 1:30pm Somerville Housing Thursday, May 17 7:30pm Adventures of Scuba Jack 5:00pm Ethiopian Satellite TV 2:00pm Talking About Somerville 12:00am Free Speech TV 8:00pm Al Jazeera TV 6:00pm Abugida TV 2:30pm SCATV's Promos 6:00am Creating Cooperative Kids 9:00pm The Garage 7:00pm African TV Network 3:00pm Groundwork Somerville 7:00am Discovering Justice 9:30pm Bandwidth TV 8:00pm Tele Magazine 3:30pm Active Aging 7:30am Perils For Pedestrians 10:00pm Jeff TV 9:00pm Watch This 4:00pm Thom Hartmann Show 8:00am Democracy Now! 11:00pm Visual Radio 9:30pm Grill Dog 5:00pm (LIVE) Poet to Poet 9:00am Jeff Jam Saturday, May 19 10:00pm SCATV 5:30pm Jeff Jam 9:30am Somerville Biking News 12:00mid Bongoman 11:00pm Undercover TV 6:00pm Al Jazeera 10:00am Active Aging 1:00am Free Speech TV Monday, May 21 10:30am Somerville Newspaper Reading 6:00am Arabic Hour 12:00am Free Speech TV 7:00pm Art @ SCAT 12:00pm Democracy Now! 7:00am SCATV Promos 6:00am SCATV Promos 7:30pm (LIVE) Greater Somerville W/Joe Lynch 1:00pm African TV Network 8:00am The Struggle 7:00am Creating Cooperative Kids 8:00pm (LIVE) Dead Air Live Show 3:00pm Somerville: Back in the Day 8:30am Animal Agenda 8:00am Democracy Now! 9:00pm (LIVE) Somerville Biking News 3:30pm Art@SCATV 9:00am Festival Kreyol 9:30am Somerville Newspaper Reading 9:30pm Perils For Pedestrians 4:00pm Thom Hartmann Show 10:00am Tele Galaxie 10:30am Nosse Gente e Costumes 10:00pm Animal Agenda 5:00pm Ablevision 11:00am Dead Air Live Show 12:00pm Democracy Now! 10:30pm The Gerry Leone Show 5:30pm Cooking w/ Georgia & Dez 12:00pm Reeling, The Movie Review 1:00pm Ablevision 11:00pm JuPrey Productions City Cable TV Schedule for the Week

Wednesday, May 16 1:10am: (13/16) The Aldermen's Hour 7:45pm: (13/16) Magoun Square Walking Tour 12:00pm: (13/16) The Aldermen's Hour 9:00am: (13/16) Sit & Be Fit - Overall Workout II 1:35am: (13/16) Mayor's Business Town Meeting 8:05pm: (15) Our Schools, Our City 12:00pm: (15) Highlander Forum 9:00am: (15) Raising Families 9:00am: (13/16) Gene Brune Scholarship Breakfast 8:35pm: (15) SHS Boys' Basketball 2011-12 12:30pm: (13/16) Talking Business: B2Green 11:30am: (15) SHS Scholarship Awards 9:00am: (15) Our Schools, Our City 8:45pm: (13/16) Assembly Row Groundbreaking 12:30pm: (15) SHS Baseball vs Malden 12:00pm: (13/16) Gene Brune Scholarship Breakfast 12:00pm: (13/16) The Mayor's Report 8:55pm: (15) SHS Softball vs Cambridge 12:50pm: (13/16) Mayor's Business Town Meeting 12:50pm: (13/16) Talking Business: B2Green 12:00pm: (15) Vocational Ed. Awards 2012 9:15pm: (13/16) Council on Aging: Aging & Hearing 7:00pm: (13/16) School Committee Meeting - 1:10pm: (13/16) Assembly Row Groundbreakikng 12:30pm: (13/16) 2012 Spring Clean Up Sunday, May 20 REPLAY OF 5/21/12 1:50pm: (15) Highlander Forum 12:45pm: (13/16) Magoun Square Walking Tour 12:00am: (13/16) The Mayor's Report 7:00pm: (15) Gaeta Students Farewell 3:00pm: (15) Superintendent Awards - Healey 1:05pm: (15) Our Schools, Our City 12:00am: (15) Vocational Ed. Awards 2012 7:20pm: (15) Kid Stuff 7:00pm: (13/16) Magoun Square Walking Tour 1:35pm: (15) SHS Boys' Basketball 2011-12 12:30am: (13/16) 2012 Spring Clean Up 7:50pm: (15) SHS Boys' Basketball 2011-12 7:00pm: (15) Our Schools, Our City 1:45pm: (13/16) Assembly Row Groundbreaking 12:45am: (13/16) Magoun Square Walking Tour 8:05pm: (15) Our Schools, Our City 7:30pm: (15) Vocational Ed. Awards 2012 1:55pm: (15) SHS Softball vs Cambridge 1:05am: (15) Our Schools, Our City 8:35pm: (15) All-City Spring Concert 8:00pm: (13/16) Voices of Somerville 2:15pm: (13/16) Council on Aging: Aging & Hearing 1:35am: (15) SHS Boys' Basketball 2011-12 Tuesday, May 22 12:00am: (13/16) The Aldermen's Hour 8:30pm: (13/16) Talking Business 7:00pm: (13/16) The Mayor's Report 1:45am: (13/16) Assembly Row Groundbreaking 8:30pm: (15) Superintendent Awards - Healey 7:00pm: (15) Vocational Ed. Awards 2012 1:55am: (15) SHS Softball vs Cambridge 12:00am: (15) Gaeta Students Farewell 8:50pm: (15) Pre-Prom Drug & Alcohol Awareness 7:30pm: (13/16) 2012 Spring Clean Up 2:15am: (13/16) Council on Aging: Aging & Hearing 12:20am: (15) Kid Stuff 9:10pm: (13/16) Assembly Row Groundbreaking 7:45pm: (13/16) Magoun Square Walking Tour 12:00pm: (13/16) Senior Circuit 12:30am: (13/16) 2012 Spring Clean Up Thursday, May 17 8:05pm: (15) Our Schools, Our City 12:00pm: (15) Raising Families 12:50am: (15) SHS Boys' Basketball 2011-12 12:00am: (13/16) Magoun Square Walking Tour 8:35pm: (15) SHS Boys' Basketball 2011-12 12:30pm: (13/16) Sit & Be Fit - Overall Workout II 1:05am: (15) Our Schools, Our City 12:00am: (15) Our Schools, Our City 8:45pm: (13/16) Assembly Row Groundbreaking 12:30pm: (15) Welcome to Kindergarten 1:35am: (15) All-City Spring Concert 12:30am: (15) Vocational Ed. Awards 2012 8:55pm: (15) SHS Softball vs Cambridge 1:00pm: (13/16) Gene Brune Scholarship Breakfast 9:00am: (13/16) 2012 Spring Clean Up 1:00am: (13/16) Voices of Somerville 9:15pm: (13/16) Council on Aging: Aging & Hearing 1:10pm: (15) Spring String Fling at SHS 9:00am: (15) Kid Stuff 1:30am: (13/16) Talking Business Saturday, May 19 1:50pm: (13/16) The Aldermen's Hour 11:30am: (15) Spring String Fling at SHS 1:50am: (15) Pre-Prom Drug & Alcohol Awareness 12:00am: (13/16) The Mayor's Report 2:15pm: (13/16) Talking Business 12:00pm: (13/16) Senior Circuit 2:10am: (13/16) Assembly Row Groundbreaking 12:00am: (15) Vocational Ed. Awards 2012 7:00pm: (13/16) Senior Circuit 12:30pm: (13/16) Sit & Be Fit - Overall Workout II 9:00am: (13/16) Magoun Square Walking Tour 12:30am: (13/16) 2012 Spring Clean Up 7:00pm: (15) Raising Families 1:00pm: (13/16) Congressional Update 9:00am: (15) Pre-Prom Drug & Alcohol Awareness 12:45am: (13/16) Magoun Square Walking Tour 7:30pm: (13/16) Sit & Be Fit - Overall Workout II 1:00pm: (15) Raising Families 11:30am: (15) SHS Softball vs Cambridge 1:05am: (15) Our Schools, Our City 7:30pm: (15) Welcome to Kindergarten 1:30pm: (13/16) SHS Baseball vs Malden 12:00pm: (13/16) Senior Circuit 1:35am: (15) SHS Boys' Basketball 2011-12 8:00pm: (13/16) Gene Brune Scholarship Breakfast 1:30pm: (15) SHS Girls' Basketball 2011-12 12:30pm: (13/16) Sit & Be Fit - Overall Workout II 1:45am: (13/16) Assembly Row Groundbreaking 8:10pm: (15) Spring String Fling at SHS 2:00pm: (13/16) Homeless Coalition Benefit 1:00pm: (13/16) Mayor's Fitness Challenge Kickoff 1:55am: (15) SHS Softball vs Cambridge 8:50pm: (13/16) The Aldermen's Hour 7:00pm: (13/16) Senior Circuit 1:15pm: (15) Kid Stuff 2:15am: (13/16) Council on Aging: Aging & Hearing 2:15pm: (13/16) Talking Business 7:00pm: (15) Kid Stuff 1:30pm: (13/16) Council on Aging: Aging & Hearing 12:00pm: (13/16) The Mayor's Report Monday, May 21 7:30pm: (13/16) Sit & Be Fit - Overall Workout II 7:00pm: (13/16) Talking Business - B2Green 12:00pm: (15) Vocational Ed. Awards 2012 12:00am: (13/16) Senior Circuit 7:30pm: (15) Gaeta Exchange Students Farewell 7:00pm: (15) Kid Stuff 12:30pm: (13/16) 2012 Spring Clean Up 12:00am: (15) Raising Families 7:50pm: (15) SHS Spring Concert 7:20pm: (13/16) Gene Brune Scholarship Breakfast 12:45pm: (13/16) Magoun Square Walking Tour 12:30am: (13/16) Sit & Be Fit - Overall Workout II 8:00pm: (13/16) Voices of Somerville 7:30pm: (15) SHS Scholarship Awards 1:05pm: (15) Our Schools, Our City 12:30am: (15) Welcome to Kindergarten 8:30pm: (13/16) School Committee Meeting - REPLAY OF 5/21/12 8:10pm: (13/16) The Aldermen's Hour 1:35pm: (15) SHS Boys' Basketball 2011-12 1:00am: (13/16) Gene Brune Scholarship Breakfast 12:00am: (13/16) Senior Circuit 8:35pm: (13/16) Mayor's Business Town Meeting 1:45pm: (13/16) Assembly Row Groundbreaking 1:10am: (15) Spring String Fling at SHS 12:00am: (15) Kid Stuff Friday, May 18 1:55pm: (15) SHS Softball vs Cambridge 1:50am: (13/16) The Aldermen's Hour 12:30am: (13/16) Sit & Be Fit - Overall Workout II 12:00am: (13/16) Talking Business - B2Green 2:15pm: (13/16) Council on Aging: Aging & Hearing 2:15am: (13/16) Talking Business 12:30am: (15) Gaeta Exchange Students Farewell 12:00am: (15) Kid Stuff 7:00pm: (13/16) The Mayor's Report 9:00am: (13/16) Sit & Be Fit - Overall Workout II 12:50am: (15) SHS Spring Concert 12:20am: (13/16) Gene Brune Scholarship Breakfast 7:00pm: (15) Vocational Ed. Awards 2012 9:00am: (15) Welcome to Kindergarten 1:00am: (13/16) Voices of Somerville 12:30am: (15) SHS Scholarship Awards 7:30pm: (13/16) 2012 Spring Clean Up 11:30am: (15) Kid Stuff MAY 16, 2012 23

OFF THE SHELF by Doug Holder MAY 20, 2012: Have a laugh at the Grolier Poetry Bookshop’s Expense! Who said poetry has to be staid and stuffy? Not The Grolier Poetry Bookshop, which is sponsoring a one-time event filled with poet- ry, levity and laughter. Laughter at the Groli- er cranks up the merriment May 20, 2012, 3:30PM at the brand new Grolier Poetry Room, upstairs at the Bloc 11 Cafe, 11 Bow SOMERVILLE St., Union Square-Somerville. You’ll experience a wild concoction of poetry, edited by Doug Holder mixed media, and mirthful merriment featuring Lyrical hilarious poetic luminaries. You’ll also be help- Poet Robert Echevarria, a student at the Harvard Divinity ing the famed Grolier Bookshop – a literary School, sent us this poem that uses Greek myth to explore landmark – in the heart of Harvard Square to Lost Arc” will be Lo Galluccio, Doug Holder Paul child abuse. thrive and stay alive! Steven Stone, Alice Weiss, and the owner of the This will be the second event at Grolier’s Poetry Grolier himself: Ifeanyi Menkiti. Perseus Room above Bloc 11 in Union Square. The first In addition to the Grolier Poetry Bookshop, event Madness at the Grolier was a resounding Laughter at the Grolier is sponsored by Ibbet- The abuse wasn’t so bad. success, and the sponsors promise to please with son Street Press and Blind Elephant Press. The Even when I was lifted up by my hair like the vanquished this one too! suggested donation is a paltry $10. So come Medusa, Featured readers will be hilarious local poets X. and support this unique poetry bookstore, and by some sadistic version of Perseus, J. Kennedy, Tomas O'Leary and Dan Sklar. In ad- have a laugh, guffaw, or yes, even a yuck—at the leather crashing down on my butt and back didn't compare to when it was my mother’s turn… dition, the event’s curiously titled “Readers of the their expense!

Like that time she was thrown into the door, glass breaking, the fallen shards glinting like fallen tears in the glow of the Somerville Kiwanis getting overhead light.

I found the heaviest object I could – a full change purse, and around town threw it at Perseus to no avail.

I ran outside clutching a toy, scared and unsure.

I became impotent at seven years old.

– Robert Echevarria

To have your work considered for the Lyrical send it to: Doug Holder, 25 School St.; Somerville, MA 02143. [email protected]

Answers from page 14 Ms.Cam’s The Kiwanis Club of Somerville recently held its weekly luncheon meeting at The Highlander Café run by the Culinary Arts students of Somerville High School.They were treated to a great menu, quality entrees and fantastic service, all by the students. After lunch they traveled over to the Central Library where they had the opportunity to see the many improvements made to the Children's Room as a result of the Somerville Kiwanis recent donation of $10,000. Answers 1. 2012 8. It is a bay on the N. At- lantic coast between 2. Ecuador New Brunswick and No- va Scotia, Canada 3. Spot 9. Employees 4. The fairway 10. Jimmy Rodgers 5. Aaron Burr 11. Tammy Wynnette 6. Four Corners 12. New Jersey 7. The Lincoln Memorial 24 MAY 16, 2012