MAY 20, 2020 TWENTY-FIVE CENTS Inside: Somerville’S Health Emergency Will Remain in Place Beyond May 18 Mayor Joseph A

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VOL. 8 NO. 21 SOMERVILLE, MASS. WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 2020 TWENTY-FIVE CENTS Inside: Somerville’s health emergency will remain in place beyond May 18 Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone announced today that the citywide state of emergency due to the threat of the COVID-19 virus will continue beyond Monday, May 18. Currently closed or restricted businesses and activities will remain suspended until restarting according to existing or forthcoming city-issued reopening schedules. The city’s suspension of all city-sponsored or -permitted events is now also officially extended through the end of the year. Further decisions It's Cott to for Somerville’s reopening efforts will contin- be good! ue to be made based on scientific guidance page 3 and the best available regional and local data. Last week Gov. Baker issued statewide guidance for reopening. Somerville will assess the components of that plan and adopt an approach that fits the specific health and economic needs of the city and region. The City of Somerville will maintain its state of emergency status beyond the May 18 date set by Gov. Baker “We need to move forward with a process that for statewide reopening of businesses and reinstatement of certain public events. fits our community,” Mayor Continued on page 4 'Fly Free' debuts at the Inside Out Gallery

By Shira Laucharoen Picking up the pieces The Inside Out Gallery may very well be the page 5 only art gallery in Somerville that is open at this time. The space, operated by the Somer- ville Arts Council, can be found in the window of the CVS store in Davis Square, a public art display that viewers can see while passing by. An exhibit by Lilyanna Sayre is currently being showcased there, having gone up on May 10. Sayre’s acrylic paintings, created on canvases that are taller than they are wide, reflect her interest in skydiving. “This series is calledFly Free,” said Sayre. “It’s to depict the open air feeling in free fall. I wanted to bring awareness of the sport in my neighborhood. When most people think about skydiving, they think of it as a bucket list item More recognition or something that’s not for them – but why not? for a master chef People think of the part of skydiving under a page 8 parachute, but there’s so much more that you Artist Lilyanna Sayre’s new exhibit is being shown at the Inside Out Gallery in Davis Square. can do in the sky.” Continued on page 16 — Photos by Heather Balchunas 2••MAY 20, 2020

Somerville Weather Forecast for the week of May 20 – May 26 as provided by the National Weather Service DAY CONDITIONS HIGH/LOW PRECIPITATION HUMIDITY WIND

Wednesday Partly Cloudy 61°/40° 0% 44% E 9 mph May 20 The views and opinions expressed in Newstalk do not necessarily reflect those of The Somerville Times, its publisher or staff. The column has many contributors. Thursday Sunny 75°/49° 0% 33% SSW 11 mph In an effort to provide more walking and biking routes that May 21 allow for more social distance, the city’s Mobility Team has Friday been developing a shared streets plan based on interna- Sunny 84°/57° 0% 37% WSW 11 mph May 22 tional best practices and customized to Somerville’s public health needs. By the end of May, the first shared route will Saturday Sunny 68°/49° 0% 51% NE 16 mph be set up and more will follow citywide over the summer. May 23 For Shared Streets, low-volume or residential side-streets are opened up to pedestrians, cyclists, and other users while Sunday Sunny 61°/48° 0% 54% E 11 mph still allowing vehicles but limiting those vehicles to abutters, May 24 first responders, and delivery. Shared Streets provide new options for residents to safely make essential trips for food, Monday Partly Cloudy 67°/51° 9% 54% E 12 mph healthcare, or other needs, while also offering the wellness May 25 benefit of new routes outdoors. Signage and flexible barriers Tuesday alert all users to the shared use to help keep everyone safe. Partly Cloudy 77°/58° 10% 51% SSW 14 mph Somerville’s program will use temporary materials that can May 26 be modified based on our experience with the pilot. More NOTE: Conditions subject to change. Always check a daily forecast prior to activities that can be affected by the weather. info to come. *********************** To sign up for free COVID-19 testing for Somerville residents, call 617-665-2928, Monday to Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. You do not need to have symptoms or a TheSomervilleTimes.com doctor’s referral. Comments of the Week *********************** Join in for upcoming virtual town hall meetings with May- Response to: Somerville to phase in reopening on more or Curtatone and city staff where you can learn about local cautious timeline than state COVID-19 impacts and the city’s response. You can either participate live via Zoom or by calling in by phone, or sub- Oh Boy says: mit questions in advance and watch live on City Cable TV The State has granted certain businesses and places of worship the right to re-open. Curtatone (channels 13 and 613 on RCN, channel 22 on Comcast). Meetings will also be recorded and rebroadcast later on the can’t take that right away. If an eligible business or place of worship in Somerville wants to re-open City YouTube Channel and City Cable TV. For more in- according to the new regulations, they should re-open knowing the State has their back. formation on how to participate, visit somervillema.gov/ Dare the City to try to shut them down. The City will lose any lawsuit on this, and they know it. virtualtownhall. Here are the upcoming meetings: Parents State has authority here, not King Joe. Then rack up another lawsuit loss (on the taxpayers dime) Town Hall: Thursday, May 21, 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.; Yo ut h for King Joe – Casino, Barstool Sports, and next a local salon or church . . Town Hall: date to be announced (for teenagers and high school students) Continued on page 11 Response to: Lost generations: Addiction, homelessness and COVID-19 Falguni says: Available resources include drug treatment centers, counseling, group meetings, intervention 699 Broadway, Somerville, MA 02144 planning, and much more. Don’t delay, seek help now, and get your life back on the right track. why counseling is important: https://www.addictionaide.com/ [email protected] www.thesomervilletimes.com Response to: Paragon Park 617-666-4010 • Fax: 617-628-0422 Leo connerty says: Great column JIMMY www.facebook.com/ @somervilletimes thesomervilletimes THE GOOD OLE DAYS NO WORRIES Publisher – Somerset Valley Publishing Inc. Editor – Jim Clark Jackie Levy Harrington says: Assignment Editor – Bobbie Toner Great article Jimmy. I also spent many summers or weekends there with family. One time my dad & I got stuck at the very top of the double ferris wheel when the park had a power outage. We were Advertising Director – Bobbie Toner stuck there for about an hour. They finally used ropes like a pulley system to move the wheels & Arts Editor – Doug Holder get all the people off. Loved taking the ferry from Rowes Wharf. I went to Western Jr. High and Writers: Jim Clark, Denise Keniston, our class wenon a fieldtrip to Paragon Park. Wonderful memories. Jackson Ellison, Michael LoPilato, Marshall Collins Contributors: Jimmy Del Ponte, Dorothy Dimarzo, Response to: Obituary: William R. Cahill Blake Maddux, Bob Doherty, Ross Blouin Photographer: Claudia Ferro Steve Keenan says: I am very saddened to hear of Billy’s passing. Billy was the greatest-a good guy and a good firefight- The Somerville Times is published every Wednesday er. My condolences go out to his family. RIP, Billy. A proud member of the following newspaper organizations: Steve Keenan SFD-Retired

Life in the Ville by Jimmy Del Ponte It’s Cott to be good!

Let's face it. What's dad's favorite sayings for explaining free better than free or "hot" stuff: "It fell off the truck!" stuff? We all love A neighbor who lived across the street something free. from us decades ago worked for Drakes Sometimes peo- Cakes and every so often he had a trunk- ple don't even care ful of Ring Dings, Yodels and Yankee what it is as long Doodles. I still remember vividly when as it's free. “It’s a the neighborhood kids would flock stress relieving, squeeze ball thing with around his car when he came home from a non-popular candidate's advertising on work and opened that treasure trunk. it!" Oh yeah, give me two! In the 80's I had a roommate who worked My friend's dad delivered for Hostess for Honey Baked Ham. Ribs, ham and and we always got the freshest Twinkies, sides were always in the house. Not bad Cupcakes and Sno-Balls, right of his for a roommate I met at Redbones. truck. Which reminds me of one of my Free stuff from friends who worked at

cool places was the best. Call it fringe got out of high school and my dad was a benefits or SWAG (Stuff We All Get.) watchman there for a while too." Some- We welcomed it and still do. One of my one who was there shares: "I lived right in nicknames is Gimmy, as in "give me." front of the plant. They had a big carbon- Growing up in Somerville there were a ation tank in our front yard. It scared me lot of bakeries and factories that turned one night when the tank released pres- out some pretty tasty treats. Apollo Cake, sure ... a loud, piercing screech." formerly on Garfield St., sold delicious The Cott bottling company in pieces of loose brownies and hermits, and Somerville closed down sometime in the neighborhood around the building al- the early 70's. ways smelled great. The Hostess Factory Unfortunately, a friend's dad worked was on Lowell St. where the VNA is now. there driving a forklift for 27 years and The area kids had, "borrowing Twinkies " ended up with no pension. I wish I knew down to a science. Hires Root Beer Com- the story behind that sad situation. pany was located on Clyde St. and Tow- We all enjoy freebies. What I miss most er Root Beer and was first established in since officially being out of the full time 319 Washington St., where The Shady Hill Pub was and Cott entrance. Somerville in 1914. work world are the perks. It stinks having My uncle worked for Cott Bottling to buy my own paper clips and tape! Company, formerly in The Ville and we But back in the day we were adventur- always had lots of delicious soda and ous to say the least. We helped ourselves paper cups. to whatever we thought we could get Cott beverages hired many Somerville away with. Not exactly proud of it as it residents. “The driveway entrance to the was technically stealing, but it was a part Cott Bottling Company was located on of our childhood. We took the open door Washington St. alongside the site of the policy to another level. No brag, just fact. old Shady Hill Pub (see photo) at 319 Luckily we never got Cott – I mean ... Washington St. Somerville peeps worked caught. there as forklift drivers, line workers, From Google : The Cott Corporation truck drivers and office staff. began in the early 1950’s when Cott Black Some Ville kids have memories of swip- Cherry soda was served to the children ing cases of soda from a door on Leland of the founder of the company, Harry St. Another kid recalls, "We would just Pencer, at a camp on Lake Winnipesau- go out back and open a trailer... with kee. Cott rapidly expanded in the 1950’s cases ... just wait for dark ... walk by the when it was based in Manchester, NH. open door while the bottles were moving The Cott Bottling Company, as it was through the line.” known then, had bottling plants in Man- A friend's account: "I actually worked chester, Natick and Somerville, Massa- there for a short period of time when I chusetts, and in Portland, Maine.

Former site of Cott's on the Dane Ave. side. 4••MAY 20, 2020

By Jim Clark Disorderly suspect relieved to get a jail cell Somerville Police officers were suspect was running between used forced to resist and tried and scattered on the ground. Phaneuf was transported to dispatched to the 711 on College the subway platforms, and was to pull his arms apart. How- The employee stated that the station for booking, at which Ave. last Friday on reports that a making his way up the escalator ever, Phaneuf was eventually Phaneuf entered the store, time he reportedly continued his man had broken a glass window on the College Ave. side of the handcuffed and searched for paced around then yelled at boisterous behavior, began fight- of the store. Initial reports indi- station. weapons. him, asking if he had seen his ing with officers and had to be cated that the suspect had been An officer looked across the In Phaneuf's right back pock- wallet. When the employee re- subdued with pepper spray. encountered by a police officer street at the station and immedi- et a concealed black handled plied no, the suspect became It was learned at booking that earlier in the evening around the ately recognized the man walk- buck style knife was found. enraged, slapped a small display Phanuef had two open war- same the location. ing out the door as the suspect, The knife was concealed in the off the counter then walked rants for prior crimes. A short While in route to the scene, and and the one he had encoun- open position with the blade towards the exit. Just before time after booking, while Pan- Somerville Control notifiedtered earlier in the evening. locked opened. exiting, Phaneuf purposefully uef was in his holding cell, he officers that they had received The officer approached the During the entire procedure knocked over a stack of shop- defecated and urinated on the another 911 call about the sus- suspect, later identified as Paul Phaneuf reportedly yelled pro- ping baskets, according to the floor, then smeared his feces pect, who was now making his Phaneuf, of Woburn, and or- fanities and made threats to store employee. on the plexiglass window. In way towards Seven Hills Park dered him to turn around and harm the officers. He became About two or three minutes response, 24 Trauma cleaning while brandishing a knife. Units put his hands behind his back. extremely agitated and boister- later the suspect returned and service was called in to clean arrived on scene at Seven Hills Phaneuf reportedly failed ous, continuing to yell profan- reportedly threw two cobble and sanitize the cell. Parks and searched the area. to comply and instead made ities while some members of stones through one of the store's Phanuef was booked on However, the suspect was no- an attempt to run. He was the public watched and video- windows. charges of disorderly conduct, where to be found. quickly apprehended and tak- ed the incident. The owner of the store was malicious wanton defacement Officers made our way towards en to the ground by officers Officers spoke with a 711 -em able to show police video of the of property, and resisting arrest, the 711 store on foot. While ap- on the scene. ployee, the reporting party. The entire incident which was con- and on warrant charges of larce- proaching the store, a random While attempting to hand- store was reportedly in disarray sistent with the employee's ac- ny over $1200 and felony night- bystander told them that the cuff Phaneuf, he reportedly and many items were displaced count of the incident. time breaking and entering. Crime Tip Hotline: 617-776-7210 Help Keep Somerville Safe! Leave a message on our tip hotline answering machine – All calls are confidential SOMERVILLE POLICE CRIME LOG Arrests: May 15, 9:14 p.m., arrested disorderly conduct, malicious ty, and resisting arrest, and on $1200 and felony nighttime Paul Phaneuf, of Woburn, at College Ave. on charges of wanton defacement of proper- warrant charges of larceny over breaking and entering. Somerville’s health emergency will remain in place beyond May 18 CONT. FROM PG 1

Curtatone said. “Safety and a safety plans before sites are al- ville’s efforts to control the virus sions is the only way we’re going cities and towns to share infor- sustainable recovery will be the lowed to begin work. The start and prepare for reopening, the to be able to assure the wellbeing mation and best practices. guiding stars of our local re- of seasonal street sweeping city’s community COVID-19 of a community as dynamic and “Decisions, including reopen- opening efforts. We will evaluate also will take place on Mon- Action Plan will expand its test- diverse as Somerville. And the ing, will be most effective if they every element of the Governor’s day, with residents being asked ing component. In collaboration first step in that process is test- are coordinated and regional,” plan and determine what works to voluntarily move their cars with the Cambridge Health Al- ing, testing, and more testing.” Mayor Curtatone said. “We’re best here and then implement as no tickets will be issued for liance and Cataldo Ambulance, Initial results of Somerville’s all reliant upon each other to a timeline that aligns with lo- parking in a street sweeping the city will launch a mobile communitywide testing pro- do this successfully, and none cal and regional data concern- zone in the initial weeks. testing unit to increase the program show new cases in every of us want to squander the ex- ing the spread of this disease. Today, the city announced that gram’s reach into every area and section of the city and across traordinary sacrifices people COVID-19 is not going away to help control the spread of the demographic of the city, allow- all age groups, with the highest have already made to stem the any time soon, so we will take coronavirus, all city-sponsored ing the most vulnerable resi- numbers coming from those in tide of this outbreak. Coronavi- things one informed step at a or permitted public events and dents to be tested more easily. their 20s and 30s. rus does not care about where time. We do not want to risk large gatherings will be canceled Full details about the schedule “We have made a commitment our city lines are drawn and, rushing back to a perceived state through the end of the year (De- and hours of the mobile testing to building a system in which knowing that, we will continue of normal in the short-term, cember 31, 2020). Virtual events unit will be released closer to everyone can be tested,” said to move forward in a measured only to put people’s lives need- and other creative and safe alter- the official launch. The pro- Somerville Health and Human fashion as a region.” lessly at risk or jeopardize our natives will be held where possi- gram currently offers free on- Services Director Doug Kress. For more information and economic recovery. As the most ble. Should conditions improve, site testing at Somerville Hos- “This is a vital step toward mak- regular COVID-19 updates, densely populated city in New smaller events may be recon- pital for all residents. ing that happen, and we en- visit www.somervillema.gov/ England, we cannot afford to be sidered. School-sponsored ac- “We need to put a robust com- courage everyone, regardless of coronavirus and sign up for haphazard with our response to tivities, athletics, and Parks and prehensive test, trace, isolate whether they are symptomatic, City alerts at www.somerville- this public health threat.” Recreation Programming re- program in place in order to re- to seek out testing.” ma.gov/Alerts. We urge you to Earlier this month, the city main under review, and guidance open safely,” Mayor Curtatone While Somerville will be con- sign up for every alert method announced initial steps toward will be shared at a later time. said. “Understanding the science ducting its own internal assess- you are able to receive: phone reopening with a phased return Key Reopening Effort Includes behind how this disease operates ment for setting reopening pol- call, text, email. Also follow for construction work that re- New Mobile Testing Unit and getting local data that allows icies, the Mayor continues to FB.com/SomervilleCity and @ quires the approval of detailed Next week, as part of Somer- us to make truly informed deci- actively work with neighboring SomervilleCity. MAY 20, 2020••5 New health campaign proposed to prevent COVID-19 spread

“The PPE gloves can be bright colors By Alberto Gilman like yellow or purple,” Strezo said. “Some The Somerville City Council gathered parents and grandparents I’ve heard Thursday, May 14 for their regular week- from are afraid that the children are go- ly meeting. All 11 members were in atten- ing to pick up the gloves and think it's dance remotely. a balloon, putting the discarded gloves On the agenda for the night, item eight into their mouths.” of 46, ordered by City Councilor At- Strezo added that the litter poses a Large Kristen Strezo, was discussed due threat to city employees who conduct to health concerns for Somerville resi- cleaning and disposing of this material. dents. Furthermore, the risk of spreading can The order calls for the creation of city- be increased if materials not collected wide posted signage to remind residents prior to rain forecasts drain into the of the penalties and public health risks city water system. associated with COVID-19. There has Ward 4 Counselor Jesse Clingan offered been a reported increase of littered used additional comments on Strezo’s order. “I masks, gloves and wipes. The Depart- did put an order in last week asking the ment of Communications would take DPW to put designated receptacles out,” Concerns over contaminated PPE littering is prompting the city to actively confront the issue. charge in its formation. Clingan said. His hope is that this order According to Strezo, residents have can encourage more diligence in dispos- can be sent out to shopping locations to and the surrounding areas of residence. reported the increase in litter. She per- ing of these materials. install or highlight receptacles to help According to Council President Matt sonally has counted five to ten instances Commenting further, Strezo added that resolve this issue. McLaughlin, 17 people in the city of of personal protective equipment litter discussing with the DPW that most of In the city of Somerville there are 20 Somerville have died from the disease around the city. Typically, on walkways these materials discarded can be most- main food retailer locations for residents. since the initial outbreak of COVID-19. and public areas. ly discovered around grocery stores and 20 parks and recreation locations are also The item was approved and referred No fine enforcement is being pushed parking lots. located in the area. These do not include to the Public Health and Public Safety for but the increase of litter is a cause Councilor At-Large William A. outside and secondary distributors and Committee with Ward 4 Councilor Kat- for concern. White Jr. added that communication areas of recreation, both in Somerville jana Ballantyne signing on to the order.

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Call 617-666-4010 By Alberto Gilman and speak to the Assignment Editor The Somerville City Council gathered remotely on Thursday, May 14, discussing a resolution submitted and headed by Ward 3 Councilor Ewen-Campen, other councilors and the mayor in support of Somerville restaurants. “Every single restaurant in Somerville, in the state, basically in the country has either been forced to close its doors all together,” Ewen-Campen said. “If they’ve stayed open, they've switched entirely to pickup and delivery.” Since the initial beginning of lockdown in the state, COVID-19 has caused dif- ficulties for the restaurant industry. The resolution calls for supporting Somer- ville restaurants by capping fees charged by third party delivery services during the COVID-19 state of emergency. Ewen-Campen went on to further say that some of the restaurants in Somerville are dependent on third party delivery apps such as Grubhub, Uber Eats and Doordash. This is a first time process for these businesses. People transition to takeout and pickup options from local and chain restaurants and distributors for the convenience. Yet these apps also stimulate discussion about how charges are made. Ewen-Campen further stated that third party delivery services are charging fees as high as 25-30% per order. In the midst of the pandemic, falls in revenue make this burden on struggling businesses difficult. Uber and Grubhub are currently in discussions for a merger, which causes more difficulty. “We are not in a position to just set a cap,” Ewen-Campen said. “Thankfully, there is a bill pending now which is 5054 in the house that would cap delivery fees for the duration of the pandemic.” Councilors McLaughlin, Rossetti, Clingan and Davis signed on to the order during the meeting. Councilor Davis commented by stating that even before the pandemic, these third party entities have caused problems for these companies. The steps that residents can take to lend their support on this issue is to spread the word and go through direct websites and use pickup instead of delivery. 6••MAY 20, 2020

Beacon Hill Roll Call

Beacon Hill Roll Call can also be viewed on our website at www.thesomervilletimes.com THE HOUSE AND SENATE. The Senate made at a later date. and how polling places should be physically set up and history last week when it held the first remote session spread out in order to maintain social distancing. with just a few members in the Senate chamber. Most The funds must be utilized by municipalities for eligible members watched and listened to the debate from the costs related to the COVID-19 response effort, consis- “As a committee, we felt it was important to live-stream comfort of their home or business office through their tent with parameters established by the federal Coro- a virtual hearing to maintain transparency and allow computers and voted via phone. navirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (the constituents to experience the hearing remotely,” said “CARES” Act) and guidance from the U.S. Treasury Sen. Barry Finegold (D-Andover) Senate chair of the Beacon Hill Roll Call records local representatives’ and Department. Election Laws Committee. “We heard a great deal of senators’ votes on one roll call from the week of May testimony and insight today on the various possible 11-15. The Baker administration said the available funds rep- solutions to the challenges COVID-19 has imposed resent approximately 25 percent of the funding the state on our elections. The committee has a lot of work to do ALLOW THE STATE TO BORROW BILLIONS received from the federal Coronavirus Relief Fund and in the coming days as we carefully review the testimony, OF DOLLARS (H 4677) will help ease municipal cashflow pressures. It plans to but I am confident that we have the tools to modify House 157-0, Senate 38-0, approved and sent to Gov. distribute money to cities and towns quickly and effi- our elections to promote health, safety and accessibil- Charlie Baker a bill that would authorize the state trea- ciently and maintain necessary flexibility to allocate ad- ity and to ensure that citizens can safely exercise their surer to borrow billions of dollars needed to keep the ditional funds if unanticipated needs arise, or if federal right to vote this fall.” state running through the end of June. The funding is rules change. These resources will also help ease munici- needed as a result of diminishing income tax revenues pal cashflow pressures. Congressman Joe Kennedy kicked off the hearing with during COVID-19 when the Bay State moved the tax his support of universal mail-in voting as the way to return filing deadline from April 15 to July 15 in addi- “The COVID19 funding being released today is a increase voter “turnout” and not spread the virus. tion to the loss of sales tax and other revenue as a result much-needed resource to offset the unprecedented core “No-fault absentee ballots just aren’t going to be good of business shutdowns. State tax collections dropped in municipal services costs being absorbed by all 351 cit- enough,” Kennedy said. “Seven days of early voting is April by more than $2.3 billion compared to April 2019. ies and towns in the commonwealth,” said Rep. Rus- not good enough. Mailing ballots to some, but not all, sell Holmes (D-Boston). “The demands on our first is not good enough.” The Legislature and the administration accomplished responders, the need for personal protection equipment this by agreeing to engage in RANs — Revenue Antic- in our nursing homes, IT upgrades needed for staff to “Voting must be safe,” said U.S. Senator Ed Markey who ipation Notes. This means that the state will borrow in support constituents from home and much more will be is being challenged for re-election by Kennedy in the fiscal 2020 the amount of money that was deferred or needed for the foreseeable future. This funding will en- September primary. “It must be accessible. And it must estimated to have been deferred by the movement of the able the mayors and city administrators to continue to be paramount. No one should have to choose between tax filing date. Then the state would use fiscal year 2021 focus on constituents’ welfare and not divert their time their personal well-being or the well-being of others and revenues to pay back the loan. and energy to cuts that would have a devastating impact exercising their constitutional right to vote. Democracy on our communities.” is our shared responsibility.” Supporters said they anticipate the borrowing could reach up to $3 billion in order to keep the state finan- Not everyone agrees. “Never let a crisis go to waste,” said Pam Wilmot, the executive director of Common Cause cially afloat. They said the state is obligated to pay its Chip Ford, executive director of Citizens for Limited Massachusetts supports universal voting by mail and bills and has no other choice. Taxation (CLT). “This one has clearly defined who the says local officials, many of who work alone or part time, ‘essential workers’ are and [who] are not. Municipalities “will just not be able to keep up with the demands of the “The legislation that advanced today will help the com- and the state now have their own ‘new normal starting multi-step absentee ballot requests process.” monwealth responsibly meet near-term budget challeng- points' when it’s over. Federal helicopter money dropped es as we continue to address the impacts of COVID-19,” over the states to assist in this crisis of course needs to “Sending every voter a ballot by mail for the November said Senate President Karen Spilka (D-Ashland). be distributed to the cities and towns as designed. For- election will cut clerks’ workload in half,” said Wilmot. tunately, limited by CLT's Proposition 2½, municipali- “It will ensure that every voter who wants to vote at “In order to protect the commonwealth’s taxpayers and ties can't raise revenue through property tax hikes over home can do so. Vote by mail is a tried and true voting maintain fiscal discipline during this public health cri- 2.5 percent annually, and squeezing that from the record system that has worked well in states across the country sis, the bi-partisan legislation passed by the Senate to- number of unemployed won’t be easy.” for decades … The policy has proven successful in in- day authorizes the commonwealth to finance the recent creasing access to the ballot while also ensuring elections extension of the 2019 state individual income tax filing “The funding is an important first step in recognizing are fair and secure.” deadline and provides a necessary bridge to help us get the tremendous costs incurred by communities in help- through the next few months until the next fiscal year,” ing to address the pandemic and helping them maintain Sen. Cynthia Creem (D-Newton) disagreed. She said said Sen. Mike Rodrigues (D-Westport), chair of the their fiscal stability,” said House GOP Minority Leader universal mail-in voting in the September primary is Senate Committee on Ways and Means. “The passage of Brad Jones (R-North Reading). “impossible.” She filed a bill which she said is “feasible” this bill will allow the commonwealth to meet its fiscal and would send ballots to voters who request them for obligations and pay its bills without negatively affecting “The state is awarding money to cities and towns that both upcoming statewide elections. our residents in the midst of this pandemic.” they are borrowing from the federal government," said said Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance Executive Director Boston Mayor Marty Walsh cautioned that it would (A “Yes” vote is for the borrowing). Paul Craney. "Massachusetts is already the highest in- cost cities and towns lots of money if they had to mail debted state in the country per capita,” said Massachu- a large number of ballots. He also noted the communi- Rep. Christine Barber Yes setts Fiscal Alliance Executive Director Paul Craney. ties would have to spend money to hire more temporary Rep. Mike Connolly Yes “The best way out of this economic depression is to al- staff. “A lot of what I’m talking about is staffing and mak- Rep. Denise Provost Yes low business owners and their workers to safely get back ing sure we have appropriate staffing for this, because Sen. Patricia Jehlen Yes to work. Small businesses are the backbone of the Mas- we’ve never seen the potential magnitude of mail-in bal- sachusetts economy, without them, the state is doomed.” lots we’re going to see in this year’s elections,” said Walsh. ALSO UP ON BEACON HILL VOTING IN THE AGE OF COVD-19 – The Elec- “There is no definitive answer to the question of wheth- $502 MILLION FOR CITIES AND TOWNS FOR tions Laws Committee held a virtual online hearing and er Massachusetts should automatically send absentee COVID-19 COSTS – Gov. Baker announced that he heard testimony on several bills from many participants ballots to all registered voters, only a complex trade-off is preparing to distribute up to $502 million from the who weighed in on what changes to make in the vot- between expanded opportunity and election security,” state portion of the federal Coronavirus Relief Fund ing procedures for this year’s Sept. 1 primary and Nov. said the Center for State policy Analysis in written tes- to local cities and towns for their costs related to the 3 General Election. There were some differences on timony. “Polling places need to remain open as an option COVID-19 pandemic. The plan will allow cities and three main issues: whether to mail ballots to every vot- for all voters, including those with unstable housing, in- towns to apply for estimated fiscal year 2020 needs er or only those who request one; how many days early dividuals with disabilities and minority groups that have immediately and then apply for fiscal year 2021 funds pre-Election Day in-person voting should be allowed; historically shown a preference for in-person voting. MAY 20, 2020••7

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Allowing early voting for the September primary could a similar federal program during the COVID-19 pan- the hardest hit. If the crisis continues through the also improve access.” demic or future public health emergencies. summer, more than 178,000 Massachusetts households will be unable to make rent and mortgage pay- In mid-April, the American Council of the Blind, the Workers would be paid by their employers at their reg- ments.” — From a research project of the Metropolitan parent organization of the Bay State Council of the ular level of pay, up to a maximum of $850 per week. Area Planning Council. Blind submitted written testimony urging the commit- Employers would then be fully reimbursed by the state. tee to protect the voting rights of people who are blind These 80 hours of paid sick time would be in addition “We do seem to see the beginning of travel. We will and disabled during the current pandemic. “Implement- to the 40 hours which each worker currently has under obviously get the data for all of last week soon and ing Vote by Mail programs without offering an acces- a sick time law signed into law by the governor in 2014. we’ll see if that continues. There is a phenomenon sible online absentee voting alternative for people with that has been dubbed ‘quarantine fatigue’ in which disabilities is not going to be acceptable to the commu- Supporters said many front-line workers are struggling people are sort of getting tired of being home. This nity of people with disabilities,” said the council. economically and are without adequate paid sick time. may indicate that we are seeing some quarantine fa- They said the current 2014 law giving 40 hours of paid tigue, because we are seeing an uptick in travel even The League of Women Voters submitted written testi- sick leave is outdated and inadequate in today’s era though we have not begun to open the Massachusetts mony. “While the League supports mailing a ballot to all during these trouble times of uncertainty. They noted economy.” — Transportation Secretary Stephanie Pol- voters ahead of the November election, we also believe that Raise Up Massachusetts led that 2014 campaign lack saying that although travel is generally down 50 to that in-person voting must be available, with provisions to create Massachusetts’ 40-hour total Earned Sick 70 percent in Massachusetts, it looks like there might be in place to assure voting is safe for voters and election Time Law, but the 40 hours of sick time it provides a slight increase in traveling soon. workers. In-person voting is a necessary option if mailed workers each year doesn’t meet the scale of this major ballots don’t arrive in time and may be the preferred way public health crisis. HOW LONG WAS LAST WEEK'S SESSION? to vote for some voters.” Beacon Hill Roll Call tracks the length of time that the “Protecting the health and safety of Massachusetts res- House and Senate were in session each week. Many leg- “The window to pass [a bill] in a timely manner is cer- idents is our top priority in this crisis,” said the bill’s islators say that legislative sessions are only one aspect of tainly shrinking,” said John Rosenberry, Secretary of sponsor Sen. Jason Lewis (D-Winchester). “No worker the Legislature's job and that a lot of important work is State’s Bill Galvin's legislative director. He urged legisla- should be forced to come to work when they may be con- done outside of the House and Senate chambers. They tors to get going and agree on a compromise bill before tagious. That is why we need to build on the success of note that their jobs also involve committee work, re- time runs out. Others echoed his concerns and noted the 2014 earned sick time law and the new federal paid search, constituent work and other matters that are im- ballots have to be printed and cities and towns will need sick time law to ensure that during this public health portant to their districts. Critics say that the Legislature to put a new voting-by-mail system into place. emergency, all workers have access to the job-protected does not meet regularly or long enough to debate and paid sick time that they so desperately need.” vote in public view on the thousands of pieces of legisla- Rep. John Lawn (D-Watertown) summed it up: “To- tion that have been filed. They note that the infrequency day we heard great testimony from election officials “In order to ensure that all those who feel sick or have and brief length of sessions are misguided and lead to and advocates addressing a variety of challenges we been exposed to COVID-19 can stay home and avoid irresponsible late-night sessions and a mad rush to act face as we work to ensure fair, safe and secure elections exposing others to the virus, all workers must have the on dozens of bills in the days immediately preceding the during this unprecedented time. I look forward to con- ability to miss work to care for themselves or their fam- end of an annual session. tinuing to work together to reach a solution that allows ily,” said Anabel Santiago, grassroots coordinator for the all voters in the state to freely exercise their right to Coalition for Social Justice and a member of the Raise During the week of May 4-8, the House met for a total vote during this election cycle.” Up Massachusetts steering committee (the group lead- of two hours and 32 minutes while the Senate met for a ing the charge for the bill). “No worker should face a total of one hour and 29 minutes IMMUNITY TO CONTRACTORS (S 2700) – The choice between going to work sick or losing the pay they Judiciary Committee is looking at a measure that would desperately need to make ends meet. As Massachusetts Mon. May 11 House 11:01 a.m. to 11:31 a.m. provide immunity to contractors and sub-contractors develops a plan to begin to reopen the economy, it is es- Senate 11:24 a.m. to 12:05 p.m. from any suit or civil liability for damages that occur sential that all workers have access to additional job-pro- during the period of the COVID-19 and six months tected paid sick time.” Tues. May 12 No House session after that. The bill lists several reasons including unfore- No Senate session seeable shortages in available workforce; unavoidable QUOTABLE QUOTES schedule changes resulting from federal, state or local Wed. May 13 House 11:03 a.m. to 1:55 p.m. government orders; contractor/sub-contractor compli- “It’s a billion dollars, but it’s actually a net zero to the No Senate session ance with federal, state and local government orders; state. And for us to access what we believe is a very sig- Massachusetts’ Stay at Home order, and related orders nificant amount of resource that the federal government, Thurs. May 14 House 11:04 a.m. to 11:14 a.m. to close businesses. through the emergency declaration, has signed up to re- Senate 11:15 a.m. to 12:03 p.m. imburse us for, we need to spend [the money] first to get “As we slowly re-open sectors of our economy, we must them to reimburse us and that’s basically what that is.” Fri. May 15 No House session be mindful of the ongoing public health crisis and the — Gov. Baker asking the Legislature to authorize $1 bil- No Senate session danger faced by workers of the construction sector,” said lion in state spending related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Senate sponsor Sen. Paul Feeney (D-Foxboro). “I know He says that the federal government will reimburse Massa- Bob Katzen welcomes feedback at [email protected] that many contractors and sub-contractors recognize chusetts for the cost of many things like personal protective how important it is to protect the health of their work- equipment and temporary field hospitals. ers and many have acted swiftly to put in place addition- SUBSCRIBE TO MASSTERLIST – IT'S FREE! al procedures and equipment. 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“It is critical that the construction industry and sector “We need leaders with ideas bold enough to meet the MASSterList is a daily ensemble of news and com- follow all COVID-19 safety guidelines exactly, and in challenges before us but with demeanors humble enough mentary about the Legislature, Politics, Media and Ju- doing so they should not be held responsible for de- to collaborate in order to achieve them. Ambitious, prag- diciary of Massachusetts drawn from major news or- lays in construction due to the current pandemic we matic change rooted in social and economic justice will ganizations as well as specialized publications selected are facing,” said House sponsor Rep. Linda Campbell lead us to a better future.” — Former Gov. Deval Patrick by widely acclaimed and highly experienced editor Jay (D-Methuen). announcing formation of the Together Fund PAC to help Fitzgerald. Jay introduces each article in his own clever Joe Biden’s campaign for president and U.S. Senate and and never-boring, inimitable way. EMERGENCY PAID SICK TIME (S 2701) – The House candidates in “swing” districts or states. Labor and Workforce Development Committee is con- Go to: www.massterlist.com/subscribe Type in your sidering legislation that would guarantee all workers at “The COVID-19 crisis has cost a million jobs in e-mail address and in 15 seconds you will be signed least 10 additional 8-hour days of job-protected paid Massachusetts since early March, with low-wage food up for a free subscription. With no strings attached. sick time for use by employees who are not covered by preparation, sales and office support workers among 8••MAY 20, 2020 Somerville Chef Cassie Piuma nominated for James Beard Award 2020 in a Greek household where scoring four-and-a-half stars By Isabel Sami food was a priority, Piuma crafts on Yelp and making it into Bos- Cassie Piuma, Chef and owner recipes that use ingredients and ton Magazine’s Best of Boston of Somerville restaurant and bar flavors that she grew up with, 2019 list. The name “Sarma” Sarma, was recently nominated but also says she finds inspira- refers to a bite of food that is for the James Beard Award for tion everywhere: cookbooks, wrapped or rolled, but Piuma Best Chef in the Northeast for childhood memories, travel, and says the broader definition is an the sixth year in a row. A native walking outside her front door. embrace. “We want to welcome of Duxbury, Massachusetts, Pi- Piuma uses classic Turkish, our guests with open arms,” she uma has been cooking for over Lebanese, and Greek staples says, proving why Boston and 20 years and has worked in the such as lamb, pistachios, feta, Somerville residents return to kitchens of Oleana, Sel de la sumac, and eggplant in her Sarma again and again. Terre, and The Butcher Shop in dishes at Sarma while also add- Her advice for young chefs is to Boston before opening Sarma ing her own modern fusions to find a mentor and stick to them in 2013. her cooking. Menu options in- like glue. Piuma found her own Receiving the nomination for clude shrimp saganaki, black sea mentor in Ana Sortun of Olea- the James Beard Award again cornbread, jalapeño whipped na, a James Beard Award-win- is a vote of confidence for Pi- feta, and tahini chocolate chip ning chef who is also co-owner uma. “It’s a crazy huge honor cookies, shaped by the tradi- of Sarma, and they worked to- and vote of confidence, not only tional and modern. One Yelp gether in Sortun’s restaurant for from the foundation but from review calls the menu “playful 11 years before opening Sarma. our industry peers,” Piuma says, and full of intrigue.” In her time as a chef, Piuma has adding that it’s a sign that as When choosing a location for learned “that like most things in a chef, she’s on the right path. her restaurant, Piuma picked life, you get out what you put in,” Since 2015 Piuma has been Somerville because she want- she says. “It’s a labor of love.” nominated for the award, qual- ed to open Sarma in a diverse Sarma is currently open for ifying as a semi-finalist in 2016. community, describing Somer- take-out Wednesday through Piuma opened Sarma in 2013, ville as “a bustling, real-deal Sunday from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m., serving Middle Eastern and neighborhood.” In the last sev- and they begin taking orders at Mediterranean inspired dishes. en years, her restaurant has be- noon. Find their menu here or Influenced by her upbringing come a neighborhood favorite, call at (617) 764-4464. James Beard Best Chef Award nominee, Cassie Piuma, chef and owner of Sarma.

Dorothy’s Corner BY DOROTHY DIMARZO Spicy Potato Salad 2 teaspoons Sriracha or other hot sauce Every week we get a produce box de- 1 celery stalk, minced livered from Ball Square Fine Wines, 3/4 teaspoon black pepper they partnered up with Katsiroubas 1 teaspoon kosher salt Bros. Each box contains a variety of 2 scallions, thinly sliced vegetables and fruits, like romaine 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika lettuce, broccoli, carrots, potatoes, Parsley garnish, optional sweet potatoes, onions, lemons, limes, mangos, avocados, cucumbers, Place the prepared potatoes into watermelon, honeydew, cantaloupe, a pot and fill will cold water until pineapple, celery, apples, grapes, the potatoes are covered by about mushrooms and more. an inch of water. Bring to a boil and There is enough for a family of 3-4. cook until tender, about 10 minutes. Last week’s box included a large bag In the meantime, add the mayon- of potatoes, so I decided to change it naise, vinegar, relish, Sriracha, cel- up from potato frittata and home fries ery, pepper and salt, to a large bowl to a potato salad. As a side note, Ball and blend well. Square Fine Wines will deliver wine, Drain the potatoes and add to the beer and spirits as well as a large se- mayonnaise mixture. Gently coat the lection of charcuterie ingredients. It’s potatoes. Fold in the scallions. Trans- a great way to support local business. fer to a serving bowl and sprinkle the See their website for additional infor- paprika over the top and add the pars- mation: ballsquarefinewines.com. ley garnish. Refrigerate for at least an hour before serving. Serves approxi- 3 lbs. potatoes, peeled and 1” dice mately 8 people. 3/4 cup mayonnaise ______2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar Visit Dorothy’s website at http://ddi- 1/4 cup sweet relish marzo2002.wix.

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OBITUARIES Somerville youth leader Pauline M. (McKinnon) D’Aurora Somerville starting as a teller wins statewide Youth and with hard work and deter- mination achieved the title of Leadership Award Executive Vice President and Chief Lending Officer. This year, the annual Kick Butts Pauline was the most gener- Day event at the Massachusetts ous, kind, selfless and strong State House could not take woman you could ever meet. place. However, youth from The She loved her family with ev- 84 Movement still wanted an ery ounce of her being and event to celebrate their efforts loved spending time with her to reduce the influence of the grandkids every chance she tobacco and vaping industries in Pauline M. (McKinnon) could. Everyone of her family their communities. So the young D’Aurora-of Walpole, former- and friends knew they could leaders created and participated ly of North Reading, May 16th depend on Pauline to be there, in a virtual training and awards after a courageous battle with help, guide and when needed, ceremony via Zoom on April 29. Covid-19. Beloved wife of the advice. She was always just a The 245 participating youth late Carmen D’Aurora. Loving call away. All that knew Pau- and adults from around the mother of Dina Zoob and her line will miss her love, smile Commonwealth all work to ed- husband Sam of East Walpole. and compassion. ucate and mobilize young peo- Adored Nana of Alexis and Due to the current restric- ple in their communities about Ishivita Bali, recipient of the 2020 Statewide Youth Leadership Award. Jordan. Sister of Sharon Ro- tions in place all services are tobacco and vaping industry mano and her husband Ron- being privately held. Pauline targeting. dustry targets teens as replace- makesmokinghistory.org. ald of FL. Daughter of the late will be laid to rest with her The 84 Movement virtual event ment smokers. She concluded The Metro Boston Tobac- Anne Steffe. Daughter- in- law husband Carmen who sadly celebrated the groundbreaking by reflecting, “Especially in these co-Free Community Partner- of Rosa D’Aurora and her late passed away less than a month legislation in Massachusetts that unprecedented times, it is very ship supports communities’ husband Biagio. Sister- in- law ago. In lieu of flowers, dona- restricts the sale of flavored to- empowering to see how we can efforts to lower smoking prev- of Anthony D’Aurora and his tions may be made in Pauline’s bacco products, including mint stick together, even though we alence and exposure to second- wife Mary of Woburn, Ben name to American Cancer So- and menthol products. The are physically apart, by coming hand smoke; enhance state and Iacono of Newburyport and ciety, P.O. Box 22478 Oklaho- importance of the new law and together on this virtual event local tobacco control efforts the late Frank D’Aurora and ma City, OK 73123 or online other efforts to protect youth and appreciating each other to by exposing tobacco industry Maria Iacono. Best friend of at https://donate3.cancer.org/ is heighted during the time of provide support and impact tactics; mobilizing the com- Sandra McGoldrick and her To send flowers to the fam- the coronavirus as evidence positive change. That’s why, my munity to support and adopt husband Donnie of Somer- ily or plant a tree in memory grows that smoking and vaping chapter and I have put together evidence-based policies; and ville. Pauline is also survived by of Pauline M. (McKinnon) can harm the body’s ability to a video and more media to show changing social norms. Funded many loving nieces, nephews, D’Aurora, please visit our flo- fight COVID-19. how we can “flatten the curve” by the Massachusetts Tobacco cousins and extended family. ral store: https://www.cota- Opening remarks at the virtual through acts of kindness in our Cessation and Prevention Pro- Pauline worked for over 40 funeralhomes.com/obituary/ Kick Butts Day: Take Down To- community and educate that gram, Community Partnerships years at Winter Hill Bank in Pauline-DAurora/sympathy bacco awards ceremony were de- youth who smoke or vape are serve as a resource for local co- livered by Senator John Keenan likely to be more vulnerable to alitions, health and human ser- and Representative Danielle COVID-19.” vice agencies, municipalities, William R. Cahill Gregoire, co-authors of An Act At previous Kick Butts Day and workplaces on tobacco in- M. Cahill of Canton, and Mi- to Modernize Tobacco Control. events at the State House, hun- tervention efforts. chael J. Cahill of Canton. They emphasized that youth dreds of youth from The 84 Dear brother of Patricia activism played a pivotal role in Movement visited their legisla- Ashman, Jeannie Denehy, and the development and passage tors telling stories of tobacco in- Judith Senesi. of what Senator Keenan called dustry influences that concern Adoring grandfather of “the nation-leading law.” Sena- them and explaining their work Nicholas Cahill and Jenna tor Keenan explained that the to pass protective local policies Howard. strong bill became a law because in their communities. Follow- William retired as a firefight- “quite simply we had an incredi- ing this year’s online event, The er after 34 years of dedicated ble group of young people stand- 84 Movement chapters are vir- service to the City of Somer- ing up for their generation.” tually thanking their legislators ville. He was a US Army veter- During the awards ceremony, for hearing their voices, listen- William R. Cahill – 64, Re- an serving during the Vietnam awards were presented to indi- ing to their local stories over tired Somerville Fire Dept., Of War. He will be buried with viduals and chapters of The 84 the years, and doing their part Canton, formerly of Somer- Military Honors at the Massa- Movement for their dedication to protect youth from a lifetime ville passed away after a short chusetts National Cemetery in to reducing the impact of to- of nicotine addiction. illness on May 16, 2020. Bourne, MA. bacco in their communities and The 84 Movement is a pro- Beloved husband of Deborah Funeral Services are private across Massachusetts. gram of the Massachusetts De- A. (Parker). at this time. A celebration of The 2020 Youth Leadership partment of Public Health To- Loving son of the late Rich- William’s life will be held for Award went to Ishivita Bali, a bacco Cessation and Prevention ard W. Cahill and Theresa family and friends at a date youth leader of the Somerville Program, developed and man- (Lemos). and time to be announced. Positive Forces (a program of aged in partnership with Health Devoted father of Richard In lieu of flowers contribu- Somerville Cares About Pre- Resources in Action. Created W. Cahill of Canton, Jamie L. tions can be made to the Fra- vention). The award is given to in 2007, The 84 represents the Howard and her husband Ja- ternal Order of Fire Fighter one young person each year who 84% of Massachusetts youth son of Asheville, NC, Katelyn Military Veterans. goes above and beyond the call who did not smoke cigarettes (in of duty in promoting the work 2017 that number was 93%). of The 84 and who embodies For more information on The To advertise in what it means to be a leader in 84 Movement and the work be- the fight against tobacco. ing done throughout the Com- The Somerville Times In accepting the award, Ishivi- monwealth to reduce tobacco call ta Bali reviewed activities that and vaping industry influence Bobbie Toner: 617-666-4010 she and her chapter engaged in on youth, visit www.The84. to counter how the tobacco in- org, mass.gov/vaping and www. 10••MAY 20, 2020

COMMENTARY Updates on the city’s response during the COVID-19 crisis

Normally there is an editorial accord-ance with the State time- ic Development Department’s rials that can be modified based on City Cable or by calling 311. from Mayor Joseph A. Curta- line and safety guidelines. newsletter at www.somerville- on our experience with the pilot. The town halls will be recorded tone in this space, but this week • Curbside retail also will begin ma.gov/covidbizhelp. More information will be com- and made available through the the City is instead sharing im- on Monday, May 25, as allowed ing on this pilot program. City’s YouTube channel and ca- portant information and updates in the State plan. Shared Streets Pilot Coming ble channels. If you’re unable to about COVID-19. • All additional reopening to Somerville Join a Virtual Town Hall to attend a meeting live but would steps remain on temporary hold In an effort to provide more so- Talk about COVID-19 still like us to answer your Reopening Somerville as the city assesses the State cial distancing on some walking Join us for a series of virtual questions, you can submit them Somerville will be working off plan in order to make sure those and biking routes, the City’s town hall meetings with Mayor ahead of time at www.somervil- a different reopening timeline phases of the reopening are prac- Mobili-ty Team has been de- Curtatone where you can learn lema.gov/virtualtownhall or by than the general guidance an- tical and safe for our community. veloping a shared streets plan, about local COVID-19 impacts calling 311. Advance questions nounced earlier this week by This includes, for example, hair which does not fully shut down and the City's response. Four for specific meetings should be Governor Charlie Baker. Some salons, houses of worship, and streets, based on international meetings are left on the schedule submitted by noon the day of elements of the State plan will playgrounds. best practices and customized to - one geared toward a general au- that meeting. be enacted imme-diately, some The city wants to make sure Somerville’s public health needs. dience and three tailored to spe- will be modified, and some will the reopening is handled eq- By the end of May, the first cific communities. Residents can Staying Informed During undergo further assessment to uitably and fairly and that it shared route will be set up and attend the meet-ings by joining COVID-19 make sure workers and residents does not cause disproportion- more will follow citywide over online or calling in via a phone. The City’s COVID-19 web- are being properly protected and ate health consequences to al- the summer. For Shared Streets, Meetings will also air live on site, www.somervillema.gov/ that the local economic recovery ready vulnerable communities. low-volume or residential side- City Cable. covid19, is updated frequently is better insulated from a poten- Some of the issues that will be streets are opened up to pedes- The meeting schedule is as fol- with public health informa- tial second surge of the disease. considered as part of Somer- trians, cyclists, and other users lows: tion as well as resources and The specific elements of what ville’s reopening plan include while still allowing vehicles but • Parents Town Hall - Thurs- supports. Somerville will and will not be enforcement and protection limiting those vehicles to abut- day, May 21 Here are some additional ways reopening as of Tuesday, May for em-ployees who raise safe- ters, first responders, and deliv- • A Youth Town Hall meeting you can stay informed: 19, are: ty issues, safe public transit, ery. Somerville’s Shared Streets is being scheduled with more in- • Sign up for City alerts at • Non-essential construction adequate COVID-19 testing pilot will provide new options formation to come. www.somervillema.gov/alerts or starts phasing in today accord- for the returning workforce, for residents to safely make es- All scheduled meetings begin by calling 311. You can choose ing to the plan Somerville an- sick leave, and access to pro- sential trips for food, healthcare, at 7:00 p.m. to get phone, text, and/or email nounced two weeks ago. tective equipment. or other needs, while also offer- Visit www.somervillema.gov/ alerts. • Hospital and medical care More information about re- ing the wellness benefit of new virtualtownhall at the start • Tune in to City Cable (RCN facilities will be resuming opening plans will be shared as routes outdoors. Signage and time of the meeting you would channel 13, Comcast channel high-priority preventative care it becomes available. To get the flexible barriers alert all users like to attend to join online or 22) for information and updates. visits as of today, and other latest up-dates on business news to the shared use to help keep get call-in information. Call-in • 311 is available 24/7 to medical providers will restart and resources, business owners everyone safe. Somerville’s pro- information will also be avail- answer questions and provide services on Monday, May 25, in can sign up for the Econom- gram will use temporary mate- able on the day of each meeting information.

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While several states across the coun- healthcare and education. Know- to be prepared for additional strain on will suspend outdated regulations to al- try have re-opened their economies, ing that we will not see our economy the healthcare system. low qualified workers, such as physician Massachusetts has just begun to roll bounce back until people feel confi- Healthcare workers have been work- assistants, to help lead the fight against out their plan to re-open the econo- dent enough to shop, play and eat at ing around the clock to slow the spread COVID-19. my while continuing the fight against a restaurant, we need to ensure that of COVID-19. They are in need of re- COVID-19. Massachusetts is prepared for a sec- lief and additional support. That’s why James O'Brien The two pillars of our economy are ond wave of this pandemic. We need we need commonsense legislation that Somerville Street sweeping resumes

Street sweeping has resumed as of Monday, May 18. It is not mandatory to move your vehicle, though the city asks people to do so if they feel they can. Tickets will not be issued for vehicles in street sweeping zone, and the city will provide advanced notice before it starts enforcement in the future. Yet it is important to clear debris from our streets so that catch basins do not clog, which leads to flooding in our neighborhoods. In addition, street sweeping reduces the amount of pollution entering our stormwater systems and the amount of allergens in our community at a time when we are in an emergency posture due to a highly contagious respiratory disease.

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It should go without saying that litter- ground or in any number of inappro- There is simply no excuse. might think to pick up the virus by sim- ing in public – as well as private – spaces priate places. Think of how children may react when ple contact and inadvertently transfer it should be avoided at all times. It is espe- Really? In the midst of this deadly pan- they find brightly colored gloves and to the mouth or nose. cially imperative when it comes to the dis- demic, can anyone be so thoughtless as masks that have been discarded in this And of course there is the simple fact posal of used personal protection equip- to put other's health – and possibly their way. How easy would it be for them to that this unsightly refuse laying around is ment (PPE) that could be contaminated very lives – at risk in such a callous way? pick these potentially contaminated items an eyesore and a disgrace to our city. with the COVID-19 virus. It's not as if there aren't trash receptacles up and play with them? So let's wise up and make sure we dis- Incredibly, one can walk the streets of within a few steps practically anywhere Adults, too, are put at risk with these pose of these materials safely and respon- Somerville and find used masks, gloves, we may be in the city, especially at the items lying around where they clear- sibly. The consequences are as serious as and wipes carelessly discarded on the entrances of stores and office buildings. ly should not be. It is easier than many they can be. Believe it.

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Celebrating their birthdays this week: ber.org/news/pauline-m-daurora/. the heartfelt generosity of their sponsor, One Run with a free Kids Fun Run at Happy birthday to one of Somerville’s *********************** Ella Samson, who is piloting this pro- 9:30 a.m. The Ryan Harrington Foun- all-knowing political pundits, Mr. Fear- Healthy, local food is important. The gram. This offer will run May 11 – May dation is a group dedicated to helping g al O ’ Toole. A great guy, we wish him Farmers Markets will open next week 24. One drink per customer per day people with the disease and struggle of the very best on this his birthday. Hap- at Davis Square (www.massfarmers- (excludes bottled drinks). Also, if you’re addiction while raising awareness and py birthday to an old friend to everyone markets.org/davis) on Wednesday, a non-essential worker or other local funding. The Foundation maintains the here in Somerville from East to Winter May 20 and at Union Square (www. restaurant and want to support this pro- simple message: If we can help "JUST Hill and beyond, Vinny (Clue) Vicen- unionsquaremain.org/2020-season) on gram, please reach out to Ella Samson ONE" individual find and maintain te. Happy birthday to local Winter Hill Saturday, May 23. But this year they and let her know. their recovery, we have succeeded. This resident Brian Roche. We hope he en- will be different. Both markets will en- *********************** 5k race will start and end at the Bless- joys his day. We wish all of our Face- courage only one person per household Don’t forget, if you would like to sub- ing of the Bay Boat House in Somer- book friends, such as Helen Martino to do the shopping, incorporate social scribe to receive a digital edition of our ville, looping around the Mystic River on Mccallum, Karen Keenan McCann, distancing guidelines and allow a limited paper, go directly online to our website Rt. 16 to Medford, through the Mystic Rick Driscoll, Gene Duggan, Deirdre amount of shoppers in the space. Please over to the right side and fill out your River Reservation, and back over the Grace, Iona O'Brien, Danielle Scrima sign up for a shopping spot in advance email address to receive a free, full PDF Wellington Bridge to the finish. Shirts and Danny McLaughlin a very hap- at the market websites. SNAP and HIP copy of the paper. are guaranteed to the first 200 regis- py birthday. We hope everyone has a benefits are accessible for shoppers in *********************** tered and to all kids registered prior to great day. To all the others we may have both markets. No gathering or social- Support local business and enjoy the race day, 12 years of age and under. The missed, we sincerely wish them the very izing is allowed in the markets. See you best of Somerville's culinary scene by event includes a free half mile Kid's Fun best of birthdays. there and remember that we are in this ordering takeout or delivery during Run, post-race refreshments, music and *********************** together … from a responsible 6 ft. dis- this difficult time. Check out https:// family activities. Informational stations Our sincere condolences go out to the tance, of course. www.somervilledelivers.com for a list of provided by local resources. Online reg- family and friends of Pauline M. D’Au- *********************** restaurants accepting orders now. Don't istration fees for the 5K race are $30 for rora. Pauline was the Winter Hill Bank Attention all essential workers! True see your restaurant listed? Add it here: participants ages 13 (plus processing Executive Vice President/Chief Lending Grounds, 717 Broadway, is offering a Somervillema.gov/covidbizhelp. fees). Participants for age 12 and under Officer and former Chamber of Com- free drink for two weeks for essential *********************** are $15. Adult registration fees increase merce Treasurer. She lost her battle with workers. Starting May 11 (only from The Ryan Harrington Foundation is to $35 on race day. Kids 12 and under COVID19 on Saturday night. Winter 8:00 – 9:00 a.m.) any essential worker honored to be hosting their 5th Annu- are welcome to come and run at no cost, Hill Bank President Sandra McGol- will get a free drink. They will do this al Just One Run in Memory of Neil but please register your child. For more drick posted a thoughtful letter about on the honor system and won’t ask for Naugler. Please join them on Sun- information about the Ryan Harrington Pauline online: https://somervillecham- proof of employer. So please don’t abuse day May 31, at 10:00 a.m. for the Just Foundation and its Continued on page 16 12••MAY 20, 2020 MAY 20, 2020••13 14••MAY 20, 2020

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The Somerville Times Useless Facts of the Week Ms. Cam’s 1. Stephen Hawking was born exactly 300 years after Galileo died. 2. Table tennis balls have been known to travel off the paddle at speeds up to 100 mph.

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1. When was the #731 ACROSS euro introduced as 7. What was Alfred 1. "A Visit from St. Nicholas" beginning 5. Clock std. legal currency on the Hitchcock’s first film 8. U-____ world market? in color? 12. Webber's "Evita" collaborator 13. Away from wind 2. Where is the driest 8. What city's subway 14. Boy Scout rank place on Earth? system has the most 15. Picnic invaders stations? 16. Digestive aid 3. What Supreme 17. Change, as in the Constitution Court case ruled 9. Who played Chan- 18. Like Tony Awards 2020 unanimously that dler’s father, Charles 20. Entry document racial segregation of Bing, in the TV series 21. Fill with spirits children in public Friends? 22. 10 decibels schools was unconsti- 23. "Kiss Me, Kate" composer/lyricist tutional? 10. What is Barbra 26. Sound of leaves in wind Streisand's middle 29. Before, archaic 4. Where is Crater name? 30. Admirer Lake National Park? 33. "My bad" 11. In what film did 35. Garments 5. What artist re- Bruce Willis play a 37. Barbie's beau leased the album time travelling crim- 38. Annoy a bedfellow Diamonds and Pearls inal? 39. Result of too many drinks in 1991? 40. Type of tunic 12. What American 42. F in FWIW 6. What is the Mack state has a bison on 43. Brown's beagle Truck company's its flag? 45. M in "M. Butterfly" 3. Before and after intermission 31. Thumbs-up trademark? Answers on page 17 47. Bar association 4. Final six lines of a sonnet 32. Gridiron official, for short 48. "Mack the ____" 5. Sparkle 34. Blood fluids 50. Tony winner David ____ Pierce 6. More than a scuffle 36. *Coveted destination 52. Musical with the most wins, with 7. Like a ball ready for a drive 38. Mix-up The 8. Musical with most nominations 40. Typically has April 15th as deadline 56. Jellicles' cries 9. Tony nominee, "Rock of ____" 41. In the thick of 57. Vietnam's neighbor 10. Longer forearm bone 44. Falstaffian in body 58. Flu symptom 11. Bulb type 46. Base of the decimal system 59. Pond buildup 13. "All ____!" 48. Cattle enclosure in African village 60. Sunrise point 14. Roof overhang 49. Pirate's "necklace" 61. "Just ______" 19. Humble requests 50. Setting of Tony winner 'Hadestown' 62. 4-time winner Tom Stoppard's out- 22. Pesky, clingy plant 51. Vinyasa workout put 23. Cribbage pieces 52. #19 Down, sing. 63. Tap choice 24. Un-written exams 53. The Grand Slam of showbusiness, 64. Tallest volcano in Europe 25. Old episode acr. 26. "La Bohéme," reimagined 54. The Colosseum, today DOWN 27. Shower accessory 55. Pura ____, or pure silk 1. Catch-22, e.g. 28. Erasable programmable read only 56. Atlas page

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COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS SOMERVILLE HOUSING AUTHORITY SOMERVILLE HOUSING AUTHORITY 30 Memorial Road 30 Memorial Road NORFOLK, ss. SUPERIOR COURT Somerville, Massachusetts 02145 Somerville, Massachusetts 02145 CIVIL ACTION NO. 1928CV01293 Telephone (617) 625-1152 Telephone (617) 625-1152 Fax (617) 628-7057 TDD (617) 628-8889 Fax (617) 628-7057 TDD (617) 628-8889 JAY CASHMAN, INC., Plaintiff, ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT REQUEST FOR DESIGN SERVICES REQUEST FOR DESIGN SERVICES v. Mystic View Roof Replacements Phase 1 Emergency e-calls and Intercom System Replacements ADIL DHOUHI, SHA Job # 2018 At 5 Elderly Buildings Defendant. SHA Job # 2017 The Somerville Housing Authority, invites sealed proposals from ORDER FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION registered Architectural or Engineering firms to provide profes- The Somerville Housing Authority, the Awarding Authority invites sional design and construction administration services for Roof sealed proposals from Electrical Engineering firms to provide WHEREAS, a civil action has been brought against Adil Replacement at Mystic View Apartments (AMP-1) located at 30 professional design and construction administration services for Dhouhi seeking judgment on counts of Money Had and Received, Memorial Road Campus in Somerville, Massachusetts. the replacement of Emergency e-calls and Intercom Systems at Unjust Enrichment, Breach of Fiduciary Duty and Breach of Loyalty, Brady Towers, 252 Medford Street., Ciampa Manor, 27 College Conversion, Fraud, and Breach of the Covenant of Good Faith and Fair The Estimated Construction cost is $158,000.00 Ave., Highland Gardens, 114 Highland Ave., Properzi Manor, 13-25 Dealing. The Award is subject to HUD requirements and guidelines. A brief- Warren Ave., Weston Manor, 15 Weston Ave., 32-125., all elderly apartment buildings in Somerville, Massachusetts. WHEREAS it appears to the Court from the Affidavit of Tom E. ing and site inspection is scheduled for 11:00 AM on Thursday, Zoller filed in this action that after the exercise of reasonable due dil- May 28th, 2020 at the SHA Modernization Department located at The Estimated Construction cost is $250,000.00 igence that no one can find Adil Dhouhi and that no personal service 30R Memorial Road Somerville, Massachusetts. This meeting will of the Complaint may be made upon Adil Dhouhi, it is ORDERED, pur- be held outdoors and we will practice social distancing. Facial There will be no site inspections due to the COVID-19 Emergency. suant to Mass.R.Civ.P. 4(d)(1), that notice of this suit be given to Adil coverings will be required per the City of Somerville regulations. 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'Fly Free' debuts at the Inside Out Gallery CONT. FROM PG 1 In many of her paintings, Sayre of freedom in the air. ting go. While Sayre has had a to the Inside Out Gallery for its the coronavirus, the presence of develops a background that is Sayre began tandem skydiv- fear of heights for most of her unique identity in Davis Square, art as a part of life is particularly purple and blue for the upper ing around five or six years ago. life, she describes the process of as it allows less of a barrier to en- important, said Balchunas. portion of the canvas and red, Skydivers may follow different diving as very liberating. try. While this moment may be “Seeing art and engaging in art orange, and yellow for the low- disciplines when falling, and “People think of free falling as a time of uncertainty, visitors are is helpful during this time,” said er part, representative of the sky many typically begin by flying just falling out of the sky, with still able to participate in seeing Balchunas. “At the Arts Council, during a sunset. Against this with their belly facing down. not much control,” said Sayre. art by walking past the window. having new artwork lends joy. gradient are figures, seen falling Free flying can be a technique “But you actually have quite a lot Curator Heather Balchunas said It’s a nice respite. You’re able to through the sky in different pos- that allows for a faster fall, with of control, in the speed and direc- that the gallery was created in take a breath, be present, and es. Sayre said that while her past divers facing with their heads tion you’re going in. It’s definitely 2009 as a way of highlighting have a pleasant visual experi- works have been more restricted down or in a sitting position. a lot of sensory overload when local artists. The Somerville ence. When you get to experi- in terms of the lines and gestures When leaving the plane, a diver you first start. You get used to it Arts Council tries to keep the ence a painting or music, or even of the paint, her newer work is does not immediately jump out after a while, and your bubble of work fresh and selects new ex- if you’re dancing, it makes you more free flowing and fluid, as from the door, but climbs out awareness will start to grow.” hibits every four to six weeks. smile. If we’re able to bring joy, she wanted to express the feeling and holds onto a bar, before let- Sayre said that she was drawn Particularly during the time of that’s really important.”

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mission, please visit http://www.ryan- about the pandemic repeatedly can and youth. We’ve compiled links to Emergency Services Team (BEST) is harringtonfoundation.org/the-foun- be upsetting; Take care of your body; resources on the city website, or call available 24/7 at 1-800-981-4357. dation/. Take deep breaths, stretch, or medi- the 311 COVID-19 Community Sup- *********************** *********************** tate; Try to eat healthy, well-balanced port Team at 3-1-1 or 617-666-3311 TheSomerville Public Schools will con- May is Mental Health Month and, meals; Exercise regularly, get plenty of for information. Visit somervillema. duct a public hearing to determine partic- especially during a public health cri- sleep; Avoid alcohol and drugs; Make gov/CoronaVirusHelp and click the ipation in the School Choice Program sis, it’s important to remember to take time to unwind.; Try to do some other “Mental Health & Wellbeing” tab. If for the 2020-21 school year, Wednes- care of your mental health. Here are activities you enjoy; Connect with oth- you or someone you know is experi- day, May 27, 6:45 p.m. GoTo Webinar some tips from the CDC on coping ers; Talk with people you trust about encing a mental health emergency, or Online Meeting Platform. Please use the with the stress and uncertainty around your concerns and how you are feeling. is contemplating suicide or harming following web address to join the hear- COVID-19: Take breaks from watch- Where to find help or someone to talk others, call 911 immediately. If you or ing: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/ ing, reading, or listening to news sto- to: Hotlines and virtual counseling someone in your family is experienc- register/1249113785733534224. The ries, including social media. Hearing services are also available for adults ing a mental health crisis, the Boston Public is cordially invited to attend. MAY 20, 2020••17

SHS Graduation will be live at Dilboy! Dear SHS Seniors and Families, Somerville High School I am excited to share with you that, working closely with Mayor Curtatone, Superintendent Skipper, and Jill Lathan, Director of Parks and Recreation, we have developed a plan that will allow us to acknowledge and celebrate our Class of 2020 graduates in person in a modified outdoor event with social-distancing measures. This will done in a very controlled environment that ensures the safety of all involved. In addition to the graduation celebration efforts I had previously shared with you, instead of delivering diplomas we will be holding a series of “drive-up” graduation events at the Dilboy Stadium parking lot over the course of two days. Graduating students and family members will be invited to Dilboy on either June 10 or June 11where, over the course of a 3-hour period, each graduate will individually walk across the stage, receive their diploma, and have their photo taken. We have set up the following schedule over the 2- day period. • Beacon House – Wednesday, June 10, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM • Elm House – Wednesday, June 10, 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM • Highland House – Thursday, June 11, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM • Broadway House – Thursday, June 11, 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM • Rain date – Friday, June 12 Please note, students will be assigned staggered times to report at thirty minute intervals. The assigned times to report will be provided to each student at a later date. IMPORTANT: Students must report during their scheduled time only. Graduates arriving by car must enter the parking lot entrance on the Medford side of the stadium. Graduates and their family members must arrive in one car, must remain in their car, and will be directed on how to proceed to the staging area. Graduates arriving on foot will line up at socially responsible distances along the walkway on the Medford side of the stadium. Graduates should arrive at Dilboy wearing their cap & gown and ready to have their photo taken. Caps & Gowns, along with Graduation Gift bags will not be delivered but can be picked up at Somerville High School on Wednesday, June 3, and Thursday, June 4, in a time manner similar to diplomas mentioned above. • Beacon House – Wednesday, June 3, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM • Elm House – Wednesday, June 3, 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM • Highland House – Thursday, June 4, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM • Broadway House – Thursday, June 4, 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM Please note, students will be assigned staggered times to report at thirty minute intervals. The assigned times to report will be provided to each student at a later date. IMPORTANT: Students must report during their scheduled time only. Seniors should return any school chromebook, textbook, or other school property when picking up their Cap & Gown. Seniors with personal belongings in their locker should also inform us at that time and a staff member will retrieve these items from their locker. Please contact your Assistant Principal if you are unable to pick up your Cap & Gown at your assigned time and we will make other arrangements. Thank you for your cooperation and patience. The Class of 2020 is very special and has faced many challenges unlike any other class has. We are very proud of the Class of 2020 and we hope this modified event helps students capture the sense of accomplishment that they rightfully deserve. Please look for additional details to be posted online next week. Sincerely, Sebastian LaGambina, Principal

Shared streets pilot coming to Somerville To advertise in Note: this photo is from before the COVID-19 crisis, but it demonstrates a local street opened up The Somerville Times for walking and biking. In an effort to provide more walking and biking routes that allow for more social distance, the call city’s Mobility Team has been developing a shared streets plan based on international best practices and customized to Somerville’s public health needs. Bobbie Toner: 617-666-4010

By the end of May, the first shared route will be set up and more will follow citywide over the summer. For Shared Streets, low-volume or residential side-streets are opened up to pedestrians, cyclists, and other users while still allowing vehicles but limiting those vehicles to abutters, From page 14 first responders, and delivery. Shared Streets provide new options for residents to safely make essential trips for food, healthcare, or other needs, while also offering the wellness benefit of new Ms. Cam’s routes outdoors.

Signage and flexible barriers alert all users to the shared use to help keep everyone safe. Somerville’s program will use temporary materials that can be modified based on our experience with the pilot. More info to come. Answers 1. January 1, 1999 7. Rope 2. McMurdo Dry Valleys, Antarctica 8. New York

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COVID-19 update for 5/19/20 Dear Community Members, Here is a COVID-19 update for Tuesday, May 19. Please also be sure to check somervillema.gov/covid19 for information and resources that are updated frequently. Latest news: Case Counts: As of 5:30 p.m. today, May 19, a total of 808 Somerville residents have tested positive for COVID-19, 589 of them have since recovered, and sadly there have been 23 deaths. More Somerville case data can be found on the City’s COVID-19 Dashboard. Somerville’s Reopening Timeline: Somerville’s reopening timeline will look a bit different than the statewide plan announced by Gov. Charlie Baker yesterday. Some elements of the State plan will be enacted immediately, some will be modified, and some are under review to make sure workers and residents are being properly protected and that the local economic recovery is sustainable and better insulated from a potential second surge of the disease. More information will be shared as swiftly as possible in the coming days. The specific elements of what Somerville will and will not be reopening at this time are: • Hospital and medical care facilities will be resuming high-priority preventative care visits as of yesterday (5/18), and other medical providers will restart services on Monday, May 25, in accordance with the State timeline and safety guidelines. • Non-essential construction started phasing in yesterday (5/18) according to the plan Somerville announced two weeks ago. • Curbside retail will begin on Monday, May 25, as allowed in the State plan. • All additional reopening steps remain on temporary hold as the City assesses the State plan in order to make sure those phases of the reopening are practical and safe for our community. This includes, for example, hair salons, houses of worship, and playgrounds. Join an Upcoming Virtual Town Hall Meeting to Discuss COVID-19: Join us for upcoming virtual town hall meetings with Mayor Curtatone and City staff where you can learn about local COVID-19 impacts and the City’s response. You can either participate live via Zoom or by calling in by phone, or submit questions in advance and watch live on City Cable TV (channels 13 and 613 on RCN, channel 22 on Comcast). Meetings will also be recorded and rebroadcast later on the City YouTube Channel and City Cable TV. For more information on how to participate, visit somervillema.gov/virtualtownhall. Here are the upcoming meetings: • Community Town Hall – Tuesday, May 19, 7 to 8 p.m. (for general public) • Parents Town Hall – Thursday, May 21, 7 to 8 p.m. • Youth Town Hall – date to be announced (for teenagers and high school students) Free COVID-19 testing: To sign up for free COVID-19 testing for Somerville residents, call 617-665-2928, Monday to Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. It helps us move more safely toward reopening, the more people get tested. You do not need to have symptoms or a doctor’s referral. Today’s Public Health Tip: What happens when a contact tracer calls? If you test positive for COVID-19, you’ll get a call from a member of the State’s contact tracing team. It’s important that you take the call and answer their questions as best you can so that others who may have been exposed to COVID-19 can be informed and get tested. Contact tracers will only ask you for the names and phone numbers of people identified as your close contacts, and if you need additional resources during your recovery. They will never ask for a social security number, health insurance information, financial information, or immigration status. They will not share your name when speaking with close contacts, and they will not share your information with immigration officials or ICE. Here’s what to expect: • The MA COVID team will call everyone who has tested positive for COVID-19 or who has been exposed to the disease. The number calling will either be: 833- 638-1585 or 857-305-2728. Your phone should say the call is from “MA COVID Team.” Calls will be made daily from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. It is important to answer the call. • During the phone call, a Case Investigator will ask you for a list of all the people you were within 6 feet of during the 48 hours prior to your symptoms and the places you visited. For those who do not have symptoms, include all contacts 48 hours prior to your diagnosis. The Case Investigator will also ask for the phone numbers of any people you identify so that they can be reached and notified about their exposure. • The Case Investigator will also discuss any needs you may have for this time period and may connect you with a Care Resource Coordinator, who will help you get the support you need. • The MA COVID Team will call your contacts to tell them they have been exposed to the disease and talk them through next steps. They will not release your name. • A Case Investigator and/or public health nurses from the Somerville Board of Health will check in on you regularly to monitor your symptoms and needs. To aid your recovery, they will provide referrals to and assistance accessing supports including the Recovery Inn, counseling services, food access, and other needs. –Thank You, Somerville. #InThisTogether– Individuals with disabilities who need auxiliary aids and services for effective communication, written materials in alternative formats, or reasonable modifications in policies and procedures, in order to access the programs and activities of the City of Somerville or to attend meetings, should contact Nency Salamoun, at 617-625-6600 x2323 or [email protected].

Top tips for Global Running Day June 3 marks Global Running Day. Here are a few ways to participate this year. • Warm up. A quick warm up of dynamic stretches can prime your body for the run and is an effective way to ward off sore or stiff muscles later. • Practice social distancing. While running with pals is one of the best ways to get motivated, you can practice social distancing by running solo or with just a family member. Be courteous of others on your route and keep your distance. • Cool down. While dynamic stretches are best for before the workout, afterward, practice yoga or a deep stretching routine. • Light the way. Running at night? Wear reflective attire or other illuminating gear to make yourself visible to bikers and cars. • Stay connected. Just because you’re socially distancing doesn’t mean you need to be unsocial. Follow the conversation at #GlobalRunningDay on social media and connect with runners around the world. (SPM Wire) MAY 20, 2020••19 Four resources that connect elders with food during Coronavirus

via email at CambridgeMu- By Nathan Lamb and shelf stable food for eligible households who are at high risk [email protected] or by The Coronavirus pandemic has for food insecurity. The program visiting www.cambridgemutu- created new challenges for all of is available for city residents who alaid.info. us. Helping older adults through are homebound, cannot afford Project Bread has a food source this difficult time is our top pri- groceries, cannot access their hotline (800-645-8333) that can ority at Somerville-Cambridge usual food assistance, or are at- enroll people in state and federal Elder Services (SCES). risk and do not have access to a hunger relief programs and help Many of the older adults we regular food source. them connect with local resourc- connect with have voiced con- The City of Somerville Emer- es. Project Bread offers assis- cerns about food insecurity. gency Food Sign Up (781-747- tance in 160 languages and can Our Aging Information Center 8198) allows city residents to be contacted from 8-7 during has received many requests for sign up each week for a grocery the week and 10-2 on Saturdays. help in this department, so we bag of food. Delivery is available Visit projectbread.org/get-help thought this would be a good for those in quarantine or with for more information. time to share some resources limited mobility. For Espanol One last reminder: most gro- that connect elders with food and Portugues: 857-270-4010; cery stores have implemented during Coronavirus. Kreyol: 617-404-5290. designated shopping hours for Meals on Wheels through Mutual Aid Organizations older adults. That information SCES provides free delivery for are community-based, volun- should be on the website of people 60 and over. Recipients teer-run groups that are pro- your local grocer. Some also are receive one frozen meal per day viding local assistance. Both offering delivery, but there are on Mondays through Wednes- have been active in helping sometimes additional costs and days, and two meals per day on older adults get groceries, limited delivery slots. The City Thursdays and Fridays. We have pick up prescriptions, and of Cambridge recently released a added 220 new recipients since other errands. guide to reducing risk while gro- March and can usually enroll The Mutual Aid Medford and cery shopping. people within 48 hours. The Somerville (MAMAS) Net- For more information about program also serves spouses, work has a hotline (339-545- programs that can help with caregivers, and dependents with 1315) where people can anony- nutrition-- or free advice and disabilities of people receiving mously request assistance from guidance on other challenges Meals on Wheels. 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily. The group of aging, caregiving, and dis- Meals on Wheels driver Nancy Green hefts a pair of delivery bags during morning pickup at Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services (SCES). The SCES Municipal Assistance is avail- can also be contacted via email at ability-- contact the SCES Meals on Wheels program has added new delivery routes since March, due to able for residents of Cam- [email protected]. Aging Information Center at increased demand. bridge and Somerville. More information at mutualaid- 617-628-2601 or email info@ The Cambridge Community mamas.com. eldercare.org. Services (SCES) is a non-profit people in Somerville and Cam- Food Line (617-349-9155) pro- The Cambridge Mutual Aid ______agency that supports the inde- bridge. For more information, vides a weekly bag of produce Network can be contacted Somerville-Cambridge Elder pendence and well-being of older visit eldercare.org. Somerville to phase in reopening on more cautious timeline than state Citing regional differences in Non-essential construction make sure each element of our to know how to raise concerns and seeks answers from the state. COVID-19 impacts, warn- starts phasing in today accord- reopening can be implemented and be assured they have pro- “Ultimately this is not a choice ings from experts, and a need ing to the plan Somerville an- successfully,” said Mayor Joseph tections from retaliation if they between public health and the for greater clarity on issues nounced two weeks ago. A. Curtatone. “We have been do so. Additional issues the city economy,” said Mayor Curta- such as worker protections, Hospital and medical care told repeatedly by experts that is reviewing include but are not tone. “Our economy will not the city will review the re- facilities will be resuming we have to be extremely careful limited to monitoring, adequate thrive if the health of everyone is maining state reopening plan high-priority preventative care about large gatherings of peo- testing for the returning work- not adequately protected. before implementation. visits as of today, and other ple and to limit close contact force, safe public transit, gaps The state has given us a lot As previously announced, medical providers will restart as much as is humanly possi- in sick leave coverage, access to to work through, and our aim Somerville will adhere to a dif- services on Monday, May 25, in ble. We must also recognize protective equipment, and what is to do so responsibly but also ferent reopening timeline than accordance with the state time- we are a long way from having kind of support the state will of- quickly. We also will be work- the general guidance announced line and safety guidelines. this disease under control. In a fer for enforcement. ing with neighboring commu- today by Governor Charlie Bak- Curbside retail also will begin dense urban environment, we “We must ensure that our nities to try to stay on the same er. Some elements of the state on Monday, May 25, as allowed need to give careful consider- businesses, workers, houses page within our urban core. plan will be enacted immediate- in the state plan. ation to every action we take. of worship, and families have We must recognize that what ly, some will be modified, and All additional reopening steps So we are performing extra dil- all of the clarity and support works right now for the Berk- some will undergo further as- remain on temporary hold as igence to ensure workers and they need to safely follow the shires is not necessarily right sessment to make sure workers the city assesses the state plan in worshippers can return safely path to reopening,” said Mayor for metro Boston.” and residents are being properly order to make sure those phases to those activities.” Curtatone. “We are determined For more information and reg- protected from a potential in- of the reopening are practical City officials will be focused to prevent the deadly second ular COVID-19 updates, visit crease in the transmission of the and safe for our community. on questions of equity and fair- wave that experts are warning www.somervillema.gov/corona- coronavirus – and that the local This includes, for example, hair ness to make sure there are not will cost lives and disrupt our virus and sign up for city alerts at economic recovery is better in- salons, houses of worship, and disproportionate health conse- economic recovery if we move www.somervillema.gov/Alerts. sulated from a potential second playgrounds. quences to already vulnerable without caution.” We urge you to sign up for ev- surge of the disease. “Our goal is to build on the communities. 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(Free Speech TV) 8:00am Effort Pour Christ 9:00am The Chef’s Table Series 10:00am Strata Thursday, May 21 4:00pm Gay USA 9:00am NASA TV 5:00pm DW Global 3000 10:00am Tele Kreyol 11:00am Joanna Bremis HMS Clinicals 12:30am SCATV Secret Stash 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 6:00pm Grandstanders 12:00pm Sidewalks Entertainment 1:00pm Revolution Awakening at VOX POP 1:30am Free Speech TV 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 9:00am DW Tomorrow Today 11:00pm Heavy Leather Music Video Show 6:00pm VOX POP: Somerville Connects 6:00pm Somerville Neighborhood News 9:30am Hello Neighbor Saturday, May 23 6:30pm DW Tomorrow Today 6:30pm From My Heart to Yours 10:00am The Chef's Table Series 12:00am VOX POP Comedy Night 7:00pm Emergency Preparedness 7:00pm The Somerville Labor Show 10:30am The Chef's Table Series 1:00am Free Speech TV 8:00pm Dead Air Live 7:30pm LIVE - Greater Somerville 11:00am Joanna Bremis HMS Clinicals 2:00am Free Speech TV 9:00pm Tele Magazine 8:00pm LIVE - Dead Air Live 11:30am Joanna Bremis HMS Clinicals 3:00am Free Speech TV 10:00pm Community Lens: Somerville 5K Detour 9:00pm The World Fusion Show 12:00pm The Thom Hartman Show 5:00am Free Speech TV 11:00pm TUTV 10:00pm Totally Working Out 1:00pm The Somerville Line 6:00am DW Focus on Europe 11:30pm SCATV Secret Stash 11:00pm Box House Productions Presents 1:30pm The Somerville Line 7:00am Effort Pour Christ Monday, May 25 11:30pm SCATV Secret Stash CITY TV 22 (Comcast) | 13 (RCN) Schedule

Wednesday, May 20 9:30pm Virtual Town Hall w/Mayor Joe Curtatone 4:00pm Fit 4 Life 2020 #1 12:00pm Memorial on the Mystic 2019 9:00am Music & Movement w/Steve Gintz 11:30pm SPD Mask-Wearing Enforcement Discussion 5:00pm Music & Movement w/Steve Gintz 1:35pm Talking Business 9:40am COVID-19 City Update 5.16.20 11:35pm Health & Human Services Update 5:40pm Cooking w/ Ellen: Fried Lemon Pasta 2:00pm Virtual Town Hall w/Mayor Joe Curtatone 10:00am Raising Families Friday, May 22 6:00pm Land Use Meeting 5.19.20 4:00pm Fit 4 Life 2020 #3 11:00am Fit 4 Life 2020 #2 12:00am School Committee Meeting 5.18.20 10:00pm Virtual Town Hall w/Mayor Curtatone 4:30pm Senior Circuit 11:30am Senior Circuit 3:00am City Council Meeting 5.14.20 11:31pm CDC Handwashing en Espanol PSA 5:00pm Raising Families 12:00pm City Council Meeting 5.14.20 7:00am Chair Yoga w/Janine 11:31pm Health & Human Services Update 6:00pm Letters of World War II at Council on Aging 2:15pm SPD Ride Along 7:30am Cooking w/Ellen: Fried Lemon Pasta Sunday, May 24 7:15pm Cooking w/Ellen: Orange Cornmeal Cake 2:30pm Music & Movement w/Steve Gintz 8:00am Music & Movement w/Steve Gintz 12:00am Public Health & Public Safety Committee 7:30pm COVID-19 City Update 5.19.20 3:10pm Cooking w/ Ellen: Fried Lemon Pasta 8:40am Health & Human Services Update 7:00am Virtual Town Hall w/Mayor Curtatone 8:00pm Memorial on the Mystic 2019 4:00pm Fit 4 Life 2020 #1 9:00am Virtual Town Hall w/Mayor Joe Curtatone 8:36am Cooking w/ Ellen: Fried Lemon Pasta 9:35pm Somerville Heroes' Salute 2019 4:30pm Community Virtual Town Hall 11:00am Fit-4-Life #4 9:00am Senior Circuit 11:00pm POW Veterans' Cemetery Ceremony 6:30pm Public Health & Public Safety Committee 11:30am Raising Families 9:30am Music & Movement w/Steve Gintz Tuesday, May 26 10:00pm Community Virtual Town Hall 12:00pm CC-Finance Committee Meeting 5.18.20 11:00am Fit-4-Life #5 12:00am Memorial on the Mystic 2019 11:30pm COVID-19 City Update 5.19.20 4:00pm Fit 4 Life 2020 #3 11:30am Raising Families 2:30am SomerViva em Português - March 2020 5:00pm Senior Circuit 12:00pm Senior Circuit Thursday, May 21 3:00am COVID-19 Update em Portugues 6:00pm Virtual Town Hall w/Mayor Joe Curtatone 12:30pm Traffic & Parking Meeting 5.13.20 12:00am City Council Meeting 5.14.20 7:00am Memorial on the Mystic 2019 7:00am SomerViva en Espanõl - Public Charge 8:00pm Virtual Town Hall w/Mayor Curtatone 2:00pm Virtual Town Hall w/ Mayor Curtatone 10:00pm Cooking w/Ellen: Fried Lemon Pasta 4:00pm Fit 4 Life 2020 #3 9:00am Virtual Town Hall w/Mayor Joe Curtatone 7:30am Music & Movement w/Steve Gintz 11:00am Chair Yoga w/Janine 8:10am Health & Human Services Update 10:15pm SPD Ride Along 4:30pm The Bilingual Brain: Benefits of Bilingualism 10:30pm Virtual Town Hall w/Mayor Curtatone: 6:00pm School Committee Meeting 5.18.20 11:30am Raising Families 8:30am Senior Circuit 12:00pm Virtual Town Hall w/Mayor Curtatone: Saturday, May 23 8:30pm Virtual Town Hall w/Mayor Curtatone 9:00am Raising Families 2:00pm City Council Meeting 5.14.20 Monday, May 25 10:00am City's COVID-19 Testing Program 12:06am Legislative Matters 5.21.20 4:00pm Fit 4 Life 2020 #3 11:00am Fit 4 Life 2020 #3 7:00am Music & Movement w/Steve Gintz 12:00am Senior Circuit 6:00pm Public Health & Public Safety Committee 12:00pm Senior Circuit 8:00am Cooking w/ Ellen: Fried Lemon Pasta 12:30am Virtual Town Hall w/Mayor Curtatone 12:30pm School Committee Meeting 5.18.20 8:30am Raising Families 2:07am Cooking w/Ellen: Fried Lemon Pasta Wednesday, May 27 4:00pm Chair Yoga w/Janine 9:00am School Committee Meeting 5.18.20 7:00am City Council Meeting 5.14.20 12:00am Senior Circuit 5:00pm Raising Families 11:00am Fit 4 Life 2020 #1 9:00am Virtual Town Hall w/Mayor Joe Curtatone 12:30am Virtual Town Hall w/Mayor Curtatone: 5:30pm Cooking w/ Ellen: Fried Lemon Pasta 11:30am Senior Circuit 11:00am Fit 4 Life 2020 #2 2:30am SPD Mask-Wearing Enforcement Discussion 7:00pm Virtual Town Hall w/Mayor Curtatone 12:00pm Legislative Matters 5.21.20 11:30am Cooking w/ Ellen: Fried Lemon Pasta 2:35am Health & Human Services Update Educational TV 15 Schedule Wednesday, May 20 9:00am SPL Storytime w/ Miss Alison [5.5.20] 7:34pm SHS Football 2000 -Revisited 10:30am SHS Football vs Everett [10.13.01] 8:00am Jef Czekaj's Sequestered Storytime 10:00am SHS Football 2000 -Revisited 8:00pm SHS Football vs Everett [10.13.01] 1:00pm SHS Football vs Everett [10.13.01] 9:00am SPL Storytime w/ Miss Alison [5.5.20] 10:30am HIGHLANDER FOOTBALL 2018 10:30pm SHS Boys Soccer v Everett [9.29.14] 3:25pm SHS Football 2006 10:00am SHS Boys Basketball vs Lynn Classical 11:00am SHS Football vs Lawrence [11.11.01] Sunday, May 24 4:00pm SHS Girls' Basketball vs Lynn Classical 12:00pm SHS Football vs Cambridge 1:00pm SHS Football vs Everett [10.13.01] 12:00am SHS Football 2000 -Revisited 6:00pm SPL Storytime with Miss Alison [3.24.20] 2:05pm SHS Boys Soccer vs Acton-Boxborough 3:25pm SHS Football 2006 12:30am SHS Football vs Lawrence [11.11.01] 7:00pm SPL Storytime with Miss Annemarie [4.10] 4:00pm SHS Girls Soccer vs Malden 4:00pm SHS Football 2007 2:00am SHS Girls Basketball vs Everett 8:00pm SHS Football 2000 -Revisited 5:30pm Student of the Qtr. Awards - ESCS 5:00pm SHS Football 2008 8:00am Jef Czekaj's Sequestered Storytime 8:30pm SHS Football vs Everett [10.13.01] 6:00pm Jef Czekaj's Sequestered Storytime 5:30pm SHS FOOTBALL 2019 Highlights 9:00am Jef Czekaj's Sequestered Storytime 11:00pm SHS Football vs Everett [10.13.01] 6:00pm Night Owl Storytime w/Miss Meghan 7:00pm Night Owl Storytime w/Miss Meghan 10:00am Girls' Middle School Basketball Finals '18 Tuesday, May 26 8:00pm SHS Boys Basketball vs Lynn Classical 6:30pm Jef Czekaj's Sequestered Storytime 11:00am SHS Boys' Basketball vs Marblehead 1:25am SHS Football 2006 10:00pm SHS Football vs Cambridge 7:00pm Jef Czekaj's Sequestered Storytime 12:30pm SHS Boys Basketball 2014-15 2:00am SHS Girls' Basketball vs Lynn Classical 7:30pm SHS Highlander Football 2011 1:00pm SHS Girls Basketball vs NDA Hingham Thursday, May 21 8:00am SPL Storytime w/ Miss Alison [5.5.20] 8:00pm SHS Football 2000 -Revisited 2:30pm SHS Girls Basketball 2014-15 12:05am SHS Boys Soccer vs Acton-Boxborough 8:30pm HIGHLANDER FOOTBALL 2018 9:00am SPL Storytime w/ Miss Ann [5.7.20] 2:00am SHS Girls Soccer vs Malden 3:00pm SHS Girls Soccer v Lowell 9/26/15 9:00pm SHS Football vs Lawrence [11.11.01] 4:30pm SHS FOOTBALL 2017 10:00am Capuano Kindergarten Spring Concert 3:30am Night Owl Storytime w/Miss Meghan 11:00pm SHS Football vs Everett [10.13.01] 11:00am All-City Middle School Spring Concert 8:00am SPL Storytime w/Miss Ann [5.7.20] 5:00pm SHS Spring Concert '18 Saturday, May 23 12:00pm SHS Spring Concert [4.11.19] 9:00am SPL Storytime w/Miss Meghan [5.6.20] 7:00pm Jef Czekaj's Sequestered Storytime 1:30pm Brown School Spring Concert 2018 10:00am SHS Boys Soccer vs Chelsea 1:25am SHS Football 2006 7:30pm Jef Czekaj's Sequestered Storytime 3:30pm Kennedy School K-3 Spring Concert 12:00pm SHS Boys Soccer vs N. Andover 2:00am SHS Football 2007 8:00pm Girls' Middle School Basketball Finals '18 4:00pm Healey School K-2nd Spring Concert 2:00pm SHS Football vs Malden [9.20.19] 3:00am SHS Football 2008 9:00pm SHS Boys' Basketball vs Marblehead 1.19.18 4:30pm Brown School Spring Concert [5.28.19] 4:30pm SHS Girls' Basketball vs Malden 3:30am SHS FOOTBALL 2019 Highlights 10:30pm SHS Boys Basketball 2014-15 6:00pm SPL Storytime w/ Miss Ann [5.7.20] 8:00am SPL Storytime w/ Miss Meghan [5.6.20] 11:00pm SHS Girls Basketball vs NDA Hingham 6:00pm SPL Storytime w/ Miss Alison [5.5.20] 7:00pm SPL Storytime w/ Miss Meghan [5.6.20] 9:00am SPL Storytime w/ Miss Ann [5.7.20] Monday, May 25 7:00pm SPL Storytime w/ Miss Ann [5.7.20] 8:00pm SHS Boys Soccer vs Chelsea 10:00am SHS Football vs Everett [10.13.01] 12:30am SHS Girls Basketball 2014-15 8:00pm Capuano Kindergarten Spring Concert 2014 10:00pm SHS Boys Soccer vs N. Andover 12:30pm SHS Boys Soccer v Everett [9.29.14] 1:00am SHS Girls Soccer v Lowell 9/26/15 9:00pm All-City Middle School Spring Concert 2:00pm SHS Girls Basketball vs Everett 10:00pm SHS Spring Concert [4.11.19] Friday, May 22 2:30am SHS FOOTBALL 2017 3:30pm SHS Football 2000 -Revisited 11:30pm Brown School Spring Concert 2018 12:00am Semifinal: SHS Basketball vs N. Andover 3:00am SHS Spring Concert '18 4:00pm SHS Football vs Lawrence [11.11.01] 1:05am Kennedy School K-3 Spring Concert 1:30am SHS Girls' Basketball vs Malden 8:00am SPL Storytime with Miss Alison [3.24.20] 6:00pm SPL Storytime w/ Miss Meghan [5.6.20] 1:35am Healey School K-2nd Spring Concert 8:00am Jef Czekaj's Sequestered Storytime 9:00am SPL Storytime with Miss Annemarie [4.10] 7:00pm Night Owl Storytime w/ Miss Meghan 10:00am SHS Football 2000 -Revisited 2:00am Brown School Spring Concert

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OFF THE SHELF by Doug Holder 'Dancing at Lake Montebello: Poems by Lynne Viti'

SOMERVILLE yricaledited by Doug Holder LPoet Kevin Carey writes The Times, "My friend and poet Sean Thomas Dougherty called the poems in my new collection Set in Stone "grief songs." I feel like that's an accurate description. Many of the poems deal with regret, the penance of the past, some of the joy of getting over. As in my two previous collections, the poems are pretty narrative, telling personal stories about me or people I've known over the years. Some about my love of basketball. I guess I can't get out of my own way when it comes to writing poetry. I do think this is an honest collection and for that reason alone I'm proud of it. It's let me get to know me better." https://cavankerrypress.org/product/set-in-stone/

The City I Left

The city I left had miles of barrooms and Italian bakeries and clam shacks.

The city I left had poker machines (that paid off ) in the VFWs Dancing at Lake Montebello: Poems by Lynne Viti learned to roll joints ... The posh steak houses grew and two race tracks (Apprentice House Press) tired and empty/ as their patrons/ died off,/ too (horses and dogs) and the kids old to travel, began to lose their teeth." I consider there gambled their lunch This is not a review, but a reflection and impres- myself a student of gentrification, of the change, money in grade school. sion of this new poetry collection by Lynne Viti. loss, and rebirth of cities, so I could appreciate this. The collection is titled Dancing at Lake Montebel- Viti writes evocatively about a whole range of The city I left had lo. Viti, who lectured at Wellesley College for many things from the Civil Rights Movement, the de- Shirley Ave drug runners years (and I had the pleasure to read with at a Sam cline and death of friends, of meeting a young Sam and prostitutes Cornish tribute reading at the New England Book Cornish in Baltimore, and is disarmingly honest and strip clubs Fair), has penned a collection that has much to rec- about her bout with alcohol. from the beach to Squire Road. ommend it. Viti is a scribe of the cycles of life, encapsulated The city I left had rotating I have always followed the dictum of William in her own experience. I was touched by her poem ethnic neighborhoods Carlos Williams, "No ideas but in things." And Judgement that describes her experience with her Italian, Jewish, Puerto Rican, Viti has certainly learned the good doctor's les- mother when JFK was shot. It captures the inten- Laotian. sons. Her poems are a cornucopia of images – no sity I also felt as a 9-year-old boy, when we swerved concept is left floating in the atmosphere but is at- in the car, my mother crying from the news from The city I left tached to something that is tangible – we can taste, the radio of the fatal shot. I can remember the was my mother’s home hear, feel it – smell it. long, solemn, black and white processionals across until three years ago, In one poem, Charm City, the poet writes about the TV screen, and the intimacy that tragedy can Lancaster Ave at the foot her native city of Baltimore (methinks) and trac- bring on. of the General Edwards Bridge, es its transformation with a gimlet eye. She writes I am pleased that I published some of Viti's po- the constant rush of traffic of her youth during the 60s, and all the totems of ems, and I think this book is a fine testament to the times, " ...watched foreign films with subtitles, her craft and more importantly her humanity. over the green iron grate, houses packed in between single car driveways, dogs I saw the last of the carnival move to the suburbs barking, seagulls squawking, pack up its wagons and leave to hide out in their ranch houses sirens around the corner the three-mile urban beachfront behind. and barbecue steaks day and night. I saw the crowded barrooms thin and wash their cars In the city I left, five stops and die along Broadway, and plant grass over buried bags of cash. on the blue line to Boston, I saw the gangsters — Kevin Carey

To have your work considered for the Lyrical send it to: Doug Holder, 25 School St.; Somerville, MA 02143. [email protected] 24••MAY 20, 2020