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Vol. 42 No. 34 • AUGUST 28, 2013 Somerville’s only independent community newspaper [email protected] Inside: Somerville Fight Night Collier gets remembers Sean Collier his SPD badge By Jim Clark In an emotionally charged ceremony in the City of Somerville aldermanic chambers last Thursday, slain MIT police officer and as- piring Somerville Police Department officer Sean Collier was posthumously awarded his badge and officially welcomed into the ranks of Somerville’s finest. In the presence of Collier’s family, friends and colleagues, as well as a well-represented gath- Meet the candidates ering of local and state public officials, the late page 3 Somerville Auxiliary Police officer was awarded the badge that he longed for and worked hard to earn. Badge number 310 was assigned to Col- lier, and then retired permanently in his honor. The appointment followed months of efforts by Mayor Curtatone, The Somerville Police Department, and others, to have Collier be- come a SPD officer following his tragic death, allegedly at the hands of Boston Marathon Bombing suspects Dzhokhar and Tamerlan Photo by Bobbie Toner Tsarnaev, on April 18 of this year. Collier was expected to have been sworn in as a SPD offi- Deputy Chief Cabral of the Somerville Police Department spoke to the crowd attending Friday night’s Fight Night at Dilboy stadium, remembering how Sean Collier donated his time and efforts in support of cer in June of this year. the Somerville Boxing Club. Turn to pages 12-13 for more pictures of the event. Speaking at Thursday’s Continued on page 5 More fires threaten area homes page 5 A unique art offering to Union Square

By Mike Molloy A new art installation in Somerville’s Union Square proves that the best things sometimes come in small packages. Mayor Cutatone was present at the August 15 ribbon-cutting ceremony of the inaugu- ral exhibit of the Mµseum, a “micro muse- um” co-founded by Somerville artists Judith Klausner and engineer Steve Pomeroy, who say on their website that they “work to make art physically and psychologically accessible by presenting it in a familiar, low-pressure envi- Marling graces ronment, while bringing a sense of wonder to Somerville the urban landscape.” page 21 The Mµseum sits unassumingly between a pub and a sub shop, and although you could almost Newstalk...... p.2 miss it, stopping to take a glimpse inside allows The Week in Crime. . . p.4 for a uniquely personal artistic experience.

Commentary. . . . . p.8-9 The current exhibit,Invisible Cities, “focuses Photo by Mike Molloy Beacon Hill Roll Call . . p.10 on the physical and emotional landscape of the city. Like the museum itself, the work explores TV Logs...... p.22 the intricacies of the urban environment, and Off The Shelf. . . . . p.23 what it means to inhabit Continued on page 17 The Mµseum is open to any small enough to fit inside. All others are welcome to look in from the outside. 2••AUGUST 28, 2013

TheSomervilleNews.com Comments of the Week Response to Mayor to accept Powder House School redevelopment recommendations

Labor Day Weekend is soon upon us and it looks to be ex- jt says: cellent weather-wise for everyone ending their summer va- I would like to see the Mayor and/or School Committee address the Mayor’s former pledge to cation. We wish everyone a safe trip back here to the Ville. retain the Powderhouse School, including the gym and outdoor basketball courts for communi- Roads will be heavy with traffic leaving the Cape and NH. ty and municipal use. This was a pledge made to the School Committee, to parents, and to the Happy Labor Day weekend to everyone. community in order to get the School Committee to agree to close the school and turn owner- ************************* The new school year starts here in the Ville next week that ship over to the city. Shame on the School Committee members, many of whom were there at means the streets will be filled with students heading back the time, for not speaking up about this. to school. So drivers be careful and watch out. This is a “(Tufts) has expressed a commitment to paying full property taxes on buildings they plan to special week here for the city’s schools. The long await- develop.” ed new East Somerville Community School is finished “Mayor Curtatone plans to accept the Committee’s recommendations, and will enter into discus- and will finally be opened for the students. The fire that sions to pursue an agreement..” struck the school back in 2007 has caused a long wait for These statements tell me that, per usual, Tufts will get a sweetheart in this project. Does anyone many here in Somerville. The East Somerville Commu- remember how Brune sold Western Jr. High to Tufts for $1.00???? nity School is having an open house for the public this coming Tuesday, September 3rd from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. MarketMan says: The public is invited to come and tour the building. Join in at the ribbon cutting ceremony and enter through the Everything sounds fine to me, except for the fact that Tufts will be the landlord. How does the Cross Street entrance. Also, if you’re planning on coming city enforce them to pay full commercial real estate tax? It seems like they could just not pay and let them know: email [email protected] or the city wouldn’t be able to do anything. call 617 625-6600 x 2614. jt: I didn’t know either of those things. That’s a shame. ************************* The first Book Signing of Eugene Brune’s new book will be Marie says: next Wednesday, September 4 at the Arts at the Armory on Highland Ave. from 7-9 p.m. If you miss that one then Tues- The article doesn’t say that Tufts will sign a contract agreeing to pay taxes. Apparently some day, September 10 at the Mount Vernon Restaurant, and on people have not been down this road before. It says that once accepted, the mayor will “…enter Wednesday, September 18 at the Ball Square Book Shop into discussions to pursue an agreement with Tufts”, and that the “…University has expressed a are your next opportunities. Both are also 7-9 p.m. Now, commitment to paying full property taxes…”. It will be decided that it just isn’t cost effective, and a bit of trivia: The book’s title is Spirit of Somerville. Can they couldn’t possibly develop this property whilst paying property taxes. anyone guess what it’s taken from? Here’s a hint – 1980’s, Saugus and 900. Log onto TheSomervilleNews.com to leave your own comments­ ************************* Another reminder for the “John T. Forcellese Memorial Fund” 13th Annual Golf Tournament on Saturday, September 7 at TheSomervilleNews.com poll of the week the Falmouth Country Club in Falmouth MA. Tee time is 8:30 a.m. All golfers must check in by 7:45 a.m. The format is In addition to breaking news, sports and opinion, TheSomervilleNews.com also features a daily poll Scramble scored by Foursome. For more information go online in which you, the reader, tell us where you come down on local issues. Last week’s poll concerned your to www.johns-team.org. It’s a great cause. views on what whether or not you are in favor of the city selling the Powder House School site to Tufts ************************* University. If you don’t agree with the results, simply log onto TheSomervilleNews.com. Candidate for Congress, Senator Karen Spilka from Fram-

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Meet the Candidates: Ward 5 School Committee

The candidates for the primary election on September 24 for School Committee for Ward 5 were each asked four questions and invited to describe themselves and their vision for how best to serve their ward as School Committee members. Their responses are presented here in alphabetical order, based on their last names. Laura Pitone er of 2nd grader Avery and 6th grader at the State House working education dents are very positive things that can Ethan. Professionally, I have worked policy statewide. I write and review ed- come from development. Perhaps new as a manufacturing engineer and, more ucation policy, as well as advocate on construction and renovation may cause recently, as a business and information behalf of students and parents across commuting headaches but I think with technology consultant. For more infor- the state for more funding, better and any growth there is bound to be head- mation, go to www.laurapitone.com. smarter accountably, and stronger con- aches but the future is what we need to ______nections with parents and residents. look to. Ross Richmond My experience in statewide advocacy Question #3 – What is the most press- and education policy, my commitment ing school related issue now facing to volunteering at the Kennedy School, your ward? and the relationships I have built with The most pressing school related issue is parents and residents in Somerville will keeping families in our school, especial- inform the decisions that I will make ly in the middle school grades. We need on School Committee. to bring the level of our education up so Question #1 – What do you see as the I am running for School Committee to that we are teaching to all students on all role of the School Committee Member put schools at the center of our vision for levels. We need to increase our resources representing their ward? Somerville. A strong community is built so that teachers are not overworked but School Committee Members must seek around great schools and with Somerville are able to teach to all levels of learning out and understand the concerns and rapidly changing it is more important and introduce tools that our students can ideas of residents throughout each ward than ever to get everyone invested in ed- benefit from. If we do this then perhaps and represent them at School Commit- ucation. As a School Committee member we may not lose middle school families. tee. Members must also work together in Question #1 – What do you see as the I specifically want to advocate for parents Our numbers start to decline at these making citywide school plans and fund- role of the School Committee Member of students with disabilities, ensure that grades and a lot of it has do with families ing priorities to best support all students. representing their ward? all of Somerville’s neighborhood schools feel that their children are not receiving Question #2 – What is your opinion on As a School Committee member I will are strong, and guarantee that all of our the level of education that they should all the developments across the city do reach out to everyone in Somerville to children have access to a free, high quality be getting. We can fix this, I am positive you think they will have any effect on hear their ideas and hopes for our com- pre-kindergarten education. I will con- about that. the nearby schools in any way? munity’s schools. I will also advocate for tinue to actively reach out to all residents, Question#4 – What is your opinion of Rising home prices and development strong local schools as a cornerstone for both parents and non-parents, regarding the present administration and how it focused primarily on smaller units are a vibrant neighborhood here in Ward 5. the need for our community to be built responds to residents’ concerns? Question #2 – What is your opinion on on strong schools. I feel that our present administration re- driving growing families out of the city. ______The result of such development could be all the developments across the city do acts well and responds well to residents fewer school-aged children in the city and you think they will have any effect on Caroline Shea Rosas concern. There is not one administration therefore fewer students in the schools as the nearby schools in any way? out there that is going to please every sin- families outgrow their homes. Development has already had a major ef- gle person but I think it is a very positive Question #3 – What is the most press- fect on our community and our schools. thing that our administration focused ing school related issue now facing Right now, 80% of households don’t have greatly on our education; our students are your ward? kids in our schools and to have a strong our next generation. The administration Going door-to-door, I’m hearing about Somerville we must make sure everyone has more meetings for community mem- the desire for higher and more consis- is invested in our schools. I believe what bers to attend then any towns or cities tent expectations across the schools and we need now, is a focus on putting schools that my friends reside in, I think that is different grades. Providing teachers con- at the center of everything we do in our extremely positive. tracted planning time within and across city. Bio: schools to share best practices and en- Question #3 – What is the most press- For the past nine years my husband, Lee courage creativity will help. ing school related issue now facing and I have made Somerville our home. Question#4 – What is your opinion of your ward? It is where we have decided to raise and the present administration and how it I have many of the pressing policy issues Question #1 – What do you see as the educate our two boys, ages four and responds to residents’ concerns? facing our schools at www.rossrichmond. role of the School Committee Member seven. One son will be entering second The present administration has approved org. However, with so much changing representing their ward? grade at the John F. Kennedy School in school budget increases in last two years in Somerville, schools are off to the side I see the role as being a voice for the fam- Ward Five and the other will be at the for requested foreign language instruc- for many folks. I have been working hard ilies in our district and more specifically Capuano. My beliefs in our schools and tion in the middle grades, high school reaching out to residents about the need the families in their Ward. I also envision our community combined with the ed- guidance and efforts to increase family in- to make sure that everyone is invested in the role as being hands on and one that ucation of my own children are some of volvement. Leadership also acknowledges our schools. has a presence at their Ward school where the factors in deciding to run for school there is more to do. We must include the Question#4 – What is your opinion of every family knows who their rep is and is committee. I graduated from Assump- voice of residents when setting priorities. the present administration and how it then able to approach them throughout tion College in Worcester, MA in 1998 Bio: responds to residents’ concerns? the year to discuss anything from accom- and since then I have been active and For the past six years, I have worked with The current administration has done plishments to concerns. worked in the education space. I have parents, teachers and administrators on well, but there is an opportunity to do Question #2 – What is your opinion on served on the board of both the Capua- real educational issues, tutored students more. As a School Committee member, I all the developments across the city do no PTA and the Kennedy PTA where I and helped teachers in their classrooms. will work as hard as possible to be acces- you think they will have any effect on am currently the treasurer. I have also As a member of the Healey School Im- sible to parents and residents. I will push the nearby schools in any way? served for the past two years as sec- provement Council for the past three our district to communicate better with I think development across the city is retary on the citywide PTA. Besides years, I helped lead the effort to uni- prospective and new parents and bring in great! It means that the city is expanding being very active in our schools I work fy two different programs into a single all the voices of our diverse population of and creating jobs for thousands of people full time as a Director of Client Opera- design for the school. As co-leader of a parents. where at the same time money will hope- tions for Blackboard, Inc., an education parent-teacher organization, I worked Bio: fully go back to the city and our schools. software company. I want to continue on improving communications, fund- I grew up in a family deeply committed I hope that the effect on our schools will to work to improve our schools and en- raising and keeping people motivated to public education. My mother was a only be positive – with more companies sure that our children receive the best during the redesign process. I currently teacher and is now a principal at the coming into the city that could lead to possible education, given the resourc- serve on the city’s Children and Youth Kenny School in Boston. I attended more partnerships with our schools and es available. I will advocate for every Study Team. DePaul University, and I currently work for our students. Opening up doors and school to have the resources it needs for I am married to Tom Cole and the moth- for the Higher Education Committee creating opportunities for all of our stu- all students to excel. 4••AUGUST 28, 2013

By Jim Clark He couldn’t keep his pum pums up Police were summoned to a Bea- short tennis shorts, otherwise that he went to the suspect, show his face there again.” a recognizable image of the man, con St. location last Thursday known as pum pum shorts. who was standing with his The male victim told police according to reports. night on a report of an indecent The officers were reportedly shorts pulled down and his that he assured the suspect that As the victims were being exposure incident. told that the woman had first hands on his hips, and strongly he would not be returning to questioned, a backup unit lo- Officers were met by the seen the man as she was walking suggested that he should stop that location and walked away, cated the suspect, Jing Mei, reporting parties, a male and her dog along Beacon St. Recog- the offending behavior. along with his wife. 63, at a location further down female, and were told that a nizing the suspect as someone The suspect reportedly The victims reportedly told Beacon St. man who was standing on who had exposed himself to her waved the man off as if to in- officers that they had witnessed The victims were taken to the steps of a Beacon St. res- and her husband in the past, she dicate that he was making too prior incidents of the same man where Mei was being held and idence had been exposing his then went to get her husband in much out of nothing, accord- exposing himself and urinating positively identified him as the genitals in public. order for him to confront the ing to the victims’ statement. It in public. suspect in question. The suspect was described as man and ask him to stop expos- was further reported that the The female victim said that she Mei was subsequently placed being an older man, wearing ing himself to them. suspect told the male victim had tried to take a picture of the under arrest and charged with a running shirt and extremely The male victim told police that he should leave and “never suspect but it was too dark to get open and gross lewdness. Surprising outcome for cops, jail for another A police officer on his way to tance away from that location The officer then called for identified as Michael Lopes, 24, the scene that Lopes had the work by car around 4:30 a.m. in order to observe what would backup, assuming that the began shouting and accusing the odor of alcohol on his breath. on Monday morning took transpire next, police said. men in question were plan- officers of police harassment. Once Lopes was sufficiently notice of three males as they The officer reported that one ning to break into the parked As Lopes’ behavior reportedly subdued, the female passenger walked along the sidewalk near of the men walked towards car, police said. became more aggressive and an- of the parked car explained that 282 McGrath Hwy. a parked car and flashed a When the backup unit ar- tagonistic, officers decided to re- the man who approached and The officer reportedly noted light into the passenger win- rived the officers approached strain him for everyone’s safety. illuminated the vehicle with his that the men stopped in front dow of the car, then walked the car and the men standing Lopes reportedly continued to cell phone was her boyfriend and of NUCLEO Sport Club, a back to where his companions nearby. At that point the doors shout and accuse the officers of that they were simply conduct- location known by police to were waiting. After a moment, of the car unexpectedly opened beating him and pushing him ing an ongoing conversation. have a history of numerous car the same man once again ap- and two females stepped out of to the ground, as he struggled Lopes, because of his aggres- break-ins. proached the vehicle and shined the vehicle. with officers and resisted their sive behavior, was placed under The officer stopped his car and a light into the passenger win- Upon seeing the approaching attempts to calm him down. arrest and charged with disor- turned off his lights a short dis- dow, according to reports. officers, one of the men, later It was noted by the officers on derly conduct. Crime Tip Hotline: 617-776-7210 Help Keep Somerville Safe! SOMERVILLE POLICE CRIME LOG Arrests: registered motor vehicle, not on Rd., Brookline, August Summer St., August 26, 4:31 Hampshire Ave. meeting motor vehicle safe- 25, 11:26 a.m., arrested at 7 a.m., arrested at 282 Mc- John Sherman, 56, of 26 Breaking & Entering: ty standards, miscellaneous Union Sq. on a charge of oper- Grath Hwy. on a charge of Wesley St., August 19, 8:49 August 20, 4:44 a.m., police equipment violation, and oper- ation of a motor vehicle with a disorderly conduct. a.m., arrested at home on a reported a breaking & entering ation of a motor vehicle with a suspended license. warrant charge of shoplifting Incidents: at 111 South St. by concealing merchandise. suspended license. John Sherman, 56, of 26 Theft: August 20, 7:12 p.m., police Peter Cannif, 28, of 45 Ce- Nancy Aviles, 24, of 15A Wesley St., August 25, 3:43 August 20, 8:08 a.m., police reported a breaking & entering dar Rd. Marshfield, August Memorial Rd., August 21, p.m., arrested at home on a reported a theft at 37 Mystic at Windsor Rd. 19, 5:24 p.m., arrested at 77 12:36 a.m., arrested at 137 charge of abuse prevention or- Ave. August 21, 7:28 p.m., police Middlesex Ave. on charges Washington St. on a charge of der violation. August 20, 8:33 a.m., police reported a breaking & entering of larceny over $250 and fur- assault and battery. Galeas Saravia, 28, of 16 reported a theft at Walter Terr. at Jay St. nishing a false name or So- Jonathan Machado, 18, of Fellsway West, August 25, 4:40 August 20, 5:13 a.m., police August 22, 6:14 p.m., police cial Security number, and on 79 Josephine Ave., August 21, p.m., arrested at 775 McGrath reported a theft at Middlesex reported a breaking & entering warrant charges of shoplifting 4:51 p.m., arrested at 460 Mys- Hwy. on charges of shoplifting Ave. at Brook St. by concealing merchandise, tic Ave. on warrant charges of by concealing merchandise and August 21, 9:42 a.m., police disorderly conduct, refusal to felony nighttime breaking and furnishing a false name or So- Vehicle Theft: reported a theft at College Ave. provide DNA database sam- entering and conspiracy. cial Security number, and on August 20, 12:32 p.m., police August 21, 12:02 p.m., police ple, and conspiracy. John McLean, 53, of 240 Al- warrant charges of operation of reported a vehicle theft at 75 reported a theft at Montrose Washington Conseca, 31, of bany St., Cambridge, August a motor vehicle with a suspend- Mystic Ave. St. 422 Mystic Ave., August 20, 22, 1:25 p.m., arrested at Davis ed license, failure to wear a set August 20, 3:36 p.m., po- August 21, 6:58 p.m., police 5:10 p.m., arrested at Fellsway Sq. on a warrant charge of lar- belt, and passing violation. lice reported a vehicle theft at reported a theft at Linden St. West on warrant charges of ceny from a person. Jose Otero, 28, of 31 Ful- Horace St. Jing Mei, 63, of 94 Beacon St., ton St., Hyde Park, August August 22, 1:34 a.m., police miscellaneous equipment vi- Assault: August 22, 11:28 p.m., arrested 26, 1:23 a.m., arrested at reported a theft at Broadway. olation and unlicensed opera- August 21, 12:36 a.m., po- at 205 Beacon St. on a charge 199 Broadway on warrant August 22, 7:11 p.m., police tion of a motor vehicle. lice reported an assault at 137 of open and gross lewdness. charges of operation of a mo- reported a theft at Broadway. Jammy Alphonse, 19, of 25 Washington St. Canal Ln., August 20, 8:55 Juan Castro, 28, of 41 Main tor vehicle with a suspended Robbery: p.m., arrested at 175 Fellsway St., August 23, 9:35 p.m., ar- license, improper operation August 20, 10:21 p.m., police Disorderly Conduct: on warrant charges of num- rested at Broadway on a charge of a motor vehicle, and num- reported a robbery at Clark St. August 22, 11:28 p.m., police ber plate violation, uninsured of assault and battery. ber plate violation. August 22, 1:09 a.m., police reported a disorderly conduct motor vehicle or trailer, un- Jordan Huff, 27, of 8 Bry- Michael Lopes, 24, of 34 reported a robbery at New at Beacon St. AUGUST 28, 2013••5

Fire scourges top floor apartment Somerville Fire Department. The fire was contained by 1:30 By Harry Kane The fourth floor of the 16-unit p.m. All the fire companies left A top floor, two-alarm fire apartment building suffered the scene at 2:44 p.m. took residents by surprise at from significant smoke and wa- Responders included all the a four-story building at 34 ter damage. Lower levels display Somerville fire engines, three Highland Ave. and shut down signs of minor water damage. ladders, rescue, two chief of- a main thoroughfare on Tues- The American Red Cross of ficers and a two engines from day, adding to the rash of fires Eastern Massachusetts esti- Cambridge, according to Chief that have wreaked havoc on mated some 11 people, part of Kelleher. the city this summer. four families, were displaced “I think under the circum- The Somerville Fire Depart- due to the fire. No injuries stances of how difficult it was ment responded to the blaze at were reported. for firefighters to get hoses to 12:52 p.m. on Aug. 27. Smoke “There may be additional peo- reach to the fourth floor, and was coming from the fourth ple on the lower level, who will negotiate the winding stair- floor as firefighters arrived. The get home, and when they get in ways, the firefighters did a fire originated in apartment 8R. their apartments, who may be tremendous job,” Chief Kelle- Firefighters had to open the displaced due to water coming her said. roof to ventilate the fire. They down through the floors,” Chief Chief Kelleher estimates the were able to prevent the fire Kelleher said. cost of damages to be $200,000. from spreading into the struc- The fire was investigated by While the Highland Ave. fire ture above the ceilings. the Somerville Fire Depart- is not suspicious, public safety

“The fire was basically con- ment Investigation Unit. The authorities are once again urg- Photo by Bobbie Toner tained to that apartment and the cause of the fire has been at- ing the residents of Somerville adjoining wall to apartment 8F,” tributed to an electrical issue to remain vigilant and practice The top floor of the four-story residence at 34 Highland Ave. sustained significant said Chief Kevin Kelleher of the and was deemed accidental. safe fire prevention methods. damage from a fire that broke out on Tuesday afternoon.

Collier gets his SPD badge CONT. FROM PG 1 ceremony, Mayor Curtatone ceremonies in the past, and so one who would have been more said, “If Sean Collier were here many that will follow. As the proud than Sean Collier to wear tonight, Alderman Desmond City Clerk asks him to recite the badge 310 and represent the would be eloquently reciting oath, he raises his hand. Signs Somerville Police Department.” Sean’s bio, and he would talk the book, with his family stand- Sean Collier’s brother Andrew about Sean being a graduate of ing in that horseshoe taking also spoke to the Board and the Wilmington High School in pictures. He makes the rounds, others Assembled, saying, “Sean 2004. How he went on to Salem shaking all our hands. I can just has been called many things over State University where he grad- picture it now.” the past four months. He’s been uated with a bachelor’s degree in Somerville Police Chief Thom- called a hero, honorable, selfless. Criminal Justice, with honors, as Pasquarello spoke of Collier’s A brother, a son, and a great in 2009, and how he was an in- aspirations of joining the SPD. friend. One of the things Sean tern for part of that time for the “We all have our dreams. Sean would be the most proud of to Somerville Police Department. Collier’s dream was to become a be called is a great cop. Sean And how he formed close and Somerville police officer. I think held police to the highest honor. strong bonds with the men and it says a lot about Sean, his drive There was no one more respect- A special presentation was made to the family of Sean Collier after the Board of women of the department.” and determination, that even able than an officer of the law.” Alderman voted unanimously to appoint the fallen officer a member of the SPD. The mayor went on to enumer- death did not deter him from Andrew Collier extended ate the many achievements and accomplishing his goal. One can his gratitude to the many who contributions made by Collier only wonder the impact that helped his family through the LEGAL NOTICE over the ensuing years, both as Sean Collier could have had if difficult time since his brother’s an aspiring police officer and as his life had not been cut short by death. He offered special thanks VOTER REGISTRATION a concerned individual eager to two cowards. The impact that he to Deputy Chief Michael Cabral lend support in his community would have made on the police for his tireless efforts to console wherever he was needed. department, on this community, the grieving family and his help “He would have been here,” on everyone that he’s touched, in facilitating his brother’s ap- said the mayor, “standing in and also everyone in the nation,” pointment to the SPD. that corner like so many other said Pasquarello. “There was no After statements by members of the Board of Alderman were LAST DAY TO REGISTER made, the roll call vote was taken Wednesday, September 4, 2013 at 8 P.M. and the item was passed unani- mously by all members present. For A presentation ceremony was THE CITY PRELIMINARY ELECTION then conducted, bestowing Col- Tuesday, September 24, 2013 lier’s badge to his family. Election Department: Somerville City Hall Hours Want to MONDAY, TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY ------8:30 a.m. ----- 4:30 p.m. write local THURSDAY ------8:30 a.m. ----- 7:30 p.m. Somerville FRIDAY ------8:30 a.m. ----- 12:30 p.m. stories? To request a registration form • CALL 617-625-6600 ext. 4200 for a Mail-In Call Registration form to be mailed to you 617-666-4010 • Download a Mail-In Registration form from the City and speak to the website and mail it to the Election Department Assignment All mail-in voter registration forms must be post-marked by 09/04/13 Editor ALL POLLING PLACES ARE ACCESSIBLE TO PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES

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Members sought for Personnel changeover Community Preservation in schools Committee By Harry Kane Do you have a passion for parks, afford- Being an effective committee member During the School Committee meeting able housing, and historic preservation? will require that you: on Monday the most significant topic The City of Somerville wants your help • Familiarize yourself with Somerville’s of conversation concerned the number and is now accepting applications for four affordable housing, historic preservation, of new teachers in the Somerville school public positions on the newly formed and open space/outdoor recreation poli- system, according to Ward 5 School Community Preservation Committee, cies and needs. Committee member Mark Niedergang. which will oversee the selection of proj- • Familiarize yourself with the law (Com- The total number of new teachers is 53. ects to be recommended for funding munity Preservation Act, MGL Chapter by an estimated $1.5 million in annual 44B) that governs the committee. “There are 25 retirements because we Community Preservation Act (CPA) rev- • Attend meetings regularly. still have the baby boom generation enues. Residents are encouraged to apply • Foster good relations with other city teachers retiring in large numbers,” ex- and applications must be submitted by departments, boards, and commissions. plained Niedergang. Sept. 22, 2013. • Listen to and be responsive to commu- Plus, the economy is getting better, Somerville voters overwhelmingly ap- nity feedback. said Niedergang, and professionals have proved adoption of the CPA in November • Use fairness and objectivity when more options. There are a variety of rea- 2012. The act will raise an estimated $1.5 making decisions. sons why teachers may be leaving. Some million in funding annually via a tax sur- The planning team is seeking candidates older teachers are retiring while young- charge and state funds that are designat- who: School Committee member from Ward 5 Mark er teachers may be leaving because their Niedergang. ed for major public investments in open • Are supportive of all three program- spouse may have to relocate. Things are space and outdoor recreation, affordable matic areas of the CPA: affordable hous- in a state of flux. cations have been coming in for teaching housing, and historic preservation. The ing, historic preservation, and open space Niedergang said that Somerville is find- positions. “We have tremendous selectiv- Community Preservation Committee, and outdoor recreation AND required by the CPA, is tasked with eval- • Have demonstrated a commitment to ing “great new people” to work in the dis- ity, in terms of options for qualified peo- uating Somerville’s needs in those three at least one of these areas. trict. He says that huge numbers of appli- ple,” he said. Continued on page 11 specific areas and making recommenda- In addition, the goal of the planning tions to the Board of Alderman on how team is to create a balanced committee CPA funding should be spent. that includes members who: The committee consists of nine volun- • Come from diverse demographic teers, including four members from the backgrounds. general public and a member from each of • Represent all geographic areas of the city. the following bodies: the Planning Board, • Have financial expertise. the Conservation Commission, the His- • Have project management experience. torical Preservation Commission, the • Are actively involved in the community. Parks and Open Space Department, and Interested residents should complete the the Housing Authority. The city is cur- application available on the city’s website rently looking to fill the four general pub- at http://www.somervillema.gov/sites/ lic positions. To ensure the most qualified default/files/CPC%20application_8%20 applicants are selected, Mayor Joseph A. 26%2013.pdf or outside the SomerStat Curtatone has formed a planning team of Office at City Hall, 93 Highland Ave. city experts and community members to Completed applications should be sent review applications, conduct interviews, to Candace Cooper (ccooper@somervil- and consider public feedback on candi- lema.gov or 617.625.6600 ext. 3306) by dates. From the group of applicants, they September 22, 2013. All residents are will nominate candidates for appoint- welcome to apply. No nomination is re- ment for the Mayor to review. The Mayor quired to submit an application. will then submit candidate finalists to the Please note that if you choose to apply Board of Aldermen for approval. for the Community Preservation Com- Committee members serve three-year mittee, your name and a portion of your terms, but initial appointments to the application (a brief summary describing committee have been staggered, so there- why you are a qualified candidate) will be fore the City seeks to fill two one-year posted on the city website for public re- term positions, one two-year term posi- view between September 23 and October tion, and one three-year term position. 6. All community members are invited to Though it is ultimately the decision of provide feedback on candidates during the Community Preservation Committee this time. to decide when and how often to meet, To find out more about serving as a the City expects that it will meet one to CPC member, please visit the following two times each month in the evening. The websites: inaugural meeting of the committee will http://www.somervillema.gov/cpa likely take place in December 2013 or http://www.communitypreservation. January 2014. org/ 8••AUGUST 28, 2013

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The View From Prospect Hill

It is often with a bit of melancholy that we Still, the special surge of vitality felt in of you have taken some time over past from the occasion. say farewell to the warm summer months the summertime is unique and reminds few months to take advantage of some The Labor Day weekend may mark a and begin looking ahead to the change of us to live our lives to their fullest. Op- of the wonderful things offered in and passage point in the year’s unfolding, but season and climate. portunities for family outings, vaca- around our environs. it also is a time to celebrate the fruits of There is, of course, a lot to be said for tions and adventure seeking are plen- We have one more great weekend com- our efforts and to give ourselves a bit of a the beauty of fall foliage in New England, tiful. A peaceful sunbathing session on ing up in what is traditionally considered reward for jobs well done. and the nostalgic gentle warmth of the the seashore can be precious, as well as to be the summer season. We encourage We wish one and all a fun and reward- holiday season of winter, followed by re- a quiet walk in the woods either alone all to get out there and wring every last ing celebration this coming weekend. It is newal and reviving spirit of spring. or with a loved one. We hope that all bit of fun in the sun and camaraderie certainly well deserved and welcome.

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for a fundraiser. Senator Spilka is has gone. So, you can still walk up to Al- around very easy in the cast. We wish and should they all be replaced when running for newly elected U.S. Sena- brandi and get a great haircut by Tony her speedy recovery. their terms are up? Let us know and tor Markey’s seat. She has a fantastic the old-timer (affectionately) and Paul ************************* maybe we will start releasing names record at the State House. We learned his mentor. Mention you saw it here so We have a question, one that has been a of board members and their tenure on that she was being supported by many Paul will know how popular he is. topic of conversation lately. How about the boards. of the unions. She has accomplished ************************* these appointed boards here in the ************************* a lot in the senate here in Massachu- Happy Birthday this week to sever- city, especially the Planning Board and Who is endorsing who in the primary setts and would be fantastic addition al of our fans and Villens both here the ZBA board, the Redevelopment elections coming up on September 24? to the all male house congressional and spread around. First to J. Steve Board, Board of Health, and Condo We see that Ward One Maureen Bas- members from Massachusetts. We Dalrymple, who owns Steve and Conversion Board? When are we going tardi was endorsed by the Somerville hope she does well in the primary. Sons construction. He’s a great guy to start to replace some of these board Fire and Somerville Police, as was Bob She faces strong opponents but we and very involved in various charities members? Have you ever wondered McWatters in Ward Three and Court- know she’s done that before and come around the area. Another fan of The how long some of these members have ney O’Keefe in Ward Five. Courtney out the winner. We normally don’t News is Leigh Harkins Gerows, who been taking up a board seat here and was also endorsed by the IBEW local get involved in races outside of the is celebrating this week. Leigh is one getting paid for it? Maybe the mayor 2222. If you’re a candidate for the prima- city here, but since the congressional of our former “Person of the Week” and Board of Alderman should con- ry election on September 24 let us know district surrounds us, we thought we recipients and is a great person. Paul sider replacing these long time board and we will mention it. If you don’t let us would give Karen a plug and let your Perkins of Wakefield has a lot of members who have lost their objectiv- know we won’t be able to let the public friends and relatives know who live in friends here in the Ville and we send ity and caring for the local residents. It know, so contact by email: newstalk@ the district to vote for Karen Spilka him birthday greetings. Albs Renner, would be interesting to find out who outlook.com. Alderman at Large Jack for Congress. now of Lynn, but grew up here in the the members are, how long they are Connolly is having a fundraiser coming ************************* Ville. Big HB to Cheryl Endicott who on the board or have been on a board up September 16 at the East End Grille Last week in our weekly “Happy Birth- is celebrating this week here from the here in the city and why? There are at 118 Broadway in East Somerville. days” we wished local and popular bar- Ville. Mary Allosso Finigan is also two races for Alderman coming up in Read about the candidates in the prima- ber in town Paul McLashing a Happy celebrating this week. the primary, so start questioning the ry here in The News coming up over the Birthday, but for some reason we said he ************************* candidates on their opinion on these next few weeks. was formerly of Albrandi Barber Shop. We ran into Melissa Hurley-Sullivan, boards and who sits on them. We hear ************************* Well, we wish to retract that and let his the wife of Alderman at Large Dennis. that one member has been sitting on We see that Alderman Bastardi is friends and fans know he’s not former- She has been seen lately with a cast one particular board now for over 20 working hard trying to retain her seat ly – he’s still at Albrandi and we made on her foot. Was she walking the dog years, and another one right behind as Alderman in Ward One. Since most a mistake. We got many calls saying we or was the dog walking her? We’re not him on another board. OK, question of us here at Newstalk are from East were wrong and some asking where he sure but she’s looks great and is getting why do you think they are on the board Somerville we see Continued on page 11 AUGUST 28, 2013••9

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The views and opinions expressed in the commentaries of The Somerville News do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of The Somerville News, its publishers or staff. Building development, building community the diversity, character and cul- a goal of creating 6,000 new and by playing to our strengths. around these transit-oriented ture that sets our city apart. housing units by 2030, of which But while change is inevita- centers can create affordable That juxtaposition between1,200 would be permanently af- ble, some change you have to housing and jobs. It can make transformation and preservation fordable. We did not pick that fight for, as we did for decades room for businesses and offices lies at the heart of every debate number out of the air. A study to demand the extension of the that bring in an active daytime about new development in the by Reconnecting America, a MBTA Green Line. We’re still population that in turn support city, but in fact they are not in transportation and communi- fighting—to keep it on sched- local businesses. Ultimately, the conflict at all. Because planning ty development nonprofit, re- ule and funded, bringing this goal is a resilient, self-sufficient for the evolution of our city and vealed a gap of 300,000 housing strength to our community. economic base for Somerville. By Joseph A. Curtatone preserving what we love now units between the demand for But we are also planning. We Again, simply building 1,000 Change is inevitable. It’s also about it are both, at the most homes near transit over the next are investing in projects such as units near each Green Line necessary. Faced with the great- fundamental level, about where 20 years and the supply in the the Union Square revitalization Extension station would not est demographic shift since the and how people want to live, and Greater Boston area. Obviously plan. We’re examining zoning demonstrate prudent planning 1950s, when people fled cities they both share the same core Somerville cannot meet the fu- around key areas. And we’re that balances transformation for the suburbs, Somerville is in value: building community. ture demand for transit-accessi- holding Somerville by Design and preservation. So we look to a unique position to benefit from Community building that bal- ble homes on its own, nor could workshops, so that residents can areas where we can unlock new today’s demand for walkable, ances transformation and pres- simply building 1,000 units near help create plans to guide how potential, like Assembly Square, transit-oriented urban neigh- ervation hinges upon careful, every single MBTA subway sta- our neighborhoods near T stops Brickbottom, Inner Belt and borhoods. At the same time, prudent planning. That starts tion. But we can benefit by ad- should grow or be preserved. We Boynton Yards, for most of this we want to preserve what we with our comprehensive 20- dressing a share of that demand, need to seize this opportunity new housing creation within already love about Somerville— year SomerVision plan that sets through thoughtful planning because thoughtful development mixed Continued on page 11 What’s wrong with the religious right: Part 2 not the letter. one in crafting the response left for dead. Two Jewish reli- Yet politicized fundamentalists What’s the Spirit of the that is uniquely appropriate to gious leaders passed by without seem selective as to which iner- Law? Its essence is compas- that moment. helping. But a Samaritan treat- rant words inform their militan- sion and empathy, expressed Hillel the elder is considered ed his wounds and paid for his cy. The Haredim in Israel justify by the “Golden Rule” in every by many to be the father of rab- lodging and care. building settlements on Pales- major religion. binical Judaism. When asked to As groups, Jews and Samar- tinian lands by invoking Gene- The Torah enjoins Jews to, summarize the Torah, he did itans were as hostile to each sis 15:18-21: “I give to you this “Love your neighbor as your- not cite the Law—the 613 com- other as many Israelis and Pales- land between the Euphrates and self ” (Leviticus 19:18). Jesus mandments to Jews. He said, tinians are today. But Jesus saw the Nile.” But they seem to have By William C. Shelton told his followers to do unto “That which is hateful to you, them as neighbors. Similarly, misplaced Leviticus 19:34, “The For the letter of the Law kills, others as they would have done do not do to your fellow. That Muhammad told his followers, stranger who resides with you but the Spirit gives life. to them (Matthew 7:12; Luke is the whole Torah; the rest is “That which you want for your- shall be to you as one of your —II Corinthians 3:6 6:31). Muhammad said, “As you commentary; go and learn it” self, seek for mankind” (Sukhan- citizens; you shall love him as would have people do to you, do (Talmud, Shabbat 31a). an-i-Muhammad). yourself, for you were strangers The fundamentalists of the re- to them; and what you dislike to The Spirit of the law applies Politics guided by funda- in the land of Egypt.” ligious right declare that every be done to you, don’t do to them” to all humans, not just members mentalist religion make rec- If the Christian right were to letter of their respective holy (Kitab al-Kafi II, p. 146). of one’s sect. When a lawyer onciliation with nonbelievers live by the literal words of the texts is literally true, inerrant, The Spirit gives life because, asked Jesus who the “neighbor” impossible. Compromise with Bible, they would live as commu- and must be obeyed. But the unlike a fixed law, it inspires is that we should love, Jesus told those who do not subscribe to nists, allocating wealth accord- texts themselves say that it’s the innovation. In any moment, the story of a traveler who was the inerrant Word is sin. Tol- ing to one’s needs (Acts 2 and 5). Spirit that should be obeyed, empathy and love can guide set upon by thieves, beaten, and erance is sin. The rich Continued on page 20 Life in the Ville by Jimmy Del Ponte The first day of (old) school My fear of the first Of course, there was the matter of the day of school changed bully that made my life miserable for a entering grade 9 in while. Not only did I have to fear him at 1968. I was going to school, but he actually lived on my street! public junior high af- As soon as I made some pals that were ter eight years of pa- around 6 feet tall and 250 pounds, the rochial school. Let me elaborate a little. bullying stopped. But I’ll never forget the Eight years of bossy, grouchy, mean spir- heartache that guy put me through. ited nuns. I still can’t believe my parents Some of my fellow student’s fears paid good, hard earned money to send were that they wouldn’t be wearing cool their three kids to a place where they enough clothes. I can relate to that. We were berated, embarrassed and abused. had to wear what our parents bought I got off easy, but some of the poor kids us. Instead of “pegged pants” and “Cu- may have been scarred for life. ban heels” we often had to wear what Let’s move on. I entered the Western was on sale at Anderson Little, JM Junior High School as a ninth grader Fields or Zayers. in September of ‘68. Just the fact that I And although we wanted to have Beat- didn’t have to wear a button down shirt le haircuts, it was usually a “regular boys” and a tie was awesome. Imagine, no more from Lionel’s or Dente’s Barber Shop that nuns! It was like freeing a caged animal. most of us ended Continued on page 21 10••AUGUST 28, 2013

Beacon Hill Roll Call

Volume 39-Report No. 34 • August 23, 2013 • Copyright © 2013 Beacon Hill Roll Call. All Rights Reserved. By Bob Katzen

Beacon Hill Roll Call can also be viewed on our Web site at www.thesomervillenews.com THE HOUSE AND SENATE. There were no roll through July 17, 2013. The list reveals that representa- parentheses represents the number of days the rep- calls in the House or Senate last week. tives collected a total of $110,468. Combined with the resentative certified he or she was at the Statehouse $27,772 collected so far by senators, the total per diems during that same period. Our Legislators in the House and Senate for taken so far is $138,240. Somerville: Rep. Denise Provost $880 (88 days) Under state law, per diems are paid by the state to rep- Rep. Carl Sciortino $0 (0 days) resentatives “for each day for travel from his place of res- Rep. Timothy Toomey $0 (0 days) idence to the Statehouse and return therefrom, while in the performance of his official duties, upon certification to the state treasurer that he was present at the State- ALSO UP ON BEACON HILL house.” These reimbursements are given to lawmakers above and beyond their regular salaries. BACKGROUND CHECKS (S 1839) - The House approved a Senate-approved bill that would allow The amount of the per diem varies and is based on the the FBI to conduct fingerprint checks for a national Rep. Denise Provost city or town in which a representative resides and its background check on teachers, child care workers and DISTRICT REPRESENTED: Twenty-seventh Mid- distance from the Statehouse. The Legislature in 2000 others who work with children. Current law authoriz- dlesex. - Consisting of precinct 3 of ward 2, all precincts approved a law doubling these per diems to the current es only a Massachusetts background check. The Bay of ward 3, precinct 3 of ward 4, and all precincts of amounts. The payments range from $10 per day for rep- State is one of the few states that does not provide for wards 5 and 6, of the city of Somerville, in the county resentatives who reside in the Greater Boston area to a national check. of Middlesex. $90 per day for some Western Massachusetts lawmak- ers and $100 per day for those in Nantucket. Represen- RISING HEALTH CARE COSTS - A hearing on tatives who are from areas that are a long distance from rising heath care costs across Massachusetts is scheduled Boston’s Statehouse often collect the highest total of an- for Tuesday, October 1, and Wednesday, October 2, at 9 nual per diems. a.m. at the University of Massachusetts Boston Campus Center. It’s questionable, however, whether the public Some supporters of the per diems say the system is fair will have the opportunity to testify. In its press release, and note the rising costs of travel, food and lodging. They the Health Policy Commission (HPC) announces, note many legislators spend a lot of money on traveling “Time-permitting, the HPC will accept oral testimony to Boston and some spend the night in Boston following from members of the public beginning at 4:00 p.m. on late sessions. Others argue that some legislators accept Wednesday, October 2.” It also notes that anyone who Rep. Carl Sciortino the per diem but use all of the revenue they receive to wants to testify may sign up to offer brief comments on DISTRICT REPRESENTED: Thirty-fourth Mid- support local nonprofit causes. They say that not taking a first-come, first-served basis when the hearing com- dlesex. - Consisting of all precincts in wards 4 and 5, pre- the per diem would leave that money in the state’s Gen- mences on October 1. cinct 1 of ward 7, and precinct 2 of ward 8, of the city of eral Account to be spent on who knows what? Medford, precincts 1 and 2 of ward 4, and all precincts Members of the public may also submit written testi- of ward 7, of the city of Somerville, both in the county Some opponents argue most private sector and state mony by October 11 electronically to HPC-Testimo- of Middlesex. workers are not paid additional money for commuting. [email protected] or sent by mail to the Health Policy They say the very idea of paying any per diem is outra- Commission, 2 Boylston Street, 6th floor, Boston, MA geous when thousands of workers have lost their jobs 02116, attention Lois Johnson. and homes and funding for important programs has been cut. Others say the per diem is especially inap- ELECTRIC CAR CHARGING STATIONS (S propriate given the recent 3-cent-per-gallon hike in the 1579) - The Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy state’s current 21-cent-per-gallon gas tax. Committee will hold a hearing on the future of electric cars November 12 at 10 a.m. in Room A2 at the State- The 2013 statistics indicate that 65 of the state’s 157 house. The hearing includes a bill that would require Rep. Timothy Toomey representatives have received reimbursements ranging the Department of Public Utilities to investigate the DISTRICT REPRESENTED: Twenty-sixth Middle- from $52 to $3,500, while 92 representatives have so charging infrastructure needed to build charging sta- sex. - Consisting of all precincts of ward 1, precinct 1 far chosen not to apply for any money. State law does tions for electric cars in Massachusetts and report back of ward 2, precincts 1 and 2 of ward 3, and precinct 1 not establish a deadline that representatives must meet to the Legislature. of ward 6, of the city of Cambridge, and all precincts of in order to collect the per diems. Some legislators will ward 1 and precincts 1 and 2 of ward 2, of the city of never collect per diems regardless of the number of days SEN. DAN WOLF MAY RESIGN - Sen. Daniel Somerville, both in the county of Middlesex. they spend at the Statehouse because they do not sup- Wolf (D-Harwich) announced that he will resign from port the practice. the Senate on August 29 unless the Ethics Committee changes its ruling that Wolf is in violation of state ethics The representatives who received the most per diem laws because Cape Air, the company he founded 25 years money are Reps. Timothy Madden (D-Nantucket) ago and in which he still has an interest, has agreements and Tricia Farley-Bouvier (D-Pittsfield), who each with MassPort to use Logan Airport. The commission received $4,500. has given Wolf three choices: either permanently divest his holdings in Cape Air, terminate the company’s con- Rounding out the top ten are Reps. Aaron Vega (D-Holy- tracts with MassPort or resign from his Senate seat and oke), $4,356; William “Smitty” Pignatelli (D-Lenox), end his campaign for governor. $4,230; Ellen Story (D-Amherst), $3,840; Sarah Peake Sen. Patricia Jehlen (D-Provincetown), $3,700; John Scibak (D-Hadley), Wolf said he does not believe Cape Air’s agreements DISTRICT REPRESENTED: Second Middlesex. - $3,540; Michael Finn (D-West Springfield), $3,432; with MassPort create a conflict of interest for him as a Medford, Somerville, entire city, Woburn, ward 2, and Nicholas Boldyga (R-Southwick), $3,300; and Donald public official. He noted, “These are fixed fees and leases Winchester. Humason, (R-Westfield), $3,234. with identical terms and conditions for any airline that uses Logan ... There is no opportunity for discretion, ne- Beacon Hill Roll Call has obtained the 2013 official list REPRESENTATIVES’ 2013 PER DIEMS gotiation, or influence. MassPort does not pay Cape Air; from the state treasurer’s office of the “per diem” trav- The dollar figure next to the representative’s name Cape Air leases space and pays a fee, like a Turnpike toll el, meals and lodging reimbursements collected by the represents the total amount of per diem money the or a charge for municipal water, to use a piece of public Legislature’s 157 state representatives from January 1 state paid him or her so far in 2013. The number in infrastructure.” AUGUST 28, 2013••11

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Wolf said the Ethics Commission has been aware since times with a sense of urgency, but do so in a way that end of an annual session. at least May 2010 of his ownership interest in Cape Air is the right solution for the long-haul, that prepares us but did not make their ruling until August 2 -- three for the future. There are no quick fixes, just work and During the week of August 19-23, the House met for a weeks after he announced his campaign for governor. progress.” – Democrat Juliette Kayyem, former Assistant total of 33 minutes while the Senate met for a total of Secretary of Homeland Security under President Obama, 20 minutes. QUOTABLE QUOTES announcing she will run for governor in 2014. Mon. August 19 House 11:01 a.m. to 11:17 a.m. “I’m just shocked that he has to resign.” – Sen. Jamie El- HOW LONG WAS LAST WEEK’S SESSION? Senate 11:02 a.m. to 11:17 a.m. dridge (D-Acton) on Sen. Dan Wolf’s announcement that Beacon Hill Roll Call tracks the length of time that the he may resign from the Senate. House and Senate were in session each week. Many leg- Tues. August 20 No House session islators say that legislative sessions are only one aspect of No Senate session “Well over 100 applications.” – Department of Public the Legislature’s job and that a lot of important work is Health Commissioner Cheryl Bartlett on how many appli- done outside of the House and Senate chambers. They Wed. August 21 No House session cations have been filed to sell medical marijuana since it was note that their jobs also involve committee work, re- No Senate session legalized by the voters in November. search, constituent work and other matters that are im- portant to their districts. Critics say that the Legislature Thurs. August 22 House 11:05 a.m. to 11:22 a.m. “I’ve decided, with my wife’s blessing, that I will not be does not meet regularly or long enough to debate and Senate 11:04 a.m. to 11:09 a.m. running for governor of Massachusetts in 2014.” – For- vote in public view on the thousands of pieces of legisla- mer Sen. Scott Brown tion that have been filed. They note that the infrequency Fri. August 23 No House session and brief length of sessions are misguided and lead to No Senate session “As a state, we need to do something that politics is often irresponsible late night sessions and a mad rush to act not able to do: We need to solve the problems of our on dozens of bills in the days immediately preceding the Bob Katzen welcomes feedback at [email protected]

Building development, building community CONT. FROM PG 9 Personnel use developments. Elsewhere, in the community and raise a routes. And the city’s commit- streetscapes supported by an in an already built-out city, family here. Neighborhoods ment to increase open space active, diverse daytime popula- changeover we look where we can build should be a variety of housing in the city by 125 acres will tion that, again, support a re- in schools density in a quality, collabora- types for a variety of people, balance out the strategic loca- silient, self-sufficient economic tive urban way. This is one of as long as the city is managing tion of new structures and lead base for our city. CONT. FROM PG 7 our strengths, especially when growth by building to demand to the incorporation of green It goes back to playing to our it comes to addressing envi- and to our strengths. space requirements in new strengths and the question of “Somerville is hot. People love ronmental concerns. In seek- Neighbors of new high-den- projects such as we’ve seen at where and how people want to Somerville,” Niedergang said. ing dense, active mixed-use sity developments may raise Assembly Row, which includes live. Are we an active, vibrant “They want to live here and work developments, we can reduce concerns over the effect on a 6-acre park, or the Powder city, or are we a bedroom here. This is an urban school dis- driving by meeting residents’ their property values, traffic House School redevelopment, community, and what bene- trict that works.” everyday needs within their or their impact on open space. which will increase and im- fits us for the long-term? Our There has been a significant neighborhood. But this is again where smart prove existing open space. location and our strengths turnover of teachers in Somer- Yet it’s density that often planning can bring rewards At the same time, many per- make Somerville attractive ville over the past few years, so stokes the most impassioned rather than losses. Planning ceived losses are offset by the to developers so we need to this personnel changeover is not debates over development. for affordable units and a vibrancy that comes from hav- manage this change together. new, explained Niedergang. Some residents ask: Who range of housing types helps ing walkable retail, restaurants, Each proposed project will be “You’re always sad to see peo- would want to live in such a keep housing accessible to a cafes and services for daily weighed upon its merits, with ple who have been with you for building? That has already broader range of renters and needs flourishing as they only constructive debate leading to a long time, and who have a lot been answered by the market buyers. Building near transit do in dense, mixed use environ- better developments. Our job of experience,” he said. “On the demand for housing in tran- and developing our pedestri- ments. We do not want neigh- is to do the hard work, the other hand, it’s great to get high- sit-oriented, mixed use neigh- an and bike infrastructure can borhoods that are like western planning, the visioning, and to ly qualified new blood.” borhoods. Today’s Somerville eliminate traffic impacts—and ghost towns, with wide streets make sure that change—the You can look at it two ways, two-bedroom condo owners over time shift more commut- largely empty of anything but change that will come one way said Niedergang. Either the glass are tomorrow’s two-family ers from the roads onto our cars and empty businesses. or the other—is the change is half full or half empty. “I see it house owners, who will settle sidewalks, subways and bike We want urban rooms—active that builds community. as half full,” he said.

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she’s been out there door-to-door and but their so-called story ended up not other wards that have just two running somervillema.gov. Congregate LGBT recently started having stand outs. We in the Globe or Herald, but in a paper now. Hopefully, the residents of Ward and Friends lunch follows at 11:30 a.m. know for a fact she’s getting out there no one has heard of. Ask the person on One, Ward Two and Ward Three are with a suggested donation of $6. RSVP door-to-door, and shouldn’t everyone the street. They know nothing about the well armed with information and com- is required. Lunch is from Maya Sol who is running get their views across article. One local TV personality, who mitted to vote for their candidate of Mexican Grill. Please request Grilled to the residents? We hear her oppo- considers himself a “Political Guru” and choice. chicken or Vegetarian. nent is also out there, but we asked a might have about a dozen or so viewers, ************************* ************************* couple of our people and they said they had them on as guests and between the From Babes To Boomers. Be breast One final thing. Best wishes to Patricia hadn’t seen them. Only Maureen has four of them they couldn’t add up to 5 aware. Join an interactive workshop and Donald Norton, celebrating their been to their doors. Maybe Maureen is years of Somerville’s history correct- exploring how healthy choices, body 46th wedding anniversary this week- faster? Covering the ward? ly. The three so-called journalists have awareness and regular screening can end. 46 years ago, on September 1, ************************* moved on and it’s good they have. Some reduce your risk for breast cancer. The the temperature was 101. very hot and We can’t resist mentioning that recent might be embarrassed to have their name program will dispel common myths, humid in Columbia, South Carolina. article “series” in the Dig written by attached to a piece of crap like that. address barriers to screening, and en- They flew down on Mohawk Airlines. three amateurs who haven’t a clue about ************************* courage participants to establish a self- Does anyone remember Mohawk? Somerville’s history. The story they This is going to be some election day care goal. This workshop is for lesbian Demonstrators on the streets outside wrote was nothing new, and only half the on Tuesday, September 24. Actually, and bisexual women and allies and will City Hall where they got married, fac- story. They had to go back 40 years to dig only three wards have primary races, be facilitated by a health educator from ing off with the National Guard and up stuff that happened, or in some cases of which the top two elected will face Fenway Health. September 9, 9:30– police, leaves a lasting memory. We’ve didn’t happen. And they didn’t get the a run off in early November at the fi- 11:00 a.m. at Holland Street Center, come a long way today from those days full truth out. They just wanted to slam nal, when the rest of the city will join 167 Holland Street, Somerville. RSVP. and thank God we have. We still have a certain people with false assumptions, in for Alderman at Large and some 617.625.6600 ext. 2300 or lheyison@ long way to go! 12••AUGUST 28, 2013

Somerville Fight Night 2013

Hundreds enjoyed a great night of entertainment at Somerville Fight Night, Friday night at Dilboy Stadium. AUGUST 28, 2013••13

Photos by Bobbie Toner 14••AUGUST 28, 2013

SPORTS 25th anniversary Jimmy Fund Walk, Sept. 8 On Sunday, September 8, 18 my Fund Walk unites thou- 10 a.m. and noon; and from residents from Somerville will sands of people young and the Dana-Farber at 1:45 p.m. The walk up to 26.2 miles along old — from parents, to neigh- Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund the historic Boston Marathon® bors, colleagues, cancer patients, Walk finishes at Copley Square route in the 25th anniversary of cancer survivors — who share in Boston, where walkers can the Boston Marathon® Jimmy a common goal to end cancer,” celebrate completing the course Fund Walk presented by Hyun- says Ann Beach, director of and enjoy complimentary food, dai. They will be among the the Boston Marathon Jimmy beverages, a speaking program, 8,500 walkers expected to par- Fund Walk. “Their dedication and entertainment. ticipate with the collective goal and commitment to fundrais- All walkers must raise a min- of raising more than $7 million ing through this event enables imum of $300, and walkers 12 to support lifesaving adult and Dana-Farber to focus on cancer years old and younger have pediatric patient care and cancer care and research.” a fundraising minimum of research at Dana-Farber Cancer Participants may choose to $100. Pacesetters are extraor- Institute and The Jimmy Fund. walk one of four routes: the dinary fundraisers who raise Since its inception in 1989, the entire 26.2-mile Hopkinton $1,500 or more. Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund to Boston route, the 13.1-mile To register for the 25th an- The Jimmy Fund Walk raises money for Boston’s Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, helping patients in their battles with cancer and funding research to improve their Walk has raised nearly $87 Babson to Boston route, the niversary of the Boston Mar- chances of winning the fight. million to conquer all types of 5-mile Boston College route, or athon Jimmy Fund Walk, to cancer. It is the largest one-day the 3-mile route from Dana-Far- support a walker, or to volun- chances of survival for cancer sociation, the Pan-Mass Chal- participatory event benefiting ber Cancer Institute to the Cop- teer, visit www.JimmyFund- patients around the world. This lenge, and the Variety Children’s the Jimmy Fund and Dana-Far- ley Square Finish. Those unable Walk.org or call (866) 531- year celebrates the 60th anniver- Charity of New England. Since ber and raises the most money to participate on event day can 9255. Registrants can enter sary (#JFRedSox60) of the Jim- 1948, the generosity of millions of any single-day walk in the become “Virtual Walkers” and the discount code NEWS for my Fund and Boston Red Sox of people has helped the Jimmy nation. The Boston Athletic As- fundraise for the event. $5 off the registration fee. relationship, and represents one Fund save countless lives and sociation has proudly supported Walkers begin in Hopkinton The Jimmy Fund (www.Jim- of the most remarkable partner- reduce the burden of cancer for the Boston Marathon Jimmy between 5:30-7:30 a.m.; at Bab- myFund.org) solely supports ships between a team and a char- patients and families worldwide. Fund Walk for the past 25 years. son College between 8:30-10:30 Boston’s Dana-Farber Cancer ity in the history of professional Follow the Jimmy Fund on Face- “The Boston Marathon Jim- a.m.; at Boston College between Institute, raising funds for adult sports. The Jimmy Fund is also book: www.facebook.com/the- and pediatric patient care and the official charity of the Mas- jimmyfund and on Twitter: @ cancer research to improve the sachusetts Chiefs of Police As- TheJimmyFund. Ms. Cam’s Somerville’s fastest elected official on the run

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1. What U.S. state pro- for fourscore and#385 seven duces the most gold, and years? is second in production to South Africa? 7. What Italian game resembles bowling? 2. On the back of what state’s quarter, would you 8. How many zeroes in find a trumpet, guitar and trillion? a fiddle? 9. What is a “billet- 3. What animal boast’s doux”? the longest maximum life span in captivity? 10. Who was the “Maid of Orleans”? 4. On what state’s quarter would you find a keystone 11. What was the first as one of several designs? name given to the Golden Gate Bridge? 5. How many days in fortnight? 12. What U.S. state is free of house flies? 6. What is the total years Answers on page 23 Photos by Richard Chase

Alderman at Large John Connolly is seen here (above) running in the Memphis Blues and Barbeque 5K Run this past weekend in Davis Sq. It was a benefit fundraising race for Multiple Sclerosis research sponsored by Tommy McCarthy, owner of the Burren (pictured below with Connolly) and Paul Collyer and his B.A. Event Promotions. Over 850 people ran and finished the traditional 5k course. $5K was raised and a check presented to the regional Multiple Sclerosis Association at the post race event. AUGUST 28, 2013••15

SENIOR CENTER HAPPENINGS: Welcome to our centers. Everyone 55+ are encouraged a.m. Free. LBT Fit-4-Life|6 p.m. to join us for fitness, culture, films, lunch and Bingo. Flexibility & Balance - at Ralph & Jenny - Wednesday Caregivers Group|6 p.m. Check out our calendar and give a call with any ques- 1:15 - 2:00 p.m. 167 Holland Street|617-625-6600 x 2300 tions or to make a reservation. 617-625-6600 ext. 2300. Strengthening Exercise with Geoff - Tuesdays at 9:15 Ralph & Jenny Center Stay for lunch and receive free transportation. a.m. Holland and 10:00 a.m. Thursdays at R&J. $3. Cards & Cribbage|10 a.m. Holland Street Center - 167 Holland Street Walking Club - R&J - Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. Walking Club|10:30 a.m. Bingo|12:45 p.m. Ralph & Jenny Center - 9 New Washington Street Fit-4-Life LBT - Tuesday and Thursday Evenings. 9 New Washington Street|617-666-5223 Cross Street Center - 165 Broadway Fit-4-Life General - Wednesday & Friday Mornings. Some Council on Aging highlights in the coming Cross Street Center weeks: August 28 English Conversation|10:30 a.m. Farmer’s Market is back at Holland Street Center in Suffolk downs Bingo|12:45 p.m. parking area. Every Thursday from 1:00 - 3:30 p.m. Dis- Holland Street Center 165 Broadway|617-625-6600 x 2335 count for Seniors. Great prices and great produce. Fit-4-Life A & B September 4 Men’s Group|12 p.m. Zumba for All with Cheryl. Come at the end of the day, Holland Street Center Flexibility & Balance|1:15 p.m. after work - open to all. Wednesdays 5:15 - 6:15 p.m. Fit-4-Life A & B Zumba for All|5:15 p.m. Holland Street Center. $3 for a class or $15 for 6 classes. Men’s Group|12 p.m. 167 Holland Street|617-625-6600 x 2300 Get in shape this summer. Flexibility & Balance|1:15 p.m. Wii Bowling League is here at Holland Street Center Cross Street Center Zumba for All|5:15 p.m. Mondays at 10:30 p.m. (No Wii on 9/9) Free. If you English Conversation|10:30 a.m. 167 Holland Street|617-625-6600 x 2300 Bingo|12:45 p.m. haven’t tried this, come as you will love it. No bowling Cross Street Center 165 Broadway|617-625-6600 x 2335 ball but you still swing and hope for the best. English Conversation|10:30 a.m. LGBT Events (Open to all ages): Ralph & Jenny Center Bingo|12:45 p.m. Cards & Cribbage|10 a.m. September 8 - “Be Breast Aware” An interactive work- 165 Broadway|617-625-6600 x 2335 Walking Club|10:30 a.m. shop for lesbian, bisexual and friends to explore ways Ralph & Jenny Center Bingo|12:45 p.m. to prevent breast cancer. This is facilitated by a health Cards & Cribbage|10 a.m. 9 New Washington Street|617-666-5223 educator from Fenway Health. 9:30 - 11:00 a.m. Free. Walking Club|10:30 a.m. September 8 - Holland Street Café for congregate August 29 Bingo|12:45 p.m. lunch. From Maya Sol - Mexican Grill. $6. RSVP a must. Holland Street Center 9 New Washington Street|617-666-5223 LBT Women Fit-4-Life Fitness and Nutrition Classes. Flexibility & Balance|10 a.m. Tuesday and Thursday evenings. $10 a month with Current Events|10 a.m. Check out our Facebook site for photos from our scholarships available. Farmer’s Market|1 p.m. events and exercise and tips for everyday healthy living Ralph & Jenny Center Weekly Events: LBT Fit-4-Life|6 p.m. at www.facebook.com/somervilleCOA. 167 Holland Street|617-625-6600 x 2300 Cards and Games hour at Ralph & Jenny at 10:00 a.m. every day the center is open. Come join your friends or Ralph & Jenny Center make some new ones. Cards, Scrabble and Cribbage. Gardening in the Flat Beds - water and weeding|10 a.m. Whaling museum Do you crochet or would you like to learn? Thursdays Cards & Cribbage|10 a.m. at 10:45 a.m. At Ralph & Jenny Center. Join a great Strengthening Exercise|10 a.m. group in learning to crochet or share your projects you Crochet & knitting|10:45 a.m. are working on. Musical Conversation with Alan|12 p.m.. Super Bingo|12:45 p.m. Weekly Gardening at Ralph & Jenny - 10:00 a.m.every 9 New Washington Street|617-666-5223 Thursday. Trip Corner: August 30 Hampton Beach Seafood Festival - September 8. Whaling Museum Penobscot High Stakes Bingo - September 13-15. Holland Street Center Fit-4-Life Suffolk Downs - September 18. Bingo|12:45 p.m. Twin Rivers - Tom Jones Tribute Show - September 24. 167 Holland Street|617-625-6600 x 2300 Italian Festival at Luciano’s - October 15. September 2 Penn Dutch - December 2-6. Labor Day STAY ACTIVE: All Centers Closed Wii Bowling League - at Holland - Mondays at 10:30 September 3 Maureen Kelley and Mary Stackpole in front of the replica p.m. Free. whaling ship, Lagoda, in the Azorean gallery at the New Bed- Zumba for All - at Holland - Wednesdays at 5:15 - 6:15 Holland Street Center ford Whaling Museum. This was the third and final “Fun Fri- p.m. $3 or $15 for 6 classes. Strengthening Exercises|9:15 a.m. days” cultural event of the summer. Watch for a new lineup of SHINE by appt.|10 a.m. cultural outings for the fall. Flexibility & Balance - at Holland - Thursdays 10:00

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The Commonwealth of Massachusetts City of Somerville Office of the Treasurer/Collector NOTICE OF TAKING TO THE OWNERS OF THE HEREUNDER DESCRIBED LAND AND TO ALL OTHERS CONCERNED: YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that on Friday, September 20th , 2013 at 10:00 o’clock in the morning at the Collector’s Office/ Treasury, Somerville City Hall, 93 Highland Ave., Somerville, MA 02143, pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 60, Section 53, and by virtue of the authority vested in me as Collector of Taxes, the following de- scribed parcels of land will BE TAKEN FOR THE CITY OF SOMERVILLE for non-payment of the taxes due thereon, with interest and incidental expenses and costs to the date of taking, unless the same shall have been paid in full before that date. Signed: Peter K. Forcellese, Jr. Treasurer/Collector.

LOCATION OF PROPERTY: 35-37 SYDNEY STREET, SOMERVILLE, MA LOCATION OF PROPERTY: 222 SUMMER STREET, SOMERVILLE, MA LOCATION OF PROPERTY: 14-20 CHESTNUT STREET, SOMERVILLE, MA CURRENT OWNER(S): TS LAND TRUST LLC, TRUSTEE OF 35-37 SYD- CURRENT OWNER(S): DONNA SHERMAN, BARBARA SHERMAN, CURRENT OWNER(S): CHARLES M. WINITZER, TRUSTEE OF THE NEY STREET REALTY TRUST AND LYNN SHERMAN WINLO NOMINEE REALTY TRUST ASSESSED OWNER(S): TS LAND TRUST LLC, TRUSTEE OF 35-37 SYD- ASSESSED OWNER(S): DONNA SHERMAN, BARBARA SHERMAN, ASSESSED OWNER(S): CHARLES M. WINITZER, TRUSTEE OF THE NEY STREET REALTY TRUST AND LYNN SHERMAN WINLO NOMINEE REALTY TRUST PARCEL ID: 069C00012000000 ALT. PARCELS/TAX ACCOUNT: 20084140 PARCEL ID: 038A00039000000 ALT. PARCELS/TAX ACCOUNT: 19618090 PARCEL ID: 112A00009000000 ALT. PARCELS/TAX ACCOUNT: 19634189 DESCRIPTION OF LAND & TITLE REFERENCE: A parcel of land with DESCRIPTION OF LAND & TITLE REFERENCE: A parcel of land with DESCRIPTION OF LAND & TITLE REFERENCE: A parcel of land with any building thereon, containing approximately 3,500 square feet and any building thereon, containing approximately 3,179 square feet and any building thereon, containing approximately 27,885 square feet and being part of the premises recorded at Southern Middlesex Registry being part of the premises recorded at Southern Middlesex Registry being part of the premises recorded at Southern Middlesex Registry of Deeds, Book: 53799, Page: 273, Book: 52557, Page: 502, Book: 53799, of Deeds, Book: 35366, Page: 115. of Deeds, Book: 40524, Page: 218. Page: 268 and Book: 53799 Page: 276. 2012 REAL ESTATE TAXES: $4,134.07 2012 REAL ESTATE TAXES: $5,560.76 2011 REAL ESTATE TAXES: $2,641.61 INTEREST: $2,270.76 INTEREST: $1,076.35 INTEREST: $922.11 OTHER ASSESSMENTS: $5,852.04 ADDITIONAL CHARGES: $369.00 ADDITIONAL CHARGES: $369.00 ADDITIONAL CHARGES: $369.00 TOTAL AMOUNT DUE: $7006.11 TOTAL AMOUNT DUE: $3,932.72 TOTAL AMOUNT DUE: $12625.87 2013 REAL ESTATE TAXES: $22,470.43 2012 REAL ESTATE TAXES: $6,137.79 2013 REAL ESTATE TAXES: $4,567.71 INTEREST: $2,391.00 INTEREST: $1,515.24 INTEREST: $795.20 TOTAL AMOUNT DUE: $24,861.43 TOTAL AMOUNT DUE: $7,653.03 OTHER ASSESSMENTS: $3,718.36 8/28/13 The Somerville News TOTAL AMOUNT DUE: $9,081.27 2013 REAL ESTATE TAXES: $6,291.77 INTEREST: $667.04 8/28/13 The Somerville News TOTAL AMOUNT DUE: $6,958.81 LOCATION OF PROPERTY: 11-13 FLINT AVE., SOMERVILLE, MA CURRENT OWNER(S): SMA REAL ESTATE, LLC 8/28/13 The Somerville News LOCATION OF PROPERTY: 344 LOWELL STREET, SOMERVILLE, MA ASSESSED OWNER(S): SMA REAL ESTATE, LLC CURRENT OWNER(S): SMA REAL ESTATE, LLC PARCEL ID: 092B00026000000 ALT. PARCELS/TAX ACCOUNT: 04192205 ASSESSED OWNER(S): SMA REAL ESTATE, LLC DESCRIPTION OF LAND & TITLE REFERENCE: A parcel of land with LOCATION OF PROPERTY: 9 MEDFORD STREET, SOMERVILLE, MA PARCEL ID: 032D00020000000 ALT. PARCELS/TAX ACCOUNT: 06251079 any building thereon, containing approximately 6,761 square feet and CURRENT OWNER(S): MEDFORD FREEZER REALTY, INC. DESCRIPTION OF LAND & TITLE REFERENCE: A parcel of land with being part of the premises recorded at Southern Middlesex Registry ASSESSED OWNER(S): MEDFORD FREEZER REALTY, INC. any building thereon, containing approximately 5,026 square feet and of Deeds, Book: 48860, Page: 577. PARCEL ID: 114A00001000000 ALT. PARCELS/TAX ACCOUNT: 13451197 being part of the premises registered at Southern Middlesex Registry 2012 REAL ESTATE TAXES: $5,481.20 DESCRIPTION OF LAND & TITLE REFERENCE: A parcel of land with of Deeds, Book: 01332, Page: 49, Certificate: 238602. any building thereon, containing approximately 60,993 square feet and INTEREST: $1,065.90 being part of the premises recorded at Southern Middlesex Registry 2012 REAL ESTATE TAXES: $1,768.00 OTHER ASSESSMENTS: $160.19 of Deeds, Book: 13826, Page: 401. INTEREST: $337.98 ADDITIONAL CHARGES: $369.00 ADDITIONAL CHARGES: $369.00 TOTAL AMOUNT DUE: $7,076.29 2013 REAL ESTATE TAXES: $67,792.89 TOTAL AMOUNT DUE: $2,474.98 INTEREST: $6,405.82 2013 REAL ESTATE TAXES: $5,593.93 TOTAL AMOUNT DUE: $74,198.71 2013 REAL ESTATE TAXES: $2,851.63 INTEREST: $332.22 INTEREST: $175.05 OTHER ASSESSMENTS: $542.34 8/28/13 The Somerville News OTHER ASSESSMENTS: $585.23 TOTAL AMOUNT DUE: $6,468.49 TOTAL AMOUNT DUE: $3,611.91 8/28/13 The Somerville News LOCATION OF PROPERTY: 625 MCGRATH HWY, SOMERVILLE, MA 8/28/13 The Somerville News CURRENT OWNER(S): 625 MCGRATH HIGHWAY, LLC. ASSESSED OWNER(S): 625 MCGRATH HIGHWAY, LLC. LOCATION OF PROPERTY: 11 HIGHLAND AVE., SOMERVILLE, MA PARCEL ID: 090I00001000000 ALT. PARCELS/TAX ACCOUNT: 07290181 LOCATION OF PROPERTY: 6 LOWELL TERR aka 350 LOWELL STREET, CURRENT OWNER(S): SMA REAL ESTATE, LLC DESCRIPTION OF LAND & TITLE REFERENCE: A parcel of land with SOMERVILLE, MA ASSESSED OWNER(S): SMA REAL ESTATE, LLC any building thereon, containing approximately 34,143 square feet and CURRENT OWNER(S): SMA REAL ESTATE, LLC PARCEL ID: 072A00003000000 ALT. PARCELS/TAX ACCOUNT: 19620030 being part of the premises recorded at Southern Middlesex Registry ASSESSED OWNER(S): SMA REAL ESTATE, LLC DESCRIPTION OF LAND & TITLE REFERENCE: A parcel of land with of Deeds, Book: 44638, Page: 573 and Registered at Southern Middle- PARCEL ID: 032D00018000000 ALT. PARCELS/TAX ACCOUNT: 06251078 any building thereon, containing approximately 3,364 square feet and sex Registry of Deeds Book: 01296, Page: 24 and Certificate: 233179. DESCRIPTION OF LAND & TITLE REFERENCE: A parcel of land with being part of the premises recorded at Southern Middlesex Registry any building thereon, containing approximately 5,036 square feet and of Deeds, Book: 46761, Page: 591. 2012 REAL ESTATE TAXES: $79.50 being part of the premises recorded at Southern Middlesex Registry 2012 REAL ESTATE TAXES: $3,087.69 INTEREST: $20.19 of Deeds, Book: 48861, Page: 84 and Book: 46761, Page: 591. ADDITIONAL CHARGES: $369.00 INTEREST: $594.61 TOTAL AMOUNT DUE: $468.69 2012 REAL ESTATE TAXES: $2,556.50 ADDITIONAL CHARGES: $369.00 INTEREST: $491.32 TOTAL AMOUNT DUE: $4,051.30 2013 REAL ESTATE TAXES: $19,093.50 ADDITIONAL CHARGES: $369.00 2013 REAL ESTATE TAXES: $4,358.09 INTEREST: $1702.60 TOTAL AMOUNT DUE: $3,416.82 TOTAL AMOUNT DUE: $20,796.10 INTEREST: $272.98 2013 REAL ESTATE TAXES: $3,716.44 OTHER ASSESSMENTS: $700.34 8/28/13 The Somerville News INTEREST: $202.29 TOTAL AMOUNT DUE: $5,331.41 TOTAL AMOUNT DUE: $3,918.73 8/28/13 The Somerville News Commonwealth of Massachusetts 8/28/13 The Somerville News The Trial Court Middlesex Probate and Family Court Commonwealth of Massachusetts 208 Cambridge Street The Trial Court Cambridge, MA. 02141 Middlesex Probate and Family Court (617) 768- 5800 208 Cambridge Street Cambridge, MA. 02141 INFORMAL PROBATE PUBLICATION NOTICE (617) 768- 5800 MIDDLESEX Division Docket No. MI 13P3212EA MIDDLESEX Division Docket No. MI 13P3547EA INFORMAL PROBATE PUBLICATION NOTICE Estate of: CITY OF SOMERVILLE Richard H. Huber PURCHASING DEPARTMENT Estate of: First Name Middle Name Last Name IFB # 14-24 Sara Jane Pensyl First Name Middle Name Last Name Also Known As: The City of Somerville, through the Purchasing Department Also Known As: invites sealed bids for: Date of Death: February 22, 2012 Date of Death: April 28, 2013 (2) 2013 (or newer) Green Machine 636HS Sidewalk Sweepers To all persons interested in the above captioned estate, by Petition of For the City of Somerville, Department of Public Works To all persons interested in the above captioned estate, by Petition of Petitioner Kyle D. Huber of Plymouth MA An invitation for bids (IFB) and specifications may be obtained at Petitioner Mary E Pensyl of Belmont MA First Name M.I. Last Name (City/Town) (State) the Purchasing Department, City Hall, 93 Highland Ave., Somerville, First Name M.I. Last Name (City/Town) (State) [x ] a Will has been admitted to informal probate. MA. 02143 on or after: Monday, August 26, 2013. Sealed bids will be received at the above office until: Monday, September 9, 2013 at [x ] a Will has been admitted to informal probate. [x] Kyle D. Huber of Plymouth MA 11:00A.M. at which time sealed bids will be open. The Purchasing Di- [x] Mary E Pensyl of Belmont MA First Name M.I. Last Name (City/Town) (State) rector reserves the right to reject any or all proposals if, in her sole First Name M.I. Last Name (City/Town) (State) judgment, the best interest of the City of Somerville would be served has been informally appointed as the Personal Representative of the by so doing. has been informally appointed as the Personal Representative of the estate to serve estate to serve [ ] with [x] without surety on the bond. The contract term shall be for a period from 09/16/2013 through [ ] with [x] without surety on the bond. The estate is being administered under informal procedure by the 09/15/2014. The estate is being administered under informal procedure by the Personal Representative under the Massachusetts Uniform Probate Personal Representative under the Massachusetts Uniform Probate Please contact Karen Mancini, Asst. Purchasing Director, Ext Code without supervision by the Court. Inventory and accounts are Code without supervision by the Court. Inventory and accounts are 3412, or email [email protected], for information and not required to be filed with the Court, but interested parties are en- not required to be filed with the Court, but interested parties are en- bid packages. titled to notice regarding the administration from the Personal Rep- titled to notice regarding the administration from the Personal Rep- resentative and can petition the Court in any matter relating to the Angela M. Allen resentative and can petition the Court in any matter relating to the estate, including distribution of assets and expenses of administra- Purchasing Director estate, including distribution of assets and expenses of administra- tion. Interested parties are entitled to petition the Court to institute 617-625-6600 x. 3400 tion. Interested parties are entitled to petition the Court to institute formal proceedings and to obtain orders terminating or restricting formal proceedings and to obtain orders terminating or restricting the powers of Personal Representative appointed under informal 8/21/13 The Somerville News the powers of Personal Representative appointed under informal procedure. A copy of the Petition and Will, if any, can be obtained procedure. A copy of the Petition and Will, if any, can be obtained from the Petitioner. from the Petitioner. 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NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS CITY OF SOMERVILLE, MASSACHUSETTS CITY OF SOMERVILLE, MASSACHUSETTS OFFICE OF STRATEGIC PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT OFFICE OF STRATEGIC PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT August 28th, 2013 JOSEPH A. CURTATONE JOSEPH A. CURTATONE MAYOR MAYOR City of Somerville 93 Highland Avenue MICHAEL F. GLAVIN MICHAEL F. GLAVIN Somerville, MA 02145 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 1-617-625-6600 ext 2587 (Daniel Hauck, Program Manager) PLANNING DIVISION HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION LEGAL NOTICE The Somerville Historic Preservation Commission (SHPC) shall hold On or about September 6th, 2013 the City of Somerville will submit a OF PUBLIC HEARING request to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development a Public Hearing on Tuesday, September 17, 2013 at 6:40 p.m. in the (HUD) for the release of Lead Hazard Reduction Demonstration Grant The Zoning Board of Appeals will meet on Wednesday, September Third Floor Conference Room, City Hall (93 Highland Avenue) regard- Program, authorized by Sec. 1011 of the Residential Lead-Based Paint 4, 2013, in the Aldermanic Chambers, 2nd Floor, Somerville City Hall, ing the following proposals: Hazard Reduction Act of 1992 (Title X of the Housing and Community 93 Highland Avenue, at 6:00 p.m. to hear pending applications and to Development Act of 1992, Public Law 102-550, and funding was ap- hold public hearings: 1) Applicant Kent Street Partners LLC to demolish the c.1850 dwelling at 53 Kent Street; and proved and provided through the Consolidated & Further Continu- 90 Washington St: (Case #ZBA 2013-41) Applicant, Cobble Hill Cen- ing Appropriations Act 2013 (Public Law 113-6.), for the following 2) Applicant Mui Sin Chow and Nam Cheung to demolish the ter LLC, and Owner, Cobble Hill Apartments Company, seek a Special c.1874 dwelling at 88 Dover Street. multi-year program/project: Somerville Lead Hazard Abatement Permit with Site Plan Review under SZO §7.11.1.c to construct 159 Program, for the purpose of full lead abatement, including soil lead dwelling units with a ground floor commercial component, a Variance abatement, which includes scraping, dipping, and removal of lead The subject of the hearing will be a review of the initial determina- under SZO §8.5.F for height, and a Variance under SZO §9.5.1.a for tion by the SHPC that under the City of Somerville Zoning Ordinance hazards (there will be no encapsulation) and associated minor reha- parking relief. BB zone. Ward 1. bilitation on residential properties within the boundaries of the City of Section 7-28b(2), the structure is considered “Significant.” Public tes- Somerville working in partnership with the following sub-recipients: 86 Lowden Ave: (Case #ZBA 2013-59) Applicants and Owners, Ste- timony followed by discussion and a vote by the Commission will be Massachusetts Alliance of Portuguese Speakers (MAPS), Centro phen and Virginia Post, seek a Special Permit under SZO §4.4.1 to alter taken regarding if the building should be “Preferably Preserved.” For Presente, Community Action Agency of Somerville, and the Somer- a nonconforming structure by extending the second story of a rear further information, please contact (617) 625-6600. deck. RA Zone. Ward 6. ville Fair Housing Commission. The City of Somerville is requesting 8/28/13 The Somerville News the release of $2,007,703.31 of Federal Funds with a Local Match of 170 School St: (Case #ZBA 2013-55) Applicant Edward Dottoli and $200,770.33 and the grant period will run from 8/1/2013-7/31/2016 - 36 Owner Cortez Investments, LLC seek a special permit to establish Months. 5 residential units under SZO §7.11.1.c and a special permit to alter the size of parking spaces under §9.13.b. The units would be within The proposed hazard control activities to be funded under this/these a newly constructed mixed use building with an approximately 530 program(s) is/are categorically excluded from the National Environ- nsf commercial space and nine parking spaces would be onsite. BA mental Policy Act requirements, but subject to compliance with zone. Ward 4. some of the environmental laws and authorities listed at § 58.5 of 24 CFR Part 58. In accordance with §58.15, a tiered review process has Attest: Lori Massa, Senior Planner been structured, whereby some environmental laws and authorities Published in Somerville News on 8/21/13 & 8/28/13. have been reviewed and studied for the intended target area(s) list- ed above. Other applicable environmental laws and authorities will 8/21/13, 8/28/13 The Somerville News CITY OF SOMERVILLE be complied with, when individual projects are ripe for review. Spe- OFFICE OF CITY CLERK cifically, the target area(s) has/have been studied and compliance BOARD OF ALDERMEN with the following laws and authorities have been established in this There will be a Public Hearing before the Board of Aldermen’s Com- Tier 1 review: Floodplain Management, Coastal Barriers Resource mittee on Licenses and Permits on Tuesday, September 10, 2013, at Act, and Coastal Zone Management Act. In the Tiered 2 review, TO PLACE 6:00 PM, in the Committee Room on the 2nd Floor of City Hall, 93 High- compliance with the following environmental laws and authorities land Avenue, on the petition of Top Cars of Boston LLC dba Inman will take place for proposed projects funded under the program(s) Motor Sales for a Used Car Dealer’s License Class II at 463 McGrath listed above: Historic Preservation, National Flood Insurance Pro- LEGAL ADVERTISMENTS Highway for 30 vehicles stored outside, to be open Monday through gram requirements, Explosive & Flammable Operations, toxics/haz- Friday from 9 AM to 7 PM, and Saturday from 9 AM to 5 PM. ardous materials. Should individual aggregate projects exceed the threshold for categorical exclusion detailed at §58.35(a), an Envi- IN THE SOMERVILLE NEWS, There will be a Public Hearing before the Board of Aldermen’s Com- ronmental Assessment will be completed and a separate Finding of mittee on Licenses and Permits on Tuesday, September 10, 2013, at No Significant Impact and Request for Release of Funds published. CONTACT CAM TONER 6:00 PM, in the Committee Room on the 2nd Floor of City Hall, 93 High- Copies of the compliance documentation worksheets are available land Avenue, on the petition of Top Cars of Boston LLC dba Inman at the address below. Motor Sales for a Garage License for storing vehicles only at 463 BY 12 PM MONDAY McGrath Highway for 3 vehicles stored inside, to be open Monday An Environmental Review Record (ERR) that documents the environ- through Friday from 9 AM to 7 PM, and Saturday from 9 AM to 5 PM. mental determinations for this project, and more fully describes the THE PUBLIC IS INVITED TO ATTEND AND BE HEARD. tiered review process cited above, is on file at Daniel Hauck, Lead PH: 617.666.4010 Abatement Program Manger, located at City Hall Annex 50 Evergreen JOHN J. LONG Avenue, Somerville, MA 02145, and may be examined or copied 8:30 CITY CLERK a.m. to 4:30p.m, Monday-Wednesday, 8:30 a.m. to 7:30p.m on Thurs- FAX: 617.628.0422 8/28/13 The Somerville News days and 8:30 a.m. to 12:30p.m Fridays.

PUBLIC COMMENTS A unique art offering to Union Sq. CONT. FROM PG 1 Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to the Daniel Hauck, Lead Abatement Program Manger, located this mutual space.” Curator Judith Klausner looks ways,” she says. at City Hall Annex 50 Evergreen Avenue, Somerville, MA 02145. All comments received by September 6th, 2013 will be considered by City Included in the exhibit catalog are forward to future endeavors with Klausner’s profile says she first of Somerville prior to authorizing submission of a Request for Release City Silhouettes by Ted Ollier, pro- the small space. “I’m working with conceived of the project in 2010, “as of Funds and Environmental Certification to HUD. viding a unique geographical per- an oil painter named Dina Brodsksy a way to combine her love of seri- RELEASE OF FUNDS spective of Boston and New York right now who does a bunch of ous miniature art with her passion The City of Somerville certifies to HUD that Joseph Curtatone in his of- City, Glance by Grace Durnford, beautifully detailed 2” x 2” paint- for making art accessible, and her ficial capacity as Mayor of the City of Somerville, consents to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal Courts if an action is brought to enforce using thread and colored pencil ings who I believe is going to have conviction that New England arts responsibilities in relation to the environmental review process and to portray a city scene, and Mara a solo show as the next exhibit. Her institutions should show the work that these responsibilities have been satisfied. HUD’s approval of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and related laws Brod’s Opening, a 3.5 by 3.5 inch work is somewhere between realist of New England artists.” and authorities, and allows the City of Somerville to utilize federal photograph offering an alternative and impressionist, and uses light The current exhibit runs through funds and implement the Program. perspective. and dark in wonderfully evocative October 11. OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS HUD will consider objections to its release of funds and the City of The Norton Group Somerville certification for a period of fifteen days following either the anticipated submission date (cited above) or HUD’s actual re- ceipt of the request (whichever is later) only if the objections are APARTMENT RENTALS on one of the following bases: (a) that the Certification was not Revere – 1 Bedroom – 1 Bath executed by the Certifying Officer of the City of Somerville; (b) the Ocean views from just outside the apartment. Off street parking. Low ceilings just over 6ft. Newly updated. City of Somerville has omitted a step or failed to make a decision or finding required by HUD regulations at 24 CFR Part 58; (c) the City Heat included in rent. Available Now! $1,200 of Somerville has committed funds or incurred costs not authorized Mattapan – 2 Bedrooms – 1 Bath by 24 CFR Part 58 before approval of a release of funds by HUD; (d) another Federal agency acting pursuant to 40 CFR Part 1504 has First floor apartment with hardwood floors throughout. Beautiful backyard. On street parking.Available Now! $1,200 submitted a written finding that the project is unsatisfactory from Woburn – 2 Bedrooms – 2 Baths the standpoint of environmental quality. Objections must be pre- pared and submitted in accordance with the required procedures Beautiful water views from this spacious unit overlooking Horn Pond. Amenities include two off street parking, new carpets, (24 CFR Part 58), and may be addressed to HUD as follows: Karen M. stainless steel stove & microwave, granite kitchen countertop, stacked high end affinity washer & dryer & a working fire- Griego, Office of Healthy Homes and Lead Hazard Control Program place. Available Now! $2,150 Environmental Clearance Officer, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, 611 West 6th Street, Suite 805, Los Angeles, Somerville – 2 Bedrooms – 1 Bath CA 90017. Potential objectors may contact HUD directly to verify the East Somerville apartment. Hardwood floors. On street parking, close to Sullivan Square T station. Available Sept 1! $2,000 actual last day of the objection/comment period. Many others! Visit our website: www.thenortongroupre.com Joseph Curtatone, Mayor of the City of Somerville The Norton Group • 699 Broadway, Somerville, MA 02144 • 617-623-6600 8/28/13 The Somerville News 18••AUGUST 28, 2013

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What’s wrong with the religious right: Part 2 CONT. FROM PG 9 among them would sell all they Torah or Talmud supports the repudiated the blurring of sec- ton’s administration, approved source Council count almost own and give to the poor (Mark separation of genders in all ular and sacred authority. They by Congress, and executed by 200 senators and congressmen 10:21). They would respond to public areas. began the Bill of Rights with President John Adams explicitly as their own. mistreatment with generosity Each such practice requires a “Congress shall make no law states that, “the Government of I believe that if the Christian (Matthew 5:38-42). perverse “interpretation” of the respecting an establishment of the United States of America is right fully controlled the govern- They would never judge oth- text, in which demagogues’ opin- religion, or prohibiting the free not, in any sense, founded on the ment, we would experience their ers (Matthew 7:1-3). Yet judg- ions become the word of God. exercise thereof….” Christian religion….” version of the fascistic theocracy ing and broadcasting judgments This fictionalization becomes James Madison, Alexander Some will say that compar- that we see in Iran and saw in seems to be the primary occupa- historical revisionism when the Hamilton, Thomas Jefferson, ing Christian and Jewish fun- Afghanistan. After all, once a tion of the religious right. religious right declares the cor- Benjamin Franklin, Ethan Al- damentalists to violent jihad- fightin’ fundie usurps the right They are not just selective in rect political doctrine. len, and Thomas Paine were ists is unfair. I believe that the to define criteria for being one of the “inerrant” texts that they In the U.S., its narrative is that deists, rejecting divine revela- difference among them is one God’s chosen, defining who is a choose to obey. They insist we were founded as a Christian tion and authority as a source of circumstance, not attitude loyal patriot is trivial. on obedience to divine com- nation, but we have strayed from of religious knowledge. De- or intent. My own secular loyalty is to mands that aren’t in those the true path, becoming worldly ists believed that God doesn’t In most countries with Is- the nation that was conceived texts. Nothing in the Quran and wicked. Accordingly, God is get involved in human affairs, lamic populations, jihadists see in liberty and dedicated to the or the Ahadith justifies the reproving us. but works through the laws of themselves as politically pow- proposition that all people are slaughter of innocents as a In fact, the nation’s founding nature, which can be learned erless, and often are. But in Is- created equal. My spiritual loy- means of propagating and de- document refers nowhere to through observation. That is, rael, the ultraorthodox are part alty is to the God who taught us fending the faith. Nothing in God. Instead, it derives its au- through science. of the government. And in the to love and care for all people as the Bible forbids the use of thority from “We the people of The Treaty of Tripoli, writ- U.S., the Christian Coalition, well. And I can tell the difference birth control. Nothing in the the United States.” The founders ten during George Washing- Eagle Institute and Family Re- between the two. AUGUST 28, 2013••21

Wonder worker Laura Marling to sing for Somerville and never allows the listener her second album, By Jim Clark I Speak Be- to become bored or distract- cause I Can, in 2010. The depth and haunting beau- ed. That is one of the most re- Of Once I Was An Eagle, Mar- ty of the songs of Laura Mar- markable aspects of this music, ling says that she conceived of ling have taken the modern its relentless themes of love and the album as she was finishing folk scene hostage, leaving beauty juxtaposed with doubt up her tour in support of the I it slack-jawed in wondrous and heartache, refusing to let go Speak Because I Can tour. She amazement. A rare opportuni- until the final chord is sounded. confides that she “began feeling ty to enjoy her in performance Born and raised in Hamp- dislocated on the open road, and will be made available as she shire, England, the youngest of searching for what it meant to takes the stage on September 3 three girls, Marling’s formative be an artist and a woman in the at the Somerville Theatre. years were steeped in musical world at an age at which her con- Variously compared to such influences largely guided by temporaries were in college.” musical titans as Joni Mitchell her father, a music teacher who At the time she was “obses- and Nick Drake, the 23-year- also ran a recording studio. She sively” collecting records from old Brit has, in fact, molded a learned to play guitar at an early 1969, which may have signifi- style all her own and her latest age and, thanks in part to a lot cantly shaped the form that album, Once I Was An Eagle, is of exposure to traditional folk her new songs would take. The a testament to the sheer talent music, eventually found her own songs of Eagle are described as and originality that has pro- style of writing songs and per- following “a thread of mytholo- pelled her to sudden and well forming them. gy, lyrically and metaphorically. deserved acclaim. In 2006 Marling moved to An eagle and a dove, the devil, Eagle is the young artist’s London, at the age of 16, and and the sea populate her cast fourth album, following 2008’s began playing and singing with of characters; soundscapes ebb Alas, I Cannot Swim, 2010’s I a number of emerging new and flow like an epic plot, or, for Speak Because I Can, and 2011’s groups riding the wave of new that matter, an epic road trip A Creature I Don’t Know. Fol- traditionalist popularity. She across the States.” lowing through the timeline one was briefly associated with the Her current road trip brings can discern the evolution of her indie-folk bands Noah and the her to Somerville next week, and sound as it has progressed to Whale and The Rakes. It is said it’s a stop that those of us who its present level of excellence. that she once chose to sing on share in it will find remarkable One listen to Eagle will make a the street because she was re- and unforgettable. fan of the most jaded “nu-folk” fused entry to one of her shows Laura Marling, Tuesday, Sep- doubters. The sound is largely for being underage. tember 3, 7:30 p.m. at the Somer- traditional acoustic, but far from Marling’s first album,Alas, I ville Theatre, 55 Davis Square, hypnotically mellow. Tension Cannot Swim, was nominated in Somerville. Tickets available The enchanting music of Laura Marling will be presented at the Somerville Theatre builds and subsides throughout 2008 for Mercury Prize, as was through Ticketmaster. on September 3.

The first day of (old) school CONT. FROM PG 9 Sally O’Brien’s up with. Most, but not me. I was of the past look tame. Imagine nasty nuns. Yummy, Yummy, 335 Somerville Ave. a true rebel and a budding hip- paying good money for dunga- Yummy described the school 617-666-3589 pie so my hair was getting longer rees (yes, I said dungarees, not lunches, especially the American Monday September 2 and longer. My dad had three jeans!) that are already worn chop suey and pizza. Stoned Soul Shawn Carter’s Cheapshots Comedy Jam 7 p.m. kids to buy for so he couldn’t out with holes in them? When Picnic reminded me of cutting Marley Mondays with Duppy Conquerors 10 p.m. care less about me keeping up I started at the high school we class and sneaking over to Nan’s with the styles of the day. But I couldn’t wear dungarees. We Sub Shop. Tuesday September 3 must say that when I was in high soon took care of that with My high school experience Honkytonk Masquerade 7:30 p.m. school, my mom let me pick out walkouts and demonstrations. would have been perfect if not Wednesday September 4 some pretty wild duds! I was one Hey, it was the 60’s! for a couple of teachers. I think Free Poker, lots of prizes! 8 p.m. of the first kids at Somerville Some songs from 1968 still re- they may have been plain- High to wear bell-bottoms. And mind me of my school days. One clothes nuns (even though one Thursday September 5 Spring Hill Rounders 7:30 p.m. they weren’t “flared,” they were in particular described my eight was a man). I use the word man huge bell bottoms straight from years of sister school. That song loosely. Yeah, he was that bad. Friday September 6 Harvard Square’s Truc store. is The Good, The Bad and The I was also lucky to have been Stan Martin Band 6 p.m. Good thing my older sister Ugly. The songBorn to be Wild in the last graduating class Northbound Train $5 cover 9 p.m. was always around to defend was how I felt after my stretch from The Western Junior High Saturday September 7 me when the teasing started. with the nuns ended. And it was School before the 2 million dol- Jim Coyle & The Barroom Gentlemen 6 p.m. That girl was fearless. It took a It’s A Beautiful Morning when lar fire in November of 1968 Nowhere Lights, American Thread $5 cover 9 p.m. lot of guts to wear some of the the first day of school rolled that gutted it. crazy threads that were popu- around and I didn’t have to wear In closing, one song sums up Sunday September 8 Frank Drake Sunday Showcase 5 p.m. lar back then. Some of today’s that uncomfortable white shirt my Somerville public school Erie Blue 8 p.m. kids’ fashions make the clothes and dumb necktie and face the years…Those Were the Days! ______NEVER A COVER!!! Please send me your ideas for arti- www.sallyobriensbar.com cles and stories. You can go to my Facebook page, email me at jim- [email protected] or leave a message at 617-623-0554. ______Jimmy is available to host your event, play music, or just spice up any party or function. Call 617- 623-0554 or [email protected] ______You can email Jimmy directly at [email protected].­ 22••AUGUST 28, 2013

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12:00am Free Speech TV 7:00pm Bate Papo Con Shirley 5:00pm Tele Kreyol 2:00pm Active Aging 6:00am Heritage Baptist Church 8:00pm Fouye Zo Nan Kalalou (LIVE) 6:00pm Basic Buddha 2:30pm Paths to Wellness 7:00am Healthy Hypnosis 9:30pm The Struggle 6:30pm Somerville Housing Authority 3:00pm Exercise with Robyn and Max 7:30am Life Matters Friday, August 30 7:00pm Energy Theater 3:30pm Esoteric Science 8:00am Democracy Now! (Free Speech TV) 12:00am Free Speech TV 8:00pm David Parkman (Free Speech TV) 4:00pm The Thom Hartmann Show (Free Speech TV) 9:00pm Nossa Gente e Costumes 9:00am Somerville Newspaper Reading 7:00am Shrink Rap 5:00pm Somerville Newspaper Reading 11:00pm Gay TV (Free Speech TV) 10:00am Talking about Somerville 8:00am Democracy Now! (Free Speech TV) 6:00pm Al Jazeera TV (Free Speech TV) 10:30am Art at SCATV 9:00am Somerville Newspaper Reading Sunday, September 1 7:00pm Nepali Producer’s Group Presents 11:00am Abugida TV 10:00am Energy Theater 12:00am Free Speech TV 7:30pm Play by Play 12:00pm Democracy Now! (Free Speech TV) 11:00am Culinary Kids 6:00am Program Celebrai 9:00pm Dedilhando au Saudade 1:00pm Somerville Housing Authority 11:30am Drawing with Mark 7:00am Rompendo em Fe 10:00pm Bate Papo con Shirley 2:00pm Culture Club 12:00pm Jeff Jam Sing Song Show 8:00am Effort Pour Christ 11:00pm The Struggle 3:00pm Medical Tutor (LIVE) 1:30pm From Scratch 9:00am Heritage Baptist Church Tuesday, September 3 4:00pm The Thom Hartmann Show (Free Speech TV) 2:00pm Neighborhood Cooking 10:00am International Church of God 5:00pm Farrakhan Speaks 2:30pm Cooking With Georgia 10:30am Atheist Viewpoint 12:00am Free Speech TV 6:00pm Al Jazeera TV (Free Speech TV) 3:00pm Brunch with Sen. Bernie Sanders 11:30am Basic Buddha 6:00am Road to Recovery 6:30pm Active Aging 4:00pm The Thom Hartmann Show (Free Speech TV) Noon Play by Play 7:00am The Struggle 7:00pm Play by Play 5:00pm Greater Somerville 12:30pm Physician Focus 7:30am Ablevision 7:30pm From Scratch 5:30pm Talking about Somerville 1:00pm From the SCATV Archives 8:00am Democracy Now! (Free Speech TV) 8:00pm Somerville Pundits (LIVE) 6:00pm Al Jazeera TV (Free Speech TV) 2:00pm Inside Talk 9:00am Somerville Newspaper Reading 8:30pm Perils for Pedestrians 6:30pm Reeling Movie Show 2:30pm Life Matters 10:00am Tele Kreyol 9:00pm Somerville Biking News (LIVE) 7:00pm Real Estate Answers Show 3:00pm Rompendo em Fe 11:00am Gardening Programs Thursday, August 29 7:30pm Culture Club 4:00pm Dedilhando A Saudade 12:00pm Democracy Now! (Free Speech TV) 12:00am Free Speech TV 8:00pm Visual Radio 5:00pm Ethiopian Satellite TV 1:00pm Neighborhood Cooking w/ Candy 6:00am Atheist Viewpoint 9:00pm Outside the Lines 6:00pm Abugida TV 1:30pm Cooking with Georgia & Dez 10:00pm The Steve Katso’s Show 7:00pm African Television Network 6:30am Perils for Pedestrians 2:00pm Chef’s Table Series 8:00pm Telemagazine 7:00am Creating Cooperative Kids Saturday, August 31 3:00pm Somerville Housing Authority 9:00pm Effort Pour Christ 8:00am Democracy Now! (Free Speech TV) 12:00am Free Speech TV 3:30pm Henry Parker Presents 10:00pm Farrakhan Speaks 9:00am Somerville Newspaper Reading 6:00am Arabic Hour 4:00pm The Thom Hartmann Show (Free Speech TV) 10:00am Basic Buddha 7:00am Culinary Kids Monday, September 2 5:00pm Poet to Poet (LIVE) 10:30am Eckankar 7:30am Rooster Tails 12:00am Free Speech TV 5:30pm The Literary Scene 12:00pm Democracy Now! (Free Speech TV) 8:00am Jeff Jam Sing Song Show 6:00am Healthy Hypnosis 6:00pm Al Jazeera TV (Free Speech TV) 1:00pm African Television Network 8:30am Drawing with Mark 6:30am Physician Focus 6:30pm Real Estate Answer Show 2:00pm Youth Programming Block 9:00am Festival Kreyol 7:00am Eckankar 7:00pm Art at SCATV 3:30pm Cambridge Health Alliance 10:00am Tele Galaxie 8:00am Democracy Now! (Free Speech TV) 7:30pm Greater Somerville (LIVE) 4:00pm The Thom Hartmann Show (Free Speech TV) 11:00am Dead Air Live 9:30am Perils for Pedestrians 8:00pm Dead Air Live 5:00pm Jeff Jam Sing Show Noon Reeling Movie Show 10:00am Bay State Biking News 9:00pm Penny’s Dreadful Shilling Shockers 5:30pm Culture Club (weekly timeslot) 2:00pm Henry Parker Presents 11:00am Nossa Gente e Costumes 11:30pm The Entertainer’s Show 6:00pm Al Jazeera TV (Free Speech TV) 3:00pm Tele Magazine 12:00pm Democracy Now! (Free Speech TV) City Cable TV Schedule for the Week

CITY TV 13/22 9:00am: National Night Out 2013 Thursday, August 29 1:30pm: Middle School World Percussion Ensemble Wednesday, August 28 12:00pm: Senior Circuit 12:00am: Open Air Circus 2013 2:00pm: National Night Out 12:30pm: Sit & Be Fit 2:00am: String Camp Finale Concert 3:00pm: SHS Boys Soccer vs Andover-10.15.12 9:00am: Open Air Circus 1:00pm: SomerStreets – Going Green on Rt. 16 5:00pm: kid stuff - Mental Health 12:00pm: School Committee Meeting – 8:00am: kid stuff - Mental Health 1:30pm: Welcome Greentown Labs Press Conference 6:00pm: SHS Boys Soccer vs Westford Academy REPLAY OF 8.26.13 8:30am: Raising Families - Developmental Disorders 2:00pm: Somerville By Design – E. Somerville II 11.6.12 3:00pm: Sit & Be Fit 9:00am: String Camp Finale Concert 3:05pm: Family Fun Day 7:30pm: GBL Track Meet @ Dilboy Stadium 7:00pm: Somerville: Practical Progress 10:30am: El Sistema Benefit Concert 7:00pm: Senior Circuit 12:00pm: Project Star: A Yankee in the ‘Ville 9:30pm: Healey School Spring Concert 7:30pm: Fire Press Conference 8.19.13 7:30pm: Sit & Be Fit 8:00pm: Congressional Update 1:00pm: SHS Boys Soccer vs Andover-10.15.12 10:00pm: Project Star: A Yankee in the ‘Ville 8:00pm: SomerStreets – Going Green on Rt. 16 3:00pm: 2013 Vocational Awards Ceremony 11:00pm: WHCIS Chorus Sings for Fenway Park 8:30pm: ArtBeat 2013 8:30pm: Welcome Greentown Labs Press Conference 9:35pm: Municipal Management Program Discussion 4:30pm: Our Schools, Our City - School Committee 11:30pm: Middle School World Percussion Ensemble 9:00pm: Somerville By Design – E. Somerville II 5:30pm: SHS Boys Soccer vs Westford Academy Monday, September 2 Thursday, August 29 10:05pm: Family Fun Day 11.6.12 12:00am: National Night Out 12:00am: Somerville: Practical Progress Monday, September 2 7:00pm: kid stuff - Mental Health 1:00am: SHS Boys Soccer vs Andover-10.15.12 12:30am: Fire Press Conference 8.19.13 12:00am: Senior Circuit 7:30pm: Raising Families - Developmental Disorders 1:00am: Congressional Update 12:30am: Sit & Be Fit 8:00pm: String Camp Finale Concert 3:00am: kid stuff - Mental Health 1:30am ArtBeat 2013 1:00am: SomerStreets – Going Green on Rt. 16 9:30pm: El Sistema Benefit Concert 8:00am: Our Schools, Our City - Summer Connections 2:35am: Municipal Management Program Discussion 1:30am: Welcome Greentown Labs Press Conference 11:00pm: Project Star: A Yankee in the ‘Ville 9:30am: Raising Families - SPF Jr. 9:00am: National Night Out 2013 10:00am: ESCS Spring Concert 2:00am: Somerville By Design – E. Somerville II Friday, August 30 12:00pm: Senior Circuit 11:00am: Brown School Music Fest! 3:05am: Family Fun Day 12:00am: SHS Boys Soccer vs Andover-10.15.12 12:30pm: Sit & Be Fit 12:00pm: SCALE Awards Night & Graduation 9:00am: SomerStreets – Going Green on Rt. 16 2:00am: 2013 Vocational Awards Ceremony 1:00pm: Senior Picnic 2013 1:00pm: Brown School Music Fest! 12:00pm: Senior Picnic 2013 8:00am: Raising Families - Developmental Disorders 2:00pm: SomerStreets – Seize the Summer 1:00pm: Sunsetters on Hall Ave. 1:30pm: Middle School Basketball Finals 7:00pm: Voices of Somerville 8:30am: ESCS Spring Concert 2:00pm: ArtBeat 2013 9:30am: Brown School Music Fest! 3:30pm: National Honor Society Induction Ceremony 7:30pm: SomerStreets – Going Green on Rt. 16 3:00pm: Family Fun Day 5:00pm: Healey School Talent Show 8:00pm: Open Air Circus 10:00am: Argenziano School Spring Concert 6:00pm: Municipal Management Program Discussion 11:00am: West Somerville Neighborhood School 6:00pm: An Evening of Song 9:00pm: Chuckie Harris Park Ribbon Cutting 7:15pm: Family Fun Day 8:00pm: Our Schools, Our City - Summer Connections 9:30pm: Special Olympics 2013 Spring Concert 7:30pm: Somerville: Practical Progress 12:00pm: SHS Class Day 2013 9:30pm: Raising Families - SPF Jr. Friday, August 30 8:00pm: National Night Out 2013 2:30pm: 2013 SHS Graduation 10:00pm: ESCS Spring Concert 12:00am: Voices of Somerville 9:00pm: Senior Picnic 2013 4:30pm: kid stuff - Mental Health 11:00pm: Brown School Music Fest! 12:30am: SomerStreets – Going Green on Rt. 16 Tuesday, September 3 5:00pm: National Night Out Tuesday, September 3 1:00am: Open Air Circus 12:00am: Municipal Management Program Discussion 6:00pm: Project Star: A Yankee in the ‘Ville 12:00am: SCALE Awards Night & Graduation 2:00am: Chuckie Harris Park Ribbon Cutting 1:15am: Family Fun Day 7:00pm: Raising Families - Developmental Disorders 1:00am: Brown School Music Fest! 2:30am: Special Olympics 2013 1:30am: National Night Out 2013 7:30pm: ESCS Spring Concert 8:00am: String Camp Finale Concert 9:00am: African American History in Somerville 2:00am: Senior Picnic 2013 8:30pm: Brown School Music Fest! 9:30am: WHCIS Chorus Sings for Fenway Park 12:00pm: Somerville By Design – Davis Sq. II 9:00am: Congressional Update 9:00pm: Argenziano School Spring Concert 10:00am: kid stuff - Mental Health 1:30pm: Congressional Update 12:00pm: Senior Circuit 10:00pm: West Somerville Neighborhood School 2:00pm: Sunsetters on Hall Ave. 12:30pm: Sit & Be Fit Spring Concert 10:30am: Raising Families - Developmental Disorders 3:00pm: Taste of Somerville 11:00am: Healey School Spring Concert 1:00pm: Municipal Management Program Discussion Saturday, August 31 7:00pm: Somerville By Design – Davis Sq. II 2:15pm: Open Air Circus 12:00pm: Brown School Music Fest! 8:30pm: Congressional Update 12:00am: 2013 SHS Graduation 12:30pm: Our Schools, Our City - Transitions 7:00pm: Senior Circuit 2:00am: kid stuff - Mental Health 9:00pm: Sunsetters on Hall Ave. 1:00pm: ESCS @ Edgerly Memorial Day Assembly 7:30pm: Somerville By Design – E. Somerville II 8:00am: An Evening of Song 10:00pm: Taste of Somerville 1:30pm: Argenziano School Memorial Day Assembly 8:30pm: Open Air Circus 10:00am: SCAP Annual Meeting 2:30pm: SHS Class Day 2013 Saturday, August 31 10:05pm: Voices of Somerville 12:00pm: WHCIS Chorus Sings for Fenway Park 5:00pm: String Camp Finale Concert 12:00am: Somerville By Design – Davis Sq. II Wednesday, September 4 12:30pm: The Secret Garden @ Kennedy Elementary 1:30am: Congressional Update 12:00am: Senior Circuit 2:00pm: Project Star: A Yankee in the ‘Ville 6:30pm: WHCIS Chorus Sings for Fenway Park 2:00am: Sunsetters on Hall Ave. 12:30am: Somerville By Design – E. Somerville II 3:00pm: Our Schools, Our City - Summer Connections 7:00pm: kid stuff - Mental Health 3:00am: Taste of Somerville 1:30am: Open Air Circus 4:00pm: SHS Boys Soccer vs Andover-10.15.12 7:30pm: Raising Families - Developmental Disorders 9:00am: Senior Picnic 2013 3:05am: Voices of Somerville 6:00pm: An Evening of Song 8:00pm: Healey School Spring Concert 12:00pm: Somerville By Design – Davis Sq. II 8:30pm: WHCIS Chorus Sings for Fenway Park EDUCATIONAL CHANNEL 15 8:00pm: SCAP Annual Meeting 1:30pm: Congressional Update 10:00pm: WHCIS Chorus Sings for Fenway Park 9:00pm: Brown School Music Fest! 2:00pm: Sunsetters on Hall Ave. Wednesday, August 28 10:30pm: The Secret Garden @ Kennedy Elementary 9:30pm: Our Schools, Our City - Transitions 3:00pm: Taste of Somerville 9:00am: SHS Boys Soccer vs Andover-10.15.12 Sunday, September 1 10:00pm: ESCS @ Edgerly Memorial Day Assembly 7:00pm: Somerville By Design – Davis Sq. II 11:00am: National Night Out 10:30pm: Argenziano School Memorial Day Assembly 8:30pm: Congressional Update 12:00pm: Open Air Circus 2013 12:00am: Project Star: A Yankee in the ‘Ville 9:00pm: Sunsetters on Hall Ave. 2:00pm: String Camp Finale Concert 1:00am: Our Schools, Our City - Summer Connections Wednesday, September 4 10:00pm: Taste of Somerville 3:30pm: WHCIS Chorus Sings for Fenway Park 2:00am: SHS Boys Soccer vs Andover-10.15.12 12:00am: kid stuff - Mental Health 8:00am: SHS Boys Soccer vs Westford Academy 12:30am: Raising Families - Developmental Disorders Sunday, September 1 4:00pm: SHS Boys Soccer vs Andover-10.15.12 11.6.12 1:00am: Healey School Spring Concert 12:00am: Somerville By Design – Davis Sq. II 6:00pm: An Evening of Song 9:30am: GBL Track Meet @ Dilboy Stadium 1:30am: WHCIS Chorus Sings for Fenway Park 1:30am: Congressional Update 8:00pm: Project Star: A Yankee in the ‘Ville 11:30am: Healey School Spring Concert 2:00am: Brown School Music Fest! 2:00am: Sunsetters on Hall Ave. 9:00pm: SHS Boys Soccer vs Andover-10.15.12 11:00pm: National Night Out 12:00pm: Project Star: A Yankee in the ‘Ville 2:30am: Our Schools, Our City - Transitions 3:00am: Taste of Somerville 1:00pm: WHCIS Chorus Sings for Fenway Park AUGUST 28, 2013••23

OFF THE SHELF by Doug Holder Poet Deborah Finkelstein on the creation of ‘Like One’ A poetry anthology in response to the Boston Marathon Tragedy “People turn to poetry in times of crisis because it comes closer than any other art form to addressing what cannot be said.” – W.S. Merwin, U.S. Poet Laureate, 2010

SOMERVILLE Essay by Deborah Finkelstein edited by Doug Holder In Freshmen Seminar: Literature of Disaster, a yrical class I teach at Endicott College, students read LWell there are days of Wine and Roses, literature about many disasters including Cher- and then there are days of Tattoos and nobyl, Hurricane Katrina, 9-11, and The Titanic. Cigarettes. What appeals to your delicate I’ve witnessed visceral responses from students. sensibilities? Well-- poet Mike Jewett is a Tragedies do not just raise the emotions of sad- man who knows what he wants. ness and anger but also of fear and helplessness. There are moments in my class, I have learned, Tattoos & Cigarettes where it’s important that we take a break from I remember when you were all these topics. Sometimes I include comedy while Tattoos & cigarettes other times I use uplifting pieces to remind stu- For me- dents of the good in the world. I’ve used many Cherries and swallows inked on your skin different types of pieces—short plays, essays, You knew how tattoos got me going cartoons, jokes, etc. Poetry was by far the most Especially on you. powerful, which by itself wasn’t surprising, but How you used to light a Marlboro this wasn’t my creative writing class; these were With a devilish grin appear most frequently in speeches, surveys, or And blow your smoke right at me freshmen that were taking this seminar as a re- other texts. The Wordle illustrated that the most Maybe a few smoky kisses, quirement. When the semester began, most common words used in the book were “like” and Sexy in your scally cap claimed to dislike poetry. But when I used poetry “one.” I knew this had to be the title because it While you’d snap inhale in these dark moments, the effect was profound. captured what the book was about—the way that Huge white balls of smoke It led to me integrating more poems into other we all came together as a community “like one”. Popping out of your mouth, classes at Endicott and at North Shore Commu- Poets came from all over the country: red and Right back in, nity College. There is something about poetry, it blue states, city and country poets, different ages. God how I loved that, seeps into the soul and heals the spirit. This is During tragedy, our differences do not matter. And you knew how your smoking got me going- one reason why it’s used in programs at hospitals Disasters make us realize how alike we are and Your smoking was always the sexiest. and memorials; it is a powerful healing tool. that we have the same vulnerability. Together we In our little barn Like most people, the Boston Marathon Bomb- all make a difference. You’d show off your new tattoos ing left me with feelings of sorrow, anger, fear, and Smiling like the sun. helplessness. I decided to redirect my energy into So what happened to “At moments like this, we are one state, The tattoos & cigarettes a project that would help others by creating a po- one city, and one people.” We used to share? etry anthology of uplifting and humorous poems. – Governor Deval Patrick The book would not only raise money for The One – Mike Jewett Fund, but also help heal readers. Currently we are in the process of setting up To have your work considered for the Lyrical send it to: Poets loved the idea. Like me, they wanted to do readings and placing Like One in bookstores. We Doug Holder, 25 School St.; Somerville, MA 02143. [email protected] something to help. I approached several poets and are also launching the Like One Library Initia- it didn’t take long for the idea to go viral. Novelists, tive. In order to ensure that everyone has access to non-writers, and poets not in the book also helped Like One, we are encouraging people to purchase From on page 14 spread the word. I wanted the book out quickly so a copy for the library in their town or city, or at that we could help with the healing process as soon their school, or the local hospital or nursing home. Ms. Cam’s as possible. I am honored to feature poems from We are striving to have it in Greater Boston’s local 40 amazing writers from across the U.S. and from libraries by October 15, the six-month anniversary a variety of backgrounds, including former U.S. of the bombing. Poet Laureate and Boston University Professor Like One features poetry by Rusty Barnes, Robert Pinsky to Endicott College student Emily Debbi Brody, Kevin Carey, Cally Conan-Davies, Answers Pineau, a junior and author of No Need to Speak. Nicolas Destino, Emily Dickinson, Deborah 1. Nevada 7. Bocce There are 12 state and city Poet Laureates, as well Finkelstein, Robert Frost, Jeannine Hall Gai- as winners of the LAMBDA award and recipients ley, Maria Mazziotti Gillan, David Giver, Kat 2. Tennessee 8. 12 zeros of many other poetry honors. Good-Schiff, Benjamin S. Grossberg, Meghan Guidry, Doug Holder, Aaron M.P. Jackson, Jen- 3. The Chimpanzee 9. A love letter “We are one Boston. We are one community. nifer Jean, Julie Kane, Joy Ladin, Lance Lars- As always, we will come together en, Joan Logghe, Fred Marchant, David Ma- 4. Pennsylvania 10. Joan of Arc to help those most in need. son, Jill McDonough, Donnelle McGee, Caryn And in the end, we will all be better for it.” Mirriam-Goldberg, Judson Mitcham, Wesley 5. 14 days 11. Chrysopylae – mean- – Mayor Thomas M. Menino McNair, Alfred Nicol, Paulann Petersen, Em- ing “Golden Gate” ily Pineau, Robert Pinksy, Miriam Sagan, Jan 6. 87 years 12. Alaska Once the book was compiled, I ran the manu- Seale, Dan Sklar, Kevin Stein, David Trinidad, script through Wordle, a free program that cre- William Carlos Williams, Walt Whitman, and ates word clouds to demonstrate which words Margaret Young. 24••AUGUST 28, 2013