JANUARY 1, 2020 TWENTY-FIVE CENTS Inside: 2019: the Year in Review

VOL. 8 NO. 1 SOMERVILLE, MASS. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 1, 2020 TWENTY-FIVE CENTS Inside: 2019: The year in review

By The Times Staff As another year passes, we look back now and highlight some of the local stories of particular interest that we covered in 2019. The year began with the City of Somer- ville’s legislative body officially becoming the Somerville City Council (formerly the Board 2020 of Alderman) on January 31. The name hindsight change was approved when Gov. Charlie Bak- page 3 er signed a home rule petition on January 1 requesting the switch to City Council. “I am very happy not to be called an elder man anymore,” said City Council President Katjana Ballantyne. The process to switch from the Board of Al- dermen to City Council began in early 2018 when Councilor-at-Large Bill Continued on page 4 Somerville Winter Farmers Market now open for business

A history of slavery By Robert Sondak in New England The Somerville Winter Farmers Market has page 5 evolved over a decade from a local winter farmers market into a large urban indoor market featuring more than 50 venders and drawing roughly 800 to 1,000 customers each week. To- day, it is the second largest farmers market in Somerville, followed only by the Union Square summer farmer’s market. Non-profit Arts at the Armory, which currently houses and manages the market, helped established the market in 2009 in coopera- tion with Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone and local non-profits such as Relish Management. It is one of the largest winter farmer markets in Massachusetts. “The Somerville Winter Farmers Market has A Winter Hill a very long season. It is open for 19 weeks from Neighborhood Plan December 7 through April 11. Our long season page 9 makes us unique among Massachusetts winter The Winter Farmers will be in operation every Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Arts at the farmers markets,” said Continued on page 7 Armory through April 11. 2••JANUARY 1, 2020

TheSomervilleTimes.com Comments of the Week Response to: City proposes parking permit restrictions near transit stations

The views and opinions expressed in Newstalk do not necessarily reflect those of #thekinghasspoken says: The Somerville Times, its publisher or staff. The column has many contributors. Can someone tell me when these anonymous fiefdoms (commissions) gained law-making power? On behalf of the publishers, editors, writers and – most im- Do these clowns think Somerville is the only place that has the T and is popular? I don’t see any- portantly – the staff here at The Somerville Times, we want one paying $3,000/month to live in a place where they are basically told they cannot own a car to wish you all the very best in 2020 for the city, its residents because they cannot legally park on city streets. Do they think taxpaying property owners won’t and those who love Somerville like we do. Happy New Year object to paying the same in taxes without use of the public ways? But not to worry, if you’re dis- 2020 to all! abled you can have an audience with the King and beg for the privilege of using a vehicle. This has ********************* the potential of lots of lawsuits against the city. In its annual tradition, the City of Somerville will kick off the New Year today, January 1, with a reenactment ceremony LindaS says: for the anniversary of the "Grand Union" flag-raising ceremony at Prospect Hill Park. Important note: the park is cur- Hey, #thekinghasspoken, don’t you know that we’re a bike-friendly and pedestrian-friendly city? rently closed for renovations, so the event will be held along We’re not supposed to have cars here, because nobody uses them. Munroe St. adjacent to the park. The road will be closed during the morning events. A processional led by a re-enactor Denise says: portraying General George Washington on horseback will Absolutely ridiculous! People are not giving up their cars! And no guest parking permits? Seri- leave from the City Hall Concourse at 11:30 a.m., followed ously????? People have family who want to visit and do not ride bikes or walk 100 + miles! Just by a ceremony at Prospect Hill Park. As always, members asinine! of the public are invited to participate, and are encouraged to wear traditional colonial clothing. Light refreshments will be Lastsanepersonstanding says: served, and miniature replicas of the Grand Union Flag, both as a flag and a lapel pin, as well as colonial-era tri corner hats Unless “extenuating circumstances” include impractical / impossible to get to work by subway, has and a few items highlighting the city’s historic assets will be kids, and anticipate visitors, among other things the only impact this will have is to cause new available for purchase. The Tower will also be open to the developments to become flop houses for a very narrow demographic slice of somerville. public following the ceremony. ********************* Casimir H. Prohosky Jr. says: Happy birthday this week to several locals: Happy birthday to Seems like a really great proposal. I hope this goes through. It will certainly serve us all very well. a good friend, Christopher Kenney, a true Somervillevillian. A great guy and good friend. Happy birthday to one of the Old Taxpayer says: nicest ladies and former teachers here in the city, Sophia Ca- rafotes. We know she will have a great birthday, but that’s her. Another plan not thought out. What ever happened to using common sense and looking into all Happy birthday to Lisa Ludwick, formerly of East Somerville, the effects this will have? Absolutely no vision here. we hope she had a great day. Happy birthday to everyone here and from the city who are celebrating this week. joe says: ********************* This is ridiculous. And I say that as somebody who will be exempt. Somerville Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours The city council and various commissions need to stop acting like cars are unnecessary or unde- will be held on January 2 at Foundry on Elm, 255 Elm St, sirable. You need a car to get around. The T can mitigate that to some extent, but it is not always from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Free appetizers, Continued on page 11 feasible or preferable. And who the hell is going to buy new $900k units if they can’t even get a city sticker? Aside: sounds like another instance where the city will screw over the numerous residential 6-unit houses (3 on each side)? They aren’t exempt? And how is it that affordable unit welfare recipients do get passes?!?! That makes zero sense. I’m not surprised in the least Niedergang’s photo is on the article. Dude makes Bernie Sanders 699 Broadway, Somerville, MA 02144 look like Mussolini. Never heard an idea that he likes that I also like.

[email protected] Bob Ross says: www.thesomervilletimes.com Yet another classic example of government run amuck. 617-666-4010 • Fax: 617-628-0422 TheoNasays: www.facebook.com/ @somervilletimes This appears to be a policy that discriminates against older residents and those who have physical thesomervilletimes limitations. We need transparency on how a ten-minute walking distance is determined. Is it based Publisher – Somerset Valley Publishing Inc. upon a healthy 18-year-old? Is consideration given to older citizens or citizens with disabilities? Editor – Jim Clark Matt c says: Assignment Editor – Bobbie Toner No one is forced to buy a or rent these future units. It doesn’t impact any current property. People Advertising Director – Bobbie Toner with mobility issues are exempt. It doesn’t make it harder to park. It doesn’t increase traffic as Arts Editor – Doug Holder much as a free parking building would. Really guys grow up. Writers: Jim Clark, Denise Keniston, Jackson Ellison, Michael LoPilato, Marshall Collins Yet another poster says: Contributors: Jimmy Del Ponte, Dorothy Dimarzo, Blake Maddux, Bob Doherty, Ross Blouin Interesting to see how this plays out, as it in effect disallows on-street parking for residents / Photographer: Claudia Ferro guests of any new development (most of the city being within 10 minute walk of a current future subway station), I expect this gets reversed within 10 years. Developers will find there is in fact a The Somerville Times is published every Wednesday limit to the number of people who have the privilege of a career / lifestyle that allows one to live A proud member of the following newspaper organizations: car free. Alternately they all build expensive units with expensive parking garages. Neither option is conducive to families/long term residents.

Life in the Ville by Jimmy Del Ponte 2020 hindsight I remember how how to help keep the doctors happy. long it took me to We are so busy trying to pay bills, stop writing a "7" raise children, and keep the boss man on checks when we (or woman) happy. I don’t remem- entered the ‘80’s. ber making the transition from kid to All of a sudden, adult. Deadlines, agendas and day to 1970 is 50 years day responsibilities cloud the fact that ago. I had just we are supposed to be enjoying life. The started getting used to being a teenager only life we get. when I turned 20 in 1973. Fast forward I never really strived for financial goals. to ... wait! It sure did go forward, fast. I I wanted to not have to stress out about was always so busy trying to achieve and every little thing. I’m still stressing, but build for my future, while raising a fam- I’m more aware of my need for calm. But ily, that the days just flew by. And now there’s always a dilemma of some kind here I am in the future. or another that pops up. I’ve discovered When you're a kid in high school in that it’s called ... life. We get no hand- 1970, all you hear is “You’ve got to plan book, no guide and no roadmap to life. for the future!” The only problem was We are just tossed into the sea of hu- that we didn’t know where the present manity without a life preserver. ended and the future began. It all seemed Remember 1999, when everyone to mush into each other. I remember be- thought the millennium was going to ing given the opportunity to start an IRA, be a train wreck? Computers were sup- or a 401-K. I’d be thinking, "Retirement? posed to stop, and there was even fear I’m only 20 years old I don’t have to think of the end of the world happening. 2000 about that yet." But it came a lot faster came and went without a hitch. People than I thought. are always worrying too much to simply Last week I called my best friend who enjoy the present. just moved to North Conway, NH. After I’ve watched the 60’s turn into the 70’s, about a 45 minutes we realized some- the 70’s turn into the 80’s and so on, and thing. We had spent most of time com- now it’s 2020. Are you kidding me? paring aches and pains and doctor visits Resolutions have never worked for me, and medications. We briefly touched on so I’m setting small goals for myself. I’m the old days but spoke mostly about how going to try to not flip anyone off any- to be more comfortable and pain free and more. I’m going to try not roll my car

window down to yell at people. I’m going Khoury’s State Spa and my favorite, The to try not to drive slower when someone Embassy Lounge. One of my best mem- is tailgating me. Nah, scratch that one. ories was one New Year’s Eve when my That’s my favorite go to move. band played at The Dilboy Post. There When old friends talk we always end was so much Chinese food leftover that the conversation with, “We’ll get to- I took it home and ate it for a week. I’ll gether soon!” But “soon” comes and goes never forget it. We had a plastic gallon too fast and sometimes it never comes. container of duck sauce. The “would’ve, could’ve, should’ves" are As I said, I don’t remember making the the worst. There comes a time when we transition from kid to adult. As I’m sit- should just do it. One of my dad’s fa- ting here watching The Three Stooges, vorite sayings was, “What the hell are I’m starting to think it hasn’t happened you waiting for?" yet. Maybe this year. Maybe not. In years past, we celebrated New Year's So Happy 2020 to everyone. Let’s not Eve with bands and friends at Johnny forget to enjoy today, while planning for D’s, The Surrey Room, Holiday Inn, tomorrow.

Middle Grades Writer’s Den

Writer’s Den is a free weekly evening creative writing workshop open to all Somerville students in grades 4-8. Creative weekly activities and fun writing prompts, storytelling, script writing and more keep students eager to write and share their writing. Publishing opportunities and snacks.

Co-Directors Alan Ball, Cara Feinberg, and Allyson Sherlock in- vite all students in grades 4-8 to join the fun. Parent/guardian permission required.

Writer’s Den takes place Wednesdays and some Mondays (except vacation weeks or if schools close due to inclement weather). Visit the district website (www. somerville.k12.ma.us/events/calendar) for Writer’s Den meeting dates for the rest of the school year. The workshops take place at the Healey School Library, 5 Meacham St. 4••JANUARY 1, 2020

By Jim Clark Good Samaritan gets back most of the goods Police officers were dispatched given was a white male with When the suspect saw the of- a jacket stolen from Columbia p.m., select the jackets, make no to Columbia Sports at Assembly sweatpants and a tan jacket. ficer he reportedly ran in the Sports, which he reportedly attempt to pay for the items, and Row last Friday afternoon on re- A man matching that descrip- other direction. said without police asking him exit the store at 1:24 p.m. ports of a shoplifter. tion was located at the inter- Officers chased through sever- any questions. The anti-theft An unidentified customer Upon arrival, the officers were section of Lombardi Way and al yards until the suspect was in- device was still located on the chased Elwell and recovered six informed by an onlooker that a Broadway, at which time the tercepted and taken into custody. jacket. of the jackets before returning male had chased the shoplifter suspect fled into a nearby resi- Officers immediately recognized Columbia Sports told police them to the store. The police past the train platform. dential yard. him as John Elwell, of Malden, that a total of seven jackets val- officers were unable to get this Partners Security told police Police began searching the an alleged frequent shoplifter in ued at $200 each were stolen. good Samaritan's name. that they saw the man running area and a man matching the the Assembly Row area. Police reviewed video surveil- Elwell was placed under ar- towards Broadway on Grand description was spotted by According to reports, Elwell lance which reportedly showed rest on a charge of larceny over Union Blvd. The description an officer as he exited a yard. admitted that he was wearing Elwell enter the store at 1:13 $1,200. Crime Tip Hotline: 617-776-7210 Help Keep Somerville Safe!

SOMERVILLE POLICE CRIME LOG Arrests: Morton St., Mattapan, De- warrant, removal of theft Rd., Weymouth, December 20, $1200. Paula Nolin, of 359 Green cember 18, 6:24 p.m., ar- prevention device, violation 11:45 a.m., arrested at High- Itamar Neto, of 153 Second St., Cambridge, December 17, rested at Middlesex Ave. on of city ordinance possession land Ave. on a charge of posses- St., Framingham, Decem- 4:44 p.m., arrested at High- charges of removal of theft of a dangerous weapon, and sion of a class B drug. ber 27, 8:56 p.m., arrested at land Ave. on warrant charges prevention device, violation shoplifting by concealing John Aceto, of 421 Salem St., McGrath Hwy. on charges of shoplifting over $250 by of city ordinance possession merchandise. Medford, December 20, 3:42 of trespassing and disorderly concealing merchandise, tres- of a dangerous weapon, and Osmin Cortez, of 62 Bo- p.m., arrested at Medford St. conduct. passing, possession of a class B shoplifting by concealing nair St., December 18, 10:31 on a charge of possession of a Mark Melanson, of 100 Wil- drug, larceny from a building, merchandise. p.m., arrested at Broadway on class A drug. low St., Lynn, December 29, credit card fraud under $1200, Destin Tyler, December charges of assault and battery John Elwell, of 27 Vernon 5:08 p.m., arrested at Assembly and receiving stolen property 18, 6:24 p.m., arrested at with a dangerous weapon and St., Malden, December 27, Row on warrant charges of lar- under $1200. Middlesex Ave. on charges of assault and battery. 1:26 p.m., arrested at Assembly ceny from a building and iden- Lajuane Bleach, of 973 fugitive from justice on court Joseph Muzzi, of 34 Vanness Row on a charge of larceny over tity fraud.

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2019: The year in review CONT. FROM PG 1 White submitted a request that As the eminent Ball Square 8 through approximately No- the City get permission (through Broadway Bridge closure in vember 2019, then again from a home rule petition) from the March approached, many won- about April 2020 through Au- state to change the name of the dered just how badly traffic con- gust 2020. legislative body in the City charter. gestion throughout the imme- During closures, all traffic was “I am glad that the state ap- diate vicinity and neighboring detoured around the bridge’s proved the home rule petition areas would be. underpass, including motorists, that I had introduced last year City Councilors called for cyclists, pedestrians, and MBTA and that on February 1, I will traffic calming measures to be bus routes 86, 91, and CT2. be a City Councilor-at-Large,” deployed in the Ball Square Further traffic headaches de- said White. “Our work certain- neighborhood to slow the speed veloped as The Medford St. ly won’t change, but I thought it of cut-through traffic before the bridge, in Gilman Square be- was important that we adopt a bridge closed, as scheduled by hind Somerville High School modern and inclusive name for the GLX Team. (SHS), closed for construction the legislative body of our city.” The next phase of work on the in May 17, and is expected to re- Soon after the elation over the Green Line Extension Project, main closed through the spring new City Council designation the Washington St. bridge, in of 2020. Traffic was be detoured Board of Aldermen requesting Safe injection facilities are settled down, the harsh reali- East Somerville near McGrath around the work zone via Pearl that the Director of Health and legally sanctioned, medically ties of what was to come to the Highway, was scheduled to be St. and McGrath Highway. Human Services report on the supervised facilities designed streets and bridges of Somerville closed for construction in two In January, an order was put feasibility of situating a safe in- to provide a hygienic and began to sink in. separate phases: first, from April forward at a meeting of the then jection facility in Somerville. stress-free Continued on page 14 JANUARY 1, 2020••5 Historian Jared Ross Hardesty takes on slavery in New England the unifying theme of connections, high- By Shira Laucharoen lighting the connection of New England Professor Jared Ross Hardesty of to slavery in other parts of the Americas. Western Washington University says Hardesty emphasized the symbiotic rela- that his book Black Lives, Native Lands, tionship between New England and the White Worlds: A History of Slavery in West Indies, where merchants traded for New England is one that the country slaves in exchange for food and livestock. needs right now. Hardesty discussed Integral to this system was the cultivation his work in a lecture given at Tufts Uni- of sugar, which went hand in hand with versity on December 18. the expansion of slavery. As plantation While the book investigates the insti- economies developed in the Caribbean, tution of slavery in the colonies from the practice of “removing indigenous peo- its origins in the 17th century through ple from their lands and alienating them, emancipation, its commentary on this opening lands for settlement” became facet of the American past speaks to the prominent, said Hardesty. condition of our world today. Hardesty discussed his book in a lecture at Tufts University on December 18. "We’re starting to see a “In New England, there are stereotypes about people of African American de- change, as the myths are Professor Jared Ross Hardesty spoke on the subject of his new book Black Lives, Native Lands, White scent that come of out slavery, and in the Worlds: A History of Slavery in New England at Tufts University on December 18. starting to be challenged, — Photo by Shira Laucharoen larger transnational dialog about slavery, those [stereotypes] are there,” said Hard- and the history is more slavery had their origins in Christianity, The memory of slavery is often en- esty. “But in New England, in the larger as slaveholders believed it was fair to en- gulfed in myths, which we must con- cultural perceptions, there was an act of representative of slave non-Christians and that the “mes- tinue to challenge, said Hardesty. New making slavery history something in the sage of liberation” found in the Bible only Englanders often try to represent them- past, that didn’t matter. When we look the truth..." applied to some. selves as occupying “free soil, so rich at the poverty, marginalization, and seg- Hardesty also makes use of individ- in liberty that slavery could never take regation of African Americans following Slavery, on an ideological level, was of- ual stories of enslaved people, which root,” writes Hardesty, separating them- the end of slavery in New England, those ten justified through a moral argument, illustrate personal experiences. He de- selves from other Americans, particular- attitudes are applied without taking into Hardesty writes in his book. New En- scribes the life of Jinny, a woman who ly Southerners. But the legacy of slavery account the legacy of slavery, the individ- gland’s usage of slave labor “helped to performed the largely invisible work of is one that we must not forget, as we ual moral failings.” normalize, rationalize, and justify the a domestic, and also that of Mark, who continue to question who shapes the Hardesty’s book, which provides “a his- enslavement of fellow human beings,” rebelled against his master by poisoning narrative, said Hardesty. torical reckoning with slavery,” utilizes Hardesty writes. Arguments in favor of him. The histories of slaves like Mark “We’re starting to see a change, as the give us insight into a particular trend, myths are starting to be challenged, and the arrival of slaves born in the Ameri- the history is more representative of the cas, usually the West Indies. truth,” said Hardesty. “So many of those Hardesty indicates in his book that myths were shaped in the post-revolu- during the time of the American Revolu- tionary period by leading whites, many tion, New England underwent a shift in of whom were descendants of slave rhetoric and ideas. Criticism of slavery as holders. They crafted the narrative an institution became more common as a that slavery wasn’t important, that is result of Enlightenment thinking and the wasn’t important economically, and belief in universal rights of humankind. that only a few people owned slaves. Yet Hardesty writes that emancipation It was tied up in regional exceptional- in New England “did not deliver on its ism, as New Englanders had to define promises of freedom, equality, and civil themselves as having a place of free- rights.” Racism still permeated society, as dom. The myths were perpetuated for did the attitude that blacks could not be immediate political reasons but obfus- accepted as equals. The specter of slavery cated our ability to come to terms with had left its impact on society. slavery in New England.”

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Beacon Hill Roll Call

Beacon Hill Roll Call can also be viewed on our website at www.thesomervilletimes.com SENATORS' VOTES WITH THEIR PARTY 13,374 signatures by July 1, 2020 to place their question Director of the Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance. “It’s a fun- LEADERSHIP - There were no roll calls in the House on Nov. 3, 2020 ballot. damentally flawed policy that hurts low income workers or Senate last week. the most and makes it harder for them to obtain a raise.” MINIMUM WAGE HIKE ON JANUARY 1 – This week, Beacon Hill Roll Call reports the percentage The state’s minimum wage goes from $12 per hour to AUTO AND HOME INSURANCE DISCOUNTS of times local senators voted with their party's leader- $12.75 per hour beginning January 1. It is the second (H 4152) - The House and Senate approved and sent ship in 2019. Beacon Hill Roll Call uses 144 votes from step in an annual hike of 75 cents over five years until to Gov. Baker legislation waiving for another five years a the 2019 Senate session as the basis for this report. This it reaches $15 per hour in 2023. The Legislature ap- law that requires businesses and groups to have a 35 per- includes all roll calls that were not on local issues. proved the raise and Gov. Charlie Baker signed it into cent participation rate in order to qualify for group auto law In June 2018. insurance discount rates. The measure permits groups The votes of the 2019 membership of 32 Democrats with less than 35 percent participation to take advantage were compared to House Majority Leader Cynthia According to a new study released by the Massachu- of group rates, which save members between 5 percent Creem (D-Newton), second-in-command in the Senate. setts Budget and Policy Center, the hike will benefit and 8 percent. Without passage of this bill, the exemp- We could not compare the Democrats’ votes to those of an estimated 420,600 workers statewide to the tune tion would have expired at the end of 2019. The law has Senate President Karen Spilka (D-Ashland) because by of a total wage increase of $410 million in 2020. The been suspended annually for many years. tradition, the Senate president rarely votes. study also revealed that 60 percent of the workers receiving the higher wage are women and 40 percent are Supporters said if the bill is not approved, insurance dis- Fourteen (or 43 percent) of the 32 Democratic senators people of color. counts for hundreds of thousands of vehicles and homes voted with Creem 100 percent of the time. The Demo- in the Bay State will disappear. cratic senators who voted the lowest percentage of times "This planned increase in the minimum wage will make with Creem were Sens. Michael Moore (D-Millbury) it easier for our lowest-paid workers to make ends meet," PROHIBIT SANCTUARY CITIES (H 1807) – and Michael Brady (D-Brockton), who both voted with said Marie-Frances Rivera, MassBudget's President. The House accepted a report of the Municipalities and Creem only 88.1 percent of the time. "Though more still needs to be done to ensure that in a Regional Government Committee recommending the high-cost state like ours, we can achieve a truly inclusive defeat of a bill that would prohibit cities or towns from The votes of the 2019 membership of five Republicans economy that works for everyone." failing to enforce federal immigration laws by designat- were compared with those of GOP Senate Minority ing themselves as sanctuary cities. The measure also Leader Bruce Tarr (R-Gloucester). “With every minimum wage increase, hundreds of thou- would reduce unrestricted local aid to cities and towns sands of working people in Massachusetts have more that don’t comply with this law. Translated from govern- None of the five GOP senators voted with Tarr 100 money in their pockets to put food on the table, pay ment talk, “accepting a report recommending the defeat percent of the time. their bills or save for an emergency,” said Cindy Rowe, of a bill” means “killed the bill.” Executive Director of the Jewish Alliance for Law and The Republican senator who voted the lowest percent- Social Action and a Raise Up Massachusetts Steering Supporters of the bill say cities and towns that en- age of times with Tarr was Sen. Ryan Fattman (R-Sut- Committee member. Raise Up was a coalition of com- courage law-breaking are hurting this nation. ton) who voted with Tarr only 90.9 percent of the time. munity organizations, religious groups and labor unions They argue the state should do everything it can that led the charge to get the hikes signed into law. to dissuade those who seek to come here illegally. PERCENTAGE OF TIMES SENATORS VOTED WITH THEIR PARTY’S LEADERSHIP IN 2019 “But despite this progress, the Massachusetts economy Opponents of the bill say it is mean-spirited and note The percentage next to the senator’s name represents remains one of the most racially and economically un- that some individuals are here because of political asy- the percentage of times the senator supported his or equal across the country,” continued Rowe. “We will con- lum. Others say they oppose sanctuary cities but do not her party’s leadership. The number in parentheses rep- tinue to do this work until every worker in Massachu- support cutting off local aid as punishment. resents the number of times the senator opposed his or setts has a livable wage, family-supporting benefits and her party’s leadership. a transportation and education system that lifts people Rep. Marc Lombardo (R-Southwick) the sponsor of up, funded by the wealthy and big corporations paying the bill, did not respond to repeated requests by Beacon Some senators voted on all 144 roll call votes. Others their fair share.” Hill Roll Call for a statement supporting his proposed missed one or more roll call. The percentage for each legislation. senator is calculated based on the number of roll calls on Not everyone agrees. which he or she voted and does not count the roll calls QUOTABLE QUOTES – The venerable State House for which he or she was absent. “When fully implemented at $15 [per hour], the Mas- News Service, one of the state’s most highly rated and sachusetts minimum wage will have increased 90 per- admired news reporting services, asked the Statehouse Sen. Patricia Jehlen 99.3 percent (1) cent over a 9-year period from $8 t$15,” said Jon Hurst, press corps to vote on the top ten Massachusetts stories President of the Retailers Association of Massachusetts of 2019. The news service has been serving the working ALSO UP ON BEACON HILL which opposes the hike. “We are unaware of any small press since 1894. businesses that have seen an average of ten percent sales FOUR POSSIBLE BALLOT QUESTIONS FOR increases over this same period of time. And unfortu- Here are the results: NOVEMBER 2020 BALLOT - Four questions pro- nately for our young people, we are not among the 39 posing new laws have cleared the next hurdle to get on states with a teen wage.” 1) Gov. Baker signs $1.5 billion Education Reform Bill. the November 2020 ballot for voters to decide. Secre- tary of State Bill Galvin's office announced last week “Our concerns at the point of full implementation 2) Vaping reaches the crisis stage and leads to three that the sponsors of four proposed laws submitted more will be on the impact for small businesses and teens,” deaths and other vaping-associated lung injuries. than the 80,239 certified voter signatures required un- continued Hurst. “With other state-mandated payroll der the state constitution. costs such as the new leave mandates and the high- 3) Big trouble at the MBTA as trains derail and other est health insurance premiums in the country, small major problems arise. The proposals would authorize ranked-choice or instant businesses will be forced to scale back without signifi- runoff voting in elections; allow all grocery stores to sell cantly higher future sales. And our 14- to 17-year old 4) A deadly New Hampshire crash kills seven and beer and wine; require that motor vehicle owners and in- youths may miss out on both the learning and earn- reveals that the Registry of Motor Vehicles missed dependent repair facilities be provided by auto manufac- ing opportunities of that first job. A reasonable teen warnings from Connecticut that should have result- turers with expanded access to mechanical data related wage is good public policy embraced by 39 states and ed in the suspension of the driver’s license. It is then to vehicle maintenance and repair; and change the way should be considered by Beacon Hill.” discovered that tens of thousands of similar warnings the state funds nursing homes. had been stuffed into a Quincy storage room without “The state minimum wage increase results in fewer min- being processed. The Legislature has until May 5 to act on the proposals. imum wage jobs and a larger barrier for those who are If not approved, supporters must collect an additional just entering our workforce,” said Paul Craney, Executive 5) The Baker administration releases a report detailing JANUARY 1, 2020••7

Beacon Hill Roll Call continued from page 6 how the state’s traffic congestion has gone from bad HOW LONG WAS LAST WEEK'S SESSION? 40 minutes. to worse. Beacon Hill Roll Call tracks the length of time that the House and Senate were in session each week. Many leg- Mon. December 23 House 11:01 a.m. to 11:07 a.m. 6) U.S. Rep. Joseph Kennedy III announces he will chal- islators say that legislative sessions are only one aspect of Senate 11:08 a.m. to 11:39 a.m. lenge incumbent U.S. Sen. Ed Markey in the September the Legislature's job and that a lot of important work is 2020 Democratic primary. done outside of the House and Senate chambers. They Tues. December 24 No House session note that their jobs also involve committee work, re- No Senate session 7) Four Massachusetts politicians run for president – search, constituent work and other matters that are im- Liz Warren, Bill Weld, Deval Patrick and Seth Moulton. portant to their districts. Critics say that the Legislature Wed. December 25 No House session does not meet regularly or long enough to debate and No Senate session 8) For the second consecutive year, the House and Sen- vote in public view on the thousands of pieces of legisla- ate battle over the $43 billion plus state budget and tion that have been filed. They note that the infrequency eventually Massachusetts is the last to approve a budget and brief length of sessions are misguided and lead to Thurs. December 26 House 11:00 a.m. to 11:22 a.m. and send it to the governor. irresponsible late-night sessions and a mad rush to act Senate 11:17 a.m. to 11:26 a.m. on dozens of bills in the days immediately preceding the 9) New law bans drivers from using a hand-held cell- end of an annual session. Fri. December 27 No House session phone or other electronic device. No Senate session During the week of December 23-27, the House met for 10) Encore, the state's marquee casino opens in Everett. a total of 28 minutes while the Senate met for a total of Bob Katzen welcomes feedback at [email protected]

New Year’s resolutions for 2020: Ready to quit smoking? ‘Quit, don’t switch’ to e-cigarettes Along with hitting the gym more often and starting a diet, quitting smoking tops many New Year’s resolution lists. There are currently 715,500 smokers in Massachusetts and nearly 60% tried to quit last year. New ads from e-cigarettes companies would have those smokers falsely believe that switching to vaping is quitting smoking. The American Lung Association is reminding Massachusetts residents that the Food and Drug Administration has not found any e-cigarette to be safe and effective in helping smokers quit. This year, the Lung Association is encouraging smokers to “Quit, Don’t Switch.” Through December 31, 2019, achieve complete smoke-free freedom with a 10% discount to the proven-effective Freedom From Smoking® Plus program at Lung.org/quit-dont-switch. Amber Pelletier, Division Director for Health Promotions for the American Lung Association in Massachusetts said, “Misinformation about the health risks of vaping is rampant and e-cigarette use, especially among youth has been declared an “epidemic” by the U.S. Surgeon General. The simple truth is that e-cigarettes are tobacco products, and the Lung Association has been helping people avoid and quit using tobacco for decades. As New Year’s inspires a new group of smokers to quit, we hope to direct them to proven-effective strategies and FDA-approved medications, while helping them understand that e-cigarettes are not the answer.” Pelletier also offered these facts about e-cigarettes: E-cigarettes are tobacco products. No tobacco product is safe, and that includes e-cigarettes. Recent hospitalizations and deaths related to vaping underscore the fact that vaping is in fact harmful. Switching to e-cigarettes does not mean quitting. Quitting means ending your addiction to nicotine, which can be very difficult. Research shows that e-cigarettes contain dangerous metals and toxic chemicals that can cause irreversible lung disease. Get the facts at Lung.org/ecigs “One of the biggest problems with e-cigarettes is that many times people become dual users, meaning they smoke cigarettes when they can and use vaping devices at other times,” says Albert A. Rizzo, M.D., American Lung Association Chief Medical Officer. “Using e-cigarettes is not safe: a new study released in December found adults who currently or ever used e-cigarettes are 30% more likely to develop chronic lung disease, including asthma, bronchitis and emphysema,” said Rizzo. For years, the American Lung Association has been urging the FDA to crack down on these unproven quit smoking claims made by the e-cigarette industry. These ongoing claims have made it more confusing for smokers to know what to do when they’re ready to quit. — The American Lung Association

Somerville Winter Farmers Market now open for business CONT. FROM PG 1 Stephanie Scherpf, Executive are certificated organic. “We sell organic root vegetables vendors also participate in the specialty stalls and two ready Director of Arts at the Armory. Two non-organic farms, Her- like carrots, onion, russet and market. These include meat to eat. In addition, 23 guest The market occupies a cozy, on Pond and Apex Orchards sweet potatoes and greenhouse vendors Freedom Food Farm, vendors sell their products on sunny space at the Armory, “In a utilize Integral Pest Manage- greens like spinach and lettuce,” Brookford Farm and Stillman different weeks. wide rectangular room with large ment, which uses agricultural said Ryan Voiland of Red Fire Quality Meats, and four seafood This winter market allows windows. There is a mezzanine techniques like crop rotation to Farms. “Our business plan focus- vendors, Boston Smoked Fish, customers to buy locally grown on the second level. This space increase farm yields, to control es on working at winter farmer's Jordan Brothers Seafood, Lilac foods and support the regional gets a large amount of sunlight pest and to minimize pesticides markets such as Somerville's and Hedge Farm and Hooked LLC New England farm economy. which attracts vendors and cus- usage. Heron Pond Farm grows our sales are strong.” Fish Shop. All eight farm vendors accept- tomers," Jess Bloomer, the Winter and sells a diverse crop range Apex Orchards sells a wide Baked goods are sold by Mar- ed EBT and participate in the Farmers Market manager said, featuring greens, apples and wa- variety of fruits from apples, to iposa Bakery, Piping Plover Healthy Initiatives Program. adding that musicians often per- termelon in season. Brookford blueberries and table grapes. Baking Co. (gluten free) and The Somerville Winter Farm- form during the market. Farm grows spring, winter and “Apex Orchards' major fruit is Sustainable Food Solutions. ers Market is located in the Arts Under the Arts at the Ar- summer vegetables which are apples. November is when we Cheese can be purchased from at the Armory, 191 Highland mory direction, 38 regular all certified organic. Two spe- harvest apples. Apples are kept Foxboro Cheese Co, Bell & Avenue. 15 minutes by car from vendors participate in the cialty famers are also on hand, in cold storage throughout the Goose, and Narragansetti Davis Square. The market is winter market. Among these Mycoterra grows mushrooms, winter season," said Courtney Creamery LLC. Farm Winer- open Saturday's from 9:30 a.m. are seven commercial farms while Winter Moon Roots Basil, Apex Orchards farm store ies include Carr's Ciderhouse, to 2:00 p.m. offering a variety of produce, grows root vegetables such as Operations Manager. Far From the Tree Cider and For more information visit fruits and flowers. Red Fire carrots, parsnips, turnips, beets In addition to the regular pro- 1634 Meadery. https://www.somwintermarket. Farm and Freedom Food Farm and radishes. duce vendors, meat and seafood The market also offers 11 org. 8••JANUARY 1, 2020

OBITUARY OBITUARY Elena A. Scimone Joseph W. Howard Frank in the Scimone Insur- bering all the words but now Administration. ance Agency in Teele Square, as a resident of the Brightview Once established, Joe became Somerville where she became Wellspring Community. Her a vital part of the Somerville the office manager before re- son Frank would proudly lis- community. He was past Pres- tiring in 1993 to spend more ten as his mom read her "Liv- ident of the Somerville Cham- time at her summer cottage ing Tribute" to her resident ber of Commerce, Kiwanis in Rockport collecting nauti- neighbors. Club and Community Coun- cal antiques and enjoying local Elena spent her final years cil. As a director he served the restaurants. at Brightview Assisted Senior Somerville Salvation Army Elena spent many long days Living where her son Frank and YMCA. He was a Trust- and nights helping her husband will always be grateful to Di- ee of the Somerville Hospital Frank cleaning and renovating rector Mike Reid and all of and the Winter Hill Baptist Elena A. Scimone, Age 92 of real estate that they purchased the attendants and staff that Joseph Walter Howard of Church. Joe dedicated a lot of Wakefield, Somerville, Rock- over time. Ellie cherished her cared for his mom and kept Plymouth (Manomet) for- time to volunteering on vari- port and Boston's North End time at home enjoying cooking her safe and actively engaged. merly of Lincoln and Somer- ous committees. passed away peacefully on Italian food and treats, scratch- His mother's name remains ville, passed away peacefully at Upon Joe's retirement, he Monday, December 9, 2019 ing lottery tickets, reading and on a plaque in the Brightview home on December 12, 2019 moved to Manomet where he in the presence of her son and watching a Turner Classic lobby honoring her as a Char- at the age of eighty-eight. enjoyed his time with friends care takers at Brightview As- movie. The simple things in life ter Member and the first res- He leaves behind his loving at the Plymouth Country Club sisted Senior Living Wakefield. brought Ellie great pleasure. ident of the Wellspring Com- wife of sixty-three years, Sally and John Alden Sportsman Beloved wife of the late Elena was very active so- munity. Frank will forever (Eldridge) Howard. Beloved Club along with his brother, Frank J. Scimone, Mother of cially often accompanying remember his mom's first day father to Julie Head and her the late Bud Howard. Frank A. Scimone of Wake- her husband President Frank at Brightview moving into her husband Chris of Marshfield, He was Uncle Joe to Steve, field and his partner Georgette to Somerville Kiwanis and new home, celebrating at the Pam Finn and her husband Dave, Meredith and the late Chappelle. Loving daughter of Somerville Chamber of Com- daily happy hour and enjoy- Mike of Plymouth (Manom- Al Howard as well as the the late Agripina Aloise and merce events along with local ing dinner with her son. et), Ann King and her hus- Manomet Community. Some Joseph Aloise. fundraisers for Mike Capuano's During her final months Ele- band Joseph of Marlborough, of Joe's proudest moments Elena was predeceased by 2 Home First Charitable Corpo- na was happily able to visit sev- Chis Howard and his wife was wearing the uniform of brothers, Peter and John Alo- ration, Somerset Savings Bank eral of her former neighbors, Jeannette of Everett. He was the Ancient and Honorable ise. Elena left behind 3 sisters, and Catholic Charities. friends, and customers in her Gramps to seven grandchil- Society, where he traveled the many nieces, nephews, friends Through 2013 Elena re- old Somerville neighborhood dren, Ryan, Cory, Jared, Sara, world on an honorable mis- and care takers. mained active with her hus- as well as spend a tranquil day Jessica, Olivia and the late sion representing the United After a courageous battle band Frank often volunteering along the shore in Rockport Taylor Finn. States Military. with the aging process, Elena, to sing with the Kiwanis ladies and Gloucester. After graduating from A private burial was held and sometimes called "Ellie" will and gentlemen to residents at Burial was private with ser- Somerville High School, Joe a celebration of life will take forever rest in peace at Wood- local nursing homes. She loved vices by John Cena Sr. enlisted in the United States place on Saturday, January 4, lawn Cemetery with her hus- to sing a variety of songs in At the families request re- Navy becoming a submariner 2020, 11:00 a.m. at the Chil- band Frank who passed away both English and Italian. membrances may be made in from 1951-1955. During his tonville Congregation Church, on June 1, 2015. Elena was proudly featured Elena's name to Allcare Hos- Tour of Duty, he served on the 6 River Street, Plymouth Elena was born in Boston in a front page story, in the pice, 210 Market Street, Lynn USS Cubera. (Chiltonville). and grew up on Scheaf Street March 8, 2019 Wakefield MA 01903 or the Brightview Upon his discharge he took In lieu of flowers, memo- in Boston's North End. Elena Daily Item "Have You Heard Holiday Fund to benefit the over the family florist How- rial donations may be made married her husband Frank Elena Scimone Sing?" Author Wellspring staff, Brightview ard Florist of Somerville, to Cranberry Hospice, 36 on July 4, 1948 and moved James Monaghan articulated Senior Assisted Living, 21 while attending Northeast- Cordage Park Circle, Plym- to Somerville in 1950. Ele- how Elena was still pleasantly Crescent Street, Wakefield, ern University at night to outh, MA 02360 or www. na worked side by side with singing all the songs, remem- MA 01880. attain his degree in Business bidPlymouth.org.

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Winter Hill Neighborhood Plan discussed at meeting

er imagined a six-story project By Adam Parise with 310 housing units, 25,000 On Tuesday, December 17, resi- square feet of retail and one acre dents gathered in the cafeteria of of publicly accessible open space. the Arthur D. Healey School to The second site that can be discuss the vacant site of the for- included in this urban renewal mer Star Market on Broadway. plan is Foss Pavement. The plan The attendees were not pleased imagines how incorporating the with the fact that nothing has pavement into Foss Park could been done with the parking lot provide more space for assets ever since the store on Broadway in the park and a more environ- went out of business 12 years ago. mentally friendly and pleasant Another topic covered at the walk along Broadway. meeting concerned the Winter There would still be some space Hill Neighborhood Plan dis- available for small businesses cussed at the last meeting in that could provide concessions June. The options for this plan for the park and an opportunity included waiting for a private to increase the gathering green developer to become involved space. If this site were to become by doing a demonstration proj- a part of the urban renewal plan, ect plan called eminent domain the existing community process and an urban renewal plan. Ap- to rethink Foss Park would play proximately 95 percent of the a big role in determining how to attendees preferred the demon- use this potential extra space. Future plans for the former Star Market site were among the topics addressed at the December 17 meeting. stration project plan. The third site that can be in- — Photos by Adam Parise After discussion of that at the cluded in this urban renewal site could include a new devel- "Should the city pursue an urban holding open office hours at 323 previous meeting in June, City plan is the Brewery Block. The opment that would connect renewal plan for Winter Hill?" Broadway on Monday, January Council members realized that potential plan for this site calls Broadway to Heath Street for and a majority of the people 6, from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. and this really would not be a feasi- for a reconfiguration of the area pedestrians and incorporate 0.4 answered yes to this question. also on Monday, January 13, ble plan for the city, so the meet- to allow for better circulation acres of open space. The new Only two attendees answered no from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. ing transitioned into discussion of people and cars, additional buildings could be four stories to this question. of the urban renewal plan at this open space and building of one high with 130 housing units The other question asked was meeting and the different sites or more houses. The plan can and 8,700 square feet of retail. "Which sites of Winter Hill that could be included. also include preservation of the The idea for this site would be should be included in the urban The first site that can be -in post office building, Winter Hill to contemplate the four-story renewal plan?" and attendees cluded in this urban renewal Brewery and the residential buildings adjacent to the prop- were asked to put a red dot in plan is of course the Star Mar- building, while also redevelop- erty while still preserving the either the "Include" or "Do not ket site. Future possibilities for ing the single-story commer- character of Heath Street. include" column next to the fol- this plan is a five-story develop- cial building and Citizens Bank Attendees were also asked to lowing sites: ment on the whole site, which property. The redevelopment add their feedback, ideas and 1. Star Market allows for 200 new housing effort for this could be four or comments on Winter Hill on a 2. Whitcomb Block units with 28,000 square feet of five stories, with about 80 units white board. The ideas provid- 3. Brewery Block retail and a half acre of publicly of housing and two acres of ed by the residents included but 4. Foss Pavement accessible open space. open space, as well as current were not limited to: getting rid A majority of the survey re- A private developer was recent- ground-floor retail. of condominiums, as they are re- sponses favored Star Market, ly interested in this site/propos- The fourth and final site that garded as cancerous to the city; Whitcomb Block and Foss Pave- al but was not able to make the can be included in this urban re- to have affordable and accessible ment deal. After conversations with newal plan is Whitcomb Block. housing Clarendon Hill, which to be included in the plan, the community, the develop- The future possibilities for this will better serve the communi- while a majority of the survey ty; and to also put in a store like did not want Brewery Block to Market Basket to replace the be included. former Star Market – because Residents who were not able to people seem to go to that store attend this meeting may submit more often these days – and to their feedback on the Somer- assure that lot does not go to voice website at https://somer- waste by remaining vacant. voice.somervillema.gov/. After the conclusion of the For more information regard- meeting, residents were asked to ing this urban renewal plan, resi- put a red dot next to a series of dents can send an email to Urban questions on a white board on Revitalization Specialist, Lauren their way out regarding the ur- Drago at ldrago@somervillema. ban renewal plan of Winter Hill. gov. For those who wish speak The first question asked was with her in person, Drago is also 10••JANUARY 1, 2020

COMMENTARY

The views and opinions expressed in the commentaries and letters to the Editor ofThe Somerville Times do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions ofThe Somerville Times, its publishers or staff. New year, same commitment to our values that there were British troops flags and banners that show ded- munity, which has come under ing to sanctuary cities I knew stationed in nearby communi- ication to a cause. And many of renewed attack by the Trump that Somerville wasn’t going to ties who would have seen it. By you do it in other ways – being administration. They have ideas back down on such a deeply held raising that flag in full view of involved in community process- about how we can improve City community value. In fact, a few enemy troops he, consciously es, volunteering your time, mak- services to better meet the needs thousand of you joined us on a or not, announced that the Co- ing donations to causes you care of everyone in Somerville. And freezing February morning at lonial Army was not afraid and about, and taking the time to sometimes residents just want to the 2017 One Somerville Rally not backing down. talk to friends, family, and neigh- voice their support for an issue to say just that. Today Somerville residents bors about important issues. we’re already trying to take on. As we welcome 2020, I hope proudly carry on that tradition And you push us to do the Knowing how much Somer- that you’ll keep championing the By Joseph A. Curtatone of not being afraid to let the same. ville residents care about each values that make up Somerville’s Each year on January 1, we gath- world know who they are and Amid the calls, emails, and other and the issues big and soul. Keep pushing the City on er to reenact and commemorate what they stand for. Some do it letters that come into City Hall small that affect our lives makes important issues, get involved George Washington having the like the Colonial army did, by about potholes, snow plowing, it easier to raise our proverbial with the causes you’re passion- Grand Union Flag flown on raising flags. Walking around and other service requests are flag and make it clear where we ate about. And know that we’ll Prospect Hill. We don’t know the city you’ll see Pride flags, questions about how residents stand. When President Trump, be right there with you fighting exactly why Washington had Black Lives Matter flags, Trans can get more involved. People shortly after being elected, to make our city, our country, the flag raised, but we do know flags, and a whole host of other want to help our immigrant com- threatened to cut federal fund- and our world a better place. Somerville Community Corporation CEO stepping down

The Board of Directors of the grown from owning 32 afford- has been able to accomplish, I feel Somerville Community Corpo- able housing units to nearly 300 a great sense of pride in having ration (SCC) announced that and now provides critical local been part of that good work. And, Danny LeBlanc will step down job training, advocacy, financial more than anything else, it’s a real as Chief Executive Officer af- education, and leadership train- comfort to know that SCC has a ter 20 years of leadership effec- ing for Somerville’s diverse com- strong board of directors and staff tive June 30, 2020. The board munity. While marking our 50th that will help carry the organiza- formed a search committee in anniversary this year, the SCC tion forward into the next period August and has enlisted the ser- Board has planned carefully for of its work in Somerville.” vices of Third Sector New En- a smooth transition to new lead- The Board of Directors engaged lanc’s departure. and preserve affordable housing, gland to lead the work of identi- ership as we look forward to our John Tarvin, a consultant to Third The Somerville Community provide economic opportunity fying a new CEO. next 50 years.” Sector New England to provide Corporation is a grassroots mem- programing, and lead communi- Kathy McGilvray, Board Presi- “It has been the highlight of my strategic advice as it prepares for bership organization established ty organizing that supports low- dent, said of the transition: “Dan- career and an absolute pleasure to a smooth transition in leadership. in 1969 that provides leadership and moderate-income Somer- ny has been a visionary leader for have been able to serve as CEO They hope to announce the new for sustaining the City of Somer- ville residents in their efforts to SCC for two decades. Under his the past 20 years,” said LeBlanc. CEO in early spring, allowing for ville as a vibrant, diverse and achieve economic sustainability stewardship the organization has “When I look back on what SCC a period of overlap before LeB- tolerant community. They build and increase civic participation.

Somerville’s Inauguration Ceremonies City of Somerville Scheduled for Monday, January 6 Announcing New Enhanced

The City of Somerville’s Inaugu- Online Bill Pay Services ration Ceremonies and Inaugura- The City of Somerville’s Online Bill Pay Services will look a little tion Addresses by Mayor Curta- different the next time you go to pay online. The new system offers tone, the incoming President of added enhancements and new features that will make paying and the City Council, and incoming viewing your tax and utility bills online with City of Somerville more Chairperson of the Somerville convenient and helpful. School Committee will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, January 6, Online features include e-billing, single shopping cart for multiple bill in the Somerville High School auditorium, 81 Highland Ave. types, as well as giving our customers the ability to view and print orig- Organizational meetings of the City Council and School Committee will pre- inal bill copies for this current or past fiscal year. Customers may regis- cede the ceremony at 5:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers in City Hall, 93 ter to receive an email notification of their bill, and it would take effect Highland Ave. with their next billing cycle. Members of the public are invited, and the meetings and inaugural ceremony will This initiative is part of City of Somerville’s vision to make Somerville be recorded and cablecast on the city’s cable and educational access television sta- a 21st century city by utilizing state-of-the-art software solutions that tions, as well as online at www.somervillema.gov. (The organizational meetings will are secure, efficient and cost-effective. be livestreamed. The inaugural ceremony will be aired on the following days.) The new vendor is City Hall Systems, and taxpayers will have access A public reception at The Row Hotel, 360 Foley St., will immediately follow the to their top-notch customer service team should they have any online inaugural ceremony. For more information, contact the Mayor’s Office at Inaugu- [email protected], or 617-625-6600 ext. 2100. payment questions or wish to make a payment by phone. City Hall Systems customer service can be reach by phone at 508- 381-5455, by email at [email protected] or by multilingual Visit us online at www.TheSomervilleTimes.com online chat. JANUARY 1, 2020••11

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Our View Of The Times

Looking back to the year just passed is into the new year. Observing and partic- Looking ahead to what may come in in public office. To back them up when an interesting thing to do. Sometimes so- ipating in the machinations of municipal 2020, we can't help but feel optimistic they get it right, and to call them on it bering, at other times amusing, yet always goings on, even at the most fundamental about the days ahead. It will take some when they seem to go astray. They have somewhat inspiring if one considers what level, is something of a civic duty that we hard work and serious planning, but a lot their duties and personal agendas, just as has been accomplished and what else is all should share a sense of responsibility can be accomplished if we pull together we have ours. Let each one carry on in left to be done. for. It's what makes democracy great, that and focus on what's important. the best way possible. A lot has been accomplished in the every man and woman makes a difference As always, it's up to us to push things It is the time tested way of our com- city. Many ongoing and new initiatives in what transpires, mainly when they ex- along in the right direction. To send the munity. We enjoy a uniquely favorable have been pushed forward and continue press their viewpoints at the polls. proper signals to our representatives reputation as those who can.

Newstalk CONT. FROM PG 2

excellent networking, business card This month's poems will beStopping and femme-identifying dance makers ********************* drawing, cash bar and no cover. Spon- by Woods on a Snowy Evening and To through peer-mentored critical response Are you a Somerville teen 13 years or sored by Gibson Sothebys Realty. Earthward, both by Robert Frost. This workshops, community outreach pro- older? If so, the City of Somerville in- Hosted by Dana Iacopucci of Cubby program is free and everyone is welcome. grams, and performance opportunities. vites you to consider being part of the Oil & Energy. If you have questions, please call 617- More information here: https://www. Teen Snow Shoveling Program. This ********************* 623-5000 x 2971. ladybosproductions.com/show–tell-a- paid program is designed for youth Are you a member of Somerville High ********************* sort-of-open-mic.html. to provide seniors in the community School’s Class of 1970? The SHS Lady BOS Productions presents Show ********************* with shoveling assistance after a snow Class of 2020 is looking for partici- &Tell: A [sort of] Open Mic. Join in for The Best of Somerville 2019 will be storm. Teens and seniors are paired for pants for this year’s Class Day festivities, a Sunday Funday filled with a variety of presented in the January 8, edition of the season, and after each storm, the se- which will take place on Friday, May 29, performances by local poets, musicians, The Somerville Times. There's still nior contacts their assigned teen to re- starting at 8:00 a.m. at Somerville High dancers, comedians and more. Hosted time to cast your vote for the best. quest shoveling services. Visit https:// School, 81 Highland Ave. They are look- in the extremely cozy Cafe at the Arts Email, call in or just drop off at the www.somervillema.gov/departments/ ing for 50 graduates from the Class of at the Armory, 191 Highland Ave. on office your vote for who and what you programs/teen-snow-shoveling-pro- 1970 to participate. If you would like to Sunday, January 5, 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. think is the best. We’re looking for the gram for more information, including take part in the celebration, please email This event celebrates live performance Best Idea of 2019 here in the city. If details on how to apply. Questions? Barbara Favaloro, SHS Main Office, art in all its forms and stages by welcom- you have anyone or anything you’d like Contact Jennifer Mancia at (617) Head Clerk at [email protected] ing an interdisciplinary cast of makers to suggest, let us know. 625-6600, x2406. ville.ma.us, or call (617) 625-6600 ext. to share works-in-progress. Art should ********************* ********************* 6110 to sign up. The first 35 to respond be accessible to everyone. If you do not WSNS Winter Concert 2019-2020, Don’t forget to park on the ODD side will receive a commemorative gift. The have the financial means to support this Perseverance, takes place Friday, Janu- of the street when they call a snow SHS Class of 2020 looks forward to event, we still welcome your enthusiasm ary 24, 8:45 – 10:45 a.m. You are invit- emergency. And no, you can’t park in the seeing past graduates from the SHS and support for the arts through your ed to join them in welcoming winter and school yards anymore. Class of 1970. free attendance. If you do have the means see what the students have been learning ********************* ********************* to support working artists monetarily, so far this year. Listen to performanc- Calling all middle school girls! The win- Let's talk about a Poem with Lloyd we suggest a donation of $5-10, cash or es about perseverance by: SMILE-6th ter session of the Somerville Public Schwartz takes place Saturday, Jan- credit, at the door. Donations made at Grade Classrooms, 4th, 5th, and 6th Library's Girls Who Code Club gets uary 4, at the East Branch Library, the door will be paid out to the artists Grade Strings and Band Ensembles, 7th underway on January 28. Facilitated 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Join in for an- performing. 10% of donations will sup- and 8th Grade Chorus, World Percus- by volunteers from the tech community, other lovely morning with Somerville's port the production costs of …that’s sion, and Orchestra. Please contact Mr. girls join a sisterhood of supportive peers Poet Laureate Lloyd Schwartz. Listen what she said, an all-femme run pro- Darrell with any questions at: adarrell@ as they learn coding to create a project to and then discuss a selected poem. duction that provides support to female k12.somerville.ma.us. they care about. The Continued on page 16 12••JANUARY 1, 2020 JANUARY 1, 2020••13

2019: A look back in pictures 14••JANUARY 1, 2020

2019: The year in review CONT. FROM PG 4 environment in which individ- "Our investigation into the causing death, in connection and/or domestic violence, and one count of armed bank rob- uals are able to consume illicit opioid epidemic in Somerville with the fatal hit-and-run. those seeking asylum from vio- bery, one count of brandishing recreational drugs intravenously points directly to these opioid The incident initiated a series lence and persecution. and discharging a firearm during and reduce nuisance from public manufacturers and distributors of actions by the city to facilitate On March 21, the Somerville a crime of violence, and one drug use. who we believe acted dishonest- traffic calming and safety mea- Legislative Matters Committee count of being a felon in posses- Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone ly and without compassion for sures, in particular on Powder- passed a revised Condominium/ sion of a firearm. announced in August that he in- patients, instead placing profits house Blvd. Cooperative Conversion Ordi- In May of 2019, the City tends to open a supervised con- above all else." Two additional hit and run nance. A condo conversion or- Council passed new regulations sumption site (SCS) somewhere A hit and run driver took the deaths on Mystic Ave. spurred dinance - enacted back in 1985 for short-term rentals (for ex- in the city in 2020. life of Watertown educator Al- further discussion on traffic - was already on the books, but ample, rooms or units rented In February, the City of Somer- lison Donovan on February 8. safety in the city, although no the committee approved revi- on sites like AirBnB or Ho- ville filed a suit alleging viola- A region-wide search for the hit concrete measures for improve- sions that substantively increase meAway), which go into effect tion of RICO, public nuisance, and run driver who struck her ment have yet been taken. and update tenant’s rights. on January 1, 2020. The purpose fraudulent misrepresentation, and another pedestrian down in A pair of bills were filed by The ordinance was opposed of these regulations is to allow among other claims against 19 the crosswalk at Powder House Sen. Pat Jehlen and Rep. Chris- by many, most vocally by the Somerville residents to operate manufacturers and distributors Boulevard and Hardan St. was tine Barber aimed at preventing Somerville Property Owners short-term rental units, but to of highly addictive prescription immediately undertaken. deaths such as that suffered by Coalition (SPOC) group. also ensure that those units re- drugs (opioids). Edward Clark, of Norwood, Laura Levis while waiting for Also in March, Middlesex main part of the housing stock In a statement released by was subsequently charged with treatment outside outside of District Attorney Marian and do not negatively impact the the city, Mayor Curtatone said, leaving the scene of an accident Somerville Hospital. "Laura's Ryan announced the launch of neighborhood. Those wishing to Law" is intended to assure pa- a new Cold Case Unit to in- operate a short-term rental must tients that they will have access vestigate unsolved homicides, remain in compliance with all to an emergency room at all suspicious deaths where foul federal, state, and local laws and times if needed. play is suspected and missing building codes. Ms. Cam’s A request put forward to the persons cases. In June, an ordinance banning Somerville City Council's Leg- In April, Somerville Stop & the use of facial recognition islative Matters Committee by Shop workers walked out af- technology in Somerville was Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone that ter a contract deal could not be discussed, in consultation with Olio - (noun) A miscellaneous a Home Rule Petition (HRP) reached with the management the American Civil Liberties mixture, hodgepodge to provide legal voting rights in of the food chain. Over 31,000 Union (ACLU), and advocated municipal elections for residents employees across New England specifically by Ward 3 Councilor 1. When did the first 7. What U.S. president#711 aged 16 and 17 years old be ap- joined the walkout as negotia- Ben Ewen-Campen. First Night in Boston take does musician Post proved for submittal to the state tions between the retailer and According to advocates of the place? Malone have tattooed on was taken into consideration union representatives continued. ban, using this technology dis- his arm? at the Committee's February 7 Demonstrators at the Somer- mantles the first amendment, 2. Who organized the meeting. ville location were joined by city the right to speak freely, the ease first First Night in Bos- 8. What board game is The request was kept in Com- officials who lent their support of privacy in our own homes ton? the American version of Royal Game of India? mittee pending the results of to the striking workers. and the peace of mind that we 3. What is the 2020 a proposed public hearing and An agreement was reached on are safe from misidentification Waterford Crystal Times 9. Won't You Be My further study of the legal rami- April 21 that included increas- or identity theft. Square New Year's Eve Neighbor is the theme fications of the HRP. es in pay and sustained health The vote to ban the use of Ball theme? song from what TV On May 9, the Somerville City coverage benefits for the Stop & facial recognition technology show? Council passed an ordinance Shop’s employees. in the City of Somerville was 4. Who hosted the first regulating the distribution of A resolution was put forward unanimously approved by the two editions of New 10. What female cook plastic straws and stirrers in an at the March 28 meeting of the Council. Year's Rockin' Eve? got her own cooking radio effort to address the issue of Somerville City Council call- On June 5 , the Somerville show in 1924? plastic waste. The ordinance is ing for improved accessibility at City Council debated the trans- 5. What New Year’s gift scheduled to go into effect on the forthcoming Union Square parency of the budget for the did ancient Persians give 11. What was the first February 9, 2020. Green Line Station. 2020 Fiscal year, in which the that symbolized produc- news program om NPR On February 28, the Somer- Somerville resident Denise budget – amounting to some tiveness? in 1971? ville City Council voted unan- Cosby, mother of Justin Cos- $254,654,111 – was presented 6. Which city has the 12. In what film does imously in favor of a resolution by, who was murdered on the by Mayor Joseph Curtatone. Mummers New Year's Liam Neeson play a supporting Tufts University din- campus of Harvard University Ward 2 Councilor J.T. Scott Day parade? vengeful scientist? ing hall workers in their fight for in 2009, penned a searing look called the budget the “least Answers on page 17 their first union contract. Final- at the loss of her son, the court transparent document this city ly, a year after voting to unionize, cases that followed, and the has put out since 2006” during the workers ratified a collective impact on greater Boston com- the meeting, while the mayor bargaining agreement with the munity. The subject of media described it as “one of the most university on April 3. headlines for years, the death of transparent documents in the Want to write local Somerville stories? On March 20, Mayor Marc C. Justin Cosby focused attention Commonwealth.” Call 617-666-4010 McGovern and Mayor Joseph on issues of race and privilege Sgt. George R. Schipani was fi- and speak to the Assignment Editor A. Curtatone announced this against the backdrop of an Ivy nally returned to his hometown morning the establishment of League school. The book, enti- of Somerville for the first time in the United Legal Defense Fund tled Murder at Harvard’s Kirk- almost 70 years. Schipani, who for Immigrants, a partnership land House: A Mother’s Worst was killed in action during the between the Mayors’ Offices Nightmare, was released on Korean War in early 1951, was and the Cambridge Community April 27. buried with full military hon- Foundation. A Rhode Island man was ar- ors, including a procession led The fund is intended to facil- rested and charged in federal by Massachusetts State Police itate the distribution of grants court in Boston on May 23 in and the Somerville Police De- to help support immigrant connection with an armed rob- partment, at Veteran’s Memorial community members who live bery at the Middlesex Federal Cemetery on Saturday, June 22. and work in the Cambridge Savings Bank in Somerville on In July, the city of Somerville and Somerville area, among May 1 that resulted in shots be- passed an updated and cohesive them young Dreamers, TPS ing fired. Tree Preservation Ordinance holders, unaccompanied mi- Daniel Rosado, 32, of Prov- making it harder for homeown- nors, victims of trafficking idence, R.I., was charged with ers and Continued on page 16 JANUARY 1, 2020••15

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A Public Hearing for all persons interested will be given by the Somer- A Public Hearing for all persons interested will be given by the Somer- ville Licensing Commission on Monday, January 13, 2020 in the Senior ville Licensing Commission on Monday, January 13, 2020 in the Se- Center, Tufts Administration Building, 167 Holland St., Somerville, MA, nior Center, Tufts Administration Building, 167 Holland St., Somerville, at 6:00PM on the Application for an All Forms 7 Day Alcohol License in MA, at 6:00PM on the Application for an Alteration of Premises and the Enhancement Area and a Sunday Hours License, for Olive, Viola an Outdoor Seating License, for Federal Wine & Spirits Belmont, Inc. and Will Inc. d/b/a Dragon Pizza for 233 Elm St. Somerville, MA d/b/a Field and Vine for 9 Sanborn Ct. Somerville, MA For the Commission For the Commission Christopher Allen Christopher Allen LEGAL NOTICE Joseph P. Lynch Jr. Joseph P. Lynch Jr. CITY OF SOMERVILLE John J. McKenna John J. McKenna OFFICE OF STRATEGIC PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Attest: Lori Batzek Attest: Lori Batzek PUBLIC HEARING Administrative Assistant Administrative Assistant The Mayor’s Office of Strategic Planning & Community Development 1/1/20 The Somerville Times 1/1/20 The Somerville Times (OSPCD) will hold a public hearing on Thursday January 16, 2020 on the 2020-2021 One Year Action Plan and to receive community input on priority needs related to affordable housing, community develop- A Public Hearing for all persons interested will be given by the Somer- A Public Hearing for all persons interested will be given by the Somer- ment, and homelessness for grants funded by the U.S. Department of ville Licensing Commission on Monday, January 13, 2020 in the Se- ville Licensing Commission on Monday, January 13, 2020 in the Se- Housing and Urban Development (HUD); the Community Development nior Center, Tufts Administration Building, 167 Holland St., Somerville, nior Center, Tufts Administration Building, 167 Holland St., Somerville, Block Grant Program, the Emergency Solutions Grant Program, and MA, at 6:00PM Entertainment by Devices License, for JXW Davis MA, at 6:00PM on the Application for a Change of Officers/ Directors/ the HOME Program. The public hearing will be held at: Square, LLC d/b/a Hulun Beir for 7 Holland St. Somerville, MA LLC Managers and a Change of Ownership Interest, for 99 Restau- East Somerville Community School located at 50 Cross Street in rants of Boston, LLC d/b/a The 99 Restaurant for 20 Cummings St. For the Commission Somerville. Somerville, MA Christopher Allen The meeting will be held in the school cafeteria at 6:00 p.m.** Joseph P. Lynch Jr. For the Commission Accommodations for persons with disabilities are available. Individu- John J. McKenna Christopher Allen als with disabilities who need auxiliary aids and services for effective Joseph P. Lynch Jr. Attest: Lori Batzek communication, written materials in alternative formats, or reason- John J. McKenna Administrative Assistant able modifications in policies and procedures, in order to access the Attest: Lori Batzek programs and activities of the City of Somerville or to attend meetings, 1/1/20 The Somerville Times Administrative Assistant should contact the City’s ADA Coordinator, Nency Salamoun at 617- 625-6600 ext. 2323 or via email [email protected]. 1/1/20 The Somerville Times Legal Notices can be downloaded from our website: www.TheSomervilleTimes.com Written comments must be submitted by February 17,2020 and should be sent to the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Develop- ment (OSPCD), 93 Highland Avenue, Somerville, MA 02143 Attn: Eliza- beth Twomey or via email to [email protected]. TO PLACE LEGAL ADVERTISMENTS IN THE SOMERVILLE TIMES, **Snow date for this meeting is January 23 @ 6pm at the Central Library Auditorium located at 93 Highland Avenue. Comment period until February 24, 2020. CONTACT US BY 12 PM MONDAY Joseph A. Curtatone Mayor PH: 617.666.4010 • FAX: 617.628.0422 1/1/20 The Somerville Times

2019: The year in review CONT. FROM PG 14 developers to cut down trees on Human Services. project, new dedicated bus lanes, dedicated lanes are in fact doing DPW Commissioner Stanley their private property. At the August 22 meeting of separated bike lanes, and more just the opposite. 'Stan' Koty passed away. Koty The ordinance, which many the Somerville City Council, mobility upgrades were imple- The Little Sisters of the Poor served the City of Somerville homeowners voiced their ob- former Somerville Mayor Eu- mented on Broadway. announced in September that faithfully for over 45 years. He jections to, went into effect on gene Brune was honored with a Bright red “Bus Only” lanes they will be withdrawing from was the only person to ever serve August 1, and will likely impact citation from the Council com- along both sides of Broadway Jeanne Jugan Residence in the city in five different posi- developers looking to cash in on memorating his 90th birthday. between McGrath Highway and Somerville. tions: Student Representative to Somerville's "buy and flip" real After the presentation of the Main Street, one of the city’s In making the announcement, the School Committee, Ward 5 estate mania. citation, Brune offered some of most congested commuting cor- Mother Alice Marie Jones, l.s.p., School Committee, Ward 5 Al- From My Heart To Yours, a his own thoughts to those in ridors have been installed. the Little Sisters’ provincial su- derman, Clerk of Committees to documentary education project, attendance saying, among oth- These dedicated travel lanes are perior, explained, “As part of a the Board of Alderman, and De- was screened for the first time er things, "I'm very happy to be intended to enable the MBTA strategic plan aimed at strength- partment of Public Works Com- for the public on July 31 at VOX here, and I thank you very much to provide more efficient, reli- ening our ministry and bolster- missioner. Stan was the longest POP, Somerville Media Center’s for inviting me. You know, we all able bus service on routes 89 ing the quality of our religious serving DPW Commissioner in summer community arts and say from time to time that time and 101, which support approx- and community life, we Little the history of the city. events space. goes by so swiftly. And it does. imately 8,000 boardings per day. Sisters of the Poor have rec- On October 9, Donald F. Nor- “We wanted to talk about it It's been forty-two years since According to the city, passengers ognized the need to withdraw ton, late owner/publisher of The [the opioid crisis] because we've I sat in that seat, and that seat, could save up to 5 minutes per from a certain number of homes Somerville Times, passed away. known that it's impacted Somer- and that seat. And maybe anoth- ride and see more buses coming in the United States, while at Norton’s list of accomplish- ville to such an extent, over the er seat. And so much has hap- on schedule. the same time dedicating our ments included: Appointed to years since the early 2000s,” said pened before that and so much Many residents expressed resources to much needed up- the Somerville Board of Health Matthew Mitchell, Preventions happened since that." their displeasure with the grades and reconstruction proj- in 2000 and was appointed to Services Manager of the City of As part of the City of Somer- changes, and state that instead ects in several others.” the Licensing Board in 2003. He Somerville Dept. of Health and ville’s Winter Hill in Motion of improving traffic flow the On September 12, Somerville served Continued on page 17

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Club meets every Tuesday from 6:30 to dent engagement in SPS through your final landscape plan for the Central ********************* 8:00 p.m. for 10 weeks at the Central donation to DEI’s grant fund. Duhamel Hill Campus (Phase I). The meeting Have you thought you’d like to do some Library, 79 Highland Ave. For more in- Stars can be purchased at any time, and will be held in the Somerville High writing, a little story about Somerville formation and to register, contact Karen the honoree will receive it within one to School cafeteria, 81 Highland Ave. as either a newbie or Villen? We have Stevens at [email protected]. two weeks of ordering. For more infor- Phase I of the Central Hill Campus about 80K people and we would love ********************* mation and to order a Duhamel Star, Master Plan includes the renovation to hear about your adventures here in Is there someone in the Somerville Pub- visit www.duhamelsomerville.org/du- of Central Hill Playground and the the city. Maybe you want to write about lic Schools that you would like to cele- hamel-star.html#/. installation of Memorial Walk East, a particular subject, as do our Bob brate? The Duhamel Education Initia- ********************* a celebratory walk for the Korean and Doherty and Dorothy DiMarzio, or tive (DEI) invites you to recognize them Please join the Somerville Public Vietnam War Memorials, and a new like Jimmy Del Ponte with his stories with a Duhamel Star. The Duhamel Space and Urban Forestry Division, Service Memorial. For more infor- about the city. Or maybe you’d like to Star is a certificate of appreciation giv- and Ward 3 Councilor Ben Ew- mation about the project, visit www. express your opinion like Bill Shelton. en as a donation to DEI in the honoree’s en-Campen on Wednesday evening, somervillema.gov/departments/cen- Give us a call at 617-666-4010 or email name. You can express your gratitude January 8, from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. for tral-hill-plan, or contact Cortney Kirk [email protected] and tell with a personal message and grow stu- a community meeting to discuss the at [email protected]. us about your idea. JANUARY 1, 2020••17 SCES staffers give generously through 2019 CHA gift drive Staffers from Somerville-Cam- and said the collaboration grew bridge Elder Services (SECS) out of discussions with CHA’s recently donated gifts for more pediatric social workers. than two dozen local children “They said November is always in need. a hard time, because they see so Coordinated in partnership many families either miss the with Cambridge Health Alli- deadline for toy donation pro- ance (CHA), the gift drive will grams, or they’re just over the provide more than 140 gifts for eligibility guidelines,” said Fowl- children from 13 local families, er. “I remembered we’d had a toy said SCES Clinical Director drive in the past and told them and drive organizer Annie Fowl- we’d try to help out.” er. She said it was a team effort, Since then, CHA social work- with nearly 30 SCES employees ers have identified families that participating. could use help and provided “It’s really been great how their wish lists to SCES staff- our agency has embraced this ers. Typical gifts include winter gift drive,” said Fowler. “Our coats, clothing, and toys. team has really supported this The following SCES staff effort, and it’s great seeing ev- contributed to the drive: An- eryone pitching in to make a nie Fowler, Alison Payne, the difference.” SCES Nutrition Department, Now in its fifth year, the drive Ellyn Torres, Megan Krey, grew out of ongoing collab- Nathaniel Meyer, Kathleen orations between SCES and Gillespie, Paul Hollings, Amy Staffers from Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services recently donated roughly 140 gifts to benefit local families in need, through a joint gift drive with Cambridge Health Alliance. CHA’s Complex Care Manage- Goodwin, Kashia Point du ment teams, which combine the Jour, Shamone Allien, Nicole salves, Rachel Berry, Don- ______bridge. For more information, perspectives of nurses, social Poirier, Helia Kinney, Tania na Vaskelis, Allison Alaimo, Somerville-Cambridge Elder visit eldercare.org, follow us on workers, and community health Pina, Stephanie Becker, Bar- Lee Ann Lowe, Courtney Services (SCES) is a non-profit Facebook and Twitter, or contact workers to provide better care. bara D'Eramo, Elise Farrell, Johnson, Ronald Lim, Nina agency that supports the inde- the SCES Aging Information Fowler meets with CHA staffers Allison Freeburn, Charlie Cohen, Pat Benson and Mar- pendence and well-being of older Center at 617-628-2601 for free regularly through the program, O'Brien, Nancy Quigg-Gon- garida Mendonca. people in Somerville and Cam- advice and guidance.

2019: The year in review CONT. FROM PG 16 as President of the Somerville ful time serving the community. celebrated the positive progress as part of ongoing efforts to save Council voted to approve the Rotary Club, Past President Of We had many great years and on the first building as well as lives and educate the community administration’s proposed new The ERA Real Estate Council, built friendships, bonds and the transformative vision for on overdose prevention. zoning ordinance, making this Founder and President of The lasting memories that will stay Boynton Yards. The City of Somerville Traffic the first major overhaul of zon- Highland Masonic Building with us forever." Somerville High Schools stu- Commission approved a pro- ing in Somerville since 1990, Association, Vice president Many Somerville residents and dents gathered for a vigil they posal to restrict the issuance of and an update of some regula- Somerville Property Owners, visitors to the city have since organized to honor CTE Direc- parking permits to future resi- tory elements that have existed President Ward Seven Civ- expressed their sadness and dis- tor Leo DeSimone, who passed dents of new development lo- since zoning was first adopted ic Association, Certified Real appointment with the news of away unexpectedly on Novem- cated within walking distance in 1924. Estate License Instructor, two Victor's closing its doors. ber 26. DeSimone was highly to a rapid transit station of the It was a busy and eventful year times Past Master Of King On November 14, Somerville respected by both SHS stu- MBTA’s Red, Orange, or Green in Somerville and its surround- Solomon’s Lodge, Somerville, residents gathered at the Tufts dents and staff, as expressed in Line services at its latest meeting ing communities. We can cer- a Shriner, Benefactor Of The Administration Building for a a statement released last week: on December 12. tainly look for more of the same Little Sisters Of The Poor and public meeting of the Traffic "...he was a trusted, much-loved, On December 12, the City in the year to come. a myriad of other Somerville Commission to be updated on and highly respected colleague, foundations and charities in a and discuss proposed parking mentor, teacher, and friend. His list too lengthy to mention. fine increases and alterations to compassion for his students was From on page 14 The citywide election for the certain city streets. evident in the way he interact- City of Somerville took place on DLJ Real Estate Capital Part- ed with them on a daily basis; Tuesday, November 5, and all ners (DLJ RECP), Leggat Mc- he was quick to offer a smile, a Ms. Cam’s incumbents on the ballot won Call Properties (LMP), and high five, and a word of encour- their respective seats. Shawmut Design and Construc- agement. He took great pride Mayoral challender Marianne tion were joined by Somerville in the exceptional work of his Walles, who launched her cam- Mayor Joseph Curtatone, City staff, his students, and his col- paign in June, was bested by Councilor J.T. Scott, neighbors, leagues and was the ultimate Answers a wide margin by incumbent and community members on team player, always putting 1. December 31, 1975 7. John F. Kennedy Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone. Monday, December 2 to cele- the best interests of his school 2. Clara Wainwright 8. Parcheesi In November, The Moc- brate the official groundbreak- community ahead of his own. cia family, proprietors of Ball ing on 101 South Street in the Leo's work ethic and commit- 3. "Gift of Goodwill" 9. Mister Rogers' Neighbor- Square's iconic eatery, Victor's Boynton Yards neighborhood of ment to helping students find hood Deli, made the following an- Somerville. their professional passion was 4. Three Dog Night and nouncement confirming that it This nine-story, 289,000 SF unparalleled." George Carlin, in 1973 10. Betty Crocker, The is ceasing operations: Class-A lab building will be In December, The City of and 1974 Betty Crocker School of the "It’s with a heavy heart after the first structure built as part Somerville’s Health and Human Air 37 years of business we have of the largest state-of-the-art Services Department announced 5. Eggs closed our doors at Victor’s lab development in Somerville's that all Somerville municipal 11. All Things Considered Deli. We have made a decision growing life science market. buildings are now equipped with 6. Philadelphia to move on to the next chapter While site and foundation work Narcan, a life-saving drug that 12. Darkman in our lives. We had a wonder- began earlier this year, the event can reverse the effects of opioids, 18••JANUARY 1, 2020

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3589 Bull McCabe’s Back Room:Stump Trivia|8:30 Bearly Dead – A Tribute To The CHILDREN AND YOUTH The Burren 366A Somerville Ave|617-440- p.m. Grateful Dead Wednesday|January 1 Scattershot|10 p.m. 6045 247 Elm Street|617-776-6896 8 p.m.|379 Somerville Ave Library Closed 247 Elm St Casey’s Bull McCabe’s Pub Once Somerville Thursday|January 2 Orleans Restaurant and Bar Entertainment every Saturday Jimmy James Trivia|8:30 p.m. Toth Central Library 65 Holland St|617-591-2100 173 Broadway|617- 625-5195 Catch A Dinosaur|10 p.m. Mal Devisa Preschool Storytime for 3 to 366A Somerville Ave|617-440- Bull McCabe’s Thunder Road 8 p.m.|156 Highland Ave 5-year-olds 6045 Krush Faktory(Dub Down) Captain Sunbeam and Friends Highland Kitchen 10:30 a.m.- 11:15 a.m.|79 High- 10 p.m.|366A Somerville Live at Thunder Road! Thunder Road 150 Highland Ave|617-625-1131 land Ave 8 p.m.|379 Somerville Ave 379 Somerville Ave. Ave|617-440-6045 Aeronaut Brewing Co. 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Teen Empowerment Library Lead- The Old North Board Game Bonanza Elise Roth Library Closed ers meeting 8 p.m.|14 Tyler Street 6:30 p.m.|14 Tyler Street 8 p.m.|14 Tyler Street 3:30 p.m.-6 p.m.|79 Highland Thursday|January 2 Sunday|January 5 Tuesday|January 7 Ave Friday|January 3 First Church Somerville Sally O’Brien’s Bar Sally O’Brien’s Bar Sally O’Brien’s Debtors Anonymous- a 12 Step Monday|January 6 4:30 p.m. Natural Wonders 8:00 p.m. Tim Gearan & The 6:00 p.m. Frank Drake Band program for people with prob- Central Library African Night, SambaLolo and Shrikes 9:00 p.m. Juniper - $10/$15 tix lems with money and debt. 7 Sing Along guests|10 p.m. 335 Somerville Ave|617-666- & info p.m.-8:30 p.m.|89 College Ave 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. 335 Somerville Ave|617-666- 3589 335 Somerville Ave|617-666- (Upstairs Parlor). Teen Empowerment 3589 The Burren 3589 For more info call: 781-762-6629 1:30 p.m.- 3:30 p.m.|79 High- The Burren Front Room: Jason Anick & The land Ave The Burren Front Room: John Gannon & Swingers|8:30 p.m. Saturday|January 4 Front Room: Irish Session|9:30 Tuesday|January 7 Friends|2 p.m., Alan Kaufman Backroom|Dan Cloutier’s, "Acous- East Branch Library p.m. & Friends|6 p.m., Los Goutos|9 tic Open Mic Night" at The Let's talk about a Poem with Somerville Community Baptist Backroom| Mountain Weekend, p.m. Burren Backroom Series Church Lloyd Schwartz Abigail Vail|7 p.m. "Let's Do Lunch" with Suz- 247 Elm Street|617-776-6896 Preschool Storytime 11a.m.-12:30 p.m.|115 Broad- 247 Elm Street|617-776-6896 ie Brown, Scot Sax and Kaiti 11 a.m.-11:30 a.m.|31 College Bull McCabe’s Pub way Once Somerville Jones!|12 p.m. Ave Ghetto People Band Arts at the Armory 156 Highland Ave Antheia Ensemble|3:30 p.m. 10 p.m.|366A Somerville Somerville Winter Farmers Market Wednesday|January 8 Josie Toney Presents: Honky Tonk Orleans Restaurant and Bar Ave|617-440-6045 9:30 p.m.- 2 p.m.|Performance East Branch Library DJ starting at 10 p.m. Heaven|7 p.m. Highland Kitchen Hall|191 Highland Ave Preschool Storytime 247 Elm Street|617-776-6896 65 Holland St|617-591-2100 First Tuesday of the Month|Spell- 11 a.m.- 11:45 a.m.|115 Broad- Bagel Bards Bull McCabe’s Bull McCabe’s Pub ing Bee Night way Somerville Writers and Poets Ali McGuirk Dub Apocalypse hosted by Victor and Nicole of meet weekly to discuss their work Central Library 10 p.m.|366A Somerville 366A Somerville Ave|617-440- Egoart. 9 a.m.-12 p.m Au Bon Pain| 18- Somerville Positive Forces Ave|617-440-6045 6045 The fun starts at 10:00p.m. 1 p.m.- 3 p.m.|79 Highland Ave 48 Holland St Joshua Tree Highland Kitchen 150 Highland Ave|617-625-1131 Sunday|January 5 MUSIC|ARTS DJ McRiddleton Sunday Brunch Live Country & PJ Ryan’s 256 Elm St. |617-623-9910 Bluegrass Central Library Wednesday|January 1 Pub Quiz Sunday Night Live Music Casey’s 10 p.m.|239 Holland St.|617- Getting Cozy @ the Library Sally O’Brien’s Bar 150 Highland Ave|617-625-1131 Entertainment every Friday 625-8200 2 p.m.-4 p.m. Happy 2020! 173 Broadway|617- 625-5195 Orleans Restaurant and Bar Pop-Up Book Sale by Friends of 335 Somerville Ave|617-666-358 Thunder Road Game Night Thunder Road Neighbor Tuesdays in Union the Library! The Burren 65 Holland St|617-591-2100 Space Force: A Tribute To Pink Square, Somerville! 2 p.m.- 4 p.m.|79 Highland Ave Front Room:Americana Session Floyd’s Classic Album ‘Animals’ Thunder Road 8 p.m.|379 Somerville Ave Fourth Step to Freedom Al- with: Grain Thief|9 p.m. 8 p.m.|379 Somerville Ave 379 Somerville Ave Anon Family Groups Backroom: Once Somerville 247 Elm Street|617-776-6896 Aeronaut Brewing Co. Once Somerville Ezra Furman 7:00 P.M. | 6 William Street Coral Moons 156 Highland Ave Photocomfort Unity Church of God Orleans Restaurant and Bar 8 p.m.|14 Tyler Street 7 p.m.|156 Highland Ave Enter upstairs, meeting is in 65 Holland St|617-591-2100 Aeronaut Brewing Co. 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CENTER LOCATIONS, TIMES & SCHEDULES call 617-625-6600, ext. 2300. Natasha at 617-625-6600 ext. 2317. Main Office: 167 Holland Street Chinese New Year “Year of the Rat” Bingo – Wednes- Gardening Club – Meets the second Monday of each (Between Davis Square and Teele Square.) day, January 29 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at our month starting at 9:00 a.m. Vilma Sullivan facilitates Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Holland Street Center. $12 price includes lunch, coffee, this group. There is a different topic each month Thursday: 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. dessert and bingo. Limited seating and transportation. ranging from gardening tips and secrets to inexpensive Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. For more information please call Connie at 617-625- greenhouses. Group runs for approximately an hour. 617-625-6600, ext. 2300 6600, ext. 2300. If you are interested in joining, have any questions or Fax: 617-625-0688 TTY: 866-808-4851 St. Valentine’s Day Celebration – Monday, February require additional information please call 617-625- Holland Street Senior Center: 167 Holland Street 10 at Dilboy Post from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Limited 6600 ext. 2300. (Between Davis Square and Teele Square) seating and transportation. This event is made possible Low Vision Support Group – Meets the second Tues- Monday through Wednesday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. through the Somerville Police and Somerville Fire De- day of each month from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Our Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. partments. For more information call Josie at 617-625- Social Worker, Ashley Speliotis, facilitates this group. Do Fridays: 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. 6600, ext. 2300. you know someone who has trouble seeing? Do you 617-625-6600, ext. 2300 Resorts Casino Hotel Atlantic City, NJ – Sunday, Febru- have low vision? Join our Low Vision Support Group for Cross Street Center: 165 Broadway ary 23 to Tuesday, February 25. $219 per person double educational and informative information and peer sup- (East Somerville) and $299 per person single – trip includes: motorcoach port in a confidential environment. Lunch and transpor- Mondays & Tuesdays – 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. transportation, 2 nights lodging, $50 slot dollars, $50 tation may be available on request. If you are interested Thursdays – 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. meal credits and two casino shows. Check in at Ralph in joining, have any questions or require additional in- Fridays – 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and Jenny at 6:30 a.m. on Sunday with an approximate formation please call Ashley at 617-625-6600 ext. 2318. 617-625-6600, ext. 2335 return time of 9:00 p.m. on Tuesday. For more informa- Memory Café – Meets the second Thursday of every Fax: 617-625-1414 tion please call Connie at 617-625-6600, ext. 2300. month from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Holland Ralph and Jenny Center: 9 New Washington Street, LGBTQ EVENTS Street Center. Our Social Worker, Ashley Speliotis, (Behind the Holiday Inn) LBT Women Fit-4-Life – at Holland Street Center 167 facilitates this group. A welcoming place for people with Tuesday & Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Holland Street - Fitness class is Thursday evenings start- forgetfulness and their family and friends to share a 617- 666-5223 ing at 6:00 p.m. $10 a month fee - scholarships avail- meal and create new memories. If you are interested in UPCOMING EVENTS able and it just might be covered under your insurance. joining, have any questions or require additional information please call Ashley at 617-625-6600 ext. 2318. Volunteers needed for the Engage for Brain Health We have available slots and would love to have you. If Study - Are you starting to have problems with your you have any questions or require additional informa- Men’s Group – Meets the first Tuesday of each month memory or have trouble climbing stairs? Engage B tion, please contact our Health and Wellness Coordina- from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. This group is facilitated might be right for you! 24 week study for people 60 to tor, Chris Kowaleski at 617-625-6600 Ext. 2315. by our volunteer, Norbert DeAmato. Are you recent- 89 years of age. Call Chris at 617-625-6600, ext. 2315 WEEKLY EXERCISE AND NUTRITION CLASS SCHEDULE ly retired? Looking to connect with other men in the community? Join our men’s group where you can or email him at [email protected] for ques- (PLEASE CUT OUT AND SAVE) connect with old friends and make new ones. All men tions and additional information. Monday: 55 and over are welcome. Come chat about what is Fit-4-Life Nutrition Class – Thursday afternoons from Keep Moving Walking Club - 9:00 a.m. (H) – On Hiatus on your mind! If you are interested in joining, have any 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. with our Nutritionist Caitlin until Spring questions or require additional information please call McAfee. Learn about our new and upcoming nutrition Tai Chi – 11:30 a.m. (H) – On Hiatus 617-625-6600 ext. 2300. programs including, Cooking with Caitlin, Fit-4-Life Fit-4-Life – 11:00 a.m. (C) Veterans Group – Meets the third Monday of each Nutrition Class, Meal in a Mug and more. Next Class Fit-4-Life Group C - 1:00 p.m. (H) month from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Our volunteer, December 5 For more information call Caitlin at 617- Tuesday: Norbert DeAmato, facilitates this group. Are you a 625-6600, ext. 2316. Strengthening - 9:00 a.m. - $3 per class (H) veteran? The Veterans Group is the perfect opportunity Healthy Steps – Thursdays, Holland Street from Fit-4-Life - 11:00 a.m. (C) to socialize, have solidarity, to reminisce and to meet 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Healthy Steps is a therapeu- Wednesdays: other veterans. If you are interested in joining, have any tic, gentle, movement class for anyone who needs to Fit-4-Life Group A – 8:45 a.m. (H) questions or require additional information please call get moving, particularly anyone recovering from sur- Fit-4-Life Group B - 10:00 a.m. (H) 617-625-6600 ext. 2300. gery, frail elders or those living with chronic fatigue Fit-4-Life Group C - 1:00 p.m. (H) or arthritis. Upcoming date: December 5. Class is $3. CROSS STREET GROUP INFORMATION Thursdays: For additional information or questions call 617-625- Cross Street Center is Closed the Week of November 22. Yoga - 9:00 a.m. (H) 6600, ext. 2300. Lunch is served every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday Fit-4-Life - 11:00 a.m. (C) please call Maureen at 617-625-6600, ext. 2335 for Line Dancing – The first and third Thursday of each Nutrition Class – 3:00 p.m. (H) sign up. month- Holland Street Center . Class is free. No expe- LBT Fit-4-Life–6:00 p.m. (H) rience needed. For additional information or questions Coffee & Conversation – Meets every Monday, Tuesday Fridays: call at 617-625-6600, ext. 2300. Upcoming dates: and Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Maureen Fit-4-Life Group A – 8:45 a.m. (H) December 5. Bastardi, Program Coordinator facilitates this group. Fit-4-Life Group B - 10:00 a.m. (H) Bowling – Wednesdays from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Come meet people from all over the world and join in *All Fit-4-Life classes are $10 per month and require Sacco’s Bowl Haven at Flatbread Pizza located in Davis the discussion of a different topic every day. Conversa- pre-registration Square. There is a $3 weekly fee which covers shoe tion is followed by the Fit-4-Life exercise program and HOLLAND STREET GROUP INFORMATION rental, three strings candlepin bowling and dues for a then lunch. If you are interested in joining, have any bowling banquet. For more information and to sign up Book Club – Meets the third Friday of each month from questions or require additional information please call please contact Debby Higgins, Outreach Coordinator at 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. This group self-facilitates. Maureen at 617-625-6600, ext. 2335. 617-625-6600, ext. 2321. Group members choose both fiction and non-fiction titles Game Hour – Every Tuesday from noon to 1:00 p.m. on a quarterly basis. Books are available on reserve at the Music & Movement with Steve Gintz – at our Holland at our Cross Street Center. Join us for lunch and activi- Central Branch of the Somerville Library. If you are inter- Street Center from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Come create ties. Immediately following lunch we will have a “Game ested in joining, have any questions or require additional magical movements through music. Please call Ashley at Hour.” Yahtzee, Sorry, Jenga, Cards, Scrabble, Check- information please call 617-625-6600 ext. 2300. 617-625-6600, ext. 2318 for more information. Upcom- ers, Clue, Qwirkle, Dominoes, Uno & Connect 4 are ing dates: January 27 and February 24. De-cluttering support group – If you have concerns available to play. Community Cooks provides us with around your clutter, this group may be for you. This Pizza and a Movie – Tuesday, January 14 starting at a family style lunch on the first and third Tuesdays and closed group will be meeting in the fall for 6-8 weeks. 10:30 a.m. at our Holland Street Center, Atrium. We will Food Services provides us with lunch on the off days. This group is co-facilitated by Natasha Naim and Ma- be showing Jack Frost and pizza to follow. $3 per per- If you are interested in joining, have any questions or rina Colonas. If you are interested in joining, have any son. Payment due at time of reservation. To RSVP please require additional information please call Maureen at questions or require additional information please call 617-625-6600, ext. 2335.

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Interactive mural beckons SHS Documentary Film students to be the ‘I’ in kind Bootcamp

This one-day immersive workshop provides a comprehensive introduction to nonfiction storytelling. It will emphasize “accessible documentary production,” or how to create great content using even the most basic cameras and production tools. Participants will explore documentary style and form, story ideation, nonfiction shooting basics, conducting compelling interviews, and getting started with editing. This workshop is appropriate for beginners or new filmmakers who wish to -ex plore the documentary / nonfiction form. If you want to make a documentary but don’t know how to get started, this workshop is for you! Students in Ms. Lindsey Richard’s Calligraphy art class at Somerville High School recently completed an interactive wall mural that invites students to Instructor Biography: Colleen Kelly Poplin BE THE “I” IN KIND. The colorful mural is located at the end of a third Colleen Kelly Poplin is a filmmaker and educator. Her work explores gender, floor hallway at SHS and beckons students to stand on the “X” marked with religion, family, and the wild ways they interact. She teaches media production duct tape on the floor just in front of where the “I” in the word KIND would and theory courses at Emerson College, including one of her own design called go. Students are encouraged to interact with the mural by striking a pose and Creating Feminist Media. taking a pic. If students choose to share the photo on social media, they can to Colleen has studied sound design, documentary production, and feminist media do so using the hashtag #KINDATSHS. theory throughout her life. She earned MA and MFA degrees in Media Art from — Courtesy of Somerville High School Emerson College and a Bachelor of Science degree in Radio-Television-Film from The University of Texas at Austin. When: Saturday, January 11, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Somerville Partnership for Young Location: Somerville Media Center Children launches new website Cost: $75 for Youth & Senior SMC Members $100 for SMC & WIFVNE Members The Somerville Partnership for Young Children (SPYC) is excited to an- $125 for Non-SMC Members nounce the launch of their new website: www.somervillechildren.org. The Register at: https://www.somervillemedia.org/accessible-documentary-pro- website provides information about the SPYC early education partners and duction-an-introductory-workshop/ enables families to see if they may be eligible for tuition assistance funds and fill out an application online. The goal of SPYC, a collaboration between Somerville Public Schools, Head Start, and participating child care and pre- Serve and Inspire SPS school partners, is to expand access to high quality early education for Somer- ville children and families. Volunteer Orientation Are you new to volunteering with the Somerville Public Schools? You are invited to attend an orientation on Thursday, January 16, 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the Cum- ' mings Building, 42 Prescott St., to learn about district schools and how SPS Bobby' s Dad Jokes Corner volunteers serve, inspire, and support student learning. By Bobbygeorge Potaris Contact SPS Volunteer Coordinator Jen Capuano at [email protected]. ma.us or call (617) 629-5475 for more information, accommodations needed to What do you get if you eat attend, and to RSVP. Christmas decorations? Tinsilitis!

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(Free Speech TV) 9:30am Both Sides of the Bars 7:00pm Community Lens: SHC 5K Race 1:00pm Tele Magazine 9:00am Science 360 10:00am Poet to Poet, Writer to Writer 8:00pm LIVE - Our View 2:00pm Reeling Review 10:00am Somerville Neighborhood News 10:30am Somerville Neighborhood News 9:00pm PABFONE Closing Day Ceremony 3:00pm MA House of Representatives Formal Session 11:00am Our View 11:00am SNN Neighborhood Update 10:00pm Community Bulletin Board 4:00pm Tele Kreyol 12:00pm The Thom Hartman Show 11:30am From My Heart to Yours 10:30pm The World Fusion Show 5:00pm Henry Parker Presents 1:00pm SOM ARTS 12:00pm The Thom Hartman Show 11:00pm VOX POP Comedy Night 5:30pm Henry Parker Presents 1:30pm Somerville Storytellers 1:00pm Somerville Neighborhood News Friday, January 3 6:00pm Somerville Pundits 2:00pm NASA TV 1:30pm Somerville Neighborhood News 12:00am Heavy Leather Topless Dance Party 6:30pm The Somerville Labor Show 3:00pm Democracy Now! 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(Free Speech TV) 11:00pm SCATV Secret Stash 8:00pm LIVE -Somerville Overcoming Addiction 6:00pm Somerville Neighborhood News 9:00am DW Euromaxx 11:30pm Queer Cats 9:00pm Dedilhando au Saudade 6:30pm VOX POP: Somerville Connects 9:30am Strata Sunday, January 5 10:00pm Colores Latinos 7:00pm "The Cask of Amontillado" at VOX POP 10:00am NASA TV 12:00am Flotilla 11:00pm Heavy Leather Topless Dance Party 7:30pm Sidewalks Entertainment 11:00am SOM ARTS 1:00am NASA TV Tuesday, January 7 8:00pm LIVE - Somerville Pundits 11:30am Cambridge Calendar 1:30am NASA TV 12:00am Public Safety and Homeland Security Hearing 8:30pm DW Euromaxx 12:00pm The Thom Hartman Show 2:00am NASA TV 6:00am NASA TV 9:00pm Revolution Awakening at VOX POP 1:00pm Community Benefits Agreement 3:00am Free Speech TV 7:00am NASA TV 10:00pm LIVE - Heavy Leather Topless Dance Party 2:00pm Somerville Pundits 6:00am Bate Papo com Shirley 8:00am Democracy Now! 11:00pm Flotilla 2:30pm Autumn Reads with Somerville Public Library 7:00am Nossa Gentes e Costumes 9:00am The Chef’s Table Series Thursday, January 2 3:00pm Democracy Now! (Free Speech TV) 8:00am Effort Pour Christ 10:00am Strata 12:00am SCATV Secret Stash 4:00pm Gay USA 9:00am NASA TV 11:00am Joanna Bremis HMS Clinicals 12:30am SCATV Secret Stash 5:00pm DW Global 3000 10:00am Tele Kreyol 12:00pm The Thom Hartman Show 1:00am Free Speech TV 5:30pm What’s New Massachusetts? 11:00am MA House of Representatives Formal Session 1:00pm Revolution Awakening at VOX POP 1:30am Free Speech TV 6:00pm Grandstanders 12:00pm Sidewalks Entertainment 2:00pm Somerville Overcoming Addiction 2:00am Free Speech TV 7:00pm Emergency Preparedness 1:00pm SOM ARTS 3:00pm Democracy Now! 3:00am Free Speech TV 7:30pm The Somerville Labor Show 1:30pm SNN Neighborhood Update 4:00pm SMC Youth Media 6:00am Bate Papo com Shirley 8:00pm LIVE - Greater Somerville 2:00pm Chico and B-Man 4:30pm Going Postal 7:00am DW Conflict Zone 8:30pm Greater Somerville 3:00pm African Television Network 5:00pm LIVE - Poet to Poet, Writer to Writer 7:30am DW Euromaxx 9:00pm Fur, Fins and Feathers 4:00pm Dedilhando a Saudade 5:30pm What’s New Massachusetts? 8:00am Democracy Now! (Free Speech TV) 10:00pm Heavy Leather Topless Dance Party 5:00pm Gay USA 6:00pm Somerville Neighborhood News 9:00am DW Tomorrow Today 11:00pm Heavy Leather Music Video Show 6:00pm VOX POP: Somerville Connects 6:30pm From My Heart to Yours 9:30am Hello Neighbor Saturday, January 4 6:30pm DW Tomorrow Today 7:00pm The Somerville Labor Show 10:00am The Chef's Table Series 12:00am VOX POP Comedy Night 7:00pm Emergency Preparedness 7:30pm LIVE - Greater Somerville 10:30am The Chef's Table Series 1:00am Free Speech TV 8:00pm Dead Air Live 8:00pm LIVE - Dead Air Live 11:00am Joanna Bremis HMS Clinicals 2:00am Free Speech TV 9:00pm Tele Magazine 9:00pm The World Fusion Show 11:30am Joanna Bremis HMS Clinicals 3:00am Free Speech TV 10:00pm Community Lens: Somerville 5K Detour 10:00pm Totally Working Out 12:00pm The Thom Hartman Show 5:00am Free Speech TV 11:00pm TUTV 11:00pm Box House Productions Presents 1:00pm The Somerville Line 6:00am DW Focus on Europe 11:30pm SCATV Secret Stash 11:30pm SCATV Secret Stash CITY TV 22 (Comcast) | 13 (RCN) Schedule

Wednesday, January 1 12:30pm Illuminations Tour 2019 10:30pm MassWorks Infrastructure Grant 9:00pm MassWorks Infrastructure Grant 7:00am First Flag Raising at Prospect Hill 2019 -Retro 1:00pm City Hall Christmas Tree Lighting Saturday, January 4 9:34pm Flood & Stormwater PSA 8:15am SPD Ride Along 2:30pm Chamber of Commerce Awards Dinner 12:00am Licensing Commission Public Meeting Monday, January 6 8:30am SomerViva em Português 6:00pm Raising Families "Youth Vaping & Smoking" 3:00am SomerViva em Português 12:00am Senior Circuit - December 2019 8:45am Transgender Day of Remembrance 6:30pm MassWorks Infrastructure Grant 3:15am SPD Ride Along 12:30am 2020 First Flag Raising at Prospect Hill 9:00am Conway Park Community Meeting 7:04pm Talking Business 7:30am MassWorks Infrastructure Grant 1:30am City Council Meeting - 12.12.19 11:30am Illuminations Tour 2019 7:30pm Faith In a City: Talking About Religion 8:04am SPD Ride Along 7:00am Conway Park Community Meeting 12:00pm City Hall Menorah Lighting 2019 8:04pm Henry Hansen and the Battle of Iwo Jima 8:30am SomerViva an Kreyòl Ayisyen - Oct. 2019 9:00am MassWorks Infrastructure Grant 12:24pm Flood & Stormwater PSA 9:00pm The First American Flag 8:48am SomerViva an Kreyòl Ayisyen - Miral Atis 10:00am Talking Business 12:30pm City Hall Christmas Tree Lighting Friday, January 3 9:00am Henry Hansen and the Battle of Iwo Jima 10:30am Somerville Heroes' Salute 2019 2:00pm Land Use Joint Meeting w/Planning Board 12:00am Conway Park Community Meeting 10:00am Chamber of Commerce Awards Dinner 12:00pm 2020 First Flag Raising at Prospect Hill 6:30pm SHS Topping Off Ceremony 12.19.19 2:00am Senior Circuit - December 2019 12:00pm First Flag Raising at Prospect Hill 1.1.20 1:00pm Chamber of Commerce Awards Dinner 7:00pm City Hall Menorah Lighting 2019 2:30am SHS Topping Off Ceremony 12.19.19 1:00pm Dance for Dignity 2:30pm SomerViva en Español 7:24pm Flood & Stormwater PSA 3:00am Illuminations Tour 2019 2:00pm White Nationalism Community Response 5:00pm 2020 Organizational Meeting - LIVE 7:30pm MassWorks Infrastructure Grant 7:30am Sit & Be Fit Allamerican Workout 6:00pm MassWorks Infrastructure Grant Tuesday, January 7 8:04pm Transgender Day of Remembrance 8:00am Middlesex Update w/Marian Ryan 6:34pm Talking Business 12:00am Traffic & Parking-Committee of the Whole 8:30pm SomerViva an Kreyòl Ayisyen - Miral Atis 8:30am Talking Business Sunday, January 5 7:00am 2020 First Flag Raising at Prospect Hill 8:41pm SomerViva an Kreyòl Ayisyen - Oct. 2019 9:00am Faith In a City: Talking About Religion 12:00am 2020 First Flag Raising at Prospect Hill 8:00am MassWorks Infrastructure Grant 9:00pm Chamber of Commerce Awards Dinner 11:00am City Hall Menorah Lighting 2019 1:00am Traffic & Parking-Committee of the Whole 9:00am Faith In a City: Talking About Religion 10:11pm Talking Business 11:30am Municipal Aggregation Announcement 7:30am Fit-4-Life #5 10:00am SomerVision 2040: Values & Equity 2019 10:30pm Dance for Dignity 12:00pm MassWorks Infrastructure Grant 8:00am Henry Hansen and the Battle of Iwo Jima 10:30am Somerville Heroes' Salute 2019 11:25pm Flood & Stormwater PSA en Espanol 12:34pm Talking Business 9:00am 2020 First Flag Raising at Prospect Hill 12:00pm Senior Circuit - December 2019 Thursday, January 2 1:00pm Foss Park Community Meeting 10:30am SPD Ride Along 12:30pm 2020 First Flag Raising at Prospect Hill 12:00am White Nationalism Community Response 2:30pm Chamber of Commerce Awards Dinner 11:00am Dance for Dignity 1:30pm Conway Park Community Meeting - 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December 2019 10:18pm Flood & Stormwater PSA en Espanol 8:00pm 2020 First Flag Raising at Prospect Hill 11:30pm SPD Ride Along Educational TV 15 Schedule Wednesday, January 1 6:00pm Our Schools, Our City - Music Education 12:30pm SHS Boys Soccer vs Acton-Boxborough 7:00am Final SHS Topping Off Ceremony 5:00am Healey School Gr. 3-8 Winter Concert 6:30pm SHS Boys Soccer @ Lincoln-Sudbury 2:00pm Kennedy School Gr 4-8 Winter Concert 7:30am Our Schools, Our City - Music Education 6:00am SHS Boys Basketball vs Lynn Classical 8:00pm El Sistema Winter Bash 3:00pm SHS Hockey vs Mal.-Rev. Co-op 8:00am Argenziano School Winter Concert 8:00am Healey School Gr. 3-8 Winter Concert 8:30pm SHS Boys Basketball vs Lynn Classical 6:00pm Our Schools, Our City - Music Education 9:00am SHS Winter Concert 9:00am SHS Winter Concert 10:00pm Public Domain Theater 6:30pm WHCIS Winter Concert 10:30am All City Middle School Winter Concert 11:00am ESCS Winter Concert Friday, January 3 8:00pm SHS Boys Basketball vs Brighton 11:30am El Sistema Winter Bash 12:00pm SHS Boys Basketball vs Lynn Classical 12:00am Argenziano School Winter Concert 9:30pm El Sistema Winter Bash 12:00pm SHS Football vs Cambridge 1:30pm Kennedy School Gr. K-3 Winter Concert 1:00am Final SHS Topping Off Ceremony 10:00pm Healey School Gr. 3-8 Winter Concert 2:03pm Healey School Gr. 3-8 Winter Concert 2:03pm SHS Boys Basketball vs Brighton 1:30am Healey School Gr. 3-8 Winter Concert 11:00pm ESCS Winter Concert 3:00pm Kennedy School Gr. K-3 Winter Concert 3:30pm All City Middle School Winter Concert 2:30am Public Domain Theater Sunday, January 5 3:33pm Kennedy School Gr 4-8 Winter Concert 5:00pm SHS Hockey vs Mal.-Rev. Co-op 7:00am ESCS Winter Concert 12:00am Our Schools, Our City - Music Education 5:00pm SHS Football vs Bedford 6:30pm Final SHS Topping Off Ceremony 8:00am SHS Boys Soccer @ Lincoln-Sudbury 12:30am Final SHS Topping Off Ceremony 7:30pm SHS Boys Soccer @ Lincoln-Sudbury 7:00pm WHCIS Winter Concert 10:00am WHCIS Winter Concert 1:00am SHS Boys Basketball vs Lynn Classical 9:00pm WHCIS Winter Concert 8:30pm El Sistema Winter Bash 11:30am Final SHS Topping Off Ceremony 2:30am ESCS Winter Concert 10:30pm Healey School Gr. 3-8 Winter Concert 9:00pm Kennedy School Gr 4-8 Winter Concert 12:00pm SHS Winter Concert 7:00am WHCIS Winter Concert 10:00pm SHS Boys Basketball vs Brighton 1:30pm SHS Hockey vs Mal.-Rev. Co-op 8:30am Kennedy School Gr 4-8 Winter Concert Tuesday, January 7 11:30pm Final SHS Topping Off Ceremony 3:00pm Kennedy School Gr 4-8 Winter Concert 9:30am SHS Boys Basketball vs Brighton 12:00am SHS Football vs Cambridge 2:03am SHS Boys Soccer @ Lincoln-Sudbury Thursday, January 2 5:00pm El Sistema Winter Bash 11:00am Argenziano School Winter Concert 6:00am WHCIS Winter Concert 12:00am Our Schools, Our City - Music Education 6:00pm Christmas Tree Lighting and Visit by Santa 12:00pm SHS Hockey vs Mal.-Rev. Co-op 7:30am El Sistema Winter Bash 12:30am Kennedy School Gr. K-3 Winter Concert 7:30pm SHS Hockey vs Mal.-Rev. Co-op 1:30pm El Sistema Winter Bash 8:00am Kennedy School Gr 4-8 Winter Concert 1:03am SHS Winter Concert 9:00pm SHS Boys Basketball vs Brighton 2:00pm All City Middle School Winter Concert 3:00am Public Domain Theater 10:30pm Kennedy School Gr. K-3 Winter Concert 3:00pm Kennedy School Gr. K-3 Winter Concert 9:00am SHS Boys Basketball vs Brighton 7:00am MIAA Playoff: SHS Hockey vs Boston Latin 11:03pm Argenziano School Winter Concert 5:00pm SHS Football vs Cambridge 10:30am ESCS Winter Concert 8:30am Final SHS Topping Off Ceremony Saturday, January 4 7:03pm Argenziano School Winter Concert 11:30am Our Schools, Our City - Music Education 9:00am Our Schools, Our City - Music Education 12:00am SHS Winter Concert 8:00pm Our Schools, Our City - Music Education 12:00pm SHS Football vs Bedford 9:30am Argenziano School Winter Concert 1:30am Argenziano School Winter Concert 8:30pm SHS Hockey vs Mal.-Rev. Co-op 2:30pm Healey School Gr. 3-8 Winter Concert 11:00am All City Middle School Winter Concert 2:30am Public Domain Theater 10:00pm SHS Boys Basketball vs Lynn Classical 3:30pm SHS Boys Basketball vs Lynn Classical 12:00pm El Sistema Winter Bash 7:00am SHS Boys Basketball vs Lynn Classical Monday, January 6 5:30pm El Sistema Winter Bash 12:30pm Healey School Gr. 3-8 Winter Concert 8:30am Final SHS Topping Off Ceremony 12:00am SHS Winter Concert 6:00pm SHS Boys Basketball vs Revere 1.6.20 1:30pm Final SHS Topping Off Ceremony 9:00am SHS Boys Basketball vs Brighton 1:30am All City Middle School Winter Concert 8:00pm SHS Winter Concert 2:30pm SHS Boys Basketball vs Lynn Classical 11:00am All City Middle School Winter Concert 2:30am SHS Football vs Cambridge 9:30pm Final SHS Topping Off Ceremony 4:00pm WHCIS Winter Concert 12:00pm El Sistema Winter Bash 5:00am Public Domain Theater 10:00pm SHS Boys Basketball vs Revere 1.6.20

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OFF THE SHELF by Doug Holder Poet Lyn Lifshin has passed at 77

The "Queen" of the small press, poet Lyn Lifshin, has passed was unsettled. A lot of great poems come out of the terrible at the age of 77. Lifshin was published in almost every mag- experiences. azine out there including my own. You always knew it was DH: Have any poems come out of a staid domesticity? a Lifshin submission because it was an overstuffed envelope LL: Yeah, in a way. My present companion finds it very hard with 50 to 100 poems, and many of them were very good. to hear any poems about anyone I was with before him. I I met Lynn in the North End of Boston at the late Jack Pow- wouldn't mind hearing about his. You shouldn't write about ers' house, and later attended a reading with her and Jon Wie- the person you are with. Why mess up a comfortable relation- ners at the Old West Church in the Beacon Hill area. ship? You write about what is absent … the attractive man on I interviewed her in a funky little restaurant in the North the subway, with a ring on his finger, things like that. My part- End in the 90s. She was a very engaging woman, very kind, ner was very upset with some of the poems I wrote. However, SOMERVILLE and wore an in your face red mini-skirt and high heels. She he likes when I write poems about him. I have written poems loved talking about her love of dance as well as poetry. Here is about his heart surgery. When I type them up, I think he'll like the interview I conducted with her, may she rest in peace. The them. I do often find the worst things make the best poems. edited by Doug Holder taped interview is held in the Harvard Woodberry Collection. DH: Someone told me that you can't be polite to be a yrical good writer. You have to be willing to insult your mother, LDancer, poet, Karen Klein founded teXt- Lyn Lifshin Interviewed by Doug Holder for instance. moVes, a collaborative of poets/dancers/ LL: I think you have to take a risk. I was very close to my choreographers who perform together and Lyn Lifshin is commonly referred to as the "Queen of the mother. We told each other everything. If a poem came out Small Press". She has written more than 90 chapbooks and about her and it was unflattering, she wouldn't mind as long independently, most recently at Urbani- books of poetry, most recently Before It's Light, released by as I showed it to her. She would only be angered if I tried to ty Central, Boston. Her haiku have been Black Sparrow Press. If you were to check out the Poet's Mar- cover it up. My other relatives felt that poetry aired their dirty published nationally, internationally, and ket, her name would invariably appear as a contributing poet laundry. They never asked me about it, they never mentioned anthologized. Her poems have been print- in a slew of magazines. She has edited four major anthologies it. They would have been happy if I went to Law School or ed in The Cape Cod Poetry Review, Pudding of women's writing, and gives workshops around the country. something. Nothing as rude or revealing as poetry. Nothing Her work covers her feelings about war, sexuality, a woman's as rude as poetry. Magazine, The Comstock Review, SLANT, The Somerville Times, role in society, and the whole gamut of life experiences. She DH: If you were to characterize yourself as a member of a online in The Drunken Boat, Fusion Magazine, read as Sunday has won many awards, including A Bread Loaf Scholarship particular "school" of poetry, what would that be? Poet on Boston Area Small Press and Poetry Scene, WCAI Poetry and the Jack Kerouac award. I met with her before a reading LL: I don't think that I fit into any school. I'm sure that I Sunday, and Poet-to-Poet interview with Doug Holder, Somer- she was to give at the Old West Church in Boston, sponsored was influenced by the Beats at one time, but I was also influ- ville Cable TV. A member of Steeple Street Poets, she is com- by the Stone Soup Poets and Ibbetson Street Press. In the enced by a lot of writers like Plath and Sexton. midst of the din of a busy North End restaurant, we talked DH: How do the academic folks view you? In a Washington piling her first chapbook. about her life and poetry. Post article, I read they seem to condemn you for being too Doug Holder: So Lyn, how does it feel to be back in Boston prolific. Is there something wrong with writing a lot? NAPS after all this time? LL: I may be prolific, but out of many poems there will be Lyn Lifshin: It feels nice, it feels cold actually. I haven't been only one or two that I will really work on or revise. I use to here for five to seven years. send out a lot, but it is not until I do a book will I really go My friend told me the difference DH: One might say you had your seminal poetic roots here? over each poem. LL: My father's family was from the area. We visited this DH: What is your philosophy of sending out so many po- between grown-ups and kids. area from the time we were babies. I also spent a short time ems? I remember when I was first wrote you, requesting po- Grown-ups like to take naps. at Brandeis. I had to leave Brandeis to get married and give ems for the Ibbetson Street Press, I was shocked about this my cat a home (laughing). I did drop out. I was engaged huge envelope of poems I received. Kids don’t. to two men, and it was all too complicated. One was at LL: If someone asks me now, I send them a big bunch of po- Brandeis, and one was at Brown, so I didn't have time to ems, but I just don't send them out unsolicited. I guess I sent do graduate work. out so many poems because I never took a creative writing I’m a grown-up. DH: I admire your cat poems. I remember one of your cat course, and I felt I would never write enough. I skipped a lot I don’t like to take naps. poems, where you describe laying in bed and the cat would of years, and I always did things early, so I had an urgency to leave you to go out. The cat would be on the prowl like a get things published. I’m afraid of them. wild animal. Then it would come back to your bed, like a DH: You are considered one of the major American Poets, lover back from a night out. Cats seem to play a role in a lot aren't you? of your poems. LL: In 1973 there were two major anthologies that came It’s not a fear of putting LL: It's hard not to write about cats without being senti- out with American women poets. I was in both of them. In my sleep cycle out of order. mental. I probably write about them, because invariably I have the early 1970's I was booked for readings, I was getting pub- one in the background somewhere. If you view my documen- lished, etc. Maybe because I was published so much, or be- It’s older, deeper. tary, you will notice a cat on the desk. They somehow repre- cause some of my work wasn't up to par, that I fell off the first sent living a normal life, a steady presence. track. In spite of that, I was selling my archives for a nice sum. DH: In your new book, Before It's Light, the first section is DH: In your poetry you write about how expectations were I don’t remember my exact age autobiographical. Is it strictly so? pushed on you, particularly around having children. It was al- when it happens, probably adolescence. LL: Even though I say my poems are autobiographical, the most a crime that as a young woman, you didn't want kids. experience is transformed by the act of writing about it. The Can you talk about this? I remember my bedroom. first poem I wrote in this section, But Instead Has Gone Un- LL: I think my decision to not have children came from derground, was about the day before I turned in a manuscript. seeing my mother, who was a vibrant woman, fun loving, a I wanted to convey that even if you know all the facts, you still free spirit. She went to college and then lived in New York I fell asleep during the afternoon. have to remember it still is a poem: City. She went to lectures, danced all night, enjoyed life. She When I awoke, it was night. wanted to marry someone other than my father. She did what A woman goes into the subway, was expected, rather than what she wanted to do. She went To say it was terrifying, And for whatever reason, back to Vermont with my father, something she never wanted or to say I was in terror Disappears behind rails to do. She wanted to stay in New York. She basically married And is never heard from again. my father because he was the right religion. Because of my implies that I was thinking. We don't understand this. mother's history, I decided I wanted to follow my own desires, I wasn’t thinking. and that did not include children. I really had nothing against In the past people would respond to my poems by think- marriage. I remember reading this poem about trading your It was thinking me. ing, "Oh, she must be wild, let's give her drugs", or, "She life for a ring. I just didn't want to do that. My mother never must be a real bitch, because she writes angry poems." The wanted children, and when she had them, she did nothing … first poem conveys the fact that even though you might feel she sacrificed her life. I knew I would die. you know me, remember I am not the poem. This is a prob- DH: The recurrent theme in your poetry is that you seem I knew I would wake in the dark. lem. I once wrote a poem loosely based about something to be fighting against these traps that are being placed. Am I that happened in the past, and twenty people said, "I like right about that? that poem about me." LL: I remember my mother-in-law told me that when you — Karen Klein DH: In one of your poems, Now I'm Into More Sensible Cars, are in your 20's you can't have long hair. I fought against that, you were using cars as a metaphor for more sensible men. At and the way you were supposed to dress for academic life. I To have your work considered for the Lyrical send it to: this stage of your life, do you feel more comfortable? guess I resisted going to Law School, and securing a more sta- Doug Holder, 25 School St.; Somerville, MA 02143. [email protected] LL: I think I am. I am presently in a long term comfort- ble profession. My mother was worried some man would find able relationship. I guess I'm not sorry for the past, which my poems objectionable. She was right, they did. 24••JANUARY 1, 2020